Democrats Divide Over Kansas City Platform In Iowa
In Des Moines on June 23 the Democratic convention push centers on reaffirming the Kansas City platform with conservatives gaining ground. Anti reaffirmationists show strength in several counties while silver factions hold in others, and Judge A. Van Wagenen leads a plan that could slide into government ownership proposals and his nomination.
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Wade
Scott County
Black Hawk County
Buena Vista
Butler
Linn County
Union County
Dubuque
Mills
Cerro Gordo
Page
Kansas City
Knapp on trial for wife murder linked to famed strangler case
Alfred Andrew Knapp known as the strangler faces trial in Hamilton Ohio for the murder of his third wife Hannah Gordon Knapp. Eminent counsel represents him and contends the confession was coerced. In Fairport Iowa a fire destroyed Mrs. Sarah Johnson's home suspected of arson by robbers. No injuries reported. Johnson ill in Columbus Junction.
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Alfred Andrew Knapp
Johnson
Columbus Junction
Battle for Kansas City platform at Des Moines convention
Des Moines June 23 The fight over reaffirming the Kansas City platform moves to the convention floor. Wade led reorganizers push a Bryanism free plank opposing Van Wagenen and government ownership. Hearst resolution may surface as Hearst managers probe ground, while absence of prominent Democrats adjusts expectations.
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Kansas City
Hearst
van Wagenen
Wade
Hoffman
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Hearst Push Aims at Des Moines Presidency Backing
Charles E. Russell moves early for Hearst plan with Van Wagenen program. A Hearst paper in Des Moines may follow if gains are made. Convention discussion may endorse Hearst for President or shift state organization toward his cause. Possible opposition candidates include C L Mackey and others.
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Hearst
Charles E. Russell
van Wagenen
Hearst Democratic
Des Moines
C. L. Mackey
Sigourney
Jerry Hartenbower
Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Englishman Guilty of Murder Sentenced to Death
Samuel Herbert Dougal was found guilty of murdering Miss Camille Holland at Moated Grange Saffron Walden and sentenced to death. The case revealed a forgery arrest and linked Dougal to the wealthy victim, whose body was later discovered.
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Herbert Dougal
Camille Holland
Moated
Grange
Saffron and
Walden
Miss Holland
Dougal
Tillman murder case seeks change of venue in Columbia
Application for a change of venue in the murder case of James H. Tillman former lieutenant governor of South Carolina was begun in Columbia. The defense cited prejudice and said a fair trial is impossible in this county. Tillman appeared unconcerned with confinement since January as United States Senator Tillman and several relatives watched in court.
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Columbia
S. C
James H. Tillman
N. G. Gonzales
Tillman
United States
Dewey Men Held on Habeas Corpus in Topeka
Chauncey Dewey W. P. McBride and Clyde Wilson, charged with Berry family murder, were brought to Topeka on habeas corpus. A July 6 hearing set after a brief supreme court appearance. Claude Hamilton named commissioner to gather defense testimony at the Dewey ranch. Bail appeal possible. if denied, remain jailed until Cheyenne county trial in December.
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Topeka
Kas
Chauncey Dewey
St. Francis
W. P. McBride
Clyde Wilson
Berry
Cheyenne County
Cummins Leaves Dubuque After Peace Talks
Governor Cummins departed Dubuque for the east at 11 p m after meetings with hundreds of residents. He did not specify how long troops would stay but hinted they would not be recalled immediately. Petitions from business leaders backed peace alliance efforts as calls for law and order grew amid no disturbances in the evening.
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Dubuque
Cummins
East
British minister leaves Belgrade for King Peter reception
The British minister in Belgrade departed this morning and will stay away until after the reception to King Peter, following orders from his home office.
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Belgrade
Peter
Woman Dies at 101 in Waverly
Mrs. Lockey Perry of Waverly Iowa died aged 101 yesterday. Born in George VI she recalled vivid memories of the War of 1812. Her husband who died twenty-five years ago was a first cousin of Commodore Perry.
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Perry
Waverly
Iowa
Lockey Perry
George VI
Commodore Perry
Des Moines Opens Summer Festival Parade Draws Elks
Des Moines Ia June 23 the summer festival opened with a grand carnival parade featuring the national guard companies and over 600 Elks in line. Fraternal orders joined the procession as the event aims to raise funds for an Elks hall and the fair will run all week.
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Des Moines
National Guard
The
Elks
Linemen Strike Across Pacific States Telephone Company
Eighteen hundred linemen from British Columbia to Arizona walked out today demanding a fifteen percent wage hike. The action involves all linemen employed by the Pacific States Telephone company in the region.
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San Francisco
Pacific States’ Telephone Company
British Columbia
Arizona
Indiana Miners End Strike Return to Work
Terre Haute June 23 600 striking miners at Linton choose to end the walkout and resume work as they accept terms after pressure from John Mitchell.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Linton
John Mitchell
Noted Iowa Pioneer James Dawson Dies at 95
Washington Iowa June 23 James Dawson aged 95 a pioneer former legislator founder of the First U P church here and benefactor to state charities died last night at his home His death removes a longtime resident whose work shaped local religious and public service efforts.
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Washington
James Dawson
Iowa
U. P
Three Drowned After Tug Collision on Lake Erie
In Buffalo at 3 a.m. seven miles up the lake the tug A. W. Cheney was struck by the propeller Chemung and sank within seconds. Three crew members perished in the tragedy.
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Buffalo
N. Y
A. W. Cheney
Servian officers report royal murder suspect offers suicide
Vienna dispatch says Col Maschin, cousin of Queen Draga and alleged killer, told Belgrade officers he would kill himself to expiate the crime if they approved.
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Vienna
Servian a@cers
Belgrade
Col
Maschin
Queen Draga
Range of Prices in Leading New York Stocks
New York June 23 closing figures show the range of prices for leading stocks and securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange at the close of business today. The report covers fluctuations across key issues and provides the spread between high and low marks for the trading day.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Flood Toll Rises to 177 in Heppner Disaster
Heppner Oregon reports four more flood victims found, bringing the confirmed dead to 177 with 35 missing. Rescue teams probe the debris as residents assess widespread damage across the town.
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Heppner, Oge
Mitchell in Chicago Faces Miner Dispute Crises
President Mitchell of the Mine Workers arrives in Chicago to mediate miners disputes with operators. He shows nervous distress and overwork signs, with friends warning he may need bed rest without a break.
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Chicago
Mitchell
Merrell Runs Amok Near Bunker Hill Provoking Vigilante Pursuit
In Peru Indiana on June 23 Willard Merrell an ex convict is at large near Bunker Hill with a large posse in pursuit. Merrell terrorized the town last night forcing residents indoors and firing at pedestrians and train passengers. The posse vows to kill him on sight if he resists while Merrell says he will fight to the death.
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Peru
Ind
Willard Merrell
Bunker Hill
Merrell
Merrill
Missing banker Herbert Smith linked to $25,000 loss
Springfield reports Herbert C. Smith, ex Illiopolis bank employee, vanished with $25,000. Fears he was murdered for the money. Two weeks since last communication. police nationwide alerted. Mrs Smith returns to St Louis after visiting Illiopolis relatives. last contact was from Covington Kentucky where he issued race bulletins.
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Springfield
Herbert C. Smith
Illiopolis
Receiver Appointed for United States Locomotive Co
In Chicago on June 23 E C Potter was named receiver for the United States Locomotive Company of Hammond Indiana. Reported assets total 300000 while liabilities are said to exceed that amount.
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Chicago
United States
E. C. Potter
United States Locomotive Company
Hammond
Ind
Rome Pope Feels Weak After Consistory
Rome reports the pope is in a weakened state after yesterday's consistory and a prolonged period of low mood is feared. The event has heightened concern among observers about his health and stamina in coming days.
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Rome
American Squadron Arrives at Kiel in Friendly Welcome
The battleship Kearsarge and cruisers Chicago Cincinnati and gunboat Machias arrived at Kiel on June 23. They saluted Prince Henry's admiral flag, received cordial welcomes, and exchanged official visits before sailors from both nations shared shore leave and walked through the town arm in arm.
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Prince Henry
Money not safe in stockings in St. Louis robbery
A St. Louis woman, Miss Rose Niehaus, was robbed at knife point by a Negro footpad who dragged her to a vacant lot, slit her stocking, and escaped with $110 in gold and bills, several rings, and a gold watch.
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St. Louis
Rose Niehaus
Wife Whips Civil War Vet Under Judge's Order
Lexington police court orders Henderson Cass 76 punished and public horsewhipping carried out by his wife after she accused him of squandered pension money and frequent drunkenness. Cass testified he wished to "have a good time" during the event.
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Lexington
Henderson Cass
Riley
Roosevelt Bristow boom tops Kansas as campaign rally
Topeka Kansas reports a Bristow boom for the vice presidency with Roosevelt and Bristow as the battle cry. Republican leaders claim Kansas will lead in appointing delegates to the national convention and instruct its delegation for Roosevelt and General Bristow for vice president.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Bristow
Roosevelt
General Bristow
Traveling salesman collapses and dies in Centerville hotel
C H Earns of Albia a traveling salesman dropped dead this morning in the Continental Hotel dining room Centerville heart failure. He traveled for a Quincy warehouses firm Hohm Ricketer and Weisenhorn.
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Centerville
Iowa
C. H. Eurns
Albia
Continental
Quincy Queens
Hohm
Ricketer
Weisenhorn
Iowa Weather Report Preview
Iowa outlook shows partly cloudy skies with showers Wednesday and tonight in the west. Warmer tonight with sunrise at 4 16 and sunset at 7 29. Moon rises 2 57 a m. Local observations indicate shifting humidity and minor temperature rise through the period.
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Chicago
Iowa
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