Extradition of Charlton to Be Hotly Resisted
Porter Charlton the confessed murderer of his wife awaits arraignment as his counsel says extradition to Italy will be resisted on grounds of mental unsoundness. His brother supports extradition for trial in Italy while Rome hints at seeking transfer to the United States for trial.
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Charlton
New York
N. Y
Porter Charlton
Recorder’s Court
R. Floyd Clark
Clark
Italy
Scott
Coast Artillery
Rome
Washington
United States
Peckham and Haas Admit Guilty in Cotton Leak Case
Moses Haas of New York and Frederick A. Peckham of Cincinnati pleaded guilty to conspiracy to affect misconduct in office in the cotton leak inquiries. Haas fined 6000 dollars, Peckham 5000 dollars. fines paid and both men released.
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Washington, D. C
Moses Haas
New York
Frederick A. Peckham
Cincinnati
Department of Agriculture
Haas
Peckham
Norman Lewis Charged With Assault Near Shannon City
Norman Lewis was arrested near Shannon City and charged with assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm. The victim, aged A. T. Tenant, was struck with a hammer. Lewis was bound over to the grand jury in 500 dollars bond.
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Iowa Evening Press
Creston
Norman Lewis
Shannon City
A. T. Tenant
Lewis
Anti-Speculation Bill Passes House Narrow Margin
Washington reporters note the anti option bill to curb nondelivery cotton speculation passed the House 160 to 41. The Senate approved a joint resolution setting a $10 000 limit and authorizing a commission for universal peace promotion.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Zeppelin Airship Makes Great Flight
Dusseldorf reports the Zeppelin airship carried thirty two persons including ten women and reached speeds up to 56 miles per hour during today’s trial flight.
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Dusseldorf
Man is Convicted in Illinois Killing
Galesburg Illinois June 24 Tom Ingraham is convicted of manslaughter for the March 13 killing of John McConchie and sentenced to two years in prison.
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Galesburg
Ill
Tom Ingraham
John McConchie
Implicated in Murder in Ottumwa
Benjamin Henry aged 23 is held by Ottumwa police awaiting the sheriff from South Dakota. He is implicated in the murder of a young soldier at Fort Lead. Henry got off a train here and asked for police protection.
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Iowa Evening Press
Ottumwa, Ia
Benjamin Henry
Ottumwa
South Dakota
Henry
Fort Lead
Recount Barred by Court Order in 30th District Nomination
County commissioners are permanently barred from opening ballot boxes and recounting votes in the thirtieth congressional district after the June fourth Republican primary. The decision leaves Dalzell with the nomination unless an appeal is filed, with Black contesting the result and Dalzell listed to run as an independent against Dalzell.
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Pittsburg
Thirtieth
Dr. Black
John Dalzell
Dalzell
I C E Union Convention Set for Vinton in July
The twenty-fifth annual Iowa Christian Endeavor Union convention will convene July 6 to 8 at the Presbyterian church in Vinton Iowa. Roy I. Lendragh of Nashville Tennessee will deliver the leading address. Rev F Ensign of Cedar Rapids presides.
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Iowa Evening Press
Vinton
Iowa Christian Endeavor Union
Presbyterian Church
Roy I. Lendragh
Nashville
Death by self-inflicted shooting shocks Dubuque reader
The body of 60 year old John Babcock was found in the river with a bullet wound. A retired tobacconist from eastern Iowa, he had been missing since Tuesday and reportedly faced financial ruin from heavy mining losses. He was English born and had no relatives in this country, though active in local public affairs for forty years.
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Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
John Babcock
Iowa
Sit
Batchelor
England
Wife attempts suicide. cousin rescue follows frantic chase
Des Moines Iowa June 24 Mrs Carrie Benjamin 30 tried to drink carbolic acid after an argument with her husband who left the home. A cousin was alerted by telephone and a wild chase ensued as doctors worked to save her life. Heat is blamed for possible mental disturbance.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Carrie Benjamin
Spain to Ignore Vatican Protest on Religious Decree
Madrid reports Premier Canaleja states after a cabinet meeting that Spain will proceed with its religious program and ignore the Vatican's protest against the imperial decree on religious orders. The announcement came today in Madrid.
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Spain
Vatican
Madrid
Canaleja
General Frederick Funston Seriously Ill in Leavenworth
General Frederick Funston commander of the army service schools in Leavenworth Kansas is seriously ill with heart disease at his home. His condition prompted medical attention and the army will provide care as needed. The report notes this health crisis as a significant development for the service schools and local military observers.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Frederick Funston
Army Service Schools
Emperor William Attends Kiel Yacht Regatta
Emperor William arrived in Kiel to witness the annual yacht regatta today. The visit underscores the event’s prominence in the harbor city as preparations continue for the races through the weekend.
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Kiel
Emperor William
Browne Bribery Case Sent to Jurors
The jury receives the Browne bribery case as state officials allege bribes were exchanged. Defense counsel claims the discussion covered everything but the actual evidence. Investigating details focus on alleged improper influences in the case.
Browne bribery case sent to jury in Chicago
In Chicago on June 24 the Browne bribery trial moved to the jury as defense closed its case. State's Attorney Wayman argued that legislators were bribed to vote for Lorimer while defense disputed the proceedings and attacked witnesses and the attorney. In Springfield, a grand jury heard sensational claims of a "school of instruction" for witnesses and possible conspiracies to thwart justice.
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Chicago
Ill
Browne
Wayman
Lorimer
Lee O'Neil Browne
Forrest
Representative White
O'Donnell
Michael Link
Mr. O'Donnell
Link
Army of Labor
Illinois
Springfield
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Burke
Governor Dickerson Plans Reno Visit
Reno Nev June 24 Governor Dickerson is expected here next Tuesday. The purpose of the visit is unclear though most think it will not affect the major contest.
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Reno
Nev
Dickerson
Crop reports show improved conditions across Dakotas and close states
Deadwood South Dakota June 24 crop reports indicate markedly better conditions as rain fell over nearly all northwest and western South Dakota with affected areas extending into Wyoming and Montana improving prospects for crops.
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Deadwood
S. D
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Auto Turns Turtle at Garner Injures Stock Buyer
Earnest Watts of Hanlontown, a prominent stock buyer, is in critical condition at Clear Lake after an automobile turned turtle at Garner last night. He has both arms broken and severe bruises. internal injuries are feared.
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
Garner
Earnest Watts
Hanlontown
Clear Lake
Big Tim Sullivan says Jeffries Johnson bout not fixed
New York reports "Big Tim" Sullivan the stake holder in the Jeffries Johnson fight declares there is no basis for fixed fight rumors. He states the bout is on the level and believes the match is legitimate.
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New York, N. Y
Tim” Sullivan
Wickersham In Chicago Today
Attorney General Wickersham visits Chicago to address the Illinois Bar and confer with District Attorney Sims on re indicting the packers. He said indictments may target companies or individuals depending on evidence.
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Chicago
Ill
Wickersham
Illinois Bar Association
Sims
Iowa State Bar elects officers and urges legal reforms
The Iowa State Bar association elected officers led by President J L Carney and Vice President C G Saunders. It passed resolutions urging state provision of attorneys for defend default divorce actions, records of proceedings, a 30 minute oral argument cap, and clerk and reporter appointments by the supreme court. If enacted, default divorces without defense would be affected by the next legislature.
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Des Moines
State Bar Association
J. L. Carney
Marshalltown
C. G. Saunders
Council Bluffs
Charles M. Deutcher
Iowa City
Charles W. Wilcox
A. M. Small
Supreme Court
Iowa State Bar Association
Five thousand Sunday school workers parade in Davenport
Five thousand Sunday school workers paraded downtown Davenport then headed to Central Park for the Scott County picnic. Prizes were awarded for the most beautiful floats.
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Davenport
Central Park
Scott County
Fairfield Woman Killed by Train
Fairfield Iowa June 24 Kathryne Harris 27 was killed by Burlington passenger No 10 while en route to work three blocks from home She attempted to pass a freight train then paused before a fast passenger was struck hurled fifty feet suffered broken right arm left leg and scalp wounds died fifty minutes later She ran the suit and cloak department at McElhanys department store and was described as handsome and popular She leaves a widowed mother and several siblings
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Fairfield
Kathryne Harris
Burlington
McElhany's
Former banker to waive examination
Mason City Iowa June 24 P M Joice Lake Mills banker arrested last night in St Paul on forgery on an indictment by the federal grand jury Ft Dodge telephoned friends that he will waive examination before the Ft Dodge judge and furnish bonds for trial at the September term.
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
M. Joice
Lake Mills
St. Paul
Federal Grand Jury
Ft. Dodge
Armed vessel carrying munitions sails from New Orleans
Washington reports a large armed ship carrying munitions for the Madrid government in Nicaragua sailed from New Orleans yesterday and Estrada insurgent representatives have appealed to the United States to send a warship after it.
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Washington, D. C
Madrid
Nicaragua
New Orleans
Estrada
United States
State Sunday School Convention Closes at Clear Lake
The forty fifth annual state Sunday school convention held in Mason City closes at 8 PM with officers elected including President W G Mop en shell from Boone and Vice President S M Perkins from Sioux City. Frank Currie of Mason City named second vice president and George A Boody of Cedar Rapids as treasurer. next meeting to be in Cedar Rapids.
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Iowa Evening Press
Mason City
Clear Lake
W. G. Mhopenshell
Boone
Iowan Named Lighthouse Chief in Reorganization Move
George R. Putnam of Davenport Iowa is appointed commissioner of lighthouses at five thousand dollars per year. This marks the initial step in Congress authorized reorganization transferring the lighthouse service from military to civil control in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
George R. Putnam
Davenport
Congress
Traveling salesman foiled in suicide attempt
Clinton Iowa June 24 A Chicago traveling salesman F A Sliter was arrested by Clinton police as he prepared to end his life after liquor influence. A letter in his pocket to his wife said he was dead and a failure in every way. He is now suffering acute nervousness.
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Iowa Evening Press
Clinton
F. A. Sliter
Chicago
No Change in the Strike Situation in Dubuque
Dubuque Iowa June 24 officials and clerks pressed into service cannot complete work and business is suspended at four freight houses. The Milwaukee and Illinois Central cannot move outgoing freight and tracks are crowded with unloaded merchandise threatening Dubuque business and nearby territory.
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Iowa Evening Press
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Illinois Central
Franchise proposal fails in Jasper county vote
Newton June 24 The proposal to grant the Jasper county telephone company a second ten years franchise was defeated yesterday. The old franchise expires next April. They plan to operate under the Bell franchise and a lawsuit is expected. They seek a rate increase of 25 to 50 percent on July 1.
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Iowa Evening Press
Newton
Jasper County Telephone Company
Bell
Missing heir found in Chicago House of Correction
William Hamilton, who vanished from Pittsburg eight months ago and later inherited a fortune, was found today in the Chicago House of Correction where he was jailed for disorderly conduct.
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House OF Correction
Chicago, Ill
William Hamilton
Pittsburg
Taft defeats labor exemption in publicity bill fight
Taft blocked a Hughes amendment exempting labor from anti trust prosecutions as house conferees altered the campaign publicity bill. Senate action barred class legislation and set publication of contributions after elections. Taft warned against measures that could shield labor or impose unequal rules. He also sent a telegram to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen outlining his stance.
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Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Hughes
New Jersey
Tawney
Minnesota
Austin
Tennessee
Cary
Cooper
Lenroot
Nelson
Stafford
Wisconsin
Davis
Fish
New York
Greene
Massachusetts
Focht and Reynolds
Pennsylvania
Hubbard
Kendall and Woods
Iowa
Hayles
California
Kronmiller
Maryland
Lundin
Republican Party
Taft
Congress
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
St. Paul
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