Congress in Deadlock Over Agricultural Bill
Congress stalls on the agricultural appropriation bill as conferees fail to agree on the meat inspection amendment. Immigration and Morocco treaties face delays with action pushed to the next session. Panama lock canal measure passes the House for presidential action. Eight hour day bill advances but not expected this session. Santo Domingo treaty left undecided.
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Proctor
House
Senate
Congress
Isthmus
Panama
Gradner
House Committee On Labor
United States
Europe
Morocco
Foreign Relations Committee
Santo Domingo
Committee On Foreign Relations
New York
Speaker
Mr. Fitzgerald
Bryan Is Favorite in Dorse Nebraskan
The brief notes Bryan is favored in the DorseNebraska context with no additional details or competing names provided.
Lightning Strikes Couple Near Milwaukee After Circus Outing
Robert Showalter and Miss Abbie Shumway, from ten miles west of Milwaukee, were struck by lightning as they hurried home from the Forepaugh Sells circus. Showalter recovered, but Shumway was in serious condition, unconscious, with minor burns. A thunderstorm caused the strike under a maple tree as crowds watched. The incident occurred about six o'clock. Shumway’s prognosis was poor, while Showalter began recovery and was taken to hospital. The article also notes Democrats meeting in Milwaukee and discussion of adopting a platform.
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Marshalltown
Robert Showalter
Abbie Shumway
Showalter
Miss Shumway
Muscatine Building Bill Consideration Today
A Muscatine government session reviews the building bill. Officials plan a vote and may announce committee actions today. The measure concerns construction standards and funding for local projects.
Democratic state convention meets in Milwaukee for platform aid
About 700 delegates gather in Milwaukee for the Democratic state convention to draft a platform for the fall primaries. Bryan is expected to win endorsement for president while tariff revision and anti trust legislation are key topics. Daniel H. Grady of Portage presides as temporary chairman. Armour reports that Iowa plants face significant harm and will be included in the discussion.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Bryan
Daniel H. Grady
Portage
Thaw passes good night and is ready for his preliminary
In New York Harry K Thaw is reported to have slept well after his murder arrest. Mrs Thaw visited him at the Tombs and confidential discussions with Delafield Longfellow lawyers continue. Police and prosecutors press investigations into the White murder motive amid silence from Thaw.
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Thaw
New York
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Tombs
White
Pittsburg
Longworths Leave Kiel on Wedding Tour Visit
Congressman Longworth and Mrs Longworth departed Kiel for London after a stay in which they met prominent figures around the emperor and spent hours with him. They framed the visit as part of their wedding tour and praised the emperor for his kindness and courtesies. He sent messages to President Roosevelt.
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Europe
Kiel
Germany
Longworth
London
Longworths
America
Mesgages
Roosevelt
Robbery at Mrs Thaw's Home Reported in Pittsburg
The home of Mrs. William Thaw mother of Harry Thaw was robbed of jewels and silver plate within the past few weeks totaling $60,000. Police were informed but the incident was kept quiet due to the family's prominence.
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Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Thaw
William Thaw
Stanford White
New York
Baby Dies From Scalds in Iowa Accident
Orville Stocker nine months old, son of William H Stocker, died after scalding himself yesterday when he overturned a pot of hot coffee at the table. The boiling liquid burned most of the child’s body in Ottumwa Iowa.
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Orville Stocker
Ottumina
Wiliam H. Stocker
Policy Holders' Protective League Formed in San Francisco
A powerful policy holders' protective league was formed by San Francisco businessmen to press insurance firms for fair treatment. Attendees from banks, manufacturing, merchandise, and shipping cite losses surpassing $1060,000,000 and appoint a six member committee to lead a fundraising campaign from a policy-face value fund.
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San Francisco
Stickney Stands by Grain Rate Reductions Action
A Western rail delegation urged Great Western President Stickney to withdraw grain rate cuts. He refused to recede from last week’s order stopping the elevator rebate.
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St. Paul
Western
Chicago
Missouri River
Stickney
Great Western Today
Fairfield Interurban plans 148 mile network with power from river
Fairfield Iowa June 27 Special The Fairfield Birmingham and Keosauqua interurban will be incorporated this week and a tax vote set for Birmingham and Keosauqua. The 22 mile link to Keosauqua is to be ready by year end, with potential extension to Memphis and Mexico Missouri reaching 148 miles total and connecting with 13 steam railroads. Power will come from Des Moines River with two dams at Keosauqua to operate 200 miles of track.
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Fairfield
Birmingham
Keosauqua
Memphis
Mexico
Des Moines
Lisz Wins Grand Prize in Sarthe Circuit Auto Contest
Le Mans France June 27 Lisz of France today won the grand prize for the automobile contest over the Sarthe circuit.
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Lisz
le Mans
France
Sarthe
Labor Man for Rate Board Considered by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt weighs adding labor representation to the Interstate Commerce Commission when the rate bill passes. The candidate is E. E. Clark head of the Order of Railway Conductors of America, noted for his role as sociologist in the 1903 coal strike settlement.
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Order of Conductors
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Inter-State Commerce Commission
E. E. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors of America
Clark
Windsor Hotel Closes After Lafayette Inn Opens
The Windsor, a historic Clinton Iowa hotel built fifty years ago as the Iowa Central house, closes as Lafayette Inn opens. J. F. Pethybridge managed the Windsor since its hotel days. The last meal will be served tonight.
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Windsor
Clinton
Ila
Iowa
Iowa Central House
J. F. Pethybridge
Walter Wellman Arrives In Trondhjem Ahead of Arctic Leg
Walter Wellman, leader of the Wellman Chicago Record-Herald Arctic expedition, arrived in Trondhjem today and will sail to Tromsoe by steamer tomorrow. The voyage marks the next leg of the planned polar expedition.
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Trondhjem
Walter Wellman
Wellman
Chicago Record-Herald
Tromsoe
New Officers Are Selected
The Iowa State Christian convention chose Des Moines as next year’s meeting site. State board officers named include President J Mad Williams Des Moines. Vice President F L Moffett Centerville. Recording Secretary J J Grove Ames. Corresponding Secretary B S Downy Des Moines. Treasurer J M Lucas Des Moines. Assembly Officers named President D R Dungan Des Moines. First Vice President F D Ferrall Bloomfield. Second Vice President E F Leake Newton. Secretary T J Oconnor Eldora.
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Iowa State Christian Convention
Des Moines
State Board
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F. L. Moffett
Centerville
J. J. Grove
Ames
B. S. Downy
J. M. Lucas
Assembly
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Contractor Clifford Smith Shot Near Nenasha Wisconsin
Nenasha Wis June 27 Clifford Smith a St Paul railroad contractor was shot and killed near Nenasha by Bradley an employee of the company. The motive stemmed from a story Bradley said Smith had told about him. Bradley escaped.
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Wis
Clifford Smith
St. Paul
Here
Bradley
Smith
Fierce Nebraska hail storm over Knox county ruins crops
A violent hail storm swept Knox county Nebraska leveling crops and smashing north and west windows. The storm reportedly killed some stock but caused no injuries. The ten mile by eleven mile area was affected as Creighton reports the event.
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Creighton
Neb
Knox County
Earthquakes Rock South Wales Cities in Morning Tremor
A strong earthquake struck South Wales at 9 45 this morning causing houses to rock and many to suffer damage in cheap dwellings. Residents fled in panic though there were no casualties. Shocks were also felt in Bristol Ilfracombe and surrounding areas with rumbling sounds reported.
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South Wales
Bristol
Ilfracombe
Yale Honors Illinois Justice at Commencement
New Haven Connecticut June 27 Yale university bestowed an honorary doctor of law degree to Benjamin D Magruder justice of the supreme court of Illinois during the commencement exercises this day.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale University
Benjamin D. Magruder
Supreme Court of Illinois
Three Unknown Men Killed by Train Near Welch
In Muskogee territory on June 27 three unknown Black men were struck and ground to pieces by a southbound Missouri Kansas and Texas train near Welch close to the Kansas line. Trainmen recovered body fragments, indicating they were dead before being run over. the exact cause could not be determined.
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Muskogee
I. T
Welch
Kansas Line
Man’s finger severed at Huttig factory trimming incident
Henry V. Hein, a 23 year Huttig Manufacturing employee, suffered the loss of the second finger’s first joint on his left hand while operating a sash trimmer. Doctors Dean treated the injury and relieved his pain.
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Huttig
Henry V. Hein
Huttig Manufacturing Company
Suits Planned Against Railroads Over Safety Violations
Attorney General Moody will bring suits against many railroad companies for penalties under the safety appliance law for equipment in disrepair. The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad leads with 52 violations cited.
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Washington, D. C
Moody
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Will of J. A. Hill Disallowed for Signatures
The probate court in West Liberty refused the will of J. A. Hill due to the absence of the deceased’s signature. The document was otherwise properly drawn and Executrix Eugene Probst was appointed to manage the estate.
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Court House
J. A. Hill
West Liberty
Eugene Probst
Fast Run by Rhein dolph Horse On Second Street
A horse owned by Chas. Rhein dolph broke from a stable around 2 PM and sped down Second street. It endangered pedestrians before being chased, but was finally captured near the top of the street and returned to the stable.
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Chas. Rheindolph
Second Street
Weather for Iowa Partly cloudy with storms tonight
Chicago reports warm evening with partly cloudy skies across Iowa. Local thunderstorms are possible tonight or Thursday with a rise in temperatures. Sunrise and sunset times are noted for the period.
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Chicago
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