Roosevelt Pushes Cobb Bill Amendments in Direct Primary Fight
Theodore Roosevelt, back from Europe, cables support for direct primary legislation with amendments to the Cobb bill. He urges enactment as a law and discusses changes to voter residency, removal of electors, and delegate eligibility to conventions, aiming to curb primary fraud while preserving party practices.
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Taft House
New York
N. Y
Roosevelt
Europa
Cambridge
Mass
Cobb
Stoyg C. Griscom
Republican County Committee
New York County
Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Vuhtic
Aughes
Cambbridge
Griscom
New York City
Ong
Arefote
Freight House Strike Ends in Dubuque Return to Work
Freight handlers at four Dubuque freight houses, over one hundred workers, ended a ten day strike. Railroads through Chicago departments agreed to a wage increase within thirty days, with arbitration if the raise fails to satisfy the workers.
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Dubuque
Bylows Evening Press
Dubuaue
Chicago
Hindu seer Count Wathoo to serve 20 years in Ft Madison
Des Moines June 3 Count Wathoo the Hindu seer begins a 20 year sentence at Ft Madison penitentiary after hypnotizing Margaret Miller and seducing her while she was his patient. He will have his long black hair cut for the first time upon arrival.
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Tony
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Wathoo
Sherif
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Margaret Miller
Four More Bodies Recovered In Licking River Floods
Paintsville Kentucky reports four more victims recovered from the Licking River flood. Ten people are missing as floodwaters remain high. Debris-littered scenes mark the riverbanks with flags at the wreckage.
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Paintsville
Coal rate suit aims to force railroad rule
Des Moines June 30 Attorney General frames suit in Park District Court against the Milwaukee railroad to compel compliance with state railroad commission orders on coal shipments. Davenport dealers complain of coal moved in Burlington cars and reloaded into Milwaukee cars to dodge Iowa rates. The commission ruled carriers must keep coal in the initial cars. operator refuses, prompting court action. Also reports postpone coal rate hearings to October as carriers and operators negotiate. In Cedar Rapids William Heinze, struck by streetcar, fate uncertain but recovery expected. In LaCrosse, the body of Jack Plein found under steamer J S hull, suggesting suffocation after a fight. possible prosecution. Grace Billings of Lansing, Illinois, dies from steamship panic injuries.
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Brown Evening Press
Des Moines
Park District Court
Milwaukee Railroad
State Board of Allroad Commissioners
Davenport
Burlington
Iowa
Milwaukee
Ceneral
Iowa Evening Press
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
LaCrosse
Wis
Jack Plein
Streckius
Houston County
Johnsons camp tensions and Langford fight talk shake Reno
At Johnsons camp on June 30 Sam Langfords manager Woodman was ordered off the grounds as Johnson refused to work out with him present. Johnson took offense at repeated claims that he could not fight Langford. Meanwhile Little withdraws his suit against Johnson, settling financial differences. In Frisco, betting stays 10 to 4 in Jeffries favor with strong Johnson money.
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Woodman
Sam Langford
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Caltaro
Geo
Jack Johnson
Jolson
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Frantisco
Cal
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Johnsen
Korea Annexation By Japan Imminent Says Tokio
Reports from Tokio in late June state strong belief that Japan will announce the annexation of Korea soon. The article notes expectations and public sentiment in the Japanese capital regarding Korea becoming part of Japan.
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Japan
Tokio
Two Killed and Two Injured in Accident in Ohio Town
In Upner Sandusky Ohio July 30 Rev B E Lashley and Ralph Bledler hardware men of Fostoria were instantly killed while M A Ston burner and James McConnell were probably fatally injured when a wagon jumped into a ditch near Fostoria Ohio.
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Upner Sandusky
B. Eb, Lashley
Ralph Blédler
Fostoria
M. A. Stonburner
James McConnelle
Senator Cummins Forced to Cancel Dates
Town senator Cummins is compelled to cancel engagements through mid August due to health concerns. The notices indicate postponement of appearances and orders to limit public duties until further medical advice.
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Chautangne
Deg Moines
Cummins
Uientil
Lphest Clang. Wator
Uy Golf
Elgars
Automobile backs down steep bank at Columbus Junction
A car driven by Joe Gayretes of Vanello backed off a high bank in front of the C. R. B. Oakes livery stable. The occupants leaped to safety as the car plunged down and stopped near the tracks below. A team of horses helped haul the auto back up the slope, with only the backseat crushed and no injuries reported. Remitters filed by Packers in Jefferson City claim no cause shown in petitions as attorney general seeks to oust them.
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Columbus Junction
Joe Gayretes
Vanello
Will Mottt
C. Rb, Oakes
Arash
Jeferson City
Tragic end for adventure seeking youths trip
Journal reports two Chicago youths among a group traveling to Oklahoma faced tragedy. Fourteen year old Jorn Much and companions slept under a railcar when a locomotive coupled to the car moved slightly, crushing him to death. Relatives notified.
Market Ends Strong After Heavy Morning Liquidation
In New York the market faced heavy liquidation with large pools dumping holdings. Stocks like Atchison and Southern Pacific fell 6 or more points while bonds weakened. After noon a brief rally followed shorts covering, then another dip, with the day closing strong and active as the forecast freight-rate reductions influenced sentiment.
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Atchison
Souther Pacifc
Baton Pacific
St. Paul
Reading
Paciic
Rock Island
Commerce Commission
Disastrous Fire Destroys Nebraska Town Block
Wymore Nebraska June 20 A large block was destroyed by a fire this morning. Firemen pursued the blaze from Beatrice to aid suppression. Loss exceeds 200000 dollars. No casualties reported.
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Wymore
Neo
Gre
Beatrice
Republican Primary Yields Split Wins in North Dakota
In North Dakota insurgents and regulars each win one congressman and one senator as the republican primary yields a split across state offices and congressional tickets.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
Teachers to the National Meeting in Boston and East Cities
Miss Claa McCay and Maile Herwig travel to Baston Massachusetts for the National Teachers Association convention. They will visit New York Albany Washington and other eastern cities and return in two to three weeks.
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Maile Herwig
Barth-Stocker
Jesus City
Baston
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National Teachers’association
New York
Albany
Washington
Southern States Gliddenites On Growing Rapidly Final Stretch
The Southern Commercial Congress estimates southern states including Missouri and Oklahoma have seen population rise 41 percent since 1900, placing total population at about 2,415,297, with for comparison the rest of the U.S. up 18-45 percent, based on provisional census figures. Glidden tour lists Davenport to Morrison road praises. Wilton hosts holiday display as part of Tour route with officials noting first class road repairs and county efforts.
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Oklahoma
Southern Commercial Congress
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Morrison Auto Club
Moline
Morrison
Iowa
Wilton
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Davenport
Messrs
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O. H. Wilson
Moscow
F. F. Carroll
Tourlels
Charges Against Police Force Shake St Louis Unit
In St Louis on June 20 the board of police commissioners charged one lieutenant six sergeants a detective and fifteen patrolmen with pilfering from the Police Relief Association fund. Eleven officers were suspended in March pending charges and were served today.
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St. Louis, Mo
Police Relief Association Fund
Board of Police Commissioners
Christian Church Delegates Elect Officers at Iowa Convention
The Iowa Christian convention in Booné June 30 elected officers and board members. Senior H. Ven Taw of Marshalltown was chosen president, C Roz of Ottumwa first VP, Kinney of Des Moines second VP, B Ross of Fairfield recording secretary, E F Leak of Newton assistant recording secretary. State managers include B W Garrett of Des Moines president, Li L Taylor of Centerville vice president, J J Grove recording secretary, J Je Lucas of Des Moines treasurer. Denny was re-elected treasurer for the 13th time. Ross has served 33 years.
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Iowa ‘Christian Convention
Christian Church of Tawe
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Irshalltown
Ottumwa
Prof. of
E. F Leak
Newton
State Board‘of Managers
B.W. Garrett
Des Moines
Li. L. Taylor
Sf Centerville
J.j.grove
J. Je Lucas
Denny
En Moines
Ross
Veteran Operator Dies at Evening Progs June 30
Veteran operator dies from heart failure at the Evening Progs broadcast, the June 30 issue reports. The brief notice cites career duty in radio operations and marks the loss with a short obituary note.
Browne and Wilson Give $10,000 Bond in Jackpot Probe
Springfield, June 39. Representatives Browne and Robert B. Wilson, indicted by the Sangamon County grand jury for conspiracy to bribe in the legislative Jackpot investigation, appeared in court today and furnished bond in the sum of $10,000 each.
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Browne
Robert B. Wilson
Sangamon Younty Grand Jury
Churches Unite In Big Picnic At Weed Park
Bloomington Friends church joins Mucratine Friends in a July 4 picnic at Weed Park inviting all, members or not. Attendees will go to the park in the morning, dine, enjoy amusements, then return home after a full day.
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Bloomington Friends’ Church
Mucratine Friends’ Churches
Weed Park
Victory for the Railroads as Rates Not Widely Raised
The U S commerce commission granted permission for railroads out of Buffalo to raise rates on hour and other wheat products by 1 cent per hundred pounds to eastern destinations. It also said 1 cent would not suspend official freight classification No 26, covering over six thousand items. The decision, seen as a railroads victory, follows widespread protests against reclassification and potential rate hikes. The classification area covers US north of the Potomac and Ohio rivers and east of the Mississippi, including St Louis and Chicago.
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Ohio Rivers
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Chisago
Steamship Grecian Returns After Fire In Hold
The steamship Grecian arrived back in port from Boston with about 200 aboard after a serious fire in the forehold. All passengers were landed safely as twelve firemen were overcome by smoke.
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Philadelphia
Grecian
Boston
Funeral of Late Senator Held From New Orleans Residence
The funeral of the late United States Senator Samuel Douglas was held today from his residence in New Orleans amid crowds along the route. A separate report notes a fatal explosion at the Dupont Powder Works near Lacoms, Washington, and mentions Thomas Blake of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and two other men in connection with the incident.
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Lacoms
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Tacoma
Dupont Pond
Dupont
Norm. Thomas Blake
Waukesha, Wi
Deserted His Bride Ottumwa Man Arrested
Davenport, June 80. Charles Brown was arrested on a charge of deserting his bride of two months in Ottumwa. He was working in a laundry here and was taken back to Ottumwa this morning.
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Ryinwa
Evening Press
Davenport
Charles, Brown
Ottumwa
Rebels Seize Government Custom Base at Pearl Lasoo
In Bluefields Nicaragua on June 20 rebels captured a government customs base named Pearl Lasoo. Reported casualties were uncertain as the district remains under rebel control until Tuesday. The chaotic scene followed a petition court request by Amos C. nue, with details obscured by damaged text.
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Bluefields
Nicaragua
Halin
Otto Selmiz
Bon
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