National resources conference opens under Roosevelt
President Roosevelt launches the second National Resources conference in Washington with governors and leaders like James J. Hill addressing soil wastage forest conservation and farm prosperity. Hill warns against single cropping and urges diversification as agriculture dominates U.S. economy.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
National Resources
Johnson
Minnesota
James J. Hill
T. C. Chamberlain
Chicago
R. A. Long
Kanga
City
Pardee
California
Governor Deneen
Illinois
Jim" Hill
Tragic Iowa Fire Claims Petter Children
In Waterloo on May 14 Walter Petter and wife return to a burned farmhouse to find their children Charles nine and Marele seven fatally burned. The boy fled to a neighbor's home with clothes afire and died that night. the girl was rescued but died later. The parents are nearly prostrated by the tragedy as they mourn.
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Waterloo
Walter Petter
Greene
Watches of Ten Men Found at Gunness Farm
La Porte Indiana May 14. The Gunness death farm yielded two more watches from the debris confirming at least one more victim than counted. Nine male victims have been unearthed so far, yet a ten watch record suggests another man died on the property. Sheriff Smutzer plans to resume digging to uncover more skeletons.
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la Porte
Ind
Gunness
Gunness House
Smutzer
Charities Conference Final Session Held in Richmond
The last session of three sections at the national conference on Charities and Corrections met in Richmond. George S. Wilson of the District of Columbia Board of Charities delivered a notable paper. A joint session discussed uniform schedules for children helping agencies. Miss Jane Addams spoke on extending neighborhood work via public schools.
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Richmond
National Conference On Charities and Corrections
George S. Wilson
Board of Charities of
District of Columbia
Division of Statistics and Children
Jane Addams
Chicago
Two Cleveland Banks Fail In Separate Shocks
Cleveland, Ohio May 14 The Reserve Trust Co assigned today to Superior Savings and Trust Co. Liabilities about 2.7 million. Inability to realize on loans cited. Officers say depositors will be paid in full. American Savings Bank, a smaller institution, closes after withdrawals with deposits around 300 thousand.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Reserve Trust Company
Superior Savings and Trust Company
American Savings Bank
Fire Fiend's Act Claims Three in Passaic Tenement
An incendiary blaze in a Passaic New Jersey tenement crowded with fifteen Italian families killed three children and left two women fatally injured. Investigators report the main floor was saturated with kerosene oil, suggesting deliberate ignition.
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Passaic
N. J
Des Moines Assault Triggers Citywide Manhunt
An African American assailant attacked Mrs. Mary Mann as she walked home in Des Moines on May 14. Police, constables, and sheriffs hunt the suspect who remains at large. Rewards totaling $300 and rising are offered as citizens stir with anger over a similar linked case of Lamont Frederick, indicted for robbery due to evidence gaps.
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Des Moines
Mary Mann
Lamont Frederick
Risher
Call National Roads Meet Advised For June and July
Chicago May 14 A call has been issued for the first National Good Roads congress to meet in Chicago June 15 and in Denver in July six days before the national conventions. The aim is to present congress results to the parties for consideration.
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Chicago
Ill
National Good Roads Congress
Chiago
Denver
Publisher Acquitted in Mail Fraud Bank Reorganization Case
In a federal court here today Judge Riner directed the jury to acquit Edward G. Lewis of Chicago of using the mails to defraud related to the People's United States bank reorganization. The bank had been closed by a postal fraud order almost three years ago. Six additional indictments remain pending against Lewis.
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St. Louis, Mo
Riner
Federal Court
Edward G. Lewis
Chicago
People’s United States Bank
Lewis
Council Bluffs Liquor Dealers Ordered to Strictly Follow Mulct Law
Council Bluffs officials announce that saloonkeepers must comply with all provisions of the Iowa mulct law. The edict comes from the newly organized Law Enforcement league and will be sent to every liquor dealer in the city.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Law Enforcement League
Former Congressman Horace C. Burchard Dies in Freeport
Horace C. Burchard a former congressman and former director of the U S Mint in Washington died today in Freeport He was a notable figure in U S monetary history and public service previously leading the Mint operations in the nation’s capital.
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Horace C. Burchard
U. S. Mint
Freeport
Congress
Tv. 8
Washington
Senate Passes Sundry Civil Bill Without Major Amendments
Washington May 14 The senate passed the sundry civil appropriation bill with no material amendment. The house set to vote on the Vreeland currency bill at 4 30 pm after adopting a rule for its consideration by 174 to 146 Democrats voting against and supported by 15 Republicans. A small majority is expected to pass the measure despite insurgent opposition.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Today
House
French and Spanish Forces Clash in Casa Blanca
In Casa Blanca on Tuesday French Zouaves and Spanish troops in port quarters clashed after a quarrel with unarmed Algerian sharpshooters. One Spaniard died and another was wounded. the French reported two wounded.
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Casa Blanca
Tickets to Republican National Convention Ticket Windows Held Safe
Chicago May 14 Tickets for the 1908 Republican National Convention will not be issued until forty eight hours before doors open. National committee members will distribute from their state offices to admitted guests only, aiding in forgery prevention. Temporary officers will be chosen and Sen Beveridge or Sen Dolliver may be named temporary chairman. Taft appears set to gain at least ninety one delegates beyond the needed majority.
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Chicago
Ill
Harry 5S
National Committee
Mr. New
New
Dover
Beveridge
Indiana
Dolliver
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Taft
Washington
Hitchcock
North Dakota
Montana
Oregon
California
Charges Against Will Smelting Manager in Amended Suit
An amended bill filed in superior court by stockholder William R. Keene alleges Will Smelting directors were duped by general manager F C Ska dan and that he salted mine samples to mislead a mining expert for a favorable report. Keene seeks appointment of a receiver for the company in Chicago Illinois on May 14.
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Chicago
Ill
Will Smelting Company
F. C. Skadan
William R. Keene
Tornado Claims Twenty Five in Gilliam Parish
Relief train with five dead and thirty one injured returned to Shreveport today from Gilliam Louisiana. The death toll is believed to reach twenty five with one hundred injured as the tornado crossed the northern portion of the parish yesterday.
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Shreveport
Gilliam
Open Letter to Roosevelt Casts Shadow at Socialist Convention
A scathing open letter from G. A. Hodin of St Louis questioned President Roosevelts remarks about socialists in his message to Congress. The convention debated the letter but refused to adopt it. The national secretary reported an $8581 balance in the socialist funds.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Congress
G. A. Hodin
St. Louis
National Fund
Big Mine Strike Near Evansville Indiana
Evansville Indiana May 14. Union coal miners in and around the city will strike this afternoon in line with action by the state convention of miners. All work in Indiana except in the Black coal district will cease today. Sixteen thousand miners are involved.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Cornerstone Laid for New Masonic Temple in Springfield
In Springfield Illinois on May 14 the cornerstone of the new Masonic temple was laid by the grand lodge of Illinois. An imposing ceremony and parade featured all local Masonic bodies taking part in the event.
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Masonic
Springfield
Ill
Grand Lodge of Illinois
Minnesota's Cup for Mr Bryan Leads Democratic Platform
Minnesota Democrats debate inserting Bryan as a second choice to Johnson at the state convention. Johnson would-be backers aim for unity, while Bryan supporters threaten a bolt. North Dakota Republicans begin factional struggles but Taft is assured delegates. Montana Republicans favor Taft with some support for Hughes.
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St. Paul
Minn
Johnson
Bryan
Minnesota
Ocrata
Minot
N. D
Taft
Montana
Butte
Mont
Hughes
Miners in Springfield Demand Resignations Over Decision
Miners in Springfield Union threaten resignations of state and sub-district officers after a mass meeting condemned the executive committee for disposing of the shot-firers issue. The May 14 report cites broad dissatisfaction with the union leadership in the Chicago & Alton sub-district.
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Springfield
Ill
Chicago & Alton
Change in Atlantic Fleet as Admiral Thomas Retires
San Francisco May 14 extensive changes in the Atlantic fleet will take place Friday May 15 Rear Admiral Thomas hauls down his flag as commander in chief and is succeeded by Rear Admiral Sperry Several ships shift divisions with Captain Richard Wainwright and Captain Seaton Schroeder taking command of divisions
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Thomas
Admiral Sperry
San Francisco
Atlantic Fleet
Sperry
Richard Wainwright
Seaton Schroeder
Iowa Weather Forecast With Scattered Thunderstorms
Iowa shows showers and severe thunderstorms tonight with warmer air in the east. Friday brings partial clouds and probable showers in the north, while Nebraska and Lincoln areas expect more showers and storms tonight and Friday, with warmer conditions in the extreme north. Sunrise 4 31, sunset 7 03, moonset 4 02 am.
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Lincs
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