Cummins Elected Senator in Des Moines Installation
Governor Cummins wins the senate seat after a roll call in Des Moines. He pledges to pursue tariff reform, corporate regulation, and fair transportation access while uniting partisans and easing past campaign acrimony. Governor Garst is sworn in at 3 PM with a large audience.
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England At Mercy Of Germany Urges Strong Army To Foil Invasion
London Nov 24 Field Marshal Lord Roberts warned in the Lords that Germany has built a force capable of landing an army on English shores. He said Britain must equip a strong army now to deter invasion and safeguard sea supremacy. His resolution passed 74 to 32.
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House of Lords
Lord Roberts
Great Britain
Germany
England
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Cannon in Favor of Revision
Speaker Joseph G Cannon declared he would back tariff revision in line with the Republican platform and push to have the policy written into national laws promptly. He spoke after a luncheon with six rear admirals at the Union League Club in Chicago, stressing a needs-based efficient navy and army.
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Joseph G. Cannon
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United States Navy
Alexander H. Revell
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Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Rockefeller Testimony Details 1889 Standard Oil Holdings
John D. Rockefeller testified in the government suit against Standard Oil detailing stock ownership at the 1889 organization of Standard Oil of New Jersey. He acknowledged contracts with Schofield Schurmer Teagle and Pioneer Oil and described secrecy around trust relations and rebates to railroads. Kellogg pressed on ownership concealment and management control of subsidiaries. Archibald followed as vice president of Standard took the stand.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
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Schofield, Schurmer & Teagle
Standard
Pioneer Oil Company
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The
Critics Press Navy Reform as Obsolete System Faces Opposition
Washington reports note active opponents of the naval regime cite an obsolete system. Hale as Senate Committee chair is offset by Newberry's appointment as secretary. W. D. Walker accuses the department of inefficiency and industry conflicts, urging reorganization despite likely Senate delays.
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Moody
Naval Committees
Mutiny in Nanking Alarms Foreign Residents
The situation in Nanking grows serious after a mutiny by Chinese troops on November 19. Fighting erupts in the streets as some foreign residents flee to British gunboats while others stay ashore.
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Pekin
Naking
Canvassing Board Totals Illinois Presidential and Gubernatorial Votes
Springfield reports the state canvassing board’s tally for president and governor. President Taft 629,932. Bryan 450,810. Chafin 29,364. Debs 39,711. Hisgen 7,724. Governor Deneen 550,176. Stevenson 526,912. Sheen 33,922. Brewer 31,293. McCaskrin 10,882.
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Papke and Ketchell to Fight Despite Court Ruling
San Francisco November 24 The judge refused Gleason's injunction to stop Papke and Ketchell from fighting under Coffroths club. The bout will proceed as planned Thursday despite the court action.
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Admiral’s Kin Charged in Palmyra Husband Murder
Rochester, Nov 24. Mrs. Georgiana Sampson of Palmyra widow of Harry Sampson and nephew of the late Admiral Sampson was arrested on murder charges in the death of her husband. Initial reports had described the death as a self-inflicted act.
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Georgiana Sampson
Palmyra
Harry Sampson
Admiral Sampson
Pugilist Bradley in critical condition after brutal bout
Philadelphia, November 24. Fred Bradley of Boston remains in critical condition from a brain concussion and possible skull fracture after a savage match at the West End Athletic Club. Al Kubiak, his foe, is jailed on no bail while other principals posted $800 bonds each as they faced a magistrate.
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Boston
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Hamilton opts not to contest sixth district race
In Oskaloosa Iowa on November 24 Hon D W Hamilton current congressman said he will not contest the election of Hon N E Kendall to Congress in the sixth district.
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Oskaloosa
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Man Arrested After Attempted Train Wreck Near Iowa City
William Burkley was arrested in Iowa City on charges of attempting to wreck the Rock Island Flyer by prying up tracks near an overhead bridge. He threatened guards with a crowbar and claimed to kill intruders. Believed insane, he was transferred to Iowa county sheriff for possible asylum. Burkley, about 45, is linked to local wrecking lore of Baron von Kutzleben.
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William Burkley
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Rowland
Owens
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Burkley
Baron” von Kutzleben
Naval Critics Are Answered by Navy Leaders Banquet
Chicago seeks to defend the U S Navy after critics fault warships for minor defects. Six rear admirals attended the United States Naval Academy Alumni of the West banquet at the Auditorium hotel. Admirals Dewey Schley Evans sent letters praising the fleet and its designs as equal or superior to foreign ships.
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United States Naval Academy
West
Auditorium Hotel
Navy
George Dewey
Schley
Evans
Washington L. Capps
Ross, Brownson
Higginson
Chadwick
Dayton
Ninety Arkansas Tornado Toll Reported With Wide Damages
At least thirty dead, possibly fifty, as two tornadoes devastate Western Arkansas. Piney and nearby towns lose homes, churches, and businesses. Berryville, Cravens, Mulberry, Lodi, and Knoxville report injuries and casualties. Communication cut, property losses mounting.
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Mulberry
Lodi
Sperry to Carry Out Manila Fleet Cholera Program
Rear Admiral Sperry, reassured by cholera absence in Manila, will permit the Atlantic fleet to land and pursue the city plan before Mediterranean departure. House to house inspection finds no new cases or suspects in 24 hours.
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Mediterranean
Ten Counterfeiters Take Down in Wave of Five Dollar Fakes
Chicago. Nine men and one woman were arrested in connection with counterfeiting five dollar bills. Among the late arrests were T. W. Becker a railway mail clerk nabbed at Joliet Illinois and Richard Moore of Streator Illinois.
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Joliet
Inl
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Streator
Official Kansas Vote Shows Taft Leads By 35957
Topeka, November 24 The official vote in Kansas shows Taft's plurality to be 35957.
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Topeka
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Taft
Relief Hospital Ship Missing After Guam Passage
Manila reports concern over the American hospital ship Relief missing after leaving for Guam November 15. The steamer was due November 20 and has not arrived. the vessel Supply has gone from Guam to search for Relief.
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Guam
Ohio Senatorship Tangle to Front
Columbus Ohio November 24 Senators Foraker and Dick and Governor Harris met at the state house in a conference over the senatorship. The January legislature will choose Foraker’s successor amid rumors of shifting support and possible backing for Harris if Foraker cannot win reelection.
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Two Skating Victims Drowned Near Cass Lake
Minnesota boys Albert Gamanche and Charles Dupont drowned last night while skating on thin ice near Cass Lake. Authorities report no other injuries. The incident highlights dangerous ice conditions on regional waters.
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Cass Lake
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Albert Gamanche
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Lamphere murder trial paused awaiting expert testimony
Laporte Indiana November 24 Ray Lamphere's trial for the murder of Mrs Belle Gunness and children in connection with arson was suspended due to the absence of Dr Walter Haines of Rush Medical College Chicago who is expected to testify that arsenic and strychnine were found in the stomachs of bodies in the Gunness house ruins Prosecutors said Dr Haines telegraphed he will arrive today.
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Walter Haines
Rush Medical College
Chicago
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Haines
White House denies Sun story on Roosevelt and Prairie Oil
The White House issued a statement today declaring the New York Sun article titled Roosevelt and Prairie Oil false in every particular from beginning to end.
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Anantas
Washington, D. C
White House
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Sign Arbitration Pact Averts Casablanca Incident
Berlin reports an agreement to arbitrate the Casablanca incident between France and Germany was signed today. The accord aims to settle the dispute through formal arbitration and reduce tensions between the two nations.
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Germany
Baker Kills Daughter Wounds Son Then Is Arrested
New York city police report Carl Loose a 57 year old baker opened fire at breakfast seriously wounding his son Frederick a Lutheran minister and killing his daughter Meta 17 before his arrest. Frederick had recently received a church call from Yale South Dakota.
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Revolution spreads in Hayti as Nord Alexis foes gain
Reports from Port au Prince on November 24 describe a widening revolutionary movement against President Nord Alexis. General Lecomte, minister of the interior, has reportedly been captured and executed by rebel forces.
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Walker contrasts British and American naval admin systems
Mr Walker draws a contrast between the British naval administrative system and the system in force in the American Navy. The discussion continues on Page 9.
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Weather forecast for Illinois and region
Showers and cooler tonight with partly cloudy skies by Wednesday. Illinois outlook mainly partly cloudy with showers in the north tonight and cooler temperatures. Sunrise at 6 49 and sunset at 4 22.
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