Iowa State Fair Introduces Prizes For Hunters And Jumpers
The Iowa State Fair for the first time offers prizes for hunting and jumping horses. A. R. Carey, secretary, reports several stables have entered. Six prizes are listed with weight classes and a high jump event drawing attention. Exhibition venue may be the amphitheater or stock pavilion.
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NEW Fair
State Board
Middle West
Corey
Threstrizis
Indy
Des Moines
Sixth Cavalry
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Tesst
Thomas McDonald
McDonald
Henry E. Sampson
Assistnt
Highway Commission
Sugar stock watered touched by New York bankers in testimony
Washington report on June 15 details Henry T. Oxnard testifying before a Senate lobby inquiry. He described New York bankers pushing a $15,000,000 watering of a $20,000,000 beet sugar company, and his brothers profiting from watered stock. He warned free sugar provisions could spur a new sugar trust.
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Blamer
New York Bankers
New York
Mr. Oxnard
Senate
Senator Lodge
Federal ruling extends control over interstate meat products
Washington decides that meat and meat products in interstate or foreign commerce may be seized if misbranded or adulterated. Secretaries Royston, McAdon, and Redfield cite Attorney General McReynolds urging power to seize bad meat from hoof to retailer. Houston notes new scope for labeling enforcement and destruction of spoiled goods.
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Washington
Royston, McAdon
Redfield
McReynolds
Department
Ite
Prince Alesis Georges Karageorgesvich Weds American Bride
Paris June 13 Prince Alesis Georges Karageorgesvich cousin to the King of Servia married American Mrs Hugo Pratt in a ceremony at Marie Rue d Anjou on Wednesday. Also dated items report a jail fire in Chattenooga narrowly saved prisoners, Brazil approving Curtiss flying boat, and a Hooda flood drowning hundreds near Palatana Kathiawar.
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Paris
Alesis Georges Karageorgesvich
Servia
Hugo Pratt
Myra Pankhurst
Marie Rue d'Anjou
Chattenooga
Hammondsport
Brazil
Glenn Curtiss
Bombay
Hooda
Palatana
Kathiawar
Ectricken
U. S. Men Defend Meadowbrook Polo Trophy
New York June 17 America defended the Meadowbrook cup by tying England 4 4 in a tightly contested match. Eight periods drew 40 010 spectators who witnessed a display of polo skill with a near even contest between the rivals. Sault Ste. Marie June 18 the steamer Jesse Spalding, after a collision off Keweenaw Point in fog, docked with a damaged bow and hull supervision underway.
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New York
America
Eagland
Hammed
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Jesse Spalding
Keweenah Point
Tat Spalding
Steve
Five Die in Rear-End Train Wreck Near Stamford Conn
Five people are dead and several injured after a rear-end collision between sections of a Boston Express train at Stamford station. The second section's engineer said air brakes failed. The wreck, in the New York New Haven Hartford line, involved the rear parlor car of the first train. Six officers in San Francisco pleaded guilty in a separate case of conspiracy tied to a $300000 Italian banco ring.
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N.Y
Stamford
Con
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Boston Express
New York
San Franciseo
Banco Ring
Della Fox Dies in New York Sanatorium
Della Fox, a vaudeville and comedic actress known as Mrs. J. Levy in private life, died in a New York sanitarium on Monday from acute indigestion. She was born October 13, 2871.
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Della Fox
New York
J. Levy
Lady Scott Inspects Terra Nova Amid Antarctic Memory
Lady Scott widow of the explorer who perished in Antarctica visits the Terra Nova, the ship used by the Scott expedition, to inspect its dash and reflect on the historic voyage tied to the Terra Nova's Antarctic heritage.
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Lady ‘Scott
Cardifft
Wales
Jana
Lady Scott
Herolc
Antarctic
Scott
Battle at Sausillo reported with heavy Federal losses
El Paso June 1 reports from southern Chihuahua say six hundred federals were killed or wounded in the May 28 battle at Sausillo. The opposing force is claimed to have suffered over twelve hundred casualties in what is described as a victory by the attackers.
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el Paso
Tex
Sausillo
Chihuahua
Robbery on Central's Diamond Special near Glen Arm
Two masked men stopped a railway express train four miles from Glen Arm near Springfield at 12 36 am. They overpowered Expressman Pugh and forced enginemen to surrender. Robbers uncoupled cars and attempted to blow the safe as conductor notified authorities. A posse rushed to the scene from Divernon and Springfield. outcome of the money remains unknown.
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Springhela
Tula
Ads Gentral
Glen Arm
Springfield
Chicago
Ttig
Adam Schell
P. S. Miller
Miller
Pugh
Nicholas Williams
Sheriffs Office
Springfeld
Divernon
Missouri Rates Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court sustained Missouri fixed rates for six railway companies including Chicago Burlington & Quincy Santa Fe and Kansas City Southern. Three lines were found confiscatory. The decision also covers related lines such as St Louis San Francisco Missouri Pacific and others in the region.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Big Loss by Storm in Ohio
One person was killed as a severe electrical storm hit north central Ohio, scorching the hottest June day on record. Rain and lightning damaged Ottawa, Sandusky, Erie, Marion and Seneca counties. many stunned, buildings burned including two churches and a library. livestock killed. close calls from fire reported.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Ottawa
Senducky
Erie
Marion
Sénica
Hold Up at Glendale State Bank Nets $2,290
Glendale Oregon June 18 Ray Diamond entered Glendale State Bank and held up Assistant Cashier B H Smith with a rifle. He took $2,290 and escaped to the hills. Diamond is known as a labor agitator and possible social activist named Ray Diamond.
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Glendale
Ore
Ray Diamond
Glendale State Bank
Diamond
Ray Socialiat
Iat
Youthful Slayer Nervous Wreck in Ironton Jail
A young man named Barkley Flaming, aged nineteen, is described as in a state of nervous collapse in the county jail at Ironton after his trial was fixed for the murder of his mother and sister. The report notes the tense legal situation and the suspect’s fragile mental condition while awaiting proceedings.
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Ironton
Barkley Flaming
Irother
Iulyia
Ismay Succession Appoints Director at International Mercantile
Bruce Iemay of Southampton and Succeeda J. are named in a June 17 notice as appointed directors of the International Mercantile Marine company. The board positions mark a succession to J. Bruce Ismay.
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Succeeda J
Bruce Iemay
Southampton
Laa
International Mercantile Marine Company
J.bruce Ismay
Boll Weevil Appears in South Memphis Cotton Fields
Reports from the Cotton Exchange in Memphis Tennessee on June 17 indicate boll weevils have appeared in swarms across nearby farms and fields, prompting growers to plow up acres of cotton. Strong worry about crop losses as pests spread through the region.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jime
Flies With Three for Record in Vienna June 18 1918
Ramond Perrey and two French aviators reportedly broke the world altitude record for a machine carrying three passengers. Perrey and his two companions ascended to an estimated 15 430 feet, as war correspondents described the feat. Also noted are reports of a war correspondent Hamp ton in New York killed himself after a long career. A separate item from Kansas City notes a pistol duel arising from jealousy over a woman, resulting in deaths of W Capper and Marti Dons.
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Vienna
Ramond Perreyon
Perreyon
Kanana City
Cansad
Capper
Marti
Dons
Suffrage Leaders Guilty at Trial in London
Six militant suffragettes including Harriet Kerr Agnes Lake Rachel Barrett and Annie Kenney found guilty of conspiracy to damage property at the Central criminal court. Sentences range from six to fourteen months with Kenney receiving the heaviest term. Kenney protested loudly during sentencing and vowed hunger strikes. She declared she would die to win the vote, linking the actions to broader political grievances.
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London
Militant
Suffragettes
Wate
Central Criminal Court
Harriet Kerr
Agnes Lake
Rachel Barrett
Saunders
Annie’ Kenney
Laura Lennox
Clayton
Miss Kerr
Miss Lake
Miss Barrett
Miss Lennox
Annie Kenney
Sue Side
Misa Kenney
Ike Miss Davison
Glasscock explains use of troops and martial law in WV
Former Governor Glasscock told a senate committee investigating West Virginia mining conditions that the call out of safe troops on July 26, the district under martial law, and the later lifting on October 12 were prompted by miner complaints about railroad officers exceeding authority. He said three railroad policemen were questioned and two were summarily removed.
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Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Senate
West Virginia
City Ownership Bill Wins Rail to Illinois Utilities
Springfield June 19 The House late Tuesday night passed Governor Dunne's municipal ownership bill with two minor amendments awaiting Senate approval. The bill, which originated in and passed the Senate, grants all Illinois cities the right to own operate lease and regulate a capable utility within corporate limits.
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Springfield
Dunne
Senate
Stet Angson Arctic Expedition Aims For Practical Goals
Sails for an unknown land as the Stet Angson arctic expedition leaves Victoria B C. The voyage aims to determine if a polar continent exists and to pursue practical commercial objectives rather than purely scientific aims. The dispatch notes other global events including Chicago's parcel post leadership and a long Paris to St Petersburg air trip.
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Victoria
B. C
Stetangson
Wost Polar
Magnificent Thefts Grip Recovery At Local Restaurant
George Lewis president of the First National Bank of Dexter recovered negotiable papers valued at 13000, secured by a mortgage on farm property, stolen from a local restaurant. Detectives traced the grip to a restaurant alley search. it was found in a refuse barrel behind the restaurant with contents intact.
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Bes Moines
George Lewis
First National Bank of
Dexter
Mr. Lewis
Ind
Restaurent
Reunion at historic Little Brown Church near Nashua
A reunion was held last Thursday at the historic Little Brown Church near Nashua with a 4 dinner picnic and a program of songs reminiscences by old settlers and a short narration of the church’s foundation. The church was built in 1859 by Congregationalist pioneers, using timber from along the Cedar River and ox-drawn hauling over rough roads from McGregor sixty miles away. The church gained fame through Dr. W. S. Pitts who wrote the song The Little Brown Church in the Vale in 1850 while a student at Rush Medical College in Chicago.
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New Hampton
Naskus
Little Brown Church
Old Bradford
Cedar River
McGregor
Sizty Mies
WS. Pitts
The
Vale
Pitts
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Iowa Elks Plan Special Train To Rochester Meet
Iowa City official announces Elks plan to transport members to the national convention in Rochester New York July 7 through 12. A special train will depart Chicago at 3 30 p m Sunday July 6 arriving in Rochester after a Niagara Falls stopover. Des Moines Dubuque and Iowa City will send Elks to fill cars for the trip. Also noted is a sale of a Jackson township farm by Rev J H Sanders at 218 75 per acre.
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The
Des Moines
Iowa City
W. J. McDonald
Iowa State Order of Elks
Uililic
Ions Brothers
Rochester
N. Y
McDonald
New York Central
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Elis
Dubuque End
Towa Falle
J. H. Sanders
Jackson Township
Homer B. Foutz
Unstable Heat Triggers Suicides and Accidents Across Towns
Reports from Davenport to Webster City describe multiple incidents. A man leaped from a government bridge into the Mississippi amid a chaotic scene. another shooter took his life amid heat and insanity. In Albia a packing plant burned, stock valued at $50,000 with $32,000 insured. George Hollis of Oak Lawn stock farm injured, and a new Pentecostal Nazarene church formed in Webster City.
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Davenport
Mart
Albia
Aljis Packing Company
Lehigh
George Hollis
Oak Lawn
Stock Farm
Isin A
New Webster City
Webster City
Ciety
Webster ‘City
Church of Nazarene
New Society
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Delaware
Manchester
Newhall
Cedar Rounds
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GAR
W. J.wilett
Wil Jett
George A. Newman
L. L. Cedwell
Decorah
Joseph R. Reed
Council Bintis
J. O Stewart
Cedar Rapids
S.C. Spear
AL Gous
Paceerany
Sane B. ‘Kissell
Daniel Bluffs
Espy L. Deenvratainer
Walter A., Sheaffér
Fort. Madison
William’ W. Brower
Belmond
Jowa
Towa
Pea Ridge
Alonzo A. Abernathy
Franklin Treynor
Epworth
Ninth Town Infantry
Clarke Wasde
Arkansas
Third Cavalry
Samuel R. Curtis
Grenvilie M. Dodge
William Vandover
Dllday
Unite States
Confederate States
Missouri
Thomas J. MacDonald
Maconald
Dallas
MacDonald
Board of Supervisors
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Wood
State Board of Parole
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Mississippi
Gale
Walter Whitbeck
Jesse Miller
Petersburgh
Mississippi River
Iowa National Guard
Guy EF. Logan
Camp Dodge
Fist
Necona
General Assembly
Tals
R. Corey
Falp
Stamford, Conn
Oxnard
Sever
Henry T. G
Bowney
MR. M'Reynolds
Y. S
Houston
U. S
Great Britain
Pullman
Illinois
Ill
Posee
Qrecial
U. S Supreme Court
Self
Angus Hampton
Fai
Bidet
Parcel Post
Chicago ‘Post Offce
St. Petersburg
Russia
St.Petersburg
Sviater
Mexico
Mexico City
Sherbrooke
Quebec
Mall
Magsterious
Foundin
Chase
Little Brown Church In the Vale
ELKS
Bert Foreman
Jinx
Hitslowan
Shenandoah
Grant ‘Pridazux
Essex
Or &. Silo
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