Rehearsal Begins for Coronation Crowning in Westminster Abbey
Four American women aside from peers will witness King George and Queen Mary crowned at Westminster Abbey on June 22. Rehearsals started last week as the royal procession route is lined with stands to host up to 750000 spectators. Concerns rise over legality of stands blocking views and a pricing slump hits vantage points along the route.
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King George
Queen Mary
Westminster Abbey
London
George
John Hays Simmond
Taft
Whitelaw Reid
John Ward
Jean Reid
William Phillips
Monson
Leith of
Fyvie
Newborough
Paget
Madero Names Cabinet Roles in Mexico City Meeting
In Chapultepec castle Madero said if elected president his cabinet would include Senor de la Barra as foreign minister and General Reyes as war minister, with both consenting to accept. Reyes stated he will be minister of war if Madero is chosen and will not seek the presidency.
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Mexico City
Senor de la Barra
General Reyes
Francisco I. Madero
Chapultepec
de la Barra
Madero
de San Barra
Reyes
Senor Maddo
Porters Strike Ties Up Southampton Liners
At Southampton England June 12 the White Star line agreed to pay the Olympic crew the same wages as Mauretania and Lusitania. Coal porters strike grows serious with outside laborers quitting and urging other ports to join a general stoppage as the port crowds waiting liners.
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Southampton
England
White Star Line
Olympic
Mauretania
Luebtania
Will Hunt Only With Bows for British Columbia Trip
A party of expert archers led by Jackson and Challis will depart July 2 from Atchison to British Columbia for a hunting expedition. They will carry only bows arrows hunting knives and fishing tackle with firearms barred. They plan to hunt mountain lions bears and deer in remote regions.
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Atchison, Kan
BE. Jackson
J. M. Challis
Atcorneya
Harry M. Richardson
Bowson
W. H. Thompson
Seattle
British Columbia
Thieves Busy at Prize Fight in Hammond Ind
Thirty empty pocketbooks found atop the arena after the Clabby Brown fight closed the event. Police Commissioner’s order barred any future houses showing prize fighting in the city.
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Hammond
Ind
Iowa AG clarifies Cowles Ritter teacher fee rule
Des Moines reports that the attorney general interprets the Cowles Ritter bill as requiring a $1 fee with every teacher certificate application. Payment covers both enrollment and certificate pursuit, not just enrollment. Some normal institutes delayed openings awaiting the law’s effective date.
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Des Moines
Jine
Cowles Kitter
Cowles Ritter
Attorney General's
Normal Institute
Attorney General
Codd Divorce Granted in High Profile Iowa Case
Mrs. Codd receives absolute divorce and 25000 permanent alimony from Judge Gaynor in LeMars district court. Case draws attention due to prominence, large property interests, and shocking evidence of cruel conduct by the defendant. Husband did not contest the divorce but was involved in property settlement. Years of separation and estrangement marked the marriage.
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LeMars
Codd
Gaynor
Iowa editors weigh stance on reciprocity bill poll
In Iowa a new poll seeks editors’ views on the reciprocity bill and national administration. Ex Senator Lafe Young disputes a Chicago Tribune poll claiming editor sympathy for reciprocity, while many papers await guidance from Congress.
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Dee Moines
Iowa
Congress
Lafe Young
Chicago Tribune
Dewnpapers
Senator Kenyon urges Taft to remit Harlan fine
Senator Kenyon asked President Taft to remit the $5,000 fine imposed on W. S. Harlan formerly of Audubon Iowa. Harlan was convicted of peonage in Georgia and sentenced to eighteen months in jail, later commuted by the president. Harlan has served almost six months and supporters seek the remission of the fine attached to his commitment.
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Washington
Kenyon
Taft
W. S. Harlan
Audubon
Georgia
Harlan
Iowa
Pioneer Mackey Dies in Boone County Home
Sehnation Mackey, a Boone County pioneer, died at his home in Mackey's Grove. He came to Boone County five years ago and was 82 years old.
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Boone, In
Sehnation Mackey
Boone County
Mackey's Grove
Thomsen Heads Sons of Herman
Sioux City Iowa June 12 Peter Thomsen of Drivenport elected president of Lowe Sons of Herman in a local organization meeting.
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Thomsen
Herman
Sioux City
Peter Thomsen
Drivenport
Lowe Sona
Supreme Court Rules Waiter May Not Serve Liquor
Des Moines June 12. The Iowa Supreme Court holds it unlawful for a waiter to procure or dispense liquor for patrons even if the restaurant owner is not involved. In a Sioux City case, H. H. Sawyer sued L. H. Frank and Eliza A. Richardson after waiters bought drinks for diners, with the proprietor profiting. The court ruled such acts violate liquor laws and constitute a nuisance.
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Supreme Court
Des Moines
Sioux City
High Court
H. H. Sawyer
Eliza A. Richardson
Frank
Nine Iowa Men Honored by State Historical Society
Iowa City June 12 The State Historical Society of Iowa elected nine men as members including George M Bechtel Davenport Olynthus B Clark Des Moines M H Cohen Des Moines I M Bosworth Ames John C Bryant Red Oak William Louden Fairfield Dillon Turney Fairfield B R Stone braker Rockwell City A W Wilkinson Winterset Also named as research assistants and associates are F P H Garver Morningside College Su perintendent KR Turner Iowa City J B Schmidt Ames Jacob Vander Zee Harvard BF H Downey Kenyon College Brindley Ames Parrish Colorado.
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Iowa City
The
State Historical Society of
Iowa
George M. Bechtel
Davenport
Olynthus B. Clark
Des Moines
M. H. Cohen
I. M. Bosworth
Ames
John C. Bryant
Red Oak
William Louden
Fairfield
Dillon Turney
B. RB. Stonebraker
Rockwell City
A. W. Wilkinson
Winterset
G. A. R. State Encampment Opens in Muscatine
Muscatine prepares for the G. A. R. state encampment with streets and businesses decorated. A campfire will be addressed by Grand Commander Gilman of Boston, Governor Carroll, Major Lacey, Colonel Hepburn, and others. A parade is planned for Wednesday followed by business sessions Thursday.
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Muscatine
G. A
G. A. R and the Patriotic Societies
Man to Leave Farming After Sixty Years on Plow
Dwain Bucher of Delta Iowa plans to move to Delta next year and quit farming. He says he began plowing at age eight and has farmed for sixty years. Earlier he drove five yoke of oxen for a farmer breaking prairie, earning four dollars per month.
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Delta
Dwain Bucher
Sigourney
Helfenstein Elected President of Iowa Christian Conference
The Rev. D. M. Helfenstein of Des Moines was chosen president and LeGrand named as next year’s meeting place at the Iowa State Christian conference in LeGrand. Rev. John A. Stover of Barnes City was elected vice president with John J. Kyle of Perlee as secretary and treasurer.
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Helfenstein
Marshalltown
D. M. Helfenstein
Des Moines
LeGrand
Iowa State Christian Conference
John A. Stover
Barnes City
John J. Kyle
Perlee
Rural life conference set at Town State College
The rural life conference directed by Dean C. F. Curtis will be held at Town State College from June 22 to 24. Speakers include Rav. Richmond A. Smith of Central City Rev. Hadwen Williams of Sumner Professor F.C. Bishop of Ames and Professor I G Holden of Ames.
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Ames
Rural Life Conference
Dean C. F. Curtis
The
Town State College
Richmond A. Smith
Central City
Hadwen Wiliams
Sumner
F.C
G. Holden
Baptists to Gather From Many Nations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 12 Baptists from many lands will assemble in Philadelphia this week for three conventions. The northern Baptist convention with over 1.25 million Baptists in northern states meets six days starting tomorrow. The general convention of Baptists of North America will hold a single session on June 19. The Baptist World Alliance opens June 19 and meets daily through the 25th. About 300 English delegates and 100 from the continent expected. English and American Baptists differ on ecclesiastical arrangements.
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Philadelphia
Northern Baptist Convention
General Convention of the Baptista of North America
United States
Canada
Baptial World Alliance
Great Britain
Three Lives Lost In Storm
A New York survey of the region struck by a storm reports three fatalities and widespread damage from high water, lightning, and wind, with losses running into thousands of dollars.
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New York
Baseball Standings Mixed Across Leagues and Cities
National League and Western League tables show team records and winning percentages for New York Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Boston Pittsburg Chicago St Louis New York Cincinnati Cleveland Brooklyn Washington St Louis series results. Nebraska and Des Moines area teams list standings and win totals with fragmentary figures for several municipalities and clubs.
Western League Results From Pueblo And Lincoln Meets
Reading of yesterday's Western League results shows Omaha, St. Joseph, Denver, Sioux City, Des Moines, and Topeka contests with mixed scores. National League games in Cincinnati Chicago Boston St. Louis featured several close finishes. Nebraska State League results include Columbus Fremont Grand Island Kearney and Superior with varied outcomes.
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W.l.pet
W.L
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Phila
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Cinnati
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Wash'n
St. Louie
Denver
Superior
Pueblo
Granda
Lincoln
Fremont
Socility
Kearney
St. Joe
Seward
Omaha
Columbus
Topeka
York
Des M’s
Rale
Jackson-Clemons
Rhodes-Agnew
RHR
St. Joseph
Knapp Stratton
Kaufman-Consett
RELE
Sioux City
Hagerman Spahr
Wilson-Miller
R.ele
Des Moines
Fugate- Hawkins
MeeKee-Bachant
Cincinnati
R.aile
Willie Myers
Fromme Clark
R Lle
Cole Graham
Weaver Rariden
RALB
Philadelphia
Bt. Louis
Moore-Doom
Steele-Elisa
Nebraska State League
R.ale
Wilkine-Stuart
Walworth Copple
R.ilm
Bernard
Miller-Watly
Hoffan-Bohner
Grand Ialand
Lille Hastings
Grand Ieland
At Keartey
Ft. HE. Kearney
Green- Gray
Hoffman Spellman
Date for voting on reciprocity in Congress
Senate forecast July 15 vote on the Canadian reciprocity agreement with possible Root amendment. Senator Smoot of Utah predicts a safe majority despite opposition. Representative Underwood of Alabama warns the Democratic House will oppose the Root amendment potentially causing a deadlock and extended session.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Kteed Smoot
Utah
White House
Smoot
Democratic House
Representative Underwood
Alabama
Ways and Means
Wreck Victims Improve After Burlington Train Collision
Seven Indianola wreck victims treated in Holdrege Nebraska show progress. D Hart of Mount Pleasant Jr and L B Thomas of Lincoln display slow recovery with head injuries and burns. David Striker of Chicago heals from skull fracture, R M Anderson of Washington recovers after a neck wound, D W Burnett of McCook walks with a broken arm, and others report improvement.
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Holdrege
Neb
Indianola
Burlington
D. Hart
Mount Pleasant
L. B. Thomas
Lincoln
Hart
Thomas
David Striker
Chicago
R. M. Anderson
Washington
California
D. W. Burnett
McCook
Defense witnesses rush to aid Libian Graham case
Siatoera of Libian Graham and Ethel Conrad, jailed in New York on charges tied to a millionaire shooting, gain backing from defense counsel. Mia John Singleton travels from Los Angeles with papers thought to unlock the case and reveal its mystery.
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New York
Siatoera
Libian Graham
Ethel Conrad
W. FB
Stokes
Mia
John Singleton
Misa Graham
Los Angeles
London
Mra
Alice Andrews
Griffin
Hunting Germs in Hotels In Topeka June
State health experts collected roller towels from hotels across the state and are counting bacteria. Dr Crumbine will use the results to advise the board on actions and likely push for a law against roller towels in public places.
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Topeka
State Board of Health
Crumbine
Former Minnesota treasurer freed after bail bond posted
J. D. Bren, once treasurer of the University of Minnesota, charged with taking 14000 belonging to the university, was rearrested and held on 10000 bail. His release followed bonds furnished by his father, brother and another wealthy Minneapolis resident.
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J. D. Bren
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Colima Eruption Keeps Volcanic Activity High
Colima remains active with ongoing eruption and frequent tremors near the volcano. Red Cross teams deliver horses and large supplies to devastated districts in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Girl Pioneers Organize In New York
New York June 12 It has been decided that the national association for girls similar to the boy scouts shall be called the girl pioneers instead of the campfive girls which was first suggested National officers have been elected Executive Secretary Mee Charlotte Farnsworth New York national secretary Mian Clara A Linetor Lane Des Moines treasurer Mrs Brneat Thompson Seton New York
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New York
National Association For Girls
Boy Scouts
Girl Pioneers
Mee
Charlotte Farnsworth
Mian Clara A. Linetor Lane
Des Moines
Mra Brneat Thompson Seton
Four Pignickers Drown In Wisconsin Picnic
Four girls drowned when a small sailboat capsized during a squall on Little Lake Butte Del Morte near Appleton Wisconsin. Five others narrowly escaped as the party from a dry goods store watched from Stroebe's island shore. The dead are Miss Bie Geenen Miss Gertrude Kuschel Miss Madge Brill and Miss Ruth Poklook.
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Gertrude Kuschel
Madge Brill
Ruth Pok
Mayor Gillispie Reports Crops Weathering Heat Well
Mynard mayor William Gillispie reports crops in good condition after recent heat. Oats and spring wheat remain mostly early and unbloomed, fall wheat is safely past harm, signaling a likely heavy harvest.
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William Gillispie
Mynard
Gillispie
Basket Meeting at Home of George Snyder June 8
A basket meeting will be held at George Snyder’s home northwest of Mynard on Sunday June 8. Mrs. L P Hareford of Omaha national president of the Woman's Missionary Association of the U B church will speak at 1 a.m. and again in the afternoon. Everybody come.
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George Snyder
Mynard
L. P. Hareford
Omaha
Woman's Missionary Association of
U. B. Church
Sunday Visit From Memphis Residents
Judge Lippencot and family and Mr H H Elers with spouses and children traveled from Memphis on Sunday to visit W W Miller and family, returning home in the evening.
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Judge Lippencot
Waller
H. H. Elers
Memphis
W.W. Miller
Seybert Nominated for Second District Commissioner
The author announces CG M Seybert of Louisville as a candidate for commissioner from the Second district subject to Democratic primary voters will in August.
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CG. M. Seybert
Louisville
For Sale Davis Gasoline Engine One Davis Engine
For sale a Davis 6 inch bore by 10 inch stroke gasoline engine. It has only been used a short time and is in good condition. Inquire at this office for further particulars. A good bargain.
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Davis
Money To Loan at 6 and 7 Percent Rates
Farm loans available at six percent and city loans at seven percent as advertised by R. B. Windham.
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fFarm
R. B. Windham
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