Conservation Conference Opens With Leading National Figures
Washington May 13 the White House hosts a major conference on conserving the nation's natural resources. President Roosevelt leads governors, cabinet members, justices, and lawmakers in a discussion of mineral, land, and water resources amid warnings of waste and looming exhaustion. Prominent figures Andrew Carnegie James J Hill John Mitchell Dr J G White and invited guests William Jennings Bryan George Gray Governor John A Johnson attend. The gathering emphasizes use, preservation, and new approaches to sustain the country’s wealth and power.
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Lamphere denies confession in La Porte murder case
In La Porte Indiana on May day Mrs Gunness’ hired man Ray Lamphere vigorously denied making any confession or promising to anyone. Banks officials prepared a list of Mrs Gunness transactions to aid authorities and prosecutors hope the data will yield valuable information.
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Daughter defends mother as father slain by 22 caliber rifle
In Waterloo Iowa on May 13 Mont Fleming attacked the mother with a hammer. His 28 year old daughter Mattie Fleming fired a .22 rifle into his brain, stopping the assault. The man died from his wounds the next day.
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Mont Fleming
Mattie Fleming
Three Rivals Tour With Gracious Meeting On Train
In Upper Sandusky Ohio May 13 William Jennings Bryan Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota and Vice President Fairbanks shared breakfast on a Pennsylvania train. They learned of each other's presence only after arrival and agreed to travel to Washington together, aiming for a pleasant journey.
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Bryan Urges Friends to Make No Stand for Minnesota Support
In St Paul Minnesota rumors claim William J Bryan urged conservative action to aid a Democrat in the Minnesota race against Governor Johnson. Bryan leaders held meetings without confirming any planned jump convention should they lose in credentials contests.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Charles W. Fairbanks
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Taft
Indiana
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Hughes
New York
Stewart L. Woodford
Socialists Fail To Choose Candidates In Chicago Convention
Delegates at the socialist national convention in session in Chicago yesterday made little progress on policies or candidates. Debate centered on western state delegates while Eugene V. Debs and William D Haywood sparred over the presidential nomination. The platform committee held a busy session as its members’ views diverged, signaling a heated platform fight ahead.
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Eugene V. Debs
William D. Haywood
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Railroads Honor Murphy in Funeral Pause
William J. Murphy vice president of Queen and Crescent and leader with ongoing rail interests lay in state in Cincinnati Ohio. On May 13 workers paused for five minutes as the funeral cortege moved to the cemetery and all trains halted and employees stopped work as a mark of respect to the late executive.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
William J. Murphy
Queen and Crescent Line
Prison Mutiny in Yekaterinoslav Kills Fourteen
In Yekaterinoslav Russia prisoners tried to break out of a government jail. They breached the guard room wall with a bomb then rushed the opening. Ten escapees outside were shot, four mutineers inside died, and many were wounded.
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Russia
Fist Fight in the Oklahoma Senate Over Privilege
Guthrie Oklahoma May 13 State Senators Johnson and Matthews fought on the senate floor yesterday separated by the sergeant Johnson claimed Matthews had a right to vote on an appropriation for the dispense the constitution New York May 13 four hands of 2 percent Union Pacific
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Disastrous Tornado Starts at Omaha Leaves Path of Destruction
A violent tornado begins near Omaha causing widespread damage as it moves through several towns. Directors of Southern Pacific preferred stocks declared by the companies today.
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Southern Pacific
County Local Option League Meeting Planned
A meeting to organize a county local option league will be held tomorrow at 10 o clock in the Y M C A auditorium Moline following a May 3 union call at Congregational church The gathering will include representatives from county leagues and is open to all interested in the movement.
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Tornado Toll and Damage Plague Eastern Nebraska Towns
Reports from the tornado strike zone south of Omaha put death at least seven with total damage around half a million dollars. Bellevue, Papillion, Richfield, Meadows, Louisville, Fort Creeks post and Fort Crook suffered heavy losses as the cyclone moved southeast through Sarpy County.
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Asia Ouaraele
Edgewood Baptist Church Concert Tomorrow Evening
The Ladies Aid at Edgewood Baptist plans a church benefit program tonight featuring piano, violin, cello, and vocal numbers with accompanists and a large list of readers and performers led by Miss Emma Bollman. Highlights include Silvery Waves, Berceuse from Jocelyn, Bedouin Love Song, and The Day Is Ended.
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Lila Dontin
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Strelezki
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Mary Dickman
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Berceuse
Jocelyn ”. Godard
Gold Shipment To Paris Reaches 18 Million
New York May 13 The movement of gold to Europe resumed today with 1.75 million engaged for shipment to Paris. This brings the total engaged for the present movement to 18.25 million.
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Congress actions briefed in yesterday's sessions
In brief, the Senate passed the justice appropriation bill totaling 229,027,367 dollars with per diem rail postal clerk allowances. Amendments call for annual mail weighing, and Senator Rayner seeks a court of inquiry into Colonel Stewart with a presidential letter cited. Several pension bills were approved and the Senate adjourned at 6:30 pm. The House approved the naval appropriation bill 136 to 124 after debate over marine and navy pay provisions, with criticism of conferees. The bill proceeds to the president. the House recessed at 5:04 pm until 11:30 am today.
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