Des Moines Iowa Republican Convention Attracts Leaders
All Iowa congressmen and nearly every prominent Republican gathered at the Savery hotel in Des Moines for the state convention. Delegates, 1233 strong, arrived with officials and guests, as speakers and leaders discussed tariffs trusts and the party platform reaffirming protection for home industries and cautious tariff changes in line with continued industrial growth. Leaders anticipate a largely uncontested ticket with incumbents renominated and a lively debate on resolutions.
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Des Mounds
Iowa
Savery Hotel
Concan
L Smith
Conn
Fourth Street
Lowa
Relt
Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Bathhouse at Oyster Bay
An unpainted wooden shack on the Oyster Bay shore serves as the Roosevelt family's daily saltwater baths. The small bathing house, on the marsh edge near the president's country place, becomes crowded when the President and his boisterous sons swim.
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Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt
YACHT RACES DRAW INTERNATIONAL INTEREST AT CHARLOTTE
In yachting circles much interest is shown in the upcoming international races at Charlotte on Lake. The competition features entries from Canadian cup winners Genesee and Invader against the defender Beaver, highlighting a clash between elite American and Canadian clubs and their renowned yachts.
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Rochester
Charlotte
Ciation
Genesee
Ank
Beaver
Markets Show Activity As California Fruit Arrives
The cool weather steadies markets and activity moves on Western avenue. A mixed fruit assortment from California arrived this morning and found ready buyers at 2a prices. A steamer from California is expected to reach today signaling a large shipment. Further market changes likely tomorrow.
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Western Avenue
California
Veertodies Potatoes and Produce Prices Listed
Corrected daily prices show a broad range of produce and meats with per unit and per crate costs. Items include potatoes, cabbage, lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes, melons, berries, peaches, grapes, and several dairy and meat products with regional price quotes from Seattle and Washington creamery.
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Ereen
Council Accepts Hillman Plat At Green Lake
The council approved C. D. Hillman’s Lake Front addition plot on the west side of Green Lake despite protests by local residents. The decision followed discussion and public comments.
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Council
Hillman
C. D. Hillman
Lake Front Addition
Green Lake
Hilliman Plats Vast Housing Expansion Near Planned Town
Lee Hilliman plats a new subdivision with 200 homes already built and 200 more planned this year. Several houses will be expensive with costs from 4000 to 4060 dollars. One house, to be built by Hilliman, will cost 12609 dollars.
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Lee Hilliman
Aole
Columbia Phonograph Co
Winter & Harper Co
Marriage licenses issued in Beattie and Port Orchard areas
The following marriage licenses have been issued. Valentine Britton and Emily of Beattie. Carl Parrish and Minnie Warren of Port Orchard. John Jeane and Heima Silver of unknown location.
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Valentine Britton
Emily
Beattice
Carl Parrish
Minnie Warren
Port Orchard
John Jeane
Heima Silver
Witness disrupts court and lands in jail for contempt
Arthur Cavencroy, a witness in the State v. Thomas O Rourke case, became exuberant in Judge Griffin's court and was jailed for contempt while under the influence of liquor. Earlier, Deputy Prosecutor Faben faced interruptions during closing argument. The Navy meanwhile relayed news from Cape Haytien of an organized mob and threatened foreign consuls seeking protection aboard to avert bombardment.
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Arthur Cavencroy
Griffin
Hquor
Pres. Oe
Faben
Thomas O Rourke
Honest Cash Girl Returns Pocketbook Worth a Fortune
Catherine Frances McCord, a west side New York dry goods clerk earning about $4 weekly, found a pocketbook with $1,600 in notes and valuables. She turned it in promptly. Hours later a grateful woman rewarded her with a $10 bill for honesty.
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Catherine Frances McCord
Catherine
West Twenty-third Street
New York City
Electric railways promise social and industrial revolutions
The 100 mph railway train marks progress in electric railway engineering. The high speed third rail system is tested between Moston and New York by the New York Rochester Railroad Company, potentially linking Boston and New York in a day, and shortening cross country trips dramatically with rapid connections to Chicago and Denver.
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Moston
New York
New York Rochester Railroad Company
Boston
San Francisco
Chicago
Denver
Flooded Dallas as heavy rains hit Texas towns
Heavy rains and floods sweep across Texas from San Antonio to Texarkana with Arkansas Pass railroad service halted due to washouts and damaged bridges, suspending all traffic for the time being.
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Dallas
Texan
San Antono
Tewarkana
Arkansas Pass
Yaquis surrender after mounted band raid near Carmen ranch
On Saturday a band of about 40 Yaquis, believed to be remnants of a larger war party, rode to the Carmen ranch near Fermoaillo and were forced to surrender by rurales. Several of the attackers were killed as the band was subdued.
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Tucbon
Aris
Carmen Ranch
Fermoaillo
New Church for Fremont Planned by local pastor
Rev. A Edwin Burrows of the Asbury M E church filed permits for a new church and parsonage near Fremont. The church measures 8 by 60 feet with a basement and costs 10000 dollars while the parsonage totals 2000 dollars.
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A. Edwin Burrows
Asbury M. EB
Fremont
Coastal Steamships Schedule From Arctic Ports
Marine notices report the steamship Wearside sailing with lumber from Port Minkeley Port Ladiow and Port Gamble to Huenge Ayres under Captain Kish aboard a 2900 ton vessel. Ohio departs for Ladysmith to load coal for Nome then Tacoma to obtain wireless gear for Yukon, returning to Seattle before Saturday. Garonne awaits Alaskan excursion with Christian Endeavorers and tourists. Nome City sails for Nome tonight with 12 passengers and freight. J Kelley moves five tons of machinery. H L Sergel of Salt Lake heads a trio to operate claims at Nome. Mrs Sloan wife of Deputy Marshal Sloan of Nome. William Olwen arrives from Tacoma with coal and merchandise for Unga.
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Pritie
Wearside
Kish
Huenge Ayres
Port Minkeley
Port Ladiow
Port Gamble
Steamehip
Ohio
Ladysmith
Tacoma
Yukon
Seattle
Garonne
Alwen
Nome City
Nome
J. Kelley
IL. N. Sergel
Salt Lake
L. . Sloan
Marshal Sloan
William Olwen
Rorvick
Unga
Rural Mails Face Strain as Delivery Expands
Washington BC July 29 Rural mail delivery began with praise but faces opposition from a country store keeper who says it harms his business and seeks congressional redress. Farmers once traveled to the village to post letters and spend money, but now stay home, using the mail carrier for small tasks, reducing village commerce.
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Washington
Farmer Robbed in City, Watch Stolen Says Parker
George Parker a farmer says he was robbed in a city saloon area after meeting Ida and Violet Grant two variety actresses and a man named K Barker. Parker reports he spent money then the group followed him and held him up taking his watch. Barker and the Grants were later taken into custody. Parker identified them as his assailants.
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George Parker
Ida
Violet Grant
Helmont Waloon
K. &. Barker
Barker
Grants
Parker
Glide Was Old Timer Steamer Beached At Mukilteo
Steamer Glide, a 15 year old vessel built at Beattie by Captain Geve, operated Seattle area passenger and freight service until a 1990 incident in Marysville left her hung by lines and sunk. Raised and rebuilt with two propellers, she later served as a freighter before catching fire yesterday and becoming a total wreck off Mukilteo.
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Glide
Mukilteo
Beattie
Geve
Seattle
Je = A. Jones
Everett, Jr
Maryeville
Conference aims at uniform bank rules in Detroit
In Detroit on July 20 a notable conference of state bank examiners and financial officials, called by State Bank Examiner T. Johnson of Minnesota, is expected to yield a plan. Separately, Steamship Oregon Captain Beeley moved to the Galbraith dock to load cargo ahead of a second Nome voyage scheduled for tomorrow.
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Detroit
Mich
Atate
T. Johnson
Atate Bank Examiner
Minnesota
Hip
Oregon
Beeley
Galbraith Dock
Nome
Humbert II Death Anniversary Observed in Italy
Observances marked the second anniversary of King Humbert I’s assassination at Monza. Rome drew hundreds of visitors on a pilgrimage to the Pantheon tomb as music and religious services proceeded, with wreaths laid by provincial authorities and by military and labor groups.
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Humbert
Monza
Gaetano Hreed
Pvinces
Italy
Es Military and Labor Organizaa
Convicted Killer Isaac Sloan Is Granted Presidential Commutation
Released at Michigan City Indiana on July 29 by presidential commutation Isaac Sloan the last federal convict in the Indiana state prison was freed today. Sloan was sentenced to life in 1896 in Kentucky for killing four secret service agents.
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Michigan City
Ind
Roosevelt
Isaac Sloan
Indiana
Sloan
Kentucky
Secret Service
Good Roads Movement Energized by Michigan Convention
Greenville Michigan hosts a state convention of the National Good Roads Association. Delegates from across the state hear addresses by Martin Dodge and other experts and observe demonstrations of road construction and repair. The session runs through the end of the week.
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Greenville
Mich
National Good Roads Association
Martin Dodge
Seasion
Deadwood Carnival Opens Amid Holiday Cheer
Deadwood July 20 The carnival opens with Elks promoters satisfied as crowds flood the streets. Five days of merrymaking promised in fair weather with Chief Red Cloud leading a party of Indians and a troop from the Thirteenth U.S. Cavalry among participants.
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Deadwood
8. D
Red Cloud
Thirteenth
United States Cavalry
Y M C A Conference Opens in Mobile
A notable gathering of general secretaries physical directors and salaried officials of the Young Men's Christian Association opens in Mobile Alabama. Alabama Louisiana and Mississippi are represented. The two day sessions will discuss welfare and development questions for the organization.
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Mobile
Ala
Young Men's Christian Association
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
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