Smoot Report on Senate Seat Sparks Utah Church Clash
Washington June 11 The senate committee on privileges and elections votes that Reed Smoot is not entitled to Utah’s Senate seat citing church hierarchy and polygamy ties while a minority report argues his qualifications, character, and religious freedom protections.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Reed Smoot
Senate
Utah
Burrows
Dolliver
DuBois
Pettus
Bailey
Overman
Frauler
Smoot
First Presidency
Mormon Church
Smicot Comes
United States
Foraker
Beveridge
Dillingham
Hopkins
Knox
Silaot
Diamond Girl Found Guilty In Grand Larceny Case
Mae Thomas was found guilty of grand larceny by a jury after twenty four hours deliberation for stealing and swallowing a diamond. The verdict carried a recommendation for leniency and required proof she placed the diamond in her mouth with intent to steal. The fate of the missing gem remains unresolved.
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Omaha
Open switch accident cripples Central Railroad of New Jersey
In Atlantic City New Jersey this morning a switch was left open near the Central Railroad of New Jersey line. A train collided with the open switch causing the engines and two cars to topple, rolling down a ten foot embankment. The fireman and two passengers were killed and thirty were reported injured.
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Red Hawk
N. J
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Atlantine City
Myer
Assassin admits guilt in Cox and Cockrill cases
Winchester Ky June 11 Gurtis Jett jailed for a second Cockrill murder trial confesses to the assassinations of Dr B N Cox James Cockrill and James B Marcum in Jackson three years ago detailing the killings and naming the victims and events involved.
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Winchester
Gurtls Jett
James Cockrill
Jackson
B. N. Cox
James B. Marcum
Benson Accepts Senate Seat in Kansas Swiftly
Ottawa Kansas June 11 Tudge A reports Senatorial appointment acceptance by Benson to Governor Flach. He will depart Topeka this afternoon for the east. Philadelphia June 11 The Western Land from Liverpool lies aground at the Delaware Bay entrance. A pilot boat stands by big vessel attempting Mont. Terre Haute June 14 Fourteen thousand Indiana miners return to work in bituminous fields, with two thousand more in Clay county soon. Also an ad snippet promotes Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea for the Fat Woman.
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Ottawa
Kas
Tudge A
Benson Tet
Topeka
Flach
East
Philadelphia
Western Land
Liverpool
Delaware Bay
Mont
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Clay County
Water Freezes as Fire Rages in Hopkinsville Ice Plant
Fire devastated an ice factory in Hopkinsville Kentucky on Saturday burning over two and a half acres. Amid the ruins 320 full ice cakes remained and 220 water cans were lowered into the brine tank. Water froze into perfect ice despite the blaze. Catching fish perishing as water sprayed on tobacco warehouses carried nicotine into the river via sewers.
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Hopkinsville
Walling up Bryan sparks 1908 nomination talk in Berlin
In Berlin on June 11 1908 William J Bryan reacted with a laugh to recent state Democratic conventions backing his possible presidential bid. He declined to comment further saying it was too early to speak on the matter.
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Berlin
Wiliam J. Bryan
Perkins Best Showing Stirs Iowa Gubernatorial Race
Delegates selected to date show Cummins with a strong base as Blackhawk counts. Eight of ten counties must still choose delegates. Rathbun and anti Cummins factions gain rivals while Progressives trail. Des Moines reports detail conventions primaries or caucuses and how states’ counties stand.
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Des Moines
Tune
Cummins
Wapello County
Perkina
Delaware
O'Brien
Parkes Eevee
Renee Even
Soote
Buchanan Allamakee
Howard
Winneshiek
Powesbiek
Danas
Marion
Shelby
Carron
Perkins
Blackhawk
Cummings
Rathbun
Ming
Hardin
Muscatine
Montgomery
Jefferson
Story
Yeesees
Drunken Fish Rampage And Other June News Bits
Farmers along Benson creek gather fish by hand after a big spill turns 13 000 gallons of whisky into the stream at the Vitzgerala distillery. The National Convention of the Travelers Protective Association opens in Buffalo with over a thousand delegates. In federal court Chicago and Alton railways rebates case dismissed. Arthur Carboinke pleads guilty to embezzlement and gets five years. Crop estimates show spring wheat 53 percent, winter wheat 83 percent, June 1 figures. New trial denied for Albert Patrick in Waterloo murder case. Keosanqua farmers report strong corn stands as other crops look good. Martha Innes of Reinbeek visiting.
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Frankfort
Benson Creek
Vitzgerala
Pastor Draws Fire For Skipping Duties Over Ball Games
Five members of the Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg accuse Rev. W. A. Roulston of neglecting church duties to attend baseball games. They have asked the Pittsburg presbytery to investigate, noting he is young and athletic and reportedly visits players rather than church members.
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Pittsburg
W. A. Roulston
Delegates contested by Perkins Cummins and counties
The article details delegates contested by Perkins and Cummins across Iowa counties, noting Perkins leading in several districts while Cummins trails by a narrow margin. It cites totals: Perkins 687 delegates, Cummins 688, Rathbun 50, with 168 to be chosen after today. It lists counties contributing delegates and reports on caucus results and shifting support.
Waterloo Races Near as Entries Close for July Meet
President C C Lamson and Secretary L H Stevens will attend the Cedar Valley event and close Waterloo race entries for July 2. Prospects are brighter with a large field of horses headed by fast pacers and trotters including William Mac Echo Orphan Nov Alpha W Lilian Oakley D B Black Beauty Gold Standard Winnie Blake Lillian B Pat Ford Frasse Sunbeam Bello C. The association began distribution of advertising and work to enlarge the territory. Improvements at Homie Park and amphitheatre repairs continue. E O German was injured in a wagon accident at Clarion yesterday and returned to Waterloo last night.
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C.C. Lamson
L. H. Stevens
Cadar-Rankde
Cedar Valley
Waterloo
Han
Speady Pacers
William Mac
Echo
Homie Park
Fenrea
Cummins Needs 196 Votes in Gubernatorial Convention
Des Moines dispatch June 11 reports Perkins supporters claim 777 anti Cummins delegates versus 685 for Cummins. Counting at Major Rathbun's tally gives Perkins 687, two more than Cummins can claim. Contested delegations favor Cummins in Perkins estimate. Cummins needs 136 to be nominated while anti Cummins trails by 44 votes of a majority.
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Des Moines
Perkins
Antlcummins
Cummins
Rathbun
Perking
Friends
Parkins
Cumning
anti-Cummins
Will Be Wed Tomorrow Marriage of Two Well Known Water loo People
Two wedding announcements from Waterloo and Fairbank. Misann ie King and Perry Jackson plan marriage at the bride’s parents home in Fairbank Tuesday evening with familiar pastor officiating. The bride, former principal in Waterloo schools, is highly regarded. The groom, long-time Waterloo resident, recently with the Waterloo Water Company. The event follows Jewish custom for another couple in Davenport with extensive guest lists, dinners, and travel plans to Chicago afterward.
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Fairbank
Misannie King
Perry Jackson
Washington Geboo
Thc
Waterloo
Waterloo Water Company
Carnlyn
Beatrice Lerael
Morrig Halt
Mat Mege
Ravoul Ww
Aaron Israel
Pittsburg
Irving Hotel
Chicago
FW. Newman
Clara Springer
Bya Hall
Felix Hall
Misa Tie Mall
Rug Har
Nellie Hall
H.W. Israel
N. L. Stearns
J. H. Heron
B. F. Parshall
John Hansen
Beloit
Wis
Leon J. Hall
M. Mayer
South Whitbley
Ind
Sam. Fremann
Robbie W. H. Scheidlether
Davenport
Samuel Summers
Athens
Ohio
Woman breaks collar bone in city auto mishap
Mrs. Herman Hue and three others were riding to a wedding when the rear wheel left the wagon off the road. She suffered a broken collar bone and internal injuries, was unconscious briefly, then taken home. She is slightly improved and recovery depends on internal injuries not developing.
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Herman Hue
Big City
Hue
Fred. Bahe
Wanpsie
Weak weary women seek relief from kidney pains
Waterloo resident Mrs William Starr testifies after reading an ad for Doan's Kidney Pills. She details chronic lumar pain and kidney trouble eased by the remedy, noting she bought a half box before full relief. Doan's pills are sold nationwide through Foxler-Miurn Co Buffalo NY agents at 50 cents.
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Dean
Kinney
Waterloo
William Starr
Fowler Istreet
T Pad
Prine
Foxler-Miiurn
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Bonfire Alarm Triggers Fire Crew Response
An alarm from box 82 at 3 20 PM sent firefighters to the corner of La Fayette street and the alley between Park avenue and Third retreat. The blaze was only a bonfire and no investigations found any other fires in the area. G A Moore of Arlington Massachusetts is visiting his sister and relatives, including Lane of the Blackhawk Lumber Co.
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Ihox 82
la Tayette Street
Park Avenue
Third Retreat
Gao, D. Moore
Arlington, Masa
The
Chy
Bis Sea Lane
Blackhawk Lumber Co
Jasper County Goes to Perkins in Historic Caucus Victory
Jasper County delivered a decisive win for Perkins over Cummins, sending 97 delegates for Perkins and signaling strong farmer support against the governor. Farmers blamed tariff policy and fiscal extravagance, rallied behind Roosevelt and the party platform, and shifted rural votes toward Perkins in Colfax and surrounding townships.
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Jasper County
Polk
Ine Tran Pall
Colfax
Precineta
Bonwine
Perkins
Maytag
Thy Cummins
Vul
Jaspey
Mel
Thy
Snyper County
Roosevelt
Republicaniss
Cumwird
Republican Party
Shaw
Towa
Gov. Cummins
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