Extended scope of commerce probe to include grain transport
The Interstate Commerce Commission authority to broaden inquiries to cover transportation and storage of grains was approved by the Senate. In Ohio, Governor Andrew J. Harris, age over 70, fell ill at his Eaton home with exhaustion and acute indigestion, delaying official duties amid pressure from job seekers following Pattison's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
LaFollette
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland
Andrew J. Harris
Ohio
Eaton
Preble County
Harris
Pattison
Roasted to death in auto crash on Colorado Street
Los Angeles reports a man identified as James J. Sordori, 28, the wife of a local businessman, died after an automobile overturned on Colorado Street reaching sixty miles per hour. The engine exploded and the car burned. Injured survivors include Cy White. Cordovi escaped largely unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
James J. Sordori
Colorado Street
Cordovi
Cy White
Government Begins 3 Million Dollar Timber Destruction near Custer
June 25 report states the US government started removing and burning infected timber in a nearby reserve to halt bark beetle spread. A large labor force is cutting trees and burning bark and branches. part of the timber is sold to railroad forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
United States
Senate panel rules against congressional insurance regulation
Washington June 26 a Senate judiciary committee report states Congress has no right or authority to regulate insurance. The finding argues that state jurisdiction governs insurance matters and federal interference is not permitted under existing law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Judiciary Today
Congress
Expert Named To Design Panama Canal Locks
Washington June 25 Joseph W Ripley general superintendent of the Soo Line locks has been named as special engineer for work in designing and constructing the locks on the Panama canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph W. Ripley
Sale Stee Marle Locks
Panama Canal
Ice men hit limit in conspiracy case in Toledo
Judge Kinkaide imposes maximum 3000 dollar fine and one year in the workhouse on Joseph A Miller R A Bird R C Lemmon H C Breining and Peter H Katers for conspiracy in restraint of trade. Also notes House rules for immigration bill debate and a wedding of Commander Booth Tucker to Miss Minnie Reid in London. Waterloo band rehearsal moved to city hall due to elves visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Kinkaide
Joseph A. Miller
R. A. Bird
R. C. Lemmon
H. C. Breining
Peter H. Katers
Runaway nitroglycerin wagon endangers Knightstown
Knightstown Indiana June 25. A driverless wagon loaded with nitroglycerin raced along the road to warners and farmers fled to woods to escape a possible explosion. John Banian anticipated the danger by telegraph while Wallace Apple, who heard no warning, halted the team. The nitroglycerin did not explode and the cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knightstown
Ind
John Ban Ian
Paul Revere
Wallace Apple
Wreck at Gladbrook disrupts Great Western train
North bound Chicago Great Western passenger No. 5 wrecks near Gladbrook Iowa when a car jumps the track at a bridge and four coaches overturn after crossing the span. Several injured but none fatally, as the train clears the bridge and reaches the far side. June 25 Marshalltown and Adrian, Mich reports of open switch and collision on separate lines add to the day's incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Gladbrook
Adrian
Mich
Lake Shore
Dundee
Noere
Bothengings
Mary Hoglan
Chiegen
Perry Democrat For Cummins
Mr O Malley, president of the First National Bank of Perry, a Democrat, is cited as one of Cummins most ardent supporters in Perry Iowa. An interview reveals his push to boost the Republican Party and back Cummins for a third term, urging Democrats to vote Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Iowa
O'Malley
First National Bank of
Burlington catcher Whitney struck by ball in Waterloo
Whitney a Burlington catcher remains unconscious after a ball pitched by Evans of Waterloo struck him during an at bat yesterday. He had severe vomiting and a pulse as low as 32 but shows no skull fracture or hemorrhage. Doctors fear concussion may require operation, though no urgent need exists currently.
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Whitney
Burlington
Uns
Evans
Waterloo
Tuttle
Hummet
Presbyterian Hospital
Massachusetts
Allison Coming Home From Illness in Improved Health
Senator Allison, with private secretary Lee McNeely, will travel from Washington to Dubuque tomorrow. He is much improved and only needs rest to regain full vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Allison
Lee McNeely
Dubuque
Allison
Gopher War Costs Money in Iowa County Bounty Payouts
The Pattewatamie county board approved payouts totaling 24 050 for gopher killings from the bounty fund. Auditor lists include 700 800 for fees, with John Geiger and A Nash among top claimants. The Ladies auxiliary of the YMCA sold 500 cookbooks at local stores Black s Paul Davis Vienna bakery and Yenney s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sincd
Jtawattamie
County Board of Supervisors
Tha
Pattawattamie
Lis
John Geiger
A. Nash
Oakland
Y. M1
Gale At
Black's
Paul Davis
Vienna Bakery
Yenney’s
Waverly Man Drowns Fishing on Cedar River
John H. Platte, a Waverly resident, drowned while fishing from a boat on the Cedar river near the brewery. A three hour search found his body. this is the second drowning at that spot since last August, following Lawrence Perkins. Mose Quinnell accompanied Platte during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
John H. Platte
Mose Quinnell
Cedar River
Lawrence Perkins
Allison
Hathlog
North Iowa Lumber Co
Contention Over Nomination Sparks GOP Split Claim
The article alleges that supporters predicted a Republican split and a Democratic governor or legislator from Dallas County due to the present governor race. It cites Mr O Malley actively urging Democrats to vote in the caucus to disrupt the GOP, claiming he rewarded voters with cigars after they reported their votes, and notes Cummins won Perry's third ward as a consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
O'Malley
Cummund
Finger Lost At Windmill By Accidental Pin Trap
The young daughter of A. J. Wittiel lost the first joint of her finger Sunday while at a country windmill. She reached to push the pump pin when it slipped, drawing her finger into the moving shaft as the mechanism operated. Her father acted quickly but the damage had occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Wittiel
Gilbertville School Closing Exercises and Graduation
The Gilbertville school held closing exercises at 3 16 p m Saturday in Gilbertville for a class of five. Rev Father Nemmers and Supt Charles Eliott gave addresses. The program reflected thorough preparation and clear delivery by the children. A German Ahantonn halt added interest for non English speaking guests.
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Gilbertville
Father Nemmers
Charles Eliott
Ladies Luncheon Honors Mrs Ward of Eldora
At a Cedar Falls gathering Mrs G H Boehmler hosted a luncheon for Mrs Allena D Ward of Eldora, with Cedar Rapids and Waterloo guests. Shortly after, a drowning occurred at a local swimming hole as John H Platte, 37, disappeared and later body recovered. funeral planned for Tuesday with no inquest.
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G. H. Boehmler
Opdar
Boehmeier
F. W. Beckman
Grundy Center
Cedar Rapids
Elizabeth Stewart
Allen
Mra. Horn
Pettit
Matt, Parrott
P. J. Martin
Holt
G. R. Turners
Mra. Mack
Waterloo
Gefar Falls
C. KB
J. N. Israell
J. M. Fuller
W. G. Weart
Alexander
Ahbrott
Page
C. H. Wise
D. WN. Hurd
Neltia
Josephine Johnson
Anna Gertrude Child
Travelers and visitors tour town with Linn friends
The note records people leaving on the 4:00 train and others visiting the Town state normal bull Ings. Mr and Mrs Fred Pettit prepared to visit Chicago and Milwaukee while boasting the appeal of Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea featured by Wangler Bros.
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Mesdameg Stewart and
Turner
Mrs. Boehmler
Fred. Pettit
Chicago
Milwaukee
United States
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Wangler Bros
Andrew Townsend Hisey Promotes Wheelbarrow Governorship
Andrew Townsend Hisey campaigns for Iowa governor with a wheelbarrow symbol. He claims to have 1000 signatures and plans a statewide personal canvass while distributing his Hedular plan literature. The Sunday School picnic at Rownd's Park drew about one hundred attendees supervised by Rev. Hi Lutz.
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Yuma
Laws
Andrew Townsend Hisey
Iowa
Hisey
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Rownd’s Park
Rey
Lutz
Home Park Races Attract Big Interest And New Stalls
Grecco the well bred trotter draws attention as Home Park expands with a twenty stall addition to handle a larger meet. Track grading finished boosting speed, rivals praise it as the fastest half mile in the country. Horses from DeRyder and Butterfield stables arrive ahead of next week’s trotting events. Greece, a promising three year old with McKinney lineage, is tipped as best bred in the United States and will race next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Park
Jt.ia
Hampton
DeRyder
Cedar Rapids
Sunday School Picnic Highlights Mt Hope Event
The Mt Hope Sunday School held a Friday picnic at Palmer's grave with about two hundred attendees. A sports program featured a Mt. Vernon win over Bennington 20 to 3 and foot races won by Miss Iva Knapp. Captain Sablin and Mrs Sablin will lead Salvation Army work in Boone after four years here. Alice J Woodward and Lon Jentina, well known locally, plan marriage in Osage this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Hope
Palmer's Grave
Bennington
Mt. Vernon
Iva Knapp
K. & B. Orcheatra
Mrs. Sablin
Salvation Army
Boone
Army
Abe
Alice J. Woodward
Lon Jentina
Witerio
Osage
Mr. Denking
Iu Hudson
Anti Trust Law Case Heard In Iowa District Court
Judge Platt writes on the antiquated anti trust law as it applied to railroad shippers in Blackhawk County. The Iowa district court in Algon right up held sections 5060 and 5062 unconstitutional, a stance echoed by other judges statewide. The case State of Iowa v Illinois Central Railroad Co Chicago Great Western Railway Co and Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad Co arose from alleged speedier detentions of shipments beyond forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watartoo
Ratall
Andée Jie
Cagp
I BB. Reed
Blackhawk County
Linole Central Railroad Co
Great Western Railroad Co
Hock Taland Railroad Co
United States
Iowa
Algtridt
Blackhawk
Juige Platt
Plate
Lown
McVey
Polit County
Laws
A. D
State of Iowa
Illinois Central Railroad Co
Chicago Great Western Railway Co
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co
Enlarging Factory At Powers Manufacturing Co In Brady Era
The Powers Manufacturing Co plans a 33 by 70 foot three story addition on lower Sylamore street to become one of the largest face ory buildings in the west. The factory makes collars and sweat pads, with pressed brick construction. Started two years ago, demand outgrew the original brick, now employing 50 after completion. W. R. Wari of Dysraburg Tenn endorses Orino Laxative Syrup. Sold by local druggists Wangler Bros Brady Bros Westveer & Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Powers Manufacturing Co
Lower
Sylamore Street
AB Koon
W. R. Wari
Dysraburg,Tenn
Wangler Bros
Brady Bros
Westveer & Broaneck
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WISL
Gly
Andrew L. Harris
Beetle
Soo Waterway
Panama
Ers
House
Booth Tucker
London
Minnie Reid
Booth
City Hall
Great Western Passenger
Perry Democrat
Cummins
MR. O'Malley
Caugus
Party
Gopher
Iowa County
John H.‘Platte
Cedar
Lawrence
Anerican
GH. Boermler
Allena D. Ward
Cedar Falls
Grecco
Mt. Hope Church
Platt
Lowa
Powers’ Manufacturing Company
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