Price agreements blamed for Iowa cost of living and depopulation
Des Moines April 10 news reports Representative C. W. Nislor arguing before the senate appropriations committee for a bill to empower the attorney general to enforce the border-trust laws. He says price collusion raises state costs, deters industry, and drives people from production to distribution, fueling extortionate profits and higher consumer prices.
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Des Moines
Senate Committee On Appropriations
C. W. Nislor
Waverly
Towa
Mercer Is Printers Head in Des Moines Meeting
One hundred twenty two master printers attended the two day session of the Master Printers Association in Des Moines. The meeting grew from the National Typothetae and involved printers from 14 Iowa towns and five other cities. Plant values were estimated at three million dollars.
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Des Moines
Jows Im Secgion
Gratitate Association
United States
Twoutists Citter
Iowa
Yalva
Deadlock Persists in Des Moines Senate Ballot
Des Moines April 10 reports three more joint ballots to be taken there by the legislature. Evidence shows members casting complimentary votes for various persons but no change in the relative standings of the leading senatorial candidates.
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Des Moines
Dwight N. Lewis Appointed Special Examiner
Dwight N. Lewis of Des Moines has been appointed special examiner for the interstate commerce commission. The position carries an annual salary of $3,000 for the first year and a higher rate thereafter.
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Dwight N. Lewis
Des Moines
Dwight N. Jawis
Iowa State Railroad Commission
Neteratais Commerta Commission
Inventor George Perky’s Mother Dies at 93
Lena Perky aged 93, mother of the late George Perky the inventor of shredded wheat, died at the home of her son Isaac Piper.
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Dexter
Lena Perky
George Perky
Izaac Piper
Tennis Tournament Invitations Issued for Toledo Stay
The annual invitations to the central tennis tournament have been issued for the week of July 11 to 34. Host club cards indicate space for more players from the state and anticipate larger participation than usual.
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Toledo
Centra
Beye Geea Ceog
Wall argues public regulation should stay in service firms
Theodore N. Wall of Western Union and AT&T proclaims public regulation of public service corporations should stay and be expanded. He asserts the public be treated as partners, with open discussion before actions, and warns against unchecked aggressive competition that harms investment and consumer interests.
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Theodore N. Wall
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Val
Frank Am
Robert Wingon
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Henry J. Higginson
Boston
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan, & Cd
Pervice
Permane Missions
Las Cone
Iiti
Pladt
Stiyer
Tg Fenny Dos Gare
Dovinea
Veil
Sage Her
Fighting Map of Courage and Resolve in Dark Times
Fragmentary passage reflects a speaker named Willayall-Edwood Hendricks urging steadfast courage. It critiques reliance on laws or provisions to solve troubles, arguing inner resolve and patriotic duty guide right actions despite opposition.
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Willayall
Edwood Hendricks
Quoted Exchange on Ten Hour Day Raises Night Shift Idea
A fragment shows a respondent dismissing the ten hour day while proposing a continuous 24 hour night shift. The dialogue reflects labor timing questions and casual attitudes toward work schedules.
Misguided Energy Prompt Sparks Cautionary Exchange
A garbled exchange references a youth named Tam and an elder figure Mr. Osage Spoutur. The dialogue hints at warnings about pursuing ill-advised aims and the value of careful approaches to creativity and sound. The fragment preserves a terse moral about accountable action.
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Mr. Osage Spoutur
Joyous Economist Echoes on Prices and Saving
Fragmentary dialogue presents a quirky economist admonishing not to modify prices while arguing that high prices highlight potential savings. The excerpt features stammered lines and garbled wording, suggesting a satirical or philosophical aside in a broader piece.
60 Miners Trapped After Coal Mine Fire
A mine disaster trapped sixty miners and boys after a fire broke out in the engine house at the Peat of Shattland mine. Escape was cut off as smoke filled passages near the funnel, blocking exit routes and forcing workers to shelter amid flames. Rescue efforts were hindered by deteriorating air and unstable passages as authorities and townsfolk mobilized to aid in the response.
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Shattland
Apithiros
Bandit Robs Fast Train Near Flunde Indiana
A robber armed with a revolver stopped a vestibuled express train No. 27 near Flunde Indiana. He ordered all passengers forward and took about $300 from ten men and women. The bandit fled as the train slowed and fired several shots at his bag, escaping on the platform as the cars continued.
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Flunde
Ind
Lue Trobler
Hij Bag
Fears of Black Hand Fueled Death by Electric Car Incident
A man faced with fears of the Black Hand and a copper device leaped in front of an electric car and died within two hours on Friday. Eyewitnesses recall his stance and words as he confronted the threat, asserting that death never fears the Black Hand.
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Bulcidge
Pearta
Ips Myers
Donation to Japan from Tokyo group announced
A Tokyo based donor, K Okura, pledged 9500 090 to aid Japanese welfare efforts. The funds are to be devoted to relief through local organizations aligned with the welfare and public works sectors in Japan.
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Japan
Tokyo
K. Okura
Algpes
Tore and Wek
Cooper Votes Split Shapes House Speakership Fight
In Washington the speaker vote shows insurgent Republicans holding control during the special session. Cooper of Wisconsin failed to unite support with Norris and Madison as Mant drew backing from regular Republicans. The new speaker gave a brief address defending tariff policy and economic reform while Congress debates reciprocity and other measures.
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Engrass
Cooper
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Cooper J Mesars
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Kansas
Mant
Theo Bs
Cooper Rego
Akin
New York
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Moree
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Oresan
Trepel
Idaho
Sneaker Clark Regelved
Ates
Cast
Symihe Aide
Tore Vay
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States
Senate
Seerogh
AEG
Boekler
Aes Econ Dcliss
Garter Harrison Faces City Election Debacle
Fragmented OCR notes recount Springfield city election results and local offices. Mayors and clerks, including John S Schyoppy and Francis D Connery, are cited amid references to party lines, county votes, and bank closures.
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Brobaker
John
Schyoppy
E Saeley
Geoles
Cag
Franke Hamilton
Hf. B. Dayideoh
Wil I Palais
Gog
Davidéon Noe Honlaten
Tana Schrepp
Indianapoliai
Two
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Indiana
Frenkfort
Clinhton County
D i Bullivan
Sullivan County
Auloong
Death of General Henry C. Young Revered Military Figure
General Henry C. Young, famed veteran of the Civil War era and a widely known American real estate figure, has died. The news notes his prominence in Paris and his long public service.
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Henry C
Henry G. Young
Ciyl Wer
D -Paris
Taft Proposes Early Action On Reciprocity Pact With Canada
President Taft sent to Congress the full text of the reciprocity trade agreement with Canada, describing it as economic and commercial and essential to strengthen U S Canada relations. The message urges prompt approval by both chambers and concurrent legislation in Washington and Ottawa.
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Washington
Taft
Stallaws
Senate
House of Representatives
Congresa
Mmy
Dominion of Canada
Abe
United States
Congress
Sieh
Japuary
Sanphastre
Coukeriés
Wall
Eany Kotlon
Ottawa
Willlaw
White House
Hig Conge Reategrant Propriator-go You werg
Incomplete OCR fragment references a prompt about leaving and an oath but contains unreadable names and dates, offering no clear event or outcome to report with named entities.
Munyon’s Paw-Paw Pills Ad Offer Medical Advice
An advertisement from Munyon’s Laboratory promotes Paw-Paw Pills as a gentle laxative and liver stimulant. It claims the pills ease constipation without scouring or weakening, diagnose health issues through correspondence, and touts the pills as noncalomel and soothing. The copy includes address details in Philadelphia and urges readers to write for confidential medical guidance.
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Munyon
Paw Paw Pilla
Pryono
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