Kenyon outlines agenda after Fort Dodge election celebration
Judge W. S. Kenyon Iowa's new senator pledges continued trust busting, supports federal penalties for crimes, and backs an income tax, stricter corrupt practices law, interstate carrier controls, and tighter monopoly regulation. He also calls for Lorimer's ouster and vows to represent the party without faction.
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Sixth Cavalry to the Front From Des Moines Dispatch
Des Moines reports orders direct from the war department sending the Sixth Cavalry toward the Mexican frontier. Three train sections will depart Des Moines with squadrons One, Two and Three routed via Rock Island to Omaha then south, destinations Fort Huachuca Nogales and Douglas Arizona.
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Taft
War Department
Fort Des Moines
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Washington
Mexico
Rock Island
Omahe
Labor conflict deepens as talks stall in April conference
A conference on April 17 between Adjutant General Logan, Commissioner Van Duyn, and local button manufacturers failed to bridge the labor dispute. Factions remain as divided as when the strike began, with settlement prospects appearing remote.
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Cornerstone laid for Cedar Rapids Elys club at Mirat Ave
Cornerstone for the new Elys club house at Mirat avenue and fifth street is to be laid this afternoon with imposing ceremonies. Rev. Joseph Nawton of the Liberal Christian church will deliver the principal address.
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Cedar Rapids
Elys’ Club
Mirat Avenue
Fifth Street
Joseph Nawton
Liberal Christian Church
Denison Teacher Killed By Northwestern Freight Train
Miss Leoula Henry aged 19 a schoolteacher two miles east of Denison was struck by a Northwestern freight train after dismissal Wey evening and died en route to the Denison depot.
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Leoula Henry
Northwestern
Wey
Hammill to Make Speech at Local Methodist Meet
Mason City on April 17 welcomes Senator Jno Hamill as the principal speaker at the Men’s Club gathering. He will discuss temperance work during the last session of the legislature. Kenyon heads for Chicago with Landis after a banquet honoring the new senator.
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Mason City
Jno
Hato
Methodist Church
Hamill
Kenyon
Chicago- Fort Dodge
Kena
Washington
Juve
Kenesgr Landis
Chicago
Pythiang Will Banquet
Charles Chy responds to an invitation from the Knights of Bythins of Marble Rosk to attend a banquet on Tuesday evening. The event is linked to the joc order, with plans for further ceremonial activities and formalities.
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Pythiang
Charles Chy
Knights of Bythins of Marble Rosk
Joc Order
Packer Tilden Ties to Bank Records in Lorimer Inquiry
Chicago packer Tilden faced questioning before the Helm committee over deposits and records at Drovers Deposit National Bank where he served as treasurer of a $100,000 fund. Attorneys pursued subpoenas for papers, while witnesses described Hines claiming Lorimer’s election and a boast of pulling strings to advance his political career.
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Tilden
Deposit National Bank
Swhich
Healy
Tholen
Herman EL
Hettler
Chicago
Herman H. Hettler
Lorimer
Hinea
Union League Club
Benator Lorimer
Ines
Hines
Springfield
Mr. Hines
Marquetta
Mich
Chicago Lambertan
William Lorimer
Coan
Marquette
Frank Tussell
Roger C. Lowe
I. D. Meaher
Rush
Russell
Selby B. Janey
Rose Culver
Davita
Matey
House Adopts Direct Vote for U S Senators
Washington reports House passage of a constitutional amendment to elect United States senators by popular vote by 296 votes to 16. The measure now moves to the Senate where Senator Borah expects quick approval and a path to state ratifications. Debates extended late into the session without major procedural splits.
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Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Borah
Congress
U S Warned Mexico on Frontier Interference
Washington reports an imperative warning to the Mexican government to refrain from aiding insurgents and endangering American lives and property. The War Department tightened frontier patrols near Agua Prieta to prevent a recurrence of the Agua Prieta incident, while British marines were landed at San Quentin to protect nationals. The White House held a high level conference with top officials to map a careful response, stressing the need to avoid further crises.
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Mexico
Axico
Baik
War Department
Agua Prieta
Douglas
Ariz
Shearwater
San Quentin
California
Tnaenada
White House
Dickinson
Wickersham
Huntington Wilson
Lellestor Clarks
State Department
Kenyon Elected U S Senator by Iowa Legislature
Des Moines Iowa W 5 Kenyon was chosen United States Senator by the Iowa legislature ending a prolonged deadlock that began January 13. Kenyon defeated Horace B Deemer 19 5 in the final tally as the pro-gre vote backed the governor's reform alignment. Lafayette Young’s term ends with Kenyon's election to a seat noted as one of the youngest in the upper house.
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Kenyon
United States
Towa
Kenyonia
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Dea Molinos
Supreme Court
Horace B. Deemer
Lafayette Young
Justice Deemer
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Gmmland Revie Jng
Sksiby
Rebels Capture City in Mexican Border Clash
In a battle near Bonora Mexico during a clash between 65 federal troops and 150 rebels under Rog Lopez, rebels seized the city. American forces crossed the border to halt fighting after casualties in Douglas Arizona and ongoing fire endangered Americans in U S territory.
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Bonora
Mexico
Federala
Rog" Lopez
Feape
Douglas
Ariz
United States
Arkansas Representative Proposes Ban on Interstate Futures Deals
Representative Ma con of Arkansas introduces a bill blocking unlawful interstate or foreign buying or selling and any dealing in futures of agricultural products or commodities.
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Washington
Macon
Arkansas
Swedish Painter Zorn to Paint Vice President Sherman
Te Falpt reports Andres Zorn the Swedish painter will begin a portrait of Vice President Sherman next week while in Washington.
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Te Falpt
Washington
Andres Zorn
Sherman
Taft Opposes Arizona Judge Recall Proposal
President Taft outlines brief opposition to a recall of judges in the Arizona constitution. In a letter to House Territories Committee Chair Floyd he says a resolution shifting approval to Congress would amount to approving the Arizona constitution and the recall. He notes uncertainty about his position if such a measure were submitted.
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Taft
Arizona
Floyd
House
Fiood
Congress
Flood
White House
Local Crime Note and Obituary Fragments
Disjointed item notes a Middletown Delaware crime motive linked to study for ministry and a Lincoln City arrest over a horse and wagon deal. An obituary fragment references actor Denmen Thompson and a West Swanzey New Hampshire death with unclear details.
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Bigale
Middletown
Del—Horee
Sewnet
Delaware
Ralph D.andergan
Lincoln City
Henman Thompson
West Swanzey
N. H
Denmen Thompson
Washington Customs Court Upholds Reciprocity Clause
The customs court on Monday held that the favored motion clause in existing treaties with England France and Germany does not restrict the United States from pursuing a reciprocity agreement with Canada.
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Customs Court
England
France
Germany
United States
Canada
Nobel Institute Head Visits New York Addresses at Columbia
Dr Svente Arrhenina president of the Nobel Institute of Stockholm is in New York for lectures at Columbia University and a talk at the Rockefeller Institute hosted by Dr Jacques Loeb.
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Jn Uy. 6
New York
Svente Arrhenina
Nobel Institute
Stockholm
Sweden
Columbia
Ant Garesty
Jacques Loeb
Rockefeller Netitute
Prohibit Whipping In Prisons Advances
Lansley Michigan lawmakers pass a prison reform measure by 73 to 19 vote, prohibiting corporal punishment in state facilities. The bill moves to the Senate for final action as controversy over discipline in jails and prisons continues.
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Lansley, Mich
House of Representatives
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Te Dia Senate
Iowa House Passes Industrial Injury Commission Plan
The bill creates a seven member commission to study and recommend practical employer liability laws in Iowa and other states. It outfits three employers three workers and one neutral citizen with $8,000 appropriated, per diem pay, and a fall 1912 report deadline. The measure advances after debates with lawmakers touting protection for workers and industry.
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Towa
House
Laa
Senate Juidiciary Committee
Clarkeoh
General Assembly
Shankland
Polk
Harding
Woodbury
Parkins
Delaware
Johnson
Mitchell
O'Conner
Chickasaw
Iowa Senate Debates Anti Pass Amendments and Officials Swept
The Iowa Senate considered amendments to the anti pass law, with debate on transportation for mail carriers and the scope of the act. Lieutenant Governor George Clarke announced a 1912 gubernatorial bid, and other candidates joined the field. Railway switching rates and the removal of public officials were also discussed, along with appointments and salaries for state offices.
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Goodykoontz
Boone
Hy Senate
Diany
Senate
Clark
George Clarke
Adal
Govgerborroll
We Barry
Indiana
O. B. Covwright
Waterloo
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