Deserter Return Plans Shape Kenyon Contention
Des Moines reports standpat leaders seek strict rules to bind Kenyon supporters after a string of losses. A pairing committee will govern absent or paired votes ahead of today’s ballot as Kenyon gains momentum with anticipated support from late Deemer backers and inspectors away from the city. The vote tally shows Kenyon with a lead in a tight contest.
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Des Moines
Kenyon
Mors Ara
Kenyott
Stuckslager
Cowlis
Adame
Decatur
Stipe
Deemer
Thation
Kenign
Galt
State Board of Control
Judge Deemer
Teel
Judge Kenyon
Porter
Beemer
Hamilton
O'Connor
Building of Road Assured Between Iowa City and Okumwe
The Iowa City-Okumwe Interurban Railway canvass shows stock sales in Keota Wellman and Iowa City with Keota and Wellman volumes disclosed. Iowa City nears its $100 000 goal while Rodard Campbell plans a London trip to place $3 000 000 in bonds.
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Keota and
Wellman
Town City
Iowa City-Okumwe
Keota
Towa City
Meola
Jowa City
Rodard Campbell
London
Auditorium Fire Destroys Iowa’s Large Theatre
Des Moines reports a major blaze mid night destroyed the auditorium, a leading Iowa theatre. Origin under investigation, suspected defective wiring near the stairway. Estimated damages of 45500 involve the Auditorium company the Bhp port theatrical syndicate and the Van Dyke Eaton stock company. Davis Hy Moffat Denver banker and railroad man dies in New York after brief illness.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Auditorium Company
Bhpport Theatrical Syndicate
van Dyke-Eaton Glock Company
Davis Hy Moffat
Denver
Cola
New York
Mr. Moffat
Pioneer of State Dies in Ontario Home
Ames reports Charles Van Duzer, a long time resident, died at his son Rev W H Van Duzer's home in Ontario after a seventy five year residence in town. The death is believed to be by his own action. Des Moines notes Lena Parrish, 48, found dead in the Des Moines River near Center Street. police call it a possible suicide.
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Ames
Charles van Duwer
Rev
W., H. van Duzer
Ontario
Towa
Des Moines
Mia
Lena P. Parrish
Fire destroys Monarch Refrigerating warehouse in Chicago
A blaze last night gutted the Monarch Refrigerating warehouse in Chicago. Firemen fought the flames as toxic fumes overwhelmed crews, causing estimated losses around 690000 dollars.
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Chicago
Bremen
Gebiley & Fire
Monarch
Roosevelt Dam Dedication Draws Crowds and Praise
Thousands gather as Col Roosevelt and daughter Ethel launch the Salt River waterworks giant. Engineers explain reclamation aims to transform 200000 acres of desert into fertile farmland while the project funds are reinvested from public land proceeds, not taxpayer costs.
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Roosevelt
Aria
Salt Tlyer
Ethel Roosevelt
Arizona River
Helen
Svan
Arizona
Roosevelt Whan Ha
Reclamation Department
Salt River
Washington
United States
Roussevelt
Express Strikes Expand With 3500 Joiners in New York
Workers from United States and Wells-Fargo Express join 3500 more in a broad strike wave. Adams Express employees totaling 3600 walk out, bringing the total out in major lines to about 5000. City police and Mayor Gaynor face a shaken plan as a midnight Jersey City conference overrides a peace proposal.
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New York
United States
Welle-sprgn Express Companisé
Adams Express Company
Wallout
Ighor
Fighter Drops Dead in Ring in London Ring Tragedy
Cable reports Tom Dovey, English middleweight boxer, collapsed and died of heart disease during a match at the National Sporting Club in London. The ring tragedy shocked spectators as officials halted the bout.
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New York
Friday Tell
National Sporting Club of London
Tom Dovey
Fire Destroys Ball Park in Washington Stadium
Fire swept through the American League ball park in Washington destroying the grandstand and bleachers. Estimated loss reached 980000 with extensive structural damage and debris.
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Ball Park
Washington
Insurrection and Mexican Barracks Attack Reported
Reports from El Paso and Juarez describe a raid where two heavy nitro glycerin charges exploded under Mexican troops barracks near Juarez. Two insurgents were wounded captured and U S citizens now face possible death penalty under military courts. foreign prisoners in Casas Grandes awaiting trial.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
Mexicos
Americana
Iglven
United States
Geventeen
Casas Grandes
Cuellar
Chihuahua
Manuel ‘Tambare
Oscar G. Creighton
New York
Senor Limentour
Brance
Maxean
Frank Werk Bleg Dies in New York of Pneumonia
Frank Werk of Pheumonia New York longtime railroad man and associate of Mrs Burke Roche died at his home Thursday of pneumonia. He was said to be about eighty two years old and leaves an estate estimated at $29,000,990.
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Frank Werk
Pheumonia
New York
Burke-Roche
Poeuinonia
Utica Incident: Man Struck by Train Survives Crash
Matthew Bowers was struck by a Twentieth Century Limited train in Utica New York. He escaped without a scratch after the hit and run incident, with bystanders reporting the scene and the train service resuming.
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Utica
Matthew Bowers
Twentieth Century Limited
Notable Test Plans Ship Battle Between New Hampshire and Texas
The New Hampshire will fire 12 inch shells at the Texas battleship in Chesapeake Bay to test penetration and interior explosion effects. The Texas will be anchored in shallow water with armor up to 14 inches, while the New Hampshire aims to simulate battle conditions at speed. costs may run to tens of thousands of dollars. The experiment will be witnessed only by a few animals aboard the Texas.
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Washington
New Hampshire
Texas
Milwaukee blast sends many to hospital as mill fire rages
A Milwaukee factory explosion sparked a blaze at the Minn Billiard company building. Many people leapt from windows or were burned while others were killed or missing. The loss is estimated at 100000 with several injured or fatally hurt. Authorities say the incident follows a bombing spree that began with a crane attack on Thursday night. Names of the injured and missing are listed with ages and details. Also, Grace Bryan and Richard Lewin-Hargreaves announced their June wedding in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Milwaukee
Binty
Minn Billiard Company
Wal
Tha Minn
Alop
Alrlwankee Wastern Fuel Company
Qug
Klang
Onigher
Spe
Guntay Oberpat
Blanalsug Bokresch
John Reese
Franz Rosehutay
August Zeugner
Join Kouttnay
Alfred Millay
May ‘le
George ‘Krusther
Frank Gebauer
Fred Grundhols
Andrew Randob
Bryan
Lincoln
Stampedes Injure Artillery Horses During Progidig Friday
Four artillery horses were seriously injured during a stampede at Progidig Friday as they were being moved. The incident prompted immediate veterinary attention and an investigation into the cause of the panic.
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Francisco
Alleged Alaska Coal Land Scheme Faces True Bills
Grand jury returns true bills against Albert O Frost and ten others charging defrauding the government of about 10 000 acres of Alaskan coal land. Indictment claims defendants conspired from Chicago starting April 1 1908 to secure coal land locations and deposits beyond legal limits. Receiver George M Seward named among conspirators in surprise indictment.
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Ohlengo
Grand Uy
Albert O. Frost
Chicago & Milwaukee
E Electric Company
Durope
Pierre G. Beach
Alaska Central Railroad
A. C. Frost Company
George M. Seward
ALG Frost Company
Frank Watson
Spokane
Wash
George A. Ball
Almncle
Ind
Duncan M. Stewart
Seward
Alaska
Manpaker
Southern Bank of
Toronto
Canada
Henry GC. Osborne
Gwyn L. Franch
Francis H. Blewert
Frost
Chicago
United States
Junaat
Horad
Grand Furry
Standard Oil Company Denies Subscribing to Corruption Fund
New York dispatch says the Standard Oil Company denies funding a corruption fund tied to William Lorimer's Senate seat. A telegram from John D. Argubold of Beondard Oil Company demands a public retraction and apology for slander after a mass meeting alleged $625,000 was spent to influence congressional selection and Lorimer's outcome.
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New York
Standard Off Company
William Fortmer
Senate
Bay
Milton B. Willams
First’ Methodist
Elgin
Higin
Wiliam Lorimer
Congress
Lorimer
Foulty
Mhel
Slandar
Goa Pd
John D. Argubold
Beondard Oil Company
Broadway
Wolgast Wins Ninth Round Lightweight Title Fight
In Los Angeles Wolgast defeats Memelo in the ninth round at the Pacific Coast Championship. Referee Eyton stops the bout and Wolgast retains the world lightweight crown amid disruption as promoter McCarey and others are arrested for alleged rule violations.
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Los Angeles
Cal—oy
George Memelo
the Pacific
Coant Huguist
Neight
Ad. Wolgast
Pilday
Yarnon
Poctiie Athletin
Wolgast
Maferca
Charles F. Eyton
Memsle
Thomas J. B McCarey
Memale
Record Fruit Shipment Sends Tons From California Ports
A historic fruit shipment from southern California moved 25 million oranges and lemons by rail Thursday from the city and Colton. The 173 carloads mark a record for a single day in the area.
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Sea Bernarding
Cal
California
Carlondy
Ward
Colton
Theft Charge Placed in Philadelphia Store Heist
A suspect is held on $75,000 bail in Philadelphia after an alleged theft of merchandise valued at $975,000 from the John maker store on last Friday. The accused, a Wittam employee, faces theft charges and twenty years potential imprisonment.
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Philadelphia
Wittam Yo
John Maker
Wriday
Local Remedy Ad Promises Women Relief From Ailments
An old advertisement touts a vegetable compound claimed to cure female ailments including menstrual irregularities ulceration and nervous debility. It cites Lydia E Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts and offers free advice with a reassurance of safety and efficacy.
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Bad Mullen
Ne. A. St. Wood
Ind
Hesléhin
Lydia
Yale
Mama's Vegas
Fragmented dialogue hints at scandalous hospital visit
Disjointed snippets show a physician failing to convince a patient about adequate care while a Senator Sorghum clings to home scenes. The chatter mentions Jim, a girl, tobacco, and hurried notes about a burial. the scene closes with a brief exchange on two tasks to do.
A&A Food Tory Story Credits 70-Year-Old Woman
A fragmented account praises a 70 year old widow linked to Ohio editor and politician prominence. The piece cites her claimed health relief from a grape nut product and mentions faith and blessing as factors in restored wellbeing.
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Ohio
Nis
Cha
Mt. Fear
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