Civil War Fears Rise Over Ottoman Crisis
Constantinople April 22 conflict pits Muslim piety against western ideas as the sultan seeks to remain caliph with guarantees while the committee of union and progress pushes for unconditional submission. Grand Vizier Tewfik Pasha negotiates a compromise but radicals demand deposition and reform.
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Constantinople
Musselman
Committee of Union and Progress
Europe
Ilusni Pasha
Third Army Corps
Izzet Pasha
Saloniki
Tewfik Pasha
New Factor in Wheat Deal Draws Grower Meeting
Atlanta April 22 A call issued by C S Barrett president of the Farmers union summons a mass meeting of all grain growers at Springfield Missouri on May 12 under the unions auspices The union with about 3 000 000 members invites nonmembers to attend Aim is to record growers stance and build a system to push wheat prices higher while in growers hands Critics say current manipulators profit most.
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Atlanta
America
Farmers’union
Springfield
C. S. Barrett
Farmers’ Union
Iowa Roads Called Worst for State Wealth
H E Earle and J H Dodge told the Iowa threshermen that Iowa has the nation’s worst roads relative to wealth. They cited 30 billion pounds of farm products moved yearly and estimated a $5 million annual saving if roads improved. Abe Kahl sought liberty from a 20 year sentence for assault. Des Moines report notes governor’s feedback.
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H. E. Earle
Michigan
J. H. Dodge
Des Moines
Iowa
Michigan State Highway Commission
J. H Dodge
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Iowa Threshermen
Earle
A. B. Storms
Ames College
Abe Kahl
East Des Moines
Many Convicts Seek Pardon in Iowa Parole Session
Des Moines reports the state board of parole is reviewing more than 150 cases at the state house. Among them are several murder accusations including Dr. J. W. Crafford Lucas county and George Overholtzer Decatur county, with other names from Monroe Tama Polk Linn Story counties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Parole
State House
J. W. Crafford
Lucas County
George Overholtzer
Decatur County
Fred Crayton
Monroe County
Henry Warren
Tama County
Betsey Smith
Polk County
Joseph Usher
Linn County
W. I. Glyndon
Story County
Smith Has a Revelation Changes in Latter Day Saints Leaders
Lamont April 22 The fifty sixth annual conference of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints adjourned sine die to meet next year at Independence Mo An expected revelation through President Joseph Smith the church prophet was given to the conference This revelation makes several important changes in the personnel of church officers It releases from the office of presidency Elder R C Evans of Canada and confirms in his place Elder Elbert A Smith of Lamoni.
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Lamont
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Independence
Joseph Smith
R. C. Evans
Canada
Elbert A. Smith
Lamoni
Johnston Chosen Major In Iowa National Guard Fight
Ida Grove Ida April 22 Captain A C Johnston of company B Ida Grove was reportedly elected major of the Fifty sixth regiment Iowa National Guard by about 50 votes after rivals allegedly conspired to defeat him Captain Bailey of Sheldon was named as the opponent unofficial tallies show Johnston leading by fifty votes
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A. C. Johnston
Ida Grove
Fifty Sixth Regiment
Iowa National Guard
Bailey
Sheldon
Johnston
Mason's cash books missing from Des Moines office
Des Moines April 22 cash books disappeared from the office of United States Circuit Clerk E R Mason. Government agents conduct an investigation to determine amount involved and whether misplacement or theft occurred.
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Mason
Des Moines
United States Circuit
E. R. Mason
First Iowa Auto Union Formed in Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa April 22 at a meeting of Iowa automobile enthusiasts the Iowa State Automobile association was organized. Officers include President Dr T H Lacey Council Bluffs first vice president H B Groves Sioux City second vice president A J Zingre Mason City secretary D H Denmead Marshalltown and treasurer William H Hathorn Mason City.
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Iowa Auto Union
Marshalltown
Iowa State Automobile Association
T. H. Lacey
Council Bluffs
H. B. Groves
Sioux City
A. J. Zingre
Mason City
D. H. Denmead
William H. Hathorn
Convention of Wise Men Opens Annual Meeting in Philadelphia
America's oldest learned society, the American Philosophical Society, established by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, began its three day annual meeting today in Philadelphia on Independence Square. Attendees include eminent scholars and scientists from across the United States.
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Philadelphia
America
The
American Philosophical Society
Benjamin Franklin
Independence Square
United States
Death claims Governor Lilley in Connecticut
George Leavens Lilley governor of Connecticut died at the executive mansion after a four week illness from nephritis and its complications. He lay in a coma until death, with toxemia noted as the immediate cause. Hartford fire bells tolled. Governor's Foot Guards stood ready at the mansion. Funeral planned from Trinity Church. body to lie in state in the Capitol prior to services.
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Hartford
Conn
George Leavens Lilley
Connecticut
Executive Mansion
Trinity Church
Capitol
Baseball results from American and National Leagues
In Boston for the American League, Boston 6 Philadelphia 2 with Chech Spencer Plank Schlitzer Lapp in batteries. In Cincinnati for the National League, St. Louis 9 Cincinnati 5 with Rhodes Beebe Bresnahan Karger Dubec Ragan Gasper Roth McLean handling pitching and fielding. Chloroform was discovered by Samuel Guthrie in 1881.
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Boston
R.h.le
Chech and Spencer
Plank
Schlitzer
Lapp
National League
Cincinnati
R.H.E. St. Louis
Rhodes
Beebe
Bresnahan
Karger
Dubec
Ragan
Gasper
Roth
McLean
Samuel Guthrie
Market Reports Show Mixed Livestock Movements at Chicago
Chicago market notes for April 22 1909 show estimated receipts of 12000 hogs and 11000 tomorrow with yesterday 19078 received and 5956 shipped. Prices vary by grade with hogs from 6 75 to 7 40 for light to heavy packing and cattle mixed, sheep and lambs rising notably, beef values steady to strong and Western stocks fetching higher bids. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co at 544 545 Postal Telegraph Building Chicago.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Income tax debate advances in Senate tariff discussion
Washington April 22 Substantial progress marked the Senate reading the tariff bill with eighteen pages disposed of and amendments debated. Senator Cummins proposed a graduated income tax claiming 40 million dollars and excluding incomes below 5 000 while treating corporations as instrumentalities for individuals. He denied anti protection aims, while Aldrich challenged his revenue estimates.
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Washington
Senate
Cummins
Republican Party
Protective League
McKinley
Harrison
Blaine
Payne
Aldrich
Mrs Boyle identified as Helen McDermott in Whitla case
Mercer Pennsylvania report confirms Mrs Boyle is Helen McDermott of Chicago. Prosecution attorney T C Cochrane disclosed the identification, while defense attorney Stranahan noted a brother’s past visit and Chicago funds aiding her defense, including a $1000 deposit received in Mercer.
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Mercer
Boyle
James H. Boyle
Willie Whitla
Helen McDermott
Chicago
T. C. Cochrane
Stranahan
Gallagher Admits Bribery Ties in Calhoun Trial
In San Francisco on April 22 James Gallagher, under cross-examination, admitted his self confessed role as a bribe taker and agent for Abraham Ruef in the bribery deals with the board of supervisors. He said the disgrace had sunk too deeply to be removed. The admission occurred during the trial of Patrick Calhoun accused of offering a bribe of 4000 dollars to former Supervisor Nicholas.
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Gallagher
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Board of Supervisors
James Gallagher
Patrick Calhoun
Nicholas
Hair Growth Rate Cited as Thirteen Aillionths of a Yard Per Second
A historical note states hair grows at the rate of thirteen aillionths of a yard each second. This unusual measure reflects everyday observations in a compact scientific aside.
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Yussef Izzedim
Abdul Hamid
First Army Corps
Mohammedan League
God
Allah
St. Petersburg
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Tabriz
Berlin
Monastir
Vekup
Macedonia
Davenport
New York Mail
Threshermen’s Convention
Parole Board
Smith
Convention OF Wise Men
Learned Society
Lilley
Texas
John A. Babcock
North American Live Stock Commission Company
U.S. Yards
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Mrs. Boyle
Honolulu
Fairbanks
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Guthrie
Okla
Kane
Supreme Court
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