Taft Returns to Washington After Champlain Centenary
President Taft concludes the Lake Champlain tercentenary in Burlington and departs for Washington to tackle tariff conference talks with House and Senate leaders. The Vermont event echoed New York programs with messages of peace from France Britain and Canada and a notable Indian pageant.
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Vermont
New York
Burlington
Taft
Lake Champlain
Washington
House
Senate
France
Great Britain
Canada
United States
America
M. Jusserand
Bryce
Hughes
Prouty
Lemieux
England
Lake Champlain Yacht Club
City Hall Park
Fifth United States Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
Governor General's Foot Guards
Ottawa
Snell Will Trial Opens with Insanity Challenge
Opening statements in the Snell will trial focus on Colonel Thomas Snell allegedly lacking capacity. Richard Snell seeks to break the will citing $209,000 in worthless securities accumulated late in the testator’s life as key evidence. Judge Philbrick ordered daily sessions at 8:30 a.m. to expedite the proceeding.
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Clinton
Snell Will
Richard Snell
Thomas Snell
Philbrick
Women Raid Kansas Joints in West Mineral Mass Protest
Fifty six women arrested at West Mineral Pittsburg Kansas on charges of disturbing the peace after raids on illicit saloons. The women mostly Austrians or foreigners held a mass meeting then marched to the joints and wrecked four of them.
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Pittsburg
Kan
West Mineral
Miss Gingles Restes Case Shows Discrepancies in Tale
Chicago July 9 The defense in Ella Gingles trial closed amid strong evidence for and against the lacemaker The day featured exchanges between her lawyer P H ODonnell and Detective Captain OBrien over alleged underhanded moves The police and nurses testimony revealed glaring inconsistencies in her stories A new sensation was teased in Agnes May Barrette case as she cried when told justice would be done Also John Worth Kern visited State's Attorney Wayman to discuss a civil matter linked to Thomas Taggart
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Chicago
Ella Gingles
P. H. O'Donnell
O’brien
Detective Bureau
Wellington Hotel
Frances Willard Hospital
Miss Gingles
Wellington
Agnes May Barrette
Miss Barrette
B. J. Short
John Worth Kern
Wayman
Corn Condition Is High in July 1908 Report
The federal crop report shows corn at 9.8 percent of normal on July 1, up seven points from last year. Wheat and other grains also readjusted. corn planted at 109,006,000 acres.
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Federal Bureau
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Druggists Elect Officers in Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
The Iowa Pharmaceutical association elected officers for the 1910 meeting in Des Moines. Frank B. Clark of Ottumwa was chosen president. Vice presidents include Miss Iola Cooper Red Oak H T Fish Mediapolis and J G Stanley Dexter. J M Lindley Winfield is secretary and J B Webb Dewitt treasurer.
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Frank B. Clark
Ottumwa
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
Iola Cooper
Red Oak
H. T. Fish
Mediapolis
J. G. Stanley
Dexter
J. M. Lindley
Winfield
J. B. Webb
Dewitt
Des Moines
Murderer Tries Suicide While In Custody
Corporal Lisle Crabtree, accused of fatally shooting Captain John Raymond at Fort Des Moines, attempted to kill himself by banging his head against cell bars. Guard interrupted his act. he is shackled and watched by two troopers. Crabtree plans to plead not guilty with insanity as his defense.
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Crabtree
Des Moines
Lisle Crabtree
John Raymond
Fort Des Moines
Moon law saving clause not effective for saloon limits
Des Moines reports that saloon permits issued since April 15 are void under the Moon law despite Governor Carroll approving a limit of one saloon per 1000 population. Attorney General Byers denounces evasions as rot and says many city officials acted to evade the law by pre July 4 permits. The saving clause applies only to certain saloons, not all opened since April 15.
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Syers
Des Moines
Carroll
Iowa
Byers
Mississippi River
Resolutions of Consent Held April Fifteenth
The text notes resolutions of consent were held on April 15 rather than those granting permission to do business between enactment and the act's effective date of July 4.
Iowa girl sails to Japan for kindergarten work
Miss Lucile Willson of Mason City Iowa received a three year contract to teach in Japan with a salary of 160 dollars per month and a summer vacation. She plans to finish studies in Cedar Falls and sail in August 1910. The agreement bans visiting the United States during the three year term. She may visit England China India or other countries except her homeland.
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Mason City
Lucile Willson
State Normal
Japan
Cedar Falls
England
China
India
Boy Disappears in Harlan After Afternoon Field Trip
In Harlan Iowa a 15 year old boy John Gruenebaun disappeared Wednesday afternoon after being sent to the field by guardian Ben Zimmerman to cut weeds with a scythe. A boy matching his description bought a ticket for Atlantic but did not arrive there raising fears of harm.
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Harlan
Shelby County
John Gruenebaun
Ben Zimmerman
Atlantic
Railroad Board Seeks New Laws to Remove Grade Crossings
Des Moines July 9. The Iowa railroad commission asks for new legislation to expand its powers and allow it to order overhead or undergrade crossings, arguing Supreme Court decisions hinder efforts to eliminate dangerous grade crossings in its annual report to the governor.
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Railroad Board
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
State Railroad Commission
Acres Inundated as Rivers Rise Near Keokuk
The Mississippi and Des Moines rivers continue to rise flooding several thousand acres of fertile farmland in Clark County Missouri. Rail traffic remains demoralized as floodwaters disrupt transportation and commerce in the area near Keokuk Iowa.
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Keokuk
Keokuk, Ja
Mississippi
Des Moines
Clark County
Missouri
Byers Dies in London Hospital
Des Moines reports the death of Lawrence M. Byers in a London hospital after surgery for an ulcerated tooth. He was a faculty member at the State University of Iowa and the son of Major S. H. M. Byers.
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Byers
London Hospital
Des Moines
Lawrence M. Byers
London
State University of Iowa
S. H. M. Byers
Exercise Benefits for Health and Wellbeing
Guidelines describe exercise as boosting circulation and tissue changes, aiding waste elimination, strengthening muscles, improving digestive function, and clearing the brain to enhance productivity and performance. Emphasis is on using activity to improve overall health and efficiency.
Crisis near in Persia as Shah seeks refuge in legation
London reports the shah prepares to seek refuge in a foreign legation if his troops fail to stop the nationalist advance. A Teheran dispatch notes restored confidence after news of a Russian landing at Enzeli, raising hope the Teheran invasion plan may be halted.
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Shah
London
Teheran
Enzeli
Severe Hailstorms in Russian Provinces Cause Heavy Loss
Hailstorms of unusual severity sweep Saratov Paviograd and Yekaterinohar resulting in the deaths of many peasants and large numbers of horses and cattle. Vast fields are devastated with losses estimated in the millions.
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St. Petersburg
Saratov
Paviograd
Yekaterinohar
Brandenburg Out on Bail in Cabanne Abduction Case
Brandenburg the author accused of entic ing away James S. Cabanne III was released from jail in St. Louis on a $1,000 bond after July 9.
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Brandenburg
St. Louis
Broughton Brandenburg
James S. Cabanne III
Chicago Hog and Cattle Prices and Receipts Report
Market update from Chicago on July 4 to July 9, 1909 shows estimated receipts of 16 000 hogs and 38 000 sheep with various price ranges for light mixed and heavy hogs and cattle. Officials note steady trends and higher day by day movement with multiple grades and regional references in quotes from Beach-Wickham Grain Company.
Senate Passes Tariff Measure in Long Senate Session
The tariff bill passed the Senate 45 to 34 after a day of continuous debate. McEnery of Louisiana was the lone Democrat voting aye. Amendments exempt tobacco in the hand from tax and place a countervailing duty on crude oil from certain countries. House action expected soon with scheduled daily sessions leading to a conference.
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Cummins
Dolliver
Burkett
Brown Beveridge
Bristow
Clapp
Crawford
LaFollette
Nelson
Washington
Senate
Beveridge
Ind
Kaa
Brown
Neb
Minn
S. D
Cumming
Wis
McEnery
House
Bradley
Curtis
Kan
Internal Revenue
United States
Finance Committee
Dalsell
Rules Committee
Payne
N. Y
Suffragists Heard by Home Secretary in London
Mrs Despard led a deputation of eight suffragists in a direct appeal to the king. Home Secretary Gladstone granted a courteous audience and read their petition, expressing sympathy and hoping the issue would be resolved. He, however, said he could not commit the government and promised to forward the petition to the king.
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Home Secretary
London
Gladstone
Engines Aid to Harvesters in Muddy Weather
Farmers in featrice Nebraska equip harvesters with small gas engine attached to the gear to power the cutting mechanism in muddy weather. The engine powered truck uses wide wooden wheels to traverse soft fields, relieving horses from extra work during harvest.
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Featrice
Neb
Martial law guards Dominion mines in Cape Breton
Martial law prevails in the southern Cape Breton coal fields as troops guard the Dominion company collieries. An attempt will be made to operate the mines under military protection.
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Dominion
Glace Bay
C. B
Cape Breton
Dominion Company
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Count Zeppelin
North Pole
Germany
William
Zeppelin
Raymond Dashes
Persia
Texas
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
North American Live Stock Commission Company
U.S. Yards
Chicago, Ill
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