Indian land auction opens for Spokane and Coeur d Alene areas
Registration begins today for settlement lands in northern Idaho and Spokane country with a lottery to distribute homesites to veterans and heirs. Applicants by mail to Coeur d Alene will register and must be notarized, with offers for grazing and rations included. Thousands of acres of wheat oats and potatoes are described as suitable for farming under terms set at the sale beginning August 9.
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Flatheads
Missoula
Mont
Coeur d'Alene
Spokane _sons
Witten
Historical cryptic note on a political meeting
Fragmentary mentions a Wyoming candidate and a list of supporters. The text references a grand Herrmann and LeMars Iowa in a discussion about a disposition or benefit related to a quake, with hands and tabled elements unclear.
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Ins. Wyo
Uly
D. J. Yo
Grand Herrmann
LeMars
K. T
Powder . The ex wder in ort Rus ee fatal
Private Blanks is missing in action after an explosion in Ort Rus. Investigators identify Privates Glines as connected to the incident. authorities say the powder explosion caused a fatality and ongoing inquiries continue.
Thomas May Lose His Place As Health Board Secretary
Des Moines July 16 Dr L A Thomas fate as secretary of the state board of health hangs in the balance after the first day of a three day session Several members expect Dr G H Sumner Waterloo city health officer to succeed Thomas when the vote occurs Some supporters fear Thomas has alienated legislators and others in his administration of duties.
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Des Moines
L. A. Thomas
State Board of Health
State Board
G. H. Sumner
Waterloo
Thomas
Baker Walter Versteeg Held Over Criminal Assault Charge
Walter Versteeg, a baker, was arrested on a charge of criminal assault against Hazel Davis, a deaf and dumb girl living with her mother in Perry Ja. He was arraigned before Judge Shortley and released on $500 bonds pending hearing tomorrow. In Des Moines Mrs. A B Sims plans a national crusade against card playing after quitting as a champion whist player and lecturing for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry, Ja
Walter Versteeg
Hazel Davis
Shortley
Superior Court
Des Moines
A. B. Sims
Twenty-first Street
Transmississippi Golf Tourney Opens With Narrow Wins
Des Moines July 15 There were no surprises in the first round of match play as the top contenders advanced. Large galleries expect tense battles over the next three days as the tournament continues.
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Des Moines
W. P. Cook Fatally Struck by Train in Seymour
Seymour, Iowa July 15 W P Cook a prominent local citizen was struck by a Rock Island passenger train and killed instantly leaving shock and mourning in the community.
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W. P. Cook
Seymour
Rock Island
Chinese Version Of Sigel Case Reveals Poison Plot
Denver reports that Elsie Sigel took poison in Leon Ling's room in New York amid a personal crisis. A Peking bulletin via the New York consul claims Ling was not responsible and that Chinese officials ordered Ling’s protection globally.
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Denver
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
New York City
Peking
China
Lee Wing
Lee
Ling
America
New York
Miss Sige
Haggard Dies in Algona After Tuberculosis Battle
Benjamin Wilmot Haggard longtime disbursing officer in the U S House of Representatives died at his father's home in Algona Iowa following a six month illness from rapid tuberculosis. He was born near Irvington in Kossuth County on November 20 1867 and had lived in the county his entire life.
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Algona
Benjamin Wilmot Haggard
United States
House of Representatives
D. A. Haggard
Hagegard
Washington
Irvington
Kossuth County
Ex Convicts Paroled Well as Iowa Leads in Parole Success
Des Moines reports 7 percent of paroled men failed to reform over five years ending Jan 1. Of 190 who met parole terms, average monthly earnings reach 49.76 dollars, higher than Indiana at 32.04 and other states.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Union
Parole Board
Cummins
Anna B. Cummins
Carroll
Indiana
Seizure of Japanese Sealing Schooner Taki Near Pribylof
The United States revenue cutter Perry seized the Japanese sealing schooner Taki with eighteen men as they hunted seals within three miles of the Pribylof islands. The vessel and crew were transported to Unalaska.
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Seward
Alaska
United States Revenue
Perry
Pribylof Islands
Unalaska
New Orleans Banker Arrested for Defalcation
New Orleans July 15 Wyatt H ingram Jr trust officer of the Hibernian Bank and Trust company was arrested at his home charged with being a defaulter to the amount of between 75000 and 100060 dollars.
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New Orleans
Wyatt H. Ingram, Jr
The
Hibernian Bank and Trust Company of
Hunt's Body Found in Lake Near Davey Case Spot
The body of Claude Hunt was found in Klinger Lake near the site where the body of Miss Mary Loretta Davey was previously found. Local authorities connected the two incidents as part of the ongoing investigation in Sturgis Michigan.
Shatters Gingles Charge in State Trial
The state rested its case against Ella Gingles in Chicago. Three Canadian witnesses testified about her past while a photographer contradicted her direct testimony. Gingles denied the accusations, calling them lies as the defense prepares to rest and the jury nears.
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Chicago
Ella Gingles
Agnes May Barrette
Wellington Hotel
Gingles
B. J. Short
Miss Barrette
Mr. Short
Wellington
Canada
Repute
Miss Gingles
Ont
Sheriff Denies Widow's Plea in Crescent City Tragedy
In Illinois Crescent City, Sheriff blocks widow Mrs Sayler from funeral of banker J B Sayler slain by Dr William Miller. Miller, jailed after the domestic tragedy, faces mob risk. sheriff cites risk of insult or violence, sparking public approval for denial.
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Watseka
William L. Miller
J. B. Sayler
Crescent City
Fire Devastates Bayard Iowa Business District
A early morning fire in Bayard Iowa destroyed eight business houses and damaged several more in a town of about 600. Fire chief notes poor response and high winds required dynamite blasts to halt the flames. Buildings lost include two grocery stores Milhous Bros store R Bronson's drug store post office bank barber shop and the opera house. Fire started in Ford's restaurant.
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Bayard
Frank Ford
Jess Cragin
Milhous Bros
R. Bronson
O'Malley's Savings Bank
A. L. Ocheltree
Bayard Savings Bank
Ford
Dobbins Granted Release Bond in Iowa Case
John R. Dobbins was freed from the county jail on a $6,000 bond amid rumors about the Maybray group. W A Maurer signed for $5,000 and H L Tinley covered the remaining $1,000. Emmet Tinley’s brother is the attorney for Dobbins. Rumors said he might turn state's evidence after confinement.
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Council Bluffs
John R. Dobbins
Maybray Aggregation
Dobbins
W. A. Maurer
H. L. Tinley
Emmet Tinley
Glad Heart and Cheerful Mar Travel in Company
A reflective line notes that a joyful disposition often accompanies a merry person. The phrase frames moral tone with optimism and emphasizes harmony between happiness and virtue.
Chicago Market Reporting Hogs And Sheep July 15 1909
The Chicago hog market shows receipts of about 12 000 with 4 775 carried over from yesterday Prices range in light hogs from 7 45 to 8 0 0 for mixed packers 7 55 to 8 20 for heavy shipping grades 7 70 to 7 85 for rough Co 3 600 strong to shade higher Sheep 15 000 steady lambs 5 to 10 lower
Market receipts and prices for Chicago livestock trade
Chicago July 16 1909 estimates show receipts today 12000, shipments 5454, yesterday 18895 official, tomorrow 13000. Beef cattle strong to 10 higher with cattle steers 485 to 750, cows 240 to 635, Texas steers 450 to 600. Sheep and lambs steady to higher with native sheep 275 to 490, western sheep 300 to 500, western lambs 475 to 860. Grain firm with Beach-Wickham Grain Co. figures.
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Texas
Customs Court Agreed To in Tariff Conference Clash
Washington July 15. House conferees oppose senate clause giving the president power to hire experts to aid tariff enforcement. They favor keeping Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees as tariff probes. A customs appeals court was adopted with five judges at 10000 salaries, final judgments, and an intent to handle all appeal cases from the board of general appraisers.
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Washington
House
Tariff Conference
Senate
Congress
Court of
Cumtoms Appeals
Board of General Appraisers
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Taft
Cossacks Tire of Fighting Admit Nationalist Victory
Persian royalists ready to concede to Nationalists as the Russian secretary submits surrender terms for the Cossacks under General Liakhoff. Nationalists plan an assault on Sultanabad palace where the shah seeks refuge.
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Teheran
Persia
Legation
Mejliss
Liakhoff
Sultanatabad Palace
Von Buelow Resigns as German Chancellor in 1909
Berlin reports Prince von Buelow retires and is replaced by Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg as chancellor. Bethmann Hollweg then yields to Herr Delbrueck as interior minister. Trott zu Solz becomes Brandenburg provincial president, replacing Ludwig Holle who retires due to ill health, with several minor official changes noted.
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Berlin
Prince von Buelow
Empire
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Herr Delbrueck
Herr von Trott Zu Solz
Brandenburg
Ludwig Holle
Six Year Old Boy Dies by Own Action in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri a six year old son of Charles Deverin died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was at home with two older brothers while his parents were away. Before death he corroborated his brothers statements about shooting himself.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Charles Deverin
South Stt. Joseph
Lumbermen Elect Officers and Set Next Convention
The National Lumbermen's Association elected Edward F. Hines of Chicago as president Everett D. Gregg of Tacoma as first vice president William R B Stillwell of Savannah as second vice president and J A Freeman of St Louis as treasurer. The association also decided to hold the next annual convention in New Orleans.
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Seattle
Wash
National Lumbermen’s Association
New Orleans
Edward F. Hines
Chicago
Everett D. Gregg
Tacoma
William RB. Stillwell
Savannah
J. A. Freeman
St. Louis
Spaniards Bombard Moors Near Melilla
Spain retaliates after four Spanish workers are killed in Morocco. The gunboat Dona Maria de Molina shelled Moorish camps near Melilla for hours, but rough seas prevent a landing of troops at present.
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Melilla
Morocco
Spain
Dona Maria de Molina
Here
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James Superintendent Lace
Kansas
Brinkerhoff
Cleveland
Health Commission
Solons
Perry Baker
B. W. Haggard
Ing
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
North American Live Stock Commission Company
U.S
Chicago, Ill
von Buelow
Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg
St. Joseph
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