New Era in House Affairs Opens With Committee Changes
Washington April 6 The third day of the extra session of the Sixty second Congress sees Democrats still shaping organization and the legislative program Ahead lies the election of new committees by the House and nominations for key panels by Representative Mann minority leader Liberal to insurgents is anticipated as committees begin to form The Senate adjourns until Monday noon and the House plans a brief session then adjournment until Monday noon
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Iowa Banker Ed on Train Des Moines Banker James Watt Dies
Des Moines reports James Watt longtime German Savings Bank president and Iowa Humane Society leader died on a Santa Fe train near Newton Kansas at 2 am from possible heart trouble. Also, Davenport notes Rock Island Railroad telegraph aide William Good, 38, died this morning after arriving from Minneapolis ten years ago.
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Same Old Vote on Senator Today
April 6 report from Des Moines notes the senate passed bills on salaries for the soldiers' home and health board, teacher certification, street lighting, and lifeboat safety. House approved tax exemptions for beet sugar companies and building associations. The senate committee backed the public utilities bill and state fire marshal bid. Republicans caucus on state printer and binder with Robert Henderson favoring the printer nomination. State school funding discussed with university and college line items adjusted. House set speed record by passing twelve bills in 48 minutes.
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Hitch in Mexican peace proposition
El Paso reports a potential hitch in the Mexican peace proposition as Maderos are expected to return to San Antonio tonight or tomorrow and a messenger may arrive there tomorrow night or Saturday. Source notes uncertainty on messenger origin and timing.
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Lincoln Park expansion by soil transfer plans approved
Chicago voters approved the Lincoln park bond issue paving the way for adding 240 acres to the north side playground. Byron Lathrop, vice-president of the park board, described a plan to move rich soil from a 100-acre farm along the drainage canal north of Vermont to the new section via canal and river to improve the clay subsoil. The method avoids costly purchases and car shipments.
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Vote Selling Indictments Grow in Kentucky Scandal
Louisville reports continued probe into vote selling in eastern Kentucky counties led by Circuit Judge Garner and Commonwealth Attorney May. A vast new batch of indictments brings the total to 210, with Floyd and Adams counties among those named. Judge Garner travels to Knott and Magoffin to inspect suffrage abuse as Floyd prepares more cases on ballot handling and collateral. Penalties include fines up to 500 dollars and possible life disenfranchisement. buyers face 10 to 90 days prison.
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Iowa wrestler wins middleweight championship in Burlington
Dr. Ralph Queile of Burlington defeated Art Karger in a fast wrestling match to claim the middleweight championship of Town. Queile secured the deciding fall with a toe hold. The item appears from Burlington on April 6 with odd markings.
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Fight in Congress Over Potomac Falls Power Plan
Washington reports a heated session set to open April 4 in Congress over proposals to permit a company to build a power plant at the Potomac Falls above the bridge to Virginia. The falls are famed for their beauty and sightseers. Strong opposition is expected to prevent the loss of the natural scene for commercial water power.
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Flores-Hare estate in Lower California sale announced
Ezra P. Savage announces sale arrangements for the Flores-Hare estate totaling 12,700 square miles on Magdalena Bay to fetch 15 million dollars. The land, owned by a New York led syndicate with Savage and others, includes mineral and agricultural resources and nearly the whole town of Magdalena Bay.
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Judge Ransier Again Affirmed Verdict in Amusement Park Case
The supreme court sustained Judge C. E. Ransier’s lower court ruling in Lau einda Inhiagen vs Electric Park Amusement Co. The suit sought to oust park management from grounds near Sans Souci. The court held that rent charges after lease forfeiture were a waiver. Edwards & Longley represented the defendant.
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New Clothing Firm to Open in Waterloo Next Week
McLean and George, formerly of St. Joseph Missouri, plan a mid to late week opening in the Hostetter building on Sycamore Street. The newly redecorated storefront and interior, plus the partners’ years in the clothing trade, are touted as making the shop one of the best on the east side. The firm will offer gentlemen’s attire including San Felice cigars.
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Lippincott Ends Wisconsin Life
Philadelphia April 6 Craig Lippincott head of the J B Lippincott company shot and killed himself at his West Rittenhouse square home The official note cites a temporary aberration while his son calls accident The 65 year old publisher was found by his valet with a bullet wound to the right temple Mrs Lippincott and the son were in other rooms at the time The incident follows an opera outing and appears to have occurred in good spirits
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Shirrer Jury Rules for Plaintiff in Streetcar Injury Case
The jury at W. P. & N. railway after a long deadlock agreed at 9 14 PM to award the plaintiff $1. The suit claimed significant damages for injuries from exiting a street car.
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Supreme Court Affirms Iowa Coal Case Decision
The Iowa Supreme Court today upheld a Polk district court ruling in a rail freight dispute. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad was ordered to accept coal shipments from Minnesota to Davenport without reloading in Iowa and to apply Iowa rates to Iowa points. Attorney Cosson prosecuted the case for the railroad commission, marking a major precedent for Iowa jobbers and manufacturers.
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Sobbing Priest Denies Guilt in Italian Court
In Viterbo April 46 priest Nitazzi, sobbing, pleaded innocence while testifying about confessions linking him to kingship plots and Camorra figures. The court scene sparked a violent uproar as emotions rose, with interruptions and requests for witness purchases fueling further chaos.
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Greek laborers charged with threats in Cedar Rapids
Eight Greek laborers were arrested in Cedar Rapids for threatening to kill two fellow countrymen who kept their railroad jobs. A discharged worker penned the letter and also threatened violence against the workers' women relatives.
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Quincy Seeks New Decision On Lorimer Case
In Cincinnati and Washington reports a bid to reopen the Lorimer bribery case surfaces, with Quincy league officials Tearney and Hofer seeking reversal of a National Commission decision. No action expected for days as Herrmann consults with other commissioners. separate notes detail Lorimer probe momentum from Springfield disclosures and Lorimer’s silence on the bribery allegations.
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DECLARES TROOPS REBUFFED IN MEXICO COALING ISSUE
An unnamed Mexican-American says President Diaz resisted Japan seeking a Magdalen Island coaling station. Diaz faced pressure from Japan and the United States under the Monroe Doctrine. Taft then ordered mobilization of American troops to avert foreign control, amid tensions with Mexico.
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Fire underwriters report on Triangle Waist Factory tragedy
New York says 145 dead and many escaped only by luck. The board cites ninth floor crowding along with inward opening doors and inflammable workspaces as dooming workers. Panic and blocked exits left little chance for survival.
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Miss Mary Day Plans Move to YWCA Cafeteria Opening
Miss Mary Day served her last noon lunch at the Dutch tea room today and will move to the Century building YWCA rooms early in the week to help open the cafeteria likely on Wednesday.
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Baby Commander in Chief Proclaimed by Imperial Edict
An imperial edict in the name of the infant emperor names him commander in chief of the army and appoints the prince generalissimo until his majority. The proclamation shows the throne elevating the military, once despised, to the highest profession.
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Preacher Baseball Team Challenges Local Merchants
A Grand Junction based story reports a baseball team formed entirely of clergy from various churches. The ministers train diligently six days a week and have issued a challenge to any team made up of men of the same profession.
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