Hughes Named to Supreme Court in Historic Nomination
New York Governor Charles E. Hughes is nominated to the United States Supreme Court to succeed Justice Brewer. President Taft accepts the choice, with Hughes to remain governor until October and take the bench at the opening of the fall term. Democratic leaders see the move as shifting New York politics and possibly the 1912 presidential race.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Charles E. Hughes
New York
Supreme Court of the United States
Gov. Hughes
Senate
Capitol
David J. Brewer
State of Nework
Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
White House
Justice Brewer
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Halley’s comet sighting and sunrise times noted
The snippet lists Halley’s comet rising at 8 04 a m and 8 01 a m the next day with sun rising at 6 01 a m the comet two hours ahead of sunrise. It highlights superb early eastern sky viewing opportunities not to be repeated in seven years and gives a speed of about 1803 miles per minute.
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Frederic Campbell
Feely Files Papers for Attorney General in Iowa
Guy A Feely of Waterloo filed his nomination papers for attorney general with the secretary of state today, supported by nearly five thousand signers from all congressional districts. Iowa prohibition delegates endorsed candidates for president governor and urged repeal of the federal liquor tax and strict liquor prohibitions. Ambassador Bryce visits Grinnell as local business leaders plan a train escort for his Grinnell appearance. Dr F T Williams dies at 46 from heart disease leaving a wife and son.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
John B. Hammond
Kansas City
Iowa
Congress
Prohibition
Eugene Chafin
Sinois
Fred F. Wheeler
California
E. W. Burch
Rockwell City
W. W. White
Oskaloosa
Corkey
Winterset
D. Ellett
Marshalltown
Feely
Guy Feely
Waterloo
Secretary of State
Ambassador Bryce
Bryce
Town College
Grinnell
Dr. Williams
F. T. Williams
Wronged Woman Seeks 510000 Damages in Black Hawk Action
Henrietta Myers, with lawyers at Waverly, sues Lewis Arndt in Black Hawk County District Court for 10000 damages claiming flattery and misrepresentation led to debauchery and irreparable harm around June 1, 1909, noting two counts for 6000 each. A prior district court filing alleges Arndt is the father of her unborn child.
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Henrietta Myers
Waverly
District Court of
Black Hawk County
Lewis Arndt
Arndt
Negro Leader Plotted Fall of Cuban Regime
Indictments were returned against General Hs tenoz and twenty-two other black prisoners, charging inciting rebellion and instigating anti white violence. Evidence shows plans for a general uprising against the government on May 24.
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Havana
Hstenoz
Highland Nobles Ball to Boost Home Institution
Highland Nobles hold a dance Thursday evening April 28 at the old K of P hall. Myers orchestra of eight plays while refreshments are served. Tickets cost $1.00. Come out for a good time and support a local home institution.
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Highland Nobles
Iowa Packers Oppose Labels For Cold Storage
Iowa packers RS. Sinclair of Cedar Rapids and John H. Morrell of Ottumwa testified before a senate committee in Washington opposing the Lodge bill mandating date labeling on all articles placed in cold storage. ARM BLOWN OFF. Clear Lake reports H Edson fromTil den Neb had his arm blown off while wolf hunting. wife left to join him.
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Washington, D. C
Evening Press
Iowa Packers
RS. Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
John H. Morrell
Ottumwa
Senate Committee Today
Clear Lake
Tilden
Neb
H. Edson
6000 Union Miners Win Wage Contract
Pittsburg reports that the United Mine Workers and eight independent operators signing a wage agreement covering 6,000 miners. The wage scales follow the Cincinnati convention resolution.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Henry to be port of New York surveyor
General Nebon H. Henry of New York was summoned to the White House. After an interview it was said the office of surveyor of the port of New York was tendered to Henry and that he will accept.
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Washington
Nebon H. Henry
New York
White House
Port of
Henry
Iowa Girl Dies by Self Shot After Entering Friend's Room
Rosie Baum berger, 24, of Linn, Iowa, obtained a key to a man friend's room in Spokane and shot herself. An inquest was held noting she had been despondent after arriving Wednesday.
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Iowa
Man Friend
Jefe Spokane
Wash
Rosie Baumberger
Linn
Dedication of International Bureau Building in D.C.
Washington April 24 the new home of the International Bureau of the American Republics was formally dedicated in a ceremony with President Taft Secretary Root and Andrew Carnegie among the speakers. Taft and Carnegie planted a Peace Tree and a reception followed with the marine band. The building cost one million dollars with Carnegie contributing 750000. It overlooks Potomac Park near the White House and Washington Monument and will host officials diplomats and commercial experts in English Spanish Portuguese and French.
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Andrew Carnegie
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United States
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Elihu Root
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John Barrett
Supreme Court
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National Congress
Knox
Bureau
Albert Kelsey
Philadelphia
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Carnegie
Don Francisco Leon de la Barra
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Taft
Mr. Carnegie
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Army
Navy
Marine Band
Potomac Park
White House
Washington Monument
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Descrip
Waterloo census enumerators push final house checks
Fifteen Waterloo census enumerators near completion of home visits return to cover missed names. Citizens urged to locate their district enumerator, ensure every family member is listed, and help Waterloo reach a higher population count. A printed blank in the Courier invites readers to report missed names for official verification.
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Waterloo
James Byrnes
Fifth
Sullivan Avenue
Berth Street
First Ward
W. B. McMurray
Third
Himwood Avenue
FE. A. Morgan
John L. Marquis
Seventh
Hn Atreota
Pleasant Street
W. L. Belt
Alien
Pleasant
Fifth Atrecta
Alde
Tenth
Washington
Ninth
Hanmond Ayenva
River
Second Ward
Frank 4H. Fostay
Third Ward
Paul W. Smith
Fourth Street
Virden Creek
Franklin 'Atrant
Charles F. Morrell
Harrison and
Saxon Streets
Franklin Street
Leo. R. Kelley
Harrison
Park Road
Fairview
Center
J. C
J. P. King
Lhat Garriet
Barelay Street
Logan Avenue
Clty Limita
T. G
W. J. Burbank
Fourth Ward
W. W. Wyant
Milton EH. Wih
Ifm
Blaventh
Franklin Streets
I. C
I. C. No
H. R. Willams
Eugene E. German
Hall of Republics Opens in Washington Building
The new structure, built entirely of white marble, combines classical and Spanish styles and features a central patio with a Gertrude Van derbilt Whitney fountain and rare tropical plants. Its Hall of Republics serves as a venue for international conferences and receptions, with a Hall of Fame to honor leaders and a Columbus Memorial library.
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Taft
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Columbus Memorial Library
Bureau
Ite
Garst files monster petition for governor race
Des Moines April 26 Former Governor Warren Garst of Coon Rapids filed his nomination papers for governor against B F Carroll. The petition shows 14 000 signers from all congressional districts. ARDINALS CREATED IN JUNE. Rome April 26 It is probable a consistory will be held in mid June to create twelve cardinals. MASON CESY IMPROVES. Mason City April 26 The city corner wants a new fire station and a patrol wagon. a night police sergeant was added.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Warren Garst
Coon Rapids
B. F. Carroll
Rome
Mason Cesy
Mason City
Hard road for postal bill. passage postponed
The postal reform bill faces delays as lawmakers navigate obstacles and continue debates over key provisions while a formal vote is postponed to a later session. The stalled measure prioritizes mail service funding and regulatory changes amid partisan divisions.
Postal savings bill fate tied to Republican caucus
Washington April 26 The postal savings bank bill faces doubtful action in the house with riders delaying any move until after a Republican caucus on the anti injunction measure. Insurgent Rep Murdock warns the bill may fail if not kept intact, as conference with the Senate appears likely. Martin's Standard quality cigar.
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Postal Savings Bank
House Committee On
Murdock
Senate
House
Republican
Kansas
Waterloo Plea for Cheaper Rents and Food Stuffs
A historical appeal urges Waterloo to establish public market places to cut middleman costs and lower rents. It argues cheaper foods and homes will keep workers, boost families, and spur city growth, with four to six room homes and affordable payments as key measures.
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Waterloo
Rector
Woman Sets Her Clothing Afire in Desperate Act
Mason City Iowa April 26 Mrs Hugh Grant living three miles east of Hansontown committed death by her own action by pouring kerosene oil over her body and setting her clothing afire It is thought she was insane She leaves behind her husband and two daughters who formerly lived here.
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Evening Press
Hugh
Grant
Hansontown
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