CHAMP CLARK VISITS WATERLOO DURING TOUR
Champ Clark speaker of the House visited Waterloo at the home of Congressman C. E. Pickett discussing reciprocity reform and other measures. He endorsed general reciprocity if Canada approves and noted Democratic unity after years of discord. He gave no comment on his immediate political plans.
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Champ Clark
House of Representatives
National Congress
Waterloo
C. E. Pickett
Leland Avenue
Democratic Party
Clark
Mr. Clark
Clark Lecture Tour Opens with Reception in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge hosts former congressman Clark who arrives after a long session in Washington. An informal reception at the Ellis hotel precedes his evening lecture "Picturesque Public Men" at the Syndicate theater, under Westminster Presbyterian church sponsorship.
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Fort Dodge
Clark
Times
Congress
Pickett
The
Courier
Washington
Perfect Flight Delights 6000 at Independence Fair
Otto W. Brodin wowed about 6000 spectators at the Independence county fairgrounds with a flawless 5:30 pm biplane flight. He launched from near the hangar, gained 200 feet, circled a cornfield north of the grounds, and landed at the hangar door to cheers. Brodin signed for further flights with Byron Leighton of Osage.
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Independence
Otto W. Brodin
Brodie
Byron Leighton
Osage
Mitchell County Fair Association
Strike Looms As Rail Road Federations Threaten Walkout
Paducah Ky August 25 Within three days the Illinois Central railway will recognize the federation of employes of the Filinosa Central or face a walkout of about 97 percent of the unionized workers on that system and its allied lines. Votes show a strong strike majority with 7 775 in favor by noon today.
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Paducah
Illinnois Central Railrroad
Filinosa Central Railroad
al- Ned
Train Wreck Communication Cut Off at Manchester Bridge
Rochester reports 20 to 36 killed and 20 to 50 injured as Lehigh Valley Chicago Buffalo Express derailed on a Canandaigua outlet trestle in Manchester New York. Veterans, debtors, and nurses moved by relief trains. wires cut, later reports cite 25 killed and 4 injured. cars fell into the outlet.
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Rochester
N. Y
Manchester
Chicago, Buffalo and New York Express
Lehigh Valley
Canandaigua
Chicago
Geneva
Buffalo
Clark Heads Bakers in National Association Election
George F. Clark of Jamestown N. Dak was elected president of the National Association of Master Bakers at the convention's final session. H J Hulgren of Dubuque was named vice president and Charles E Abbott was chosen treasurer.
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Kansas City
George F. Clark
Jamestown
National Association of Master Bakers
H. J. Hulgren
Dubuque
Charles E. Abbott
New Sleuth in Beattie Trial
George Jarrell, a Richmond detective, testifies as the first witness for the prosecution in the Beattie wife murder trial at Chesterfield Courthouse. Detectives Wiltshire and Wrenn had testified earlier as the bloodstained car and crime scene are examined to determine if the blood could have dripped from Mrs. Beattie. The commonwealth argues the bloodstains on the Midlothian turnpike indicate she was taken from the car. the defense contends otherwise and jurors weigh the conflicting theories.
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Chesterfield
George Jarrell
Richmond
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Wiltshire
Wrenn
Jarrell
Beattie
Trimble Chosen G. A. R. Commander in Bitter Vote
Rochester N Y Aug 25 Judge Harvey M Trimble of Illinois was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic Col John McElroy of Washington withdrew from the race and the adjutant general cast one vote for Trimble on motion of McElroy The result ends a sharp contest for the post.
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Rochester
N. Y
Harvey M. Trimble
Ilinois
Grand Army of the Republic
John McElroy
Washington
Trimble
Cal. McElroy
Adjutant General
Illinois
Speaker Clark Plans Book On Picturesque Public Men
Friends and admirers of Speaker Clark say his lecture theme Picturesque Public Men will become a book. He expects the volume ready for the presses soon. The note mentions San Felice and Godgar.
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National
House of Representatives
Clark
Atwood ends record flight across country
Boston aviator Harry Atwood completed a 1 284 mile flight from St Louis to New York, landing at Governor's Island at 2 38 pm to set a new world cross country aeroplane record amid engine repairs after yesterday's setback. The voyage drew hundreds of thousands along the route and heavy rain threatened the finish.
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New York
Harry N. Atwood
Boston
Governor's Island
St. Louis
Nyack
Atwood
Shvack
Harry Aawood
New York City
Sheephead Pay
Castleton
Hook Mountain
Wilson faction splits after Minnesota dairy convention
The Wilson and Wiley factions clash as the Wiley ticket wins at the state and national dairy and food department convention in Duluth Minnesota. Wilson supporters allege Minnesota double crossed them and accuse Ohio of shipping a Wiley delegation to sway votes. The factions plan to pursue the fight as federal investigators in Washington face a charged case.
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Duluth
Minn
Wiley
State
National Dairy and Food Department
Wilson
Minnesota
Democratic
Ohio
Washington
Manager Boyles Resignation Shocks Waterloo Team
Waterfo o city reads of a resignation by Manager Boyle after five years with the Waterfo team. Directors meet to discuss the move while Peck Harrington is expected to take charge as onfield manager. Financial strains and missing quorum hinder formal acceptance as J Dunnwald heads to oversee finances and gate duties.
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Boyle
Waterfoo
Direc
Tors
Royle
Peorlatenleht
Peck Harrington
Harrington
H.R. Maynard
George F. Lichty
Sam Frank
Martin
Royvie
Y. J. Dunnwald
Boosters
Waterloo
Frank Boyle
Waterloo Three
Lee seeks funeral attendance amid family murder case
Booneville Indiana August 25 William Lee charged with murdering his father mother and brother after their bodies were found in a burning home. He asked to attend the funeral but was refused. Bruises on his body and a coroner inquiry into family objections to his marriage are noted as the inquest continues.
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Booneville
Ind
William I.ee
Seales
Lee
Falen
Mina Taylor
Newburg
France
Seek Author of Bad Checks on Honeymoon
Charles L. Brown former general auditor of the St. Louis Dressed Beer and Provision Company is sought on a warrant for $1,075 alleged to be obtained by false pretenses. He issued his own checks with no funds while on his honeymoon after marrying Grace Greenway on August 16. The company officials pursued the warrant after Brown resigned the same day August 15.
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St. Louis
Charles L. Brown
Brown
Grace Greenway
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