Beveridge and Minnesota Vote Reignites Canadian Reciprocity Debate
The Minnesota House approved a fast track against Canadian reciprocity 62 to 50, while Beveridge of Indiana urged prompt action. He framed the pact as essential to closer US Canada relations and access to Canadian resources, with Norris backing the pulp and paper provisions as key to ratification.
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Minnesota
Senate
Beveridge
Indiana
United States
Ways and Means
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American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Canadian Reciprocity Backed by Philadelphia and New York Boards
The Canadian reciprocity agreement drew support from the Philadelphia drug exchange board and the New York board of trade, both voting unanimously. In Bozeman Montana opponents passed resolutions objecting to the pact, while Nelson British Columbia growers urged removing duties only if rancher and fruit duties are also lifted.
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Philadelphia Drug Exchange
New York
Board of Trade
Bozeman
Mont
Bozeman Board of Trade
Canada
Nelson
B. C
Lincoln man visits Waterloo after 38 years
Joseph Lichty of Lincoln Nebraska, brother of the late Lewis Lichty, arrived in Waterloo in 1864 and left in 1873. This had been his first return in 38 years as he noted town changes since his departure. He recalled his initial Waterloo landing and meeting people including Owen Crittenden and Dr Bickley families. He also paid respects to W H Hartman’s son.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lewis Lichty
Waterloo
Lichty
Owen Crittenden
Pennsylvania Dutch.” Mr. Crittenden Piloted Him To Dr. Bickley
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W. H. Hartman
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Courier Today
Iowa Delegates Oppose Sammis Public Utilities Bill
Delegates from nearly every Iowa city gathered in Des Moines on February 9 to oppose the Sammis bill creating a state public utilities commission. The effort signals broad regional resistance to centralized regulation of utilities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State
Public Utilities Commission
Human Cannon Ball Kills Second Man in Accident
Edward Donahue foreman of a labor crew was struck by an Overland Limited train while clearing snow near Northwestern yards in Chicago. His body was hurled through the air, killing him, and seriously injuring a second worker who stood about fifteen feet away as the locomotive neared.
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Chicago
Edward Donahue
Pacific Coast
Donahue
Three Killed in Submerged Sheboygan Streetcar Crash
In Sheboygan Wisconsin a street car plunged into the river at Eighth street bridge draw killing three aboard and leaving two possibly trapped. Dead were Anna Mather Olga Willamight and Miss VanQwerkerk. Paul W Etzold escaped after leaping from the platform as the car sank. The motor man and conductor survived.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Sheboygan River
Eighth Street Bridge
Anna Mather
Olga Willamight
VanQwerkerk
Paul W. Etzold
Milwaukee
Schenk Files Divorce Suit In Wheeling
John G. Schenk of Wheeling filed a divorce petition against his wife Laura Farns worth Schenk naming infidelity as the cause. Daniel Z. Phillips a state salesman is named as co-respondent in the suit following her recent poisoning trial appearance.
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Wheeling
WW. Va
John G. Schenk
Packer
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Daniel Z. Phillips
Plamo
Assembly Hears of Big Land Grab
Representative Chiperfield outlined the submerged lands committee report in the house and Senate hearings. The document claims railroads and other interests have seized 250 million dollars worth of state land, with Governor Denesa shown receipt of the report.
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Springfield
Chiperfield
Submerged Lands Committee
House
Senate
Denesa
Faithful Messenger Wins Warning and Honors Local Hero Dog
A bold daytime hold-up at 127 Riehl Street saw two larger dogs seize Joe the water spaniel and shred the Evening Courier. Joe later alerted to a fire at the Standard Oil plant, guiding Mrs. Pilson to the window and helping firefighters prevent damage. manager Cox rewarded the brave dog with a generous check.
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James Pilson
Riehl Street
Joe
Standard Off Co
King George V Faces Crisis Over Lords Vote
London February 8 The new parliament confronts a constitutional crisis as it weighs the Parliament Bill aimed at curbing the House of Lords power. The liberal program includes home rule for Ireland social reforms and unemployment insurance while Lords opposition seeks alternatives such as joint sessions or referendums.
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London
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Ireland
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Noel Viding
House of Commons
Lansdowne
Bristow Urges Popular Election Amid Senate Deadlocks
In a senate address Bristow of Kansas argued for direct election of senators and cited Illinois as an example of legislative debauchery amid several deadlocked elections. He warned against corruption influencing legislatures and urged trust in the American people to choose their representatives.
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Washington
Lodgeé
Bristow
Kansas
Senate
Ite
Oklahoma City Is Permanent Capital Of Oklahoma
The Oklahoma state supreme court sustained the contention of supporters and ruled Oklahoma City the permanent capital of Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
State Supreme Court
Oklahoma
Bishop Whitaker Dies at Noon in Philadelphia
The Right Reverend Ozi W W Whitaker bishop of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania died at noon today in Philadelphia. Archbishop Ryan of the Catholic diocese reported his condition improved but could not predict the outcome.
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Philadelphia
Ozi W W. Whitaker
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Pennsylvania
Ryan
Iowa Women Forbidden to Hold Liquor Permits in Iowa
Des Moines February 93 special Women druggists cannot hold liquor permits under a reported definite postponement by the house judiciary committee. The measure ties to Moore’s anti treating bill and aims to regulate liquor permits as part of criminal reform. Other actions include Pickford bills aiding county fairs and Ritter proposing city rate control on telephones. Byerly seeks a 1916 prairie chicken shooting ban. Representative Moore pushes 728950 for state education funding. Louis and Edward Rohem of Davenport arrested over missing government stores traced to their possession.
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Iowa
House Judiciary Committee
Moore
Pickford
Ritter
Byerly
Moore of
Linn
State Educational Board
State University
State Agricultural College
State Teachers’ College
Senate
Harding
House
Young
Green
Grout
Judicial Committee
Board of Education
Public Utilities Commission
Huntley
Picksford
Hershey Trial Draws Crowds in Rockwell City
The Hershey trial drew large crowds as trains and interurban cars delivered spectators to Rockwell City on a February day. Mrs. Anthony testified about key interests of both parties while Hershey remained on the witness stand most of the afternoon, sparring with County Attorney Hunter and prompting a threatened clash between the two men.
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Rockwell City
Hershey
Anthony
Hunter
Arsenal Stores Old Ordnance from Rock Island Dockyard
Davenport Iowa Feb 9 charged with stealing a large amount of ordinance stores from the Rock Island Arsenal. The case centers on alleged theft from military stock with authorities investigating the extent of missing items and potential accomplices.
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Davenport
Iowa
the Rock
Boy Injured by Playmate at Local School
Littleton, Feb 9 Special Harold B McGlaughlin 14 son of prominent farmer H C McGlaughlin suffered a serious eye injury during a snow fort building at school A boy on the opposite side pushed a stick through the wall striking Harold in the eye the eyelid punctured eyeball injured but extent not yet known by physicians
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Littleton
Harold B McGlaughlin
H. C. McGlaughlin
Harold
Gould heirs sell Iowa holdings in Marion county coal lands
Knoxville Iowa February 9 The Jay Gould heirs sold to John Legrand their Iowa holdings totaling 3 260 acres of coal lands in Marion county.
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Iowa Holdings
Knoxville
Jay Goult
John Legrand
Marion County
Mrs Page Is Much Improved At Home Visit
Cedar Falls brief reports Mrs. A N Page wife of Prof Page who had been at Independence for treatment will be taken to the home of Prof Page's parents in the east. Her condition improved and doctors expect a full recovery after extended rest.
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A. N. Page
Page
Independence
Sylvia Garrison
East Waterloo
Clara Umbarger
Qdebolt
Miss Gallagher
Tama
Mason City Plans New Baseball Club
Mason City Iowa February 9 Evening Press reports a meeting last night favored organizing a baseball club for the season. About 600 dollars from last year’s fund remains in the treasury to start this year.
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Mason City
Evening Press
Tas
Alsace Lorraine to Join Empire as Federation State
Berlin editors report a Reichstag committee approved a constitutional amendment for Alsace Lorraine. If adopted the territory would become a full federal state of the empire on equal footing with other members.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Alsace-Lorraine
Empire
Davenport Teachers Seek Passages on Life Certificate Bill
Davenport public school teachers form a committee to urge the legislature to pass the life certificate bill. It would let teachers who pass exams avoid further testing, contrasting with current two year uniform certificates and longer state certificates.
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Davenport
U S Action Against Chicago Ice Cream Firms
Federal officials moved to curb tainted Chicago ice cream with warrants issued for three large manufacturers after a federal inquiry led by A R Hulbert. The information filed in U S district court labels shipments as filthy decomposed putrid vegetables unfit for food.
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Chicago
Commissioner of Health
Evang
City Health Department
United States
A. R. Hulbert
Sims
Kenesaw M. Landis
United States District Court
Taft to Visit Columbus for Ohio Stop
Gov Harmon invited President Taft to stay at the Governor's mansion during his Columbus visit. Taft will arrive about 1 46 pm escorted by the governor and cavalry. He will attend a car show and may address the legislature before visiting the state university.
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Harmon
Taft
State University
Buckeye Republican Club
Champaign
Decatur
Springfield
Defenders Brace Mulato Front as Navarro Moves North
Reports from Presidio and El Paso describe federals under Gen Dorantes advancing toward Mulato to engage insurrectos, while Gen Navarro heads from Chihuahua with 1600 troops toward Juarez. Orozco strengthens Juarez defenses as guards seize cameras from two Americans at Juarez for taking photographs.
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Chihuahua
Rerieve Juarez
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Orozco
Rabgo
Juarez
Smelter
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Geneva
Converts Rise After Sunday Sermon in Portsmouth
In Portsmouth C on February 9 special report notes 144 converts from Sunday's sermon on The Incarnation raising the total to 3715 and funds for a $16000 Sunday bank offering. Large delegations attended from nearby towns supporting church work and donations.
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Portsmouth
Iowa Senate Fight Highlights Young Backing Amid Ballot Shifts
Des Moines reports show Lafe Young receiving four votes on the senatorial ballot while Kenyon gains support for Garst and Clarke. The vote shifts trigger new primary talk and debates on liquor laws, highway reforms, and state education funding, with bills advancing on osteopathy, bulk sales, and county fair aid.
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Feh
Lafe Young
Ames
Halgrim
Ripley
Kenyon
Harvey
Clarke
Funk
Beebe
Enger
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