Ten Percent? Senate Ballot Changes and Crow Bounty Bill
Des Moines Iowa January 28 Special report notes the tenth senatorial ballot with Van Camp shifting from Kenyon to Funk and 26 absent. Senator Young departs for Washington at 10:40 p m. House proposals include banning gypsies from camping beyond 24 hours on highways and a 10 cent bounty on crows likely to spur farm boys to hunt, plus passes extension for health and peace officers and a publicity bureau for state resources.
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Des Moines
van Camp
Kenyon
Funk
Senator Young
Washington
Greene
Skinner
Brady
Dewey
Goodykoontz
Aspirants for the Colorado Senatorship
Denver January 27 The opening ballots show the legislature favoring many candidates for the U S Senate seat left by Charles G Hughes death Robert W Speer Denver mayor led with twenty six votes on the first ballot Alva Adams former Colorado governor had twenty votes Democrats backed nine candidates including Speer and Adams while Republicans supported seven nominees.
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Denver
United State Senate
Charles G. Hughes
Robert W. Speer
Alva Adams
Colorado
Speer
Adams
Naval bill carries $125 million appropriation
Washington reporters note the naval appropriation bill was reported to the house by the naval affairs committee carrying a total of $125,421,538. The bill is $5,929,316 above the current appropriation and $2,044,621 below the navy department estimates.
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Washington
House
Naval Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Five Southern Lumbermen Sentenced for Peonage
Five wealthy lumbermen from Lockhard Alabama were jailed in Atlanta for peonage. W Harlan Robert Gallagher Dr W Grace von Q Hilton and B ss Fate gins receive seven months terms for two men and thirteen months for the others with fines up to $5,000 each. Prosecution by the Justice Department marked the first such south origin case. The matter was brought to President Taft twice seeking pardons.
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Atlanta
W. Harlan
Robert Gallagher
Dr. W. Grace
von Q. Hilton
B. Ss. Fate Gins
Lockhard
Ala
Harlan
Gallagher
South
Department of Justice
Taft
Juror Who Voted Against Mrs Schenk Faces Boycott
Wheeling West Virginia January 23 The prosecutor said newspapers named Isaac Heyman Jr the dissenting juror against Mrs Schenk and he faced boycotts and ridicule from tradespeople and neighbors Judge Jordan asked for specific cases and said the matter would be raised when the grand jury convenes in March Mrs Schenk was released on her own recognizance bail set at 10600 and a divorce action by her husband followed with a restraining injunction sought February 4 to prevent contact with or interference with their children Virginia and Robert Schenk and their Island home
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Wheeling
W. Va
Handlan
Isaac Heyman, Jr
Divorce Fight Heats Up As Alimony Arguments Begin
The alimony amount will be argued then a counter suit for divorce is prepared by Mrs. Schenk's counsel. Papers will be served early next week. Schenk failed to declare he would not be responsible for his wife's debts, so he is expected to pay the trial costs around $100,000.
Deaths in Iowa in 1910 Reported by Health Official
Statistician G H Sumner, secretary of the state health board, records 2096 Iowa deaths in December with 43 in Black Hawk county and 46 state institution deaths, including 17 old soldiers in the state home. The year totals 21470 deaths, with December the peak and May the low at 1436. The annual report highlights sanitary conditions and longevity.
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G. H. Sumner
State Board of Health
Iowa
Black Hawk County
Total trade for 1910 shows increases over 1909
Washington reports total U S exports valued at 1 864 491 645 and imports at 1 762 924 251 for 1910, with increases from 1909. Foodstuffs export declines around 65 million, crude materials up 75 million, and manufacturies up 106 million, totaling 827 million in exports the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Bureau of Statistincs
Train collision kills two crew near Blountsville Ind
In Muncie Indiana on January 28 engineer Edwards and fireman Schrock died in a head on freight train collision on the Chesapeake & Ohio line near Blountsville. A brakeman Swasher was fatally injured. The wreck occurred on a curved track as the two trains met. Ride to Six. Fare free Rock Island.
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Muncie
Ind
Edwards
Schrock
Grakeman Swasher
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Blountsville
Indiana
Rock Island
Bill 10 Make Marriage Hard in Colorado
A drastic proposed Colorado marriage bill would require physical examinations and a clean bill of health for marriage. It bars those with tuberculosis or other communicable diseases, confirmed drinkers and drug users, and those in infamous callings. Clerks ministers and others face heavy fines for issuing certificates or performing marriages in violation. It also bans white Mongolian unions and treats false license statements as perjury. The measure sparked debate in the Denver legislature.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Assembly
Solon
Judkins
Aspen
Mayor Speer
Cortelyou Favored by Morgan for Equitable Life Head
New York January 28 George F Cortelyou ex secretary of the treasury and president of Consolidated Gas Co is Morgan’s choice to succeed the late Paul Morton as head of Equitable Life. The salary named for Cortelyou is 8000 dollars annually with potential rise to about 38660 dollars under Morgan’s backing.
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Cortelyou
Morgan
Equitable Life
New York
George Ff. Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Consolidated Gas Company
John Pierpont Morgan
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Insur
Conversions Rise in Jesup Revival Meetings
In Jesup Iowa a revival line grows with daily fasting and prayer events led by H T Stephens, drawing large crowds despite bad roads. Friday’s services produced many confessions and thirty new converts, bringing total conversions to over 140 with a notable share of men finding peace in Jesus Christ.
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Jesup
H. T. Stephens
Presbyterian Church
George Stephens
Jesus Christ
Waterloo
Cedar Falls Creamery Burns. Loss About Five Thousand
Fire at Cedar Falls creamery in West Cedar Falls last night destroyed the one story frame building and machinery. Loss estimated at 5,000 with under 2,000 insurance. Origin thought to be defective fuel in boiler room. Creamery built fourteen years ago owners named Jensen Reidell and Bandess. Rebuilding considered though owners were away from the city.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Fale
M. Enwaldsen
George Jensen
I. A. Reidell
John Bandess
Jesup Pioneer Victim of Grip
The funeral for Mrs Edward Lown, 82, held at her home in Jesup, follows her death from a grip illness. Her 87-year-old husband is severely ill with the same ailment. Born in Greenbush New York, she moved to Jesup in 1969 with her husband and leaves several children including Frank Lown in California and Mrs Wolf in Oelwein among others.
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Jesup
Ian
Edward Lown
Greenbush
N. Y
Methodist Church
Frank Lown
California
Wolf
Oelwein
Arlie Gone
Louise Lown
J. Lown
Niver Lown
Cedar Falls Boys Triumph Over Weaverly High in Iowa
Cedar Falls Iowa January 28 Special. Weaverly high school fell to the local boys in a thrilling Lincoln school gym matchup. The Cedar Falls second team won 24 to 12, while the first teams both took Cedar Falls 40 to 16. Next game slated Friday February 3 against Grundy Center.
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Cedar Falls
Weaverly High School
Lincoln School
Grundy
Iowa City Elks Visit Cedar Rapids Banquet Night
Sixty members of the Iowa City B. P. O. Elks left in a special car for Cedar Rapids to meet Cedar Rapids Elks No. 2451 for a banquet. Vaudeville acts from Cedar Rapids theatres provided the main entertainment of the evening.
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Iowa City
Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
Quasqueton Pioneer Warren Chase Dies at 65
Warren Chase, 65, pioneer resident and attorney of Quasqueton, died at his home. Born in New York, he came to Iowa in 1857 and was admitted to the bar in 1876. Local obituary notes his longtime contributions to the Quasqueton community.
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Independence
Evening Press
Warren Chase
Quasqueton
New York
Inwa
Sneak Thieves Take Furs From William Kline in Walker
Sneak thieves robbed William Kline of $360 worth of furs in Walker Iowa this afternoon. Also, Mason City lumber yards were purchased by Northern Lumber of Estherville for $46,000 with possession set for January 30.
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Walker, Ia
Evening Press
William Kline
Mason City
North Iowa Lumber Company
Northern Lumber Company
Estherville
City Officials Use Free Street Car Passes in Possible Violation
New Motnes January 28 The Evening Press reports a sensational study showing about forty city employees misuse street car passes worth 35 monthly each totaling around 200 for free transport received by officials in apparent violation of the anti pass law and Des Moines plan. Police and firemen in uniform may receive passes if issued by the company but other staff such as clerks janitors and cemetery and park custodians are reportedly included. The council will investigate.
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New Motnes
Evening Press
Des Mrines
Aniform
Critics of Orphans Home Report From Scott County Jury
Davenport report cites Scott county grand jury criticizing the Iowa State Soldiers Orphans home for insufficient schooling with only two and a half hours daily and for inadequate hospital facilities. Names such as Gentlemen San Felice and Schigar appear in the summary of the critique.
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Davenport
Evening Press
Scott County Grand Jury
Iowa
Taft seeks Canada reciprocity over tariff foes
Washington January 28 Representative McCall of Mussiehis a member of Ways and Means introduced to Congress a measure to carry out reciprocal trade with Canada The plan faces stiff Senate resistance and a White House push to pass the agreement Taft intends to stay with the program through the current session and even call an extra session if needed He argues the concessions including many foodstuffs on a free list would lower living costs and that U S Canada commercial ties should rise above partisan politics
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Washington
F. C
Congress
Senate
White House
Taft
House of Representatives
Whio House
United States
Canada
Tariff Board
Liquor Fight in Court Monday in District Court
The local liquor controversy between the Business Men's Temperance Association and saloon supporters heads to a Monday hearing before Judge Ransier on the sufficiency of the consent petition. The case will not use a jury and could reach higher courts due to several novel legal questions. The temperance side faces court costs regardless of outcome as the board of supervisors deemed the petition insufficient.
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Business Men’s Temperance Association
Ransier
Board of Supervisors
Hquor
Supreme Court
Regents protest after mutiny injures American consuls
J Ridgely Garter, newly headed American embassy, protested to the porte over assaults on American consular officers at Berlit and Alexandretta amid Turkish mutiny aboard the steamer New Jersey. Consul Peristiany was struck, hand cut, and coat torn. Consul General Harris was abused during the events. The New Jersey captain resisted surrender of the sergeant. arrests followed in Summa and Saloniki saw a boycott by shipping men. The embassy pressed Turkey for protection and an end to the boycott, with assurances of action.
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Constantinople
J. Ridgely Garter
Strauss
Porte
Berlit
Alexandretta
New Jersey
Peristiany
Investilate
Summna
Harris
Saloniki
Salonitci
Refugees Mass Into Texas Border Area From Mexico
Mexican refugees pour across the Texas border near Lajitas in Brewster county escaping sides in the conflict. They bring horses and cattle while U S government officials face a dilemma over seizing assets or leaving refugees destitute. Robbers operate freely and food shortages worsen conditions for Americans and refugees alike.
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el Paso
Tex
Texas
Lajitas
Here
Brewster County
United States
Brick thrown at boy on Gable Street injures child
A group of skating youths attacked a small boy named Peters as he carried washing home on Gable Street around 2 PM. He was badly injured by a brick. police are investigating and one youth was detained for questioning. Peters is reported seriously hurt.
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Peters
Gable Street
Temperature Reading Noted on January 27 Entry
Temperature log entry marked by Buchanan Optical Co and Syndicate Pies at 10 a.m. records a morning reading with unclear markings and details.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Pies
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Schenk
Martin
Ance Company
Cortelyau
Morton
Cortelyan
Lawn City
Cedar Falls Creamery Burn
Joss
Kler
Wde
San Felice, Schigar
Uslicans
Peesilent
Mussiehehis
Une Ways
Nivans
Gorbay
Wity
Hume ecGuiUs
Ransiber
Emily
U.S
Turkey
Yankees
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