Resignation Sours Treasury Tug of War Over MacVeagh
A. Platt Andrew resigns as assistant secretary of the treasury amid a dispute with Secretary MacVeagh. Representative Cox seeks a full investigation, and Andrews alleges delays, suspicions, and refusals to decide hamper treasury work, risking cabinet friction. Andrew reveals MacVeagh nearly resigned in December 1910 over Yanama hands negotiations.
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A. Piatt Andrew
Secretary of Treasury
Washington
Congressional
MacVeagh
Treasury Department
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Andrew
James Cox
Ohio
Taft
Treasury
McVeagh
Andrews
Taft Con Eult Lawrence ©. Murray
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Lee McClung
United States
Joseph E. Ralph
Bureau of
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Charles A. Kram
Post Office
Royal F. Cabell
Internal Revenue
James Knox Taylor
Charles J. Morton
Mr. Andrew
Yanama
Delt Cornwell Joins Waterloo Steam Laundry as Partner
Delt Cornwell, longtime assistant to H Bernbrook at the Waterloo Steam Laundry, has become a partner. Cornwell is a young Waterloo businessman whose promotion is praised by friends and colleagues.
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Delt Cornwell
H. ©. Bernbrook
Waterloo Steam Laundry
Cornwell
Waterloo
Iowa Pitcher Detained After Alleged Abduction Attempt
Chicago reports pitcher Earl McQuillan on a train with his 19 year old fiancee Be atrice Williams when a policeman detained him amid suspected abduction. Miss Williams says they eloped with a friend’s help and mother confirmed age. McQuillan planned to marry in Des Moines after seeking a license.
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Earl McQuillan
St. Louis
Des Moines
Beatrice Williams
Mc+ Quillan
McQuillan
Livingston
Bryan Predicts Great Victory For Wilson on Progressive Platform
William J. Bryan predicted an overwhelming Democratic victory if Woodrow Wilson is nominated on a progressive platform. He praised Wilson for opposing Parker, called the convention bold in rejecting predatory interests, and said most progressives would back the Democratic ticket, deeming the dawn of progressive democracy near.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Wilson
Mr. Parker
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Mr. Wilson
Murphy
New York
Fast boats turn up at Davenport regatta
Davenport Iowa July 3 speed boat tests at the Mississippi Valley regatta show the Baby Reliance I owned by Commodore J Stuart Blackton of Brooklyn reaching 46 mph in a trial. Other owners claim higher speeds with Baby Reliance II, Distucher III, and Distucber HI preparing for the races.
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Commodore J. Stuart Blackton
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Mississippi
John J. Ryan
Algonac
Mich
Crushed to Death by Giant Magnet in Davenport
Joseph M. Nebrich aged 21 was crushed to death by a 3400 pound magnet at Rettendorf Carahopa Davenport. His body was unrecognizable.
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Davenport
Joseph M. Nebrich
Rettendorf
Federal Attack Opens Near Bachimba As Huerta Presses Rebels
At Bachimba near Huerta headquarters Mexican forces under General Huerta began an assault at dawn after days of maneuvering. Government artillery drove rebels from a key position during the night while mines were removed to prevent ambush. Shelling intensified by late morning as federal cavalry moved in three columns against entrenched rebels two miles from Bachimba.
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Bachimba
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Clark Cleveland Congratulates Wilson on Victory
Champ Clark telegraphs Governor Wilson from Baltimore July 3 congratulating him on a hard earned victory and pledging to do all he can to aid the election. The message was signed Champion Clark.
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Champ Clark
Wilson
Washington
Yal (Siened
Chamit Clark
Veteran Scout Dies of Tomahawk Wound in Indian Warfare
Cedar Rapids July 3. Joseph McSeaton a veteran war scout and Indian fighter died in a teen hospital last evening aged 70. Death was due to a tomahawk wound received in an Indian encounter years ago. McSeaton was a noted scout under General Way and later fought under Sheridan and Sitting Bull during Indian warfare. He had previously been wounded and carried bullet scars in his body. Old Reliable Big Head Cigar.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph McSeaton
MesSeaton
Sitting Bull
Savage
Sheridan
Himéa
Wilson Seeks Time To Decide Campaign Role
Governor Wilson, resting on his porch in Beagirt, says he has not decided on appointing a campaign manager or possible chairmanship, plans to resign as New Jersey governor, and will study the party platform and campaign strategy in due time. He thanks supporters for messages, praises convention harmony, notes weekly visits to Trenton, and cites the political timetable and shorthand skill.
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N. J
Tuty
Wilson
White House
Kim
McCombs
Trenton
New Jersey
Senate
John D. Prince
No Paper July 4 The Evening Courier Suspends Publication
The Evening Courier will not publish on the nation's birthday July 4 following its decision to suspend operations for the holiday. Readers are advised of the temporary pause in delivery and the newspaper’s observance of the date.
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Evening Courier
Fans Arrive for Johnson Flynn Battle in Las Vegas
Enthusiasts crowd into Las Vegas camp sites ahead of the Johnson Flynn match day. Rain dampens turnout but both camps remain confident, with betting at two to one on Johnson and Flynn at around three to one.
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Flynn
Waterlows to be favored the music way
The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, described as one of the finest organizations nationally, will give long concerts in a city park setting. Maurice Oberhofer leads the ensemble, with eight players as featured artists, touring after a month in Chicago venues. Local spectators from Watertown are invited to attend this double musical treat.
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Etehestra
Aast Willl
Wittentod
Thavindin Park
Chihenge
Maurice Oberhofer
Duca Ani
Waterton
Duluth Auto Crash Kills Five In Pike Township
A touring car overturned on a country road near Duluth killing Mrs Wil din White 33 Miss Glatys Richardson 29 of Bridgeport Conn Lang ford Maddigan and Chauffeur were also killed. Wm White Jr injured and Nannie Turrish killed. Charles Fitzgerald escaped with no injuries. The group had been guests at Miss Turrishs cottage at Pike Park.
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Duluth
Minn
Wildin White
Linluth
Glatys Richardson
Bridgeport
Cann
Langford
Wm. White, Jr
Nannie Turrish
Henry Parrish
Miss Turrish
Charles Fitzgerald
Pike Tarke
Weather report fragment from Buchanan Optical Co syndicate
Fragmentary weather note reports yesterday’s high of 49 degrees at 4 p.m and a low of 7 degrees with a maximum of 49 degrees the day before. Mentions faulty optical markings and unreadable lines.
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Buchanan Optical Co. Syndicate Bock
Youth Forgery Case Shocks Local Town
Perry reports a youth named Filifurz, 18, confessed to forging several checks in the area. He allegedly passed checks bearing business names and was admitted to bail after a preliminary hearing, as authorities pursue a broader forgery pattern in nearby towns.
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Perry
Vert Bufrite
Filifurz
Here
Des Moines Player Fined Heavy by Umpire Incident
Chicago dated report says Des Moines player Thomas was fined $100 by President ONeill for a trouble with an umpire yesterday. The incident drew attention in sports circles and the fine was issued as disciplinary action.
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Chicago
Oneill
Thomas
Burke Withdrawal Ends Deadlock Over VP Nomination
At the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore on July 3 Governor John E. Burke of North Dakota urged support for his candidacy as vice president, delaying the push for Governor Thomas R. Marshall. The North Dakota line claimed Burke was the strongest running mate for Wilson, prompting efforts to force a third ballot.
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Tammany Murphy
Baltimore
John E. Burke
North Dakota
Bryan
Thomas KR. Marshall
Indiana
Wilson
Wilson Nomination Victory Looms At Democratic Convention
Delegates wrap up a dramatic Baltimore convention as Governor Wilson secures the nomination with Speaker James declaring support. W W Bryan remains a central figure while Marshall’s running mate selection unfolds amid late-night adjournment and moving picture crews on site.
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