NIM SCANDAL AT PRESIDENT TAFT WITNESSES CALLED
Washington July 10 Interior Department records fail to show a Dick to Dick letter about Taft and Alaska Controller Bay. Commissioner Dennett and Miss Abbott testified as witnesses as inquiries into Guggenheim land grabs continued. Taft instructed offices to investigate authorities and both Cincinnati and White House searches found no such letter. Harry Elis dies in Chicago at 58.
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Washington
Fisher
Taft
Interior Department
Charles P. Taft
Alaska
Misa Abbott
Fred S. Dennett
General Lana
M. A. Abbott
House Committee On Expenditures
Controller Bay
Guggenheim
Richard 8. Ryan
New York
Guggenheim Syndicate
Interior
Ballinger
Ryan
Charles P. ‘Taft
Dennett
Miss Abbott
Co. P. Taft
Charles P_. Taft
Cincinnati
Mr. Taft
Br. Ryan
White House
R. S. Ryan
Three Die In Steamer Collision Off Vermilion Point
Sault Ste Marie Mich July 10 Three Hives lost and thirty one rescued when the steamer John Mitchell of Chicago sank after colliding with the steamer William H Mack of Cleveland off Vermilion Point Lake Superior about sixty miles northwest of Sault Ste Marie The dead are Archie Causley Detroit second mate Clemens steward Rochester N Y George Austin watchman Cleveland Mrs Clemens wife of the Mitchells steward broken leg on rescue crews and passengers injured The John Mitchell coal laden from Buffalo 420 feet long gross tonnage 4468 The William H Mack length not stated and gross tonnage 781
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
John Mitchell
Chicago
Wm. H. Mack
Cleveland
Vermillion Pointe
Lake Superior
Archie Causley
Detroit
Mitchell
Clemens
Rochester
George Austin
Buffalo
William H. Mack
Royal welcome for educators at 49th NEA convention
The 49th National Educational Association meeting opened in Berkeley with Governor Johnson and others greeting educators. President Ella Flagg Young outlined convention work. Delegates organized nominating and resolutions committees while treasurer and trustees reported strong finances.
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San Francisco
National Educational Ass'n
University of California At Berkeley
California
Johnson
McCarthy
C. C. Moore
Benjamin Wheeler
University of California
Ella Flagg Young
Aviators forced from air by heat near Baltimore
Harry N. Atwood and Charles A. Hamilton abandoned their Washington flight after 5:04 PM departure from Atlantic City. They landed near Stemmers Run station eight miles east of Baltimore around 9 PM and reached the city by train after a 148 mile journey with one gasoline stop. They planned to resume later if weather improved.
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Baltimore
Washington
Harry N. Atwood
Charles A. Hamilton
Atlantic City
Stemmers’ Run
Seizure of German Steamer Justified in Spain
Madrid dispatch says the German consul general reports seizure of the German steamer German at Corcubion was justified for carrying war material to Portuguese royalists. Cargo of 154 tons of ammunition confiscated.
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Berlin
Madrid
Corcubion
Golden Robed Woman Interrupts Service at Holy Trinity
Mary Price, 30, wearing white and gold robes and a handkerchief headpiece, appeared mid service at Holy Trinity Church in Rittenhouse Square and preached about lost sheep before police escorted her out. She was later taken to Philadelphia hospital for mental evaluation.
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Philadelphia
Mary Price
Holy Trinity Church
Rittenhouse Square
Floyd W. Tompkins
Bunting
Canadian reciprocity bill dominates Senate speeches
Washington reports Senator Penrose says only speeches hinder progress on the Canadian reciprocity bill and forecasts adjournment by July 29 or August 5 after votes on reciprocity and the free list. Senator Simons opens debate opposing reciprocity and backs the Bailey amendment for the farmers free list. House Ways and Means resumes work on the cotton schedule to cut duties 30 to 50 percent on cotton goods.
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Washington
Penrose
Senate Finance Committee
Simons
North Carolina
Cummins
Senate
United States
Great Britain
France
Belgium
House Committee On Ways and Means
Wire Trust Delays Campaign After Indictment
New York July 10 The three wire manufacturers indicted June 29 under the anti trust law on charges of restraining trade in wire products began their fight against the government by entering pleas of not guilty and securing a delay until September 1 to file demurrers. Each man’s bond was 6000 pounds.
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New York
The &3
Taft Promises 20-Day Army Rations for Storm Sufferers
President Taft pledged to provide 20 days of army rations to storm victims in Lee County Alabama and Harrison County Georgia. He made the commitment today to Representatives Clayton of Alabama and Adamson of Georgia.
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Washington
Taft
Clayton
Alabama
Adamson
Georgia
Lee County
Harrison County
Realty convention draws six hundred delegates in Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio delegates attend the 4th annual convention of the national association of building owners and managers. Five billion dollars' worth of real estate is represented and topics include new methods of elevator service lighting and heating.
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Cleveland, O
National Association of Building Owners and Managers
Train derailment near Hamel after plank obstruction
Train No. 92 of the Illinois Traction system derailed early today at Hamel Illinois after a plank placed across the track caused the incident. The motor and day coach toppled while the sleeper stayed upright with the motorman the only injury. Bloodhounds followed the trail from the scene.
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St. Louis
Ilinois Traction System
Springfield
Hamel
Til
Fourth of July toy cannon blast claims life
Six year old Har old Ashway of Burlington Se died Sunday noon at Burlington Hospital from injuries suffered when a toy cannon exploded on the Fourth of July.
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Burlington
Harold Ashway
Burlington Hospital
Edward M. Sheperd Ill Resting After Senatorial Contest
Edward M. Sheperd of New York, a candidate in the recent United States Senate race, remains confined to his bed at his summer residence Eriewest near Lake George, New York, due to a sequence of colds and illness.
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Edward M. Sheperd
New York
United States
Eriewest
Lake George
N. Y
Seven Giant Balloons Set for National Flight Start
Kansas City July 10 seven giant balloons await the start of the national balloon race along the Missouri river. A. B. Lambert will release the first at 1 pm with launches every five minutes until the last clears the ground. Clifford B. Harman drew the seventh and final starting position for the Aero club of New York. J. Cowen Hulbert will attempt a separate 49 100 foot bag record with a 40 000 cubic foot balloon released at 4 30 pm.
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Kansas City
A. B. Lambert
St. Louis Aero Club
Clifford B. Harman
The
Aero Club of
New York
Hulbert
J. Cowen Hulbert
St. Louis
Mr. Hulbert
Accused Hides Behind Women In Court
Evelyn Arthur Sre faced trial in Chicago on July 10 for allegedly hiding behind women's skirts during arguments over evidence. Four women testified while two more admitted writing parts prosecutors deem the most dangerous. The defense moved to sequester the jury but was overruled as Judge Honored presided.
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Chicago
Evelyn Arthur Sre
Burnham
Cantwell
Waterloo pioneer John Hubbard dies after illness
Waterloo resident John Hubbard, born 1841 in Cook County Illinois, died at Presbyterian hospital after kidney and bladder troubles. An early Waterloo settler he came in 1853, served in Civil War, worked for Ilingis Central, and was active in baseball and civic groups. He leaves two daughters and a sister, with funeral planned for Friday after arrival of a daughter from California.
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John H. Hubbard
Waterloo
Presbyterian Hospital
Mr. Hubbard
Pine Street
Cook County
Illinois
Black Hawk County
Jane Lane
B. Mickley
J. M. Putnam
Chicago
George Beck, Jr
Long Beach
Calif
Gerald Beck
Earl H. Putnam
Hubbard
Ilingis Central
White Sox
Cubs
Infanta
Robert Anderson
Odd Fellows Lodge
California
Rev Rollins D D Leaves for East to Attend Missionary Meeting
The Rev. W. H. Rollins D D left last evening for New York to attend a directors meeting of the Congregational Home Missionary society. He will then visit his mother in Boston and be away about three weeks, with no services at the First Congregational church during his absence.
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W. H. Rollins
D. D
New York
The
Congregational Home Missionary Society
Boston
AL. Rollins
First Congregational Church
Kohl Shoe Firm Is Incorporated In City
Articles of incorporation for W c Kohl & Sons Shoe Company were filed with the county recorder. Capital stock is 25000 dollars and business will begin on August 1. Directors are W C Kohl H B Kohl and John A Kohl with W C as president H B as treasurer and J A as vice president. Miss Nall A Geiser of Hall Ek Felt Furniture travels to Chicago and Grand Rapids for furniture markets.
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W.c. Kohl & Sons Shoe Company
The
County Recorder
W. (. Kohl
H. RB. Kohl
Jeona A. Kohl
Frst
H. B. Kohl
Keilshoe
Nall A. Geiser
Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Company
iChicago
Grand Rapids
Simple Simons Blown to Pieces Dividing Powder
In Pittsburg on July 10 Vendring Goolish was blown to pieces and John Semenich was fatally burned while attempting to divide a keg of powder. They spread powder on a table and lit a match, causing a massive explosion that sent Goolish through the roof. Semenich likely died from his injuries.
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Pittsburg
Goolish
John Semenich
Semenich
Young student commits suicide in Fort Dodge case
A 19 year old Wilbur Chalmers of Kale identified as Grinnell College freshman is said to have killed himself over unrequited love for Amanda Preston. A separate report notes a man with initials W A C found hanging on an Interurban signal post in Fort Dodge, wearing Grinnell College gear and carrying sixteen dollar watch and four cents.
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Fort Dodge
Wilbur Chambers
Chambers
Kale
Amanda Preston
Grinnell
Ory
Elgin
Grinnell College
Sudden Demise at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls July 10 Mrs Rudolph Fegert a respected German resident died this morning as she worked at a wash tub she was talking when she slipped to the floor and was dead before aid could reach her she was about 65 and leaves five children four sons in South Dakota and one daughter Miss Hanna at home Mr Fegert died fifteen months ago
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Cedar Falls
Rudolph Fegert
Waverly Chautauqua closes with return pledged
Waverly July 10 Special The Chautauqua closed last night with Superintendent Merry announcing sufficient tickets were subscribed to insure its return next year. Attendance during seven hot days was good and the management earned praise for an excellent program. Dr Séasholes delivered the closing lecture on Brains and the Bible to conclude the entertaining series.
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Waverly
Merry
Dr. Séasholes
Temperature Report From Buchanan Optical Co
Temperatures for July 10 show a minimum of 79 degrees at 5 a.m. and a maximum of 89 degrees at 7 a.m. Readings supplied by Buchanan Optical Co from Syndicate Block noted for the day.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate
Gates condition worsens as illness prolongs
Paris reports John W. Gates remains in the same health status with no improvement but notes that the extended illness has weakened him and made the case more serious.
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Gates
Paris
John W. Gates
Marshalltown Veteran Isaac Harrison 99 Dies of Heat Prostration
Isaac Harrison aged 99 a longtime Marshalltown resident died Saturday night from heat prostration. The notice also advertises a Sons of Veterans meeting and music services with a prompt attendance request for Tuesday evening and mentions new applications.
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Marshalltown
Isaac Harrison
Sons of Veterans
Soc
Little Girl Trampled Death Reported in Burtington
A tragic incident in Burtington leaves a young girl dead after being trampled. Initial reports give the name as Sa daly Ser Ds Schmeiseer, aged around five and a half years, with details still unclear. Further investigation awaited.
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Burtington
Daly Ser
Ds Schmeiseer
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