Hitchcock Turns Down Contribution From Steel Trust Backer
Postmaster General Frank Hitchcock told a Senate committee he could not add to Albany campaign records for Taft's elections and that only large donors cited by name included a known steel group backer. He recalled returning a $20,000 offer from General Dupont due to a civil suit against his corporation.
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Frank H. Hitchcock
Senate
Taft
Albany
N. Y
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Congress
T. Coleman Dupont
Delaware
Republican Executive Committee
Geo. R. Sheldon
Mr. Hitchcock
Dupont
General Dupont
Roosevelt
Oliver
Senator Paynter
Charles P. Taft
President Taft
Wm. Nelson Cromwell
Larz Anderson
Andrew Carnegie
Wm. Smith Cochran
Frank Munsey
Whitelaw Reid
M. C. Borden
General Corbin
Tobacco Trust
Church Singer Dies As She Finishes Song
In Lake Mills Iowa on July 17 Miss Inez Balk collapsed while singing Nearer My God to Thee. She owned a 400 acre farm in Littleton New Jersey and was visiting her mother and sister. Remains will be taken to her home for burial.
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Lake Mills
Inez Balk
Littleton
X. J
Filibuster Motion On Wool Bill Shaped Senate Debate
Washington July 18 A Democratic filibuster in the senate aimed to force consideration of the wool, sugar and excise bills. An attempt to force wool bill discussion was defeated 85 to 28 with Republican progressives siding with regulars. Senator Simmons hinted Democrats may not allow adjournment without debate on Jose Dills.
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Washington
Senate
Simmons
Jose Dills
Sweden First In Riding Contests At Olympic Games
Stockholm July 17 The military riding competition for teams at the Olympic games concluded this morning. Sweden led with 139.6 points ahead of Germany 138.48 and the United States 137.33. The event included a 384 mile distance ride a three mile cross country and various jumping events. The American team slipped from second to third place as four nations competed. The English and Danish riders quit. the American officers sailed on the Finland missing the banquet for military competitors.
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Stockholm
Germany
United States
Sweden
France
Finland
Dover
Strikers Keep 1 000 From Work
A disorderly demonstration by about 1,000 strikers and sympathizers blocked entry to the Butler mill in New Bedford Massachusetts as twelve cotton mills faced strike and lockout leaving 13 000 idle. Police struggled to restore order and three arrests were made.
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New Bedford
Mass
Butler Mill
Poincare the Mathematician Dies in Paris at 58
Paris July 17 Jules Henri Poincare renowned mathematician and cousin of the French premier died today after a serious operation. He served as professor of science at the Paris university member of the institute and the French academy inspector general of mines and a corresponding member of many European academies. He was 58 and authored numerous scientific works.
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Paris
Jules Henri Poincare
Paris University
Institute
French Academy
Academy, of Sciences
Washington
Academies of Science
Europe
State Firemen's Tournament Opens in Siouxity
Siouxity Wisconsin July 17 The state firemen's tournament opened with a parade this morning. This afternoon the tires pay racing programs will begin at Woodland Park.
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Siouxity
Fhe Tires
Woodland Park
Senate rebukes Taft over campaign power grab
Washington July 17. The Senate adopted a resolution condemning any president using his office to influence a senator on matters within the Senate’s exclusive jurisdiction. The vote stood 35 to 23. The move also served notice to Woodrow Wilson that interference by a president in Senate votes would not be tolerated.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
Lorimer
Woodrow Wilson
Senate
United States
Iowans widen breach with Taft over patronage purge
Senator Cummins acting for Iowa Republicans seeks to oust six Iowa officeholders whose terms expired and appoint six progressives. Taft likely to refuse until successors are named, widening rift with Iowa’s GOP caucus and the progressive majority. Delays stem from Kenyon primary and Chicago convention.
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Cummins
Iowa
Congress
Taft
Kenyon
Chicago
Railroad Accident May Prove Fatal In Iowa
Davenport reporting an 18 year old, Lewis Johnson, lost both legs after a railroad train collision. He is in critical condition at a Davenport hospital, with doctors fearing death. The event occurred near Moscow, Iowa, and is described as grave by medical staff.
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Davenport
Lewis Johnson
Moscow
False Des Moines report on Roosevelt visit denied
Des Moines July 17 Emphatic denials were issued that Senator Dixon Roosevelt's campaign manager wired local parties that Colonel Roosevelt would attend the state convention next week Geis Botsford and Roosevelt headquarters rejected the story as baseless and without foundation.
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Des Moines
Dixon
Roosevelt
Geis Botsford
Rosevelt
Tillman Still Feisty Despite Health Hurdle
Senator Benjamin R Tillman of South Carolina remains aggressively engaged in politics despite not being in peak health. The veteran statesman is described as as determined and ready for confrontation, echoing his long history of sharp political clashes.
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Benjamin R. Tillman
Pitchfork
Game Statesman
South Carolina
Taft Nomination Sparks Denials Amid Senate Prep
In Washington on July 17 President Taft sent to the Senate the nominations of Sherman Fr. Allen of Vermont for assistant secretary of the treasury and Walter Conant Jr. of New York as commissioner of corporations, succeeding Herbert Knox Smith who resigned to join Roosevelt’s staff. local officials deny a gossip story about senator contacts.
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Washington
Taft
Sherman Fr. Allen
Vermont
the Treasury
Lather Conant, Jr
New York
Herbert Knox &Muth
Col. Rousavelt
New Parts
Detroit
Atlantic
New Rochelle Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
Thomas Menning Day
Conalzuing
Charlea
Earle, Jr
Roxton
Harvard
W. Newstead
Walter H. Moreton
Taft Names Carmi Thompson as Fourth White House Secretary
Washington July 17 Carmi Thompson of Ohio the fourth secretary President Taft has had at the White House was at his new job early this morning though his nomination has not yet been sent to the senate.
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Washington
Carmi Thompson
Ohio
Taft
White House
Senate
Turkish cabinet resigns after army revolt in Constantinople
The Turkish cabinet resigned today in Constantinople following a military revolt against the methods of the committee on union and progress. The event marks a major political shift as the government steps down in response to the upheaval.
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Constantinople
Progressives Meet Tonight to Chart Campaign Course
Progressives convene at 8 p m in Pythian temple to determine actions for current and future campaigns. Discussion will include selecting delegates to the state convention of the national progressive party in Des Moines on July 24 and how Black Hawk county’s fourteen delegates are chosen. Delegates to the county convention meet next Saturday at 1 p m to select their slate.
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Pythian Temple
Progressive Movement
National Progressive Party
Des Moines
Black Hawk County
ASE
Court House
Gould
Forger Caught in Des Moines After Local Forgery Case
Roy Hayes, 29, arrested in Des Moines on forgery charges after three forged checks cashed in local saloons. Checks totaled 41.50 to 44.50 with signatures of Llarwich, Woodwards, and Bickneth. Banks refused payment. Hayes may face up to five years if prosecuted. This marks the seventh forger arrested by local officers this summer.
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Roy Hayes
Dew Moines
A. Llaighton
Waterleo
Iowa
Elmer Lote
Shakeup Hits Central Association Club Manager Released
Manager Wim Krieg is dropped as five players depart the Central association club. Joe Wall arrives from New York to take charge, bringing Pitcher Shark, Outfielder O'Brien, Catcher Bennett, and Shortstop Beremat. McTevett, Taxsler, Schrenk, Sweeney, and Clinton leave or join as noted.
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Taxsler
Schrenk
Sweeney
Clinton
Kansas City American Association
Griffiths Named President of Foreign Consuls Group
John J. Griffiths United States consul general in London is chosen president of the American Heads Association of Foreign Consuls. This marks the first American to hold the honor, reflecting his under three years in the London post. The association aids consuls in exchanging views on trade and conditions in their host countries. Members meet weekly at luncheons and hold annual dinners attended by city officials.
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London
John J. Griffiths
United States
Association of Foreign Consuls
Griffiths
Rebels Loot in Madera Lumber Company Robbery
In Madera Chihuahua on July 11 rebels under General Antonin Rejas, with about 1 600 men, looted the Madera Lumber Company's storehouse valued at $25,000 and robbed foreigners of horses and saddles. The force moved west toward Sonora for a coastward route, while 1 990 Maredista volunteers prepare to oppose the advance at Tissores where a pass into Sonora is sought.
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Madera
Chihuahua
Sanork
Remains Shipped Back After West Springs Wreck Mixup
The supposed body of Mrs. G. W. Tudor from the Burlington road wreck at Western Springs was sent to Chicago authorities after relatives in error identified the corpse as hers. Relatives and Chicago officials work to verify the true identity of the deceased.
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Oshalogea
G. W. Tudor
Burlington Road
Western Springs
Chieneo
Tidor
Chicago
Tuder
Roosevelt prepares for speeches as West trip delayed
Oyster Bay N Y President Roosevelt tightens his schedule as work on speeches for a Midwest trip continues. He may delay departure until late next week and miss attendance at the third party convention in Des Moines next Wednesday.
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N.Y
Roosevell
Bes Moines
Rich Widow Seeks Suitors in Nationwide Love Letter Plan
Mrs. Sara Brown, a wealthy Chicago widow, registered as M Deforest Brown of Kansas City at the Congress hotel. She will read every love letter from men nationwide, with a six figure fortune to crown the chosen husband, promising a slow, careful elimination process.
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Chicago
Sara B. Brown
Tor Manny Fitzgerald
Boston
Congress Hotel
M Deforest Brown
Kansas City
Fourth Arrest in Gambler Case Linked to Rosenthal Slaying
New York reports a fourth arrest in the Rosenthal murder case as Louis Webber known as Bridgey is detained. Police say Webber opposed Rosenthal over a gambling house dispute and had feud with the victim, with Webber's horse dynamited and his jaw broken by an assailant named Tongsh Toney during the feud.
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New York
Hernan Rosenthal
Gamblling Pratt Aginst
Louis Wiebber
Bridgey
Webber
Rosenthal
Tongsh Toney
Believe citizen murder victim found in river
The body of Russell Cliff, 60, a once wealthy citizen, was recovered from the river. Police believe he was murdered due to a bruise behind the left ear. his watch was found in his pocket. He had been missing since Saturday.
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Savannah
Russell Cliff
Five Hurt In Auto Crash Near Des Moines
Five people injured in an automobile crash on Bouves road near Des Moines. Driver James Staley and passengers M Hassell, Louis Clement, Miss Iva Woods, and Miss Clara Woods were treated at Walston hospital. Staley reportedly lost control due to steering defect. charges filed against Staley for failing to report the accident.
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Des Moines
Bouves Road
Hmith
Marty Tees
James Staley
Morrison ‘Taxicab
M. Hassell
Boone
Louis Clement
Waterloo
Iva Woods
Clara Woods
Ail
Walston Sane
J. W. Jenney
Atnley
House Passes Labor Department Bill in Labor Moves
Washington July 7 The House approved a bill to create a department of labor with a secretary sitting in the cabinet. The measure long urged by organized labor now advances to the Senate for consideration.
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Washington
House
Department of Labor
Organized Labor
Senate
Associated Manufacturers to Hold First Annual Picnic
The Associated Manufacturers company plans its first annual picnic for Saturday in July at Lafayette Park on the Cedar river. About 77 employees will attend with a 1 o'clock dinner and evening social hour. A program of games contests and sports is arranged. Committees include Martin A M Conrow and T Risley.
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Associated Manufacturers’ Company
Lafayette Park
Lafayette Street
the Cedar
Martin
A. M.conrow
T Risley
Dar
Independence Man Receives High Honor in Party Delegation
Amid northeast Iowa politics the selection of a news delegation to Congress rose as the main issue. Independence contractor H. E. Netcott emerged as the favored marshal for the northern district, but the nomination upset the expected results. Dispatches hint the president may ignore Tower delegation, leaving Netcott with an empty honor.
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Northeastern
Inwa
Congress
H. E. Netentt
Independence
Temperature Report From ULY With Daily Extremes
Temperature summary notes maximum 83 degrees recorded yesterday at 5 PM. Comparisons show last year’s daily low and high were 42 and 79 degrees respectively, as reported by Buechanat Optical Co. and Syndicate Block.
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Buechanat Optical Co
Syndicate Block
S.e
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