American Held for Ransom Near Daiquiri
Reports from Santiago and Daiquiri describe a battle victory for government troops led by General Mendecia. An American owner, Collister Wheeler, was captured by insurgents and held for ransom as gunboats Paducah and Nashville observer actions. miners abandon mines and officials anticipate further arrests.
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Collister Wheeler
Santiago
Cuba
Maya Weave
Palma Sorlama
Genral Mendecia
Daiquiri
United States
Paducah
Wright
Fight Ends Warm in Iowa Primary Contest for Senator
Des Moines June 1 final day of Iowa’s state wide primaries seen as whirlwind finishes for Republican and Democratic contenders. Senator Kenyon and Lafayette Young duel for US Senate with Kenyon closing in Waterloo, Cummins in Des Moines, Young in Des Moines. Governor and congressional seats also on ballot amid strong interest in Clarke Holden Proudfoot race. Democratic ticket features Hamilton seeking US Senate and governors candidates Dunn and Hamilton. Campaigns stress Lorimer era reform and public integrity.
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Des Moines
W. 8
Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Lafayette Young
Des Moines Capital
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Carroll
Cummins
Waterloo
Albert B. Cummins
Washington
Young
Iowa
Geo. W. Clarke
Perry G. Holden
Ames Agricultural College
A. V. Proudfoot
Indianola
Congress
Prouty
Towner
Green
J. S. Pepper
Haugen
H. 1
Adams
Segit
al Lively
Igpin
Yuioard
United States
Daniel W. Hamilton
Sigourney
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
W. S. Kenyon
Senastor Kenyon
Frederick Larrabee
Lowland
Lorimer
United States Senate
Sudh
YOUTU SHOOTS SELE TESTIFYING AT MEETING
In Marshalstown ta June 1 a teen identified as Rem Drow aged 16 testified at a station army meeting when he drew a public safety item and fired through the heart hitting a woman. He likely died from the wound and the incident prompted safety concerns.
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Youtu
Sele
Marshalstown
Rem Drow
Ida
Dia
Great Kenyon Rally in Waterloo Tonight
Senator William S. Kenyon arrives in Waterloo this evening from Cedar Falls for a campaign rally. A concert band from Cedar Falls stages music and a delegation from Waterloo meets him. Feely Longley Swisher and others deliver remarks before Kenyon speaks at Lincoln Park or Waterloo Theatre.
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William S. Kenyon
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Kenyon
Parkersburg
Lincoln Park
Hirler
Guy A. Feely
Alfred Longley
B. F. Swisher
Waterloo Theatre
LaRue
Young campaign gains in Iowa primary prospects
W. H. Wiseman, manager for Col. Young, states Young is likely to win the Iowa Republican primary on June 8 by 12 000 to 16 000 votes and expects a larger margin with farmers turnout. He cites across ninety counties reports despite a hard opposing effort and says Young has avoided personal attacks and will accept the voters' choice.
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Young
Col. Young
W. H. Wiseman
Senator Young
Iowa
Senate
Mr. Young
Flo
Towa
Clark Clark and Green Triumph in Rhode Island Primary
Revised returns show Speaker Champ Clark winning the Rhode Island Democratic presidential primary with 4,107 votes to Wilson 1,333 and Harmon 728. National Committeeman Geo W Green led Green with 5,224 to O Shaughnessy 4,991. Delegates will back Clark on at least one Baltimore ballot amid light turnout and towns skipping primaries.
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Providence
R. L
Rhode Island
Champ Clark
Geo. W. Green
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Green
Geo. F. O'Shaughnessy
Baltimore
House Debates Inauguration Date Change Plan
Washington June 1 The House takes up the Henry resolution to move inauguration from March 4 to the last Thursday in April and seat Congress members in January after November elections. Newlywed Lawrence Dotson shoots self at his West Liberty farm home. no clear cause given. Navy bill may restore two battleships cut from funding as Senate committee weighs the plan.
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Washington
House
Henry
Congress
Liberty
Lavwrence Dotson
West Liberty
Senate
Committee On Naval Affairs
Hefin
Genate
Temperature Reading and Misc Notes From June First
Yesterday the maximum temperature was 51 degrees at 4 p.m. The text includes markings from Buchanan Optical Co and Syndicate block. Mentions a prior year with a minimum of 60 and maximum of 80 degrees. Also references a cigar brand Al Verso Vavann 100 Cigar.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Made Millions Selling Plants to Steel Trust
John Stevenson Jr a Scottish born wit and once praised by Andrew Carnegie for avoiding partnership built a fortune by selling steel companies to leaders like John W Gates. He retired in Sharon Pennsylvania after amassing wealth among steel plants and observed the industry with humor at a New York gathering.
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John Stevenson, Jr
Andrew Carnegie
New York
John W Gates
Mr. Stevenson Hives
Sharon
Andy Waterin
YANKEES FLEE FROM MEXICO
Americans and other foreign residents are leaving Chihuahua and the rebel zone in northern Mexico as fast as trains run. Washington warned citizens to depart, and the plea was echoed by American consul Marion Letcher. Foreigners fear deteriorating conditions and anti foreign outbreaks amid rebel proclamations and fiat money.
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el Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Mexico
Washington
Marion Letcher
Reading baseball leader files voluntary bankruptcy
Wm Abbott Whitman sr of Reading, Pa., president of the United States Base ball league, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Liabilities are $53,806 with assets of $52,030 including Reading baseball park valued at $60,000. A $970 salary due to Reading players is listed as a liability. Hearing set for June 6 in Reading.
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Philadelphia
Wm. Abott Whitman, Sr
Reading
United States Baseball League
United States District Court
Wanglers Prepare for June Europe Trip
Mr and Mrs R C Wangler and daughter May plan to leave around June 12 for New York where they will sail June 20 for a grand trip abroad. They will visit Washington and other leading European cities before departing. Their foreign tour includes Germany and visits to relatives and other countries of the Old World, returning by mid September.
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Mia
R. C. Wangler
May
New York
Washington
Germany
Ayex
Alan Thaly
Pragiee
Sw Ltverdaned
Le Claire Button Factory Shooting Suspect Claims Self Defense
Berghaus a Russian immigrant arrested yesterday for shooting Harry King a union button worker at Le Claire factory. He says he fired in self defense after King and others threatened him. police note King’s condition improved and recovery expected.
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Davenport
Jane L—Otto Berg- Aus
Harry King
Leake
King
Wing
Berghaus
Rusisia
Muscatine
le Claire
le Clare
Waiters Strike Spreads Across New York Hotels and Clubs
A June 1 report says 3000 waiters at 29 hotels restaurants and clubs are on strike and leaders threaten more storeroom staff walkouts. Several kitchen crews have quit work as the labor action expands across New York City venues.
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New York
Iowa Republicans Consider Length of Service at Primaries
Iowa Republicans vote Monday to determine the best promising young statesman by length of service in a primary. No registration necessary.
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Bounter Webs
Kenver
Iowa
Akron airship test ends with near disaster and hero save
Melvin Vaniman and crew test the Akron dirigible off Atlantic City New Jersey. A propeller miscue caused a wobble that sent the craft toward water. Vaniman's brother Calvin steadied the damaged propeller as the ship hovered 300 feet up before a safe return to the hangar.
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Atlantic City
Melvin
Vaniman
Akron
Hiight
Calvin
Red Almas
Geo. Bourrilllon
Walter Guest
Ralph Upson
Vanmvnan
Calvin Vanimae
Standpatters and Democrats Fight Over Steel Schedule Vote
Washington June 1. The Senate passed the iron and steel schedule revision by 10 to 22 after absenteeism by sixteen old guard members. Responsibility center on Senator La Follette as he campaigns for president. many regulars supported the measure while several progressives opposed it. Poindexter and Lorimer were noted absences or recorded opposing votes.
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Washington, D. C
Old Guard
United State Senate
Democratic House of Representatives
la Follette
Wisconsin
Hrandegee
Briggs
N. J
Carron
NX. M
Crane
Mass
du Pont
Del
Fall
Gamble
Guggenheim
Cole
Lrnge
Mass.j
Wetmore
Smith
Michigan
Kenyon
Iowa
Crawford
Sour Dakota
Poindexter
Washington
Lorimer
Gronna
North Dakota
Poind
Redfield Announces Run for Presidential Nomination
Redfield of Brooklyn N Y declared his plan to seek the Democratic national convention nomination for the presidency. He said a date would be set for presenting his candidacy to the convention and to backers among his supporters.
Cummins Says His Spokesman Not Yet Decided
Senator Albert B. Cummins told the Associated Press he has not chosen a spokesman to present his name at the Chicago Republican convention. He added it may not be necessary and he will wait to see how the presidential situation unfolds. Cummins, in Des Moines, spoke on behalf of Senator W. S. Kenyon and expected a decision within a week.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Job Harriman
Jos Anc Feles
Mle
Clarence S. Darrow
Bear
Telly Cleeman
Darrow
Morcy
Sharkiman
Hert Hf Jranklin
Bine
Jol Harriman
Rogjerk
Franklin
Coure
Qaice
Atjlorney Ford
Htmself
Lockwool
Bain
Ties Moines
Chicago
Albert B. Cummins
Associated Press
Cummins
Cass
W. 8. Kenyon
General Smash in Wheat Prices Across Markets
Wheat prices fell sharply on the Chicago board amid rain and drought fears threatening Kansas and Nebraska. Early trades showed wheat down to 2 1/2 to 3 9/8 per bushel and corn around 8 cents. A late rally occurred as traders anticipated relief, leaving the market nervous with July options at 108 1/4 for wheat and 72 9/8 for corn, net losses of about 4 7/8 and 3/8 respectively.
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Chicago
Kansas
Nebraska
Chicago Board of Trade
Seadera
Tag Day Raises Funds for Northminster Church
In spite of rain, Northminster Presbyterian women began tag day efforts morning visiting Galloway and nearby manufacturers like Headford Bros. & Hitchins to raise funds toward a $1000 debt free church. The Bank Statement notes bank reserves rose despite mixed changes in loans and deposits in New York for the week.
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Northminster Presbyterian
Church Building Fund
Galloway
Headford Bros. & Hitchins
New York
Greater New York
New York Clearing House
Farm hand fatally shoots after quarrel then kills self
In Keota Ti Jing Con Hebas aged 21 a farm hand quarrels with Mixx Cor Andere for whose father he worked and shoots into the road with a double barrel gun, killing Limeols jastaatign before taking his own life.
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Keota
Jing Con
Hebas
Mixx Cor Andere
Crowe
Ure
Ani
Limeols
Jastaatign
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Steel Trust
John Stevenson. JR
Madero
United States League
Europe
Utton
Harriman
Atlantic
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Melvin Vaniman
Cross Ocean
Trial of Labor Attorney
A. J K. Kruger
Palma
Guy Yankin
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Hom
Frank Smith
Covina
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McNamara
Auorney Trogers
Lockwood
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