Senator Ridder Doubts Paper Trust in Reciprocity Hearings
Washington June 5 to June 8 hearings on Canadian reciprocity featured Herman Ridder, ex president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, denying suppressing facts. Senators challenged his statements as unfounded while urging restraint. Ridder urged reciprocity to escape the paper trust and denounced any trust influence on prices.
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Washington
Finnance Committee
Herman Ridder
Publishers’ Association
McCumber
Ratley
Mr. Ridder
Bailey
Department of Justice
Ridder
New York
Wallace
International Paper Company
Mann Paper Committee
Taft
Senator Stone
Missouri
Tate
Stone
Root
White House
Quentin Roosevelt Prefers Baseball Over Scholarship Honor
In Cambridge Mass on June 5 Quentin Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt, tops second in class at Brogan school but downplays the honors. He says he would rather be good at baseball than win prize for rank.
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Oambridge
Mass
Quentin Roosevelt
Brogan School
Outbreak of Diphtheria Strikes Fort Dodge
Virulent diphtheria cases have appeared in Fort Dodge in recent days with a second death, the 1 year old daughter of L F Mills. A 63 year old woman in the countryside has a bad attack and the first death was an 8 year old son of R C Brauer. Health officers report the situation well in hand.
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Fort Dodge
L. F. Mills
R. C. Brauer
Train and Seven Coaaces Wrecked in Illinois Yard Collision
In Peoria Illinois a inbound passenger train collided with an open switch at the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific yard. The wreck destroyed two local engines and its own locomotive. Engineer Robert Atkinson is not expected to live. Firemen Edmond Monroe William Ogpeke Fred Mills are injured. Passengers mostly unhurt. Responsibility not yet assigned.
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Peoria
Ill
Shicago Rock Island and Pacific
Robert Atkinson
Edmond Monroa
Wm. Oepeke
Fred Mills
Pioneer steamer captain Bay dies after brief illness
Berkler California June 6 Captain Bay, who commanded the first steamer between Liverpool and Japan and was among the early captains to sail from England, died at his home last night after a brief illness.
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Berkler
Cal
Bay
Liverpool
Japan
England
Labor Commission Named by Carroll
Des Moines June Governor Carroll named the commission created by the last legislature to investigate labor conditions in Iowa and to suggest revisions of laws governing capital and labor. The panel includes John T. Clarkson Albia chairman Judge John Stevens Boone W W Baldwin Burlington N M Billings Valley Junction John O Staley Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Jset
John T. Clarkson
Albia
John Stevens
Boone
W. W. Baldwin
Burlington
N. M. Billings
Valley Junction
John O. Staley
Young Child 18 Claimed by Death in Gilbertville Funeral
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sthes died Saturday in Washburne Ta. Funeral services were held at 1 oclock Sunday afternoon from the home and interment followed at Gilbertville.
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Washburern
Thomas Sthes
Gilbertville
Body of Danville man found floating in lake
The body of James Toole of Danville, Illinois was found floating in the lake by police today in Chicago. There were no marks of violence or signs of foul play.
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Chicago. James
Danville
Vinton Woman Ends Her Life In Despair
Mia Elizabeth Atwater of Vinton reportedly hanged herself this morning after prolonged illness and despondency. Police said no foul play is suspected and the death is being investigated as a suicide.
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Vinton, Ta
Mia
Elizabeth Atwater
Auicidia
Keokuk to Build Fireproof Hotel at $159,000
In a June 5 agreement Keokuk decided to erect a fireproof hotel valued at $159,000. The deal formalizes construction in the city, signaling a new hospitality project.
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Keokuk
Indictments in Columbus Bribery Scandal Grow
The grand jury reported eight indictments and three no-bills in the legislative bribery case. Rep Owen J Evans of Stark county pleaded guilty to receiving $100 from loan agent J C Miller and was fined $501. He will testify further.
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Columbus
Owen J. Fvans
Stark County
J. C. Miller
Axton
Kinkaid
Sirene
Grand Jury
Young people in thrilling leap
Cedar Falls Iowa car careened down a slope yesterday afternoon at about forty miles an hour. The Jeep jumped an embankment landing upright on a lower level. Driver Harry Stevens son of Dr J Sant Stevens and four young ladies escaped injury though the machine fell 48 feet. Only damage was a broken ring and the car, a 3 H F, resumed duty.
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Cedar Falls
Providence
Harry Stevens
J. Santt Stevens
Rome
Vidart
Rania
Turin
Fo Rhetelic
Teprince
Heprinca
Ganna
Governor Redo Shot at Sunrise Allegedly in Sunatoe
A Sonora railroad official from the south says reports alleging the governor Redo of Sina and the commander of federal troops in Culiacan were shot at sunrise yesterday. The rumor spread early and was later confirmed as true.
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Senora Nogales
Mex
Sonora Railroad
Redo
Sina
Culiacan
Waterloo's Fine Semi Pro Nine Races To 11 All
A Cedar Falls exhibition saw Waterloo Racycles vs Lawn City end 11 to 11 with the Racycles taking the better share. Voorhees pitched for Waterloo while Cedar Falls found the Falls defense solid and Brown and Voortrees handled batteries well. Out of town teams seeking games may contact C Marietta at 410 Adams Street or call 485.
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Cedar Falls
Racycles
Waterloo
Lawn City
Voorhees
Falls
Brown
Voortrees
Thin City
C. Marietta
Adams Street
Searchers Drag Black Hawk Creek for Peter Olsen
Excitement on an Irving dairy farm as firemen and volunteers searched Black Hawk creek for Peter Olsen who was believed drowned after a horse stumble. Olsen swam to the far bank and returned toward shore but was found safe, though details note a tense response and later relief among workers and residents.
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Black Hawk Creek
Peter Olsen
Irving
City
Black Hawk
Olsen
Ty Cris Sorensen
Gallowar
Oisen
Sorensen
Waterloo urges river bathing house to curb drownings
An opinion piece argues for a public bathing house at Lafayette Park Beach in Waterloo to protect children from drownings. It calls on 200 fathers to raise funds, with private subscribers building the facility and the city supplying land and access via a footbridge.
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Cader
Waterloo
Twadew
Dia
Hwlé
KhiAli
Koya
Waterlon
Lafayette Park
Waterlos
Temperature Report From June 5 Observes High 95
The record notes temperatures for June 5 with markings from Buchanan Optical Co. and Syndicate Mock. The day shows a maximum of 95 degrees at 4 a.m. and a range between 1 and 5 p.m. with readings around 89 degrees.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Mock
Wreck injures fifteen near Nashville on Tennessee Central line
Fifteen people suffered injuries when the Lebanon accommodation train struck a freight engine on the outskirts of Nashville this morning. National rail crews responded as passengers were evacuated and treated for varying injuries.
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Nashville
Tenn
Lebanon
Tennessee Central Railroad
Hottest Weather Recorded in Oskaloosa Area
In Oskaloosa Iowa the thermometer reached 192 degrees marking the hottest weather of the year for the area and vicinity.
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Oakaloosa
Oskaloosa
Abingdon Student Dies by Self Inflicted Firearm
Toledo Ohio June 5 a Despondent Albino boy named John Walkowski age 18 killed himself in the front yard of his home Saturday evening. He fired a tilet into his brain dying almost instantly.
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Toledo
John Walkowski
Drownings Reported After River Rescue Attempt
In Davenport Iowa and Valley Junction Iowa two drownings occurred last night. Bessie Jarrett jumped from a boat while en route to Grand Island and her sweetheart William Sheldon died trying to rescue her. Wm Rosencrantz, son of Benjamin Rosencrantz, drowned while swimming in the Raccoon river.
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Davenport
Tine
Sheldon
Bessie Jarrett
Mississippi River
Clorle
Jarrett
Grand Island
Deria
Bacon
Valley Junction
Rosencrantz
Benjamin Rosencrantz
Raccoon River
Higgins for Hi Conduct Draws Western League Fire
Des Moines June 5 President John O Neil of the Western league severely criticizes Des Moines club owner John F Higgins in a letter to Police Chief John Yeager. The missive thanks police for protection given to Tamare Shoemaker after Higgins allegedly threatened him.
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Des Moines
John O'Neil
John F. Higgins
Des Moine Baseball Clnh
John Yeager
T'maire
Higgins
O'Neil
Cou Elty
Rosser
Fay
Enon
Foresters of America Meet in Minnesota Iowa District Session
The bi annual grand court of the Foresters of America district of Minnesota including Iowa met this afternoon with 290 in attendance. Oskaloosa fields as next meeting site. A banquet tomorrow features John Po White, president of the United Mina Workers, as mastmaster. Des Moines notes extreme heat. Des Moines superintendent Riddell says schools will close at noon for remainder of term ending Friday.
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Cadet Ranide
Grand Court
the Foresters of America
District of Minnesota
Iowa
Oskaloosa
John Po White
United Mina Workers
Hest
Greek district clean up leads to shootings in Maana City
An attack during a cleanup in Maana City leaves George Hart shot in the back and Harry Bam shot in the thigh. Hart is seriously wounded and hospitalized. no arrests have been made.
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Maana City
Cyeorge Hart
Harry Bam
Eotony
Hare
Rothara
Endeavorers at Waverly Jun Enderovers Fourth District Meet
The twenty third annual convention of Christian Endeavorers of the Fourth District opens at the Congregational church in Waverly. Rev. H. Irvine presides, with Miss Margaret B. Slemmons as secretary and treasurer. Waterloo guests include Dr. H. Werherd and others on the program.
Ninth District Election Today in Iowa Race
Voters in Iowa's Ninth District go to polls to select a successor to Walter J. Satth as circuit judge. Republican W. R. Green faces Democrat W. S. Cleveland with Canadian reciprocity as the main issue. The district has historically favored Republicans.
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Council Bluffa
Iowa
Walter J. Satth
United States
W. R. Green
W. S. Cleveland
Congress
Sawmill Owner Shoots Self Near Batavia
Ottumwa, Iowa region report notes Chrom, owner of a Batavia sawmill, shot himself yesterday dying from the act. He was about 51 years old and unmarried. No motive given.
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Ottumwa
Tune
Chrom
Batavia
Here
Preacher Overcome by Intense Heat at Plymouth Church
Des Moines report says Rev Edward Kinny collapsed during night service at Plymouth Congregational Church due to heat. Choir members assisted him and he was removed outside. restoratives were applied. He is resting easily and expected to recover.
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Des Moines
Plymouth Congregational Church
Edward Kinny
Kirby
Waterloo Rooters Rally as Fourteen Innings Stretch Ends in Victory
A long baseball game in Waterloo on June 4, 1911, draws a large crowd as three men in the stands urge louder cheers. The heroes persevere through extra innings, and the home team finally wins, prompting the crowd to stay and celebrate the win.
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Bere
Waterloo
Indians Arrive in Fashionable Dress Replacing Blanket Garb
An Indian family boarded a northbound train yesterday and appeared in costly attire rather than traditional garb. The father wore broadcloth with a black hat, the mother in a silk skirt and flowers in her hair, and a young son dressed neatly with a fox terrier and a dog as companions drew attention on the platform.
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G. W
Venaro
Cedar Claims Second Victim in River Tragedy
Harold Marquis a 14 year old boy from 415 Arguis Street drowned after wading upstream near the interurban bridge above Sans Souci in Cedar. His funeral is planned at Walnut Street Baptist Church with a procession of classmates and family recalling his bright promise as a student and baseball captain.
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Harold Marquis
Sans Bouch Park
Sans Souci
Harold
Wille Searles
Fan
Stila
Arguis Street
Gettle
Barold
Alcott School
C. D. Marquis
Leta
Hia Aleter
Marquia
Marquiz
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
Margareta
Paul Davis
Walnut Street Baptist Church
Baptist Sunday School
H. G. Beeman
Catse of Death Follows Scratch Fample Incident
Scratched a pie on his back and died today after failing to recover from blood poisoning. Chavies Fogarty, 21, a farmer and son of a prominent family, fell ill a week ago in Fort Dodge Indiana.
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Ft. Dodge
Jane
Chavies Fogarty
Fogarty
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Herburn
Bry Trust
Quentin
Labor Commission
Vinton
Ohio
Dictment
Sunatoe
Olser
Hans Olsen
Elias Hadsen
Baltimore Street
Vidare
Teprinve
Wrech
Albeno
Shing Lover
HI Conduct
Foresters OF America
Waverly
San Felice
Cedar
Argyle Street
San Souci Bridge
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