Aldrich Said To Spoke For Taft In Lorimer Fight
Edward Hines, Chicago lumber magnate, testified before the senate Lorimer committee that Senators Aldrich and Penrose discussed Illinois Senate hopes with Taft and Lorimer. He described rising from clerk to major shareholder, noted his lake boat fleet, and said Aldrich reported the president favored Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Hines
Chicago
William Lorimer
Senate
Senate Lorimer Committee
Tella
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Illinois
Aldrich
Taft
Hines
Lorimer
Congress
Man Fatally Kicked by Horse Severely Injured
L G Ronquest of 410 12 Wellington street was kicked while tending a horse in a barn. He suffered a fractured knee and widespread muscular strains, with intense pain and concern from family and friends. General Porfirio Diaz arrived in Frankfurt en route to Wellsaden for a medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Ronquest
Wellington Street
Woman Leads Sex in Cross Country Flight
Boston June 29. The first successful cross country monoplane flight by a woman flying alone is credited to Mrs. James B. Martin wife of the Harvard aviator. In an 18 minute flight yesterday she covered Waltham Watertown Newton Waverly and Belmont and landed perfectly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
James B. Martin
Harvard
Waltham
Watertown
Newton
Waverly
Belmont
Heavy rains reported across central South Dakota
Sioux City dispatches indicate extensive rainfall in South Dakota last night with central areas receiving over an inch of water. The showers add to the section’s wet spell and may affect early summer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
South Dakota
Roosevelt attacked over sugar trust probe remarks
Washington June 23 and 29. George Earle of Philadelphia defended Theodore Roosevelt before the house sugar committee, saying Roosevelt relied on Attorney General Bonaparte for advice and had no improper motives. Earle recalled discussions on the sugar trust and tariff, noting Roosevelt had lost his preference for pursuing big game in that case.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Sugar Trust
House Sugar Committee
George Earle
Philadelphia
Madison
Kansas
Bonaparte
Theodore Roosevelt
George H. Earle, Jr
House Sugar Trust
Earle
American Sugar Refining Company
Real Estate Trust Company
Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company
Hardwick
Engineers Hold Closed Session in Galesburg Picnic Tug of War
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers began a second day in Galesburg with a closed session at 9:20. Delegates were transported to Knoxville by car for a midday picnic, featuring a tug of war between western and eastern engineers from the Mississippi region.
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Galesburg
Til
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Knoxville
Mississippi River
Bribe defense rests in Diegle bribery trial in Columbus
The defense in the trial of Rodney J. Diegle, senate sergeant at arms, charged with abetting in the alleged bribery of state Senator L. R. Andrews, unexpectedly rested its case shortly after the morning session opened in Columbus, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Rodney J. Diegle
Senate
L. R. Andrews
Taft Considers Withdrawing Troops From Texas Maneuver Division
President Taft weighs pulling back the troops forming the Texas maneuver division with a cabinet decision due tomorrow. Indications say withdrawal will start immediately and finish within a month due to improving Mexico conditions and soldiers’ discomfort.
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Washington
Taft
Texas
Mexico
Fire whistle goes on a wild rampage at box 31
The fire whistle shrieked for hours at 11 o clock last night near Fourth and Lafayette. No fire. a dis connected wire caused false alarms, forcing both departments to respond. City Electrician Fisher repaired the broken line this morning, restoring alarms and preventing future false blows.
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Fourth
Lafayette Streets
City
Fisher
State rests in See case at Chicago trial
In Chicago Denise Harenden and handwriting expert James Ennis testified as the state rests its case in the Evelyn Arthur See trial. Evidence includes the Book of Truth and letters to See from followers and to Mrs. Bridges, with See denying, then admitting, confessions tied to the Absolute Life cult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Denise Harenden
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Lee
Mr. Lee
Denise Herenden
James J. Ennis
Ennis
See
Evelyn Arthur See
Stephen H. Bridges
Columbus Memorial
Bridges
Andrew G. Andersen
Burnham
Mildred Bridges
Mona Rees
Clara Jenney
American Jews urged at Tyumen fur fair by embassy
The American embassy in St. Petersburg on June 29 made representations to the Russian government concerning American Jews who are buyers at Tyumen fur fair. Archers were sent to Tyumen authorities to prevent excluding Jews from the fair until a central government decision is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Tyumen
Prisoner Leaves Word of Advice at Police Station
A recently imprisoned woman left a handwritten motto near her cell door urging prayer and forgiveness, claiming God is the only help outside a police station. The note, penned in lead pencil, reads of sin forgiveness and divine friendship, with a tenant's under the mat left reading I have read this and I believe it is so. No author is identified by staff.
Biscuits From Standing Wheat In Thirty Minutes
W S Gable of near Belott Kansas set a record by turning standing wheat into ready to eat biscuits in thirty minutes. Header drove into the field at 3 14, wheat separated at 3 15, threshed and loaded, mill by 3 23, bakery by 3 24, oven done by 3 44.
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R Belott
Kan
Gable
A G Agnew loses fingers in Mill accident near Dunkerton
A G Agnew caught his left hand in feed mill rollers while fixing them. All fingers were lost and the rest crushed. Dr Ward from Fairbank treated him. The same day William Magee's funeral at the Baptist church drew many locals. businesses closed during the ceremony. Dunkerton visitors to Waterloo included F O Dunkerton F V Davis Dr B E Magee F O Canfield and Fred Jenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkerton
A. G. Agnew
Ward
Fairbank
Agnew
William Magee
Baptist
Gavel Again Kills Waterway in Illinois Special Session
Springfield June 29 Speaker Adkins rules the legislative day ends at midnight making July first waterways bills impossible to become law. Senate bill read to the house late last night remains on the speaker's desk unread. Minority aided by the speaker defeats waterway measures that had passed the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Adkins
Senate
Paddock
House
Bravery Foils Train Robbers Foiled by Expressman
Two men attempted a bold hold up of northbound train No. 16 near West Fork Cow Creek canyon aiming for a $400,000 gold dust shipment. They rifled the mail car, blew the safe, and fled after Messenger Robb refused entry to the express car. Posses organized to pursue the robbers.
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Glendale
Ore
Southern Pacific
Seattle
San Francisco
West Fork
Cow Creek Canyon
Robb
Socialists Aim to Buy Daily Newspaper in Milwaukee
Milwaukee socialists facing a spring election lack control of a newspaper as they vie with capitalists who own ten. They seek 109000 dollars to purchase a paper, with 42000 pledged already. Mayor Seidel spoke at a Cooper Union meeting to aid the drive, after an admission fee and collection followed the mayor’s remarks. College head resigns at Hedding College in Abingdon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Milwaukee
Vethy
Seidel
Milwaukea
Cooper Union
Spowen
Robber Stung Will I Ask Salary Raise For Judges
Alexandria June 29. A burglar entered Judge W. W. Blackman residence last night. Only one penny was found in the jurist pocket. The intruder left a note promising to petition the next legislature to raise judges salaries in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
W. W. Blackman
Two Fatalities Reported in Cedar Rapids Incident
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 28 Iovan Vusicich a railroad laborer was crushed to death between two cars today John H Baldwin a despondent laborer died by his own hand in a shooting both incidents occurred in the same location as authorities investigated the deaths
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iovan Vusicich
John H. Baldwin
Township trustees barred from pay in Iowa ruling
Des Moines June 29 Special counsel N J Lee of the attorney general's office issued an opinion that township trustees in Iowa cannot receive compensation for road work. The ruling, applicable to Carroll citizens, declares such pay illegal and indictable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
N. J. Lee
Attorney General's Office
Carroll
Marketing Coal Costs At Interstate Dealers Meeting
Routing business and topics affecting the retail coal trade dominated the program at the annual Interstate Retail Coal Dealers Association convention in Kansen City Missouri on June 28. The rising cost of marketing coal was the main issue discussed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansen City
Interstate Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Heisler Versus Conrad Case Ends After Supreme Court Reversal
Parkersburg June 39 In Ida Scott Heisler versus Conrad and Nettie Heisler the supreme court reversed the lower court decision. The case began with a judgment of $1000 against Conrad and Nettie Heisler for alienation of a husband’s affections. The court’s earlier ruling affirmed the judgment against Mrs Heisler but reduced damages to 2090. A petition for re hearing led to a fuller hearing and the entire case was reversed, with the previous judgment against the defendants nullified. The affair drew statewide attention. The supreme court found Mr and Mrs Heisler Sr not instrumental in causing the marital split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Ida Scott-Heisler
Conrad
Nettie Heisler
Supreme Court
Conrad Heisler
W. C. Heisler
William Murphy and Blanche Crusinhery Wed in Waterloo Waterlooo
A brief marriage notice lists William Murphy of Waterloo and Blanche Crusinhery of Waterloo as licensed to wed. Readings note the date June 29 with markings supplied by Buchanan Optical Co. and Syndicate block.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
William Murphy
Waterloo
Blanche Crusinhery
Waterloe
Van Horn Light Plant Is Destroyed By Fire
Fire this morning destroyed the electric plant at Van Horn and threatened the business district with total loss. Estimated damage is 24,000 dollars. Local authorities report no injuries. The blaze began early and wide smoke covered the street. Fire crews from nearby towns aided in controlling the flames.
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van Horn
Pastor Rolls on Western Tour Returns Home
Reverend Walter H. Rollins of the First Congregational church returns from a monthlong western coast tour. He spoke in Denver and Alameda and traveled via San Francisco northward through Canada. He visited former Water loo residents Mr. and Mrs. W D Welch in Medford Oregon and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Bedford in Lethbridge Canada.
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Walter H. Rollins
First Congregational Church
Air
Rollins
San Francisco
Denver
Colo
Alameda
Cal
Medford
Oregon
Lyman Bedford
Lethbridge
Canadas
Revolver Accident Fatally Shoots 14-Year-Old Fisher
While practicing target shooting with other youths in Underwood Iowa, Frank Fisher aged 14 son of prominent residents, examined a revolver that misfired and discharged its hammer, killing him instantly. The incident occurred yesterday during a training session at a local location.
Secretary Hay Exonerated In State Department Inquiry
Washington June 25 The late Secretary of State John Hay is fully exonerated from any link to misappropriation of state funds. A House committee report on expenditures recommends dismissing William H. Michael former chief clerk now American consul general at Calenta and Thomas Morrison disbursing clerk. The probe traced 2450 spent on a painting of former Secretary Day and Michael said he turned the money over to Hay in 1906 when Hay had already died.
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Washington
Jonn Hay
State Department
House
Wiliam H. Michael
Calenta
Thomas Morrison
Dday
Department
Day
Michael
Hay
Mr. Hay
Church music criticised by state teachers group
Davenport Iowa June 28 Orwin A Morse of Sioux City sharply criticised church organists and choirs at the Town State Music Teachers convention session. He said they play and sing for their own pleasure rather than for the congregation.
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Davenport
Orwin A. Morse
Sioux City
Nominations Made by President Taft
Washington June 29 President Taft sent to the senate today nominations of envoys extraordinary and ministers plenipotentiary to several nations William R Russell of DC to the Dominican Republic Evan E Young of SD to Encarer Nicholas A Grevstad to Paraguay and Uruguay Charles Dunning White of NJ to Honduras H P Dodge of MA to Panama Louis Einstein of NY to Costa Rica
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Washington
Taft
Senate
William R. Russel
District of Columbia
Dominican Republic
Evan E. Young
South Dakota
Eneader
Nicholas A. Grevstad
Paraguay
Uruguay
Charles Dunning White
New Jersey
Honduras
H. P. Dodge
Massachusetts
Panama
Louis Einstein
New York
Costa Rica
Cedar Falls Loan Association Wins Foreclosure Case
The Cedar Falls Building Loan and Barings association won against Mrs. A B Curtis and others in district court. A mortgage was foreclosed to satisfy a debt of 832 68 dollars. The court also handled minor matters and adjourned to reconvene Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Dix Vetoes Bill To Protect Criminals
Albany New York June 29 The Grady bill prohibiting photographing and measuring of suspected criminals was vetoed by Governor Dix who said it would hamper police by hindering identification and complicate evidence gathering for crime detection.
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Albany. S. Y
Grady
Dix
Aged Captor of Famous Reynolds Gang Dies
Cripple Creek Colorado June 29 William H Berry 73 a Colorado pioneer Indian fighter and civil war veteran died yesterday He had been in cattle business since 1893 retiring two years ago when he became blind He is credited with capturing the Reynolds gang which terrorized Colorado in the early 1860s
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Cripple Creek
Colo
William H. Berry
Colorado
Berry
Reynolds
Painter James McEnroe Killed by Switch Engine
James McEnroe a Waterloo painter residing at 1520 Black Hawk street was killed at 11 40 this morning on the Illinois Central switch tracks between Sixth and Seventh streets. A switch engine with three cars passed over him dragging him several feet before the body was found by Foreman Harry Dahl. Coroner W A Waterbury ordered removal to O Keefe Towne and no inquest today. McEnroe, born in Dunquin forty nine years ago, left a widow Lily Wildes and four children Maria 13 Leo 8 Howard 3 and infant Craig. He had been a Waterloo resident most of his life and earlier suffered misfortunes including the loss of his parents and a fall from a scaffold breaking his ankle.
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James McEnroe
Black Hawk Street
Ilinois Central
W. A. Waterbury
O'Keefe & Towne Undertaking
McEnroe
Sprague
Peters
Flemming
Dahl
Harry Dahl
Waterloo
Waterbury
Dubuanne
Dunuque
St. Louis
Ed Malloney
Lily Wildes
Maria
Leo
Howard
Craig
John
Algona
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O. K
Teddy
Sugar
E. A
Gage
Stephen Bridges
Gavel
Messenger
Expressinj
W. PP. MaYon
Hedding College
Abingdon
Han
Heisler
Cedar Falls Loan Association
James Menroe
Gars
Mlinois Central Belt Line
Near Sixth and Water
Brooke Martin
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