Ballinger resigns interior post over health issues
President Taft accepts Richard A. Ballinger’s January 19 resignation as secretary of the interior. Walter L. Fisher of Chicago named to replace him, with Fisher to assume duties soon. Ballinger cited ill health and Taft stressed confidence in the secretary despite sustained attacks.
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Washington
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior Department
Taft
Walter L. Fisher
Chicago
Fisher
Ballinger
Congress
Pinch
Marietta, O., Academy
Hanover College
Pro Ration Plans Move Through Iowa Legislature
Des Moines reports Monday outline legislative activity in Iowa. Representative Green seeks pro rata distribution of hunters license funds to counties. Stipe pushes jail terms for parents not keeping children in school. Boettger proposes town councils control polling hours. Senate passes two Sammis bills removing attorney fee taxation in liquor injunctive cases and nuisance enforcements.
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Des Moines
Green
Canton County
Stipe
Boettger
House
Senate
Kenyon
United States
Evening News
Fish and Game Fund
Iowa Senate
Measures Woman's Love Sparks Warden Debate
Chicago report notes two state prison wardens discuss a woman's constancy. Hoyle of California cites a three year limit of fidelity, echoed by Murphy of Illinois as he analyzes love duration for a state prisoner. The discussion follows public inquiries on the theme.
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Chicago
Ill
California
Illinois
Hoyle
Murphy
Knights of Pythias hold sixth Iowa district convention
Davenport Illinois March 7 The Knights of Pythias 17th Iowa district convene for their sixth annual meeting with about 960 delegates expected by night. Past Supreme Representative R B Huff of Muscatine is among principal speakers for the day.
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Davenport
Knights of Pythies
Iowa
Supreme
R. B. Huff
Muscatine
Famous General Keifer Retires From Public Life
General Joseph Warren Keifer of Ohio, former speaker of the House and Civil War veteran, ends his public career as the current congress closes. Keifer, noted for his statesmanship, commanded the 110th Ohio during the Civil War and witnessed Lee's surrender at Appomattox and Johnson's surrender at Greensboro. He served eight years in the House in the seventies and eighties and later returned after a long absence.
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Washington
Joseph Warren Keifer
Congress
Ohio
House of Representatives
One Hundred and Tenth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Lee
Appomattox
Johnson
Greensboro
N.C
Charm and Reason in Petticoats Plead With Solons
Two hundred suffragists plus a train load left Chicago for Springfield to seek support from legislators for voting rights. A band of college and university girls led by a Supreme Court Justice’s daughter joins mature advocates to appeal to the house.
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Chicago
Springfield
Women's
Supreme Court
Carter
Northern clubs refuse liability in Waterloo injunction case
Four northern clubs of the Three l league Rock Island Davenport Dubuque and Waterloo notify President Tearney they will not cover any expense from the threatened appeal of the Waterloo injunction case They allege Tearney has involved the league by attempting to violate the constitution provisions.
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Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island
Davenport
Dubuque
Waterloo
Tearney
Aryan Returns After Long Voyage Reaches San Diego
The American ship Aryan arrives in San Diego after more than 200 days at sea around the Horn. The crew faced food shortages and tobacco exhaustion, but arrived in good health. Captain Kimmere, who lost his sight during the voyage, is to be removed to Essex, New Jersey.
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Cal
Kimmere
Essex
WN. J
Clever Jah Bird Baffles Pursuers
Harris J. Morgan, inmate serving 18 years for burglary at the Ohio penitentiary, escaped in a sensational break. Guards and bloodhounds searched without success after guards found the cell door bolted and sawed open. Evidence suggests he climbed through a ventilator to the roof and fled.
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Columbus
Harris J. Morgan
Ohio Penitentiary
Liberty
Oxford Junction creamery collapse linked to embezzlement probe
Debtors in Oxford Junction surge with creditors at odds over claims as a creamery failure triggers embezzlement charges possibly tying to $30,000. Initial debt estimates climbed from $75,000 to near $125,000 while manager Clarence Simpson and his father, both said to be in frail health, are reported at Clinton amid nervous breakdowns.
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Monticello
Oxford Junction
Clarence Simpson
Clinton
Arson Attempts Reported in Solon Near Iowa City
Three fires in Solon near Iowa City over the last three days damaged kerosene saturated woodwork but firefighters saved the homes. Incendiary activity ties to ongoing rural crime investigations.
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Iowa City
Solon
Here
Witnesses Play, Dies Sudden
In Dubuque Iowa Mrs Ai Nevining died suddenly one hour after returning from an opera house performance. Coroner’s inquest begun with no arrests. The article notes a standard by G make Martin and a cigar.
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Dubuque, Ta
Opera House
Ai. Nevining
Supreme Court Opinions From Des Moines Ruling
The Iowa Supreme Court issued several opinions today. Waterloo Lumber Co. vs Des Moines Insurance Co. in Black Hawk County reversed. E A Snyder, appellant, vs J F Carson et al in Black Hawk County affirmed.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Waterloo Lumber Company
The
Des Moines Insurance Company
Burned Building To Be Renewed In Iowa Town
Oskaloosa Iowa March 7 The Monroe Mercantile company of Buxton valued at 150000 will be rebuilt at once A fire proof building is to be constructed with new work to replace the recently destroyed structure.
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Oskaloosa
Monroe Mercantile Company of
Buxton
Women Plan for Biennial Session in Sioux City
Des Moines reports the Iowa State Federation of Women's clubs executive committee meeting to arrange plans for the biennial session to be held in Sioux City. The schedule includes the bankers convention in Mason City on June 11 and 16 with a large turnout anticipated. The Des Moines auto show opens with 50 makes on display in an Italian garden styled hall. The Northeastern Lumbermen's association gathers in Dubuque with a banquet at the Wellin hotel tonight.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Sioux City
Mason City
Coliseum
Lumbermen
Dubuque
Northeastern Lumbermen’s Association
Wellin Hotel
Hoboes Lodged by Police Move Through Town
Forty hoboes sought lodging at the police station last night as others travel northward with warm weather. Through February 480 hoboes passed through Dubuque and 200 were given lodging by the police this month.
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Dubuque, Ta
Petition Filed at Creston Seeks Consent Count Rises
Creston Ta March 7 A new petition of consent was filed with the supervisors today containing 22 names or 119 more than necessary. Temperance forces will oppose its canvass. This marks the second effort to secure a petition of consent this spring.
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Creston
Temperance People
Socialists Win Two Aldermen in City Election
In Muscatine Iowa the Socialist party captured two alderman seats amid voter dissatisfaction over a local lockout of a button maker. Republicans elected a majority of subordinate officers and one alderman while Democrats chose three subordinate officers and one alderman.
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Socialist Party
Democrats
Muscatine
Des Moines Council Withdraws Street Car Bill
Des Moines city council votes to withdraw the bill permitting cities to own and operate street car systems now pending in the legislature. A second, less sweeping bill will be submitted instead.
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Des Moines
richest golden wedding ever celebrated in Pasadena
March 7 Pasadena reports the most elaborate golden wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Busch. Diamonds and solid gold gifts from family and prominent figures include a $24,000 solid gold dinner plate from children and a $50,000 floral display. Taft Roosevelt William allies and local citizens contributed lavish tokens, with a grand feast at the Blossom estate.
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Cal
Adolphus Busch
Busch Mansion
Taft
Hoosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Emperor William
Busch Winter Home
Narrow Escape From Death In Monticello Fire Incident
George Heisey narrowly escaped death when attempting to light a coal fire with kerosene. The kerosene gas exploded in his face, throwing him across the room. He suffered serious burns but doctors expect recovery.
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Monticello
George Heisey
Fort Des Moines Troops Prepare for Mexico Service
Fort Des Moines commander ends passes and orders Sixth Cavalry to mobilize for Mexico. Washington dispatches expect move to Texas at any time.
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Fort Des Moines
Mexico
Des Moines
Tl. & Cavalry
Washington
Texas
Des Moines to Build New Hospital With $100000 Budget
Des Moines March 7 Special J W Pilkington editor of the Trades Journal elected president of the Des Moines hospital a new institution planning a hospital building with a cost of 100000 dollars in Des Moines Iowa.
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Des Moines
J. W. Pilkington
The
Trades Journal
Des Moines Hospital
Taft to Host Danish Dancers at White House Garden Party
President Taft invites fifty Copenhagen Royal Danish University students to sing at a May 19 White House garden party during their U S tour. Count Montske, Danish minister, arranged the visit and the invitation.
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Washington
D. C
Taft
White House
Retat University of Copenhagen
United States
Carl Montke
Centenarian Catherine Chacker Dies in Creston
Catherine Chacker aged 99 the oldest woman in Creston died last night. Born on the Isle of Man she came to America in 1850. Temperature markings note March 7 with no further applicable details.
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Creston
Catherine Chacker
Isle of Man
America
United States mobilizes 20000 troops for Texas border maneuvers
Washington reports a mobilization of about 20 000 personnel from all services for large scale maneuvers along the Mexican border and in California to train officers and men. The administration denies war preparation while signaling a major exercise with 26000 troops in Texas and a corresponding naval force along the coast.
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Wahington
United States
Mericoa
Mexico
Chihuahuva
Washington
White House
California
Washington, D. C
Department of Texas
Philippines
Texas
Hampton Roads
Tennessee
Montana
North Carolina
Sidney A. Staunton
San Antonio
William H. Carter
Grand Army
Galveston
Oglethorpe
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Wood
Ft. Whipple
Prescott
Ariz
Platoor
Fort Sam Houston
Ft. Snelling
St. Peal
Minn
Fort Snelling
Twenty Eighth Infantry
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