Iowa News Notes on Dennison Acquittal and Rates
The Tribune discusses the acquittal of Col. Young and Tom Dennison and weighs political figures for Iowa governor. It praises Governor Cummins for freight-rate agitation and argues for railroad rate reform despite mixed views on other public questions. The piece criticizes the complexity of interstate commerce hearings and urges unity among supporters.
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Iowa
Senate
Clarion
Standput
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Washington
Square Deal Backed by Present and Future Congress
The speaker asserts that a square deal will be secured if the current congress grants it, and if not, a future congress elected will provide it. He urges patience and anticipation of political change.
Real Issue on Tariffs and Protection Says Freeman Tribune
The Freeman-Tribune argues that protection remains necessary to sustain prosperity and wages, while opposing tariff use to shield monopolies. It cites criticism of combinations and calls for fair prices, domestic competition, and limits on corporate power, with Roosevelt and Taft noted as understanding the issue.
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Freeman-Tribune
Sioux City Journal
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Congress
Panama Canal
Illinois Central $5 Round Trip to Chicago Excurison
The Illinois Central offers a June 17 1905 excursion from Webster City Iowa to Chicago and return at $5 per round trip with return validity through June 20. Tickets require joint agent approval at 172 Michigan Avenue and exclude standard sleepers top overs and extensions. Sleeper options include Tourist sleepers Waterloo Iowa at 1.25 per double berth, with reservations through Waterloo agent W L Buckley and J F Merry assistant general passenger agent.
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Illinois Central
Webster City
Iowa
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Waterloo
W. L. Buckley
J. F. Merry
R. R
Dabuyne
Big Sunday School Gathering at Des Moines Beulah Home
A conference of American Sunday School Union missionaries closes at Beulah Home near Boone after a summer retreat. J H Davies of Webster City attends with reports on Iowa’s Sunday school expansion producing 8,000 schools and 94,000 members since inception.
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Boone
American Sunday School Union
Des Moines
Beulah Home
The
Iowa
J. H. Davies
Pottawattamie County
Harrison County
Polk County
Jasper County
Mason City
Davenport
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Philadelphia
Louisiana
South Dakota
Nebraska
Ok Ishoma
Chauncy Murch
F. @. Ensign
Chicago
G. A. Raymer
Illinois
Joseph Wells
C. J. Harlan
Cresco
Ghost Game Ends In Death At Sheridan
After a night of ghost stories John R. Sneed lingered and was shot by a coworker in a mill yard killing the supposed spook. In another item Lilian Long, age twelve, died from convulsions after a large dog frightened her a week earlier.
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Sheridan
Ark
John R. Sneed
Wm Grove
Lilian Long
First Step for Peace Hints at Opening Talks
Washington June 9 The czar signals willingness to consider peace with Russia at the White House Meyer reports a cordial reception and a friendly goodwill offer. Takahira meets the president but cannot reveal Japan's peace terms and relief is hoped that Japan will meet the president halfway. Negotiations hinge on Japan's attitude and continued quiet pressure for moderation.
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Washington
Meyer
St. Petersburg
Count Cassini
Takahira
White House
Japan
Russia
Mikado
Zemstvo Delegates Demand National Assembly Amid War Crisis
The all-Russian zemstvo congress in Moscow urges Czar to convoke a national assembly to decide peace or war and heal internal strife. Count Hayden and M. Shipoff lead a deputation to present the bold address criticizing the bureaucracy and police power expansion. The tone is unprecedented toward the emperor.
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St. Petersburg
Zemstvos
Russia
Zemstvo
Moscow
Count Hayden
M. Shipoff
Ukase
Martial Law Declared in Erivan After Armenian Curfew Crisis
Martial law unleashed in Erivan following a June 5 mob attack on Armenians in a bazar that left more than twenty dead or wounded. Gunfire continued on June 6 and 7 as government troops and guards patrol streets.
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Erivan
St. Petersburg
Mussulman
Bazar
Knights of Columbus Reelect National Officers
In Los Angeles on June 9 the Knights of Columbus reelected all national officers led by Supreme Knight Edward L. Jicarn and chose New Haven Connecticut to host the next national convention.
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Knights of Columbus
Los Angeles
Edward L. Jicarn
New Haven
Conn
Baraca to Face Homer at West Side Park Tomorrow
The Baraca baseball team of this city will play Homer at the west side ball park tomorrow afternoon. Homer brings a strong lineup and is expected to contend, while Baracas aim to defeat them as reported by the Daily Freeman Tribune.
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Homer
West Side Ball Park
Homer Boys
Baracas
Millers Convention discusses flour values and contracts
The Millers National Federation met in Kansas City and heard papers on extension of contract grades costs of manufacture and flour values, white flour campaigns, and legal aspects of mill product sales. Edgar Evans attacked fictitious prices and called for curbs on powerful market players. Loomis Bowen talks on Loomis Bowen case after Russell arrival noted.
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Kansas City
Millers’ National Federation
Edgar H. Evans
Indianapolis
H. M. Allen
Troy
William A. Castle
Louisville
Frank F. Reed
Chicago
L. T. James
J. A. Wesener
Edgar Evans
Death of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern
Berlin reports the death of Prince Leopold von Hohenzollern, cousin of Emperor William, who died suddenly last night of apoplexy during his visit for the Crown Prince Frederick William and Duchess Cecelia wedding. He was noted as the Spanish claimant to the Cortes throne and as a factor in the Franco Prussian conflict.
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Leopold
Berlin
Leopold von
Prospect of a Republic in Norway and Sweden Crisis
Copenhagen reports Norway may become a republic if King Oscar rejects Bernadotte Prince on the throne and Denmark declines a royal offer. Norwegians favor republic. Stockholm notes calm reaction to the coup and outlines defense links with Sweden as key issue.
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Copenhagen
Oscar
House of Bernadotte
Charles
Frederick
Norway
Stockholm
Russia
Sweden
Oslo council of state reorganizes Norway after union dissolution
Christiania reports the council of state acts after dissolving the union with Sweden. King Oscar is deposed and the government is placed in the hands of the council, which moves to reorganize the state. The national defense department issues a decree notifying the army of the new regime and its allegiance requirements.
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Christiania
Council of State
Atorthing
Union
Norway
Sweden
Oscar
Nor Way
Department of National Defense
Alfonso Hay Busy Day at Covent Garden Opera Gala
King Alfonso of Spain enjoyed a full day of sightseeing in London on June 9 and attended a gala opera performance at Covent Garden. The venue was adorned with red and yellow roses as excerpts from Romeo and Juliet La Vie de Boheme and The Huguenots were performed by Melba Caruso the Americans Miss Elizabeth Parkinson and Mr Whitehall along with other leading artists.
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Alfonso Hay
London
Alfonso of
Spain
Covent Garden
Melba
Caruso
Elizabeth Parkinson
Mr. Whitehall
Collegians Capture Circus In Evanston Riot
Northwestern students numbering over 150 seized a circus in Evanston during a Chicago show on June 9. They disrupted the performance and staged a rival display under color symbolism, clashing with tent staff before police dispersed the crowd. several injuries reported, no arrests.
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Collegians
Chicago
Northwestern
Evanston
Bubonic Plague Growth Report From Australia
Bubonic plague is increasing in Australia with Victoria reporting multiple infected cities. Sydney alone records fourteen cases as plague rats are found across the city. Baseball results span American and National Leagues with multiple decisive scores yesterday.
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Victoria
B. C
Australia
Sydney
Newcastle
Illina
Lismore
Ulmarra
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Boston
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
St. Joseph
Colorado Springs
Denver
Sioux City
Daily Freeman Tribune News Briefs Overview
Local Freeman Tribune issue compiles brief notices and updates across city council, school board, police blotter, sports standings, and community events. Reads like a concise snapshot of daily happenings with focus on names, places, dates, and quick outcomes.
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