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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
MAIL WAGON MAKES
GANG MOVE DERRICK
Driver Makes Gang Take Down Pole
That Was Nearly Set and
Move Derrick.

An unusual incident occurred in the
alley at the side of the Gate City office
this afternoon, that again demonstrate
ed the fact that Uncle SANS power IS
respected by the humblest citizen.
The mail wagon was returning with
its load of mail from the depot, and
when it turned into the alley it en-
countered an obstruction in the form
of a movable derrick, used by the
gang setting up the new poles for the
telephone company One of the large
poles was about half way up when
the driver of the mail wagon yelled at
them to get out OF his way Arguments
were of no avail and at last the fore
man of the gang ordered his men to
lower the pole and move the derrick
out Of the way. When this was done,
the mail man drove by, saying, Bet
ter not get back in there. I'm coming
back in about two minutes and a half /"
Assistant Postmaster Miller, when
asked about the matter, said that in
his opinion, the route to be followed
office inspector and unless there Is an
overpowering reason for not taking
this route 1t is to be followed. Evil
IDENTIFY the driver Of the mail wagon
was of the same opinion for he re
fused in an emphatic manner when
requested by the boss of the gang to
drive around the block.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
MISS CROWLEY Is
MARRIED IN oTTUMWA
Daughter Of Well Known c., 3. 4 q.
Conductor, Sends Message to
Mother.

"Just married and on my way to
Des Moines.' read the message re-
ceived by Mrs. D. C. Crowley, from
her daughter, Bernardine, late yester-
day afternoon. The message was a
complete surprise to the mother, who
thought her daughter was spending
Sunday as the guest OF friends in
Burlington.
Miss Crowley. who is the daughter
or D. G. Crowley, we'll known Bur
lington conductor, left Keokak Friday,
In company with Miss Mary Sansone,
ostensibly to be with Burlington
friends for the week end. Her moth
er told The Gate City today that after
she had left, she suspected something
of the sort but her suspicious We're
not lasting.
j. r. Cooke, Des Moines man, is
the one whom Miss Crowley chose
and had been coming to Keokuk to see
Miss Crowley for some time His at
tentions to her were never warmly re-
Icevied by the young lady's parents,
although they say that they have no
serious objections to him. The mar
rage was solemnized in Ottumwa yes
terday afternoon and the couple left
Immediately for Des Moines. 1t Is
thought that they will reside there.
1--WE know very little Of Mr.. Cooke,
said Mrs. Crowley. today, I'VE have
never seen much OF him and he had
not been here but a few times. We do
not even know what business he IS In
We though our daughter was in Bur.
llington AMI we're as much surprised
as anyone when received the mes
sage last night. cannot say where
they will live, because do not know
but presume they will live in Des
Moines."
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
EXPRESS COMPANIES
GET THE PROFITS
Cost Of Living Could be Reduced Il
the Rates Were Not So
Heavy.

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WASHINGTON, July 23.-That a
substantial reduction in the cost of
living could be effected was the plea
for parcels post legislation made to
me senate this afternoon by Senator
Gardner, of Maine. He estimated that
at present it cost $7,ooO,oO0,0oo to
get the producers output to the con-
sumer. He advocated government
ownership Of express companies. The
purchase a the express business, he
estimated would cost s21 100000. At
present these companies exact $170,-
100000 annually from the people. the
Maine senator declared.
This is at least s70,000,o00 more
than a fair price for the service rem
dered," he asserted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
PUBLIC TO BLAME
FOR THE WRECKS
Demand for Speed is Cause Why SO
Many Cars go off the
Track.

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CHICAGO, July 2S-"The speed
mania of the American business man
is responsible for the majority of
railroad wrecks
This statement was made today by
F. G. Rice, general inspector Of traf-
| fic for the Burlington railroad, during
the examination by the Illinois state
railroad commission into the Burling.
ton wreck at Western Springs in
which thirteen persons were killed.
The public demands speed,' con.
tinued Rice. Competition forces us to
meet the demand. The company that
operates slow. trains loses the bust
ness"
While Rice was testifying before
the commission the last testimony was
being taken by Coroner Hoffman in his
| Investigation to Ak the responsibility
| for the wreck. Fireman H. O. Grain
/ of the fast mail train, was visited at
st Anthony's hospital by the coroner
and his jury. Immediately after hear.
ling his story of the wreck the jury
withdrew to the internes' clubroom in
| the hospital to deliberate. 1t was ex-
lpected verdict would be returned late
today, fixing the blame for the wreck
Fireman Grain. one hand and one
foot still bandaged, told the coroner's
jury the story of the wreck from his
| viewpoint
The last thing saw Engineer
Bronson do said Crane, was to re
verse his engine and then stand at his
| post, with his hand on the throttle
ready to meet DEATH
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
OPERA HOUSE DEEDS
FILED FOR RECORD
Final Transaction In Transfer Of
North Sixth Street Playhouse
Contaminated Today.

With the filing of the deeds for
record with Deputy Vaughn today,
the final transaction in the recently
announced sale of the Grand opera
house on North Sixth street, between
Main and Blondeau, has been consum-
mated. Two deeds were necessary in
the transfer of the property. The
deed proper was given by w. w.
Chamberlain and w. E. Blake, exc
cutors in the estate of the late Frank
Chamberlain. The second deed was
given by S. B. and Geneviewe Harring-
ton and both were to J. e. Baker. The
two deeds were necessary on account
of each grantor holding a orie-half
undivided interest in the property.
The consideration is given as $15,-
900. The will of the late Frank Cham
berlain was filed for record with the
deeds, the proceeding being neces-
sary to show that the executors were
properly authorized to make the
transaction.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Auto Axle Broke,

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BUFFALO, -. Y, July 23.-Attorney
Charles w. Johnson, 80, of Perry, N.
y, was killed; G. w. Smith, manager
of the Perry branch of the New York
State Telephone company sustained 4
fractured skull; Mrs. William Hart
ford of Chicago, suffered broken leg
and her husband a broken collar bone
when An automobile in which they
We're riding broke an axle and turned
turtle on country road north Of Per
ry, Wyoming county.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
LARGE EXCURSION
FROM FIT. MADISON
The st. Mary's Catholic Church sen,
Down About Six Hundred Peo-
pie to keokuk.

The steamer j. w. Hill came down
rom TT. Madison today with large
.eAeursion party given by St Mary's
oatnolic church of that city. There
"ere about six hundred aboard
me steamer did not come farther
.nan the first lock and soon the excur-
s'ollsts scattered out, some of them
sowdfo the works of the big dam aand
liners came up town to meet friends,
- % take look at various other at
lae'lSe spots. The weather was very
s marm hut with the breeze blowing the
sAauy side of the street was com
paranvely pleasant and the visitors
eemed to enjoy their visit.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Mikado Holds His Own.

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TOXIC, July 23.-The mikado Is
just holding his own today. His fever
continues high and he is very weak.
At least he is not sinking. His mind
has grown clearer. He passed a rest
less night but had several hours sleep
today. The physicians are issuing
hopeful bulletins but to the patients
relatives and to high officials of state
they admit that his majesty cannon
recover. He may linger number of
days, or he may perhaps live for a
few weeks, but it is a miracle If he
ever leaves his bed.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
The WaIther League.

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FORT WAYNE, Ind, July 3D. The
reports rendered at the opening of the
business meeting of the twentieth an
nual convention of the Walther
league of the United States here show
that the membership in the ieague is
now 6,0S4, representing 1O1 So
oieties in all parts of the country.
Twenty-one new societies were admit
ted to the league yesterday. Professor
A. Grossman, of Milwaukee was Sc
lected secretary pro TEN. The delega-
ton from Los Angeles is making a
big fight for the 1913 convention with
a fair chance for success.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
The Warsaw Gate City
Warsaw, ILL.,, July %, 1912

Mr.. and Mrs. J, A. White, Jr.. left
today for the east, stopping at Niagara
Falls points in Canada--New York
City, and Boston, and visiting in Fran.
inghan. Mass. Mr. Whites old home
Ralston Winnard, son of DR.. w. L.
Winnard, will accompany them. They
will be absent several weeks.
DR.. F. F. Worthen will leave, We'd.
nesdag for his home in Des Moines
after a pleasant visit with his mother
and sisters, which was all too short
for all concerned. Frank is looking
fine and 1t was great pleasure to his
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Mover still on Trial

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CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, July 23.-
AT noon today the trial of President
Meyer before the Western Federation
OF Miners convention was still in
session with no sign of completing it
today.
Thomas Campbell of Butte, who
made the charges of mismanage
and general corruption against Meyer
and ether officers Of the Western Fed
Grafton, testified all morning in reply
to Meyers speech Of denunciation,
yesterday He denied all utilization
with the Industrial Workers of the
World and declared he was fighting
only for a principle.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
TO IMPROVE CROP
CONDITIONS IN IOWA
Organization Perfected In Des MoInes
To Improve HaWleye
Crops.

An Iowa crop improvement bureau,
to be headed by Prof. p. G. Holden
will be established by the Greater
Des Moines committee and the Des
Moines Commercial club The pur-
pose of the bureau will be to make a
systematic attempt to improve the
crop yields in Iowa.
The Greater Des Moines committee
yesterday noon appropriated $1,000 to
start the fund for the bureau. 1t is
expected that the Des Moines Com
mercial club will take similar action
at the meeting of the directory board
Wednesday noon.
y Is planned to raise fund of $780,
600 annually to carry on the work of
the bureau. Crop experts will be en-
ployed to go out into every county in
the state and lead the crop improve
ment work Circulars and publica-
tons will be issued to forward the
movement. The money necessary for
the cause will be raised by popular
subscription, it being almost assured
that the railroads operating in the
state will assist financially in the
venture. Ralph Bolton, secretary OF
the Greater Des Moines committee
announced yesterday noon that the
burNu will be under the direct man
agement of Prof. p. G. Holden. Pro-
lessor Holden will maintain the head
quarters of the bureau in Des Moines.
The crop Improvement bureau idea
was originated by committee com
posed of members OF the Greater Des
Moines committee and the Des
Moines Commercial club. They were
Nate Frankel, 3. F. Kaufman. Frank
Waterbury, E. T. Meredith and Ralph
Bolton. At a meeting of the commit
tee last Saturday, Editor Steinel Of
the Southwest Trail was present ant
gave some valuable pointers concern
ing similar work in other communi
/ ties.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
More Arrests Coming.

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CHICAGO, July 23.-The arrest OF
several alleged accomplices of Mrs.
Louise Lindloff, who is accused of
poisoning several members of her
family to get their life insurance,
was being planned today, according
to Captain Baer of the Chicago police,
The officer has just returned from
Milwaukee where he said he unearth-
ed some important new evidence
against the alleged prisoner.
Baer said he learned In Milwaukee
of a man who posed as the first hus-
band of Mrs. Lindloff and helped the
woman collect life insurance, on her
alleged poison victim. He is being
sought.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Win Have Sham Battle.

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SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July 23.--Na-
tional Guardsmen will appear in the
first sham battle" of the summer at
the state fair grounds tomorrow morn
ing. The seventh infantry, /. N. g.,
which occupies Camp Lincoln this
week, will be divided into an attack
ing force and a defense. The latter
will occupy the fair grounds and the
opposing forces will attempt to take
the grounds. Regular army officers
will act as umpires and instructors.
An exhibition of shelter tent pitching
and camp making will also be given
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
,,u,,.,s Effort to be Reinstated Will
be Taken Before Civil serv.
Ice Commission at
Once.
HAVE NO JURISDICTION
CIV Attorney Craig Gives His opln-
lon That Chief and Commits
sioner Had Right to
Place Men.

The fight between former Night
Captain Fuqua and Commissioner
gray and Chief of Police Schevers
look another turn last night when
Mr. Gray. contrary to his statements
81 yesterday, filed an answer to the ap-
neal fled by Fuqna. It is said that
this action was taken on advice OF a
member Of the civil service commits
sion, who told Mr.. Gray that if it was
within the jurisdiction OF that body,
his case would be lost by default in
favor OF Fuqua.
In the answer filed by the con-
missioner last night. he charges Fuqua
with inability to handle men and that
he was reduced for the benefit OF the
service. He also claims that the
matter rests entirely with him as to
where the members of the force shall
be placed and that the civil service
commission has no jurisdiction over
the case.
Captain Fuqua is patroling beat
now in obedience to orders but is con-
fdent that he shall be returned to his
former office within few days. He
stated today that he was going to push
the case and make his superiors show
BY what authority and the reasons
why, he was reduced. He is bitter
against the men who. he claims, have
tried to railroad him eff the force and
promises some startling disclosures if
the case comes to trial
Chief Scheyers was positive, today,
that the civil service commission had
no authority to try the case, but said
that If it had, there was no doubt in
his mind about Commissioner Gray
winning his case. That Fuqua was I'M
able to handle the men is the chiefs
contention and he insists that he has
perfect right to reduce an officer If
he SO wishes. He has nothing to say
about tho disclosures that Fuqua
promises to make if the case comes up
before the civil service commission.
Attorney Ralph B. Smith, member
Of the commission, said that he was
not sure regarding the jurisdiction OF
the commission and had put the mat
ter in the hands of City Attorney
Theodore E. Craig for an opinion.
Mr. Craig gave his opinion to the
civil service commission this after
noon and in it, states that according
to decisions Of the courts in similar
cases, they have no jurisdiction over
the case. However. that is a matter
Tor them to decide after hearing the
evidence, SO it Is probable that the
affair will be aired in spite of the
efforts to close it.
Mr. Craig declares that Fuqua is
merely an officer and could not be
reduced and that the chief or COM
missioner had right to place him as
be saw fit
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Arrested on Steamer

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HOBOKEN, N. j., July 23.-Charged
with stealing s2,70o and a quantity of
jewelry from the woman's husband in
Baltimore, Mrs. Edith scudel and
Frank jain were held today without
bail by Recorder McGovern to await
extradition to Maryland They were
arrested as they were boarding the
Holland-American steamer Noordam
On the man the police found $1,45o IN
cash.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Real Estate Transfers

w M. Chamberlain and w. e Blake
W. d., to J. E. Baker. part of lots and
2, block 81, original Keokuk, on North
Sixth, between Main and Blondeau
Consideration, $4,000.
S. B. and Geneieve Harrington, w
d., to j. E. Baker, part of lots and 2
block "a, original Keokuk, on North
Sixth. between Main and Blondeau
Consideration, ST.
Charles and Julia Buss, W. d., tt
John Dunlap, part of lot 9. block "a
original Keokuk, on Main, between
Sixth and Seventh.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
After the Beef Trust.

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WASHINGTON, July 23.--Imme
diate investigation OF the beef trust
if the impeachment of Judge Arch
bald is postponed until fall, was decid
ed upon today by the house judiciary
committee. A tentative decision was
also reached to go ahead with the
packers investigation this summer, ev-
en- il the Archibald trial keeps seven
members of the committee busy. Sew
eral members volunteered to proceed
with the investigation regardless OF
all other business.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
German Press Aroused.

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BERLIN, July 2S German news
papers agree today that Englands en-
larged navy policy and Lord of the
Admiralty Churchill's speech on the
subject are directed against Ger.
many. semiofficial comment has a
panied, disquiteted tone. A point is
made of the inconsistency between
the Churchill speech and England
pretense of a wish for an Anglo.Ger
man reconciliation and understanding
The press deVotes pages to It,.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
ID friends to meet him.

old friends to meet him.
The R. B. G. of the Methodist Sun
day school will give an ice cream SO.
eial on the lawn of the church Friday
evening, July 26.
The ladies of the Church of the
Sacred Heart will give social on the
lawn of Mrs. Fuehlin, on Thursday
evening, July rs.
An auto was here Monday with two
men who We're advertising the Bush
nell fair. The auto bore a fair poster
in large lettering; a unique method
certainly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Welcome to LorImer

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CHICAGO, July 2S.A big welcome
is planned for William Lorimer to-
night by his friends of this city. A
demonstration will begin with an auto
mobile parade through the loop dis
trict to Orchestra hall. Lorimer will
be the chief speaker. There has been
a large demand for tickets to the hall
which are being distributed free and
a crowd that will tax the capacity of
the auditorium Is anticipated
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
The barrow Trial.

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LOS ANGELES, Calf. July 23.-It
is now predicted that the barrow brib-
cry case will be in the hands of the
jury in less than three weeks. After
lie Compile Davis, who was associat
ed with barrow in the Mcnamara de-
Tense has testified, barrow will take
the stand in his own behalf He will
be the last defense witness.
District Attorney Fredericks declar-
ed today that the states rebuttal tes-
timony would be brief and both sides
predict a speedy ending of the trial.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Steamer In Distress.

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MILWAUKEE, July ga big lake
steamer is ashore off North Point this
afternoon The lake Is enshroCded in
heavy mist and watchers from the
shore are unable to make out the
name Of the vessel. The life saving
crew is enroute to the scene. The
shore at this point is sandy and the
vessel is not believed to be in great
danger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Hobo Trip Ended.

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CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 23.-Death
put an end to hobo trip which Mrs
Lillian Shircliff, "a, of Louisville, KY
was taking, clad in mems clothing
with William Dankoff, 80, steamboat
deckhand of Louisville and A. B. Jen.
kinson. So. a mason of Lafayette, Ind
The two men were struck by Bal
timore & Ohio Southwestern train.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
PERSONALS.

Miss Emily schaefer and her two
nieces, the Misses Heller left last
night for visit at Chicago.
Karl II. Kenny of the Iowa State
Insurance company is enjoying a
vacation at st. Paul
Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Waters and NJ
Waters of Clarence. Mo, We're Keo-
kuk visitors today.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Coal Men Meet.

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PEORIA, H., July 23.--Four hun
dred delegates attended the opening
sessions of the annual convention of
the Wisconsin and Illinois retail coal
dealers association here today. Presi-
dent j. S. Cusick, of Oregon, Wis,
presided Delos Hill, of Oak Park,
H., made the response to Mayor e.
N. Woodruff's address of welcome.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
oaIesby Is All Riaht.
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SPRINGFIELD. Ill. July 23.--Lieul-
tenant Governor Joan Oglesby and An,
drew Russell, candidate for state
treasurer on the republican ticket to-
day gave out the statements which
they sent to the progressive party
committee of five last night.
Oglesby calls attention to the fact
that he received total vote of 275,-
6S6, making his plurality for the nomi-
nation for lieutenant governor 100000.
He also mentions the fact that he car
ried 80 of the 1o2 counties of the
state.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Three Brothers Drowned

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FAIRFIELD, H., July 23-Three
sons of James P. ellison, farmer,
living eight miles northeast of here.
We're drowned today in Grinnell pond,
while swimming. The children whose
ages were 7. 9 and II. were missed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
BOUGHT an Alrshln

BERLIN, July 23.-Following a test
in which 1t developed speed of forty
nine miles hourly, the government to-
day bought the most up-to-date Yep
Ipelin ever built, named it the Z-s and
ordered 1t sent to Metz fortress on the
French frontier.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Warriors Take Vacation.

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CoNSTANTINOPLE, July %
Warfare against the Albanian rebels
was suspended today. rhe rebels
warned the government that the revolt
cannot be suppressed War threatens
in Turkey and the Albanian disorders
increased the danger.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Cut off the Lectures

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WASHINGTON, July 90 Special
lectures which department of agricul-
ture experts are accustomed to make
before conventions of farmers and at
state fairs, came under the ban of the
comptroller of the treasury today, who
decided that the agricultural appro.
priation could not be used to pay for
them.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23

home of his wife here today he was
shot and instantly killed by his daugh-
ter Edith "a. Mrs. Gamble recently
sued for divorce and she and her
daughter have since been living alone.
Mrs. Gamble and the daughter were
arrested.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
Let the Autos In.

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WASHINGTON, July 90. Opening
of Yosemite national park, in Cali
fornia, to automobiles, was urged to-
day upon President Taft by Repre-
sentative Raker, of California.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-07-23
MIkado slept AM Morning.

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TOXIC, July ga bulletin this
afternoon stated the mikado slept
all the morning. His temperature has
fallen to $3.50 There is no other
change.