Rumor of Villista Gathering Terrorizes Border
Reports from Coronta Dubian and Pershing front state Seventh Cavalry pursues Villa with night and day patrols across Sierra Tarahumare. Claims of Villista forces assembling north and south of Ascension near the Columbus to Casas Grandes motor trail, threatening the border line of communication.
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Unlay News Service
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Guerrero
Mexico
Francisco Villa
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Dodd
Robin Road
J. J. Pershing
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Ahi Sale
Villista
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Ascension
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Zepelin Raids Hit Scottish Coast and England
The coast of Scotland and northern and southeastern England were attacked by zeppelin raids Sunday night. Bombs fell on multiple locations with higher casualties than earlier aerial assaults this year. Official figures report 59 killed and 166 wounded across Friday and Saturday night raids.
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Scotland
England
Secretary of War
Alstt Avon
Graater
Reopen Sutermountain rate case kicks off in April
Washington coverage notes the Sutermountain rate case first heard in 2011 and resolved in 2014. The Interstate Commerce Commission reopened the matter on April 1 at the Spokane Merchants Association and Nevada Railroad Commission petition. A hearing starts April 24 with a swift decision aimed for completion.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Spokane Mterchants’ S Association
Nevada Railroad Commission
Washington
H. W. Helknap
Division of Safety
Ambherat, O
New York Central Lake Shore
Schwab Buys Baltimore Tin Plate Plant Expansion Planned
Charles M. Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel buys the Baltimore Sheet and Tin Plate Company, a $3 million enterprise promoted by J B Aldred. The deal will triple the plant size from its original proposal and expand operations in Baltimore Maryland.
Gotch challenger Stecher ready to fight Goteh in Dodge
Fremont, Nebraska resident Joe Stecher says he is ready to face Frank Gotch for the heavyweight title. He plans the match on short notice during travel from Lincoln to his Dodge home, and expresses willingness to accept any arrangement to get the champion who handed his crown to Ordeman.
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Fremont
Neb
Lincoln
Dodge
Joe Stecher
Frank Goteh
Stecher
Ordeman
Milk Shortage Hits Chicago After Farm Boycott
Chicago faced a milk shortage on April 1 as 10,000 farmers from the milk producers association halted dispatches to demand a higher price from distributors. Normal daily supply of 1,750,000 quarts dropped to 76,000 according to reports.
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Chicago
Milk Producers’ Association
To Place a Big Loan From Chinese Government
In New York banking circles it is understood a loan of about 5.9 million dollars will be placed in the United States. Proceeds are to be used for purchasing supplies here by the Chinese government.
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New York
Waite Confession Alleged Murder of In‑Law in New York
A document claimed as a formal confession by Dr. Arthur Waite asserts he murdered his father in law John F. Peck of Grand Rapids. The text was printed April 2 by the New York World.
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Waite
New York
Arthur Waite Ther
John FE. Peck
Grand Rapids
New York World
Clara Louise Feck Waite
A. W. Wishart
Grand Rapids, Mich
World events briefed: Villa defeated and fleeing south
Francisco Villa was badly defeated by a dying American cavalry detachment led by Col. A. Dodd and is fleeing to the mountains. Villa's chief commander Hilseo Hernando and 29 band members were killed. Four Americans wounded. Carranza allows supply movement via Northwestern railroad. Funston reports troop transport by rail and a wreck injuring ten. Indian guides enlisted for the campaign. Exports through New York set a February record. A pirate tale emerges from the Matoppo voyage.
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Francisco Villa
Colrge A. Dodd
Dodd
Villa
Hilseo Hernando
Washington
New York
German War News From Saloniki and Verdun Fronts
Berlin reports two hundred English and French soldiers killed in German air raids on Saloniki. The hospital ship Portugal sunk in the Black Sea with many wounded. Malancourt village near Verdun captured by Germans after heavy fighting. Berlin says 328 prisoners taken. Twenty British ships sunk or captured since March first. Germans breach French lines north of Maldun, seizing trenches and capturing 498 prisoners and five guns.
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Washington Eyes Dodd Victory and National Proposals
The report notes President Wilson and officials pleased by Colonel Dodd's win and hopeful for Villa's capture. Baker congratulates Generals Funston and Pershing. Consul Frost cables of a torpedoed British ship Hagle Point with Americans aboard. one American survivor. House boosts Mexican pensions to 20 dollars monthly. woman suffrage and prohibition set aside for now.
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Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End Prize Fights in New York
Seuster Jones introduces a bill in the New York legislature aiming to abolish the state athletic commission and stop prize fighting in the state. The measure seeks to end regulated combat events and tighten oversight of combat sports.
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State Athletic, Commission
New York
Seuster Jones
Iowa State Board Reports on Prisoner Care and Conditions
The State Board of Control reported from Ft. Madison on prisoner treatment, noting prompt care for injuries to Oscar Reinstein and addressing costs burden on inmates. It also details tales of former bank man J H jot and a lengthy case of fraud, with hearings and old-time labor history mentioned. A broad financial and administrative roundup covers auto registrations, notary commissions, bank statements, school exami nations, and rifle practice.
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Monroe County
Marquis Barr
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State News Leaves Fortune To Hospital
Shenandoah notes Mrs. Henry Hand died leaving most of her estate to a new city hospital. She owned 240 acres of land with other properties adjoining the hospital units. Her husband is deceased with no direct heirs. A prior agreement dictated the fortune be kept together until her death for public benefit.
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Shenandosh
Henry Hand
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Elections held in Iowa towns and cities in 1916 vote
Des Moines and 46 of 101 cities along with 628 of 708 towns held elections. Officers were chosen for two year terms. Cities and towns that did not elect this year will choose officers in 1917.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hay fall fatally injures boy near Hubbard
Say Bleeds To Death Hubbard. A fall on a hay knife caused the death of Callie Bushner, 11, daughter of a prominent farmer near here. The boy slid down a haystack and fell onto the knife protruding from the stack. He died before help could be summoned.
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Callie Bushner
Here
Adopt Good Roads Plan in Charles City County
Charles City Commercial Club called a meeting of county officials to adopt resolutions urging the supervisors to complete all grades and gravel county roads promptly. The plan includes permanent bridges and bonds maturing in twenty years to fund improvements. no dissent was recorded and Hyory township was represented with broad support.
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Charles City
Mags
Charles City Commercial Club
Hyory Township
Iowa Leads Nation in Cultivatable Land and Farm Wealth
Iowa leads all states in cultivatable land and farm wealth with ninety six percent of its area cultivated and top values in farm products and livestock. The state dominates corn oats grass seed and popcorn output and ranks high in dairy cattle and horses while boasting strong per capita wealth and extensive farm implements.
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Ida
New York
Texas
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No More River Racing in Dubuque Excursions
The Mississippi river excursion season is canceled for the coming summer. Two major boat companies controlling most trips have agreed not to sail from the same port to reduce risk. No accidents occurred, but near misses prompted the safety agreement to curb unsafe speed.
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Dubuque
Mississippi River
Clean Life Campaign Mobilizes Clinton Youths
More than 1009 boys enlisted in Clinton efforts for a clean life under the YMCA. W. B. Sylvester leads the drive with state association leaders. Clubs form in schools and plans extend to organize city factory workers.
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Suicide in Irwin by 75 year old Jessen
John Henry Jessen, 75, of Irwin, brooded over ill health and lack of news from two sons with the German army and hanged himself. He left eight sons and a daughter.
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John Henry Jessen
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Not to Prosecute Boy Slayer at Centerville
Centerville parents of 14 year old Carl Johnsson, a high school freshman, decline to prosecute 16 year old Johnny Jones who reportedly threw a brick killing him. Authorities expect the district court to take charge of Jones and commit him to the state reformatory as the city drop to care.
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Carl Johnson
Johnny Jones
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Iad
Hawkeye Highway Association Meets in City
The Hawkeye Highway will hold its fifth annual meeting in this city on April 5, with representation from thirteen counties to discuss intercounty road and transportation issues. Local officials anticipate agenda items and cooperative projects.
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Fort Dofigen
Hawkeye Highway Association
North Central Association accredits seventy Minnesota high schools
The North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, a strict regional body, has placed seventy Minnesota high schools on its accredited list. Five more were recently added: Belle Plain, Colfax, Lyons, Spirit Lake, and Storm Lake, reflecting expanding recognition across sixteen-state colleges network.
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Suwe Mow
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Belle Pletne
Colfax
Lyons
Spirit Lake
Storm Lake
Des Moines Elects John MacVicar Mayor in Tight Races
In Des Moines the bitter contest ends in a draw between rival factions the Antidiberalata and Whiberat. John MacVicar narrowly defeats Royal to become mayor while council seats go to Tallweather Budd Frase and Woolgar with mixed endorsements from the Good Government club.
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Tailweather
Frase
Budd
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Good Government Club
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Thomas Tallweather
John W. Budd
Harry B. Frase
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Revolver Battle With Horses Thief Near Altoona
A horse thief entered Elmer Bakers barn southeast of Altoona and exchanged shots with Harley Haker who heard the intruder and attempted capture. County officials aided by M P A members of Bondurant and Rising Sun pursue the man across Dallas County by automobile between Des Moines and Dallas County Inc. in efforts to capture the thief.
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Elmer Baker
Harley ‘Haker
M. P. A. of Bondurant
Rising Sun, & Society
Des Moines
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Iowa paper buys town’s champion corn for two hundred dollars
The publishers of an Iowa farm paper purchased the town’s champion bushel of corn for 200 dollars. Claimed as the highest price ever paid in the United States for a bushel of corn, the yellow dent variety won first honors at Ames’ corn show last winter. Grown by Wyne W. Polk of Sidney, it is deemed the best corn yet grown in the state by expert judges.
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Iowa
United States
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Wyne W. Polk
Sidney
Explosion Fatal in Town Farm Barn Accident
Sherman Acufl, working with a carbide gas tank to perfect an improvement, was fatally injured when the device exploded in his barn. He was alone during the blast and found with a badly fractured skull amid a nearby pursuit of the family and neighbors.
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Charles City Wealthy Deposits Rise in Census Report
Charles City shows bank deposits totaling 3,985,765 or 642 per person based on census figures. Deposits increased 239,039 over five years and up 67 percent in ten years. One bank alone holds over 1,300,000 in deposits.
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Plans for large Union Depot at Clinton by four railroads
Definite plans have been made to construct one of the largest union stations in the state at Clinton. The four leading railroads to unite are the Chicago and Northwestern, Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific.
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New Union Depot
Clinton
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago, Burington & Quincy
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Yeggmen Hit Jamaica and Panora Businesses
Perry,-Yeggmen using an automobile, longtime Milwaukee line bandits, broke into several Jamaica and Panora shops in recent nights, securing substantial loot and making their getaway.
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River Captain 100 Years Old in Keokuk
John Reid Willamen, famed Mississippi River captain, celebrated his 100th birthday in Keokuk. With nearly seventy years in river traffic, Captain Willlame remains hale and says he could still pilot a steamer through the river’s shallow channels.
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John Reid Willamen
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Des Moines Churches Donate $100000 to Missionary Fund
The Churches of Sbriat in Des Moines contributed about $100,000 to the educational, missionary and benevolent fund raised by the Men and Millions team. The group toured the city for over two weeks in a quiet campaign among church members across several congregations.
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Ghurahes Rale
Des Moines
Churches of Sbriat
Movement for Better Dairying grows with three new groups
The Movement for Better Dairying in Ames notes three new associations formed, bringing Iowa total to twenty. About a month earlier Roland and Independence spawned REO associations, signaling growing support for dairying improvement via testing groups. More societies are expected to launch this summer.
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Roland
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