17 Apr 1913
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
1
Brussels reports a quiet start to the nationwide walkout over manhood suffrage with about 200,000 striking workers nation-wide, roughly 100,000 below socialist forecasts. Only notable incident occurred in a suburb where three leather factory machines were damaged.
A blanket indictment charges Police Captains Dennis Sweeney John Murtha James Hussey and James Thompson with conspiracy in graft probes. The case ties to ex hotel operator George Lipp and Patrolman Eugene Fox linked to bribery. Murtha bail set at 1060 dollars. Sweeney pleaded not guilty amid prior 14000 dollars posted.
Hugh Burns of Demotte Ind shot and fatally wounded his wife Mrs Burns a railroad employee Frank Parsons at Schneider Ind then killed himself. Mrs Burns had just arrived from Demotte and was buying a ticket for Chicago when her husband fired through a window Parsons was wounded and Burns shot himself in the stomach. All three are expected to die.
J D Gilkey Democratic sheriff candidate for Crawford County was shot and killed by Albert King after a quarrel over a woman. King was arrested and jailed and admits the shooting claiming self defense.
A Columbus flood relief committee presenting to Governor Cox outlined Dayton flood damage needs. The report states $600,000 is required to clear streets, and this amount excludes costs for reconstructing damaged public property.
Carl Hagenbeck, head of the Handela menagerie and Tirpark at Stellingen near Hamburg, died today. Born in 1844, he was a leading animal collector and senior partner of the Hagenbeck zoo.
Six miners are entombed in Mine No 2 of Western Coal and Mining at Denning Arkansas after an early Monday explosion wrecked the mine and started a fire. Rescue teams work amid dangerous conditions to reach the collapsed shaft.
The University of Virginia in Charlottesville observed the 170th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth on Monday. Talcott Williams of Columbia University School of Journalism delivered the address.
Pat Brig Gen Simon Snyder, retired United States Army veteran of the early war and service in Indian campaigns Cuba and the Philippines, dies from pneumonia.
Washington officials voiced concern over Mexico developments after a U S cruiser California crew member was killed at Guaymas Lottora street fight. Senate action on Lewry corruption charges stalled by Senator Owen. Navy program push at Navy League convention. Wilson opens American League season. McAdoo to overhaul Philadelphia customs leadership. a nine dollar weekly minimum for women in interstate commerce proposed. Vice President Marshall returns charges to author. Connecticut ratifies the federal direct election amendment, bringing ratifications to 35 states.
Reports from Fort William Ontario describe an eighteen year old Persian woman M Ben jamine and Sam Jacobs aged twenty four exchanging knife blows at a home. both hospitalized with multiple wounds. In Indianapolis West, Chester Arnold nineteen, drowning victim number nine, recovered from a deep pool after last seen swimming March 26 near Big Four bridge. Other items note William L Douglas's marriage in Maine and a Sulfat e street riot prompting National Guard deployment, Mary Lucay convicted of murder, Penns yvania railroad breath tests for workers, Rear Admiral Eaton estate details, and John Mocuan's constitutional recall bill advancing.
A scattered update covers a fired clerk near Madison and a fatal shooting in Ottawa. It notes a New York grand jury witness in a Thaw case, a fire destroying a Plymouth store in Wisconsin, and Arkansas to Mississippi floods raising Mississippi River flood fears. Also reports a socialists sweep in Butte, a Pennsylvania commission form bill, a Georgia bank robbery, a fatal deputy shooting, and a planned bantam bouts with Johnny Coulon versus Francis Hennessy.
Henry M. Flagler lapses into unconsciousness in West Palm Beach. Richardson Richmond delegates pick San Francisco for the Young Women's Christian Association convention. A birthday bouquet marks Justice Hughes birthday. Townsend in Nebraska dies after football injury. Mrs Woodrow Wilson takes honorary VP role in Southern Industrial Educational Association. Alonzo Thompson dies in Denver aged eighty one. Frederick G Theatle of Chicago elected president of National Wholesale Jewelers Association in Providence. Thomas A Fenlay named secretary.
Paris reports the death of Madame Poincare mother of the French president. Tension rises as an Alpine allied conflict looms with Bulgarians and Greeks near Salonika. France and Russia back Greece. others favor Bulgaria. Brazil recognizes the new republic amid U S warnings. Socialist estimates peg Brussels strikes at 85,008 with Liege 150,000. Brussels and Liege join a general movement in coal regions.
Des Moines reports railroads nationwide face a labor famine delaying key improvements. Balkan war, high harvest wages, and cold weather drew alien workers away, leaving lines like Milwaukee with unfinished repairs. Railroads fear continuing shortages will hinder season’s progress and future projects.
Six damage suits against the Rock Island railroad were filed in Towa City district court for the April term. The major cases stem from a LaSalle Illinois box car fire that killed one man and injured another. Mrs. Bessie Adams of Kalona sues for 18000, while Sam Williamson of Jews City seeks 11775 for injuries.
The Oelwein lodge held a public social evening honoring 25 years of organization. About 490 people attended including delegates from nearby towns. Dr. J F Cole received a gold medal for his service.
Dows merchants arrange to oil streets in business and much of the residence district to curb dust. The city council has bought a sprinkler for applying crude oil to the streets.
Local bankers back a Mason City project to build an armory with a large second floor to house two National Guard companies. The proposal aims to provide ample drill space and facilities for the unit in the city.
Former Congressman Charles E. Pickett will be guest of honor at a Commercial club banquet in Cedar Falls. The event honors the new post office building and will be held April 27.
Iowa Wesleyan reaches the final two months of the 1913 college year as the Men's Glee Club nears completion of its spring tour with a home concert in the college auditorium at Mount Pleasant.
Manchester reports an outbreak with diphtheria and measles across five families under guarding for diphtheria. Only two cases are in critical condition. Local health efforts intensify to contain spread and protect vulnerable residents.
Marengo Iowa county records list 156 farm land deeds filed in March with total consideration of 1 286 617 70 dollars. Notable activity centers on land transfers and market demand.
The annual spring meeting of the Council Bluffs Association of Congregational Churches will be held at Shenandoah April 15 and 16. Local pastors and church leaders will gather to discuss ministry, unity, and plans for the coming year.
Marshalltown PF Northup was reappointed city solditor J T Kirby named fire chief and Dr P P Liebe chosen city physician by the newly formed council.
P C Shipman a wealthy farmer living near here died of heart failure at 72 after going to the barn to prepare horses for driving to church and dropping dead in the barn.
One hundred carpenters and masons from Council Bluffs worked ten hours without pay to rebuild homes of families in Council Bluffs destroyed by the recent tornado. Local crews, including unnamed volunteers, mobilized quickly to restore shelter and stability to affected neighborhoods.
Davenport's city government seeks indictment of former saloonkeeper The Richardson for the death of Arthur Wundram a minor. The state says Richardson gave whisky to a intoxicated youth who collapsed on a beer cage and later died from exposure after being left in a barn overnight.
A blaze gutted the Julien hotel in Dubuque early Tuesday morning. Fire spread quickly threatening nearby buildings. The hotel, built at a cost of 260000 dollars, housed over 200 guests and staff who reportedly escaped or fled in their night clothes.
Davenport county auditors report 2,084 farms cultivating 263,184 acres. Corn led with a yield of 4,088,249 bushels and oats followed with 1,063,266 bushels. Waste land totaled 1,526 acres.
The stolen post office safe weighing nearly half a ton was moved to a shed rear and blown open with high explosives. About $100 in cash and $50 in stamps and papers were taken, all property of the postmaster. The robbers then fled on a handcar.
At the Boone Commercial Association board meeting C. M. Perrine was elected president George B. Irick of Boone National Bank was named vice president Otto C. Herman of Security Savings Bank was chosen treasurer W. F. Hargen Ja was secretary.
Saloon supporters in Monticello Anamosa circulate a petition on election day seeking to secure 80 percent signatures to legalize saloons under the mulet law. The wets claim they have more than enough signers to meet the threshold.
At the Mitchell Association of Congregational Churches meeting J A Ryan of Charles City was elected moderator of the conference and named delegate to the national conference. The next association meeting will be held at Rockwell.
Sioux City Plang is hosting the annual West erm Grain Dealers Association convention. Friday and Saturday events expect about 300 attendees from Iowa South Dakota and Nebraska led by A Fields of Sioux City coordinating efforts for the gathering.
A 14 year old boy from Williamstown named Hanan is found dead in 4 corners after shooting himself in the head with a shotgun. Those who knew him cannot explain the triggering factors behind the self inflicted death.
Manage Estate Dubuque reports Brownie Wadley Staples the defendant in a divorce case where Dr Staple died in the courtroom. Staples applied for appointment as administratrix of Staple estate valued at more than $100 000.
The Dunlap Harrison county Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges plan the ninety fourth anniversary celebration on April 25 plus the county convention. The event marks the historic order with participation from local lodges and members.
Keokuk county records shattered as J J Nes wander sold his Kinross area farm for 24841 an acre. The sale sets a new benchmark in land pricing, underscoring rising values in the region and drawing attention from local buyers and investors.
Ames dedicates a new chapter of the Omicron Nu sorority to the home technology department centers, reflecting high grade work in domestic science and inviting affiliated institutions to join through standards of excellence.
The Iowa Music Teachers Association schedules its annual meeting at Cedar Falls in early June. The event is expected to draw more than 200 teachers from Musla and surrounding areas.
The Iowa legislature considers a bill to fund consolidated township schools with agriculture and domestic economy programs and to support extension work and noncollege courses. Annual appropriations cover township school aid and several agricultural and engineering programs at Iowa State College, with tax funding via a two fifths mill rate. Primary election timing changes would set presidential-year primaries for second Monday in April and other years for first Monday in June, with dual ballots for presidential and state county township offices.
The Meath measure grants companies the right of eminent domain to transmit electrical energy, pending governor signature. It requires adherence to section lines and near highways or rail rights of way, with a 64 to 9 house vote. Other items noted include penalties for bootlegging and a Newcoml bill raising second offense fines, plus a Kulp resolution on initiative and an awaiting senate report.
Connecticut’s ratification of the federal amendment ends state legislature control of U S Senate elections. Iowa will elect a senator and a governor next year by direct vote. Parties nominate candidates. voters decide, with final polls and no legislative pledges required.
The companion bill creating a commission to take over all business of the state department of agriculture was favorably reported by the senate appropriations committee with about 65 700 dollars allotted. Allocations include 16000 for volunteer associations, 4000 for entomology, 8700 for geological survey, 2700 for weather and crop bureau, 4000 for horticulture, 21000 for the state food and dairy commission, and 1000 for improvements and maintenance on state fair buildings.
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