Deadly gases spread through Utah mine in Lopez siege
In Bingham Utah authorities pursue Ralph Lopez the claimed slayer of five peace officers. Gases from sulphur and other chemicals are directed through tunnel bulkheads to trap him. Deputies and crowds watch bulkheads while Lopez calls for ally Julio Corrello and others attempt to breach the barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopez
Utah-Apex
Wehberty
Salt Lake City
Lopez
Andy Tunnel
Julio Corrello
Corrello
Mike Vukovich
Montenegroy
Mandrich
Indictments Return in United Mine Workers Case
Federal jurors indict national and state United Mine Workers officers and strike leaders in Colorado. John P. White Frank J. Hayes and William P. Green are charged with labor monopoly while Lawson Germer Uhlrich McGary Batey Morgan Wallace face conspiracy against interstate coal traffic. Report urges stricter mining laws and power to regulate or suspend ammunition sales during strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
Pueblo
Colo
United Mine Workers of America
National
John P. White
Frank J. Hayes
William P. Green
John R. Lawson
Adolph Germer
Robert Uhlrich
A. E. McGary
Charles Batey
James Morgan
Edward Wallace
Trinidad
Sentence Suspended in White Slavery Case at Cheyenne
Roy Montgomery mayor of Gillette and Democratic state committeeman of Campbell county was convicted of white slavery in U.S. district court Cheyenne and released on $6,000 bond. Bail was signed by prominent state citizens pending a new trial argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Roy Montgomery
Gillette
Campbell County
United States District Court
Farmer Nick Deuhr Dies After Wagon Fall Near Town
Di Dancers report finding Nick Deuhr a 60 year old farmer north of town dead by a roadside after falling from his wagon. His team was tangled in a wire fence nearby. The incident occurred while he was returning home late, and he was instantly killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Nick Deuhr
Whiting Youth Wounded After Resistance of Arrest
Harry Gillis, 23, was shot and wounded by city marshal Witting Becker in Whiting after resisting arrest. Gillis was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital in Sioux City for bullet probing and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Witting
Iaffred Becker
Harry Gillis
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Sioux City
Stock sale affects ownership in American club in New York
Retirement of President James McAleer Secretary McRoy and former Manager Jake Stahill from ownership of the 1 ton American club is reported as having occurred through sale of their half interest. Joseph Lamb, a Long Island real estate man, bought the stock for upwards of 220,000. A formal transfer and new officers will be elected around December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
New York
James McAleer
McRoy
Jake Stah
Joseph Lamb
Long Island Real Collie Nan
National and World News Briefs From Washington Bits
Treasury chief McAdoo says banks restricting credit will be aided by treasury resources to meet new currency law. British withdrawal from Cowdray oil deal prompts Pearson syndicate exit signals. About 500 delegates attend National Woman's Suffrage convention in Washington. Dr Harvey Wiley may become health commissioner of greater New York. DOJ and Congress slow down on cold storage dealers. hearings sought. Interstate Commerce Commission concludes preliminary hearings on 5 percent freight-rate increase. Wilson nominates Henderson Martin Winifred Denison and Clinton Riggs to Philippine commission. Jessie Wilson and Francia Sayre wed in White House East Room. Gorman pushes international inquiry into high cost of living. Railroads seek 5 percent freight-rate hike before ICC. Cabinet open-house on New Year’s day likely. Marines operate Panama Railroad locomotives. Navy seeks trained train crews. Earthquake shakes reported between Hureka and Fort Seward. minor damage. Minnesota steamer grounded then floated. no damage. New York Real Estate Security Company files bankruptcy. $26 million Manhattan and Bronx holdings. Breach of promise suit filed in estate of late Frank Sherburne. Nineteen injured in Third Avenue Elevated crash. fire damage reported. International Live Stock Exposition opens in Chicago. record entries. Stephen Bull Sr will probate. estate around $10 million with largest shares to children.
British Admiral Craddock tightens advance from Tampico to Vera Cruz
In a rapid move Admiral Craddock aboard the British cruiser Suffolk rushes from Tampico to Vera Cruz. Admiral Fletcher warns Craddock that the United States will not permit any landing of British marines at Mexican ports where Washington is represented. Huerta orders deputies arrested placed in separate cells with possible executions feared. Villa reports a major victory near Tierra Blanca with 10 000 troops involved as rebels overpower 4000 federal soldiers and pursue them after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craddock
Suffolk
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Fletcher
Anyexican
United States
Huerta
Mexico
Villa
Jose Inez Salazar
Tierra Blanca
Mex
Interstate
Swine Breeders’ Protective Association
Ottumwa
Lowry
Thanksgiving dinner features Monroe doctrine endorsement in London
The American Society in London notes a British government endorsement of the Monroe doctrine by Viscount Haldane, lord high chancellor, during Thanksgiving events. In Rome, King Emmanuel I opens Parliament with Queen Helene, promising reforms amid a grand procession. Sir George Paish of the London Statist speaks in Boston on U S international standing. the Paris Academy offers 2000 dollars for domesticating the heron. violence erupts at Pretoria's Premier mine with 3 killed and 22 wounded as 5,000 rioters join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society
London
Viscount Haldane
Emmanuel
Rome
Helene
Quirinial
Senate House
George Paish
The
London Statist
Commercial Club
Boston
United States
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Notable 1889 Kentucky Convention Leader Dies in Paris
Personal Cassius M. Clay, once Democratic gubernatorial candidate and president of Kentucky's 1889 constitutional convention, died in Paris, Kentucky. The report notes he was a nephew of the famed diplomat Cassius M. Clay, and surveys other political and boxing items including Wilbur Laremore named referee in New York suit, George Chip beating Tim O’Neil in Racine, Mark Beer converting to preaching, and various U.S. military and city clerk changes amid labor tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Clay
Kentucky
Paris
Wilbur Laremore
Katherine K. Blake
Joseph A. Blake
New York
Arbitration Board Rules In Oskaloosa Strike Outcome
The arbitration board finds the Oskaloosa Traction and Light Company at fault for ending the 1913 wage contract. It recommends restoring the old contract and rehiring workers, with the old agreement continuing until a change is agreed. Enforcement under current law is doubtful, but public opinion is expected to back the board's findings. The board members were M. A. Roberts Ottumwa W P Wittenmeyer Oskaloosa and W G Clements Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Traction and Light
Arbitration Board
Oskaloosa
Power House
M. A. Roberts
Ottumwa
W. G. Clements
Newton
Verdict for Denison County in Miller Suit Over Bogey Accident
A Denison jury, after thirty six hours deliberation, awarded G. N. Miller $2000 in a suit against Harrison County over an accident three months ago. The case claimed damages after a bogey driven by Miller tipped from an embankment when the neck woke to the bogey that Miller was driving broke and the team ran down a hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
G. N. Miler
Harrison County
Miller
Convict Liquor Salesmen in Mason City Case
After a two day trial Knopman Stephens and Kruger three liquor salesmen of Albert Lea and Austin Haquor houses were found guilty and fined 75 dollars each. C J Darrow dismissed. Appeal bonds set at 6200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Knopman
Stephens
Kruger
Albert Lea
Austin Haquor Houses
C. J. Darrow
Clarence Darrow
Daughters of Isabella Name Mason City Next Meeting
The state organization completed its session in Waterloo before adjournment. Mason City was chosen as the next meeting site. Officers elected include President Miss W O'Donnell Carroll, Treasurer Miss Murphy Eagle Grove, Advocate Mrs Reynolds Town City, Monitor Mrs Maude O Keefe Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Waterloo
Daughters of Isabella
W. O'Donnell
Carroll
Murphy
Eagle Grove
Reynolds
Town City
Maude O*keefe
Mexicans Attack Indian in Des Moines Shack Stabbing
Joe Brabo an Indian worker on the Great Western section at Des Moines was attacked in his north city shack by two Mexican coworkers and badly stabbed. The pair fled with 75 dollars. Police have not located them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joe Brabo
Here
Brabo
Beet Harvest at Willow Lawn Farm Is Reported
Waverly The Willow Lawn Farm completed harvesting a 40 acre field of sugar beets yielding eighteen tons per acre. Beets were hauled to the factory by three three horse teams with loads averaging 5 500 pounds after tare and dirt deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Willow Lawn
Poultry Fanciers Organize In Red Oak
A poultry association formed in Red Oak with A. C. Kelly as president and C. B. Lewis as secretary plans a poultry and pet stock show from December 16 to 19. Premiums are liberal and entries are already being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
A. C. Kelly
Lewis
Agricultural Association Elects Officers in Waukon
The Allamakee Agricultural association elected officers for the coming year. Otto Helming served as president, A. D. Larson as vice president, George Hall as secretary, and A. G. Larson as treasurer.
Body Found In Woods Near Cedar River
Cedar Rapids investigators report a man identified as Jan Palcovic of Missouri was found dead in the woods near the Cedar River by boys while hunting. Two wounds were noted on the body and no money was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jan Palcovic
Moline
Cedar River
Clarinda Hotel Nears Completion With New Lease
The Linderman hotel in Clarinda is nearly finished and planned for occupancy on January 1. Fred Clark, an experienced hotel man from Maryville Missouri, has leased the building. The new hotel offers sixty four rooms, all well equipped with baths and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarinda Hotel
Clarinda
Linderman
Fred Clark
Maryville
Farm Clubs for Children in Waterloo County
County Superintendent Myers is planning the organization of agricultural clubs throughout the county. Membership will be open to boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Myers
Plymouth County Saloons to Close After Board Vote
The Plymouth county board of supervisors rejected a saloon petition 3 to 2, with wets gaining 3 718 names and 321 withdrawals for the required 65 percent. All towns in Plymouth County except LeMars must close saloons December 1, affecting nineteen saloons in Remsen Struble Hunton Akron Kingeley Merrill Ovens and Moon law operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeMary
Plymouth County
Board of Supervisors
Wets
LeMars
Remsen
Struble
Hunton
Akron
Kingeley
Merrill
Ovens
Believed Victim of Shipwreck Arctic Explorer Missing
Iowa City reports that Vilhjalmur Stefansson and his Arctic expedition may have perished in a shipwreck. A Seattle telegram says the Kaduk party has not been heard from since sighting near Flaxman Island on August 14. Despite extensive search, no contact has been made. experts fear rescue odds are low due to heavy October Atlantic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Seattle
Flaxman Island
Karluk
Atlantic
Business Men's Annual Meeting Opens in Mason City
The Iowa League of Commercial clubs holds a two day convention in Mason City with welcome by L A Rule and reply by C F Terhune. Thomas H McDonald discusses Road Improvement and Efficiency and Making the Town a Community Center. Joe E Long, editor of Roadmaker, gives an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa League of Commercial Clubs
L. A. Rule
C. F. Terhune
Thomas H. McDonald
Joe E. Long
The
Roadmaker
Settlement reached in death of 15 year old boy
A Denver saloonkeeper and the estate of Clyde Ennis, 15, reached a settlement over his drowning in a water pool last summer. The administrator claimed the boy had procured liquor there and was intoxicated when entering the pool, a charge the saloonkeeper denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad
Waterloo
Denver
Clyde Ennis
Ennis
Des Moines Jury Convicts Attorney in $5,000 Swindle
The Supreme Court affirmed the Polk County District Court verdict finding John W. N. Smith, attorney, guilty of swindling his father-in-law G. N. Thorley out of 5,000. Judge W. H. Mee Henry sentenced Smith to an indeterminate seven-year term in state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme
Polk County
John WN. Smith
G. N. Thorley
W. H. Mee Henry
Smith
Church Burns Mortgage in Waterloo Jubilee Service
First Congregational church held a service in which $20 000 of debt was burned marking a jubilee of a debt free congregation. The rapid fundraising was driven by a $5 000 subscription from Mrs. F Gertrude Eddy aided by local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
First Congregational Church
F. Gertrude Eddy
New River Presbyterian Church Dedicated at Rockwell City
Rockwell City reveals a new river Presbyterian church dedication on Sunday with Dr. C. H. Farmott assisting in raising the building fund balance. The total boost surpassed the pledged amount by $9,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
New River Presbyterian Church
C. H. Farmott
The
Presbyterian Church For Town
Dury Rules on Rapids Disaster
Cedar Rapids coroner's jury finds Ly man Stark building collapse caused by faulty and insufficient falsework supporting fresh concrete. The ruling pins responsibility on the construction process and design errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dury
Cedar Rapids
Lyman-Stark
Danish Baptist Church of America 35th Anniversary
Cedar Falls marks the thirty fifth anniversary of the Danish Baptist Church in America with speakers led by Prof N F Landahl head of a Des Moines theological seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
N. F. Landahl
Des Moines
America
Unique Masonic Emblem Found in Cerro Gordo County
Dows resident Dows David Miller owns a rare Masonic emblem, a round flat stone bearing the letter G embedded in varying stone formations. It was discovered near a small stream in Cerro Gordo County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dows
David Miller
Cerro Gordo County
Corner stone laid for Albion Presbyterian church
Observers at Albion Marshalltown marked the corner stone laying of a new Presbyterian church built at a cost of 10000 dollars. Cereamontes attended the dedication ceremony and related events marked the milestone for the community and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albion
Marshalltown
New Presbyterian
Thorne in Answer to Ripley on Government Railroads
Iowa debates government ownership of railroads as Clifford Thorne of the Iowa railroad commission and H. P. Ripley of the Santa Fe exchange letters. Thorne cites $411 million annual savings plus $1.04 billion surplus from public control, plus unearned land value gains, while Ripley questions the figures. The piece also covers highway progress, new Iowa corporations, prohibition efforts, legalizing acts, and swine breeders organizing to curb unsafe serums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
Clifford Thorne
Iowa Railroad Commission
H. P. Ripley
Santa Fe Railway
Thorne
Ripley
Mr. Thorne
Mr. Ripley
Burlington
Northern Pacific
United States
Thorme
Iowa City convictions and Cedar Rapids fines noted
The state dairy and food commissioner reported convictions and fines in Iowa City for Joe Pusateri Joseph Corso and F W Woodworth for cannery law violations Nora Helman in Cedar Rapids was convicted and fined for buying eggs in small towns and selling them as fresh country eggs The article also reports a fined Cedar Rapids fruit dealer Joseph Lazio for sanitary law violations. Liquor decision demand grows across several Iowa cities with copies being prepared and distributed The supreme court reversed a Hardin county ruling in a libel suit involving Ira J Nichols Wisner estate matter deemed libelous and allowing Nichol to be heard W S Withrow seeks reelection petitions Ladd Weaver Withrow terms due Ben I Sallinger of Carroll commented on possible future judges
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Dairy and Food Commissioner
Iowa City
Joe Pusateri
Joseph Corso
F. W. Woodworth
Nora Helman
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Lazio
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Davenport
Waterloo
Sioux City
R. M. Wright
Hardin County
Ira J. Nichols
Lois J. Wisner
Wisner
W. S. Withrow
Iowa Supreme Bench
Ladd
Weaver
Withrow
Ben I. Sallinger
Carroll Way
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Bandit Lopez
Apex Mine
Washington
Treasury
McAdoo
Banka
Great Britain
Colombia
Pearson Syndicate
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Greater
Department of Justice
Congress
McReynolds
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wilson
Henderson Martin
Kansas
Winifred Denison
Clinton L. Riggs
Maryland
Philippine
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Francia Bowes Sayre
White House
G.E. Gorman
Tlno
Interstate Commerce
Commission
Camp Eliott
Iathmian Canal Zone
Panama
Navy Department
Hureka
Fort Seward
Cal
S Ee
Minnesota
Manila
Straits of
Shimonoseki
U. S
Manhattan
Bronx
Frank B. Sherburne
Lowall, Mass
Misa Jenniel L. Carter
Toston Public Schools
Third Avenue
Pire
Chicago
Stephen Bull
Racine
Wis
Taylor Orphans' Home
Pancho” Villa
Juarez
Paris Academy of Science
George Chip
Scranton
Frank Klaus
Tim O’neil
Racine A. C
Racine, Wis
Mark Beer
Wickboro
Kelly
Ellington
United States Army Aviation Camp
San Diego
Soene
Dudley Field Malone
Port of New York
John Purroy Mitchel
Customs Service
Samuel Lewis Shank
Indianapolis
Wnle
Henry R. Wallace
Cityeolptroller
Jon Rivers
Leadh Cross
Vernon
Blake
Rivers
Carmen
Board of Arbiters
ORYS
Stefansson
Business Men's Annual Meeting
Commercial Club League of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa Highway Improvement
Great White Way
Woodall
Council @Juffa
New Iowa
Sheldon Fixture Co
I. 0
Fritts
Positive Supply Co
Keller Hardware Co
Wikhart
Isaac R. Keller
Iowa Loan and Investment Company
W. L. Overman
J. F. Wissler
F. W. Racine Company
Frank W. Racine
D.C. Brockman
Graham
Hale Roberts Stone Company
Alden
Hale Roberts
Iowa Falls
Ate Activa
Iowa Amendment Association
A. Th. Coates
Mr. Co
M. Holliday
Indianola
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