Marines to Cuba Move Involves Two Thousand Troops
Two thousand United States marines from Atlantic coast barracks are ordered to Cuba to stand in readiness for possible use in Mexico. Vessels will sail to Galveston to join a convoy. marines from Norfolk Washington Philadelphia New York Portsmouth Boston and Charleston will form an expeditionary force under Rear Admiral Badger with Guantanamo as primary objective. Decisions on further movement depend on Mexican developments and the new administration’s actions.
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N. J
Wilson
Maxico
Presa
Washington
D. C
United States
Atlantic Coast
Cuba
Mexico
Norfolk
Philadelphia
New York
Portsmouth
Hoston
Charleston
Guantanamo
Badger
Jail Terms for 23 NCR Officials and Paterson
Cincinnati President John H Patterson of the National Cash Register company Dayton Ohio was sentenced to one year in county jail at Troy and fined 5000 dollars for Sherman anti trust law violation. Twenty eight other officials and employees received jail terms from three months to one year and were ordered to pay prosecution costs.
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Cash Register
Cinccinnati
John H. Patterson
National Cash Register Company
Dayton, C
Troy
G.C
Cincinnati
the Nations Cash Register Company
Eckert Suit Seeks Half of 3 Million Estate in New York
James C Eckert sues in state supreme court to claim half of the 3 million estate of Gen Thomas T Eckert head of Western Union Telegraph Co. The plaintiff alleges undue influence by the deceased father who died at age 92 and left his son a nominal bequest. The defendant is Thomas T Eckert the younger brother and main legatee.
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New York
James C. ‘Eckert
Thomas T. Eckert
Westernn Union Telegraph Company
State Supreme Court
Yri
James
War Department Orders Reach Leavenworth Post
Orders from the war department received at Fort Leavenworth directing the corps of engineers, the ambulance corps, and other units to prepare for active service with arrangements for care of soldiers at the post. A railroad plan was noted as part of the arrangements.
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sLeavenworth
Kan
Department
Leavenworth
Corps of Engineers
Comal Corps
Robbery attempt near Union Station ends with arrest
A man giving the name F R Leeper tried to rob sixteen men on a Kansas City street near Union Station. After firing at those who fled, he drew his pistol and fled, but was captured. He faces charges for the attempted robbery and assault.
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Kansas City
F.R. Leeper
Union Station
Purault
Sioux City Live Stock Prices Reported for Tuesday
Tuesday’s quotations from the local live stock market list beef cattle from good to choice corn fed steers at 7.50 to 8.50, cows 5.60 to 7.00, butcher 4.76 to 5.60, veal 5.75 to 8.50, hogs 7.15 to 7.40 with most at 7.80 to 7.35 and average weight 248 pounds, sheep with lambs 7.50 to 8.00, yearlings 6.00 to 6.75, ewes 4.60 to 4.60, prices varying by grade and weight.
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Bloux City
Sioux ‘City
Death of Joaquin Miller the poet of the Sierras
Joaquin Miller known as the poet of the Sierras died Monday in a one room cabin in Piedmont. His daughter Juanite and his wife were with him. The report notes he built the cabin with his own hands.
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Joaquin Miller
Francisco
Joaquin” Miller
Sierras
Piedmont
Juanite
Miller
Happenings of the Past Week in Washington
The United States Senate passed the army appropriation bill totaling 94.5 million dollars. President Taft vetoed the Dillingham Burnett immigration bill seeking a literacy test for all foreign entrants. The joint session counted electoral votes, declaring Wilson and Marshall elected president and vice president. The House approved naval bills, recommending two new battleships. Taft ordered troops and warships to be ready for possible action in Mexico. The House also passed agricultural and Military Academy appropriation bills and added 36,000 to Pujo committee expenses.
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Taft
United States
House
Senate
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Marshell
Friends of the Navy
House of Representatives
Committee On Naval Affaires
White House
Mexico
Washington
Military Academy
Pujo Money Trust Investigating Committee
Western and national headlines mix in fog bound loss and trials
In San Francisco bay the steamers Seminole and Cochran sank after a fog collision. Officers and crews saved 50 and 62 passengers respectively, with $25,000 in silver bullion lost with the Cochran. A legislative fight in Helena ending in a fist fight involved Senator Whiteside and Representative Lovelace. Other items note university research shifts, Samuel Rauan’s execution in DC, Sherman anti trust trials, Wilson anti trust bills, Edwards arrest, bathtub trust verdict, Texas battleship progress, and arson investigations at Washington agriculture.
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San Francisco Bay
Outlaw Robert Webb Captured After Shootout at Detective Bureau
Robert Webb once feared to be taken alive is now jailed in Chicago’s detective bureau. In a street confrontation, detective William OConnor exchanged shots and handcuffed Webb after Webb fired six rounds, attempting to resist capture.
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Robert Webb
Chicago
Detective Bureau
William O'Connor
Captain Halpin
O'Connor
Wabb
Revolt in Mexico City Forces Madero's Abdication
After six days of brutal fighting in Mexico City and roughly four thousand dead, Francisco I. Madero abdicated. Francisco De la Barra will assume government leadership as two American women are among hundreds killed. Rioting continues in Chihuahua City amid the upheaval.
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Dan’s Agency
Percy Griffiths
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Mexico
Mret
Diaz
Madero
Veterans Free Transport Bill Before Legislature
Veterans of the Civil War await legislative action on a bill for state funded transportation to Gettysburg for the fiftieth anniversary observance. Iowa officials and Grand Army of the Republic leaders say all states favor the measure, promising travel for every survivor residing in Iowa regardless of participation. Dr George Newman supports rapid passage.
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George Newman
Grand Army of the Republic
Parcel post in use as town shoppers
A rural route woman used the new parcel post to send butter to a local merchant for delivery. She mailed it to town, paid 15 conta for the service, and avoided a trip to town for shopping.
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Town Falls
Early Iowa Pioneer John Bangs Dies at 87
John Bangs, a wealthy retired farmer who arrived in Iowa in 1836, longtime resident of New London, dies at 87. A direct descendant of English settlers from the ship Anna, which landed at Plymouth Rock in June 1621.
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New London
John Bangs
England
Plymouth Rock
Iowa
Northwestern Iowa Fair Circuit Seeks New Members
Sioux City Rockwell City Sutherland Spirit Lake and Fort Dodge seek membership in the Northwestern Iowa fair circuit as representatives held their annual meeting. Two of the four must be refused to maintain the circuit's prescribed membership limits.
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Rockwell City
Sutherland
Spirit Lake
Fort Dodge
Northwestern
Iowa Fair Circuit
Brock enters race for post office in Iowa Falls
C L Brock announces candidacy under the old soldier preference act for the post office. The field includes Peter Rutledge Andrew McCallum Andrew J Morgan Richard A Fiest and C L Brock.
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Iowa Falls
C. L. Brock
Mr. Brock
Rutledge
Peter McCallum
Andrew J. Morgan
Richard A. Fiest
Dodges Death By Miracle Atwater Narrowly Escapes Train Yard
Iowa Falls Burton C Atwater escaped death in the Rock Island road north yards when driving across tracks as a switch engine struck and killed one horse and badly injured another.
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Iowa Falls
Burton C. Atwater
Rock Island Road
Mr. Atwater
Indict Waterloo Druggists for Maintaining Nuisances
Grand jury returned indictments against seven druggists on charges of maintaining nuisances. Detectives working for temperance forces procured the evidence.
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Waterloo
Temperance Forces
Keokuk Pioneer and Democrat Leader Dies
Joseph J. Durfee aged 82 longtime Keokuk resident and prominent Democratic figure in southeastern Iowa dies after a long illness.
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Keokuk
Joseph J. Durfee
Iowa
Reverend McN. Kithredge Installed at Delhi church
The Rev. McN. Kithredge, formerly pastor of the Presbyterian church at Afton, has been installed as pastor of the Second Presbyterian church in Delhi New York.
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N. Y
Creston
McN. Kithredge
The
Presbyterian Church of Afton
Second Presbyterian Church
Farmer Klatt Paralyzed After Fall From Corn Load
William Klatt a Rockford farmer is hospitalized with a broken neck from a fall from a load of corn. He remains alive but paralyzed and in serious condition at a local hospital in Mason City.
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Farmera
Mason City
William Klatt
Rockford
New Minister for Creston to Begin April
The Rev. Isaac Eder of Ottumwa has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Creston Christian church to begin work here April tal. Another Postmaster Named. Des Moines. President Taft has nominated John Maxwell to be post master at Grand Junction, Iowa.
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Isaac Eder
Ottumwa
Dea Moines
Taft
John Maxwell
Grand Junction
Iowa
Real Estate Boom In Emmetsburg Area In 1912
As March 1 approaches, Palo Alto and neighboring counties show real estate activity. A firm reports selling over 800000 dollars worth of land in 1912. Funeral directors in Osksloga elect officers and appoint Neasant as next meeting host.
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Recorder
Palo Alto
Oskslooga
Funeral Directors’ Association
Neasant
New Church Sparks Waterloo Neighborhood Debate
In Waterloo a new church plan stirs excitement among local Black residents seeking a site in a fashionable area. Nearby Grace Methodist Episcopal, English Lutheran, and German Lutheran churches lie within a half block, fueling fears nearby residents may try to block the project.
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Waterloo
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Pulmoter Saves a Life in Waterloo Fire Station Rescue
Five week old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Caileas suffered double pneumonia and carbon dioxide poisoning. Doctor diagnosed condition and rushed to the fire station where the pulmotor is kept for emergencies to restore the infant's life.
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Waterloo
Charles Caileas
Suite Fellow Wet-Dry Fight Waterloo Lawsuits
Damage actions aggregating 130000 filed by W B McMurray F J Federspiel John Carney Clarence F Ebert J H Seeland against the Business Men's Temperance association for libelous statements made during the recent net ary fight.
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Waterloo
W. B. McMurray
F. J. Federspiel
John Carney
Clarence F. Ebert
J. H. Seeland
Business Men's Temperance Association
Frat House Robbed of Watches Silver and Cash
A Sigma Nu fraternity house in Ames was robbed of fourteen gold watches and $185 in table silver plus $20 in cash. A guest reported missing a gold watch valued at $4. The thieves tried to take five overcoats but dropped them at the front door.
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Ames
Amer
Sigma Nu
Yeomen Conclave to Convene in Des Moines
Des Moines reports the state conclave of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen will meet in Des Moines in April with thirty four delegates chosen for the supreme conclave. Attendance is expected to range from four hundred to five hundred Yeomen from across Iowa's homesteads.
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Des Moines
The
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Homesteade
Iowa
Drys In Victory Feast At Waterloo Banquet
Waterloo temperance workers plan the largest victory banquet after defeating the saloon petition. About two thousand men and women will gather at the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church basement on the evening of February 21 for the event.
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Waterloo
New Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Missionary meeting plans in Riceville district
Mrs. C. S. Dickman of Fayette has visited Charlies City and New Hampton representing the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal church. She prepares for the annual district meeting to be held in Riceville during the last week of April.
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C. S. Dickman
Fayette
Charlies City
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Riceville
Court House Contract Awarded to Falls City Construction
The Calhoun county court house project goes to Falls City Construction of Louisville for 102600 dollars. The award excludes furnishings for the building.
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Court House
Rockwell City
Calhoun County Court House
Falls City Construction Company
Louisville
Bank Swindler Arrested in Fresno Cal
Egtherville John Carr reported to have swindled the First National Bank in Ceylon out of 3000 dollars. He was arrested in Fresno California and is said to possess case books showing deposits in Ceylon and Fairmont banks.
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John Carr
First National Bank
Ceylon
Fresno
Cal
Fairmont
Flames Damaged Burlington Garrick Theater in Fire
The Garrick theater a vaudeville house built by Jack Root sustained about 10000 dollars in damage when flames broke through stage windows detected during the blaze.
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Burlington
Garrick Theater
Jack Root
Ames Gets Light Plant Vote Passes
Ames will build a new electric light plant after a special election here. The proposition received a majority of 70 votes, and the plant is expected to be located on the edge of the college campus.
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Ames
College
Electrician Killed At Sanborn Plant In 1100 Volt Accident
Sanborn electric plant electrician George Coleman was electrocuted while repairing switches. Death was instantaneous as 1100 volt current surged through the circuit, investigators stated.
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Sanborn
George Coleman
Sanborn Electric Plant
Sac City Paving Plan Seeks Main Street Extension
At a city council meeting a resolution was introduced to pave Main Street for fourteen blocks and Fifth Street south from the Milwaukee tracks for more than five blocks.
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Sac City
Main Street
Fifth Street
Normal Girls to Make Their Own Graduation Gowns
Woodbine Normal students in the education department will sew their own commencement gowns this year. The plan reflects the school’s inventive science program and the students initiative.
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Woodbine
Slate Roofer Killed In Fall At Algona School
Tom Brovinaky, 45, a plate worker, fell forty five feet from a slippery roof of the new Algona school building and was killed. His skull was crushed in the fatal accident.
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Algona
Tom Brovinaky
Des Moines House Favors Initiative Amendment
A constitutional amendment for the initiative and referendum was passed by the House committee, proposing statewide application to all legislative acts and local laws. It requires a Supreme Court opinion on petitions and allows 15 percent voter petitions to force a measure, with no gubernatorial veto and statewide mailings before the election.
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Des Moines
Kulp
Pato Alto
Committee On
Bruce
Floyd
Secretary of State
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Muot
House
Bridge Lobby Pet Measure Moves In House
Bridge bill known as the bridge lobby measure is presented by Representative Crogler of Mavion county. It grants supervisors authority to advertise for bridge work and to enter yearly contracts for bridge supplies. The bill allows emergency bridge work without prior advertisement.
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Bridge Lobby
Crogler
Mavion County
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