Expectation Soon Wilson and War Measures Legislation Up Next
Washington reports say President Wilson intends to push war measures before adjournment. Administration leaders seek revenue and national defense bills as diplomacy with Germany continues amid overseas trade fears. No decisive action yet on American armament, with focus on appropriations and emergency preparedness if the diplomatic breach with Germany widens.
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Cattlemen in New Mexico Seek Punitive Expedition
Report from the Huchtta district notes cattlemen intend a punitive expedition into Mexico after three cowboys were killed at Corner feed. Mormon scout Splibur y with General Paraking is said to organize a posse. Estimates of armed men range from fifty to eight hundred across the Southwest as reinforcements arrive.
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Unprecedented Prices Reported for Wool and Diplomatic News
Prices for wool contracts soar with bids around 82 cents per pound and 16 million pounds anticipated. reports from Wyoming and eastern markets note contracts at 26 to 41 cents. Former U S ambassador James W. Gerard attends luncheon with Briand and other diplomats. Edward Krause of Alaska is sentenced to hang for murder and fraud in a United States court.
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Senate approves postal amend in dry state ban
Washington reports a drastic postal law amendment criminalizing shipping any intoxicating liquor into dry states with penalties up to two years in prison. The Webb prohibition plan gains majority committee support in the house while a minority opposes it.
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Relief from German submarine menace boosts Dutch and Scandinavian cargoes
In New York officials report less congestion as numerous Dutch and Scandinavian vessels depart with cargoes for their ports. James K Regan denies receiving peace note details from Joseph P Tomulty at a leak inquiry. Ohio Senate passes Reynolds bill allowing women to vote for president by a 20 to 19 vote awaiting governor Cox signature. Gov Philipp urges stronger U S military forces in Milwaukee address to Wisconsin National Guardsmen returning from the Mexican border service.
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Mexican Revolt Casualties Near Corser Ranch Identified
Three American cowboys Andrew J. Paterson Hugh Acord and Burton Jensen were found dead on the Mexican side near Corser Ranch. The Pershing scout Lem Spilsbury buried them. Acting under Cal F. Sickle and Lt. J. O. Waterman orders, troops from Hachita NM moved toward the Corner area in response.
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Baseball strike halts NL action as McGraw mediates
Fragmented OCR notes describe baseball players striking near New York with John McGraw acting as unofficial mediator between clubs. Jose Hay, a sprinter, reportedly broke indoor running records at Madison Square Garden, with a time around 9 minutes 12 seconds for the mile plus.
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Foreign Inspires Split in Havena Polite Circles
Havana officials claim Rigoberta Verna niaz built a movement not popular with the public as government forces remain loyal to Cuba. Washington reports China broke diplomatic ties with Germany during the German submarine campaign. U S offered 5000 rifles and 500 cartridges to Cuba. German corps concentrate on Halland frontier as debate over policy toward Germany continues.
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Military training in schools sparks state policy debate
A special military training conference discussed universal military education in Iowa schools. Representative Shaft urged making training part of the curriculum, while Governor Harding backed it in his inaugural address. Guards and officers stress life commissions and alignment with the national defense act, as others call for broader review before action. Methodist churches report clergy salaries and growth as Iowa Methodists gain members and district leaders.
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United After Forty Years Reunion in Nebrask a
Two brothers C P Huegel of near Numa and Rosest of Albion Nebraska, longtime separated since Civil War era, recently reunited after forty years. Father served in the Third Iowa Cavalry. News notes that brothers Russell ages 66 and 70 recently learned they are cousins separated by decades, now meeting in Nebraska.
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Grain trade disrupted by embargo marketing hurdles
Iowa shipper I A King of the Great Western Grain Dealers Association warns Iowans that grain shipments face worsening delays as Eastern grain elevators fill and freighters are tied up by German submarine activity. Town shippers struggle to move grain to markets due to full Eastern elevators and blocked outbound loads.
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Guards May See Further Service In Europe Campaign
Major C M Worthington commander of the First battalion Third Town infantry says guardsmen are seasoned for a European campaign and ready for duty beyond the border. Rumors spread that guard duty may be assigned at Rock Island arsenal or the Keokuk power dam after arrival from Brownsville.
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Oldest Fort Dodge Bachelor Dies Near Lehigh
Abrabwin Barger, a longtime Iowa farmer and one of the region’s oldest men, died at his Lehigh home shortly before his 101st birthday. Born February 18, 1816, in Berry County, Indians, he and his brother Henry moved to Iowa in 1863. He served briefly as a Civil War soldier and spent most of his life on the Lehigh farm.
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Iowa Officials Debate Hog Disease Costs and Corn Show Highlights
Senate committee heard Iowa state veterinarian Dr KT Theon warn that hog tuberculosis drives up farmers’ costs by about 5 million dollars yearly and could be eliminated with time. The report also notes the Ames Wasley W Polk victory in the grand corn championship at the state fair alongside large entries from Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association.
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Keokuk Dam Under Guard By Militia At Night
The United States Kay-Bimmont property and the Mississippi River Power company’s 27,000,000 dollar power plant at Keokuk is under militia guard. No one will be admitted to the government reservation after 6 PM. Six members of Company L detailed to guard the power house while others remain on duty.
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Vote On School Bonds In March Election
The community will vote on a $150000 school bond at the March 12 election to fund a new high school. An $85000 high school was built five years ago, with plans to replace the old building and move the higher grades to the new campus on its site. Society Sixty Years Old Town Ghty February 7 marked the sixtieth anniversary of the State Historical Society of Howl. The society began in the historic capitol and has resided in Iowa City state buildings since its founding by the state legislature, which provided $209 annually for support.
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Aged Weather Observer Resigns From Iowa Post
Minard of Bt Charles, the oldest weather observer in Iowa, resigns after nearly thirty years of daily reports to the Des Moines station. Destructive fire at Barlham destroys the flour mill and lumber yards, total loss about 25 000 dollars, believed caused by spontaneous combustion of coal in the mill.
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Hogs Starved to Death in Arkansas to Iowa Car Shipments
A misfortune story recalls a Moulton hog shipment from Arkansas to Matt Ed warde including 45 hogs found starved and frozen upon arrival while the rest of 200 head were in poor condition. Mrs Bridget Reelaa of Waukon celebrates her 100th birthday. she was born in Ireland in 1846 during difficult times.
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Soldiers Wold Stay on Border
Telegrams from officers of the Second Iowa regiment at Brownsville express displeasure over attempts to withdraw the unit. The Mesdiges state the regiment will not move from Brownsville until ordered, while a Pots Dolls movement seeks to influence authorities to send the regiment home.
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Iowa Targets New State Guard and War Dept Measures
The war department plans to expand Iowa field artillery and cavalry units to 10 400 men within five years with neworganizations added gradually. Legislators show willingness to fund and support the military bill amid rising war concerns while negotiations for a two year appropriation proceed. Barrows liquor shipments are halted with an injunction against Hanim Brewing Co blocking liquor into Iowa and channeling shipments via Williams Station. A debate over the homeopathic department budget at the state university continues with calls to abandon it due to high costs and low enrollment. The senate rejects a cigaret law repeal and supports a stricter enforcement plan with higher fines and revenue from licenses. A new plan for high school training adds practicum teaching opportunities, while railroad interest groups prepare to press for increased state aid to resist rate changes.
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Resolution prompts inquiry into fair expenditures and ad costs
A report discusses appointing a committee to investigate state fair expenditures. Rep Lake criticizes advertising costs as extravagant, citing town and state fair receipts and ad spends. It notes Minnesota and New York totals, and mentions road wideness and liquor permit debates, plus veteran home funding and printing appropriations.
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