Mutiny Among Linchao Arsenal Guards in China
Seven hundred imperial guards at Lanchau arsenal mutinied amid a republican leaning within the force. Premier Yuan Shi Kai may counter by preserving a monarchy while Tang Shao Yi resigns. The government signals telegraphic negotiations with Wu Ting Fang and insists on a Pek ing venue for a national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Lanchau
Kaiping
Tientain
Yuan Shi Kai
Tang Shao Yi
Shanghai
Wu Ting Fang
Mother-in-law found guilty in Alabama murder case
In Mobile, a coroner's inquest linked Mary T. Godau to the killing of Frederick Wasserleben at his home. The jury ruled death by gunshot wounds, recommended charges against Wasserleben’s wife and brother-in-law as accessories, and noted Godau’s testimony that she shot him in bed after he insulted her. She claimed she hid the body to spare her children and tried to stage a robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Frederick Wasserelden
Mary T. Godau
Wasserleben
William Green
Taft sends a birthday cable to Siam king
President Taft sent a New Year birthday cable to King Maha Vajiravudh of Siam. The message offered sincere congratulations in the name of the American people and Taft himself on the anniversary of the king's birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Washington, D. C
Maha Vajiravudh
Siam
United States
Death of Harold Oliver Henry in Peking
Harold Oliver Henry, a student interpreter at the American legation in Peking, died there of tuberculosis. Born in Paris in 1887 to American parents, he was educated in Paris and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Harold Oliver Henry
Peking
Paris
Washington
New Year's Bath At Coney Island Draws Sixty Swimmers
More than sixty persons braved 37 degree surf at Coney Island for a New Year’s bath despite a cold northwest wind. Several hardy swimmers ventured far out into the chilly water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Coney Island
Live Stock Market Sioux City Cattle and Hogs Prices
Sioux City livestock report shows cattle values from good to choice cornfed steers at 7.00 to 8.50, medium to good 5.50 to 7.00, grass steers 4.60 to 6.50, fat cows and heifers 5.00 to 6.00, grass cows 0.50 to 5.00, calves 2.75 to 3.50, bulls 3.50 to 4.75, veals 3.50 to 7.00. Hogs range 5.50 to 6.10 with most sales 5.80 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs range lambs 5.25 to 5.50, yearlings 4.25 to 4.50, wethers 3.25 to 3.85, ewes 2.25 to 3.35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Retired Naval Officer Brice Dead in San Francisco
Capt. John J. Brice United States Navy retired and long time San Francisco resident died in a local hospital of heart disease at age 68. He was born in Newark Ohio and served thirty five years in the Navy before retiring fifteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
John J. Brice
United States Navy
Brice
Newark
Navy
Fertilizer Plant Burns in Southwest Baltimore
Fire destroyed the DBD. 8. Martin fertilizer plant in southwest Baltimore causing an estimated loss of 10,000 dollars. Fire units battled the blaze as crews worked to control flames and assess damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
DBD. 8. Martin Company
Taft Denies Pardon for Morse as Dying Banker Report
President Taft refuses to grant clemency to Charles W. Morse despite reports he is near death in Fort McPherson army hospital. Army surgeons’ report after visit in Atlanta informs decision. Thousands of census workers face dismissal due to funding debate in Congress. Morgan fled to avoid subpoena in Steel Tennessee Coal and Iron case. Taft delays Judge Hook nomination amid protests from three states and lawmakers. A panel urged by Jane Addams and S Wise to study employer employee relations nonviolently.
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Taft
Charles W. Morse
New York
Army Hospital
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
J. Pierpont Morgan
Congress
Washington
Stanley
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Hook
Justice Harlan
Panama
Wickersham
Jane Addams
Wise
Bank closes as Kansas City trust firm halts operations
The American Union Trust Company of Kansas City stops work after a state banking department order. Officials claim 38 000 depositors will be paid in full despite reported bills payable of 493 438 and assets of 395 000. Deposits total 203 000. Also, Mrs. Charles B. Morrow is jailed in Chicago for her husband’s murder, body found on their rear porch with two bullet wounds. Detectives seek a roomer linked to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Banking Department
American Union Trust Company of
Kansas City
Charles B. Morrow
Chicago
Morrow
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient sued by Buckley for breach of contract
A. E. Stillwell, president of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway, faces a suit by James Edward Buckley of Chicago seeking 1,000,000 dollars actual damages and 250,000 dollars punitive damages over an alleged contract breach in a proposed railway project in Colombia, South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Stillwell
Kansas City, Mexico and Orient Railway
James Edward Buckley
Chicago
Colombia
South America
Taft arbitration aims set by French and British allies
Foreign President Taft seeks ratification of arbitration treaties with France and Great Britain, amid a Shanghai peace conference in turmoil after a Beijing telegram alleging assassination plots against republican leaders. Also notes Sun Yat Sen elected president, and Berlin lodging-house poison deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
France
Great Britain
Fallieres
Elysee Palace
Shanghai
Peking
Tsai Hsun
Tsai Tao
Sun Yat Sen
Republic of China
Multiple 1913 News Bits Ranging From Chicago Event to Harriman Tribute
Personal Rear Admiral Potte sustains facial injuries after a fall at the navy yard in Washington as officers head to the White House reception. Ellen M. Stone, a former missionary in Bulgaria and Turkey, completes travel plans to return to Turkey after ransom funds were raised in the United States. Chicago named 1913 convention city by Phi Delta Phi with Earl Rice of Seattle elected president at Cincinnati meeting. American Association of Passenger Agents meets in Jacksonville, then tours the state. Phi Delta Phi biennial meeting opens in Cincinnati with over 100 delegates attending. Orlando Harriman dies in New York after diabetes complications. he was E. H. Harriman’s only surviving brother. Santa Monica Mayor-elect Dow plans to appoint seven women to advisory roles and four men to sel lar tasks during his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Phi Delta Phi
Cincinnati
O. Earl
Rice
Seattle
Wash
Orlando Harriman
New York City
Mr. Harriman
E. H. Harriman
R. H. Dow
Santa Monica
Cal
Posies of Nature High land price hurts native flowers
Des Moines naturalist Frank Pellett urges preserving Iowa wildflowers by gardening to prevent extinction. He proposes public gardens or private parks to maintain a continuous bloom from spring to frost and notes low care once established, urging planners to start now for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Frank
Pellett
Iowa Horticultural Society
Mr. Pellett
Farmer Appeals to Governor to Help
Des Moines reports John Keyes of Grundy Center appeals to Governor Carroll to obtain farm hands. He owns a large farm with work available at good wages and board. He notes many Iowa farmers face labor shortages and seek assistance from the state labor department to find capable farm workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Keyes
Grundy Center
Carroll
Keyes
Iowa
State Labor Department
New Road About Finished in Des Moines
C A Ross of the Engineering Construction and Securities company says the steam railroad being built from Blanchard on the Wabash to Clarinda on the Burlington will be finished and ready for operation on January 1. He would not comment on extending the Iowa & Southwestern line into Clarinda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
C. A. Ross
Engineering Construction and Securities Company
Blanchard
Wabash
Clarinda
Burlington
Iowa & Southwestern
Ross
Fort Madison Raises Saloon License to Two Thousand
Fort Madison city council votes to raise the saloon license fee from 600 to 2000 dollars per annum. In line with a supreme court Moon law ruling, council members and saloonkeepers will jointly decide which eight of twenty-one Fort Madison saloons will continue operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Supreme Court
I T M A Choose Directors Des Moines
Twelve Des Moines men are candidates for the office of director of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association at the annual election on January 20 at the Y M C A auditorium. Only five directors are to be chosen. All of the present five are candidates for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Two Farms Change Hands In Le Grand Iowa
Big prices for Iowa farm land were paid in Le Grand for two farms. Irving F. Rubenbauer paid $200 per acre for a farm owned by Rev. J. W. Piper and C. F. Keen of Taylor township bought J. F. Fortner's farm for $185 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Grand
Iowa
Irving F. Rubenbauer
J. W. Piper
C. F. Keen
Taylor Township
J. F. Fortner
Quinn brothers ship Iowa work horses to Bloomington IL
The Quinn brothers bought forty head of young work horses from farmers around Allison Iowa. They will ship the horses to Bloomington Illinois to hold through winter and sell to farmers there in spring.
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Iowa
Allison
Quinn Brothers
Bloomington
Accused Murderer Declared Guilty by Coroner Jury
Mason City verdict finds Mason City resident Marc Myascovich guilty of murdering Philip Djurvich. Evidence shown to the jury included the deceased’s heart on display revealing lacera tions from the knife wound through the organ and into the spine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Marc Myascovich
Philip Djurvich
Bliss Sets Ames Short Course Plans in Waukon
Prof. R. K. Bliss of Ames short course department met with officers and members of the Allamakee Farmers' Institute at Waukon to arrange a large county short course from February 12 to 19, 1912, in the area.
Keokuk Saloons Picked for License Retention
Following the Iowa supreme court Moon law case the Keokuk city council selected fourteen of thirty six saloons to continue operation. The saloon license value was raised to 1200 dollars per year.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Family Home Destroyed in Church Fire
Morning Sun reports the home of John Stewart burned while the family attended church. The dwelling, owned by John Wilf C. of Wapello, was destroyed by the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
John Stewart
John
Wilf C
Wapello
Quaker Oats Plant Fire Reignites in Fort Dodge
Fire broke out again in the main mill of the Quaker Oats plant in Fort Dodge but firemen quickly gained control and have been spraying water on debris. Rumors of incendiary causes circulated with claims the feed mill sprinkler system was shut off, though details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Quaker Oats
Alyonc
Improvements listed for Logan year ending December 24
Logan contractor F W Lamphere reports public and private improvements for the year ending December 24. Details include sidewalks 1000 dollars sewerage 6700 dollars new residences and remodeling 21500 dollars and the county courthouse completion and dedication at Logan on November 3 costing 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Lamphere
Lawyer Threatened by Black Handsters in Towa City Tale
Attorney S K Stevens on efforts against the Black Handers reports receiving threatening letters. They had previously threatened Charles L Atlas a Solon farmer and burned his barn and hay stack. The lawyer warns of possible violence if he continues his anti extortion work.
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Black Handers
Towa City
S. K. Stevenson
Charles L. Atlas
Dallas County Poultry Breeders Meet in Dallas Center
The Dallas county poultry breeders will hold their second annual meeting at Dallas Center on January 2 3 and 4 A large number of breeders from Dallas and surrounding counties expect to have birds on exhibition and the association officers are planning for a great show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas County
Dallas Center
Dallas County Poultry Breeders
Dallas
Governor offers reward for three assailants in Winfield
The board of supervisors has offered 500 dollars for the capture of the three men who assaulted Dr. Lucy Bowman, making the total reward now 2,500 dollars. The governor has been asked to offer a reward for the state. Miss Bowman’s condition is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfield
Board of Supervisors
Lucy Bowman
Miss Bowman
Scouts Stage Gymnasium Entertainment to Fund Gear
Fairfield boys led by Eugene Palmer presented an evening show in Parsons College gym last Thursday to raise about 300 dollars for a camping outfit. They plan a summer in the woods and fields if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Boy Scouts
Eugene Palmer
Parsons’ College
May Hold Mayor's Job in Marshalltown Recall Vote
Mayor Jones may avoid recall as objections to the petition are counted. City clerk numbers 656. if sustained, 408 names remain on the petition, 369 short of required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Jones
Moving Pictures In Schools
Keokuk teachers weigh an offer to teach history and geography with moving pictures. An eastern company would supply machines and films showing historical scenes and authentic images of foreign lands for classroom use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moving Pictures
Keokuk
Shooting Affray Ends in Fatality in Boone
Isaac Robinson died at his home after a late night quarrel with Conrad Klute in Boone. Robinson was shot during the dispute alleged to involve a woman. Klute is being held pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Isaac Robinson
Conrad Klute
Klute
Engineer Peter Gould Drops Dead At Throttle
Engineer Peter Gould collapsed at the throttle of a Burlington train entering Tracey. The engine ran wild and crashed into a stationary passenger train at the station, damaging coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Peter Goulden
Burlington
Tracey
Fire inspector injured in Lehigh cement plant fall
Mason City deputy state fire marshal C G Stewart of Cedar Rapids fell through a trap at the Lehigh cement plant while inspecting the building and sustained severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
C. G. Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Prisoner Found Dead in Dubuque Jail
Charles Hurley aged 25 was found dead sitting on a chair in the county jail. A stranger picked him up for vagrancy. Acute alcoholism is given as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Charles Hurley
Accidental Wound Fatal Claims Centerville Teen
Centerville Harley teen 16 year old son of Mr and Mrs William Stevens dies from accidental gunshot wound suffered while hunting on Christmas Day. Authorities report no foul play suspected and the incident is under local investigation for safety review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Harley
William Stevens
Negress Charged With Murder in Rock Island
Frances Lane, also known as Fannie Lane, a Black woman, is jailed in Rock Island on murder charges for the death of Charles Flood. Authorities allege fatal injuries from the incident.
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Negress
Davenport
Frances Lane
Allan Fannie Lane
Rock Island
Charles Flood
Robinson Dies of Wounds in Saturday Quarrel
Robinson died of wounds received Saturday evening in a quarrel with Conrad Klute. He passed away at Eleanor Moore hospital after the shooting incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Boone
Isaac Robinson
Conrad Klute
Eleanor Moore Hospital
Luther Fire Destroys General Store in $15000 Loss
Fire gutted Emil Johnson's General Store in Luther causing an estimated $15000 loss. Cause of the blaze remains unknown as investigators assess the scene.
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Luther
Emil Johnson
Bullet Hole In Heart Suspect Found Dead Near Wiota
The body of a man believed to be P. Sandabarbaras of South Omaha Nebraska was found near Wiota with a bullet wound through the heart. He had been seen in Wiota where he purchased a .22 caliber rifle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiota
P. Sandabarbaras
South Omaha
Neb
Farmer Is Held Up En Route Home From Frazer
William Kirkendahl a farmer from Yell township was held up by two masked men on the road home from Frazer. He faced two guns thrust into his face and was robbed of money. No injuries reported. Police pursue suspects.
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Boone
William Kirkendahl
Yell Township
Frazer
Ouster Action Ordered Against Polk County Board
Des Moines reports the Commercial club to start ouster proceedings under the Cosson law against Polk county board of supervisors. Attorney H H Stipp to prepare and present evidence to Attorney General Cosson as part of a long campaign against the board’s business methods. Further evidence is to be withheld until formal presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Commercial Club
Cosson
Directory Board
H. H. Stipp
Polk County Board
Polk County
Stipp
Solution of Garbage Question
Dr. Saylor, city health physician, urges distributing city garbage onto farms to restore soil fertility. He argues cineration and reduction waste resources, prefers returning organic matter to the fields, and admits cost considerations and uncertainties in implementing a normal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saylor
Coming Poultry Show Set for Des Moines in January
Arrangements are rapidly being completed for the state poultry show to be held in Des Moines the second week in January. Chairman Chas Guth says the event will be the biggest ever, strictly poultry, with a top coop system and broad local support to boost the show, already ranked among the nation’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Guth
Committeea On
Des Moines
Bankers Back Agricultural Reform in Iowa Schools
Iowa bankers unite for educational agricultural reform movement. P W Hall, secretary of the Iowa Bankers Association, cites a Des Moines meeting approving teaching agriculture, establishing agricultural high schools, and carrying out Joseph Chapman’s program. The prison probe commission will report in January with Attorney General Cosson calling two other members to review evidence from Fort Madison penitentiary hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
P. W. Hall
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Council of Administration
Association
Des Moines
Joseph Chapman
Bankers’ Club
Chapman
Prison Probe Commission
George Cosson
M. A. Roberts
Ottumwa
Parley Sheldon
Ames
Fort Madison
SIGNAL SYSTEM FOR GUARD DES MOINES
Des Moines reports the national guard adopts flag signaling with color coded battalion flags for A through M companies. Each company displays its letter above a colored square or diagonal with Iowa beneath. Also notes child labor in Iowa with inspector W J Riddle citing a steady decline in the child-to-adult labor ratio across 800 to 4000 factories and denying any excuse for child labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Guard
Iowa National Guard
Iowa
W. J. Riddle
Io S
Kulp Automobile Law Enforced For Traffic Civic Safety
Councilman John MacViecar announces strict enforcement of the Kulp automobile law to regulate auto mobile traffic at street crossings. He notes past gaps in city ordinances and cites several fatal Des Moines accidents involving cars hitting riders alighting streetcars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacViecar
Des Moines
Complaint Filed Over Western Freight Rates
A petition of complaint against class freight rates from Des Moines to points in Colorado Wyoming and Utah has been filed with the interstate commerce commission. Eleven railroads operating in the west are named as defendants. The committee claims the rates are unreasonable versus Mississippi river rates to the same western points. It alleges Des Moines shippers pay the same rates as from the Mississippi River despite shorter distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Interstate Commerce Commission
West
Mississippi River
Missippi
Muscatine Officials Under Review After Marks Trial
Attorney General Cosson will consider removal proceedings against five Muscatine officials after completing the Ben Marks trial in Council Bluffs. Governor Carroll approved delaying action until Cosson returns. The Marks case may go to a jury this week. State inspectors to test Des Moines scales next week to uncover crooked readings and identify who loses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cosson
Ben Marks
Council Bluffs
Carroll
Cosson
Marks
New Petition For Receiver In Federal Court
A supplementary petition to the original filing in the federal court at St. Louis seeks appointment of a receiver for the Wabash Railway company. The action, filed by the Westinghouse Airbrake company of Pittsburgh, names receivers Frederick A. Delano of Chicago William K. Hixby and Edward G. Pryor of St. Louis appointed by the circuit court in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Wabash Railway Company
United States
Westinghouse Airbrake Company
Pittsburgh
Frederick A. Delano
Chicago
William K. Hixby
Edward G. Pryor
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Akron
Ray A. Smith
Yuan
Census Bureau
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Durand
Los Angeles
Olaf Tveitmoe
California State Building Trades Council
Anton Johannsen
J. E. Munsey
Salt Lake City
P. E. Dowe
Commercial Travelers’ National League
Mary Adelaide Randall
Block Island
R. I
Atlantic
Harry N. Atwood
Point of Pines
Mass
John J. Breen
Richard Croker
Lammany Hall
Richard, Jr
Howard Croker
Eugene N. Ross
Democratic State Committee
Boston
Ohio
Columbus
Robert M. la Follette
Great Northern Railway
Oregonian
Finley
N. D
National Packing Company
Marquise MacMahon
Tabriz
Persia
Constitutional Progressive Party
Ficials
Berlin
William P. Potte
Navy Department
White House
Ellen M. Stone
Bulgaria
Turkey
American Association of
Jacksonville
Fla
The
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