Carranza Rejects Mediation Moves at Niagara Falls Talks
Carranza forwards his reply to mediation notes to Washington and to Niagara Falls participants. He reiterates willingness to attend conferences aimed at pacifying Mexico but rejectsarmistice talks, military moves, agrarian questions, or designating a provisional president. He says only constitutionalists can decide Mexico’s fate and that Niagara Falls talks may end without result.
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Tex—Gen
Venestuano Carranza
Niagara Falls
Washington
Cor Tanza
Mexico
Carranza
Saltillo
Car- Tanza Bag
Hhe
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Bertha Von Suttner Dies at 71 in Vienna
Austrian writer Baroness Bertha Von Suttner, Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1906, died at 71 after a three week illness. She had sought obesity treatment and dictated a secular funeral with cremation in Gotha and ashes placed in a local columbarium.
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Vienna
Bertha von Suttner
Baroness von Suttner
Gotha
Sixteen-plant steel mill complex to close July 1
Atlantic City reports the Amalgamated Iron, Steel and Tin Plate Workers' Association and plant owners failed to agree on wage rates at a recent conference. The 16 sheet fron and tin plate plants, employing over 4,000, will shut down for an indefinite period starting July 1.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Iran, Steel and Tin Plate Workers’ Association
Planta
Rockefeller Sends $11,000 For Empress of Ireland Fund
According to the Daily Mail John D Rockefeller has sent Miss Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army in America $11 000 for the fund being raised to aid sufferers of the Empress of Ireland disaster.
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Rockefeller
The
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John D. Rockefeller
Eva Booth
America
Two Firemen Killed in Oklahoma City Streetcar Crash
A motor fire truck collided with a street car in Oklahoma City killing two firefighters and injuring five other people. The truck, traveling at high speed, was demolished in the crash.
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Oklahoma
City
Okla
Passenger Launch Capsizes in Oswego Canal Tragedy
In Syracuse, New York twelve people including many women and children drowned when a launch struck a log on the Oswego canal and capsized, sending the passengers into the water.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Oswego Canal
Diver Cossoboom Lost as Sunken Ship Recovery Fails
A diver from New York employed by the Quebec Salvage Company perished while attempting to recover bodies from the hull of the sunken Mner Em press of Ireland. After descending with several other divers, Cossoboom did not resurface within thirty minutes. He was found on his line and died shortly after reaching the surface.
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Rimouski
Ireland
Cossoboom
New York
Quebec Salvage Company
World events and U S policy notes in brief
A summary of diplomatic and domestic issues: Wilson administration actions on treaties with Colombia and Panama, alleged U S influence in Nicaragua elections, anti trust legislation debate, new Federal Reserve Board members, Interstate Commerce Commission rate decisions, LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Company receivership, and a damaging fire in McClure Ohio. Includes references to Senatorial actions and policy debates. The report underscores tensions over imperial policy, banking interests, and regulatory responses amid a backdrop of congressional scrutiny.
Mexican War Crisis Deepens as Villa Faces Carranza Rift
Reports from Washington and Saltillo describe tensions in Mexico as Villa and Carranza near a possible breach. President Wilson demands a neutral constitutionally chosen provisional president, while mediation efforts threaten to end if no agreement is reached. surrounding events include battle losses and other political shifts.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Zacatecas
Annual meeting opens for American Academy of Medicine
Reports from Atlantic City and Chicago fill a crowded bulletin. Officials in New York's Twelfth Assembly district face sentences for fraud related to a constitutional amendment election. Six inspectors receive six months in prison, others are owed $100 each. Banking probes name William Lorimer and Charles Munday in a Chicago LaSalle Street Trust collapse. Endowment funds and a Wilson speech highlight the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Chicago. Probate dispositions announce Adair Solverson’s estate of $100,000, with three heirs listed. hast Alton bank closure triggers a federal receiver. Eastern Kentucky feud factions tie the knot in Winchester.
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New York
William Lorimer
Charles B. Munday
LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago
D. V. Harkin
Brady
Springfield
Harkin
P. J. Lucey
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Chicago
Federation
Pennybacker
Militant suffragist Sylvia Pankhurst Wins Release
Foreign leader of militant suffragists Sylvia Pankhurst was conditionally released from Holloway jail after a ten day detention for leading a deputation to interview Prime Minister Anguith. The incident follows growing resentment toward the crown and sympathy for the militants. Meanwhile ships Maine Buelow and broader Channel fog events are noted along with Albania's government forces repulsing an attack on Tirana led by Prince William.
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Sylvia Pankhurst
Albania
Prince William
Myatulman Innurgente
Iowa G A R Veterans Endorse Palmer and Parades in Burlington
In Burlington 2400 veterans march two miles led by Governor Clarke while endorsing Col. D J Palmer for commander in chief of the National G A R and nominating a slate of officers for the ensuing year. Sioux City chosen as next encampment. Women's Relief Corps names officers including Carrie H Netcott and Emma Sackett.
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Burlington
Iowa G. A. B
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D. J. Palmer
Clarke
Maria W. Hazard
Des Moines
Emma Sackett
Winterset
New Iowa postmasters named by president
The president nominated John S. Devin of Livermore Jacob B. Powers of Murray Coral A. Hildlebaugh of Bagley Edmund A. Hart of Dow City and George W. Newcorn as rural letter carrier at Boyer Gertrude M. Mitchell named postmaster at Caliifornia Harrison county replacing Isaac N. Warrick Removed
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Strackfus Steamers Set Sunday Quiet Hours on Deck Music
The Strackfus Steam Boat Company, operating five excursion steamers, will curb onboard music. Instruments will not be played on Sundays before noon and on weekdays not before 8 a.m., addressing port complaints about early disturbances.
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Strackfus, Steamboat Company
Wealthy Farmer Killed at Thornton Tracks
George Henry, a wealthy retired farmer from Mason City, was run down beside the Great Western tracks at Thornton while attempting to buy a ticket. He was crushed between the locomotive pilot and rails as a rapidly approaching train neared Mason City.
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Great Western
Thornton
George Henry
Iowa Wesleyan Board Approves Business College Plan
At the Iowa Wesleyan annual board meeting the trustees authorized establishing an Iowa Wesleyan Business College in connection with the school as an advance step in education.
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Pleasant
Iowa Wesleyan Board of Trustees
Iowa Wesleyan Business College
Victim of High Water Drowns Near Nora Springs
Charles City man William Wench aged 28 is believed drowned after the current carried him from an island four miles from Nora Springs while guiding a cow to the mainland. He disappeared and was not recovered.
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Charles City
William Wench
Nora Springs
O'Donnell Sentenced to Death for Wife's Murder
Judge Hamilton pronounces death for M. M. O'Donnell after conviction for murdering his wife. Motion for a new trial denied, and the prisoner remains jailed in Fort Madison.
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Fort Madison
Hamilton
M. M. O'Donnell
Two Tragic Early Deaths and Fire Horse Farewell
Alta city reports a 15 year old, Arvid Peterson, fatally kicked in the stomach by a horse he was leading to water. Davenport notes the death of Howard H. Cook, 71, a prominent Iowa lawyer, at his Buffalo country home after a long summer retreat. Sioux City honors Corbett, famed fire horse of the department, passing at 23 after seventeen years in service. with partner Sullivan they clocked a 1 07 mile in 1902.
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Arvid Peterson
Charles Peterson
Alberta
Iowa
Davenport
Howard HB. Cook
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Sioux City
Corbett
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Arec
Rowley
Lee
Stormer
Clarke
Ttia
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W. S. Kenyon
Kilted in Cedar Rapids crime claim claims two deaths
Janka Pinovich of Peoria Illinois was killed in the Rock Island yards while attempting to steal a ride to Waterloo. Dilford Rockhold of Ottumwa Iowa a Milwaukee brakeman was killed while wetting out car.
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Janka Pinovich
Peoria
Ill
Rock Island
Waterloo
Dilford Rockhold
Ottumwa
Milwaukee
Cara
Proves Valuable Addition to State Hotels
Yowa Falla announces the new Hotel Woods in this city as a significant addition to the hostelries of Towa and Is & credit, not only to Iows. The hotel represents an investment of $100,040 and signals a boost to local and state hospitality and economy.
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Towa
Is & Credit
Iows
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Oil prospecting in Iowa eyed by Texas firm
Burlington reports B H Temple former Burlington boy now with Tows Texas Fuel Oil Gas travels to Chariton to drill oil wells. His company holds 80 000 acres in Texas and 10 000 acres in southwestern Iowa and expects to strike oil. Near Chariton they plan four to five wells at about 1800 feet depth with oil believed to exist statewide below 350 feet.
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B. H. Temple
Pittsburgh
Tows-Texas Fuel, Oil & Gas Company
Charlton
Texas
Iowa
Chariton
Hospital project to build Iowa Congregational facility
Work on erecting the Iowa Congregational hospital at Fourteenth and Clark streets will start soon. The women and children's hospital will be built by Congregational supporters across the state. A building committee and auxiliary held meetings this week to push fundraising and equip the hospital with donor contributions from Congregational women.
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Iowa Congregational Hospital
Fourteenth and
Clark Streets
Women’s and Children's
Congregational
Ames
Dra. Melvin
Dorset
State Veterinarian Department
Niles
Pearson
Clay County
Progras
Dallas County
Iowa State Federation of Labor
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Iowa Evangelical Churches Officers Elected in Ackley
The Iowa district of the Evangelical Church of North America announced officers who were chosen. District president is Rev. J. Ernest Birkner of Remsen. vice president Rev. G. Meinzer of Ackley. secretary Rev. H. Fauth of West Side. treasurer John Blaul of Burlington. judiciary Rev. J. Erdman y of Burlington. Rev. C. H. Franke of Dikader. Rev. M. Rosenfeld of Signouray.
Farmers' Grain Dealers to Host Tent at State Fair
Farmers Grain Dealers association will establish headquarters at the state fair with President I. D. McVicker and the state board planning the setup. A tent will be provided for guests' convenience and comfort for visitors.
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Farmer Grain Dealers
Eagle Grove
Farmers’ Grain Dealers' Association of Town
I. D. McVicker
Ackley Sauerkraut Day Set for August Twenty Seventh
At a mass meeting of city business leaders officers were chosen and Ackley’s world famous Sauerkraut day was dated for August 27. The twelfth annual celebration promises improvements with new features for the amusement loving public.
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Ackley
Pensions Granted in Recent Date Listings
Pensions granted of recent date listed include Charles F. Throne of Rolfe with 30 dollars, Barah A. Wilcoxer of Belle Plaine 12 dollars, Louise M. Wington of Mount Ayr 12 dollars, Elizabeth Hays of Sheldon 12 dollars, and John T. Wat 800 of Boone 20 dollars.
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Deg. Mowes
Charles FP
Throne
Rolfe
Barah A. Wilcoxer
Belle Plaine
Louise M. Wington
Mount Ayr
Elizabeth Hays
Sheldon
John T. Wat
Boone
Alfalfa Crop Pays Wall Shenandoah
Bert Doane cut twenty four tons of alfalfa from six acres near Shenandoah. C F McClanahan bought it at ten dollars per ton. The first cutting yields about forty dollars per acre with two more cuttings to come. Land around Shenandoah is valued at about two hundred fifty dollars per acre.
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Shenandoah
Bert Doane
C. F. McClanahan
Iowa
Iowa State College and Experiment ‘Station
Fiéa
Colorado
Pioneer Is Dead at Shenandoah landowner aged eighty two
The pioneer who laid out Shenandoah died aged eighty two. He bought and owned land starting in 1868, totaling 1,200 acres, with 820 acres incorporated into the townsite.
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Shenandoah
New Towa Postmasters Confirmed By Senate
The Senate confirmed Iowa postmasters Cora A. Hidelbaugh at Bagley Edmund A. Hart at Dow City John L. Devine at Livermore and Jacob B. Powers at Murray in notable federal appointments with others listed.
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Towa
Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
Cora A. Hidelbaugh
Bagley
Edmund A. Hart
Dow City
John L. Devine
Livarmore
Jacob B. Powers
Murray
Carlisle Man Dies by His Own Action at Local Brick Yard
Carlisle man Cariighe-William Spance, about 44 years old, took carbolic acid to end his life. He worked at a local brick yard and leaves a wife and a daughter.
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Carlisle
William Spance
Jowan Writes Play A Spencer Indicate Success
Spencer Indiana paper notes the staging of a play by Ray D. Penney son of Albert Penney Stacyville. The piece receives positive remarks reflecting well on the author and the local reception.
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Jowan
Spencer
Ind
Ray D. Penney
Albert Penney
Stacyville
Han doms Celebrate Golden Anniversary at Home
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Handom celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home near here surrounded by over 200 relatives and friends.
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Waikon
Mra
Gilbert Handom
Here
Woman Fatally Burned in Gasoline Stove Fire
Mrs. W. J. Whittington of Silver City was fatally burned when a gasoline stove leaked. In an effort to save the house she attempted to move the stove and her clothing ignited.
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Silver City
W. J. Whittington
Brother Shoots Sister in accidental Albert City incident
Alta-Marla Myers daughter of Tobias Myera of Albert City was accidentally shot in the shoulder and neck by her 16-year-old brother with a .22 caliber rifle. The ball entered the shoulder and exited the back of the neck in the incident.
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Alta
Marla Myers
Tobias Myera
Albert City
Rock Island to operate under Iowa workmen's comp act
Des Moines reports Rock Island will operate under the Iowa workmen's compensation act after July 1 to improve relations with employees while the Burlington and other big roads plan to reject the Iowa law and continue under federal statutes. The move aims at better management cooperation, though costs rise. several railways signaled intent to follow the Iowa law, with state officials busy handling filings and inquiries as July 1 nears.
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Ite
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Iowa Workmen's Compensation Act
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Great Western
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