Pankhurst Admitted on Own Recognizance to Tour U S
Immigrant officials in New York granted Emm a Pankhurst permission to enter on her own recognizance with the understanding she will depart after completing lecture engagements. A formal hearing had concluded with President Wilson and Secretary Wilson agreeing that she could be admitted amid doubts whether her English convictions involved moral turpitude or political acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europa
Nyew York
America
Mia
Hmmeline Pankhurst
United States
Hills Island
New York
Special Inquiry Board
Wilson
Department
Inbor
Caminétti
Five Students Suspended Over Campus Hazing
Vermilion reports state university faculty suspended five students for the rest of the year after hazing Miller of Hudson. Potts, Lambert, McCormick, Harvey, and Laird faced 16 votes for and 11 against, two not voting. Potts, McCormick and Harvey are football players. unrest grows with calls for reinstatement from about 100 students. Miller refused to wear a green cap as upperclassmen dictated.
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Dakota University
Vermillion
State University
Miller
Hudson
Grover Potts
Roy Lambert
Vermilion
Frank McCormick
Wagndr
G. H. Harvey
Fort Pierre
Laird
Salem
Potts
McCormick
Harvey
German Congregational Churches Take Over Redfield College
In Lincoln Nebraska the general conference of the German Congregational Churches of North America decided to assume management of Redfield College, the church’s largest educational institution. A crisis in affairs prompted a plan to form a coordinating committee and launch a $360,000 endowment drive. James J. Hill of St Paul pledged $50,000 contingent on raising $300,000, with $250,000 already pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iincoln
Neb
General Conference
German Congregational Churches of North America
Sesson
Redfield
James J. Hil
St. Paul, Mion
Station Agent Held Up at Local Rail Station
Two masked men entered the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway station in Littleton binding and gagging Station Agent Ray Foy. They rifled the Wells Fargo express office and robbed the railway cash drawer of a small sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littleton
Golo
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Wells Fargo Company
Ray Foy
Wilson Joins Local Y M C A Branch in Washington
President Wilson joined the Washington D C Y M C A as a regular member reflecting a tradition of presidents belonging to the organization during their Washington residences. The note highlights ongoing engagement with the local branch by leaders.
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Wilson
Washington
D. C
The
Young Men's Christian Association
Capt Clark Dead In Seattle Age 78
Captain Hugene F P Clark of the Twenty-ninth Ohio volunteers died in Seattle Washington at age 78. He served with officers including Rutherford B Hayes William McKinley and Stanley Matthews, former Ohio senator.
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Clark
Seattle
Wash
Hugene
Twenty
Oho Volunteers
Tutherford B. Hayes
William McKinley
Stanley Matthews
Ohio
Mrs An ie Hamilton Pitzer Seeks Colorado Springs Postmaster Job
Mrs Annie Hamilton Pitzer, sister in law of Speaker Champ Clark, has announced her candidacy for the post master position in Colorado Springs. About a dozen candidates are in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Annie Hamilton Pitzer
Champ Clark
Niobrara Merchant Dead in Niobrara Nebraska
W Woods died here Sunday night in Niobrara Nebraska. He was a well known figure in town, formerly a clerk at the H and Bonesteel store for several years and later operated a produce station for several months.
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Niobrara
Niobrar
World events brief notes on Philippines commission and tariff tariff
Washington denied direct contact with Car Tanga while noting unofficial interest groups discussing the matter. Four Filipinos were named to the Philippine commission with Mapa as secretary of finance and justice, and Rafael Palma added as the native member. Congress may be urged to grant full citizenship to George H. Sorrigo of the Y M C A. for southern China.
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Wilson
Garison
Philippine “Commission
Victorino Mapa
Jaime 0. de Veyra
Vicente Nustre
Vicente ‘Singaon
Mapa
Rafael Palma
Marshall
Clark
Congress
George H. Sorrigo
China
Northeastern storm toll rising with wrecks and deaths
Fragmented OCR notes describe barges sunk and four lives lost as a northeast gale sweeps the Massachusetts coast at an estimated 60 miles per hour. Mention of Oak land and J.B. Thorns and a Presbyterian synod meeting at James Milliken University in Decatur with dates October 1 38 and 28 appears.
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Ghle
Mekahchusetts
Wate
Oakland
J.B. Thorns
Ilinois Presbyterian Synod
James Milliken University
Décatur
Revolt in Mexico as Huerta Seems to Step Up Challenge
Wireless dispatch from Mexico City reports President Huerta has resigned in favor of Blanquet as diplomatic talks in Mexico City urge Britain France Spain Cuba Guatemala and Norway to send warships for legation guards if needed. Huerta urges elections for October 26 while U S protests the consolidation of power and dismisses Huerta's constitutional stance.
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Huerta
General Blanquet
Great Britain
France
Spain
Cuba
Guatemala
Norway
Mexico City
Mexico
Wilson
State Department
Washington
United States
Explosive Zeppelin L-2 disaster and other 1912 events
Foreign twenty eight men died near Johannisthal when Count Zeppelin's airship L-2 exploded and fell. New York Governor William Sulzer was removed by impeachment and Martin Glynn sworn in as lieutenant governor. Spain sees 21000 miners strike at Huelva and Riotinto mines close. Byria blocked entering Puerto Plata as city braces for attack. Delegates discuss abolishing free sleeping car berths and tariff questions in Philadelphia. A street fight in Indianapolis leaves one dead and several hurt. 2.9 million dollar gift announced in Frick family. Julian Hawthorne describes Atlanta prison as a "living hell." Safe robbery in Memphis suburbs nets money and stamps. Timothy Woodruff’s estate estimated at 1 million. Mrs Ellis in Chicago case ends with husband’s admission of jigged pact. Belgian minister nomination for Toledo mayor discussed. Puerto Plata peace talks fail. foreigners advised to leave. Victor Stoemer sets 76 mile 24-hour flight record from Johannisthal. Royal wedding between Prince Arthur of Connaught and the Duchess of Fife. Chen, Peking police chief, executed for alleged plot against Yuan Shikai.
Notable Labor, Sports and Public Figures in Early 20th Century
Edwin R. Wright, Chicago printer and seven-year Illinois Federation of Labor president, loses re election at Decatur to John H. Walker of United Mine Workers. Philadelphia hospital physician pledges Harry Lewis recovery after boxing injury with Joe Borrell. Sylvia Pankhurst arrested entering Poplar town hall amid suffragette clashes. Andrew Carnegie returns to New York aboard Mauretania, praising Fran cis Ouimet’s golf victory. A P Moore of the Pittsburgh Leader arrested after fight at Anderson hotel. bail set at 6000 dollars. Republican J G Armstrong seeks mayoralty.
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Edwin R. Wright
Chicago
Ilinois Federation of Labor
Decatur
John H. Walker
United Mine Workers
Danville
Petition Approved to Governor for Special Session on Road Law
County officials report 9 to 95 percent of Shelby County taxpayers favor repeal of the road law. Petition seeks reforms to high way and bridge oversight by county trustees. They cite rising damage claims, construction delays, higher bridge costs, and a overdrawn bridge fund as reasons. Petitions will go to the governor after canvass. Marshaltown reports a farm sale showing $65 per acre rise over four years with Thirlby selling 275 acres north of town at $145 in early stages and 180 acres sold to D B Wyatt for $31,500.
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Ito
Shelby County
Willen
Marshaltown
Thomas Thirlby
Thirlby
Marshalltown
D.B. Wyatt
Polk County
Alfalfa Growers Pleased in Lyon County
Lyon county alfalfa growers report three cuts this year with a strong yield per acre. Prominent producers McMillan and Sons John Dobliff Henry Peterson J M Perry D B F Merrill and J J Reutter all own ten to fifty acres near town and plan to expand next year.
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Rock Rapids
Lyon County
McMillan and Sons
John Dobliff
Henry Peterson
J. M. Perry
D. B. F.merrill
J. J. Reutter
Homecoming Celebration in Knoxville Fiddlers Draw Crowd
Knoxville hosts a homecoming celebration where MarionCounty fiddlers vie for best performance despite age over fifty. The Arkansas Traveler and other old favorites draw attendees as Valuable Pearl is sold for 1500 to William Strohmeier of Andalusia TL. The Cedar River pearl found in a clam shell at the bathing beach is bluish and perfectly spherical. Waterplant improvements spark ownership change in Minneapolis. Insurgents call for Modern Brotherhood of America convention in Cedar Rapids on October 28.
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Knoxville
Marion County
Cedar River
M. C. Nelson
William Strohmeier
Andalusia
Cedar Rapids
John H. Hughes
Insurgents
Brotherood of America
Mary N Hayne Pioneer of Marshall County Dies
Mrs Mary N Hayne widow of Thomas Hayne aged six years a pioneer of Marshall County died at her daughter's home in da Grove after settling in the county in 1856.
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Iowa
Marshalltown
Mary N. Hayne
Thomas Hayne
da’ Grove
Veteran Tries Death by Own Action in Marshalltown
Despondent over poor health Thomas Carroll, 80, of Winfeld soldiers home, attempted suicide by cutting his throat. He will die. Train Kills Youth in Dubuque. Joseph Sullivan, son of a royal patrolman, struck by an illness contrain in local yards, killed instantly.
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Marshalltown
Thomas Carroll
Winfeld
Dubuque
Joseph Sullivan
Bod
Greyhounds and Rabbits at Red Oak Coursing Meet
One hundred fifty greyhounds will face 125 Jack Rabbits at a coursing meet in Red Oak with a purse of 2000 dollars. Entrants include dogs from fifteen states and a large crowd is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Seek School Consolidation in Monticello Area
A proposal to consolidate the Castle Grave and Cass townships schools with Seek School is under study. A meeting is scheduled for October 18 in Adamsdale to discuss the plan and potential impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Castle Grave
Cass
Adamosa
Fort Dodge Methodists Plan $80,000 Church Complex
Fort Dodge aims to replace the First Methodist Episcopal church with an $70,000 church and $10,000 parsonage. A building committee is appointed and plans will be enacted. Mrs Isaac Garmoe provides $40,000 from her late husband’s will, with the rest raised locally. The 1874 structure will be torn down and the parsonage moved to clear space for the larger building, with hoped-for services a year into construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Mra
Isaac, Garmoe
Jurymen Admit Read Code In Deerfoot Murder Case
Three jurors in the Deerfoot murder trial, George Mem Yar, Thomas Verry, and J H Filas, swear affidavits for a new trial claiming influence from a jury room copy of the code. They say they learned of a manslaughter sentence of not exceeding six years and misunderstood the judge’s discretion under the indeterminate sentence law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Deerfoot
George Mem- Yar
Thomas Verry
Boy Fatally Struck In Auto Accident Near Sioux Rapids
Ernest Seaton seven year old son of James Seaton a Spencer real estate man was killed instantly when run over by a car driven by Dr Anderson. The Seaton family were traveling from Spencer to Sioux Rapids and were stopped north of town to visit with friends when the tragedy occurred as the boy started to cross the road.
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Sioux Rapids
Ernest Seaton
James Seaton
Spencer
Br. F
Skull Crushed as Car Dashes Into Ditch Near Cambridge
One man Oscar Severson suffered a crushed skull and was feared dead after an auto veered off the road two miles south of town. Three others Bill Lee Ett Lee and Meve McHonnos received minor bruises in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Oscar Severson
Bill Lee
Ett Lee
Meve McHonnos
Repairing to Expensive Perry City Water Plant Upgrade
An expert engineer hired by the city council reports the water plant requires 60000 to restore operations. The engineer recommends rebuilding the entire plant and purchasing substantial additional machinery to modernize and improve the system.
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Perry
Farm Sales In Iowa and Local Accident in Washington
In York township W A Harris’s 200 acre farm sold to George Smith Jr at 170 dollars per acre totaling 24000. Henry Koester farm near Conrey bought by John Hudepohl for 200 dollars per acre on 150 acres. Washington citizen Gary O Laughlin fatally injured after a scaffold fall on a son’s farm. a bridge plank struck his face, breaking his skull. An 1838 note payable ten days after date was paid at Olin. 126 dollars with 8 percent interest, endorsed 22 times over 80 years.
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Marengo
George ‘Smith, Jr
W. A. Harris
York Township
John Hudepohl
Henry Koester
Conrey
Washington
Gary ‘O'Laughlin
Anamoga
Olin
Unitarian Meet Opens Iowa Conference in Humboldt
The thirty sixth annual Iowa Unitarian association conference gathered delegates from across the state at the Humboldt Unitarian church. The event featured speeches and musical programs. Mabel I La Rue of Des Moines, state president, addressed attendees. Also noted were Waterville Waterville school completion and a Maccabees gathering in Keokuk with a public meeting and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Iowa Unitarian Association
Humboldt Unitarian Church
Maccabees
Keokuk
Ladies of the Maccabees
Mabel ‘I. la Rue
Des Moines
Federation of Young People
Federation of Young People's Societies
Interchurch Council
Bakir Carlson
Einedidh Lutheran Church
Mr. Shearr
First Methodist
Chopen
Ruth Wilson
Trinity Methodist
HW. C. Graves
Univeraity Place
Church of Christ
Farm Sale Near Iowa City Marks 260 Acre Deal
J Foreman Hill of Iowa City buys a 260 acre farm from J H Lehmann of Parnell for 37600 dollars in a Largs Farm sale near Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Largs
Iowa
Iowa State College seed trials show high yields and large bushels
Iowa No. 404 winter wheat bred at Iowa State College farms yielded up to 47 bushels with an average 34.4, outperforming common varieties by about 7 bushels. Oats Iowa No. 108 reached 77 bushels locally, averaging 4.6 above standard oats. If all Iowa winter wheat were Iowa No. 404, state production could rise roughly 750,000 bushels. Seed sent to 35 farmers tested pedigr ee wheat and oats under uniform care to compare against local varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa Experiment Association
John Buchanan
Ames
State Rail Commission Acts to Cut Freight Rates
The Iowa railroad commission orders reductions in freight charges to end prohibitive costs for farmers. The move aims to lower labor and lime costs for fertilizing soils, with debate over ground lime versus limestone and its effect on soil benefits for alfalfa. Farmers from Greene County push Goose Lake drainage before Governor Clarke, while hunters protest. The executive council will decide whether to drain the lake.
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Barmerey
Tina
Gotitt
Stevenson
State’ College
Railroad Commission
Greena
Gounty
Des Moines
Jattercot
Goose Lake
Jefferson
Clarke
John McCarthy
Greene County
Frank Heller
F.W. Willoughby
Hunt Arg
McCarthy
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Car Tanga
Department of Agriculture
Navy Department
Midvale Steel Company
Nogales
Ariz
Gueymas
Sonora
Johannisthal
Germany
Count Zeppelin
Admiralty Board
William Sulzer
High Court
Albany
Martin H. Glynn
Roberto F. Wagner
Sénate
Huelva
Mines de Riotinto
Byria
Sanchez
Puerto Plata
Philadelphia
Indianapolia
Ind
Union
Nowunion Street Railway
Henry Clay Prick
Childs Frick
Frances 8. Dixon
Baltimore
Mr. Frick
Julian Hawthorne
Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Meyer
Yaggs
Bunton
Memphis
Tenn
G. W. Rutland
Timothy L. Woodruf
John H. Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
John B. Woodruff
William ©. Ellis
Hia
Brand Whitlock
Toledo
Belgium
Puerto Pinta
Puerto Plate
Victor StoeMer
Tohannisthal
Prince Arthur of Connaught
Duke of Connaught
Duchess of Fife
Royal
Royal Chapel
St. James’ Palace
London
Chen
Peking Mounted Police
Yuan ShiKai
Harry Lewis
Joe Borrell
Sylvia Pankhurst
East End
Poplar Town Hall
Andrew Carnegie
Mauretania
Scotland
Francis Ouimet
A. P. Moore
Lillian Russell
Pittsburgh Leader
Anderson Hotel
J. G. Armatrong
Attagks Road
Framont County
Profig
Iowa Farm
Jorkwell
H. B. Rutledge
Minneapolis
Theuwaid
Bellara
Naw Chins
Boy
Lnd
New
State College
Reeulte
Thole Endeavor
State
Iown
Simon Casady
State Historical Department
Burlington ‘Daily Telegraph
Curstor Harlan
Mr. Casady
P. M. Casady
Morgan & McKanny
Telegraph
Mississippi
Burlington
Humane, Sociaty
Iowa Humiane: Society
Floyd County
Charles Cuy
Charles
Charles City
Towa Whimane Society
Iiertia
Harrison County
State Railroad Commission
Moma
Towa Watt
Frank G. Pierce
Iowa League of Municipalities
Yf-Ded Moines
Billdown
Jones County Farmer's
Embree
Wyoming
Fenton
Olln
Jas. T. Gibson
Gibson
Jones County
Storm Lake
Atlantic
Oasa
Iowani
Jongi Theo
Ahlborn
Waterloo
Gonorste
Cedar
Rapida
Atc
John FY. Wise
Onawa
Alter
James J. Cox
Oskalooga
Virgil W. Prasch
Mason Olty
Henry Jungroham
Davenport
Wid
Lesh
Bing Olson
Jewell
Olra H
Wathking
Clinton
Adolph Weatensea
Galva
Car Tale Et Holday
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