Advances in Telegraph, Sewing, and Global Notes
A survey of early long distance telephony shows meager profits versus telegraph lines on cross country routes. A sewing machine can stitch 6,300 buttons in nine hours, with no expert needed. Studies of children in Leeds find Jewish kids taller and healthier. Various world notes cover vaccination incentives in Edinburgh, a German textile strike ending, and maritime upgrades for British battleships.
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New York
Boston
New York-Chicago
Chicago
Hghter
Cornell College Wins State Oratorical Contest
Fred A. Clark of Cornell College Mount Vernon won the Iowa college oratorical contest with the theme Philosoph y of the Race Problem. J Newton Colver of Simpson took second, Frank M. Bertty of Iowa Wesleyan third. Judges included university and legal figures. Attendees and delegates praised the lively oratory as college enthusiasm rose across Grinnell Grim.
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Association
F. G. Hubbard
University of Wisconsin
Thomas Mc Qellan
Knox College
Galesburg
Paul Reinsche
Samuel Strauss
New York Globe
Howard Kennedy, Jr
Omaha
Emlin McClain
Iowa Supreme Bench
R. I Newby
New Providence
C. D. Harrison
Cedar Rapids
W. H Wilsch
Davenport
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register and Leader
Fred
Clark
Correll College
Mount Vernon
Good Roads Convention Delegates Return Home
Captain Harlow and FR H Person served as delegates to the state good roads convention in Des Moines. They report confidence in passage of adequate legislation this session. Governor Cummins expressed support for needed measures. Weeks introduced a bill reflecting convention wishes.
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H. Harlow
FR. H. Person
Des Moines
Onawa
Lenny Warlow
Robert MH
Fhia
Cummins
Harlow
Lehalé
Harrow
National Association
St. Louis
Iowa
Elevator tragedy halts Des Moines legislature adjournment
Two women were killed in a capitol elevator accident in Des Moines Iowa forcing an immediate adjournment of both legislative houses. A governor's party entering the car triggered the crash as a conductor started the trolley during the rush to the senate chamber.
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Des Moines
State Capitol
D. &. Fountain
Valley Junction
A. Hogue
Tor
Lom A. 2B
Punt
Spirit Lake
The
Capital Commission
Iromain
Funk
Couple’s engagement fueled by cheeky newspaper promo
A January issue reports a couple who announced marriage after the bride insisted on it citing a Chronicle offer. The bride says the groom promised to wed, and the couple received a premium subscription as part of the wedding. The item highlights lighthearted social antics in a small town.
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Sac County
Odebalt
Chiyoniele
Benedict
Chronicle
Fred Steydhen
Annie Negless
Phey
Boyer Valley
JAIL DELIVERY TWO MEN CHARGED WITH ROBBERY EASILY ESCAPE
Dubuque Iowa police report two men Nash Parley and Plark Barnett alias Rank Davis escaped from the city jail after using a loosened hinge to break a wooden window. Detectives sought Bartlett wanted in Chicago for a major residence robbery. Nash concealed identity, fled with Bartlett. Parents described as having good local reputation. no trace of the fugitives found.
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Dubuque
Vel
Dave
Jobb Parley
Mreuris
Nash
Dubuquer
Plark Barnett
Rank Davis
O'Niel
Chicago
Gartlett
Windy City
Sweeney
Rooss
Bartlett
Tuvest
Nash Tarley
Wes
Hing
Raney
Dupuque
STOCKMENS' TROUBLES IN WINTERING STOCK IN SHELBY COUNTY
Shelby County farmers report a hard winter with stock losses and debt pressures. Despite abundant yarn and rough feed, the heavy stock, including cattle and dogs, faced scarcity as a severe storm wiped out futures. Those who kept stock and bought corn at high prices will incur losses. some farmers abandon heavy feeding and resort to giving away livestock. Bluegrass pastures are hoped for, with some preparing early corn rations for survivors.
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Shelby County
Shelby
Dallas County Farmer Fatally Struck by Buzz Saw Fragment
Adel Iowa February a Dallas County farmer Joseph Jenkins 35 was killed this morning by a buzz saw fragment that struck above his left eye tearing the eye from its socket. He died hours later after accident while helping his brother Leo Jenkins with wood sawing near Adel.
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Dallas County
Adel
Joseph Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Adet
Leo Jenkins
Kendall's Adultery Sentence Tailed by Jail Alarm
John I Kendall of Battle Creek defied escape when his cell doors were ajar and alerted the jailer. Judge Church sentenced Kendall to six months in the penitentiary for adultery in the Ida Grove case.
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Ida Groail
Ida Grave
John I. Kendall
Battle Creek
Church
Kendall
J I Kendall
Intrigue and turmoil shadowing Britains stance on Japan
London reports reveal a web of Russian diplomatic intrigue aimed at pressuring France and Britain over neutrality as King Edward and British agents weigh responses to the Japan alliance. Lamsdorff's future, Witte’s rise, and harsh criticis m of Alexeiff and Stark spark debate on Russia’s war leadership and prospects.
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London
Daily News
Count Geuiekendorff
St. Petersburg
Edward
Cyar
Paris
Russia
Great Britain
Count Beniekendorit
Mime
Denovikofe
Isaron Vressilitsky
Russian Diplomatiic Service
Vorrespekderit
Novae Vreinya
M. Pobicdonostzeff
General
Holy Russian Synod
Count Mickenharff
Count Lemsdorff
Hagester
Japan
Useir
Pris
Balfour
Pobienunostzeff
Count Demun
Delcasse
Eoward
Mry
Count Eennckendorff
France
Jupian
Wennckendorff
Remeles
Premier Balfour Affirms British-Spanish Ties
In his Commons debut since illness, Premier Balfour rejects rumors Britain planned to seize Spanish coast points in any continental war. He states relations with Spain are and will remain friendly.
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Commons
Britain
London
Balfour
House of Commons
Great Britain
Spain
Protectorate Question Seen as Likely Cleared by Powers
Paris dispatch says high officials believe the powers will back Russia on the invalidity of the Japanese Korean treaty creating a protectorate. It cites duress on the emperor and notes no immediate action on recognition while peace terms are under discussion.
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Paris
Korea
Russia cuts wires near Anju and Ping Yang
Seoul reports Russian videttes advanced south of Anju and severed teph lines between Anju and Ping Yang. Yong Ik, once minister of war and key Russia ally, was captured by Japanese at Chemulpo and sent to a Japanese warship bound for Japan, arriving in court dress.
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Anju
Ping Yang
Yong Ik
Russia
Ghemulpo
Japan
Japan Pays Claim On White Whisky Settlement
Tokyo February 27 The Japanese government approved paying 115000 to draft for United States Minister Griscom in favor of an American trading company for a White whisky claim stemming from a 1960 customs ruling that raised duties on 8000 barrels. Initial rejection gave way to a settlement seen as a sign of Japan's friendliness to America.
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Tokto
United States
Griscom
American ‘Trading Company
Japan
Customs Department
America
British provide luxuries for wounded Russian sailors
London dispatch reports Hong Kong sources say British admiralty officials are issuing clothing to rescued Russian sailors at Chemulpo. The crews of British ships allocated half a day’s pay to fund luxuries for the wounded Russians amid the squadron operations.
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London
Hong Kong
Chemulpo
England denies army corps ready to sail for India
The war office in London declared there is no truth to reports that Britain's first army corps has been ordered to prepare for departure to India within days.
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England
India
London
War Office
Four Conspirators Found Guilty in Post Office Case
In Washington four men including August W. Machen Georgi A Lorenz Samuel A Groft and Diller B Groft were found guilty of conspiring to sell post office fasteners to the government at above market prices and to share the proceeds. Foreman Cary Peterson announced the verdict at about 8 pm. The defendants face penalties after appearances before Justice Pritchard with motions for new trials and possible appeals. The district attorney and Postoffice officials hailed the verdict. Machen appeared thunderstruck. Bail was posted and the men were released from custody pending sentencing.
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Washington
Met
Cary Peterson
Post Office
August W. Machen
Rural Delivery Division
Georgi A. Lorenz
Toledo
Samuel A
Diller B. Grofit
Samuel A. Groft
Machen
Bfore
Pritchard
Wyek Pentence
Postoffice
Mayer
Tillman Offers Warren a Drink on Senate Floor
Senate debate over the agricultural appropriation bill touches on rural free delivery. Tillman jokes about equal credit for the system and Warren’s bottle incident, saying the liquid was a throat gargle. The exchange ends with Tillman quipping about not getting drunk except at banquets.
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Tillman
Warren
Senate
Washington
Bailey
Texas
Senator Bailey
South
Ilinan
Ts South Carolin
Werre
Titma
Warren Aid
Hig
Lodee
Ke Dburn
Clay
Agriculural Department
Senator Tillman
Brentnor Warren
Tilman
Mr. Tillman
Indicted for Murder Lydia Hughes Charged in Franks Death
Brown County grand jury indicts Mrs Lydia Hughes for the murder of her husband Frank H Hughes shot at their Mt Sterling home The 16 year old daughter Mana testified she believes her mother killed her father State's Attorney Walter I Manny ready to proceed with trial Mrs Hughes the first woman indicted for murder in Brown County The indictment quotes Old English law claiming the act was by the devil.
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Lydia Hughes
Brown County
Quincy, II
Lydia, Hughes
Frank H. Hughes
Mt. Sterling
Mana
Btate
Walter I. Manny
Mrs. Hughes
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George Bouikeliner
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Minnesota
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Good Roads Convention
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Iowa Debating League
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Lamsdorff
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Llussia
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Council of Ministers
Witte
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Lexabrazott
Ouropatkin
Alexielf
Makara
Alexie
Stark
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Kaurupathin
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Sakharowi
Turkestan
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Kourapatkin
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Stoessel
Che Foo
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