Brief News Notes From Washington And Abroad
Nine influential US senators object to renewing the arbitration treaty with Great Britain, warning it limits protecting American interests. Michigan senator Townsend accuses Democrats of pressuring lawmakers on the tariff bill, while Viscount Chinda raises Japan’s grievances in a White House meeting with President Wilson. Secretary Bryan notes tentative peace drafts gain limited support from Germany, Bolivia, and Argentina. A Department of Agriculture forecast foresees higher meat demand amid rising scarcity, and a finance subcommittee shifts dos to list stock meat and grain as free. Bishop Brant plans to discuss oriental issues with Secretary Bryan at the State Department.
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Washington
United States
Senate
Great Britain
Divorce grants freedom for Cook elopement partner
Miranda Clarke Cook, formerly Mrs Miranda Clarke Cook, is granted a divorce in Harvard Connecticut allowing Jers Knofe Cook, former pastor of St George's Hempstead, to marry L L and Floretta Whaley, a seventeen year old girl he eloped with six years ago. The case follows a sequence of unrelated legal events including a six cent verdict for Rev George H Dryer and a confession by Walter F Shrouds after theft from Merchants' Union Trust Philadelphia. The piece also notes arrests in Colorado Springs and a church conference in Warsaw Indiana urging abstinence from tobacco.
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Jers Knofe Cook
St. George’s Church
Hempstead
L. L
Floretta Whaley
Miranda Clarke Cook
Cook
Harvard
Conn
Walter F. Shrouds
Merchants’ Union Trust
Philadelphia
Enraged man kills mother in law and relatives
A 27 year old man from Canton Ohio enraged by his wife leaving him began a deadly spree killing his mother in law, sister in law, and a sixteen month old baby. A police officer was seriously wounded during the attempt to arrest him.
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Robert Roach
Canton
Pollesman
Frauendorf
Germany
Iowa City Dispatch Reports Diverse State News Items
The Iowa Sunday School association convention features include Grace Jones leading education work and Flor ence Poland directing the beginners division. Storm Lake opens a $66,000 modern public school with labs and a large gym. A new permanent missionary organization forms in Des Moines to join nationwide efforts, with sessions planned in thirty Iowa cities.
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Iowa Sunday School Association
Grace Jones
Mre
T. R. Spray
Frankfort
Ind
Florence Poland
Storm Lake
Des Moines
Iowa
Francia Bergman
W. C. Bergman
First National Bank
Newton
Bergman
B. C. Brown
Madrid
McPherson
Federal Court
Woodbury
Board of Supervisors
Iowa State College
Ames
Hdward Ward Darly
Creston
Sioux City
Hawas
Frank Fiala
Fort Dodge
Paxton Hotel
Omaha
J. Niemack
Charles City
Boye
James Quick
Marshalltown
Clearfield
C. C
Somers
Cerro Gordony
3. L. Tierney
Clinton
Fish and Game
Hinshaw
Cedar Valley Medical Agencias
Magon City
Ed Rider
Nese Homer
Salvation Army
Waa
Pillat Labigh
Green Bay
Des Moines Tax Suit Seeks 15 Million in Back Taxes
The 1909 to 1912 four year suit against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad seeks about 15.56 million dollars in back taxes for Polk County. Attorneys Kistle and Wright claim the company withheld 100 million in stock values with taxable stocks at 40 million, totaling the alleged county tax and interest. The petition seeks a record judgment and includes projected attorney fees exceeding 6 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bock Islands
Kistle & Wright
Council Bluffs
Board of
Supergigora
Railroad
Poy County
Polk County
Iowa Town's Population Surges After Rock Island Arrival
Cedar Rapids, Rechford and Albert Lea workers flood the Iowa town to open the Rock Island terminal. About fifty clerks and officials have worked here for three months as the round house nears completion. The town grows from 848 to nearly 1,600 as houses are built for incoming families.
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Manly
Cedar Rapids
Rechford
Albert Lea
Rock Island
Round House
Iowa Postmasters Confirmed by Senate in Washington
Des Moines reports the U S Senate confirmed Iowa postmasters including FM Finneil Algona Kasper Fakison Armstrong Thomas M Fitzgerald Charles City Leroy H Lyon Colfax Edward J Mitchell Graettinger John J Donng hoe Gilmore City Clint R Price Tas cianola Carl Henson Jewell Lloyd Crow Mapleton Walter Rael Magsena Georges C Booth Praycott Edwards BE Swank Richmond George M Watermann Sidney William Wal dace Finn Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Senate
Washington
Iowa
Finneil
Algona
Kasper
Fakison
Armstrong
Thomas M. Fitzgerald
Charles City
Leroy H. Lyon
Colfax
Edward
J. Mitchell
Edwards BE
Swank
Richmond
George M. Watermann
Sidney
William Waldace Finn
Wesley
City Faces Treasury Deficit Over Meet Revenue
Local officials report an uncertain deficit in the treasury after a three day meet. Gate receipts total about 1100 dollars, with figures still under review to determine exact shortfall and funding needs.
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Mason
Treasury
Abaotlae
Babe Survives Tumble From Window
A 2 year old child named Richard Buck survived a plunge from a second story window in Marshalstowne. Authorities report the accident occurred during an unspecified incident, with rescue crews responding promptly and the child sustaining no life threatening injuries.
Canada finances show strong revenue gains and debt relief
Canada reports fiscal year ending March 31 ending with revenue around 168.25 million dollars, up over 32 million from 1911 12. Finance Minister Holt White says revenue growth was steady each month, driven by customs and other sources, enabling the Dominion to reduce debt by 23 million dollars during a period of monetary stringency. The government notes Canada could pay a heavy loan in cash without new issues, and its securities remain highly valued internationally.
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Canada
Finance Department
Dominion
Holt
W. T. White
House of Commons
Willte
Exolus
How They Measured Miles in Greeley Hill
A narrator recalls climbing Greeley Hill and asks a local how miles are measured in the area. The resident humorously answers that a greyhound pace determines a mile, stating he lets a greyhound loose and when it dies that marks a mile.
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Greeley Hill
Suburban Life Magazine
Rash on Face for 2 Years in Bronx Case
A Bronx man describes a two year facial rash that formed large scabs and spread to the neck. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the inflammation and rash largely disappeared within two days and completely cleared in four weeks, restoring his scalp spot as well.
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Bronx Falls
Frianda
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Townsend
Michigan
Lobby
Wilson
Viscount Chinda
Japan
White Hoage
Bryan
Bolivia
Argentina
Department of Agriculture
Sextite Finance Committee
Europe
Charles Henry Brant
Philippines
State Department
Ite
George H. Dryer
Supreme Court
Methodist Hook Concern
Ohio
Edgar Garvey
Charles Dohnei- Mer
Colorado
Gension
Warsaw
James M. Cox
Ada
Daniel Reet
Pitcnira
Ohio Northern University
Brotherhood of Railroad
San Francisco
Detroit, Mich
Internaional Bible Students’ Association
Hot Springs
Ark
P. W. Adama
Harry Copeland
Red Oak
Okla
Wau
Fort Smith
Ohio Post Office
Standard Mercantile Company, & Mail Order
Cleveland
Leopold Kahn
Malta
Pardea
Tetuan
Morocco
Rincon
Dersa
Rio Martin
Ireland
Scotland Yard
Belfast
Matamoras
Bernard
Bua
Parla
International Opium Congress
Halas
Hamilton Wright
George
Emily Wilding Davidson
Anmer
Ottom Schmidt
Berlin
General Medical Society
Elasion
Cologne
L. Heeter
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Board of Education
W. B. Cottrall
Council Blusts
Clarinda
Council
Sap
Fred Neyeia
Waters-Plarce Oil Company
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles
Cal
Turner Horner
Purdy
Shawkeye
McArthur
Chicago
Ralph Hannon
Sarah &. Hanson
George H. McCall
Clarke
Max E. Witte
Hospital For the Insane
Warren B. Cottrell
Association
Cottrell
Wright
Webster City
William Anderson
Jewell Electric Company
Ames Savings Bank
W. §. Allen
Jewell
Anderson
Urey Payne
Princeton
Northwestern
Harlan
Corydon
Mississippi
Frank Decker
Fort Madison
Decker
William Decker
Theodore Breigers
John Miller
Cedar River
Breigers
Methodist Church
New Hampton
Brotherhood
Ralph BE
Oliver
Melvin Ermes
Jay Schulte
Pure Ice
Oskdloosa
Sons of Herman
Davenport
A. C
Lutza
Siovs City
Cunningham
Iowa State
Retail Association
Council Bluffa
Atrthe
Sagker
Byatem Com
New Rock Island
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