Brief Happenings of the Past Week in Washington
Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue Cabell says Webb act liquor shipments to prohibition areas will not be enforced. McCombs declines ambassadorship to France. Huntington Wilson resigns as assistant secretary of state over policy disputes. Wilson accepts. President Wilson to influence tariff legislation with Congress during the special session. Navy reports a terror campaign in northwestern Mexico prompt armored cruiser patrols along the Gulf of California. Plans emerge for an Indian congress in Washington with tribal leaders to organize.
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Internal Revenue
Cabell
Prohibition Territory
Simmons
Wilson
Congress
Navy Department
Mexico
Department of the Armored
California
Maryland
Gulf of California
Washington
The
Indian Congress
Domestic storms and floods sweep the Midwest and Southwest
A sweeping midwestern and central southwestern storm causes widespread death injuries and property damage. Separately the Panama Canal excavation totals reach 192 996 071 cubic yards with 25 142 272 remaining. Notable items include Dr Friedmann's Tuberculosis cure claims facing licensing denial and other political and legal cases across the country.
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Panama Canal
Sporting Willie Lewis wins decision in Paris bout
American middleweight Willie Lewis dominates Marcel Moreau from bell to bell in Paris securing the decision. In other action, Willie Hoppe wins the 18.1 billiard championship in Pittsburgh 600 to 211 over Ora Morningstar. Abe Attell stops Ollie Kirk in New York in three rounds.
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Willie Lewis
Marcel Moreau
Paris
Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Priteburgh
Morningstar
Abe Attell
Ollie Kirk
St. Louis
New York
Hunger strike wins Sylvia Pankhurst release from Holloway
The British suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst secured freedom after a hunger strike at Holloway prison, authorities deciding further imprisonment would risk her life. The report also notes Aleko Schinas, killer of King George, remain in confinement at Saloniki, with limited progress from examinations. Louis Lepine resigns as Paris police chief, famed for long tenure and high-profile cases. A hurricane near Hamburg sinks about eighty ships with dozens dead, possibly up to sixty. French cabinet head Jean Barthou backed by electoral reform in senate, amid Austria Montenegro tensions escalating after a note from Nicholas of Montenegro.
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Sylvia Pankhurst
Holloway
Poincare
Jean Barthou
Senate
Barthou
HAWK EYE Elected Northwestern Town Teachers' group officers
Northwestern Town Teachers association chose F. E. Palmer of Jamaica Mars as president Minnie Petrashek Cherokee as vice president H L Ellis Rolfe as treasurer and L H Minkle Fort Dodge as secretary about one thousand teachers attended the meeting The armory at Clarinda burned last November and the rebuild contract was let at 17484 dollars most walls to be reused with aim to finish by June high school commencement.
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Northwestern Town Teachers’ Association
F. E. Palmer
J A Mars
Minnie Petrashek
Cherokee
H. L. Ellis
Rolfe
L. H. Minkle
Fort Dodge
Clarinda
Livingston
Manchester
Sand Spring
Monticello
Lenox College
Lenox
Tama County
Gladbrook
Perry D. Burke
John School
New Hampton
Burke
Sioux City Independent
Smith McPherson
United States District Court
Iowa
Lake View
Young Men’s Christian Association
State Agricultural College
Herman Harm
Lavina
John Beam
A. W. Wilant
Cedar Rapids
Ida Grove
Chris Mortents
Holstein
George Gottman
Beaver Creek
Beaver
Morris Lehmann
Des Moines County
Burlington
Charles Newman
Clinton
Ford
Rockwell
W. EB. McClelland
McClelland
James Wilson
Washington
Towa
J. F. Leefers
C. F. Reimer
Marshalltown
F. R. Hoar
Iowa City
J. E. Tulant
Des Moines
Cleveland
Leroy Rooker
James Meaney
Davenport
Chicago
Charles P. Hanley
Mississippi River Power Boat Association
Keokuk Motor Boat Club
Patrick Corbly
Cedar Falls
St. Patrick’s
Nels Christiansen
Daniel Maguire
Benson
T. F. Phillips Company
Dubuque
Agseta
Scott & Madden Foundry
Keokuk
J. N. D. Dickinson
William E. Taylor
Iowa Falls
Sixth Town Cavalry
Faye Lowery
W. W. Lowery
Sioux City
Burbank
Curtis Sash & Door Company
William Trickey
W. A. Bailey
Tippecanoe, O
Creston
G. J. Mannatt
Malcom
Miners’ Union
Brazil
Bradley Hopkins
Summit
Forest City
John D. Nugen
New London
Henry County
John Bell
Charles Ehling
Grinnell
C. L. Haxton
Mason City
Clark
DeWitt
Omaha Tornado Wrecks City and Surrounding Areas
Meager reports from Omaha describe a tornado that devastated the city and nearby suburbs such as Benson and Florence. Hundreds injured, dozens killed, with many residences wrecked and crucial buildings damaged. Des Moines dispatch notes wide area storms and communication outages across western and northern Iowa. Six dead and significant damage reported at Woodbine.
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Des Moines
Omaha
Benson
Dundee
Florence
Nebraska
Webster Street
Lake Atreeta
Iowa
Woodbine
Sioux City
Atlantic Railroad Resold in Auction Bid War
In Council Bluffs the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad sale shifted to an auction after Receiver B S Harlan allowed last minute bid raises. The Leslie M Shaw syndicate emerged as the highest bidder with a bid of 293000.
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Council Bluffs
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
B. S. Harlan
Leslie M. Shaw Syndicate
Township Real Estate Transfers Near Webster City Jump Toward $3 Million
In March, Webster City area real estate transfers totaled 2,157,008 in the first seventeen days, with experts predicting the month’s total will reach about 3,000,000. The move reflects strong market activity in Hamilton County.
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Webster City
Hamilton County
Ht Ig
Big Fire Destroys Nashua Farm Barn
A large barn on the D. J. McGrath farm near Nashua burned to the ground losing four horses fourteen cattle twelve hogs fifty tons of hay 1200 bushels of oats and farm machinery and harness with total losses exceeding 10000 dollars.
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Nashua
D. J. McGrath
Lincoln Statue to be Unveiled at Webster City High
Webster City will unveil a heroic bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln at the high school on April 4. The sculpture by George Be. Ganire of Chicago is a memorial to Harry Groves, presented by Alexander Groves.
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Webster City
Abraham Lincoln
George BE. Ganiere
Chicago
Alexander Groves
Harry
Firemen's Dance Raises 425 For Manning Fire Dept
Manning residents supported the volunteer firemen as the recent dance netted the department 425 dollars in proceeds reflecting broad local generosity and enthusiasm for their services.
Grandmother Ernestine Brandt Dies at 92 in Davenport
Davenport mourns the death of Mrs. Ernestine Brandt grandmother of William Zeigler Jr. and heir to Zeigler Baking Powder mill dies Friday at age 92. The late Mrs. Brandt resided in Davenport and was linked to the Zeigler family legacy.
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Hels
Oles. Davenport
Mres
Ernestine Brandt
William Zeigler, Jr
Zeigler
Bad Fire at Garligle Destroys William Foulke Grocery
Fire of unknown origin in Carlisle gutted the William Foulke grocery incurring about 10000 dollars in losses. Nearby structures were at risk as firefighters battled to prevent spread and a infant death was reported in Albia amid chaotic scene.
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Garligle
Carlisle
William Foulke
Albia
Tello
Newhilt
Reasonable Favor Breach of Promise Suit Dialogue
A courtroom exchange centers on a breach of promise suit where one party asks for a sizeable damage claim. The other replies that they are willing to sue, provided the amount is not less than 100000 dollars due to the speaker's lack of own funds and credit concerns.
Purely Accidental Says Trains Run On Time
A traveler asks about recent accidents on the road, a station man notes three trains arriving on schedule last week. The quote from David Starr Jordan on happiness contrasts with parental influence on children’s outcomes.
Resinol Ointment and Soap Ad Promises Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as remedies for pimples blackheads rashes ringworm and eczema. It claims rapid easy clearing at little cost and offers a free trial by writing to Resinol Baltimore Maryland. Ointment priced 60c and 1 and Soap 25c by parcel post.
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Resinol
Baltimore
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