Week's Happenings in Washington and Abroad
A condensed weekly survey notes the Senate finance committee defeat of the Fenrose La Follette plan to hold hearings on the Underwood tariff. Burns of the Weather Bureau was demoted for misconduct. President Wilson expressed strong support for the Underwood bill as passed. Parcel post surged with 69.5 million packages in April, led by Chicago. Senate committee advances a female suffrage constitutional amendment. DOJ and navy officials investigate a leak of ship plans and documents. W J Harris nomination for director of the census triggers party clash after five hours of Senate debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Ransdell and
Thornton
Louisiana
Poindexter
Senate
Wilson
W. J. Harris
Georgia
E. Dana Durand
Indictments across railroads and firms spark wide legal actions
Domestic indictments charging rebating and discrimination in 63 counts were returned against the Vandalia, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Big Four, Chicago, Indiana & Southern, Grand Trunk railroad and O'Gara Coal company. In Cincinnati riot police dispersed a 10,000-strong crowd during a streetcar strike. J. BH Milholland elected Cumberland Presbyterian moderator in Bowling Green. York appellate division orders new trial for former city treasurer Charles H. Hyde on bribery charges. 27,000 shopmen gain wage increases after rail agreements. Michigan legislature adjourns after passing 987 laws. Montelati Unity Church backs religious reform. No price-fixing in steel industry found. James A. Farrell testifies in New York against illegal combinations. Colorado governor vetoes boxing commission bill. racing bill becomes law without signature. Buffalo union council expels socialist W. Frank Cattell. Darrow jury-bribery indictment stricken for reset. Wisconsin approves initative referendum amendment for direct legislation. Jacksonville shooting injures H. P. McNeil. wife and chauffeur arrested. Fond du Lac parole for Wrightman from life sentence. Santa Barbara voters ban alcohol. Turtle Creek gas explosion destroys church. Trumbull arrested for embezzlement. Jack Johnson found guilty of white slavery. possible penalties upto 2 1/2 years and $70,000 fine.
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Vandalia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago & St. Louis
Big Four
Chicago, Indiana & Southern
Grand Trunk Railroad
O’gara Coal Company
East St. Louis
Huerta faces conspiracy charges and assassination claims
Foreign charges accuse Gen Victoriano Huerta of conspiracy usurpation and assassination in the Mexican chamber of deputies. Home Secretary Reginald McKenna weighs martial law to curb suffragette protests as London police appeal over expanding activist reach. A $25.9 million Mexican rail loan is reportedly arranged in London and Paris. Bavarian attache General von Lewalct killed by a knifeman. sergeant of police also dies. Westminster duchess and duke abandon divorce case and sign permanent separation pact.
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Victoriano Huerta
Mexican Chamber of Deputies
Herberto Barron
Madero
United States
Home
Reginald McKenna
London Police Force
London
Paris
von Lewlakt
Bavaria
Munch
Lanatic
Susan Wissler Re-elected Day ton Wyo Mayor for Two Years
Mrs Susan Wissler mayor of Day ton Wyoming and one of only two women mayors in the United States wins a second two year term. The piece notes the Wilson era White House dance lacked popular dances and that Mme Sarah Bernhardt received a laurel wreath in New York. Also mentions Brig Gen Frederick A Smith and patrol duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Wissler
Dayton
Wyo
United States
Mme Sarah Bernhardt
Actora of America
Palace Theater
New York City
Interesting Iowa News Items From Nevada to Des Moines
A Rock Island freight car fire near MecCallsburg caused a brakeman to fall unconscious, later dying in Nevada hospital. Adventists from Nevada head to Washington for an International Conference. Iowa Grand Lodge AOUW representatives chosen at Fort Dodge, and a fire damages the Osceola Democrat office. Various local notes include Cedar Valley Racing at Waverly, a fatal roof fall near Quasqueton, land sales in Dike and Grundy Center, and a series of accidents near Melrose. Civic events feature veterans reunions, a large state shooting championship at Fort Dodge, and a May music festival at Iowa State Teachers College. A wide sweep of obituaries, indictments, and city notes completes the roundup.
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Rock Island
MecCallsburg
Ahoba
Joe Gilbert
Nevada
Washington, D. C
International Conference of the
Seventh-day Adventists
A. R. Ogden
Fiona V. Doreas
C. W. Heald
A. Wolcott
J. G. Lamson
Florence Heald
Hannah Laffort
Elizabeth Neal
John Thompson
Fort Dodge
Grand Jodge
Grand Lodge
Democrat
Osceola
Sioux City
Herbert A. Doyle
Doyle
Cedar Valley Racing Association
Waverly
Marion Willoughby
Quasqueton
Philip Leibsohn
Wilson
Dike
Charles Craig
Jake Tompkins
Grundy Center
Elsa de Groote
T.B. Buckley
Lake Mills
Mason City
Stary County Veterans’ Association
Cambridge
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Grand Lodge of Iowa
Lewis Rose
Schaller
John Currie
Rose
Main Street
Henry County
Court House
Mount Pleasant
Charles City
Commercial Club
Joseph Kartel
Edwards
Edward Burrette
Corning
Prescott
Nevinville
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Pearl Metcalf
Morris Metcalf
Holly Springs
West Fork Creek
John C. Garner
Iowa City
Mary P. Purcell
Los Angeles
Olaf J. Wickum
North Dakota
A. J. Anderson
Berteau Avenue
Chicago
Decorah
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Theodore Thomas Orchestra of
Choral Society
State Teachers’ College
John Smith
Clinton
Burlington
Hershel Houck
Pleasanton
BE. T. Lacy
Albia
Downey
West Liberty
Harry Thomas
John Davidson
Peter Yetkow
Pythian Building Association
Iowa Falls High
Kinsey
Hayden
Iowa Falls
George C. Cawley
Adame
Frank Hanley
Indiana
Morningside College
Union County Normal
Afton
Lora Lipsett
F. L. Andrews
Murray
Clarke County Board of Supervisors
New Goal Project Advances Coal Lands Deal
A Des Moines based investment drive plans a $1,000,000 coal development along the Rock Island line between Des Moines and Charlton with about 4000 acres of coal rights and the Inland Coal company properties acquired. Promoters include Fred G. McMillan L. G. Everist A. E. Hollingsworth and eastern investors. The mine near the new line shows seven to nine feet of coal already worked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Rock Island Road
Charlton
Fred G. McMillan
Des Moines & St. Paul Railroad
L. G. Everist
Sioux City
A. E. Hollingsworth
Empire Coal Company
Des Moines Steam Coal Company
English Township
Lucas County
Inland Coal Company Properties
New Rock Island
Cherry Sisters Stage Struck in Cedar Rapids Return
Lizzie Cherry denies reports the Cherry sisters will quit the stage to farm. She says the allure of the footlights remains strong and Addie and Effie are busy with vaudeville engagements, with no plans to retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Lizzie Cherry
Cherry Sisters
Chicago
Lizzie
Addie
Effie
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Session Closes
The annual convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church in western Iowa ended in Council Bluffs after a successful meeting. Speakers included Mrs. Thomas Nossir of Denison, Mrs. Joseph Stephen of Dow City, William Bliven of Manilla, Mrs. M. Beall of Mount Ayr, Mrs. Frank Caldwell of Malvern, Mrs. M. L. Cable of Logan, Mrs. Nellie Penney of Denison, Miss Gertrude Reasoner of Glenwood, Mrs. W. W. Graves of Glenwood, Miss Marie Helsley of Danison, and Mrs. W. Pierce of Denison.
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Council Bluffs
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Iowa
Thomas Nossir
Denison
Joseph Stephen
Dow City
William Bliven
Manilla
M. 8. Beall
Mount Ayr
Frank Caldwell
Malvern
M. L. Cable
Logan
Nellie Penney
Gertrude Reasoner
Glenwood
Wild Animal Captures Dominate Estherville Season
Estherville reports an unusual season for wildlife with Fred Hurd killing over 400 gophers. George Dotson displays two red foxes at a furniture store window after capturing them. William Garat brings seven wolf cubs for bounty, highlighting a surge in local hunting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Fred Hurd
George Dotson
William Garat
No Cadets Encampment At State University
No military camp for the state university cadets this spring due to lack of tents. General Guy Logan said he would refuse future accommodation because of the expense of shipping tents to and from Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
State University
Guy Logan
Schaub Accepts Northwestern Philosophy Head Post
Dr B L Schaub professor of philosophy at the University of Iowa has accepted the position as head of the department of philosophy at Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois.
Friends Programme Fixed at Earlham Assembly
The nineteenth annual meeting of the Christian Workers' assembly, a state organization of the Friends' church, will be held at Earlham from June 18 to 20. The event gathers members for sessions and religious activities hosted by the Friends' program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Earlham
The
Christian Workers’ Assembly
Friends’ Church
Albion Presbyterian Church to Build $10000 Structure
The Presbyterian church of Albion plans a summer construction of a church building costing 10000 dollars with seating for 800 people.
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Albion
Marshalltown
The
Presbyterian Church of Albion
Miseign School Planned at Lake Okobogi
An interdenominational mission school will be held at Lake Okobogi according to a decision reached at the district convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onawa
Montenegrin National Dress Described Brightly
The national dress of Montenegro is described as very picturesque with bright varied colors. The headgear is a distinctive cap that adds to the attire’s unique appearance.
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Montenegro
Reclaiming Eden: Engineers Plan Euphrates Dam Near Baghdad
English engineers move to reclaim the Garden of Eden region between the Euphrates and Tigris. A great dam across the Euphrates near Baghdad will carry water over the land, as in Egypt and India, proving the soil here is exceedingly rich.
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Garden of Eden
Euphrates
Tigris
Bagdad
Egypt
India
Free book on kidney disease offered by New York firm
Sufferers from kidney trouble or Brights disease unable to find relief locally are invited to write to the Tompkins Corbin Co. at 322 Fifth Ave New York for a free copy of their book. They offer a harmless herbal remedy that has effected complete recoveries in cases deemed hopeless by physicians. References available in this vicinity after physicians failed to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Tompkins-Corbin Co
Fifth Ave
New York
Andy
Ancient oath gesture traced through Homer to Bible roots
The hand lifting gesture in swearing oaths is ancient, appearing in Greek times and biblical narratives. Abraham asserts binding his hand to Jehovah, showing the practice existed in early periods. From Jewish tradition it spread to Christendom and has persisted in judicial trials.
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Abraham
Christendom
Origin of the servant trust discussed at Colony club reception
Ita Origin and Miss Elsie De Wolfe discuss a new servant trust traced from the Philippines to Hawaii and California. The conversation turns to a proverb about a rolling stone gathering no moss attributed to a vain appeal to a suburban cook to stay another month.
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Elsie de Wolfe
Colony Club
New Servant Trust
Philippines
Honolulu
San Francisco
Transmissibility of Genius in Browning Relics Sale
Executors of the Browning estate began selling relics of Robert and Elizabeth Browning on May 1. The text notes their son Robert Weidemann Barrett Browning, though richly gifted, produced little extraordinary work. It questions whether genius transmits to offspring and asserts evidence remains inconclusive despite many supporting facts.
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Robert
Elizabeth Browning
Robert Weidemann Barrett Browning
Best Friend 4A Woman Thue Sounds Off Pontum
A Wisconsin woman extols Postum over coffee claiming heart palpitations and nervousness vanished after switching. She reports weight gain to 118 pounds, restored strength, and stairs regained, praising Postum as a trusted friend from Postum Co. Hunt.
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Thue
Pontum
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Charles T. Burns
Weather Bureau
Willis J. Moore
Houston
Burns
Wison
Hie
Underwood
House
Post Office Department
Chamberlain
Department of Justice
Navy Department
J. BH
Milholland
Charleston
General Assembly
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Bowling Green
J. M. Lewis
Birmingham
Ala
York State Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Charles H. Hyde
City
Hyde
Northern Bank
Carnegie Trust Company
Publc
Kansas City
Federated Shop Craft
Wabash and Southern Railway System
Michigan
Siedia
Sugenica
Montelati
N. J
Unity Church
Per. E Fiage
James A. Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
Herring
Dia Bote
Ammons
Colorado
Boxing Commission
United Trades and Labor Council
Buffalo
N. Y
W. Frank Cattell
Council
Clarence
Darrow
McNamara
Cal
Wisconsin
Assembly
Jacksonville, Fla
H. P. McNeil
Emory Spear
McNeil
Plush Lee
George Wrightman
Clarence Upkide
Fond du Lac
Wis
McGovery
Wrightman
Santa Barbara
First Christian Church
Turtle Creek
Pittsburgh
Robert 8. Trumbull
Minden
Neb
Kearney Lumber Company
Jack” Johnson
Duke
Duchess of Westminster
White House
Frederick A. Smith
Arthur
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railroad
Harlgp
Thig- Thay
OWA Church
Women AT
Bluffs
Methodist Missionary Society of
Wieth Bramine
Castorlia
Fletcher
Postum
Postum Co
Hattle Creek
Mich
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