Week's Happenings Condensed in Classified Form
Subpoenaed Baltimore lobbyist Martin Mulhall named as active field agent for the National Association of Manufacturers. James A. Fowler to remain in the Justice Department until a successor is chosen. Census reports cotton crop value at 920.63 million dollars for 1912. Parcel post stamps valid on all classes from July 1. ordinary stamps also valid for parcel post. Senate caucus aims to add cotton sewing thread to free list. Wilson declines trip to Cornish New Hampshire to study Union Pacific merger dissolution plans. Justice Gerard chosen as ambassador to Germany by President Wilson.
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Senate
Martin M. Mulhall
Baltimore
National Association of Manufacturers
James A. Fowler
McReynolds
Department of Justice
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Union Pacific
James W. Gerard
New York State Supreme Court
Germany
Scott County Farm Improvement League
State Highway Commission
Ninth Congressional District
Atlantic
Grinnell
A. C. Porter
FE. C. Hershman
Epworth League of
Des Moines
the Methodist Church
Winterset
M. R. Talley
Hazel Johnson
Prairie City
W. M. Harder
Iowa
Charles Marshall
Deep River
Michael J. Harty
Lone Tree
Henry A. Cooke
Eagle Grove
Fred C. Boeke
Hubbard
D. F. Horton
Lime Springs
J. J. McDermott
Manilla
Frederick 8. Anderson
Stanton
Ed L. Hall
Chelsea
Creston
Afton
W. A. Eikenberry
A. C. Calkins
Fonda
C. O. McDonald
Fort Dodge
Harrison County Sunday School Association
Woodbine
George Pugsley
Mary Rice
Logan
Marion Henderson
Turkey
Clermont
Martha S. Beeson
Byron A
Des Moines Valley
Rock Island
St. Paul
Kansas City
Manchester Democrat
Knowles
Sioux City
Hawkeye Veterinary Association
Multiple Fatalities From Sewer Cave-In In Cleveland
Seven workmen fell into a sewer at Railway avenue and West Seventh street in Cleveland leaving three dead. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the accident and local officials prepared memorials for victims.
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Railway Avenue
West Seventh Street
Cleveland
Fire Claims Six Jacobs Family Members in Lexington
Six members of the John Jacobs family, farmers, perish in a house fire at Lexington South Carolina. The bodies are recovered among the ruins of the dwelling.
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John Jacobs
Lexington
S. C
Suffragette Murder Plot Rumor and Global Updates
The Daily Express in London hints at a suffragette murder plot tied to self-starvation against cabinet members. Portugal signals in principle agreement to peace treaties with Bryan, with nineteen nations taking similar steps. Balkan tensions rise as fighting erupts along a 145 mile front. Alberta bans boxing following the Pelkey ruling. Emperor William approves James Gerard as US ambassador to Germany. Earthquakes in Sicily and Calabria recalled from 1908 panic. A motor launch tragedy in Edmonton kills six, detailing victims Hooper Merideth Case and others. Duke Ludwig of Bavaria seeks divorce from his younger morganatic wife, married since 1892. Sixty Mongolian Lamas die in a pagoda fire near Kweihwa cheng as Chinese pursuers close in.
Baseball Player Assaults Manager After Contest in Philadelphia
A confrontation left John McGraw, manager of the New York Giants, knocked down by two blows from Brennan of the Philadelphia team after a recent game in Philadelphia. The incident follows a tense day on the field and fuels talk of rising club tensions.
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John McGraw
New York
National League Baseball
Brennan
Philadelphia
Iowa News Roundup Highlights Tragedy and Local Happenings
Eddie Bracken aged 11 died and brother George gravely injured after a 60 foot fall from a roof onto a stage in Birmingham van Buren county. The report covers teacher tenures in Birmingham, wage changes for Dubuque teachers, a Hazelton veterinarian found in Melbourne, and various Iowa stories including road law prosecutions, church events, rail dispatches, and flood of agricultural notes.
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Eddie Bracken
George
Des Moines
Birmingham
van Buren County
Iowa
Elizabeth McMillin
Dubuque
Buchanan County
Melbourne
McMannion
Oelwein
Keeley Institute
Webb
Clay County
Watt James
Ottumwa
State Christian Endeavor Association
Cedar Rapids
William Hardcastle
Iowa Falls
Charles Stauffbacher
P. M. Rich
Allerton
Rock Island Road
Davenport
Albert Jones
Skee Lumber Company
Montrose
Keokuk
Main Street
Clear Lake
Cornell College
William Blanchard
Chariton
Congregational Church
Marshalltown
P. F. Marston
Grinnell
Engagement Announcement in Darky of Mobile Tale
A rough anecdote from Mobile notes a man named Alan announcing his engagement to a chosen partner amid surprised congratulations. A friend quips about Joe speaking up after two years of fooling around with Miss Violet, then reveals Joe lost his job only last night.
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Darky
Mobile
Alan
Joe
Violet
Special Cuticura Hair Treatment Ad
A lavish advertising style describes a nightly routine using Cuticura ointment and Cuticura Soap to soothe itching scalps remove dandruff and promote hair growth. It instructs parting the scalp rubbing ointment along each parting and shampooing next morning with hot water.
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Cuticura
Dept. L. Boston
Sorry She Spoke Car Joke Exchange
Dialogue highlights a wife challenging men over cars with a returning quip about yearly car improvements. The humorous exchange centers on value placed on automobiles versus spouses.
Allen's Foot-Kane Antiseptic Powder Ad
RHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES Allen's Foot-Kane the antiseptic powder for tired aching swollen feet gives rest and comfort makes walking a delight Bold everywhere 2bc Don't accept any substitute For FREE sample address Alien Olmsted Le Roy New York Adv.
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Allen
Kane
Alien @ Olmsted
le Roy
Town Talk on Proposed Telephone Line
A town discussion centers on plans for a new telephone line. Patrice quips that the project will end in talk whether it is built or not. The exchange captures local interest in infrastructure and planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patience
Patrice
Noisy howl may endanger justice if misused
A terse warning notes that vocal protests can backfire or provoke a chilling effect if pursued too aggressively. The line suggests vigilance in pursuing fairness without inviting backlash or harm to the cause or participants.
Complication of Woman's Ills and Lydia E Pinkham Ad
Athens Texas woman reports relief from long standing female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad touts widespread success over 30 years and invites confidential letters to the Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts for advice from a company woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Texas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sinan R. Whalley
Heath
Pinkham Laboratory
L Mass
Rain KF. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Mass
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District of Utah
Argentina
United States
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Argentine Republic
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Cedar Lake
Ind
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F. D. Savill
Harvey
Ellis
Waltham, Mass
Moody Street
Cabin Creek
W. Va
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Rosalie Roque
Catherine Lacy
Bedford Hills
N. Y
Montefiore Sanitarium
Grant Park
Daily Express of London
Home Office
Portugal
Bryan
Istip
Alberta
Canada
Pelkey
Emperor William
New York Supreme Court
Sicily
Calabria
Edmonton
Rodman C. Hooper
Marshall-Wells Company
Earl Merideth
Mrs. Case
Case
West End
Imperial Bank
Duke Ludwig of
Bavaria
Bavarian Court Opera
Kweihwacheng
Shansi
Mongolia
St Petersburg
Edgar P. Murdoch
Spokane
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Charles Beal
Mt. Vernon
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Samuel Greenebaum
Broadway
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Greenebaum
Miss Scher
Fletcher
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