World News Roundup From Across The Globe
A digest of international items from Washington to Europe includes Wilson directing Bryan to aid California alien land law talks with Japan, a Bryan diplomatic reception report, and hearings on tariffs. Other notes mention violence in Belgium, strikes in Belgium and Illinois, and various political and legal shifts shaping early 20th century policy.
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White House
Wilson
Bryan
Sacramento
Cal
Gov. Johnson
United States
Japan
California
Mr. Bryan
Washington
Missouri Insurance Commissioner Warns Firms on Writing Policies
State Insurance Commissioner Charles G. Revelle vows to revoke licenses of fire insurers that refuse to write Missouri business under the new anti trust law expansion. Some firms planned to suspend new policies, but governors and Revelle warn they will be expelled if they quit. Contending groups prepare referendum petitions to challenge the County Unit law and related measures, potentially delaying implementation pending voter approval.
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Charles G. Revelle
Missouri
Revelle
Major
Reverle
Smith & Smith
American Bank
Peoples’ National of
Philadelphia
Barker
Jewell Mayes
Richmond
Secretary of State
Missouri Saddle Breeders Meet Luncheon in Mexico
The Missouri Saddle Breeders Association met in Mexico with over 300 attendees for a luncheon hosted by the Mexico Commercial Club. Speakers included Fred A. Morris Willard Potter James A. Houchin F B Mumford W F Hawkins W S Nelson J J Searcy Hans Berg M H Gross and Dr W C Gadsby. Buyers from nearly every state attend the sixth annual sale of saddle and harness horses with a top price of 600 dollars.
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Missouri Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
Mexico
Bowling Green
W.S. Nelson
State Board of Agriculture
J. J. Searcy
East St. Louis
Hans Berg
Milwaukee
H. M. Gross
W. C. Gadsby
Adrian Declares Road Dragging Day Ends With Prizes
North Bates county hosts a road dragging day as farmers arrive with drags from distant points. Prizes go to the farthest entrants, fourteen miles to the winner. About 150 miles of road in the area are improved for the event and town offerings are free to all participants.
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Adrian
Bates County
Wilson Nominates John H. Browne for Land Office Registrar
President Wilson named John H. Browne of Springfield among recent nominees for registrars of the land office. Browne's appointment comes as part of a broader slate of federal office selections pending Senate confirmation.
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President Wilson
the Land Office
John H. Browne
Springfield
Dr Woods Gifts 10000 To William Woods College
Dr W B Woods of Kansas City longtime benefactor of William Woods College in Fulton authorizes improvements totaling about 10000. Planned additions include a gas plant cold storage and ice plant water system and equipment for several departments.
Population of St. Louis Rises to 831 570 in 1913 Directory
The 1913 Gould City Directory shows St. Louis at 831 570, up from 817 725 in 1912. The 1910 U S census recorded 687 029 residents, marking a substantial growth over three decades.
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St. Louis
Fire damages Parsonage in New Franklin blaze
Early morning fire at 6 o'clock partly destroyed the Methodist parsonage in New Franklin. Firefighters contained the blaze with prompt, effective work.
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New Franklin
Former Coroner J H Straughn Dies at 74 in Lexington
Dr J H Straughn formerly coroner of Lafayette county dies at his Lexington home at age 74. Born in Warrensburg in 1829 he moved to Lafayette county in 1846 and resided there since, serving eight years as county coroner.
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Lexington
J. H. Straughn
Dr. Straughn
Warrensburg
Lafayette County
Crippled tramp found dead in box car
J Rader with one leg amputated above the knee and the other foot missing at the ankle was found dead in a box car at New Franklin by a Missouri Kansas & Texas train crew.
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J. ©. Rader
New Frankin
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Will of Sedalia woman filed for probate prompts suit
The will of Mrs. Sarah C. Dexter was filed for probate in Sedalia. It includes large bequests to relatives and church figures, including $5,000 to Bishop E. R. Atwill and $5,000 to Rev. Edmund A. Neville. Shortly after filing, Ruth Dexter Carman of San Francisco sued all beneficiaries seeking to void the will on grounds of the decedent's advanced age and incapacity.
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Sarah C. Dexter
Sedalia
E. R. Atwill
Diocese of
Kansas City
Edmund A. Neville
Calvary Episcopal Church
Ruth Dexter Carman
San Francisco
Cal
Dexter
Macon Couple Celebrates 65 Years of Marriage
In Macon a couple surpasses sixty five years of marriage Mr and Mrs Francis Tracey wed January 15 1848 at Marietta Ohio The Traceys long union tops another record held by Mr and Mrs Daniel Boone Cook of Linn County Missouri married July 20 1848 Read about their reaction to the Linn County announcement.
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Macon
Francis Tracey
Marietta
Daniel Boone Cook
Linn County
Missouri
Tracey
Central Missouri Teachers Meet at Warrensburg Normal
Two hundred members from twenty five counties attended the Central Missouri Teachers Association session at Warrensburg Normal. A declamatory contest featured student representatives from thirty Central Missouri high schools with Levi Britt of Warrensburg High and Alma ONeal of Butler High winning the men’s and women’s divisions respectively.
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Central Missouri Teachers’ Association
Warrensburg Normal
Central Missouri
Levi Britt
Warrensburg High School
Alma O'Neal
Butler High School
Woman Died at Sewing Machine in Sedalia Home
Mrs. John C. Loveland aged 33 wife of a commission broker and daughter of ex sheriff Ellis R. Smith of Pettis county was found dead in her Sedalia home from heart disease caused by exertion while operating a sewing machine. She was found seated at the machine.
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John C. Loveland
Ellis R. Smith
Pettis County
Sedalia
Veteran Sheriff Zach Johnson Dies in Ozark
Zach Johnson, veteran Christian county sheriff and target of the Bald Knobbers, dies at his Ozark home after twelve years in office. His tenure came during the height of the Bald Knobber activity a quarter century ago.
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Missouri
Zach Johnson
Christian County
Ozark
Woman Dies After Kitchen Stove Fire Burns
Mrs Joseph Dawgon 35 of Springfield died from blood poisoning twenty four hours after severe burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from a kitchen stove in her home.
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Joseph Dawgon
Springfield
Strawberry Growers Meet Concludes Two Day Session
The Missouri Strawberry Growers congress completed a two day session at Neosho. J. P. Christian L Neosho and John Bland and a son of Silver Dick acted as secretary.
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Missouri Strawberry Growers’ Congress
Neosho
J. P.christian L
John Bland
Silver
Willam Jewell Debaters Win In Intercollegiate Meet
William Jewell College defeats University of Denver in a recall of state judges intercollegiate debate. Jewell emerged as the victor in a competitive round held the other night.
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Willam Jewell
Wiliam Jewell
University of Denver
Insurance firms suspend Missouri business pending state talks
Sixty two fire insurance companies affiliated with the Western Insurance Bureau announce they will stop taking new Missouri business from April 30 until an agreement is reached with state officials. Herbert S. Hadley urges calm and a conference with Missouri authorities, warning that citizens will seek protection if the withdrawal continues.
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Western Insurance Bureau
Missouri
Pittsburgh
Herbert S. Hadley
Bureau
Hadley
Charges Filed Against Bone in Debs Case Conspiracy
Sworn charges of misconduct and conspiracy in the prosecution of Eugene V. Debs, Fred D. Warren, and J. I. Sheppard are filed against H. J. Bone, United States district attorney for Kansas, and H. Dueberg, a Department of Justice special agent. The articles accuse conspiracy, witness intimidation, and using Dueberg to gather material for articles sold for gain. Additional charges allege attempts to corrupt postal inspector L. C. Chance over material against Appeal to Reason, intoxicated appearances in federal court, and harassment of Warren, Waylane, and Phifer connected to the newspaper.
Fire damages Raleigh News and Observer plant
A fire partially destroyed the Raleigh News and Observer plant in Raleigh, causing about 75000 dollars of damage with 40000 dollars insured. Secretary Daniels of the Navy, president of the company, was notified by telegraph before speaking in New York. The paper will publish temporarily from the Raleigh Times plant.
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Secretary of the Navy
Raleigh
N. C
Raleigh News and Observer
Daniels
Navy Department
News and Observer Company
Telegraph
New York
Associated Press
American Newspapers Publishers’ Association
News and Observer
Raleigh, Times
Two Killed by Quick Blast at Santa Fe Cut
Premature explosion during rock removal on the Santa Fe line at Cushing Oklahoma kills two men and injures four others, Arkansas City Kan dispatch reports.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Cushing, Ok
Convict Shot Dead by Guard in Oklahoma Escape Attempt
Robert Chaves, 28, a prisoner at the state penitentiary in McAlester Oklahoma, was shot and killed by a guard during an escape attempt. He was serving five years for horse stealing.
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McAlester
Okla
Robert Chaves
Penitenaary
Austria Demands Evacuation of Scutari Within Forty Eight Hours
Austria threatens to use force to eject Montenegrins from Scutari if its demand is not met in forty eight hours. King Nicholas vows defiance after victory in the siege. Europe braces for possible bloodshed as diplomats seek a solution to avert a wider war.
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London
Austria
Scutari
Nicholas
Europe
Hunger Strike bill passes third Lords reading
London report notes the Hunger Strike bill has moved to its third reading in the House of Lords, signaling a nearing end to the legislative process. The bill's progress reflects ongoing debated provisions and potential impacts on related public policy.
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London
House of Lords
Hydroplane Altitude Records Fall in Annapolis
In Annapolis Maryland two hydroplane pilots broke altitude records. Lieutenant P M Bellinger of the Marine Corps climbed to 2750 feet and Ensign Victor Herbster reached 4450 feet later the same day. The previous record stood at 3500 feet set by Lieut John H Tower of the Navy.
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Annapolis
Brookfield Woman Fatally Shoots Husband Then Self
In Brookfield Missouri Mrs H S Vanderventer shot at her husband as he came home from Kansas City, then killed herself. Police report a fatal domestic incident occurring at the residence.
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Brookfield
H. 8S
VanderWenter
Kansas City
Petrified waterfal l in Algeria fascinates scientists
In Algeria 62 miles from Constantine the Mamm-Meskhatin waterfall is a petrified cascade formed by calcareous deposits from sulphurous springs at 95 C. The columnar stone resembles a wall of water at the pool’s edge and traces to Roman times, with a legend that Allah petrified the tribe’s members for impiety.
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Algeria
Constantine
Street Ethics in Chicago and Prussia
A Chicago Tribune commentary argues for a law like Prussia’s that makes it a crime to ignore cries for help or to avoid rescuing someone in danger if it can be done safely. It condemns bystander fear and witness silence and urges legal duty to strengthen public conscience.
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Chicago
Prussia
Chicago Tribune
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