Abrogation of Russo-American treaty unsettles trade relations
Washington reports the termination of the Russo-American treaty due to Russia's passport policy creates an unprecedented gap in formal trade rules. Officials say trade may continue on broad terms, with no discriminations, while duties and tariffs may shift. The main practical effect appears limited to consular estate and crew dispute matters, with overall trade value around 360,060,000 expected to remain unimpaired unless tariff changes target American goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Russia
United States
Inquirera
Bureau of Trade Relations
Itasrian
Mann Opposes Arbitration in Panama Canal Dispute
Representative Mann of Indiana denounces submitting the Panama Canal dispute to an international court. He says the United States must decide by its own congress and public opinion, while Rear Admiral Wainwright argues for a strong navy backing peace efforts. Meanwhile defense attorney Bal presents arguments for Hiram R. Kilne in a dynamite case piracy trial as jury instructions loom.
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Mann
Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Great Britain
Representative Mann of
Twinois
House
American Society For the Judicial Settlement
Congress of the United States
Panama
Admatrat
Richard Wainwright
Perce
Snetice
Truth
Navy
Kilne
Indianapolis
Walter L. Bal
Hiram R. Kiine
Muncie
Gathre
Koettera Indicted in Emma Kraft Murder Case
The grand jury in Chicago indicts John B. Koettera of Cincinnati for the hammer murder of Mrs. Emma Kraft here. Koettera, reputed fiancé of the deceased, has not been apprehended. A posse presses on his trail as officers seek him after the indictment.
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Koettera
Chicago
Nec
John B. Koettera
Cincinnati
Emma Kraft
Han
Fisher's Water Power Policy Urged by Interior Chief
Washington December 16 Secretary of the Interior Walter L Fisher submits a comprehensive annual report to President Taft urging a broad water power policy for streams not on public domain. He calls for a leasing system for public lands and strong federal control to ensure community ruled pricing and shared benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior
Walter L. Fisher
Taft
Fisher
Alaska
Ife
Elvic
Thao
Archbald Defense Opens in Senate Trial Tentative
Washington December 16 The testimony on which house managers and the senate rely to convict Judge Robert W Archbald of the commerce court was completed and the accuser's attorney began the defense. Witnesses for the defense appeared as the trial progressed.
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Washington
House
Senate
Robert. W. Archbald
Commerce Court of Mindebaylor
Iowa Roads Adopt New Policy On Legislature Lobbying
OWA HAPPENINGS reports Iowa railroads will form informal bands in operating departments to present legislative viewpoints instead of relying on regular lawyers. A committee led by W. H. Given will advocate railroad interests before committees, arguing straightforwardly for fair treatment and legislative outcomes. The article also notes parole petitions for long-time prisoners, oleomargarine policy questions for state wards, and a strike-related arrest with guilty pleas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa
W. H. Given
Rock Island Road
Almple
Fair News
State Board of Parole
John Hammil
Des Stoines
Conductor Ridpath
Hugh Robhard
L. W. Haley
Dubuque
Charles Thomas
Mabel Scofield
Board of Control
Coston
Garment Workers
Traily RuMeld
Leasure
Morrie
Morris
United States
Armory Opens in Centerville with Grand Military Ball
The new $15,000 Centerville armory opened with a grand military ball. Attendees included Adjutant General and Mrs. Guy Logan of Des Moines and Colonel Howell of Iowa City, plus many out of town posts. The facility, built by FB company as a stock venture, is large and costly, aimed at commanding top rental. Command rests with Captain George B. Ogle, with Lieutenants ELF Thomasson and Elis Pixley.
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Cebtoervills
Dee
Wis
Wilit
Deureral
Guy
Ogan
Des + Mrenes
Howel
Iowa City
Albo Guveral
Company
Organiad
Citizens of
Centerville
George B. Ogle
Elf. Thomasson
Elis Pixley
Baby Dies on Train Carrying Dead Infant to Paterson Wife
Mrs John YVerhany of Paterson New Jersey traveled from Chicago to Oskaloosa with her dead infant in her arms. The ten day old baby died soon after leaving Chicago and the mother, unable to speak English, kept the body hidden and cradled on the depot platform and throughout the journey in fear of being put off the train.
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John Yverhany
Paterson
N. J
Chicago
Oskioosa
Davenport linked to early October burglary gang
Chief Schramm suspects Stratton and associates arrested in Chicago for the Togue murder were in Davenport at the start of October. The thefts included the bones of Sam Tb. White, George Schick, Robert Stadt, and John T. Schmidt, with skeleton keys and large sums of money and jewelry stolen. Burglars then hit wealthy homes in Molino and Rock Island, Mt, credited to the same gang.
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Davengarr
Schramm
Stratton
Chicago
Davenport
Sam Tb. White
George Schick
Robert Stadt
John T. Schmidt
Molino
Rock Island
Porter Shot 10 Death In Hamburg Killing
Henry Porter of Hamburg was shot to death. Henry Johnson was arrested for the killing claiming Porter fired first. All parties are colored. A separate item notes a state employment agency bill discussed by Van Duyn and league leaders. A plan for road improvements and a federal Iowa Central case hearing are also mentioned with sparse details.
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Henry Porter
Hamburg
Henry Johnson
Porter
Johnson
Corporation Tints
Edward W. van Duyn
C. F. Terhune
Iowa League of Commercelal Clubs
O. R. McDonald
League
Traveling Man Officials Elected At Des Moines Meeting
Iowa State Traveling Men's association selects officers without opposition at the annual meeting held January 18 in Des Moines. J. W. Hill is president, John A. Blanchard vice president, A. W. Rader secretary. Nine candidates run for directors. Also reports a bull lost in transit from Avoca to Woodbine, later found near Dunlap and returned.
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Iowa State Traveling Men's Association
Asanciation
Dee Moines
J. W. Hill
John A. Blanchard
A. W. Rader
Dea Molnas
Dunlap
Woodhbine
Nec
Avoca
W. H. Barnby& Son
Woodbine
Wasda
Wondbing
Iowa News Briefs From 1918: Fires, Injuries and Elections
Iowa briefs report a busy period with a corn show slated in Ames January 1 to 11 1918. incidents include Eu Kivsnger of Washta breaking a hand in a tree fall, a $134 robbery at Coyle Coal Co Mason City, and a fire destroying a barn and 2000 bushels of corn at Wm Amick’s Bronson farm. Oskaloosa Holiness college dormitory damage 1500. Several injuries and deaths across towns from Lemara Lemara explosion to Council Bluffs auto truck fatality and a Marshalltown man’s court case. A wide range of local concerns follow including hog losses near Buringtan a planned homeopathic hospital in Des Moines and deer menace reports.
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Ames
EU Kivsnger
Washta
Coyle Coal Co
Mason City
Gas Engine Company
Charles City
Fenton
Wm. Amick
Bronson
Central Holiness College
Oskaloosa
Ronald Brodie
Lemara
Iowa Bee Keepers’ Association
Charles Strohmeir
Elmer Loupee
Elmer Loupse
Newton
Bur-ingtan
Arthur Peterson
Council Bluffs
John Waston
Logan
Marshalltown
D. M. Duncan
John Reynolds
Tillie Warren-Booth
William L. Houghtelin
Lincoln
Sherman Bradley
Corning
Edward Miller
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Guy. Baker
Iowa City
Ft. Madison
Oliver Driver
Lonatrae
State Agricultural Society
Des Moines
Muei Farm
Palo Alto
Emmet
Ewan Lake
Chicago
John Baron
Sohn Brown
Rockwell
Pei
Fragmented Iowa notices mix with local crimes and accidents
A sprawling Iowa page details diverse items from an Ames company dispute and a state rep inattentive health to a Des Moines college donation, a child accidentally shooting, and a deputy arrest. Other notes cover a murder verdict in Des Moines, a boy wounded by a loaded gun, bank ownership changes, a Keokuk street rebuke, and a Forest City injury on machinery.
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Minas Coe
Paston Hats
Torthy Mahlon Harvey
Accola County
Declan
William Ziegler
Brant
Wavenbutt
York City
Miey Watson
Eleanor Diarldo
Tom Jones
Vite Jones
Marchee Wade
Tim
Des Moines Interi Qation
Aene
Bil Ee
James Clarke
Des Moi
Jannie Jahan
Whce
Edward Reilly
Moanne
Mingis Central
Dubuque
Reilly
Harpers Ferry
Robert Osborne
G. 5
Osborne
Missouri Valley
S. W. Brunt
A. H. Brunt
Carher
Keokuk County
Kleinschmidt
William , Dunn
Timothy D. Hickey
Keokuk
Aly
Henry Denzel
Forest City
Fort Dodge Shippers
Tlon
EB. J. Breen
Sens
Yamraine
Kenyon
Taft
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Buebneas
Fisher’s. Report
Trulley
Archbald
Thele Tentimony
Iowa
Ce Moines
Feeble Minded
Boys’ School
Inebriata
Knoxville
Nleow
Gerdee Auth
Lady
Alma
Lowa
Davenport Folice Think Logue Susnests
Charles Shade
Rock Rapids
Iowa Bankers’ Association
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