Forty-Five Dead as Rock Island Train Derailed
Marshalltown Iowa reports a disastrous wreck four miles north of Green Mountain detouring two trains around a Shellsburg freight wreck. The double engine passenger train plunged from the track, killing at least forty five and injuring over forty, many fatally, with bodies identified and others left in the morgue. Rescue swift, physicians dispatched from Marshalltown. officials cite excessive speed and reverse order as probable causes.
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Marshalltown
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Green Mountain
Marshall County
Twin Cities
Chicago
Shellsburg
Gladbrook
John C. White
Waterloo
Des Moines
Gordon
Kansas City
Steele
Sweeney
Penalty Set for Mabray in Federal Case at Leavenworth
In Council Bluffs on March 22 Judge Melherson imposed a two year federal prison term at Leavenworth and a $10,000 fine on John C. Mabray and nine others. The ruling caps the case against the group involved in the charges.
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Mabray
Council Bluffs
Mar
Leavenworth
Kas
John C. Mabray
Melherson
Lincoln Reappointed Game Warden in Cedar Rapids
Des Moines March 22 George A Lincoln of Cedar Rapids state fish and game warden was reappointed to a three year term by Governor Carroll. Warden Lincolns present term expires March 31.
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Lincoln
Des Moines
Mar
George A Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
Carroll
Norris May Be A Senator
Washington reports George R. Norris the insurgent who opposed Cannon has left the House row with a strong prospect of succeeding Elmer J. Burkett as Nebraska senator. Norris says the House rules change curbs the speaker’s power, broadens committee input, and better reflects national sentiment. He emphasizes fighting Cannon’s control, not the Republican party, and predicts improved party success.
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Washington
George R. Norris
Cannon
Elmer J. Burkett
Nebraska
Norvin
House
Committee On
Committee On Rules
Peace Terms Rejected In Philadelphia Street Car Strike
In Philadelphia a tentative agreement between Rapid Transit Company reps and striking street car workers was rejected by the employees. The plan would restore all February 19 hires to their jobs and refer 175 discharged workers to arbitration, but the carmen did not accept the deal.
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Philadelphia
Rapid Transit
Labor Riot in Cleveland Turns Violent at Garment Strike
A Cleveland labor riot erupted between several hundred striking garment workers and strike breakers resulting in a shooting and multiple injuries. Property damage was heavy as Alex Printz, leader of a major firm in the dispute, sought extra police protection from Mayor Rachr to prevent further disorder.
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Cleveland
Alex Printz
Rachr
Mabray and Crowd Convicted in Council Bluffs Scandal
Mabray and T3, charged for ten days in United States district court, found guilty by a jury concerning a large race track and ring graft. Robert E. L. Goddard of San Antonio, the fifteenth defendant, was unable to reach a verdict. Bates Pittsburg graft case. Captain John F. Klein, former member of the big six, confessed implicating most former council members. Klein sentenced to 31 1/2 years in the western penitentiary. Four former council members corroborated Klein’s accusation. about 60 former councilmen likely to be arrested.
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Council Bluffy
CC. Mabray
United States
Robert E. L. Goddard
San Antonio
Bates
Pittsburg
John F. Klein
Klein
Western Penitentiary
Powder Blast Kills Man in Alton Mill Explosion
A powder explosion at the Equitable Powder Company mill near East Alton injured John Patterson and killed Alton resident Jefferson Hright. Five thousand pounds of unrefined powder detonated Saturday morning, causing extensive damage to the mill and surrounding area.
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Alton
Ill
Jefferson Hright
John Patterson
Equitable Powder Company
Hast
Papke Knocks Out Lewis For Middleweight Title
Paris Billy Papke nicknamed the Handy Thunderbolt stopped William Lewtig of New York in the third round of the scheduled 20 round bout to claim the middleweight championship.
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Papke
Lewis
Paris
Billy Papke
Ihndy Thunderbolt
Willia Lewtig
New York
Peace of Nations at Banquet Ties Canada and U S
In Albany Earl Grey, Canada’s governor general, and President Taft with Gov. Hughes spoke on friendship between the nations at a University Club banquet. Taft announced no political engagements. Grey praised common ancestry and shared ideals. Hughes urged removing unfaithful public servants from office.
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Albany
N. Y
Taft
Earl Grey
Canada
University Club
Gov. Hughes
United States
Loeb
White House
Dominion
Hughes
Chicago
Chicago Traffffe Club
Elut
Packer Pleads Not Guilty In New Jersey Beef Case
Lemuel B. Patterson, vice president of the National Packing Company and a Chicago indictment suspect, surrendered in Hudson county New Jersey and pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy to manipulate food prices. He was released on a $7,500 bond, signaling others named in the beef trust case may follow.
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National Packing Company
New York
Lemuel B. Patterson
Chicago
The
Beef Trust
Court of Common Pleas
Hudson County
New Jersey
Patterson
Jersey City
Ballinger Denied Recommending Reversals in Lands Withdrawals
Washington. Director F H Newell of the reclamation service testified in the Ballinger Pinchot investigation denying that his bureau urged restoration of lands withdrawn from entry under Garfield. He corroborated Davis on March 1909 talks with Ballinger about legality of Garfield withdrawals and his plan to restore them. He rejected Ballinger letters claiming no recommendation by the service.
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Washington
F. H. Newell
Reclamation Service
Ballinger-Pinchot
Ballinger
Garfield
Davis
Newell
Pepper
E. T. Perkins
Chicago
Harriman
Perkins
Strike of Miners Feared in Central Field
The coal strike crisis nears today as the subscale committee reports to the scale committee and then to the United Mine Workers special convention. Both sides feel apprehension as 300000 miners could be drawn into conflict across the country.
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Cincinnati
United Mine Workers
Charles W Fairbanks Home On Cunard Mauretania
The Cunarder Mauretania cut the westward Atlantic record by 26 minutes reaching Ambrose lightship Thursday. Former Vice-President Charles Warren Fairbanks was a passenger returning from a near yearlong world tour with a message of peace. James A Patten, the Chicago speculator, was aboard after a recent rough handling on the Manchester exchange.
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New York
Ambrose Channel
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Daunt's Rock
Fairbanks
James A. Patten
Chicago
Manchester Exchange
Fear Lock Saw for Sullivan
Los Angeles report says Billy Sullivan veteran catcher of the Chicago White Sox suffered blood poisoning after stepping on a rusty nail at Chutea Park. An operation was performed but tetanus danger remained. Friends telegraphed his wife. doctors hope to have him ready to wear a uniform in ten days.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Billy Sullivan
Chicago White Sox
Sullivan
Chutea Park
PAYS $500000 FOR PORTRAIT OF FRANZ HALS
New York reporting that Otto Kahn paid five hundred thousand dollars for the celebrated portrait of Franz Hals and his family painted by Hals himself. J P Morgan offered between three hundred fifty thousand and four hundred thousand. The painting was bought from Duveen Dros.
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New York
Franz Hals
Otto Kahn
Duveen Dros
J. P. Morgan
Sunday labor must cease at Carnegie Steel plants
Braddock Pa President Alyah C Dinkey orders management of mills blast furnaces foundries and ice plants in western Pennsylvania and Ohio especially Youngstown and Lorain to end unnecessary Sunday labor due to strain from the legislature. Doctor orders Gov Haskell to bed after 69 days of special session in Guthrie Oklahoma.
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Braddock
Alyah C. Dinkey
Carnegie Steel Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Youngstown
Lorain
Haskell
Guthrie
Oklo
Hasketl
Famine Scourge Claims 78 Fort Rae Indians
Northwest Mounted Police report from Fort McPherson to Dawson says 78 Dogrib Indians near Great Slave Lake died this winter of starvation at the Mackenzie mouth. The tragedy highlights severe famine conditions affecting Indigenous communities in the region.
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Dawson
Y.T
Northwest Mounted Police
Fort McPherson
Mackenzie
Fort Rae
Great Slave Lake
Washington Brig. Gen. Charles Morton Retired in Omaha
Brigadier General Charles Morton, commander of the Missouri Department at Omaha, was placed on the retired list on account of old age.
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Washington
Charles Morton
Department of the Missouri
Omaha
Priday
Iston
Bank Probe Bid Defeated in Guthrie House
A Saturday house resolution demanded an investigation into the affairs of the defunct Columbia Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma. The measure was defeated as the bank failed last year, leaving depositors owed more than $1,000,000.
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Guthrie
Okla
Columbia Bank and Trust Company of Oklahoma
Eight Handed Fishermen Drown in Tokyo Storm
Reported Saturday that along the coast a severe storm sunk 60 fishing boats and caused 800 fishermen to drown. The loss adds to continuing casualties as local crews recover debris and seek survivors amid rough seas.
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Tokyo
Hazing Policy Spars with Washington at West Point
Severe editorials urge leniency toward Col Hugh Scotts cureor amid scrutiny of hazing at West Point. The debate centers on the academy’s stern front against hazing and its impact on discipline and morale.
Bryan Returns Home on Verdi from Rio de Janeiro
William Jennings Bryan was aboard the steamship Verdi which sailed from Rio de Janeiro on March 18 and is due to reach Brooklyn pier on April 6. The voyage places Bryan among the notable passengers traveling from Brazil to New York.
Free recipe promises to cure weak kidneys
An advertisement claims a $3.59 recipe cures weak kidneys and bladder problems. It offers a free copy by mail from Dr. A. E. Robinson in Detroit, promising relief from scalding dribbling back pain and other symptoms without mentioning medical endorsement.
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A. E. Robinson
K-256
Luck Building
Detroit
Mich
Detchon
Trolley Car Accident Stuns Fourth Act Drama
Abel Stringham and a playwright banter through a stage scene where a trolley car crash in the third act undercuts the play’s tension. Shakespeare is praised ironically as the trolley disaster heightens the drama’s realism.
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Abel Stringham
Shakespeare
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promise Skin Purity
The advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment as best for preserving purifying and beautifying skin scalp hair and hands. It claims they relieve itching irritation inflammation and help prevent clogged pores. Potter Drug and Chem Corp of Boston distributes worldwide and offers a free Cuticura Book on request.
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Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Boston
Mass
The Modern Spirit in Paris Social Circus
Observer in Paris notes a scene at a fashionable restaurant where a trio sits at a table: a middle aged man, a young society woman, and his son or companion order for his mother a glass of milk a beer for himself and an absinthe for the daughter highlighting a satirical snapshot of contemporary manners.
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Paris
Olfinay
Fragmented ad filled column notes on goods and ads
A noisy collage of product pitches and random quotes. Mentions Klondike Incubators and Brood erg factory strain, Rheumatism cures, Murine eye remedy, and an eight hour day as a social jab. Notes on seafaring Norway and Britain follow with scattered claims and sensational snippets.
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F. Paiid & Co., Publishers
Payette
Iowa
Norris
Insurgenta
Man
Crowd
Reno
Earl Gray
Post
Veronican Mueller
Packer
Pinchot
Charles W. Fairbanks
Kahn
Maine
Congress
Grops
Mia
Harold
Lippincott’s
Tommy
Son
Murine Iya Remedy’ Co
Bouchefoucauld
Norway
Britain
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