Wide range of early 20th century metrics and notices
The article compiles diverse items including church counts in America, coal and alcohol production notes in Europe, estate and death duties in Britain, population figures for Russia and Russia's war context, a London gas lighting anniversary, trade unions in the United Kingdom, shipping launches, and electoral costs in the United Kingdom. It also mentions cultural items like haggis origins and modern communications.
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Inaugural Address of British Institute of Metals President
Prof William Gowland, new president of the British Institute of Metals, says the camp fire was the first metallurgical furnace and from it modern metal surfaces evolved by progressive modification. Tibet issues new postage stamps. Siamese states Irenganu Kelantan and Gilbert and Ellice islands issued stamps during the last War.
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Boys Find Nitro in Lumber Yard Near Rail Station
Mock Valley Ta April 2 Two boys aged 12 found two nitroglycerin bottles in a lumber yard west of the railway station. One bottle exploded damaging a coal shed, injuring the youths, and sparking fears of an attack on a local bank. Authorities turned over the explosive for disposal as crowds gathered.
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Supreme Court Upholds Missouri Trust Quester Laws
The U S Supreme Court today upheld Missouri laws ousting Standard Oil of Indiana and Republic Oil from the state and fining Waters-Pierce Oil $60 600 in related proceedings The case involved price control and competition acts and the court affirmed the Missouri ruling while noting the corporate entities had not been denied rights under the law Also reported Washington April 2 federal power to set aside about 3000 Cherokee land allotments transfers was upheld by the Supreme Court.
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Powder Mill Ruin in Great Explosion Near Little Falls
The Laffin Rand Powder mills at Wayne, five miles west of Little Falls, NM, exploded shortly after 2 o clock today. Three plant buildings were destroyed and district surroundings shook for miles. The mills operate under Du Pont De Nemours of Wilmington. Two men were killed and three injured. Information on the full extent of the damage was not available from Wayne offices.
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Michigan Defeats Cornell In Track Upset
Michigan surprised Cornell by a 41 to 34 victory in a track meet on April 2 in Ann Arbor. Michigan won the first five events, setting the tone for the upset over the Big Red.
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Fire at Wanila destroys Standard Oil storage plants
Mabikin April 2 The Standard Oil company's storage plant here has been destroyed by fire. Three large petroleum warehouses and one for gasoline were burned. The fire started Sunday evening and burned through the night. The loss is estimated at 1,000,000.
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IOWA NEWS IN BRIEF PAA ARDIEN
Short Iowa dispatches cover incidents across multiple towns. Des Moines appoints J. W. Fenney as police chief. a Des Moines river flood rises then recedes. a Great Northern station burns. court cases, elections, and local incidents fill the page with names and places from across the state.
Carpenter Strikes Over Wage Demands in Des Moines
Des Moines carpenters refused a compromise offer from master builders after a walkout began this morning. The union demanded 65 cents to 86 cents an hour on a one year contract, while builders proposed 50 to 60 cents. The dispute, discussed at a secret meeting, prompted no official comment from the workers.
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Multiple Local News Clippings from Marshall County and Surroundings
A collage of short items reports incidents in Marshalltown Webster City and nearby towns. A man discovered under boards emitting gas near a work site is rescued and expected to recover. Other notes cover Iowa Socialist Party referendum results and candidates, a Webster City indoor benefit for the baseball team, a funeral and marriage at Onawa, church and presbytery meetings, a health official appointment, policing actions, Boone bank concerns, and drownings in Des Moines Fort Dodge and railway incidents.
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Boy, 9, Killed by Accidental Gun Discharge
In Bryan Indiana this morning a man and his nine year old son were starting out on a hunt when the boy grabbed a gun that was slipping from a wagon. The weapon discharged and the load pierced the boy’s body, killing him instantly.
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Daughter Refuses to Return Mother's Gold in Replevin
A writ of replevin was issued against Mrs. Mary Wiedner by Judge Benson in Dubuque Iowa. The court took custody of 25 gold pieces valued at $20 each that Mrs. Wiedner received from her mother Mrs. Margaret Rooney who had asked that funeral expenses be deducted from the amount. Rooney survived illness and demanded the return of the gold, which Wiedner refused to surrender.
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Des Moines Commission Divides Up Its Labors
Des Moines city council assigns departments at a caucus. Van Liew takes public safety, Needham finance, Myerly streets and public buildings, Roe parks.
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Store Scales Honest by a Large Majority
Des Moines April 1 State Pure Wood Commissioner Barney today released statistics from state scale inspections showing 79 percent of scales in lawn retail stores were inaccurate. Of 1324 scales, 1053 were accurate and 271 were inaccurate with reports from nearly every city except Sioux City.
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Blind Woman’s Sight Restored After Twenty Years
A Cedar Falls widow, Mrs. Hich, regains sight after two decades of blindness. Her husband, A W Elen, teaches in New York as she travels to meet him next week. Doctors say her progress began weeks ago and she now helps with her housework and visits her former college.
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Proudfoot Seeks Clean Sweep for President
Senator Proudfoot announces candidacy and urges renomination of President Taft, predicting near unanimous convention support. He travels the state promoting Taft as the square deal choice and a strong ticket for election. Meanwhile Supervisor Morris faces ouster proceedings and plans a resignation to collect daily pay as court actions unfold. Commission members weigh replacements, with W. J. Moyer named as a possible successor.
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Miners Reach Agreement with Six Week Suspension
Des Moines Iowa April 1 miners agree to close coal mines tonight with a suspension not exceeding six weeks. Operators and workers officials say compromise accepted at Cleveland improved town situation and both sides will follow terms to care for mines. Wage scale drafting to begin.
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