Globe Notes On Economics And Inventions From 1900s
Journal excerpts cover wealth sums from Joseph Pulitzer to New York gifts, railways in New Zealand, Rome subway plans, and aluminum demand. Mentions England finance, tea exports, and the cost of printing forms. Includes Philatelic exhibitions and historical currency references.
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Royal Horticultural Halla
Weatminatar
London
Philatelic Society
Philatel Congress of
Great Britain
Margate
England
Miles Noutheast
France’s 1910 Book Output Surpasses 1812, Yet Lags Later Years
The article notes 1910 saw 12 825 new French books versus 8 442 in 1812, and that total French literature issued between 1501 and 1910 rose only 104 compared with 1869–1910. It mentions New Zealand land value gains near Te Kuiti and a clockmaking motor patent example from 1784.
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France
Adn
Te Kuiti
New Zealand
Palace punishment in Peking for maid’s misstep told in diary
A palace tale recalls a servant punished in Peking when two inappropriate cocks were brought to the royal court. On discovering the mistake, the empress orders a servant to slap the girl on each heel and then have the slapped girl strike the other. The narrator found the scene unbearable but dared not intervene.
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Peking
Oarmajesty
New Austrian Law Renames Servants to Employes
A new law in lower Austria changes the term servant to employe and requires employers to feed the employe. It forbids the employe from gossiping about family private affairs or helping other servants. Enforcement details are not stated.
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Lower Austria
Dangerous Models for Show at Sioux City
April 1 report from Maurids indicates a dangerous machinery exhibit at the State Manufacturers association convention in Sioux City. Inspectors Kibble and Shannon will attend to explain required safety devices for factory workers around such equipment.
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Lin
Shite Dabar Department
Amapal
State
Mannufacturers’ Association
Sioux City
Thea
Kibble and
Shannon
Former Athletic Star Misappropriates City Funds
Des Moines notes allege embezzlement by a former athletic star in Newton through improper handling of city funds. Clerk Rey J. Biske was arrested Saturday and confessed. bond posted, and officials call for an independent examiner and separate city records to prevent future losses.
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Des Moines
Busimeux Tudity
Newton
Rey J. Biske
Jiski
State Accomnelles
Bank of Remsen Closes Under Liquidation Pressure
The Bank of Remsen in Higlmouth county announces closure. President D Criglow states deposits cannot be quickly converted to cash but property will be sold to satisfy debts, with trustees handling liquidation and all assets converted to cash as possible. Local creditors have approved the plan.
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Bank OF Remsen
Bank of Fiqimiseit
Higlmouth
D. Criglow
Thie Bak
Astesia
Minnesota
Blaney
Hassay Trustes
Cnouels
cnouels property, aid @it rumors to the effect that Cregion
Vigorous pursuit ends in arrest and family dispute
Iowa brief reports a chase on Southeast Sixth Street and Kulisun Avenue ending with Pete Alvlunney arresting a boy who ran from home overnight. Police found the boy tied to a tree after Alvlunney caught him hiding near his home. the incident sparked local alarm and a police chase.
Thorne Urges Interstate Uniform Freight Classifications
Thorne of Iowa asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue uniform freight classifications nationwide to curb arbitrary rate hikes. He argues current 10 to 200 percent increases, set by railroad interests, would worsen prices from Chicago westward. He cautions against full uniformity now but supports standard descriptions and rules to guide ratings.
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Washington
ApEng
Kenyon
Senate Interstate Commerce
Hellruad
Thorne
Iowa
Airthorne
Jon Nau
Chicago
Iie
Interstate Commerce Comission
Chores
Cummins
Commission
Ayli
Grinnell Athlete Arrested for Theft
Deas Alames April 11 A Grinnell athlete and former Des Moines Western league shortstop Juske Finke was arrested in Newton charged with stealing money from the Municipal Light and Water plant where he worked as a clerk. Police allege a two year theft period and that he altered records to dodge the state audit. Finke was a well known figure in local sports.
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Deas Alames
Hey
Juske
Grinnell
Des Moines
Le&m
Newton
S &Ttgeresy
Finke
Dyding
Lowe
Wife of Traveling Man Dies of Heart Disease
The traveling man, A. Stuckweether, known across the state, reported his wife missing after an evening search. The couple lived in Mershalltowim. The husband, calling nightly, found his wife dead in their home with evidence of heart disease. A physician confirmed the diagnosis.
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Mershalltowim
A. Stuckweether
Bes
Darkwestherse
Alre
Starkweather
London Readers Laud Tree Othello Revival Autor
Londoners cheer for Sir Herbert Tree in His Majesty's theater revival of Othello. The author did not appear while Tree stars as Othello with Miss Nicleon Terry as Desdemona and Laurence Irving as Iago.
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London
Sir Herbert Tree
His Majesty's Theater
Nicleon Terry
Desdemona
Laurence Irving
Tago
Floor collapse injures 25 at Bradiev Polytechnic Institute
Twenty five students touring the Woolmer distillery floor were hurt when the second floor gave way under seventy five people. Injuries ranged from ribs and spine damage to broken legs and internal injuries. Ambulances rushed to the scene in Peoria Illinois.
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Peoria
Bradiev Polytechnic Institution
Woolmer
Otta Bulman
Shelbyville
Ind
Tessie Wardltf
Gaiva
TIL
Infernelly
Florence Sperin
Winnebago
Minn
H. Johnson
George Corrier
Florence Lurton
Anna Weith
Fred Davis
St. Cloned
Minnm
Zoe Hudson
Gracie Starkson
Mary Brown
Florence Schurz
Margaret McDonald
Elden Brown
Hazel Bullock
Louise Pampmeyer
Beivery
Representative seeks funds for chapel at Battle Mountain sanitarium
Representative Martin testified before a subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee urging a 40000 dollar appropriation for a chapel at the Battle Mountain sanitarium near Eat Springs, SD. The request highlights the need for spiritual facilities at the facility.
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Washington
Martin
House Committee of Appropriations
Buttle Mountain
Eat Springs
Gronna Seen as Likely Nominee Presenter for La Follette
Madison Wis April 13 US Senator A J Gronna of North Dakota is regarded as the nun who will present Senator La Follette's name for the presidential nomination at Chicago It is declared here that Gronna is the most available selection.
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OWA
Rock. Rapids
Joe Lewis
Marty Madison
Will Cook
Lester
Lyon National Bank
Boone
Samuel Ballantyne
United Mine Workers
Cawlt
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Drys
Suc Pere
Walter L. Jensen
Milburn
Marayvuon
FH. Figert
Fearing. Sa
Goudy
Supertniendvik
Rathen
LA Follette
Madison
Wis
United States
A. J. Gronna
North Dakota
Hard winter hits stock especially Cutth in Carroll county
The report notes stock in poor condition across Carroll county with many unable to stand as spring arrives. Henry Locke's Pleasant Valley farm suffers losses and feed shortages leave farmers helpless as severe weather lasts weeks and 20 bs of feed remain scarce.
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Carroll County
Henry Locke
Pleasant Valley
Mason City
Sarah Flasly
Charles Hasty
Storm Lake
Peoria, Jr
Trosselle Township
Joseph
Carroll
Monticello
William Shelley
Lovell Township
Sheever Brothers
Brickey
Boone
John MacVicar
Des Moines
Brotherhood
Henry Ue Jarnetts
Wellie Siertelson
Warrol
Crawford County
Bes Molnen
Boon
Des Maines
Southérn
Ytuck Talends
Minet
Wook Island
Intericbun
Des Moinen
Gara
Dbenisgons
Grawford
Iowa
Dtucuses
Harmon
Wilson
Drinson
Patrick Hurke
Council Bluffs
Denison
Goertom
Pratt
Iowa City
Thomas H. MacBridge
Iowa University
Yellowstone Park
Ida Grove
Joasaph Kackley
Lake City
Wright
Paulliva
Faullina
Insurgent Woodmen Seek Delegates for Iowa Convention
Insurgent camps of the Modern Woodmen of America in Iowa are choosing delegates for an insurgent convention in Des Moines on April 19 to oppose proposed rate increases. Charles W. Lyon of Des Moines leads the movement and seeks an injunction to block the new rates. Delegates expected range from 1,008 to 2,500 with each of 186 camps entitled to three delegates.
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Nes Moines
America
Iowa
Suiday
Charles W. Lyon
Des Moines
Law Committee
The
National Organization
Ecamp
Elgin
Guthrie
Okla
Butte
Mont
Chillicothe
Plans for Armory Conversion to Opera House in Sheldon
Captain Geiger and Co. E members plus citizens discuss remodeling the armory into a spacious hall with a stage on the south end, scenery, and galleries to boost seating capacity, echoing designs in the original architect’s mind.
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Armory
Opera House
Sheldon
Geiger
Co. E
Efforts to Protect Iowa Farmers From Seed Corn Swindles
Des Moines April 1 state officials warn farmers to buy seed corn only from reputable dealers and to seek seeds tested at 94 percent or higher. Dealers face penalties for untested or mislabeled corn and the state pledges aid to farmers wronged by unscrupulous sellers amid numerous complaints and letters.
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Des Moines
Pure Food Department
Examnion
W. DG. Fiarney
Bualnese
Déalera Raid Co
Strange Tale of Woman in Davenport Insanity Case
Mrs. Fahrenkamp held by insanity commissioners after a body and missing death go unreported. She tells of a man visited her son two weeks ago and that he gave him something. A house with two loaded revolvers found. neighbors say the woman and son lived alone. A caller named Finger claimed kinship and may visit the old woman. Iowa postal banks report 283 depositories in operation with over 125000 in deposits from about 2000 depositors as of January 31 1912.
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Mra
Wilhelmina Fahlenkemp
Lyons
Iowa
Washington, DE. C
Postamce Department
Wouncil Buss Commercial Club Banquet Acknowledged
The ninth annual banquet of the Wouncil Buss Commercial club was held at the Grand hotel in Council Bluffs Iowa with a large attendance. A seven course dinner was served. Speakers included Hon Lafayette Young Des Moines former senator and editor, Congressman W B Green, John G Bowman president of Iowa State University, and Lew T Genung Glenwood.
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Safe Young
Ridge! Council
Bluffs
Wouncil Buss Commercial Club
Grand Hotel
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
The
Des Moines Capital
Des Moines City Council Backs Reporters in Quarrel
Des Moines Iowa April 13 The city council passed resolutions defending newspaper reporters and affirming their factual reporting in coverage of disputes with the former council. The move contradicts ex Councilman MacVicar who claimed only 10 percent of Des Moines reporters writings are true.
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DES Maxines Commission
Des Moines
MacVicar
Boone
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Ween
Bualnesa
Avery
South Carolina
Shanghai
Frederick A. Elewiltt
Little Day Nursery
New York
Rome
Forum
City Minus
St Pauly Gate
Gulla
Republic of
Genoa
Caroline Eustadier
New York City
Labouchere
Truth
Hundrefa
Weris
Canada
Noeuthern
Whyland
Pworkuhire
Lancashire
Suffolk
Kent
Sussex
Lincoln
Marcon Company
Tallan Yernmigent
Ga Agresment
Rae
Gays
Ateal Raila
Aomy
Seael
Lepaute
Louvre
Paris
Benin
Hanks
Litchfield
Sonneciucut
Annele Sam
Dangerous Models
P Sloan
Sloan
George Lualter
War & Close Gall
Bath Familien
Webster City
Mortier
Kiaposaesalon
Huron Sxnrees
American Express Company
Huron
Thin City
Flo
Dex Moines
Clarence J. Gortus
Crocker Building
Gustav H. Amend
WH. Cammack
Ingstom
Manchester
A. EF. Hanson
A. E. Hungon
G. T. Hardenburgh
J. Aa. Schroyer
Ira
Currier
Mandt
Waterloo
P. C. Merillat
Winfield
WW. Morrison
D. J
M'Vicker
Anril
John Mac- Vicker
Railroad Commission
Chris Ottesen
Iowa News
Pete Alvlunney
Kulisun Avenue
Ale Tunney
Alr
Shaw
Arthur
Lake Mills
Ole J. Claver
Glyde
Ole J. Claven
Farnburn
Vle
Arianther
Omaha
Keabe
Woodbine
Reeve
W. C. Brayton
Vermillion
L. Flunp
Ida Groved
Andrew Raut Ve
Glenn Gracey
First State Bank of Sholetein
Kus
Fle
Delmied
Basi
New Hampton
Meg
Father Slatterly
St. Jeseph
Father Slatterby
Prigsta
Brooklyn
N.Y
Michael Carey
Dubuique
Ragle Fovr
ERI
Dea Moines Abprail Company
Slu
Gereuuera
Pedfiicariana
Lehigh
Thinetry
Fort Dadge
Fort Domge
Louis Cox
Ray King
Robert Healy
LeRoy Ware
Oleson Park
Optumwa
Joseph Coleman
Coleman
File
Holayville
Ida County
Charles M. Dixon
Frost
Marine Hospital Corps
Port Dodge
C. P. Beichel, Jr
Carty
Oskaloosa
Sammis and Coburn
Ida
Plymouth
Cherokee
M. A. Gallagher
Gallagher Hotel
J. A. Tracy
Ames
Iowa State College
Cherakwe
Iowa Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Apella
Altoriéus Teepe
Kelley
Dugger
Chase Pice
Dgutriet Court
Sealey
Des Moines Dea Moinen
Middle West
Millonairca
Mr. Shakespeare
State House
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