Two Mothers Claim Child as Son in Walters Kidnap Trial
In Opelousas Louisiana on April 18 the St Landry parish court prepared to hear evidence in the Walters kidnapping case. Rob Dunbar identified the boy as his son and Julia Inerson of North Carolina later claimed the child saying she had given him to Walters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Landry
W. C. Walters
Robert Dunbar
Walters
Hof
Dunbar
Julia Inerson
North Carolina
Double Murder and Lumber Office Fire Mystery
Geddes April 18 W H Men manager of the Farmers Cooperative Lumber company and Signal were murdered in the lumber office Thursday night. An unknown assailant then set fire to the building and the structure burned completely with the bodies found in the ruins. Both victims tied and their skulls crushed by blunt instruments. The motive is unclear with robbery or revenge theories debated by locals. The stockholders meeting and company transfer planned for today add urgency to the investigation. Local coroner and authorities planned an inquest as detectives sought a clear theory. Victims described as prominent figures, ages around sixty, with suspicious clues pointing to possible local involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Menos
Lumber Trust
Menzie
Atha
Witch Am
Sioux City
la Auld
Yaa
Aityle Girl Killed in York Tragic Incident
York reports the death of Frances I aged 45, daughter of Mrs and Peter, after a fatal event described as an all- occurring incident. Police investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aityle
York
Frances I
Ws and
Petor
British and American arrivals noted on Lusitania voyage
Fragmented dispatch reports passengers including Lieut J eC and pilot Rodman Wanamaker aboard the Lusitania with arrivals in England. The text is garbled but indicates military personnel and civilian travelers reaching port with unsettled details about dates and events.
Fire at Lumber Co Elevator Nets Large Loss
The blaze at the lumber yard killed the co operative plant and damaged five elevators across the street. A woman named Signal from Geddes led by her prostrated mother was among the victims. Three farm hands were held for questioning as investigators sorted through the tragedy. Insurance coverage appears to protect an estimated $90,000 loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas Signal
Geddes
Burn Co-Operative
Bodies Found in Ruins Prompt Murder Theory
April 14 report says W H Menale and Bianche Signal were found with Menale shot in the skull from right to left. A revolver and shell fragments were recovered near the scene, with coins and wallet also found. Bloodhounds have been secured and detectives are expected, as officials debate staged placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menatie
Mitchell
Next White House Wedding Set for May Seventh
Washington April 18 The president and Mrs Wilson announced the wedding of their youngest daughter Miss Eleanor Randolph Wilson to Secretary McAdoo for Thursday May 7 The ceremony will be very small with only the vice president Mrs Marshall the cabinet and immediate family present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woodmen Take Credit for Return of Vergara Body
Omaha April 18 The Woodmen of the World announce they arranged the return to the United States of Clemente Vergara an American citizen killed by Mexican soldiers on a remote island. Sovereign Commander W A Frazer declined to discuss details while in Texas and after talks with Governor Colquitt. The order’s life policy funded the repatriation and publicity surrounding the case notes Vergara’s Spanish ancestry and ties to Texas. Proof of death was provided by the fraternal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
United States
Clemente Vergate
W. A. Frazer
Texas
Vergara
Colquitt
Siverly Exonerated in Kelley Bank Case
In Ames on April 18 Clyde L Siverly cashier of Union National and Union Savings banks was found not connected with J Penfield proprietor of the Bank of Kelley by a verdict in Nela Anfinson vs Bank of Kelley et al The jury held Henry Banks liable for 21624.06 to creditors of the defunct Penfold with about 30000 in speculation at trial in Nevada district court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Clyde L. Siverly
Union National and Union Savings Banks
Penfeld
Eli
Nevada
Sulzer Appeal Laid Before High Court
Albany April 1 The appeal in the mandamus proceedings to compel payment of the governorship from Sulzer after removal last October was submitted to the New York Court of Appeals. No oral arguments were heard as lengthy briefs presented the facts. the lower court had ruled against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
William Sulver
United States Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Sulzer
Negroes Protest Against Jim Crow Law Call
New York April 11 Booker T. Washington head of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute issues a call to Negroes to protest discrimination. The message urges action against segregation and unequal treatment, urging participation in demonstrations and efforts to secure equal passenger accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Tewa
Epec
Coor Ta
Majestic Sold Ahead of Brittanic Arrival in Liverpool
Liverpool reports the White Star Line sold the Majestic as the 60,000 ton Brittanic is due to begin service today. Details indicate the price paid for the Majestic was recorded, marking a major fleet adjustment as the Brittanic prepares to enter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord
Liverpool
England
White Star Line
Majestic
Italians Rout Rebels in Africa Conflict Dispute
A sketched report describes Italian forces fighting rebels in Africa. It notes a severe clash between opposing sides, with Italian troops routing the rebels and sustaining limited casualties. The account mentions a force of about 1,000 rebels and ongoing fighting near Wala.
Insurance ruling bars retroactive bylaw on contracts
Webster City Iowa April 17 The Iowa supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of Mrs Clara House against the Modern Woodmen awarding $1000 on a policy held through her son Nathan who died in an electrical plant accident The court held the order cannot enact retroactive bylaws altering contracts already in force and rejected the insurer’s defense based on hazardous occupation and the Chicago rate plan The decision ends a lengthy dispute and is cheered by Woodmen insurgents nationwide
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Supreme Court of
Clara
House
Game
Chicago
Supreme Court
Union
Nathan
G. F. Tucker
Howse
G. Les
Ames
Woodmen
Wesley Martin
Tucker
Lee
Incendiary Fires Linked to Blind Pigs in Davenport
Davenport Iowa April 17 A wholesale operation of blind pigs or club houses is blamed for a recent wave of incendiary fires over two weeks. Fire Chief Denger and Assistant State Fire Marshal E J Frowick investigated noting two blazes were arson by firebugs. The places housed card tables victrolas and entertainment paraphernalia and were in old tumble down houses unlikely to spread fire to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
E. J. Frowick
Denger
Disappearance of Des Moines Investigator Impacts Prohibition Case
Des Moines April 17 A city investigator, George F Moore of 707 Sixth Avenue, vanished after aiding the grand jury in indicting 26 Des Moines druggists. Detective E V Tuttle and attorney M S Odle fear he will not return but say prosecutions will continue using grand jury testimony and other evidence to convict liquor sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George F. Moore
Sixth Avenue
Iowa
E. V. Tuttle
Moore
M. 8. Odle
League
Odle
Tuttle
Phone Service Out In Fort Madison After Fire
Fort Madison Iowa April 17 residents faced a phoneless city after a barn and wood shed fire melted three telephone cables carrying 200 wires each and a central office short circuit burned out leaving one long distance line. The debt system on the central board was destroyed and three days are needed to restore service. Business on the streets doubled while delivery and medical staff faced unusual quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Fort Dodge to Host 1915 Royal Arcanum Convention
Fort Dodge selects Fort Madison as the site for the 1915 Royal Arcanum lodge convention. The grand lodge elected new officers for the coming year including Grand Regent G A Fairly Des Moines and Grand Secretary H A Snyder Waterloo. Other leaders named were Vice Grand Regent D E Tisene Cedar Rapids Grand Regent W E B McConnell Council Bluffs Grand Guide C M Bog r Keokuk and guards Zook Albia and Knopf Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Dodge
Fort Madison
Royal Arcanum Lodge
Grand Lodge
G. A. Fairly
Des Moines
D. E. Tisene
Cedar Rapids
W. E B. McConnell
Council Bluffs
Fred Empirie
Council Luffs
H. A. Snyder
Waterloo
E. M. Ma
Keokuk
C. M. Bogr
Thomas H. Zook
Albia
Harry Knopf
Mutual Casualty Company for New Liability Law
Des Moines April 17 The Iowa State Manufacturers association expects to reduce state workers by 3000 annually through the Employers Mutual Casualty association now ready to receive members The workmen compensation law becomes effective July 1 The Mutual company formed in 1911 to anticipate the bill and will assume hazards at cost to employers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Casualty Company
Des Moines
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Oyers of Koo
Employers’ Mutual Casualty Association
Mutual Company
Jast General Assembly
Guardian Sought for Woman Who Issued Notes
Mason City Iowa April 11 Attorney Mike Healy of Fort Dodge asked for a permanent guardian for a woman identified as Marke Walsh who has reportedly given notes to William Colby. He alleges up to 200000 dollars may be at issue and asks notes be declared null due to alleged mental impairment. The woman, said to be 44 years old and Austrian, has a history of unsoundness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Mike Healy
Fort Dodge
Amanent Guardian
Mrn
Marke Walsh
William Colby
Fires destroy mansions of seven millionaires across Long Island
Carelessness of workmen preparing Long Island country homes for summer occupancy caused several recent fires. Homes valued around 82,000,000 have burned since January, with three losses totaling over 109,000 yesterday at Southampton Great Neck and Huntington. Other notable losses include Mrs W Vanderbilt's Jericho cottage and properties belonging to Mrs Jessica Taylor Paul D Cravath and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
MF Ahern
Atate
Mra P F. Collier
Southampton
Stephen H Burgoyne
Great Neck
Raymond E. Baylle
Huntington
W. Vanderbilt
Jericho
Jessica Taylor
Cedarhurst
Paul D. Cravath
Locust Valley
Bor Apman
Farmers Violate Law Like Trusts Says Untermyer
Chicago, April 17. Samuel Untermyer of New York urged replacing unrestricted competition with regulated forms at the second national conference on marketing and farm credits. He backed anti trust legislation and criticized exemptions for farmers, calling for impartial enforcement and a clear line between cooperation and illegal combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Samuel Stermyer
New York
Western Economics Society
Congress
Industrial Trade Commission
Untermyer
Phis
Sonmn
Vincent Astor Improves Says Doctors At Home
Vincent Astor’s condition continued to improve according to doctors at the country home of his fiance Miss Helen Dinsmore Huntington Gitta Betanita Boas. He is noticeably better though doctors refuse to give a timeline for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vincent Astor
Helen Dinsmore Huntington
Richards on Trial for Parole Violation in Des Moines
Des Moines reports bill Richards, a known Iowa convict, on trial for breaking parole. Police say an attempted holdup occurred while he was in custody and he carried a weapon in his overcoat. details remain unclear as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Richards
Des Moines
Richards
Lowa Conebwie
Satees Taney
Taft Speech Cited On Canal Toll Issue At Senate Hearing
Washington April 17 hearing before the Senate canals committee opened an unpublished Taft speech and Choate correspondence from London negotiations on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. Taft warned Congress may have to arbitrate and defended coastwise exemptions while pledging no break with treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Senate Canals Committee
Taft
Joseph H. Choate
London
Ernst Richard
North American Gymnastic Union
Ottawa
Sherman
Mr. Taft
Congress
United States
New York
San Francisco
Hoston
Beattice
Great Britain
Wilson
Richard
Vivisectionists Accused Of Cruelty In Philadelphia
Trial in quarter sessions continues against Dr Joshua Sweet of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School on cruelty to dogs charges. Five other faculty physicians face indictments as witnesses describe post operative relief efforts. Proceedings stem from the Woman's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joshua KE. Sweet
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania
Woman's Society For the Prevention
Bweet
Aleady
Shipwrecked Sainte Anne Crew Rescued by Minnesota
The schooner Sainte Anne crew of about 40 aboard the French bark were saved by the steamship Minnesota about 400 miles east of land. The Minnesota is due in Philadelphia April 20 from London, per a New York dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Minnesota
New York
Government Gulf Signal Service Department
Minnesota la Due
Philadelphia
London
Asks That Canadian Pacific Be Dropped
A petitioner seeks to exclude any further action by Canadian Pacific on stock matters. The filing argues for stock reduction and limits on Western divisions. The document cites company actions and a pending case affecting the railroad's authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bard
Delares
Annulment Bid Filed Over Leo Frank Sentence
In Atlanta on April 17 the defense filed a motion seeking annulment of Leo Frank's death sentence for the Mary Phagan murder. The motion argues the verdict was invalid because Frank was not present in court when the verdict was read. The filing claims trial counsel were advised that attendance would be unsafe, denying him constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Erate
Teniner
Lee M. Frank
Mary Fphagan
T Fa
Ank
Jude
Frank
Roan
Army of Bandits Defeated by Regular Troops
Peking April 17 Regular troops defeated White Wolf and his brigands in a sharp engagement at Li Chuan Heen northwest of Fian Fu. Hundreds of brigands were killed as the troops headed them toward Kien Chow. heavy reinforcements were sent to the scene while inhabitants have suffered pillage and killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
White Wolf
Li Chuan Heen
Fian Fu
Kien Chow
Tulsa Race Track Braces as Troops Protect Jockey Club
Tulsa and Tulan reports say state troops guard the Tulsa Jockey club grounds under martial law after Adjutant General Canton refused to withdraw forces. R. J. Allison announces abandonment of the meet while officials plan to race as threats of firing horses loom. Attorneys seek supreme court intervention to halt anti gambling enforcement by Governor Cruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Ohin
Canton
Tulsa Jockey Club
R. J. Allison
Tulan
Okla
Tulsa Race Course
Cruce
Supreme Court
Oklahoma City
Quick Justice Meted Out to Two Wanderers
Logan and Avril report two youths H. J. Heldeman and James Young admitted stealing a Kodak clothing and a stick pin during a trip era. They were caught after a woodbine job by William Fornta, confessed, aided police in locating the goods, and were sentenced to 10 days in the county jail by L. L. Coase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Avril
Sheriff Rock
H. J. ‘Eldeman
James Young
William Fornta
Woodbine
Sheriff Rook
L. Coase
Insurgents Clash at Woodmen of America State Convention
Cedar Rapids April 17 The insurgent Modern Woodmen movement vies for control at the state convention in May 4 with 66 camps backing insurgents and plans to endorse Mobile rates. Regulars claim the upper hand and local leaders warn of leadership power grabs.
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Cedar Rapids
Woodmen of America
W. Lyon
Jameson
Vinton
Marshall
Tara
Lenton
Jones
Edar
Linn County
BR. Mayberry
F. A. Sheets
KB. Vranek
Order
Mississippi River Commission Seeks 12 Million for Next Year
In St Louis on April 16 the Mississippi River Commission urged Congress to appropriate 12 million dollars for river improvements next year. The group met aboard the steamer Mississippi and prepared to tour New Orleans on its semi annual inspection trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louie
Mississippi River Commission
Congress
Mississippi
Comminasion
New Orleans
Parole Board Rescinds Convict Sterilization Order
The state board of parole rescinded an earlier order to sterilize 35 convicts at Madison Penitentiary. Attorney General Cossee recommended the action, ruling none of the convicts met the legal provisions for sterilization. The case was to be heard in a court tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Moines
State Board of Parole
Art Madison
Cossee
Meee
Goxey and His Idle Army On Their Way
Goexey and his Idle Army moves from Mansailion Ohio toward Washington on a 20 strong force gathered from shanties along the railroad socialist hall and city prison Police release vagrants who promise to leave town with the army Rev Harry J Wilson acts as chaplain and David Voxay is the 11 year old courier Several thousand people witnessed the departure and a large press corps joined the march
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansailion
Ohio
Mra
Jacob
Coney
Masellon
Timite
Harry J. Wilson
Rockdale
Army
Washington
David Voxay
Corey Out
New Passenger Fare Tariffs Filed by Railroads
Washington April 17 Readjustment of passenger rates on all Interstate routes in the United States under orders of the Interstate Commerce Commission will take effect May 1. Officials say about 85 percent of changes will be reductions, with some increases only on long hauls or when traffic to intermediate points justifies it. Rates must not exceed the joint state and federal maximums and must follow state authority in fare setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Jail glimpse to end defiance in New Haven inquiry
Washington reports that Henry Stoddard of New Haven represents two witnesses who may testify under protest to avoid criminal indictments for refusing to answer lawful questions from the Interstate Commerce Commission in the New Haven Bil company inquiry. Indictments against other witnesses prepared for grand jury submission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Haven
Bil
Joseph W. Folk
Henry Stoddard
Cent
Stoddard
Henry V. Whipple
Merchants’ National Bank of New Haven
Edward L Field
Girl Road Makers Win All Prizes in Illinois
Three Des Plaines girls win top prizes from the Good Roads Association for volunteer road making. Alma and Amanda Gewlke, 17, start at 4 am in a home made drag and drag 12 1/2 miles by night, earning the first prize of 645 dollars. Jillian Goode, 18, also of Des Plaines, takes the second prize for seven miles dragged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Good Roads Association
Alma
Amanda Gewlke
Desplaines, I
Jillian Goode
Desplaines
Kansan City Convention Seeks Recognition of Workers Rights
April 11 Kansan City Missouri delegates at a meeting of the way department of the American Federation of Labor planned to adopt a resolution to petition the industrial relations commission to bear the Illinois Central and Harriman vnes. Opposition argued the commission lacks adjudicatory powers making the effort unwinnable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan Clty
Way Department
American Federation of Labor
Industrial Relations Commission
Illinois Central
Harriman
France Expects War After Wilson Action
Paris reports French opinion unanimous on U S move toward Mexico. View that Wilson will keep action within limits set and that war may follow, seen as a momentous event shaping the European scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Wilson
Des Moines Printer Hurt Taking Down Storm Bows
In Des Moines Iowa on April 11 Robert Henderson state printer was injured after falling from a step ladder while removing storm bows. He suffered a wound but was reported in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Henderson
Des Moines
Robert Henderson
Carden Named Minister to Brazil
London April 1 The appointment of Bir Léone Carden was officially announced. He will proceed directly to Rio de Janeiro from Mexico City, where he is currently en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bir Léone Carden
Pal Vo Byes
Rio de Janeiro
Mexico City
Draper Will Filed in Massachusetts Probate
A Worcester, Massachusetts probate filing records the will of former resident Draper. The document lists heirs and appoints executors as the court reviews the estate. This filing signals the start of probate proceedings and asset disposition under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Draper
Worcester
Masa
Apaillé
Rhea & Dray
Todey
Aves Pubis Vequeads
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Solomon
Co-Operative
Cmpany
Inrotscom
Theiholders
Porte
J. Ec
Pavy
O Beip
Rodman Wanamak
Eey
USA
White House
Siverly
Kelley Bank
HIGH
Talians
Sion
Untermeyer
Sainte Anne
Leo Frank
Army OF Bandits
White Wolf's
Asia Minor
Parole Board
Goxey
Illinois
France
Carden
Brazil
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