Week's News In Paragraphs Sealed in Busy Market of Happenings
A condensed weekly digest summarizes events in Washington and beyond. President Wilson drafts a banking and currency reform message for Congress. The Supreme Court upholds state railroad laws in several states, with Missouri, Arkansas, and West Virginia enacting passenger and freight rules. Panama Canal Commission talks prompt new legal clarifications. Lafayette Pence disputes the New York suit against Catherine Soper Pence, while a Senate vote on Soldiers' Home managers awaits final action. A tariff subcommittee backs free sugar in three years and free wool. Port Chariton faces Italy after a Supreme Court ruling, and Jersey City guards keep him under watch. Industrial tensions flare in West Virginia mines, while the steamer Jesse Spalding docks safely after a foggy collision. Newport adds two police women on patrol, vote arrangements loom for train workers, and baseball authorities bar suspected gamblers from grounds.
Multiple cases across 1913 era news and disasters
Six of eight San Francisco policemen pleaded guilty and were sentenced to nine months in county jail for conspiracy tied to a $260 000 Italian banco ring. Summer heat hits the north central states with deaths and prostrations. Eight bodies recovered from a cavern collapse on New York City’s Lexington Avenue subway project. two injured may die. In Gale[s]burg two mothers lose many children. district reports 23 bereaved. Parcel post schoolhouses are shown as models for rural construction. A Stamford rear end collision kills five and injures scores. A Hammond Indiana handcar crash on the Chicago Indiana and Southern line kills three and injures five.
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Rebels routed by American forces on Jolo amid high casualties
In a night melee near Bugsag, Moros held inland defences. Brig. Gen. Pershing led U.S. troops who counted six rebels killed and seven wounded, while American casualties stood at six killed and twelve wounded. Simultaneous global items note Emily Davison’s funeral sparking suffragette protests, Bulgaria earthquakes, and a Sultan’s aide implicated in Constantinople’s assassination. Russia to arbitrate Balkan borders.
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Multiple Fatalities and Notable Deaths in Abrupt Incidents
Personal Alfred Lanowe of Fowler Indiana was killed when a car plunged into a ditch. Mrs Isaac Leopold of Wolsett, George Lanowe and another son were seriously injured. Angus Hamilton, famed war correspondent, committed suicide in New York by slashing his throat. A three year old boy in Boston fell 20 feet from a second story window and died. John Hyche and his wife near Wagoner Oklahoma killed each other after quarrel over a meal. Jimmy Clabby won the middleweight title in Butte, defeating Eddie McGoorty in a swift 12 round bout. Mrs Arthur Kellar of Harrisonville Missouri confessed to killing her husband and daughter with an ax. Actress Della Fox Levy died in New York from acute indigestion. Michael J Byrne, of Eight Bells fame, was ordained a priest in Altoona Pennsylvania.
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Fowler, Ind
Isaac Leopold
Wolsett
George Lanowe
William C. Dalton
Boston
Arthur Kellar
Harrisonville
Margaret
Kella
Jack Levy
Della Fox
Yeomen may build new Des Moines offices cost at least 150000
At the Okla homa City conclave the American Brotherhood of Yeomen authorized Des Moines officials to choose between an extensive addition to the Fifth and Park street office building or an entirely new structure costing more than 150000. No final decision will be made for months as plans are discussed. The conclave was described as among the most successful, with more progressive legislation enacted.
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Oklahoma City
William Koch
Fifth and Park Streets
Contlave
Ma Koch
Birney Brothers Face Trial Over Fatal Operation
Dr. E B Birney of Greene is expected to appear in a few days to answer charges connected with a fatal operation on Miss Irish. Drs C Birner Mason City and C Birney Greene announced the case. Mr and Mrs Irish, the deceased’s parents, testify before a Charles City grand jury where an indictment is anticipated.
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Plan for Iowa City Des Moines short line road
Montezuma boosters map a new auto road named Iowa City Des Moines short line. The route will pass Williamsburg Deep River Montezuma Searstoro Syn vile Sully Reasbner and Prairie City. It is claimed to be about twenty miles shorter than any other link between the two cities.
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Iowa Aerie of Eagles Convention Kicks Off This Week
Questions on per capita tax and sending a state representative to the state aerie meeting will be discussed at the Iowa Aerie of Eagles annual convention in Cedar Rapids. A parade and banquet are planned as Davenport officers aim to land the 1914 convention.
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Petition seeks release for Seek Guy Baker from Fort Madison
Citizens of Lone Tree circulate a petition to secure Baker's freedom after his December transfer to Fort Madison following a murder conviction. Reports from visiting observers claim Baker's health is failing while in custody for the Oliver P. Driver case.
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Bandmen Ducked in Lake Near Clear Lake
Mason City reports a Gates band member group playing this season at Clear Lake were ducked when their overturned boat left them in the lake. After time in the water clinging to the boat they were rescued by a passing launch. The fishing trip and gear were lost including fish, tackle and much clothing.
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Automobile Turns Turtle In Hill Wreck Injures Bergman
Newtoo Francis Bergman, youngest son of W C Bergman president of the First National bank, was badly injured in an auto wreck. He was driving his father's car rapidly down a hill when a front axle broke, sending the car tumbling and smashing the body, hind wheel, windshield, fenders and lights.
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Scenic Railway Accident Injures Pressman in St Louis
Grooyer Jones a former Des Moines newspaper pressman was thrown from a scenic railway car at a summer amusement resort in St Louis. He fell about forty feet causing a panic and sustaining serious injuries.
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Iowa Farmer Starts Long Wagon Trip to Burns Oregon
Ida Grove resident M Worden leaves home in a wagon to trek across country to Burns Oregon with goal to reach the coast by fall. He has lived for years between here and Battle Creek and aims to complete the journey within the season.
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Reorganization of Citizens Bank of Wyoming Planned
H M Carpenter and H S Richardson of Monticello State Bank have seized control of C C Jansen cashier of Citizens Bank of Wyoming. They plan to reorganize the bank as a state bank with capital of 50000 dollars. John Thomsen of Wyoming to serve as president.
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University Citrarian Quits Iowa City Librarian Resigns
M. G. Wyer, librarian of the University of Iowa, resigns to take a similar post at the University of Nebraska.
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New Virginia Ravaged by Fire Destroys Main Street Loss Placed at $25,000
A Sunday fire in New Virginia wiped out fourteen buildings along the main street. Principal losers include Boyles general store Stickel restaurant Coye drug power restaurant Bolyard barber shop Suickel milliner Stansell Hamilton barber shop and city jail. The New Virginia Virginian presses saved but will incur about $1,000 in losses. Plans are underway to rebuild with brick blocks of better quality.
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Frank Power
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Chas. Mills
Leachman Lumber Co
Road Dragging Day Draws 160 Drags to Diagonal
The largest road drag day in state history centered at Diagonal as 160 drags from across the county gathered in town. The main street was blocked from morning through noon for the event. Farmers were served dinner by the First National Bank at noon, with prizes awarded by local businesses. A. L. Crawford Lumber Co. donated cement sacks to every man driving to town.
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West Lidberyt School Hall’s Unused Grand Dedication Story
The Wappinonoc central school building, erected for $15,000, was dedicated as a grand hall after a dispute and six years of litigation. Since opening it has never housed a scholar, marking a stalled chapter in local education history.
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Iowa National Guard encampments announced for 54th 53rd
Adjutant General Lea announces this year s regimental encampments with the 54th to Washington and the 53d to Charles City. There is a possibility the 56th may go to Storm Lake and the 55th to Chariton as well.
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Lay Hotel Cornerstone in Iowa City
The cornerstone of the Snew Hotel Jefferson was laid with dedicatory speech by W. P. Hohenschuh. A box containing the trust-deed of the company a photo of the building and other articles was buried in a pillar of the structure.
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Jefferson
W. P. Hohenschuh
Ruling In De Groote Case Reduces County Verdict
Judge Lee cuts the George De Groote estate verdict against Pocahontas County from 310000 to 6000 and denies a new trial. The decision drew wide attention as the final ruling in the administrator's case.
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Fown Claims Most Soldiers In Town
The town of 458 inhabitants leads the state with the highest veteran-to-population ratio. It has 24 Union veterans, one Confederate veteran, and two Spanish War veterans among its residents.
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Bazelton
Steamboats Must Go Dry in Clinton Excursion Market Hit
Steamboat owners have been notified by order of Attorney General Cosson that liquor sales are banned on boats entering Clinton. The move is expected to cripple excursion business in the area as most boats operate with bars aboard.
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Northern Iowa men killed in Clear Lake auto crash
Maton City man Mort W Kimball was killed and William Mott seriously injured when a car ran at high speed and became unmanageable at Clear Lake. Both men were prominent figures in northern Iowa community affairs.
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Adopt Sané Fourth Plan for New Hampton Holiday
New Hampton adopts the Sané Fourth plan with the committee deciding to omit the Greworks and allocate funds to amusements and other entertainments for this year’s celebration. The change centers on reorganizing traditional events to enhance street amusements.
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Bowman Secretary Quits
Miss Imogene Benson resigns as secretary to President Bowman of the University of Iowa. On June 24 she will wed Irving Emery of Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Judge Denies New Pelton Trial in Fort Dodge Case
Judge Wright denied a new trial for WI L Pelton against Illinois Central Railroad heard in March. He reduced the jury verdict from 20000 to 14000 dollars and offered appeal or settlement. The plaintiff’s attorneys took the $14000.
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Vote Municipal Lighting for Barry Electric Plant
Barry voters approve municipal electric plant by a four to one margin. Citizens will fund and operate a city owned electric system.
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Widowed Des Moines Wartime Curios Promoting Dodge’s Brigadier General Promotion
Des Moines reports Grover M. Dodge’s commission to brigadier general, worn and stained by blood from his Atlanta wound. Curator Edgar Harlan displays the relics at the state historical building as visitors study the historic promotion and accompanying war-era documents. The exhibit includes the commission, a wartime letter, and related accreditation papers.
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State Game Preserve at the State Fair Attraction
The state fair will feature a live State Game Preserve with pools lakes and scenery to resemble ramie habitat. The preserve is already operating and has hatched over 400 pheasants with a target of 2,500 by fair time as agitation for fish and game preservation grows.
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Parole Board weighs three life cases from Iowa counties
The State Board of Parole begins reviewing three life inmates from Tama Davis and Chickasaw counties. Roy Hull Clarence Mills and Herman Bock have petitions for release amid civic petitions and protests. Board member Senator William Berry says investigations will rely on official records by visiting crime sites and reviewing files.
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State Moves to Secure Ground for Capital Extension
Progress satisfies the state executive council as land contracts are signed with property owners across the tract at rock bottom prices. L A Jester leads contract efforts, continuing beyond a month. Also at the fair, a permanent highway exhibit will feature concrete pavement demonstrations by the Association of American Portland Cement Manufacturers at no cost to the state, alongside planned highway shows by the state highway commission.
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Gettysburg reunion prep and veteran transport plan
Dr George A Newman assistant adjutant general outlines next week’s busy schedule for Gettysburg trip preparations. About 400 Iowans will be on the battlefield with 322 transportation applications and four withdrawals. Fifty to sixty veterans who did not participate in the battle will not receive state transport but will have battlefield camp accommodations.
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