Riots, political moves and rail trouble in early 1900s
Summary of diverse items from a historical page: Supreme Court refusal to review dynamite conspiracy cases involving union members. West Virginia mine riot blame report to Senate. House moves to repeal free Panama Canal tolls. calls for state primary laws. British Ulster home rule plan reception. mass unemployment riots in Sacramento. fire devastations in South Prairie, Washington. Missouri Athletic Club fire losses. Panama-California exposition leadership resignation. art firm insolvency. world tour of White Sox and Giants return. railroad fraud allegations. Clarksburg fire losses. fatal shootings in Schuylkill and Rugby Junction. a bond broker suicide in Sioux City.
Mexican Revolt Into Torreon Triggers Mass Push
Villa’s troops began an assault on Torreon and 2,000 federal reinforcements were rushed in by special train. A rebel blast near Hernos killed refugees after a passenger train exploded. Senator Fall urged armed intervention in Mexico, faulting Wilson’s policy, while Senator Shively warned that sending troops would mean war. Texas rangers exhumed and returned the body of Clemente Vergara to Laredo. General Catran ge ordered Villa to withdraw the demand and avoid escalation.
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O “Torreon
Villa
Torreon
Hernos
Fall
New Mexico
Mexico
Senate
Washington
Wilson
Shively
Texas Rangers
Clemente Vergara
Texas
Laredo
Tex
Vergara
Luis Terrazas
Luis Terrazas II
United States
Catrange
Chihuahua
Mex
Foreign Count Killed in Santander Auto Crash
Foreign Count Mariana brother of the duke of Santo Mauro and grand master of the Spanish queen s household was killed in Santander Spain when his automobile collided with a wagon. Pope Pius received Rt Rev Edmund Michael Dunne bishop of Aurora Ill in private audience and Dunne said the pope was in normal health. Rio de Janeiro Petropolis and Nichthe roy declared siege but the government judged the revolution not serious and said disorders would soon be quelled. Halifax presented a silver cup and address to Capt Francis Inch hero of the Volturne disaster at city hall.
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Mariana
Duke of Santo Mauro
Santander
Spain
Pope Pius
Edmund Michael Dunne
Aurora
Ill
Dunne
Rio de Janeiro
Petropolis
Nichtheroy
Halifax
Francis Inch
Three Die From Purifying Remedy in Los Angeles
Three men died in Los Angeles from a blood purifying treatment, bringing to seven the number of deaths in two days. Moody Church in Chicago suffered a fire loss over ten thousand dollars. Dwight L. Moody’s early career included work for that church. A weekly white list of suitable moving pictures will be shown in Los Angeles by the Million Club, a women’s group. Twenty injured when a gas main explosion tossed a Twenty-third Street car into the air in New York. William Cheney-Ellis, ex‑leather manufacturer of Cincinnati, was found guilty of murder in Chicago for the Hotel Sherman killing on October 16, 1913, and sentenced to 15 years.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Million Ciip
New York
William Cheney-Ellis
Cincinnati
Sherman
Chicago
Notable Victories and Deaths Across Early 1900s News
Personal Ferdinand Pinney Earle and Miss Charlotte Hermat were found guilty of kidnapping Earle’s son but escaped prison terms after time served in Romorantin France. Frederick Townsend Martin, wealthy New Yorker, died of angina at the Berkeley hotel in London. George Sage and wife, elderly Libertyville residents, were killed by a Chicago and Milwaukee electric car at St Mary’s Crossing. Emma Saunders Cummings, first sweetheart of John D. Rockefeller, reportedly dying in St Louis. W. S. West sworn in as senator in Washington to succeed A. O. Bacon of Georgia. William A. Hutman, former Terre Haute councilman, jailed for election fraud for three to ten years. Representative Kinkead of New Jersey nominated by President Wilson for Jersey City postmaster. W H. Wainwright, ex county treasurer of Muskogee, found guilty of embezzlement, sentenced to 14 years.
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Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Charlotte Hermat
Earle
Romorantin
France
George Sage
Libertyville
William A. Hutman
Terre Haute
Auto Aages At Fair Awards Increase 75000 This Year
Des Moines reports the state fair will run Aug 26 to Sept 4 1914 with an extra racing day on Sept 4. Auto racing and auto polo will be featured on the race course opposite the amphitheater. Ten racing events will be held with at least five starters each. Total cash prizes rise to about 75000 up from 68000. A $1000 saddle horse stake is added to boost interest.
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Des Moines
State Board of Agriculture
Altos
Man Killed While Hunting In Nodaway County
William Shiffer, a retired local farmer, died from an accidental shotgun wound to the abdomen while hunting rats with a friend. The weapon discharged after the friend knocked it from Shiffer’s hands as he bent to pull a rat from under a corn crib, the blast causing a fatal injury.
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Nodaway
William Shiffer
Shiffer
Bankrupt asks for trustee to save cattle feed
Council Bluffs farmer Frederick A. Timble, who appeared voluntarily in federal court at Creston in bankruptcy proceedings showing debts around twenty thousand dollars, requests immediate appointment of a trustee so his cattle and hogs will not starve due to lack of funds for feed.
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Council Bluffs
Frederick A.timle
Creston
New Iowa postmasters named in towns listed
The new Iowa postmasters commissioner assigns individuals to towns including Richard Smith in Burt Jos M Kelley in Early John S Darrah in Gilman Adolph Meyer in Hampton Benjamin Delaney in Moville Daniel Fitzpatrick in Moville John H Kerr in Pleasantville Henry H Stevenson in Shellrock Fred W Bulls in Tripoli Henry J Hoeger in Waverly The list identifies new postmasters for multiple communities across the state.
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Iowa
Richard ©. Smith
Burt
Jos. M. Kelley
Early
John S. Darrah
Gilman
Adolph Meyer
Hampton
Benjamin Delaney
Marcus
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Moville
Ohn H. Kerr
Pleasantville
Henry H. Stevenson
Shellrock
Fred W. Bulls
Tripoli
Henry J. Hoeger
Waverly
Fortune Won by Lansing-Andrew Idick Brothers
The will filed leaves a fortune of $100,000 to two brothers in Norway whom Lansing-Andrew Idick has not seen for thirty five years. He came to this country in 1879 and never met the relatives after that.
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Lansing
Andrew Idick
Norway
Idick
Bahne Appointed Postmaster in Local News Note
Sibley J. H. Bahne of this city, editor of the Tribune, has been appointed postmaster. He long worked with George D. Perkins on the Sioux City Journal and once served as a compositor on a Carson City paper when Mark Twain was city editor.
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Sibley
J. H. Bahne
The
Tribune
Bahne
George D. Perkins
Sioux City Journal
Carson City
New
Mark Twain
Cooperative stores planned in Davenport Rocksland and Moline
Tri City Federation of Labor establishes cooperative stores in Davenport Rocksland and Moline with capital stock sold to union members and union management. George Mitchell resigns as Iowa State college farm superintendent after eight years and moves to a farm near Iowa Falls Nevada.
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Plan Cooperative Stores
Davenport
Rocksland
Moline
Tri-City Federation of Labor
State College Farmer
Advertises His Sermons in Nevada Paper
The Rev. Will A. Finer of the United Brethren church in Cambridge uses newspaper advertising to draw attention to his sermons. He is devoting a liberal amount of space in each issue of the local paper to promote his messages.
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Nevada
Will A. Finer
United Brethren Church At
Cambridge
Griswold Store Robbed of Silk Goods in Griswold
The Griswold general store of W. L. Edward in Griswold was broken into and $200 worth of silk dresses skirts waists and dress goods were stolen.
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Griswold
Atlantic
W. L. Edward
Pioneer Resident Bennett Dies at 95 in Maxwell
Nevada obituary notes Nathan Bennett aged 95 dies at his Maxwell home after longtime residency. Described as one of the county’s oldest men, he lived in the area for many years.
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Nevada
Nathan ‘Bennett
Maxwell
Paper Ownership Changes in LeMars Globe-Post
J C Peterson buys F S Townsend interest in the Globe Post plant. They acquired the paper from W F Miller in December. Miller also purchased the Independence Conservative.
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LeMars
J. C. Peterson
F. S. Townsend
Globe-Post
W. F. Miller
Miller Nag Tuat
Independence Conservative
Farmer in Yowa City Dies After Drinking Carbolic Acid
Joseph Picha, a farmer in Yowa City, died by his own action after consuming two large amounts of carbolic acid during a conversation with rlenda in Bene grocery Blore. The incident occurred in the city, with authorities reporting as a suicide attempt. Local records indicate no immediate foul play suspected.
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Yowa
Joseph Picha
Blore
Must Raise Draft Horses Ames
Iowa State College researchers urge farmers to drop light and general purpose horses and focus on first class draft horses. After a year of market study director W. J. Kennedy claims light horses yield no profit while drafts offer steady margins due to demand from both rural and urban buyers.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Iowa
W. J. Kennedy
Agricultural Extension
Town State College
Insane Iowan to be deported from Jasper County
The county home will send Christian Larsen to Denmark at a cost not less than $1200 due to rules against boarding insane passengers. Three people will accompany him from Newton to New York where a relative in the United States will guide him home. Danish relatives will cover deportation expenses.
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Nevada
Christian Larson
Jasper County
Denmark
Larsen
Newton
New York
History Society Elects Ten Members
Iowa City board of curators elects ten to the State Historical Society. Named are Jacob Sachs and Charles F. Wennerstrum of Des Moines, Glenn N. Merry, John B. Briggs, Miss Frances Moon and C. K. Patton of Iowa City, Seine B. DePree of Sioux Center, J. W. Myers of South Bend, Wash, Bernard Murphy of Vin ton, and Leight H. Wallace of Wash.
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History Society
Iowa City
State Historical Society
Jacob Sachs
Charles F. Wennerstrum
Des Moines
Glenn N. Merry
John B. Briggs
Frances Moon
C. K. Patton
Seine B. DePree
Sioux Center
J. W. Myers
South Bend
Wash
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Leight H. Wallace
Washington
Hog Strum Makes Ulcers In Hams From Cholera Serum
Davenport local packers incur heavy losses due to ulcers found in hogs treated with cholera serum. Veterinarians switch vaccination from ham to shoulder to prevent further losses, since infection is possible in the shoulder as well but the shoulder is less valuable.
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Davenport
Widow Marries Her Step-Son in Pocahontas County
A notable Pocahontas county wedding unites Mary C. Markin a wealthy widow of Rolfe with her stepson W. W. Markin oldest son of the late B. F. Markin. The bride widow of B. F. Markin and the groom is the deceased man’s eldest son.
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Pocahontas
Mary C. Markin
Pocahontas County
W. W. Markin
B. F. Markin
Rolfe
Judge Removes Town Official Over Five-Hour Deliberation
John Herring, town justice of the peace, was ousted from office by a jury after five hours of deliberation. Judge Howel instructed that Herring could be removed despite no outward signs of intoxication, with testimony suggesting incapacity for duties.
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John Herring
Howel
Herring
Fatal pitchfork wound ends life of teen farmer
Webster City reports 16 year old Leo Campbell of Williams area died from pitchfork wounds. He fell backward as the tines pierced his back and entered the lung cavity, killing him instantly.
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Bay Falls
Fitchfork
Webster City
Leo Campbell
Williams
Dubuque Receives Park as City Honored Gift
Dubuque gains five and one half acres on Sagéville road donated to the city for park use by George A. Burden and Dr. C J Peterson. The parcel lies in the northern part of the city and will be developed as a public recreation area under city oversight.
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Dubuque
Sagéville Road
George A. Burden
C. J. Peterson
Richland Clarion Sold. Editor Retires in Change
The Richland Clarion is sold to J. R. Stinson of Winfield who has long been part owner of the Winfield Beacon. Editor J. M. Vance of the Clarion retires as part of the ownership transition.
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Iowa
Richland
Richland Clarion
J. R. Stinson
Winfield
Stinson
Winfield Beacon
J. M. Vance
The
Clarion
Governor Clarke to Speak Here on March 18
Governor Clarke will address a large audience here on March 18. The talk will cover the capitol extension project and related plans, with officials urging civic participation and noting anticipated attendance.
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Clarke
Wankon
Boy dies after swallowing poison at home
Five year old Eric Padgett died two hours after swallowing strychnine tablets used by his mother for medicine. The child took the poison while the mother was at a neighbor’s home.
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Eric Padgett
Nicola 18 Found Guilty in Father's Manslaughter Case
Nicola 18 was found guilty of manslaughter for killing his father William Nicola. He received an eight year penitentiary sentence and a fine of 1900 in the related judgment.
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Nicola
Oxkalooga
Chartie
William Nicola
Des Moines Auto Show Praised by Car Men as Best West
Des Moines auto show hailed as the best in the west outside Chicago by factory representatives. Richard Bacon Jr of Hudson says business at Des Moines outshines other midwest shows with more buyers and sales prospects, and a unique exhibition backdrop enhances the display.
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Des Moines
West
Chicago
Des Moiges
Richard Bacon
Hudson Motor Car Company
Detroit
Middle West
Prisoners Await Sterilization Board Order At Fort Madison
The state board of parole ordered vasectomy operations for twenty three prisoners at Fort Madison penitentiary. Convicts show little excitement, as legislators passed an act authorizing sterilization of defectives. Orders to delay operations until a test case is decided reduce interest among inmates.
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Fort Madison Penitentiary
Fort Madison
State Board of Parole
Explosion Fatal at Cumberland Picture House
A. Haddaway proprietor of a Cumberland moving picture theater died from a lighting apparatus blast. He was guiding an assistant on the light plant and pumping the compressor when the explosion occurred. The helper was hurled from the building and rendered unconscious as holes ripped through floor walls and ceiling.
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Cumberland
X. A. Haddaway
Haddaway
Railway Fireman Injured in Milwaukee Yard Accident
North McGregor C. O. Arendt, locomotive fireman, was injured at the Milwaukee yards while coal was being loaded. The engine unexpectedly started, throwing him under the locomotive. One leg was cut off and the other severely injured, with amputation possible.
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North McGregor
C. O. Arendt
Milwaukee Gards
Dividends Paid By Banquet At Waterloo Cattle Congress
Dividends on the Waterloo Cattle Congress stock were declared and paid at a stockholders banquet in Elkshall. The stock was subscribed to boost one of the state's largest shows, not for individual profit.
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Watero
Waterloo Cattle Congress
Youth Heroically Caught After Box Factory Burglary Attempt
In Muscatine police apprehended 16 year old George Craft during a failed attempt to break into the Muscatine Box factory office. A search of his belongings linked him to a recent string of petty burglaries in the area.
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Muscatine
George Craft
Bridge Contract Awarded for Cedar River Crossing
Cedar Rapids awarded the contract to Wheeler Construction for building a new concrete bridge over the Cedar River. Their bid totaled 94 572 dollars.
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Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Join Wheeler Construction Company
Cedar River
Remarkable Free Transportation Offer From Velie Motors
Intending car buyers are invited to write Charles H. Giltner of the Velie Motor Vehicle Co to learn how Velie pays all transportation expenses to visit Moline Illinois for factory selection. The offer aims to educate buyers by showing factory processes and guarantees high service from local Velie agents with options to visit Omaha, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, or nearer agencies.
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Chas. B. Giltner
Velie
Veligo Motor Vehicle Co
Moline
Velie Company
Unis
John Deera
Velie Motors
Chas. H. Giltner
The
Velle Motor Vehicle Co
Ugliness a Qualification in 19th Century Households
The snippet recalls a bygone view where ugliness was prized in servants. Eliza Coke writes to her mother-in-law about choosing a maid, preferring less beauty and less fondness for dress, provided the servant has good conduct and principles. She even cites a squinting butler and a terrible housemaid as examples.
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Eliza Coke
Coke
Norfolk
Castorla Castor Oil Ad Cited For Infants And Children
An advertisement urges mothers to inspect every bottle of Castorla for infants and children, touting it as safe and trusted for over 30 years. The piece features a cartoon tango illustration credited to an Arkansas City individual with dialect caption about a smooth, easy motion.
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Fletchers Castoris
Arkansas City
Atlanta Constitution
Nice Woman This Snapp Well Mrs Snapp I’m Glad
A witty exchange echoes in a social column as Mrs Snapp declares relief at the fools still alive. The light banter hints at social circles and fashion of the era with a joking preference against mourning attire.
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Snapp
What Ten Dollars Did for This Woman in Danville
Mrs. Maria Haver of 601 Colquhoun Street Danville Virginia reports relief from female troubles after spending ten dollars on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. She states no bearing down pains, better sleep, and renewed health and urges others to try the remedy and write for confidential advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Danville
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Maria Haver
Colquhone Street
Lydia E. Pin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
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