Digest of World News Epitome of Big Happenings
A sprawling digest summaries key events from politics to labor, with items on a dying nine year old boy in Washington seeking a presidential smile, postal efforts to cut costs by direct farm-to-door delivery, and global policy notes. Reports cover Elihu Root on U.S. South America policy, Senate inquiries denying a $50,000 prison labor fund, Wilson reflecting on the presidency, a failed women’s suffrage constitutional amendment in the Senate, looming coal strikes, railroad finance deals, Alaska railroad celebrations, damages in Milwaukee over an airshow accident, Democratic party calls for a constitutional convention, a fatal derailment in Indianapolis, a Chicago domestic dispute turning deadly, and the U.S. dreadnought Oklahoma launch.
Detention plan for women replaces police custody with new center
Katherine B. Davis announced plans for a $450,000 detention home and court for women to replace long detentions in police stations and city prisons. In Indiana, Democrats in Indianapolis nominated a state ticket supporting a statewide direct primary law with Benjamin F. Shively for US Senate and several judges and state officials on the slate.
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New York City
Katherineb. Davis
Department of Corrections
Democrate of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
United States
Benjamin FP. Shively
Supreme Court
Frank M. Powers
Appéllate Court
Joseph Ibach
Caldwell
Edward W.telf
Milton B.hottell
Homer L. Cook
George A Butler
Richard M. Milburn
Dalé
Crittenberger
C. A Greathouse
Mexican Revolt Advances and Border Skirmishes
An official report from Captain Winterburn notes U S troopers at the border near Del Rio Texas had little participation in a battle with 300 Federal troops at McKee's crossing Texas where six Mexicans died and several wounded while American losses were nil. Fighting rages in Gomez Palacio Torreon area with heavy casualties. Villa claims Gomez Palacio capture imminent. Rebels press near Hacienda Santa Clara with 106 federals killed. rebels suffer three dead seven wounded. American Charles Ballard abducted near Carizzo Springs Texas and escaped diving across the Rio Grande. Jose Robos departs Vera Cruz prompting Washington talks that Rajos may be named Mexico’s president.
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Winterburn
del Rio
Tex
McKee's Crossing
Texas
Charles Ballard
Tizo Springs
Ballard
Heross
Rio
Grande Re
Roosevelt in Brazil expedition tale and other 1913-14 notices
Dispatches in New York recount Theodore Roosevelt exploring a uncharted Brazilian river. Mary Jones, freed for a week, returns as a military prisoner in Colorado. John Norris, NYT business chief and Appleton campaign leader, dies in Brooklyn. Rockefeller donates 50000 to YMCA college in Springfield. Byron L. Smith, Chicago banker, dies at home. Lawrence Duke, James B. Duke nephew, acquitted of manslaughter in Seattle auto death of Henry Farr.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Interor
Brazil
New York
John Norris
Long
The
New York Times
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Brooklyn
Lawrence Duke
James B. Duke
Seattle
Henry N. Farr
Foreign Natives Murder and Eat Mission Teachers in Malekula Island
Reported violence in the New Hebrides north of Malekula shows natives killed and ate teachers from the Walla Island mission station. The incident is tied to colonial tensions and the British monarchy. Curragh officers’ revolt is viewed as closed as commanders return. In Parliament Asquith and Seely cite miscommunication by Gen Paget over orders. A Santeram Brazil telegram to Roosevelt reports loss to rapids. Sweden approves divorce for Prince William and Marie.
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Malekula Island
New Hebrides
Walla Island
George
Great Britain
Asquith
Seely
House of Commons
Arthur Paget
Eos
Bowman Resigns as State University Head in Dispute
John G. Bowman resigns as president of the State University of Iowa after charging the state board of education with ignoring him and interfering in faculty matters. He alleges a professor was discharged without a hearing and without the president’s knowledge, claiming a breach of agreement and loss of board confidence in his leadership.
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Woodrow Wilson
National Press Club of
Washington
United States
Iowa
John G. Bowman
State University of Iowa
D. D. Murray
State Board of Education
Murphy
Bowman
University
Maxwell Area Electricity Deal Connects Plant to Maxwell Station
A contract has been closed between Iowa Railway and Light and Bookinghill and Enfield of Maxwell to build a heavy voltage high tension line from the company plant in this city to a Maxwell station. The project will furnish electricity for light and power in Maxwell.
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Maxwell
Nevada
Iowa Railway & Light Company
Bookinghill & Enfield
Charge Auctioneers Conspired in Civil Suit
LeMars man J Muench filed suit in the district court against J R Thompson of Merrill G D Eilers of this place and Frank Thompson of Remsen seeking 10000 damages from each. He claims the four auctioneers conspired against him to ruin his business.
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LeMars
J. Muench
J. R. Thompson
Merrill
G. D. Eilers
Frank Thompson
Remsen
Muench
Alumni Form Engineering College Society in Iowa City
Iowa City engineers from the state university college formed an alumni association. A committee presented a draft permanent constitution which was accepted, and B. J. Lambert was elected president.
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Iowa City
College of Engineering
The
State University
B. J. Lambert
Ames Greenhouse Plan Discussed With President
Leading greenhouse specialists of Iowa conferred with President R. A. Pearson of Iowa State College and agricultural faculty members to aid in drawing up plans for the new 35000 dollar plant propagation building provided by the last legislature.
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Ames
Iowa
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Osteopaths to Meet in Des Moines May 20
Des Moines hosts the annual meeting of the Osteopathic association starting May 20 for three days. The program committee plans to bring several prominent osteopathic professionals to the city for the event.
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Des Moines
Ne Town Osteopathic Association
Acquittal Frees Former Atlantic Railroad Receiver
Harlan le Acquitted in Glenwood by District Judge Applegate. Former receiver of the Atlantic, Northern and Southern railroad is freed from embezzlement charges after trial. The case centered on alleged financial improprieties during his tenure overseeing railroad operations. The decision ends the prosecution’s claims against the official.
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Harlan le
Glenwood
Harlan
Atlantic
Atlantic, Northern and Southern Railroad
Applegate
Fort Dodge Planing Mill Destroyed by Fire
A fire at the Fort Dodge Manufacturing Company planing mill caused a loss of 20400 dollars. The blaze damaged interior woodwork and buildings, with estimated costs and details surrounding the incident unfolding in Fort Dodge.
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Fort. Dodge
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Manufacturing Company
Couple Celebrates 65 Years of Marriage at Waterville Home
Mr and Mrs Hens Han son of Waterville marked their sixty fifth wedding anniversary at their Waterville home recently with family and friends gathered around.
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Waukou
Hens -Hanson
Waterville
Glee Club Starts On Trip Through Town and Illinois
The Cornell College Glee club begins its spring tour a 700 mile journey through Town and Illinois. The group has sixteen members and aims to perform at multiple stops along the route.
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Glee Club
Mount Vérnot
Cornell College Glee Club
Town
Illnois
Vasectomy Hearing Date Set in Keokuk Federal Case
Fort Madison reports that April 14 at 0 o clock is the start time for the hearing on the vasectomy injunction case in the federal district court at Keokuk.
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Fort Madison
Federal District Court
Keokuk
Diphtheria Claims Three J P Holiday Family Members
In Knoxville three members of the J P Holiday family have died of diphtheria within the last twelve days, all in the same room, according to local reports. The tragedy highlights a deadly outbreak affecting a single household.
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Knoxvike
J.P
Cerra Gordo Pioneer Dead at Nora Springs Home
Mason City region obituary notes 82 year old Mason City Edson Gaylord, a pioneer and first settler in Towa area, died at his Nora Springs residence last week. He was a noted authority on horticultural topics across Iowa and neighboring states.
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Cerra Gordo
Mason City
Edson Gaylord
Towa
Nora Spilngs
Mr. Gaylord
Iowa
Killa Himmels in Jail Indicted Amidst Calm Street Scene
In a terse report, Independence District Police reveal 48 year old Wesley Stace, known as Killa Himmels, remains jailed after an intoxication charge. The case underscores a mounting crackdown on public disorder in the Independence area.
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Killa Himmels
Wesley Stace
Women To Help Plan Fair At Des Moines
Mrs Walter Brown and Mrs Johnston of Federated Women's clubs of the state confer with A R Corey secretary of the state fair association about maintaining the women's building at the fairgrounds. The club plans to submit suggestions to the fair board on operation and daily programs during the fair. The secretary vows the association will consider their proposals. In addition to the baby show the women's building will host domestic science lectures and related departments.
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Des Moines
Parole Board Delays Rainsbarger Clemency Decision
Des Moines report says the state parole board sent several clemency recommendations to Governor Clarke, but not the Rainsbarger case. The board has reached a decision and will submit it to the governor this week, with strong expectation that the Rainshargers may be denied. If so, Governor Clarke will order an independent inquiry to decide their fate.
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Des’ Moines
Board of Parole
Clarke
Clem‘ency
Rainsbarger
Tratt
Atlee Estate Tax Notice In Fort Madison
Estate of Samuel Atlee faces district court appearances to show inventory and collect collateral inheritance tax. State Treasurer Brown via county attorney's office issued the order. Atlee, owner of Atlee mills, has possessions estimated at one million dollars.
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Fort Madison
Samuel Atlee
District Court
Brown
Atle
Atlee Mills
New Iowa Postmasters Named by Senate in Iowa
The senate confirmed several Iowa postmasters including John M. Gass Albia Elizabeth Crowe Clermont J Blair Columbus Junction Kate C Warner Dayton ELC McMeel Delmar Albert Lillie Lake View T D Bellinger Laurens J M Bricker Nevada J W Floetchinger Oxford W S Clark Pocahontas A E Tackson ama Samuel W Koster West Sidge M MeSwigzin Williamsburg.
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Iowa
Des
Moines
Senate
John’ M. Gass
Albia
Elizabeth Crowe
Clermont
Ama
Samuel W.koster
West Sidg
Damage Suit in Sag City Over Bridge Accident
The Crawford county damage suit in Sag City names C. M. Dugan as administrator plaintiff against Crawford County as defendant. Plaintiff’s evidence alleges Martin Dugan died in an automobile crash caused by an insufficient barricade at an oven bridge. Damages of 34000 dollars are sought.
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Snc
Crawford County
C. M. Dugan
Crawford
Sag City
Martin Dugan
Local man faces charge of bigamy in Mason City
C F Hoyt a Mason City automobile salesman was arrested on a Chicago woman's complaint charging bigamy. She says he married her three years ago and never divorced. Last fall he wed Miss Etta V Loper of Mason City who stands by him, believes in his innocence.
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Mason City
C. F. Hoyt
Chicago
Etta V. Loper
Sigourney Debaters Break Winfield High Streak
Sigourney High school beat Winfield High as the local team featuring Kenneth Nelson Rudy Cooser and Lowe Berger faced off against the affirmative led by Earl Wells James Franklin and Perry Dupuis. Debating lineup and defeat marked the season’s first setback for Winfield High.
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Winfield High
Winfle
Sigourney High School
Sigourney
Earl Wells
James Franklin
Perry Dupuis
Kenneth Nelson
Rudy Cooser
Lowe Berger
Monticello to Host Auto Institute Three Day School
The Monticello Improvement Club with Iowa State College engineering extension will run an automobile school of instruction for three days beginning the last day of March. This joint effort aims to educate local residents on car mechanics safety and maintenance under expert guidance.
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Secures Auto Institute
Monticello
Monticello Improvement Club
Department of Engineering Extension
Iowa State College
Y Holds Short Course Near Sac City
A three day farmer short course at H. A. Baxter's Cedar township farm, three miles southeast of Sac City, proved successful. The event was promoted by the local Y M W C A with participation from area farmers and community members.
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Sac City
H. A. Baxter
Cedar Township
Pioneer Mary Jane Jay Dies at 88 in Mount Pleasant
Mrs. Mary Jane Jay, an early settler and pioneer of Henry County, resident of Mount Pleasant, died at her home last Friday. She and her husband immigrated to this country in the early 1840s.
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Henry County
Mount Pleasant
Mary Jane Jay
Jay
Board of Control Buys Cattle for State Institutions
Fifteen Holstein Freisian cows were sold to the state board of control for state institutions at Clarinda Cherokee Mount Pleasant and Davenport. The registered stock brought an average of 250 dollars each.
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Board of Control
Waterloo
State Board of Control
Clarinda
Cherokee
Mount Pleasant
Davenport
Football Player Get a Job
Bancroft Dr Bernard J Lattimer of this city has been appointed assistant state veterinarian by Governor Clarke He is a graduate of Ames
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Bancroft
Bernard J. Lattimer
Ant
Clarke
Ames
One Hundred Owners Meet Over High Bridge Strike and Contracts
One hundred Iowa Coal Operators meet in Des Moines to demand that United Mine Workers withdraw the High Bridge strike involving 180 workers. They back the executive board, dispute the discharge of Henry Francz, and plan to seek settlement through joint boards. if unresolved, the matter may go to the scale convention. State meat contracts let for 1.6 million pounds over six months to Swift, John Morrell, Sulberger, and others totaling $96,763.66 with pork supplies also contracted to Des Moines firms.
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Des Moinés
Iowa Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
High Bridge
Executive’ Committee
A. W. Carlyon
Des Moines
Henry Francz
Francz
Franer
Francz Ibe
State Board of Control
Swift & Co
Omaha
John Morrell & Co
Ottumwa
Sulsberger & Sons Company
Chicago
Simoki & Co
Des Moines Packing Company
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
McCarley for Representative Amid Candidacy Talk
McCarley, president of the First National Bank of Williams, a Hamilton county capitalist, announces his candidacy for Hamilton county representative on the Republican ticket. Frank J. Lund contemplates a bid in the Tenth district for Congress to succeed Frank P. Webster. Webster City is also in play.
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McCarley
Iohn
First National Bank of Williams
Hamilton County
Frank J. Lund
Frank P
Webster
New School Law Lets City Teachers Attend Institutes Without Deposit
New statewide school law effective July 1 ends the dollar deposit for teachers registering certificates and allows county teachers institutes to be held during the school year with salary continued by the school board. Previously institutes ran in summer with teachers paying one dollar. The county board of supervisors appropriates funds for institute conduct.
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County Superintendent of Schools
Temperance Groups Protest Harding Candidacy in Des Moines
Temperance organizations in Des Moines and across the state are said to be circulating petitions to oppose W. L. Harding's bid for lieutenant governor. The drive was sparked by Harding's expressed support for local option and opposition to temperance measures.
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Temperance
Des Moines
W. L. Harding
Harding
Reed to Enforce Migratory Bird Law in Southern Iowa
United States Marshal N F Reed announced strict enforcement of the federal migratory bird shooting ban in southern Iowa. District Attorney Claude Porter has been asked for an opinion on whether government funds may be used to gather evidence against violators as spring hunts begin.
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Nick Reed
Council Billff
United States
Town
Ben Ness
Frank Clark
Harry Hammond
Des Moines
Geo. Bidwell
W. A. Groneweg
Council Bluffs
Frank Hardy
Ottumwa
William Exline
Reed
Exline
Ness
Claude Porter
Fred. Holsteen
Holstein
Burlington
M. L. Temple
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