Quake Visits Italy Death and Ruin Left in Wake
Seismic tremors in southern Italy caused fear of many dead and hundreds injured. Calitri and Avellino suffered severe destruction with houses buried in debris as authorities, military and civilian, mobilized quickly to aid the homeless and restore order. The Italian king and Queen Helena prepared to travel to the affected region to console and assist victims.
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Italy
Tuscany
Venetia
Mt. Vulture
Calitr
Avellino
Calitri
Luszaili
Helena
Messina
Trajans
Surprise in Dakota Ends in Lingering Uncertainty
Egan independent Republican governor hopeful in South Dakota maintains lead by 8,000 as counties report. Progressives claim victory on most of state ticket and nominate Thomas Thorson and John F. Shrader for Congress, while stalwarts dispute defat and await final tallies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan
South Dakota
Thomas Thorson
John F. Shrader
Congress
Martinand
Burke
Hushrgents
Ustalivarts
Mardlyard Burke
Carroll Leading Garst In Gubernatorial Vote Estimates
Early state returns show Gov. Carroll leading insurgent Warren Garst by about 10 000 votes across 200 precincts. Evening figures reduced Carroll’s lead to 10 000 while Garst supporters claim a 5 000 edge for Garst. Nearby Sioux City live stock markets reported top beeves at 38 35 and hogs to 9 26. Sir William Butler dies in London at 72 after a long career in Egypt South Africa and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Warren Garst
Carrel
Garst
Sioux, City
Sioux City
William Francis Butler Riedj
London
Fie
Egypt
South Africa
Canada
Anti Japanese Sentiment Rises in Korea Over Annexation
Reports from Korea indicate a growing anti Japanese movement among Koreans opposing Japan's annexation of Corea. The agitation is described as serious and organized, with citizens voicing protest across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Korea
Corea
Japan
Pact on Rates Ends Government Railroad Fight
The White House conference led to a full agreement with the Western Trunk Line association and 24 railroads. They withdraw rate increases to be effective after June 11 and file no new increases until the new federal railroad law takes effect. Taft says the injunction suit is satisfied and will be discontinued once the law is signed. A Tuesday White House conference with rail executives is planned to ensure compliance and discuss further steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Estern Trunk Line Association
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Taft
White House
Brown
New York Central
McRea
Pennsylvania Railroads
Eastern
Central Territory
Libery Dash Sparks Inquiry Over Battery C Escape
An attempted mass escape from the Logan transport to Manila involved about 80 men of Battery C Second Field Artillery. Capt. Francis W Griffin leads the investigation at San Francisco. Thirteen sailors are jailed in the brig after slipping from the ship the prior evening, some swimming ashore while others evaded guards.
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San Francisco
Battery C. Second Field Artillery
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Manila
Logan
Francis W Griffin
Kansas Prohibitory Act Upheld by Judge Pollock
United States Circuit Court Judge John C. Pollock in Topeka Monday upheld the 1909 Kansas prohibitory act. He ruled liquor cannot be sold in Kansas except on a physician's prescription and only by the physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Pollock
United States Circuit Court
Topeka
Kansas
Pollock
Outrage suspect shot and killed in Krebs Oklahoma
Grubbs Batson, a Black man wanted for an attack on two white girls in Krebs, Oklahoma, was shot and killed by an unseen assailant early Monday as bloodhounds traced his trail from McAlester to his Krebs home. Authorities had him in custody, awaiting officers when a shotgun blast through a rear door ended the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grubbs Batson
Krebs
Okla
Batson
McAlester
Steamer United States Refloated After Norwegian Grounding
The Scandinavian American steamship United States, en route from Copenhagen to New York, went ashore in Christiansand fjord Saturday and was refloated Monday, returning to Copenhagen. Commander Robert E Peary received the Royal Antwerp Geographical Society gold medal after a lecture at Antwerp opera house Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Christiansand
Norway
Copenhagen
New York
Peary
Antwerp
Robert E. Peary
Royal Antwerp Geographical Society
Dies on a Train as C and O Executive Doyle Passes
Charles II Doyle, vice president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, died in his car Sunday after a stroke while en route to Richmond. Born in Missouri in 1861, Doyle’s death marks the loss of a senior railway official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies II Doyle
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway
Richmond
Ile
Missouri
Millionaire lumberman Hiram Goddard dies at 74
Hiram Goddard a millionaire lumber man aged 74 died Monday in La Crosse Wisconsin after a three month illness. Richly known for his timber interests and local ventures, he left a considerable estate. He had built extensive operations in the region and supported civic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millionaire Goddard
Hiram Goddard
la Crosse
Wis
Estrada Reiterates Peace Offer to Madriz in Nicaragua
Provisional Nicaraguan leader Estrada repeats last March’s peace proposal seeking U S mediation to name a suitable president. He calls for elections, recognition of revolutionary debt and pensions for disabled soldiers, while Madriz previously refused. Bluefields reports show diplomatic concern as business halts and wounded rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madriz
Estrada
United States
Madriz No. Estrada
Bluefields
Oklahoma Indians to Pay State Taxes on Allotments
Oklahoma Superior Court judge Joel M. Sandlin in Guthrie rules 1908 tax levy applies to Chickasaw and Choctaw allottees. About 9,000 Indian landowners must pay state taxes, despite Atoka agreement claims, with relief sought from petitions dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
West
Negro Private Charged With Assault in Seattle
Private Nathaniel Bledser of Company D Twenty fifth United States Infantry was turned over to Seattle police after being identified as forcing entry into Mrs J W Redding s home and ill treating her. The city council passed a resolution urging Congress to remove the Negro troops from Fort Lawton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Bledser
Twenty-fifth
United States Infantry
Seattle
Wash
Fort Lawton
J. W. Redding
Bledser
Congress
Wreck on Frisco Line Injures Thirty Six Near Birmingham
The southeastern limited on the Frisco system wrecked Sunday afternoon in Walker county about sixty miles west of Birmingham. Thirty six people were injured six seriously as heavy rains are thought to have undermined the tracks. Every car left the rails near Tawneys as the train rounded a curve at high speed. None overturned but 3000 feet of track torn up. The injured were brought to Birmingham. None will die.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southeastern Limited
Walker County
Tawneys
Alabama
Florida
Postoffice Safe Blown at Merilan Wisconsin
Robbers blew the Merillan Wisconsin post office safe on Saturday night taking about $10,000 in cash and stamps. They fled on a southbound freight train but were traced by the sheriff who captured one man at Shepheard near Dinck River Falls and recovered part of the loot. Four fugitives remain at large as a posse hunts through local woods and swamps.
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Merilan
Wis
Merillan
Shepheard
Dinck River Falls
Owensville Man Falls From Roof While Observing Halley's Comet
Lambert Wilson of Owensville Indiana climbed his house roof to view Halley's comet. His footing failed sending him thirty feet to the ground where he suffered painful cuts and bruises.
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Lambert Wilson
Owensville
Ind
Halley
Attempt on Japanese cabinet denied in Washington
A Tokyo report alleging an anarchist attempt to assassinate cabinet members was denied by the Japanese embassy in Washington on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tokio
Washington
Airship and Train to Race Across 105 Miles
Charles K. Hamilton, the aviator, plans a 105 mile race between an aeroplane and an express train. The event would feature the speed duel over a defined course with both endurance and navigation tested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles K. Hamilton
Fatal buzz saw accident near Holstein claims J. H. Fiedler
J. H. Fiedler, 40, was killed Saturday afternoon near Holstein while using a circular saw. He and his family lived five and a half miles southwest of Holstein. A heavy plank shift caused the blade to throw him into the whirling saw and he died from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fiedler
Holstein
Mr Fiedler
Mr. Fiedler
Bride Dies in Train Crossing Accident at Arion
Mrs. Frank B. Sherwood, newly married to I. B. Sherwood of Cottonwood South Dakota, was struck by Illinois Central No. 6 at the crossing of the Illinois Central Milwaukee and Northwestern lines in Arion on Saturday afternoon and was killed. Her wedding followed last Wednesday in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Arion
Frank B. Sherwood
Illinois Central
Sioux City
I. B. Sherwood
Cottonwood
S. D
Rail Commission Orders Colfax and Northern to Improve Cars
The railroad commission on Saturday ordered the Colfax and Northern railroad to deploy better cars for miners traveling to Valeria. Cited dangers and unsafe cars prompted action. the line has improved the road bed and must maintain sanitary conditions and use shorter, safer cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Colfax and Northern Railroad
Valeria
Pupil with Unusual Punctuality Record
Lou Harrison of Nashua, son of W P Clarrison, aged 14, has attended school eight and a half years by the end of this semester. He has never been tardy or absent, enjoys good health, and takes pleasure in his studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Harrison
W P. Clarrison
Nashua
Flags Stolen from Garner Civil War Graves
Citizens of Garner protest vandalism after graves at the local cemetery were desecrated late Friday. Flags marking Civil War soldiers' resting places were stolen, triggering anger and calls for investigation.
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Garner
Woodmen Picnic Funds Boost North Iowa Event
Woodmen Picnic association of north Iowa raises over $1,000 at Mason City through a local committee. The annual picnic on June 9 is expected to draw about 2,000 attendees with special trains planned on all roads. Altoona man survives gas incident at Des Moines Grand hotel as hotel staff break in to rescue him.
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Woodmen Picnic Association of
North Iowa
Mason City
Altoona
I. J. Harless
Grand Hotel
Des Moines
Will Get the Vice President at Iowa Bankers Meet
The vice president is expected to attend the Iowa Bankers association convention on June 16 in Des Moines. He will also be in Iowa City the day before for a university function and has been invited to address the bankers there.
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
Des Moines
Iowa City
Prisoners Escape Logan Jail With Recapture
Two inmates escaped the Logan jail Sunday knocking out a wall or barrier and fled. Sheriff Rock pursued the fugitives who were soon recaptured and returned to custody.
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Logan
Sheriff Rock
Fifteen Years for Forgery In Emmetsburg District Court
Judge Coyle of Emmetsburg sentenced J. R. Mahood to fifteen years at hard labor in the Fort Madison penitentiary after he pleaded guilty to multiple forgery counts in district court last Friday.
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Fort Madison
J. R. Mahood
Coyle
Emmetsburg
Interurban Receiver Declares Bankruptcy Amid System Woes
The receiver for the Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railroad company operating an electric interurban system between Des Moines Ames and Fort Dodge was forced into bankruptcy Saturday with liabilities totaling 3 000 000. New college instructors Prof Reuben McKittrick of Madison Wisconsin will replace the late Prof L W Parrish as economics professor at the State Teachers College Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Railroad Company
Des Moines
Ames
Fort Dodge
Reuben McKittrick
Madison, Wis
L. W. Parrish
State Teachers’ College At
Cedar Falls
Encampment of Fifty Fourth Regiment at Iowa City?
The Fifty fourth regiment J. N. G. encampment may be held at Iowa City again this year. Decision lies with Adjutant General Logan. Burlington has bid strongly for the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiftyfourth Regiment
Iowa City
Adjt
Logan
Burlington
Triple Tragedy on Farm Near Marshalltown
James Hartley his wife and their son were found murdered in their home sixteen miles southwest of Marshalltown on Monday morning. No suspects or motives were listed in the brief report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hartley
Marshalltown
Fat Men Nine To Tour Nation In Unique Baseball Act
Waterloo hosts a one of a kind Fat Men's Bell Team and Amusement Co lineup led by manager Frank C. Knee at 450 pounds. Umpire Oliver Kimball of Chicago 48 inches tall is the world’s smallest. Catcher “Baby Bliss” weighs 640 pounds. Team totals 3735 pounds with players from Iowa Wisconsin Illinois Nebraska and Indiana. They begin June 9 touring for exhibition games despite their size they display agility and base stealing skills.
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Waterloo
Bell Team
Frank C. Knee
Oliver Kimball
Chicago
Baby Bliss
Biocomington
Earl Holm
Frankville
Wolfgang Schmidt
Walback
Neb
BE. J. Sheehan
Clermont
M. V. Hinds
Monmouth
Charles P.van Luren
Osage
Pinkey Howrey
Beaver Dam
Wis
J. A. Brownell
Manchester
Avoirdupols
COWBOY BRAND HELD IN DES MOINES ON MURDER TRYING CHARGE
Cowboy Brand stepfather of starry Hutchins faces attempted murder charges after a brawl at Valley Junction. He was taken to Des Moines county jail for a hearing following an incident in which Mrs Brand was injured during an altercation with two men. The case follows his high profile marriage to Mrs Carraher shortly after her husband T J Carraher was found dead on a farm near Virginia last summer.
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Des Moines
Brand
Starry Hutchins
Indianapla
Valley Junction
T. J. Carraher
Carraher
Virginia
Italians Stir Up Trouble Near Denison
The Northwestern railroad imported many Italians to work on the Denison track causing friction with locals at Arion a crossing with the Milwaukee and Illinois Central. Reports claim petty theft and an assault on a citizen though the assailant was not identified. Local talk urges removing the newcomers.
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Denison
Arion
Milwaukee
Illiois
Minimum Rate Restored for Livestock Shipments
Iowa railroad commissioners granted the Sioux City Live Stock Exchange and Stock Yards petition restoring the minimum rate of live stock shipments to 31 foot cars. The ruling targets small shippers who rarely fill larger cars. The decision takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Railroad Commissioners
Sioux City Live Stock Exchange and Stock Yards Company
Seek Railway Extension From Door To Hawarden
Committees from Luverne Minnesota Rock Rapids Doon and Hawarden met with a Rock Valley group Thursday to urge the railroad to extend its line from Door to Hawarden. Prospects appear flat but the effort aims to make the extension an accomplished fact soon.
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Luverne
Minn
Rock Rapids
Doon
Hawarden
Rock Valley
Door
Farmer Saves Bridge Fire Near Mau Rice
A farmer near Mau Rice alerted section men and the work crew when the Great Western railroad bridge north of town caught fire on Thursday afternoon. Prompt actions prevented destruction of the bridge.
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Great Western Railroad
Maurice
Fort Dodge Plans Homecoming Week Organizes Association
At a meeting of the younger business men of Fort Dodge definite plans for homecoming week in August were made. The permanent organization of an association was effected with J. Jolly James, Jr. as president.
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Fort Dodge
J. Jolly James, Jr
William P Whipple Dies at Home in Vinton
State Senator William P. Whipple who headed the Iowa state educational board of control died at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at his home in Vinton.
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William P. Whipple
Iowa State Educational Board of Control
Vinton
Diners Detain Six For Dynamiting Fish North Of Mason City
Six well known residents north of Mason City were arrested Sunday and Monday for dynamiting fish. They were fined $50 and costs.
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Mason City
Munyons Paw-Paw Pills Offered As Laxative Remedy
An advertisement promotes Munyons Paw-Paw Pills as a universal cure for constipation indigestion jaundice biliousness and stomach issues. It claims the pills use Paw-Paw Tonic concentrate and invites readers to request a free sample from Munyons Homoeopathic Home Remedy Co. Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Munyon’s
Homoeqopathic Home Remedy Co
Jefferson Sts
Philadelphia
Flowers at Funerals Through the Ages
The article traces funeral flower customs from ancient Greece and Rome to modern times. It notes how Greeks crowned the dead and covered tombs with flowers, Romans decked couches with leaves and wreaths, and many customs such as mourning dress and processions derive from Roman practice.
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised For Bright's Disease Relief
Danger signals from sick kidneys include frequent or scanty urination backache headaches and dizziness. Mrs H R Peebles of Akron Ohio reports severe back pain swelling and headaches improved with Doan's Kidney Pills after other medicine failed. For sale by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
H. R. Peebles
Walnut St
Akron
Bright
Doan
Plowers Bloom in Darkness Reported by Temple Scientist
Dr. Marion Mackenzie of Temple University reports two years of greenhouse experiments showing every spring flower in this region can bloom as quickly and beautifully in darkness as in light. Varieties including violet maple azalea sassafras jack in the pulpit and skunk cabbage flowered indoors, with darkness not delaying blossoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Mackenzie
Department of Biology
Temple University
Philadelphia North American
Botanical Garden
University of Pennsylvania
Mackenzie
FEED CHILDREN ON Properly Selected Food It Pays
A mother reports her children improved after changing foods to fruit Grape Nuts and Postum with milk. She notes less meat and potatoes, more varied meals, and rapid recovery for a teething baby. The letter promotes the benefits of nutritious choices and references The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
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