United States Envoy Expelled From Nicaragua in Turmoil
United States Minister Merry fled Nicaragua after a clash with President Zelaya’s forces over tampered dispatches and a $30,000 claim. He boarded a ship to Costa Rica, waved the American flag, and warned the war minister not to board, then proceeded to San Jose to report to Washington.
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New Orleans
United States
Merry
Nicaragua
Zelaya
Costa Rica
Tropics
Presi “Zelaya
Samuel Well
Bonilla
Mr. Merry
Tenays
San Jose
Judge Denounces Alimony, Urges Reconciliation in Denver
In Denver March 13 Judge George W. Allen refused alimony in a divorce case and urged the husband and wife to return home with their three children to live together and behave themselves. The judge complained attorneys provoke divorces and alimony requests while advising reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
George W. Allen
District Court
Femina Smith
Albert L. Smith
John Hipp
Wife Opposes Rule of Mother In Law in Texas Suit
Mrs Sabine Fiad sues James and Elias Fiad in Beaumont district court claiming they conspired to remove her and her 13 year old daughter from the family home to enforce obedience to her mother in law Im Suat. The suit details a long standing domestic conflict within a Syrian family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Sabine Fiad
James
Elias Fiad
Fiad
California assembly avoids action on Japanese exclusion bills
In a March session the California Assembly decided to take no action on bills on file including limiting school age and Asiatic exclusion measures. Grove L. Johnson urged deferring to the governor and president, and the vote favored not acting on the Japanese question at this time. Washington noted the president's communication to Governor Gillette but offered no further comment.
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Stanton
Theodore Roosevelt
Grove L. Johnson
Washington, D. C
Gillette
California
White House
Federal consent plan for new securities proposed
The article names Harriman as the source of losses in Northern Pacific and Great Northern shares within four months. It notes his group plans mailings to the government regarding the Tilt-Morgan reorganization of the Northern Pacific railroad, requested by a committee representing Philadelphia stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Northern Wacific Railroad
Great Northern Railway
Tiil-Morgan
Northern Pacific Railroad
Philadelphia
Proposals for Remedies After Harriman Roads Inquiry
Washington March 13 The Interstate Commerce Commission weighs remedies after its Harriman roads inquiry. Among options under consideration are several bold measures aimed at curbing perceived excesses in high finance and reining in railroad practices. The report outlines potential reforms and regulatory approaches under discussion.
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Washington,d. C
Harriman Roads
Interstate Commerce Commmission
Legal actions against railroad control and competitive lines
The document outlines five legal steps to curb railroad influence: ownership rights over stocks or bonds by a competing line. federal consent required before new securities are issued. attorney general suits to dissolve Union Pacific control over Southern Pacific. similar action against Chicago & Alton with Siline Central and Rock Island joint ties. and suits to dissolve joint traffic agreements among Union Pacific Southern Pacific Atchison and San Pedro that fix western and southwestern rates.
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Renee
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Chicago & Alton
Siline Central
Rock Island
Atchison and
San Pedro
Second Honeymoon For Francis and Wife After Quarrel
Chicago report states Mr and Mrs Fred Burger of Des Moines renew vows after a quarrel led to a threatened divorce and a declared $5000 settlement. They reconciled at the Kaisernof and plan a second honeymoon in Des Moines Des Alpines.
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Chicago
Iwaisernof
Francis Howards
Reeburger
Des Moine
Breeburger
Des Moines
Tie
Kaisernof
Des Alpines
Koehler Case in Washington Army Halls
Captain Koehler of the Fourth United States Cavalry faces a presidential inquiry. Influential supporters mount a hard fight to prevent dismissal amid fears of a scandal involving the Philippine service. The outcome hinges on the president's careful investigation.
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Ee Koehler
Washington, D. C
Touts
MM. Koehler
United States Calvary
Esident
Koehler
Army
Tr Ooehler
Philippine Service
Funeral plans set for Zion City leader Dowie follower
Chicago March 12. A funeral service will honor Prophet Elijahu, deemed insane by relatives of the deceased. Overseer Volivu, in charge since Dowie's overthrow, and Judge V. V. Barnes will lead ceremonies at Zion Tabernacle. The body lies in state at Shiloh House Dowie residence.
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Chicago
John Alexaander Davis
Christ In Catholic Church
Leuter
Volivu
Zion City
Zion Tabernacle
V. V. Barnes
Dowie
Shiloh House
Christian Church
John Alexander Dowie
Elijah TL
Wdinbureh
Scotian
Midas
AONE
Airs
Judee Dowie
Prophet
Gladstone
Australia
Holiburch
San Francisco
SSS
International Divine Health Association
New Theory in the Marvin Case Emerges in Dover
Dover reports a new theory in the Marvin case as Horace N Marvin Jr four year old son of Dr Marvin remains missing since. The piece notes a burial planned at Lake Mound cemetery Zion City beside Dowies daughter and outlines Dowies death and the churchs history. Pinkerton detectives questioned the kidnapping theory and considered the boy may have drowned or perished near the Shawstick area.
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Dover
Del
Horace N. Marvin, Jr
Marvin
Lake Mound Cemetery
Zion City
Dowie
Witt
Pinkerton
Pairk
Arvin
Fiorace
Bos
Kiene
Tr Mitavine
Ares Standish
United
Zion City turmoil and deposed leader Dowie dies years after stroke
The piece recalls John Alexander Dowie’s fall from power after a stroke and the transfer of Zion City property from Dowie to Over Finn. It notes Willo[e] Mole as ten mile overseer and describes Voliva’s rise as successor while Dowie dies in exile.
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Dewie
Finn Gertie
Dowie
Zion City
Zion
Voliva
Mexico
Iif
Star's Sweetheart Tragedy Sparks Lynch Fear in Louisa
In Louisa on March 12, excitement runs high as a mob violence threat looms over the arrest of Watts, 27, accused of attacking his sweetheart Lois during a confrontation with Gabriel Miles. Watts is jailed as guards watch closely amid tense charges.
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Louisana
Rad Watts
Cna
Lois
Gabel Miles
Wow
Nis
Farriman faces possible criminal anti trust prosecution
Chicago March 12 Attorneys for Farriman traveled to Washington and allied with the president, the Interstate Commerce Commission and newspapers. The ICC views a threat of criminal prosecution and possible prison penalty as still possible. The commission says it has no role in granting immunity regarding the Oregon Short Line and the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake contract known as the Clark road.
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Chicago
Farriman
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Narrimad
Oregon
San Pedro
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Railway Files Kept Out of the Oil Case
In Chicago the unions for Standard Oil of Indiana faced trial over freight rebates. Judge Landis refused to allow prosecution to introduce Illinois railway and warehouse commission files as evidence. The government sought a large Chicago era file collection to use as proof.
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Chicago
Te Standard Oil
Indiana
Sawdust Whisky Cheers Drinkers as Science Promises Cheap Booze
Washington reports a proposed sawdust whisky as a cheap liquor with no wood alcohol, pitched by Dr. Wiley and Rep Sims. The plan links pruning juice coloring and science to flood markets, while Sims aims to tax saloon keepers to support dependents of incapacitated drinkers.
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Washington
Wert
Rown
Harveys
SW Wiley
Sharp
Pennessee
Gernanding i
District of Columbia
New World
Uncle Satin
Cere
Department of Agriculture
Plymouth Rock
Wiley
Dr. Wiley
Whisky of Commerce
Sim
Sims
Chicago 10 Blame for Ruquoi Horror Not Will J Davis
William Z. Davis manager of the Troquois theater returns home to Danville after a ruling voiding his trial for the December 30 1963 fire that killed 990 during the Air Blue beard performance. The judge directed jurors to return a verdict of not guilty and ordered release.
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Chicago
William Z. Davis
Troquois Theater
Danville
Wintrough
Phis
Girls Routed From High School Strike Closes Building
Louisville March 13 The street tar strikers grew violent forcing the closure of the girls high school and sending students home as stone throwing disrupted the neighborhood. The teamsters union offered sympathy and the police fought riot calls all day. One motorman was badly injured and two non union conductors gave up fares and returned cars to the barns.
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Louisville
Teamsters’ Union
Fatal boiler explosion kills two trainmen on Pennsylvania Railroad
A boiler exploded on a locomotive of the Pennsylvania Railroad today, killing two trainmen and wounding several others who were trapped and threatened during the incident.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Shualte
Police threaten strike over salary in Des Moines
Des Moines officers warned the city council that they may quit if salaries are not advanced posthaste, signaling a looming police strike and disruption to city services.
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Des Moines
Garfield Tea Promises Gentle Relief for Ills
A brief notice touts Garfield Tea as a mild laxative to aid bilious attacks headaches indigestion and colds. It claims compliance with the Pure Food and Drug Law.
Japanese fern balls as chandelier centerpieces
Japanese fern balls make pretty centerpieces for occasional use when suspended from a chandelier by an invisible wire. They should be hung to within an inch of the table center, and a circular mat of mirror glass beneath enhances the effect.
Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warns Public
An advertisement cautions against mercury containing catarrh ointments and urges prescriptions from reputable physicians. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by BF J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and warning buyers to ensure the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
EF. J. Cheney & Co
Wall
Cleaning Clothes Secrets From a Gasoline Wash Guide
A fragmented old guide describes washing clothes with gasoline, soaking in flammable liquid, lifting garments from solution, and drying by ironing. It notes risks to delicate fabrics, methods to remove gasoline smell, and finishing with careful pressing.
Grape-Nuts Proves Beneficial for Family Health
A Philadelphia woman and her family credit Grape Nuts with easing stomach trouble and strengthening health. She describes severe congestion, lasting pain, and later improvement after eight years of use, noting her husband and children now prefer it for breakfast.
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Phila
Cosfort
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Ruquois
Will J. Davis
Louiseville
Sabet
Harney
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