Railway Commissioners Investigate Des Moines Wreck
Des Moines Iowa March 24 the Iowa board of railway commissioners left for Marshall for an afternoon inquiry into the wreck near Marshalltown at 8 17 p m The investigators seek exact departure time and possible orders affecting speed They will also probe railroad delays in reaching the scene with a two hour duration noted.
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Des Moines
Lowa Beard
Marshall
Marshalltown
Jaecuer
Jay
Wreck Toll Rises to Forty Seven in Rock Island Disaster
A corrected dead list places total at 47 with four unidentified women among them. Victims include J S Goodenough, engineer, and Mrs Lizzie Anderson of Cedar Rapids. Morgue scenes show crowded embalmers room and bodies piled in long rows as undertakers work through the night.
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Marshalltown
Rock Island
J. 8
Goodenough
Lizzie Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Hrenes
William Ward
West Branch
Liste
Qurvis
Washington
Ben
Ans
Fae
Louis EF. Biebach
Muscatine
Ross
Theos Nauholz Cedar
Brake
State Price
Cedar Falls
State Normal
Lewie
Valley Junction
Lewis
W.'. Eggers
Anthony
Waterloo
Fred
Poly Ae Pennington
Galesburg
Iil
Galesburg Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad
Thomas G. Betts
C.G. Eves
Banbridge
Hartford
F. Isher
Illiam Fleck
Vinton
Gerret. I. Tangen
Northwood
Engine and mail car drop through trestle at Humbolt
A northbound Minneapolis line train experienced a mishap near Humbolt Iowa as the engine and mail car dropped through a trestle. Details are incomplete, but the incident halted the train and authorities investigated the scene.
Dozens Injured In Major Iowa Storm Carriage Incident
A large number of people across Iowa and neighboring states sustain injuries, with names including A. X. Brown and Irene Cowan among many listed. The report details wounds from various crashes, with hospital transfers and serious conditions noted for multiple victims. The affected areas span Waterloo Vinton and Des Moines regions, plus Wisconsin and Minnesota residents.
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Irene Cowan
Waterloo
G. W. Thompson
Vinton
I. E. Eggleston
Lizsie Anderson
August Swanson
Florence Winn
Mrs. L. Patterson
Louisiana
Cora
Wilcox
Charles Davis
Inland
Minn
P. J. Swift
Seriou
P. A. Russell
Grand Forks
N. D
McDonald
Perth
A.S. McDonald
Witzer
L. Wallen
Washburn
W. D. Kennedy
Burlington
Nagel
William Teats
Pritchard
Cedar Rapids
A. R. Brown
Francis Swanson
William Arnett
Independence
Co. W. Patterson
W. I. Southwell
Washington
EB. Burdage
Davenport
Hse Whey
George Newman
Mt. Vernon
A. X. Brown
Insane man shoots farmer multiple times in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids on March 24 Herman Schultz, a farm hand near Marengo, became violent after chasing his brother and mother from their home. He shot wealthy farmer August Schloeman three times, then fired 12 shots at another house, injuring no one. Sheriff authorities detained him as he signed nomination papers and sent him to Mount Pleasant for commitment.
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Cedar Rapids
Herman Schults
Marengo
Amuca
August Schloeman
Iowa County
Schultz
Mount Pleasant
Three Boy Babies Born to Local Editor’s Family
Sioux Rapids Iowa March 24 Mrs C E Ryder wife of one of the editors of the Republican Press gave birth to three boys in this city last evening Mother and babes all doing nicely
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Sioux Rapids
C. E. Ryder
The
Republican Press
Barber Thompson Wanted After Unredeemed Checks Incident
LeMars Iowa reports barber E L Thompson who worked here briefly fled after cashing small checks from local businessmen and living high. Sheriff Arendt names Nathan Gearke as chief deputy while Jurgen Raven moves to Sioux City. Mrs Walker died suddenly at home after years of poor health.
Mabray Swindlers Move Toward Leavenworth Penitentiary
John C. Mabray and 11 associates, recently sentenced for extensive mail fraud, depart Council Bluffs with U S Marshal Clark for Leavenworth federal penitentiary. The group includes Leon Lozier Council Bluffs Eddie Morris Punxsutawney Pa Tom Robinson Farmington Ia Ed Leach Montrose Ia and others from Chicago Salt Lake City Kenosha and Seattle.
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Council Bluffs
John C. Mabray
Federal Penitentiary At
Leavenworth
United States
Clark
J. Cc. Mabray
Leon Lozier
Eddie K. Morris
Punxsutaway
Tom
Robinson
Farming
Train Collision Leaves Three Injured In New York
Three men sustained injuries in a track accident as R. B. Chamberlain from St. Paul, Edward Storvick of Albert Lea Minnesota, and G. M. Eilenberger of Fort Dodge Iowa were hurt. All expected to recover. The engineer and fireman jumped clear, escaping harm after the crash at the trestle. City street and steam railroad accidents in New York totaled 56 481 in 1908 and 52 618 in 1909.
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Chamberlain
St. Paul
Edward Storvick
Albert Lea
Minn
G. M. Eilenberger
Fort Dodgq Ia
City of
New York
Graft charges loom as Pittsburg councilmen plead immunity
Pittsburg, March 24. Three former common council members appeared before Judge Frazer and pleaded no defense to accepting money for votes on bank and street vacation ordinances. Two men were not indicted. All received suspended sentences as the graft probe resumes. Rumors say higher officials may be urged to cooperate, with Captain Johnny Klein’s full confession still to come.
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Pittsburg
Frazer
Brown
Greater
Johnny Klein
Massillon 16 year old pleads not guilty to first degree murder
In Massillon Ohio Catherine Manse 16 enters a not guilty plea at a preliminary hearing before Mayor Remley over the death of her sister Elizabeth. The girl says she gave a mysterious tablet to Elizabeth after obtaining strychnine from a man who later gave two capsules. Police doubt the man exists and plan cross examination with male acquaintances who knew the sisters.
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Massillon
Ohio
Remley
Catherine Manse
Elizabeth
Iowans Company in Deep Trouble
Chicago reports state authorities move to scrutinize the Consolidated Casualties Co. led by Robert B. Armstrong, with John R. Darst overseeing the investigation. Records seized and an actuary review will determine if the firm may continue in Illinois, despite an unlicensed status and past fund misuse.
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Chicago
West Virect
Consolidated Casualties Company
John R. Darst
West Virginia
Robert B. Armstrong
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Charleston
Illinois
Calumet Are
J. W. Scherr
Darst
J. F. Roche
St. Louis
New York
Taft's auto ride outruns New York police chase
President Taft, escorted by Archibald Butt and secret service, rode at 30 to 40 miles per hour through Central Park and Riverside Drive after visiting his brother Henry Taft. A bicycle officer pursued but relented when officers signaled P D on Taft's car.
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New York
Prospect
Taft
Providence
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Henry W. Taft
Robert Secretary Humphry
The
Peace
C. Morris
Republican Club
Arbitration League
Archibald Butts
Secret Service
Central Park
Riverside Drive
P. D
Police Department
Fonda Structure Damaged By Gasoline Explosion
A Main Street building in Fonda Iowa owned by H O Brock and used by Geo Hochschwender as a restaurant burned after a gasoline explosion. The entire structure and contents were destroyed but quick fire company action prevented broader damage. Insurance covered the loss.
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FONDA
H. O. Brock
Geo. Hochschwender
Strike on Roads West of Chicago Is Now Probable
Chicago March 23 C P Neill United States commissioner of labor met with Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen and Enginemen and 47 railroad general managers. A peaceful settlement seemed distant and a strike of 27000 men appeared imminent as mediation was abandoned by Martin A Kapp chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission after returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. P. Neill
United States
Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen
Martin A. Kapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Quaker City Unions Reject Peace Offer
Philadelphia March 23. Mayor Reyburn and other officials pressed for settlement of the street car strike but workers again refused terms. They demand company recognition of any grievance committee, a point that caused the deadlock before the strike four weeks ago. W D Mahon reported from Senator Penrose the local executive committee voted against the latest proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quaker City
Philadelphia
Reyburn
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Senator Penrose
Bethlehem Steel Strike Expands at Saucon Plant
In South Bethlehem, workers at the Saucon plant demanding 7 dollars per 100 tons of iron and steel drawn were discharged with blue cards. Leaders say 200 more quit and 400 more may walk out as the crucible department reportedly ties up, reflecting a broadening strike.
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Bethlehem
Bethlehem Steel Works
Saucon
Crucible Department
Coal Mining Strike Looming in Central Field Talks
Cincinnati March 23. The joint scale committee of miners and operators in the central competitive field renewed efforts to reach an agreement. Miners on the committee were authorized by the United Mine Workers national convention to modify original demands, a move seen as paving the way for a wage scale compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Joint Scale
National Convention
United Mine Workers
Graft in Smoky Town Uncovered
Pittsburg Pa March 23 District Attorney Blakely announced he had Klein confession and corroborative evidence on 1908 graft and bribe taking involving former councilman and others He said charges would be brought to the fullest extent Of law as grand jury convenes with expected indictments and judges consider a committing magistrate to speed warrants
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Pittsburg
Blakely
Criminal Court
Johnny Klein
Klein
Court House
Probe of Beef Trust Nears Its End
The federal grand jury in Chicago is expected to complete its eight week investigation into the beef trust either today or tomorrow. One hundred thirty two witnesses from across the country have testified and large quantities of books and documents have been examined.
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Chicago
Federal
Beef Trust
Cotton Crop Short in Census Report of 1909
Washington reports the 1909 cotton crop at 10,363,240 bales, including round bales and linters, down from 13,432,131 in 1908. Ginners estimate about 49,488 bales remain to be ginned and counted in 1909 totals.
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Washington
Honor for Cheng Named Berlin Minister
Pekin March 23 Sir Chen Tung Liao Cheng has been gazetted as minister to Berlin. He previously served as minister to the United States.
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Cheng
Pekin
Sir Chen Tung Liao Cheng
Berlin
United States
Speaker Cannon ousted from Rules Committee Power Loss
Washington, March 23. Joseph G. Cannon of Danville Illinois remains Speaker but loses control of the rules committee as Norris resolution increases its membership to 10 and bars the Speaker from membership. The House adopted Norris 191 to 155 and defeated Burleson’s bid to declare the speakership vacant.
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Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Danville
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
Norris
House
Nebraska
Rules Committee
Burleson
Texas
Cannon
Committee On
Hair pulling amid Waldorf hallway clash over club presidency
In New York at the Waldorf Astoria an argument erupted during a Harmony Luncheon of the National Society of Ohio Women when Miss Effie Stewart attacked Mrs. Julia Herrick Van Tine Moody over a bid for the group’s presidency. They were separated but blamed each other. parties warned of further trouble before the election.
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New York
Julia Herrick van Tine Moody
West Seventy-second St
National Society of Ohio
Waldorf-Astoria
Effie Stewart
West Eleventh St
Harmony
South
Waldorf
Henry L. Easton
Charles E. Hatch
Englewood
Stewart
Moody
Manhattan
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Taft Grants 60 Day Reprieve in Fort Leavenworth Murder
Topeka March 23 Charles O Neil sentenced to hang next Friday for the murder of his sweetheart Minnie Sharbino at Fort Leavenworth was granted a 60 day reprieve by President Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Topeka
Kan
Charles O'Neil
Leavenworth
Minnie Sharbino
Fort Leavenworth
Child Killed by Threshing Outfit in Iowa Town
Harold Tarr of Oskaloosa, age 7, was crushed to death under a threshing outfit in Des Moines. J L Isaacs, a Chicago traveler, paid $500 valued livery tank after a fatal accident near Dubuque, avoiding jail.
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Des Moines
Dubuque
J. L. Isaacs
Chicago
Roosevelt Plans Nonpartisan Homecoming Reception in New York
Roosevelt ends a voyage in Shellal Egypt with plans to sail June 10 on the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and arrive in New York June 17. He says the welcome must be nonpartisan and open to Republicans Democrats populists and others, regardless of region or politics. In Deadwood South Dakota Henry Cassabant 17 commits suicide after a love affair disappointment.
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Shellal
Egypt
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Colonel Roosevelt
Hermit Miller Found Dead By Hanging Near Lee's Summit
Charles Miller a 60 year old hermit was found dead yesterday hanging from a rafter in his one room house near Lee's Summit Missouri. He had not been seen since January 20 and had apparently died two months earlier.
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Lee's Summit
Charles Miller
Miller
Fire in Outlook Saskatchewan destroys town
Fire raged all night in Outlook Saskatchewan wiping out all business houses including the post office and several residences. The loss is estimated at 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Outlook
Saskatchewan
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