Bill Would Limit Campaign Spending In Iowa Race
Des Moines notes a proposed interurban and campaign finance bill set to limit candidate spending. Legislation also seeks state custody of Davenport Soldiers Orphans Home residents and broad rights for electric interurban lines to condemn land for right of way.
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Hayward
Davenport
Eldora
Calderwood
Scott
Hamann
Boards of Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
Iowa City
Santos-Dumont Lofts Air Ship Between Showers at Monte Carlo
Santos-Dumont completed a fourth sortie from his aerodrome at Monte Carlo. He sailed toward Cape Martin but, as skies clouded and wind rose, he returned to the Port d'Hercule after turning midway.
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Santos-Dumont
Monte Carlo
M. Santos-Dumont
Cape Martin
Port d’'Hercule
To Cure Grip in Two Days Laxative Bromo Quinine
The advertisement proclaims a two day cure for grip using Laxative Bromo Quinine. E W Groves signature appears on every box and the product is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Seed Thieves Captured in Muscatine Iowa Heist
Muscatine officers nab two men identified as M. E. Bennies and A. Schaefer after they tried to dispose of 75 bushels of timothy seed stolen from Van Dyke’s elevator in Winfield Iowa. Seed valued at about 200 dollars, with charges pending in Henry County.
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Winfield
Iowa
Muscatine
van Dyke
Balltuff
Marshal Balloff
Flannery
M. E. Bennies
A. Schaefer
Mt. Pleasant
Prince Has An Object High Official Attaches Im Portance
A royal visit draws attention as a high official attaches importance to the event. The Prince is expected to engage with key figures and highlight diplomatic or ceremonial aims during the visit.
Prince Henry Visit Aims At U SNeutrality in World Game
Berlin dispatch says Prince Henry's U S visit may press America to stay friendly and neutral amid growing global competition, as Germany seeks a cautious stance amid Anglo Japanese alliance. In New York the imperial yacht Hohenzollern arrived early and was met informally. formal welcome to follow after Prince Henry boards.
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New York
Hohenzollern
Roosevelt Jr Passes Critical Illness Threat
Groton reports the final crisis in Roosevelt's illness has passed. The right lung improved and the left cleared. the boy slept well and he is on the road to recovery. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt express high spirits as they plan to move to Washington with Alice. Alice arrives tomorrow.
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Groton
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Washington
Alice Roosevelt
Snow Forecast for Iowa Tonight and Friday
Chicago dispatch notes snow likely in Iowa with warmer conditions in the eastern section tonight. Weather updates indicate snow develops tonight and continues into Friday across eastern Iowa.
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Chicago
Iowa
Just a Little Talk to the Journal Reader
The Journal urges Muscatine readers to subscribe as it promotes its news coverage and advertising quality. It touts local, regional, and national reporting by correspondents in Washington and Des Moines, plus Chicago market data and daily telegraph updates. The piece invites readers to sign up for home delivery at ten cents a week, noting circulation over 3,000 daily and 2,700 weekly.
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Des Moines
Appropriations
General Assembly
Gilbertson
Garst
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Capitol Improvement Commission
Muscatine
Telegraph
Washington
Journal
Chicago
Germany and United States Invited to Join Anglo Japanese Alliance
Berlin reports semi official word that Germany and the United States were informed of the Anglo Japanese alliance and invited to join. The existing East Asian bloc with Russia and France has ceased and will not be revived. Diplomats see the treaty as an ultimatum aimed at Russia with China backing refusal of Russia's Mongolia demands. The crisis may drive Britain toward a cross continental alliance.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Russia
France
Sion
China
Mongolia
Great Britain
Japan
Alliance
East
Far East
Nations Quarrel to Prove Their Friendship
Diplomatic circles in Washington debate European declarations on the United States as it prepared for war with Spain. Officials say no State department action will be taken. Germany publishes dispatches to show Britain urged a joint note against U S war with Spain.
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Washington
Europe
United States
Spain
State Department
Land
Germany
Pauncefote
Berlin
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Ambassador Holleben
Lord Pauncefote
Kaiser Wilhelm
Abductors of Little Ella Zencer Captured
After a three days chase through snowdrifts deputy Sheriff O Leary and his posse overhauled at Mount Morris Bert Stocking and his wife who kidnapped Ella Zencer and rescued the child. Mrs Charles Zencer of Nunda had been at church when Ella was enticed for a sleigh ride and taken across the mountains.
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Ella Zencer
Mount Morris
N. Y
Rochester
O'Leary
Bert Stocking
Charles Zencer
Nunda
Killing Plot Placed in Gotham by Bresci Conspirators
Police reports to the Italian ambassador and consul assert that the killing of King Humbert was planned in New York City. Names of Bresci’s co-conspirators are given, but no arrests have been reported.
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Cummins
House
Ways and Means
Young Larrabee
Bresc
New York
Washington
Humbert
Gaetano Bresci
Veteran editor retires after sixty four years at Prairie Chief
Cambridge Iowa February 13 veteran editor B W Seaton retires from the Cambridge Prairie Chief after sixty four years in the newspaper business. He hands the paper to his son John H Seaton who has long collaborated with him.
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Cambridge, I
B. W. Seaton
Cambridge Prairie Chief
Harness
John H. Seaton
Cook County Democrats Reach Savannah After Charleston Exposition
Chicago Democrats, after sharing honors with the Georgia governor at the Charleston exposition, arrived in Savannah last evening at eight o'clock following a long and eventful trip from the exposition.
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Savannah
Cook County Democracy
Geogia
Beer Famine Looms as Unions Clash Over Driver Jurisdiction
Chicago February 13. Brewers and Masters union and Teamsters National union clash over jurisdiction for beer wagon drivers. Each side threatens a tie up of the beer industry if its claims are denied.
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Chicago
Brewers and Maisters
Teamsters’ National Union
Fournier Predicts Record Pace With New Car
New York report says Henri Fournier, renowned chauffeur, unveils a machine claiming to travel a mile in 6:35. He returns from France after six weeks overseeing its construction, noting a chainless driving gear as a key improvement.
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Fournier
New York
Henri Fournier
France
Frank James Wins Injunction Against Drama
Kansas City February 13 Judge Teasdale granted Frank James an injunction to halt the production of The James Boys in Missouri a drama depicting the James brothers as train robbers and bank looters now showing at a local theatre in Missouri.
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Kansas City
Teasdale
Frank James
James Boys
Missouri
Talks on Moving Imperial Capital Rise in Shanghai Cables
Shanghai correspondent reports Yangtse viceroys Chang Chi Tung and Liu Kun Yi traveling to Peking to discuss a proposal to move the empire's capital to Hsiang Yang Fu or Nankin. The cable suggests a potential relocation plan under consideration.
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London
Shanghai
The
Standard
Chang Chi Tung
Liu Kun Yi
Peking
Hsiang
Yang Fu
Nankin
Tragic Shooting Claims Lockport Girl by 11 Year Old
Joliet Illinois February 13 an 11 year old Lockport boy John Linus Vincent accidentally shot and killed his sister Anna Adelina Vincent nine while playing with a revolver.
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Lockport
Joliet
Til
John Linus Vincent
John Vincent
Anna Adelina
Count Tolstoï Weakens as Rally Hopes Rise
From Yalta Crimea on February 13 Count Tolstoi continues to grow weaker. His temperature remains low and his pulse fluctuates between 100 and 102.
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Yalta
Crimea
Tosto
Adoption of the Marconi System Highlighted
The article notes adoption of the Marconi wireless system and its impact on life, mentioning its use in national stations and signaling progress in communication. It emphasizes the spread of Marconi wireleail technology and life improvements attributed to it.
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Marconi
AiG Apologizes for Offensive Remark at New York Event
AiG makes amends after offensive remarks during a February radio segment in New York. The organization offered apologies to listeners and targeted parties, acknowledging the remarks caused offense and pledging to review broadcasting practices.
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Ewradio
New York
Denver
Feb
Judge Wade Declines Run for Office Amid Unemployment Talks
Berlin reports Judge Wade states he will not be a candidate. The piece notes rising unemployment with thousands out of work and a census indicating 40,000 partially unemployed. The article connects Wade to broader political implications and public concern over employment.
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Kerr
Grundy
Iowa
Berlin
Berl
Senate Action Sets Stage for Bank Pretrial Proposals
A fragmented report indicates the Senate moved to advance bank related preliminary cases and measures in February. The wording suggests initial steps toward new financial regulations or oversight. Further details on sponsors and specifics were not clear in the readable text.
Four Big Mergers Face Final Deal Signals
Four major companies have signaled a possible merger or consolidation moving toward a single combined entity. Industry observers anticipate a complex negotiation process as executives discuss terms, structure, and regulatory approvals affecting the Pacific market.
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