100000 Union Laborers To Join Carmens Strike
Philadelphia February 22 reports a general strike order by Central Labor Union head Murphy as tensions flare between Carmen’s union and transit officials. Police and 10,000 state militia may reinforce 7,000 officers after the arrest of national organizer Pract. One man killed near Fourth and Market amid clashes.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Mit
Ail
Murphy
Central Labor Union
Carmen
Murphy Row
Las
Market
Alia
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Clarance C. Pratt
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Attoreney Roa
Public Safety
Rock Island train car derailed after broken wheel blast
Traffic on the Rock Island was delayed four hours after a mail car in Kensett Iowa derailed when a wheel flange failed. No injuries reported. The incident occurred early in the morning. crews cleared the line and traffic resumed later.
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Rock Island
Iowa Evening Press
Kensett
Holden Endorsed for Ames Town Agricultural President
The Iowa Evening Press notes endorsements by Waterloo for Professor George Holden as president of the Ames Town Agricultural College, citing his corn expertise. The short sources in this stern section highlight Holden’s renomination or leadership role and emphasize his agricultural qualifications.
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Ames Head
Iowa Evening Press
Waterloo
George Holden
Trial for Murder Ten Years Ago Opens in Vinton
Vinton Iowa February 22 the trial of George L Eddy for the murder of Mrs Ros Guthrie at Belle Plaine ten years ago began in district court before Judge Bradshaw jurors will be secured today. Boone Educator Resigns in Boone Iowa February 22 superintendent J O King of the schools here has resigned his resignation to take effect at end of school year.
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Iowa Evening Press
Vinton
George L. Eddy
Ros Guthrie
Belle Plaine
Bradshaw
Boone
Hyeung Press
Boone, Ja
J. 0. King
Dubuque Baseball and Amusement Association Formed
Dubuque on February 22 reports the Dubuque Baseball and Amusement Association incorporated with 16000 paid up capital. Theodore Scharle is president and Kid W. Andresen is secretary. The group aims to acquire a ball park site of two blocks for 12000 and to transfer three franchise players. The move has backing from a local organization no longer in business.
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Dubuque
Baseball and Amusement Assaulamonted
Theodore Scharle
Kid W. N. Andresen
Onsries
Long Lost Farmer Pascal Skemp Dies in Hospital
Pascal Skemp formerly of Dubuque and known as John Morgan died last night in Presbyterian hospital from delirium tremens and two broken legs. He had been missing from relatives for twenty years. His sisters Mrs. Steven Shaver and Miss Edith Skemp, from Vin ton, were notified.
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Dubuque
Iowa Evening’ Press
Waterloo
Ill
Pascal Skemp
John Morgan
Presbyterian Hospital
Vinton
Steven Shaver
Edith Skemp
Otte
Wapallo State Savings Bank
Herrman Otto
Arnold Arrested for Criminal Libel in Fort Dodge Case
C W Arnold lecturer was arrested at Fort Dodge on a charge of criminal libel. Dr Wilbert Shailenberger is the complainant. Arnold’s lectures titled Give the Girl a Chance or the Devil's Auction exposed alleged iniquities in national advertisements in metropolitan papers.
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CW. Arnold
Java Evening Press
Webster City
C. W. Arnold
Fort Dodge
Biel
Wilbert Shailenberger
Arnold
Big Fire Destroys Milwaukee Department Store
A morning blaze on West Water Street gutted the Kilbourne department store and damaged the Kilbourne Masonic lodge. Loss pegged at $100,000. Fire officials report no injuries and are investigating the cause. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, February 3.
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Milwaukee
Wis
West Water Street
Kilbourne
New Law Building Dedicated at State University
Washington's Birthday 1910 marks the dedication of the new $120,000 college of law building at the State University of Town. Alumni gather for dedicatory services and convocation with degrees awarded to midwinter graduates. Weckman and Oliver families prominent among local graduates.
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Iowa City
Washington
Wag
State University of Town
College of Law
Methodist Church
Pew
Hall of Science
New Law
Werteheidt
Inter
Daan George We Kireaway
Columbia University College of Law
New York City
J. B. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Card of Education
George BE. MacLean
University of Iown
Charles Noble Gregory
Trewin
Joseph W. Gochran
Philadelphia
Fortune Hunter Fowler Ends Career By Self-Induced Death
Willis J. Fowler, who married Mrs. Clara Hubacher of Muscatine after deceiving her out of money and a $2,000 mortgage, killed himself in Plymouth jail by slitting his throat after pleading guilty to a similar charge in Hull Mass. His death comes as investigators seek to recover funds from other victims. Fowler had lured victims through matrimonial schemes, using deceit to gain control of money and property, including a mortgage he sent to a Montezuma bank. The case notes his pattern of manipulation and the likelihood that other victims may not recover full sums.
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Missouri
Otte
Warrentown
Bmo
Washington County
Tamatown
Burlington
Charlotte Weckman
Wapel‘lo
Wapello
Otto
Willis JL. Fowler
Clara Hubacher
Muscatine
Plymouth
Mass
Lai
Hull
Fowler
Uorrows
Itostan
Montezuma Bank
B. PF. Ingham
Bo Reston
Iowa Miners Vote for District Officers Today
Des Moines February 22 miners across Iowa are voting for district officers. John P. White of Oskaloosa faces Jacob Ritter of Centerville for president. The confidential ballot appears to be proceeding quietly as reported by the Iowa Evening Press.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Iowa
John P. White
Oskaloosa
Jacob Ritter
Centerville
Swaw Wins Championship in National Amateur Racinet Meet
Boston, February. J A Shaw of Boston wins the National Amateur tennis championship with a three sets to one victory, securing the title at the meet held in Boston.
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Boston
Simateur
Racinet Chammpi
Mass
Fev
J. A. Shaw
Pionsnin
Oine
Farmer's Wife Kills Self After Drinking Carbolic Acid
Mrs Oral Rogers, wife of a farmer near Anieoviy, Des Moines area, drank carbolic acid and died yesterday after mental distress. The Iowa Evening Press reports the incident from Feb 22 with details of the farm setting and local circumstances.
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Oral Rogers
Anieoviy
Iowa Evyexing Press
Des Moines
Soldiers Patrol Cairo Streets After Mob Incident
Cairo Illinois February 22 five companies of caldiers patrolled the streets as quiet returned. The coroner's jury investigating Alexander M Halliday's death, your resulted from gunshot wounds in the mob that threatened John Pratt the purse guard. No specific blame fixed. Judge Butler dissolved the grand jury at jurors' request. a new grand jury likely convene March 7.
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Cairo
Til
Toroner
Alexander M. Halliday
John Pratt
Hal- Naas
Fred D. Nellis
Butler
Poison Found In Vaughn Viscera
Coroner Wilson announced that Dr. Schweitzer reports strychnine in the stomach and liver of Professor Vaughn who died recently under peculiar circumstances at Paris Missouri.
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Vaughn
Paris
Wilson
Schweitzer
Meyers Plan Aimed For One Year In Washington
The naval committee today considers Secretary Meyer's plan of organization to be put into practice for one year. The proposal outlines changes intended to streamline operations and improve efficiency under Meyer's leadership.
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Meyers
Washington, D. C
Feahouse Naval Committee
Meyer
Maid Gives Lad Belladonna by Mistake in Dubuque
Walter Backes, 12, swallowed belladonna given by a maid in error during treatment by Mrs. Mary Backes. The boy endured severe agony as doctors pumped his stomach. he remains in danger as of February 22 in Dubuque Iowa.
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Sons Evening Press
Dubuque
Walter Backes
Mary Backes
Ray of Hope for Nationalists in Throne Speech Reply
London Feb 22 Nationalists in parliament after reassembling this afternoon chose not to move an amendment to the address in reply to the throne speech. The stake is home rule for Ireland and they view the issue as non viable if the government falls or resigns.
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London
Dag
Ireland
Milwaukee Man Plans Financing for Iowa City Ottumwa Interurban
Albert Tanner of Milwaukee brother of former Iowa City postmaster Frank Tanner arrives in Iowa City with plans to finance the Iowa City Ottumwa interurban railway project. He will return to Philadelphia to arrange underwriters and then travel to Europe to secure the two million dollar sum needed for the deal.
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Milwaukee
Towa Hyening Press
Iowa City
Albert Tanner
Frank Tanner
Towa City-Ottumwa
Philadelphia
Europe
Kissel Car Co. to Move Waterloo Plant
It is reported here that the Kissel Car company of Hartford Wis will move to Waterloo bringing 1,200 men and their families. The large firm manufactures automobiles trucks and farm implements. Wista.
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Kissel Car Co
Hartfort
Waterloo
Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Kissel Car Company
Hartford
Wis
Wista
Woman to Take the Stand in Nellie Taylor Murder Trial
Nellie Taylor of Ottumwa faces continued testimony in Des Moines as she prepares to testify about events leading to the death of her infant. Prosecutors described a troubled history and a mental breakdown while defense aims to show circumstances driving her to insanity.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Nellie Taylor
Ottomwa
Linges
Guthrie
Losh
Losi
Union Park
Taylor
Parsons
Former Prominent Citizen Morrison Dies in Paris Ark
Joseph Morrison, longtime Muscatine public servant and first chief of its Volunteer Fire Department, died in Paris Arkansas from pneumonia contracted after a severe cold. Born Pittsburgh 1831, he served as deputy treasurer, county treasurer, and deputy auditor across Muscatine from 1854 to 1906, earning wide esteem. He leaves his wife, two sons Joseph and Robert, and several sisters.
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Joseph Morrison
Muscatine
Paris
Arkansas
Morrison
Fire Department of
Morrizon
Mt. Morrison
Deputy County
ArkansSay
Court House
Robt. L. Thompson
Dan
Courtly
Pittsburg
Ohio
South
Joseph
Robert
Hix Sisters
Anna Morrison
Lille Grown
Nettie Runyan
Jacob Blicker
W. B. McCoy
Clark George
Dexter, Ia
Washington Birthday Observances Across Nation and University
Washingtons birthday events marked by University of Pennsylvania with Governor Hughes delivering a notable address and receiving a doctor of laws honor. National Capitol ceremonies unveiled Frances Willard statue in National Hall of Fame as Women’s Christian Temperance Union participates. Presidential and political references appear in scattered reports across cities.
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Philadelphia
Washington
University Pennsylvania
Hughes
Washington, D. C
Frances
Willard
Canites
Wemen
Chrisstian Temperance Union
Tijnoise
Senate
Denen
Warrington
Chanlain’ Conden
Washingston
Chserve Dey
Chicago
Patriotis
Washineton
Reb
Taft
Tofley
Cincinnati
Rostand Accused of Plagiarizing By Eberly Gross
Chicago February 22 Eberly Gross who accuses Edmond Rostand of plagiarizing from The Merchant Prince of Cornville two plays Cyrano de Bergerse and Chanticler yesterday sent a cablegram to the French academy denouncing Rostand as a literary thief and demanding an investigation of Rostand s right to be a member of that organization He asks a court of three men to hear evidence and determine authorship of the plays with a final decision.
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Gross
Chicago
French Academy
Benouente
Eberly Gross
Edmond Rostand
Chanticler
Rostand
WINTIS OF DAYTON REFUSED DIVORCE IN IDAHO
The Idaho colony of divorce seekers was shocked by Judge Wood's decree in Valentine Winters of Dayton Ohio, a traction magnate, that Helen Clegg Winters sought only to protect her name and her children's. The court found the plaintiff aimed to marry another woman and barred the divorce proceedings.
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Vileating Wintis
Dayton
Boise
Idaho
Judge Wood
Valentine Winters
Ohio
Helen Clegg Winters
Mauretania Sends Word All Well By Wireless Message
London reports a wireless message from the Mauretania this afternoon stating all well. The message covers the liner’s region and adds no further details at this time.
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Liner
London
Mauretania
Daylight and Moon Phase Noted in Brief Almanac Item
A terse entry lists sunrise at 6 26, sunset at 5 23 1, and moonset at 6 19 a m, with a marginal note on civil time markers. The fragment resembles a small almanac shorthand describing daily light and lunar timing.
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Boom Holden
Dubuque Ass'nts
Tectcrer
LAW Building
Annals of State School
Anne M. Anderson
Lyons
Otto W. Miller
Atlantic
Margaret ‘Thomason
Armsatrone
Owen N. Elliott
Marion
Frank Z. Messer
Bloomfield
George A. Rice
Mapleton
Georg. van de Staeg
Orange
Towa City
Elien Geyer
Cesar Ranids
John Otto
Hubacher
Gove
Snooty
France
Ebouc
SWAW
Sele
RAY OF Hope For’ Ministry
Raish Mongy
Mrs. Taylor
Attorneus
Gov. Hughes
Rostand Tiparary Trier
Waho Tern Fools Magnate
Pelder
Cen Tal
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