Taft Becomes President Amid Blizzard Inauguration
William H. Taft of Ohio and James Sherman of New York were sworn in as president and vice president at noon in the Senate chamber. A ferocious blizzard paralyzed Washington, altering the ceremony yet preserving key rites with Chief Justice Fuller administering the oath and Roosevelt congratulating the new administration.
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Washington Held in Storms Grasp
Ceremonies for the inaugural stand are canceled as storms disrupt preparations in Washington. Officials scramble to assess safety and reschedule events amid severe weather threats.
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Weather No Bar to Great Pageant
Hardy crowds defy cold as the pageant draws large turnout. Officials report clear skies and favorable winds for outdoor events, with contestants braving icy temperatures to perform. Organizers praise community spirit and orderly crowds despite the chill.
Woman Falls to Death From Window on 10th Street
A woman died after falling from a window on 10th Street. She was taken to a hospital and succumbed two hours later with a skull fracture cited as the cause. The incident prompted a formal oath in the chamber amid questions about what caused the fall.
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East Second Street
Mary Schafer
East Sixth Street
Hershey Hospital
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Nesper Drug Store
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Schafer
Jury Secured in Jones Trial and Inaugural Storm News
In Washington the Jones trial advances as jurors are secured amid a historic inaugural week with President Taft and Vice President Sherman. A blizzard snarls arrivals for the ceremony while crowds endure snow and ice for the parade and pageant.
Taft's Inauguration Marked by City Celebrations
Chicago and Cincinnati observed Taft's presidential inauguration with citywide rituals. Bells rang, whistles blew, and business paused as schools saluted the flag and congregations conducted patriotic services. Telephones greeted callers with Taft is president.
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Lindsay to the Pen A Prairie City executive given life term
In Newton Iowa Earl W Lindsay manager of the Prairie City Telephone company convicted of criminal assault on Grace Hopkins eight years old was sentenced to life in prison following conviction last Saturday.
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U S Wins Big Point In Standard Oil Case
Chicago March 4 The vital point in the government's case against Standard Oil was decided in the government's favor The defense had argued that tariff 24 showing the 18 cent rate on oil between Whit ing Indiana and East St Louis was not published because notices posted in Chicago did not constitute publication If barred the government's case would have crumbled
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Chicago
Alton Road
Earthquake Shakes Isthmus. Nicaragua and El Salvador Mobilize
News from the Isthmus reports a quake cracking buildings and opening fissures. Natives were terrorized but no major damage noted. A Hathor arrival from Ajajutla says war between Nicaragua and Salvador is inevitable with troops mobilized on both sides.
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Last Act of House Preserves Agency Network
Washington March 4 The House today receded on an amendment to the pension appropriation bill consolidating eighteen agencies in Washington and adopted the conference report preserving agencies as in the past. The Des Moines agency will continue to operate as before.
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Lamp overturns cause mass death on Canton river
Victoria B C March 4 A disaster on the Canton river in China caused by a kerosene lamp overturning on a flour boat led to the loss of more than a thousand lives. The steamer Akima Maru, which reached here last night, was later bound for Hong Kong.
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Fleet Buffeted in Norfolk Storm Sinks Small Boats
The Hampton Roads gale at nearly 40 miles per hour battered Sperry's fleet. Battleships remained safe while several small boats and launches were sunk or driven ashore but no lives were lost.
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Salary row settles at 75000 for Taft with travel funds loss
Senate and House agree on a compromise amendment fixing the president's annual salary at 75000 with no extra travel allowance. Senate had proposed 100000, House kept 75000, and a conference preserved the House figure. Senate withdrew a travel expense provision and abandoned increases for other top officials.
Inauguration Day Decorated in the City
The city observed inauguration day with the display of national colors by several business houses and at public buildings. Flags were evident outside many establishments and government sites.
Grand jury indicts in Panama libel case
The federal grand jury in New York reported several indictments today in the Panama libel case against the New York World publishers and two editors. The names of the indicted men were withheld temporarily.
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Funeral for Mrs Martha A Butler Tomorrow at 3 PM
The funeral for Mrs Martha A Butler will be held at 3 PM tomorrow from the family residence 313 East Third Street. Interment follows at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev Thomas Osborn officiating.
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Pay Tribute To Fairbanks In Senate Honor
Washington March 4 The senate paid Vice President Fairbanks a rare tribute behind closed doors presenting a silver service costing 1185 and a loving cup. McCumber spoke warmly praising his ability and devotion to the senate and its members across party lines.
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Moscow Youth Sherman Smith Dies in Memphis
Sherman Smith 23 of Moscow Iowa died in a Memphis Tennessee hospital from typhoid fever. His brother Lee headed to Memphis, body to be returned for burial likely Saturday night or Sunday. He leaves eight brothers and one sister, parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, and worked in the lumber business in Memphis.
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Sherman Smith
Memphis
Tenn
Charles Smith
Lee Smith
Westinghouse Jr Weds English Girl in Cumberland Church
George Westinghouse Jr., son of Pittsburgh industrialist, marries Eveleyn Violet Brocklebank, daughter of Sir Thomas Brocklebank, in a village church ceremony at Irton Cumberland near the Brocklebank estate.
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Pittsburg
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Irton
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Cedar Rapids Pioneer Susan Brown Dies
Susan Brown a Cedar Rapids pioneer since 1840 died today at her home in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Born in the early settlement era she witnessed the city grow and was noted for her long residence and community ties.
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Cedar Rapids
Opening Statements at Torneys Tomorrow Crowd Impatient
Jurors are to be selected with only one peremptory challenge left unused. Attorneys prepare to begin opening statements tomorrow as the courtroom fills with expectation and anticipation for the trial's early phase.
Jury panel named from towns and farms in county
The list presents jurors including Crispin Wilton Conrad Nau Moscow township Steninger Muscatine Risley Fourth ward Roach Musser's Schroder Fulton Gunderson Conesville Concannon Third ward Hahn Moscow township Appel Fourth ward laborer Bergstedt First ward Morrison Wilton retired.
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Conesville
M. T. Concannon
Third Ward
Twelve-man jury chosen for Harry Jones trial
The twelve jurors were selected at 4 15 this afternoon to determine Harry Jones’s guilt or innocence while court adjourned until tomorrow at 9. Opening statements will follow and testimony will be introduced as the court convenes. The Jones jury selection set a Muscatine county record with 44 veniremen examined and three days consumed.
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T. H. Brannan
Harry Jones
Jury to Be Selected in Van Winkle Double Murder Case
Morning session in district court saw slow progress as seven prospective jurors were examined. With ten peremptory challenges nearly exhausted for both sides, the final twelve jurors are expected to be chosen this afternoon from the remaining 14 veniremen, with a second venire unlikely. George Kranz sought to correct testimony about conversations with a Fairport resident, stating it would not affect his verdict.
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Harry Jones
van Winkle
Funeral for Mrs Gottliep Stoeffler Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Gottliep Stoeffler of Climer Street will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 from the family home. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
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Climer Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Weather outlook for Iowa and Illinois with warmer conditions
Partly cloudy conditions in Iowa tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures especially in eastern central areas on Friday. Illinois should be fair with a rise in temperature and increasing cloudiness Friday. Sunrise 6 23 Sunset 6 45 Moonset 5 39 a m.
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