Governor Clarke Urges Iowa White Slave Probe In Legislature
Des Moines reports Governor Clarke urged the Iowa legislature to actively pursue an inquiry into the white slave question in state laws. He backs a four member commission or a senate chaired probe to investigate trafficking and wage unfairness. The move follows an ongoing national investigation by the federal commission into similar charges.
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Des Moines
Mereh Lb
Ernor
George W. Chiver
Towa
Iowa
Gene Are
Melange
Vlad
ReveTnor
Claires
Thorbough
Clarke
Rouse
Geania
Senate
Roe
Winnebago
Perkins
Delaware
Jones
Montgomery
Clarkeson
Monroe
Webber
Wapello
House
Novomralties
Tam
Ceport
Committee On Judiciary
Tsa
Wiectinn Ball
Darrah
Lucas
Pety
Road Directors Fail To Reach Agreement In Union Pacific Case
New York March 1. No agreement on the dissolution plan of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific despite meetings of the directors and executive committees. The syndicate bankers hold 9125,600,000 in Southern Pacific has lapsed as the agreement nears expiration next Saturday. Court appointment of a friendly receiver would vest with the courts if applied.
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New York
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Southern Paciffic Company
Enjon Pacific
Union Pur
Willort
Nnance Ite
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific Company
Union Pacific
Rock Island Woman Vossel Dies After Long Sleep
In Mahersville Rosy Havens, 45, died after a continuous sleep of thirty four days. The incident occurred today, following a history of a similar prolonged sleep fourteen years ago. Authorities investigate possible causes as family notes prior episodes.
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Rock Island
Maren
Rosy Havens
Mahersville
Congressmen 70 See Wilson on Wednesday Plan
Iowa congressmen Pepper Kirkpatrick and Connolly meet with President Wilson in Washington to discuss patronage. Cabinet members McReynolds and McAdoo urge appointing capable men, avoiding state party interference. Recommendations likely within weeks, with signatures from Wade Pepper Connolly Kirkpatrick Haumony.
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Washington, D.C. Marck
Pepper Jed Kirkpatrick
Wilson
McReynolds
McAdoo
Pepper
Agri
Genga
Secretary of the Treasury
McReynold
Iowa
Congress
Wade
Reed
Qtr
Connolly
Kirkpatrick
Couns
Haumony
Uikuly
Warshals
Java
No Capital Doomed Binder Twine Firm Seen in Omaha Trial
Omaha March 11 A cooperative binder twine factory near Sioux City started years ago to rival International Flavverter Company failed due to capital shortage. Dr Brown an expert testified that the plant had machinery and fibre but lacked cash and stockholders showed apathy. The government merger suit against Lut corporation continued with nearly 100 witnesses left to be examined.
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Omaha
Neb
Sioux City
International Flavverter Company
Brow
Salix
Iowa
Lut Corporation
Brown
Internacional
Last Surviving Raider Caing Dies in Winona at 76
Winona Minnesota reports the death of William Caing, said to be the last surviving member of John Brown's raiders, who died suddenly at 76. He attended a recent Osawatomie semi centennial event and had 62 years in the Baptist church. Friends note Mary N Waldez, 96, was at home today.
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Winona
Minn
Moret
Wm. Caing
John Brown
Raiders
Osawakamie
iBoone
Baptist Church
Mary N. Waldez
Recognitions debated as Wilson weighs Mexican government ties
Washington March 11 The state department assesses formal recognition of Emilio Rabasa as Mexico's ambassador, after treating Huerta de facto. Dispatches report Carranza's forces in Piedras Negras and threats along the border, while Ojeda and federal troops face encirclement by state troops. An American syndicate accused of aiding revolt shocks Mexico Class deputies.
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D. C
Emilio Rabasa
Washington
Calero
State Department
Wilson
Seror Rabasa
Mexico
War Department
Pied Tas Negras
Mex
Catranga
Pieces Negras
Cottrel
Carranza
Piedras Negras
Trah
Cuatra Cienegas
Agua Pritty Douglas
Agua Priata
Ceneral Ojeda
Ojeda
Bhat
Wag
Nogales
Westerlizky
Sonora
Tnls
Jane
Obregon
Magdalena
Nacozari
el Tigra
Huerta
Erato
Channer of Deputies
Querito Mohena
James Wilson Returns to Ames as Guest of Honor
Former Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson arrives in Ames after sixteen years away. He will head a welcome home reception hosted by Gov Feargan and Town grate College officials, with state leaders and faculty in attendance. Wilson is noted for long cabinet service under Kinley Roosevelt and Taft.
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Ty Bo
Por Wormer
Anes
James Wilson
Mel Kinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Gayerter Clarke
Feargan
Towngrate College
Wilson
School of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
Bucket Shop Men Admit Guilty and Fined in DC
In Washington DC on March 11, Joseph Gatina of New York and Virgil Randolph of Keene Virginia were each fined 9010 for conspiracy in bucket shop operations. Baltimore and others received smaller fines as remaining indictments were dismissed. the nationwide crusade began in 1920 and has led to totals of 78100 in fines.
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Washington, D. C
Joseph Gatina
New York
Virgil FP
Randolph
Keene
Price
Baltimore
Boward Ryverett Taylor
Washington
Edward Weldon
Jamey A. Anderson
District Supreme Court
United States
Marry M. Randolph
Charley T. Moorehead
HL Kemble
John P. Aleberger
Parade Disorders Probe in Washington Senate Hearing
The Senate committee of inquiry continued the investigation into the March 2 woman suffrage pageant. Police witnesses claimed efforts to preserve order were hampered by a large crowd and few patrolmen, while suffragists contended police opposed the parade and failed to shield marchers. Witnesses included Edward Droop, Dr James Mythen, and John A Johnston, Commissioner of the District of Columbia, who presented parade permits and protection records.
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Washington, D.C
Senate Committee of Inquiry
Teady
Hdward
Droop
Washington Board of Trade
Pennsylvania Avenue
James Mythen
Baltimore
Maryland
Tno
Ha Sak
Mythen
Hari’ Mary Melvin
Maryehed
Bedar
John A. Johnston
District of Columbia
Dr Friedmann May Reveal His Secret
New York reports Dr Frederick F Friedmann plans to publish accurate scientific notes on a tuberculosis vaccine question upon returning from Montreal. He may visit Belleview hospital for demonstrations and Mount Sinai for grafted tests, while government tests proceed at the hygienic laboratory under Dr John F Anderson.
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New York
Mar
Frederick F. Friedmann
Montreal
Canada
Hie
Friedmann
Bellevan Hospital
John F. Anderson
Public ‘Health Service
Whia
Bellevue
Monteflora
Mount Sinai Hospital
Hormtsl
Public Health Service
New York County Medical Society
Ting Far
Dr. Friedmann
Washington, D. C
Pr. Friedmann
Hrglenic Laboratory
Blue
Servia Barred From Sending Troops To Scutari Siege
Belgrade March 21 Austro Hungarian protest over Servia aiding in the siege of Scutari near the Montenegrin frontier. Servia argues treaty obligations compel assistance. diplomacy stalls as powers weigh potential massacres and negotiations. Scutari remains under Montenegrin siege with uncertain outcome.
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Belgrade
Servia
Seutari
Baron von Oxgren von
Kingdom of
Montenegro
Nicholas
Albania
Scutari
Macedonia
Adriatic
Durazzo
Leutart
London
England
Sofia
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Sentari
Constantinoople
Athens
Daily Telegraph
Cethinie
Anatter
Gortia
Seikari
Manchester Guardian
Edward Grey
Senators Oppose Dr Neill in Labor Statistics Reappointment
Washington March 11 A brief senate session focused on president Wilson's appointments. Southern Democratic opposition surfaces to reappoint Dr G B Neill as commissioner of labor statistics citing his 1917 report on women and child labor in southern cotton mills. Republicans have nearly finished committee allocations while Democrats continue theirs.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Wilson
G. B. Neill
Tillman
South Carolina
Overman
North Carolina
Dr. Neill
Ruin and Death in Storms Pathway
A 60 mile gale swept Sydney, Nova Scotia, causing fatalities and extensive damage. Streetcars derailed, yachts wrecked, chimneys toppled, and a man electrocuted. Three men drowned in the harbor as rain and thunder intensified the storm. Suburban traffic halted until it subsided and many buildings and trees were damaged.
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Neval
Fear Enforcement Of Newspaper Law
Washington reports counsel for the New York Journal of Commerce asked the supreme court to restrain Postmaster General Burleson from enforcing the newspaper liability law. The paper cites an October agreement among counsel, the justice and post office departments to delay penalties until the supreme court rules on the law’s validity.
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Washington, D.C
New York Journal of Commerce Today
Supreme Court
Baylieson
Hitchett
New York
Department of Justice
Postoffice Department
Robt. G. Morris
Journal of Commerce
Morris
Post
Burleson
Solicitor-General
Bullitt
Tater
Post Office Department
Nnt
Plans to restore freight water traffic to Gulf of Mexico
Chicago, March 11. Plans for reviving Great Lakes to Gulf freight traffic via La Salle and New Orleans were announced by Edward White, president of the Chicago and New Orleans Transportation Company. The Conway will sail April 12 with Chicagoans and 800 tons of freight. The voyage, lasting fifteen days, includes two days in New Orleans with entertainment by Chicago business groups. Company officers expect lower rates as a result.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Edward White
Chicago and
Mike Eaihand
Cabinet meeting outlines Wilson policy and Porto Rico talks
President Wilson held a two hour cabinet meeting to outline general department organization and discuss a few appointments. Postmaster General Burleson voiced sympathy with Taft's order on third and fourth class postmasters, hinting at merit tests, while not ruling out changes. Several lawmakers and officials visited, including Garrison and Dooley, with Porto Rico self-rule and naturalization discussed, and potential ambassadorial posts debated.
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Wilzon Eld
Ona
Congress
Taf
Burleson
Sir. Teit
Lasa
Wilson
Garrison
War Department
Philippine Islands
Supreme Court
Gore
Oklahoma
Stone
Lodge
Smort
Kennedy
Connecticut
Sampyell
Texas
Johnsvon
Representative Richards
Alabama
Henry W. Dooley
Porto Rico
1.G. Court of Customs Appeals
US. Commerce Court Aith
Court of Appeals
District of Colombia
HH. W. Dooley
Boate
Weather update for Muscatine area tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for warmer conditions tonight in the eastern portion. At 7:00 a.m. Muscatine measured 24 degrees above zero. The river stage at Muscatine today stood at 5 feet 2 inches, while Suurlee reported a stage of 5 feet with a reading of 52.
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Suurlee
Suueet
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