Roosevelt Sails for Africa Faces Minor Pier Crush
Ex President Theodore Roosevelt and his son Kermit sail from New York on the Hamburg for Africa at 11 06 am. A pier crush cost him a lost hat and leather case but he was unhurt and police recovered the articles. The voyage followed a bright, windy morning with a band playing and flags everywhere.
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Africa
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Hudson Tunnel
Hoboken
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Wacht Am Rhine
Prohibition Debate Grows as Iowa Senate Passes Closed Quail Bill
In Des Moines on March 23 the Iowa Senate approved a closed season for quail and prairie chickens through January 1, 1914, while also passing non assessable stock shares for foreign corporations and a bounty on ground hogs. The House rejected a pharmacy permit blank requirement, and a large anti prohibition amendment demonstration is planned before Thursday's constitutional amendments committee hearing with many city leaders and clergy expected to attend.
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Iowa
Railroad Committee
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Pharmacy Committee
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Governor Shafer Threatens Special Session Over Pledge
Governor Shafer declares in a Denver message to the legislature that unless the Democratic majority redeems its campaign pledge he will be compelled to convene a special session. He scorches party members who oppose bills aiding maid ees and urges decisive votes by all.
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Denver
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House
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Clark
Debate over constitutional amendment process sparks plan changes
Des Moines reports senators weighing distribution of amendment power with critics fearing direct convention routes, while proponents push for reform via a Wilson bill targeting bridge graft. The piece notes the initiative balance between legislature and voters and hints at coming electoral decisions on the issue.
Hard coal miners meet as strike threat looms in Scranton
United Mine Workers convened in Scranton to discuss a new agreement with coal companies. International President Lewis rejects compromise on recognizing the union, signaling a possible strike. Lehigh Valley Coal Co. fencing prepares for a possible walkout by repairing and upgrading barriers at Cranberry and surrounding collieries.
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United Mine Workers of America
Hazelton
Lehigh Valley Coal Co
A. Pardee & Co
Cranberry
Fire destroys Windsor Hotel. several dead and missing
Cornwall Ontario March 23 The Windsor hotel burned early today trapping guests who slept through the blaze. One man died in the flames, three are missing and two were badly injured as firefighters struggled to rescue residents.
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Railroad Man Is Dead in the West
Pasadena California March 23 W B Hamblin general freight agent of the Burlington railroad died here of Brights disease He had come to Pasadena several weeks ago Hopkins Gets 67 Votes Springfield Illinois March 23 The forty eighth joint ballot for senator gave Hopkins 67 Foss 16 Shurtleff 18 Stringer 40 McKinley 2 Mason 4 Sherman 2 Broderick 4 Cantillon 14 and one vote each for Low den Foster Cuneo Dewolf Calhoun
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Shurtleff
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Lowden
Foster
Cuneo
Dewolf
Calhoun
Records Destroyed in Mexico City Chamber Fire
A fire in the Mexico City chamber of deputies building destroyed the archives and records covering the past twenty five years.
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Mexico City
Chamber of Deputies
Promoter Joseph Wess Freed in Whitla Case
Youngstown Ohio March 23 Joseph Wess a local theatrical promoter was released early today after investigators cleared him of involvement in the Whitla case. He was held as a suspect but proved to be alibi and not connected to the incident.
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Whitla
Farmer Benish Dies by Own Action Amid Reverses
Frank Benish a prominent farmer near Shellsburg Cedar Rapids Iowa March 23 committed death by own action by hanging financial reverses was the cause.
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Frank Benish
Shellsburg
Iowa Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
Wreck Near Yuma Delays Westbound Train
Wreck on the Southern Pacific three hundred miles west of Yuma injures no one seriously. A smoking car reportedly turned turtle as the westbound passenger train No. 9 derailed.
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Yuma
Ariz
Southern Pacific
Father Held Responsible In Ames Sister Death
Anzaile Gunn daughter of Dr. George W. Gunn of Ames Iowa dies in Denver after an operation. Her dying confession leads to her brother Ennis being exonerated while the father is sentenced to life imprisonment for criminal assault.
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Iowa Evening Press
Des Moines
Anzaile Gunn
George W. Gunn
Ames
Iowa
Denver
Ennis
Balloon America crew believed lost in Sierra Madre mountains
Los Angeles March 23 nearly seventy hours after the balloon America ascended from Pasadena no word has been heard from the six men aboard Captain A E Mueller pilot Lane C Gilliam Sydney Gray Harold Parker F C Dodschutz and an unnamed companion Brand new relief expeditions scoured the Sierra Madre range as strong currents carried the craft aloft at a few hundred feet amid past peril for Mueller who earlier survived a Chicago race Lake Michigan drift and Niagara canyon wrecks together with rib injuries
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America
Pasadena
A. E. Mueller
Lane C. Gilliam
Walla Walla
Wash
Sydney Gray
Harold Parker
F. C. Dodschutz
Mueller
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Columbus
Ohio
Niagara Canyon
Sierra Madre Mountains
South Pole 13 Reached by English Explorer
London reports, per the Pall Mall Gazette, that Shackleton's Antarctic expedition reached the South Pole but failed to achieve final success, returning within about 100 miles of the pole. Nimrod brings Shackleton home. he declines to comment, awaiting London papers for news.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Ernest H. Shackelton
England
Shackelton
Invercargill
Barkentine Nimrod
Governor Curry Reverses Resignation as New Mexico Chief
Santa Fe March 23 Governor Curry responds to a Washington telegram and withdraws his resignation as governor of New Mexico. President Taft informed of the reversal.
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Washington
Taft
New Mexico
Clergy Battle Ends in Baptist Minister Killing Presbyterian
Lebanon Mo March 23 Rev Martin D Johnson Baptist minister shot and killed Rev Solomon Odell Presbyterian minister of Russ Laclede county last night the men quarreled over business matters authorities reported Johnson aged forty Odell forty six local clergy man shot following a dispute during a business matter in Russ
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Laclede County
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Solomon Odell
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Odell
Survey of Cedar and Iowa rivers underway in Iowa
Major Riche leads a survey team to assess traffic, transportation needs, and potential waterways on the Cedar and Iowa rivers. Congressman Dawson asks Iowa cities along the rivers to gather input from commercial groups before fieldwork begins. Des Moines river plans will follow. Mrs Anna Wallace Jones 67 widow of S D Jones and daughter of Geo W Jones first senator of Iowa died in Washington. One son Geo W Jones survives and was to be married today.
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Cedar
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Dawson
Des Moines
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S. D. Jones
Geo. W. Jones
Dubuque
Washington
Woman Arrested for Hugging Men in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Anna Hooley a notorious alleged robber was arrested today in Cedar Rapids Iowa. She hid in dark alleys grabbing pedestrians hugging them and making proposals while searching their pockets. She faces several robbery charges with substantial money involved.
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Iowa Evening Press
Cedar Rapids
Ila
Anna Hooley
Paris Strike Ends as Telegraph Post Office Workers Return
Paris on March 23 reports six thousand government telegraph and post office employees voted to resume work ending the strike.
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Government Telegraph and Post Office
Outpost Attack Kills Forty Troops Near Tabriz
March 23 report from Tabriz says an outpost of forty soldiers was surprised by nationalists. Thirty four were killed and six were captured.
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Tabriz
Fashion Number to Appear March 27
The Muscatine Journal announces its Fashion Number will appear Saturday March 27. Readers are urged to watch for the issue featuring seasonal styles and shopping hints. Merchants must submit advertising copy to the Journal office by Thursday to ensure space.
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Muscatine
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Whitla reunion draws crowds in Sharon as boy returns home
Willie Whitla returns to Sharon Pennsylvania with his father amid a generous reception. Schools were dismissed and crowds gathered from morning to greet the returning boy. The family posed on the front porch for photographs as tears and embraces marked the homecoming.
Payne Attacks the Hide Trust in House Debates
Washington March 23. In a crowded house Payne pressed his tariff bill and attacked the hide trust stating the Big Four packers control the hide industry. He argued removing hides from the free list would aid independent tanners and workers while critics said the measure raises living costs and risks a trade war.
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Hide Trust
United States
Ways and Means Committee
House
Kidnapped Willie Whitla Reunited With Father After Ransom Payment
Willie Whitla, kidnapped from Sharon, Pa, was returned to his father in Cleveland after an agreement with kidnapers agents. The boy arrived at 12:06 pm amid a crowd of about five thousand cheering locals. Willie’s safe return followed his ride to the hotel on a street car and a staged reunion in the lobby as his father embraced him amid tears.
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James P. Whitla
Billy
Hollenden
G. W. Ramsey
Edward Mahoney
Willie
Warren
New Castle
Ashtabula
Flatiron Park
Rates Cut On Buffalo to New York Grain Export
Rates from Buffalo to New York on grain for export are reduced from 5 1/2 to 4 cents per bushel with effect from April 26.
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Buffalo
Unsettled Iowa Weather With Showers Possible
Iowa faces unsettled conditions with probable showers late tonight or Wednesday. East and central areas warm tonight while Illinois sees partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures. Sunrise is 5 49 and sunset 6 06 with moonrise at 8 36 p m.
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