Fresh Water Not Needed Sees Martinique Crisis Worsening
Dispatches report St Pierre uninhabitable within five miles of Fort de France as ashes blanket the area. The Cincinnati and Potomac crews assist Martinique and a Buffalo voyage is prepared. Porto Rico relief sails, while St Lucia notes fire columns and ash showers. In St Vincent the governor says devastation is far worse than reported with vast estates wiped out and thousands dead or dying.
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Washington
Navy Department
Martinique
Lieut. McCormick
Potomac
Fort de France
St. Pierre
McLean
Cincinnati
St. Vincent
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Buffalo
Ayme
Hay
Porto Rico
War Department
United States
San Juan
Sterling
St. Lucia
Castries
Island St. Lucia
Kingston
London
Chamberlain
Windward Islands
Robin Rock
Georgetown
Carib Country
Thirty Lives Saved by Girl in West Conshohocken
Miss Katie Henderson warned thirty quarrymen at West Conshohocken of an impending explosion in Norristown on May 14. Her timely alert saved the workers, leaving only a large hole as evidence of the danger and the close call.
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Norristown
West Conshohocken
Katie Henderson
Governor Durbin Stricken With Serious Illness
Indianapolis dispatch reports Governor Durbin is seriously ill at his residence and close friends express considerable concern over his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Durbin
Odd Fellows Cornerstone Laid at Orphans' Home
Mason City Iowa worshipers gathered as two thousand Odd Fellows attended the cornerstone laying ceremony for the Orphans' Home. The event marked a major community effort with broad fraternal participation.
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Mason City
Odd Fellows’ Orphans’ Home
Diegnan Weds Today Merrimac Hero Marries Local Girl
Stuart Iowa May 14 Osborne Deignan the Iowa boy who aided Lieut Hobson in the Merrimac sinking expedition is to wed Miss Maud Huntoon of Stuart today. Deignan returns home to a hero’s welcome and remains with the navy while Miss Huntoon, once his childhood friend, helped spark the match.
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Merrimac
Stuart
Osborne Deignan
Maud Huntoon
Deignan
Iowa
Lieut
Hobson
Santiago Harbor
Spain
Miss Huntoon
Navy
Rural free delivery to start in Iowa July 1
Rural free delivery service will begin in Iowa on July 1 with several towns listed. Lake City and Calhoun county get two carriers each, Maynard in Fayette county gets two carriers, Murray in Clarke county gets two carriers, Hopeville post office to receive rural carrier, Newburg in Jasper county gets one carrier, Rockwell City in Calhoun county gets six carriers, and Frank B. Chaney is named postmaster at Canby.
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Washington
Iowa
Lake City
Calhoun County
Samuel Goodwin
James R. Jones
Maynard
Fayette County
J. H. Blethen
M. E. Bing
Murray
Clarke County
Hopeville
Newburg
Jasper County
Rockwell City
Frank B. Chaney
Canby
Farmers Fear Volcano Near Mount Iowa Nebr
Omaha dispatches report Mount Iowa volcano in Cedar county Nebraska has sent smoke and steam for two days. The Missouri River site, about 150 miles above Omaha, lies in rocky hilly country where Iowa is the eastern state high point. The volcano has been quiet for thirty years and alarms local farmers.
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Omaha
Neb
Pender
Mount Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri River
Cedar County
Omana
Iowa
Washington Commencement Speaker Named
Matt S Hughes D D of Kansas City will deliver the high school commencement address on June 5 in Washington Iowa. Professor Pratt recently secured the agreement and the town and surrounding area look forward to a fine sermon from the Methodist pastor.
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Matt S. Hughes
Washington
Matt. S. Hughes
D. D
Kansas City
Pratt
Hughes
Rathbone Sisters to Meet in Wellman May 20
The Rathbone Sisters district convention will be held in Wellman Iowa on May 20 with delegates expected from about a dozen temples. Preparations are under way and members anticipate a good time at the gathering.
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Wellman
Iowa
Rathbone Sisters
Rathbone to Get Havana New Trial Authority Granted
Announcement from the White House says President Roosevelt will authorize the Cuban Court of Appeals to rehear Estes G. Rathbone and admit new evidence if offered. Senator Hanna backs the move noting Rathbone's potential vindication. Rathbone, ex director general of posts for Cuba, was convicted of postal frauds in cahoots with Neely and Reeves. his wife is a daughter of ex Governor Campbell of Ohio.
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Estes G. Rathbone
Havana
White House
Roosevelt
Cuban Court of Appeals
Rathbone
Hanna
Posts
Cuba
Neely
Reeves
Campbell
Ohio
Washington
Murder Trial of Kid Noble Moves Swiftly in Iowa Case
The Iowa murder case against Kid Noble advances as witnesses testify. James Smith, an eyewitness, said Morgan carried a broken revolver. John Powell, a bartender, and others from Montpelier, Illinois City and nearby rail worker James Lyons gave accounts. The state aims to rest testimony tonight.
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State of
Iowa
Kid” Noble
James Smith
Morgan
John Powell
George W. Barnes
Montpelier
James Lyons
J. W. Brayton
Thomas Storms
Ilinois City
State Federation of Labor convenes in Cedar Rapids
The State Federation of Labor opened in Cedar Rapids with large delegate turnout from most cities. Mayor Huston welcomed delegates as committees were formed, Governor Cummins planned an ovation at 3 pm, a baseball game between Cedar Rapids and Bloomington, a 5:30 to 7 pm reception, and a banquet where he will speak on "The Workman and the State."
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
State Federation of Labor
Huston
Cummins
Bloomington
Sioux county GOP backs Hutchinson Thomas Cummins slate
Hawarden Iowa May 14 The Sioux county republican convention endorsed the renomination of Judge William Hutchinson and Congressman Lot Thomas and supported Governor A B Cummins for another term.
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Hawarden
Sioux County
William Hutchinson
Lot Thomas
A. B. Cummins
Dodge returns home to prepare Kinsman monument unveiling
Major General Grenville M. Dodge has arrived in Council Bluffs from New York and begins preparations for the upcoming unveiling of the Kinsman monument on Saturday.
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Council Bluffs
Grenville M. Dodge
New York City
Kinsman Monument
GO TO SHELL BEDS
Muscatine people depart on the steamer Waunetta for shell digging camps along the upper river. About 20 travelers, with shelters, equipment, and two cabin boats, left this morning to live among shells until fall. Families named include Whistler, Figg, Stanley, Scheafer, Richardson, Doren, Huff, and Snowball.
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Waunetta
Jake Whistler
Will Whistler
Charles Figg
A. H. Stanley
Art Scheafer
Jack Richardson
H. Doren
Young Huff
France Grateful to America for Relief Subscriptions
Americans in Paris have subscribed twenty thousand dollars to the Martinique relief fund. The aid from Congress and the sympathy of President Roosevelt and the U S public are noted as a major topic of discussion in Paris.
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Paris
Martinique
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Boy Dies After Falling Into Boiler Near Newton
In Des Moines a three year old boy, son of laborer Mr Phillips, fell backward into a boiler of hot water near Newton and burned to death today. The incident was reported as a special item from Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Phillips
Newton
William Wilcox Dies After Stove Explosion
Cedar Rapids May 14 Special William Wilcox principal of Mount Vernon schools died at 4 this morning from burns received in a gasoline stove explosion. He was one of the best known educators in the state and had a long career in Mount Vernon.
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Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
William Wilcox
Sugar industry warning on Cuban reciprocity bill
Manuel Rionda told a senate committee that if the Cuban reciprocity bill becomes law Germany would flood the U S with cheap sugar and force the refining and beet sugar industry to abandon. He spoke in Washington on May 14.
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Washington, D. C
Manuel Rionda
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Senate
Germany
U. S
All Islands May Disappear Says Geologist
Professor Angela Heilprin, noted geologist, warns that West Indian reef islands may collapse due to volcanic activity. He warns the Nicaraguan Canal route lies in the eruption zone and will study the situation in Martinique.
Big Catfish Stirs Rock Falls Fishermen
In Rock Falls Illinois on May 14 a monstrous catfish in the river below the dam has locals buzzing. The giant fish has broken heavy lines and stolen several large hooks, with witnesses estimating its weight at about 190 pounds.
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Rock Falls
Organizer Gets Judgment In Elwood Case
Tipton Iowa May 14 The case of Charles H Elwood versus The Fraternal Brotherhood of the World of Tipton was before the district court. Plaintiff sought 5935 for salary expenses and services in promoting the organization. Judgment awarded 2000 to the plaintiff plus costs against the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Charles H. Elwood
Fraternal Brotherhood of the World
District Court
Kid Noble Trial On City Court Calendar
Coverage details the Noble trial pending in city court with judges, witnesses, and expected verdict timeline. Awaited statements from legal teams outline prosecution and defense positions as public records outline charges and implications for local governance.
Weather Outlook for Iowa and Chicago May 14
Partly cloudy with probable showers tonight or Tuesday in Iowa. Chicago reports similar chances of showers with unsettled conditions through Tuesday.
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Chicago
Iowa
Widening of Burlington Barrow Road Rails to Standard Gauge
Rumors of replacing narrow gauge B and N W tracks with standard gauge become plans. Officials met in Burlington to discuss drawings and timing. Work to start late June with rail replacement beginning June 29, at Oskaloosa prep sites for early start.
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Oskaloosa Road
Burlington
Oskaloosa
Jasper County Republicans Endorse Lacey for Auditor
Newton Iowa May 14 Jasper county Republican convention named delegates to state congressional and judicial conventions. Judge Clements selected delegates to the judicial convention. The body endorsed President Roosevelt Governor Cummins Major Lacey in Congress Senator Maytag and Representative Hawk in the last assembly and expressed support for Judge Clements. B F Carroll for state auditor was endorsed.
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B. F. Carroll
Newton
Jasper County
Clements
Roosevelt
Cummins
Major Lacey
Congress
Maytag
Hawk
State Auditor
Western millers send flour to Martinique sufferers
Minneapolis flour millers wired New York representatives to ship large consignments of flour to Martinique victims. The move follows the millers long standing practice of aiding during public calamity.
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Minneapolis
New York
Minn
Martinique
Crocker’s Brigade Reunion Plans Upheld in Muscatine
A meeting of members from the 35th Iowa convened last evening to organize Crocker’s brigade reunion in Muscatine later this year. A conference committee including Capt. Phil J. Murphy John Berry George H. Wiles and Fred Giesler was formed to coordinate with the Crocker Brigade association on timing and program details.
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35Th Iown
Crocker
Muscatine
Phil J. Murphy
John Berry
George H. Wiles
Fred Giesler
Crocker Brigade Association
Watch Nebraska Volcano Sparks Ongoing Vigil
Mount Iona near Ponca Nebraska continues to rumble with smoke though eruption fears subside. A band of watchmen is organized and a constant watch is kept to raise the alarm if eruption symptoms appear.
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Ponca
Neb
Mount
Iona
Iowa State Sportsmen Shoot Continues With Four Events
Ottumwa Iowa May 14 The second day of the Iowa State Sportsmen association event features four contests with fifty entries. The Smith trophy contest is underway with Gilbert and Klein leading.
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Ottumwa
Iowa State Sportsmen’s Association
Gilbert and Klein
Post Office Safe Blown Open in Monroe Robbery
The Monroe post office safe was blown open Tuesday morning. Robbers secured about $3 in money and a small amount of stamps before fleeing.
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Monroe
To Do or Not to Do the Anthracite Miners
A brief note discusses actions and choices facing anthracite miners amid labor tensions and economic pressures in the region. Details on specific events or dates are unclear in the readable text.
Mitchell Addresses UMWA Delegates on Permanent Anthracite Strike
Hazleton Pa May 14 The United Mine Workers began a convention to decide whether to make the current anthracite strike permanent President Mitchell told delegates that the decision would affect wage earners worldwide and coal miners, describing it as a momentous occasion.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Iowa Congregational Churches Convene in Des Moines
The Iowa State Association of Congregational churches will meet in Des Moines from June 3 for four days at Plymouth church. The annual Woman's Missionary union meeting will occur June 5 at Central Presbyterian. Delegates may obtain free lodging by registering with L. J. Kasson by May 25.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Association of Congregational Churches
New Plymouth Church
Central Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Missionary Union
Plymouth Church
L. J. Kasson
Walnut Street Choice
Relief Bureau Purchases 100000 Pounds of Supplies
Washington May 14 The United States Relief bureau organized by President Roosevelt for Martinique survivors bought 100000 pounds worth of supplies Tuesday. The Senate, at the president s urgent request, passed a resolution for an additional 300000 appropriation. The House referred the resolution to committee and acts today.
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Washington, D. C
United States Relief Bureau
Roosevelt
Martinique
Senate
House
Cedar Falls Normal School Holds 26th Commencement
The Iowa State Normal School in Cedar Falls will hold its twenty sixth annual graduation exercises from June 6 to 11. Railways in Iowa will sell round trip tickets on the certificate plan at one and one third the regular fare. Tickets go on sale after June 3, and are valid through June 15.
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State Normal School
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Normal School
Railways of
Iowa
Illegitimate Daughter Wins Bennett Estate Dispute
Des Moines May 14 Special The supreme court ruled that the 59900 estate of Reuben S. Bennett of Webster City claimed by Judge Kamrar and others as collateral heirs belongs to Mrs. Ruby Britt an illegitimate daughter of the deceased.
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Reuben S. Bennett
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Webster City
Kamrar
Ruby Britt
Connor Renominated at Fort Dodge Convention
Fort Dodge in Iowa May 14 reports Judge J P Conner Crawford county unanimously renominated for congress from the Tenth district. Conner was present at the convention and acknowledged the compliment.
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Fort Dodge
J. P. Conner
Crawford County
Tenth
German Steamer Sakkarah Lost With Gold On Board
The German steamer Sakkarah carrying 1.59 million dollars in gold specie is a total loss after wrecking near Huampblin Island off the Chilean coast. The fate of the crew and passengers remains unknown.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Huamblin Island
Bartlett Bros Tea and Coffee Sugar Sale
Bartlett Bros. tea and coffee shop advertises 29 pounds of granulated sugar for one dollar fueling shoppers to stock up on sweetener bargains in a local sale.
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Diegnan
OWA
Major Rathbone
Rae Om
Federation OF Labor
Thomas
Sioux City
Him
Hutchinson
Dodge
France
America
Child
News of
Towa and World
Kid Noble Trial
Lacey
Jasper
Crocker’s Brigade
Gilbert and
Klein
Coal Miners
BIG Church Convention
State Meeting of Congregationalists
Connor
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