Striking Breakers Arrive as City Braces for Coal Crisis
Chicago May 16 three hundred white and colored strike breakers arrive from St Louis and Cincinnati amid widespread disruption. Telegraph messengers clash with nonunion teamsters, 50 jailed, 1500 Graham school pupils walk out over coal deliveries, Fallon and Graham schools shut to protest unfair coal, two colored men beaten on Fourteenth Street as police restore order.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Postal Telegraph Company
Fourteenth Street
Convention Opened Today in Iowa City Funeral Directors Meet
The twenty-fifth annual Iowa State Funeral Directors Association convention opened in Iowa City with an address by President Aaron Park of Wilton Junction, a welcome by Senator George W. Ball, and remarks from A T Clement, L M Penwell, Henry Albert, J C Kibby, and T H Macbride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa State Funeral Directors’ Association
Aaron Park
Wilton Junction
A. T. Clement
Clarinda
George W. Ball
L. M. Penwell
Topeka
Kas
National Association
Henry Albert
Iowa State Bacteriological Laboratory
J. C. Kibby
Grinnell
T. H. Macbride
University of Iowa
Trouble Ahead for Armour and Santa Fe Refrigerating Firms
Interstate Commerce Commission returns to Washington and refers evidence of alleged rebates on California deciduous fruit shipping to the attorney general. The panel reviews testimony to prepare for potential DOJ court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Washington, D. C
Armour Company
Santa Fe
California
Department of Justice
Woman Burned in Gasoline Explosion Injures Cedar Rapids Family
Mrs. W. D. Carie of Cedar Rapids was fatally burned and her husband and two sons were seriously burned when a gasoline explosion occurred. The incident happened May 16, with local special dispatches noting the family’s injuries.
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W. D. Carie
Cedar Rapids
New Haven Ministers Back Rockefeller Gift
Thirteen New Haven Congregational pastors acknowledge receipt of documents from the protest committee on the Rockefeller donation to the American Board of Foreign Missions. They deplore harsh criticism of missionary societies and say they agree to the gift while avoiding any stance that excuses or palliate corporate business methods.
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New Haven, Conn
Rockefeller
American Board of Commissioners of Foreign Missions
New Haven
Get Rich Quick Concern Targets Postmaster
District Attorney receives Judge Lochren's opinion in Hathorn Mutual Commission Co. vs Post Master Hale Minneapolis ruling: restraining mail delivery and payment of money orders denied as company found to run a fraudulent get rich quick operation with nationwide activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Haupt
Lochren
Minneapolis
Hathorn Mutual Commission Co
Hale
District Attorney's Office
United States
Brazel to Advertise in Journal for Restaurant Expansion
Albert Brazel proprietor of Brazel's restaurant formerly the Merchant's lunch room at 211 Iowa avenue signs a year contract to advertise in the Journal. He pledges a first class restaurant with best meals and short orders served promptly day and night. invites calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brazel
Journal
Brazel
Merchant's Lunch
Iowa Avenue
Driver's Narrow Escape as Lightning Kills Two Horses
Milfred Harten a Humboldt livery driver was knocked unconscious when a lightning bolt struck during a thunderstorm near Humboldt. His two horses were killed instantly as he lay by the road and later reached Thor after recovering consciousness. Singed hair by the horses' ears marked the strike.
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Humboldt
Fort Dodge
Milfred Harten
Thor
Paul Morton May Lead Wabash Railway Presidency
New York May 16 Paul Morton secretary of the navy is reported to resign in October to become president of the Wabash railway He is slated to succeed Joseph Ramsey Jr who has been granted a long vacation after which he will retire from the Gould system.
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Navy
Ramsey
New York
Paul Morton
Secretary of the Navy
Wabash Railway
Joseph Ramsey, Jr
Gould
Buffalo Bill Seeks New Trial Over Divorce Ruling
Sheridan Wyo May 16 Attorneys for Col William Cody filed a motion for a new trial alleging the court erred in denying a divorce. They claim the court erred by finding Mrs Cody a kind inspiring wife trying to rescue him from intoxication and by admitting a letter from Arta Thorpe Cody to Mrs Cody.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Col
William Cody
Powderly Urges Incorporation of Labor Unions
T V Powderly in Indianapolis urged the incorporation of labor unions before the Switchmen's union of North America convention. He argued incorporation would blunt opponents charge that union labor fears responsibility and remove a key weapon of opposition.
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T. V. Powderly
Indianapolis
Ind
Switchmen’s Union of North America
New Trial Granted for Former St. Louis Delegates
Jefferson City May 16 The Missouri supreme court granted a new trial to Charles E. Gutke and Charles F. Kelly, former members of the St. Louis house of delegates, giving them another chance in their case.
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House of Delegates
Jefferson City
Charles E. Gutke
Charles F. Kelly
St. Louis House of Delegates
Supreme Court
Bigelow Failure Sparks Receiver Appointment
The Bigelow case prompts a request for a receiver to manage assets and proceedings. Court action seeks oversight to protect creditors and ensure orderly liquidation or restructuring.
Des Moines River Near Danger as Flood Rises
Des Moines residents patrol levees as the river climbs about two feet in 12 hours. Government gauge shows only inches from the danger mark. In Nebraska, five inches more floodwater swells the Elkhorn River, forcing evacuations. Wisconsin and Minnesota rivers rise, threatening LaCrosse and Black rivers and Root River flood impacts.
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Des Moines
Nebraska
Norfolk
Neb
Elkhorn
LaCrosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Black
Root River
Two Police Forces Clash in Dispute
Local authorities report a clash between two police forces over jurisdiction leading to a tense stand-off and subsequent effort to restore order. No injuries are confirmed as investigations continue.
Old Force Will Not Quit in Decatur Police Split
Decatur, May 16. The city now has two police forces led by separate chiefs with both guarding the law. The city council approved bonds for the new force last night and they began duty today. The old force claims the state police commission law cannot remove them without a trial and vows to fight in court while both forces patrol the city amicably.
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Decatur
State Police Commission
Former Cherokee Times Editor Visits City
Thos. McCulla, editor of the Cherokee Times in Cherokee Iowa, stayed briefly in the city on his way home after visiting friends in Mediapolis. A former resident, he cherishes memories of his boyhood here and is regarded as a successful influential northwest Iowa businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Times
Thos. McCulla
Cherokee
Iowa
Times
Mediapolis
McCulla
National Electric Company Seeks Court Receiver
A federal petition filed in Milwaukee on May 16 asks appointing a receiver for the National Electric company, one of the country’s largest firms in the field. Frank G. Bigelow, once closely connected with the company, is noted in relation to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
National Electric Company
Frank G. Bigelow
Frank Lesner Confesses Murder of Godmother in Trenton
Detroit report says Frank Lesner age 26 told Patrolman Dacey he killed his godmother Mrs. Michael Hammernick in her Trenton home last night. Police describe Lesner as mentally irresponsible. Hammernick found dead with five bullet wounds and a chair-blow head injury.
Germany Denies Haichou Occupation Report
Telegrams from Tokio claim German troops occupied Haichou in Shantung raising the flag and stirring concern over China status quo. Berlin rejects the report as false, saying it is one of several to portray Germany as expanding in Shantung.
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Tokio
Japan
Germany
Haichou
Shantung
China
Berlin
Foreign Office
Shantung Peninsula
Russia
Manchuria
Great Yacht Race Starts Today From Sandy Hook Light
St. Louis reports the general Baptist convention opened today marking the first joint meeting of northern and southern Baptists since antebellum days. E. W. Stephens of Columbia Missouri presided at a preliminary session in St. Louis.
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Sandy Hook
St. Louis
General Baptist Convention
Baptists of the
North
E. W. Stephens
Columbia
Shock Death During Severe Iowa Storm
Miss Martha Sinkey, a domestic at Hon. John Russell's home near Onslow Jones county, died during a severe electrical storm. Startled by thunder she rose from bed and immediately collapsed to her knees and died.
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Anamosa
Martha Sinkey
John Russell
Onslow
Jones County
Degree of Honor Ladies Hold Cedar Rapids Honor Reception
Degree of Honor ladies of this city will meet at Mrs. Molly Wiles home on East Seventh street Thursday afternoon to honor the election of Mrs. Wiles as grand lady of honor at the Cedar Rapids grand lodge. The event runs from 2 to 5 o clock and all members are invited.
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Molly Wiles
East Seventh Street
Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids
Hoch Trial Defense Rested in Wife Murder Case
The defense in Johann Hoch's trial rested its case today in Chicago. A verdict is expected to be reached before Saturday.
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Hoch
Chicago
Johann Hoch
Tenth Annual Meeting of U S Manufacturers Association
The National Association of Manufacturers of the United States holds its tenth annual gathering in Atlanta Georgia on May 16 with reports from officers and President D M Parry of Indianapolis read. Ludwig Nissen of New York delivers an address on government relation of public franchises and opposes government ownership of public utilities.
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Atlanta
National Association of Manufacturers of the United
Jury awards $8000 to Des Moines brakeman in Wabash case
Jesse R. Kitheardt, a former Wabash Railroad brakeman, won a federal jury verdict of 8000 dollars. He lost both legs when his foot was caught between cars on a spring frog as the train backed over him. He sued for 25000 dollars and remained unable to walk through the proceedings. Meals were served in court and he was carried to his hotel during the trial.
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Des Moines
Jesse R. Kitheardt
Wabash Railroad Company
Kitheardt
Wabash
Judge backs Nan Patterson guilt claim at banquet
New York May 16 Vernon M Davis justice of the New York Supreme Court who presided over Nan Patterson case declares he believes she lied in testimony. He says the majority now think Patterson held the pistol used to shoot Young and that J Morgan Smith bought the weapon and gave it to her to scare Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Osteopaths Meet May 27 In Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa May 16 The Iowa Osteopathic association meeting set for May 27 and 28 in Des Moines may push for establishing a new school in Iowa. President Dr F W Bechly of Guthrie Center says action is uncertain but notes the school would be run on business principles with expectations of dividends for investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Osteopathic Association
Iowa
F. W. Bechly
Guthrie Center
Hyde Offers The Job In Equitable Matter
James H. Hyde reportedly wrote to Postmaster General Cortelyou asking if he would accept the presidency of the Equitable Life Assurance Society if offered. The letter fuels persistent rumors Cortelyou may succeed James W. Alexander.
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New York
James H. Hyde
Cortelyou
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
Wagner Sells Out Share in Smoke House
A. J. Wagner of Burlington sells his interest in the Smoke House on East Second street to W. W. Copeland for 1500 dollars. Alfred Wagner remains a partner and will run the business as usual. bill of sale filed with county recorder.
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A. J. Wagner
Burlington
Wagner Brothers
East Second Street
W. W. Copeland
Alfred Wagner
County Recorder
Corn Cornered on May Delivery in Chicago Trade
May delivery corn on the Chicago Board of Trade is said to be cornered. Prices rose about three cents to 54 cents, closing at 53 cents.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Burglars Steal $500 in Silks in Marshalltown
Burglars entered the dry goods store of E. R. Lay in Marshalltown Iowa last night and stole silks and laces valued at about $500. The incident, reported May 146, involves a local dry goods business and a cash value loss.
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Marshalltown
E. R. Lay
Illinois freight rate hearing opens in Springfield
The hearing on petitions from shippers and retail merchants associations across Illinois for lowering freight charges began today before the State Board of Railroads and Warehouse Commissioners in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Springfield
Illinois
State Board of Raiload and Warehouse Commissioners
Lord Selborne Arrives to Enthusiastic Welcome in Capetown
Capetown reports the arrival of Lord Selborne the new high commissioner in South Africa who succeeds Lord Milner. He was greeted with an enthusiastic welcome and immediately assumed duties.
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Lord Milner
Capetown
Lord Selborne
South Africa
Rock Island shop men rise to full time payroll peak
Cedar Rapids May 16 Special. The Rock Island shop men were placed on full time today. One hundred men were added to the pay roll making it the largest in the history of the local shops.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Yachts Set to Race 3000 Miles for Emperor’s Cup
Eleven yachts from the United States England and Germany will start from Sandy Hook for a about three thousand mile Atlantic crossing to England for the German Emperor’s cup and three prizes. The fleet includes owners and clubs such as Allsa Y C Atlantic Endymion Indian Harbor Fleur de Lys and Thistle among others with ships ranging from 85 ton schooners to a 6458 ton vessel. The race tests seaworthiness and may shift international yacht racing away from fast racing craft. Start postponed to tomorrow due to heavy weather.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Atlantic Ocean
Lizard
England
Allsa
H. Redmond
C. Atlantic
W. Marshall
G. Apache
FE. Randolph
N. Y
Endymion
G. Lauder
Indian Harbor Club
Fleur de Lys
L. A. Stiman
TG. Hildegarde, E. R. Coleman, Corinthian Club
Thistle
R. &. Todd
Atlantic Club
Utowawa
A. V. Armour
Hamburg
Nord Deutscher Club
Sunbeam
Lord Brassey
Royal Squadron
Valhalla
Earl Crawford
Elopement Shocks Sioux City Firm in Iowa Town
Marshalltown Iowa May 16 Special A H Bailey of the firm E E Downing Co wholesalers of Sioux City eloped with Miss Kate Downing the 17 year old daughter of his partner in this city The affair caused a profound sensation as the girl was popular pretty and a social favorite.
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Marshalltown
H. A. Bailey
E. E. Downing & Co
Sioux City
Kate Downing
12000 Acres Under Water Lee County Farmland
Heavy rains have submerged 12 000 acres of Lee county's fertile farmland causing enormous damage. The loss impacts local crops and farming operations, with authorities noting extensive inundation across the county.
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Lee County
Dixon, HL
Kirk Le Shelle Dies From Leg Injury Blood Poisoning
Bellport New York on May 16 theatrical manager and playwright Kirk Le Shelle died today from blood poisoning caused by a leg injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellport, R
Kirk le Shelle
Funeral for Mrs Gertrude Bargabos Tomorrow
The funeral of the late Mrs. Gertrude Bargabos will be held tomorrow afternoon at the Greenwood Chapel. Mrs. Bargabos died yesterday morning at Monticello Minnesota. The remains arrived here this morning. Rev. M. G. Hamil of Grandview will conduct the services.
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Gertrude Bargabos
Greenwood Chapel
Iowa Weather Forecast From Chicago Special Indications
Special indications for Iowa predict partly cloudy conditions tonight followed by Wednesday fair weather. Temperatures will rise as the day progresses with sunrise at 4 35 and sunset at 7 04. The moon will set at 3 20 a m.
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Chicago
Iowa
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Claim City
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National Elec, CO
Frank Lesner
Detroit
Dacey
Michael Hammernick
Trenton
Les
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Will
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Atlanta, GA
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