Revolters Checked Martial Law in Dublin City
British troops moved through Dublin recapturing St Stephens Green and Liberty Hall as martial law was proclaimed to curb Sinn Fein activity. Sir Roger Casement was transported to London and placed in military custody on high treason charges amid Ireland's emergency.
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Weer
Union News Serve
London
Belfast
England
Dublin
Sinn Fein Party
St Stephens Green
Liberty Hal
Ireland
Eazetta
Roger Casement
Germany
Metropolitan
Sir Roger Casement
Stang Yial
United States Clarifies Armed Merchant Ship Policy
Washington confirms the U S stance on armed merchant ships while detailing conditions under which submarines may attack hostile craft. The memorandum by Mr Lamsing, issued under President Wilson, outlines American rights to defend maritime commerce and suggests Berlin will receive the substance in reply to Germany’s submarine warfare tactics.
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Sam
Washington, D. C
United States
Lansins
Mr. Lamsing
Wilson
Berlin
America
Germany
Tait
Woman Declared Not Guilty by Insanity in Child Poisoning Case
Ida Sniffen Walt ers Rogers, accused of poisoning her two children on December 29, 1914, was freed in New York Supreme Court after a jury found not guilty by reason of insanity of her two year old son John. The court then dismissed an indictment for the murder of her eight month old daughter Loridz.
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New York
Ida Sniffen Walters Rogers
Supreme Court
John
District Attorney's Office
Loridz
Mob Storms Kansas Jail Overlynching Attempt
In Topeka a mob tried to lynch Fred Bissell in Lawrence after he was moved for safety. State and county officials quickly transferred the prisoner by car to protect him. Bissell is accused of assaulting and murdering 11 year old Edna Dinsmore, whose body was found in a burning vacant Topeka house.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kans
Fred Bissell
Lawrence
Bissell
Miners May Quiet Work in Deadlock Strike Threat
In New York 176000 coal miners faced the risk of a strike over recognition by the Mine Workers of America and anthracite operators. Reports of Hetty Green's illness were denied by her son Edward H R Green who said she has only a cold. A Washington bill would shield national parks and forests by restricting interior approval for hotel sales amid public land proposals.
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New York
Mine Workers of America
Hetty Green
Edward H.R. Green
Washington, D. C
Senate
Public Land Committee
Secret of the Interior
Quell Irish Revolt Amid Dublin Unrest and German Raid
Dublin faced serious disturbances led by Sinn Fein as forces occupied Stephen's Green and the post office, cutting telegraph lines. Irish and British officials reported casualties among military and police, with arrests made in Dublin. German warship raids and Casement's involvement linked to wider terror campaign discussions.
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London
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Stephen's Green
Stephen’s Green
Sackville Street
Abbey Street
Curregh
Cork
Limerick
Ennis
Tralee
Tipperary
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Curragh
Scarborough
Hearthepool
Roger Casement
Irish
Sir Roger Casement
Sir Roger
Repeal of Free Sugar Gains Senate Approval
Washington April 25 The senate approved the house plan to repeal the free sugar section of the tariff law setting sugar on the free list May 1 The vote 9 to 10 The repeal which the administration sought to boost revenues now needs only the president's signature The one cent duty yields about 000,000 annually Senate Democrats conferred to avert any sugar free period by yielding to the house stance
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Washington
Senate
House
Senate Democrats
Chairman M Combs to Quit as Democratic Leader
Washington April 26 William F McCombs chairman of the Democratic national committee has told President Wilson he will retire from the post after the St Louis convention though he might be chosen to stay. The president sent a letter expressing regret at the step.
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Washington
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Wilson
St Louis
McCombs
Rising Tigris Forces Halt in Pursuit of Enemy
An official communication from Constantinople dated April 27 states the rising of the Tigris at a point prevents continuing pursuit of the enemy defeated on Saturday. British forces and allied units remain in position as river conditions hamper operations.
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Constantinople
Tigris
British Socialist party backs swift end to war in Salford
At a conference in Salford England on April 27 the British Socialist party adopted resolutions favoring a speedy termination of the war after the secession of 30 delegates who protested against the antiwar policy.
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Salford
England
British Socialist Party
U S troops to stay Japan protest and redeployment plans
General Funston recommends redisposition of American troops for recuperation with approval from Secretary Baker. No withdrawal planned. President Wilson and officials discuss the matter as troops on the Mexican border remain in place amid Carranza-Obregon tensions. Separately, Japan asks the president to modify immigration language to avoid classing all Japanese with Hindus, stressing misinterpretation of treaty terms.
Scott to Meet Obregon in U S Mexico Talks
Washington April 26. Further developments in the pursuit of Villa and U S Mexican relations hinge on direct talks between Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott chief of staff and Gen. Alvaro Obregon minister of war of the de facto government. A conference was arranged to occur in Juarez or El Paso.
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Washington
Funston
Siexicovo Vines
Baker
Wilson
Haker
Cliss
Scott
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Gavira
Carranza
Juarez
Mexico City
Alvaro Obregon
Obregon
Villa
United States
Hugh L. Scott
Staf
Alvaro Oregon
Justee
German warships raid sinks light cruisers in dawn clash
London reports two British light cruisers and a destroyer struck by a German cruiser squadron at daybreak after a German raid on Lowestoft. The German vessels escaped. Four glersons were killed.
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London
Lowestoft
Glersons
Made Party Secretary in Butte Mont in April
Selection of J Bruce Iremer as secretary of the Democratic national committee has been made, according to private advices here. Iremer is named national committeeman from Soniana, with the announcement reportedly approved by party leaders.
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Butte
Mont
J. Bruce Iremer
Democratic National
William Henry McDoel Dies in Chicago
William Henry McDoel longtime railroad executive died in Chicago. He served as president of the Manon railroad for nearly a quarter century, marking him as one of the best known railroad men in the middle West.
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William Henry McDoel
Chicago
William Frenry McNoel
Middle West
Fr. MeNoel
Manon Railroad
Neutral liner sunk in Dutch waters with multiple deaths
Lloyd's reports the Dutch steamship Lodewijk Van Naasau sunk Thursday afternoon near Ymuiden after a six minute plunge. Five crew died, thirty six survivors landed at Ymuiden. Also sunk were the British bark Ravenhill and the steamer Caingowan with crews saved. Caingowan was not armed.
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London
Lloyd's
Ymuiden
Holland
Lodewijk van Naasau
Ymulden
Ravenhill
Lloyda
British forces capture Umbugwe and Galeiga in East Africa
Telegraphic notes report British expedition forces capturing Umbugwe and Galeiga in German East Africa. A Portuguese government decree bans Germans of military age from Portugal, with others interned. A state of siege is declared in the Azores. A large German powder plant at Dedengatch exploded, killing many including a Bulgarian premier's grandson.
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London
Athena
Dedengatch
Ftadcslavoff
Bulgaria
French Prisoners Isolated in Berlin War Measure
Berlin April 27 The German government suspends all communications and exchanges with French prisoners as retaliation for the treatment of German war prisoners in North Africa. The move isolates French captives from contact with outside parties and communications channels.
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Berlin
Africa
Milk 15 Improved Dairy Campaign Opens in Iowa State College
The Dairy Department at Iowa State College launches a campaign to raise Iowa milk quality. Milk dealers across the state enter four market milk contests beginning this year to educate dealers toward a cleaner product. Raw milk averages reach 92.49, pasteurized 50.93, with top exhibitors earning merit certificates.
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Dairy Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Jews State College
Iowa Becomes Billion Dollar State in Farm Output
Iowa's annual farm production valued at December 1 1915 prices shows field crops at 105,166,903 dollars, dairy products 75,000 dollars, poultry and eggs 41,000 dollars, wool 31,000 dollars, totaling 52,666,993 dollars. Livestock on farms January 3 adds 451,599,000 dollars, making a grand total of farm products and livestock 977,265,903 dollars, near a billion.
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Iowa
Ames
State Agricultural Department
Col Horton Dies in Marshalltown After Long Illness
Col C C Horton former commandant of the Town Soldiers home died at his Marshalltown residence after three months of heart and kidney disease. He served two terms in the Iowa legislature, was a trustee of the Iowa Soldiers Orphans home in Davenport, and held roles as special agent for the U.S. land office and examiner for the U.S. pension bureau for sixteen years. Horton became commandant of the Iowa Soldiers home in 1897 and resigned March 1 due to failing health.
Simpson Orator Wins State Peace Contest at Parsons
Simpson college representative Fairfield Joseph A Miller won first in the state peace oratorical contest held at Parsons college. Seven colleges sent speakers on peace topics. G C Springer of Highland Park won second, Evans McClure of Parsons took third. Other participants came from Western Union Le Mars Penn Oskaloosa Morningside Sioux City and Ames.
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Simpson
Fairfield
Joseph A. Miller
Simpson College
Parsons College
College
G. C. Springer
Highland Park College
Evans McClure
Western Union College of
le Mars
Penn
Oskaloosa
Morningside
Sioux City
Ames
Return To the Farm Ames Iowa State College Graduates
Nearly all graduates of the two year agriculture course at Iowa State college return to farming. Of 150 who already graduated, 14 percent are farming or in farming related work. Of the 48 students finishing the course in June, all will return to the farm.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Aged Pair Are Married in Red Oak Ceremony
Alexander S. Livingston aged 72 of Kingsley and Margaret McKowan aged 66 of Malvern united in marriage in Red Oak. Rev J L Driver pastor of the Presbyterian church officiated. Several friends of the couple attended the wedding.
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Red Oak
Alexander S. Livingston
Kingsley
Margaret McKowan
Malvern
J. &. Driver
End of the Good Roads Journey in Iowa
The Iowa good roads educational special completed its 4,000 mile trek through state counties. In more than 120 cities the train met audiences totaling over 10,000 people, with lectures highlighting the need for better and permanent roads and receiving strong reception at every stop.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowan Killed in Mexico in Texas Rangers Regiment
Clinton Johnny Brown formerly of Clinton and member of the Texas Rangers One Hundred Thirteenth regiment was killed in Mexico near Parral in the recent engagement. The report came from army headquarters at Paso, Texas, received by his brother.
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Clinton
Johnny Brown
Texas Rangers
One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment
Mexico
Parral
Paso
Tex
Alfcad J. Brown
Texas Regiment
Iowa Farm Values Rise Sharply in Iowa Leads Nation
Iowa farm land values rose from 108 to 125 dollars per acre this year, a 15 percent increase and the largest gain among states. The national average increased from 4085 to 4158 dollars, a 4.70 rise. Nevada reported the next biggest gain, about 15 dollars per acre.
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Iowa
Ames
Lsme
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Nevada
Postmasters Meet May 3 in Des Moines
Postmasters plan the annual state convention in Des Moines on May 3 with 400 laws postmasters and their wives expected to attend. A. Huffman will greet the Hon. James Bintestee of Washington I Cy, fourth assistant postmaster general, to deliver an address and speak at the banquet in the evening.
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Des Moines
A. Huffman
James Bintestee
Washington
I. Cy
Wapalla County Sheriff Ousted by Special Judge
Judge A N Johnson of West Union presided over ouster proceedings against Wapella Sheriff C C Cremer. The special jurist found Cremer guilty of maladministration and corruption and ordered his immediate removal from office. Cremer faced charges of failure to perform duties amid accusations of malfeasance.
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Wapalla
Ottumwa
A. N
Johnon
West Union
C. C. Cremer
Wapella
Cremer
Fie Siite
Wealthy Fioneer Schroeder Dies in Wabster City
H B Schroeder, Hamilton county's wealthiest citizen, reportedly worth nearly a million, died suddenly at his home after a bout of ill health. He was over 83 and had recently been out and about with his watch. Schroeder owned 1100 acres in the county.
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Fioneer
Wabster
H. BE. Schroeder
Hamilton Couunty
Tornado injures several in Bricelyn farm area
A tornado moved northwest through Bricelyn and damaged farm homes while a high wind storm spread across North town causing further damage. Authorities reported multiple injuries though full details were unclear. Residents assessed debris and safety risks as responders arrived on the scene.
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Mason City
Traquime
Bricelyn
Towa-Minnesota
North Town
Father Dead by Side in What Cheer Sleepers
Amos Trehet awoke and found his father Frank Trevel unresponsive in bed with him. He shook the arm and found it cold. The man Crohed, died during the night from heart trouble.
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Father
Amos Trehet
Frank Trevel
Wim
Eller ‘Crohed
Indianola Council Awards Freeway Paving Contract
The Indianola council awards a contract for a free wall of paving with an estimated cost of 80000 dollars. Work to start May 0 and must be completed by October. The city already has two miles of concrete paving.
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Indianola
Eafly Council
Mayo
Indianola Alrealy
May Choose New Law Dean in Iowa City
Dean Harry H. Richards, formerly on the law college faculty at the University and currently dean of Wisconsin law school, has been offered the post of dean of the law school in Iowa City, according to members of the college faculty.
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Towa City
Harry 8. Richards
Law College
University
College of Law
Wisconsin
Haa
Telaws Law School
Vate Consolidated Schools Vote in Floyd County
Vate consolidation election held at Mayd resulted in a large majority in favor. Six districts near Floyd will consolidate with Floyd school, marking Floyd county's second consolidated school.
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Vate Consolidated Schools
Charles City
Spe Wertion
Mayd
Yaiscsad Lst Reed
Floyd
Schael
Floyd County
Farmers Buy United Brethren Church in Malvern
Malvern The Asbury farmers have purchased the United Brethren church building located near Emerson. The structure will be repurposed for use as a meeting hall and community house.
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Club Rouge
Malvern
Asbury
United Brethren Church
Emerson
Mit
Students Have Close Call In City Fire Raid
Fire destroyed the Towa Union dormitory, formerly St. Jamies hotel, causing an estimated damage of three handrol and five thousand dollars. The building housed a men’s college dormitory with 46 students. at the time 27 were present, others away at yarvars.
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Tawa
Towa Union
Ths St. Jamies
Yaawrines
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