World events and political shifts across 1913 era
Reported moves include University of Cincinnati president Charles W. Dabney poised to replace Willis L. Moore at the Weather Bureau, and Wilson era tariff framing. Also noted are social reform ideas, Cuba and Mexico news, storms, legal cases, and stances on suffrage and tuberculosis cures.
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Washington
Charles W. Dabney
University of Cincinnati
Willis L. Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Simmons
Wilson
Congress
Sporting Willie Lewis Beats Marcel Moreau in Paris Bout
American middleweight Willie Lewis secured a points decision over French idol Marcel Moreau in Paris, dominating from bell to finish. Hoppe then won the 18.1 billiard title from Ora Morningstar in Pittsburgh by 500 to 211 in 82 innings, Morningstar’s title held for over a year. Abe Attell returned to stop Ollie Kirk in the third round of a scheduled ten-round New York bout, having the better of the action throughout. The 100 mile dog team race from Solomon to Council, Alaska, was won by the Gabriel dogs in 12 hours 40 minutes 30 seconds. The 412 mile Alaska sweepstakes likely to run April 13 with a $4,000 purse.
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Willie Lewis
Marcel Moreau
Paris
Hae
Willie Hoppe
Ora Morningstar
Pittsburgh
Morningstar
Abe Attell
Ollie Kirk
St. Louis
New York
Solomon
Council
Alaska
Gabriel Dogs
Northland
Illinois Dealers' association opens annual meeting in Peoria
The Illinois Dealers' association began its annual meeting in Peoria with President Sam N. Watson of Dixon presiding. Democratic leaders in New York City plan to back Justice Victor J. Dowling for mayor. Frank S. Black former New York governor dies in Troy from heart disease after illness. Elizabeth Atlbank Anderson donates 650000 for social welfare labs at the New York Association for Improving Condition of the Poor. Secretary Daniels praises Hans Henningsen for prompt rescue action at Guantanamo Bay see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Dealers’ Association
Peoria
Sam N. Watson
Dixon
New York City
Victor J. Dowling
Frank S. Black
New York
Troy, N. Y
Elizabeth Atlbank Anderson
The
New York Association For Improving
Association
Daniels
Hans Henningsen
Castine
Guantanamo Bay
Renowned Paris Police Chief Louis Lepine Resigns
Louis Lepine head of the Paris police for twenty years resigns. He was widely regarded as the most famous police chief in the world and featured in many celebrated cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Lepine
Paris Po Hce
Injured List Grows as City Ruins Guarded and Funds Raised
Heavy casualties flood casualty lists as whole blocks lie ruined and troops guard the affected city. A rescue fund of $75,000 is announced to aid recovery and support victims.
Terrible Tornado Slashes Omaha and Midwest Killing Dozens
One of the worst midwestern storms kills at least 24 in Terre Haute and 13 in Council Bluffs Omaha reports 150 dead and 300 injured with 8,000 left homeless 1,000 homes razed and 1,250 damaged across Iowa Nebraska and Illinois rescue drills mobilize troops police and volunteers in a massive relief effort while towns like Greenwood Yutan and Perth suffer severe losses and floods threaten further damage.
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Omaha
Neb
Dahlman
Moorhead
Iowa
Nebraska
Toll of weekend storm across six states mounts
Incomplete reports outline high casualties and wide destruction from Sunday's storm. Chicago reports five dead and widespread damage. Omaha area death toll around 200 with 300 injured and 3 million dollars in losses. Terre Haute sees 24 dead and 75 injured amid 25 blocks razed. Woodbine Iowa six killed. Council Bluffs thirteen dead. Fond du Lac Wisconsin floods with thousands of homes submerged and Kenosha rain damage at thirty thousand dollars. The totals include scattered fatalities from nearby towns and substantial property losses.
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Ralston
South
Omaha
Field Club
Missouri River
Illinois Central Bridge
Council Bluffs
Missouri Pacific
Child Saving Institute
South Forty-second Street
United States
Chicago
Greenwood
Valley
Yutan
Ashland
Indiana
South Bend
Ind
John Donahue Company
Lafayette
Roy
Roscoe Rothenberger
David Rothenberger
Mulberry
Wildcat Creek
Here
Wabash
Kenosha
Wis
Fond du Lac
Mlinoise
Erie
Moorehead
Dahilman
Benson
Dundee
Florence
Terre Haute
Perth
Woodbine
Flag Springs
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Illinois Senatorial Vice Commission
Internal Revenue
Cabell
Webb
Prohibition
Gale
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Isg
France
Huntington Wilson
Navy Department
Mexico
Department of the Armored
California
Maryland
Gulf of California
Indian Congress
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Ilinois
Julian Hawthorne
William 3. Morton
Tombs
Albert Freeman
Federal Penitentiary
Atlanta
Frances Leslie
Oceanic
Engbert Cornelson
Pennsylvania
Publc
Middle West
Southwest
Joseph Gilea Eaton
Friedmann
Manuel Blanche Alcalde
New Era
Mexico City
San Francisco
Madero
Suarez
National Palace
New Hampshire
House of Representatives
Joseph Clark
Clark
Belmond
Panama Canal
Pennsylvania State Board of Medical Examiners
Friedrich Frantz Friedmann
Berlin
Connecticut
Hartford
Baldwin
Finois
Wisconsin
Vigo County
Gerhardt
Indiana National Guard
Prairieton
Root Glass
Gartland
Nebraksa
Lincoln
A. R. Hammond
Herman Starman
Gillster
Sambaugh
Fred Havens
Fred Obnf
Mead
Henry Hickory
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