Ice Costs Rise in Chicago as Ice Crop Shortage Hits
In Chicago on April 11 Associated Press reports higher ice prices for summer, caused by a weak ice crop and higher freight rates. Railroads to the northwest announce a new tariff effective in 30 days. A Chicago ice firm cites a two-thirds crop and a 350,000 to 400,000 ton shortfall versus normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio
Mississippi River
Springfield
Church Pictures Stay After Injunction in Dunkirk Case
In Dunkirk New York on April 11 a temporary injunction blocked Mayor James and local police from stopping Sunday evening church pictures at St Hyacinth. Pastor Dr Bartholomew Swinke argues the screenings are religious and proceeds fund a home for the parish nuns. City has 20 days to show cause for permanence.
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Associated Press
Dunkirk
N. Y
James
Church of St. Hyacinth
Bartholomew Swinke
Infant dysentery deaths rise in Manhattan facilities
An Associated Press report from New York on April 11 cites a nearly 50 percent rise in infant deaths from dysenteric diseases in early 1911. The increase, concentrated in institutions and hospitals, shows Manhattan with 200 institutional deaths and 127 in private homes in 1911, up from 77 and 129 in 1910, with 110 institutional deaths occurring in March. No cause is given.
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Associated Press
New York
Department of Health
Manhattan
Notice for Stray Horses and Mules
Three hundred horses and mules were turned loose on the streets during a fire. Take up and notify CARTER MULLALY TRANSFER CO. Both phones 1 2 3.
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Carter-Mullaly Transfer CO
Largest Banana Cargo Reaches New York on Steamer
The steamer Madeirent arrived in New York from Port Antonio with 41,000 banana bunches, the largest single shipment to date. A Chinese stowaway was found in a coal bunker and jailed. captainsrinformed, the man cannot speak English and will be handed to immigration authorities.
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Associated
PRIES
New York
Madeirent
Port Antonio
Madeirenz
Sorensen
Government Not Alarmed Amid Canillas De Aceitune Incident
Madrid reports the rebellious incident at Canillas de Aceitune is not deemed serious though steps are taken to restore calm. Republicans show excitement over movements in Malaga provinces amid inspiration from the easy overthrow of the Portuguese monarchy. In Frankfurt Zeppelin makes a trip to Frankfort on the Main with an aeroplane escort. In Paris the coroner finds Hermann Guthmann died by his own hand at the Continental Hotel after a two month European health sojourn.
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Madrid
Canillas de Aceitune
Malaga
Guthmann
Paris
Hermann Guthmann
Europe
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
General Strike of Workmen Paralyzes Lima
In Lima Peru a general strike of workingmen began with authorities ordering saloons closed and police reinforced. Workers paraded through the day amid the unrest.
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Lima
Peru
Seaport Peru paralyzed by general strike
Traffic and business in the port of Lima are interrupted by a widespread strike. The populace is said to be excited while Lima itself remains reported quiet, six miles from the seaport.
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Gallao
Péru
Lima
British Steamer Inversk Strands Near Madagascar
The British steamer Inversk from New York and Norfolk bound for Yokkaichi and Yokohama stranded on Juan de Nova island off Madagascar. No casualties reported though the vessel is likely to suffer considerable damage.
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Qualimine
East Africa
Inversk
New York
Norfolk
Yokkaichi
Yokohama
Juan de Nova Island
Madagascar
Buechner Seen Likely Next Reichstag Leader
Berlin reports indicate Herr Buechner is favored as successor to the late Paul Singer, socialist leader, with the election underway. The outcome appears assured as the contest progresses.
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Buechner
Berlin
Herr Buechn
Reichstag
Paul Singer
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription Promoted
The wrapper lists all ingredients and a free booklet from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo N Y. The booklet cites medical authorities endorsing the remedies and asserts they contain no alcohol narcotics or minerals and use native medicinal roots including plants Indians used for women’s ailments.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Dr Pierce
Stamp official Daly surrenders over missing funds
John J. Daly head of the Chicago post office wholesale stamp department admitted to taking 8500 in government money and turned himself in at the federal building. He was jailed after disappearing a week earlier as shortages were found, professing his innocence and claiming he left town due to rumors of the shortage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John J. Daly
Chicago Post Office
Federal
Daly
Post Office
Condemns Three Cities by New England Methodist Leader
Cambridge April 11 Rev O T Tarnick condemns Philadelphia Boston and San Francisco as corrupt cities. He says earthquake and fire did not end civic evils in San Francisco while Boston opposes the puritan Sabbath and keeps an open saloon. Resolutions adopting the condemnation were approved by the New England Methodist conference.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Bostow
O. T. Turnick
Evangelization Board
The
New England Methodists
Don Gray Surrenders to Start Five Year Penitentiary Term
Don Gray, a scion of a wealthy Burnet family, surrendered to authorities in Burnet Texas to begin a five year sentence for the killing of Will Phillips at Spring Valley in Llano County. He claimed self defense and unwritten law in a case long appealed and moved through multiple venues.
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Associated Press
Burnet
Tex
Don Gray
Will Phillips
Spring Valley
Liano County
Gray
Revival at Baptist church aids Confederate monument
A revival began at the Floresville Baptist church led by Rev J J White with Herbert Reynolds of Dallas as choir leader. The Southern Carnival company performs nightly for U D C funds to erect a Wilson County Confederate monument in the courthouse yard. Citizens have contributed generously and planned further events to support the cause.
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Bate
Floresville
Tex
Baptist Church
J. J. White
Herbert Reynolds
Dallas
Southern Carnival Company
Court House Yard
Wilson County
Gun accident injures C B Cross near Taylor
C B Cross, a farmer four miles west of Taylor, Texas, was shot in the hand and body when a dog collided with a cocked .22 rifle, causing the hammer to fall and discharge. The bullet entered the side near the heart and lodged near the spine. prognosis uncertain but hopeful for survival.
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Taylor
Tex
C. B. Cross
Pittsburg and Boston Only Real City Planners
Prof George B Ford of Columbia said Pittsburg and Boston are the only American cities to treat city planning practically. He lectured detailing how housing transit and factory locations tie to parks playgrounds baths and libraries, emphasizing a city as a place to live and work for future generations.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Associated Press
New York
George B. Ford
Columbia
Paso
Ford
America
Rathskellar opens in San Antonio with all-day service
The Rathskellar in San Antonio offers dining from noon to midnight with good service and a choice delicatessen and short orders at Elite Cafe.
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San Antonio
Elite Cafe
Officers Take Oath In Taylor City Government
A joint session of the old and new Taylor city councils swore in the newly elected officers. Retiring aldermen J B Jones G E King C T Everett and Frea Speegle were succeeded by new aldermen M F Klattenhoff Frank Kutzschbach J J Groves J W Womack and Albert Wolters. Luke Mankin became city attorney, John S Kruser city marshal, and Mayor Co M Still plus Alderman Dan Murphy were holdovers. Willis Johnson and D L Noble were reelected tax assessor and collector and secretary respectively. Attorney Alex P Hicks was named recorder to fill Mankin’s unexpired term.
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Taylor
Tex
Old City Council
New Council
J. 8. Jones
G. E. King
C. T. Everett
Frea Speegle
M. F. Klattenhoff
Frank Kutzschbach
J. J. Groves
Vote Tangle Deepens in Caldwell County Probes
In Lockhart Texas April 11 reports say vote boxes from Caldwell County were sealed and may mix road bond and prohibition ballots. Deputies Ellison and Harris claim boxes were empty when moved but judges allegedly found prohibition votes inside one box sealed in envelopes. The missing box raises legal questions about recount procedures.
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Associated Press
Lockhart
Tex
Caldwell County
Luling
Walter Ellison
Tom Harris
Ellison
Harris
Two Sentenced at Lockhart
District court opened its criminal docket in Lockhart Texas with Judge L W Moore ill and Judge B G Neighbors of San Marcos presiding. Will Johnson pled guilty to burglary and received five years in the state penitentiary. Lacy Williams also pled guilty to burglary and drew three years in the penitentiary. Dr Sarah F Herdmann osteopath Gibbs building.
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Karnes City
Tex
Hosea Alonere
Lockhart
L. W. Moore
la Grange
B. G. Neighbors
San Marcos
Will Johnson
Lacy Williams
Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement in Victoria
Edward Mathew Bywell pleaded guilty to embezzling $2000 from the Empress hotel in Victoria British Columbia while an accountant. He had been captured in New Orleans where he served as a YMCA secretary. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
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Victoria
B. C
Edward Mathew Bywell
Empress
New Orleans
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Theo
Artzt
Hicks New Recorder
California
FIG, Syrup CO
Senna
California Fig Syrup CO
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Edsteves & Sons
Sunset Depot
G. N
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Austin
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