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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
3
In Stockholm a large patriotic procession urged increasing armaments. King Gustave declared the defense problem must be solved without delay and pledged that Sweden’s fleet must be strengthened. Farmers and landowners traveled long distances to participate, receiving portraits of the king as they cheered outside the palace.
Nasdaq of internal strife erupts as stockholders accuse J P Morgan & Co rivals of siphoning millions from the New Haven Westchester venture. Senators Norris and Cummins press for inquiry into vanished funds and misused securities amid a widening probe of railroad financing.
Eighten? Six men killed in a boiler explosion at a saw mill in Urban Kentucky. The dead include four Hasse brothers Thomas Lincoln John and Robert of Urban and Robert Hamilton and Frerk Pennington also of the same town. All were employed at the mill.
Washington February revision of the articles of war proposed to extend jurisdiction of military court and reduce capital offenses. The Senate bill, favorably reported by the military committee, would cut peace-time offenses from all offenses to one. In time of war capital offenses drop from 15 to 12 and death would be mandatory for certain spies and conspirators.
Susan Ross was found guilty of second degree murder in Falton Missouri for the murder of her husband J Haywood Ross. She received a ten year sentence in the penitentiary. The verdict mirrors a prior trial verdict and Moss was reportedly murdered in bed.
In Greensburg and Ligonier areas on February 7, John McFadden, driven by love for two 18 year old girls who did not know of each other, killed one woman and then himself in a roadside automobile. He left a note in his pocket referencing another woman and a letter to H. A. McMurray explaining the motive.
Paso Tex Feb 7 immense income built by three years of revolutions funds of Terrazas family valued at up to 60 million dollars in American gold are tied up amid civil conflict. Don Luis Terrazas and heirs claim vast estates across Juarez to Casas Grandes. Marooned wealth prompts Don Atherin Terrazas to seek bread and butter farming near Pasadena with his family.
Secretary of state eyeing an extensive campaign to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Friends say he will travel to Europe to explain to chancelleries how peace treaties among major powers could deter war, aided by assurances from a British alliance proposal.
A schooner Helen Benediet from New Haven with nine crew aboard was driven ashore near Nags Head in a gale. The crew were taken off in lifeboats and some suffered minor injuries while others remained with the vessel awaiting salvage.
The body of Representative Tebert G. Bremner who died in Baltimore of cancer after radiation treatment has been brought home. The funeral will be held at 2 oclock next Monday afternoon.
President Wilson announced plans to influence Congress to repeal the toll provision of the Panama Canal, opposing the existing exemption and aiming to restore tolls. He indicated strong opposition and pledged to push the measure in ongoing sessions and talks with leaders in New York.
Bremner dies after long battle with cancer while a congressman elect. He urged national radium Institute ownership and remained a close friend of President Wilson, who sent tokens of sympathy during his illness.
Secretary Bryan urged the House immigration committee to skip action on the Baker bill for exclusion of Asian immigrants. He discussed U S Japan relations over California anti land issues and Asiatic exclusion in a closed session with Republicans and Democrats seeking a freer diplomatic approach.
Mexico City report outlines Huerta’s plan for a more active campaign against rebels. It notes authorities warn noncombatants, foreign and native, to be evacuated from danger zones as operations intensify.
George E Roberts of Fort Dodge Iowa, a noted authority on currency matters, is being mentioned for a position on the new federal reserve board. He rose to national prominence in 1896 with his pamphlet Cain at School in Finance.
The Birmingham editor Glase loses his bid for a Senate seat after a heated debate over constitutional election methods. Governor Oneill pressed for direct elections, while Senator Blair Lee and others weighed the implications.
A suffraget named Rhoda Robinson was arrested in Ginscow Scotland and taken to Dunblane Perthshire. She is connected to incendiary fires in Aberghell castle the House of Ross and St Filian's nanston in the county, attributed to militant argon squids.
Frankfort February 5 Several lawmakers and residents report sore arms from a smallpox scare after Senator J Forest Portal and Representative A J Oliver were found to have the disease. Physicians say local cases are slight.
News from Culiacan shows the embargo on exporting arms relaxed, boosting shipments to constitutionalist forces. Carranza’s headquarters report increased weapon supplies from U S manufacturers, with as much as 7 million cartridges and 2 thousand rifles thought confiscated in the past year aiding their campaign.
Washington report says hundreds of thousands of rounds of rifle and machine gun ammunition seized near the Mexican border are being turned over to the constitutionalists as fast as ownership is proven. Over two years, Justice agents have arrested many smugglers and seized shipments, with some ammo used as evidence. more cases may be released from prosecution.
Washington February 6 President Wilson sees no reason to withdraw any American troops on the border even as the embargo ending has been lifted. The White House indicates station allotments may change for the present but no patrol reduction. Further steps in Mexico policy are not yet decided, and nothing important is imminent.
Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield urged the National Canners association to study foreign customers and maintain high quality goods. He urged skilled staff, attractive packaging, and accurate labeling to expand sales abroad and promised Commerce Department support in information gathering, suggestions, and tariff removal.
Washington reports an order by Postmaster General Burleson allowing miscellaneous printed matter weighing over four pounds to be mailed at parcel post rates within weight and size limits. Third Assistant Dockery notes rising demand for heavy parcels and expected revenue gains, covering ready prints and advertising literature.
In Saint Paul Flanagan and Fred Turner were found not guilty of taking bribe money. The verdict stems from an alleged scheme to share a bribe linked to a local court matter. Indictments on related charges remain unresolved.
President Wilson announced nominations including Charles Sumner Lodinger to a federal judgeship at the United States Court for the district, and Major General commandant of the Marine Corps Col George Garnett, with details appearing in Washington filings.
The Belgian government announced a loan of 70 million dollars in London on February. The issue is 2 per cent payable and redeemable within nine weeks at a price of 77.
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