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Newspaper
Sioux County Herald
Location
Orange City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
7
Tokyo riots erupt over tax increases with 300 arrests in the lower city. A 500-strong police column used sabers to quell the clashes. The government ordered arrests of opposition editors and suppression of their papers. Mass meetings planned to demand the cabinet's resignation.
John Singleton, a Mayfield farmer, went to Murray to claim a package marked A Present for John Singleton. Opening it revealed a Mexican corpse. The box shipped from Roswell, New Mexico. Officials took custody for burial as investigators seek identity.
New York reports a cold wave claiming nine deaths, including Eric Nelson the elderly tailor who froze on the streets. Prostrations increase as temperatures plummet to one below, with a forecast of light relief and a coming blizzard.
St Louis faced a heavy blizzard that began yesterday afternoon leaving streets and streetcar routes blocked. Trains arrived late or halted in terminal yards while workers cleared the streets and snowplows worked downtown to restore traffic.
Washington reports snow and cold today with a warmer day tomorrow as a weather bureau forecast. A Texas storm rains out toward Tennessee and Gulf Coast thunderstorms while the deep South sees snow and sleet and the zero blanket covers the middle Atlantic and New England. Ohio Valley snows are expected to spread to New England with a general rise in temperature tomorrow. New York endures a severe cold snap with zero readings as forecasters warn of a south west snowstorm approaching the eastern seaboard.
In St Louis on February 14 a march on the city hall was announced under the label pageant of the unemployed. James Eads Mowtins organized the parade to highlight conditions in the city and the spokesman How requested a $25,000 city hotel appropriation, two municipal commissaries, costing food and fuel at price, and free tool use to aid job seekers.
A state labor department report shows a rise in unemployment among organized workers in 1913. The idle percentage in New York state was 25.3 in 1913, up from 17.3 in 1912, ending the year at a record 32.8 percent.
Florence, Feb 14. A successful experiment of exploding torpedoes from long distance using ultraviolet rays discovered by Giulio Ulivi was demonstrated today. Admiral Pietro Fornsi placed four torpedoes in the River Arno, two with smokeless powder and two with black powder, and all exploded within three minutes from a tower at Palzzo Capponi Gro. Ulivi handed the secret to the Italian government.
Five U S senators join a Senate inquiry authorized to aid the Interstate Commerce Commission in probing the Louisville and Nashville railroad amid reports VP Mapother defied agents and withheld files. Commission notes alleged ejection of investigators and destruction of records related to passes and political contributions.
Maquoketa appears set to host the 1934 State Firemen’s Association tournament after local businessmen and firemen raised a guaranty fund to attract the event. Fire Chief William Burnett reported a favorable letter from E B Parsons, with association president Thomas Price also backing Maquoketa and Burnett ready to vote.
JL M. Flannery of Pittsburgh, head of a private radium producer, told the Senate mines committee that the Walsh bill to govern all radium bearing lands is too drastic. He criticized the broad powers given to the interior secretary and called a government inquiry in Colorado insufficient for drafting the bill.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was arrested in Richmond Virginia and released after Justice Critchfield dismissed the charges. A warrant issued on a complaint from Chief Weiner accused her of unlawfully appearing at a theater in a public performance, deemed a public nuisance and detriment to morals.
Tampico Mexico February 12 a lieutenant and sergeant of the Mexican federal army were summarily shot by order of Gen Ignatio Morelos Zaragosa after conviction by court martial for waylaying and robbing Fred Martin a former US army soldier. Martin had drawn his pension in Tampico January 21 and was en route to Altamira when the crime occurred.
New York reports indicate rival leagues plan moves as Federal managers visit to discuss a Greater New York club. Disputes over contracts and the reserve rule flare after the National Commission barred jumpers. Evers weighs allegiance as Tinker joins Federals while Brooklyn targets Dick Egan at shortstop.
Berlin reports Boehm discovered a narcotic powder she demonstrated to government officials. She says it renders enemies unconscious for hours, aiding capture without injury. The Prussian war office is said to be testing the device.
Washington February 14 President Charles Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin testifying before the House commerce committee proposed a commission with broad powers to investigate any concern large enough to affect public interest. He argued for independent action and final findings, warning current conditions treat industry like railroads and food manufacturers under regulation. He criticized the Clayton bill as unconstitutional in parts and urged combining trade and trust measures into a single legislative program.
Capt Edward Jopsson commander of the Monroe testifies about the collision with the Nantucket off Virginia coast on January 30. He commends Captain Berry for attempts to rescue passengers and crew and does not criticize Berry's conduct despite the deadly disaster that claimed four lives.
Judge Eugene O'Conner of the Gelwein superior court resigns after Fayette County prosecutor Hughes filed ouster charges under the Cosson law. Appointed by former Governor Carroll and later elected, Clarke will name a successor at once.
New York press messages were exchanged with Berlin by wireless between the Seyeville station and Atlantic Communication company. Replies praised growing friendship as better understanding through wireless is seen as key to ties, with greetings to Mayor Mitchell of New York and Berlin's Werthmuth.
El Paso reports 268 armed alleged federal recruits fleeing across the river at Ysleta and other crossings last night, pursued by American troopers. General Villa and Gen. Scott led efforts, with scattered arrests of some men and reports of horses missing or recovered.
Tokio Feb 12 The house of representatives adopted a budget providing 62 600 000 dollars over five years for the navy expansion.
Westmoreland County Pennsylvania February 12 A neighbor delivering milk found the hermit James Crothers dead among the ruins of his farmhouse after a fire. Crothers, a wealthy loner, had lived on the farm about 25 years and was rumored to keep large sums of money at home. Police suspect robbery triggered the arson and murder.
Washington Feb 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission considers interior Iowa and Nebraska rate questions this week A conference on Iowa rates will include Commissioner Thorne and Clarke along with Sioux City’s George Bell and Omaha’s Ed McVann The Nebraska Commission aims to publish a lower scale than ICC rates affecting Sioux City Council Bluffs and other towns Officials foresee difficulty reaching a satisfactory adjustment with the conflict over 5 percent increases in eastern territory and shipper interests represented by Walter Whitten and State Railway Commissioner Thorne The American National Live Stock Association also appears to press township interests
Washington Feb 13 President Charles R Van Hise of the University of Wisconsin argues at the Chamber of Commerce of America that the Sherman act should be amended to prohibit only restraints of trade that hurt the public. He condemns laws enforced against big business while small dealers and farmers form monopolies. Secretary Redfield notes that independent manufacturers still thrive alongside trusts and cites a $300000 anti trust funding proviso as example. He warns production costs and unseen factors affect output and calls for socially responsible economic legislation.
Henry Seager of Columbia University told a Chamber of Commerce meeting that the proposed interstate trade commission deserves unqualified support. He called the bill broad in power yet preserving Attorney General McReynolds and court roles in enforcing and interpreting the anti trust act.
Chicago February 12 Amelia Bertat killed her one year old daughter Helen after first wounding her. She then shot herself but survived. Bertat cried over the wounded child for hours before firing a second bullet and killing the infant. She later wounded herself but survived with slight injuries.
Central News from St. Petersburg reports the arrest of Pashkoff a Jewish tailor near Kiev in the later December murder of Yosef Peskoff once believed to be his son. Exhumation revealed the boy was Christian and a court official’s son named Tar a Antevith is cited. Twelve neck wounds were noted.
New England New York and northern Pennsylvania faced subzero weather with temperatures from 87 degrees below zero at Pompey to one degree below in New York City. A dense sea fog lingered as a brisk northwester swept ashore. storms and snow were forecast from the southwest toward the mid Atlantic and New England. Reports include Pamet river life saving crews aiding the Dustin G. Recesey and a Gresham tow planned to Provincetown.
A widow with four children travels from Denver to Philadelphia then Omaha seeking work. She reports money running out, requests any honest job for pay, and expresses a desire to marry if possible. She plans to stay with relatives and accepts rough farm work or any light tasks offered by locals.
Memphis Feb 12 C Hunter Raine president of Mercantile Bank said to have closed doors after an alleged defalcation of about 733 000 enters a not guilty plea when arraigned in criminal court. Taine had pleaded guilty earlier on a warrant charging embezzlement.
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