Cedar Rapids Terminal Transfer Railway Company Formed
A new corporation named Cedar Rapids Terminal Transfer Railway Company is incorporated with Col William D Daws as president and capitalized at 200000. Officers include L J Cats secretary Isaac B Smith and D Cass. The Cass brothers, Waterloo owners of Cedar Valley interurban lines, plan an extension to Cedar Rapids, aiming to create the city’s largest interurban terminal and a belt line around the manufacturing districts. The venture will begin business April 1 and will handle general freight and passenger service for steam and electric carriers.
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Cedar Valley
Cedar Rapids
LaPorte City
Fowa
Cass Syndicate
Waterloo
Denison Seeks Nomination After County Auto Suit Victory
A damage suit seeking about 34000 dollars against Crawford County over the death of Martin Dugans son in a September auto crash was halted by Judge Hutchinson after five days of trial at Sac City. The judge took the case from the jury on defense motion, ruling Dugan failed to show a proper case. The deceased driver’s companions alleged they were joy riding and without proper lights when the car struck a section near a bridge under reconstruction south of Vail.
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Vail
Dugan
To Buy Electric Light Plant in Denison
Denison voters endorsed council power to buy or build. Appraisers Hill of Iowa City, Kleible of Chicago, and Humphrey of Chicago valued the Denison Electric Light plant at 31000 and 18000 respectively after over a month of review. If no agreement, either side may appeal to the courts per contract terms.
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Denison
Denison Electric Lights Company
Prof. Hill
Iowa City
Fred C. Kleible
Chicago
W. E. Humphrey
Kleible
Humphrey
Prof
Hill
Electric Company
Trewin Denies Story On University Pick
J A Trewin former president of the state board of education denounces a Iowa City dispatch alleging he named Will Guthrie of Dubuque as Bowman successor at the state university He says he had no candidate and never made the remark attribut ed to him calling it another attempt to involve him in the trouble.
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Cedar Mapios
Iowa City
J. A. Trewin
State Board of Education
Will Guthrie
Dubuque
Bowman
The
State University
Trewin
Builders to Explain Masonry in Groundbreaking City Volume
Cedar Rapids reports Rev Joseph Fort Newton will write The Builders the first volume explaining the symbolism inception and foundation of Masonry. Authorized by the grand lodge of Town A F P A M the book claims to be the first of its kind ever approved by a grand jurisdiction worldwide.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph Fort Newton
Grand Lodge of Town
A. F P
A. M
Grand
Bowman to Go into Business After Iowa U Departure
Iowa City report that President John G Bowman of the State University of Iowa plans to enter business after resignation is accepted by the state board of education and he is released from duties at the university. He has not chosen a line of work but says starting in New York City should be easy.
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Bowman
Iowa City
John G. Bowman
State University of Iowa
State Board of Education
New York City
Fight to Oust Reed Fails at Democratic Meeting
Des Moines Describes the 1914 state convention site Kirkwood hotel as the Democratic Central Committee refused to remove United States Marshal N. F. Reed of Ottumwa from the chairmanship. A resolution urged Reed to keep the post through the state convention. A committee including Dr J W Reynolds Creston J J Hughes Council Bluffs and L S Kennington Newton was named to form a temporary organization after the June primaries.
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Democratic Central Committee
Ponltien
Des Moines
Connall Bluffs
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
Kirkwood Hotel
United States
N. F. Reed
Ottumwa
State Central Committees
Reed
J. W. Reynolds
Creston
J. J. Hughes
Council Bluffs
L. 8
Kennington
Newton
Offer to Give Hospital for Primghar
George Ward, a prominent Primghar citizen and large landowner in O'Brien and Dickinson counties, announced at church services his willingness to erect a hospital for Primghar if residents will commit to perpetual maintenance. Committees in each church were formed to study citizen support.
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Offera
Primghar
George Ward
O’brien
Dickinson
Hens Set Egg Record in Nearby Farm Hall
Odebolt Albert Stevens, of this vicinity, claims a local egg production record. With fourteen pullets, from December 2, 1913, to March 16, this year, 62 dozen eggs were laid, an average of 6.9 per day. The pullets are white Wyandottes. success is credited to clean buildings, good care, and especially warmth.
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Odebolt
Albert Stevens
Northwestern Railway to Build Overhead Bridge Near Correctionville
After twenty years of agitation and efforts by private citizens, the Commercial club, state railway commission promises, and county supervisor Cope land, a Northwestern Railway overhead bridge will be constructed a mile east of Correctionville. The project follows extensive lobbying and quasi commitments preceding the final decision.
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Correctionville
Commercial Club
State Railway
Northwestern Railroad
Copeland
Northwestern Railway
Mattes Not to Run for Senate Seat
Carroll reports two candidates for senator to replace Joseph Mattes of Odebolt who will not seek re election. J S Hungerford editor of the Carroll Herald has announced and supporters will gather signatures. Chas C Helmer, former city and county attorney, is running for office.
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Mattes
Carroll
Joseph’ Mattes
Odebolt
J. 5. Hungerford
Carroll Herald
Chas. C. Helmer
Toga
Safe Blowers Caught in Iowa Falls Post Office Heist
Two men who robbed the United States post office at Iowa Falls were captured in a barn south of the city. all money and stamps were recovered as they fought fiercely until ammo ran out. A third member remains at large. Onawa educator Tellier elected to Cherokee superintendent role, replacing Maus who leaves Cherokee after eight years.
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Iowa Falls
United States Post Ofice
Onawa
F. E. Tellier
Cherokee
Tellier
Bl. H. Maus
Iowa notes cont on guard inspection and Denison project
Iowa News Notes cont reports Army Major general Ball inspected Company A Fifty fourth Regiment Iowa National Guard at Fort Madison. The unit was the largest ever inspected here with favorable comments on equipment. Denison seeds a farmer co op to buy grain and stock, about $4,000 raised, Illinois Central offers free site on right of way. Ames hotel work to start April 1 at Onondaga and Kellogs with owners H L and I L Munn. site valued, commercial club accepted proposal for building.
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George W. Ball
United States Armly
Iowa National Guard
Fort Madison
Denison
Ilinois Central
Ames
Onondaga
Kellogs
Parley Sheldon
Messrs. H. L
I. L. Munn
Coal Miners Strike Declared Off After Conference
Chicago March 27 The dispute between United Mine Workers and operators at the Great Northern hotel ends with miners to settle the matter themselves. Operators withdraw from meetings. Wage pacts run two years and expire April 1. Bricks passers strike halts city building. 150000 out of work. A J Vorteller, union secretary, cites no strike danger.
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Chicago
United Mine Workers
Great Northern Hotel
Miners’ Federation
Peoria
A. J. Vorteller
Wife of Judge Lindsey III Ordered to Leave Denver
Mrs. Ben B Lindsey wife of Denver juvenile court judge must leave Denver by physician decree due to illness diagnosed as not adaptable to Denver altitude. If no improvement is seen she will accompany the judge to San Francisco next Wednesday as advised by doctors.
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Colorado
Denver
Colo
Ben B. Lindsey
Kia
Lindsey
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Dynamiter Sentenced Five Years In Kenosha
George Koscak, convicted of transporting dynamite to Kenosha to blow up a home, receives five years in state prison. His defense claimed conspiracy and an attempt to arrest two private detectives. Trial began Feb 16. verdict reached Feb 25. A separate note from New York reports the Page Private Bank Curb Bill advancing in the Senate.
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George Koscak
Kenosha
Wis
Jerry W. Pecou
Koscak
Chicago
Roads Drop Men by the Thousands
New York dispatch reports the eastern railroads face adverse state legislation and weak business, forcing massive layoffs. Lines such as Pennsylvania, New York Central, and New Haven have cut thousands, with maintenance and other staff reduced to part time. Freight and passenger services shrink as carmakers and suppliers feel the impact. The New York Central alone loses substantial revenue under new rate laws and wage decisions. The Pennsylvania system shows 15,000 laid off since late 1913, with 40,000 more shifted to part time as through and local services dwindle and repair shops plan closures.
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New York
United States
Pennsylvania
New York Central
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh Valley
Coeth Moe
Cirpilar
Florida
Interstate Commerce Commission
Altoona
JAIL FOR 13 VOTE JUGGLERS IN JERSEY CITY
Eight Democrats and five Republicans, Hoboken election officers, were sentenced to 18 months to three years in state prison for false election returns in the September 1913 primary. Two cases were dismissed. The errors were ruled accidental. Democrats counted opposition votes for mocking candidates and Republicans counted Stokes votes for Curey.
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Jersey City
N. J
Hoboken
Stokes
Robert Curey
Seidel wins in Milwaukee mayoral race showdown
In Milwaukee this week Emil Seidel defeats Hose and former Congressman Theodore Otjen, forcing a regular election showdown with fusion-backed Mayor G A Bading. Precinct tallies show Seidel 16990, Bading 15887, Rose 13331 across 111 precincts.
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Bodallat
G. A. Bading
Milwaukey
David
Hose
Theodore Otjen
Emil Seidel
Seidel
Bading
Rose
Villa routed at Torreon in major rebel setback
Mexico City March 27. War department says rebels under General Villa were routed at Torreon with about 2000 dead and wounded. Federals under Velasco gained advantage as 800 loyalist troops arrived from Saltillo to aid Gomez Palacio. Reports differ on Torreon falling and Villa’s retreat, with conflicting casualty figures and unconfirmed prisoner claims.
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Mexico City
General Villa
Torreon
War Department
Joaquin Maas
Javier de Monte
Saltillo
Velasco
Juarez
Villa
Gomez Palacio
el Paso
Tex
Gomes Palacio
Motorcycle Beals Death in Hammond Crash
A Hammond man died and two others were injured in a late night motorcycle collision between Hammond and East Chicago. John Glockowski suffered a fractured skull and died at St. Margaret's Hospital. James Cooper, also severely injured, had a skull fracture and his condition was uncertain. John Barle sustained internal injuries and a leg amputation occurred at hospital. Cooper, described as reckless, rode without headlights toward East Chicago and struck two Hammond men walking home from East Chicago where they had been seeking work.
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Hammond
Ind
Waat Chicago
John Glockowski
St. Margaret's Hospital
James Cooper
Cooper
Chicago
Hammond Men
Michigan Motor Vehicle Tax Declared Unconstitutional
The Michigan state supreme court struck down the fifty cent per horsepower motor vehicle tax. About 926000 collected under the law will be returned to owners, minus a three dollar surcharge from the old tax.
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Lansing
Mich
State Supreme Court
Secretary of State
British Crisis Deepens Over War Cabinet Shakeup
London March 28 The government faces a deeper crisis as resignations rock the army leadership. Field Marshal French and General Ewart refuse to stay while Colonel Seely remains secretary for war, and Asquith weighs removing Seely amid radical pressure. Ireland stays quiet though Curragh officers threaten resignations pending the outcome.
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London
Flesly
John French
Imperial General Staff
John Spencer Ewart
Army Council
Quith
Marshal French
Seely
Gough
Colonel Seely
Asquith
Marshall French
War Office
French
Ewart
Saely
Sealy
Lewie Harcourt
Lord Emmett
Ireland
Baelfaat
Curragh
Ree
Roosevelt Safe After Meeting In Manaos Report
Cable dispatch confirms Theodore Roosevelt met in Manaos and arrived in Para. United States officials and the American Museum of Natural History verify no injury or intent to travel to Brasil. Museum communications from Pickerell in Para support Roosevelt’s arrival details.
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Para Tolle Museum
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Brasil
American Museum of Naturel Bilgetory
United States
Pickerell
Para
Rooseyvelt
Manaos
Gale River
Oguesul
Moe
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Iowa News
Louise Langham
Milas Langham
Congressman Langham
Washington
Saga
Lindsey III
Dynamiter
Page
Aipany
N. Y
Senate
Milwaukee
Fail
Mexico
Mexican Federala
Huerta
Motorcycle Beals
Michigan
Marshal
Britain
Pramier
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