Toll repeal bill wins in House amid Clark clash
Washington April 2 by a majority of 86 the House passed the Panama Canal toll repeal bill to end exemptions for American coastwise vessels. Speaker Champ Clark condemned the move as a breach of Democratic platform pledges while Democrats split, with 62 supporting free tolls and Republicans largely aligned in favor of repeal. final roll call showed broad party lines and a large attendance.
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Base of Representatives
Lima
House
Wilson
Clark
Underwood
Baltimore
Senate
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Jackel
Panama
United States
Aiken
N. C
Brackuon
Del
Broussard
Brown
W. Va
Bellclose
Carew
Conry
Dale
Dietrich
Dilloaddrier
Donohue
Dooling
Boremusa
Driscoll
Dupres
Extopinal
Finlay
Hilperaid
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Griffin
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Harrison
Missey Hoy
Ala
Treatolls
Anderson
Minn
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Lindberagh
Miller
Prouty Ad. Thomson
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Co Hey Gul
Stafford Cwis
Crisp
Fowner
Ind
Fordney
McLaughlin
Borlan
Wiigont
Siegel's Wife Warned Him Of Acts In Divorce Filing
New York April 2 Mrs Siegel declares in part that she warned Henry Siegel of his suspected misdeeds with depositors money and that his conduct worsened after a dinner where Frank Vogel attended. She challenges his mines loss excuse and suspects large stock investments elsewhere.
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New York
Henry Siegel
Siegel Mercantile Enterprises
Siegel
Mr. Siegel
Frank Vogel
Mines in Ohio Shut Down Amid Miner Lockout
Ohio coal mines closed for an indefinite period with about 60,000 miners unemployed as operators refuse to renew contracts ahead of a new run-of-mill pay law set to take effect May 15. Illinois miners reportedly will not strike in sympathy. wage scales for Jiangia coal field discussed in Peoria.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Peoria
Illinois
Jiangia
Wickersham and granddaughter escape Bronx crash
George W. Wickersham former attorney general and his four year old granddaughter Winifred Aiken narrowly avoided serious injury when their automobile struck a trolley pole in the Bronx. The incident left both gravely shaken but unharmed.
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Wickersham
Auto
New York
George W. Wickersham
Taft
Winifred Aiken
Bronx
Italian Flyer Killed in SEPT Incident
An Italian aviator named Griff, associated with Ligutepant, was killed in an event reported from Tura. The notice notes SEPT timing and suggests a formal inquiry or filing followed the incident.
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Tura
Lveten
Ligutepant Griff
Asquith to Assume War Office Duties Amid Crisis
London reports Premier Asquith will take the war office and resign from the House of Commons to seek reelection in Hastings. Generals French and Ewart refuse to withdraw, Seely and Morley face resignations, and the home rule bill proceeds amid cabinet surprise and parliamentary tension.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
War Office
Fife
Scotland
Sir John French
Imperial General Staff
John Ewart
Viscount Haldane
J.E. B. Seely
Gough
Viscount Morley
Blackburn
Seely
Mr. Asquith
Andrew Bonar Law
Treasury
Sealy
Hines Wins in Mississippi Supreme Court Land Case
Edward Hines Chicago lumberman wins a long battle over timber holdings in Mississippi valued around 15 million dollars. The Supreme Court rules foreign corporations are not subject to the state’s timber-holding limit of 4 million dollars, upholding the statute’s constitutionality but limiting its applicability to domestic corporations.
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Supreme Court
Jackson
Mise
Edward Hines
Chicago Lumbermay
Misalasippi
Wife Divorces Ex Governor From Colorado
Dr Ida Noyés McIntyre obtained a divorce from former Colorado governor Albert W McIntyre. The proceedings occurred in Everett Washington with the couple appearing arm in arm but separated as spouses. The divorce was granted on grounds related to support.
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Ida Noyés McIntyre
Colorado
Deaver
Colo
Albert W. McIntyre
Everett
Wash
Ida Noyes
Battle rages at Torreon as Villa wounded report circulates
Chihuahua March 31 A front dispatch from Torreon says rebels face unfavorable news with reports of Villa being slightly wounded and forced to retire. Wounded rebels number 658 in the city, with hundreds more at Jimínez Parral and Santa Rosa lia. A German observer described heavy federal fire that wiped out much of the Zaragosa brigade, while Villa’s delay fuels speculation of a northern republic if Huerta forces advance.
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Chihuahua
Torreon
Villa
Jiminéz
Parral
Santa Rosalia
Gomez Palacio
Zaragosa
Zaragosa Brigade Under Gen. Aguirre Benavides
Benavides
Forteon
Huerta
United States
Justice Department Busy This Week Under Sherman Act
Washington April 1 The department of justice plans a busy week for Sherman act actions. Work on a complaint against the smelting trust will begin a settlement may be reached with the Metropolitan Tobacco Company of New York or that company may face antitrust action. The High Board of Trade will cease defense of its 1912 antitrust suit and a decree will be recorded in Chicago. A final report on the United Gas Improvement Company of Philadelphia is expected.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Plang
Metropolitan ‘Tobacco Company of
New York
High Board of ‘Trade
Chicago
United Gas Improvement Company of
Philadelphia
James G Bennett’s Health Deteriorates in London Dispatch
London April 2 dispatch reports James Gordon Bennett, publisher of the New York Herald, suffers a marked worsening of health after a period of effort and strain. Officials note a physical collapse and possible underlying ailments.
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New York
Haw
London
Culro
Central News
Jamey Gordon Bennett
The
New York Herald
Potas
Marshals Rigidly Enforce Migratory Bird Law in Iowa
United States Marshal N F Reed ordered strict enforcement of the migratory bird law in the southern district of Iowa. Deputies were instructed to report violations to the office, after Porter sought an official opinion. spring shooting complaints have arisen but no arrests yet.
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Union News Services
Des Moines
N. F Reed
Unite States Marshal
Towa
United States
Claude R. Porter
N. F. Reed
Farmer badly hurt by infuriated bull at Larchwood
Larchwood reports L P Grotewold, a prominent farmer, nearly killed when attacked by his thoroughbred bull. Rural mail carrier R E Holtzelaw rushed to intervene, scaring the animal away. Grotewold suffered five broken ribs, a cracked navula, and ten stitches to his face as his car was nearly torn off.
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Larchwood
L. P. Grotewold
R. E. Holtzelaw
Holtzelaw
Wee
Auto Turns Turtle Near Rock Valley
Rock Valley area family of Mr. and Mrs. Akin were returning home when their car met a horse and buggy on a steep grade near a concrete bridge. To avoid a collision the driver steered to the road wedge, the car overturned down the embankment, and Mr. Akin was pinned under it. Mrs. Akin freed him and both were hospitalized. He suffered a broken collar bone, shoulder blade, and four ribs. All other passengers were unharmed. Seed Corn Decision in Fort Dodge involved Edward Hart and seed seller Robert Lawler of Clare. The jury found Lawler’s advertised tested seed corn failed to germinate, causing Hart damages of 260. The verdict may be appealed. outcome of interest regionally.
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Rock Valley
Harry M. Akin
Mr. Akin
Fort Dodge
Edward Hart
Robert Lawley
Clare
Harts
Lawler
Hart
Death of A. E. Bigelow in New Hampton
A. E. Bigelow aged 84 died at his home in New Hampton. Pioneer of the county, founder and long-time president of the First National Bank. Survived by three sons Grant Dayton Clyde and three daughters Mrs Sherman Mrs Hoyt and Mrs Goodell. Des Moines Milton Heavily sentenced to ten years in the reformatory at Rummosa for abducting 16 year old Margaret Luka.
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A. E. Bigelow
New Hampton
Sir. Bigelow
County
Teyere
Hirst National Bank
Ite
Grant
Dayton
Clyde
Sherman
Hoyt
Goodell
Kidiaper
Des Moines
Milton Heavily
Centerville
Rummosa
Margaret Luka
Jowa News Notes Selections From Shelby County
Obscure obituary items report Joseph Went of Ottumwa dies at 60s from heart disease in Matel town. Proctor and Robinson of Mapleton appointed receiver for Proctor Robison general merchandise firm. Miss Mary wins $6,000 in sidewalk injury suit after $10,000 claim. Mrs. Wightman dies by own hand. daughter lives at Underwood. Julia Wyland, early Shelby pioneer, dies in Underwood area. Rev W J Creaswell to leave Creston church for Logan call and possible seminary study. Resison area game preserve established. Henry warns hunting limits on leased lands. Jewell Gas Plant sale. George W Foral wins bid for $9,138 debt judgment. Lightning destroys barn on Guy Shepherd farm. cattle and oats losses heavy. Minnie Kuhlman sues Jon Hunzelmann for breach of promise, seeks $2,000. Irving A Lindberg, new customs collector, discusses education background in Cherokee and Sioux City, early Iowa schooling, and law studies.
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John Bansatt Moore
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Justice Department Busy
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Proctor & Inson
Mapleton
J. EB. Scott
Proctor
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E. Wightman
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Schwinderman
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Wightman
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Julia
Shelby County
Isaac P. Wyland
Hikhart
Tanda
Shelby
W. J. Creaswell
Ooreton Presbyterian Church
Pastoral Presbyterian Church
Logan
Theological Seminary
Resison
Fish and
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First National Banks
Boyer River
Landa
Web City
George W. Foral
Jewell
Jewell Gas
Pany
H. E. Smith and Nee
Jewell Gay
Mr. Foral
Buty Diamantle
Guy W. Shepherd
Iowa Falls
Minnie Kuhlman
Marshalltown
Jon Hunzelmann
Marshall County
Kuhlman
Hunselmann
Huusebing
Irving A. Lindberg
Eustoma
Nort
Bluefelds
Nicaragua
Cherokee
Chekee
Nasionel Busing Tralalang College
Sioux Ctty
Amella
University of Tinois
Eoington
D. C. College of
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