Fusion party ballot clash blocks duplicate nominee rule
Iowa debate over a proposed amendment to election laws failed after party fusion candidates faced limits on appearing under multiple party headings. The measure would allow a candidate’s name printed under one party to be written in another column. it was defeated as legislators argued it would enable dual office trading. Opponents claimed the move would legalize favoritism for specific members while supporters argued to preserve the present law. The vote drew few supporters beyond Boone, Winnebago, and a handful of others, with critics calling the effort self serving to protect certain politicians.
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Moines
Othe
Teerelys
Toston
Tili
Jefferson
Mello
Boone
Fither
Kingland
Winnebiga
Sehols
Clayton
Land
Vamitton
Melber
Bluffs Y Head Incendiary Charged in Y M C A Case
Council Bluffs officials announce Wildy FE Cottrell general secretary of the Y M C A was charged with insanity after recent attempts to burn the association building. The charge was filed by U H W Cottrell of Curtice, father of a worker, who was summoned by Y M C A officials when it seemed his son was responsible for the fires. The alleged confession by Cottrell detailing the incidents is said to be in Y M C A possession.
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Cottredd Q
Y. M.C A
Sullivan Appointed to Board of General Appraisers
Jerry Sullivan of Des Moines is named as an appointee to the Board of General Appraisers of Merchandise with a federal salary. The appointment prompts questions about possible relocation to New York City.
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Jerry Sullivan
Des Moines
Sullivan
Nes Moines
Towa
WU Hat J. Hrgan
Board of General
New York City
Missionary Society Elect at Northwest Presbyterian Meeting
The Northwest Board of the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society elected officers at its annual Sioux City gathering. Mrs Hale and Mrs J C McClintock of Sioux City were among those chosen, with others from Cedar Rapids and Elbow Creek noted in the proceedings.
Catholics Break Ground for New Church Project at West Aylun
Ground has been broken for a Catholic church on a West Aylun lot with construction costs around 2 million dollars. A priest’s house is planned on the southern plot with an estimated 4000 dollar value, and a third lot has been bought for a Catholic school site.
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West Aylun
Wah
Duulitleen
Killed in Mine Alba Worker Dies in Fall of Slate
Jotts Kauslaric was killed by a fall of slate while working in No. 4 Hoching mine at Alba. He leaves a wife, a child, and other relatives.
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Alba
Jotts Kauslaric
Dlate
Hoching
Remodel Creston High School Bond Vote Passes With 175 Majority
In Creston a special election approved 20000 dollars in bonds to remodel Creston High School by a 175 vote margin. Cedar Rapids reports Rapids Invites Masons for the seventh annual communication of Iowa Grand Lodge A F and A M to be held in Council Bluffs from June 6 to 9, 19XX, with notices issued by the Grand Secretary's office.
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Creston High School
Creston
Free Raw Wool Vote Splits Democrats In Caucus
Washington April 15 Democrats in caucus largely supported the Underwood tariff plan placing raw wool on the free list. An amendment to impose a 5 percent ad valorem duty on raw wool was defeated 190 to 42. Debate was acrimonious as wool interests pressed for protection while anti free wool members warned of revenue loss. No changes were made to the cotton schedule.
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Canecus
Underwood
Mrderwond
Bert Fesran
Onis
Wilson Mod Tryan
Ways and Means
Martin Pea
Texan
Ashbrook
Ohio
Fehl
Benavion
Ashrook
Islane
Wilson
White House
Cathe Eatton
Ten Evek
Todd
Clark
Alfonso Narrow Escape as Anarchist Fires at King
Madrid reports an anarchist fired three shots at King Alfonso as he rode back to the palace after the oath ceremony. The king escaped danger due to horse and rider skill. two shots struck the horse, one missed. The assailant was captured after a struggle, armed with a dagger, and claimed to be an anarchist. He refused to confirm a broader plot or identify others.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Bank of Spain
Hanael Sauches
Auidt
Lawmaker Snow Expelled Over Attempted Vate Sale
Legislator Clifford Shaw of Blauchester was expelled after the House upheld charges of offering to sell his vote. Once allied with Progressives and later Democrats, he was found guilty of attempting joint influence for Gordon Woodbury, Democratic Senate candidate, and others. A separate report notes a whisky shipment of 1,250,000 quarts arriving in New York aboard the Wells. Also, Lady Lewies debuted as a hostess in Ireland with a dinner at Luttrellstown.
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Clifford Dr
New York
Dubly
Wells Tily
Lady Decies
Ireland
Dublin
Lady Lewies
Vivian Gould
Luttrellstown
Pope's health improves slightly in Vatican bulletin
Rome April 17 The Italian government sought a direct health update on Pope Pius X. Physicians described his condition as precarious yet improving slightly with reduced coughing and better breathing. The bulletin noted a calm night, improved cough relief, and the pope expressing gratitude to caregivers while hoping others rest.
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Rome
Italy
Marchiafava
Merry del Val
Vatican
Holy Father
Marchiapava
Republicans Can End Terms For Postmasters
Postmaster General Burleson announced the administration will keep Republican postmasters in office through their terms if no charges arise. He called the department to run on business lines not politics and noted some removals may occur, but most postmasters are believed loyal. The decision followed talks with President Wilson who favors the policy.
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Burleson
Washington
Eight Hour Bill Killed and Jail Fire Report
Juneau Alaska April 1 The lower house passes an eight hour public work bill while killing the women eight hour proposal. Sterling HI April 18 Michael Sellers dies after fifth attempt at self harm sheriff Wahl injured and Whiteside county jail burns.
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Juneau
Alaska
Territorial
Self
Sterling
Michael Sellers
Whiteside County
Sherrif J. Frank Wahl
Japan appeals to Wilson over California alien land bill
Viscount Chinda the Japanese ambassador called at the White House to protest California's alien land bill and its terms. Officials warn of a potential diplomatic clash as Tokyo says the law is objectionable and may affect U.S. Japan relations tied to Britain and Russia. Sacramento also reports the California anti alien land bill passed the assembly by 60 to 16 with four failed amendments.
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Vincount Chinda
White House
Wilson
California Assembly
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California
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Japan
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United States
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Russia
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Sacramento
Cal
Wilson Ousts Prof Moore Over Cabinet Bid
Prof Willis L. Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau since 1895, was removed from office by President Wilson after an investigation found he used orders and irregularities to push for the cabinet post of secretary of agriculture. The resignation had been accepted to take effect July 31 but was withdrawn, and Moore was dismissed.
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Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Cleveland
Moore
Secretary of Agriculture
Receiver Appointed for Tuscarora Nevada Mine
Henry Stanley Haskins was named receiver for the Tuscarora Nevada Mine Company, capitalized at 12 million dollars, by Judge Mayer of the U S district court on Tuesday. In Harrisburg the house passed the mothers pension bill and related labor measures, including child labor and a woman's labor act.
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Henry Stanley Haskins
Tuscarora-Nevada Minea Company
Mayer
United States District Court
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House
Lfe Commission
Tueggay
Ernoop
Titanic Anniversary Observed Across Cities in 1913
Special prayers were read in many churches marking the first anniversary of the Titanic disaster. Bishop David H. Greer will dedicate a lantern tower at the Seamen's Institute, funded by the Seamen's Benefit Society and the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society, as a seafarer memorial. The Olympic reported the distress call at two a.m., and eight eastbound and ten westbound ships observed the anniversary with services for the victims of the greatest sea catastrophe to date.
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New York
Seamen's Institute
Coentics Slip
David H. Greer
Seamen’s Benefit Society
American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society
Olympic
Belgium Premier Concedes Manhood Suffrage Strike
Brussels reports indicate the government now admits larger turnout than earlier figures in the manhood suffrage strike. Premier remarks in the chamber as Socialist leader Vandervelde cites 350,000 workers out. Interior ministry cites 257,000. Anticipated clashes in La Louviere as troops clash with strikers. Antwerp reports 17,000 on strike.
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Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Herr Vandervelde
Ministry of the Interior
la Louviere
Antwerp
Fires Sweep Black Hills Raging Through Forests
In the Black Hills on April 18 six national forest fires were reported with the worst near Pringle where flames stretch twenty miles wide. Three ranches were destroyed as warm dry weather continues to hinder government efforts. A broad prairie fire also threatens areas near Buffalo Gap, South Dakota.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
National Forest
Pringle
Bea
Buffalo Gap
Princess Louise Sued for Parasols in Paris Court
Paris court orders Princess Louise of Belgium to pay 770 dollars for twelve parasols bought between May 17 and July 7, 1911, one parasol for each of twelve dresses. The civil action was decided Wednesday in Paris.
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Paris
France
Louise
Belgium
Bank in Connecticut Closed by Directors
Washington April 18 The First National Bank of Norwich Conn was closed by order of its directors on Wednesday afternoon and National Bank Braminer N S Dean was placed in charge.
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Washington
First National Bank of
Norwich
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National Bank Braminer N. ‘'S. Dean
Woman's Ills Disappeared in North Bangor and Ann Arbor
A pair of testimonial notices claim Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured female weakness headaches backaches and heavy menses. Mrs Jamra J Stacy of North Bangor New York and Mrs Misa L Fe Wyckerr of Ann Arbor Michigan report relief and urge others to try the remedy. The ad touts extensive proof and roots and herbs as the source of the medicine.
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N. J
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jamra J. Stacy
RFD
North Bangor, N. Y
Ann Arbor
Mich
Misa
L. FE
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