California Assembly Rejects Drew Bill Barring Aliens
In California the assembly defeated A M Drew’s bill barring aliens from land ownership by a 48 to 28 vote. Supporters claimed Japanese influence threatened state institutions while opponents warned of economic harm and strained relations. Assemblyman Grove L Johnson portrayed the bill as a safeguard amid a fierce debate.
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California Assembly
A.M. Drew
California
DET
Roosevelt
Root
Drew
Japan
Assemblyman
Grove L. Johnson
Sacramento
Denver Street Tragedy Involving Idaho Men On Sixteenth Street
Fred Walton former grand master of the Odd Fellows Idaho was shot twice by John H Cradlebaugh in Denver on Sixteenth Street. Walton died en route to the hospital after muttered that Cradlebaugh believed he had stolen his wife. Both men from Wallace Idaho Cradlebaugh a prominent Odd Fellow was arrested after the shooting with witnesses present.
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Fred Walton
John H. Cradlebaugh
Idaho
Denver
Colo
Wallace
Cradlebaugh
Walton
Sixteenth Street
Armstrong
Reformers Clinch Victory in Los Angeles Utilities Move
Reformers won a major election victory in Los Angeles as amendments to the city charter were adopted. The changes authorize the city to acquire and operate all public utilities, consolidate Los Angeles with neighboring cities, and enable actions on a harbor. Proposals to raise city officers salaries were defeated and the franchise extension from twenty one to thirty five years was rejected.
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Los Angeles
Women to Race in Autos at Mardi Gras Carnival
Two entries have been received for a woman's track automobile race at the Mardi Gras speed carnival in New Orleans February 20 21 and 22. Competitors include Mrs Joann Newton Cuncy Richmond Hill New York and Miss Alice Porter Elgin Illinois.
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New Orleans
Joann Newton Cuncy
Richmond Hit
N. Y
Alice Porter
Elgin
Harvester Trust Fined for Kansas Antitrust Violation
International Harvester company found liable in Shawnee County district court and approved by the Kansas Supreme Court to pay a fine of 12.66 dollars for violating the state antitrust law.
Sioux City Life Stock Market Quotation Snippet
Wednesday quotations show beeves at 4.50 and top hogs at 6.15 amid a garbled Sioux City market note. A Nashville governor vetoed a January 1910 alcohol manufacturing bill, a likely override anticipated, while a historic Lincoln coach is noted as destroyed in a fire.
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Sioux City
Patterson
Nashville
Burns
Lincoln
Washington
Russian Duma Opens Amid Interpellation Fire
The Duma opened with a crowded public gallery as interpellations focused on government actions related to Azef and Lopukine. M Pergamerti accused agents provocateurs of destabilizing Russia and criticized crime probes, linking officials to revolutionary violence. Deputies passed the interpellations and sent them to committee.
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Duma
Thesday
Azef
Lopukine
Ministry of the Interior
M. Pergamerti
Constitutional Democrats
Agenta Provocateurs
Russia
Sergius and
von Plehve
Bulat
Paul I
Peter VI
Drunk At Reception Leads to Court Martial of Captain Qualtrough
Captain Edward F. Qualtrough of the Georgia, part of Rear Admiral Sperry’s fleet, is under arrest aboard his ship and will face court martial for allegedly being intoxicated at a shore reception. His defense cites fatigue, heavy strain from rough seas, and long watch since 4:60 morning, with only sparing wine at dinner before the event.
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Edward F. Qualtrough
Georgia
Sperry
Gibraltar
Daring Chicago Robbery at Randolph Street Eatery
A daylight heist in central Chicago saw a satchel containing nearly $1,000 stolen from behind the cashier’s desk at a Randolph street restaurant. Swain, editor and collector for the chain, had paused for lunch before banking the funds. a distraction allowed one man to seize the satchel and flee.
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Randolph Street
Chicago
Swain
Police raid nets 200 African Americans in Pittsburg stop
More than 200 negroes were arrested Tuesday night in a police effort to render the Herron Hill residence section safe. Despite increased patrols, assaults on young women continued, prompting a raid on the negro quarter. Every unemployed man was held as a vagrant.
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Herron Hill
Pittsburg
Killing a Child Driver Watson Sentenced by Missouri Court
James Watson, chauffeur for H. Clay Pierce of St. Louis, must serve twelve months in prison and pay no fine of 1000 dollars for the death of 12 year old Christian Musick. Sentence approved by the Missouri supreme court Tuesday per special dispatches from Jefferson City.
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James Watson
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louis
Christian Musick
Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Sanitarium Planned by Red Men in Hot Springs
The Hot Springs lodge of the Improved Order of Red Men bought the Burlington hotel to rebuild as a national sanitarium for American members. The national organization denied an assessment to aid the project.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Lodge of Improved Order of Red Men
Burlington Hotel
Order In America
Texas Banker Shoots Self at Sealey Bank
F. M. Erklenberg, assistant cashier at Sealey National Bank in Sealey Texas, ended his life by shooting on Tuesday. No reason is given for the act.
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Texas
F. M. Erklenberg
Sealey National Bank
Sealey, Tex
Mahmout Triumphs Over de Htouen in Chicago Bout
Mahmout Phe Wilier defeats Raoul de Htouen in a two fall title match held Monday night in Chicago. The French challengers contest drew amid wrestling action showcasing strong holds and near falls in front of a packed arena.
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Mahmout
Phe Wiilier
Yoasuf Mahmout
Raoul de Htouen
Wrest
Maich Munday
Chicago
Ruight
Death penalties for Ben and wage Jones in Hall murder
Ben and wage Jones were found guilty of the murder of Conductor C. B. Hall of the Texas and Pacific railroad on the night of January 28 in Rapides Parish Allen, La. and were sentenced to death.
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Ben
Wage Jones
C. B. Hall
Texas and Pacific Railroad
Rap Allen
Forest Fires Rampant Near Houston In Southwest Texas
News reports indicate Nexus Forest fires spreading in southwest Texas near Houston causing heavy lumber losses and significant damage to timber resources. Authorities warn of advancing flames and embers endangering nearby rural communities and industries reliant on wood products.
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Texas
Houston
Alberta Dream to Real Farm Life in Birch Lake
A Missouri-born reader recalls moving to Birch Lake near Edmonton in 1904 after malleable farming beginnings in Washington. He praises the climate, towns, and markets, notes cattle growth, initial costs, and steady profits, and urges others to consider homesteading in western Canada despite early hardships. The letter highlights land values from 10 to 14 dollars an acre and the improved winters versus Washington.
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Western Canada
Anatin
Ranfurly
Alberta
An. N. Grieve
Spokane
Wash
Sir
Washington
Edmonton
Birch Lake
Canada
Fara
Western
Suys
Bees and Their Baskets
Bees carry market baskets on their hind legs. A microscope reveals a fringe of stiff hairs forming a cage at the tips, packing pollen for two to three days after a successful foraging trip.
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Fee
Setting Mim Hight and the playful banter at play
In a Philadelphia Press snippet Bragg remarks on the girls interpreting his words while Knox nudges him about his speech. The exchange centers on the word fun and the speaker’s carelessness in language.
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Mim
Bragg
Knox
Philadelphia Press
Council Bluffs Fraternity Members Stall School Plan
In Council Bluffs fifteen members of the local fraternity halted a school plan by drafting and signing an affidavit that outlined the proposed pledge to renounce fraternities. They presented it to Superintendent Beveridge before the plan could be adopted. The move, termed surprise No 2 in the fraternity war, brought relief to school officials who accepted the affidavit in the spirit offered. A final settlement and minor features remain to be addressed at the school board meeting.
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Council Bluffs
Beveridge
Grief for Saloonmen: Davenport Federation Action
The Davenport Federation begins test cases by arresting two saloonkeepers for contempt of court after injunctions barred them from reentering the liquor trade. The group challenges city permits granted to enjoined saloonkeepers, aiming to curb dozens already back in business and reduce Davenport saloons by about one hundred.
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Davenport
Federation
Doctors Oppose Bid System for Marshalltown Poor Care
Marshalltown physicians urge the county board of supervisors to abandon the competitive bid system for caring for the poor. The Marshalltown Medical Society offers to take over the county’s poor relief for 1100 dollars annually and will be responsible for the work. They argue existing care costs around 200 dollars per year and claim the bid system yields inferior care.
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Marshalltown
Board of Supervisors
Medical Society
Winters on trial for murder in Ricardin county
William Winters of Titonia faced a district court jury in Eldora after a long selection amid strong local opinions. The case, tied to Linn Trimble of Union, centers on potential murder charges with the defense aiming to avoid the death penalty.
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Winters
William Winters
Titonia
Linn Trimble
Union
Albrook
Ricardin County
Eldora
Embezzlement Arrest of Salvation Army Captain
Staff Captain Zeal Hayes of the American Salvation Army was arrested in Des Moines on a charge of larceny by embezzlement. Andrew Salmon, a young member, on the warrant says the leader converted funds entrusted to him and refused to return them on demand.
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Zeal Hayes
American Salvation Army
Des Moinex
Lartony
Andrew Salymon
Army
Cara
Hag
Railroad Man Advances to Pick New Superintendent
W A Newton formerly led the Creston division of the Burlington Railroad after replacing T Leonard three months ago. He will leave Cres ton to become general superintendent of maintenance for Colorado and Southern. Creston division successor not yet named. Herbert C Sale head of tuberculosis program in Chicago and a former Mason City fireman known as Bert Sale. Des Moines fire crew and Burlington freight train workers clashed over access to the Des Moines Tanner y plant causing several thousand dollars in damage.
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W. A. Newton
T. Leonard
Creston
Burlington Railroad
Colorado and Southern
Herbert C. Sale
Chicago
Henson Bros
A. R. Sale
Mason City
Bert” Sale
Fowa
Des Moines Fire Department
Burlington Road
Des Moines Tannery Company
Death of Laura Andrews Rhodes prominent Iowa soprano
Laura Andrews Rhodes longtime leading soprano of the Andrews Opera company died at her Sisseton South Dakota home. The obituary notes her fame across towns in Iowa a decade or two ago and recalls her stage contributions.
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Laura Andrews
Laura Andrews Rhodes
Old Andrews Opera Company
Iowa
Sisseton
S. C
Injunction Restrain Jones County Warrants Issuance
Judge Ellison in Jones county district court grants an injunction restraining the county auditor and board of supervisors from issuing warrants except upon recorded board action. The suit challenges the long standing practice of issuing warrants on road and bridge work before the board audits claims, warning of potential abuse and improper payments.
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Jones County
Ludge Ellison
Jones County District Court
Board of Supervisors
Ellison
Blizzard Down 100 Windmills and Damages in Ida County
A severe gale destroyed 100 windmills in Ida County and at about six in the morning Friday, several Ida Grove and Arthur store fronts were blown in. Ida Grove shops Rohwer & Putzler Will iams & Lindsay and H C Mil suffered front damage and stock loss. Arthur People store glass front blown in with hundreds of dollars in damage. Cattle and sheep suffered, but no major losses reported as Ben Buell protected 2600 sheep by moving them under cover.
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Ida County
Ida Grove
Arthur
Rohwer & Putzler
General Merchandise
Williams & Lindsay
H. C. Mil
People's
Ben Buell
Cedar River Dam Survey For Power Plant
Engineers completed a Cedar River survey for a dam at Cedar Bluffs in Cedar county and a dam near the Palisades to supply power for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. The Cedar Bluffs site may also see a facility, giving the area two power stations. In other news, Joseph Kenzle, age 38 and blind, was sentenced to seven years at Fort Madison for obtaining money under false pretenses after an invalid check incident in Waterloo and Des Moines. His dependent mother lives in Des Moines.
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Power Company
Cedar River
Cedar Bluffs
Cedar County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City Power Company
Palisades
Iowa City
Iowa
Joseph Kenzle
Stone
Fort Dodge
Fort Madison
W.terloo
Des Moines
Government seizes canned goods in Cedar Rapids
Government officials with a warrant seized about 166 cases of apricots and pears in Cedar Rapids over alleged improper branding. Officials contend the cans do not contain the stated two and a half pounds of fruit per package.
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Cedar Rapids
Coroner Holds Carriage of Steers in Ida County Death Case
Coroner Dr. E S Hellman of Ida county says the carball of steers bought by Franz Lundquist, a prominent Ida county stockman who hanged himself, remains in coroner hands until an estate administrator is named by the court. The case is expected to involve extensive litigation.
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E.S. Hellman
Ida County
Franz Lundquist
Woman badly mangled in mangle at Lackey laundry
Mrs. Josephine Johnson of Charles City suffered severe hand injuries when her hand was drawn into an electric mangle at Lackey laundry. The machine crushed bones and burned flesh before the lock could stop it. A despondent Sioux City man, Guy Hoag, attempts suicide after tuberculosis diagnosis. He is in serious condition with two knife wounds, his recovery unlikely. he works as a trimmer in a department store.
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Josephine Johnson
Lackey
Charles City
Guy Hoag
Sioux City
Mail Carriers Lost and Other Iowa News
Two Muscatine mail carriers are missing after departing on routes several days ago and may be sheltering in a farm house due to a storm. Joseph Isaac, oldest Iowa rural carrier, retires at 77 after seven years of punctual service. Wesley Price, 76, of Ainsworth, died at an open grave where he was the cemetery sexton. Silver City businessmen plan funds to aid in catching and convicting future looters. The Marion jury finds the Theodore Musnier case valid with a $90,000 verdict amid prior testimony and dozens of witnesses.
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Muscatine
Aince
Qld
Joseph Isaac
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Isaac
Washington
Slater
B. B. Bennett
Wesley Price
Ainsworth
Sexton
Ainsworth Cemetery
Theodore Musnier
Marion
We learned a French phrase misinterpreted by readers
In a Cleveland Lenard letter, Mr. Bicker and Mr. Knocker debate learning from mistakes. The exchange notes a French term misunderstood as "war horse." The dialogue exposes humor and skepticism about self improvement and language translation.
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Mr. Bicker
Mr. Knocker
Cleveland Lenader
Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedies
An old advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed Eustachian tube mucosa and cannot be cured by topical applications. It pledges one hundred dollars for any case caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, urging readers to request free circulars from F J Cheney & Co.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Druggsars
the. T
So your wife has become a suffragette
A brief exchange from the Washington Star features Mr Meekton humorously noting his wife Henrietta’s shift toward suffrage. He quips that she votes not for the cause but to have an audience for her speeches, suggesting she enjoys public speaking more than voting itself.
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Treater Fields
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washingtom Star
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