Bryan’s epoch making time outlined in Des Moines speech
Secretary Bryan declared the aim of the Wilson administration is to restore democracy to the people. He spoke at a Des Moines banquet in a Coliseum filled with tables and attendees, praising the administration while suggesting possible political shifts with his elevation as interpreter of national policies.
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Memorial service for Governor William Larrahee in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts a quiet memorial in the state capitol house chamber for Governor William Larrahee. The Town legislature attended as a simple, unostentatious tribute with no flowers or music. A life size portrait from the historical department hung above the speaker's platform, flanked by draped American flags.
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Des Moines
Wiliam Larrahee
Historical Department
Master Builders Hold Session on Workers’ Compensation Law
The Master Builders' Association of Iowa met to discuss a workers' compensation law aimed at equitable passage by the Iowa legislature. Association officials listed include President J. F. Leefers of Cedar Rapids, Vice President C. F. Reftner of Marstalltown, Secretary FR Hoar of Iowa City, and Treasurer J. E. Tusant of Des Moines.
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Master Builders’ Association
Iawa
Iowa
J. F. Leefers
Cedar Rapids
C. FF. Reftner
Marstalltown
FR. Hoar
Iowa City
J. FE. Tusant
Les Moines
Two Children Die in Separate Boiling Water Accidents
Two children in the county died in separate incidents with identical causes. In Blanchard, the 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Draper fell into a tub of boiling water and died within hours. In Elliott, the 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Baldwin burned after falling into a bucket of hot water the mother had left out for scrubbing.
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Blanchard
John Draper
Elviott
Mes
Ployd Haldwin
Slayer Eludea Police Davenport Murder Capture Misdirection
James Meaney eluded Davenport police while seeking a suspect in the November murder of Policeman Le Roy Booker. Meaney watched as his intended target was seized at a general delivery window, then proceeded toward Chicago. Police later learned the captured man was Walter Jones, not the wanted individual.
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Cleveland
Leroy Booker
James Meaney
Acruiny
Matt
Chicago
Walter Junes
Sues Railroad For Injuries in Iowa Falls
John Benehaofhen sued the Chicago and Great Western for damages claiming a brakeman's injury while switching at Somers. His foot was caught by a frog as a train backed to free it, breaking his ankle. In Centerville a fire destroyed the wine workers building housing the Union store and four lodges along with the miners' union at Brazil, with a $5,000 loss and $2,800 insured.
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Iowa Falls
John Benehaofhen
Chicago & Great Westtern
Great Western Pat
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Centerville
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Union
Miners’ Union
Brazil
Insolvent claim filed against Keokuk foundry creditors
The International Bank of S J Louis and other creditors of the Cott and Madden foundry in Keokuk filed a petition in the district court citing a debt of 38.00 and alleging the firm is presently insolvent.
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International Bank of S J. Louis
Cott & Madden Foundry
Chinese Republic Recognized and Policy Reevaluated
President Wilson recognizes the Republic of China and promises disfavor toward entangling financial alliances. The administration aims to promote American participation with other nations, supports open trade, and seeks to avoid conditions that threaten China's administrative independence. It plans to aid U.S. merchants and engineers with banking and financing facilities to foster open door trade and mutual benefit.
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Chinese loan 8 dropped in New York march 71
President Wilbon announced that the United States would no longer participate in the six power group loan efforts to China. The American banking group, including J P Morgan & Co, withdrew completely from Chinese loan negotiations and informed European and Japanese bankers.
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Wilbon
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China
JPB Morgan & Co
Wilson
Noted Author for Suffrage Announces Change of Mind
Detroit Mich March 21 John Kendrick Hangs, once labeled anti suffrage, announced Wednesday that he has embraced the women’s suffrage cause and will support it going forward.
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Mich
John Kendrick Hangs
Housemaid for 70 Years in London
Emme Lane, a housemaid, completed seventy years of service with one family on Wednesday. She is now eighty to years old and an invalid.
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London
Emme Lane
Mexican Joan of Arc dies in Nuevo Laredo battle
On the border town of Nuevo Laredo 200 Carrancistas stormed the Mexican federal defenders. The rebel woman leader was shot dead and later identified as Carta Rivas. Casualties included 20 Carrancistas and 15 federals killed and 35 soldiers wounded. Refugees fled to Laredo as US troops urged restraint.
Women in Plea to Wilson for Vote Amendment
Washington readers from the suffrage movement urged President Wilson to recommend to Congress an amendment securing women the right to vote. Wilson avoided committing to a recommendation for the extra session but did not indicate opposition and said his mind was open on the subject.
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Washington
Wilson
Nike Gueh
Firemen Rest Their Case Before Arbitration Board
In New York on March 2 the Pine railroad firemen presented their side to the arbitration board confronting the eastern railroads. The board adjourned until morning as hearings resume with the railroads set to begin Friday, offering evidence against the firemen's demands. Expert William Bla k, the staticalian hired by the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Enginemen and Firemen, concluded his testimony after several days of examination.
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Arbitration Board
New York
Pine Railroad Firemead
Hremen
William Jlauck
Etatuatician
Steel hearings end in dissolution suit in New York
Government rests in the United States Steel dissolution case as prosecutors introduce evidence accusing the firm of suppressing competition through interlocking directorates among railroads, industry, and finance. Hearings adjourned without date. defense to be prepared by steel attorneys.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
Alaska Women to Vote in Territorial Legislature
Juneau March 21 The senate passed the house bill granting votes to women. This marks the first bill passed by the legislature with no dissent in either house. The vote was unanimous.
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Juneau
Senate
House
Defeat Bachelor Tax Reported Against in Massachusetts
Boston officials report on a Senate tax bill proposing a five dollar annual tax on bachelors. The measure aims to penalize celibacy in the state but faces opposition in the legislature. The article notes the bill’s adverse report and ongoing debate in the session.
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Boston
Direct Election Nears Ratification Across States
Washington March 21 rumor grows over the direct election amendment for U S senators. Only four more states needed for ratification and proclamation by the secretary of state would shift senatorial selections from legislatures to the people. Several states report favorable action. others in session may reconsider. Florida and Georgia legislatures convene next year as more states act toward adoption.
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Wilson Proclaims Extra Session of Congress for April 7
President Wilson issued a proclamation declaring an extra session of Congress to assemble on April 7. The major item before Congress is tariff revision, notably the controversial Schedule K. The plan mirrors Democratic revision provisions from the last Congress, with a final vote expected in the next three to four days.
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Hyde Jury Discharged After Hung Trial in Murder Case
Kansas City reports the third trial of Dr. B Clarke Hyde for the murder of Thomas H Swope ended in a hung jury after jurors deliberated for 8644 hours. They reported inability to agree on a verdict and were discharged.
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Thomas H. Swope
Health bill signed to register tuberculosis cases nationwide
Denver reports Governor Ammons signed legislation requiring TB case registration with health authorities and fumigation of infected premises. Concurrently, Montgomery charges accuse James G. Oakley, president of the state convict department, of embezzling 90000 dollars with arrest orders issued by Governor O Neal.
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Denver
Colo
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Montgomery
Ala
James G. Oakley
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O'Neal
Four Burned to Death In Belmond Fire
In Belmond an early Tuesday fire claiming the lives of three Clark children from Mr and Mrs Joseph Clark and leaving the mother severely burned was reported from Mason City. The tragedy occurred at the family home with officials saying recovery for the mother is unlikely.
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Joseph Clark
Belmond
New York Hair Dealers Arrested in New Orleans
Antonio Musica and three sons plus two daughters and two sons were arrested in New Orleans on charges of defrauding banks in the United States and Europe of about 1 million dollars through fraudulent hair invoice schemes. Authorities seized about 76,000 dollars in cash and found a 230,000 dollar life insurance policy. The suspects were aboard the steamer Heredia bound for Colon, Panama, when detained.
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TWO U S CRUISERS TO MEXICO NAVY ORDERS COAST Patrol
The armed cruisers California and Maryland, at San Francisco, were ordered by the navy department to sail at once along the Gulf of California coast. Reports from Rear Admiral Buncher Jahld aboard the Colorado describe a new reign of terror in northwestern Mexico with unrest in Sonora and Sinaloa. American citizens flee toward Guaymas as Huerta rebels gain ground.
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Sullivan murder indictment dropped. police chief resigns
New York reports the dismissal of the indictment against Jack Sullivan known as the king of the newsboys in the Herman Rosenthal murder case. Paris reports Louis Lepine resigning after twenty years as head of the Paris police, famed as one of the world’s most famous chiefs.
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France
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Parle Police
Baby heals eczema with Resinol claim
Reading Pennsylvania mother recounts six months of a painful itchy facial eczema on her baby girl. After applying Resinol Soap and Ointment samples on a Saturday, the child slept that night and by Monday the skin crusts dried and healed. The ad extols Resinol as instantly soothing and doctors recommended for eighteen years with samples available.
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Mra
Wm. M. Fletcher
Resinol
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