Roosevelt refuses Vatican audience over freedom of conduct
Rome April 4 Roosevelt’s decision to forego the Papal audience rather than accept Vatican-imposed conditions created a sensation during his Rome visit. He said the meeting be personal and refused any stipulations that would limit his conduct. American Catholic and Protestant groups aired mixed reactions, with Methodist and other church leaders supporting Roosevelt’s stance and criticizing Vatican pressure.
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Roosevelt
Vatican
Messagegro
Egypt
Vaticans
Cairo
Leishman
Mer
Kennedy
American Catholic College
Holy Father
Fairbanks
America
Binghamton
Wyoming
Indianapolis
Uar
Ireland
Pope
St. Paul, Minn
Falcanio
Washington
Rooseyvelt
Holy See
Bannister Succeeds Downie in State Board Appointment
Des Moines April 4 The Evening Press reports Governor Carroll announces Dr. M. Bannister of Ottumwa will join the state board of control of state institutions replacing John Downie. Bannister, practicing physician in Ottumwa for fifteen years, is a University of Iowa medical school graduate. His father headed a local business. brother Robert J. Bannister is a Des Moines lawyer. The appointment was a surprise dark horse choice. Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia are the main bromine producers.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Carroll
M. Bannister
Ottumwa
State Board of Control of State Institutions
John Downie
Dr. Bannister
State University
Lows City
Nfe of
Robert J. Bannister
Bannister
Would Have Two Wards In City Plan By Mayor
Mayor Doty outlines a two ward city plan with river split and two at large council members. He would raise council salaries to full time, place department heads at city hall, and appoint William T. Dinneen as police chief pending trial matters.
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J. R. Rector
R. C. Thompson
C. W. Stilson
Ilinois Central
O. W. Dahl
J. F. McSweeney
Thomas Morris
Robert Murray
Fred
Jones
Murray
Illinois Central
F. L. Fisher
City
W. H. Jennish
William Ellis
J. A. Jerger
A. P. Houston
Rock Island
Dinneen
W. T. Dinneen
Sinois Central
Champaign
Ill
Chicago
Loutaville
Louis
Council Bluffs
Leeds
Fort Dodge
Messrs. Dinneen
Welch
F. B. Ballou
F. A. Snyder
Rector
Sweitzer
Snyder
Steinhagen
Knights of Columbus and the Elks Lodges
Railway Special Agents’ Association
United States
Canada
Peace Officers Association of
Kentucky
Police Officers’ Association of
Illinois
Iowa
Local power outages plague Cedar Falls area and Westfield plants
A lightning strike knocked a generator at the electric light and power plant offline and left Cedar Falls, Westfield factories, and the Town Dairy Separator plant without power for the day. The Evening Courier reports reduced news, promising full facts once repairs are completed.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Westfield
Alleged Pal of Wreck Robber Arrested in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids on April 4 Harry Rierson a Rock Island news butcher was arrested charged with complicity with C R Fielding in robbing victims of the Green Mountain wreck He reportedly had valuables belonging to wreck victims in his possession and disposed of them.
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Cedar Rapids
Evening Press
Harry Rierson
Rock Island
C. R. Fielding
Green Mountain
Rierson
Steam Pipe Burst In Chicago Laundry Causes Panic
A steam pipe burst at a Central Laundry on Indiana Avenue in Chicago this morning. About 200 girl employees panicked as they fled windows. eighteen were injured but none seriously.
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Chicago
Indiana Avenue
Robbery at First National Bank in Randolph Neb
Three masked men robbed the First National Bank in Randolph early this morning, seizing $10,000 in gold and currency. Town marshal Carroll was held up on the street, bound and gagged, disarmed, and placed in the bank room as seven explosions caused forty five minutes of vault damage. The robbers escaped after the daring heist.
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Randolph
Nebr
First National Bank
Carroll
Boy Mangled Under Harrow in Iowa Farm Accident
In Waverly, Iowa on a Saturday afternoon, 12 year old Albert Silensky was dragged under a harrow by a frightened horse team after a ride with Mr. Stufflebeam. His clothing was ripped away and he suffered severe scalp wounds and facial injuries but is expected to survive. sister Kate Silensky is nursing him at Waterloo Presbyterian hospital.
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Waverly
Iowa
Albert Silensky
August Silensky
Here
Stufflebeam
Waterloo
Silenaky
Presbyterian Hospital
Kate Silensky
Henry Woodring Hart
Henry Woodring
Cheaper Butter Expected After Tariff Cut
New York dealers forecast cheaper butter for New York Chicago and nearby markets as cream tariff falls from eleven to five cents per gallon A planned chain of creameries along the Canadian frontier will use Canadian cream and sell butter about twenty five percent below current prices, broadening consumer relief near the border
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New York
N. Y
Chicago
Roosevelt to Meet Pinchot April 11 Date Genoa
Rome reports President Roosevelt will meet Gifford Pinchot in Genoa on April 11. The meeting is noted as part of ongoing policy discussions during a European visit, with officials confirming the date and location.
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Pinchot
Rome
Gifford Pinchot
Genoa
Seed Corn Special Leaves Des Moines for Waukee Lectures
The Holden seed corn special left Des Moines this morning for Waukee. The train will lecture in four towns while remaining on board, guided by four Ames college professors.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Milwaukee
Waukee
Ames College
Saloons Face Fate in Michigan Referendum Vote Today
Detroit April 4 A record statewide ballot count decides the fate of more than 1,345 saloons in 36 counties. Officials report a strenuous pre vote campaign and a heavy turnout expected as polls open.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Thunder Storm Like a Cyclone Unroofed Homes and Barns
A severe thunderstorm swept Des Moines overnight causing cyclonic damage in the western part of the city with unroofed houses and blown barns. Reported property loss totals reach $10,000. A stray line references farm output and a cigar brand, but details are unclear.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Last Surviving Grant Cabinet Member Dies at 87
Judge George H. Williams, 87, the last surviving member of Ulysses S. Grant’s cabinet, died today in Portland. A former resident of Keokuk Iowa he served as Iowa’s first judicial district judge and later as Oregon senator and U S attorney general from 1871 to 1875.
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Portland
Ore
George H. Williams
Grant
Keokuk
Iowa
First Judicial District
Oregon
Alabama Claims Commission
United States
Lightning Strikes House Belonging to Mr and Mrs Wilson
Lightning struck the residence of Mr and Mrs W H Wilson at 308 Baltimore street at 12 46 this morning causing structural and furniture damage. The couple awakened stunned but escaped with their lives as injuries were minimal though Mrs Wilson was briefly blind. The bolt hit near the chimney and damaged kitchen and heating stoves, torn linoleum, and plaster. Electric plant damage halted work across the city, delaying Courier delivery. Rainfall gauge at NM L Newton’s home recorded 0 63 inches, first notable amount since last November.
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W. H. Wilson
Baltimore Street
Mrs. Wilson
Courier
Galloway
NM. L. Newton
Roosevelt's audience with King Victor Emmanuel in Rome
Roosevelt met King Victor Emmanuel at the Quirinal in Rome, with a cordial welcome in English and a private discussion lasting about 45 minutes. The interview followed by a visit to the Pantheon included a chance encounter with Queen Dowager Margaretta, while Roosevelt declined to publish details of their talk.
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Roosevelt
Qu’ Nal
Roosevalt
Royal Palace
Aa Ha
Quirinal
Garelli
Count Toszoni
Cito
Hig Glide
Messing
Reumberto
Hps
America
Ye Roosevelt
Panetheon
Margaretta
Rome
King Victor A
Johnsons Former Manager Predicts Jeffries Victory
San Francisco April 4 Johnsons former manager Sam Pitz states he believes Jeffries will win the upcoming light heavyweight bout at Wins eryville on July 4. He argues Johnson lacks the punch to put Jeffries to sleep and cautions Johnson’s gameness and speed may not overcome Jeffries strong punching power. The interview touches on boxing, printing tech, military shells, a furniture joke, whale meat, engine care, and other brief notes.
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Sam Pitz
Patrick
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Tommy Burns
Jeffries
Winseryville
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Portland, Ore
Teddy
King
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Emmanuel
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