Delegates break deadlock in Third District convention
In the Third district Republican convention to select delegates for the June national convention, Franklin county succeeded on the sixty-third ballot with C. B. Santee and O. P. Morton each at eighty four votes, Burling and Powery at sixty four. The body adjourned sine die amid cheers and renewed hopes for a compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin County
C. B. Santee
Cedar Falls
O.P. Morton
Wright County
C. G. Burling
Clarksville
J. C. Powery
Hampton
J. EB. Hasner
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Franklin
Hardin
Wright
C. G
Messrs. Powers
Burling
Taft
Cummins
B. Santee
P. Morton
J. C. Powers
Hasner
Wis
T. K. McCurdy
Buchanan County
Des Moines
Dubuque
WcCurdy
Iowa
Santee
Morton
Powers
Wronged Girl Sues Chicago Dean in Slander Suit
Esther Mercy claims she was dismissed from the University of Chicago to shield a hat theft inquiry and seeks 100000 dollars. Attorney Everett Jennings accuses Marion Talbot of slander and asserts prior remarks by Attorney Walker vilified Mercy. The case could go to the jury tonight.
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Chicago
Esther Mercy
University of Chicago
Everett Jennings
Miss Mercy
Marion Talbot
University
Jennings
Walker
Sidna Allen Sighted Near Mount Airy in Hunted Case
Sidna Allen, linked to the Hillsville courthouse murders, was reportedly seen in the mountains twelve miles from Mount Airy. Sheriff Haynes and bloodhounds pursued the trail after Shug Smith reported Allen found to have dined at his home. Indictments expected in the Black Hand case as federal grand jury weighs charges against several detainees.
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Mount Airy
N.C
Sidna Allen
Hillsville
C. H. Haynes
Surry County
Shug Smith
Haynes
Cedar Rapids
Federal Grand Jury
Armenian boy Nergarararion to take part in Easter services
The Armenian boy Nergarararion who travels under the name J. G. Dyer will participate in Easter exercises at the M E churches in Dewar and nearby. This appearance is preparatory to a lecture scheduled later in the week in Raymond.
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Raymond
Nergarararion
J. G. Dyer
Dewar
Raylmond
Coal Operators Recognize Respect for UMWA Demand
New York four April reports indicate anthracite mine operators publicly acknowledge workers plans to press for United Mine Workers of America recognition. Operators say they will stand on the findings of the anthracite strike commission regarding this demand.
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New York
United Mine Workers of America
Flood Expands Across South As Mississippi Crest Looms
Reports from Kentucky and Illinois detail rising flood risks along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. Dams and levees fail in several towns. evacuations increase as water backs up from drains and breaches. Drownings and property losses mount across Bird Point to Hickman and beyond.
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Ohio
Louisville
Bird's Point
Kentucky
Death by Own Action Shocks Duncombe Settler
Jacob Clausen an eighty five year old Duncombe settler hanged himself last night by tying a rope to the closet door. He was found this morning by his wife and sons after missing breakfast. Ason is manager of Farmers' Elevator Co. at Duncombe. J R Vaughan shows improvement after a Tuesday incident.
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Fort Dodge
Jacob Clausen
Duncembee
Ason
Farmers’ Elevator Co
Duncombe
La Porte Woman Dies After Paralysis Stroke
Mrs Henrietta Covert Hitt 90 years old dies at home in La Porte after a paralysis stroke at 9 last evening. She was born March 26 1832 in Willoughby Ohio married I T Hitt in 1829 and moved to La Porte thirty years ago. Surviving are her son Frank W Hitt and a large family including thirteen grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral plans await grandson Charles Hitt’s arrival.
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Danter
Caruthersville
Poplar Bluff
Jonesboro
Ark
Kansas City
Missouri
la Porte
RL. Hitt
Frank W. Hitt
I.T. Hitt
Mr. Hitt
H. Tl
Townsend
Charles Hitt
Des Moines
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Railroad Chief Recovers From Minor Hearing Operation
William C Brown president of the New York Central Railroad has fully recovered from a minor operation at his home for hearing. He is convalescing rapidly and expects to resume duties within a few days.
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Wiliam C. Brown
New York Central Railroad
Mr. Brown
Trial of Fanatic Negress Who Slew 17 Arranged For
Historical report announces the upcoming trial of Clementine Bamahet, a woman accused of killing seventeen people as part of a mob cult. Police search for other cult members and for Joseph Thibodeaux who is jailed as a material witness. A suspect, Kert Morse of Cedar Falls, is sought for a $200 theft.
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Lafayette
Lit
Clementine Bamahet
Clementine
Joseph Thibodeaux
Kert Morse
Cedar Falls
Mit
Morse
Jury selection continues in McCaskill trial
Attendance at the McCaskill murder trial grows with jurors from Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Opening statements by F. J. McCoy outline events leading to Henry Phillips’s killing near Poynter township on November 22. Jurors face challenges for cause amid press coverage and crowding. several questioned jurors are excused for bias or insufficient impartiality while others are seated or swapped as needed.
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J. T. McCaskill
Chargal
Henry Whireste
Nath
F. Potter
David Gibson
George Sibert
J.C. Woods
KF. Swank
John Merne
J. A. Raymond
B. Miller
EE. Uuswell
Draightswan
Wieser
Waterloo
Hughes
Cedar Falls
Fox Township
Phillipa
F. J. McCoy
J. T. McCas+kil
Henry Phillips
Poynter Township
McCaskill
N. B. Hersh
R. OQ. Meek
William Brown
la Porte City
Platt
S. W. Harwich
Hurwich
Lester Hughes
L. F. Hughes
Buswell
Wile Ham Calloway
Calted
Theo. C. Thorsen
Silk Strikers Clash With Deputies at Garfield Mill
In Passaic New Jersey April 5 a battle erupted outside the Forstmann and Hoffman silk mill as hundreds of strikers clashed with about forty deputies and police. Stones and bricks flew injuring many including women. Charles Rathfisher an Industrial Workers of the World organizer urged crowds as a general fight broke out.
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Passaic
N.J
Forstmann & Hoffman
Garfield
Charles Rathfisher
Industrial Workers of the World
Henry Fagan
Trathfisher
Haykensack
Railroad danger near Cumberland slows Col Roosevelt train
An accident on the railroad near Cumberland Maryland delayed Col Roosevelt's train for two hours as rails loosened on a weak section. Investigation found a wheel from a freight locomotive had struck and bent spike heads, compromising the track. Clinton caucuses yield Cummins dominance in delegation picks. Temperature readings and notes compare today with the previous year.
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Cumberland
Col. Roosevbitt
West Virginia
Ottumwa Central team opens Davenport practice
Ned Figan and 15 Ottumwa Central players arrive in Davenport for practice. The pennant winners of last year plan exhibition games here Saturday and Sunday against the Davenport Prodigals in the Three-I league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Egan
Davenport
Ned Figan
Ottumwa Central Association
Prodigals
American Diplomat Griscom Remains Seriously Ill After Operation
Lloyd C. Griscom former American Ambassador to Italy is reported seriously ill after an operation for acute stomach trouble. At forty years old he had a brilliant career. The operation took place at Bryn Mawr Hospital Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania.
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Lloyd C. Griscom
Italy
Griscom
Ams
Bryn Mawr
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Ohio River
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Cincinnati
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Heel Allen
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Teddy
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