Birds Protected in Tariff Bill Under Millinery Ban
New York April 14 A tariff provision drafted by the New York Zoological Society prohibits the import of feathers or plumage of wild birds not for scientific or educational purposes. Ostrich feathers and all domestic bird feathers are exempt. The feather trade plans to oppose the clause, arguing for jobs, but supporters push to end wild bird slaughter for fashions.
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New York
Ways and Means
Congress
New York Zoological Saiety
Europe
America
Ingland
France
Germany
Holand
Dread Malady Attacks Four Young Women
Four cases of young women were treated this morning as a dread illness affected a hospital cohort. Two were discharged home in recoverable condition while two more remained in treatment. Three cases involved appendicitis with operations performed. Miss Anna Strubbie of 10 Mulberry Street faced blood poisoning risk. Esther Stefmal, earlier at Hagel Center, underwent appendicitis surgery. Loretta Wagner of 510 Saxon Street and Vernie Kann of 702 Fourth Street East were discharged after successful appendicitis operations.
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Adies
Anna Strubbie
Mulberry Street
Esther Stefmal
Hagle Center
Loretta Wagner
Saxon Street
Vernie Kann
Fourth Street
Damages Sought Over 1912 Pit Fall At Company Shops
Ellis Rhodenhaugh sues W., C.F. & N. for 3000 dollars alleging a fall into a pit in the shops on Sept 28 1912 left him with a knee dislocation and other injuries. He is 57 and partly blind with impaired sight. The incident occurred in a dark round house where workers sharpened tools. Be. M. Flick, dba Flick Sales System Co., sues Charles J. Wild dba The Leader for 260 dollars on a contract. Norman Kobler seeks divorce from Ursa Kohr after 16 days of marriage at Onset Pa on March 6 1911. she left him 16 days later on March 22.
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Ellis Rhodenhaugh
BE. M. Flick
Flick Sales System Co
Charles J. Wild
Cedar Falla
Brief
Bliss
Norman Kobler
Ursula Kohr
Onset
Town Notes From Hud son and Area
Town notices report Mr and Mrs Gale Wilson of Hudson uniting today. Real estate broker Lewis Miller returns from a business trip to the northwest. John LaBarre and H A Snyder attend the Royal Arcanum state council in Des Moines. Hugh G Van Pelt leaves for Fairmont West Virginia for a dairy cattle sale. A prairie burning call sends men to Prospect Hills. Mrs H J Miller sails to Grenfell Saskatchewan to join her agricultural husband. Chesley Funk welcomes an eight pound daughter born yesterday on Fourth Street West. Helmet Lodge initiates a page class at the Pythian temple. Humane officer fields horse abuse complaints from teamsters. A horse died near Falls Avenue bridge this forenoon. case under investigation. Steve Calath, held on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses, case postponed for more witnesses. Articles of incorporation filed for Novelty Entertaining Co with 15000 capital to build amusement structures. W H Burk president, J C Koeneke VP, H W Bathke secretary and treasurer. Citi zens Gas & Electric Co building under Black Hawk Construction Co. new home soon ready. Gas convention fixtures installed today ahead of next week’s event.
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H. J. Miller
Grenfell, Sask
Chesley L. Funk
Fourth Street West
Novelty Entertaining Company
W.H. Burk
J. C. Koeneke
H. W. Bathke
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Black Hawk Construction Co
Mother Dies in Ottumwa After Illness
Waterloo learns of the death of Mrs. John Sullivan at her Ottumwa home aged 74 from a complication of diseases. She had been under care of her daughter in law, Mrs. J. H. Sullivan of Morgan & Sullivan clothing. Funeral services are planned for Thursday.
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Waterloo
John Sullivan
J. H. Sullivan
Morgan & Sullivan, Clothiers
Ottumwa
Hero Killed in Moving Picture Duel Turns Fatal
In Hoboken a staged duel for a moving picture ends with Samuel Longetti shooting and killing his close friend William Dato during a melodrama scene. Dato dies at St. Marys Hospital fifteen minutes after being hit by a revolver bullet. Longetti fled the scene.
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New York
Hoboken
Samuel Longett
William Dato
Longetti
Dato
St. Mary’s Hospital
Memorial for Maj Archibald Butt in Arlington to be dedicated
A May 30 dedication at Arlington National Cemetery will honor Maj Archibald W. Butt military aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. The 12-foot granite Latin cross monument is funded by Major Butt's brothers and marks the burial site he selected in 1908. The inscription notes him as a devoted son and brother, efficient officer, loyal friend who served God and humanity.
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Washington, D. C
Archibald W. Butt
Roosevelt
Taft
Arlington National Cemetery
Major Butt
Tax commission bill sent to committee in Iowa senate
Nes Moines April 15 Special The senate voted 32 to 15 to refer the tax commission bill to the committee on retrenchment and reform ending revenue reform discussions for this session of the Iowa legislature. Police probe on Washington suffrage parade to resume tomorrow as senate sub committee investigates conduct of police. Sixty children were made happy at Christmas by the girls of WLCA Does It pay Does Waterloo Way Win.
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Nes Moines
Senate
Tax Commission
Committee On
Iowa
Washington
WLCA
Waterloo Way
Cancer Dooms 05 Millions
London reports Dr Robert Bell in Medical Times argues 125 million of the world’s population are doomed to die from cancer. He seeks preventive work for most, but 25 million already have the disease and need new measures. He doubts surgery helps and names ataxyl as best hypodermic option among many failed remedies. A reform diet and colon hygiene are urged.
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London
Robert Bell
Medical Times
Benjamin Brodie
McFarlane
Waleb
Weeden Cooke
Syme
James Paget
Farmers Target High Cost Of Living In Chicago Plan
Texas farmers form a 30 member association to ship 200 carloads of onions to Chicago after April 25 sold direct to consumers at 3 cents a pound. Hampers with mixed vegetables priced at 1.20 will feed a family of five for a week. Distribution stations will be supervised by John Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Raymond Robbins.
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Chicago
Texas
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Raymond Robbins
Women’s Trade Union League
Wild Geese Propagate After Captivity, Eldora Report
Eldora resident William Rainsberger keeps a flock of 40 to 50 wild geese near Eldora after initially crippling some and confining others. The birds are smaller than domestic geese, brownish blue, and unusually tame, with cross breeding producing offspring despite early experiments.
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Eldora Ledger
William Rainsberger
Eldora
Geese On Kalnsburg Farm Share Quiet, Long-Lived Line
The farm geese, tame like other fowls, show no longing for their air battles in heaven. Forty years after Ramsbarger captured them, the original flock remains healthy and lively, part of a lineage reputed for longevity with some birds living a century. A Daily Thought about life’s loom follows Beecher’s meditation on continuance.
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Kalnsburger
For Sale Properties and Goods Itemized
For Sale Fourth Street Acreage near city limits ideal for homes and farming with easy terms. For Sale Five Passenger Automobile in good condition. For Sale Within six blocks of Union station brand new six room house with bath. For Sale New furnishings at factory prices including Grand Rapids pieces with 50 percent off. Security Storage Co. offers open evenings at 821 825 Mulberry St. Phone numbers provided.
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Home Park School
State Road
N.Y. C
Barclay Street
Lear Line
White
Union Station
Arthur C. Cole
West Fourth Street
Grand Rapids
Goode
Fir Tura
Open Avenings
Security Storage Co
Mulberry St
Wanted Competent Norse Girl for General Housework
Pierce Trust & Savings Bank files in Black Hawk county district court a mortgage foreclosure against Elinor Wild Gates and others on a note of $15,500 with interest, securing extensive described farm lands in sections 13, 18, 19, 23, 24, and 26 in town 87 N range 11 W. A receiver may be appointed and the mortgage foreclosed with costs and attorney fees. If not answered by September 2, 1913, default and judgment will be entered.
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District Court of Iown
Black Hawk County
Pierce Trust & Savings Bank
Elinor Wild Gates
A. D. Gates
A. PD. Stephens
Chrissie Stephens
W. H. McKenzie
Emma D. McKenzie
John Fischer
Iowa
A. LD. Gates
William J. Murray
Elnor Wild Gates
A. D. Cates
Towit
Big Creek
Chicago, Rock Iceland & Pacific Railway Company
Waterloo
Mullan & Pickett
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The
Gale Wilson
Hudson
Lewis Miller
West Side
North West
John LaBarre
H. A. Snyder
State Council of the Royal Arcanum
Des Moines
Hugh G. van Pelt
Fairmond
W. Va
Prospect Hills
Helmet Lodge
Pythias
Pythian
Falls Avenue Bridge
Steve Calath
Knapp
Butt
Marke
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Rock Island
Great Western
Northwestern
Atchison
American
Union Pacific
Baltimore
Ohio
Segew
Southern Pacific
Southern Railway
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel
Compion
Amalgamated Copper
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Erie
Illinois
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Henry Ward Beecher
Sullivan Ave
J.” Care Courier
First Foor
C.D. B
Care Courier
Music House
Northwood
F. C. Wildhagen
Haymond Ave
Parlin Orendorf Senior Engine Gang
Good Ag
Whitney Black Hawk Creek
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Co
Commercial Street
EF. H.mcmillan
Emil A. Carlson
Harcourt, Ia
Lime St
RIES
Sumner
Ceing
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
Blue Tranch Creek
Waverly
MR. Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
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