Pope Pius X faces severe coughing spell and weak state
Reports from Rome describe Pope Pius X suffering an alarming coughing fit that nearly suffocated him, followed by deep fatigue. The pope remained stationary at times, with doctors noting progressive weakness yet periods of relief after rest and nourishment. An attorney was summoned to draft a potential will for the Holy See.
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Suchard II Aims Atlantic Voyage From Canary Islands
The dirigible Suchard II is prepared for an Atlantic crossing from Las Palmas as Joseph Brucker, formerly of Milwaukee, plans to depart when weather allows. Provisions and water for 25 days are aboard with expected goals toward Barbadoes or Trinidad by April 28. Engineers Kruger and Peter, both Germans, complete the craft Corina.
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Joseph Hrucker
Milwaukee
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Barbadoes
Trinidad
Italian Dirigible Honors Pope Over Vatican
An Italian airship flew over St Peter's and the Vatican with its crew waving the Italian flag in an act of homage to the pope. Rome reports the event occurred on April 16.
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St. Peter's
Vatican
California alien land bill prompts Japanese protest
Washington reports Japan urges action against California law after the lower house passes an amended alien land bill. Officials note the measure mirrors U S restrictions and may require formal objections, with a conference at the White House to discuss the course ahead.
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California
District of Columbia
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Japan
Parents and Six Children Victims of Brutal Murder
Michael Sofoulis a Greek resident of Waterloo left for Greece after word reached him that his father John Sofoulis mother and six siblings were murdered at their home on the island of Samos. Bodies were found mostly without heads with few details in the letter. Crime said to relate to Balkan conflict as Turks were absent nearby. Sofoulis, employed by the Waterloo Gasoline Engine company, departed after notifying Peter Mavrelis.
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Waterloo
Greece
Samos
John Sofoulis
Sofoulis
Peter Mavrelis
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
Grout bill on sheriff pay passes in senate
Des Moines reports the senate approved the Grout bill allowing sheriffs to be paid for investigating crimes. The measure advances amid comments from supporters and critics about funding and efficiency. The text notes April 16 as the date of passage.
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Sherwood Leads Fight Against Free Wool in Tariff Bill
Washington April 16 Democratic representatives from Ohio led a bloc against free wool in the Underwood tariff bill. Isaac R. Sherwood headed the push for a 15 percent duty to aid farmers, joined by Ashbrook Bathrick Claypool Francis Post and White. The Ohio group risked White House displeasure and possible committee discipline.
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Post
White
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House
Three Implicated in Chicago Chime Murder Case
Chicago reports that at least two others besides the arrested man who confessed to the police and coroner are implicated in the murder of Geo Dietz in his Aldine Avenue home. Police remain secret about the suspect’s identity and whereabouts.
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Ruth Frederickson
Legislature Delays Adjournment After Overnight Hate to Set Clock Back
In Denver, the Colorado general assembly extended its session well past the official adjournment time, delaying until about 9 a.m. due to two stalled conference committees on the appropriation bill and a lengthy third panel. The clocks were set back, and adjournment was recorded for 6 p.m. on April 15.
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Nineteenth
General Assembly of Colorado
Belgian General Strike Paralyzes Industry Across Cities
A government statement in Brusgela reports 257000 workers joined a national strike seeking manhood suffrage and plural voting abolition. Expositions risk disruption as 60 percent of British and 30 percent of French exhibitors pull out while Antwerp and Ghent see rising striker counts and factory orders collapse.
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Belgium
Ministry of the Interior
Adjournment Controversy Delays Des Moines Legislature
Des Moines April 16 The House and Senate cannot adjourn Thursday without a two thirds vote to suspend the rules though both houses have passed their concurrent resolutions. Jamison of Des Moines attempted to call up the Senate concurrent adjournment resolution but was ruled out of order. The order was read and temporary Speaker Brady waited. no action followed and it was laid over for a day. The House resolution cannot move to the Senate due to a motion to reconsider filed this morning.
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Waterloo Expo Plan Adopted Unanimously
Waterloo boosters approve a plan to erect a state Expo building in Des Moines area, seeking legislative authorization, site, and accommodations. Business leaders vow to raise funds and design a creditable Iowa landmark to symbolize state agriculture and manufacturing leadership.
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Legisla
Suit Against Copfer Dismissal Expected In Antitrust Case
Washington April 18 The antitrust suit against the Brazilian origin scheme and the alleged trust will be dismissed within days by Attorney General McReynolds after the Brazilian government confirmed that 90,000 bags of coffee valued at $10,000,000 stored in New York have been sold to high bidders.
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Anti- Trust
Lacyalied Entiee Trust
McReynolds
New York
Hong Tite Marchasers
Progressives Plan In New York Meeting Leaders Present
New York April 16 Col Roosevelt enters a meeting of the progressive party executive committee to outline plans for fall elections in several states and bolster organization. Attendees include Perkins Brown Davis McCormick Priestley Flinn Thompson Hale Murdock Stubbs, proxies Lindsey Keller Lee, with Roosevelt expected later.
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Arkansas
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California
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Geo. W. Perkins
Walter F. Brown
Ohio
O. K. Davis
Washington, D. C
Medill McCormick
Chicago
Gpa
Mystery of Missing Memphis Man Still Unsolved
London April 16 Scotland Yard has not solved the disappearance of Joseph Wilberforce Martin of Memphis Tennessee since April 3. Authorities doubt foul play but lack a reason for his complete vanishing as detective Burns pursues the Spanish crew linked to Barcelona with U S embassy officials involved. Temperature data notes a 44 to 74 degree day with past year figures.
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Joseph Wilberforce Martin
Memphis
Tenn
Scotland Yard
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Burns
Judge Weeps As Auto Kills 12 Year Old Boy
Chicago story of Judge John J. Mahoney and his son Medwin whose car struck and killed Joseph Darr 12 while the boy roller skated behind a truck. Immediate death, inquest planned, judge and son accompanied by officer to police station.
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John J. Mahoney
Municipal Court
Medwin
Joseph Darr
Darr
Inteara
Democrats Split Over Wool Duty In Tariff Debate
In Washington on April 16 the battle over the tariff rages as Southern and New England Democrats push for a 15 per cent ad valorem duty on raw wool while opposing cotton rates. Underwood predicts quick caucus approval with minority hearings.
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New England
Steamer Baltimore Breaks Cylinder Head in Chesapeake Bay
The steamer City of Baltimore on a Baltimore to Norfolk trip suffered a broken cylinder head ten miles below Annapolis. A second Baltimore bound steamer picked up fifty passengers from the disabled ship and brought them to Norfolk in smooth water around 9 PM. The City of Baltimore returned to Baltimore for repairs.
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