Europe Faces Another Crisis Over Montenegro Scutari
Berlin reports indicate a European crisis over Montenegro and Scutari with powers debating coercion. A high official notes potential force while ambassadors in London express consternation and helplessness. William’s trip is canceled amid crisis signals and stock markets falter on political fears. An assassination rumor surrounds Scutari Archbishop J Serreghi.
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Berlin
Europe
Montenegro
Scutari
London
Russia
Kaiser
William
Imperator
Hamburg
Asquith
London Times
Vienna
Austria
Rome
J. Sereggi
Merry del Val
Demonstration in Firearms at Inquest on Shaw Case
An inquest into William Shaw's death featured a firearms demonstration by Guy Campbell to test if a revolver could discharge at close range without powder burns. Experiments showed cloth burned at three inches but not at fifteen or eighteen inches, affecting whether Shaw’s death was self-inflicted or by others. Witnesses included local police officers Wagner, Morris, McSweenny, Wood and others.
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William Shaw
Kistner
F. C. White
C. R. Hallowell
H. B. Blowers
Guy Campbell
Fourth Street
Campbell
Shaw
Herman T. Wagner
T. J. Morris
J. F. McSweenny
W. G. Wood
Albert, Stolt
Charles Stolt
Dr. HH
W. Sieworth
Fred Corson
T. C. Corson
Johanna Rasmussen
Winaifred Shaw
Ultimatum Demands Action Over Scutari Montenegrins
An Austro-Hungarian note to the powers threatens immediate combined action to eject Montenegrins from Scutari unless the great powers act promptly. Vienna says Montenegro flouted European decisions and warns it will act alone if a quick decision is not reached to restore Europe’s prestige and have the Montenegrins vacate Scutari.
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London
Scutari
Austria-Hungary
Austria- Hungary
Europe
Busy Day for President and a Ball Game
President Wilson had a long day of engagements in Washington on April 24 yet planned to attend the Boston Washington baseball game. McCombs and Senator Newlands called, followed by the British ambassador James Bryce and James Dubois, with the American commission preparing to study agricultural credit abroad.
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Washington
Wilson
McCombs
Newlands
James Bryce
Columbia
James Dubois
Wilson Smashes Another Record in Capitol Talk
President Wilson visits the capitol for a third time in his eight weeks in office to discuss appointments. He arrives with Secretary Tumulty, meets Senator Jones on the way, and proceeds to brief the senate in the president's room before 2 o'clock.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Senate
Tumulty
White House
Representative Jones
Virginia
Philippines
Jones
Mito Ebersold Dies at 90 in Dayton Township
Mary Ebersold aged 90 died at 6 a m today at the home of daughter Mrs Charles Mather in Dayton township She was born in Belfast Ireland in 1823 and came to America at 19 She married P J Ebersold in New York and moved to Butler county in 1854 She was mother of five daughters and three sons including Thomas Ebersold of Cedar Falls.
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Clarksville
Mary Ebersold
Charles Mather
Dayton Township
Ebersold
Belfast
Ireland
America
New York City
P. J. Ebersold
Butler County
Thomas Ebersold
Cedar Falls
No Action On Blue Sky Law Protest At Des Moines
Waterloo delegates did not attend a meeting with Governor Clarke as protesters gathered to oppose the Blue Sky bill approved by both houses. Realty dealers from several towns voiced opposition in a brisk demonstration near Des Moines this morning. First fatality cited in Draper company strike in Hopedale Mass reported as a striker was shot during a clash between police and pickets on the outskirts of Corina.
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Waterloo
Clarke
Des Moines
Hopedale
Mass
Draper Company, Textie Manufacturers
Hes
Scutari Standoff Escalates as Montenegro Defies Europe
In Cetinje on April 24 King Nicholas declared Scutari remains Montenegrin, rebuking European calls to surrender the citadel. He spoke from the royal palace balcony to ministers from Balkan states and warned Europe of force if it tried to seize Scutari against Montenegro’s sacrifice.
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Cetinje
Scutari
Montenegro
Nicholas
Balkan States
Europe
Bryan Presents Plan for International Peace Pact
Secretary Bryan outlined to the diplomatic corps a proposed universal peace agreement designed to investigate all questions to prevent war. The plan would supplement existing arbitration treaties and apply to each nation with time limits set by agreement, allowing independent action after reports while aiming to avoid conflict. Perry Hayzlett of Marshalltown visited Waterloo showing a fire extinguisher he plans to market.
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Washington
Bryan
Diplomatic Corps
Perry L. Hayszlett
Marshaltown
Waterloo
Mr. Hayzlett
Mine Disaster In Finleyville Hits 100 Dead Count
The Monongahela River Consolidated Coal mine at Finleyville Pa suffered a fire damp explosion. Rescue teams include 18 bodies located at the main opening and 21 mules killed. Company officials fear the death toll may approach 100 with 179 men entering the mine.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Monongahela River
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Finleyville
Geo. W. Schlueberg
The
Coal Company
United States Bureau of Mines
McCullough
Fas
Former King Manuel Betrothed to Princess Augustina Victoria
Berlin reports indicate former King Manuel of Portugal is betrothed to Princess Augustina Victoria daughter of Prince Wilhelm of Hohenzollern and relative of the Kaiser. Manuel visits Sigmaringen castle as arrangements near completion. Augustina born August 19 1890 is the elder child with two younger twin brothers.
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Manuel
Augustina Victoria
Kaiser Wilhelm
Berlin
Manuel of
Portugal
Wilhelm of
Prince Wilhelm
Augustina
Mines rescue reveals additional fatalities after breakthrough
A rescue team entering the mine this morning found more corpses, with bodies being brought to the opening as operations continued. The incident details indicate ongoing efforts to recover all victims.
Temperature record for April 24 with range noted
The report lists the day's minimum temperature at 03 and maximum at 81. It compares to last year when the minimum was 47 and maximum 70. Readings supplied by Buchanan Optical Co on ground floor Syndicate blark.
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Buchanan, Optical Co
Burleigh Undergoes Second Operation at Johns Hopkins
Baltimore April 24 Edwin C Burleigh of Maine underwent a second operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital yesterday. He is reported to be doing well with a clear road to recovery and is being watched closely by medical staff.
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Burleigh
Baltimore
United States
Edwin C. Burleigh
Maine
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Great Western Officials Visit Waterloo for Line Expansion Discussion
Chicago Great Western officials inspect Waterloo property and discuss a proposed line through Hagerman and Downing Place to Cedar Falls. Local leaders and business men host a luncheon at Irving hotel as unions and depots are eyed for future development and a potential joint Rock Island depot.
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Waterloo
Chicago Great Western Railway
Hagerman and
Downing Place
Westfield and Galloway
Cedar Falls
W. A. Garrett
L. G. Writeh
C. Millard
W. B. Causey
E. Stont
Liam Gallo
Paul Davis
FE. L. Johnson
Kiester
C. Hartman
Chicago Great Western
istheta--Hagerman and
Downing
Westfield
Rock Island
Cedar Falls & Northern
Great Western
Union Dept
Union
Elty
Tariff Talks Dominate Senate and House Debates
Washington April 24 Tariff discussion again in both chambers with informal conferences among senators. The House Republican caucus considers policy on the cotton schedule after backing Payne’s wool schedule. Gardner notes subcommittee divisions delay cotton plan while Peters of Massachusetts defends the Democratic tariff bill. Sugar interests seek delay before 25 percent cuts. Underwood says delay not possible. Hammond of Minnesota opens the day’s discussion.
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Washington
Senate
House
Capitol
Payne
Gardner
Massachusetts
Ways and Means
Peters
Representative Peters
Flansdell and Phornton
Louisiana
Underwood
Satisfactory Progress Report for Duchess of Connaught
London reports satisfactory progress for the Duchess of Connaught wife of the Governor General of Canada. Physicians intendance note steady improvement following a medical situation.
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London
Duchess of Connaught
Canada
Japanese Leaders Call for Calm Amid California Land Row
Premier Yamamoto and Foreign Minister Makino urged peaceful conduct in U S Japan relations. They expressed confidence that American officials and citizens will seek fair treatment and refrain from discrimination. Other officials urged quiet, dignified patience as resolution proceeds.
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Tokyo
Japan
United States
Gombei Yamamoto
Fleads
Zaron Noabuaki Makino
Buet Nakano
Tokin Chamber of Commerce
Naosuco Nagai
San Francisco
Aviator Dies and Princess Hurt in Berlin Flight Accident
Berlin April 24 The Germano aviator Tunetz was killed this morning at Johannisthal aero drome by a fall from height while flying. Princess Eugenie Shakoffskaya and Vsevolod Abramovitch also fell from a bi plane and were injured Abramovitch severely and the princess slightly Their machine collapsed from about thirty feet. Abramovitch flew from Berlin to St Petersburg last August.
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Berlin
Tunetz
Johannisthal
Eugenie Shakoffskaya
Vsevolod Abramovitch
Abramovitch
St. Petersburg
Jugialio ts Vote to End Strike
Brussels April 24 delegates to the national socialist congress voted by a three fourths majority to terminate the strike and resume work immediately. About one thousand delegates from all parts of Belgium attended as Deputy Edouard Anseele opened proceedings with a speech for the strike committee.
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Brussels
National Socialist Congress
Belgium
Edouard Anseele
Behal
Dr. Rosa Liebig Dies After Brief Illness in Marshalltown
Dr. Rosa Liebig, noted Iowa reformer and pioneer woman physician, dies in Marshalltown after a short illness of blood poisoning. She served as city humane officer and was the first woman member of both the Iowa State Medical Society and the Iowa State Pharmaceutical Society. She was years old.
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Marshalltown
Rosa Liebig
Iowa
Iowa State Medical Society
Iowa State Pharmaceutical Society
Four Disorderly Persons Detained in Chicago Street Car Stop
Chicago April 24 A patrol wagon rushed to Monroe and Desplaines after reports four disorderly persons blocked a street car. Authorities found the four had three legs among them and each was fined ten dollars for their impairment.
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Chicago
Monroe
Desplaines Street
Pollice
Cripp
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