Publicity for Iowa Discussed by Ad Club
At the Associated Advertising clubs of Iowa session a resolution urged appointing a five member publicity commission to promote Iowa’s merits. The plan ties to a pending state publicity bill and aims to educate Iowans about state offerings to curb population loss. Committees were named for resolutions credentials and nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Advertising Clubs of
Iowa
C. H. Weller
Iowa City
Publicity Commission
Weller
Cedas Rapids
R. McDonald
Desmernees
J. L. Mattson
State Association of Advertising Clubs
Mattson
H. M. Harwod
H.C. Nissen
Davenport
R. L. Griffith
Fort Dodge
R. L. Dunlap
O. R. McDonald
Des Moines
H. M. Harwood
Frank Wingert
Cedar Rapids
H. E. Kiester
Waterloo
G. A. Benner
Towaity
Frank Armstrong
van Duren
Grout Donates Nineteenth Iowa Assembly Picture
Representative Grout of Waterloo presented the State Historical Society with a large framed picture of the Nineteenth Iowa general assembly. The curator notes early assembly pictures are scarce and difficult to obtain, and seeks similar depictions to fill gaps in the historical collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grout
Waterloo
State Historical Society
Iowa General Assembly
State Historical Department
Harlan
Canvass Dispute Over Saloon Petition Sparks County Row
County supervisors asked Attorney General Cosson for an opinion on saloon petition names. Key issues include deaths or moves since signing, post canvass withdrawals, revocations, and alleged forgeries. Darrah accuses the board of stalling. officials deny the charges amid missing withdrawals and dry leaders’ concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Supervisors
Hoxie
Cosson
J.J. Rainbow
Weather Notes From February Temperature Readings
Frosty February report lists temperature highs and lows with markings from Buchanan Optical Co. The record shows a 3 degree minimum and 8 degree maximum for yesterday, while a year earlier the low was zero and the high reached 12 above.
Bombardment of Adrianople Continues Amid Unverified Reports
British dispatches report continuous siege bombardment of Adrianople by Bulgarian and Servian forces. Turkish grand vizier Mahmud Shefket Pasha is en route to the front as bombardment leaves eight deaths, fifty houses burned, and ongoing shelling with no confirmed surrender.
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Constantinople
Mahmoud Shefket Pasha
Ned
Tehatalja
Sofia
Bulgaria
Adrianople
Belgrade
Servia
Shukri Pasha
War Office
Hoxie Drafted Bill by Grout
Des Moines Iowa February 5 A bill drafted by County Attorney W P Hoxie of Waterloo was introduced in the house by Representative Grout of Black Hawk county. The measure lets the county attorney call on any peace officer in the county to aid in obtaining evidence for criminal prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. P. Hoxie
Waterloo
Grout
Black Hawk County
Slayer Boasts He Will Not Be Long in Prison
Davenport Iowa February 4 Pleading guilty to murdering Ernest Dalldorf Floyd Sheets told the court he would not stay in jail long claiming Chicago friends would release him He did not want an attorney Police doubt Sheets account of knowing Chicago fugitive Robert Webb and question his many inconsistent stories The murder connection is supported by corroborating testimony including Reggie union man and Geelgar
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Davenport
Ernest Dalldort
Floyd Sheets
Chicago
Sheet
Robert Webb
Sheets
Webb
Chicagoan
Dalldorf
Inaugural Parade to Feature Rough Rider Cowboys
Washington reports that Maricopa County Arizona will charter a special train carrying an Indian band and 200 cowboy riders to re create old frontier times in the March 4 inauguration parade. The shooting minutes will be left behind and parade organization proceeds amid high applications. In Tokyo a diet vote of censure against the Katsura government suspends sessions for five days as opposition pushes for new elections.
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Washington
Maricopa County
Arizona
Democratic Committee
Tokio
Japan
Taro Kate Sura
Katsura
Crude Oil Highest in Twenty Years in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on February 3, for the first time in almost 20 years the oil purchasing agencies quoted Pennsylvania crude at 2.40 a barrel, up 3 cents from yesterday’s close, seen as evidence of tighter supply. Other crude grades also rose while brokers announced no margin trading on related securities, shifting to cash deals.
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Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Jongey
Truck Drivers Strike Paralyzes Freight Traffic in Havana
Havana officials report a general truck drivers strike starting February 5 paralyzing all freight movement. Dissatisfaction centers on minor provisions in municipal licenses required for operation.
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Havana
Cuba
Arguments Set In Famed Labor Case
Washington February 5 Arguments on the appeal of Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor officials convicted of contempt of court and under jail sentences in the Buck Stove and Range company case were set for February 25 and 26 in the District of Columbia court of appeals. The prosecutors committee today filed a brief opposing the men’s claim that their convictions should be reversed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Buck Stove & Range Company
District of Columbia Court
Highwaymen Rid Billings Man For Overcoat In Chicago Robbery
In Chicago on February 5 two highwaymen held up and robbed W. Hamilton of Billings Montana as he emerged from an elevated train in the downtown district. They commented on his warm coat, demanded it, and threatened him with a revolver. Hamilton surrendered his coat and $150. He was later brought to a nearby police station for breakfast.
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Davenport
Rock Island
West Liberty
Chicago
Hamilton
Billings
Mont
Speedy End to Strike Predicted
Boston officials say a speedy settlement of the 5000 garment workers strike is expected. Sixteen firms employing 1000 operatives have granted the strikers demands, while twenty four additional shops remained in walkout as talks continued.
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Boston
Ciprlaung Case With Gov Sulzer Readied in Albany
Fragmentary telegrams from New York report Cipriane Cortra, president of Venezuela, to meet Governor Sulzer in Albany tomorrow to discuss an unspecified inflation and governance matter. Some words are garbled but the gist is a planned high level talk in the state capital with ambiguous timing and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Moby, A
Cipriane Cortra
Venezuela
Gov. Sulaer
Albany
Militants Fret Over Jail Time After House Raid
London court sentences Selvin Mankhurst and nineteen other women for resisting police in the Jan 28 raid on the house of commons led by General Mrs Flora Drummond. Some demand interview with David Lloyd George as Mrs Pankhurst proclaims she will not serve the sentence. Fines are paid by a third party within hours as leaders tire of jail.
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London
Selvin Mankhurst
How Street
House of Commons
Flora Drummond
David Lioyd George
Pankhuret
Policeman Joshua N Suits Attacked in Des Moines
Des Moines on February 5 reports policeman Joshua N Suits was attacked while on duty and probably fatally injured. Three men have been arrested on suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Joshua N. Suits
Senate Will Compromise In School Fight
Des Moines Iowa February 5 The house committee on educational institutions refused a compromise on the fight against the board of education but the senate will try to carry out its program. Senate and board of education members meet at 4 pm to hear the two sides. Senators blame election politics and house resistance for the failure to agree. Public hearings likely follow to explore the entire question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House Committee On Educational Institutions
Board of Education
Senate
Senate Committee
House
Exploding Air Reservoir Lifts Itself Through Roof
A heavily charged air reservoir exploded in the Burlington round house and lifted through the roof before landing forty feet away on a locomotive. The blast awoke residents for blocks. Fireman Charles Kulp was seriously injured, while Herbert Zeller and John Schoof were bruised. All were hospitalized. Windows shattered and two roof holes reported. A smoke stack was hurled upward and the locomotive front destroyed.
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Burlington
Burlington Round House
Charles Kulp
Herbert Zeller
John Schoof
Round House
French justice official Edouard Peltier murdered in Paris
Paris February 5 Edouard Peltier a senior official in the French department of justice was killed at his residence. A woman accompanying him was also slain in the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Edouard Peltier
Department of Justice
Saloon Quota Bill Aims After Wet Dry Balance
Des Moines February 3. A bill by Schrup of Dubuque proposes a saloon for every 1000 legal signers of consent in the senate this morning. The intent is to increase saloons in cities where wet and dry factions are evenly split, relaxing the current limit of one saloon per 1000 inhabitants in cities granted consents.
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Lex Moines
Schrup
Dubuque
Senate
Fesson
Consent hovers over saloon petition in Iowa case
The Des Moines county canvassing board faced controverted figures as wet supporters and dry opponents clashed over withdrawals and signers. County attorney McCoy rejected questionable withdrawals, while Hammond urged Attorney General aid. McCoy denounced the insinuations of bias and defended his position amid tense exchanges.
Arson Costs U. S. 257 Million in 1911
Chicago reports reveal arson caused 257 million dollars in 1911. Collier's Weekly special article by Arthur E. McFarlane draws on Chicago investigation by Frank Johnston first assistant state's attorney. McFarlane notes U S fire losses far exceed Western Europe per capita. He estimates at least half and possibly two thirds of fires are criminal acts.
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Chicago
United States
Arthur E. McFarlane
Collier's Weekly
McFarlane
Frank Johnston
Collier’s
Europe
Albany mill official survives suicide attempt
Gorden Wournay secretary treasurer of the Albany Cotton Mills attempted to take his life by taking a drug and powdered glass, slashing his wrists and shooting himself below the heart. He survived the self inflicted injuries and no reason for the act is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Gorden Wournay
Albany Cotton Mills
Iyox
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J. C. Young
Deas Moines
Young
Harwood
Pythian Temple
Aity General
Gosson
J. C. Darrah
The
Liquor Association
J. B. Hammond
C. A. Rownd
Darrah
Buchanan] Optical Co
Elgar
Stanton
Evening Courier
Bill
Slayer
Reggie
Union Mad
Geelgar
James Hamilton Lewis
Charles Boschenstein
Illinois
Isa
Springfield
Foeh
Jamesi Hamilton Lewis
United States Senate
Lewis
Yukio Ozaki
Constitutional Party
Prince Katsura
Gov
Sulzer
WIGH
France
E. H. McCoy
Beet Devnag
Smnt Teates Ae
Colvagiers
John Jones
McCoy
Hammond
Cor‘son
Mr. McCoy
U. S
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