Workmen to Be Avored in Canal Zone
Washington reports new Panama canal staffing rule favoring Panamanian natives and Americans in higher paid posts. It sets salary thresholds at 75 dollars monthly or 40 cents hourly, allows qualified aliens with two years on the project, and extends the eight hour law to per diem and hourly workers above laborer level. Transfers from the Panama railroad to canal staff may occur without examination.
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Washington
Panama
Panama Canal
Canal
Army Aero Expert Killed In 500 Foot Fall
Lieutenant H. B. Post of the Aero Corps was killed when a hydroplane crashed during a flight near North Island San Diego. Witnesses said the engine exploded at about 500 feet as the aviator appeared to clear the machine before impact. Post was regarded as the Army camp’s top aviator.
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San Diego
Cal
H. B. Post
Aero Corps
United States Army
Post
North Island
Golfers and Insects Decide a Four Ball
A famed golfer recalls two matches where caterpillars and a grasshopper altered the fate of balls on the green. In one case a caterpillar moved a ball into the hole. in another a grasshopper kicked a ball into a hazard. Rulings favored replacement without penalty in both instances.
One of Jake's Tricks on the Baseball Field
Old Eagle Eye Jake Beckley of Cincinnati once hid a ball during a hidden ball trick at first base. He feigned throwing, slid to recover the ball after it vanished under a base corner, producing a dramatic snag as the runner stole a lengthy lead. The scene drew laughter as the ball reappeared.
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Old Eagle Eye
Jake Beckley
Cincinnati
Noring Beckley
Jake
Conner
Cincinnali
Colorado Strike Moves to Capitol for Congressional Probe
Neaver Colo February 1 The Colorado coal strike shifted from mines and militia camps to the state capitol where a subcommittee of the house committee on mines and mining opened a congressional investigation into the coal strike.
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Neaver
Colo
Colorado
Sene|ato Chamber
State Capitol
Trouse Committee On Mines and Mining
Wilson Opposes Panama Tolls Policy Change
Washington February 9 The President regards as unwise the platform plank exempting coastwise ships from Panama canal tolls He notes changing international circumstances and believes domestic policy should prevail He doubts treaty linkage and says only England protested He does not plan a message to Congress and expects toll repeal this session with possible talks with Rep Adamson.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson Jet
United States
Wilson
Callers Todas Uut
Tip
England
Great Britain
Viscount Bryce
Congress
Panama
Wm. L. Marbury
Baltimore
Rep. Adamson
House Commerce Committee
Large Estate Divided Between Testator's Sons
The will of John B. Rugg directs the 640 acre Rugg farm in Grant township Grundy county to be held by the executor until younger son Edwin A. reaches majority. Rentals are split between Clarence J. and Edwin A. with deduction of a $6 255 advance to Clarence. Estate valued about $150 009 Ira Rodamar named executor. will made Feb 3 1914.
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John B. Rugg
Grant Township
Grundy County
Rugg
Edwin A
Clarence J. Rugg
Edwin A. Rugg
Clarence
Ira Rodamar
Specialist Heeports Cure for Epilepsy
Philadelphia February 7 Dr Alfred Gordon nerve specialist described experiments in cerebro-spinal fluid transfusion as a cure for epilepsy at a College of Physicians meeting He reported a dozen cases of improvement after transfusion of fluid from another epileptic The fluid is withdrawn and injected into the lower spine with a hypodermic needle He is confident that permanent cures may be possible though still experimental
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Philadelphia
Alfred Gordon
College of Physicians
Gordon
Holland Dairies Emphasize Cleanliness and Health Practices
The Holland dairies describe strict sanitary measures to minimize bacteria. Attendants undergo medical checks and wear special clothing, with sterilized water for hand washing and boiled water and horseic acid for washing the cows. Milking occurs in a dedicated room with scrubbed, sterilized receptacles before and after use.
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Holland
Soldiers Drill At Armory With Major Cation
Soldiers will drill Thursday evening at the Armory. The Companies Band Lo will join a battalion drill led by Major Cation. The large body splits into four companies with captains stepping back and revenants taking command. Public invited to watch at no charge.
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Cation
Ad Men's Club to Discuss Winter Program Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening at o o clock in the Waterloo club rooms the Ad Men's Club will hold a meeting to discuss the remainder of the winter season. Members plan to consider bringing in out of town speakers and decide the schedule. All interested are urged to attend.
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Waterloo Club
Ad Men's Club
Waterloo Man Wears Panama Hat Through Taunting Waterloo Crowd
A Mobile dispatch from Mobile Alabama relays a New York Herald story about Will Strattley from Waterloo Iowa walking a crowded street in a Panama hat with rim down despite jeers from locals. The staid town reacts, some hurl fruit, but Strattley remains unfazed and cool.
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Waterloo
Towa
New York Herald
Mobile
Ala
Will Strattley
Iowa
Rock Island Stocks Tumble Continued Weak Market
The stock market opened strong but Rock Island securities again slid to lower records. Rock Island common and preferred, plus Chicago Rock Island & Pacific collateral trust bonds, saw extensive dealings signaling creditor liquidation. Weakness spread to New Haven and New York Central amid ongoing federal inquiries, with oil shares such as Atlantic Refining slipping from 820 to 740 in early trading.
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New York
Rock Island Securities
Rock Island Common
Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
New Havent
New York Central
Atlantic Refining
Standard CM
Teenager arraigned in city case over delinquency link
A 16 year old, residing near Woodcrest, was arraigned before Municipal Judge White on Saturday charged with contributing to the delinquency of Celia Kwasri-Kawski, 20, of Hermitage Avenue. The judge urged preventive action and the case was adjourned to February 13 for investigation.
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Dand So
Woodstern
Whiir
Celia Kwasri- Kawski
Marshalltown Expected Berth in Central Acre
Marshalltown boosters expect a berth in the Central Association as a new leader with a committee report due from President Justice. The town aims to be one of the two to join and may act quickly if Moline’s extension is granted. Plow City seeks financing to complete the deal on Friday.
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Jersey City
Thomas G. Haight
Wilson
United States District Court
Marstaltown
Justice
Conta Association
Marstatituawe
Moline
Justles
Gias Marshalstown
Kewanee
Plow Vity
Finance & Tesin
Grand Opening Planned by The Knighte and Ladies
The Knighte and Ladies of Seenr fiy WH announce a grand opening in the evening with a social hour in the parlors and photosensitive supper service for 400 guests between 5 40 and 7 39. At 7 30 a 60 member class will be initiated, followed by the grand opening hall at 9 with Myers five piece orchestra providing music.
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Seenrfiy
Myers
Man Dies After Apoplexy At Work In Barns
George Miller, 50, of 1115 Forest Avenue, collapsed at 4:20 PM while at the Klinefelter barns, died at Presbyterian Hospital at 7:00 AM after being removed from his home. He is survived by a widow and two children. Funeral arrangements pending relatives from Vinton. Remains are in O Keefe and Towne mortuary.
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Aig
Klinefelter Barns
George Miller
Forest Avenue
Presbyterian Hospital
Miller
Vinton
O'Keefe & Towne's
Patterson Speaks March as Temperance Meeting Planned
The Business Men's Temperance association board meets Sunday at 3 PM at the YMCA to finalize arrangements for ex Governor Patterson of Tennessee visiting the city. He will deliver a temperance lecture Sunday afternoon March 8 with venue to be announced. Also note stray instructions about handling animals and a report of P O McFlhinney returning from a Chicago business trip.
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Patterson
The
Business Men's Temperance Association
Tennessee
Socialists Prepare March City Election Campaign
A Socialist meeting at the Labor temple yesterday discussed joint action with the Central Labor body for the March city election. Socialist candidate Co. Statfard heads the ticket for mayor as outside organizers plan a whirlwind campaign led by Beard with a speech at the labor temple.
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Aton
Labor Temple
Sovialista
Co. Statfard
Beard
Bahor
Socialista
Central Labor Body
Socialist- Democratic
Gelect
Mrhe Central Labor Committee
Central Indy
Texas Students Welcome Cabinet Heads at Austin
Two thousand students of the University of Texas greeted Secretary of Agriculture Houston and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo in Austin as they arrived for a regional bank hearing. Houston, a former UT president, was among the visiting cabinet members.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
University of Texas
Touston
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Houston
Dangerous to Be Wed in Oklahoma
A chaotic event in Oklahoma City includes a hoodlum wagon, a police escort, and traveling salesmen in costumes leading to a public display. Charles A. Glass, Oklahoma representative of the American Tobacco Co, and James Morrison face restraint bonds after a staged arrest connected to a wedding plan. The procession through Broadway and Main follows the unusual spectacle with local hotel residents observed.
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Olktlahoma City
Okla
Kates
Charles A. Glass
Oklahoma
American Tobacco Company
1812 Park Place
Estes
Glass
James Morrison
Reid-Murdock Company
Chicago
Lee-Huckins Hotel
Morrison
P. W. O'Neill
Broadway
London Court Rules Titanic Ticket Exemption Invalid
The court of appeals dismissed White StarSteamship company appeal and held the exemption clause on tickets invalid for negligence. Lord Justice Vaughan Williams said danger to the Titanic was foreseeable and the line could not justify sailing fast despite warnings. The ruling declares company liability cannot be waived by ticket terms.
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London
Court of Appeals
White Star Steamship Company
Roland Vaughan Williams
White Girls Found Hidden in Chinatown Raid
In Los Angeles police raids a Chinatown rooming house disclosed three white women found wedged between floor and ceiling. The women, all said to be over 20, concealed by a false ceiling as officers searched for opium makers. Suspect Young Yick was arrested. juveniles will review ages.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Loral
Young Yick
Indoor Golf Opens at Stewart-Sim mons Building
Equipment for the indoor golf contests arrived late Saturday afternoon and were placed in position. Some young men joined the club and practiced yesterday afternoon. A series of contests will be arranged this week. Several young ladies enrolled and will play on weekday afternoons.
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Stewart-Simmons
Stock close report from New York market notes gains
Prices on the New York Stock Exchange closed with mixed results for notable companies including Canadian Pacific, Pennsylvania, Reading, Rock Island, Chicago Great Western, Atchison, American Smelter, Union Pacific, Baltimore and Ohio, Southern Pacific, Southern Railway, Brooklyn Rapid Transit, United States Steel, Amalgamated Copper, Illinois Central, St. Paul, Missouri Pacific, New York Central, Anaconda, American Sugar, Northwestern, Northern Pacific, Great Northern, and Northwestern gains and losses across several rail and steel firms.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
Liz Reading
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Atchison
Sen Om Eaves
American Smelter
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
Wea
Southern Railway
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States Steel, Common
United States Steel, Pfd
Amalgamated Copper
Erle
St. Paul
Missouri Pacific
New York Central
Cere
Dr. Cunninghams Plasters Claim Pain Relief in Many Ailments
The advertisement touts Dr. Cunninghams Plasters as relieving pain and inflammation without belladonna capsicum opiates. It promises back pains kidney troubles rheumatism bronchitis and more with eight shapes priced 10 26 or 50 cents and sold in Waterloo by Wangte Bros Co.
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Waterloo
Wangte Bros, Co
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