Taft Continues Illinois Reciprocity Tour
President Taft, after a night from Columbus, arrives in Urbana for day two of speeches on reciprocity with Canada. He addresses students at the University of Illinois and speaks at Millikin University, then travels by trolley to Springfield for the state legislature address and tonight’s Lincoln Day banquet.
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Rock Island Bridge Fire Alarm Turns To False Call
Chief Dunham’s car broke a rear axle on Fifth Street near Commercial while en route to a reported fire at the Rock Island railroad bridge over Black Hawk creek. Joe Morris replaced the axle within ten minutes, and arriving at the scene found no blaze as the chemical crew was leaving. an alarm had been telephoned in.
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Body found mauled by wild animals near Lake George
The body of George Heslin, a Illinois native who recently mined with Henry Morris near Badger Mountain, was found near Lake George Colorado. Heslin disappeared over two weeks ago and is believed to have perished from exposure after his horrifically mutilated body was discovered.
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Priests Tied Morganatic Knot Captures Referenced Trial
The Liberator notes in review of Edward F. Mylius seditious libel case that he plans to retry based on his own schedule. It cites anonymous letters alleging Catholic priests performed a morganatic marriage involving King George.
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Amendment mirrors Oregon plan in oath to back top primary winner
Sacramento reports a constitutional amendment introduced in the assembly requiring all legislators to vote for the United States senator who wins the most votes in the primary. The bill also defines breaking the oath as perjury.
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Y M C A Shop Campaign Sees Strong Results and Meeting
The last week of YMCA shop and foundry efforts yields good results with a Sunday 3:30 pm meeting at the YMCA. Mr Collard speaks on Your Opportunity as Elmer Feely presides. Liljestrand reports citywide Bible study enthusiasm. Delta Sigma Phi Hosts Sigma Delta Fraternity at Lois Storm Home with nineteen couples attending and refreshments.
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Impromptu Train Wedding Sparks Passenger Aid
A couple elopes aboard an express train after the father forgets the fare. Passengers raise funds to cover the ticket and a clergyman marries them in the car. The bride later returns from school and announces the wedding as of that travel day.
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Jeasie
Jove
Market News Highlights on Grains and Hogs Trading
Bulls showed modest nerves as corn and wheat faced pressure from weak futures and potential Canada reciprocity. Reports cite heavy corn clearances, ongoing export demand, and mixed views on the new treaty impact. hog and flour markets add to the bearish tilt amid drought fears and weak cash demand.
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Canada
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Senate
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Duluth
Morning Examiner
J. A. Patten
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Patten
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Funeral of the Late E Stearns
The funeral of the late E Stearns will be held from the home 443 Center Street on Monday afternoon at 1 30 Rev G W Hinkle rector of Christ Episcopal Church will conduct the last service assisted by the Knights Templar of which deceased was a charter member. The interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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Archbishop Ryan Worse In City Hospital
Philadelphia report says Archbishop Ryan is weaker than yesterday and remains ill after a week in the sick room. News from the archdiocese notes he is not cheerful and is under medical care.
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Philadelphia
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Srck
Two New Year's Resolutions
Jack Carmody resolves on New Year’s day not to pay attention to any girl unless his mother approves yet temptation soon tests him. He pursues Miss Gwendolin Kingsbury while a greaser romance and a Spanish match threaten, leading to a near wedding and a final vow to marry Gwen.
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Moll Ay
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Mystery Girl Hazel Dalton Shrouded in Romance Fort Dodge Tale
Fort Dodge Iowa February 11 Special Mystery surrounds Hazel Dalton a 16 year old found near Corpus Christi fainting from hunger She refuses to name her home city and fears an eastern suitor intent on forcing marriage Her refined background includes Virginia boarding school and an orphaned childhood with a grandfather who sent her away She escaped by swapping clothes with a servant and fleeing to Dubuque then Fort Dodge
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Fitzsimmons Sets Swift Cedar Falls Run In Auburn 40
Bob Fitzsimmons and F P Steinhauer chased a record trip from Cedar Falls to Waterloo in 90 minutes after leaving Cedar Falls city hall. They travelled 11 minutes to reach the city offices, then returned via 20 minutes to Cedar Falls and beat the previous record. Steinhauer, who survived a labor day Cedar Rapids crash, drove the Auburn 40 with Ralph Storm and John Goss. The snow and bad roads made the feat more remarkable.
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Auburn
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Cedar Falls
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John Goss
Russell-Miller Motor Car Company
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Cedar Fails
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
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Bob” Fitzsimmons
Charles City Wins Close Game in Hardwood Showdown
Charles City defeated East Waterloo 23 to 22 at the manual training gymnasium in a tightly contested high school basketball game. Referee was Prof. Seymour of Cedar Falls. East High freshmen beat East Waterloo seniors 13 to 9 in a post‑school girls game to settle the freshmen girls’ championship race. The East High contingent lists Ethel Sheras captain forward Inez Hantson Madeleine Hutchinson Hazel Hanlon Amber Gerer Julia Peek. Ruth Dignan to New Hampton March 15 for district prelims with Hagar in the dramatic class. The Fourth University Inter scholastic Meet will be in Iowa City May 13 with East High invited to send reps. last year 23 high schools and 160 men participated.
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East Waterloo High School
Manual Training Gymnasium
Seymour
Cedar Falls
East High
Ethel Sheras
Inez Hantson
Madeleine Hutchinson
Hazel Hanlon
Amber Gerer
Julia Peek
New Hampton
Ruth Dignan
Eikader
Iowa City
Judge in Contest Declamatory Event at Reinbeck
Principal W. J. Griffith served as judge at Reinbeck in the high school declamatory contest held last evening with awards to be announced for the winners.
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W. J. Griffith
Reinbeck
Big Spelling Bee at Charles City County
The big spelling bee linked to the short course drew over 1,009 attendees in Charles City. Grace Tibbetts of Rockford won the $20 gold prize, with Dorris Barclay of Nora Springs second and Marvel Harris of Minson City third. the event contributed to a financial success for the short course.
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Charles City
Evening Press
Friends of the Clams
Grace Tibbetts
Rockford
Dorris Barclay
Nora Springs
Marvel Harris
Minson City
Creamery Placed in Receiver's Hands After Failure
The Andrew Wood Creamery company has gone into the hands of a receiver P C Holdoe gel. The failure was due to a steep drop in eastern markets. Operations are closed but will reopen Monday under new management.
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Evening Press
Andrew Wood Creamery Company
P. C. Holdoegel
Conductor W Kuhlman Found Beaten on Park Line
In Des Moines Indiana February 11 street car conductor W Kuhlman was robbed slugged and left for dead on the Highland Park car line. He lies in a serious condition with no clue to the assailants.
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Des Moines
Kuhlman
Highland Park
Exposition Site Named Bee Francisco 1915
Washington February 21. The house joint resolution naming Be Francisco as the site of the 1915 exposition passed the senate today without opposition.
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Washington, D. C
Bouse
Francisco
Senate
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