Senate Passes Webb Liquor Bill Substituting Kenyon-Sheppard
The Senate approved the Webb liquor bill replacing the Kenyon-Sheppard measure in a close vote, aiming to curb interstate shipments of intoxicating liquors into states where prohibited. The move ends with the Webb bill heading to the president for signature after House concurrence.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Friends of
Webb
Sheppard
Kenyon
Hitchcock
O'Gorman
Gallinger
Pipeline to Jerusalem Links Jaffa and Holy City
Vacuum Oil of Rochester has built a pipeline from Jaffa to Jerusalem and plans a Jericho link via the Hedjaz railway. Oil will reach Jerusalem in modern American fashion, replacing camel convoys and boosting the city as a regional distribution center.
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Constantinople
Vacuum Oil Company
Rochester
N. Y
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Holy
Jericho
Remarkable Catarrh Cure Promoted by Swift Laboratory
A promotional notice touts Swift’s Sure Specific S S S as a cure for catarrh and blood disorders. It claims rapid cleansing of mucous surfaces, improved nasal condition, and headache relief, with bottles sold at drug stores for $1.09 and inquiries directed to The Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
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Swift
Kwitt Blig
Atlanta
Personal Opportunity Ad Sought in Waterloo Evening Court
Local want ad seeks a personal opportunity for a reader. The Waterloo Evening Court claims higher circulation than rivals, promising greater reach and results for the right advertiser. Contact details not provided in the snippet.
Hearings on Michigan Alaska land frauds begin in Detroit
Hearings open before Special Commissioner George Donnelly on the civil case against the Michigan Alaskan Land Development Co charged with defrauding buyers through dummy entries in 21 coal land parcels on the Kamai peninsula. The defendants include Detroit men and a Chicago resident. a government suit seeks cancellation of claims. Colored residents negotiate for Sprague property at 119 Maple st Waterloo to build a church as Grace Methodist key nearby landmarks frame the location.
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Tyetroit
Mich
Department of the Interior
Michigan-Alaskan Land Development Company
Alaska
Besgun
George Donnelyon
WF. Mealmim
Arthur L. Holmes
Flbl Andrugs
Jerome Sprague
Maple Street
Waterloo
Grace Methodst
Newnglish Lutheran
Walnut and Vine
Friedmann Ails For Up Feb 18 Move
Berlin reports Dr Friedrich J Friedmann, said to have discovered a tuberculosis remedy, plans a trip to New York on the Kron Prinzessin Catherine Feb 18. He states he has been in Frankfurt and handed his remedy to Dr Panhrich for government institute experiments.
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Berlin
Pep. Ti
Friedrich J. Friedmann
New York
Friedmann
Frankfort-on-the-Main
Pan Hriich
Government Institute of Experimental Therapeutics
Driver of Chicago Bandits Confesses
Claude Famer Rose of 3129 Brennan Avenue confessed to Chief Deputy Schuettler that he piloted the bandit car used by the Webb Perry gang. Lieutenant Heidelmeier witnessed the confession at Hudson Avenue station after Rose was questioned and released three times. Rose had previously evaded Halpin bandits and detective bureau efforts before surrendering when confronted with full evidence.
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Chicago
Peh
Claude Famer Rose
Brennan Avenue
Schuettler
Webb-Perry
Max Heidelmeier
Hudson Avenue
Rose
Schenttler
Detective Bureau
Arguments Close In Register Case
In Cincinnati on February 11 the defense closing by John Wilson of Columbus and government closing by District Attorney McPherson were to follow in the trial of twenty nine National Cash Register officials charged with Sherman act violations. Judge Hollister expected to charge the jury tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
National Cash Register Company
John Wilson
Columbus
McPherson
Hollister
Lewis Endorsed for Senatorship by Democrats
Springfield reports James Hamilton Lewis was endorsed for the long term United States Senate by the joint caucus of Democrats from both houses. Charles Boeschenstein won endorsement for the short term. Democrats adopted a resolution making the short term endorsement nonbinding pending action on the long term. The move followed a near collapse of the joint caucus plan.
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Springfield
James Hamilton Lewis
United States
Charles Boeschenstein
Bandit Webb Desperate Man In Burst of Robberies
Chicago reports state Robert Webb the automobile bandit who killed Policeman Hart weeks ago carried out nearly a dozen robberies in the last day. Three victims identified Webb from photographs as he raided, threatened, and claimed identity to intimidate. He may be desperate for funds after exhausting his money.
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Chicargo
Robert Webb
Peter Hart
Webb
Two Battleships to Be Recommended for Navy Budget
Washington date February 11 the naval affairs committee voted 14 to 7 to recommend two battleships for this year. the plan also provides six destroyers four submarines one supply ship and one transport.
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Washington
Naval Affairs Committee
Churchill Will Leaves Davenport Man Watch and Income
Davenport February 11. By the terms of Worthy L. Churchill of Bay City Michigan his will transfers to Edward Saunders of Davenport his gold watch and $0 with interest to be used to maintain the timepiece. Saunders is described as totally blind.
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Davenport, Ia
Worthy L. Churchill
Bay City
Mich
Edward Saunders
Davenport
Mr. Churchill
Saunders
Single six year presidency amendment bill set aside
Washington February 11 The Clayton resolution for a constitutional amendment to create a single six year presidential term is postponed to the next congress by the house judiciary committee. No action will be taken on the Works single term bill already passed by the senate.
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Washington
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Senate
Forty Years After Courtship Two Become Married
In Wellston on February 11, William Fernon aged 78 and Emily Doles aged 68 wed after a forty year wait. They planned to marry early but family promises delayed the union. Each cared for relatives, then decided to marry when life allowed. A separate note promotes Haley's Honey and Tar Compound with a testimonial about restoring a voice.
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Wellston
William Fernon
Hmily Doles
S.S
van Buren St
Kingston
N. C
Foley
Haley
TLAN VALENTINE PARTY ATTENDED BY LADY MACCABEES
A committee of the Lady Macca bee No. 37 held a business session yesterday at Mrs. John Eddy's home on Linden avenue. They planned a Valentine ball to be given in the A. O. U. Hall Friday evening. After the meeting a four course dinner was served in the dining room.
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Lady Maccabee No. 37
John Eddy
Linden Avenue
Briden Hosts Twelve At Vine Street Gathering
Mr and Mrs Clarence Briden hosted twelve guests at their Vine Street home last evening in honor of Mrs Barnes sister Mrs W H Barnes. The Barnes party including her son has stayed five weeks and returned to Knoxville this morning with Rev and Mrs John Bunyan Smith and several relatives and close friends present.
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Clarence Briden
Vine Street
Disorderly houses decline after Rosenthal murder conviction
New York observers report a drop in disorderly houses following the 1912 murder case of Herman Rosenthal. The Committee of Fourteen notes Becker and four gunmen remain on death row at Sing Sing, while city vice conditions improve.
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New York
Herman Rosenthal
Chas. Becker
Sing ‘Sing Prison
Hobos to Ride in Suffrage Parade in Washington
In Washington on March 3 poised to ride a hobo float bearing the plea These cannot vote This follows a prior float featuring a beautiful woman. The plan came from OS. I. Scudder president and treasurer of the Richmond Trust and Savings company.
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Washington
Scudder
Richmond Trust and Savings Company
Improvements in Waterloo Furniture Store
Waterloo merchant 8. W. Hurwich plans major remodeling of his furniture store at 214 216 East Fourth Street. After returning from the market with new stock he intends to transform the building with electric lighted balconies around the main sales roof in the coming weeks.
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Waterloo
W. Hurwich
East Firth Street
Hurwich
Young Woman's Club Discusses China and Dines Together
Miss Nellie Newton and Miss Lou Shepherd hosted the Young Woman's Club of the First Congregational church. Eighteen members discussed the topic China and later enjoyed light refreshments. The Ladies' Aid Society of Immanuel Evangelical church meets with Mrs. C. H. Mather at 612 Seventh street west on Tuesday at 2 30 for business and sociability. Fra ternal Bankers' Reserve holds its regular meeting at A U W hall on Wednesday evening with refreshments for all candidates and members.
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Young Woman's Club
Nellie Newton
Lou Shepherd
First Congregational Church
China
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Immanual Evangelical Church
C. H. Mather
Seventh Street West
Bankers’ Reserve
A. O. U. W. Hall
Palm Beach Turkey Trotting Fizzles Before Cameras
Clar ence Jones of New York tried to stage a turkey trot on Palm Beach sand before hundreds of society watchers. A crowd gathered as a phonograph played while his valet operated a camera scramble. Mrs Bramhall Gilbert and others objected to their daughters appearing in bathing suits in front of the crowd and cameras. The dissenting voices won and the young participants walked away with the phonograph still grinding.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Clarence Jones
New York
Jones
Bramhall Gilbert
Lilla Gilbert
Florence Gilbert
Harry S. Lutley
Walter Lewisohn
Pneumonia Causes Death of Sumner I Joyner in Waterloo
Sumner Ira Joyner a colored man died at 7 45 AM at his home 850 Fowler street. cause pneumonia had lingered illness. He came to Waterloo May 1 1912 from Fort Scott Kansas worked as a molder at the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Foundry. Survived by widow three children a brother and sister in the south. Member of Shiloh Baptist Fort Scott and Masonic Keystone No 9. Funeral likely Thursday afternoon at residence with Des Moines minister. Guy P Wilson tubercular patient in a tin wagon explained he came from Independence to Waterloo to take a job in the Illinois Central freight house and play in the local band.
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Sumner Ira Joyner
Fowler Street
Fort Scott
Masonic Lodge
Des Moines
Guy P. Wilson
Waterloo
Independence
Thellinois Central Freight House
Bankers to Meet in Waterloo With 175 Banks
Waterloo hosts Groupe 1 Iowa Bankers association on February 21 and 22 with a smoker, business sessions, and a 2 oclock banquet. Group 7 includes Black Hawk Bremer Benton Buchanan Grundy Iowa Johnson Linn and Tama with 173 banks. New officers will be elected. current officers are Chairman B E Hakes Williamsburg Vice chairman D E Goodell Ames Secretary C W Knoop Waterloo.
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Waterloo
Groupe 1
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Iowa
Black Hawk
Bremer
Benton
Buchanan
Grundy
Johnson, Linn
Tama
B. E. Hakes
Williamsburg
D. E. Goodell
Ama
C. W. Knoop
Vinton
Iowa City
US Ships Move Toward Mexican Ports Amid Mexico Crisis
In a sequence of hurried orders from Washington the Virginia and Georgia of the Atlantic fleet left Guan tánamo at 2 a m bound for Vera Cruz and Tampico. The Colorado and South Dakota at San Diego were ordered to sail for Mexican Pacific ports. Mexican Foreign Minister Lascurain denied Madero's resignation and said the capital remained under government control as rebels held only the arsenal.
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Virginia
Georgia
Guantanamo
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Colorado
South Dakota
San Diego
Cali
Pacific
Pedro Lascurain
Madero
Cal
Washington
W. H. H. Southerland
Mazatlan
United States
Mexican
Libeling Editor Granted Respite in Roosevelt Case
Judge Flannigan in Marquette grants a continuance for George A. Newett charged with libeling Col Theodore Roosevelt. Trial set for the May 26 term. Depositions across the state will be withheld from the public, with a witness list to Roosevelt’s attorney. Attorneys to appear to fix trial date.
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Marquette, Mich
Flannigan
Circuit Court
Belden
George A. Newett
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pound
Polar ship La Curieuse reaches Montevideo for fauna study
The French polar vessel La Curieuse arrived in Montevideo after sailing from Boulogne in July. It carried an expedition to study fauna and flora of little known Atlantic and Pacific islands. The ship's mission highlights early scientific exploration.
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Montevideo
Uruguay
Boulogne
Danderine Promise of Beautiful Hair and Dandruff Elimination
An advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine claiming rapid dandruff removal and hair regrowth. It promises visible new, soft, lustrous hair within weeks and urges purchasing a 25 cent bottle from drug stores or toilet counters.
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Knowlton
City Farm Proposed in Minneapolis Council Talk
Minneapolis Alderman John Peterson proposes a city farm to serve as a charitable corrective institution distinct from a workhouse. The plan envisions work programs for alcoholics, jobs for unemployed men and women, and on site industries supplying city hospitals with produce, milk, laundry services, paving blocks, rock, and bricks under the workhouse model.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Peterson
Peterson
Frank McDonald
Alder- van Peterson
Iowa House Rejects Lincoln Day Adjournment
Des Moines reports the Iowa house narrowly defeated a resolution to adjourn tomorrow in observance of Abraham Lincoln the legal holiday Feb 12 under the Thirty third general assembly. Representative Scholz questioned party patriotism while Brockway spoke on the session’s obedience to the law.
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Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Abraham Lincoln
Thirty-third General Assembly
Scholz
Clayton
County
Brockway
Gold Dust Promises Easier Dish Cleaning
Gold Dust claims to shorten dish washing by one hour daily. A little shaken in dish water removes grease and dirt, cleans cracks and corners, purifies and drives out germs soap and water miss. It sterilizes as well as cleans and leaves dishes spotless, wholesome, and sanitary.
Waterlon Evening Courier Ad Offspring Question
An advertisement urges readers to place notices in the Waterlon Evening Courier, claiming it has the strongest paid circulation compared with other papers. The piece hints at checking the ad options to improve results.
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Waterlon Evening Courier
Lincoln Birthday Observance Sparks Debate on Effort
A fragment notes residents felt more should be done to honor Abraham Lincoln’s birthday than to engage in ongoing loss or neglect. The remark implies civic focus on observance over misfortune.
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Abraham Lincoln
Amlessou Dy Gho Garrettson Louis Frank 1K
garrettson Louis Frank 1K appears in an OCR fragment with unclear context. no clear event date location or action is discernible from the text.
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Amlessou DY
Garrettson
Louis Frank
Oder
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