Congress Seeks To Clear Delayed Flour Tax Bill
Congress presses toward final passage of major supply bills as nine working days remain in the session. The Vollmer bill proposing to repeal the tax on mixed flour is debated in the House Ways and Means Committee, aiming to lower bread and flour costs by permitting mixed wheat and corn flour production.
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Congress
Ohel
House Ways and Means
Vollmer
Washington, D. C
George Washington
House
Senate
Gardner
Massachusetts
Ways and Means
Waterloo Man Injured in Wreck Kills Three Nearby
Aston Jimetson Ia Feb 22 James Maxwell locomotive engine Des Moines and his fireman H L Hickok both of Des Moines were killed and F M Perry of Waterloo a mail clerk seriously injured when Chicago Great Western train No 1 southbound to Kansas City left the track three miles north of here. Spreading rails blamed. Body of Maxwell taken to Des Moines. Fireman’s body not recovered. Perry, about 50, wife and three children, resided 2107 Lafayette. Local telephonic contact failing.
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Aston Jimetson
James Maxwell
Des Moines
H. L. Hickok
F. M. Perry
Waterloo
Iowa
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Kansas City
Cummins Out To Bar Saloon From Nation
Washington, Feb. 22. The Chicago Tribune publishes an authorized interview with United States Senator Albert B. Cummins of Iowa. He declares for prohibition and the saloon’s removal from public life, aiming to lead a dry political movement as a potential Republican candidate for president. He urges a new tariff and notes old government problems persisting with new difficulties as essential issues before the people.
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Arthur Sears Henning
Chicago Tribune
Washington, D. C
the Tribune
United States
Albert B. Cummine
Iowa
Progressive Republica
Cummine
Cummins
Congress
Cumming
Probe Sinking of U S Steamer Near Germany
A rigid inquiry has begun into the destruction of a United States steamer in the North Sea near Germany. The incident follows the loss of the cotton vessel Evelyn with immense cargo, and the fate of its crew remains in doubt as envoys convene to discuss the matter.
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U. S
Germany
North Sea
Evelyn
Mail Boat Fired On in Channel Near Plymouth
The Australasian mail boat Maloja with 4006 passengers was ordered to stop by an unknown armored merchantman while entering the English Channel. The Maloja ignored the demand and headed for Plymouth, where the merchantman fired five shells that fell short. The Maloja reached Plymouth safely.
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Plymouth
England
Western Daily Mercury
English Channel
Altho
Underwriters Hit by House Ruling in Iowa
Des Moines Feb 22 The House passed Moore of Guthrie bill to forfeit Iowa licenses of insurance companies that remove cases from Iowa courts to federal courts.
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Des Moines
House
Moore
Guthrie
Iowa
Bernhardt Undergoes Leg Amputation in France
Mme Sarah Bernhardt, famed tragedienne, had her right leg amputated today at Saint Augustin hospital in Arcachon due to knee infection. The operation was performed by Professor De Luce. Professor Pozzi was delayed by duties at Val de Grace in Paris and could not operate. Her condition remains serious.
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Bordeaux
Paris
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
St. Augustius Hospital
Arcachon
de Luce
Bordeaux University
Pozzi
Val-De-Grace
Mme. Bernhardt
Professor de Luce
Grain brokers refuse to submit records to investigators
Chicago February 22 grain brokers on the Chicago Board of Trade refused to submit their books and records to government officials probing high wheat and flour prices. The standstill halts the inquiry into bread price causes as U S district attorney Clyne reports to Attorney General Gregory. Brokers claim an express obligation not to divulge transactions to customers.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Charles F. Clyne
United States
Gregory
Tribute Paid Washington by Diplomats at Capitol
Washington's birthday commemorations paused government business as executive and judicial departments closed. President Wilson joined officials in memorial events with Memorial Continental Hall as main venue and Senator Joseph Oregon? of Michigan reading Washington's farewell address. In New York, patriotic observances spanned 50 parks and venues with Col. Theodore Roosevelt addressing the Brooklyn celebration.
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Washington
Wilson
Memorial Continental Pull
Jpwphend
Michigan
New York
Washington Heights
Brooklyn
Theodore Roosevelt
Politician Adopts Back to the Soil Life on 120-Acre Farm
Adelbert D. Sumner resigns from politics to pursue farming. He leased the L. Van Vieck farm in Palo Alto County, 120 acres along Ost Island Lake, and plans to move March 1 to till the land. Four Ruthven men join the venture as he buys stock and machinery for modern farming and a summer cottage will be built for the Van Vieck family.
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Adelbert D. Sumner
Sumner
L. van Vieck
Palo Alto County
Ruthven
Ost Island
Indian Rebels Surrounded Near Bluff in Utah Fight
Three dead and several wounded mark a clash between Piute Indians led by Tse Ne Gat and a posse under U S Marshal Aquila Neheker. Surrounded in Cottonwood Gulch near Bluff, reinforcements rushed from Grayson and Monticello as armed ranchers moved toward the scene amid disrupted telephone lines and mounting tensions.
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Denver
Colo
Grayson
Utah
Dolores
Tse-Ne Gat
United States
Aquila Neheker
Cottonwood Gulch
Bluff
Band of
Posey
J. C. Akin
Jack
Monticello
Colorado-Utah Line
Indiana Bank Rifled by Yeggs
Farmersburg Indiana Citizens State bank safe blown open at night robbers take 35500 drill marks found in light fixtures indicate electrical drilling used police seek suspects and clues about the break in occurred February 22 at the bank in Indiana town Farmersburg.
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Farmersburg
Ind
Citizens State Bank
Paper Delivery Error Notice At 6 O'clock
Due to carrier mistake or other cause this paper will not be delivered at your home before 6 oclock A copy of the paper will be sent. After 6 30 oclock only 2059 remains listed for reference and contact.
Vanderbilt Cup Race Postponed One Week by Weather
San Francisco February 22 The Vanderbilt cup race was postponed for a week due to course conditions and threatening weather. Drivers completed one exhibition lap for spectators.
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San Francisco
Des Moines Fire Destroys Register and Leader Plant
A blaze at the Register and Leader plant on Locust Street destroyed the building and its mail room. The loss is about 209000 with 80 percent insured. The Daily Capital will publish the Register and Leader from its plant while a new home is arranged. Local presses offered assistance to resume publication.
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Des Moines
Register and Leader
Cowles
Locust Streat
Chamberlain
West
Allen
Deacon’ Wahite
Istreet
Iowa State Register
Clarkson “Regency
Daily Capital
Thhe Evening Tribune
Tts
Fire Outbreak Ravages East St Louis Fur Store Area
A February 22 fire, sparked by an explosion on the upper floor of Ziegenhein Brothers furniture store, spread to four corners at Callingville and St. Louis avenues. Loss topped $150,000 with two buildings destroyed and two more partially burned. All 25 families in adjacent buildings escaped safely.
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East St. Louis
Ziegenhein Brothers
Callingville
St. Louis
Ziegenhorn
Fells Crow
Gre
Incomplete Temperature Report From 1910s Entries
Fragmentary OCR data shows temperatures with missing context and inconsistent dates. It lists values like 34 to 38 degrees and 31 at various times, referencing Buchatan Optical Co. Supposed years range 1911 to 1914 with ranges 6 to 34 or 7 to 15.
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Buchatan Optical Co
German Blockade Continues Against United Kingdom Front
Turbulent war update reports the German blockade as the main UK concern with Scandinavian hesitation over convoy, Danish neutral flag issues, and a lone German aerial raid. In the Carpathians Russian Austro German forces clash with no decisive gains, while French counterattacks in Champagne and troop movements near the Yser influence the broader eastern front strategy.
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Germany
United Kingdom
Folkestone
Carpathian Mountains
London
Hungary
Champagne
Daniels orders investigation into Evelyn sinking
Secretary Daniels directed Commander Walter Gherardi to investigate the destruction of the American steamer Evelyn and report full details. Navy officials note difficulty obtaining precise causes due to the ship lying at the bottom of the North Sea, but German mine field maps may be shared with confidence. The Netherlands consul urged caution, calling the loss likely accidental, while Senator Stone downplayed any political implications.
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Washington, D. C
Daniela Today
Walter R. Gherardi
Berlin
Evelyn
Daniels
State Department
London
Gherardi
Gerardin
Meagher
Navy Department
North Sea
Netherlands
Lansing
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Hation
Germany Drawing Toward Peace As War Wears On
Rome Feb 22 Reports from the Vatican secretary note the Giornale D Italia says Germany while holding a strong military position is feeling war’s toll and has shifted toward peace conditions. The pope seeks diplomatic steps and reportedly signaled Emperor William to outline terms Germany might accept noting the German military bow is safe. Strategic need prompted a withdrawal to bear the brunt of western fighting.
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Rome
Vatican
Giornale D'Italia
Germany
Altho
William
War Time Rail Cuts Slow Passenger Services
Rome reports estate railway management to reduce passenger trains starting February to conserve coal. Berne notes Swiss soldiers fired on a German aircraft over Bonfal, pilot forced to descend at Ferrette after near Rechesy positions. London records the Cuba sinking in the North Sea with no lives lost, carrying an official Belgium relief mail. Berlin states Mazurian lakes district battles boost captures to several generals and over 100,000 men, with 150 cannon pieces seized.
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Rome
Berne
Switzerland
Bonfal
Muching
Piot
Ferrette
Rechesy
London
Cuba
Rotterdam
North Sea
American Commission For the Relief of
Belgium
Berlin
Forlay
Mazurian Lakes
East Prussia
Man Hides Gold Under Dog Kennel in Safe Deposit Run
In Uniontown Pennsylvania Charles Helden, long in mining work, prepared to move to Wisconsin. He packed household goods for shipment, tied a vicious dog under his kennel, then dug from beneath it a hidden box containing $4,000 in gold. He claimed another equal amount was inside the box for farm purchases.
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Uniontown
Charles Helden
Thompson No. 1
Wisconsin
Helden
Striking miners quiet after clash in W Va region
Fairman W Va Feb 22 Reports today from the Barracksville Farmington coal region say the striking miners who clashed with Sheriff Conway and deputies last Saturday have made no further move and villages are quiet Major Jackson Arnold of the West Virginia National Guard met with the county court to restore order All men injured in Saturday's riot were reported improved except Contabia W Ir Riggs whose death was momentarily expected at the hospital.
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Fairman
W. Va
Barracksville
Farmington
Conway
Jackson Arnold
West Virginia National Guard
Hatfield
Contabia
W. IR. Riggs
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Hawkeye Statesman
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Ouan Books
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America
Polucian
Sei Stuer Oqinian
Capone
Meehalt
Golorado Poode
Tse-Ne- Gat
Indiana Bank
Yeggs
Otir
Sosnes
Kalmar
Yser
Nieuport
Ehas‘sears
Calais
Bain
Leang
Pope Geglares
Mina
Miner
Batile
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