Briand resigns as French premier weary of bickering
Paris February 27 Premier Briand who took office in 1909 tendered his resignation to President Fallieres and it was accepted. He cited weariness of parliamentary bickering and intraparty intrigues and, after briefly retiring on November 2, he returned to form a cabinet minus those unsympathetic to his labor stance. The list of retiring ministers followed. An imposing military funeral for General Brun, late war minister, was held with Paris garrison in attendance and tributes from Briand and General Michael. A wreath from US Secretary of War Jacob M Dickinson was among the floral pieces.
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Paris
France
Briand
Clemenceau
Falhers
Justice
Girard
Pichon
Marine
Admiral Dela Payrere
Faure
Klotz
Dupuy
Ranaud
Morel
Lafferre
Pauch
General Brun
Yailieres
French Institute
Ministry of War
Michael
Brun
Jacob M. Dickinson
Rates of Rock Island and rivals suspended in 1911 freight move
Washington February 27 1911 advances in freight rates on grain products and seeds by the Chicago Rock Island Pacific and other western lines were suspended by the Interstate Commerce Commission from March 1 to July 1 1911. The action matches suspensions on similar proposed increases between Chicago and Peoria Illinois and western states and awaits a reasonableness ruling by July 1. A separate order suspended starch transit privileges on Cedar Rapids Iowa routes from March 1 to September 1 1911.
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Washington, D. C
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
West
Northwest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western and Northwestern
Rock Island
Chicago
Peoria
Iil
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago, St. Paul & Minneapolis
Enrollment Opens at West Liberty Short Course
West Liberty Iowa February 27 enrollment at the short course for farmers starts with 400 men in the men's department and 86 in domestic science, with expectations of many more enrollees throughout the week.
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West Liberty
Young to speak on reciprocity in senate Tuesday
Senator Young gave notice he will speak on Canadian reciprocity in the senate Tuesday afternoon and push for a vote. He will actively support the Sulloway pension bill.
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Young
Washington, D. C
Senate
Mix-Up in Two Day Measures in Iowa Legislation
Des Moines reports a legislative mix up on the two day measures before the house committee on suppression of intemperance. One bill by Smith was reported out for indefinite postponement and a motion to reconsider was filed by Representatives George and Dawson. The Huff bill remains with the committee. both would bar saloons in Iowa City, under any circumstances.
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Des Moines
House
Smith
George
Dawson
Huff
Lowa City
Senate
Regulars Unite to Save Lorimer
In a bid to keep William Lorimer in his senate seat the regular Republican faction led by Vice President Sherman and Speaker Cannon allies leverages control of the parliamentary process. They aim to block debate, push a favorable Privileges and Elections report, and marshal lobbying from Lorimer’s supporters to shore up his position.
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Washington, D. C
William Lorimer
Aldrich
Senate
United States
James §. Sherman
Cannon
Lorimer
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Hale
Maine
Burrows
Michigan
Illinois
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Theft of 130000 Gems Stuns Liner Drummonds
Federal and local police joined the search for jewels stolen from a cabinet drawer in the stateroom of Mrs Maldwin Drummond on the liner Amerika. The value is estimated at 130000 dollars and the items include three strings of white pearls 283 in number earrings with diamonds and a shield brooch with a spherical black pearl. The Drummonds planned to go to Chicago but will stay aboard to aid the inquiry.
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New York
Maldwin Drummond
Marshall Field, Jr
Chicago
Amerika
Lorimer Case Moves Ahead in Senate Vote 66 to 12
Washington February 27 Senate action aimed at expediting the Lorimer affair with a 66 to 12 vote to proceed to discussion and a possible vote despite strong opposition. Senators Burrows Cummins La Follette and Penrose maneuvers mark a brisk, night-session strategy to push the Lorimer matter to a resolution.
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Burrows
Senate
Lorimer
Washington, D. C
Stone
Crawford
Root
Owen
la Follette
Cummins
Penrose
Wisconsin
Senator Cummins
Laws
Rothschild urged to block tariff reciprocity plan
London reports the English government fears a US Canada tariff reciprocity accord and seeks backing from Lord Leopold Rothschild to head off ratification. Rothschild agrees to use influence in Washington and Ottawa to derail the Taft Laurier plan.
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London
United States
Canada
Leopold Rothchild
America
Lord Rothschild
Washington
Ottawa
Taft
Wilfrid, Laurier
Plague and Smallpox Reported in Amoy China
Amoy China reports during the fortnight ending last Saturday six deaths from bubanic plague and five from smallpox. Local authorities note the outbreak remains a concern for the city and prompt medical measures are urged.
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Amoy
China
Special meeting notice for local 494 painters in Waterloo
Members of local 494 painters paper hangers and decorators are requested to attend a special meeting at the Socialist hall over Larsen Christian sons shoe store in Waterloo Wednesday evening March 1 1911 Recording secretary
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Waterloo
Larsen & Christianson
Australia to bar operations of American meat trusts
Melbourne february 27 the commonwealth of australia served notice it would not harbor foreign trusts the minister of trade and customs said for months representatives of the american meat trust have visited australia ostensibly to extend its operations the government is determined to take immediate drastic action to prohibit its operations.
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Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
Bsiness Works
Young People's Alliance District Meeting Held at Cedar Falls
The Cedar Falls district convention of the Young People's Alliance closed after a three day session in Cedar Falls. Rev. J W Bauernfeina of Cedar Falls led closing services. Officers elected include President W F Maaser of Waverly, Vice-president W I Trunn of Watering, Secretary Viela Nolte of Cedar Falls, Treasurer Will Steely of Dunkerton.
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Cedar Falls
Web
The
Young People's Alliance
J. WI. Bauernfeina
W. H. Langlass
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Ww. F. Maaser
Waverly
W. I. Trunn
Watering
Viela Nolte
Will Steely
Dunkerton
Hartman and Phillips Headlining Ottumwa Mayoral Primary
In Ottumwa Iowa on February 27 Solomon Hartman the incumbent faces Thomas J. Phillips who was removed last summer under the Cosson law. Phillips leads the field with Democratic support while Republican Captain S H Harper stands alone. Democrats contest several alderman races across wards.
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Ottumwa
Solomon H. Hartman
Thomas J. Phillips
Phillips
S. H. Harper
Tarlous
QUOPENSION OF BUTTON PLANTS IN MUSCATINE
In Muscatine Iowa on February 27 the pearl button factories suspended work for an indefinite time. Over 2000 operatives faced holiday notices posted in most large and many small plants. Manufacturers blame overproduction for the move while the newly organized button workers union calls it a blow to their group. A resumption is expected within two weeks.
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Muscatine
Multan i
Hutten Workers’ Union
Thomas Loonan Cannot Recover in Hudson NY
Thomas Loonan an elderly resident lies at the point of death after eight weeks of inner ear disease and a relapse last week. An operation was performed to relieve him but his age and weakness prevent benefit. He is surrounded by seven children including Mrs. T O McManus and Frank Loonan of Waterloo with Dr McManus present. A local note ends with a cigarette promotion.
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Frank Loonan
Waterloo
Dr. McManus
Searchers scour Royal Gorge for two missing men in blizzard
In Cannon City Colorado on February 27 amid one of the season’s worst snow storms a caravan of 104 or more men searches Royal Gorge six miles west of town for Thomas Jenkins 28 and Eugene Hawkeye 17 who disappeared after setting out for a trip through the gorge last Saturday.
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Cannon City
Colo
Royal Gorge
Here
Thomas Jenkins
Eugene Hawkeye
Rogers Elected as Miners Head in District 13
Oskaloosa Iowa February 27 Special estimates of official returns from District 13 United Mine Workers indicate W H Rogers of Ottumwa elected president succeeding John P White who becomes national president The expected secretary is John Cameron with a 2506 plurality The district annual convention will be in Des Moines March 9
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Oskaloosa
United Mine Workers
W. H. Rogers
Ottumwa
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
John Cameron
Des Moines
Two Instant Deaths Reported In Ottumwa and Clinton
Feb 27 reports from Ottumwa yards say Andrew Allears aged 21 died instantly when Burlington No 10 passed, missing the bell. In Clinton ground, John Richter 40 died after a Tri City Telephone wagon was struck by a street car, dragged 50 feet and found dead.
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Ottumwa, Ta
Andrew & N
Burlington
Ottumwa
Clinton
John Richter
Tri-City Telephone Company
Hle
Banquet Marks Tenth Anniversary of Iowa City Council
In Iowa City on February 27 a banquet for the local Knights of Columbus council drew 350 attendees at the Berkley Imperial hotel. About 250 were from out of town with a special train bringing 59 from Muscatine and 75 from the tri-cities and Cedar Rapids plus others from smaller local towns. The council celebrated its 10th anniversary and initiated a class of 61 candidates.
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Iowa City
Sperial
Knights of Columbus
Berkley Imperial Hotel
Muscatine
Tri-Cities
Cedar Rapids
Dead Man Found Near Home in Wheatland
Special report states William Witte, 60, longtime Wheatland resident, was found dead near his home on the night of February 27. Death attributed to heart disease and exposure while he was on his way home. circumstances indicate no foul play.
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Wheatland
William Witte
Gtrickco
Derelict Vessel Crew Frozen To Death in Ice
A news dispatch from Catessa reports the discovery of a derelict vessel frozen in ice. The entire crew, numbering unknown, perished in the cold with their fate described as grim and unresolved by authorities. The ship, identified as Hotass ot deo, lies abandoned and sealed in the frozen waters.
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London
Dia Pete
Catessa
Asteukhan
Phas
Hotass
Crisis Near in Deadlock of New York
Albany deliberations show a sectorial deadlock as Mo Shepard contemplates retirement from a U S senate candidacy. Senator Depew's term expiry signals a possible early break, with ballots viewed as routine as lawmakers are paired.
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New York
Albany
S.Y
Krlwared
Mo Shepard
United States
Seaworyship
Littleton
Lee Verote
Murphy
Sheehan
Shepard
Woodyard Wants to Stay as Grand Jury Foreman
Panville Tl February 27 There are prospects of further adjournment this afternoon of the grand jury investigating vote buying pending the death or recovery of Foreman Woodyard who fell at his Ridge Farm home Judge Kimbrough was told Woodyard wished to continue as foreman if the jury meets this afternoon the judge will tell members if a recess is granted or a new foreman will be appointed if the body insists on continuing the work Ridge Farm reports Woodyard is improving as expected
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Panville
Grand Jury
Foreman Woodyard
Ridge Farm
Kimbrough
Woodyard
Fire in Hazleton Destroys Two Homes Killing Five
In Oneida near Hazleton Pennsylvania a night blaze, likely from a lamp explosion, swept two houses occupied by Gabriel Igerotsky and Michel Blovak. Five members of the Ixerotsky family perished in the flames. London reports oversubscription of Loenden's share in a 5 million dollar portion of bonds for the St Paul and Kansas City Short Line Railroad.
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Hazleton
Oneida
Here
Gabriel Igerotsky
Michel Blovak
Ixerotsky
London
Sensations in Gage Indicated as Persecution Fears Rise
New York court heard the case of banker Joseph G Robin, indicted after the collapse of three banks. He faces theft charges for $27,000 taken from Washington Savings Bank where he led as president. Robin warned he would expose prominent financiers he says persecuted him. He has been ruled sane amid defense claims of imbalance.
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New York
Joseph G. Robin
Supreme Court
Seabury
Robin
Northern Bank of New York
Washington Savings Bank
Suspected Counterfeit Ring Busted in Illinois
Savannah Illinois February 27 Special James Carr age 60 and his two sons Benjamin age 19 and Ed age 29 were arrested by secret service agents on counterfeiting charges. They operated a riverside shack where tools and well made coin molds were found. The trio allegedly produced counterfeit silver coins and the seizure links to a broader flood of fake currency in the region.
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Savannah
James Carr
Benjamin
Secret Service
IlHooig
Former Iowa legislator struck dead by train
Casey Iowa Feb 27 R W Hallenbeck former member of the Iowa legislature for Adair county was struck by a Rock Island train while driving across the tracks and killed instantly in Casey today.
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Casey
Iowa
R. W. Hallenbeck
Towa
Adair County
Rock Island
Supreme Court Announces One Opinion On Strike Day
Washington February 27 Supreme Court announced a single opinion on decision day a rare occurrence noted as almost unprecedented as the court faced a strike and unusual procedural pauses in its docket. The report highlights the unusual scene in the high court amid labor activity affecting the courtroom schedule.
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Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court of the United States
Temperature Readings Weather Forecast Fragment
Fragments from a February 27 reader weather note show times 7am and 10am with markings by Buchanan Optical Co. Syndicate Block. The legible portion hints at temperature observations but details are incomplete and the source lacks full data.
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Buchanan Optical Co
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