Wilson urges repeal of Panama tolls exemption in joint session
President Wilson personally appealed to Congress to repeal the Panama Canal tolls exemption for coastwise US vessels. He urged action as essential to honor treaty obligations and support the administration’s foreign policy, calling the exemption a mistaken policy and in contravention of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. The brief address, delivered to a packed House, followed by rapid committee action and a public display of support for Democratic leadership.
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Panama
Great Britain
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Taft
James Bryce
Englannd
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Senate
White House
President Wilson
Capitol
Clark
Chilton
Canals Committee
Extreme Penalty for Man Guilty of Killing Father
Oskaloosa Iowa March 5 Chartie Nicola killed his father Wm Nicola after an attack on his mother and was sentenced in Mahaska district court to eight years in the penitentiary and a $1000 fine. Paul Richardson received a three year district court sentence in Anamosa for cutting a fire hose during a streetcar rioter incident.
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Oskaloosa
Chartie Nicola
Wm. Nicola
Mahaska
Paul Richardson
Anamosa
Strychnine Tablets Cause Death of 5-Year-Old
In Ottumwa Iowa a five year old boy, Eric Padgett, died within two hours after eating strychnine tablets his mother used as medicine. The incident occurred while the mother, Mrs. Thomas Easton of Floris, was visiting a neighbor.
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Ottumwa
Eric Padgett
Thomas Easton
Floris
Bryan Plans Visit to South America
Washington officials said plans for Secretary Bryan's trip to South America during the Pan American conference next September were being developed at the Pan American Union and the State Department, but the move remained immature and undecided.
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Washington, D. C
Bryan
South America
Pan-American Union
State Department
Legality of Special Tax Election Attacked
In Charles City Iowa March 5 a petition to restrain the county from collecting the railroad tax for the Charles City & Western extension was filed in district court. Nearly 259 plaintiffs challenge the legality of the election in which the tax was voted.
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Charles City
Charles City & Western
Funeral Services for Norman Haskins Held in Des Moines
Norman Haskins a wealthy Des Moines pioneer died in Denver Monday. The funeral was at University Place Church of Christ with Dr Chas Medbury officiating. Drake University dismissed classes in his honor before his body was taken to Rockford Ohio for burial.
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Norman Haskine
Denver
University Place Church of Christ
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Medbury
Drake University
Haskins
Rockford
State of siege proclaimed in Rio Janeiro amid Brazilian unrest
Reports from Buenos Aires say a state of siege was proclaimed in Rio Janeiro with martial law in Nictheroy and Petropolis. Dispatches mention revolts in Pernambuco Para Ceara amid racial tensions as coffee trade remains unaffected in New York and Washington observers urge calm.
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Rio Janeiro
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Pernambuco
Para
Ceara
London
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Petropolis
New York
New York Coffee Exchange
Herman Sielcken
Crossman & Sielcken
Washington
Washington, D. C
Senor de Gama
Sigge
Rio
State Department
Iowa Eagles to Meet AP Keokuk June 24-25
Keokuk, la, March 5. The ninth annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will be held in Keokuk June 24 and 25. The event brings together Eagles lodges from across the state for meetings and activities.
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Iowa Eagles
AP Keokuk
Keokuk
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
Lord Kitchener May Become Viceroy of India
London dispatches report potential appointment of Lord Kitchener as India viceroy after Lord Hardinge's term. Hardinge may resign following the Delhi durbar bomb attack. Kitchener’s Egyptian successes could push the government to choose him despite concerns about civil administration experience.
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London
Bombay
Lord Kitchener
Lord Hardinge
India
Pall Mail Gazette
Delhi
Lord Minto
Waterloo Men Wed in Chicago
Joseph Go. Williams of Waterloo Illinois aged 49 and Carrie Rick etts of Babylon New York aged 40 secured marriage licenses in Chicago. Alexander A. Wolf 25 of Waterloo and Ruth E. Moore 28 of Hedrick Iowa also obtained licenses. Williams resides at 10 Logan Avenue and has been with the Associated Tropical Plantation Co. Wolf runs a second hand store at 625 Commercial Street. Both couples will reside in Waterloo.
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Chicago
Joseph GO. Williams
Waterloo
Carrie R. Ricketts
Bablyon
N. Y
Alexander A. Wolf
Ruth E. Moore
Hedrick, Ia
Williams
Logan Avenue
Associated Tropical Plantation Co
Butter and Egg Dealers Meet Des Moines Convention Opens
Des Moines Iowa March 6 The Town Wholesale Butter and Poultry Dealers association opened its convention with 300 delegates. Gov Clarke welcomed attendees and I M Wentworth of State Center gave the response. President Shotwell delivered the annual address with other speakers including Harry Dowie Chas McNeill W H Douglas L B Schermerhorn G Urner and W F Priebe.
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Des Moines
Wholesale Beg, Butter and Poultry Dealers’ Association
W. BE. Stowell
Gov. Clarke
I. M. Wentworth
State Center
Shotwell
Harry Dowie
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Chas McNeill
National Organization
W. H. Douglas
New Haven Conn
L. B. Schermerhorn
Iowa Master Bakers Elect Waterloo Man President
The Iowa Master Bakers association enters the third day of its annual convention in Keokuk. Officers elected include J. Schonten of Keokuk as president AY Larimer of Winterset as vice president Joe Brens of Cedar Rapids as secretary and treasurer and Joe Schweickers of Burlington with Chas Alstadt of Waterloo as executive committee members. Next year’s meeting is set for Cedar Rapids.
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Burlington
Iowa Master Baker's Association
Keokuk
Keokuk Bakers
J. Schonten
AY Larimer
Winterset
Joe Brens
Cedar Rapids
Joe Schweickers
Chas
Alstadt
Waterloo
Mexican military movements widen Mexico border unrest
Reports from El Paso Nogales and Washington describe Gen. Villa and Gen. Carranza advancing toward Chihuahua and Naco with large guard units. German press critiques Britain for its stance on the Benton case as Diaz plans possible military moves in Mexico, while Diaz denies involvement and US senators seek first hand Mexico condition facts.
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Naco
Chihuahua
Agua Frieta
Douglas
Ariz
Casas Grandes
Juarez
Texas Governor Seeks Rangers to Cross Mexican Border
Governor Colquitt seeks permission to send a Texas ranger detachment across the Mexican border to investigate the death of Clemente Vergata, said to have been killed by Mexican federal soldiers. Secretary of State Bryan refused authorization. Colquitt argues the United States should intervene in Mexico and the move has broad Texas support.
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Mare
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Mexico
Thirty Year Term Given Causes Outrage in Los Angeles
Pro tests and denouncements pour in over Judge Willis actions in sentencing Charles Guyton to 30 years for highway robbery. White women petition recall and threaten governor pardon efforts as protests unfold in the criminal department.
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Los Angeles
Willis
Criminal Department of the Superior Court
Charles (Uyton
Guyton
Areps
Petras Case Divides Aurora Opinion On Bruce Petras
In Aurora a split public view emerges over Tony Petras the Austrian held on accusations tied to the murdered Theresa Wollander. A canvass shows five of seven women believing the farmer sweetheart is involved while four of five men call him innocent. Petras returns to work at the Aurora Automatic shops amid friendly reception.
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Tony” Petras
Theresa Wollander
Aurora
Petras
Aurora Automatic
Weather Record for March 6 by Buchanan Optical Co
Temperature details show a midnight reading and daytime highs and lows for March 6. The report lists yesterday's high of 41 and low of 24, with historical records from 1911 to 1913 showing various maximums and minimums.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate
Esaee
Rioters and IWW Leader Arrested in New York Church Raid
Frank Tannenbaum, radical IWW organizer, arraigned on riot incitement in Jefferson Market Court. Two hundred followers jailed for disorderly conduct after raid on St. Alphonsus Itoman church. Bail offered. police accuse frameup while leaders condemn actions.
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New York
Frank Tannebaum
Walter
Industrial Workers of the World
Jefferson Market
Tannen
Haywood
Wm. Haywood
International Workingmen's Dissent
McKay
Tannenbaunt
Mitchell
Jane Roulston
I. W. Wo
Tannenbaum
Finkelstein
Rutgers Square
C W Post Makes Dash for Mayo Brothers Operation
A special train bearing C W Post departs the Pacific coast for Rochester Minnesota to undergo a surgical operation by the Mayo brothers. The Kansas City to Rochester leg aims for ten hours with right of way, reaching Rochester by tomorrow morning. Post is reported not in immediate danger and trains move with care.
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