Chinese House Approves Break With Germany
London reports that the Peking House of Representatives, in secret session, approved severance of diplomatic relations with Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare. Premier Tuang Chi Jui resigned then resumed, gaining power to shape policy with parliament to vote on the breach. Dr Sun Yat Sen urged moderation, provoking hostile editorials in Chinese newspapers.
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Peking
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House of Representatives
Germany
Chinese Foreign Office
Li Yuan Hung
Tuan Chi Jui
Sun Yat Sen
Jileva George
China
Entente
Wigland
Yuan Shi Kai
Japan
Shanghai
Lloyd George
Hodges Chosen Butler County School Superintendent
Allison Iowa March 12 5 B Hodges superintendent of Hansell consolidated school elected county superintendent of Butler county to succeed Benjamin Boardman who resigned to become financial secretary at Tawa State Teachers college Hodges won 15 of 26 votes with Louise Cahur and H T Ports also receiving votes Hodges is a former Butler county educator and former Clarksville school superintendent.
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Hodges
Butler
Clarksville
Complainant Pleads Guilty to Petit Larceny in Light Fine
The complainant, W. T. Sherrod, appeared before Justice A. B. Kepford and pled guilty to petit larceny and was fined 100 dollars. The case faced delays due to the retirement of another justice and a now-extinct court, with 50 dollars due in cash and the remaining balance within 60 days.
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W. T. Sherrid
A. B. Kepford
W. B. McMurray
Sherrod
Kepford
Justice Kepford
3000 Loan Shark Victims Seek Relief in Chicago
Three thousand loan shark victims appeal to a law firm for relief from small loans that have piled beyond principal by accrued interest. The firm, pushing for loan agency curbs, reports streetcar employees switchmen clerks and firefighters are mainly harmed by predatory usury.
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Chicago
Frome Lown
Dynamite Considered to Prevent River Ice Jam at Bridges
City inspectors weigh dynamiting ice above the Mullan Avenue and Fourth Street bridges to clear the channel. Ice 24 to 30 inches thick persists despite thaws and rising river levels, risking flood damage if a jam forms. Councilman Morgan says steps would be taken if needed. River continues to rise with mild warmth reported. Sans Souci bridge ice flows downstream.
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Mullan Avenue
Fourth Street
George Witt
Witt
Efe
Mississippi River
M. J. Morgan
Sans Souci Bridge
Ralph Slippy
Fage Thanks Italians For Aid After Officer's Death
Udine Italy March 12 The Italian supreme command received a letter from United States Ambassador Page expressing gratitude for sympathy and aid offered after the death of Maj Elvin R Weiberg American military attaché Heiberg killed by a fall from a horse on the Italian front Page notes Heiberg was treated as a brother in arms by Italians and the US embassy thanks them for support
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Udine
Italy
Paris
Italian Supreme Command
United States
Page
Elvin R. Weiberg
Maj. Heiberg
Letwerk Laundry Tablet promises easier wash day
An advertisement touts a ten cent Letwerk Laundry Tablet that claims to cut wash time in half, provides whitening without rubbing, and is harmless. It offers a full refund if unsatisfactory and directs readers to order at dealers or send requests to LESWERK MAYCEACTIERING CO in New York.
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Letwerk
Leswerk Mayceactiering CO
Michimond Hill
New York
Blaze Start by Children at Play on Leonard Street
Fire sparked by children playing with matches damaged the Arthur Wilson home at 201 Leonard Street and other sites. Flames affected the roof and kitchen area, with minor damage to the Wagner cafe and two minor root fires nearby. Several alarms sounded as fire crewsContain the blazes along Sixth Street East and Seventh Street West.
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Arthur Wilson
Leonard Street
Hames
Black Hawk Fruit & Commission Company
Edwards Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Wokoun Loses Suit for Injunction in Waterloo Case
Judge H B Boies ruled for defendants in the suit by Louis Wokoun against G H Jameson et al, dissolving the temporary injunction and taxing costs to Wokoun. Wokoun sought 8000 against W P Soash and 972.90 against G H and W R Jameson and EB J Hanna. Wokoun claimed misrepresentation in notes and lots traded for Soash bonds. A meeting at the Commercial club tonight was postponed with report rescheduled to Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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H. B. Boies
Louis Wokoun
G. H. Jameson
Mr. Wokoun
Cedar Rapids
W. P. Soash
G. H
W. R. Jameson
EB. J. Hanna
Wokoun
Soash
Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce
Commercial Club
Mayor and Council Meet With Street Car Officials
Mayor W. IR. Law and the city council met with I. Cass, president of the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway, to discuss drafting a franchise for the street railway. J. E. Williams prepares the franchise for council approval. Terms include car type, service, extensions, and crossing flagging. Voters will approve the final plan. Tonight the council meets with little business expected beyond sewer petitions.
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W. IR. Law
I. &. Cass
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway
J. E. Williams
Cnity
Fort Worth
Funeral for Brig. Gen. Theodore Frelinghuysen Forber
Funeral services were held in Washington D C on March 12 for Brig Gen Theodore Frelinghuysen Forber of the United States Army. Details on attendees and rites were not released.
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Washington, D. C
Brig
Theodore Frelinghuysen Forber
U. 5
Blood as a nerve tonic promotes calm health
An eminent nerve specialist warns against worry and overwork as the cause of nervous exhaustion. He condemns sedatives and extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a rich blood tonic that renews appetite, spirits, and strength in a few days. A free booklet on nervous system diseases is available from Dr Williams Medicine Co. of Schenectady, NY.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Dr. Williams
Retired individual dies. services held today
A retired person died recently with interment conducted today at Arlington Cemetery.
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Arlington Cemetery
Sunday police court session reports multiple disorderly conduct cases
A flood of disorderly conduct and related charges fill Sunday police court proceedings. Arrestees include Mrs Allen and her husband tied to domestic disputes, a raid on the Andrews residence, and several intoxicated individuals found near the baseball park. Cases involve arraignments and testimony from neighbors and Mrs Anderson.
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Giselvid
Bamees Caver
Elas Wien
Ad de Levins
Andrews
Inga Busse
Ninth Street
Rillik Anderson
Tooth Street
Anderson
Wade
Harese Elsie |Hinsean
Tey
Alias
Honeie
Foot Gladdener Promises Lasting Comfort for Feet
A vivid old advertisement touts a 25 cent Viz box as a grand foot-gladdener. It claims rapid relief from tired, puffed, chafed feet and promises shoes that feel new for a year, urging readers to try the product sold at drug stores.
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Bunner
Arcept
Supreme Court rules injunctions cover navigable waters only
The Kentucky ruling clarifies that exemptions from damaged abilitys in improvements apply to navigable waters and do not extend to non navigable tributaries, limiting scope of court decisions.
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Supreme Court
Kentucky
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