Mass roundup continues for Allen fugitives in Hillsville
Hillsville Virginia March 22 massed searchers near the hills south of town press to capture Sidna Allen and his nephews tied to a courthouse shooting. Sidna Edwards says he was not involved and fled only to avoid execution on sight. Rumors of a possible surrender for second degree murder are unconfirmed by Governor Mann.
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Hillsville
Allen
North Carolina
Sidna Edwards
Sidna Allen
Edwards
Fatimre
Roanoke
Carroll County
Mann
GOAL TRUST NEXT TARGET OF U S
Chicago announces planned federal actions against a coal trade trust involving railroads and mining firms across fourteen states. Special investigators say the alleged conspiracy controls anthracite and much bituminous coal, with stock ownership and agreements enabling price and output control. Actions under the Sherman act will be filed in multiple districts.
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Chicago
United States
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Indiana
Missouri
Arkansas
Colorado
Illinois
Ohio
Alabama
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Trust
Bishop Dowling Named First Des Moines Bishop
Davenport March 23 reports that April 26 will mark the consecration of Rev Austin Dowling as the first bishop of the Des Moines diocese. Bishop James Davis of Davenport received word from Providence R I confirming the date.
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Davenport
Austin Dowling
Des Moines
Providence, R. LL
James Davis
Rock Island Mayor Knocked Out Editor Feud at Station
Rock Island mayor Harry Schriver confronted John Looney editor of the Rock Island News at the police station this morning. Looney reemerged badly beaten and escorted to his home for medical attention after the alleged clash provoked by Looney's published stories naming the mayor.
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Rock Island, TL
Harry Schriver
John Looney
Rock Island
Houser accuses Col. Roosevelt of meddling with La Follette
Washington accuses Col Roosevelt of sending messages to Senator La Follette to prompt a candidacy. Walter L. Houser’s letter cites Roosevelt as urging La Follette to run, claiming Roosevelt would back him through media and public support. Houser says Roosevelt’s stance shifted with progressive growth and big business opposition.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senator la Follette
Walter L. Houser
Gilson Gardner
Gifford Pinchot
Irom Col. Roosevelt
La =lette
Wisconsin
Houser
la Fallette
Mr. Houser
Hanna, Munsey
Perkins
Col. Roosevelt
Explosion by Cracksmen Shocks Staten Island Office
Explosion by crackmen under a safe in a Staten Island manufacturing firm was heard for miles as shots fired by watchmen sparked a fire safe blast. The safe blew apart destroying contents, with no crew present. A second item from St Louis predicts the Mississippi River will reach 28 feet and submerge levee tracks next Monday.
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New York
Staten Island
St. Louis
Mareh
Cairo
Evening Courier Fashion Number Sold Out
The Waterloo edition of the Fashion Number is completely sold with orders for five to twenty-five extra copies to be sent nationwide. The issue showcased Waterloo’s spring activities and was a record breaker, but plates were destroyed making another edition impractical.
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Evening Courier
Waterloo
Courier
Six Die of Gas asphyxiation in Norwalk Infirmary
Norwalk O March 22 six inmates of the Huron county infirmary are dead from asphyxiation overnight. Seven others were overcome but are recovering. Fires in gas stoves allegedly went out due to gas failure and later supply returned. Victims, all male dormitory inmates, slept in the same room. Physicians struggled to revive the aged and feeble.
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Norwalk
Huron County Infirmary
Thousands Flee as Fear Grips Swatow Area
Swatow China March 22 business across the city stalls as residents flee amid fears of a massacre. Heavy fighting rages between Cantonese troops and local soldiers at Chao Chow Fu, twenty five miles north. Incal soldiers defeated with heavy losses. Canton sends more troops to Swatow.
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Swatow
China
Chao Chow Fu
Canton
Roosevelt Tours Boston Amid Delays On Way To Portland
Theodore Roosevelt faced a one hour Connecticut delay as he hurried through Boston en route to Portland. He intended a leisurely breakfast with Medill Marmick of Chicago and Matthew Hale of Boston but moved through a large crowd at South Station, boarding an automobile amid cheers and another ovation at North Station.
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Connecticut
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Portland
Medill Mermick
Chicago
Matthew Hale
South Station
Automor
Elf
North Station
Maine Victims Honored as Maine Heroes Laid to Rest
The nation paid final tribute to the sixty four victims of the Maine disaster. President Taft and government leaders witnessed funeral rites in Arlington cemetery. Flags flew at half mast as Congress adjourned. The Paul Revere bell tolled at All Souls church as Marines fired volleys and a 21 gun salute marked the burial.
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Washington
Maine
Arington
Havana Harbor
Spain
Old Dominion
United States
Taft
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Congress
Paul
Arlington
Bayard
Father Chidwick
White Still Hopes For Peace In Anthracite Coal Strike
Cleveland March 22 John P White president of the United Mine Workers said he still hopes a suspension of work in the coal mines on April 1 when wage scales expire might be avoid ed The operators desire to continue negotiations next week suggests a possible settlement He knows of no plan to resume talks with operators for an adjustment of anthracite differences Officials of the unions held session here after adjournment to next Tuesday Policy committees with power to refer to the union will stay here Monday to consider the miners demands in the anthracite fields denied by the operators
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Cleveland
John P. White
United Mine Workers
Rae
Gen Bingham Father of the House Dies in Philadelphia
General W Bingham longtime congressman from the First Pennsylvania district and a father of the House died at his home at 346 Welock this morning. He had served in the House since March 4 1814 and was 81 years old after a lengthy illness from complications of diseases.
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Philadelphia
W. Bingham
Congress
Pennsylvania
Welock
Bingham
Two Aviators Die When Plane Crashes in Wind
Two aviators were killed when an aircraft overturned by a sudden gust of wind and crashed to the ground during a wedding scene. The aviation school party's guests witnessed the fatal incident as the plane was destroyed.
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Mebitabel
Russi
Waterloo Election Forecasts by Candidates and Parties
J T Goss leads Citizens ticket at Waterloo headquarters claiming 1500 votes for mayor W R French. L F E Park comments on lack of public statement. R C Thompson reports straw polls show Thompson leading in North and West Waterloo with 800 plurality. Law favored as compromise. Pp 1 Christensen foresees Social Workers ticket gain amid perceived unfair conditions. socialist leaders anticipate turnout rise and possible election of several social workers candidates next Monday.
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J.T. Goss
Citizens' Ticket
W.R. French
Citizens
Larppost
Mrgners
Waterloo
L. FE. Park
R. C. Thompson
C. J. Phifer
North Waterloo
Thompson
West Waterloo
East Side
Law
T Beylieve
FE. 1
Hosteter
People's Ticket
W. M. Law
Christensen
Social Workers
England in the grip of long strike and unemployment
London reports one of the gloomiest weeks in history as coal miners strike since March 1, with mills closing across Lancashire Leeds and the south. Hull and Grimsby trawlers idle, relief work led by Duchess of Portland and her daughter. Thousands lose wages, unions deplete strike and out of work funds, amid resentment toward miners’ leaders.
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London
Nelson
Bolton
Lancashire
Leeds
England
Duchess
Hull
Grimsby
Nottinghamshire
Duchess of Portland
Duke
Hanley
Knox Visits Academy With Gomes In Caracas
Secretary of State Knox and President Gomes visit the military academy in Caracas on March 22. Newspapers show enthusiasm and publish pictures of Washington Kinoton Knox Gomes and Boll, highlighting the high profile visit by the two leaders.
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Caracas
Knox
Gomes
Military Academy
Washington
Kineotn
Gomen
Boll
Voter lines ready as Waterloo election nears
Waterloo prepares for a six-ward municipal vote with five tickets. Estimate 5,000 to 6,000 ballots expected as voters choose among Conservative Good Government Citizens People's and Social Workers tickets. Julian W Richards seeks River Front commissioner vacancy. Polls open 7 a m to 7 pm with six precincts and a watch-and-scratch voting method.
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Citizens
People’s
Good Government
Bven
River Front
Julian W. Richards
District Court
R. c. Thomp~son
Baitio
RB C
Thompson
W. R. French
W. M. Law
L. E. Park
Alignment Ignique
Goal Government
Good Government League
Business Men's Temperance Association
Weld
P. T. Christensen
Mixar
Frank Conner
ANA
Evening Courier
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Cleep
Teddy Turrers
Paul Revere
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San Felice
Goolgar
Academy
Polla
Mto
Julian W. Richarda
Eat Waterloo
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