Peace Manifesto Sought Amid Mexican Armistice Talks
Juarez dispatches report Dr. Vasquez Gomez and Judge Carbajal discussing a manifesto to urge peace across Mexico. Reyes, ex minister of war, calls for a united, binding peace while Federal forces evacuate Cuatula after a four day battle. ruins and casualties noted.
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Juarez
Mex
Vasquez Gomez
Peace Commission
Carbajal
Mexico
Mexico City
Gomez
Associated Press
Taft Seeks a Minnesota Summer White House
President Taft welcomed a proposition to establish a summer White House on Lake Minnetonka near Minneapolis. Representative Nye of Minnesota said he would introduce a bill in Congress to fund a Minnesota summer home. Taft indicated he would occupy such a place next year if Congress and the state provide it.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Lake Minnetonka
Minn
Minneapolis
Taft
Nye
Minnesota
Congress
Temperature May 20 Record From Buchanan Optical Co
Weather notes from May 20 compiled by Buchanan Optical Co mark a cold night with limited legible data. The fragment shows scattered letters and codes but few readable facts about temperature or conditions.
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Buchanan Optical Co
Lumbermen of West Not Afraid of Prosecution in North Seen
Minneapolis May 30 The Northwestern Lumbermen's Association, uniting Minnesota Iowa and the Dakotas, faces federal scrutiny but claims no fear of prosecution. Secretary W G Hollis is away, treasurer George P Thompson says the group has cooperated fully with investigators, denying any price fixing or restraint of trade. J E Rhodes notes Weyerhauser interests play no role in the suits and retail activity is outside their focus.
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Minneapolis
Narthwestern Lumbermen’s Association
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
W. G. Hollis
George P. Thompson
North Star Lumber Company
Mr. Thompson
Northwestern Lumbermen's Association
Weyerhauser
J. E. Rhodes
Frederick Weyerhauser
Weyerhauser & Co
Baltimore Buys Danville Catcher William McDonald
Danville Illinois May 20 catcher William McDonald of the Three I league was released today to the Baltimore club of the Eastern league. Danville bought him from the Pacific Coast league.
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Danville
Ill
William McDonald
Baltimore
Hand Severed by Locomotive at Railway Shops
An Austrian laborer suffered the loss of his hand at the wrist when a locomotive ran over it while he rested a hand on a rail in the cinder pit at the EF shops. He was taken to Presbyterian hospital where the company physician attended him.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Good People Seek Refund After Dietz Defense Fund Collapse
Wisconsin readers seek repayment of about $22,000 raised for John Dietz defense after his murder conviction. Dietz entered prison in solitary, later assigned to labor, while fund contributors in Sheboygan Plymouth Fond du Lac and others press Philadelphia lawyer to recover funds. Critics argue Dietz did not hire a lawyer, prompting calls for refunds.
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Dietz
Wisconsin
Dietz Defense Fund
Philadelphia
Sheboygan
Dlatz Defense Fund
Almyral Dietz
Plymouth
Wis
Fond du Lat
Rapids Hit By Severe Wind Storm Damage Across City
A violent windstorm struck Cedar Rapids last night, demolishing the Illinois Central round house and wrecking a small factory, barns, outbuildings, and several homes. Plaster works and a residence were destroyed while hundreds of trees toppled. Two people were seriously injured. In Boone on May 20 a hailstorm caused window and fruit tree damage estimated at five thousand dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Illinois Central Round House
Wiliam King Company
Boone
Mystic Shriners Leader Dies In Temple Fall
Denver May 20 Nearly 1 000 Mystic Shriners touring the lodge room to the banquet hall for their semi annual anniversary witnessed a fatal accident when George E. Fell prominent in local Masonic circles fell three stories from a temple stair balustrade landing on his head The death was instantaneous and the tragedy stunned the crowd.
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Denver
Cola
Mystic Shriners
George E. Fell
Kaiser Ends Glad Visit to London
Emperor Wilhelm II, Empress Auguste Victoria, and Princess Victoria Louise left London for Sheerness to sail home aboard the Hohenzollern after a warmly received stay. King George and Queen Mary bade farewell at the railway station as the imperial party departed for their port of departure.
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London
Emperor WW 'Il- Yam
Empress Auguste
Victoria Louise
Hohenzollern
Sheerness
George
Queen Mary
Arbitration Treaty to Paris Seeks Equal Basis With Britain
Paris May 20. M Jusser the French ambassador in Washington forwards by mail the American text of the proposed arbitration treaty among the United States Great Britain and France submitted to the ambassador by Secretary Knox on Wednesday The note emphasizes that France is placed on the same basis as England in the arbitration proposals.
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Paris
France
M. Jusserand
Washington
United States
Great Britain
Knox
England
Iowa Road to Be Sold at Auction
Edward F. Harlan named receiver of the Atlantic Northern & Southern Railway by Judge Green. He must sell the road by July 24 with bids open at the courthouse door in Atlantic at 10 o clock.
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Atlantic
Edward F. Harlan
Iown Trust & Savings Bank
Atlantic Northern & Southern Railway Company
W. R. Green
Court House
Relief From Hot Wave Across Mississippi Valley
Washington May 20 relief from the hot wave was promised by the weather bureau today for the Mississippi valley as heat and humidity eased under incoming air. Officials cautioned continued high temperatures in other regions but expected improvements to spread.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Mississippi Valley
Murder trial nears end in Brandenburg case at Davenport
May 20 Davenport Iowa. With the state finishing its argument in the Brandenburg murder trial the judge will read his instructions and the case goes to the jury before adjournment. Brandenburg is charged with killing his stepfather Carl Muenter to stop abuse of his mother Mrs Muenter. He listened in pale silence to the state's scathing denouncement.
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Davenport
Brandenburg
Omaha
Carl Muenter
Western Rates To Be Probed
Washington May 20 Complaints from major meat packing interests in the middle west accuse big packers of discrimination in cattle freight rates. The Interstate Commerce Commission launches a full inquiry into livestock rates from the west and southwest, with results expected next fall. A step in the probe suspends the proposed new rates from Fort Worth and other Texas points to Oklahoma City from May 24 to September 21.
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Washington
Middle West
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southwest
Fort Worth
Texas
Oklahoma City
Plague Deaths Reported in Amoy China
Forty three bubonic plague deaths and six smallpox fatalities are reported for the two weeks ending Friday. An aging Waterloo resident, George Bodey, is gravely ill at his home after a paralytic stroke, with poor prospects for recovery. Licensed to wed Forest S. Anderson and Minnie Fink of Waterloo, in 20 18 Wor gentlemen, San Felice, be cigar.
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Amoy
Chine
George Bodey
Waterloo
Forest S. Anderson
Minnie Fink
Waterlooan 10 Defend Estate Nephew Wife Claims Fortune
Mrs Harry Durland of Elmer Missouri seeks a $50000 share of the late Harry Durland estate after keeping her six year secret marriage to him to honor his wishes. The estate, once worth over $50000, was left to Durland’s sister and a niece per his will. Durland’s brother in law D A Flanagan of Waterloo Indiana contests the claim.
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Akansas City
Harry Durland
Elmer, Mo
Kansas City
Kan
Colorado
Vic Ward
Golden, Cole
Durland
Anna Durland
Mra
D. A. Flanagan
Waterloo
Wyandotte County
Flanagan
Wluft Street
Deland
Harry Durlani Wepew
Finnagan
Electric Bolt Ails Farmer Aged Penning Killed
Ackley Iowa May 20 Special A young farmer Penning five miles northwest of town was struck by lightning while driving from the field to his home as a storm broke yesterday afternoon. The bolt struck the left side of his head causing a deep wound and tore the clothing on that side.
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Ackley
Penning
Man Pleads Guilty in Mail Extortion Case
Des Moines May 20. William H. Black, arrested in Denver recently, pleaded guilty in federal court before Judge Smith McPherson to using the U S mails to defraud. He allegedly sought $250 from Creston druggists by threatening to prosecute their alleged liquor sales.
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Des Moines
William H. Black
Denver
Ace
Smith McPherson
U. S
Creston
Dreadnoughts for England Ordered
London on May 20. The English ten ders for two Funi ean dreadnoughts have been accepted. Definite orders for two battleships of 28 000 tons displacement will be placed soon. The ships will be named Libertat and Capitation and will carry 13 new 13 inch guns.
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London
Big Verdict in Injury Action in Centerville
Centerville Iowa May 20 a verdict for 16000 in favor of Vic Adams estate against the Rock Island Railroad company was rendered in the circuit court this morning The award is among the largest in Iowa for a personal injury suit In the Canfield case at Independence a 49000 verdict was reduced to 25000 by the supreme court Tried at Marengo Adams was killed when a gale knocked him from a car while he protected beams from a coal chute at the yard where he was employed as a switchman His nearest relative is a sister living at Trenton Missouri
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Centerville
Vic Adams
Rock Island
Iowa
Canfield
Independence
Supreme Court
Marengo
A. Adams
Trenton
Swisher Buys Landmark Kendall Home on Fourth Street
Attorney B F Swisher has purchased the old Kendall residence on Fourth Street West, a landmark of early days. The 140 by 350 foot lot contains a massive two foot thick stone house built in 1856 by John Shtrrell and later owned by B H Kendall. The interior features black walnut and native materials, with cedar river stone quarried locally. Swisher plans extensive improvements including a colonial style porch addition to transform the house.
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B. F. Swisher
Kendall
Fourth Street
John Shtrrell
B. Scroggy
BH. W. Kendall
Strange cause of attic fire in La Porte City
A trunk of clothing and refuse in an attic caught fire after a lightning flash, with no wiring or roof damage evident. The blaze was extinguished before firefighters arrived. Also noted: the arrival of A. L. Hunt's remains from Colorado, with funeral services set for tomorrow at the Evangelical church.
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la Porte City
George, Lehman
Belore
Bank Clearing House Report Shows Reserve Surge
New York May 20 banks hold 45,674,575 more than required by the 25 percent reserve rule an increase of 1 780 560 over last week Loans decline 3 594 390 Specie up 1 258 990 Legal tenders down 340 800 Deposits fall 3 349 500 Circulation up 46 590 Reserve up 938 100 Surplus up 1 780 United States deposits up 17 000 Summary notes loans 1 209 296 000 Specie 122 901 260 Legal tenders 19 453 800 Total deposits 1 286 318 000
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New York
United States
Cornerstone Laying Rites At Seraphic Heights Hospital
Rev Father H H Folkenbrook invites Waterloo newspapers and citizens to the cornerstone ceremony of Seraphic Heights hospital officiated by Archbishop Messmer of Milwaukee. Program includes 10 am high mass, noon dinner, 3 pm cornerstone laying with address and music on the grounds.
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H. H. Folkenbrook
Waterloo
Seraphic Heights Hospital
Archbishop Messmer
Milwaukee
St. Joseph's
St. Mary's
G. W. Heer
Dubuque
Elke’ Hall
St. Mary’s Parish
House May Keep Senate at Work Through Dog Days
Washington May 20 democrats in the house issued an ultimatum to the senate demanding a vote this session on Canadian reciprocity the farmers free list bill and the revised wool tariff. If met the house will recess July 1 to October 1 otherwise the senate will be kept in continuous session through the dog days. The goal is a record vote on the three principal measures even if not all tariff legislation is ratified.
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Washington
Senate
House
Cox Freed On Technicality In Ohio Perjury Case
Cincinnati may 20 motions to quash the perjury indictment against George B. Cox banker and Republican leader were granted by Judge William T. Dickson. The ruling voids the indict ment and any reindictment on the same facts by a subsequent grand jury, citing a constitutional rights violation during Cox’s 1906 grand jury appearance. The case traces back to testimony about cash gratuities to county treasurers and ghettos brought out by the Drake investigating committee.
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Cincionati
George B. Cox
William T. Dickson
Common Pleas Court
Dickson
Cox
Common Pleas
Circuit
Supreme Courts of
Ohio
Gorman
Grand Jury
Young Women's Christian Association Flourishes in Waterloo
The Waterloo YWCA, formed on February 28, 1911, boasts 2375 pledged members and rapid growth. The airy, well furnished spaces host a travelers aid committee, employment and room rental services, a popular cafeteria, social gatherings, and weekly parties. The group also offers vesper services and ongoing classes, shaping Waterloo’s social and civic life.
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Young Women's Christian Association of
Waterloo
Travelers’ Aid Committee
Miss Stone
Employment Bureau
Audrey Forfar
Minneapolis
Bess
City Association
Lake Geneva
Paul Davis Dry Goods
C. M. Woods
Indianapolis
Effie McCullom Jones
C. Cadwalader
Bill on Journalism Passes Senate in Springfield
Representative Churchill's bill prohibiting publication of detailed statements or descriptions of crimes and executions passed the senate by 29 to 0. Violations carry a fine up to 1090 or up to six months imprisonment or both. The measure had previously passed the house.
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Springfield
Churchill
Senate
House
Heroism of Convict Wins His Pardon
Des Moines reports Joseph Howard of Howard county, jailed for forgery in Anamosa, saved lives during a boiler crisis by shutting off steam, earning a gubernatorial pardon from Governor Carroll. Also notes Spokane meeting for Central Commercial Teachers, and potential hearing for express rate case with Iowa railroad commission.
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Des Moines
Joseph Howard
Howard County
Anamosa
Carroll
Anamosa Reformatory
Howerd
Snokane
Central Commercial Teachers' Association
Spokane
A. F. Sheldon
Chicago
D. W. Brown
Peoria
Express and Railroad Companies
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
Smith McPherson
Illinois Assembly Ends 1911 Session
Springfield May 20 The Forty-seventh Illinois General Assembly closed its 1911 regular session at 7 am after an all day and night session. Members recessed until noon Wednesday May 23 to receive Governor Deneen messages. The omnibus appropriation bill totaling 8 250 000 for the next two years was adopted by both houses. Two hours before adjournment the house defeated a senate bill that would make the bribe giver equally guilty with the bribe taker.
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Springfield
Forty-seventh
General Assembly
Deneen
House
Conference Committee
Senate
Still Laid Up After Auto Mishap Injures Man
William Metesl residing at 220 Cortlandt Street remains confined at home due to injuries from an auto accident Friday evening while returning from work. He was struck on Bridge Street as a car passed, suffering patrol injuries to his legs and body.
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William Metesl
Cortlandt Street
Cedar
Bridge
Bridge Etree
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