British Haiti Jamaica incident stirs diplomatic tempers
Jamaica crisis sparks mixed reactions as Britain ends terse row over Swettenham's rebuke to Admiral Davis. Haldane apologizes and Roosevelt signals gratitude while press commentary panels credit Davis for pivotal arbitration influence and emphasize preserved Anglo American ties.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Setate Department
Jamaica
Elvika Root
Davis
United States Navy
London
Swettenham
Kingston
Great Britain
United States
Swetenham
Bacon
England
International Arbitration Court
Paris
North Sea
Russia
Beaumont
Dubasoff
Admiral Fournier
Dersous Beaumont
Roosevelts stance on foreign aid differs from Jamaica relief
The article notes Roosevelt declined foreign assistance for San Francisco, arguing the emergency and Jamaica aid were unlike the money offers. Gov Swettenham is criticized for bad taste, blamed on overworked nerves and a heightened sense of national susceptibility.
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Dent Roosevelt
San Francisco
Jamaica
Gov. Swettenlaw
Arrests in Northern Park Murder Case Shock Bemidji
Paul Fournier and George Cyr of Quiring are arrested in Bemidji for the murder of a man near Quiring in April 1904. The crime, described as mysterious and cold blooded, caused a sensational stir across the northern park region. County Attorney Farkley says the men who committed the murder will not be released from custody.
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Bemidji Minn
Tan
Paul Fourier
George Cyr
Quiring
Manlering
Dabl
Auusul
Diils
Liestu
Fournier
Farkley
Local Boy Saves Baby In Wisconsin House Fire
An 82 year old ILERKO Wis January 1920s fire story recounts a boy J P Schrank son of J F Schrank who, while the mother was away, saved his 14 month old sister by pulling the cradle through an outer door as smoke poured from windows. Neighbors and firefighters aided as the home burned and the boy is praised by HI Lks Club members who propose awarding a gold medal.
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Wis
J. FL Sthrank
J. P. Schrank
Lks’ Club
Poy
Mine Victim Perrifted In Local Cave-In Tragedy
Bakersfield California January 22 The terrified body of Gusta Anderson trapped in the Moi son Electric Company tunnel cave in was recovered by a worker. Found in a sitting position near Lindsay Hicks the body showed no crush indicating Anderson may be the man Hicks heard crying for aid for days. Four other bodies remain in the tunnel.
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Bakersfield
Cat
Gusta Anderson
Moison Electric Company
Lindsay Hicks
Hicks
Anderson
Steam Cars Win in Five Mile International Event
In the fifth annual international automobile meet, Blakley won the five mile gasoline class in a 700 horsepower car with a time of 4 minutes 25 seconds. Marriott claimed the five mile short event in a steam car with an 8 minute 4 second finish. W R Files won the steamer vs gasoline match race in 3 and 4 seconds. Durbin took the touring car sprint in a steam vehicle.
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Associated Prass
Orman
Pladin
Feataing
W. R. Files
Durbin Tin
Salem witchcraft claim raises family disputes and fire incident
Jacob Jargens of Spencer dairy farmer files suit in Nevada alleging a neighbor accused his family and cattle of black art for months. The case recalls Easter fright when Jargens’ son could not lift his foot, a fire from Spevner, and subsequent transfers of the boy to another part of the state. The material includes Hazel Hollister’s tonic ad, noting H. W. Taggart sells Mountain Tea at 35 cents.
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Tutte
Nev
Salem
Jacob Jargens
Spencer
Ile
Jurgens
Dad
Fron Spevner
Wife drinks chloroform in personal crisis at home
Marshalltown Iowa January 22 Mrs J H Huil fifty forty year old wife of a restaurant keeper drank chloroform today in a personal crisis after quarrel with her husband over his failure to buy a chicken. The item is framed as a brief local note with an odd patent medicine plug embedded.
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Evening Press
Marshalltown
Mre
J. HH. Huil
Dutch Island Simalin Devastated by Tidal Wave
The Hague reports a tidal wave that struck Dutch East Indies near Atchin on January 1 and devastated Simalin island, which has nearly disappeared. About 1500 lives were lost with daily earthquake shocks continuing.
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the Hague
Atchin
Simalin
Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure for Croup Ad
An old ad promotes Dr Shoop’s Cough Cure as a safe syrup to stop croup quickly. It claims pleasant taste and safety for children, mentioning Wane Lyler Bros as sellers and emphasizing it cures croup, not a dozen ailments.
Dolliver Renominated by Iowa Republicans in caucus
A Republican caucus in Des Moines nominates Jonathan P. Dolliver for the U S Senate with approval from leaders C H Holmes James Werick James A Smith and others. Dolliver delivers a conciliatory speech endorsing the primary method and stressing service to the state and party unity.
Return of Dolliver and Senate Convenes in Iowa
In a brief session the Thirty-second general assembly continued with nominations for State Printer English and State Hinder Chasse. Adjournment was voted at once as Senator Dolliver greeted members. Democrats plan to nominate Claude Tt Porter this morning and the house will vote separately. Tomorrow at noon the joint convention will hear President Martin Cars announce Dolliver’s election.
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Cumimus
Livi
English
Hinder Chasse
Enue
Dolliver
Claude Tt. Porter
Loase
Martin Cars
Dalliver
Millions Starving As China Refugees Die
A cable grant from Rev. John R. Hykes urges a united church appeal for famine relief in China. The Shanghai Missionary Association reports 1.25 million starving and refugees flocking to cities. Three million destitute, millions affected, and deaths noted amid five months of suffering.
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Associated Press
New York
American Bible Society
John R. Hykes
Society For China
Shanghai Missionary Association
Jamaica Governor Swettenham notes on Kingston incident
London dispatch reports Governor Swettenham of Jamaica and the Kingston withdrawal of American warships. The British colonial office will not publish telegrams, citing a bilateral matter. The U S government sends tents and supplies to Kingston, while evaluating the governor’s letter.
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Associated Press
London
Swettenham
Jamaica
Kingston
Colonial Office
Washington
Washington, D. C
United States
Swettenhaar
Wint
Cuba
Havana
Root
Roosevelt
Haldane
Governoettenham
Geni Ié
Davis
Graft Inquiry Expands to Immorality Charges in Peoria
The grand jury probing former Sheriff Potter faces new inquiry into immorality allegations about Lizzie Hague who was jailed for forgery. Witness Linzie Lytle also testifies as officials review county poor farm administration and drug expenditure concerns.
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Peoria
Potter
Lizie Hague
Linzie Lytle
Frank Watson
Texcession
Prices Tumble as Crookes Discovery Affects World Cereal Trade
Chicago experts foresee a global drop in cereal prices and a large rise in crop yields due to a new agricultural chemistry method linked to Sir William Crookes' London discovery. Nitrates may become cheaper, enabling broader fertilizer use and greater farm yields than in the past.
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Chicago
William Crookes
London
Willie Acta
Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promoted as Cure All
A dubious claim positions Wollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a universal remedy. The text credits doctors and friends for endorsement, suggesting the remedy calms ailments during work and life, with promotional tone and questionable medical authority.
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Wollister
Taggart
Wealthy Woman Seeks Divorce in Mexican Mine Case
Mrs Evelin Humphreys Palmer petitions for divorce from Waller C Palmer a rich mine owner of Zacatecas Mexico on grounds of cruel treatment. Married about two years, they moved to Mexico where she faced neglect and isolation while he kept social ties. She seeks custody of their infant daughter and cites health decline from loneliness.
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Mason City
District Court
Evelin Humphreys Palmer
Waller C. Palmer
Zacatecas
Mexico
Palmer
Slimmer's philanthropy moves to aid exiled Russian Jews
Des Moines reports Slimmer of Waverly Iowa plans a St Paul Minnesota home for exiled Russian Jews. A lifelong giver he renounces creed while distributing wealth to many causes. He insists board membership for any recipient and has donated to Wise Memorial hospital Opsaha and numerous Chicago Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Des Moines and Waverly institutions.
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Des Moines
Slimmer
Waverly
Iowa
St Paul
Minn
Sisters of Mercy
Mer. Slimmier
Ato
Shvmer
Wise Memorial Hospital
Opsaha
People's Home
Chicago
Orphans’ Home
Chicaguy Hospital
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Ladies’ Home
Dar Rapids
Old People's
Tlome
Mayor's Ire Up in Duhurcue Saloon Closes Clash
In Duhurcue Ja on January 22 Mayor BH A Schunk, praised for fresh laurels, faced opposition from saloon men over 11 o'clock closing. Jain Sibert confronted the mayor at his office and was punched. Schunk then tossed Sibert into the street. The mayor bears scratches but won't discuss the incident. Sibert declined to swear out information.
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Sibert
Mihe Street
Rock Island Wins Fast Mail Route Contract
Omaha Jan 42 The Rock Island is awarded the fast mail contract between Chicago and Omaha starting Jan 24 replacing Burlington which held it for twenty years. The decision cites the Rock Island train arriving in Omaha one hour earlier than Burlington’s. Whether the Rock Island will secure both Chicago Omaha and Chicago Denver routes remains undecided.
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Omaha
Neb
Rock Island
Chicago
Burlington
Denver
Notable Iowa Lawyer Commits Suicide After Quarrel
Ottumwa reports B W Scott aged 65 a leading criminal lawyer in southern Keas died by self inflicted gunshot Sunday night health issues cited as cause. He left a wife and daughter Bertha McFarland a cook at McAlroy's restaurant. Separate incident notes a woman Mabel Marshall aged 49 a colored resident swallowed poison in her room after quarrel with lover George McNulty a city patrolman and both stories reflect tense local personal turmoil.
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Ottumwa
Before & Mirror
B. W. Scott
Scott
Wapello County
Bertha McFarland
McAlroy
Carbene Aueld
George McNulty
Froman
Mabel Marshall
Rata
Despondent woman recovers after drunken brawl injuries
Reported among a drunken melee, W. G. Lenner and Tom Brown suffer knife wounds and lie near death. Oscar Hogan is detained as the assailant. All involved are described as colored, and the woman wounded in the incident is noted as despondent over poverty.
Fire at Blakesburg destroys lumber firm store and church
Jan 22 Ottumwa report says a blaze at Jay Brothers Lumber Furniture and Supply in Blakesburg started in the yard then swept into the big store across the street. The Methodist church also burned. Three nearby buildings saved by volunteers. Jay Brothers stock and building $17,000 with $8,400 insurance. Church loss $1,500 with $1,000 insurance. Origin under investigation.
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Ottumn
Jay Brothers Lumber, Furniture and Simplement Company
Blakesburg
Methanist
Jay Brothers
Jay Brothers,uilding and Stock
Methodist Shurch
psuraAnce
Emulated Pilgrims Found Non Denominational Church
Nevada news recounts Rev. Charles Stevenson leading a party toward Lyford Texas where, en route, they formed a non denominational church in a private coach named Isabelle with Stevenson as pastor. The moment as they prayed over the new temple was described as impressive. Mason City Iowa also reports on the Barrow indictment case with Judge Clyde presiding due to personal regard for the defendant.
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Nevada
Lone Star
Charles Stevenson
Garden Prairies Township
Roope County
Lyford
Gulf
Texas
Plrmourth
Isabelle
Stevenson
Mason City
J. D. Bartow
Thornton Banker
Clyde
Awesley
Levee Break Near Terre Haute Floods Wide Area
A levee break on the Wabash river a mile south of Terre Haute near Taylorville widened from fifteen feet last night to several hundred feet today. The river keeps rising and thousands are left homeless in Taylorville and West Terre Haute, lacking food clothing or shelter.
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Associated Press
Terre Haute
Tne
Taylorville
Ter‘re Haute
Election Returns Report Dolliver Elected Senator
Evening Press notes in Des Moines joint session Dolliver was declared elected and thanked supporters. Other states report ratifications: Texas Joseph W Bailey Minnesota Knute Nelson West Virginia Stephen B Alkins North Carolina FP M Simmons Kansas Charles Curtis Illinois Shelby M Cullom.
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Evening Press
Des Moines
Dolliver
Chicago
United States
Texas
Joseph W Bailey
Minnesota
Knute Nelson
West Virginia
Stephen B. Alkins
North Carolina
FP. M. Simmons
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Jinols
Shelby M. Culiom
Chauncey Depew Hosts Waldorf Dinner Speech
United States Senator Chauncey M. Depew presided at the Transpor tation Club dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria New York. He appeared in good health and defended rail industry growth against socialist or radical ideas. He urged state and federal supervision of large corporations and cautioned against unwise practices.
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New York
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Transportation Club
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Charles I
Depew
Aged Man Dies After Ice Fall in Websler City
Stevens aged 97, the county's oldest man, died last night from injuries after a fall on the ice a few days earlier in Websler City Ta. He was survived by twenty eight great grandchildren.
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Websler City
Stevens
State Legislature trims staff and pay at the Capitol
By joint committee action the legislature reduced the number of "additional employes" at the state house from twenty seven to sixteen and cut the salary list from 1630 to 1090 dollars per month. Eight new hires at 60 dollars monthly will work under the custodian, with some as police and janitors. The mail carrier and assistant are retained. A formal ballot of candidates for house committee clerkships proceeded with examinations. fifteen cleared and sworn, with thirty seven to be chosen total. The session continued with prayers, petitions, and committee appointments as lawmakers move to implement the retrenchment plan.
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W. W. Hyzer
W. J. Jones
Monroe County
Secretary of State
Executive Council
House Committee
Benedict
House
Ida Berry
Mabel Elwood
Luln McCoy
Hlizabeth Reynolds
Barollad
Gertrude E. Taylor
Marie Stegeman
Ways and Means
FT. McCullough
Cora Harris
Hattie E King
Jonnie Andrews
Margaret E. Wing
Jennie Harding
Edith M. Pike
W. H. Ainsworth
Railroad and Commerce
Elsie Ringland
Agriculture
Howse
W. O. Allen
Des Moines
House of Representatives
van Houten
Taylor County
Committee On
Kendall
White
Wackler
Moore
Grier
Warding
Weeks
Senate
Hambleton
Henry McCravens
Jones
Stillman
Mead
Miners Die In Colorado Coal Mine Blast At Primero
An explosion at the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company mine in Primero today killed twenty miners, with one body recovered. The mine is caved in and entrances are blocked. all the dead are believed to be foreigners.
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Trinidad
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron ‘Co
Primero
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