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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
L.ke VIevw Geta course.

Sac City.--An agricultural short
course will be held at Lake View,
March Fl and o., under the auspices
of the Young Mems Christian associa-
ton. The Commercial club OF the
town will pay expenses of the course,
which will be in charge Of experts
from the extension department of the
State agricultural college. I.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
''SW|ND|lER'' IS. HEIDI
NEW YORK HAIR IMPORTER CAP
TURED ON STEAMER AT
NEW ORLEANS.
ARREST ON SHIP is DRAMATIC
Antoine Martinez, Accompanied n BY
Three Sons and Two paus htsrs,
Taken From 9erths Of Ship About
to Sail for Honduras. ,s$S

New Orleans, March 21.--Anthony
and Philip Musica, father and son,
human hair dealers in New York, In.
dicted there for defrauding American
and European bankers, were arrested
here Wednesday aboard the United
Fruit company's steamship Herodia,
about the leave for Central America.
after a thrilling pursuit across the
country by police and detectives.
The detectives, led astray, for sew
eral hours by the clever doubling Of
their quarry, all but missed the fugi.
,tives, but traced their baggage aboard
the ship in time to accomplish their
arrest. q. 3i 4: III n "a. n, 81, n 55s 81
With the elder Musica, . dignihed
Italian of sixty-eight years, were his
son. Philip Musica, aged thirty. two
daughters and two other sons. Their
attempt, travelling together and close
" pursued, to escape from the coun-
try perhaps Is without parallel in the
criminal history Of the United States:
With success seemingly 4 almost In
their reach. they nearly collapsed
when the ofncers forced way into
their staterooms aboard the Herodia.
Miss Louise Musica, tall auburn
haired woman, twenty-five years OF
age; Miss Lucy Frace Musica,F one
year younger, rk-haired and very
slight In figure, and Arthur and George
Musica, twenty and nineteen years old
respectively, are, the daughters and
other sons who were accompanying
the New, York hair dealer in his flight.
On Arthur Musica's pockets were uni
ted States, English and Italian bills
of large denominations. amounting to
nearly $4,000, and hidden in the cor
set Of Miss Louise Musica was $18,6
more. Approximately SIC 900 in cash
was taken from the six Italians. This
ls believed to be part OF the ~ ,000, 900
they are said to have obtained from
American and European banking firms
by means of fraudulent invoices for.
consignments Of human hair. In addi-
ton, life insurance policy for $780,.
900. fully paid UP. was found on the
person Of Philip Musica. .5
The six we're lodged in the parish
ish prison and the cash put In safe
keeping In the New Orleans National
bank, awaiting the pleasure OF the
New. York city authorities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
M'coMBs TAKES FRENCH? POST
.Dsmoer rattle Chairman Delays the
Sending Of His Nomination to
United States Senate.

Washington. March 19.-The nomi.
nation OF Chairman William F. Nc
Combs Of the Democratic national
committee to be ambassador to France
was prepared at the White House
Monday and as It was about to be
transmitted to the senate 1t was with
held at Mr.. McComb's request. Mr..
McCombs has decided to accept the
post and it is said the delay does not
mean q change in his intentions.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
IOWA 10 BAKERS HOLD y. CONVENTION y !: 10!
Annual Session Of Association to %
eld-eia lncrease ln*ths At
tendance 10 Expected.

"A Des Moines.--The Master Bakers
association OF Iowa will hold its an
nual convention in Deaf Moines on
March rs and ~. The local committee
has been advised that more than 500
bakers from all sections Of the state
will attend the meeting. .5s.1f.
Il The convention will be devoted al
most entirely to discussions Of meas
ures and customs OF interest to the
trade. Arrangements have; been made
for several prominent speakers to ad-
dress the sessions. a l. tit
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Of BootleaaIna.

Convicted Of eootle0oIng. \; n
"A Councils Bluffs. Joe Mueller of Coon
Rapids. who operates pool hall, was
convicted In federal court here of sell
ing Intoxicating liquors. Two anti.
saloon detectives secured the evidence
against Mueller. They testified they
had seen him sell "a bottle OF what
they believed was whisky. Mueller de-
MED selling any.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Kills Girl and Self After Quarrel.
Macon, Ga, March 19.-W. P. Nike
OF Sylvester, Ca, shot and killed Miss
Clinnie Hall of Gordon, Ca, and then
committed suicide Monday afternoon
The two mad been engaged, but had
uuarreled, III
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
institute Al Manch este,

- Institute AT Manche0ter.
Manchester.--On May 8. and 8 the
Rev. H. W. futile, state. superintend-
ent of Sunday schools of the Congre-
gational church, will conduct Sum
day school institute. The sessions Of
the institute, conducted under i the
auspices of the Congregational society
OF the state will be open to all Sum
day school workers. 49, N, ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Flaht Livingston viii.

81 Monticello. he contest in the Liv-
ingston will case will be. tried at Man.
chester, March "a. The will gave 2
farm near Sand Spring to Monticello
for hospital purposes. provided the
city contributed an additional $50, 900.
II the city failed to comply with the
conditions, the property was to 60 to
,Lenox college, If It raised an addition
al $4,000. Monticello declined to ac-
.cept the gift on. the terms mentioned
and Lenox is ready to comply with
Ill the conditions. The relatives are
:contesting. I'll NJ 81 z;
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Elect OFFICERS.

Davenport.--More than twenty-five
.osteopaths of the second district Of
Iowa, gathered here and elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
President. Dr.. 8: B. Miller OF Cedar
Rapids; vice-president, D. T. F. Fur
nfsh OF Upton; secretary, DR.. Meta
Burd OF Cedar Rapids; treasurer. Or.
c. C. Hitchcock of Vinton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Famous Paris Police Chief Resigns.
Paris, France, March 21.-Louis Lee
pine, head Of the Paris police for 20
years, resigned ONCE Wednesday. He
has been called "the most famous
chief of police in the world" and has
figured in many cases. II Z,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Factorx. on H Z sIte.

IL Cedar Falls. -One OF the oldest
landmarks in this section Of Iowa 10
being RACED to make room for the
Wagner Manufacturing company's
new buildings. This is an old frame
livery stable, built in 1850 and used
for many years to house the horses Of
the seven stage coach lines that ,oper-5
rated out of Cedar Falls in pioneer
days. s.5 n itlf9I n ~ 4 WIZ
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
1 PAPER Held 6ujltless.

Council Blufs.-Judge Smith Nc
pherson in the United States district
court for the southern district Of
Iowa, sustained the defendants de-
murrer in the case against The Nom
pareil for publishing an advertise
ment which had been che sed to have
been unavailable. The advertisement
in question was that Of 3 syringe.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
$500, 900 ROB BERY IN n. Y.
Robbers Overlook $500, 900 In Jewels
and Negotiable Bonds Lying
= ssfsa INV Close At Hand.

New York. March 1s.-The finding
Of a strange key In the lock Of q
cellar door at No. 60 Eldridge street
Sunday led to the discovery Of the
biggest robbery In New York city,
since the burglary Of the Manhattan
bank more than . quarter OF . cen.
fury ago. The amount stolen 10 rough.
ly estimated to be between $3.50, 900
and 100000. while half million
more In Jewels and negotiable bonds
was not taken. w si3 4 y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
2 ~ - =. ~ ~ W
Kills Self With Razor,

San Leandro, Cal. March PIT, J.
Smith, a travelling salesman for the
Walden Jeyelry company of Chicago,
cut his throat with a razor and his
body was found in the roadway near
Estudille station here Thursday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Shelby County Farm at $3.50.

Harlan.-A record sale of Shelby
county real estate was made when P.
T. Nelson sold thirty-five acres Of the
John Davis farm. south Of this city,
to Peter Sorensen for $3.50 per acre.
Mr.. .sorensen will erect modern
dwelling on the farm. + .s25' Z,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Noted Author for sufFraoe.

Detroit, Mich, March 21.-John
Kendrick Bangs, noted author and
,humorist, announced here Wednesday
that he had been converted to the
cause Of women's suffrage, though UNI
til recently he was an "anti."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
wife Asks Large sum.

Sioux City.--Accusations Of a sensa-
tional nature accompanied the fling
of Z divorce suit by Mrs. P. P. Dy-l
ment, wife of a horseman OF Leeds,
well known in this section. Mrs. Dy-l
ment asserts that her husband 10
worth $4,000 and a court order was
issued to attach $4,000 worth Of his
property. 5Ss 4 AZ 55s E; y Il W.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
MADERo SLAIN \ IN / tP ? 4 |. 4
col. Baatucbs A!ealde, Maderlst Refu-
Gee From Mexico, Says Guard 4,
5.33a Attack Was = Ruse. .

San Francisco. March 22-7--''P resi-.
dent Madero and Vice President
Suarez were .assassinated in the pal
ace BY the Huerta reyolutionistsl
hours before the shots were fired on
them in the street, said Col. Bauche5
Alcalde, Maderist refugee from Mex
leo, who arrived Thursday with his
family on the steamship Acapulco. Is
..The shots in the streets by the:
guards were fired into the dead bodies
OF the president and vice-president.
president Madero was shot in the
palace BY Captain Azcarade, one Of
the guards. The shot was fired into
his neck, close to the ear and the
powder marks could be plainly seen
on the skin to tell at what close
range the! shot had been fred.
"a 'Vice.President Suarez was choked
to death BY the hands of another
lbnrly guard. His face was! black and
his tongue was protruding from his
mouth as they placed his, dead body
beside the corpse Of the president in
the automobile. Then a Journey to
the penitentiary was begun and vol
a. ~ ! -. go - 81 =
ley Of shots was fred into the two
3lifeless figures propped up on the
seats in an effort to mask the atrocity
OF the double assassination that had
taken place within the. palace walls.
!. .F,s II had met the wives OF President
Madero and Vice-Presidentf Suarez
several hours before their husbands
had been killed. They knew what
was going to take place and they said
they could do nothing to prevent it.. q
"The president and vice-presideRt
were killed in the palace about eight
O'Clock. 1t was sometime between
10 and IL o'clock the same night that
their bodies were put into the auto
and fred upon on the journey to the
penitentiary." ".
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
reaehers Elect OFFICERS.

Fort Dodge. Members OF the North
western Iowa Teachers association
elected F: e. Palmer OF LIE Mars, pres
ident; Miss Minnie Petrashek Of Cher
okee, vice president; Superintendent
H. L. Ellis Of Rolfe. treasurer. and
L.. H.. Minkle of Fort Dodge, secre-
tary. One thousand teachers attend
ed the meeting here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Farmers Meet AZ Louan.

4fe farmeTe week AZ Logan. %5.f NEi
49, Logan.-To perfect an organization
among farmers to buy! and sell live
stock and farm implements, meet
ing was held here. Among those prom
inent in the new organization are J.
c.. Hammett, ]. A. Smith, M. G.. Fin
ley, J. M. Foutch, G. w. Eth and
Homer Caldwell. Il. 5s. u E Z
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
MISSING Heir 10 Sought.

Mason City Search is being made
for Harry Hudson, who was employed
here as switchman. His brother, Hen
ry Hudson Of Sioux City, was here
looking for him. Mr.. Hudson says
the family is heir to a large estate
left BY an uncle who was an engineer
and who was killed on the Santa Fe.
recently. " ~. y
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
puellst Dies Of Wounds.

louisville, KY, March 22-James
Gardner, one of the principals in the
pistol duel fought on a crowded floor
at ball in Liederkranz hall, died
Thursday, and James Heffernan, the
other combatant, cannot live. 81
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Iowa Farm at s225 Per.

Ida Grove, March 14.-Real estate
transfers this week bring the total for
March transfers up to $2,SS6,246. Chris
Mortents sold farm near Holstein
for 1925 per acre that only twelve
years ago he bought for $3.50.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Jack Sullivan Free,

e New York, March 21.-The .indict-
ment against Jack Sullivan, king Of
the newsboys," charging him with
completely in the murder Of Herman
Rosenthal. the "squealing" gambler,
was dismissed here Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
cIarlnda Contract Let.

Clarinda-The contract for rebuild
ing the armory which burned last No
vember, has been let for $17,4S4. a
large part of the walls are to be uti-
lized. 1t is proposed to have the
building completed in time for the
June high school commencement.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
stole Decoy Money.

Council Bluffs-Henry ]. Rommells,
a suspended Silver City rural mail
carrier, was indicted in federal court
here for stealing marked dollar bill
from the Silver City postoftice, plead
ed guilty and was fined $50 and given
a severe lecture by the court.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Baby Dies of Injuries.

Sioux City.-Five-year-old Faye Low
cry, daughter of W. w. Lowery, died
here In hospital Of injuries received
when she was struck by an automobile
driven by F. B. Burbank, secretary of
the Curtis Sash & Door company.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Made Unusual 1euuest.

Shenandoah. John H. McComb, .
pioneer, who died recently, divided his
property peculiarly. The estate is val.
ued at $3.50, 900. Half was decided d.,
rect to his two daughters, and their
children. The other half was placed
by deed Of trust in the hands OF three
trustees, who are to manage It for q
term Of years in the interest Of the
heirs. Q -: IS ID
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Orders Fall Kills a Workman.
Bridgeport, Conn, March 1S.-One
workman was killed and three were
injured by the fall of an eighteen-toni
steel girder from the second story OF
a foundry building under construction
here Saturday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Meetlnq, at MornlnqsIde.

Meetings At Morh1h1s1ue. J.
Sioux City--A series Of evangelistic
meetings is being held at Morning
side college. Guy v. Aldrich, state
Y. M. C. A. college secretary, is con-
Quoting those for men, and Miss Mary
Moxcey, professor of philosophy at
Harvard university, those for women. (
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Ben Hur Rebels Develop.

~. - Ben 6Ur HebeIS DEVELOP. .
Sioux City.-An open split in Ban
ner Court, No. 20, the largest Of the
tribe OF Ben Hur In the state develop
ed when Glass A members, whose in
surance rates have been doubled by
the national organization, withdrew
and elected insurgent delegates to a
convention to be held at Marshalltown.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
.Exanaell.t M a coIfax. .

y EVdH0eIWS 70 ~ Oo"aN' ~
Colfax.-Evangelist Charles Cullen
Smith Is holding series OF union
meetings here under the auspices Of
the Baptist, Christian, Methodist and
Presbyterian churches. Mains gar
age has been turned into tabernacle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
ou.t chIeg az PoIIce kohler.

Gust Chief Of Police kohlsr.
Cleveland, o., March 19-Frederick
Kohler ia no longer chief Of police of
Cleveland. The civil service commits
aion found him guilty Of gross immor.
atty, and straightway discharged him
from office Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Firebuq In New London.

Flrebug In New London.
New London.-A frebug is working
in New London. Milton De Spain ex-
tinguished blaze in his poultry
house, discovering bundle of old
rags saturated with kerosene in the
structure. >'E &
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
AI.ak. .Women to Vote,

1li Juneau. Alaska, March 21.-The sem
ate passed the house bill granting
votes to women Wednesday. This 10
the first bill passed by the legislatures.
There was not dissenting vote in
either house. ~ - s.. a II
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Woman sxtept over .E.lIs.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 18.-Josephins
Kittitch, thirty-five years old, who
lived at So Titus street in this city.
was swept over the American falls to
her death while sightseeing in Luna
park at Niagara Falls Sunday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
. Defeat Bachelor

Boston, March 21.-Celibacy will
not be penalized in this state at pres
eht. The legislative committee on
taxation reported adversely in the bill
providing for an annual tax Of IS on
bachelors Wednesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Injured In Runaway.

Logan.-Charles Plath and his wife
and daughter were thrown from car
riage and seriously injured in run
away here Miss Pla+h was injured
on the head and Mr.. Plath was in
jured internally. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Farmer Killed ny Cow.

Cedar Rapids A. W. Wilant, a re-
tired farmer near here, tied the tail
Of his COW to stall before milking
her. The animal kicked him in the
head, crushing his skull. His lifeless
body was found by neighbors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Ends Saloon Free Lunches.

Jefferson City, Mo-. March 22.-Gov.
ernor Major signed bill Thursday
making it unlawful for saloons to
serve free lunches. The law was urged
By the st. Louis Retail Liquor, Deal
ers' association.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26

Digs Through Jail Wall. s as
Leon. Burley Russell, who has
been indicted on charge of burglary
broke jail Sunday. He dug through
the jail wall and Is still at large.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Beain Bride Inquiry.

Concord, N. H., March ia legis-
lative committee appointed to inves-
tigate charges Of corruption in the
contest for the United States sena-
torship in the legislature began its
hearings here Monday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Missing Boy IL Found.

Creston.-Arthur Woodruff, the boy
reported missing from his home near
Shannon City, and for whom a reward
of SIS was offered, has been located
near Lorlmor end returned to his par.
ents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Fl Hurt In Train Wreck,

4 Marshalltown, Ia, March 20.-Twen-
ty-one persons we're injured, three Of
them possibly fatally, when passen.
ger train on the Minneapolis & st.
Paul railroad was derailed six miles
north of here Tuesday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Grant. STAY n Frauds Case.

New York, March 22.-Judge Mayer
on Thursday granted q stay in the
case of Albert Freeman, who, with
Julian Hawthorne and DR.. William J.
Morton, was convicted of using the
mails to defraud.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Four Burned to Death.

Mason City, Ia, March 20.-The
three children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Clark OF Belmond were burned to
death in the burning of their home
Tuesday, and the mother Is SO badly
burned she cannot recover. q
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
stef.n..on,e ves.eJ sir.

: San Francisco, March 1s.-The
whaler Karluk, which was purchased
by Vilhjalmar Stefansson, discoverer
Of the blonde Eskimos. for second
voyage to the arctic, cleared this port
Sunday for Vancouver, B. C.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
80 Ships Sink; Many Die.

Hamburg, Germany, March. 20
Eighty ships, mainly small craft, were
sunk OF this city in southwesterly
hurricane Tuesday. Twelve deaths
have been reported, and it Is thought
the list may reach fifty.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Ga. Kill. Family Of Five.

- - Ndo tNsfso. WITTY Ut = 'VS' -
Chicago, March pa family Of
five-father, mother, two sons and
daughter-was wiped out by escaping
gas fumes and the bodies were found
here Thursday in rooms of house at
2635 North Lawndale avenue.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Enuln AIr,hIps wlth cum.

Equip AIrshlpe With Guns.
Friederichshaven, March 19.-Ow-
ing to- the success Of the recent trials
Of machiMa guns on the latest type
Of Zeppe,1u airships it was decided
Monday t. equip all future Zeppelins
with these guns.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Man Dies n cisterrn.

Burlington.-Morris Lehman, so
years old, patient at the Des
Moines county asylum, committed sui
eide by jumping into cistern at the
institution.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
.uo,,.er,id fpr 70 Yeare.

London. March 21.-Emme Lane. q
housemaid, completed the novel rec
ord of remaining seventy years with,
one family on Wednesday. She is now
eighty-five years Of age and an inva-
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
BRAND and Cabinet RESIGN.

Paris, France, March 20.-Premier,
BRAND and all the members Of his
cabinet handed their designations to
President Poincaire at the palace of
the Elysee Tuesday. The ministry was
defeated by 161 to 1913. IN
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
hoted Woman writer plea.

Note0 Womah Wrtter Ute0.
Denver, Colo, March 1s.-Mrs. Ina
Marie Poytar Ockenden, author Of the
words to "lNxie," one OF the foremost
women writer's of the south, died In
Galveston. Tex, Sunday. She former.
ly made her home here.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
New H.mpshire HIts SURFACE.

Concord, N. H., March 20.-Woman
suffrage is dead in New Hampshire, at
least for year, the house Of repre-
sentatives having killed the woman
suffrage bill by vote of 239 to 90.
Tuesday. @ r5
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Must Report on Erelqht Car.

~ "a WuSt nePoT1 OH rTeTHHt Vdr.
Washington, March 22.-The inter-
state commerce commission Thursday
ordered all railroads in the country to
report by April 20 the number Of their
freight cars. This is the first step in
Investigation of car shortage. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
q ,I54I5SFr,. Ruvs site.

Iowa City. Intending next year to
erect a fraternity house costing ap-
proximately $4,000, the Phi Delta fra
ternity of the state university has pur-
chased two lots in Bella Vista place 2
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Three Youths Drowned &: /

Reading, Pa. March 1s.-William
and Charles Oxley and Paul Wetter,
all aged about eighteen years, were
drowned in the Schuylkill river while
trying out new canoe Sunday after.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
opera SINGER Very iii.

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 20.-Miss
Grace Van Studdiford, the opera sing
er, was sent to the Eye and Ear hos
pital Tuesday evening, seriously i'll.
She was overcome by an attack Of
acute laryngitis. 49, !
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1913-03-26
Killed In paper Mill.

Clinton.-Charles Newman, a paper
mill hand, was drawn into the machin-
cry at the Ford mill and so badly in
jured that he died few hours later