davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
NO REPORT ON
YANkSCAP PTuRED
BY lSHEv!kI
Neither State nor War De-
partments Have any In
formation on the
Matter.
CONSUL REPORTS LOSS
Reports Red Cross Party
and Polish Army Cap
tured.
lBy The Associated Press. J

Washington. ID. c., Jan. 26.-No re-
fIort regarding the capture by the Dol.
|shevik forces of a group of American
railway engineers and a party of Am
erican Red Cross workers at Kiauchins-
kaya. Siberia. reported in press dis
patch from Chita, Siberia, had been re-
ceived today by the state or war de-
partments or at national headquarters
Of the Red Cross.
Who Party Is.
The Colonel Blunt, referred to in
press dispatche us having been captur-
ed. was believed by the war depart
ment to be Frank Roscoe Blunt of
Plano. H.. a member of the Stevens
railway commission.
AT the time he joined the Stevens
commission. Mr.. Blunt. who held a
commission as major in the engineer
ing corps. was general manager of the
Chilean national railways. Previously
he had been general superintendent of
the Chicago 4 Great Western road.
At Red Cross headquarters records
showed that the Captain Charettc re.
ferled to as captured probably was Ed
ward Charetre, pharmacist, Of Stock
ton. Calf.
There was no record of Miss Ford.
also reported captured. 1t is assumed
she had joined the Red Cross staff in
Siberia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
ASSASSIN SHOT ERzbERCER
MURDERED FATHER
and STEPFATHER;
GIRL FACES TRIAL
(By The Associated Press. J

\
st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 26.-Ursula Bro
lderick, 16 years old, confessed slayer
of her father in 1916. went to trial in
Juvenile court here today on charges of
having killed her stepfather, Joseph
F. WoOdlock, plumber, April 4, 1919.
| AT the inquest she testified she shot
land killed WoOdlock when he entered
her room in their home, and attempted
to attack her. Suspecting her step
father, she asserted she concealed re-
volver under her pillow and when he
entered fired only to frighten him.
Immediately after the shooting she
surrendered to the police The girl
was indicted last May for first degree
murder, but has been at liberty under
$1,000 bond.
Protected Mother.
In October, 1916, then only l. years
old. she shot and killed her father,
Thomas p. BrOderick, also plumber.
In that case a cor0ners jury exOnerated
her after she had testified she fired the
fatal shot in defense of her mother. The
mother testified BrOderick had been
beating her when the child INTERVIEWED
Under the Missouri laws, if the girl
is convicted of first or second degree
her punishment may be the
same as if she We're an adult. The
minimum is 10 years in the penitenti-
AIRY. Ii. however, she is convicted of
any degree of manslaughter. she will
be sent to an industrial school until
she is II, it is stated.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Beef men to Talk on
Marketing of Stock

Ames. Iowa. Jan. 26--Live stock
marketing problems will get special con
sideration in connection with the meet.
ing of the Iowa Beef Producers asso.
citation during farm and home week at
Ames. Feb. - to a. 1t is not unlikely
that the attending representatives of
the local cooperative shipping associ,l-
tions organized through the state will
set up some kind of IA state Organiza
ton. The cooperative idea in market
ing will he discussed from the stand
point of the associations by knute Es-
pc. president of the national organizl
tion of cooperative shippers: by A. \.
Sykes. president of the Corn Belt Meat
Producers association. and by Capt. E.
y. Wentworth. for the packers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
BAVARIA AND
SAXONY OPPOSE
GERMAN STATE
(By The Associated Press.


Berlin. Jan. o6.-The suggestion or
iginating in the Prussian Diet that the
national government sound the senti
mentS OF the federated states on the
question of creating unified German
state has aroused opposition in Bavaria
and SaXony. The proposal was intro.
duccd by the Coalition Bloc of the Rus.
sian Diet.
The press dispatch from Munich
says the majority of the Bavarian peo-
pie are unalter3 ly opposed to any
scheme that tends to ohliterate the time
hOnOred prerOgativcs of the state.
In general debate in the Bavarian
Diet. the parties. with the exception
of the maiorities and the independents,
opposed the scheme. The Ultra Left
radicals, however. declared that they
Internationally favored it and request
ed the Bavarian government to direct
their efforts in that direction.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
PLAN TO SCRAP
Is DESTROYERS
OF u. s. NAVY
(By The Associated Press.

Philadelphia. Jan. 26.- Thirteen tor
pedO boa dcStrcyc:s of the United
States navy here have been sold to be
scrapped.
The vessels are the Stewart. Huh.
Lawrence. Paul Jones, Berry. Preblt.
TruXtum. Bainbridge. Barry. Dale. De-
catur. Wordem and Whipple and are in
the basin of the Philadelphia navy
yard.
All the dcs:r"yers. before the war,
We're units of the Asiatic. Pacific and
Atlantic fleets. During the war they
were in active service. The Decatur
it is reported. won two service chev
rOnS.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
= \ \ = y y y Y y Y \ = \
MARINES ANT-BE.AR
PINES IN THE ZOO.

I Cincinnati. o.. Jan. 20
I Jimmy" the Mexican ant-bear.
: which served throughout the
7 world war as mascot of the Ma
, rinc Brigade in France. and was
wounded in action, may soon he
, lost To the Cincinnati 200. Ma
rincs who served in France. and
who will form the nucleus of
new eXpeditionary force to he
stationed at Olantico, Va, want
to get Jimmy" back again
Like all sea a-faring men, they
are SuperstitiouS and fear that
they will have bad luck in any
future ventures if they allow
their mascot to remain in zoo.
Jimmy was picked up by the
Marines in Vera Cruz in 1914.
lie did Il tour of duty aboard Il
battlcship. and then Went 10
France with the Marine brigade.
He WAS the first ant-bcar the
French had ever seen. and he
amused the adults hut scared
the children half to death. He
has IA long flexible nose. ideal
for the exploration of half emp
ty jam cans.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
HOLLAND TO
RECLAIM THE
SUYDER ZEE
(By The Associated Press.)


The Hague, Jan. 26.-Work is to be-
gin this year on the reclaiming Of ne
Zuyder Zee. one OF the worlds great
est engineering projects. By which it
is proposed to restore to Holland with
in 30 years what was once hers but
was taken away by the storms OF many
centuries.
According to pre-war estimates the
entire work of reclaiming the Iuyder
Zee would have cost approximately
$SS,S0OOO0, but. with the increased cost
of labor and materials in the past SIX
years. it is now believed the cost Will
be well in excess of $125,00O,WH.
The total amount of land to be re-
claimed will he S27 square miles. which
will constitute IA twelfth province of
Holland. capable of supporting popu-
lation of 100000, and wherein several
cities of ancient trading fame are eN-
pecteG to be restored to commercial
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
ICE BOUND SHIP
MAY Be DRIFTING
AWAY WITH PACKS
(By The Associated Press

Chicago. H.. Jan. 26.-Thc schooner
Sidney o. Neff. ice bound off Chicago
halbor since week ago today, disap-
pcared from sight during the night and
is believed to have drifted across the
lake with the ice. The northeast wind
which had packed UP the ice. shifted
during the night to southeast and. the
entire. ice field is moving out.
No trace has been found of the six
men who left Chicago yesterday morn
ing with food for the marooned men.
but Captain John Anderson believes
they reached the boat.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Men Rush to Colors.

London, Jan. 26.--All Poland is mo-
bilizing for the new war.
Thousands upon thousands Of Sciti
zens. .of the new republic are rushing
to the colops to defend their county
against tlse 4tlirea tened invasion Of the
advancing lolshcyik armies.
French troops, it is understood. will
he rushed to reinforce the Polish ar
mics. while the British Mediterranean
fleet is stcanling to the Black Sea to
cooperate in what is described as the
offensive defensive"
The bolsheviki probably will direct
their attack toward wilma. They are
reported to have 100000 troops for
their supreme blow at Poland
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
AMBASSADORS TO
CONSIDER REFUSAL
OF NETHERLANDS
lBy The Assot ted Press.

Paris, Jan. 26.-' ,e reply to the re.
frsal of the Dr. i government to com.
ply with the Anand of the allies for
the surrendt- of former Emperor Will
liam was the first subject discussed to-
day at the initial meeting of the conn-
ell of ambassadors created to carry on
the work of the supreme council OF the
peace council. which disbanded last
week. 1t was decided that the French
legal experts available should go into
all aspects Of the case and prepare Il
reply to be submitted for the approval
of the council soon.
The trend Of opinion among the mem
bers was not disclosed further than
that it appeared to be the view that
the legal phase of the question had be-
come the chief one. t
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
DELEGATES ARE
DISCUSSING HOW
TOSAVE FOOD
lHy The Associated Press. }

Cleveland. Ohio. Jan. 26.--Plans to
save every possible pound of food from
waste will he discussed by tho food
and agriculture experts during the six
days convention of the National Can
ming association. the National Canned
Foods Il Dried Fruits association, and
the Canning Machinery 4 Supply asso-
citation which opened today here.
Joint sessions will be held between
the three organiZa tionS with nearly
5000 delegates.
The problem of increased production
at decreased cost will be discussed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
RUSSIAN SOVIET
STRONG ENOUGH
TO FIGHT WORLD
(By Tie Associated Press. /, J,

Washington. u. G.. Jan. a6.--Rus.
sian soviet organizations have become
strong enough to fight the world,
Ludwig G. A. X. Martens. soviet agent
to the United States. told the senate
Investigating committee today.
Because Of this, he said. the sOviets
have ceased to urge international revo-
luton TO support them.
The Russian sOviets have between
$45O.OOO,OOO and $5OOOO0,OOO in the
public treasury, Martens said, which
it now desired to spend in foreign
countries on the purchase of necessi-
ties.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
AERIAL COUPES
LATEST SHOWING
IN EXPOSITION
(By The Associated Press. }

New York, Jan. @--COmmercials pas
senger aircraft. provided with virtually
all the comforts found in high priced
automobiles. will be featured in the
second annual! aeronautical exposition
of the manufacturers aircraft aSSOci
alton, which will he held here from
March g to IL. Leather padded cock
pits. wicker chairs with velvet cushions
heated compartments protected from
the wind by unbreakable windshields.
silk curtains. mirrors. luncheon tables
and telephones are found in American
machines entered in the exposition.
among the most popular entrants.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
code COMMISSION
Wins CASE TAKEN
TO SUPREME COURT
(By The Associated Press. J

DeS MoineS, Iowa. Jan. 26.--Thc
Iowa supreme court today decided the
state code commission should be paid
tor compiling reports and working af-
ter Jan. l. The decision given this
morning establishes what is said to be
Il record for speed in disposing OF Il
case.
After the formal refusal of the state
executive council to allow the $50 per
diem to the code commission for work
after Jan. l, 1920. J. II. Trewin OF the
commission filed man(lamus suit to
compel payment. The district court
here gave the decision in favor OF the
commission last Friday. The case
was appealed and the arguments We're
heard Friday.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
CENTRALIA MUIR
DERERS PUT ON
TRIAL IN COURT
(f:y The Associated Press.

NIontesano. Wash. Jan. 26.-EleveI
men. said to he members of the Indus
rial Workers OF the World, faced trial
here today OH charges of first degree
murder in connection with the killing
of Warren o. Grimm, one Of fcur men
whowerc shot to death in an armis'ica
day parade at Centralia, Wash, Nov
II, 1919
Two other alleged l. w. W.. also
charged with murder. have not yet
been apprehended.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Today's Toll in Chicago
Highest yet, Though
Disease now on the
Wane.
$50 DEATHS TODAY
Health Commissioner now
Believes Epidemic Di-
minishing.
(By The Associated Press. }

Chicago ILL.,. Jan. 2G.-Today's death
toll from Influenza ard pneumonia was
the highest since the epidemic began,
Health Commissioner Robertson re-
ported this morning, but the total of
new cases OF both diseases showed a
marked decrease. Mr.. Robertson be-
licves the epidemic is on the wane.
New cases OF influenza reported num-
Der 1,05S as compared with last Fri
days high mark Of 2,23O. New cases
of pneumonia totaled $50 during the
past - hours as against 321 last Fri.
day.
Death from influenza today tOtaIed
CD, and from pneumonia G3. while the
total deaths from all causes was 2JO,
a new high record for single day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
TO Build Monster
Irrigation Dan,
(By The Associated Press.

Sydney. Australia, Jan. 26-One OF
the largest irrigation dams in the world
is to be built across the Murray river,
the largest in Australia. II is 10 he
named the Hume dam and erected at
Militia Militia on the island between Vie
t0ria and New South Wales. The irri.
CATION scheme will benefit three states
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Famous Mexican
Bandit CAPTURED
(By The Associated Press }

Mexico City. Jan. 26---DiSpatchcs
from IrUapan tell of the death. while
attacking the Tepenahua ranch. OF Je-
sus Cintora. regarded as one of the
most ruthless bandits in the Michoacan-
Jaiisco region. Most of Cintora's fol-
lowers. together with another rebel
leader. Gordiano GonSalez. are said to
have surrendered.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Reservations on ArticLe
10 to Stand, Lodge Tells
Hitchcock and Democrats

publicans. Senator Lodge today in
formed Senator Hitchcock and 9th
er members of the informal demo-
cratic committee which has been
comforting with Senator Lodges
committee in an effort to reach a
compromise on the treaty.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
WRECKING TUG HAS
REACHED POWHATAN,
DISABLED TRANSPORT
(By The Associated Press. J

Washington, d. c., Jan. 26.-The
'wrecking tug. Relief. under charter to
the war department, has reached the
disabled army transport, Powhatan, it
was announced today at army trans
port headquarters here.
Latest reports from the transport
were that she was in ii bad way but
officials hoped that the tug, with her
powerful pumps. could keep the boat
atioat and tow it into harbor.
The pOwhatan is former German
liner and is included as one for sale
by the shipping board.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Whale Meat to Re-
dUce Price of Beef
CBy The Associated Press.

Seattle. Wash. Jan. o6--Whalc meat
at 20 cents pound is threatening to
reduce the price of beefsteak i'll the
Pacific northwest. Shipments of whale
tstcakS are being received from Alaska
and the meat is being shipped as far as
eastern Montana. The meat is dark
and not unlike beef
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
REPORT PLAGUE
, HAS DRIVEN SOW
let FROM MOSCOW
(By The Associa ted Press. }

Stockholm. Jan. 26, (Havas. Re
ports that the soviet government has
left Moscow after Il renewed outbreak
of the plague and has gone to the city
of Tvor on tle upper Volga, have been
received here.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
GERMAN MINISTER OF
FINANCE WOUNDED BY
shot, ASSAILANT|
(By THE ASSOCIATED pREss.)

lBy THE ASSOCIATED PRESSD
Berlin, JAM 26-Mathias Erzberger, the minister of
finance, wounded by shot fired at him today.
Herr Erzberger shot as he was leaving the Grim
nal courts building after hearing in the Helerich libel
suit Only shot struck the minister who was slightly
wounded in the shoulder
His assailant, whose name is given as Oltwig Won
Hirschfeld was arrested.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
LAFOLLETTE
TO HOSPITAL;
TEETH INFECTED
(By The Associated Press.

Madison. Wis. Jan. 26.-AS result
Of infection of his teeth. Senator La
Toilette las gone to Rochester to enter
The Mayo hospital. Accompanying the
senator was his son. Robert LaFOl-
lette. .lr.. who is now secretary to his
father.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
Lenis,e Names Woman,
as his ENJOY to Italy

Rome. Jan. 26-A Moscow dispatch
announces the apopiNtment by the SOW
let government of Nine. Angelica Bala-
hanow as Russian diplomatic represen-
tativc in Italy
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
FLU QUARANTINE
MODIFICATION IS
ISSUED BY BOARD
(By Tho Associated Press.

DrS Moines, Iowa, Jan. 2G.A slight
modification OF the quarantine regula-
tiOnS for influenza were announced to-
day by the state board OF health. The
modification reads:
in case of quarantine of influenza
the well inhabitants of the building
under quarantine shall be permitted to
enter and leave the building at will
provided they keep out of the room
where the patient is confined
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
History of Yank Un-
its are to be Written

! Washington. u. c.. Jan 26.-1ndivi-
| dual histories OF all regiments \ and
companies that distinguished them
selves in the world war will be COM
piled l,y the war department, 1t was an
n0uncrd today. The work will be lIn
der the supervision of Gen. Peyton Z.
March. chief of staff.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
FAILURE TO HEAR ].
TORPEDOES CAUSES
BAD COLLISION
(By The Associated Press. J,

Montreal. Jan. 26--The collision Of
two sections of transcontinental
train at Corbiel. Ont. yesterday, In
which eight or more were killed, was
due to the failure Of trainmen to hear
warning torpedocs explode, according
to reports today.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
England Miners
to Educate" Public
(By The Associa Press. J

London. Jan. 26-BritiSh coal min
ers are entering upon a nationwide cam
p3ign to educate" the public in the
school of naturalization. They are
backed by the entire trade union move
ment An attempt will he made to
show that state ownership and coop
erative management of mines would
benefit the miner. the consumer and the
public treasury.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
DELAY IN TRIAL
OF NEWBERRY IS
NOW LOOKED FOR
fBy The Associated Press.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Jan. 2G.-Pos-
siIility OF Il delay in the opening of the
trial set for tomorrow OF Truman II.
Newberry and 134 others. indicted on
charges of violating the election laws,
appeared this morning when it de-
veloped that Attorney Murfin OF the
defense was confined to his home with
influenza.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
"Lun,ber City" is
Thing of the Past
(Ey The Associated Press.

Williamsport. Pa, Jan. 26.-Its last
log cut. Williamsrort has passed as Il
lumber center. One big lumber com
pany has moved to Sheffield. said to
be the greatest hardwood timber tract
in the east This is expected to last
fifteen years.
For many years Wiliamsport was
known as the lumber city
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
II. s. PRODUCES
I LARGEST PART
OF PETROLEUM
(By The Associated Press.

Washington. ID. c.. Jan. 26-Thc
United States has produced more than
I'll per cent of the worlds petroleum
since the discovery of that product and
at latest report was producing more
than 6a per cent OF the worlds supply.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
(ySy The Associated Press.

Washington. y. G.. Jan. 2G.-NO
change in the reservations affecting
Article 10 of the League of Ma
tions covenant or the Monroe
Doctrine provision of the peace
treaty will be acceptable to the re-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
SAY BOLSHEv|kI
ARE NOW NEARING
CHINESE BORDER
(By Tile Associated Press. }

London Jan. aG.--An official state
ment issued by the soviet government
at Moscow says that the Bolshevik
peasant corps has reached the Chinese
frontier in the vicinity of kobd0 on the
western border of Mongolia.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
KANSAS MINERS ON
STRIKE; INDUSTR
COURT Bull PASSES
(By TIE Associated Press. }

Pittsburg, Kans.. Jam. 2G.-Four
hundred Kansas miners struck this
morning because of the passage Of the
industrial court bill. a mine of the
Western Coal < Mining company at
Franklin and mine OF the Wear Coal
company at Dunkirk were idle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
ITALIAN MOB IS
FIRED ON; ATTACK
THE CARAbINEERS

lh. I,he sociated Press. J

Florence. Italy, Jan. 26--.During a
meeting here today ut which the anar-
chist EnricO Malatesta. recently elect
Ell to the chamber of deputies, urged II
revolution. mob tried to overcome a
party Of carabineers. The latter, de-
Tending themselves. fired on the de-
monstrators, woInding a score of them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1920-01-26
POLES MOBILIZE;
men RUSH TO COL
0RS FOR new war

Copenhagen, Jan. 26.--POlish cabinet
has signed mobilization order. says
a Warsaw report published by the Poll
tiken today. The measure was taken,
according TO advices, because of the boil
Sheyik advance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1920-10-01
LARGEST ATTENDANCE
HISTORY SPRING '|l| HILL I'LL |
PUBLIC SCHOOL OPENS IN THE
NEW BUILDING WITH ENROLL
g MENT OF 140 PUPILS.

School opened at Spring Hill today
in the new building recently purchas
ed by the county The enrolment
was 140 which is nearly fifty per cent
nent in the history Of the public
school of Spring Hill. The first floor
of the building that was. recently &C,
CURED by the county will be used until
the repairs.that are required on the
building can all be made. The open
ing was brilliant event and attract
ed the interest of all the people of the
community, large crowd being in at
tendance.
When the repairs and additions
that have been authorized by the
county court for which the county and
citizens of that section will pay have
been made Spring Hill will have one
Of the best school plants in the coun
ty. Last year the enrolment did not
reach 100 and with 40 as a starter
and more to come the success of the
school is assured.