Battle Shifts In Front As German Offense Emerges
A chaotic dispatch reports half a million troops arriving to aid Germany in Flanders and the Woevre. Germans claim progress toward Ypres. British counterattacks, often repulsed, continue. Reports note use of asphyxiating gas bombs and renewed enemy thrusts to break Allied lines while ground conditions delay eastern front operations.
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Newe
Calais
Cillies
Flanders
Ypres
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Frankfurter’ Zeintung
Germany
Atatt
Belgium
Convicted Chief Pearce Faces Three Year Term
Hira Pearce, former Blonx City chief of police, found guilty by a jury on conspiracy charges after a two week trial. The judge set May 1 for sentencing. Pearce, over 80, faces three years in a state penitentiary under the indeterminate sentence law, with placement at Fort Madison or Anamosa depending on the ruling.
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Blonx City
George Prires
Anderson
Clonk
George Jenron
Mtance
Conapir
Soy
Jesuite
Pairce
Iowa Supreme Court
Fort Madison
Jisue
Fort. Madison
Anamosa
Roberts in Cell Impeached by Terre Haute Council
Terre Haute mayor Donn M. Roberts and 97 others were found guilty of conspiracy to corrupt the election on November 2, 1914. The city council impeached Roberts by a 7 to 1 vote while he serves a six year federal sentence in Leavenworth for the election conspiracy. He faced charges of malfeasance in office.
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Ind
Meyor
Donn M. Roberts
Terra
Terre Hente
Leavenworth
Bia Bore City
Villa Forces Beaten Near Navajoa in Southern Bovard
Villa forces suffer heavy losses in southern Bovard and retreat north of Guaymas after evacuating Navajoa following a cycle of losses and retaking the town. Artillery, machine guns, and ammunition were reported captured or destroyed amid the advancing lines.
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Max
Villa
Bovard
Navajoa
Fortyilom Tetera
Belgian Refugees Send Thanks to President Wilson
A memorial addressed to President Woodrow Wilson was mailed from Holland by about 40,000 Belgian refugees. It expresses gratitude for American aid to Belgian war sufferers and was sent to Washington on Saturday.
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Belgium
Woodrow Wilson
Holland
America
Washington
European War Notes and Coastal Claims in Week’s News
In Berlin a high seas clash with the British fleet is reported amid German claims of gains at Langemarck and other sites. Italian ultimatum notes to Austria loom as Britain reports heavy losses at Ypres and new prize rules issued. Rail labor tensions grow in Chicago while political shifts loom in Philadelphia and Wisconsin. A Turkish port evacuation follows combined land and sea actions, with broader war updates across Europe and the world.
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North Sea
Admiral Beatty
Berlin
Thaw Sanity Trial Granted as May 17 Jury Date Set
Domestic Harry K Thaw wins a sanity trial hearing in New York Supreme Court Justice Hendrick grants the case to determine sanity or insanity The trial is slated before a jury on May 17 Also noted are sentences and petitions in other cases including Leo M Frank in Atlanta seeking commutation and fires destroying multiple buildings in Elk River Minnesota
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Harry K.thaw
Justice Hendrick
New York Supreme Court
Slayar
Stanford White
Mexican Revolt Dispatches Report Monterey Counted
Dispatches received at Veracruz state that Monterey has been counted by the force of General Vila. The report notes the movement as part of the revolt and indicates continued activity in the region.
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Vara Crus
Monterey
Vila” Ewe
Wilson replies to German envoy on U S neutrality policy
President Wilson rejects an embargo on armour and changes to neutrality laws during the war, responding to Coulot von Bernstorf's memorandum. The vote favored the ambassador's proposal for an embargo on army materiel. Assistant Attorney General C G Todd signaled agreement with Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators' Association on limited coal combine for conservation. Wilson urged calm, self possession, and judicial temperament at a D A R Congress, and will skip the Southern Commercial Congress in Muskogee April 26 to 29.
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Wilson
Coulot von Bernstorf
Washington
C. G. Todd
Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association
Pravldant
Continental Congress
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Commerciag
Muskogee
Oklo
Arson case and state convention notes from Cedar Rapids area
A report details a young man linked to an arson case in Cedar Rapids where authorities describe the suspect as approximately seven years old and awaiting serious charges. Also noted is the Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus state convention set for May 24 to 26, with a third degree initiation planned for May 22, expected to draw about 500 Knights from Iowa. In Greenfield, women deliver victory in a five mill tax referendum for a Carnegie library, carried 180 to 8 against by women with men voting 124 to 158.
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Cedar “Rapidd
Cedar Rapids
Knighte
Columbus
Iows
Qreenfield
Steel King
Autoz
Tractor accident injures Bloomfield man near town
Bloomfield Vernon Marshall was seriously injured when his own tractor ran over him during spring plowing. He suffered a broken leg multiple rib injuries and a fractured jaw on the right side.
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Bloomfield
Vernon
Land Sale Totals Soar in Montgomery County
A large tract west of Red Oak near the George Nerschwan farm was sold to J. M. Tryrear of Mills County in a cash transaction at 200 dollars per acre. This sale contributes to a Montgomery County land total of 92,353,904.60 since January 1, 1892.
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George Nerschwanger
Red Ost
J. M
Lega Cut Of Missouri Valley Freight Accident Victim
Peter Christian of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania was fatally injured when he was struck by train wheels while attempting to board a freight car at Missouri Valley. He died of hip injuries shortly after the accident.
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Lega
Missouri Valley
Peter Christian
Pittsburgh
Isbor
Ain
Missour Valley
Grinnell College to build two more dormitories
Grinnell College has awarded contracts for two additional dormitory buildings to be completed before September. The projects total over $80,000 and involve two structures on campus. The work is part of a continuing expansion plan.
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Grinnell
Grinnell College
Thane
Farm sale near Dun gombe to James Witsgerald
A farm two miles south of Dun gombe totaling 120 acres sold to James Witsgerald of Dur combe for 225 dollars per acre. The deal includes land for an electric light plant. Construction of the Cleayfield power facility proceeds with reliance on crude oil supply.
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Fort Dodehomas Cannon
Dungombe
James Witsgerald
Durcombe
Cleayfield
Health Causes Death by Own Action in Norwich
Har King, age 22, died by self inflicted shooting in the woods near his Norwich home due to ill health. The incident is reported from Shenandoah and notes a request for liberty. Meanwhile, Minolta Rock Island and Davenport commercial clubs invite participation in a Philadelphia trip to the Paums exposition via the Rock Island line.
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Har King
Filmae
Norwich
Libarty
Minolta
Rock Island
Tawne
Dea Molnas
Philadelphia
Train accident victim identified in Logan County report
A reports summary notes a railway accident in Logan County with a victim named Ghrisaan and recovery details. Authorities indicate a separate cut injury on another passenger. Further investigation and official statements pending.
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Logan- Pater
Ghrisaan
Murder trial in Pratidle Duan case draws crowd
Jurors returned a verdict of not guilty after a sensational trial. The proceedings featured dramatic testimony about a man beating another as a crowd watched. The defense portrayed the accused as driven by fear and confusion, while witnesses recounted the brutal confrontation and its traumatic impact on a mother and family.
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Ludge
Dave
J. McBarry
Agderte
McBin
Mambern
Abumeer
T Man
Young Max Informed Of Ramsey County Coroner Death
Mount Pleasant resident Bluatt received telegrams from the Ramsey County coroner in St Paul stating that a young man had been killed and later that two sons, aged 22 and 30, were killed. Other dispatches indicated they were found dead, asphyxiated by illuminating gas.
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Mount Pleasant
CG. Bluatt
Ramsey County
St. Paul
Mita
Tha Don
Bean
Farmer Lewellyn Found Dead in Barn Hayloft
Minburn report states prominent farmer B Lewellyn hanged himself at home as a result of health issues. His body was discovered in the hayloft of the barn by his son. He had recently returned from California seeking relief, and family note distress over the failed trip.
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Minburn
B. Lewellyn
Plans for 15600 Mile Tour by Ida Grove Republican Leader
Johnstone, noted as a prominent Iowa Republican and state convention chairman, leaves with Edward Campgady for the orient on a 15000 mile voyage via Whiting and other points. They will visit Japan and the west coast before Peoria boosters arrive May 18 aboard a Pullman train, touring Minnesota Wisconsin and other locales. Luther Dewey, 38, son of Mira Dewey, hanged himself near Marshalltown. New London anticipates about forty new buildings this spring and summer as the city undergoes a rapid boom with two churches and a new store building.
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Ida Grove
Wil B. ‘Johnstone
Edward Cam Gady
Whiting
Orient
Japan
New London
New -London
Vates $120000 for school bond issue vote
Harlan voters approved a school bond plan totaling 120000 for a new high school building and 8000 for ward school facilities. The measure passed 822 to 150.
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Harlan
Bonda
Linn County Farmers Appoint Ames Instructor
A.G. Thurman, previously connected with the Agricultural College at Ames, has been named instructor for the farmers of Linn county at a salary of 9500 dollars.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids
A.G. Thurman
Lews Agricultural‘college
Ames
Linn County
Mrs Hanglik in Critical Condition After Horse Jumping Accident
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mrs Hanglik struck on the head during a premature horse jump. Her skull fracture is reported with only a small chance of recovery. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
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Hanglik
Parker man injured in crashing vehicle accident
J. M. Davison of Parker injures seriously when his buggy turns turtle between Logan and Miarayes Valley while running at high speed. A woman identified as Sarah Carrigan of Keokuk is fatally burned in a match kindling incident near Kergeng.
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J. M. Davison
Parker, & D
Miarayes Valley
Keokuk
Mia
Sarah Carrigan
Fire Causes Burns At Rock Rapids Cafe
A cook at a Rock Rapids cafe suffered severe burns when a kerosene can exploded while pouring fuel into a fire. The blast splattered burning liquid, leaving Mrs. Breaging internally and externally injured.
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Breaging
Rock, Rapids
Prohibition and Suffrage Features in Thirty-Fifth Assembly
The Thirty-fifth general assembly enacted measures on prohibition and suffrage, approving a broad set of laws and amendments. Key actions included creating enforcement provisions, advancing constitutional changes to limit equal suffrage, and passing more than forty statutes spanning drainage, labor, insurance, public health, and state governance.
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Wormat
Tirana
Mike Ware
Altles
Norea
Alton
Iowa
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