10 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
1
Floodwaters from the Arkansas river stretch southward, engulfing multiple towns and threatening levees and boat traffic. Officials say this is among the worst floods in forty years, though crops remain intact and property loss is limited while life losses are avoided.
Reported talks between President Wilson and Secretary Lansing aim to prevent a break in negotiations with Germany. Officials say progress is possible toward a settlement addressing the Lusitania sinking and general submarine warfare. The tentative proposals reportedly satisfy U S demands and may outline terms for ending hostilities.
A fragmented report from Detroit outlines a new peace proposal tied to Henry Ford and a visiting party from Europe. The text notes reporters were awaiting full details before commentary and mentions satisfaction with peace efforts amid unclear specifics.
Fragmentary reading shows a funeral for Miss Myers at a school for deaf mutes with students and soldiers noted. Also mentions British and German troop movements in Kamerun and Spanish Guiana, plus Ontario border alarms as home guards activated after a bridge incident near Niagara Falls.
The Panama Canal Exposition opens after delays in building completion and exhibit arrivals. The event runs for 100 days with the Fania Five Kent and other groups featured as portals welcome visitors to the historical showcase.
Fragmentary report from Washington hints at a push by President to increase congressionally funded army expenditures. Ambiguous phrasing suggests a policy push and political maneuvering on defense budgets.
A London Evening Star summary reports German air raids on England with 80 000 troops massed near Paris and Zeppelin bombardments causing 54 killed and 67 wounded. It notes coal wage talks in New York, a powder plant explosion in Pennsylvania, a navy code loss, and widespread flood damage in the Mississippi region with hundreds of livestock drowned.
A Des Moines gathering celebrated by the Greater Des Moines committee showcased President Wilson speaking in a hall filled with cheers. The address praised swift military buildup, asserted naval readiness, and reinforced American ideals while noting naval size as a weakness. The pageant highlighted local planning and a Dubuque invention, an electric machine gun, drawing military interest as a key defense innovation.
Hambire David D Darby a post trader was arrested by the deputy and moved to Council Bluffs on a charge of embezzling public funds. Darby furnished bond of 600 dollars for his appearance before the April grand jury and was returned home. Federal prima facie shortage charge cited with 361 dollars involved.
Police report indicates a man confessed to taking money after a shooting incident. The suspect said he would be brought back promptly as officers pursued the case and secured involved funds totaling $2,200.
The Oak Park hotel and summer resort at the entrance to the state hospital grounds in Clarinda was totally destroyed by fire. The loss is about 7000 dollars, with insurance partially covering the damage.
Alta district voters approved bonds for a new school building with a total of 80,000 dollars. The election saw strong support from women, who cast four votes in favor to one against, reflecting unanimous local backing for the project.
Iowa will join a national observance from March 4 to 11 as leaders in the movement. Broad plans have been issued by the Federation of Women's Clubs and the Children's Bureau to educate and mobilize efforts nationwide. The State University extension division in Iowa assists by preparing lectures and literature for the public and for educators.
Cedar Rapida plans a campaign to raise between 125000 and 200000 dollars for a new coliseum. A fixed revenue of 3500 dollars annually will start from rentals of armory, commercial spaces, club headquarters, and exhibitions. About 25000 dollars has already been subscribed as organizers push to meet the target.
An Ames seed company storehouse burned after an overheated stove destroying 1 500 bushels of valuable seed corn. Estimated loss exceeds 6 000 dollars with about 4 000 dollars insured. Society notes seed corn was among the state's choicest and hard to replace.
Fragmentary notes show a county ledger allocating 941725.84 dollars to roads and culverts. Mentions 58040.11 dollars near the top of a county list, with references to county, roads, paths, and year spent.
Fragmentary text notes a purchase or rental arrangement with unclear parties and context. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The readable portion mentions a satisfactory agreement and a price element but lacks concrete details to form a complete, factual record.
Report describes a father and son duo held in a jail cell after arrest. The two men, identified as J. Page and a companion, allegedly confessed to the offenses they were charged with. Local police reported the pair admitted involvement in the robberies under investigation.
A Newton fire destroyed stock worth about 20000 dollars, causing significant losses and smoke damage to a two story building. The local fire department battled the blaze, preventing spread and saving the structure. Part of the losses are covered by insurance.
Word reaches Grinnell of the death in Los Angeles of M. M. Crookshenk a 77 year old banker formerly with Grinnell Central City and Valley National banking houses. He left Iowa in 1898 and later served as captain.
Ackley resident Alzina Handistl, aged ninety five, celebrated as the town's oldest Methodist. She has been a church member for ninety-nine years and remains hale and hearty, an enduring figure in the community.
Report shows Ferma Apina town with 185 351 farms in 1880. tenants operated 23.8 percent. By 1890, 201 908 farms and tenants at 28.1 percent. 1900 totals rose to 225 622 farms and 34.0 percent tenants. Data imply a shift toward larger farms and growing tenant shares.
A 1915 Iowa livestock report shows pork prices down sharply from earlier in January and 1910 levels, with overall swine values totaling 84,401,000 and hogs at 9.20 per hundredweight. Cattle and horse valuations are detailed, including totals for hogs, cattle, and sheep, alongside farm product values and county data. The document also notes state actions on militia inspection, parole matters, and tax cases affecting banks and public works.
A stretched, fragmentary report discusses Canada's postwar recovery. It notes large bank clearings in cities like Winnipeg and production boosts in prairie crops with estimates for wheat yields and monetary returns. The text compares economic activity across major centers and highlights confidence in continued growth despite possible downturns.
Fragmentary OCR text records a disjointed quote referencing Mr Newman and a surgeon. The readable portion suggests a claim about a medical bill and a past operation, but the passage is highly garbled with unclear attributions and missing context. No clear event or outcome can be established from the fragments.
Preparedness guidance discusses strengthening defenses against grip despite garbled terms. It mentions Brom Quinine and related forms, acta, and terms that resemble health reminders. The text reads as an OCR fragment with unclear entities and inconsistent phrasing.
Fragmentary report notes Pone a Opblom Gravie-Arthin with peony Cy as standby partners amid unclear lines on government actions. The text references Seine and a government appropriation tied to production, but details are obscured and names are partially unreadable.
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