United States and Mexico discuss more talks on joint commission
The American and Mexican joint commission heads consider holding further conferences on Mexico policy and troop withdrawal. Carranza signals openness to dialogue while urging recall of Pershing expedition and noting no change in U S administration stance. Officials say US troops remain in northern Mexico as talks continue.
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United States
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George Gray
American Commission
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Hanclon
Wilson for a Bond to Meet the Treasury Deficit 1918
President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo plan a bond issue and new taxes to cover the 1918 treasury deficit estimated near 180 million dollars. Congress debates revenue measures including inheritance and internal taxes as Panama Canal bonds and existing authorities are tapped to raise funds amid wartime expenditures.
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World War News From All Fronts and Diplomacy
Reports cite the capture of 5,500 Russian prisoners in the Romanian theater and the storming of Rowmuelsa Filipest. Battleships, destroyers and submarines are active. German diplomacy features peace notes and terms discussions with Britain, while British and Turkish actions in the Middle East are reported.
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Houmanian
Fragmented 1910s News Reel From Wyandotta And Beyond
Domestic Market Hucon of Wyandotta a Republican declared gilded from the Second Michigan district. Four bodies recovered from the smoldering ruins of the Ma wonke Home at Wiehtta Kau. Cram Jnjneg received in the burn tag structures. Edward Gilworris, recently present when Avni was Curled, was released from the Kife prison at Myort Hush before his term expired. Mrs Iva Barnes found not guilty of murder of her husband Lamer by jury in Chicago. Michigan Mark R finite from Wy published new declared Gresamen from Beech district. A Christmas pardon granted by Governor Whitman at Albany to William J. Cummins for part in wrecking Carnegie Trust Co. Many millions involved. Four miners Clarence Hicks James Hamilton and Arthur Trelan killed in cavern of Blockhouse Zinc and Lead mines near Platteville Wisconsin. Baron Robert EH Oppenheim held at New York by immigration on moral turpitude, released on bond. Charles Noe, halfbreed Indian, confessed he and not Bertha Berth beat Charlie Stone to death near St Louis.
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Lamer
Whitman
Albany
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William J. Cummins
Carnegie Trust Company of New York
Robert EH. Oppenheim
Lonton
New York
Immigration Bureau
Charles ‘Noe
Bertha Berth
Charlie Stone
Danish West Indies sale approved by parliament
Foreign King Christian of Denmark in Copenhagen confirms the treaty selling the Danish West Indies to the United States. Both houses of the Danish parliament approve the sale, voting 40 to 1 in the upper house. London reports Irish prisoners to be released by British government. Britain says allies should know before negotiating with Germany, which remains firm on terms for peace. Berlin circles note possible American mediation. Paris says allied governments will respond to Germany’s peace offer without serious consideration. Claude Gribune White and Helen Lavy wed in London. Gribume White’s prior marriage to Dorothy Taylor ends in divorce.
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Copenhagen
Danish West Indies
United States
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
London
Germany
Europe
Washington Considers Universal Military Training Plan
A bill plan for universal military training will be prepared in Washington next month by the gem wal stat of the uniy with full cost estimates compared to the present volunteer system. Commander Tralph Lawle named chief of the narge bureau of ordnance with rear admiral rank. senate confirms nomination. Secretary Louslng issues a second statement to clarify there is no change in neutral policy. Dispatches from Europe suggest renewed submarine warfare, potentially intensified. President Wilson announces the Federal shipping board members: Democrats Willan Daynan Bernard N Baker and John A Donald. Republicans John Barber White Theodore Brant.
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Narge Bureau
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Senate
Louslng
Lanning Aoid
United States
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Wishington
Shipping Board
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Sinfranetsto
Bernard N. Baker
Hartlore
Jom A. Donald
New York City
Republicana
John Barber White
Kangas ‘City
Pheodore Brant
New Orleans
Dismantle Threat Lingers Over Defunct Farm Line
Residents along the line believe the Atlantic Southern railroad route between Atlantic and Villeges faces removal after the Iowa railroad commission overruled an order to keep it operating. Abelés company may consider sale to a responsible bidder. bid of 165000 by W Harding Davis of Chicago rejected as insufficient. The line runs through Grant and several stations, serving a prosperous farming region. an expert says proper management could render the line profitable. The segment from Atlantic to Kimbaikos remains in operation, aiding farmers and businesses despite broader shutdowns.
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Iowa Railroad Commission
Abelés
O :Railroad
Secretary of
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Viltiges
Mortone Mill
Four Mile Switch
Marburg
Lyman
Gallion
Sciola
Tenville
Kimbaikos
Atlantic Southern
Guard Duty Remains for Des Moines Iowa Troops
Des Moines reports First Iowa infantry now at Fort Des Moines awaiting muster out will rejoin the state national guard upon federal release. Troops proceed to home stations with uniforms government clothing and all equipment, maintaining previous guard standing after mobilization for Mexican duty.
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Des Moines
First Iowa Infantry
Fort Des Moines
Towa National Guard
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Guy A. Logan
National Guard
Prices Rise for Apples and Grains in Iowa Report
Iowa farm price report shows apples averaged 34 365 per barrel in state markets versus 2 756 nationally. Wheat and oats prices are slightly below national quotes, hay averages $9 a ton in Iowa against $11.21 nationally. The piece notes disparities and a Dec 1 government ray report on state versus national costs.
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Ames
Iowa
Big price paid for Glidden area farm in rare deal
R J Lathrop of Glidden bought H A Johnson's Aue stock farm for 477 acres at an aggregate price of 377 708. The property once poor and rundown is described as a top area farm with strong potential. The buyer Mr T QC Bundt of West Side will reside on the farm. The sale occurred only ten days after listing.
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R. J. Lathrop
Glidden
H. A. Johnson
Kia
Wiyerie
Bundt
West Side
Iowa pilot lands perilous Alaska mail route contract
Des Moines aviator Earl L Byers secures a rare U S government contract to carry mail along a 381 mile Alaska route at about 45560 dollars annual pay. The treacherous flight over snowbound mountains with no safe landing spots replaces a three weeks overland trail to Nome.
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Earl L. Byers
H. W. Byers
United States
Alaska
Byers
Nome
Guardsmen to furnish own clothes after muster out
Members of the First Town Infantry will be compelled to furnish their own civilian clothing when mustered out of federal service. Uniforms supplied at the border by the government will be valued as state property, retained at home stations, and kept in armories. Some men wore civilian clothes worn out before uniforms were supplied. A number have no civilian clothing or money to buy it.
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Des Moines
First Town Infantry
Ft. Des Moines
Camp Lodge
Aged Convict Released Fort Madison
William Kilmer spent his first Christmas at liberty in nearly sixty-nine years. After thirty-three years in prison he finds freedom unfamiliar and the modern world a burden he fears he may never learn to navigate.
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Fort Madison
William Kilmer
Liberty
County Agent a Success in Black Hawk County
A. A. Burger reports 191 shows the Farm Improvement association of Black Hawk county achieved record activity. During the year the county agent traveled 4 189 miles by auto and 1 140 miles by rail to conduct 659 meetings and make 704 farm visits while writing over 11 000 letters. The effort marked the most successful year and broadest coverage in the association's history.
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A. A. Burger
Farm Improvement Association
Black Hawk County
Wheat Acreage Up In Ames Iowa For Winter Wheat
Iowa reports to the crop reporting board of the U S department of agriculture that the state has ten percent more winter wheat planted this year than last year. Acreage stands at 461 000 compared with 410 000 previously. Crop condition is estimated at 92 percent versus 90 last year. Prospects are good for a bountiful crop as high wheat prices spur greater farming of the grain.
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Ames
Iowa
Roe
Thia
Miners Vote On State Conference For Higher Wages
Miners across Iowa will vote on holding a state conference in Des Moines to demand higher wages from coal operators. Operators have raised coal prices without wage increases. Officers and the national group will not approve a strike that would break the current working agreement. Popcorn Brings Big Profit in Wall Lake. Ripple and Herrig delivered popcorn from thirty seven acres, totaling 112,940 pounds and netting 3902.91 dollars at 2.08 per hundred, about 80.8 dollars per acre. Many farmers reported similar popcorn profits this year.
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Iowh
Des Moines
Wall Lake
Ripple & Herrig
Iowa Sunday School Campaign Forms Statewide In Gathering
The greatest Gundey school movement in Iowa history will launch next spring with a statewide Sunday school gathering and bulletin campaign. Beginning March 18 and ending Easter Sunday April 8, it will reach about half a million Sunday school officials teachers and members across Iowa with official programs and plans underway by the state Sunday school association.
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Das Moines
Iowa
Iowa Cities In Debt Grow Under Municipal Expenses
Des Moines reports that 868 Iowa cities and towns carry total indebtedness of 20,591,587, up 1,473,508 from 1915. Receipts reached 18,555,257 while expenditures were 17,846,098 for the year ending March 21, 1916, with cash rising to 9,702,846. Commission cities total 322,560 population. general manager cities include Clarinda and Webster City.
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Towa
George Gallarno
Municipal Accounting Department
Iowa
Sioux Ciy
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Keokuk
Marshalltown
Mason City
Clarinde
Broomfeld
Chariton
Webster City
Iowa Falls
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