Deutschland Submarine Passes Chesapeake Bay With Dyestuffs
The Deutschland, a German undersea merchantman, sailed from a German port on June 23 and entered Chesapeake Bay at 1 46 a m July 9 after a 4000 mile voyage longest and most hazardous. She carried dyestuffs, chemicals and mail and displayed no flag at first. later the ensign was raised as Capt Frederick Cocke confirmed the mission to open a submarine merchant trade between the United States and Germany. The sub with two 3 inch guns could submerge quickly and traveled at two to three knots. The crew wore German merchant uniforms and faced mines and warships on the perilous run guided by tug Thomas F Timmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Nowepeper
Tinton
Ens Bartion
Mimperor
William
Wilson
Chesapeake Bay
Thomas F.timmons
Frederick Cocke
Norfolk
Capes
Cocke
United States
Germany
Plague claims more lives in New York City area
Eighty eight new gas reports in New York and New York City mark continuing fatalities from infantile paralysis. The Department of Health reports 224 total deaths since the epidemic began and 980 total cases with an 23 percent mortality. Brooklyn reports ongoing cases as preventive measures extend to surrounding territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New ‘York
New York
Department of Health
Brooklyn
New York City
Standard
Potnam County I
Board of Health
Attempted assassination shocks Buenos Aires crowd
An anarchist fired at President De la Plaza from a balcony during Buenos Aires independence celebrations for the 200th anniversary. The shot missed. the would be assassin was arrested. De la Plaza had been in office since 1924 after Saenz Pena's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Victorino de la Plasa
Saenz Pena
Woolsley Promoted to Special Drafting Expert in State Department
Washington reports that Lester H. Woolsley, assistant elicitor, has been promoted to special drafting expert in a new office created by Congress. He will prepare diplomatic notes and treaties. Villista victory reports from Paso suggest another defeat near Jimenez, but lack official confirmation. Calhoun’s condition improves as US minister to China shows signs of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsley
Washington
Lester H. Woolsley
Department of Atate
Langing
Congress
Paso
Tex
Jimineo
Jiminez
Rio Grande
Calhoun
Chicago
William 3
United States
Chris
Chinde Salls for England on Mail Steamer Voyage
Retiring Japanese ambassador Chinda Sutemi left New York on the liner Amerika Mayo to assume duties as envoy to England. The July 8 sailing marks his transfer as Japan’s ambassador to the United Kingdom.
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Chinde Salls
England
New York
Viscount Suti
Chinda
Ambaskador
Japan
Cartoonist Bud Fisher Injured in Saratoga Auto Crash
News note reports Bud Fisher the cartoonist was pinned beneath his overturned automobile on the state road north of Saratoga N Y but escaped with a broken rib and several minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud" Fisher
Saratoga
N. Y
Mexican War News and Carranza Note Developments
News from the world highlights the Monterey steamer reviving 261 passengers from Vera Cruz to Havana amid Mexican crisis negotiation progress. Carranza promises cooperation and withdraws threats, while a battle near Jimines Mexico yields heavy losses. Corporal F X Cooke is rescued. Mexico denounces U S actions and accuses Americans of inciting trouble as U S troops remain in the border zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Line
Monterey
Havana
Vera/Oruz
Americas
Carranza
Banalg
Washington
Ieh
Alplomattic
Effert
Mesico
Gea
Ignacio
Ator Ral Ranch
Jimines
Mex
British and Russian gains drive war fronts in Europe
British forces claim advances on multiple fronts including near La Dols dale and forward trenches advanced up to 2000 yards with 500 yards depth. Russians report major captures in Galicia and troop gains northwest of Kolomen, while Austrians concede Delatyn-Kolomen setbacks. French report assault success on the Somme front and capture of Hom village as battles widen across Europe.
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Germany
Ita Ométal
Heriin
Adilten
Petrograd
Cam
Marteviteh
Sarny
Rovel
Komirow
la’ Potré
Grad Telle
Tramendoua
Nen
Galléla
Volhytila
Clery-Maricourt
Somme
Hom
French War Office of
Paris
Multiple 1916 Events From U S News And Notes
A scattered digest notes police actions in Boston and a body in a house, a fatal domestic shooting in La Salle, an Iowa Prohibition convention plan, a wage settlement in a Rock Island dispute, a war department salary rise, Roosevelt’s Mexico campaign talk, infantile paralysis cases in Standard, a Dubuque fire at a lodge site, New York diamond imports reaching 44.9 million, lynching figures at Tuskegee for six months, Charles Hughes’ Progressive campaign plan, his Southampton remarks on democracy, a Pharr Texas fire destroying a business district HQ, and New York National Guard equipment status amid incendiary fire claims.
Washington Naval Powers Report Move In Central American Crisis
Washington officials indicated Amore Marines under Caly Yorenhe at Santiago and Santo Domingo are patrolling the city. President Wilson’s note proposes direct negotiations to resolve US and Mexican government differences. Rear Admiral W B Caperton to succeed Admiral McRae Winslow as he retires. Public health resources in Washington to curb the flu epidemic in New York. Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow’s retirement order set for July 29. Wilson dedicates a labor temple in Washington urging candor and pacific means to secure workers’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval
Washington
Amore
Caly -Yorenh-El
Pendleton
Santiago
Santo Domingo
W. B. Caperton
Duantels
Pueitle
Cameron, McRae
Federal Public ‘Health Service
Washington Wi
New York City
Cameron McRae Winslow
Navy Department
Wilson
American Federation
Foreign David Succeeds Kitchener as War Secretary
Lloyd George named secretary of state for war succeeding the late Lord Kitchener who drowned when a British cruiser carrying him to Russia sank. Edward Grey elevated to peerage. Jacob Cuckenbauch sunk after collision with an unidentified Dover ship. crew rescued. Destructive earthquake at Cultapsertu, Slelly, reported by Home Telegraph dispatch, about 300 dead in three sulphur mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David. Lloyd-George
Great Britain
Lord Kitchener
Russia
Edward Grey
Jacob Cuckenbauch
Dover
Simnen
Cultaptsesertu
Slelly
Itte
Ball
Hetty Green Dies at 81 World’s Richest Woman Passes
Personal Miss Hetty Green, reputed world richest woman, dies in New York at eighty one. Her fortune, estimated around 100 million dollars, largely built by her own efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrn
Hetty Green
New York
Wpa
State Expenditures Near Fourteen Million in Two Years
A biannual financial report shows state expenditures totaling about 14 million dollars for the recent period, marking a several-millions rise from the prior two years. The jump is largely due to a surge in automobile registration funds allocated and spent across counties for road work, with cash paid out to counties and for temporary contracts. The board of control reports 252 thousand dollars for projects including the epileptic colony at Woodward and the women’s reformatory at Rockwell City. Judge Frank Mott, 88, veteran jurist, educator and pioneer from Madison County, died after a long career in the Iowa judiciary and education, with ties to the University of Des Moines and Baptist institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Auto Fonda
State’ Board of Control
Woodward and
Women's Reformatory
Rockwell City
Winternet
Frank Mott
Pauldonit
Madtson
Judge Mott
Susquehans County
Winterset
States
Ninth Iowa Infantry
States University
University
Des Moines
Baptist College
Baptist ‘Church
Baptist State Convention
Atlantic Growth funding new buildings and paving
Building work expands Atlantic with public and residential structures valued at 180000. A 50000 hotel addition near completion, 16600 end at Atlantic hotel, 30000 city hall excavation, 30000 hospital building under way. Numerous residences rise and about two miles of paving planned this year, totaling around twenty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Atlantic Hospital Association
Johnson County Pioneer Dead in Iowa City at 92
Jacob Stover longtime Johnson County pioneer died at his Iowa City home aged 92. He arrived in the county with his parents seventy eight years ago, crossing the prairies with an ox team from St Joseph Indiana in spring 1838. He later joined companions to California gold fields in 1848 before returning to Iowa City after three prosperous years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Jacob ¥. Stover
Johnson ‘County
Iowa City
Mr. Stover
Prairies
St. Joasph
Ind
California
Iowa County Attorneys Elect Officers at Convention
Dubuque County Iowa attorneys at the closing session of the state convention elected officers including President B J Wenner of Waterloo and vice president H G Ly mani of Grinnell Secretary-treasurer C H Swangon of Council Bluffs and district judges re elected for the flow a president Judge J W Springer of New Hampton and secretary-treasurer Judge E B Fry of Boone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omhara
Dubuque
Iowa
B. J. Wenner
Waterloo
Ica
H. G. Lymani
Grinnell
C.H. Swangon
Council Bliuits
J. W. Springer
New Hampton
E.B. Fry
Boone
Election required on Morgan township schoolhouses vote
In Hampton county a new vote is required on funding franding Morgan township with 14000 for new schoolhouses due to a technical error in the prior election. The district previously sparked attention by plans to build nine houses at about 1000 each under a consolidated plan. Slackers are to remain in guard and be sent where needed, with Colonel Morgan stating troops may be moved to the Mexican border for camp duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Franding Morgan Township
Frankin County
Dodge
National Guard
United States
Morgan
Border settlement talks ease tensions at Camp Dodge
Reports from Camp Dodge indicate a friendly settlement of border difficulties with Mexico. Gen H A Allen and Adjutant General Logan express cautious optimism, seeking formal confirmation from Mexican authorities. Mount Pleasant campaign success boosts Wesleyan education initiative with substantial local fundraising and broad support.
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Camp Dodge
H. A. Allen
Cahib
Mexico
United States
Campaign for Funds Oskalooza Banquet Aids Penn College
One fourth of a proposed 400000 fund to replace Penn College building destroyed by fire was subscribed by Oskaloosa citizens at the first campaign meeting. Ames A. Davitt presided over a banquet before the speaking program. About 1000 residents and visitors attended. Addresses by Attorney General George Cosson ER. T. Meredith W. Halling HR Harlan President DM Edwards of Penn College Eugene Chapin and Virgil Renshaw were heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskalooza
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Ames’ A. Davitt
George Cosson
ER. T. Meredith
W. Is. Halling
H.R. Harlan
Penn Collage
Eugene Chapin
Virgil Renshaw
Mansfield Released On Band
Mansfield released on bond after being arrested in Kansas City Kansas on a deferred case. Iowa authorities seek Mansfield’s return for trial while his attorney cites lack of sufficient proof and the case was called twice without adequate evidence.
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Mansfield
Red Oal
William’ Mansfield
Kansas City
Kan
Datte
County, Kin
Wiatrict
Iowa
Road Contract Details From Traer Lettings
The record shows a contract for a mile of road work at Traer with payment terms around $1.74 per cubic yard. Total estimated cost near $32,300. Another entry notes 4,600 feet of a newer roadway let at $3,780.
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Treer
Traer
Camp Dodge economy shows in new kitchens and pavilion
Indications of the economy at Camp Dodge are visible as guardsmen build kitchens for the Second and Third regiments and erect an entertainment pavilion. An officer said the extra kitchens and pavilion are for their sustenance and amusement, noting the improved camp facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodge
Camp Hodge
Iowa Troops Muster and Camp Dodge Training Report
The article describes Iowa troops at Camp Dodge preparing for border deployment, including mustering, physical drills, and three weeks of training. It notes recruitment gaps in the cavalry squadron, with about 40 men to be recruited locally, and mentions arrangements for extended training and readiness. It recalls Civil War refunds for gray uniforms, and discusses a new insurance ruling redefining garden tools to include windmills for tornado coverage, affecting farm insurers.
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Dodge
Mallitar
Iby
Gani
al Allat
Marahea
Atraigemerte
Allen
Towa
Iowa
North Liberty
United States
Lnn
Hospital Corps
Camp Dodge
Andrew
J. Hendrickson
Hutchinson
Kan
Logan
General
General ‘Assembly
Uniform
Hendrickson
Msnfornia Tnstead
Wlue
TRS
Federn
Henderckson
Iowa Supreme Court
Warning signs set along rails to guard crossings
A conference in Chisago with the Joint Committee from the National Association of Railroad Commissioners and the American Railway Association approved placing warning signs at least three hundred feet from both sides of railroad tracks. State railroad officials, including J. Hy Wiggon, represented Iowa, discussing erosion warnings and highway safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inwa
Chisago
National Association of Railroad Commissioners
Amprican Railway Association
J. Hy Wiigon
Vet Sonjmalaalonar
Towa
European War Roundup 1916 and 1918 Highlights
Fragmented OCR notes recount wartime events across 1915 to 1918 including battles near Arras, Riga, and Galician fronts, German advances in the Argonne, Austrian and Turkish actions, French aerial strikes, and Allied responses. It references Poland, Italy, Lublin, and the Carnic Alps, with mentions of Nebraskan torpedoing and coal strikes at Wales.
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Goritana
Suwaiki
Arethians
Montehéaring
Herzigovine
Carnic Alps
Italy
Gallipoli
Avotrizna
Lublin
Gaileian
Kreuzberg
Armenia
Trangvaucania
Coupaly
Gortpans
thisganne_agalnet
Pounterattack
Preasnysz
Atatrla
Wales
Germany
Ameri Ateamer Nebraskan
Notable Golfers Recall Ancient Game Bond
Fragmentary lines describe a daily golf tradition, with references to “two worthy,” an old link’s habit, and a call to practice. The text mentions a friend of the links, morning sympathy, and a boast about performance. A declaimed score or result appears, with phrases signaling a lively round played yesterday.
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Bil
Ion Hearty
Condo
Untitled Memoir Fragment From a Confused Visit
A fragmented reminiscence describes a distressed scene with references to a grandmother, mother, and a nephew, amid phrases about returning home and mixed emotions. The text reads like a chaotic personal memory or dialogue excerpt with unclear chronology and wording.
Fragmentary Sagebrush Letters Reveal Odd Dialogue
A garbled OCR fragment presents a disjointed dialogue about a man named Werden and a biographical reminiscence. The text includes stray phrases about marriage, politeness, and visitors, but appears nonsensical and corrupted. No clear event or coherent narrative emerges from the readable lines.
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Baltimore
Icarries
I ‘Bredke
ReEenetiene
Pete
F. 'X. Cooke
Carrizal
United States Army
el Paso
Department of Foreign Relations of Mexico
Garranga
Borin
Lestris
Sankt
Kolomen
Nudwornn
Weil
Tarnopal
Hrussitoff
Czartorysk and
Kolki
Delatyn-Kolomen
War Office
Vienna
London
Scotchy
Brestau
Boston
Duffée
Hatem
Duffee
Tenteru
Olega
John ‘Walters
la Salle
Lown
Rock
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
S. 1
Moove Lodge
Appralacr
Tuskegee Institute
Montgomery
Alo
Charles B. Hughes
Progressive Party
Bouthampton
N. Yu
America
Pharr
New York National Guard
Avilson
Mount Plasaant
Mount Planaant
Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Westhe
Educa
Windier
Ft. Madison
Marshall
Marfigtl
Electrity
Webster
Samuel Dime
Clark
Crooks
Fort, Dodge, Das, Maines & ‘Southern
Michigan Southern Shopa
iNew, Pontoffice
Grinpoll
Gidirdenien’ Belg. Pras
Buty
Mittia
Bach
Har Tour
Guna
Jody
Ube
Turniabed
Arras
Rolie
Wantae
Argonne
Riga
Italiana
Aouth
Corliz
Tranches
Carrile Alpe
Hindenburg
Lia
Hoia
Walter
Chigago
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