Suspects in Eden Waeranta Case Linked to Burns Agency Plot
A lengthy, fragmentary report suggests suspects connected to a Burns Agency crime plot in Montgomery and Kansas City, with names like William Manaflald and Biakie exsoldier. References a detective Wilkerson and a possible method for producing a sterilized anti hog cholera serum. Lincoln is ordered to Mexico, and Ames cadets face uncertain duty as the 1914 fall term begins.
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Eleht
Mirdere de Maare
Villisga
Ettlon
Montgomery
Kansas City
William
Manaflald
Biakie
Exsoldiar
Exfenser
Perpeiq
Burns Agénty
Wilkerson
Pey Ealousy
Lincoln
Mexico
Agias
Ariz
Wenty
Lieuten- Lansoln
Mex
Lautenant
Ames
Alfalfa trends and crop stats spark Iowa study
In 1916 235 thousand acres grew alfalfa with a yield around 60 tons and a state total valued at over 6 million dollars. The department of agriculture reports larger prospects this year as farmers anticipate higher production and improved prices amid statewide crop data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Department
Midmonth plans for public funds and dairy ad agency
Report of a monthly contribution plan by a dairy commission to fund a national advertising effort. The plan, discussed at a recent agndal meeting, proposes $6,000 per year for a three year period. Also notes on a Iowa tax and a Rock Island freight wreck near Dexter resulting in multiple deaths, and a Sioux City judge’s report that liquor consumption fell sharply after a dry law.
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Towa
Be Holntein’ Friestan “Aapo
Daxter
Stella McCleary
J. O. McCleary
Dexter
Rock Island
Leonard Ball
Halleck
Minnesota
Milas’ McCleary
Soga
Norway
Holangatjord
Thie Imnte
Vodhelm
Denmark
Tuaplte
Danlat
Tuts
Duoleh Statistical Bureau
High cattle auction shock amid torn records and travels
A muddled report details a high cattle sale and a series of names including Bonnie Brie and Donnie Brae, with figures like 311 060 and 10 900. It notes Overton Harris purchasing a two year old bull and mentions Warren Ty McCray of Kentland, Indiana. It also covers University of Iowa law dean appointment and Professor McGovney moving from Tulane to a new post, starting next September.
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Bury
Andraws
Morse
Haris
Ifa
Warren Ty McCray
Kentland
Ind
Lave
Iowa
Daley
Odippafeswor
Ube ‘Missgurt
University “of Laws
Pdusation
McGovney
Wea Dear of Law
Tulane’ University
New Orleans
Destruction and Prohibition Party Notes in Newton
Fragmentary town report from Newton discusses a destructive incident, the Prohibition Party involvement, and city improvements led by Minnetta Merata. It mentions a proposed new sewer project for the city with an estimated cost around 78 000 dollars, plus consulting engineering input from Chicago on drainage and vineworkings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Chicago
College gifts boost Cedar Rapids Coe College fund
A Cedar Rapids Phi announces a large gift to Coe College. President Marquis reveals a $76,000 grant from Elizabeth R. Voorheed, adding to prior donations that have supported the dormitory and ongoing building program.
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Cedar Rapide
Marquis
Coe- College
Elizabeth R. Voorheed
Joraceh
Voorheda
Meira
Voorhgen
Des Moines to Antrim highway plan reported by committee
A report from Pal Beer, chairman of a road committee, outlines a plan to extend a gravel road from Des Moines to an area near Arnate. The proposal includes a two mile extension with funding for additional land and connections, and mentions a wealthy farmer providing payment for the project.
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Moines
Alx
Pal Beer
Good Roade
Des
Campaign finance audits and express rate hearing in Iowa
Auditors report campaign statements from Cosson and Allen show mixed compliance with filing laws and expenditures. Des Moines officials note penalties possible for late or non itemized reports while Iowa expresses weigh rates before the railroad commission and state board of control reports price drops in canned goods and rising motor vehicle registrations.
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United, States
State ‘Car Road’ Commission
Iowa
Interarare’ Commerce Commission
T.B. Harrison
Willy
Norwegian plans for Bergen growth and naval expedition
Norwegian and foreign officials discuss Norwegian port expansion at Bergen, planned industrial growth, and a coastal trade surge. The piece notes Bergen aspires to major city status with harbor enlargement, rising manufacturing, and exports. It also covers Amundsen expedition logistics and a 1918 import-export boom, plus ship purchases by M Wrangel & Company.
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Bergen
Norway
Hamburg
Germany
Liverpook
England
Antwerp
Belgium
Daniel’ Huan
Borgen
Swedens 1904 politics and German children relief plan
The piece describes wartime and postwar tensions in Sweden and Denmark, detailing Sweden’s debate over a 10,000,000 kroner army request and 12,250,000 kroner for the navy, plus relief plans for German children. It notes Sweden’s 1904 meetings, labor resolutions, and the broader Nordic financial strain affecting destroyer and submarine programs, with tradeoffs in military and industrial spending.
Columbia College to offer business degree and journalism courses
Education shifts influence Columbia College in New York as Latin study yields to practical training. A new business oriented program will grant a degree of muster of science in business and journalism courses expand. The change reflects a demand for immediate use skills and modern training for newspaper work. New leaders replace the old political bosses, as the dominating personality takes center stage and as education adapts to practical needs.
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Guelnaga
New York
Columbia College
Columbia
Atti- Itarian
Pour
Tien
Benham Chosen Social Secretary to First Lady
Mra Galt ear to bake. Mra Woodrow Wilson appoints Miss Benham as social secretary at the White House. Daughter of Rear Admiral Bonham, she brings naval family heritage and long service with diplomats and high society figures. Her career includes work for Baroness Rosen and Mrs Bryce among others.
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Mra
Galt Becake
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Laa
Botla Hagner
Mistiées
White’ House
Gud
Abe
Mias Waith Banham
Gaerotary
Admirgl Bonham
Galacity
Bryce
Mrev Orana
Murray Crane
Theodore’ Shonts
Washington
Mise Shonte
Duc de Chavines
Marshall Field
Duncan McKim
Benham
Paria
Pacific Coast
Society of Bpannora
United States Navy
Society
San Francisca
Miss Benham
Plunketts Head of Irish Noble Family Silenced in Rebellion
The Plunkett family in Ireland faces punishment after involvement in a failed uprising. Count Plunkett, his sons George and John receive prison terms, while Joseph Plunkett was executed in Dublin for signing the proclamation of independence. Sir Horace Plunkett, famed for agricultural support, is implicated but not active in Sinn Fein efforts.
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Count Plunkett
Plunkett
Ireland
Joseph
Dublin
George
John
Yaara
Popal
Alvo Aya
Sir Horace
Pinnkutt
British’ Isles
Reldi
Burke's Handwriting Noted as Poor Yet Improves on Bill
A sketch recalls Burke's poor handwriting as a boy with two brothers in school who scribbled badly. He argued great men may have crude scripts, yet his own signature later appeared on a one dollar bill, prompting a teacher to praise his progress.
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United States
Fi Burke
Burke
Avery
Barke
Burks
Sisson's Long Coat and a Mississippian's Promotion Plot
Congressman Thomas A. Sisson of Mississippi parades a long frock coat as the denouement of a briat tale shows him guiding a constituent toward a department post. An employee in a higher-up division dies, and Sisson seeks appointment for his man. The division chief declines, citing policy to fill death vacancies only after funerals. After the funeral, the constable stares, and Sisson’s candidate does not receive the place.
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Thomas A. Sisson
Mississippi
House of Representatives
Sisson
Sud Denly
Pinson
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Sacners
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Newton
Trom
Prohibition Party
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Thane
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Audubon
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Malilo
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Socialist Party of Sweden
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Net
Copenhagen
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Fatty
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Lasvanid
THE
Plunketts
Burke's
Harris
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Waa
Stéson
Sigson
Glagon
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