Germans claim gains in Verdun area as war office reports
German press reports via wireless claim heavy German attacks north of Verdun were repulsed by the French. Berlin notes Verdun drive holding about 70 square kilometers of French positions, claiming greater gains than last fall in Champagne. official French dispatch cites furious infantry assaults and heavy artillery with French defense decimating enemy fire.
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Ypres
Iliah
Trencheu
Iter War Office
Marters
Germian
Paris
Verdun
Rench-War Office
Berlin
Germany
Shere
Italian Govern Armed Hips Passengers Safer Voyage
A fragment notes Italian government action regarding armed ships and passengers aboard a liner traveling from New York to Lapland Baltic and Adriatic routes. It references the war context and safety measures announced for vessels and passengers amid restrictive policy changes.
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Verdi Salis
Paige
Ithe
Dabin
Oir
New York
Lapland
Baltic
Adriatic
Angell Emeritus of Michigan Near Death
March 3 in Ann Arbor Mich news reports Dr James B Angell Emeritus of the University of Michigan grew critically ill and physicians said he may linger several days longer with hopes of recovery abandoned. Turbulent dispatches from Petrograd note Turks evacuating Trebizond and nearby cities.
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Amp Arbor
Mich
James
B. Angell
University
Gan
James B. Ansell
University of Michgan
Inauguration of Public Stores in Mexico City
March 6 report from Mexico City notes the government opening a series of public stores, the first 92 prepared for business. The article mentions ongoing theater activity and a Senator's appropriation, with references to Puget Boundary and related construction delays.
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Mexico
City
Fee Vitye
Puget Boundary
Haidlaghly
Hiss
Theuate Soisentte
World War I News Clippings From London Madrid and Berlin
Dispatches describe German submarine activity against British shipping, torpedoing two merchant vessels the Thornaby and Malvina, with all crew aboard the former killed. Reports mention an Austrian naval squadron near Corfu fleeing toward Cattaro. The Provence sinks with hundreds lost, while Malta and Milo receive survivors. Germany warns Portugal of war, and President Wilson’s stance is praised by former New York Governor Glynn. The Nevada remains undamaged after a mine near Quincy.
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Germany
London
Thornaby
Portugal
Madrid
Wilson
Wes
Glynn
New York
Syracuse
Ice floe rescue leaves county worker with exposure
A county worker marooned on an ice island for several hours faced severe exposure. His hands feet and ears were frostbitten and he remains in serious condition after attempts to break up the ice floe. Another worker contracted pneumonia while aiding the rescue.
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Bortromsboult
John Avwonters
Rugtenberg
Students May Vote By Mall Under Term of the Absent Voters
Attorney General George Cosson stated in a letter to Professor Frank E Horack that students at Iowa universities may vote absentee by mail in the June primary and other elections. The opinion notes concerns about turnout and cites about 2,200 students potentially affected.
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Mall
Lowe
Tay
Dniown
Imaly
George «Cosson
New Church Dedication Receives Substantial Support
The Jefferson dedication services raised over 13,000, with more than 19,000 in expected funds. George L Survely of Lewiston oversaw the services, noting outstanding balances against the total and detailing expenditures for the church and its seating.
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Jefferson
George L
Lewiston
cEy
Small Town Improvement Plans Delayed by State Layout Notes
A fragment suggests minor town improvements tied to a state planning outline. The text references a small town, a mall, and a plan between Gener Rapide, but details are unclear. The note implies scheduling or meeting contexts without concrete actions or dates.
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Lanningg
Gener Rapide
Judge Loren Hays Stricken By Paralysis at Court
Knoxville reports district court judge Loren N. Hays suffered a stroke causing paralysis while at the courthouse. He has had prior mild strokes two years ago and is presently cared for as he recovers.
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Knoxville
Hopor
Loren N. Hays
Death of Pioneer Elizab G Healey of Dubuque Iowa
Mrs Eligabeth Healey long oldest resident of Dubuque dies at her home aged about 96. She lived in Dubuque eighty three years. She arrived on a Mississippi river boat from St Louis to Dubuque years ago.
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Dubuquié
Eligabeth
Disappearance of Civil War Veteran in Wellman
A 70 year old Civil War veteran from Iowa City visiting his daughter in Wellman has vanished. Bloodhounds were called but did not locate him. The fragment mentions Albert Garnett, a 50 year old employee at Ayres Lumber, in connection to the case.
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Iowa City
Jows City
Hiram
Toms
Wellman
Albert
Garnett
Ayres
Lumbe
Des Moines River tragedy claims two in water rescue
Rescue attempt on the Des Moines River after a tree toppled in turbulent waters ends fatally for Muhaska County engineer El Rommel. Thomas Thames, 18, remains missing as efforts continue at 4 to 6 pm near Sheffield.
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Charles ‘Thames “Trom
Des ° Moines
Thomas Wassin
Trom
Allis
EL Rommel
Muhaska
Thomas
Hannibal Arrival Sparks Local Transit Notice
Fragmentary OCR text references Hannibal, a train arrival, police officers, and a local notice relating to race land and trouble. Details are unclear, but the fragment suggests a transit or public safety notice tied to a railway event in Hannibal with authorities involved.
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Hannibal
Dodge
Sunday School Fair Opens With Law Modeling Lesson
Fragment outlines a Sunday school fair with a lesson on work law and an event span from June 20 to 23. Details are incomplete but indicate a community education activity featuring a speaker or model related to state work norms.
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Enea
Whi Manufact Auto Plates Delayed by Overcrowded Plant
Fragmentary OCR text indicates delays in producing automobile plates due to an overcrowded facility. Officials expect to begin operations as conditions allow, with a planned start date and continued efforts to secure required materials.
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CBN
Iowa District Finds Fragmentary Election Note
A damaged Iowa fragment from Wall Wallapello area mentions an elec tions note in unclear handwriting. The readable portion points to a local civic item but lacks specific names or dates. Further clarification needed to determine exact place date involved.
Shifting toward a consolidated school plan gains local support
County officials and residents discuss consolidating country schools to improve educational facilities, supervision, and tests. The plan proposes combining districts into a unified system to enable better buildings and administration. A misread ward project and state tax decisions influence progress and funding.
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Echool
Ansonia to Hold Next Session in June Meeting
Fragmentary text notes an Ansonia committee planning a June session. Also mentions a treaty and an escape incident dated December 1812, with references to capture and transfer relating to Metom.
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Nession
Tipping Law Debate Spurs State Hearing In Des Moines
A disputed tipping law prompted a state hearing led by Judge George Jepsen in Sioux City. Theissues center on validity and penalties while officials discuss changing rules to drop extra charges.
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George Jepsen
Unclear fragment on empire era figures and war notes
Fragmentary notes discuss empire tax and prop earnings, doubled rates, and references to soldiers and home front worries. Mentions Herlin-Tageblatt and General von Beseler with scattered terms about Antwerp and navas, yielding little coherent report.
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Seema
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