Villa's Gar Awarege Shells Rain In Streets
Villa forces fight street battles around Juarez Mexico as his car is abandoned near Francisco villa’s auto directed campaign against Carranza troops. Shelling and machine gun fire mark heavy fighting on Zarea avenue and streets near the plaza with Villa’s infantry repelled in stubborn street fighting.
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Crazy gunman terrorizes Philadelphia trolley passengers
An unidentified man armed with a large revolver terrorized riders on a Philadelphia street car in the central city. He engaged in a running clash with police, wounded five pursuers, and was fatally shot after hundreds joined in the chase. The brief chaotic pursuit ended near Twelfth and Pine streets with the gunman down.
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Burial of Jack London Ashes at Glen Ellen Ranch
The ashes of California author Jack London were buried on the hillside of his Glen Ellen ranch in Santa Rosa. London wished dust scattered over the land he loved, but in accordance with his direction a concrete receptacle was placed there and sealed. Mrs London, neighbors and the ranch employer witnessed the ceremony.
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Jack ‘London
California
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Cadet Lawrence Jones Named Army Football Captain
Cadet Lawrence Jones of the class of 1918 at West Point was elected captain of the Army football team for the next season. Jones, a tackle, is the 2nd member of the class to receive the honor.
Rascats Two Dies in Fire at Portland Boarding Home
Portland, Oregon resident Willard G. Dieting aged 34 died in a blaze that damaged a three story family boarding house. Dieting had previously rescued two other guests. Five persons were seriously injured in the fire.
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Five Die In West Caps May Fire Disaster
Cape May New Jersey Lewie Wilson his wife and four children perished in a house fire that swept through the Wilson home at West Caps May the family were asleep when the flames broke out.
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N. J
British Hospital Ship Bri Castle Sunk. Many Survivors Reported
Britain announces the hospital ship Bri Castle of 6,280 tons was torpedoed in the Aegean with about fifty lives lost and 1,106 survivors. Other wartime notes include the Russian dreadnaught Imperatritsa Maria sunk by internal explosion with about 200 missing, and reports of artillery actions east of Paranalyo and in nearby seas. Also: the Britannic, White Star’s liner, sunk by mine or torpedo with numerous casualties. aluminum plant plans in Baltimore. and AFL convention debates on militarism in schools.
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Fire at Lockport cereal plant endangers hundreds of workers
Reports describe a blaze destroying the Northern Unols Cereal plant at Lockport Illinois. Estimated losses exceed 200000 dollars with hundreds of employees left in danger as the facility burned. Separate items note Grange stance on living costs and other national incidents from arrest news to railroad accidents.
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Mexican War News Protocol Signed at Atlanta City
A protocol on conditional withdrawal of American troops from Chihuahua and military border control was signed by the Mexican American joint commission in Atlanta City. It includes a supplemental stipulation that U S troops may enter Mexico to pursue bandits whenever the government deems it necessary.
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Washington Notes on War Rumors and Legal Aims
Rumors of renewed German U boat warfare prompt official statements that policy remains unchanged until evidence is gathered. The Adamson eight hour law case moves to the Supreme Court alongside railroad injunctions. Census estimates project continental United States population at 102 million in 1947, with possessions bringing total to about 119 million. Railroad leaders warn reform or government ownership could follow. Wilson telegrams Hughes. Navy yard expansion funds announced for several ports and facilities.
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Fire destroys Quebec parish church in devastating blaze
A fierce fire consumed the parish church in Quebec, Quebec, burning the entire structure and causing an estimated loss of 180000. Separate items note Alexander Trepoff’s appointment, calls to cut imported foods, and other mid war era dispatches from London to Rotterdam and Berlin.
Bank Safes Blown Sparks Iowa Bankers Warning
A Des Moines warning from Frank Warner secretary of the Iowa Bankers Association urges vigilance after multiple bank safes and nearby properties are blown in recent weeks. Similar explosions have occurred in small towns, prompting banks to inspect visitors and report suspicious persons to authorities. The Iowa Bankers Association partners with Burns Detective Agency and the American Bankers Association Protective Department.
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Yergmien
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Warner
Bankers Association
Yowa
Emaller
Iowa Baokere Association
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Protective Department
American Bankers Association
Girl Graduate Now Farmer at Clairmont Fla Farm
Edna OHarra a 1916 University of Town graduate leaves teaching to run her mother 27 acre Florida farm. She grows high grade fruit and vegetables and markets them under the name Tow City Tows girl farm products.
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University of Town
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Aeres
Florida
Prosecuting Attys Entitled To Fees In Nevada Case
The supreme court ruled that town prosecutors are entitled to a 10 percent fee on fines in liquor nuisance and contempt cases up to 200 dollars and 5 percent on amounts from 200 to 500 dollars. The contest involved County Attorney Fred F. Hansen and the state auditor, whose checkers found Hansen due back 81 dollars in fees. The ruling sets a statewide rule affecting many counties.
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Jews Supreme Court
Fred FH. Hansen
State Auditor’s Office
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Students Riot After Iowa Victory at Towa State
About 4,500 students joined a demonstration at Towa State University celebrating Iowa’s football win over Ames. Police reported damaged stores wagons and boxes, with several hundred dollars in losses. Officers repelled the disturbance with drawn revolvers amid fires and vandalism.
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State University of Towa
Iowa
Ames
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Movies Barred From Prison at Fort Madison
Prison officials ban weekly motion pictures at Fort Madison after fire inspectors demand safety upgrades. No shows until a nonflammable, machine booth is installed and adequate protection is provided. No accidents have been reported to date.
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Fort Madison
Fire Destroyed New Hartford High School Building
Fire destroyed the high school building in New Hartford with an estimated loss of 15000 dollars and 94000 insurance. Flames likely started by spontaneous combustion in the coal bin. The blaze occurred at night when empty. classes will resume soon in churches and halls. The city remains without a school building except a small primary facility.
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New Hartford
Tia
Phillips of Ottumwa and His Turbulent Career in Politics
The article recounts Ottoins of Ot tumwa Phillips a former long time mayor who faced removal through prosecutorial action by Attorney General Geordie Chssent 2) and who ran as a Democratic governor candidate against Cummins. It notes his opposition to prohibition and liberalism and his strong anti Evangelist stance. It describes his revival period influence and a large tabernacle crowd where his appearance triggered a parade like a torchlight celebration.
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Railroads in Iowa refuse freight car transfers amid car shortage
Railroads across Iowa are denying freight cars to be moved to sidetracks for unloading due to a car shortage. Shippers report blocking by competing lines at many towns. Railroad workers say they must keep current cars to meet demand and that cars sent to rivals never return. Coal operators say coal car service has been fair so far.
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Omer
Iowa
Railroad seeks eight hour law ruling in district court
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad sues in federal court asking the Ad amson eight hour law be declared unconstitutional and seeks an injunction against the United States government to stop enforcement of the law and against the four railway brotherhoods from striking if provisions are disregarded. The last provision has not appeared in petitions by other companies in the district.
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Fort Madison Battles Typhus Spread With Santa Fe Aid
Santa Fe railroad launches a meticulous typhus containment plan in Fort Madison to halt disease spread. Special fumigation and care units depart to inspect and disinfect laborers and families along the Santa Fe system, with doctors and nurses stationed at living quarters.
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Dairy Products Valued in Iowa for 1916
The Iowa food and dairy commission tabulated dairy product values for the year ending July 1 1916 noting total value excluding calves equals one third of the 1916 corn crop. Creamery butter 27127228 country butter 21649337 market milk 20940000 condensed milk 458000 grim milk and buttery milk fed by farmers 10050000 ice cream 400000 total 105369565.
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Food and Dairy Commission
Iowa
Swindlers are Sentenced in Fort Madison
Three operators of fake horse races J W Reever Harold Ward and J W Brown pleaded guilty to conspiracy and were sentenced to three years each in the Fort Madison penitentiary. Their wing operated extensively across the middle west, persuading farmers to bet on figures in the race game.
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Harold Ward
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Middle West
Raid on Temples? Keokuk Templars Raided by State Officers
Keokuk officers Terril Risden and Rock raided seven templars where injunctions had been issued. They seized a considerable quantity of merchandise including beer whisky and gin and stored it in the county jail. Proceedings against the proprietors have been filed.
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Coal Prices Advancing in Des Moines Coal Market
Des Moines dealers forecast coal prices rising to four dollars a ton if severe cold snaps occur. Local firms report the Iowa product selling at about four dollars sixty cents per ton with delivery delays common. One firm shipped a carload of coal to an Omaha firm at two dollars a ton on a flat rate, while steam coal arrives under contract at seven dollars twenty six cents. Illinois coal brings four dollars sixty seven cents and thirty eight tons offered.
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J H Wilson Dies in Washington After Annual Meeting
James H. Wilson longtime Iowa farmer and public official dies in Washington hospital after attending the National Association of Railroad Commissioners annual meeting. He was 70, born 1846 in Kings County New York, served in Iowa politics as township trustee door keeper sergeant-at-arms and state official. He settled in Adair county in 1880s and earned the nickname Prairie Jim. Burial planned in Menlo Iowa.
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Tama Jim” Wilson
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Iowa Political Scene Sees Budget Proposals and Inauguration Dates
A long fragment outlines Iowa legislative expectations for January. It notes funding needs for health and sanitation, proposed laws including vital records and school laws, and the upcoming General Assembly with Harding's inauguration likely on January 11. It also covers horse plague concerns, Meredith Harding campaign spending, and state committee expenditures.
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Board of Health
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