Dare-Devil Upside-Down Flight Marks Airmanship Epoch
French aviator Hesoud on August 20 parachuted from 900 feet and then piloted a monoplane to describe a giant S in the sky while upside down for about a quarter mile. Secrecy surrounded the test as witnesses watched the machine climb above 3,000 feet and then return to an upright glide after a dramatic inverted descent. The feat, experts say, signals progress toward safety in the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaytsy
Pance
Hesoud
lingasl
Hriefly
Hegoud
suxiong
Liberto Denounces Carnegie Commission On Saloniki Atrocities
The Liberto newspaper denounces the Carnegie commission's inquiry into Saloniki atrocities. It says Greeks and Ferviang objected, noting Greece sought judges not prosecutors, and argues evidence is buried. It asserts Mitukoff and Brailsford favored Bulgaria, making the commission biased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberto
Saloniki
Carnegie commission
Battans
fer ~viang
Gresks
buly 19
Prof
Mitukoff
Dr. Brailsford
Russia
Great Britain
Harrison Sees Bryan in Washington on Japan Interview
Frances Burton Harrison the governor general of the Philippines will sail from San Francisco on September 10 and meet Secretary Bryan who arranged an interview with the emperor of Japan late this month. Harrison plans to reach Manila by October 8, eight days before the Philippine legislature convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Bryan
Washington, D. C
Francia Burton Harrison
Philippines
San Francisco
Japan
Manily
Philippine
Accident on Station Platform in Portland Kills Woman
Mrs John Kelly of Portland was killed and about a dozen people were seriously injured when a load of slab wood fell from a passing freight car and struck a crowd on the platform awaiting a passenger train six miles south of here near Or weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
John Kelly
Orweed
here
Convicts Baptized at Leavenworth Prison
Twenty one Kansas convicts were baptized at the state prison in Leavenworth. Eleven were sprinkled and ten were immersed in the big tank in the prison laundry as part of a religious ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas
Fourteen Hurt In Streetcar Collision On St Claire Avenue
Fourteen persons were injured when two streetcars on the St Claire avenue line collided crowded with passengers en route to a park. None of the injuries are reported as fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QCleveland
St. Claire avenue
Three Hurt In Armour Plant Roof Collapse
Three Armour packing plant employees were seriously injured and several others bruised when a horse barn roof collapsed at the Sioux City facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Armour packing plant
Dakota Eastern Railway plan to connect towns in nine miles
Articles of incorporation were filed for the Dakota Eastern Railway company with Webster as promoter and a capital of $890,000. The proposed line would run from J Vague to Marsand County to Wratur town, a distance of about eight miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Daikota Eastern Railway company
Webster
Marsand county
Wraturtow
Washington caucus selects key GOP congressional committee members
Washington officials announce the selection of most Republican congressional committee members at a caucus in Washington. Secretary McAdoo notes apportionment of 350 million dollars to national banks to aid crop movement in the west and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican ‘congressional . committee
senate
house
McAdoo
Wilsons Mexican policy speech sways Congress and critics
President Wilson addressed Congress on Mexico stressing U.S. friendship amid Mexican distress. Leaders from both parties endorsed his firm policy, while Americans were urged to leave Mexico. Lind’s talks ended as he departed for Washington after meeting Gamboa. reports say the embassy may close. Huatzla sees Orozco and peace commissioners killed, Zapata involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Wilson
congress
Washington
republic
Pascual Orozco
Huagtla
Zapata
Zeapata
Multiple Early 20th Century News Snippets Reported
Governor Major of Misgouri commuted eight convicts on Good Roads days. A fire at the Talhlobe Yard of the Cal Smith company in Bay Point California caused $1,000,000 damage, subdued by dynamite and wind. Newton Holson of Woods ton Kansas killed his wife then died by suicide as a child clung to her mother. In Fort Logan Denver a war warning noted by War Secretary Garrison urged readiness and enlistment changes from three to one year. Windsor Vermont prison forms first Salvation Army corps east of Chicago with over fifty sworn as soldiers. Five killed in a Monon train collision with a car in Chicago. Hast St Louis deficits show $200,721.44 in special accounts and $725,502 cash shrinkage over two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Logan
Denver
Cole
War
United States for war
department
Baldiger
Salvation Army
Chicago
Windsor
Hast St. Louis
Chamberlin
oWa
Towa
dattla
United States
union
Iowa
Durham
Jersey
Arizona
Global labour strikes and congress open in Bern
The London strike wave grows with tens of thousands idle as unions urge others to join. The ninth Esperanto Congress opened in Bern with 4100 delegates from 23 nations. twelve American delegates marched behind the U.S. flag. Local scenes include Harry K. Thaw's legal win and reception in Sherbrooke, while various accidents and deaths occur across North America, including auto crashes near Sheldon Iowa and Lanaville Pennsylvania, and notable New London hotel guest Attleboro Allan dying in bed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Governor Cummins Clemency Powers Face Legislature Ruling
The article outlines Governor Cummins asserting pardoning authority independent of the legislature or parole board. It notes Attorney General Byers’ ruling that pardon power cannot be controlled by the legislature and references cases like John Hammill and Ramsharger. It also covers State Game Farm exhibits and Iowa fair stock, hog serum questions, civil service exams, and weed-cutting tax decisions in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb “Mothes
Raina
barger
Clarke
dapaniis
parole board
Cummins
Weems
Byers
jt. ja
Cosson
Capitol
Applegate
latu
deerves
executive council
Des Moines
Early Days Iowa Old Settlers Meet at Headquarters
Des Moines report on Iowa pioneer gathering with General Grenville M. Dodge keynote. Sidney M. Foster pays tribute to Dodge, urging Iowa natives to invest in state growth, roads, and farming development. Officers listed include Dodge as president and a Des Moines roster of secretaries, treasurers, and district leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinead
Grenville M. Dodge
Councf
Dodge
hia
tle
Boater
Iowa
oWa
Towa
Intline
Gen
Council “Bluffs
R. Harlan
Des Moines
A. R. Corey
Deg
Moines
B. F. Osborn
Rippey
C. W. Cameron
Alta
Lot Abraham
J. N. Rich
Iowa City
Elmer Reeves
Waverly
Charles Wits
Charles City
John Moffett
Tipton
T. B. Parry
Albla
J. B. Weaver
Stryker
Creston
BBW. Weeks
Guthrie Center
Allen
Pocahontas
N. Balkema
Motorcycle Races at Iowa City September Meet
Promised entries for the September 4 motorcycle meet include state champion I. P. Yonkers of Waterloo and riders from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Sioux City. Listed participants also include Leo Blom, Ed Meisel, C. A. Cavanaugh, P. Miller, E. 12 Machamer, Bille Dorr, Guy Campbell and Timer Dietz among others from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Des Moines Sioux City and Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Iowa City
I. P
Yonkers
Waterloo
Leo Blom
Cedar Rapids
Meisel
C. A. Cavanaugh
Des Moines
P. Miller
E. 12. Machamer
Fulton
lil
Bille Dorr
Soux City
Guy Campbell
Timer Dietz
Smallpox Hits Marlon and Knoxville
Several smallpox cases reported in the Donley and Buckeye neighborhoods four to six miles west and northwest of Knoxville. Quarantine placed on families M. M. Wren, S. T. Jarrold, Ford Cooney, and J. McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlon
Knoxville
Donley
Buckeye
M. M. Wren
8. T. Jarrold
Ford Cooney
J. McLaughlin
Centerville Mine Fire Sparks Theft Suspicions
Centerville reports a blaze at Lodwich mines suspected to be set by Centerville-Miners. The fire destroyed the top works and engine hoist, prompting operator concerns. Officials say the mine will be equipped with new mining machines, though the disruption causes significant local trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Lodwich
Switchman Killed in Cedar Rapids Tragedy
Grover Davis aged 28 was instantly killed by an Illinois Central passenger train while working as a switchman. He leaves a wife and a mother. The accident occurred in Cedar Rapids as the crew halted operations and mourners prepared for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Grover
Davis
Ilinois Central
Closemeter Theater in Oreston to Close After Lease Drop
The Temple Theatre at Closemeter, Oreston, will close this year after the Masonic Lodge buys the building and declines to renew the theater lease for lodge use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Closemeter Theater
Oreston
Temple Grant
Masonic Lodge
Heat Kills Seventeen Cows and One Horse
Last week in a pasture, intense heat killed seventeen cows valued at $80 each and one horse belonging to August Paanzer, also known as Tripott. The loss highlights heat dangers to livestock and farm holdings.
Child narrowly survives kerosene drink incident
A 18 month old child of Mr and Mrs A Valentigham nearly died after drinking kerosene from a blaze pot. In Calhoun county, 25 boys from M C A were in camp at Twin Lakes last week under Fred Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
A. Valantygham
Manson
M.C. A
Calhoun county
Twin lakes
Fred Hanson
Rhodes The Des Moines District Reunion Held Here
The Association of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held its annual reunion in Des Moines. Hitler Lallyberry was chosen president and J L Parker of Des Moines was named secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Des Moines
Reorganized Church of Jesus Chylat of
Latter Day Saints
Hitler
Assailant Held After Mounting Assault Claim
Charles Olty and William Garvey were arrested near Roukford after Emya Schmidt identified Garvey as her alleged assailant. The incident, described as criminally assaulting Schmidt, led to the capture at Marble Rock and verification by the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qiri’a
Charles Olty
William Garvey
stugn
Emya Schmidt
Roukford
Marble Rock
Methodist Meeting and Speakers Schedule for Sunday
Members of the Methodist church will hold a meeting to discuss the difference of the faith with several speakers. Key figures include M. Ridatol, J. D. Bovard, Wentworth Boston Maks, Dalvna Cotter, and others delivering sermons and lectures across Wednesday and Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentworth
Boston
Dalvna Cotter
G. Le Minoin
Pruitt
Colfax
andikers
Arius
Misinolda
Basim
India
W. F. Oldham
New York
Jealous laborer kills wife then shoots himself in tragedy
Winterset scene ends in murder suicide as Brobat, a laborer, shoots and kills his wife then wounds her brother in law Pat or Clear before taking his own life. The man, 40 or 45, had been separated from his wife who had sued for divorce. Clear, who had aided, was expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winterset
Lassie Brobat
Pat
Clear
Heigh
Brodst
Million for Iowa to Move Crop
Iowa will receive one million dollars from a $46 million western and southern crop moving fund. The sum is to be apportioned in September October and November and repaid by April. Iowa’s share will be deposited in Des Moines and Sioux City, with Judge Martin J Wade acting as the government representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Yowa
Des Moines
Sioux City
Martin J. Wade
Despondent Ends Life After Bankroll Loss At Mulberry Street
L. L. Devel aged 50, despondent over lack of funds and home, fatally shot himself at Mrs. Sam Cohen’s home at 72 Mulberry Street. Dr. Guy Clift moved him to Mercy Hospital where he died a few minutes later. He is survived by two sons, Arthur and Frederick, of Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
L. L
Hog Health Care Charge A farmer fined for dumping hog carcasses
Wilbur Patterson of MWyria township north of Wadena pleaded guilty to dumping cholera hog carcasses into a kitchen and leaving them unburied. Rain washed remains into Mink Creek and nearby streams, contaminating lands of other farmers. He was fined $25 and roses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Union
Wilbur Patterson
MWyria
Two Killed By Train Near Ottumwa in Fast Mail Collision
Barbage collectors John Parker aged 38 and John Wyatt aged 32 died instantly when their wagon was struck by a Burlington fast mail train. One horse was killed and another fatally injured before dying. The scene was near Ottumwa as the wreck mangled the men beyond recognition. A Mexican suspect, Darlham Appling O’Bera, is under arrest for murder in the separate case involving Mora Guillen whose body was found near the box car where the family lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwya
John Parker
John Wyatt
Burlington
Darlham
O'Bera oan
Mora Guillen
Guillen
OlE
Boulevard Light Installation Approved in Small Town
The town council of Union City has voted to install boulevard lights around the square and Wing Street. A nearby county seat in the north has begun lighting the town center with bone yard lights or has contracted for them in the past. The town of less than 1,200 population is seeing new street illumination efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Union
corncil
towa
bone yard
Mikader
Methodists Gather in Algona District Meeting
The Algona district of the Methodist church held a gathering with thirty five ministers present. The main address was delivered by the Rev. A. W. Oyale, president of Morningaide College, as part of the district proceedings in Algona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodista
Algona
Methodist church
A. W. Oyale
Morningaide college
Serloun Stabbing Affray Reported in Des Moines
Harry Howard was stabbed and possibly fatally wounded by George Koons during a fight at Waet Muth and Walnut streets. Howard bears a deep cut under the back and several cuts on his arms. Koons was arrested shortly after the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serloun
Des Moines
Harry Howard
George Koons
Howard
Koons
rre
Milwaukee Worker Killed by Engine Near Dedham
Joe Wean, employed nearly a year on the Milwaukee construction, was fatally struck near Dedham by a moving engine. The accident prompted city officials to draft council measures addressing railway safety and worker protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Joe Wean
Milwaukee
Dedham
Also Mentioned on This Page
AKRON
ite Movamente
COMMISSION
Bcrah
Bristow
efort
L. H. Chandler
Wiinos
Antwerp
Belgium
Cadiz
Spain
Wison
White House
Francis Burton Harrison
Phillippines
Simmons
senate finance committee
conference committee
Charlies
W. “Worthen
White River’ Junction
Plainfield
N. H
Jeasie Wilson
Francis B. Sayre
Monon railroad
Bloomington
Ind
Martin Glynn
New York assembly
Hyslyn Nesbit Thaw
Harry Thaw
Evelyn
Harry Thawe
George D. Hawthorne
New York police pension bureau
George Carrougats
Hawthorne
Albany
N. Y
Bulwell
Sing Sing
Sulzer
Sulger
Minere] Springs
Porter county
Indiana National Guard
George W. Freyermuth
South Bend
John R. Alpine
United Association of Plumbers, Steamfitters
Steamfitters
Thomas Burke
John Lind
Lind
Gamboa
Lied
Major
al’ Smith company
Bay Point
Cal
Newton Holson
h barber
Woodston
London bulldera
Harry K
Thaw
Sherbrooke
Que
Dominion immigration
Warl Perkins
J. M., Perkins
White
wngles
Dre. C. GC
Perkins
Jacob Rediger
Hinora McMellin
Sheldon
Patrick Bullard
tis
Pearla, ml
Attleboro
F. Allan
Kansas City
New London
Conn
B. Rowan
A. W. Smith
Lanaville
Mairlee E. McLoughlly
San Francispo
Newport
Cumming
Hoe
Weérna
state house
John Hammill
Polk county
Conductor Redpath
Hamoul
Hamoull
Ft. Madison
Anamosa
Hammill
Brandes
Atlantic
civil. service ‘commission
bureau of mines
Pittsburgh
Ellis Island
bureau
bureau of fisheries and structural
Isthmian canal
National Farmers’ Congress
wall
anoual - Nationa
qongrega
National Farmers' songresa
Plano
Til
Canes
John Tracey
Anjut Reunion
GENERAL DODGE
Council Bluffs
Laula l Mertaberg
Manaiwa
METHODISTS
Erale Brobst
Warlone
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!