Vilna Falls As German Reinforcements Push East
German forces under von Hindenburg and Archduke Leopold press from Vilna toward Vileka and the Vilna Lida rail line. Russian troops in the district between Vilna and Lida must break out eastward or retire southeastward as Germans seek to isolate the Russian army. General Tivuanoff harasses Mackenen near Rovno while countering to reclaim villages in Volhynia and Gallola.
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Vidsy
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Slonim
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von Mackenen
Rovno
Kiev
Volhynia
Gallola
War News From Europe and Americas Timeline
Von Hindenburg's forces flank Vilna and Dvina cutting the rail line. Berlin claims victory near Vardun. German submarine activities threaten Allied shipping in the Adriatic and Mediterranean. Volatile reports include Galicia shifts, Dardanelles losses, Austro German casualties, and Arctic exploration news.
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Vilna
Dvinak
War Office
Berlin
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Dvingk
Bulgars Roused to War Neutrality Impossible King Ferdinand
A Sofia dispatch reports opposition leaders urged King Ferdinand to abandon neutrality and form a coalition cabinet with Parliament summoned. Five parties spoke at the audience, and the king will consider their views after meeting Premier Radoslavoff. Public sentiment grew unsettled by the prospect of policy shift.
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Tondou
Reuter
Sofia
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Astenad
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To Raise Allies Loan Rumor in New York
A proposed mammoth credit loan to Britain and France is reported to be underwritten by a large American financier syndicate. The securities are said to be British and French bonds offered at par with a commission to the underwriters. The loan amount remains undetermined, expected to range from 80 million to 600 million dollars.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Panama Canal traffic soars in July record run
Washington reports 170 ocean going vessels passed through the Panama Canal in July, a 65 percent rise above prior months. Federal reserve notes indicate no need for government funds to speed grain movement from Mississippi to the Rockies. United States evidence on the Arabic sinking has been sent to Berlin. Austrian ambassador Dumba asks Vienna to recall him on leave, expected to depart soon.
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Doctor Dumba
Austria
Russia and Britain in flux as reform moves shake government
The czar prorogues the duma at Petrograd amid liberal reform pressures threatening cabinet resignation. In London, British prize court confiscates large American meat cargoes worth about $15 million, seized from merchant ships, marking a clash over wartime trade.
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Hritigh
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Sporting William sets pace record at Syracuse state fair track
Sporting William, the champion pacer, defeated the world wagon record contenders at Syracuse New York by racing a mile in 1 6944. Minnesota boxing commission at St Paul upheld referee George Larton in disqualifying Kid Williams for fouling Johnny Ertle in their bout.
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Mexican Revolt Claims Another US Soldier at Brownaville
Reported in Brownaville Tex a United States soldier died from a Mexican bullet during border warfare. Private Harold Y Forney Troop A Twelfth Cavalry is the latest victim amid mounting border violence as British consuls in northern Chihuahua and Sonora coordinate with American officials over possible withdrawal. From August to September 10 about 240 people died of starvation in Mexico City and the American Red Cross braces to expand relief work for famine.
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Twelfth Cavalry
Chihuahua
Sonora
Washington
Mexico City
American Red Cross
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Illinois Cattle Shipments Prohibited to Combat Disease
State orders prohibit shipment of cattle horses and mules from Iowa to prevent foot and mouth disease spread. Officials require disinfected cars and sand or wood shavings for bedding. Dr I Gibson criticizes handling and calls for broader adoption to isolate Illinois from export risks.
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First Ride On Rail Delights Local Resident
Knoryville resident Joseph Teo of Knoxville township since 1849 rode a railroad train for the first time to visit his son at Tracy, a fourteen mile trip. He has lived within a mile of the line for forty years along the Knoxville Albia branch and has long dreaded the cars. He will be 30 years old on Feb 22.
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Joseph Teo
Knoxville Township
Tracy
Fee Hae
Knoxville Albia
Teacher in Clarion Public Schools Ends Life by Hanging
Miss Dann, a longtime Clarion public schoolteacher, died by suicide here. Authorities report she used three neckties twisted together as a rope, tying it around the bed post before taking her own life. Her home is Eagle Grove, where she taught for many years.
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Miss Dann
Clarion Public
Eagle Grove
Auto Thieves Get Ten Years in Anamosa Reform School
F W Kehr and Clarence Hunt confessed auto thieves sentenced to ten years each by District Judge Kelly in Anamosa reform school. Hunt, who lost a fortune four years ago, squandered it then joined Kehr in the auto dealing racket to make quick money. Both men hail from well known families.
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F .W. Kehr
Clarence Hunt
Anamosa Reformatory
Kelly
Hunt
Kehr
Ailto
Man Loses $100 After Sleep on Union Station Bench
Sam Cridling of Winternet, traveling from California, slept on a bench at Union Station in Des Moines. He awoke to find $100 placed in an inside pocket for safekeeping missing, as he waited for a train to Winterset.
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Des Moines
Sam Cridling
Winternet
California
Union Station
Winterset
Preparations Underway for National Church Convention in Des Moines
Des Moines Disciples of Christ members organize for next year’s national convention. A permanent committee will oversee arrangements to care for the 16,000 delegates coming from across the United States.
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Des Moines
Disciples of Christ
United States
Missing man returns after puzzling desertion
Nevada David Deaver, a young man from Zéaring, vanished from home causing local alarm as bloodhound searches yielded no trace. He reappeared days later in a dazed condition unable to explain his departure or whereabouts.
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David Deaver
Zéaring
Deaver
Davenport Masons Buy Trinity Cathedral Site
The combined Masonic lodges of Davenport have purchased the old Trinity cathedral grounds including the church and rectory, abandoned by the Episcopal church years ago, for a future Masonic temple. The price paid was $22,060.
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Trinity Cathedral
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Wealthy Gypsy Queen Dies at Greenfield Fair
Salka Joe, 45, a Gypsy Queen leading a band of about fifty, died in her wagon near here during the Greenfield fair. Delays securing medical aid due to farmers denying entry to a telephone hindered help. Reportedly wealthy with property in eastern cities, her funeral spared no expense. body shipped to Chicago for burial.
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Salka Joe
Chicago
Farmer’s Country Club Hall Opens in Forest City
Northwastern Town advances farm life as Jasper Thompson builds a Farmers’ Country Club Hall on his farm. It hosts public meetings lectures and social events for local farmers. United States Senator W Kenyon of Fort Dodge spoke at the dedication.
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United States
Ken
Yon
Fort Dodge
Largest Coal Hoisting Engine Built for Coalwood WV
Ottumwa Iron Works created the largest electric hoisting engine for Coalwood mine in West Virginia. Weighing massive drums of the hoist could not fit under standard bridges or tunnels, requiring a special hopper bottom car for transport. The unit runs on a 1,600 horsepower motor and achieves 140 trips per hour along a 40 foot shaft at 2,300 feet per minute.
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Ottumwa Iron Works
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Southland
Wesleyan Merger Fight Sparks $400000 Campaign
Des Moines Methodist conference rejected Parsons College merger of Parsons Iowa Wesleyan and Simpson. A campaign to raise 400000 for Simpson was launched with John W. Hancher of New York outlining plans. Ministers began by setting aside 15000 as initial work. Of the 400000, 225000 is for endowment to reach 500000 and 100000 funds will build two new central facilities.
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Mt. Pleasant
Des Moines
Methodist Conference
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Auto wreck injures three near Ames
A loose chain on a front tire caused an auto wreck near Ames. Dr. and Mrs. Wilton McCarthy of Des Moines and Dr. A C Alpin of Nevada were injured when the car turned into a ditch and occupants were caught underneath. A passerby fetched help from Ames. Dr McCarthy had a broken right hip. Mrs McCarthy was bruised. Dr Alpin sustained multiple injuries including several broken ribs and internal damage.
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Des Moines
Ames
Wilton McCarthy
A. C. Alpin
Nevada
McCarthy
Motorcycle Collision Kills Two youths in Iowa
In Sioux City area a motorcycle crash with a horse team left Delbert Early, 16, of Hinton, dead and Fred Stav ens, 22, of Sioux City, with a slim chance of survival. Fred Ketchum, a farm hand in the rig, was thrown and badly bruised after the collision. The accident saw both riders trampled by the horse team and the impact described as severe.
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Delbert Early
Hinton
Fred Stavens
Fred Ketchum
Death of Babe's: Waterloo Parents Learn of Loss
Mr and Mrs John Lensing of Waterloo faced a tragic accident when their two year old son was killed after being thrown from a automobile. They had barely recovered from injuries when the news was finally conveyed to them, a difficult moment described as necessary to inform the grieving parents.
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Waterloo
John
Lensing
Fire destroys Hawthorne grade school in Waterloo blaze
Fire completely destroyed the Hawthorne grade school in Waterloo with an estimated loss of $40,000, partly insured. Fireman Poyner and four others were injured when trapped on the second floor as walls collapsed during efforts to fight the fire.
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Hawthorne
Poyner
Farm owner found dead in cistern after fire loss
Schaller Jacob Neubauer, whose farm buildings were destroyed by fire, was found drowned in a cistern on his place. Authorities believe he took his own life due to despondency, despite reportedly good financial circumstances.
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Young Driver Hurt In Speeding Crash At Calyert
Roland Hamm aged 14 son of a prominent farmer sustained two broken arms and two broken ribs with multiple fractures after speeding in an auto van into a calyert. The car was demolished.
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Roland Hamm
Calyert
Cornerstone Laid for New Catholic Church in Chariton
In Chariton the cornerstone ceremony marked the start of a new Catholic church a 315000 structure. The church name was changed from St. Mary's to Sacred Heart in an imposing dedication.
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St. Mary's
Sacrad Heart
Farmer Killed by Wagon Load in Ohio Wood Yard
One of the well to do farmers and auctioneers of Its section, Stoller, fell from a load of cord wood as a loaded wagon wheel passed over him. He sustained injuries from which he died.
Iowa Fire Prevention Day Planned Across State
The state fire marshal announces October 9 as Fire Prevention Day in Iowa with a statewide education drive. He urges commercial clubs and business groups to join, suspend work for demonstrations, and distribute prevention literature to schools while noting past fire losses and the need to curb gasoline mishaps.
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