Russian Troops in France Mystery and War News
A Kansas Wheat-era column discusses rumors of Russian troops in France and explores possible routes, noting routes via the Black Sea, the Baltic, and Archangel. It also covers Allied advances near Paris, Austrian defeats in the east, and calls for peace efforts through President Wilson. The piece includes New York municipal finance concerns, political commentary on Cummins, beef shipments to Britain, and local Republican shifts in Iowa.
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Europe
France
Black Sea
Bosporus
England
Mediterranean
Turkey
Germany
Austria
Baltic
Denmark
Archangel
Arctic Ocean
Norway
Sweden
Norwegian
Alps
Russia
Paris
Prussian
Poland
Wilson
A Case of Wonderful Acumen for Supreme Judge
The Humboldt Independent argues Seth Thomas lacks bench experience yet cites his Iowa Supreme Court appearances proving ability. It mocks editors doubting his fitness and suggests top lawyers endure delays before judgeship, noting his tenure in lower courts remains minimal.
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Seth Thomas
Supreme
Supreme Court of Iowa
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines
Humboldt
Accident Claims 18 Year Old Hunter Near Walnut
Emmetsburg Tribune reports Will Kelly son of James Kelly of Walnut township was accidentally shot Sunday afternoon while hunting near the river with John Mahan. The 18 year old died instantly when his gun discharged amid a glance at his breast. Funeral held at Graettinger Tuesday morning. The tragedy branded as a sad, unforeseen loss.
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Emmetsburg
Will Kelly
James Kelly
Walnut Township
John Mahan
Kelly
Graettinger
Hig
Paroled man John M Brown from Madison prison
John M. Brown, once jailed for murder in Manson six years ago, has been paroled after good behavior and is now living with his son Clayton. The crime involved Emme Brown, wife of George G Brown, killed with an Indian club. he served eight years and paid a thousand dollar fine. Brown, seventy-two at imprisonment, is in fair condition and had a backstory of a gambler son who died of consumption.
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John M. Brown
Britt Tribune
Madison Penitentiary
Clayton
Fort Poles
Brown
Manson
Emme Brown
George G. Brown
Des Moines Tribune Harps on Capital Extension Topic
The Humboldt Republican notes the Des Moines Tribune continues to press the capital extension issue. It questions its importance unless voters want to elect a Democratic governor. The piece questions the stance of LepUliens and related state rank concerns.
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Barnes
Hagle Grove
Hamilton
Algona
Des Moines
Humboldt
Des, Moines
LepUliens
A Quarter Century Echoes From Algona Courier
Lou Thorson returns to Spirit Lake as memories of Algona linger. Essie Cordingley arrives from Minneapolis to visit friends. A herd headcount, cattle drives, and town improvements appear amid local politics including Dr. Brownell’s nomination and a shift in county leadership. Weather and crop notes mix with market prices while a lively town election concludes with Mr. Starr victorious by seven votes.
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the Courier
Lou Thorson
Spirit ‘Lake
Algona
Starr
Weaf
Brungon
Jate Bro
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Bankera
Tdeas
Eany
Cummins
Lane
Canada
Highland
Chicago
San Diego
Woodrow Wilson
Vera Cruz
Central
South America
Maine
Congress
D. M. Kelleher
Fort Dodge
Royal Tailors
Royal Sunshine
Madson
Hanson
Gents
Essie Cordingley
Minneapolis
C. W. Waldo
Dave Mitchell
Emmeteburg
Dr. Brownell
Wm. McFarland
Sessions
State Street
BK. E. Sayers
Sinus Falla
Storm Lake
Timothy
Atate
Iowa
Johnstown
A. F
Sioux City
Geo. B. Clarke
Ma Saylor
Waa
Grand Ot Plain
Mar
Matt Holtzbauer
Jas, Orrin
Iain
Man
W. B Quarton
Whittemore
W. G. Black
Creston
Milton Starr
Emimetsburg
John Grove
Anamosa
Vesper
the Democrat
Emmetaburg
Fair Grounds
Episcopal Sunday School
the Winner
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