Troops Ordered to Colorado Strike Zone by Wilson
President Wilson sent regular U.S. Army troops to Colorado to quell a fierce iron and coal strike, replacing state militia as clashes left casualties. The miners demanded eight hour days, two paydays monthly, and the right to trade where they choose while the company resisted unionizing. Authorities seek peace and a return to mined work, upholding constitutional rights while addressing the standoff.
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Wilson
Colorado
United States Army
Colorado Iron & Coal Company
Union
Armistice Proposal Emerges in US Mexico Crisis
South American envoys from Argentina Brazil and Chile seek a Mexico US armistice to halt war preparations while mediations proceed. Ambassador Da Gama informs Secretary Bryan that Huerta is notified. US troops hold Vera Cruz as normal business returns.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
General Huerta
Ambassador da Gama
Brazil
Bryan
Huerta
Argentina
Chile
Vera Crna
U. S
Five-Team Elgin Sunday Ball Game Ends 7 to 6
The Sunday ball game between five local teams ended 7 to 6 in nine innings. Christ, Kuster and Dean pitched for one side while Kohler Greenley and Lehman supplied the offense for the other. Despite a rough diamond, the game stayed tied at five entering the final frame before a pair in the ninth gave the victors the win. The event aimed to pick material for a future Elgin nine and another game is scheduled next Sunday at Kohler park.
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Christ, Kuster
Dean
Battery
Kohler
Greenley
Lehman
Elgin
Kohler Park
The Elgin Chautauqua Comes to Town This Summer
The Elgin Chautauqua arrives with a fine lineup and six days of programs from the last day of June through the first week of July. Working material is here and local interest urged to prepare for Elygin's first chautauqua as plans unfold for future issues. A meeting will be held by the president and united section Pelee.
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Mike Elygin
Cnd Unite
Wetion Pelee
School Notes and Potato Warnings From Ames
Louis Miller struggles with eyesight again while Miss Waters, Vivian Weibel, Frances Hudd, Miss Lyons, and others spend time with friends and family. Fourth grade pupils Arleta Gehtring Mollie Schneider Lillian Draewel Hazel Freiden Dorothy Gilson Mary Patterson Edith Freiden excel in spelling. Ames experts warn farmers seed potatoes are failing due to heat and drought last year. Northern potatoes advised for planting and dealers urged to supply northern stock at fair prices to secure a good Iowa crop.
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Miss Waters
Postville
Vivian Weibel
Fairbanks
Frances Hudd
Lawler
Miss Lyons
Fayette
Arleta Gehtring
Mollie Schneider
Lillian Draewel
Hazel Freiden
Dorothy Gilson
Mary Patterson
Edith Freiden
Ames
Lowa
Town Beautiful aim urged by Mayor Bunson
Elgin officials urge residents to clean up rubbish and beautify the town. The notice reminds property owners and tenants to view the town as others should, and to comply with an ordinance banning chickens running at large within the incorporated area.
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Elgin
Aug Bunson
Wire Your House Now With Electric Service
A brief house notice urges readers lacking electric lights to contact O. Miner & Sons during general cleaning for prompt service. The ad invites telephone calls, letters, or visits to arrange wiring.
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O. Miner & Sons
District TE meeting to be held next Wednesday evening
The next regular meeting of the TE district will be next Wednesday evening in May. The district deputy will attend that evening and give a school of instruction in the afternoon. All members are urged to be present. By Orpre Or Tun W. M.
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Orpre
Tun W. M
Elgin Alumni Association to Meet at Schoolhouse May 5
Members of the Elgin Alumni association are requested to meet at the school house at 8:00 o clock Tuesday evening May 5. Fruossie Capper, President.
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Elgin’ Alumni Association
Fruossie Capper
Unity Chapter R A M Meeting Notice
The regular meeting of the Unity Chapter R A M will be held in their ball on Friday evening May 1. All members are requested to be present. Tazo Scumip H P.
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Unity Chapter
Tazo. Scumip, H. P
Gravel and Sand Tickets Sold By Weibel Bros
Parties wishing gravel or sand must prepay Weibel Bros. to obtain tickets before entering the gravel pit near the mill. Geo L. Minter is the owner.
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Weibel Bros
Geo. L. Minter
Debted to Farmers Mutual Toll Noted in Notice
A brief notice states a debt to the Farmers Mutual Toll Whope Cannon, asking the debtor to call. It mentions address 6 May Street and date 1014, signed by the act secretary. The fragment indicates individuals self-involved or seeking settlement of a debt or obligation.
Settlement Notice for Monnithan Book Accounts
All parties owing the late C G Monnithan book accounts are urged to appear at the Citizens State Bank to make settlement. The money left there by Mrs Many Mensallan Executrix will be held until the next day.
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Elgin Savings Bank
C. G. Monnithan
Pew
Citizns
State Bank
Mike
Phern
Many Mensallan
Citizens’ State Bank
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George Lenth
Elkader
Louis Miller
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Ewil Schneider
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Elias Benson
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