Mrs Woodrow Wilson Dies at White House
Washington reports Mrs. Woodrow Wilson died at the White House after months of illness. She offered comfort to her husband in her last hours as flags drooped to half mast and officials prepared a funeral plan. Her daughters and six physicians were present. President Wilson and family mourned, while Congress moved toward honoring her with a memorial bill for Washington alleys.
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Woodrow Wilson
White House
Executive Mansion
Benjamin Harrison
Wilson
Francis Bowes Sayre
Wilam G. McAdoo
Margaret Wilson
Naval Hospital
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Whites House
Champ Clark
Underwood
Kern
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Senate
War Center
Europe
Grayson
Mrs. Wilson
Neal
Sven
Savannah
Samuel Edward
Margaret Jane Axson
Ellen Louisa Axson
Shorter College
Rome
Presbyterian Church
New York City
Art Students’ League
Birthplace
Thomas Woodrow Wilson
Axsons
New York
Misa Axson
Independent Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Indianapolis
Fear Outbreak by Chinese Revolt In China
Reports that revolutionaries in China are showing activity are drawing attention in Tokyo and San Francisco on August 8. Fear grows that the European war may spur an outbreak in China. Sir Ralph Spencer Paget, British under secretary of state, left for London from San Francisco with no leave of absence.
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Tokyo
China
Paget
U. S
San Francisco
Sir Ralph Spencer Paget
The
Foreign Office
London
Canada Guards Elevators Threat On Great Lakes
Fort William Ont August 8 Canada orders troops to guard lake elevators after reports German agents plan to destroy Great Lakes elevators to impede movement. Authorities act to protect critical infrastructure and ensure safe transit along lakes.
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Canada
Fort William
Ont
Great Lakes
Liurthaw
Prai
One Killed When Auto Over turns in Pittsburgh
Martin A. Haverman a businessman was killed and another man and two women seriously hurt when their automobile overturned on the Evergreen road in Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Martin A. Haverman
Hvergreen Road
Iowa News Roundup From Hawkeye State Press
Iowa extension division aids public schools with an education survey head by E. J. Ashbaugh. Tama county tests liquor transport law. J. M. Winn sought for moving intoxicants. Homecoming set at UI October. pharmacy reunion and literary society anniversary planned. Various local incidents include drownings, deaths, job changes, and infrastructure projects across Des Moines, Marshalltown, Cedar Rapids, and others.
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Iowa
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Dartlesville
Oklo
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J. M. Winn
Toledo
Chelsea
Winn
Robert EB. Leach
Iis
Independence
Leanh
State University of Iowa
College of Pharmacy
Irving Institute
Interior Ilawa Traffic Association
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Cefar Rapids
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Fort Dodge
Brittain & Co
Pork Packers
John I. Bell
Bell
E. A. Lanham
Chicago
Henry Soucek
Iowa City
Soucel
Harve
Ralph Worley
Fraderia
Ralph
Harve Worley
Catherine Gilchrist
McGragor
Gilchrist
McGregor
Lorenzo Vinnenl
Glenwood
Hampton
D. Wills Mott
Karl Knudson
Tina
Harlan
Pender
Neb
Knudson
Old Settlers’ Park
Johnson County
First Methodist Church
LeMars
BR. Hickey
Dean Township
Delwain
Mr. Hicksey
M. Marx
St. Francis of Assis
Rockwell City
Fay
Jay
Ray
Commercial Club
New Barber Experience From Civil War Pilot Knob Tale
Captain W. V. Lucas recalls a comic barber incident during General Price's Missouri raid. In Pilot Knob, Lucas describes half shaved face after a hurried retreat to join his company, then a full shave days later in Rolla by a colored barber. The scene features a wittyExchange with a barber and a remark about the uneven beard.
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W. V. Lucas
Iowa
General Price
Missouri
Pilot Knob
Mersrs
C. A. Peterson
J. M. Hanson
Rolla
Reprieve Angers a Murderer at Versailles Jail
The public prosecutor informed two murderers at Versailles jail that their death sentences were commuted to life penal servitude. Joseph Brugen welcomed the news while Louis Louis raged, declared he preferred the guillotine, and attempted to strangle the official before straitjackets restrained him.
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Versailles
France
Joseph Brugen
Louis Louis
The Dear Girls Feature Includes A Curious Exchange
Two girls share a quirky chat while fishing for a compliment. One notes a companion as the person for freak bets, while the other wonders why he seems determined to kill her. The brief dialogue hints at unusual social dynamics and a playful mood.
Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement urges readers to consider using Wrights Indian Vegetable Pills, claiming they relieve many sufferers by regulating the bowels stimulating the liver and purifying the blood.
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Wright
Welsh Rabbit Request Delays Auto Tour Overnight
Washington to Baltimore travelers halted in Hagerstown Maryland for a Welsh rabbit after finding food scarce. Two party members sent to a corner grocery to fetch cheese and large square crackers, but the grocer doubted the availability of such crackers.
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Washington
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Maryland
Alea
Ktt Fur Nls
Harper
Laxative Bran Ad Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An advertisement from Lemfester Milioog Co. Chicago touts Lenfestey Hygienic Bran as a morning laxative that speeds relief from long standing constipation. It urges large 6 quart bags and claims rapid health return while contrasting Mexico and Chicago amid other text.
Tea Make Mucilags From Onion Juice
A slimey mucilage can be produced by boiling a Spanish onion briefly and pressing out its juice. The text notes that insufficient sleep and late hours hinder growth and health in children.
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