Iowa State News Roundup From Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
A wide fed of Iowa news reports arrests, wartime bonds, and local incidents. Joseph Jones in Cedar Rapids jailed for abusive language and treasonable remarks. Frank Fredericks of Des Moines dies after a nervous breakdown and self-inflicted gunshot while awaiting draft examination. Captain Giersten killed in a motor accident at Camp Dodge. Sheriff Griffin captures two robbers and about $10,000 in loot near Colfax. WWI bond purchases rise in schools and communities, with Des Moines penny shortage and new Liberty bonds bought by Des Moines area and Atlantic high school. Authorities deny rumors of a sea disaster. Supreme Court reverses Madison county murder venue ruling in Ida B Meyer case. Camp Dodge gym proposal advances with fundraising and student participation. Coal shortages and price shifts reported in Des Moines and Danville. Several accidents and crimes across the state including a Fort Dodge case, and Red Cross nurses arrive at Camp Dodge. Des Moines grain, river, and railroad projects noted plus local suspicious poster mutilation in Council Bluffs. Five hundred forty-five thousand tons of coal stored in Des Moines yards. U.S. Attorney sent to Chicago for IWW cases.
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Joseph Jones
Cedar Rapids
Jones
Cedar Rapida
Nevada
Frank Fredericks
Des Moines
District Exemption Board
Fredericka
Davidson ‘Candy Company
Frederick R. Gleratan
St. Paul
313Th Engineer
Camp Dodge
Giareten
Ft. Snelling
Army Engineers
Ft. Leavenworth
Giersten
John Griffin
Polk County
Colfax
Griffin
Earl Laveleur
Eugene Fuller
Lews
Washington
M. C. Davis
Sioux City
Davis
Coa College
H. H. Maynard
Pittsburg
Maynard
Iva McCarty
Fort Dodge
Santa Fe
Fort Madison
Department of Iowa
A. W. Crans
Davenport
Clear Lake
Wilson
Dan Moines
Iowa State Teachera’s College
Cedar Falls
Wapello County
William Allison
Atlantic High School
M. F. Arey
Museum of
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Black Hawk Fruit Company
John ©. Hartman
Waterloo
F. N. Mead
Firet
Mead
Hartman
Blackhawk
Winterset
MacVicar
Das Moines
Stos Ganeddq wOy Paljyo
Enn Moines
Edwards
Dubuque
Mississippi
Sam 1A
United States
Claude R. Porter
T. W. Gregory
Chicago
Danis
Wallace
Grinnell
Eva Newton Rodgers
Kansas City
Omaha
T. 9. Perkins
Nebraska
F. A. Schick
McClellan
Council Bluffs
Howard ¥. Hamacher
Marshalltown
Hamacher
C.A. Thompson
Union
Tha’ Firat
Red Cross
Dea Moinca
Clarence Keckler
Mancaline
Babe
Dubuque College
Arizona
Indiana
Herrick
Storm Lake
Harrison J. Price
Trial Date Set for Attorney General Liavner in Logan
The Attorney General Liavner faces a November 6 hearing in Logan on oppression in office. Judge Boies ordered venue change. Judge Rockafellow’s ruling to certify to Harrison county was stayed by a Supreme Court continuance. J. M. Parsons argued for the attorney general. Clyde Genung of Montgomery County prosecuted.
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Das Moines
Liavner
Logan
Judge Boies
Rock
Montgomery County District Court
Rockafellow
Harrison County Court
High Court
J. M. Parsons
Suprems Court
Clyde Genung
Montgomery County
Notable Figures and Incidents From The War Era
John H Barnes banker founder of Twinkles dies in Beauregard Michigan aged 75. Luke Hea promoted to colonel of the National Guard in Washington. Internal Revenue Service reorganized to operate the new war tax. A. Scott resigner chairman of war bonds ill in Cleveland. Congress measures for war reprisals pass. A Chicago grand jury finds several omit duty in new National Army. Lieut Ballot pilots a libretto from Lincoln to Langley at 186 mph. Means indicted for murder of Maude A King. Restitution of conductor Muck amid criticism. Arson tied to Mormon leaders' ranch in Utah. Hoboken Elks officers relieved during Liberty Day parade probe. A bomb threatens an American transport at Atlantic port.
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John EH. Barnes
Twinkles
Bea
Arhbor
Mieh
Washington
Luke Hea
United
Tennessen
National Guard
Internal Revenue
Bank A. Scott
Charman
United States War Nndustries Bond
Cleveland
Charlis
Congress
Braz
Binat
Eluuder of
Federal Grand Jury
Chicago
National Army Oe
Thitinn Royal Aging Corps
Mineoln
N.Y
Langley Field
Newport News
Gaston B. Means
Cobarrus County Grand Jury
Concord
N. C
Maude A. King
New York
Means
de. Kart Muck
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Providence
Boston
Joseph F. Smith
Mormon Church
Toyelerville
Utah
Walter I. Alling
Hoboken
N. I
Lodge
Biks
Withan D. Windewald
H Ts
The
Elks
Mathews — Vultekounos
Wis Selvet
the Sun
Eleven German Ships Sunk in Baltic Actions
The Admiralty said British forces in the Cattegat between Sweden and Denmark sank eleven German ships. Ten armed patrol vessels and a German auxiliary cruiser with six inch guns were destroyed. No British losses were reported. Reports by Danish steamers claim the Crocodile and five German trawlers were sunk. the Crocodile, a near thousand ton ship with about 100 crew, is noted.
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London
Navy
Admiralty
Cattegat
North Sea
Sweden
Denmark
Aidia Frailty
Coriiser
Milk for Russian Babies aids Red Cross shipment
Washington reports the American Red Cross has purchased condensed milk worth about ailitan pounds for immediate shipment to Russia to aid feeding babies amid wartime relief efforts.
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Washington
Ailitan
Russia
Red Crows
Market Summary for Wheat Hay Cattle and Hogs
The market reports mixed prices across grains and livestock. Spring and soft winter wheat patents range around $10.10 to $10.78 per bushel in jute bags, hay prices up to $28.00, and cattle values show good to choice steers at about $10.00 to $16.40 per cwt. Hog prices span $14.80 to $17.70, while sheep and lamb figures are listed in lower ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janey Ward
Dr Pierce Herbal Tonics Promoted In Anecdotal Testimony
An advertising testimonial extols Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and related remedies as cures for weak blood and lingering coughs. A claimant details dramatic personal improvement after using the tonics and Waverly Prescription, claiming renewed strength and ability to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Doctor Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Mary i. Matley
Robert’s Father Receives Brief Learning Communique
A son apologizes to his father in a letter read aloud from the hells of learning. He explains his previous claim about his abilities was mistaken and refers to them as potentially problematic while signing affectionately as Robert.
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Robert
Manthermaren
Cuticura Promises Scrupulous Skin Care for All
Cuticura offers cleansing Soap to purify and Ointment to soothe skin itching and infections. Daily use helps prevent serious troubles and keeps skin clear. Free book by mail with address postcard to Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Andy
Looks That Way Post Page Warns Poets
The dialogue suggests concern that a certain page in a post will harm poets in a fictional town named Wustners, with characters unsure about the impact on writers and snitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deen Postpage
Suwannee River Land Belt opens for settlers
Florida advertisement promotes the Suwannee River Belt as fertile land for farming, stock raising, poultry, fruit, nuts, and vegetables with good water, health, schools, churches, rail access, and a long growing season. It urges readers to contact B. Clarke, Land Commissioner, Live Oak, and Perry Gulf Railroad Company, Box 1, Live Oak, Florida.
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Suwannee River
B. Clark
Live Oak
Perry & Gulf Trailroad Co
Florida
Ady
Electric Furnaces Boost Sheffield Output to 150000 Tons
Electric furnaces in Sheffield, England now can produce 60 000 tons a year and are expected to reach 150 000 tons. The text notes a safety comment about steam engines and dieting jokes, mentioning a factory setting and a warning about self image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
England
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