Survivors Report German Submarine Sightings Along Coast
Survivors from the Pinar Del Rio describe the sinking by a German submarine accompanied by a 6,000 ton mother ship. Reports say shots were fired at a submarine 75 miles off the Jersey coast and aviators sighted two subs off Virginia and Maryland coasts.
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Atlantic
Jersey
United States Army
Norfolk
Pinar del Rio
Elizabeth City
N.C
Marine
B&chooner
Americers
Washington
Halifax
Henge
Gerwinan Enhn
Olehe
Aili Cameron Amfeq
War Board Plan Would Grant Dictator Powers
The proposal, reviewed by Chairman Baruch and others, would make the industries board virtually industrial dictator of the allied nations in the war against the central powers. It will be submitted soon to President Wilson for approval.
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Washington
Fovilbeg
Unite States
Ite
Preller Wilson
Baruch
Dourd
Industries Board
Royal Arch Masons Honor Longtime Member and Dignitaries
The Royal Arch Masons hosted top state officers and honored Charles F. George the chapter’s oldest member for 54 years in the order. Grand High Priest I. T. Forbes awarded a gold keystone, with visitors O. T. Groves Harlan Iow a Eugene Schaffier Eagle Grove and Harry Viren Mt. Pleasant in attendance.
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Royal Arch
Charles F. George
I. T. Forbes
Mr. George
O. T. Groves
G. S
Harlan
Iowa
Marshalltown
Eugene Schaffier
Eagle Grove
Harry Viren
Mt. Pleasant
Legal Advisory Board to Help Re classification
Exemption boards will have questions reviewed with the government's appeal agent and the legal advisory board. County work begins next Monday to recheck registrants and correct errors in prior assignments. Equalization aims to adjust class one numbers where over or under represented.
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Legal Advisory Board
Exemption Board
Allin Unitr Well Cablegram From France
A cablegram from Major J F Clarke of Hospital Unit R in France reports that all are well. The message ends with the phrase buy W 8 8.
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Allin
J. F. Clarke
France
None of local boys accepted for auto mechanics posts
Nine Jefferson county youths enlisted in the government auto drive and mechanic call but none were accepted. Only 172 men were called from the state, and that number was secured before Jefferson county was reached.
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Jefferson County
Amita
Towa
American Troops in France Pass 700000 Mark
Secretary Baker stated in a speech to French forces aiding in the third Liberty loan campaign that more than 700,000 American soldiers have been sent to France. He noted the drawdown of British and Allied forces and framed the milestone as a demonstration of U S commitment and timely support in the war effort.
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Baker
Blue Devils
Washington
France
Liberty Town
Mooney Charged in Covert German Bomb Plot Case
San Francisco prosecutors accuse Thomas J. Mooney of involvement with a covert operation under the German government. The district attorney details the alleged bomb related crimes and Mooney’s role while in government service.
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San Francisco
Stayer
Germany
Distrito Attorney
Dea
Thomasa J. Mooney
78 Deaths in Marine Camps Reported in France
Headquarters releases a statement listing 78 deaths among U S Marines in France since the landing and 898 wounded. One man reported missing with one prisoner. The tally excludes very recent fighting.
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Woshington
Marine Corps
France
Dikiteh Waa
Purchases Fine Piano By Local Resident
Mr Wilbur E Keesey Jr buys a Lester Grand piano from Rol Fluke of Scheffel in the city. The mahogany instrument has a dull finish and remarkable tone and action, aiding Keesey in his teaching duties.
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Wilbur E. Keesey, Jr
Rol Fluke
Pretty June wedding at Mrs McClain’s home in Burlington
Julia Mae McClain united in marriage to William Neibert at 11:30 am in a pink and white decor church home setting. Rev H A Anspach presided. A 50 guest luncheon followed. The bride in pink georgette crepe, pink roses and beads. Both families noted as popular locals with Doane College ties. Out-of-town guests listed and post ceremony plans for departure on Burlington train No 6.
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Kate McClain
North Court Street
Julia Mae
William Neibert
Winnetka Hansen
Cadman
W. H. Julian
Omaha
Burlington Train No. 6
Nerbert
Fairfield High School
Doane College
Crete
Neb
Neibert
Herche] Manfacturing Co
Peoria
Sylvester Manatrey
Cromwell
Iowa
Omaha, Neb
Grace Schade
Lancaster
Wis
Skunk River Flood Drowns Lowland Crops Near Rubio
Flood waters from the Skunk River surged across Rubio and Brighton, submerging hundreds of acres of crops and forcing residents like Will Decker, J. W. Brock, Henry Ruby, and others to seek safety. The Iowa River region also faced severe rising waters with levee breaks at Oakville and widespread crop loss as crews evacuated to higher ground.
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Skunk
Rubio
Will Decker
J. W. Brock
Henry Ruby
Robert Leahy
Jake Mills
Brighton
Peter Rich
Iowa River
Columbus Junction
Oakville
Wesleyan Head Plans France War Service
Edwin A. Schell, president of Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant, intends to leave for overseas war work as a chaplain with the Jed Cross. The move follows an offer made in Washington and accepted by Bishop McDowell, contingent on a physical examination. Schell may resign his post if leave is refused.
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Mt. Pleasant
Edwin A. Schell
Wesleyan College
Jed Croas
Shell
Washington
Himeall
McDowell
Officer Shot by Mexicans In Rio Grande Patrol
Lieut. David J. Schaile of the Sixteenth United States Cavalry was killed in an encounter with Mexican troops across the Rio Grande. Four members of his party are prisoners in Matamoros and expected to be turned over to U.S. authorities. The group crossed to recover a drowned soldier’s body when Mexican sentries fired in the darkness. The Mexican commander says the clash arose from a misunderstanding. Schaile’s body will be returned to U.S. authorities.
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Brownsville
Tex
David J. Schalle
Sixteenth
United States Cavalry
Rio Grande
Sehnile
Matamoros
United States
San Benito
Schaile
Col. W. Slocum
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Pew
Ship
Philadelphia
Branch Hydrographic Office
Cape Charles
Virginia
U. S. War Board
Royal Arch Masons
W.S
Mooney Hun
Headquarters
Joel Turney
Joseph Fulton
Helen Fulton
Fairfield
Ruth Fulton
Washington, D. C
Miss Fulton
Stutz Sr
June Sth
Ethel Bellas
Blakesburg
Miss Bellas
Signal Corps
Burlington Hawkeye
Charles Lyon
Crapo Park
Harvey Raston
Ruth Leowett
South Street
Easton
Roscoe Thoma
OWA. Wesleyan
Carranza
Money Makers
Owen
Holland Burk
Totat
Hungary
Holland Rusk
Holland Rush
Holland Rusk Co
Hoillead
Mich
Misses
Fitform
Manhattan
M. H. Cuddy
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