Henry Back sails to Europe amid family worries
The fragment describes Henry Back, 22, disappearing from his Oak Mills farm about three weeks ago and sailing from New York to Europe. His son John Sacks reports a letter from him saying he is staying with relatives in Abeline Prussia and plans to return in a month amid his longstanding wish to visit Germany.
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Hull Index
Henry Back
Ataur Oak Mills
Europe
John Sacks
York
Backsty
Abeline
Prussia
Germany
Debatable geography tale and notable town notes
A reader’s geography lesson includes a curious claim about talking monkeys in a South American region. The clipping then shifts to varied items: inventions by a six year old patent holder, Victor Berger’s Milwauk ee Leader editorship, Civil War veteran Andrew Weber’s relocation to a soldiers home, Lady Ashburton’s furs, farm news from Howard Forney, and updated fire alarm indicators. Also mentions rail electrification plans New Haven line, a Colorado senatorial decision, long married couples near Charlotte Michigan, and more bits on attire and local life.
Thorns Used in Phonograph Needles and Subway Car Design
Thorns from cac tug varieties reportedly outperform steel needles for phonograph use. At most Italian railway stations English biscuits and preserves are sold. Brooklyn Rapid Transit unveils a new subway car with end doors removed and three pairs of side doors per side, increasing seating capacity and passenger flow.
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Italy
Brooklyn
State Fire Marshal First Report On Recent Fires
State Fire Marshal reports arrests and prosecutions in arson cases tied to recent fires. A unit faces prison proceedings. property losses reach 1.85 million dollars with insurance aiding payouts. Authorities warn more reports may follow as investigations continue.
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Undiuy
Wisufsee
Arsun
Fear of insanity drove Remsen editor to death
Reese Kiefer, longtime editor of the Remsen Bell-Enterprise aged 61, died by self-inflicted gunshot in his office. Coroner ruled death a suicide amid fear of insanity. He had recently returned to Remsen after a career in nearby towns and was a prominent Democrat and civic figure. He leaves a large family and was trusted by many in Plymouth County. Funeral arrangements set for the family home tomorrow afternoon.
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Reese
Kieffer
Remsen Bell-Enterprise
Ble
Plyaneath
Herman Koch
Gnn
Hee
Kor Kieffer
Hite
Johny Treley
Uicimsen
Ale Kjetfer
Tell
Stock Esland
Te Hileego
Fle
Nemten
Woodsen
Lucy Tiloyd
J. W. Liretherton
Ate
F. H.ffughen
Sis Anna neMer
Aller Trewbhen
George Kiefler
Cusnler
BR Bank
Eugene Kiefer
O Achoal
Jourtisshis
di Athwouskee
Home
Bpencet
Alek
Cobbett
Mason Cepy
Walter Alyruscovich
Philip Dourovich
Myruscevich
Alyruscevich
Bancroyft
Louis Noren
Charter Oak
Christian Hansen
Estherville
P. C. Hoth
T. A. Dearborn
Hawarden
R. W. Yroutman
Gee. Veaker
Ed Whittington
A. Patelek
F. Z. MeaAllister
Ri, Metcalf
BD. O. Stone
W. E. Abbay
Bali
L. T. Kenny
A. Bader
Yate
Theresa Rhodes
Des *Roines
Men’s League For
Woman Suffrage
Iowa
Holden
League
Towa Cilty
I. P. Yowell
Juttle Charliée McGinnis
F Red M. Bearts
Manson
Manson ‘Tigers
Fort Dodge
Tehen College
Perry
C. Durant Wonues
Jones
German Editor Indicted After Assault Allegation in Ta
A German editor at the German Fela Presse was indicted by a grand jury and arrested on charges arising from a dispute with a woman over a printing bill. He allegedly sent an insulting letter to the judge she served on. he was released on bond.
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Counciluots
Afareh
Mariie Volger
Fela Presse
Aad
Ahel
Yaleer
Jludeé
Wolver Hias
Paper's disclosures may force Roe from race
Des Moines March 5 The Daily News investigations into Councilman Bell G Roe’s official records as a justice of the peace reveal missing fee accounting. The Laymen’s civic union endorses the findings and Roe seems unlikely to be re nominated at the city primary. Iowa patents list grants for the week ending February 27 with several named inventors and places across Des Moines Oskaloosa Davenport and Burlington.
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Zell Ace
Des Moines
Daily News
Bell G. Roe
Roe
Iowa
Iswans
Clarence J. Loftus
Crocker Building
Des Alpines
W. Bridges
Wapello
Chartey Waukon
BE. C. Jewett
Eagle Grove
Kaschenecki
Oskaloosa
G. H. Light
Special Counsel Lee Returns to Estherville Nine
Des Moines March 5 Neig J Lee special counsel in the office of Attorney General Cosson announced he will the first of next month return to his home in Estherville and continue the practice of law. He makes the change solely to care for his law practice there. His successor has not been named.
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Des Moines
Neig J. Lee
General Cosson
Estherville
Carroll Names Delegates to Hygiene Congress
Des Moines news item reports Governor Carroll naming delegates to the International Congress of Hygiene in Washington next September. Appointees include Henry Albert of Iowa City W W Pearson of Des Moines W L Treynor of Council Bluffs W B Barney of Hampton and A E Kepford of Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Postal Banks to Open April First in Six Iowa Towns
Washington Marek announces the establishment of Postal savings banks on April 1 in Bedford Belle Plaine Eagle Grove Forest City Hawarden and Shenandoah with the aim to expand financial services in these communities.
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Washington
Marek 'S
Bedford
Belle Plaine
Eagle Grove
Forest City
Hawarden
Shenandoah
Newspapers Meet To Plan National Cooperation
Kansans City hosts a gathering of publishers and editors from the Associated Newspapers group. They discuss operating plans to purchase fiction and other special features. The conference will continue for two days.
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Kansans
Marea 5
Minetenn Ceicre
Meins Castors
United States
Associated Newspapers
Conti
Iowa News In Brief Highlights City and County Happenings
A chaotic cut of Iowa brief items covers Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates Stepanek Path and Tieanett, court cases in Davenport and Des Moines, a Des Moines bishop consecration date, Wilson addressing Iowa students in a snowstorm, and Fort Worth perjury indictments involving Rev J Frank Norris alongside multiple town notices and local developments.
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Enter Pott
Bao
Iit
Marrigne
Geman
Anoher
Cedar Rapids
Louis Path
Stepanek
Tieanett
Seruuns
Ead
Department of Public Safety
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Turotitus
Wasburn
Allegheny
Wil
Wirwinkyoon
Port Dodgn
Tel
Hese
Telen
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Higeine
Dyer
Iolete
Merhie Warter
Weorgan
Agues Naylor
Dicte
KLUGE
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Gehl
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Hecently
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S. Tay
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Des Alvines
Peter Ped Paul
Provident
Lishon
Mathew Markins
Kaylwe
Jky
Are
Anna Wildutt
Hes Minhead
Phe
Avebater
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Ofice
Towa
Woodrow Wilson
University of Iowa
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Che
Muscatine
F. D
Letis
Scott County
Jackson County
Iowa City
North Liberty
Milo Gordon
J. Léninger
C. E. Stewart
M. J. Stoner
S. P. Finch
Des Moinens
Supreme Court
Iowa
Fort Worth
PEX
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church
Norris
Venom Cures Tuberculosis, Claims Maryland Doctor
Dr Joseph H Thompson of Hyattsville Maryland says he cured himself of tuberculosis by injections using snake venom tablets from South America. The claim was presented to the Maryland state board of health as a resort.
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Washington
Maryland State Board of Health
Joseph H. Thomipson
Hyattsville
South America
Wilson Addresses Iowa Democrats on Economic Problems
Des Moines March 4 Governor Woodrow Wilson spoke to Iowa Democrats in Des Moines and at Highland Park College outlining economic conditions and a Panama Canal impact. He warned against monopolies and urged policies serving the people over special interests.
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Des Moines
Ill
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Des Noiues
Davenport
Highland Pars College
Wilson Fast
Panama Canal
United States
Turing
England
France
America
Wilson
Buert
Errno
Wison
Hiyaselt
Wilsink
Brent
Fiall Grant &Rowth
Quimuwierce
Gbean
Bur Af
Tawandy
Yolls
Public sale season and farm prosperity in Webster City
Col. C W Marvel reports a remarkable sale season in Webster City with 3 sales totaling about 275000 dollars. He notes 60 to 75 percent of sales were cash, cites the John Sloane sale with 500 attendees netting 1660 dollars and the John Ely sale over 13000 dollars, and lists prevailing prices for brood mares, teams, cows, sows, corn, and hay.
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Webster City
C W. Marvel
Marvel
Hamilton County
John Sloane
Gale
John Ely Gale
Bill Nye Returns to Active Newspaper Life as Perry Chief Editor
Des Moines Iowa March 4 Charles C Nye retires from public life to become editor of the Perry Chief. He leaves his post as private secretary to Governor Carroll who took office January 1 1909. Nye will write editorials locals and handle ads as Paul W Carroll son of the governor assumes the new duties.
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Nye
Des Moines
Charles C
Perry
Bil Nye
Carroll
State House
Pen and Scroll
Paul W. Carroll
Temperance Uplifters to Try to Get Together
Temperance groups in Des Moines plan a March 19 meeting to unite representatives from the prohibition party Constitutional Amendment association Anti-Saloon league Good Templars and other temperance organizations for a possible state convention. Morningside man is second in oratory Ames Iowa March 4 Hugh Webster of Ames won the state oratorical contest with Commerce and World Peace. Frank P. Johnson of Morningside was second and Clarendon H. Wavighast of Iowa Wesleyan third. The race was close but Webster’s delivery edged Johnson. John Brices of Morningside was elected president of the association Central College of Pelia admitted to membership.
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Ebqone
Morgan Ricker
Hoone County
Catherine Rose
Ohio
John Fase
Port Dodge
Iowa
F.C. Woolman
Des 43Foines
Jacob Johnson
Denison
W. O. Abram
Newton
Des Moines
Biarch
Temperance
Prohibition Party
Constitutional Amendment Association
Anti- Saloon League
Good Templars
Morningside
Ames
Hugh Webster
Frank P. Johnson
Clarendon Whavighast
Iowa Wesleyan
Webster
Johnson
Aamesaway
John Brixes
Local leaders push tax plan amid property seizures and liquor cases
Across Mason, Rock Rapids, and Estherville areas the paper reports on city tax action affecting bankers and prominent residents with properties leased to alleged liquor sellers. It notes a large hotel, Wilson, and a delinquent tax bill. court cases include Peterson jailed for days and Alyruscevich facing murder charges in Mason City.
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Mason Wepy-Mulot
Board of Supervisors
Leven
Tess Vizorgas
Buskesa
Mason City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Teck Island
Creat Western
Fredghit
Ilere
de la Peterson
George Alonahan
Peterson
Neni
Estate dispute unsettles Margeret Mellugh will
The will of Margeret Mellugh widow of Alex Mellugh leaves $600,000 to $700,000 estate with $10,000 to her son LeRoy Robert Hoover of Cadillac Wisconsin. Co administrator Hiedrick of Battle Creek and others receive various sums. Hoover plans to contest his share claiming a misstatement and unsigned codicil.
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Tila Cirove, Jr
Margeret Amehugh
Alex Mellugh
CL If Hiedrick
Battle Creek
LeRoy Robert Hoover
Cadillac
Wis
Hoover
Ida
Bleyers
Midlugh
Jo Brown
Tfikers
Dedrick
Tattle Freek
Aletipeh
Martial Law in Force at Bombarded Village
Beirut reports martial law imposed by military authorities after the city was bombarded by Italian warships. The measure has quieted the city but raises tension between Moslems and Christians. Conditions across the country remain unsettled with fears about Moslem unrest and the Turkish government's ability to restrain it.
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Beirut
Syria
Fatal Texas Storm Claims Seven Lives Across Border
Dalbart Texas March 2 seven people died in a Sunday storm sweeping the Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico. Delayed train passengers report two deaths at Romero Texas two at Amstad two at Nar aquisa and one near Dalhart.
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Texas
Dalbart
Tex
Northwesern
New Mexico
Texas Panhandle
Romero
Amstad
Naraquisa
Dalhart
Chorge Grossmith Sr Dies in Folkestone at 64
Public entertainer Chorge Grossmith Sr died in Folkestone today in his 64th year. The actor was among the era's best known performers and will be missed by audiences and colleagues.
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Folkestone
Ténghind
Maren
Chorge Grossmith, Sr
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