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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
4
Rumors report Teuton forces capturing Roumenine towns, with Berlin broadcasting claims of a great attack by Macedonian forces northwest of Meppo. The war office notes Roumanian advances slow, while overall action along the front intensifies near several fronts. The Bolshevik and allied movements are highlighted in dispatches as European hostilities continue.
Report from San Antonio Texas cites General Fremont’s claim of successful withdrawal of Jefferson troops from Mexico after three days of near constant fighting. Bandit chief Chihuahua City battle ends with forces driven from the city within border limits. Protocol outlines phased withdrawal of American forces with safe passage to designated points on the border.
The article recalls Sir Hiram Maxim, noted American inventor of the automatic machine gun and smokeless powder, who died in London after a career linked to Europe. Born in Seance fe, Maine, Maxim spent many years abroad and left a lasting mark on weapons technology.
Fragmented OCR text notes Ambassador Gerard and secretary Lansingar preparing to return to Berlin. Mentions federal reserve warning the public against short term foreign notes and a Supreme Court decision on the Adamson act. References Oklahoma & Gulf injunction, continental court case, and fiscal notes amid uncertain dates and places.
Amsterday reports Berlin editors opposing compulsion in Reichstag. London refuses safe conduct to Count Tarnowski. Austro Hungary appoints Trepofi premier in Petrograd, while Emperor Charles pledges war until a peace preserves the monarchy. Munich-bound travelers report a new German super Zeppelin wrecked with 27 dead.
Iowa City reports the educational survey commission filed with the state board projects private colleges shrinking, not growing, as many have endowments under 204000. It warns fees alone cannot sustain operations, urging endowments of around 207000 or more for permanence. The commission lists denominational colleges by type and total enrollments, noting most are religiously affiliated with modest comparative totals.
The Iowa State college stock judging team was chosen after two tryouts to represent the college in the stock judging contest at the International Livestock show in Chicago December 2. Seventeen teams with eighty five students will compete, the largest entry in the show's history. Ames will be represented by John L. Evans Des Moines J M Buny Corsten L O Wilson Grine net F P DeButts Melbourne IL BE Wheeler Fairs Humboldt Christensen Humboldt.
A lighting plant explosion at Collins Methodist Church seriously injures George Jingles. Windows are blown out and the front door splintered. Jingles struck on the forehead by a fragment and knocked unconscious. Estimated church damage about 1400 dollars.
Secretary of State Frank C. Jorden certified the thirteen California electors and noted possible legal questions due to delays. He will certify the confirmed figures and file supplementary certification once two missing precincts report their results.
Emma Wilson an early Iowa pioneer died in Des Moines at age 82 after residing in the state for over seventy years. Her family moved to Poweshiek County when she was 12, and she and her people lived near their pioneer cabin for many years, a time long before Chief Poweshiek departed.
Des Moines resident J T Meredith has been named to an imperial committee of the U S Chamber of Commerce to study the Adamson eight hour law. The committee will meet in New York on December 11 and prepare a referendum asking business leaders nationwide to express opinions on the measure and its potential impact.
The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld the Blairsburg consolidated district’s perpetuity, allowing it to absorb as much territory as voters approve. The Williams township dispute ended with the court sustaining the consolidated district after earlier rulings set aside, marking a state precedent for post election district growth.
Article explains that a young man aged 19 to 27 may gain appointment to West Point after one year of army service if he passes the required examination. It notes proficiency in algebra, quadratics, equations, progressions, plane geometry, and United States history as necessary and mentions the President’s role in appointing cadets.
Thieves used chloroform to subdue eight fat hogs owned by Ed Boelschner two miles east of Hawkeye Iowa. They carried the unconscious animals from the hog house to a road wagon, bypassing the usual squeals and securing the beasts before dawn.
Leon Caroline Young Smith resigns as post mistress effective December 15. Her two year administration organized the Leon post office while facing a protest from informal democrats that she resided in Des Moines. She may enter advertising with her brother in New York.
Webster county officials sue eleven draymen in Fort Dodge city seeking injunctions to restrain liquor haulers from bringing alcohol into Webster County. Four Fort Dodge buildings are petitioned to be declared public nuisances. Indictments returned against eleven bootleggers and one gambler as part of the crackdown.
In Carroll a blaze on the lower floor destroyed much of the Rebenberger drug store and badly damaged the telephone exchange apparatus. Night operator Ann Sullivan remained at her post, summoning volunteer firemen despite smoke nearly suffocating her as losses run to several thousand dollars. A separate dispatch from Des Moines reports Miss Minnie Nolan, a nurse, drowned when a coal barge rammed the boat she rode, with over twenty others lost. The tragedy occurred November 3 as she traveled from Gravemore to Queenstown en route to America.
Frank Warner secretary of the Iowa Bankers association warns there is little chance for burglars in Iowa banks. He says banks are well prepared with burglar proof round door safes and detectives on guard, making yeggmen’s attempts practically impossible across the state.
Iowa Food Commissioner Harney urged consumers to stop buying eggs as prices soar beyond 25 cents a dozen to force a price drop. He argued reduced consumption would curb demand and deter speculators. The story also notes late filings by 232 corporations facing penalties, plus various state appointments and notices, including a new private secretary for Governor-elect Harding and election commissioners’ pay.
Quinty A. Willis, deputy state treasurer, received S100 in currency with an anonymous note claiming it should have been collateral inheritance tax. An additional $20 arrived without identifying details, marked This is 10 mistake, source unclear if a mischange. The funds’ rightful credit remains unresolved amid historical price notes from 1831.
Honorary delegates appointed by Governor Clarke attend the Thirteenth annual convention of the National Conference of Rivers and Harbors in Washington D C. Notables include Horace M Towner Cornin Kenyon Fort Dodge Janes W Good Cedar Rapids Norwood Davenport Gen M Corts Clinton Wim Logan Keokuk John J Adams Dubuque A Miller and Drs Maines. War department officials expect to relieve much of the national guard on the border within weeks pending progress with Carranza on Pershing withdrawal.
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