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European War Updates From Front and Home Front
German losses reported after a northern Aisne clash with 2,000 dead. Paris says 250 Germans captured with machine guns. French actions at Vauquoin and Casabianca sinking noted. Air battle near Brussels ends with a Zeppelin wreck. Zeppelin bombs hit eastern England, fire damages. Submarines captured near the Firth of Tay. Romania mobilizes as Gallipoli battles hinge on losses. Maritime and political moves ripple through Europe amid war.
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Aisne
Paris
Washington Germany seeks peace terms through Dutch envoy
A Dutch envoy Jonk heer van Gheel Gildermeester arrives in Washington to relay proposed peace terms to President Wilson and allied powers. The envoy, connected with Queen Wilhelmina's court, arrived Friday as part of Germany's bid to discuss the Lusitania tragedy with Berlin.
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Wilson
Jonkheer van Gheel Gildermeester
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Holland
Washington
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Berlin
Lusitania
Meyer Gerhart
New York
Denmark
White House
Mexican revolt reports Villa and Angeles defeated at Trinidad
Secretary Bryan in Washington received Vera Cruz messages confirming the Carranzista victory at Trinidad after five days of fighting. Thousands in Mexico City cry for food as hunger spreads through the capital.
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Washington
Vera Cruz
Villa
Angeles
Trinidad
Obregon
Largest Class In History Graduates At Iowa State College
Ames Iowa Four men received honors at the forty fourth commencement including Governor W D Heard of Wisconsin and Charles G Patton of Charles City for their service. Honorary engineering degree went to La Verne W Noyes and veterinary medicine to Dr Marion Dorsett. Seventy women graduated in home economics the largest single department class alongside 409 total graduates. Dr Frank G Gunesalaus urged postwar renewal highlighting failures of European institutions due to military rule.
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Ames
Iowa State College
H R. A. Pearson
W. D. Heard
Wisconsin
Charles G. Patton
Charles City
Mississippi Valley
LaVerne W. Noyes
Chicago
Marion Dorsett
America
Frank G. Gunesalaus
When Miss Iowa Comes To Town pageant dazzles Jefferson
The May fete at Russell park drew thousands despite rain and mud. A 1000 foot film captured the parade of floats and 500 costumed participants portraying the Progress of Civilisation In Iowa from Indians to pioneers civil war and modern growth. Willard Zeller, famed corn grower, rode with prize cups and badges. Mrs. E. B. Wilson wrote the pageant staged by the City Federation of Women's clubs.
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Jefferson
Russell Park
Iowa
Willard Zeller
E. B. Wilson
City Federation of Women’s Clubs
May Build 75000 Hotel in Algona
Algona plans a large new hotel within the next year after more than 60000 was subscribed in a popular drive. Wealthy backers commit 3000 each to fund a 75000 dollar facility aimed at fixing first class hotel accommodations in a central city location.
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Algona
Mason City to Host M. B. A. State Conclave
Mason City will entertain the M. B. A. state convention on July 1 with delegates from every lodge in the state. The event marks a shift from district to state level selection of delegates amid ongoing fractional strife within the order.
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Mason City
State Convention of Daughters of Isabella Held in Mason City
The state convention of the Daughters of Isabella meets at the Knights of Columbus hall led by Carroll state grand regent presiding. Attending officers include state secretary Anna N. Dixon Rock Valley, state treasurer Mary Murphy Eagle Grove, state mintor Maude O’Keefe Waterloo, and state advocate Mary Reynolds Iowa City.
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J. Mason City
the Daughters of Isabella
Knights of Columbus
Nellie O'Donnell. Carroll
Anna N. Dixon
Rock Valley
Mary Murphy
Eagle Grove
Maude O'Keefe
Waterloo
Mary Reynolds
Iowa City
Choice Beef for Soldiers Sent to France
Delaware county farmers T. H. Carruthers W. L. Carruthers and Charles Lundell sold 215 head of choice cattle to Ike Brown representing the Armour company for shipment to France to supply French soldiers. The deal reflects wartime food support from local producers.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Messrs
T. H
W. L. Carruthers
Charles Lundell
Ike Brown
The
Armour Company of Chicago
France
Tablet Unveiled at College In Memory of McCune
The Iowa Association of the Blind concluded its three day session with a bronze tablet unveiling in the college chapel honoring Thomas F. McCune, the late superintendent, in Vinton.
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Vinton
Iowa Association of the Blind
Tate
Thomas F. McCune
King of Marion Sentenced for Prison Break
Robert King of Marion was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for breaking prison after escaping from an officer while on parole. The court ruled that under the new law escaping from an officer equals breaking from a state prison, with the incident occurring near Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert King
Marion
King
Cedar Repids
Woman's $800 Roll Lost in Stove Fire Alimony Claim
Mrs. T. A. Matheny testified in district court that she kept an $800 roll in a stove for safety and accidentally started a fire that consumed the money, supporting her request for temporary alimony.
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Fort Madison
T. A. Matheny
Brick Injures Student in Hallway Fall Incident
An Iowa City student, Carl Elgin, suffered a severed jugular vein when a brick was thrown from a fourth story window by an unknown university student in the engineering building hallway. The brick broke and a sharp fragment struck Elgin in the neck.
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Iowa City
Carl Elgin
Hall of Engineering
Elgin
Seek Missing Beauty in Mason City Disappearance
Police and relatives search for Saitena Polanti an Italian beauty missing from Mason City amid questions about an elopement or kidnapping. Her parents seek the $200 cash kept in the house and Jessa Colarei is also missing.
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Mason City
Saitena Polanti
Jessa Colarei
Missouri Valley Youth Severely Injured Near Home
Clyde Fitch, son of Mr and Mrs L Fitch, of Missouri Valley, lost both legs when a train struck him as he rode between cars returning home. He tried to alight before the train stopped and fell.
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Missouri Valley
Clyde Fitch
L. Fitch
State board inspects Cedar Rapids reformatory sites
The state board of control inspected proposed sites for the new women's reformatory along the Mt. Vernon interurban. Rain prevented a thorough check and the board will return later to complete the inspection.
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Cedar Rapids
State Board of Control
Women’s Reformatory
Mt. Vernon Interurban
Large Iowa cattle sale totals 23750 dollars
One of the state’s largest stock sales occurred at Wanella when Weaver and Garden sold fifty head of cattle for 23750 dollars. A single cow went to an Oklahoma breeder for 1500 dollars.
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Burlington
Iowa
Wanella
Weaver and Garden
Back Tax Claim Filed Against Rock Island Road Properties
A claim for between 100000 and 150000 dollars for back taxes will be filed with the Rock Island road receiver in Scott County. The taxes apply to unlisted properties. Also noted is a train of thirty five cars carrying power threshing machine outfits traveling from Minneapolis to the southwest via Sheldon.
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Davenport
Rock Island Road
Scott County
Sheldon
Minneapolis
Points
Nashua Woolen Mills Equips New Dye House
Charles City reports Nashua Woolen Mills adding a dye house to its buildings to handle rising orders as production expands.
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Charles City
Nashua
Litt Cutlery Plant Moves to This City
The Litt Cutlery Company of Madison Wisconsin is relocating its manufacturing plant here. It produces the Multi Blade safety razor usable as a straight razor. A large two story factory with basement is under construction.
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Secures Cutlery
Spencer
Litt Cutlery Company
Madison
Wis
Chokes on Bean Death of McCoy Child
Four year old son of Dan McCoy suffocated after swallowing a bean at home while playing. Medical aid was not available in time, and the child died before help could reach him.
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Boone
Dan McCoy
Train kills Hedrick pioneer near her home
Ottumwa reports Mrs. Frank Warder a 70 year old pioneer died after being struck by a Milwaukee train while crossing tracks near her Hedrick home.
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Ottumwa
Frank Warder
Milwaukee
Hedrick
Brother stabbed in quarrel at rural Mason City home
Elmer Wepler free on bond. brother Louis Wepler hospitalized with stab wound after a domestic quarrel at their home five miles northwest of Mason City. Authorities report the incident occurred at the brothers' residence. condition not specified.
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Brother
Mason City
Elmer Wepler
Louis
Here
Aged Couple Celebrate Fifty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of this city celebrated their fifty-fifth wedding anniversary. Their parents came from Indiana and Ohio in 1844 with overland journeys before the railroad era.
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Boone
Richard Jones
City
Indiana
Ohio
Bryan Quits Post Over Note to Germany
Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan resigns after refusing to sign a German note. President Wilson accepts the resignation with regret, noting unity on aims but disagreement on methods. The move raises uncertainty about U.S. course toward war as tensions over use of submarines persist.
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Washington, D. C
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
State Department
Washington
M. Dear Bryan
Women Back $300000 High School Bond Issue
Mason City reports the bond issue for a new high school passed by a narrow margin of 25, with the Central site favored by 16. Men opposed, women largely supported. allegations arise that some voters were underage, likely triggering a court challenge before bonds are sold.
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Mason City
Drowned Stock Buyer in Bridge Accident
Benjamin F. Steward a stock buyer drowned when a horse carcass body weight toppled him over a bridge rail into the swollen Lows River. An eye witness could not help as the accident occurred in Peculiar manner near Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
Benjamin F. Steward
Lows
Steward
Iowa Rayway and Light to Build into Jefferson This Summer
The Iowa Rayway and Light company plans to extend into Jefferson this summer. Materials are on hand and the firm is purchasing the right of way. The cable will be suspended on large steel towers.
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Jefferson
Iowa Rayway and Light Company
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Jona Falls and Ackley Pair
Residents of the east part of this county observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home. Mr and Mrs John Ei sang and celebrated with family and neighbors to mark the Golden Wedding.
Growth of Western Canada Shows Rail Expansion and Education Rise
The article notes Alberta rail mileage rising to 134,097 as Dominion Commission rate control and dispute hearings are highlighted. It cites a 1000 percent jump in University of Alberta attendance across 61 districts and includes a testimonial from J E Edward of Blackie praising farming profits, land, and health improvements since relocating in 1907.
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Canada
Albert
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alberta
J. E. Edward
Blackle
Alta
Cass County
Dinner Missed For Speech Then Published
A fragmented chat notes a doctor and a professor named Jay with a wife speaking of speeches to be published and a missed dinner. The scene hints at a formal event and publication of remarks despite a late, unsettled dinner arrangement.
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Jay
Bella Holdings Sparks with Neutral Choice
In a playful exchange, Bella is urged to reveal which of two men she prefers, while she insists on strict neutrality and avoids picking a favorite. The dialogue highlights social pressure and a witty stance on impartiality.
Jealous Woman’s Suspicion Dominates Story
A fragment notes a jealous woman and her mounting suspicion as the central theme, hinting at conflict within a relationship and emotional tension driving the narrative.
Woman Recovers After Taking Lydia E Pinkham Compound
Philadelphia and Providence women describe displacement, backache, and fatigue as they report relief after six bottles and use of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Doctors warn headaches and nervousness may signal female derangements treatable by the preparation.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Providence
R. L
Llong
Abel Lawes
Lippitt St
Providence, R-L
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