German Fines Threaten Monaco Prince’s Domaine War
Documentation from the state department archives recounts General von Buelow forcing a 500000 franc levy on Sissonne and threatening destruction of the Monaco chateau and Marchais estate. Prince Albert of Monaco protested to President Wilson, terms noting barbarous wartime practices and mass seizures across occupied Belgium.
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von Buelow
Prince of Monaco
Wilson
Committee On Public Information
State Department
Monaco
Paris
Washington
Prince of
Reims
Sissonne
Chateau
Berlin
France
Aerrick
Chateau de Marchais
Albert
Marchias
William
Cathedral of
Sovereign Prince of
Filipinos Seek Guidance On Building American Barns
Readers ask for information about barn construction in the United States, while Formosa head hunters hinder camphor extraction. A Saco woman tends a blooming Killarney rose amid frost. Near Victoria Nyanza lies a vast chemically pure sesquicarbonate deposit, likely to influence wartime negotiations. A western railroad runs a shower bath system in pig cars to lower temperatures and reduce animal losses.
Brazil Coffee Crop Seen Larger Than Previous Years
Brazil expects a larger coffee crop than in prior years. Shipping difficulties to European buyers are noted and indications point to lower prices.
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Brazil
Europe
One-handled plows gain Latin American popularity
American manufacturers market one-handled plows for Latin America where tests show strong acceptance. farmers reject two-handled designs. Also noted: George Willet of Saco keeps Cyrus King’s 40 year old cigar, claimed to contain double the tobacco of modern cigars. India produced 1,822,743 pounds of green tea in 1912 and 521,399 pounds in 1913, with shares of total India production.
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Latin America
George Willet
Saco
Cyrus King
South India
All India
Iowa War Y M C A Fund Surpasses Goal
Des Moines reports Iowa more than doubles its Y M C A war fund quota, raising well over 1.5 million dollars led by college and university contributions totaling 75 000 dollars. Counties vary in progress with Humboldt Davis and Cherokee posts noted for large increases.
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Red Triangle
Humboldt County
Davis County
Cherokee County
Iowa
Colfax City Marshal Dies In Auto Fumes
Colfax city marshal Elmer E. Kenedig, 47, was found dead in his garage behind his home at 1 a.m. His wife, after noticing his absence, found him beneath the car with the engine running. Authorities suspect carbon monoxide from the exhaust caused his death.
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Colfax
Elmer E. Kenedig
Kenedig
Des Moines Gas Company seeks rate increase proposal
Des Moines Gas asks the city council to approve a twenty five cent per thousand feet rise or a flat fifty cent monthly meter charge with reduced candle power. The current rate is ninety cents per thousand feet, fixed in 1911.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Gas Company
Iowans Celebrate Jerusalem's Fall
In Iowa City a large community celebration marked the fall of Jerusalem to British forces after four centuries of Muslim rule. The event was staged in the university armory with seating for about 4,000 and opened to all faiths and backgrounds.
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Jerusalem
Iowa City
Holy City
University
Fire Destroys Shackelford Brick Plant in Des Moines
A blaze originating in the drying shed destroyed a portion of the Shackelford Brick company plant in Des Moines. The fire quickly spread to kiln rooms and the engine room, wiping out all expensive machinery. Loss estimated around 75 000 to 76 000 dollars with origin not fully determined.
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Des Moines
Shackelford Brick Company
Des Moines Fire Destroys Brinsmaid & Co. China Store
A Des Moines blaze starting in the building's elevator shaft at about 7:30 p.m. destroyed Brinsmaid & Co. wholesale and retail china stock, with losses estimated over $100,000. Insurance will cover only part of the damage.
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Des Moines
Gotch Former Wrestling Champion Dies at 41 in Humboldt
Frank A. Gotch retired world heavyweight champion dies at his Humboldt home after a weeks long illness of uremic poisoning. He was 41, survived by wife and son Robert, brother Fred, sister Mrs. Charlie Kurth, and mother Mrs. Amelia Gotch. He built a fortune from wrestling and Iowa farmland investments. Estate valued between 200000 and 400600.
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Humboldt
Frank A. Gotch
Gotch
Robert Gotch
Fred Gotch
Charlie Kurth
Amelia Gotch
Iowa
Meyer Not Guilty in Guthrie County Murder Case
Guthrie County jury finds Meyer not guilty of murdering his wife. The case, moved from Madison to Guthrie and then retried, saw the Supreme Court reverse prior verdicts and order new trials. Mrs. Ida E. Meyer, mother of the defendant, also faced trial for murder in Madison County with a similar appellate path.
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Meyer
Guthrie Center
Winterset
Supreme Court
Madison County
Guthrie County
Ida E. Meyer
Hotel Men In Council Sioux City Convention
The Iowa Hotel Men's association held its annual convention in Sioux City to devise methods for food conservation. Attendees include J. F. Deems of Burlington food administrator and Dr. Alexander Cairns of Washington representing Hoover administration, plus state administrators W. A. Pococke, J. Hubbard, and C. A. Klaus from Minnesota South Dakota and North Dakota respectively.
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Hotel Men In Council
Sioux City
Iowa Hotel Men's Association
IF. G. Warden
Chamberlain Hotel
Des Moines
J. F. Deems
Burlington
Alexander Cairns
Washington
Hoover
W. A. Pococke
Minnesota
J. Hr. Hubbard
Motorman Robbed in Waterloo Hold Up
Two men assaulted the Waterloo Highland Park car motorman as he changed the trolley back to the city. One man brandished a gun while the other emerged from the rear. They took $45 with only $10 belonging to the company. The lone operator had no passengers aboard and the robbers fled the scene.
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Whitlock
Belgium
Brussels
Commission For Relief
Legation
Waterloo
Highland Park
Record of O'Brien Troops by County Recorder Sutherland
Miss Bertha Peck appointed county recorder to compile a biography of every soldier from O'Brien county. She has started the project to cover enlistment through discharge and make a permanent office record after the war ends.
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O’brien
Sutherland
Bertha.Peck
J. R. Carroll
Farmers Lead In Draft Call in Iowa City County
The local exemption board certifies the last increment of soldiers with a 30 man draft. Among them 24 are farmers, plus one horse dealer, one graduate student, one plumber, one engineer and two mechanics. Three are married and only three sought exemption.
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Iowa City
Germans Donate to Red Cross Auction in Winneshiek County
In Decorah and Spillville in Winneshiek county a Red Cross auction raised 1900 dollars. The region is predominantly German and Bohemian with a village population around 214.
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Red Cross
Decorah
Spillville
Winneshiek County
Pye Chosen Secretary of Iowa Teachers’ Group
Charles F. Pye superintendent of Waukon schools is named executive secretary of the Iowa State Teachers association and will move to Des Moines with his family. The paid secretary role signals a new era as the association aims to enroll about 30 000 Iowa teachers and college professors among its 5 500 members.
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Pye
Waukon
Charles F. Pye
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Council Bluffs
Newton
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Sioux, City
Fort Dodge
Grinnell
Okoboji Township
Dickinson County
Spirit Lake
Orange Township
Sioux County
K. G. Smith
Ames
State Board
Trade and Industry PLC
First Insanity Case at Dodge Camp Dodge
Corporal E L O Keefe of Company B 350th Infantry has been adjudged insane and will be sent to St Elizabeth hospital Washington DC. This marks the first such case among Camp Dodge soldiers. He was taken to the base hospital Sept 28 and treated there. two sergeants will accompany him to Washington.
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Dodge
Camp Dodge
E. L. O’ Keefe
350Th Infantry
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Washington
D. C
O'Keefe
Regular Army
National Army
Des Moines Draft Enlistment Openings Across Army Branches
Des Moines reports men of draft age may enlist in Aviation Signal Corps Fort Leavenworth Land division Signal corps Fort Riley Camp Joseph Johnson Jacksonville Infantry Camp Green Charlotte NC as other branches face supply shortages and some quotas close. Enlistment seeks careful medical exams to avoid costly transports and Negroes remain barred from voluntary enlistment.
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Fla
Green
Charlotte
N. C
Cavalry
Field Artillery
Coast Artillery
Engineering Corps
Navy Praises Gun Crews and Shipyard Efforts in War Test
Secretary Daniels and Paymaster General McGowan testified before a House naval subcommittee on Navy war activities. He announced 424 capital ships in build and praised reserve crews on merchant vessels. He noted submarine chasers as necessary, aviation strides hampered by factories, and guns on ships entering submarine zones. He said young sailors on merchant ships risked their lives and likened the Navy’s performance to a stock take already showing success with room for improvement. He stressed teamwork and honesty about mistakes while inviting Congress guidance.
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Washington
Daniels
McGowan
Navy
House Naval Subcommittee
Congress
Gunmakers Justify Delay in War Production
Washington witnesses describe how ordnance manufacturers spent millions preparing for possible war orders while the army ordnance bureau delayed action. The witnesses agree the war department switch to a new rifle and superior ammunition, though delaying deliveries, was wise for the American army. Vice President Taylor of Remington testifies that the modified rifle and ammunition are superior to British types.
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Washington
Army Ordnance Bureau
Senate
War Department
Taylor
Remington Company
Armistice Signed Between Russia and Teutonic Allies
Berlin reports the Bolshevik government of Russia and the German and Austro Hungarian allies signed an armistice at Brest-Litovsk. The agreement takes effect at noon Monday and lasts until January 14 with peace talks to begin immediately after signing.
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Berlin
Russia
Brest-Litovsk
General Sarrail Recalled from Saloniki command
London December 21 reports General Sarrail, commander of Allied armies at Saloniki, has been recalled. The successor in Macedonia is said to be General Guillement.
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United States
Etape
Montcornet
Sarrail
London
Salonik
Macedonia
Guillement
Protests Coal Seizure by Philadelphia Official
William Potter state fuel administrator travels to Washington to oppose further seizure of coal in Philadelphia by Director Krusen of the department of health and charities.
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Philadelphia
William Potter
Washington
Krusen
Department of Health and Charities
Hold Back Hogs Advice From Food Admin
Washington dispatch reports the Food Administration counsels farmers to hold back hogs due to a glut in the Chicago pork market and congested transportation facilities limiting packer capacity.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Chicago
Wilson Hosts Concert Series for Red Cross
President Wilson attended the first concert in a planned series by John McCormick to raise funds for the Red Cross. The event marks his second wedding anniversary as the nation observes the milestone with a public celebration.
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Wilson
Washington
John McCormick
Red Cross
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Signal Corps
Medical Department
Quartermaster's Corps
Infantry
Federal Board For Vocational Education
Federal Fuel Commission
Chas. Webster
MacVicar
Webster
Ole Roe
John MacVicar
State Council of Defense
B. A. Pelham
Wirksville
George M. Chappel
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Chappel
State Agricultural Board
State House
George Messenger
Blue Cross
W. L. Harding
Malcolm
Clarksville
Dexter
Harding
W. W. Pearson
Dee Moines
Crowder
Medical Reserve Corps
Governor
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Turkey
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