Iowa National Guard Strength Report Highlights Regional Variances
Iowa adluitant general Guy E Logan reports 3 808 members of the state militia and 3 303 members in the guard, with Iowa ranking twenty fifth among states for available manpower. The inspectors rated fifty six units as mostly good to very good while several were poor or fair. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids units figure prominently in the assessments.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Guy E. Logan
Iowa National Guard
State Guard
Union
Fifty-fifth Infantry
Des Moines
Dubuque
Waterloo
Clarinda
Villisea
Sheldon
Fort Dodge
Cedar Falls
Sioux City
Mason City
Field
Artillery
Clinton
Tipton
Fairfield
Winterset
Glenwood
Red Oak
Vinton
Fort Madison
Chariton
Scouts Help Blind Man In Mason City
The Boy Scouts of Mason City organized a campaign to set Fred G. Whitney, blind from birth, up in broom making. Funds to open the business are secured, Whitney will be manager, and once debt is paid the property will be deeded to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Boy Scouts
Fred G. Whitney
Vinton
Cigar Store Raided. 10000 Contraband Packs Seized
Deputies with search warrants seized over 10 000 packages of contraband cigarettes from a Des Moines area store. The manager was arrested on a selling cigarettes charge after county attorney Wilson acted on complaints of over the counter pills. An automobile and an express wagon transported the cigarettes to the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wilson
Court House
Former School Head Dies in Council Bluffs
Mrs. H. W. Rotherton wife of the Iowa school for the deaf superintendent died at the institution in Council Bluffs She had previously served as matron at the school and her long association gave her wide acquaintance across the state
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
H. W. Rotherton
Iowa School For the Deaf
Frazier Found Guilty in Webster Murder Trial
George Frazier found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Rufus Allery, a Webster merchant, with a jury after more than twenty hours deliberation.
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Frazier
Winterset
George Frazier
Rufus Allery
Webster
Traveling Man Killed By Train Near Newton
Bennie Jenkins traveling salesman for Parsons Ditcher company was struck and killed by a westbound express while en route to church with three children. He saved the children but was knocked down an embankment, dying instantly. His wife and five children survive. the incident left the three youngsters unharmed.
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Newton
Bennie Jenkins
Parsons Ditcher Company
Prize Winning Hog Sold From Iowa State College
A record prize hog from Iowa State College weighed 259 pounds at six months and sold in Chicago. The animal surpassed last year’s six month winner by thirteen pounds and reached 350.6 pounds at 324 days. Growth milestones include 63.5 pounds at two months and 196 pounds at three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State College
Chicago
Endowment Drive For Simpson College Surpasses Goal
Indianola residents raise 306000 for Simpson College endowment with 76000 added by town efforts. Denison, Des Moines Grace church and Des Moines Cres ton district lead individual and district contributions as three month campaign ends. Leaders of the Methodist church declare strong active support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Simpson College
Denison
Methodist Church
Grace Church
Des Moines
Creston
Council Bluffs
Methodist
Des Moines to Issue Pensions for Blind Adults
Polk county will grant pensions to eligible blind residents in early January. Dr. A. Arnold named examiner by the board of supervisors. Requirements include age, five years state residency, one year county residence, income under $200 annually, and not being an inmate of a public institution. The maximum pension is $150 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
A. Arnold
Board of Supervisors
Saloons Close in Iowa City Ahead of Mulct Law Repeal
In Iowa City ten saloons shut down under the five mile law before repeal takes effect. The rush to sell stock marked the last big day of business. about ninety five men lose jobs and the Iowa Brewery company quits. Some bar owners plan to move to wet states. the brewery converts to a creamery.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa Brewery Company
Backward Pupil A Burden Des Moines School Costs
Des Moines reports that delaying pupils costs the district $50 yearly per child in grades. The study, by J. W. Studebaker, shows 47 percent repeaters over ten to twelve years costing about $275,000. Failing rates are higher among boys, with 27 of 100 failing and 20 girls.
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Des Moines
J. W. Studebaker
Nes Moines
Studebaker
Fifteen Years for Meyer in Winterset Murder Case
Fred Meyer, found guilty of second degree murder in the July killing of his wife in Winterset, was sentenced to fifteen years in Fort Madison penitentiary. Judge Loren N. Hays denied a new trial and Meyer’s $20,000 bond remains posted as an appeal proceeds. His wealthy relatives vow to pursue his freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Winterset
Fred Meyer
Fort Madison
Loren N. Hays
Missing Banker Returns to Dubuque After Disappearance
Frank J. Neuweeher formerly headed the savings department of the German Trust and Savings Bank and treasurer of the Marquette Court of Foresters. After vanishing two weeks ago apparent shortages surfaced. he has returned to Dubuque and will assist in straightening out his affairs.
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Dubuque
Frank J. Neuweeher
German Trust and Savings Bank
Marquette Court of Foresters
Coffee Houses Planned to Replace Saloons in Davenport
Davenport philanthropists advocate coffee houses to serve the working class as saloons go out of business at the start of the year. The city’s long standing status as a wet center spurs concerns about future social conditions.
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Davenport
Warrant Uncashed In Cherokee County Accounts
State accountants found a $500 warrant issued a year ago to cover county bookwork. State to be paid back by the county, but the warrant remains uncalled for and stored in the courthouse vaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee County
Court House
Christmas Gifts Burned Fire En Route to Missouri Valley
An express car on a Northwestern train between Council Bluffs and Missouri Valley caught fire and was hurriedly set out at the depot. The blaze was extinguished and the platform was littered with burned and damaged Christmas gifts from the express car’s cargo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
Council Bluffs
Northwestern
Wool Clippings Fetch $7930 from Logan Area Sale
W. W. Latta of a Logan area farm sold spring and fall wool clippings totaling 28,433 pounds for 7930 dollars. Fall clip came from 2,128 head and spring clip from 1,424 head of sheep.
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Logan
W. W. Latta
Reward Farmers' Wives in Black Hawk County Corn Contest
In Black Hawk County a three day corn show distributed more than 7000 in prizes to 175 wives of farmers. Sweepstakes trophy, Holland china sets, kitchen utensils and china were awarded. Every non prize recipient received a hand painted china piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Black Hawk County
School Bond Issue Wins in East Waterloo District
Waterloo voters approved a $250000 bond to build a new high school in the East Waterloo district by a large margin. Women cast 209 ballots with 192 for the measure and 17 against while men voted 237 for and 111 against. The Waterloo Woman's club actively urged participation, using telephone outreach.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Woman’s Club
Audubon Votes Bond For New High School Building
A special school election in Audubon approved a $55,000 bond to construct a new high school. Voters split by gender with 215 men for and 91 against, 135 women for and 11 against. An additional $10,000 bequest from Lois G. Stuart will fund equipment upgrades.
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Audukton
Lois G. Stuart
Audubon High School
Mayor Resigns Over Water Franchise Fallout
Fort Madison mayor A. P. Brown resigns to the city council after a special election approved a water franchise. He opposed the franchise and says citizens showed a lack of faith in him by voting it through by a large majority.
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Fort Madison
A. P. Brown
Farmers Back Governor Clarke Road Plan in Warren County
Warren county farmers support the better roads commission proposal presented to the Warren county institute by State Senator John W. Foster. The plan recommends financing road improvements through bond issues with the county as the bonding unit.
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Indianola
Warren County
Clarke
Better Roads Commission
Warren County Institute
John W. Foster
Guthrie Center
Well Known Publisher Dead Fairfield Ledger
Charles M. Junkin publisher of the Fairfield Ledger died at his home from a stroke. Aged 60, he was a prominent state newspaper man and political figure. He ran the Ledger with brothers Paul S. and William D. and leaves a wife and family.
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Fairfield
Charles M. Junkin
The
Fairfield Ledger
Junkin
Paul S
Creston
William D
Chariton
Ledger
State Fair Debt Rises Sharply in Iowa Report
The Iowa State Fair Association’s debt grew from 24000 in 1914 to 40000 in 1915 per F N Paul state accountant report filed with the state executive council. Deficit blamed on 1915 expenses and grounds improvements. secretary A R Corey salary raised from 2400 to 3000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fair Association
F. N. Paul
State Executive Council
A. R. Corey
British withdraw troops from Suvla Anzac districts at Gallipoli
London reports all British forces in the Suvla and Anzac zones of Gallipoli have been withdrawn with minimal casualties. The move, conducted without Turkish knowledge, aims to shift troops and guns to new operations while other front sectors continue. Officials say details await further guidance.
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London
Suvla
Anzac
Gallipoli Peninsula
Suvila
Gallipoli
Charles Monro
Royal Navy
War Office
Balkans
Russians Capture Varna Port in Bulgaria
The Daily Chronicle reports Varna, Bulgaria’s main Black Sea port, captured by Russians after bombardment silenced Bulgarian guns. The town lies ruined and the Bulgarian garrison suffers heavy losses as Russian infantry and artillery land without facing strong Bulgarian resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Varna
Bulgaria
Black Sea
House on Peace Errand Report Sparks Europe Visit Talk
Washington reports circulated that Col. E M House close to the president may travel to Europe to seek reaction to peace overtures. The White House denial by Secretary Tumulty did little to quell belief in the potential trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Col. E. M. House
Duke Gives Pastors $10 000
Durham reports James B. Duke, the New York tobacco magnate, sent checks totaling 10 000 dollars to superannuated pastors of North Carolina as year end gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Durham
James B. Duke
New York
North Carolina
Serbian Treasure In France Lands in Marseilles
Eighteen million francs constituting the Serbian treasury have arrived in Marseilles on the route to Paris. The funds will be deposited in the Franco-Serbian bank at the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Marseilles
Paris
Kaiser Plans Visit to Brussels Confirmed
Semiofficial confirmation from Rome notes Emperor William will be in Brussels on Monday, refuting reports of a meeting with the sultan at Adrianople in the afternoon.
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Kaiser
Brussels
Rome
William
Adrianopie
Wolgast Suspended Six Months by New York Athletic Commission
Ad Wolgast former lightweight boxing champion is suspended for six months by the New York athletic commission for violating a contract with the Harlem Sporting Club of New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Wolgast
New York
New York Athletic Commission
Harlem Sporting Club
Peace Comes to Juarez as Villa Forces Capitulate
News from El Paso reports Francisco Villa resigning command and fleeing toward the United States amid claims of a nationwide peace. Juarez pivots to Carranza control with Villa forces evacuating and asylum discussions opening for Villa himself in the U.S. government grants political refugee status if he enters the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
United States
Santa Rosalia
Carranza
Europe
Juarez
Villa
Villa Council of War
Chihuahua
Fidel Avila
Mexico
Washington
State Department
General Villa
General Funston
War Department
Taft regains strength after illness in La Crosse
Former President William Howard Taft arrived in La Crosse on Sunday and was taken to the home of Yale classmate George W. Burton where he rested. He rose at ten the next morning feeling better. London reports a deadly powder factory explosion in Muenster Westphalia killing about 300 of 600 workers and causing major damage. Berlin notes British troops moved from eastern Mediterranean islands to Saloniki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuters
Berlin
Cologne Gazette
Mediterranean
Saloniki
Explosion on the Minnesota Reveals No Criminal Acts
Washington dispatch reports United States District Attorney Preston in San Francisco wired the department of justice that the Minnesota steamer explosion failed to reveal any criminal acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Washington
United States
Preston
San Francisco
Department of Justice
Three British Steamers Sunk by Submarines
London reports the loss of three more British steamers Belfort Huntley and Ophelia likely to German submarine action. The announcements came on Tuesday with casualties adding to the wartime toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belfort
Huntley
Ophelia
Tama building fire destroys largest office block in Burlington
The Tama building, Burlington Iowa’s largest office structure, burned on Monday. The fire caused heavy losses and several people had to be rescued by firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Tama
Farwell and Doctor Forbes Detained by Bulgarian Officers
Mrs Walter Farwell of Chicago and Dr Forbes of the Red Cross were taken into custody by Bulgarian officers while in Monastir where Mrs Farwell was doing newspaper work. The incident occurred on December 22 in Saloniki.
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Saloniki
Walter Farwell
Chicago
Monastir
Doctor Forbes
Red Cross
Rioting in Juarez Kills Two Americans
At Juarez a noon riot killed two Americans and eight Mexicans. An American brakeman, George A. Dipert, was shot from the Juarez side while aboard a freight train near the El Paso crossing. Mexican snipers fire set off a chaotic scene as mobs robbed streetcar passengers and looted stores. General Banda fled to the U.S. side and Carranza officials pledged funds to soldiers as order briefly returned. Villa reportedly left Chihuahua City with 400 followers, possibly crossing toward the United States.
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el Paso
Tex
Juarez
George A. Dipert
International Bridge
General Banda
Villa
Carranza
Banda
Ochoa
Chihuahua City
United States
Lydston Wins A M A Suit and Calls for Reform
Chicago December 21 Dr G Frank Lydston wins a five year legal battle with the American Medical Association as the supreme court upholds the appellate ruling to remove the current board of directors. A reorganization of the national body may follow with over 40000 members and new ballots for governance.
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Chicago
G. Frank Lydston
American Medical Association
Supreme Court
Illinois
Lydston
Association
George H. Simmons
Former customs official fatally shoots two men in depot
Robert L. Knox, a New Orleans port customs surveyor and Louisiana attorney, killed Ben Foster of Hattiesburg Mississippi and Alex Franko of Natchitoches Louisiana at the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley depot in Baton Rouge. Knox, recently from a sanitarium in Washington, arrived in Baton Rouge claiming to be unaware of the victims.
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Baton Rouge
Robert L. Knox
New Orleans
Louisiana
Ben Foster
Hattiesburg
Miss
Alex Franko
Natchitoches
Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Knox
Washington
Turks in Belgium fight alongside Germans reported
Amsterdam dispatch dated December 23 reports about thirty thousand Turkish soldiers arriving in Belgium to join German forces for the war effort.
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Belgium
Amsterdam
Krupp Works Blown Up Report From Constantinople
Copenhagen dispatch says a Dane in Constantinople reports the Krupp works near the city were destroyed by bombs dropped from British airmen. The claim appears in the National Tidende.
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Krupp
Copenhagen
the National Tidende
Constantinople
Pittsburgh Bank for Savings Fails to Open
Pittsburgh bank for savings, a leading city institution, failed to open on Tuesday. Deposits listed as of September 15, 1915 totaled 10,945,713 dollars.
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Pittsburgh Bank
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Bank For Savings
Nevosits
Explosion Injures Many In New Jersey Dextrin Plant
An explosion at the Corn Products dextrin plant in Shadyside near Edgewater New Jersey injures 25 and leaves two men missing. Fire crews battle flames and investigators begin steps to determine cause in this December incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewater
N. J
Corn Products Company
Shadyside
Two Firemen Die in Cambridge Street Factory Fire
Boston officials report two firemen killed and two seriously injured when a wall collapsed during a six story factory fire on Cambridge Street. The tragedy occurred as crews battled the blaze and responders rushed to the scene.
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Boston
Cambridge Street
Peace pact signed reshapes major league baseball
The Federal, American and National leagues sign an agreement erasing the third circuit. Charles H. Weeghman buys the Cubs and moves them to the North Side with Joe Tinker to manage. Phil Ball purchases the Browns. Stars from the defunct league flood to new clubs as bidding races begin for Benny Kauff and Lee Magee. Mordecai Brown remains with the Cubs.
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Cincinnati
Charles H. Weeghman
Whales
Cubs
West Side
Joe Tinker
Browns
Phil Ball
Terriers
Stars
Hempstead
Giants
Benny Kauff
Huston
Yankees
Lee Magee
Mordecai Brown
Asquith Requests One Million More Brits for War
Premier Asquith in the house of commons asked for 1,000,000 additional men to join the British army, aiming for 2,250,000 in the field. He urged mobilizing every eligible man as wastage is high while about 2.5 million are in training or on volunteer lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Asquith
House of Commons
Ford May Give Up Ship
Lloyd M. Bingham died in a hospital in Christiania Norway after pneumonia while aboard the Oscar II. The death and illness of Henry Ford and Mme. Rosika Schwimmer have led to reports the peace expedition may be practically abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Ford Peace Party
Lloyd M. Bingham
Amelia Bingham
Mr. Bingham
Henry Ford
Mme
Rosika Schwimmer
Emperor William Illness Forces Postponed Western Front Trip
London reports Emperor William is ill with a slight inflammation described as Kindegewebentzuendung. The Kaiser will remain indoors as doctors monitor his condition and postpone travel to the western front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William
Western Front
Berlin
British Generals Swapped in War Commands
London unconfirmed official notice announces Lieutenant General Archibald Murray will command at the Dardanelles replacing Sir Charles Monro. Monro takes over command of the First British Army in France succeeding Sir Douglas Haig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Charles Monro
Haig
France
London
Archibald Murray
Dardanelles
Douglas Haig
Swiss Open Wilson Home Dedication in Berne
The Woodrow Wilson Soldiers' home in Berne was dedicated with Americans present. Colonel Wildbolt expressed the thanks of the Swiss army for the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Wildbolt
Japanese Steamer Sako Naru Sunk in Mediterranean
Malta dispatch reports the Japanese steamer Sako Naru sunk Tuesday by a German submarine in the Mediterranean. The fate of the captain and crew is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Malta
Sako Naru
Mediterranean
Germans Plan Barbed Wire Frontier Closure
Amsterdam December 23 The Maasbode reports growing escapes at the German Dutch frontier prompt German officials to seal the frontier with barbed wire to prevent further war prisoner escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Maasbode
Boer Chief De Wet Freed After Pledge
General de Wet and 115 Boer uprising participants were released in Cape Town after signing a pledge not to engage in antigovernment agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wet
Cape Town
South Africa
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Critish
Anzac Districts
Bulgar
Czar
Rivolt
Mrs. Farwell
Villistas
Mex
Coach
Funston
U.S
R. L. Knox
Port of New Orleans
Weeghman
Phil Bail
Ford
Mme. Schwimmer
Ruler
Holland
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