Iowa Boy Soldiers 29 As Encouragement For New System
Des Moines reports military committees in both houses discuss a plan for three years of high school military training in Iowa. Adj. Gen. Guy E. Logan may testify. supporters push four years while three-year option gains favor. The U.S. government allows cadet rifles for schools with forty uniformed cadets upon bond for safekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Senate
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Military Department of the State
Adjutant General
Logan
General Assembly
United States
U. S
Fort Dodge Father Coffin Estate Appoints Special Administrator
Mrs. Carrie C. Rutledge requested the estate of the late L. S. Coffin. Judge McCall named C. V. Findlay as special administrator to manage affairs until the will is probated on March 17. Findlay had been Coffin's guardian since April 10, 1912. The May 2, 1913 will shows total bequests of 78,200 dollars. The estate was valued at over 100,000 dollars a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Carrie C. Rutledge
L.S. Coffin
McCall
C. V. Findlay
Findlay
Coffin
Shorthill firms in Marshalltown face $100,008 insolvency
The district court report by receiver T. J. Shoemaker shows the A. E. Shorthill Co. of Marshalltown and the Short Hill Steel and Iron Works of Perry are in a hopelessly tangled condition with aggregate indebtedness around $100,008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
T. J. Shoemaker
District Court of
A. E. Shorthill Company
City
Shorthill Steel and Iron Works
Perry
Stolen Grinnell Trunk Case Cleared by Turn of State Evidence
Davenport police report a trunk stolen by four Armenians from Mrs. A La Velle of Grinnell Iowa containing gowns and jewels valued at 800 dollars was recovered after one gang member testified for the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
A. la Velle
Grinnell
Humboldt Postmaster Candidates Named in Preview
Humboldt Herald editor Humboldt-John Hopkins D A Ray former governor candidate and John Tour seek appointment as postmaster as the current term expires April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
John Hopkins
The
Humboldt Herald
D. A. Ray
John Tour
Murder Case Hung Jury in Hansen Trial at Harlan
The case City of Town against C J Hansen of Harlan charged with the murder of Lloyd Hamblin on Halloween night ended with a hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
State of Town
C. J. Hansen
Lloyd Hamblin
Hallowe
Farmers' Creamery Pays in New Hampton
The New Hampton Farmers' Creamery association sold products last year for 66000 dollars and paid patrons 61000 dollars. The remaining 5000 dollars will be used to improve the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Creamery Pays
New Hampton
Bellevue Plans New Hotel Overlooking Mississippi
Bellevue plans an erection of a new hotel costing $16,000. The structure will be built on a site overlooking the Mississippi River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Mississippi River
Pioneer Preacher Dies in Des Moines
Rev. Ezra C. Moulton aged 85, a respected Congregational pioneer preacher, died in Des Moines. His long ministry made him one of Iowa’s best known church figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ezra C. Moulton
Moulton
Iowa
Former Ottumwan Killed by Train in Sidney Alabama
C. H. Dorothy, a former Ottumwa resident, was killed by a train in Sidney Alabama while returning to Danville after an extended visit with family in Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
C. H. Dorothy
Sidney
Danville
University of Iowa Employee Dies in Medical Building Fall
James Shunka, employed by the college of medicine at the University of Iowa, died instantly after falling down a stairway in the medical building. Authorities described the incident as a fatal accident on campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Iowa City
James Shunka
College of Medicine
University of Iowa
Wolf Scalps Net $80 in Unexpected Payment
W F Decker of Delphi received $80 for four Wolf hides at the county auditor's office, paid at $20 each. He expected only $3 or $4 per hide and expressed surprise at the larger sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. F. Decker
Delphi
Bonaparte High School Burned Down
The Bonaparte high school built in 1870 costing $15,000 was destroyed by a fire. Local authorities report the blaze reduced the structure to ashes and no injuries are mentioned in the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Oltumawa
Osage Printer Ends Life in Tragic Act
Fred Zwickey a Woolverton Printing Company printer died by hanging at Osage He was a widower survived by a 17 year old daughter and a 14 year old son The tragedy adds to quiet Osage events reported in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage
Fred Zwickey
Woolverton Printing Company
To Form Consolidated District Randolph Vote Passed
Twenty eight sections of Riverside township voted in favor of establishing a consolidated school district. It will be the first consolidated township in southwest Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Riverside Township
Town
Joint Editorial Meeting of Iowa Associations
Des Moines hosts a joint conference of Iowa editorial associations on February 11 and 12. Delegates include John F. Dalton Manson Democrat A W Peterson Waterloo Courier and Gardner Cowles Register and Leader. A banquet theater party and Friday business session are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
John EF. Dalton
Manson Democrat
A. W. Peterson
Waterloo Courier
David Grant
Iowa City Republican
George Thayer
Marshalltown Times-Republican
W. P. Hughes
Council (Bluffs
T. W. Purcell
Hampton Chronicle
L. E. Bladine
Cedar Falls Record
F. Baldridge
Bloomfield Democrat
O. &. Null
Leon
D. M. Conroy
Mason City Globe-Gazette
Gardner Cowles
Register and
Lead
Jerome 5 Quoted Victory For White's Slayer
W T Jerome longtime foe of Harry Kendall Thaw was removed as special deputy attorney general by Attorney General Woodbury. The telegram praised Jerome Kennedy for forcing Thaw back to New York courts and declared the case will be handled by the attorney general's office. Thaw friends predict improved odds for his freedom amid the end of Jerome’s high profile involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. T. Jerome
Harry Kendall Thaw
State of
Woodbury
Thaw
Matteaw
Jerome
Mr. Kennedy
Harry K. Thaw
Attorney General’s Office
Egburt E. Woodbury
Pittsburgh
Stanford White
Fire destroys four buildings on prominent Forest City corner
An afternoon blaze in Forest City caused an estimated loss of $65,000 destroying four two story frame buildings at a key business corner. The property losses include Thurston drug store $30,000 N. P. Nelson jewelry store $18,000 George McClement's restaurant $8,000 and Rygmyr and Espenson restaurant about $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest City
Thurston Drug Store
N. P. Nelson Jewelry Store
George McClement’s
Rygmyr & Espenson
Wall Lake Bobs Up Again
Wright County residents confront lake drainage debate as county engineer releases a report. Citizens opposing drainage preparations anticipate a new round of action and a heated battle to preserve Wall Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Lake
Iowa Falls
Wright County
New Iowa Postmasters Nominated by President
The president has named Iowa postmasters for nine towns including Carl J. Little in Ames Frank B. Wilson in Greenfield Charles A. Britch in Ida Grove Max Mayer in Iowa City Peter J. Cool in Baxter Madge Felt in Fremont William F. Oshuke in Larchwood and Cary C. Beggs in Moulton Confirmation or hearings follow as applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Carl J. Little
Ames
Frank B. Wilson
Greenfield
Charles A. Britch
Ida Grove
Max Mayer
Iowa City
Peter J. Cool
Baxter
Madge Felt
Fremont
William F. Oshuke
Larchwood
Cary C. Beggs
Moulton
Orphans Home Receives Bequest in Council Bluffs
The Christian Home orphanage in Council Bluffs has received a $7,000 bequest from the late Maggie Preed of Perry. The home currently serves 280 children plus staff, with substantial funds needed to maintain operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orphans
Council Bluffs
Christian Home
Maggie Preed
Perry
Emmetsburg Farm Sells for High Auction Price
W H Parks of Emmetsburg district sold a quarter section farm at public auction for 157 dollars per acre to W H Gaylord who lives three miles north of Emmetsburg. Gaylord previously sold his farm east of town to a Illinois man for 190 dollars an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
W. H. Parks
W. H. Gaylord
Van Horne Murder Case Delayed In Iowa
Mason City reports a delay in the Charlotte Van Horne murder case as the state seeks additional evidence to convict. She remains held under $7,000 bond and is confined in a sanitarium awaiting further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horne
Mason City
Charlotte van Horne
Large Iowa Plant Burns at Globe Manufacturing
Fire destroyed the Globe Manufacturing three story plant in Perry, Iowa. The loss is estimated between 250000 and 300000 dollars. The facility was the second largest washing machine maker in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Perry
Globe Manufacturing
Levich Schedules Filed In Court In Des Moines
Des Moines bankrupt pawnbroker Mose Levich filed his schedule in district court listing assets of 147563.49 dollars and liabilities of 154777.17 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levich
Des’ Moines
Mose Levich
Alta Advertiser Sold to Thatcher and Harrison
Mrs IE C Thatcher and A E Harrison purchase the Alta Advertiser from J R Bell and will take possession on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Advertiser
Alta
IE. C. Thatcher
A. E. Harrison
J. R. Bell
Will Provide City Playground in Mason City
Mrs. Fred Keeler contributes 2600 dollars to Mason City for a permanent city playground. The donation supports the establishment of a dedicated play area for community use and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Fred Keeler
German Cruiser Bluecher Sunk After North Sea Battle
British admiralty announced the German cruiser Bluecher of 15 500 tons was sunk in a North Sea action with Admiral Beatty's force. Three German battle cruisers including Derfflinger and Seydlitz were damaged. 125 of Bluecher's 885 crew were rescued.
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London
North Sea
Admiralty
David Beatty
Tyrwhit
Seydlitz
Moltke
Bluecher
Admiral Beatty
Italian forces and diplomacy roil Near East war talks
In Rome and Yemen reports, Italy presses demands on Turkey as Austria and Germany move troops toward the Italian frontier. A Yemen official ousts the Hodeida vice governor and gendarmerie heads, appointing a replacement, amid wider war anxieties and Turkey's Suez advance.
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Chiasso
Switzerland
Austria
Germany
Bavaria
Tyrol
Prince von Buelow
Germer
Rome
Italy
Milan
Venice
Trentino
Galicia
Yemen
Arabia
Hodeida
Shells Hit British Ships In Helgoland Battle
London reports that the battle cruiser Lion was damaged below the water line and towed to port by Indomitable after a naval clash in the North Sea. One officer and 18 men were killed, with three officers and 26 men wounded. The action involved destroyers as well, and all British ships returned to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helgoland
North Sea
Admiral Beatty
Admiralty
Berlin
Ship Measure Adopted by Senate Committee
Washington reports the Senate Commerce Committee backed the Fletcher substitute for the ship purchase bill by party-line vote and rejected the Lodge amendment barring purchase of interned ships or belligerents. The substitute creates a U S shipping corporation under District of Columbia law with the Shipping Board holding at least 51 percent of stock, and the board comprising the Secretaries of Commerce and Treasury plus three members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Fletcher
District of Columbia
United States
Shipping Board
Secretaries of Commerce
the Treasury
New Embargo Placed on United States Yards
Federal quarantine covers Chicago Union Stock Yards after discovery of foot and mouth disease in hog shipments to Philadelphia. Shipments of live cattle and hogs are halted while dressed meat moves remain allowed, sparing the packing industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union
United States
Philadelphia
Amnesty Granted to Many for Minor Military Offenses
Berlin celebrates the Kaiser's fifty sixth birthday with an imperial decree granting amnesty to soldiers punished for minor military law offenses. Clemency covers disciplinary punishments by commanders, fines, and six months or less by court martial. It also annuls investigations against active soldiers for prewar civil offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Boers Still Resist in Betschuanaland amid Upington Losses
Pretoria reports ongoing Boer resistance in Betschuanaland despite an official claim of crushing the uprising. In the Upington skirmish on the Aranje river, six Union Defence Force soldiers were killed and 23 wounded, while rebels suffered nine killed and many wounded. A force of 125 rebels in German uniforms was captured. Commandant Stadler, the rebel leader, was wounded and has died.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Betschuanaland
Upington
Aranje River
Union Defence Force
Stadler
Rockefeller Jr Defends Mine Strike and Labor Organization
John D Rockefeller Jr testified before the federal commission on industrial relations in New York about the Colorado mine strike. He defended his stance while saying labor may organize for protection as well as capital, and noted his roles with the Colorado Fuel and Iron company and the Rockefeller Foundation. He read a prepared statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Colorado
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Fires Destroy Hillside School For Boys In West Lebanon
West Lebanon Maine January 27 fire wrecks Hillside School for Boys loss $25000 ten pupils in bed but escape unharmed. Other items report Nellie Wright shoots her dog and commits suicide in St Louis Missouri, freezing temperatures in Susk, Turkish Turkish fortification in Tabriz, Illinois Senator Lewis rest due to indigestion, Philippine insurgent leader Nobel hanged, and a Turkey Greece earthquake sighted in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Hillside
St. Louis
Nellie Wright
Prince Albert
Susk
Petrograd
Tabriz
Tiflis
Washington
James Hamilton Lewis
Illinois
Manila
Nobel
London
West Bromwich Observatory
Turkey
Greece
Congratulates the Kaiser on his fifty sixth birthday
President Wilson sent a cablegram from Washington on January 29 to Emperor William thanking him and offering felicitations and good wishes. In Europe reports say the German forces advanced in Flanders with Passchendaele occupied. The Kaiser marked his fifty sixth birthday in Berlin with wireless notices.
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Washington
Wilson
Emperor William of
Germany
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Amsterdam
William
Thielt
Flanders
Passchendaale
Berlin
Hotel Fire Kills Several in South Bethlehem
Fire destroyed Caffrey's hotel and surrounding buildings including a dance hall and seven shops in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania. Property loss estimated at 100000 with watchmen unaccounted for and a waitress presumed dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem
Caffrey
Protest sale of airships raises neutrality concerns
Germany filed a formal protest through Ambassador Count von Bernstorff at the U S State Department over shipments of American hydro aeroplanes to European belligerents. Berlin calls the Curtiss works sales a breach of neutrality as war vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Bernstorff
State Department
Washington
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
Curtiss Works
Department to Reimburse Cattle Killers for Foot-and-Mouth War
Washington January 29 The department of agriculture announced it can reimburse stock owners whose cattle were killed in the foot-and-mouth disease campaign. President Wilson signed the urgent deficiency bill providing 2 500 000 dollars for use in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Illinois cattle saved from foot and mouth outbreak
Dr. S. E. Bennett in charge of the bureau of animal industry announced orders issued Saturday to stop killing cattle with foot-and-mouth disease and to obey the Kane county injunction against state and federal veterinarians. The announcement came at a meeting of cattle owners live stock commission dealers and traders at the Chicago stockyards.
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Chicago
S. E. Bennett
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
Kane County
Livestock Commission
Gardener Dies After Mistaking Carbolic Acid for Medicine
Hamburg report says Mart Gardener a middle aged farmer died from carbolic acid he drank thinking it was cough medicine. Investigators note the error appears accidental and the case is being investigated by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Mart
Anamosa Reformatory Reports 667 Guests
Two paroled convicts were returned to the reformatory last week. The total number of guests at the institution now stands at 667.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Charity Ball at Mason City Draws 400 Couples
About 400 couples attended the charity ball under the Knights Templar in Mason City. More than 1000 tickets were sold and about 900 dollars will be donated to local charitable organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
The
Knights Templar
Wealthy Farmer Ends Life at His Home
Newell H. S. Hunter, owner of about 1,200 acres near here, shot himself at his residence due to ill health. He leaves a widow and five sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell
H. S. Hunter
Unknown Man Found Dead Near Summitville
A middle aged man was found dead in the woods near Summitville Fort Madison. A handkerchief marked K in his pocket was the sole identifying clue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Summitville
Motor Bus Service Planned for Omaha and Bluffs
Announcement that a motor bus service will begin February 1 serving Omaha and surrounding areas as well as Council Bluffs. A local banker funds the new company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha and
Bluffs
Omaha
Ihs
Council Bluffs, Ja
Austria Will Defy Italy Refuses Territorial Concessions
The Wiener Tagblatt reports Foreign Minister Burian will refuse territorial concessions to Italy and Romania, even if it makes the intervention of three states on the side of the Allies inevitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burian
Vienna
Wiener Tageblatt
Foreign Office
Italy
Romania
Turks Near Suez Canal Reach Five Miles From Line
Athens reports the advance guard of a Turkish army about 120000 strong under Djemal Pasha with German officers is within five miles of the Suez canal. Fighting is under way at Alkantara five miles east of the canal in Egypt, according to Cairo dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Djemal Pasha
Suez Canal
Cairo
Alkantara
el Kantara
Egypt
Russians Advance in Bukowina After Heavy Battle
London dispatch reports from Bucharest that Russian forces seized the Jacobini district in Bukowina following a fierce engagement in which the Russians lost an entire regiment. The advance comes amid continuing clashes on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bucharest
The
Daily Mail
Bukowina
Bryan Warns Americans About Mexico Travel Risks
Washington January 28 Secretary Bryan warned that Americans who travel to Mexico do so at their own risk He said no provision exists for continuing to transport American citizens free of charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Washington
Mexico
Three Die in Fierce Fight in Macon Georgia
Deputy sheriff J J Proctor and two others Joe Brew and Lulu Woodward are dead after a chaotic knife and pistol fight in Macon. Sheriff C L Bowden is believed to be fatally wounded. The incident occurred on January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
J. J. Proctor
Joe Brew
Lulu Woodward
C. L. Bowden
Wage Conference in Pittsburgh on Proposed Wage Changes
Tin plate manufacturers from across the country meet in Pittsburgh to discuss the proposed changes in the wage scale with representatives of their employees. The meeting aims to outline terms, timelines, and potential impacts on workers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Iowa Nurse Wins $116000 in Breach Suit
Bangor Mo Jan 29 Miss Elizabeth L Garmony a Des Moines nurse who sued John B Henderson Washington millionaire for 250 000 won 116 000 in the breach of promise case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bangor
Elizabeth L.garmony
Des Moines
John B. Henderson
Washington
James Henry Parker Dies Former NY Cotton Exchange President
James Henry Parker former president of the New York Cotton Exchange died in New York after knee operation. His widow serves as president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry Parker
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Riots Reported in Croatia and Bohemia
Violent bread riots break out in Croatia and Bohemia in Austria Hungary with reports of ongoing unrest at Aram and other locations over several days beginning Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croatia
Venice
Bohemia
Austro-Hungary
Aram
Citizens Bank at Carmel Closes Under State Order
Noblesville Ind Jan 27 The Citi zens bank at Carmel Ind was closed by order of the state auditor s office This is the third financial institution closed in this county in less than a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bank
Noblesville
Ind
Citizens’ Bank
Carmel
State Auditor's Office
Woman Suffrage Bill Moves in Texas House
Austin January 29 with only one dissenting vote the committee in charge of the woman suffrage bill favored reporting the measure to the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Tex
House
$4,000,000 Estate Bequeathed to Wife in Will
In Mineola Long Island on January 29 Mrs Helen Kelly Thomas widow of Frank Gould is named as heir to the 4 million dollar estate of her second husband Ralph Hill Thomas after his will was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
L. I
Helen Kelly
Thomas
Frank Gould
Ralph Hill Thomas
Survivors of Bluecher Landed in Scotland
Fifty survivors of the German armored cruiser Bluecher, sunk in the North Sea Sunday after a clash with British warships, were landed at Leith near Edinburgh, Scotland, on January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Scotland
Bluecher
Leith
Wilson says economy improves despite partisan views
President Wilson told callers in Washington that the nation sees a slow steady return of prosperity and that unemployment has been exaggerated for partisan effect. The remarks come as economic indicators show gradual improvement across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Wilson
Royalty Gets Prison Term In German Capture Case
A Liege message reported by an Amsterdam dispatch says Baroness Decalwaert has been sentenced to three years by German authorities for aiding Belgians to join King Albert's army. Signor Greffi, the Italian consul at Liege, remains detained on the same charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Amsterdam
Liege
Decalwaert
Albert
Signor Greffi
Carranza Plans Air Raids On Mexico City
The Carranza agency says aeroplane raids and bomb dropping expeditions will be carried out against Mexico City. General Hill's army has joined Obregon for an advance on the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carranza
Washington
Carranza Agency
Mexico City
General Hill
Obregon
Justice McReynolds to Wed Miss Burleson
Washington January 29 society expects an engagement announcement between Associate Justice McReynolds and Miss Lucy Burleson daughter of the postmaster general and Mrs Burleson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice McReynolds
Washington
Society
Lucy Burleson
West Virginia Legislature Passes Woman Suffrage
Suffrage in West Virginia passes the legislature with a senate vote of 28 to 1 and a house vote of 80 to 6. The measure awaits a public vote at the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Senate
House
German Cruiser Gazelle Damaged by Submarine
German cruiser Gazelle torpedoed in the Baltic by a submarine and returned to Sassnitz port after the attack. The event occurred on Monday as reported from Malmoe Sweden with details of the damage and safe harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malmoe
Sweden
Baltic
Sassnitz
State board seeks authority to raise eleven new buildings
The state board of education asks the Thirty sixth general assembly to approve plans for eleven new structures at three state institutions costing about 1,100,000 dollars funded by millage taxes. Projects include a dental building and library wings at Iowa City, animal husbandry and hospital facilities at Ames, and additional dormitories at Cedar Falls. Gardner Cowles joins the faculty committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moinés
State Board of Education
General Assembly
State University At
Iowa City
Otaten
Towa
State College At
Ames
Animal Husbandry Laboratory
Riu Cee Ee
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Cedar Falls
Gardner Cowles
J. H. Trewin
Girls basketball grows at Simpson for a March tourney
Indianola report notes Simpson girls formed five class teams after a inaugural season. Practice games led to a March tournament planned to begin March 17 with June Hamilton Rhodes guiding teams and shaping players for competitive rosters. Prep team last year held the trophy cup but faces tougher repeat bid this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Simpson
June Hamilton Rhodes
Exempt Fireproof Hotels From Tax Bill Proposed
Des Moines reports Senator Kimball of Pottawattamie sponsors a measure to let cities exempt fire proof hotels from taxation. Councils may grant the exemption for up to ten years, with a special election needed to ratify the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kimball
Pottawattamie
Accidental Self Injury At Acme Plant
Burlington Elmer Chambers a watchman at Acme Manufacturing Company shot himself when he dropped his revolver The bullet lodged in his shoulder narrowly missing a vital area and he was treated for the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Elmer Chambers
Acme Manufacturing Company
Fifteen Years For Forger in Dunlap Case
Fred Loeffel was found guilty of passing a bogus check on the First National Bank of Dunlap. The judge sentenced him to 15 years at Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fred Loeffel
First National Bank of
Narrow Escape for Clinton Man After Rail Yard Incident
Harry Riggs of Clinton was run over by an engine and tender in the local railroad yards, suffering only a ruined suit and a few minor bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Harry
Riggs
Bechtel Secures $140,000 Court House Bond Issue
The George M. Bechtel company of Davenport arranged the sale for Primghar taxing district securing the $140,000 courthouse bond issue with a $1,756 premium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Primghar
George M. Bechtel Company
Davenport
Court House
Knife Blades Stab Wounds Man in Keokuk Hospital
Keokuk resident Albert Crowell lies in critical condition after an affray in which Emil Strohmaier stabbed him in the skull, the knife blade breaking off inside the wound and remaining there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Albert Crowell
Emil Strohmaier
Conductor Killed by Train in Council Bluffs Yard
James Schonté 45 a conductor on the local dummy train between Council Bluffs and Omaha was killed in the yards. None of the trainmen could explain how the accident happened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
James Schonté
Here
Omaha
Iowa Priest Honored For 25 Years At Rock Rapids
Rev. Thomas Dullard pastor of Holy Name Catholic church in Rock Rapids received a $1400 purse at the Knights of Columbus hall to mark his 25 years of parish service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rock Rapids
Thomas Dullard
Holy Name Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Glade couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frederic Glade of Horton township Osceole county celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with twelve children fifty five grandchildren and one great grandchild among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
Frederic Glade
Horton Township
Osceole County
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