Dismantling Threat for Atlantic Southern Line After Court Overrule
The Robert Abeles company plans to dismantle the Atlantic Southern railroad after a federal court ruling overruled an Iowa railroad commission order to resume operation. A bid of 165000 dollars from W Harding Davis of Chicago was rejected as insufficient. The line runs through western Iowa and serves Atlantic, Villisca, Grant, and several stations. experts say proper management could yield profit, while the Atlantic to Kimballton segment remains in operation aiding local farmers and business.
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Atlantic
Robert Abeles Company
M. B. Wade
Atlantic Southern Railroad
Iowa Railroad
Abeles Company
Villisca
Mortons Mill
Four Mile Switch
Marburg
Lyman
Gallion
Sciola
Tenville
Iowa
Kimballton
Atlantic Southern
Guard Duty to Resume for First Iowa Infantry
Des Moines report states the First Iowa infantry now at Fort Des Moines will rejoin the Iowa national guard upon release from federal service. Commanders will assign men to home stations with uniforms and government equipment, maintaining pre mobilization standing in the national guard.
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Des Moines
First
Iowa Infantry
Fort Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Adj
Guy E. Logan
National Guard
Iowa Apples Sell Higher Locally Compared To National Averages
A government crop report dated December 1 shows Iowa apples averaging 4.35 per barrel versus 2.75 nationwide, with discrepancies in corn and wheat prices. Iowa corn sits at eighty cents per bushel against 89 cents nationally, and Iowa wheat averages 1.56 per bushel vs 1.60 nationwide. Hay in Iowa runs 9.00 per ton, while the country averages 11.21.
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Ames
Iowa
Fire Claims Entire White Family in Chariton
The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Roy White and their four children, burned in a Cheyenne hotel fire, were transported to Chariton and laid to rest at the home of Mrs. J. A. White in English township. The family had been en route to California after hearing of Mr. White’s father’s funeral and had paused in Cheyenne to visit relatives.
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Chariton
Roy White
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. A. White
English Township
California
Mr. White
Train Hold-Up Foiled in Sioux City Car
A bandit attempted to rob passengers on the Chicago Mil waukee and St Paul train No. 3 as it neared the yards in Sioux City. Shots were fired, the robber escaped with $10 after leaping from the moving train through a window.
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Sioux City
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Pauli
Chicago
Glidden Farm Sells for 77705 in Record Deal
R F Lathrop of Glidden sold H A Johnson’s 477 acre stock farm for 77705 to L O Bundt of West Side. The five figure sale tops local real estate records as the farm quickly sold in ten days after listing.
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Glidden
R. F. Lathrop
H. A. Johnson
L. O. Bundt
West Side
Vote Money For Fair. Spencer
In Clay county voters authorized the county supervisors to buy land for a county fair plant and appropriated 12000 dollars. The plan would create a true county fair in fact and name, aiming to restore prestige and educational influence through a modern fair.
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Spencer
Clay County
Unusual U S contract for Alaska air mail route
Earl L Byers, nephew of H W Byers, wins an 881 mile Alaska air mail contract for $49 500 annually. He faces mountain terrain, extreme winter snowdrifts, and no safe landing spots. One or two such contracts exist. fares and postage will be high, but service cuts a three week trail trip to Nome.
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Des Moines
Earl l L. Byers
H. W. Byers
United States
Alaska
Jowan
Byers
Nome
Guards Must Buy Civilian Clothing After Muster Out
Des Moines reports that First Iowa infantry members will be required to supply their own civilian attire when discharged from federal service. Government furnished uniforms at the border will become state property, with guardsmen to retain them at home armories. Some soldiers arrived at Camp Dodge in worn civilian clothes, and others lack funds to purchase replacements.
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Des Moines
First
Iowa Infantry
Ft. Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Aged Convict Kilmer Freed After 33 Years In Chains
Fort Madison reports William Kilmer, aged near 70, spent his first Christmas at liberty in almost 69 years. After 33 years behind prison bars he finds freedom unfamiliar and burdensome. He struggles with the modern order and fears he may never learn it.
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Fort Madison
William Kilmer
Liberty
County Agent A A Burger Reports Record Year
Cedar Falls authoritatively notes 1916 milestones by County Agent A A Burger. He logged 9189 miles by auto and 1140 by rail for 659 meetings and 704 farm visits, plus 11000 letters, marking the most successful year in Black Hawk county Farm Improvement work.
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Cedar Falls
A. A. Burger
Farm Improvement Association
Black Hawk County
Iowa Reports Hidden Income Veil With One $250000 Plus Earner
Iowa reveals one taxpayer with net income between 250 000 and 300 000 while most earners fall below 150 000. Across the nation 120 individuals report 1 000 000 plus. 38 married women file separately, 708 bachelors, and 274 single women pay the tax. Iowa’s 1915 total personal income tax contribution stands at 27 998 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Internal Revenue Commissioner’s Office
Louis Murphy
Inauguration Plans for Gov Harding Hold Ball and Oath
Des Moines reports plans for Gov William L. Harding inaugural events. A return of the inaugural ball is planned with dancing on the state house basement floor to an orchestra. Senator Addison Parker will chair a joint committee to arrange the festivities. The legislature meets January 8 and 9 to canvass votes then fixes inauguration day for Thursday January 11. The governor and lieutenant governor elect will take the oath at 2:30 pm by Chief Justice Gaynor, followed by Harding's first official address and an evening reception in the governor’s rooms.
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Des Moines
W. L. Harding
State House
Addison Parker
Polk County
House
Senate
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Harding
Wheat acreage up in Iowa for winter wheat this year
Iowa reports to the crop reporting board that winter wheat acreage rose ten percent to 451,000 acres from 410,000 last year. December 1 crop condition rated 92 versus 90 last year, with prospects for a large crop as high wheat prices motivate greater plantings.
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Ames
Lowa
Crop Reporting Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Miners to Vote on State Conference for Higher Wages
Iowa miners will vote across the state on holding a Des Moines conference to press coal operators for higher wages. Operators have raised coal prices without wage boosts, but officers say the national body will not sanction a strike that repudiates the current agreement.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Des Moines
National Organization
Popcorn Crop Nets High Profit For Local Farmers
Wall Lake Ripple and Herrig delivered popcorn from thirty seven acres near here. The crop totaled 112940 pounds at 2.65 per hundred to yield 2992.91 dollars, averaging 80.89 dollars per acre. Many farmers reported good popcorn profits this year.
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Wall Lake
Ripple & Herrig
Iowa Sunday School Campaign to Mobilize Statewide In Gathering
Des Moines reports the Iowa Statewide In gathering and Enlisting campaign will run from March 18 to Easter Sunday, April 8. The effort aims to engage about half a million Sunday school officials, teachers, and members across Iowa, with plans underway by the state Sunday school association.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State
No Land Bank For Iowa In Eight District Decision
The federal farm loan board assigned the land bank for the district including Iowa to Omaha, placing Iowa in the eighth district with Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming. Sioux City supporters fought hard but were defeated as Captain Smith remained loyal to Sioux City. Representative Steele had urged Sioux City's claims in a final appeal before the decision.
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Iowa
Sioux City
Federal Farm Loan Board
Omaha
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Smith
Steele
University of Iowa President Not Leaving Post
President W A Jessup returns from Cleveland and says no offer to lead Cleveland public schools has been made and he considers it unlikely he could accept such a position. No risk of losing the Iowa presidency at present.
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Jessup
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Public Schools of
Cleveland
W. A. Jessup
Clevelland
Record Railroads Earn Over Million Net In 1914
The nation’s railroads report more than 1.0 billion dollars in net income from operations for the year ending. The nine month IPC data show 785.56 million before year end totals. Eastern roads led receipts with heavy traffic and higher earnings. Data exclude roads with income under 1 million.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Farm loan banks named for 12 districts nationwide
The Farm Loan Board selected 12 locations for federal farm loan banks in Springfield Massachusetts Baltimore Columbia South Carolina Louisville New Orleans St Louis St Paul Omaha Wichita Houston Berkeley and Spokane. Each bank has 750000 capital and loans up to 50 percent of land value with 5 to 40 year terms. Bonds will be issued as loans are made to keep capital available for new applicants.
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Washington
Springfield
Mass
Baltimore
Columbia
S. C
Louisville
New Orleans
St. Louis
St. Paul
Omaha
Wichita
Houston
Tex
Berkeley
Cal
Spokane
Farm Loan Board
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
WANTS NOTE LEAK INQUIRY
Administration men said Secretary Lansing will welcome the investigation proposed by Representative Wood to determine whether any high government officials or relatives profited by the Wall Street upset linked to Lansing's statements and the Wilson peace note. Officials indicated concern that a tip about the peace note reached the street before publication.
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Washington
Lansing
Wood
Wall Street
Counties Dispute Maintenance for Thomas Children
Polk and Dallas counties argue who must pay for the upkeep of Alfred and unknown Thomas children at Davenport orphanage. State auditor says over 400 is due. Father serves time for murder in Anamosa reformatory. mother confined for feeble mindedness in Glenwood.
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Adel
Polk
Dallas County
Alfred Thomas
Davenport
Anamosa Reformatory
Glenwood
Havner Names Assistants for Attorney General Office
Attorney General-elect Horace M. Havner announced his corps of assistants. First assistant will be H. H. Carter of Corydon. Special counsel will be W. R. C. Kendrick of Keokuk and J. W. Sandusky of New Hampton. C. A. Robbins from Cosson's staff will remain through the legislative session. Des Moines resident Mrs. J. H. Courtney will serve as one of the stenographers.
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Havner
Horace M. Havner
H. H. Carter
Corydon
W. R. C. Kendrick
Keokuk
J. W. Sandusky
New Hampton
C. A. Robbins
Cosson
J. H. Courtney
Des Moines
Banks Gain Four Billion Since Federal Reserve Inauguration
Washington reports that national banks have increased resources by more than 4 billion dollars since the Federal Reserve System began three years ago, according to the comptroller of the currency’s annual report.
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Washington
Federal Reserve System
Germany's New Submarines Rapidly Near Service
Washington dispatch reports Germany is building submarines of unprecedented offensive range and power. The vessels will be put into service as soon as completion allows, signaling a significant expansion of German undersea warfare capabilities.
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Germany
Washington
Admiralty withholds ship sailings from English ports
London December 27 The admiralty announces that future vessel departures from English ports will not be published due to fears of renewed German submarine activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Admiralty
Senate Doorkeeper Frank Jones Dies at Capitol
Washington December 27 The longtime Senate doorkeeper Frank Jones who served 43 years died marking the end of an era at the capitol He witnessed 21 consecutive congresses pass through the Senate doors and had become a fixture of the Senate press and public access during his tenure.
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Senate
Washington
Capitol
Frank Jones
United States
Jones
Parliament prorogued as war aims stated by King George
London December 26 Parliament prorogued by King George until February 7 in an address stressing that the vigorous prosecution of the war must be England’s sole effort until Europe’s security is established. The king says peace is not yet in sight and notes coordination with entente allies and President Wilson’s peace note will be discussed with allies.
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London
George
England
Europe
Hague
Germany
Wilson
Law
House
Allies Deploy Heavily Armed Fleet Near U S
Boston reports a formidable allied fleet near the United States described as commerce protectors. The ships are heavily armed and disguised, with exact dispositions withheld for security, the arrival recently disclosed by a trusted source from British and French admiralties.
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Boston
Atlantic
Rail workers win eight hour day and wage raise
The federal board of arbitration awarded the switchmen's union of 138 eastern and middle western railroads an eight hour day and five cents per hour wage increase with straight pro rata overtime.
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New York
Switchmen’s Union
Federal Board of Arbitration
Austro German Offensive Planned Against Italy
Rome reports a great Austro German offensive against Italy is to be undertaken. The Italian general staff has officially recognized the report and is preparing to meet the expected attacks.
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Italy
Rome
Calling Canadians of Eighteen Age for Service
Lindsay Ont Dec 28 Sir Sam Hughes former minister of militia urged a recruiting policy for Canada calling out all single men aged eighteen to forty five in an address advocating universal service amidst wartime appeals.
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Lindsay
Ont
Canada
Sam Hughes
Militia
Corrupt Practices Act Upheld by Federal Judge
Pittsburgh December 27 Federal Judge W H S Thompson upheld the federal corrupt practices act finding it valid under which indictments were returned against 72 Pennsylvania brewery corporations.
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Pittsburgh
W. H.S. Thompson
Pennsylvania
320 Belgians Return Home From Germany
Berlin reports 320 Belgian workmen who had been transported to Germany have returned to their homes after receiving official announcements and complaints.
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Berlin
Sayville
Belgium
Germany
Berlin Replies to Wilson Note Seeks Immediate Peace Talks
The German allied reply to President Wilson’s note praises the US suggestion but refuses terms noting peace talks only after the current war ends. It reiterates willingness to meet in neutral space and to collaborate with the United States once the time is right, while avoiding concrete concessions.
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U. S
Berlin
Sayville
Wilson
Gerard
United States
Vienna
Sofia
Constantinople
von Bethmann-Hollweg
James’ “W. Gerard
United States of America
Arkansas Storm Kills 21 In Central Arkansas
A tornado hit south central Arkansas Tuesday afternoon at 3 PM killing 21 people. Reports say four dead in England, 17 in Keo, and several at Tucker convict farm. The storm left a four mile wide path with fires reported in wreckage.
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Convict Farm
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
England
Keo
Tucker
Destroyers Sunk in North Sea Collision
A German navy report states two destroyers were sunk in a North Sea collision on December 31 amid bad weather. Six officers and 49 sailors were lost.
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British Admiralty
London
Admiralty
North Sea
Bishop Richter Dies in Grand Rapids
Rt Rev Henry J Richter bishop of Grand Rapids diocese died in Grand Rapids Michigan on Tuesday from pneumonia after hospital treatment began Sunday night His death ends a long illness and leaves the diocese to appoint a successor in due course
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Bishop Richter
Grand Rapids, Mich
Henry J. Richter
Grand Rapids
Richter
Mrs Barnes Freed by Jury Not Guilty Murder Verdict
Chicago December 26 Mrs Iva Barnes was found not guilty of murdering her husband James R Barnes by a jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Freed
Chicago
Iva Barnes
James R. Barnes
Pilot.notes Fourteenth Airplane Down In Front Line
Lieut Herteaux brought down his fourteenth enemy airplane on December 24 the war office announced He is stationed on the front between Chaulnes and Hyencourt Le Grand Paris notes December 29
United States Pipe Firm Lands $8.5 Million Argentine Order
The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company of Philadelphia announced an $8.5 million order for cast-iron pipe from the Argentine government. Dec. 29.
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Philadelphia
United States Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Company
More Bakers Join Strike in Buenos Aires Bread Famine Fears
Buenos Aires on December 28 reports more bakers joining the strike raising fears of a bread famine. The strike settlement remained unchanged as the situation intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos
Aires
Scores Die on Swedish Ship Skifter Mine Disaster
Washington dispatch reports the Swedish steamer Skifter was mined off Finland. The crew and 60 passengers perished, per a Lloyd report to the state department.
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Washington
Mexican Foreign Policy Shocks Washington Recall of Arredondo
General Carranza orders Mexican ambassador Arredondo to withdraw from the United States amid diplomatic rupture rumors. Officials fear Carranza may refuse the Atlantic City protocol and end relations while U.S. troops remain in Mexico. Secretary Lansing confirms deteriorating conditions and shared concerns.
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Washington
Carranza
Arredondo
United States
Luis Cabrera
Interior
Lane
Lansing
State Department
Chinese In Hawi Seek Entry Permits
Honolulu December 29. Farm Coran a wealthy Chinese resident and J H Hindel a local businessman will ask Congress to grant entry permits for 25,000 Chinese immigrants into Hawaiian territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawi
Honolulu
T. H
Hawaiian Territory
Congress
Farm Coran
J. H. Hindel
Landslide Knocks Train From Tracks Near Shirley
A Missouri and North Arkansas railroad freight train was swept from the tracks by a landslide near Shirley Arkansas and the engine buried, reports reach Little Rock on December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Shirley
Missouri & North Arkansas Railroad
Five More Vessels Sunk Reported
Lloyds dispatches received by the state department from London state that the Norwegian bark Ansagar and the British steamers Istrar Lincalrn Llangon and Murex were sunk.
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Washington
Lloyd’s Reports
State Department
London
Istrar
Lincalrn
Llangon
Murex
Bandits Kill Four of Family in Reeves Case
Five African American suspects are jailed in Minden Louisiana for the shooting death of four members of John Nelson Reeves's family. Police indicate robbery likely motivated the killings.
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Minden
John Nelson Reeves
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