Des Moines Disciples Plan Iowa Decor Drive for National Gathering
Iowa Disciples of Christ appoint committees to arrange the national convention in Des Moines next year. The plan centers on Iowa corn as the main decorative feature to outshine California spending. A state-wide drive will request county by county contributions with a permanent organizing body elected to manage all details, led by Hill M. Bell as president and J. W. Hill, B. W. Garrett as vice presidents. George A. Jewett serves as treasurer and L. E. Stamm as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Disciples of Christ
Los Angeles
Hill M. Bell
J. W. Hill
B. W. Garrett
George A. Jewett
L. E. Stamm
Ames Horses Win Big at Panama Pacific Expo
Iowa draft horsemen sweep prizes at the Panama Pacific Exposition. Maple Grove Snow a two year old Percheron filly owned by Iowa State College was named grand champion Percheron mare after being purchased last March by Prof. W. H. Pew from J. O. Singmaster of Keota. William Crownover of Hudson captured multiple top Belgian yearling prizes, an unprecedented feat for a single exhibitor at a world’s fair. Singmaster and Lefebvre earned honors in their breeds, while J. J. Lynes of Plainfield took 27 Morgans ribbons.
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Ames
Iowa
Maple Grove Snow
Iowa State College
Prof. W. H. Pew
J. O. Singmaster
Keota
William Crownover
Hudson
H. Lefebvre
J. J. Lynes
Plainfield
Will of Ellen C Colby upheld after bitter Humboldt trial
The Humboldt will case ends with a jury verdict upholding Ellen C Colby of Humboldt leaving most of her estate to her long time maid Minne Hanna. The fight involved top local lawyers and even United States Senator Kenton of Fort Dodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Ellen Co. Colby
Minne Hanna
Iowa
United States
Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Drowned Toddlers Tragedy Stuns Keokuk Family
Melvin Randell fourteen months old son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Randell drowned in a tub with three and a half inches of water. Found by his three year old sister she raised the alarm. Despite first aid and physicians the infant died. No clear cause though several children played nearby.
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Keokuk
Melvin
Charles W. Randell
Judge Ends Church Quarrel in Rockford
District Judge Clark settled the two year dispute over control of the old Baptist church by transferring it to the Baptist state convention. Some old members hoped to reorganize and appoint a pastor, but that plan will likely be dropped.
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Rockford
Clark
Old Baptist Church
Baptist State Convention
May Be Deported in Immoral Pella Case
Martin Degroot lies in jail under a federal warrant for bringing Mrs Petrus Vanos and seven children to the United States for immoral purposes. Both are said to have deserted their spouses. Degroot may be deported by U S Immigration Inspector Whitfield.
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Pella
Martin Degroot
Petrus Vanos
Degroot
U. S
Whitfield
Break Cattle Receipts Record at Sioux City Market
Sioux City cattle market breaks receipts record with about 385 ears of cattle totaling roughly 10 000 head, surpassing the prior record of 8 885 in a single day.
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Sioux City
Boys Charged With Auto Theft in Ogden Trip
Mason City sheriff returns from Ogden Utah with Roy Tedford and Frank Dodd charged with auto larceny. They allegedly planned an elopement with local girls, but the girls reportedly changed their minds at the last minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Sheriff Marsh
Ogden
Utah
Roy Tedford
Frank Dodd
Eastern Star Convention Heads to Des Moines in Oct
Des Moines prepares for the thirty eighth Grand Chapter session of the Eastern Star with 2000 to 3000 delegates expected. Meetings run October 27 and 28, while many arrive October 25 and 26 as host groups plan entertainment through the convention bureau and chamber of commerce committee.
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Eastern Star Convention
Des Moines
Grand Chapter of the
Eastern Star
Convention Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Start Auto Truck Service Across Santa Fe Bridge
Fort Madison opens hourly cross river auto truck service funded by local merchants to draw Western Illinois residents trading across the Mississippi after hoof and mouth quarantine. Residents formerly bound to travel by bridge now have frequent shuttle trips to shop in Fort Madison.
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Fort Madison
Western Finois
Mississippi
Santa Fe Bridge
Cave-In Kills Four Boys in Muscatine
Four boys aged 13 to 16 died when an earthen cave they built for play collapsed on them. They had planned to cook supper inside it and were buried under the walls before help arrived. Names: John Gauthier 14, Charles Beckey 13, Harry Davidson 16, Glen Thompson 13.
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Muscatine
John Gauthier
Charles Beckey
Harry Davidson
Glen Thompson
Iowa's Oldest Twins Claim State Age Crown
Crawfordsville resident J. H. McCleary and his twin D. H. McCleary of Diagonal Iowa are said to hold Iowa's age championship among twins. Both are past eighty and in good health with J. H. just returned from California reporting a splendid time.
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Crawfordsville
Iowa
J. H. McCleary
This Place
D. H. McCleary
Diagonal
California
Ten Forgers Tracking Iowa Warned by Bankers Group
Des Moines reports the Iowa Bankers Association warns members to watch for ten forgers active in the state. Names include Frank I F Forrest claiming ties to the Alexander Hamilton Institute in New York City, Greek laborer George Lambrinos, H Sessions of 8. R. Johnson & Son Racine Wisconsin, M D Rissman once with Northern States Coal & Mining Chicago, Charles Tremer horse buyer from Vinton, William Burke, C Wade aliases, H T Whaley, Harry Burns, and George Shimada a Japanese national. The alert cautions bankers to scrutinize forged documents and accompanying identification.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Frank I F. Forrest
Alexander Hamilton Institute
New York City
George Lambrinos
H. Sessions
8. R. Johnson & Son
Racine
Wis
M. D. Rissman
Northern States Coal & Mining Company
Chicago
Files Huge Repair Bill Sioux City Railroads Defendants
E J Mellen a LeMars carpenter sues five railroads in federal court seeking 81402 74 for repairing ninety thousand four hundred forty five box cars since January 1 1909 His claims list Milwaukee 39429 94 Illinois Central 10675 20 Great Northern 7370 40 Omaha 6246 80 and Northwestern 17680 40 and say grain firms ordered the work at 90 cents per car
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Sioux City
E. J. Mellen
LeMars
Mellen
Milwaukee Railroad
Ilinois Central
Great Northern
Omaha Railroad
The
Northwestern
Gideons of Iowa Elect New Leadership at Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls hosts the Gideons of Iowa sixteenth annual convention. New president is B. Griswold of Des Moines. Elected officers include I. Shomler Des Moines first vice president A D Hanson Cedar Rapids second vice president Ralph Ross Sioux City third vice president E J Rutledge Ottumwa fourth vice president Will H Zaiser Des Moines secretary treasurer W G Wright Nevada chaplain.
Elected Masonic Grand Master Des Moines Iowa
Charles A. Dewey of this city was chosen grand master of the Royal Arch Masons of Iowa at the annual Des Moines assembly. He becomes deputy grand master, succeeded by I T Forbes of Marshalltown, with George W Lipe of Des Moines reelected grand principal conductor of work. A H H Holt of Waterloo reelected grand treasurer and W T F Cleveland of Harlan reelected grand recorder.
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Masonic
Washington
Chas. A. Dewey
Royal Arch Masons of
Iowa
Des Moines
Dewey
I. T. Forbes
Marshalltown
Geo. W. Lipe
A. HH
Holt
Waterloo
W. TF. Cleveland
Harlan
Cedar Falls Fair Nets Big Profit For Eight Counties
The Cedar Valley district fair earned a net profit of 3088.32 dollars per the annual stockholders statement. The fair association, started fourteen months ago with 75000 dollars in capitalization, posted over 14000 dollars in profit in that period, about 1000 dollars monthly. Two fairs and two race meets were held during this time.
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Cedar Falls
Cedar Valley
Will Build Fine Church in Fort Dodge
At a Congregational church meeting a committee was appointed to secure plans for a new church on the recently purchased site. The project will cost about $55,000. Nearby, the Methodist church completed a $100,000 building and the Sacred Heart congregation began a new edifice costing the same amount.
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Fort Dodge
Congregational Church
Methodist
Sacred Heart
Four Die As Denison Store Building Collapses
In Denison a store building collapse left two men dead and two others in critical condition. Michael Maloney and J. Kadoch, proprietor of a plumbing business in the building, died. J. Lautzenheiser and Mrs. Kate M. Smith were critically injured. Mary Kadoch and Attorney Shawvan escaped unharmed.
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Denison
Michael Maloney
J. Kadoch
J. Lautzenheiser
Sheldon
Kate M. Smith
Mary Kadoch
Shawvan
Coal Miner Inherits Fortunes From Distant Relative
Des Moines area resident Thomas EE Ashman, a coal miner living at 415 Center Street, inherits 60000 from a relative in Fneland. A sealed document arriving ten days ago from English attorneys confirms he is heir to one third of a 1210009 fortune left by Mr Betinsky of Pretood, a distant relative.
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Des Moines
Thomas EE. Ashman
Center Street
Fneland
Ashinn
England
Alv. Ashman
Betinsky
Pretood
Askin
Iowa to Hear Fight Over Liquor Shipments
Federal court will hear the Hamm Brewing versus Rock Island case as Iowa officials join the dispute over whether the Webb Kenyon act blocks interstate liquor shipments into dry areas. The state argues old federal delivery law is superseded and seeks to uphold Iowa restrictions despite a temporary injunction against Rock Island.
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Iowa
Des ‘Moines
State Legal Department
Hamm Brewing Company
Rock Island Railroad Company
Rock Island
Webb-Kenyon
Chicago
Legacy Estate Divided Without Court In Iowa County
Four heirs of William J. Evans, Green Mountain, split a two 160 acre farm estate and North Dakota property by lottery after appraisal, avoiding court fees. Heirs include Dr. Frank Evans of Altoona PA and Dr. Mark Evans among others in Marshalltown.
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Marshalltown
William J. Evans
Green Mountain
Cavalier County
North Dakota
Frank Evans
Altoona
Mark Evans
F. ©. Nichols
B. C. Garland
Y M C A States Marshalltown Leads State Membership
State YMCA figures show Marshalltown has the largest membership among associations in Iowa outside Des Moines. Burlington shows the biggest weekly gain but ranks sixth overall. Marshalltown posts the second largest gain with Waterloo Keokuk Ottumwa Sioux City Mount Pleasant and Clinton following in the standings.
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Marshalltown
Des Moines
Burlington
Iowa
Waterloo
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Mount Pleasant
Clinton
Trustee Brings Suit Against Bank in Federal Court
Charles L. Ryan trustee for Hibbell brothers and the Farmers Bank of Radcliffe sues Hamilton County State Bank for 12000 dollars. The claim alleges notes totaling 12000 were turned over to Webster City bank to apply on a 380000 debt prior to bankruptcy proceedings.
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Bank
Ft. Dodge
Himmell Bros
Radcliffe
Charles L. Ryan
John and
Henry Hibbell
Farmers’ Bank of
Hamilton County State Bank
Webster City
Fatal Auto Crash Near Hartley Claims Doorman
Carl Doorman aged 36 a Hartley area farmer died when his car without proper lights struck a bridge railing and plunged twenty feet into a creek. Thomas Williams survived with a leg fracture as the vehicle was badly damaged and conductors lanterns burned dimly during the fatal ride.
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Marshalltown
Carl Doorman
Hartley
Doorman
Thomas Williams
Cass County Votes 25000 for Wilfrect Soldiers Monument
The Cass county board of supervisors, by a commissioned session, approves a $25,000 monument to county old soldiers to be built in Atlantic. It will be the state’s largest of its kind and funded by a county levy. A site near Grimville will be chosen and construction will begin soon.
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Wilfrect Soldiers’ Monument
Atlantic
Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Role of orator versus statesman debated in speech
A dated remark questions whether eloquence can undermine governance. The line suggests that effective leadership may require more than oratory, while probing if a true statesman can exist without a public speaker’s flair.
How Would You Like To Marry A Perfect Woman
A light pondering on marriage and ideals, noting constant criticism of women while imagining the appeal and challenges of a flawless partner. The piece blends humor with social commentary on relationships and expectations.
Frye Case Note Declares Small Boats Not Safe Harbors
The United States, in a note to Germany presented by Ambassador Gerard, says if it becomes necessary to destroy ships carrying contraband, passengers must be removed to a location safer than small boats. Washington acceptsGermany’s proposal to use two experts for arbitration, rejects an umpire, and argues small boats are not places of safety. The note contends the 1828 treaty protects vessels and lives and was not meant to authorize destroying American ships.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Gerard
William P. Frye
Frye
Plane crash ends life of Lieut. Walter Tali aferro in San Diego Bay
Reports from San Diego California note Lieut Walter R Tali aferro died after falling from an army aeroplane into San Diego Bay near North Island, the machine sinking to fifty feet of water. Other items report interstate rail crash losses at 2058 killed and 38356 injured for quarter to June 30 and a British loan bill progressing through Parliament. Foreign observers warn Austria and Germany may declare war if US halts munitions production for allies.
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San Diego
Cal
San Diego Bay
Walter R. Taliaferro
United States Army Aviation School
North Island
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
London
United States
France
House of Commons
House of Lords
Austria
Germany
Dumba
Plymouth
Nieuw Amsterdam
Falmouth
New York
Rotterdam
Torpedo sinks French liner Yunnan in Mediterranean
Paris reports the Mesageries Maritimes liner Yunnan was torpedoed in the Mediterranean. The ship did not sink and the crew of ninety men took to the boats and landed safely.
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Paris
Mesgageries Maritimes
Yunnan
Mediterranean Sea
Fire claims three in Cloverdale hotel blaze
Three people die in a Cloverdale California hotel fire that destroyed several business houses. Victims were trapped inside the Cloverdale hotel as flames engulfed the building on October 16.
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Cloverdale
Cal
White House denies Margaret Wilson engagement report
Washington October 15 denial from Secretary Tumulty says Miss Margaret Wilson the president's eldest daughter is not engaged to I B Compton of Chicago. The report is false.
Turks Capture Aeroplane Near Egyptian Frontier
Turkish forces shattered a hostile aeroplane on the Egyptian frontier near FY Arish on Sunday with artillery fire and captured the aviator, the war office announced.
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Constantinople
FY Arishh
War Office
President Wilson condemns hyphenated Americans in address
In Washington on Monday President Wilson denounced hyphenated Americans who place foreign interests above the United States. Speaking before the Daughters of the American Revolution, he urged loyalty to America first and suggested a census to separate those thinking of other countries from America. His fiancee Mrs Norman Galt and her mother were in attendance.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Daughters of American Revolution
Norman Galt
Bolling
America
China Opposes Restoration of Monarchy Says Yuan Shi Kai
bitter opposition to reviving monarchy spreads across China despite Yuan Shi Kai's mandate for petitions from all provinces. he will call the national assembly early next year to decide and may accept the emperorship if monarchy is declared.
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Tien Tsin
China
Yuan Shi-Kai
Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria Dies at Brandeis Castle
Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria dies at Brandeis castle on the Elbe aged sixty eight. His death is announced from Amsterdam dated Oct 15. He was a member of the Austrian royal family and had long been associated with travels and scientific interests.
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Amsterdam
Archduke Ludwig Salvator of
Austria
Brandeis Castle
Elbe
Kaiser Frees Spy Suspect Pardoned by Emperor William
Berne Oct 16 federal authorities report Emperor William pardoned Swiss bicyclist C A Doerflinger who was condemned to death by a German court martial on espionage charges.
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Kaiser
Berne
William
C. A. Doerflinger
Largest Silk Shipment From Yokohama Arrives Seatt le
The Pacific’s biggest silk shipment, valued at 3 million dollars, arrives in Seattle from Yokohama and will be rushed to New York on a special freight train on Sunday.
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Seattle
Pacific
Yokohama
New York
German Steamer Walter Leonhardt Torpedoed in Baltic
The German steamer Walter Leonhardt was torpedoed by a British submarine in the Baltic Sea near Raimholrg. The vessel of 1290 tons was sunk with the crew saved.
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Copenhagen
Walter Leonhardt
Baltic Sea
Raimholrg
British Submarine Activity Shuts Baltic Trade
Stockholm reports British submarines operating in the southern Baltic have nearly halted a busy mercantile trade between Sweden and Germany. Swedish steamers are being stopped amid the disruptions.
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Baltic Sea
Stockholm
Baltic
Sweden
Germany
London Zeppelin raid toll exceeds fifty five dead
Fifty five people were killed and 114 injured in a Zeppelin raid over London on Wednesday night. Military casualties totaled 27 killed and 41 injured, with civilians making up most of the toll. home office data show 32 killed and 95 injured in the London area. Resolutions at a mass meeting urged reprisal raids on German towns.
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London
War Office
Royal Field Artillery
Royal Flying Corps
Home Office
Lord Willoughby de Broke
Cannon Street
Wilson seeks larger army and navy in preparedness push
President Wilson moved to secure congressional backing for a bigger armed forces program. He pressed Rep Hay on increasing the regular army to 120 000 and creating a 500 000 defense reserve while Burleson urged a Democratic leaders conference before Congress opens. Proposals cover army and navy increases, tariff changes, an inheritance tax scope, with army costs about 75 million and navy requests similar.
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Washington
Wilson
Hay
Virginia
Military Committee of the House
United States
Burleson
Pau
North Carolina
House Rules Committee
Congress
Army
Navy
Zeppelin raid on London hits waterworks and Woolwich Arsenal
Berlin reported by official navy bulletin that London was bombed with bombs dropped from Zeppelins and waterworks at Hampton and the Woolwich arsenal were heavily bombarded. Great fires followed the explosions.
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Berlin
Admiralty
London
Hampton
Woolwich
Supreme Court denies reconsideration of Woman's Suffrage Act
Springfield Il Oct 15 The Supreme court refused to reconsider the constitutionality of the woman's suffrage act. It denied the motion of the liquor interests for permission to file a brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Supreme Court
Liquor
$82,000,000 Tax Case Hangs on Supreme Court Ruling
Washington reports that the government faces an $82 million annual revenue impact depending on the Supreme Court's ruling on the constitutionality of the income tax.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Cotton Goods Contraband Declared for Explosives
London reports Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey told the house of commons that all cotton goods used in manufacturing explosives will be declared contraband.
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London
Sir Edward Grey
House of Commons
Governor Johnson Urges Wilson Visit to California Expositions
San Francisco October 14 Governor Hiram Johnson telegrammed President Wilson saying California is eager for him to visit the state and inspect the California expositions.
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San Francisco
Hiram Johnson
Wilson
California
Bell Acquitted in Indianapolis Conspiracy Trial
Mayor Joseph E. Bell of Indianapolis was acquitted on a conspiracy charge tied to the 1914 primary election. Jurors were out two hours and, after an initial nine to three acquittal vote, verdicts shifted to complete acquittal by the fourth ballot amid applause.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Joseph E. Bell
Stokes
Waggoner
Dittrich
Rucker
Bell
Thomas Taggart
Samuel V. Perrott
Red Sox win world title in fifth game over Phillies
Boston defeats Philadelphia 5 to 4 in game five to clinch the world championship. Harry Hooper belts a fourth inning grand four ply blast and a ninth inning homer that sealed the win as Duffy Lewis also homered. Foster, Cady, Mayer, Rixey, Burns note pitching duties.
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Philadelphia
Bill Carrigan
Red Sox
Philadelphia Nationals
Phillies
Harry Hooper
Harry
Duffy Lewis
Foster
Cady
Mayer
Rixey
Burns
Alexander and
Leonard
Carrigan
Chalmers and
Shore and Cady
Bar on Nazi era protest mail in neutral United States
Postmaster General Burleson barred from the mails envelopes and post cards bearing stickers or prints displaying the slogan Gott strafe England or a Lusitania blotged emblem. The rule treats such items as nonmailable under section 212 of the penal code for unneutral content aimed to reflect upon certain classes.
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Washington
Burleson
England
Count Henri de Vogue Dies of Battle Wounds
Paris reports the death of Count Henri de Vogue son of the late Viscount Melchior de Vogue and nephew of Marquis de Vogue. He died from wounds received in battle after receiving a military medal shortly before his death.
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Paris
Henri de Vogue
Melchior de Vogue
Marquis de Vogue
Central Committee
The
French Red Cross
Fifth Large Shipment of Gold Arrives in New York
New York reports the fifth sizeable shipment of gold and securities from England to the United States in recent weeks. The consignment is estimated at six to ten million dollars.
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London
New York
England
United States
German Prisoners Held as Freight Roustabouts
New York reports German prisoners in France are used as freight laborers. Passengers aboard the French liner Chicago say ten thousand are employed in handling war munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
France
Chicago
Auto Hits Post Kills Driver in New York Crash
John Phillips twenty seven an automobile demonstrator was killed when his car crashed into a trolley pole. Two male companions were seriously injured in the collision in New York on October 14.
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Auto Hits Post
New York
John Phillips
Phillips
General Savoff Retired From Bulgarian Service
Bucharest reports General Savon the Bulgarian hero of the Balkan wars has retired at his own request to avoid fighting against the allies. King Ferdinand sanctioned the retirement.
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Savoff
Bucharest
Savon
Ferdinand
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Christian Churches of
Slick Man
Europe
Ww 86
Hooper
Bars ‘Gott
United States Postal Department
Lusitania
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