Attempt to Oust Judge Boies Fails in Kelly Trial
Defense fails to remove Judge W D Boies presiding over Rev Lyn George J Kelly trial for Villiseaux murders. Iowa Protective Association organized by detective Wilkerson backs the defense and funds a major part of it. Wilkerson promotes the case at Mt Etna and in Red Oak as jurors are examined. Joe Stillinger, father of slain Stillinger girls, is president of the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Oak
Lyn George J. Kelly
Villiseaux
A. L. Sutton
W. D. Boies
Sheldon
Kelly
W. E. Mitchell
Fifteenth Judicial District
Boies
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Iowa Protective Association
J. N. Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Mt. Etna
Joe Stillinger
Stillinger
The
Protective Association
Iowa Names Baldwin to Lead Child Welfare Research
Iowa officials allocate 25 000 to study and improve the normal child. Professor Bird T Baldwin of Philadelphia is chosen to head the state University research station in Iowa City and has arrived to start the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Bird T. Baldwin
Philadelphia
State University
Baldwin
Fire Threatens Town as Icehouse Burns
Secret service men investigate a blaze that began in an empty Fos ter icehouse and consumed two barns. Early theories blamed tramps but a local resident is now suspected as the possible arsonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Secret Service
Foster
Fort Dodge Man Killed in Wyoming Jail Fire
Fort Dodge resident Frank Earl Ryan aged 26 and James Johnson 55 described as Canada bound were smothered in a fire that destroyed the Green River Wyoming city jail. Authorities say smoking in bed sparked the blaze. both men died before the fire was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Frank
Earl Ryan
James Johnson
Canada
Green River
Wyo
Women organize welfare circle in Rockwell City
Women of Rockwell City form a 129 member club to study art literature civics child welfare and home economics. The group will devote much of its time to Red Cross work and great things are expected from the new society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwell City
Red Cross
Des Moines Mayor Relieved From Military Duty
Des Moines mayor MacVicar is officially relieved from present active duty after requesting release three weeks earlier. He will attend a council meeting in civilian clothes for the first time since returning from Ft. Douglas and will discard his uniform though entitled to wear it.
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Des Moines
MacVicar
Ft. Douglas
Camp Dodge Expenditures Reach Two Million
Des Moines dispatch reports Camp Dodge has surpassed $2,000,000 in expenditures. Payroll recently paid totals $634,000, with more than $1,500,000 spent on materials. Finishing touches and additional buildings remain, with estimated future costs around $4,000,000.
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Des Moines
Camp
Dodge
Steam coal prices rise in Des Moines amid Wilson price
Des Moines reports steam coal at 3 per ton after President Wilson set Iowa mine prices at 2.45. Retailers match the increase, the highest since last winter except for a brief 3.50 surge during shortages. Coal dealer Frank V. Dole says the move helps consumers and may keep jump coal near 5 this winter.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson
Mr. Dole
State Council to Press German Papers in Iowa
The Iowa State Council of Defense will ask German newspaper editors in Iowa to declare their positions on the war. Letters warn of further action if ignored, including possible federal follow up, and weekly checks for seditious content. Loyal German editors like Gustav Donald of Der Demokrat in Davenport are highlighted as examples of loyalty.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Council of Defense
Defense Council
United States
County Defense Council
Gustav Donald
der Demokrat
Davenport
Boston businessman says Middle West not awake to war
H L Roleston of Boston, a leather firm executive visiting Cedar Rapids, criticizes the Middle West for lacking war spirit compared with the East, noting stronger troop presence and camps there while his firm enjoys comfortable prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Cedar Rapids
H. L. Roleston
Boston
Mass
East
Roleston
War Affects Courses at Cherokee High School
The Cherokee High School reports wartime effects on enrollment and course choice. Fewer students remain, and many shift from Latin or German to the popular commercial course, especially among girls. Until another commercial teacher is secured, teaching proceeds with difficulty.
Two Men Buried Alive in Sewer Digging Accident
Omer Johnson aged 38 of Marshalltown and his brother in law Robert Gummert 34 of Quarry were badly buried when a sewer ditch cavern collapsed at an Anderson and Empley construction site. Both were covered with sand and clay two feet above their heads. Johnson was nearly suffocated before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Omer Johnson
Robert Gummert
Anderson & Empley Contractors
Johnson
Iowa Soldier Killed in Auto Crash Near Des Moines
Private Charles Pritchard of Company B 168th U. S. A. was killed when an auto skidded after hitting a dog seven miles west of Des Moines. His brother Private Elias Pritchard was seriously injured and trapped beneath the car overnight. Both men had been visiting parents on a Booneville farm and were en route to Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Ashawa
Charles Pritchard
168Th U. S. A
Third Iowa Infantry
Elias Pritchard
Booneville
Kias Pritchard
van Meter
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Mineola
L. L
France
Ames Agents Cover State in Food Conservation Drive
The Hoover plan of conservation of food is systematically followed in Iowa by Ames College extension department. Thirty six agents operate from Ames with potential young women sent as demonstrators in cold pack canning and general food preparation on state tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Ames College
Woman Dies In Iowa City Auto Crash
Miss Edna Potter of Wellman is killed when the car she drove overturned. She was pinned under the seat and her neck was broken. The car’s owner Wilbur Wason was thrown clear and uninjured. she had celebrated her 21st birthday the day before.
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Iowa City
Edna Potter
Wellman
Wilbur Wasson
Second Iowa Arrives in Deming New Mexico
Col. N. P. Hyatt and staff arrive with two sections of the Second Iowa infantry. Troops include Companies C Webster City I Ames D Mason City G and F Fort Dodge plus regimental units, headquarters, band and supply companies.
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Second Iowa
Deming. Deming
N. M
N. P. Hyatt
Second Iowa Infantry
Webster City
Ames
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Balloonist Killed In Fall At County Livestock Fair
Balloonist John O Laughlin was instantly killed in an ascent at the county livestock fair when he fell about 2000 feet. No home or family details are known. he had previously lived in Michigan. No reason for the fall is given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
John O’laughlin
Michigan
Worried Over Health and Draft in Fredericksburg
Ed Guyer was found dead in a Fredericksburg area cornfield with a ragged shotgun wound. Jurors could not determine if death was accidental or premeditated amid concerns about his health and draft status. He left home early to hunt. he leaves a wife and two children, one 30 and a five week old baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Ed Guyer
Guyer
May Teach Telegraphy in Cedar Rapids Schools
Steps have been taken to introduce telegraphy into Cedar Rapids school curriculum. The move, prompted by a shortage of operators and Army needs, will be discussed by Superintendent J J McConnell and likely receive favorable action at the board of education meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
J. J. McConnell
Board of Education
Wear This When You Enter Berlin Red Cross Banquet Honors Soldiers
Local Red Cross chapter ladies pinned Berlin entering badges on select army members after a banquet. Sidney Pitt Sr. addressed the group as a civil war veteran.
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Berlin
Woodbine
the Red Cross
Sidney Pitt, Sr
Denison Trooper Killed in France August 16
Denison mourns Roy McKim former local teacher killed in action in France on August 16. Mrs. J. L. Miller of Deloit received word of his death. McKim volunteered early, serving with Canadian troops in Europe.
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Denison
France
Roy McKim
J. L. Miller
Deloit
Young McKim
Europe
Fort Madison Sues Mississippi Power Co for 2500000
Fort Madison filed a lawsuit against Mississippi Power Co claiming 2.5 million in damages to the city sewer system after failed negotiations. The action was recently initiated in Fort Madison.
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Ft. Madison
Picnic to Loyalty Meeting Draws Skunk Valley Crowd
More than two thousand people attended the sixth annual Skunk Valley Picnic association meeting in Panora an all day patriotic gathering. C C Pugh of Des Moines spoke in place of Senator Kenyon who could not travel from Washington. L M Swindler presided as the event reached peak patriotic enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panora
Skunk Valley Picnic Association
C. C. Pugh
Dez Moines
Kenyon
Washington
Poison Mystery Strikes Tipton City Two Dead
A mysterious poison or malady has left two dead and several others seriously ill in Tipton. Physicians from the area and specialists from Iowa University have been called in to diagnose the cases. Dr. P. Howard, professor of internal medicine, is studying the outbreak and says he is baffled by the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Iowa University
P. Howard
the State University
Riga Evacuated as German Offense Reaches Baltic Port
London Sept. 5 Riga, Russia's Baltic port, abandoned to German forces under pressure from a land and sea offensive. Germans crossed the Dvina southeast of Riga and advanced from Mitau threatening the city. Russian troops retraced to the north as units fled trenches without combat.
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London
Riga
Russia
Baltic
Dvina
Mitau
Gulf of Riga
Galieia
Roumania
Petrograd
War Office
President Wilson Addresses National Army Drafted Soldiers
President Wilson speaks to the first great National Army urging duty and unity. He says the heart of the nation supports them and calls soldiers to be fit, pure, and a standard of honor as the world watches. He expresses confidence and prays for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
Wilson
America
Train Collision Kills Two Near Belleville
A Louisville and Nashville train struck a car five miles east of Belleville TL on September 6 killing Rudolph Richter a retired farmer and John Renth a farmer. Two other occupants were injured in the crash.
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Belleville
Louisville
Arrest of Brothers of Ex-Czar Tied to Counter-Revolution Plot
In Petrograd on September 6, Grand Duke Michaelis Alexandroviteh, brother of the deposed czar, was placed under arrest in connection with an anti-revolutionary plot. Grand Duke Dmitri Paulilovitech was also arrested in the sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Michaelis Alexandroviteh
Dmitri Pauilovitech
Soldiers drive off Socialist mayoral candidate at Luna Park
In Cleveland on September 6, soldiers stormed the Luna Park auditorium and hurled Ruthenberg, Socialist candidate for mayor, from the platform as he delivered an anti war speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleveland
Ti. Ruthenberg
Luna Park
German Raid Drops Bombs on Southeast England
German airplanes raided the southeast coast of England on Monday night dropping bombs at various locations according to an official statement. No casualties or damage were reported.
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England
London
Board Proposed to Probe Faulty U S Cartridges
Brigadier General Crozier urged Adjutant General McCain to form a board to investigate why cartridges sent to American troops in France carried defects. The September 5 note outlines the recommended inquiry into arsenal and manufacturing issues affecting munitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
France
Crozier
McCain
Government raids seize socialist party offices nationwide
On September 7 the U.S. Department of Justice ordered nationwide raids on Industrial Workers of the World and Socialist headquarters. Marshals seized books checks and letters and arrested several officials in some cities while Chicago saw eight raids and mass seizures as part of an espionage act crackdown led by Pagan Clabaugh and Clyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Industrial Workers of the World
Socialist Party
United States
Gregory
Chicago
Department of Justice
I W. W
Oliver Ti. Pagan
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Department To Justice
Charles F. Clyne
Pagan
Clabaugh
Clyne
Bomb Found at I. W. W. Headquarters in Detroit
The bomb was discovered among the staff confiscated in the raid on I. W. W. headquarters in Detroit. Federal officials planned indictments, with U S Marshal Behrendt urging internment of all I. W. W. members for the war. Separate notices from Cleveland indicate plans for a Great Lakes seamen strike, tied to Frank Little’s earlier lynching in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Detroit
Mich
United States
Behrendt
Frank Little
Butte
U-Boat Horror Tales From Atlantic Rescue
An American ship recounts its rescue of 21 crew members from the French bark Magdalene after a German submarine sank her. Ten sailors died and nine were wounded by shell fire as the vessel lay about 120 miles southeast of the Azores. survivors were landed at an Algerian port.
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Atlantic
Azores
Uphold Military Detention in Sangamon County Court
Springfield Sept 6 The Sangamon county circuit court upheld the right of the state to hold prisoners arrested by soldiers during a riot Judge R E B Smith denied a writ of habeas corpus to Julius Bringle held by military authorities for alleged activity in street car strike rioting on Monday night The judge cited section 2 article 22 of the Illinois military code granting arrests and detention until release by the commanding officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Sangamon County
Smith
Julius Bringle
Thomas Nelson Page Tours London on Vacation Stop
Thomas Nelson Page the American ambassador to Italy passed through London on a Scotland to Rome route on vacation officials say his visit carries no political purpose.
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Thomas Nelson Page
London
Italy
Scotland
Rome
Raid on Socialist Papers Hits Chicago Publishing Offices
Federal officers with search warrants raided three more Socialist publishing offices in Chicago and seized large quantities of literature and plates.
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Chicago
Sept
Suffragists Sentenced For Protesting
Washington on September 7 Judge Pugh fines 12 suffragists $25 or 60 days in the workhouse. The court warns heavier sentences for future offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pugh
Johnston Liner Sunk Off Irish Coast by German Submarine
Boston dispatch reports the Johnston liner Kenmore from Liverpool to Boston with a mixed cargo sunk off the Irish coast by a German submarine. Cabled dispatches confirm the loss and detail the vessel's origin and destination.
Washington D C Holds Farewell Draft Parade For Army
The September tribute in Washington featured President Wilson leading a parade of select draft troops on Pennsylvania Avenue. Cabinet members and diplomats joined veterans and thousands of citizens as the nation readied men for overseas service. Uncle Joe Cannon and Champ Clark participated amid a display of regiments, guns, bands, and veterans from Civil and Spanish wars.
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Washington
United States
Congress
National Capital
National Army
Selective Draft Army
Wilson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
Joe Cannon
Champ Clark
Lowden Brundage Hold Talks on Chicago Pacifist Tension
Governor Lowden and Attorney General Brundage conferred in Chicago over the mayor and pacifist demonstrations. They announced no further disturbances like Sundays riot with People's council delegates under police protection. Brundage said the governor may deploy troops to enforce orders to deter agitators during the war period. The city council will hold a special session to consider resolutions thanking the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lowden
Brundage
People’s Council
Norwegian Merchant Fleet Loses 21 Ships in August
London reports from Norwegian advices that in August twenty one Norwegian merchant ships totaling over 41000 tons were lost. Twenty three sailors were killed and five are missing.
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London
Chinese Army Corps Mobilized to Aid Russia
San Francisco dispatch reports the twenty fourth Chinese army corps of 15,000 troops from northern provinces is mobilizing in a Chinese city for immediate departure to Russia to aid the Russ army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ
San Francisco
Russia
Berlin Tuberculosis Deaths Rise 56 Percent
Berlin reports March April May mortality from tuberculosis up 56 percent. Copenhagen observers note the surge in deaths in the German capital and the public health implications of the rising toll.
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Berlin
Copenhagen
Army Medical Corps officers total near thirteen thousand nine hundred
Washington announces more than 13 900 officers in the Army Medical Corps as the War Department projects full strength will reach about 24 000 personnel in the corps.
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Army Corps
Washington
Army Imedical Corps
War Department
Arrests in Petrograd Reach High-Ranking Royals
In Petrograd on September 7 authorities arrested Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch and his wife. Also taken into custody were Grand Duke Paul and his morganatic wife, expanding the royal crackdown following the former emperor’s line.
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Petrograd
Michael Alexandrovitch
Paul
War bonds bill clears house to fund major war costs
Washington draft outlines a massive issue totaling 11.6 billion in bonds and certificates. The measure authorizes 7.54 billion in convertible bonds plus 2 billion in certificates and war savings notes. It directs Treasury to set rates and taxes, with debate urging broader tax levies to balance financing. Speaker Clark backs near fifty fifty tax bond mix amid warnings of funding risks.
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Washington
House
Senate
Moore
Pennsylvania
Cannon
Illinois
Kitchin
Secretary of the Treasury
Clark
Sherley
Kentucky
Congress
Air raids on England cause heavy naval casualties
London reports another air raid Tuesday night with shelling along the coast and London district. Official counts say 107 killed and 86 wounded at Chatham in Monday night raids, with six planes involved. Naval ratings are among the casualties including strikes on naval barracks. Chatham dockyard escapes damage. One civilian killed and six injured in addition.
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London
England
Chatham
The
Star
Chatham Dockyard
U S Tars In Prison Camp
Captain Oliver of the American tank steamer Cam pana and four naval gunners Delaney Roop Kline and Jacobs were taken prisoner when their ship was sunk by a German submarine. They are reported to be in a prison camp at Brandenburg Prussia by cable from Geneva via the American Red Cross.
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Washington
Oliver
Campana
Delaney
Roop
Kline
Jacobs
Brandenburg
Prussia
Red Cross
Geneva
New German Plane Marvel
Paris September 8. The Gotha airplanes used by Germany for bombing England are double motor biplanes with two tractor propellers and 480 horsepower per craft, as reported by Georges Prade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Georges Prade
German Flyers Raid Sulina Harbor Works
An official statement reports German hydroairplanes attacked Sulina harbor works on Monday. Fires were observed at two points along the Black Sea port on Romania's west coast.
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Sulina
Berlin
Black Sea
Roumania
French Chief to Fix Prices for Potatoes and Beans
Paris September 7 The minister of provisions announced price controls on all potatoes and beans starting September 15 and will determine the prices charged for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Diver Raids British Port Scarborough
London reports a German submarine bombarded the British port of Scarborough Wednesday evening killing three people and wounding five others, the attack confirmed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Scarborough
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E.L. Philipp
Wisconsin
People’s Council of America For Democracy and Peace
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