Iowa Bars Livestock and Supplies From Illinois Amid Hoof and Mouth Disease
Des Moines authorities ban shipments into Iowa of cattle sheep swine goats hay straw cholera serum and raw dairy products from Illinois as hoof and mouth disease resurges there. The state executive council approves the order effective immediately and disinfects cars and bedding. Dr J I Gibson, state veterinarian, criticizes Illinois lax quarantine and urges similar measures elsewhere to isolate Illinois livestock exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Commission of Animal Health
J. I. Gibson
Illinois
Gibson
First Ride On Cars Near Knoxville
Joseph Fee of Knoxville township took his first train ride to visit his son in Tracy a fourteen mile trip. He has lived near the railroad for forty years, the Knoxville Albia branch crosses his land and he once feared riding in cars. He will be 80 on February 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Joseph Fee
Knoxville Township
Tracy
Fee
Knoxville-Albia
Ile
Tveb
Teacher Miss Dann Ends Life In Clarion Home
Miss Dann, a longtime Clarion public school teacher from Eagle Grove, killed herself at her home by hanging using three neckties twisted together. No motive is known. authorities report she tied the rope to the bed head and sat down to strangulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Miss Dann
Clarion Public
Eagle Grove
Auto Thieves Sentenced Ten Years Each
Mason City reports F W Kehr and Clarence Hunt confessed auto thieves were sentenced to ten years apiece in the Anamosa Reformatory by District Judge Kelly. Hunt squandered a four year-old fortune before turning to theft with Kehr. both from well known families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
F. W. Kehr
Clarence Hunt
Anamosa Reformatory
Kelly
Hunt
Kehr
Man Loses $100 Sleepily on Winterset Station Bench
Des Moines report says Sam Cridling of Winterset dozed on a Union Station bench while awaiting a train home from California and awoke to find $100 missing from an inside pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sam Cridling
Winterset
California
Union Station
Des Moines Prepares for National Disciples Convention
Des Moines Disciples of Christ members organize to host next year’s national convention. A permanent committee is formed to arrange care for about 13,000 delegates from across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Disciples of Christ
United States
Missing Man Returns in Nevada After Disappearance
David Deaver, a young deaf man, vanished from his home sparking a vigorous search with bloodhounds. He returned days later in a dazed state and could not explain his withdrawal or whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
David Deaver
Deaver
Masons Buy Davenport Cathedral Site for Temple
The combined Masonic lodges of Davenport purchased the historic Trinity cathedral grounds including the church and rectory for 22 000 dollars to be used as a future Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons Bay
Davenport
Trinity Cathedral
Episcopal Church
Wealthy Gypsy Queen Dies at Greenfield Fair
Mrs. Selka Joe a Gypsy queen aged 35 head of a band of about fifty gypsies died in her wagon near the Greenfield fair after farmers delayed entry to a telephone. She reportedly owned locks in eastern cities and was very wealthy. the body was sent to Chicago for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Selka Joe
Chicago
Campfire Girl Rescues Two From Drowning In Creek
Miss Miriam Row daughter of Dr Fred A Roe formerly of Iowa University now in Burlington saved Veltene Gabeline aged four and Keith Gabeline six from the rain swollen Flint creek during a camping trip with Iowa Campfire Girls. She leaped in without removing heavy garments as the children sank for the third time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Miriam Row
Fred A. Roe
Iowa University
Burlington
Flint Creek
Iowa
DEDICATE FARM CLUB HOUSE
Northwestern Town opens a Farmers' Country Club House on Jasper Thompson’s farm. It hosts sociables meetings and lectures to revive rural life. United States Senator W Skenyon of Fort Dodge spoke at the dedication.
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Forest City
Jasper Thompson
Farmers’ Country Club
United States
W. S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Largest Coal Hoisting Engine Shipped From Ottumwa
Ottumwa Ironworks built the largest electric hoisting engine for Coalwood West Virginia mines. The unit required three cars to move, uses 1400 horsepower, and operates at 2300 feet per minute with 140 trips per hour in a 640 foot shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Ottumwa Ironworks
Coalwood
W. Va
Southland
Des Moines Conference Rejects Parsons College Merger Idea
The Des Moines Methodist conference rejected Parsons College merger with Parsons Town Wesleyan and Simpson. A campaign was launched to raise 400000 for Simpson with John W. Hancher of New York as assistant secretary. Ministers subscribed 15000 to start. Of the 400000, 225000 would boost the endowment to 500000 and 160000 would fund a new central building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan
Pleasant
Des Moines
Parsons College
Parsons
Town
Simpson
John W. Hancher
New York
Board of Education
Doctors In Auto Wreck Near Ames Injures Three
A loose chain on a front tire caused a collision near Ames injuring Dr. Wilton McCarthy and Mrs. McCarthy of Des Moines and Dr. A C Alpin of Nevada. The car overturned in a ditch with occupants trapped. Dr McCarthy suffered a broken hip. Mrs McCarthy was bruised. Dr Alpin sustained serious injuries including broken ribs and internal injuries.
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Des Moines
Ames
Wilton McCarthy
A. C. Alpin
Nevada
McCarthy
Alpin
Motorcycle Crashkills Two in Iowa Collision
Sioux City report states Delbert Early 16 of Hinton died after a motorcycle collided with a horse team near Sioux City. Fred Stevens 22 of Sioux City survived with a slim chance for life. Farm hand Fred Ketchum was thrown from the rig and bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Delbert Early
Hinton
Fred Stevens
Fred Ketchum
Parents Hear Baby's Death After Auto Crash
Waterloo Mr and Mrs John E Lansing learned their two year old son had died from injuries after being thrown from an automobile. They had survived serious injuries and insisted on seeing the child, forcing authorities to break the news to them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babe
Waterloo
John E. Lansing
Fire destroys Hawthorne School. fireman injured in collapse
A fire at Hawthorne grade school in Waterloo completely destroyed the building with an estimated loss of 40000 dollars, partly insured. Fireman Poyner and four other firefighters were trapped on the second floor as walls fell, leaving him injured.
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Waterloo
Hawthorne
Poyner
Found Dead In Cistern On Farm
Schaller Jacob Neubauer was found drowned in the cistern at his farm after his buildings burned. He is believed to have died by his own hand from despondency, though he was in good financial circumstances.
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Schaller
Jacob Neubauer
Teen Hurt In Speeding Crash At Osage
Roland Hamm aged 16 son of a prominent farmer was speeding in a auto when he struck a culvert. He suffered two broken arms two broken ribs and several bruises. The car was demolished.
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Osage
Roland Hamm
Cornerstone laid for Sacred Heart Church in Chariton
The cornerstone of Chariton’s new Catholic church was laid in an imposing ceremony. The $15,000 structure will replace St. Marys with the name Sacred Heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
St. Mary's
Sacred Heart
Farmer dies after wagon wheel accident near Vinton
Vinton resident W. D. Stoller a prominent farmer and auctioneer, fell from a load of cord wood as a wagon passed over him. He sustained fatal injuries and died from the mishap in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
W. D. Stoller
A Faithful Steward Marshalltown Trustee’s Final Report
George Times of Marshalltown filed his final report as trustee for the minor heirs of Warlaw Yeager. The estate, left by grandfather David Teager to seven children, grew from 1200 to 6500 over twenty years while under Hines management.
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Marshalltown
George Times
Warlaw Yeager
David Teager
Hines
Saloons Must Go In Iowa Three Months To Find Work
Des Moines reports 488 saloons will close January 1 1916 under the mulet repeal. Twenty counties show remaining saloons with Des Moines and Dubuque among leading towns. State population 2 294 771 per 1910 census. urban salooned areas total 384, population noted.
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Des Moines
Towa
Valley Junction
Boone
Bremer
Carroll
Clayton
Clinton
Crawford
Dubuque
Fayette
Ida
Jackson
Johnson
Linn
Lee
Osceola
Pottawattamie
Plymouth
Scott
Union
Webster
Woodbury
New Presbyterian Church Rises at Ames Campus Gate
Ames sees rapid work on a new Presbyterian church with corner stone laid. Henry Wallace of Des Moines and Rev. C. H. Purmort oversee the program. Planned cost is 50,000 dollars and the building sits at the west gate of the college campus. Completion hoped before cold weather except interior finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Presbyterian Church
Henry Wallace
Des Moines
C. H. Purmort
Synod of Iowa
Wallace
Purmort
College
Frost Threatens Iowa Corn Crop In Des Moines Warning
Des Moines reports a killing frost could hit corn farms at any time endangering the 1916 crop. Charles F. Marvin head of the U.S. Weather Bureau sent a warning telegram to local observer George M. Chappel who issued special bulletins urging farmers to secure seed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles F. Marvin
United States Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
George M. Chappel
Des
Lamp dispute yields $100 verdict in Stickley suit
In Ft. Dodge a jury awarded C. H. Stickley $100 damages after he sued Henry Bly for malicious prosecution. Bly had Stickley arrested for larceny when Stickley grabbed a dollar from Bly's clerk while returning an unsatisfactory lamp.
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Ft. Dodge
C. H. Stickley
Stickley
Henry Bly
Bly
Former Iowa Supreme Court Clerk Christopher Jones Dies
Des Moines reports the death of Christopher Jones aged 78 a former clerk of the Iowa Supreme Court. He died at his Des Moines home after thirty five years in the city. His passing occurred during preparations for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Christopher Jones
Supreme Court of Iowa
Mrs. Jones
Grandmother dies as grandchildren cause gas stove accident
In Sioux City two grandchildren playing with a gas stove jets allegedly caused the death of 75 year old Mrs. Julia Snyder. The grandmother was found suffocated in her son's home. the children were found unconscious but revived.
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Sioux City
Julia Snyder
Father Accidentally Shoots Child in Iowa Farm Accident
Alice Burrows aged 11 died at State University Hospital after a shotgun discharged accidentally in the hands of her father on a Tipton area farm while preparing to squirrel hunt. The tragedy occurred near Tipton in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Alice
Hert Burrows
Tipton
State University Hospital
Woman Dies From Exposure Near Mount Pleasant
Mrs Lucinda Wilson aged woman living six miles southeast of Mount Pleasant died from exposure after being unable to locate her home. She had spent the night at a son's house a short distance away but lost her way returning during a heavy rainstorm.
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Mount Pleasant
Lucinda Wilson
Women in fur wear prove endurance in hard times
A note praising women who wear furs in summer as a sign of strength amid hardship. The writer asserts that this patience and persistence demonstrate heroism and adaptability to challenging times.
The Telephone in Modern Warfare
Observers note that beyond Zeppelins planes and submarines the ordinary telephone could influence troop handling and coordination in future warfare. The piece weighs utilitarian military use of telephony alongside aerial and naval power.
Ambassadors Hopeful U S Germany Crisis Eases
German Ambassador Count von Bernstorff tells Secretary Lansing in a state department conference that Germany will honor assurances for belligerent liners and seeks a good faith submarine accord. He stresses no intent to evade the spirit of the guarantees and foresees an adjustment, expressing optimism about continued U S German relations.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
State Department
Secretary of State
Berlin
Wilson
United States to Discuss Mexico Affairs with Carranza
Washington authorities will hold talks with Carranza representatives on Mexico international affairs as guidance from his peace reply. The outcome may determine recognition of his government as the path to end the Mexican conflict and restore order. Officials renewed citizen evacuation advisories for Sonora and Chihuahua amid border disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Carranza
Sonora
Chihuahua
State Department
Bank cashier pleads guilty in embezzlement case ends in prison
Edward J. King, cashier of the Dugger State bank in Sullivan Indiana pleaded guilty to embezzling 34000 dollars in circuit court on Tuesday. He received a two to fourteen year state prison sentence plus a 100 dollar fine and five year disfranchisement. He was granted 24 hours to settle his personal affairs.
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Sullivan
Ind
Edward J. King
Dugger State Bank
King
British Fear Mexico Riots Reach Frontier
Washington reports British consuls in northern Chihuahua and Sonora have been told by the British embassy to confer with American officials about the advisability of withdrawing with them to avoid unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Washington
Chihuahua
Sonora
Philadelphia Schools End Half Day Amid Heat Wave
In Philadelphia on Sept 18, about 250000 school children were given a half holiday due to continuing excessive heat. The day’s peak temperature reached 87 degrees by 2 p.m.
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Philadelphia
Rice & Hutchins representative freed in Moscow
John Simon traveling representative of Rice and Hutchins Fusion manufacturers was released by Russian authorities in Moscow. His associate remains detained as a separate case under military authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Simon
Rice & Hutchins
Moscow
Relief Ship Goes Ashore Near London
A steamship flying signals of the American committee for relief of Belgium ran ashore near London. Four crew members are missing. The vessel was previously reported sunk.
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London
American Committee For the Relief of
Belgium
Germans disavow act in note to Gerard over Hesperian sinking
Berlin declares no German submarine was in the vicinity when the steamship Hesperian was sunk and suggests a mine caused the blast. The note to Ambassador Gerard emphasizes a policy that passenger ships may be torpedoed only if they resist or fail to stop.
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Government
Gerard
Berlin
Foreign Office
Bernstorff
United States
Austrian Envoy Dumba to Be Recalled on Leave
Washington reports quote Vienna ready to recall Constantin Theodor Dumba the Austrian ambassador and sail him back to Austria soon. Mrs Dumba to visit Washington while he sails from New York on a Norwegian ship to Rotterdam. Also notes heat deaths in Worcester and President Wilson plan to vote in New Jersey primaries then in October election.
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Washington
Constantin Theodor Dumba
Vienna
Doctor Dumba
Austria
United States
New York
Rotterdam
Wilson
Princeton
N. J
New Jersey
White House
German Airship Damaged Descends Near Koenigsberg
German airship badly damaged by Russian gunfire has descended at Koenigsberg. Believed to be one of the craft that took part in the Gulf of Riga raid. The incident occurred as fighting continued along the eastern front with Russian forces engaging German targets.
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Amsterdam
Koenigsberg
Gulf of Riga
British Airmen Bomb Ghent and Amsterdam Devastate Factory
British airmen bombarded Ghent on Sunday killing and wounding 24 German soldiers. Amsterdam also targeted, and a cotton factory was destroyed according to information received here on Wednesday.
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Ghent
Amsterdam
Aftromen
Turkish Phocaea Flames After Allied Bombardment
Phocaea on the Asian Minor coast was burning after a bombardment by Allied warships. The town lies about 25 miles northwest of Smyrna and the blaze was reported on Tuesday.
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Turk City
Athens
Phocaea
Asia Minor
Smyrna
French torpedo boat sinks German submarine in Mediterranean
Athens reports a French torpedo boat patrol sank a German submarine in the Mediterranean Sea between Mitylene and Tenedos. The wireless dispatch was received Tuesday.
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Athens
Mediterranean
Mitylene
Tenedos
Threats Grow Over Anglo French Credit Loan
In New York and Washington alarm rises as threatening letters target the Anglo French finance plan. Pro-German fund withdraws threaten banks involved while officials insist the $1,000,000,000 loan funds only American purchases and does not breach neutrality.
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New York
Hotel Biltmore
Wall Street
Europe
Washington
White House
Big War Fund For Britain Debated By Commons
London reports the House of Commons formally approved a war credit of 1.25 billion dollars to fund Britain's efforts to mid November. Premier Asquith said daily war spending averaged 17.5 million from July 18 to September 11 and forecast costs rising to about 25 million daily. The new credit would bring total war expenditures to 6.31 billion since the conflict began and last until the third week of November.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
Page Insures Residence Against Zeppelin Raids
London report states Ambassador Page insured his residence for damage from Zeppelins. The policy reflects low rates for Zeppelin insurance and a thriving market for insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
London
Ambassador Page
World Record Pace Achieved by William at Syracuse Track
William the champion pacer set another mark at the state fair track in Syracuse as he challenged the world wagon record for amateur drivers. He paced the mile in 1 59 4. and 2 01 percent.
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Syracuse
N. Y
William
State Fair Track
Priest and Farmer Killed in Auto Tragedy
Paris Illinois September 17 Returning from a funeral Father W J McCarthy a well known Catholic priest and John Duggan wealthy retired farmer were killed when their automobile was struck by a train on the Big Four near Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ill
W. J. McCarthy
John Duggan
Big Four
Here
Norwegian Schooner Norte Sunk by Submarine
The Norwegian schooner Norte sailing from Christiania to England with timber was sunk in the North Sea by a German submarine. Eight crew members were rescued by a Swedish ship.
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Copenhagen
Norte
Christiania
England
North Sea
British Prize Court Seizes US Meat Cargoes Destined for Germany
The British prize court ruled American meat cargoes owned by Armour & Co. Swift & Co. Nelson Morris & Co. and the Schwartzschild-Sulzberger company forfeited to the Crown. Ships Kim Alfred Nobel Bjornstjerne Bjornson and Fridland were seized with most goods destined for Germany to aid its army and navy. Judgment by Sir Samuel T. Evans noted shipments toward Copenhagen before capture showed clear intent to reach Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chicago
Germany
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Schwartzschild-Sulzberger Company
Samuel
Copenhagen
Great Britain
Denmark
Sir Samuel
U.S. Declines Action for Chicago Packers in Prize Court Loss
The state department says there is no remedy for the Chicago meat packers against the English prize court ruling. Action won't be taken until appeal and final decision. Secretary Lansing stated that if a denial of justice is found, a protest will be sent and the condemned cargoes pursued through diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Chicago
Chicago Packers
Lansing
Berlin Explains Hesperian Case Sees Closure
Washington reports the Allan liner Hesperian explosion near Fastnet was deemed a closed matter by the state department after Secretary Lansing received the German admiralty explanation. The key claim is no German torpedo could have destroyed the vessel as submarines reported no presence in the area.
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Washington
Fastnet
State Department
Lansing
Admiralty
Heat Fatal for Artist William Davis in New York Studio
William Davis an English born artist aged sixty eight was found dead in his New York studio beside an unfinished landscape the heat identified as the cause of death authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
New York
Mr. Davis
England
Warden Botkin Ousted at Kansas Penitentiary
A special legislative committee recommended to Governor Capper the removal of J. D. Botkin as warden of the Kansas state penitentiary in Topeka. The Sept 18 report cites findings from the inquiry into penitentiary affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
J. D. Botkin
Kansas State Penitentiary
Capper
Harrington Defeats Lee in Maryland Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Baltimore Sept 17 State Comptroller Emerson C Harrington defeats US Senator Blair Lee for the Democratic nomination for governor at the state primary held Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Lee
Baltimore
Emerson C. Harrington
United States
Blair Lee
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Winois
Dedicate Farm Club House
Riga
von Bernstorff
E. J. King
Dugger (Ind
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Mass
Martha Fiske
Doris Ericson
Carrie Eager
Providence
Boston
Treasury Department
BIG War Fund For Britain
U. S
Britain
U.S
Zapata
Roo
Kil
Mexico City
Morelos
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