Passengers Land From Grounded Steamer Northland
Eastern steamship Northland went ashore near Bartletts Reef last night in dense fog. Passengers were safely landed in New London at dawn and traveled on a special train to Boston and Portland. The crew remained aboard as authorities attempted to lift the vessel. The incident follows fears sparked by recent disasters and involved a wrecking tug Tasco for rescue.
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New London
Conn
Northland
New York
Portland
Maine
Bartlett's Reef
Boston
Tasco
Bartratt
Long Island Sound
Teaco
Wilmington
Eastern Steamship Company
Bragg
Boston Shipgrounded Grounding at Bartletts Reef Keeps Vessel Stranded
The Northland ran aground on Bartletts Reef in fog with a Boston shoe shop ping to three tugs. Crew planned to lighten cargo during the day and again at high tide to float the steamer. Grounding blamed on captain mistaking Guil island for Bartletts Reef in fog.
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Ping
Northland
Bartletts Reef
Kent
Guil Island
Cunard Liner Acquitania Arrives in New York on Maiden Voyage
The Acquitania of Cunard, largest British flag liner, reaches Quarantine on maiden voyage to New York. Sister ship Mauretania and Lusitania operated on Liverpool route. Acquitania, 47000 tonnage, 5000 passenger capacity, faced ice danger but made 23.22 knots. Vaterland noted as the largest ship worldwide at 950 feet.
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Cunard
New
Acquitania
Sla
Vaterland
Railroads Agree to Change Rule on Interstate Traffic
Des Moines June 6 railroads in Iowa will seek suspension of an interstate rule on shipping livestock and perishable freight. The Trunkline committee urged withdrawal while Iowa lawyers expect a modification to exempt Iowa trades. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hear the complaint and consider changes to the wording to protect livestock.
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Des Moines
Jawa
Laws Railroad Commission
Iowa
Trunkline Committee
Chisago
Interstate Compierce Commission
French Army Aviators Die In Flight Crash Near Dijon
Two French army aviators Lieut Gironne and Sapper Rioux were killed when their aircraft exploded midflight above the forest of Cacquetta. Peasants watching saw a burst of flame and heard the explosion as the plane crashed and burned.
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Dijon
Francs
Gironne
Rioux
Cacquetta
Fall Conference in Musserville at Methodist Church
The Rev H H Biltler returned from the district conference at Ainsworth and announced the Evangelistic Conference will be held at Musserville M E church in October. Ministers from Washington Xeota Victor Columbus Junction and thirty nearby towns will attend with lectures by Dr Randleman and others. Repairs to Musserville church are planned next week and should finish in two weeks ahead of the gathering.
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HH. Biltler
Alneworth
Musserville
M. B
Eddea
Evangelistic Conference
Randleman
Methodist Church
Lee Anong
Washington
iXeota
Victor
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Grandview
Nichols
Tone Tres
A. H. Barker
L. Rngaby
Tome
Ainsworth
Musserville M. E
South End Firemen Battled Dual Blazes Overnight
South Muscating firemen fought two fires during the night near 1100 Nebraska Street and the Reet Evans streets corner. The main blaze at 1100 Nebraska burned a large barn and several sheds, with estimated losses between 344 and 400 dollars. Heavy winds hindered efforts to prevent spread. A second near Reet and Evans required about three hours of containment and drenched surrounding land to avert further fires.
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South Muscating
Wesley Worrel
Nebraska Street
Reet
Evans Streets
Heavy Wind Sinks Boats in South End Clam City
The South End fishing boats at Clam City suffered heavy losses as a fast evening storm hit the riverhead moorings. The storm wrecked several boats and damaged shelters, with fishermen reporting substantial damage to their gear and boats along the riverside moorings.
Remedy for Kidney Aches From a Patent Elixir
A vintage advertisement describes backache and kidney discomfort from clogged kidneys. It promotes Jad Salta as a cheap remedy to flush wastes, relieve dull kidney pain, and restore normal urine, claiming fast relief with daily doses. It notes pharmacists sell the product and targets common urinary symptoms.
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Alto
Storm Bathes River Harbors Boats In Damaging East Wind
Heavy east wind tore holes in hulls and swamped boats along the river. Not a fishing or shelling craft remained early this morning, many badly damaged, delaying repairs. Frad Wilson returns from northern Mississippi shelling, and 1 South End Locala notes Mrs D Jones from Oregon street sails to Minneapolis for a visit. The Of Hotel on Oregon street has been renovated with new glass, cement walk, and cleared grounds. Island church services only in the evening next Sunday. Burglary fears urged. secure a policy from J B Mark and Son.
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South End
D. Jones
Oregon Street
Minneapolis
Minne
Oregon
Frad Wilson
Nebraska
Street
Misaleppi
Ghelling
Churen
Question of Contract Raises Canvass of Bid Procedure
Muscatine city council considers the contract for building work after bids. Chicago firm George W. Gules claims their low bid remains valid and asks if re advertising is required. City Attorney Hanley will report on the legality of letting to the previous low bidder despite added materials costs and potential timing issues.
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Muscatine
George W. Gules
Chicago
City, Recorder
Hanley
Cyclist Bullets Victim Revealed by Wire News
A terse dispatch from Missouri reports a cyclist, Wiley Atson, who had some reputation in cycling circles, was wounded by gunfire. The incident remains under investigation as authorities seek motives and identify the assailant.
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Afrgcaigtet Press
Wiley Atoson
Varie
Motocyclist Dies From Bullet Wound at Home
A motocyclist died early today from a bullet wound inflicted accidentally during a scuffing match at his home here last night. The incident is under police investigation.
Liberia United States parcel post agreement announced
A convention between Liberia and the United States will allow parcel post shipments after July 1, 1914. The Daily Bulletin reports from Washington that the rate is 12 cents per pound or fraction and each package must not exceed 5 pounds.
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Liberia
United States
Daily Bulletin
R. §. McNutt
Department
Washington
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A. I Merkelbach
Blanche
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Wapollo
Yoar
August Diatrich
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Remington
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Ahways
Remington Typewriter Company (Incorporated
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J. B. Mark and Son
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Peo
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NATO
Tone Bros
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Chicago Dry Goods & Eace
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