Des Moines Surges Under Water as Main Line Fails
Des Moines reports heavy rains in Iowa cause washouts and bridge failures across rail lines. A Rock Island main line is submerged, trains detoured between Stock Island and Des Moines. Cedar Rapids also notes washouts blocking passenger arrivals. No accidents reported. theatres lack films due to disrupted supply.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Reina
George J. Thompson
IlMnoia Central Railroad
Arion
Fort Dedge
Amos
Rock Island Road
Stock Island
Cedar Rapida
Northwestern
Boone
Tami
Milwaukee
Stanes
Omaha
Rock Island
New Secretary for Welfare Society Named
At the Mascatine Welfare Association meeting last evening Mrs J W Welbourn of Gis City Indiana was named secretary to replace Harriet Mshop. She brings social service training from Des Moines Ames and other schools. Officers were re elected and a monthly report showed 7 percent families cared for and 191 children in families among other figures.
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Mascatine Welfare Association
Harriet Mshop
Rose Brandt Hay
Mra
J. W. Welbourn
Gis City
Ind
Des Moines
Ames
Ehatrynen of Commmitiees
Decayed fruit triggers police court trial tale
May 22 incident at the Kaiser mill saw a tipped barrel of tomatoes and a clash that left Henry Hingst dead after an altercation. Witnesses Kenny Hingst Robert Johnson and John Aspt helped clear debris while tensions with a man named Johnson escalated. Hingst sustained a broken arm and fractured rib as the case proceeded in court with Herbert G. Thompson assisting. Jurors deliberated late into the day.
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Kaiser Mill
Henry Hingst
Kenny Hingst
Robert, Johnson
John Aspt
Johnson
Hingst
Herbert G. Thompson
J G. Kimmerer
C. A. W. Kent
Y M C A Board Will Meet Friday
A business meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association board will be held in the association rooms Friday evening. It is the monthly session with minor business matters to discuss. Members of Major John Circle convene tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. B. E. Kemptner's home on East Fifth Street.
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Board of
Ireelers
Young Man’s Christian Assdcration
John
BE. G. Kemptner
East Fifth Street
Austrian Drive Believed at Hand Reported from Rome
Washington reports from Rome say the expected Austrian offensive would start within a few days. About sixty head divisions are being moved and cavalry is being massed on the Faye front as preparation.
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Washington, D.C
Rome
Muscatine County Boys Register for War Duty
The Muscatine County draft registration opened at 9 AM with a steady stream of young men, including the O'Toole twins and many from West Liberty and Letts, registering under the new draft. Registrants received blue certificates and the process was conducted in Muscatine city with multiple registrars.
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Exemption Board
Little
Eb, CO. Nichola
Je, Jr. Tipton
O'Toole
Lewis G
William J
Letts
Tuttle
Hershey ‘Hospital
Statura
Edward B. Davis
Arthur V. Wall
Luther M
Bvana
Francesa Ja
Armstrong
Arron E. Myarsey
Wilton
Ernie WH. Herlely
Joseph H. Struck
Fred A. Morton
Johny J. Coster
Julius R. Doden
Oakrey K. Fllyson
Weat Liberty
Clarence G. Planer
Peter W. Sick
Alfred Buel
Coneaville
George A. Roland
Vernon Mc Kip
Fred GC. Downer
Arthur Glexe
James Sloan
West Liberty
Lloyd S. Hawthorn
Chesley G. Maxson
James J. Fogarty
Walter FP. Wels
Atallisa
Wverette L. Fox
Tew B. Rogmer
Clifford G. Schildberg
Ohn Barke
Eugene W. Boynton
Gail
E. Chamberlain
Rod
Etchenauer
Lewis G. O'Vaolo
Emmet, Jr
O'roole
Letta
Wilam J. Johnson
Fiayon Holladay
Nichots
Atkin OQ. Markham
Tarvay Erikson
Durant
Henry W. Spring
Montgesier
James M. Harper
John. Curtain
William Mckinley Powell
Nichols
Alfred Altaneder
Fairport
Lester Vaughan
Harold Nietget
George II
Niebling
Carlin
Ernest T. Cunningham
Cart P. Darling
Harry G. Montgomery
Albert Smith
Vernie Carter
West Alberty
Frank J. Aluert
William F. Duns
Wallace H. Zeug
Lawrence McKillip
Edward Daoteldt
Mar
Dr Fullian to Go Abroad Soon
Dr and Mrs E B Fulliam Sr will leave for San Antonio Avexas this evening to bid farewell to their son Dr E B Pulliam de who is at the head of a medical unit in training there A message from this city indicates the former local practitioner will depart early for the front
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E. B. Fulliam
San Antonio
Avexas
E. B. Pulliam
Tocal
Schmidt Funeral Conducted Today for Jean Schmidt
The funeral rites for Jean Katherine Schmidt, five, daughter of Julius and Mrs Schmidt of Davenport, were held at the grandparents’ home, 405 East Fourth Street, in two services at 2:30 p.m. and at Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. A. Smith of First Methodist Episcopal Church officiated.
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Jean Katherine. Schmidt
Julius Schmidt
Davenport
J. Wiley
East Fourth Street
Serelcoa
Greenwood Cemetery
AS. Smith
First
Methodogy Episcopal Church
Mt the
Haefflin Dodge nuptials solemnized at home
Gladys Mary Haefflin and Warren N Goise of Davenport Town were married in a home ceremony at 10027 Roscoe Avenue conducted by Rev J G Rentall of First Presbyterian. The bridal party entered to bridal music. reception followed with 50 guests. The couple planned a honeymoon to Chicago and Milwaukee before settling in Davenport Town.
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Hoefflin-Dodge
Joseph Haefflin
Roscoe Avenue
Gladys Mary
Warren N. Goise
Davenport
Dodge Fn
George W, Dodge
J. 3. Rentall
First Presbyterian Church
Helen Bragin
Loviso Tenison
Pridal
Luther Woods
Thelma ‘Terry
Nieep
Bernica M. Boerlin
Mixa Velen Vrybler
Maury Rintsland
Hazel Terry
Jgmmna Shotshaus
Gertrude Mdwler
Chicago
Milwaukee
Davensport
Dodge
Muscatine
The
Rock
Arsenal
Perry Cooper
Hifie
Cleo
Blue Grass
Leo Terry
Thalma
Donald
Warren
L- Holy City
Surprise Bloomington wedding unites Eunice Howxer and Lloyd Shields
The ceremony took place yesterday at the Park Avenue parsonage with Rev. G. D. Loose officiating. Eunice Howxer of Bloomington township became Mrs Lloyd Shields. Attendants were Marvel Bowser and Fred Sutterthwaite. A six o'clock dinner followed at the bride’s home for twenty two relatives and friends. The couple will reside at the bride’s home until Shields departs for Des Moines to join the navy.
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Park Avenue
M. H
Mins Eunice Howxer
Bloomington Township
Lloyd Shields Noso
Bloomington
G. D. Loose
Feorgotta
Misa
Marvel Bowser
Fred Sutterthwaite
Mra. Shields
Mr. Shields
Dew
Forier Muscatine Jan to Wed in California wedding details
Announcement to friends confirms the Muscatine marriage plans of Miss Aliee Johnston and Mr. Patten now set for late June in Pasadena California. Patten and his sister Mae Patten of Des Moines have wintered in California and he is noted in Des Moines social circles. the couple will reside at 4005 Grand Avenue Des Moines.
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Forier
California
Des Moinea
Miss Johnston Ia
Mra
I. M. Pratt
Pasadena
Sara Hatfield
Misa Helen Gruillitaud
Lina
Peru
Escapes From Enemy Prison Tell of Hun Barbarism
Chicago reports a graphic account by Harry Priesman of capture aboard a Gatman submarine after the Inner Arendinayay torpedoed last November. He describes escape from a prison camp, killing two sentries and stealing a harbor plan, and a seventy-two day captivity in Ostend. He aided a raid by supplying papers from German officers and details of the escape route through Belgium and Holland to England.
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Chicago
Gatman
Arendinayay
Ostend
Zeebrigge
Harry Priesman
Red Cross
Priegman
Navy
Arcadia
Arcandia
Tno
Atty
Twee
Joon Or
Dink
Germaans
Ate
Lilor IL
Zeabrness
Belgium
Holland
Tongland
Recital and commencement events highlight week at conservatory
This week at the conservatory featured a student recital with orchestra and diploma receipt, notable commencement exercises, and several distinguished visitors. Bishop Lewis delivered the Baccalaureate address, joined by Bishop Stunts of Yale, Governor Marding, and Rev. Dr. Frank Cole of Davenport. Arg. Addlemani returned home after visiting daughter Irma.
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Ing
Conservatory
Bishop Lewis
Bishop Stunts
Yale
Marding
Frank Cole
Davenport
Arg
Addlemani
Irma
Delegate appointed to attend G A R convention
Members of the Colonel Hore Ghele met at Mrs Lucretia Howards home 1008 Oregon Street A Short business decision named Mrs G W Barber as delegate to attend the G A R convention and allied Civil War gatherings to be held in the capital city next week on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
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Hore Ghele
Lucretia Howard
Oregon Street
G. W. Barber
tRe G
A, R
W, Co
Community Notes On Prewedding Shower And Local Events
A pre marriage shower for Miss Margaret Batchelor was held at Mrs Ela Godfrey’s home on Fourth Street with gifts music and a luncheon. S. 2. By Club met at Miss Agnes Chint’s home Walnut Street then visited the Palace theater and Len's confectionery. next meeting set for July at Miss Molen’s Palloys West Front Street. A Davenport town couple Emily Hoagen and Gita A Jeneke wed at United Brethren church with plans to reside in Davenport. The Seventh Day Adventist Ladies Aid met at Mrs J J Lis Grille Walnut Street with 124 dozen buttons carded for Red Cross and social hour. Next Ald planned for June 1 at Mrs Joe Nicolay on Clinton Street.
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Ela Godfrey
Fourth Street
Margaret
Batchelor
Albere Preyerminty
Bloomington Township
Waale
Diise
Misa Agnes Chint
Walnut Street
Palace Theater
Len
Mids Molen
Palloys
West Front Street
Muscatina
United Brethren Church
C. Ll. Young
Mia
Emily Hoagen
Gita A. Jeneke
Davenport
Town
Whey
Seventh Day Adventist Church
J. J. Lis Grille
Eishteen
Red Cross
Joe Nicolay
Clinton Streat
Stolt Demonstration At Grace Lutheran Church
A wheat saving demonstration was held today at o'clock in the Grace Lutheran church parlors. Misa Fel, home demonstrator for Muscatine county, led the event for the Andles And society, with good attendance and interested audience members.
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Stolt
Andles
Society of the Grace Lutheran Church
Parlora
Misa Fel
Muscatine Counce
Express Rates Jump Ahead Amidmerger Plans
Express rates are set to rise by ten percent on July 1 as a merger forms the Federal Express company. The consolidation will fold American Express Adams Valle-Fargo and Southern lines into one system with a capital of 30.96 million. George C. Taylor, president of American, is to head the new firm. A single blanket contract with government railroads is expected, replacing multiple contracts. The express volume today outweighs any in the past 50 years, with last year’s business exceeding 200 million. Adjustments will reduce offices to one in many cities and rework other operations, pending government approval and Railroads director McAdoo.
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American
Ji 48
McAdco
French Bombardment Hero: Four Muscatine Men Serving Abroad
In France, Art Woots and four other Muscatine natives serve in Battery A of the 130th Field Artillery. The group, including enlisted men, saw service on the border last year and remains active overseas as a word of valor circulates.
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France
Art Woots
130Th Field Artillery
Kangas
Taft Urges Army Aid As War Widened Across Europe
Former President Taft spoke in Cedar Rapids urging U S action to support allies and contend with Germany. He warned that Russia may require military aid and argued for sustained production of weapons and ships to end the war, stressing national tenacity and unity.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
William ‘Fott
Russia
Taft
Red Cross
Coc
Germany
Ruagin
Teursia
Local Man Edwin Cooper Dies After Illness
Edwin Cooper aged thirty nine of Ape, recently confined to the local hospital for two weeks, died shortly after noon due to complications of diseases. He leaves behind a brother in Spring Hold.
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Edwin Cooper
Hershey
Mita
Tpen
Hold, I
Three Inch Rise in River Recorded
A three inch rise in the river at this point has been recorded since yesterday. It was announced today by William Molls, superintendent of the local water works. Light increases in the river have been recorded in the past few days, with the present stage three feet.
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Willam Molls
Parole Granted in Larceny Case in Crull Court
Fred Zimmerman arrested on larceny charges appeared before Justice J. A. Crull yesterday afternoon and received parole, placed in the care of his mother.
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Almuermay
Fred Zimmerman
Court of Justice
J. A. Crull
Lansing cautions on enemy peace overture in speech
Secretary of State Lansing warned against insincere peace overtures from Germany in a Columbia University luncheon address. He denounced critics driven by political or personal motives and urged vigilance amid the war.
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Lansing
New York
N. Y
Germany
Stats Lansing
Columbia University
Tamale
Loolk
Memorial tribute for Oliver D. Mann at Bellevue Hospital
A funeral notice honors Oliver D. Mann born December 27 1862 in Union Township Cedar County Iowa died May 5 at Bellevue Hospital after two years illness. He married Martha Simpson July 31 1872 in St. Johns Iowa. survived by wife sisters and brothers, with burial in Green-Wheat cemetery and prayers for resurrection.
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Oliver D. Mann
Bellevuut Hospital
Union Trip
Cedar County
Iowa
Etine
Maxentine
Maretha Simpon
Stgours
Ney
Towa
Munn
Tinton
Samuel Munn
Clarence
Celar Rapida
GreenwWeat
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Welfare Society
Y. M. C. A. Board
Muscatine County
Ivy Tush
Kuvely
Noor Voday
DR. Fullian
Schmidt
Atuscatine
Gut Sin
Braduath
Conveta
Misa Irmo
L.addleman
Ira
D. B. Addleman
Wort Sixth Street
Conservatory of Music
Corneil College
Milas Addyman
Bowman
Laurel
U.S. Army
Artal Bom
N.Y
Marvy A. Billock
Brooklyn Rapid Travelt Company
Bullock
Cams
Plattsburgh
Mr. C. Clark
Cameron
New Mexe
Mae Hurger
East Slith Street
Tepito
Journal
Sol
Muscatine Lighting Co
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