Shippers Challenge Rate Increases Affecting Iowa Industries
Des Moines meeting will protest a proposed 25 percent rise in freight rates effective June 25. Western classifications replace town rates, with steep increases for many goods though coal, coke, iron ores, stone, lumber, and flour receive exemptions. the button industry and small manufacturers fear survivability. Grain and wheat rates capped at six cents per hundred pounds, with forty eight hour credit limits.
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Towa
Iowa Railroad
Des Moines
Watnesday
Muscalline
Interistas
F. C
Seneral
Abip
Pers Todge
Teta
Powers Bound Over To Jury
Foulowers, a recent roomer at the Frederick Mattheisen home on Wisconsin Street, South Muscatine, was bound over to the grand jury after a hearing before Judge Coster. The case stems from statutory charges tied to a quarrel that followed the complainant’s return to his home last week.
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Foulowers
Frederick Mattheisen
Wisconsin Street
South Muscatine
Coster
Mattheisen
Burro's fondness for Hart shown at Gayoty theatre
William Hart stars in The Aryan at Gayoty theatre and draws a larger following among theatre patrons than actors of western roles. His personal magnetism extends beyond the stage to Hartville ranch where a burro once pressed its nose to his shoulder during a desert scene in The Avynn, illustrating his unusual rapport with animals.
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William 8. Hart
Gayoty
Don
Hartville
Triangle Ranch
Tart
Uso
Neter
Former slave Noah Tutt buried in Greenwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Noah Tutt, an aged former slave from Akron, Ohio, were held at Ran Xin undertaking parlors after noon with Rev. E. Thomas of Bethel A.M.E. church officiating. Pallbearers included Abraham Seabrook and William Greenway Sr. Tutt, who had been a resident for years, died yesterday at the county home.
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Noah Tutt
Ran- Xin
RE. Thomas
Bethel A.M. E
Greenwood
Abraham Seabrook
William _Greenperry
Stephen Lloyd
William i Greenway
Tutbavan
Akron
Ohio
Aj Blavd
Provident Lincoln
Amo
Alxby -Fears
Loyda
Des Moines
Iowa Grand Army Hold Reunion Opens 44th Encampment
Des Moines Iowa members of the Grand Army of the Republic gather for the 44th annual Iowa encampment. Veterans in faded uniforms mingle with modern khaki troops as early attendance suggests about 800 veterans will attend with total expected reach near 8000 by tomorrow. The opening program includes a reception for women’s ballot corps and the Ladies of G A R. A campfire and parade with Camp Dodge and Fort Des Moines veterans are planned.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
Marshelltown
Women's Ballot Corps
G. A. R. and Son
Camp Dre
Voldiery
Camp Dodge
Fort Des Monica
Hue
German Drive At Paris Front Reported In Six Mile Advance
Paris reports indicate German forces pushed six miles toward Paris in two days, aided by tanks and divisions including guards and Bavarian units. French artillery initially struggled to demolish tanks, while French resistance remained determined and high losses for the Germans were noted. Premier Clemenceau reviewed front-line reports and found reassurance in German casualties.
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Montdidier-Noyon
Aisne
Murny
Theonten
Willy
Paris
Compisgne
Villers-Cotteretde
Chateau Tuerry
Guards
Crown Prince
Ruppocht
Mery
St. Maur
Holley
al- Imast
Clemencegu
Rai
Cornell Flier Killed in Service at Camp Pike
June 14 Miss Florence Brown, niece of Lieutenant Shirk G Bowen, aviator of Lansing Michigan, received a telegram that he was killed by a fall from his airplane at Camp Pike West Point Mississippi at 8 pm yesterday. Bowen formerly studied at Cornell College Mount Vernon and trained at Camp Dix Texas before transfer to Mississippi six weeks ago. He had visited Miss Brown during his southern trip. The wedding was planned for an unspecified date. Glenn Norris of Fairport enlisted in the quartermaster department at the government recruiting station on West Second Street and will be sent to Jefferson Barracks. Marriage licenses were issued recently to Gomie Mac Courtnay and George L Davidson Maude Jake and Edward Beatty Henrietta M Terry and George W Bland.
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Cedar
Miss Brown
Fhott
University of Chicago
Glenn Norris
Fairport
Antiston
Quartermaster's Department
Government
Second Street
Norris
Davenport
Jefferson Barracks
Allied Fighter to Speak Here at Local Meeting
Captain Myrnic Allan of the Army Service Corps will recount Allied experiences in France and describe German atrocities. He will urge full support for War Savings Stamps during a Friday afternoon talk at the Methodist church in Muscatine, with John Wallace and others to accompany him.
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Myuic Allan
Army Service,corps of
England
Europe
Army Service Corps
Quartermaster Division
Miu
Allan
Holgs Boon
Dhatima
Flo
Lin
Audienca Tharethe
Stampa
Atlon
Goomie
Liberty Campaign
Wen
John Wallace
Wallace
Alon Borg
Methodist
Moving Picture House Remodeled In City
The American Theatre on Sycamore has been completely remodeled interior and exterior. New front, ticket window, and modern decor in national colors white red and blue. Ceiling painted cream with red trimming, blue walls, and pale pink and blue rosebud accents for effect. Exterior mirrors interior colors with white trim. Entrance hats updated. House claims to be among city’s most up to date theatres. Card of mail expresses sympathy for bereaved and names several individuals. Also notes a hospital visit after a crash near Stingenfold following a ride from Vancouver.
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Sycamore
Gradler Perbdt
Beon
Cites
Walla
Iowa Casualty List Names Killed And Wounded Abroad
Washington reports an army casualty list detailing 130 names with categories for killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease, died of accident and other causes, and wounded severely or with undetermined degree. The list includes Corporals Elmar Dommel and W. Gerrald, Privates across many states, and officers such as Lieutenant Edward Tinos Jr. and Captain John Costello among others. Information spans from Lancaster Pennsylvania to Chicago Illinois and includes multiple towns and cities across the United States. The item reflects the broader toll of overseas service with numerous individuals named by unit and residence.
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Washington
D.C
Wounda
Woundel
Elmar
B. Dommel
Lancaster
Tal
Ind
Joe PF. Prentzel
Gunton, Co
Charles B. Jackney
Knoxville
Tenn
Paul L. Hargreaves
Jumaica
Needed
Honor
War
W. Va
Prost G. Soltis
Meanie
Archie Lackshire
Sawyer
Wir
Witlioh C
Streat
Ohuna
Towa
Gotenis H
Paoset Zaleo
Groho
Tussin
Fred S. Murphy
Wramingham
Mass
Dewey G. Burr
Bastelville
Ohio
Burnford Hurst
Oldenburg
Edward Tinos, Jr
Chicago
Artthur I. Kuons
Sauk City
Wis
Londa Buss
Horatio
Ark
Louis
Jarwin
Bethel
Ten
Alfred J. Gratton
Bonnington
Wil Denry Howard
Frankelinville
N. Y
Alexander Miler
Haymond
Min
Willam
Glynn
Funtington
Michael Keating
Brooklyn
Edwin ¥. Ruoff
Edmund Corby
New York City
James J. Lawrence
Auania
Donall
Carey
Greanford
Mars
Harry Carter
St Clair
Mich
Wihur M. Claggett
Sullivan
Noah A
Lchard
Kroaman
Theodore Panichuel
Edward Sheehan
Westfold
Maas
Gilbert Ward
McDavid
Florida
Robert Whitetaker Yai
Baylor
Harry HL Givens
Y Parkaraburg
Fred R. Abney
Kerinett
Goudis Atanzoff
Jackson
Misa
Henry
Benvera
John City
Henry Borosit
Buffalo
Clarke
Vie
William Patrick Giffin
van Buren Intz
Eloasa
N. c
Charles O. Hardee
Loria
S. G
James Warthoy
Minneapolis
Willy J. Hurt
Huntaville
Texas
Herbert Hinkla
Lily
Henry LU. Lint
Menomonec
Wik
Harry McCann
Ndgerton
Wimner Ws Mckee
Philadelphia
James McLntosh
Covington
John Malonchak
New Yorke City
Henry W. Morrow
Alpermarle
Ni Gy
William HM. Myers
Shirleysburg
Edward A. Nosbaim
Patrick O'Leary
Butte
Mont
Phm
Peterson
Hammond
George Purcell
Uncott
Pat Arthur Randall
Mio
Charley L. Skinner
Char
Gorulig
Iowa
Gascotene
Eash Avene
Cornell Bluits
Lawn
Otto A. Kock
Creston
Lows
Desse Rhoades
Delia
Meohoule Gordon
Moore
Knoxvile
Ben C. Barker
North Fourth Street
Keokul
Dack
Revany
Pecarity
Cecd
Bolen
Bolan
da Frank Bruno
Wyoth
Montana
Lorenzo Ji
Burgess
Walnut
Crestan
Tanvrenes Liberty
Cownell Butte
Lown
Johny
Gray
Caxper
Wyo
Alberts Hobart
Keokuk
Vel
Radteliite
Lowa
Noth
John T. Costello
Binghamaton
N, Y
Rail repair advances on M B and S line restoring service
Through-forked and passenger service on the Muscatine Burlingtion and Southern railroad is likely to resume between here and Burlington tomorrow afternoon. The embankment has been protected from washouts with sandbags and no serious damage to the right of way near Wapato and Oakville. Passengers are being carried by motor boat over the flooded area as work continues under manager W Kroth who is supervising crews near Wapello.
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Muscatine
Burlington & Southern Railroad
Hare
Burlington
Offtelnia
Wapato
Oakville
W. Kroth
Wapello
Four Muscatine Men May Enlist in Navy
Milea Bristol Frank Healey Harold Barnard and Gordon Redards left on the noon train to Chicago for definite information on enlistment possibilities. They may join the navy before returning but have not decided. Mrs Hmelio Punck of 506 Sohliter Street left for Eldon this morning to spend the ensuing weeks.
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Milea Bristol
Frank Healey
Harold ‘Barnard
Gordon“ Redards
Chicago
Navy
Sohliter Street
Eldon Thia
American troops improve positions near Chateau Thierry
Washington June 11 Genera l Pershing's communique reports advanced positions northwest of Chateau Thierry with French cooperation. Enemy losses included prisoners and minor gains, while artillery activity occurred on the Woodvre and Marne fronts and patrols reconnoitered hostile positions.
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Washington, D. C
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Wodvre
Marna
Marne
Eversmeyer in France Report Delayed Letter Details
Relatives learn Corporal J. Arthur Eversmeyer has arrived in France with American Expeditionary Forces. A May 1 letter from Des Moines mentions his gate arrival and an address by Judge Evans, noting a farewell message from home. The report reflects limited clarity due to damaged OCR.
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J. Arthur
Everameyer
Franee
Miss Lotse
P. W. Eversmoyer
Ilaelty
Oversmoyer
France
Judge Evans
Des Molinos
Hlacards
Des Moinen
Galid
Lb van Juilgo
Evans
Otter
Go Huey
Berlin Town To Discontinue City Status
In a June 11 meeting Berlin officials including the mayor and city council decided to notify Washington post officials that the town would be no more, effectively dissolving Berlin and changing its designation from a municipality to a different status. The action follows the council’s determination regarding the town’s future.
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Karlin
Berlin
Washington
Stenger
Lindeth
Labor Federation of State Meeting Opens Five Day Convention
The annual convention of the Town Federation of Labor opened in Magan City for a five day session. John D. Smith of Washington spoke in the morning, former Missouri Federation of Labor secretary for fourteen years. Governor Harding will address delegates Thursday afternoon. Dr. A. K. Kepford of Des Moines spoke on the Ted Crows. Des Moines, Sioux City and Fort Dodge bid to host next year.
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Cassociated Press
Magan City
Ieij
Foderation of Labor
John D. Smith
Washington, D.C
Dr. Smith
Missouri Federation of Labor
W.L. Harding
de. A. K. Kepford
Des Moines
Ted Crows
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Aviator Jack McGee Dies In Plane Crash An Explosion
East Greenwich reports that aviator Jack McGee of Pawtattel was killed when the exhibition plane he lay in exploded near Narengarnett Gay and fell into the water after the aircraft toppled.
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Yler Kiley
East Greenwich
R. L
Jack McGee
Pawtagtel
Narengarnett Gay
Sanol Promises Quick Kidney and Bladder Relief
An old advertisement claims Sanol relieves backache and bladder troubles within 24 hours. It markets Sanol as a guaranteed remedy with bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, sold at a drug store.
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Marzalph
Burro
Hart
Rit
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Cornell Flier
Gotiie Mac Courtnay
Geo. L. Davidson
Maude Jake
Edward I. Beatty
Henrietta M
Terry
Geo
W. Bland
Allied
Alun
Moving Picture House
Mannar
Thaule
Ald
Doras Society
Ower Mes
Wilton Woyne
Robert Toyue
Carrie Tmowall
Cartla Howell
Ida Grace
Mabal Sneerr
San Antonio
Anne
Harry Dodds
Vancouver
Fort Sin Houston
the. S. Casulty
168Th Infantry
Cantiguy
Netlon
Okse Bere
M. B
Ada
Morrison
Emxicaco
Watiaty UK
Wonder
Sational
Mary C
Mois
Luellen’s
Fhone
W. Sud St
Eversmeyer
Labor Federation
U Tomarrow
Douglas Fairbanks
Anaurcurraas
Ga Mo Society
Miraxee
Tha Piart
Pathe’s Weekly
Sossue Hayakawa
Clara Kimball Young
House OF Glass
Palace
Dorothy Phillips
Vwm
DOVE
Our Weekly
Comely
Artcraft
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Chicago Theatren
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