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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1914
Page
3
The text shows garbled remarks praising the American people and the United States as the strongest power, with notes that a review of troops planned for departure was canceled and no audience delivered. It hints at a debate over differences between the people and the government amid wartime sentiment.
A new grain arrival record was set in Chicago with 2,271 rail cars, 1,527 of which carried wheat. July arrivals over ten days show an increase of 4,005 cars versus the same period in 1898, per Public Railways Commissioner James F. Penn. The July 3 total reached a high mark.
A premature 4800 pound dynamite blast aboard the barge Feredo near Cucaracha elide in Panama killed five workers, four of them white, and injured one white and seventeen black workers. The barge was wrecked, and the crew had just finished charging the load when the explosion occurred.
Raw violence erupted at mine No 4 as striking workers and non‑union laborers clashed. barricades shielded attackers while others hid in the Umbere and near stockpiles. Officials report 4,600 dollars per day loss and no fatalities amid the protracted hostilities, with prior action linked to an open shop policy.
Dawn storm damages Henderson as a tornado tears through the city wrecking homes and utilities. Reports say trees and wires lie across streets while a building of Crane Wurniture company is involved and a woman and her fourteen year old nephew are killed.
In the Moliga mine at Alpha location near Iron River Michigan seven miners died Wednesday as the crew struggled for bodies the mine tunnel collapsed. Rescue attempts continued amid dangerous conditions as officials investigated the cause of the fatal incident.
Washington July 20 The Dotted Blaine board of mediation and conciliation will begin work to value the difference between the $3 fallroads and their enginemen and tremes, announced by the board on Friday. Chicago July 20 The senate committee of post offices and post roads reported favorably a bill authorizing the post office department to establish an experimental telephone line between Chicago and St Louis.
A garbled 19th century style federal case reports jail terms for executives tied to a company. Prison sentences range from months to years and fines up to thousands of dollars are noted for several named individuals across multiple cities.
Georges Carpentier, heavyweight champion of France, defeated Gunboat Smith in London on July 16 after a crowd pleasing bout. Smith fought hard but was knocked down. Carpentier landed heavy blows and was declared winner as the referee penalized Smith for biting.
Disjointed excerpt mentions an announced health signal by a United States surgeon general and a series of political and literary figures. References include De. W. G. Stocker, D'Annifizio, and Theodore Rooserell with dates and places such as Paris and St Louis. The text blends health, diplomacy, and politics with unclear context.
A Chicago case from October 4, 1914, centers on the alleged murder of Ming A G Leegsen. The defendant faced trial with the jury and possible imprisonment outlined, per the readable OCR excerpt.
In Tabdon on July 11 two angmorial eindawe duilmated to Pocahontas memory were formally initialled at Atdbargo's church. The memorial remains at the fodian princeng Halohe churnhyard.
Edward Jijllapa was proclaimed the herd of Chadnel, following with Tescuarf Yilew Hazen Grosaman and Mies Ma, fel HuteMng from drownlog in Tart nee Juke while baibing.
A chaotic 1900 era Washington dispatch discusses the push for appointing Thomas D Jones K as a presidential choice. It frames Senate majority resistance and calls for a qualified, cooperative appointee in key economic roles. Chicago lines reflect city support and concerns about federal reserve board appointments. The piece emphasizes integrity, ability, and public good as the core criteria for confirmation.
Iowa agricultural researchers report a probable fruit crop yield about 99 percent of last year with regional declines noted. Apple and plum crops face damage from scab and cedar. early forecasts show varied regional percentages from Des Moines to the East Central area.
The Michigan copper mines face looming disruption as strife stirs among workers. President Paylor of the Michigan Federation of Labor warns the Wieconstes Federation of Labor delegates that last winter’s copper strike fallout pushed Ming workers to leave Michigan, while plans for further action appear to be brewing among crews.
Randown Park July 18 The Hellprantakés claim a $60,000 prize in a major turf race. Cholmanidesy’s Papzburg takes the win with tough competition from Hinneywood’s Bir Jones and Thorsby Kennymove in third. Fireman injuries reported as Fifteen Fireman Are Overcome in a separate July 12 New York incident at the Javach & Engine shipyard, causing $200,000 damage.
Obituary notes the death of Taron Alfred De Wolffer a former celebrated sculptor in Napoleonic era imperial courts. He passed away in Los Angeles at his Poltsge Place residence at age seventy three.
A recent AIH mobile accident near Creston injured four people including Radford George Bosch and George Raed. The group was in a car that collided with a bus, sending them to hospital. One report notes Bosch’s brother was involved, while another states someone involved had just bought the car. All were injured.
A new hat factory owned by F. D. Munge opens in the Tulare area, moving from Humboldt. The plant expands as willow basketry designs multiply, boosting local employment and space needs. Industry notes include civil service exams and local business growth in neighboring towns Keokuk and Mount Ayr.
Payenport records show a claim of $13 406 against the Tawa and Hills Railway for the death of Almeda Mounty of Princeton who was killed by a live wire accident during a dance event.
Caasilne Tank Explores reports the death of 27 year old Culntan-Alfred Wessela in a punctured empty sarong tank explosion near Bryant Florida. The incident also mentions Harry Milla, deputy postmaster, who drowned under unclear circumstances at Noblesake near Calle Junction.
A confused report claims Flanagan is suspended after a proposed sale to a Muscatine club, with unclear terms and refusal to report, while Neon faces suspension. No official confirmation or clear names beyond Flanagan and unnamed Muscatine club.
Johnson County will hold its annual event on September 10 in Iowa. Postmasters and notable residents including William E. Melan, William G. Gambell, John Tyrantgan, J. Naugher, A. Sample, M. Lash, and J. Besdy Pyall are listed among participants and attendees.
A fragmented OCR note reports a bag bearing or ore discovered on a date near Toma Nyevaville, mentioning a wagon near Hale. The readable words suggest a mineral find or cargo but lack clear names, dates, or locations for full confirmation.
The event at Grinnell College features opening address by George W Clarke on Saturday July 5. RUS Reinking’s town hall will conduct the study and explore shared goals with local groups and Moles. The program covers civic issues and will take place at the college campus.
The Burlington and Quincy Railway plans a large water pumping station and pipe line to a mammoth reservoir, purchasing eighty acres of land for a major works site. Estimated capacity reaches 100,000,000 gallons with steel tanks and substantial masonry by the river. Construction spans long, with waterfront and yard installations noted.
The article reports on Knights of Pythias and Militant orders holding jubilees and camp activities in Waterloo and Mason City. It notes church, lodge, and club observances with speakers like Dr. Frank Porterfield and local officers listed as leaders. Attendees from multiple lodges are expected. military and parade elements are mentioned.
In a will read after the death of Sire dvasto Mo Sterling the Methodist church at Town City and allied groups receive about 9000 dollars. The will also provides a widow’s share of roughly 715000 dollars to immediate family members.
A large donation, about 50 000, was added to Simpson College endowment this year. The gift was given quietly and boosts the college's funded reserves led by Simpson and Buxton, with names Simpson Coersehi and Spilsoold appearing in the readable OCR fragments.
A farmer, identified as Albarry, reportedly drank a corrosive liquid near a mill in ailing health. Witnesses say he arrived in poor condition and later collapsed, with authorities investigating the strange episode and the surrounding circumstances.
In Mahaska county a white ball marked travel route appears on the Great Walto Wey story. The odd feature is described as aiding traveling public and possibly journalists. No clear dates or named organizations are provided.
In this city rapid completion nears with dates Angaul 19 to 21 for a race meet total 2190 in purges over three days. An accidental death of four year old Salle Charlie City Edward Harvey is reported. Improvements noted include a new electric plant and a water works project. Macedonie town modernizing with utility upgrades.
Colina John Uelenor sold his farm Ising two miles porticant of Coiling to Thomas Bloomfield as part of a local land transfer reported by the US CAE Bee. The record notes the transaction expanding regional agricultural activity and naming involved parties.
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