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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1916
Page
1
Four miners imprisoned in the Babcock mine for forty one hours were rescued alive and walked to their homes. Rescuers battled tons of dirt and rock while ambulances stood by but were not needed as the men were in good physical condition.
Fairbanks and Marshall head the guest list for Sioux City Goosier society’s first annual picnic at Riverside on August 24. Thomas Riley Marshall, a Wilson adviser and Democratic hopeful, has accepted. Charles Warren Fairbanks and Congressman Thomas J. Steele will also speak, highlighting the Indiana connection.
Nillistas attacked a Mexico North Western railroad train near Santa Yzabel about fifty miles west of here. Eight captured bandits were taken for court martial, said to be led by Martin Lopez a Villa lieutenant. They claimed to have separated from Villa after Jiminez fighting and hid in Providencia valley before ambushing the train.
A shark estimated at 200 to 290 pounds was killed at the entrance of Mattawan Creek following a fatal incident earlier. A boy was killed and a young man who attempted a rescue was seriously injured, later dying from his injuries.
London Major Sir Foster Hugh Egerton Cunliffe, noted military historian, has died in the fighting in France. He authored the official Boer War history and several books on the current conflict.
The St Louis and San Francisco railroad system known as Frisco was sold to bondholders' representatives for 45700 dollars, 200 dollars above the minimum price set March 31 by United Judge Sanborn.
A Central News dispatch from Armsterdma reports a severe earthquake in the Fiume region of Austria causing great damage and widespread panic.
Third Assistant Postmaster General Dockery told the convention in Washington that the postal surplus is the largest in history. He said the administration took over the balance with no posts and new theso are fledgling. Officials predict continued growth amid the surplus.
British forces drive toward Bapaume with front lines within five miles as German defenses crumble. Russian troops reportedly land in France and operations across Volhynia and Caucasus press the wider war effort amid rain and mist hindering action.
From Rhinelander Wisconsin July 19 the report says President Wilson will visit Wisconsin lake country for at least two weeks to escape duties before his campaign. Gus Nolan of Hotel Northern Yamphawk says a four room cottage is reserved for August. The trip follows a recommendation from Attorney General Gregory who was in Wisconsin last year.
The U S collier Hector carrying 60 marines and 72 crew and officers sank off Charleston on Friday. The ship left Port Royal for Guantanamo and was en route to Santo Domingo when storm damage forced it down about nine and a half miles from Charleston lightship. Rescue attempts and wireless orders were issued as salvage crews moved to the scene.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced that every battleship will be equipped with advanced anti aircraft guns. Designed by Rear Admiral Joseph Strauss and team, the weapons built at Washington navy yard were tested at Indiaanhead proving grounds. The gun is described as powerful and capable of shooting straight up to 27 600 feet, with range to reach aircraft at their operating altitudes.
A car carrying four Jefferson, Iowa residents headed for Sioux City and a circus plunged through a bridge railing into the Sioux River. Three occupants died: George Fountain, 30, Florence Wakefield, 17, and Evelyn Wakefield, 15. The fourth passenger survived.
W. Harris, longtime figure in Jake Geneva Wis, died at Wildeworth residence after a period of illness. His passing followed a heart-related attack suffered earlier, while his wife and son were away on a trip to Japan.
A German freighter named Zyrie, carrying ore, was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine south of Turpedwal on July 1. Only some crew members survived as rescue efforts continued in the treacherous waters. Local reports from Lautan cite conflicting dispatches and unclear casualty figures.
Fragmentary OCR text references a world record event in Washington with scattered phrases about figures, tattoos, and a shop. Names and clear details are unreadable, leaving an unclear record of the event or participants.
A July incident in Cork involved 1,000 Sinn Fein supporters clashing with the military as released prisoners from Dublin rebellion returnees were welcomed. Cheers turned to hostile chants and a wave of republican songs, reflecting rising tensions.
Washington July 1 reports a federal push to establish a nationwide minimum wage. The House debate intensified as supporters seek a standard of 7 dollars per day or 7000 dollars yearly for government workers, aiming to set a new wage policy.
Heat deaths rose in Detroit as an extreme spell continued for a week. Two men, names unreadable in the damaged text, died during the night from the heat. Authorities warned residents to seek shade and stay hydrated amid the ongoing heatwave.
A fragmented report notes a rescue effort involving individuals including Topukis and Kau amid a duty call. Mentions an elderly age near sixty and reference to a gate incident. Other details appear garbled but indicate a real event and urged response.
London July 1 British government publishes a list of firms and individuals travelling to the United States with which UK residents are forbidden to trade. First time American firms appear on the statute trading with the enemy list. Controller Worthington Evans explains four classes, including German firms with control or backing and entities, and cases where American citizens are involved only as agents for enemy interests.
Philadelphia police net captured a broad mix of criminals as 622 prisoners were rounded up after 11 PM. The operation targeted desperate underworld figures including some previously respectable individuals, signaling a collapse of the local criminal structure.
London reports Lloyds stating the British steamships Mops and Alty were sunk with crews saved. The scene references a Bustit offensive beginning July 1 and mentions combat activity near Durango and nearby towns with multiple Carmanna troop lines observed.
Fragmentary report notes possible plan to oust Carranza involving generals Obregon and others, with mention of Mexico City and unidentified actors. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
Wil Orpet walks free after a four hour thirty one minute jury verdict of not guilty on the charge related to Marian Lambert. His mother sobs as she leads him from the Madison courthouse, while supporters fill the hall.
President Wilson sent to the Senate the nomination of Federal Judge J L Clarke of Cleveland to be a justice of the United States Supreme Court. Clarke, born September 15 1857 at Lisbon Ohio, has served on the Cleveland district court bench. He is a Democrat and bachelor with interests in reading and Americanization studies.
Five persons die and hundreds are left homeless after a flood along the French Broad River in Asheville North Carolina. Damage is estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The flood reaches the Biltmore estate as residents report rescues and losses.
Five people perished in a car wreck near Jacksonville as a westbound automobile failed and struck a vehicle. Passengers included Mary McSherris Ellen Groves and Ada Bernard of Springfield plus William Groves driving the car. Authorities at the scene investigated the accident and identified the five victims.
President Wildeo signed Una rueab credits DHE, giving to the firms era at how under which they gained new money from the government.
Iowa counties show uneven responses to state adjusted land valuations with total statewide value set near 2.24 billion dollars. Several counties report average per acre values below the council's last year adjustments, notably Applanoosa Carroll Clayton Floyd Harrison Tama Mitchell Monona and Van Buren. Marion County raised values to match the council this year while others lag behind. The article also notes expertise in rifle and guard units and state actions on streetcar track work.
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