Rights Abused Administration Awaits Congress on Germany
Washington reports recount the sinking of the liner Laconia by Germany with the loss of two American women. Secretary Lansing presents officials’ accounts to President Wilson as Congress debates authority to protect American lives and rights. The ship was attacked without warning, 180 miles from land, with rockets and torpedoes, leading to multiple deaths and the burial at sea.
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Congress
State Department
Prast
Sur Vivors
Mary F. Hoy
Elizabeth Rox
Chicago
Lear
Germe
Wilson
House
Bewe Wee
U S Relations Near Break With Austria Hungary
A U S diplomatic note suggests rupture with Austria Hungary. Ambassador Peotfeld reports planning to withdraw American consular staff and deepen the severance as the United States awaits a decisive reply to its aide memoire on the submarine crisis. No hopeful instructions follow.
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Austria
D. C
Sometic
Austria-Hungary
Edor Peofeld
Peoeld
Germany
Wife of German Officer Slatin Reported Murdered in Pukuoke
Fragmentary press note claims Frau Saldern wife of Lieut Saldern, a German war prisoner, was strangled in a house at Pukuoke. The lieutenant is said to have been held at a camp in Fukuoka after being taken from Tsintsy during recent hostilities. Details are unclear and unverified.
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Slatin
Tokibe
Saldern
Pukuoke
Two Americans Die in Laconia Torpedo Sinking Off Ireland
Mrs. Mary Hoy and Miss Elizabeth Hoy of Chicago and London perish when the Cunard liner Laconia is torpedoed and sunk off the Ireland coast. Survivors, including Rev. Father Warefog of Baltimore, total 278 with several missing. The ship, 15099 tons, built 1911, carried Silver and specie cargo valued around 2 million dollars.
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Queenstown
Maury Hoy
Elizabeth Hoy
Albert H. Hoy
Chicago
London
Ireland
Loy
England
Miss Moy
Alent Bots
Miss Hoar
Laconia
Wesley Frost
America
Washington
Frost
New York
Cunard
Liverpool
Floyd P. Gibbess
The
Chicago Tribune
F. E B. Harris
Frank E. Barris
United States Canal Artillery Corps
Fort du Pont
Philadelphia
Arthur T. Kirby
Bainbridge
N. Y
Mary FE
Hoy
James Wareling
Paltimore
Fourteen Die as French Airship Falls Under Fire
Berlin reports the destruction of a French airship by German defensive fire near Waelferdingen west of Saarvermund in Lorraine. Fourteen men were killed in the crash, with reports confirming the fatal outcome and location.
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Berlin
Waelferdingen
Saarvermund
Lorraine
Kentucky's Million Dollar Fire Destroys Elevator Plant
A massive Louisville blaze on February 2 caused more than 33 million in damage. The fire destroyed the Kuezirkey tube elevator company complex facilities and damaged or destroyed freight cars.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Food shortage drives U S and Britain to accelerate shipping
President Wilson seeks to curb food use and stabilize prices as Congress acts. Interstate Commerce Commission orders rapid redistribution of freight cars to west for essential provisions. Lloyd George warns Commons of grave measures as British tonnage is diverted to France and home food stocks run low.
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Washington
Met
Wilson
Congress
Colgrens
Commission Tay
Comerce
Commission
England
Germany
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Beralba
France
Britain
Linyd- George Snuld
Army Bill Wins in House During February Session
Washington reports the house passed an army bill appropriating more than 3,000,000 for offerings and equipment of the Army and National Guard. No roll call was taken. Representative Caldwell proposed a compulsory training amendment, but it was defeated by Chairman Dent. The act increases the appropriation by 3,000,000 for reserve support.
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Washington
Caldwell
New York
Dent
Germans Free U S Tars After Berlin Release
A fractured report notes U S sailors captured by German forces have been freed and returned to American authorities. Details are unclear as the dispatch mixes names and places with partial quotes about reparations and a potential ship action.
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Amaterdina
Abon
Berlin
Germany
Cuban Troops Take Town Amid Rebel Resistance
Government forces reportedly captured Coimiguey after stiff rebel defense led by Hfowr. From Santa Chien, heavy fighting near Leman del Grillo ended in rebel losses, with several wounded and one commander Del Portsel reportedly wounded. Government troops claimed a key victory under Gericho Machado and Stochey del Portal.
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Hluvina
Coimiguey
Hfowr
Santa Chien
Leman del Grillo
Robet
Gericho Machado
Stochey del Portal
del Portsel
Santa Chara
Coronel Aeainenuet
Indiana Women Vote and War Debate Prompt Local Vote
Fragmentary report shows discussion of women voting rights and war stance in Indiana. Mentions governors, new vars, and a Japanese view conveyed by a state minister. Includes references to St Paul College and political figures amid wartime sentiment.
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U. 3
Baltimore
G. Kelfsnider
St. Prala Collee
Poly
Sipar
Two in Auto Drowned Crossing Mississippi River
Fragmentary report notes two people drowned while crossing the Mississippi River at the same place. Jesse Welch of Montpelier, Urisgel and a station agent were present. details incomplete and location unclear.
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Davenporthi
Miseiasippi
Hefyauatohi
Jesse Welch
Montpe- Her
Iowa Crops and Live Stock Prosper Amid Record Year
Des Moines reports bumper crop prosperity in the last quarter century with 1916 rivals. Grain leads with corn valued at 280 million, oats over 90 million, hay near 60 million. total crops and five stock reach about 1.68 billion dollars. Poultry adds over 34 million. Government figures show widespread wealth across the state.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Jews Weather and Crop Service
Des Moines Student Bar Admission Blocked for Noncitizen
Des Moines report about a Drake senior law student, Agapico Gua Puiptae, a ward of the United States, barred from Iowa state bar admission. The Filipino national, educated at Pace University and Draka Law School, plans to graduate in June but faces bar eligibility questions under state law.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Agapico Gua
Puiptae
Drake
United States
Towa
Gana
Perileulay
Atace University
Draka Law School
Gaa
Iowa's Only Eagle Scout Drives Des Moines Boy Settlement Work
An Iowa youth, Des Moines Voss, earns Eagle rank and leads a road-side settlement effort. He plans to involve Canada and United States scout groups, focusing on boy Scout work and organization. His goal is to charge the boys side settlement and advance local youth programs.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Voss
Reims
Canada
Faglan
United States
Jabs For Iowa Guardsmen Return Home
Mason City youths bow to the horde with Companies 4 and D Seenlows Infantry to receive inoculations at no cost upon return to their home station. Mayor T A Botlap sent telegrams to Captains Garman and Hi Manding asking for full rosters of men who were not deployed and awaiting their return.
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Iowa Guarda
Mason City
Sfasgg City
Manchesters Creamery Founder Van Deusen Dies
A partial report notes the death of Van Deusen, linked to Manchester and the First Creamery venture. The article references New York law connections and the stage of development for a creamery in Manchester, with unclear details about his family and passing.
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Lowa
Manchester
van Deusen
Laws
New York
Stu
asTat
Neved
Lawa
Caryent
Drainage Convention Seeks Ames Leaders and Iowa Politics
Fragmentary report notes a drainage convention with Ames as a focal point and references to officials such as James Deus and Led averie Will, plus mentions of Davenport, Des Moines, and a 400 hour program. The text includes names, roles, and scattered details about examinations and associations amid a wartime era context.
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Cong Emion
Ames
Fort Dart Ors
James Deus
Dent
Adap
Butcher Caty
Moop Cuatelton
Averie
Plot To Destroy Bridge Near Town Sparks Investigation
An alleged plot to destroy a bridge near a town prompted a police operation. Investigators seized a vehicle and questioned a man named Corey Dut as part of the inquiry. Officials believe explosives were meant to damage the railroad bridge on the river verge, with authorities noting possible ties to ongoing threats.
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Paine
Ly Natitt
Howe
Mississippi
Heddon
Coomone
Damaged Screening Sparks Water Wheel Crisis at Adel Plant
A broken intake screen at the Adel Meri t and Power plant allowed tons of debris to flood the Coon River wheel system. Officials summoned aid as thousands of imprisoned fish were swept away and redistributed through the flood, with rescue teams working to restore the intake and protect the wheel.
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Adel
Adel Merit and Power Company
Adal
Coon
Chen
Hume
Brewer Quits Mason City Over Shipping Restrictions
Mason City beer sales collapsed due to censorship fears and the Webb-Kenyon law, prompting Hamm Brewing Company to halt shipments to the city after a downstate count fined it $1,000 for violations. The ruling, tied to a controversial inspectorate, pressured rail carriers and worsened profits for local brewers.
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Mason City
Mason Clue
Ugiers
Webb-Kenyon
Hamm Brewing Company
Deere
Ua Hannie
Funston Kin in Iowa and Washington Noted in Texas Death
The Funston family roots in Brighton and Clay townships are traced after General Funston's death in Antre o Texas. Cousins in Washington county, including a relative from Hrehton, share lineage with the general as elder family members recount Frederics Funston as a possible namesake.
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Funston
Iowa
Washington
Frederics
Catch Messages From Berlin In Amateur Wireless Ops
Sioux City operators report catching messages to and from Berlin. A system of second voice coding replaces a signal paper system. Many messages carry coded content including references to Atlantic shipping and a British warship requesting Key West lime.
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Berlin
Slourry
Boyd Nesterode
Moward White
Sioux City
Atoney
Neadernde
Key West
Atlantic Ocean
Health Survey In Wapella Iowa City By UI Experts
University of Iowa experts conduct a health survey of Wapella school children at the request of the local school board. Over 400 children will be inspected as part of the investigation to demonstrate the potential of current facilities.
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Cedar Fapn
Vey High
Cedar Rapids
Gusette
Febion
IR Orne
Mire
Belgium
Verda
Tnd
Wapella
Iowa City
School Board of
University of Iowa
Big prices for hogs in Solon sale
One of the largest Poland China hog sales in years occurred at Ed Yessler’s farm near Solon. Forty sows averaged 37.75 dollars with a top price around 47 dollars. Twenty five head went to Johnson counties in Iowa, fourteen to other Iowa counties, and only one hog went out of state.
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Poland
China
Ed Yessler
Salon
Lion Am Dohnson
Wenk
Orher
Iowa
Jtte
Big Cherokee County Bridge Contract Letting
The Cherokee County Board of Supervisors awarded contracts for 125 bridges and culverts in 19ST. The aggregate cost reached 117,403 dollars, one of the state's largest lettings, with prices deemed exceptionally favorable.
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Cherokee
Counts Board of Guepervisors
Cherokee County
Dairy Special On Road In State Export Mission
Hinton reports a state dairy special from Waterloo touring three weeks to promote better and more profitable farming methods and value in dairy production across towns. Local officials hope to boost profitability and efficiency through the program.
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Hinton
Ostellt of
Waterloo
Iowa Delegates to Inauguration
There may be a chance for seekers to represent Iowa at President Wilson's inauguration. Democratic leaders have not obtained a firm statement from Governor Harding about attending personally. They seek promises of credentials and official looking credentials for willing delegates who can cover their own expenses.
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Iowa
Moines
Wilson
Democratic Organization
Harding
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