Allies Halt Enemy At Ypres In West Front Updates
The British and French report temporary halts to German lines near Ypres and in the Argonne. German thrusts around Hartmannswillerkopf and on the Meuse heights show gains for the invaders, while Belgian, French, and British positions suffer heavy losses as fighting continues along multiple sectors.
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London
Kaiser
Calais
Ypres
Kroon
Het Sas
Yrs
Eariel
War Office
Enel
St. Sutton
Yves
Gerling Apell
Uy Wireless
Livorne
Pola
Hartmannseeiier Kont
Argonne
Combrex
Vetar Ailly Tetiod
Meuse Heights
Priestwala
Bank cashier flees with 15000 missing funds case
Indiana bank cashier Edward J Bing of Hogeeyarombine fled ten miles from the scene after allegedly taking 36000 of the bank's money. A $500 reward has been posted for his arrest. He was last seen driving a red touring car leaving town and was later reported in Terre Haute and Indianapolis toward Canada. He is described as married with one child.
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Forge
Terre Haute
King
Cartier
Ler Bays
Sya
King Hee
Indianapolis
Canada
Italy Calls Envoys to Meet in Rome
Italy summons its envoys to Paris, Vienna, Berlin, and London to confer with Foreign Minister Scanning in Rome. The move signals a grave government decision, with Ambassador to France Signor Tttard returning from Paris and embassies at Petrograd and elsewhere.
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Italy
Flome
Paris
Che Ltatian
Leuco
Vienba
Berlin
Copter
Rome
Linus
France
Patie
Marchest Carlotui
Petrograd
Dynamiter Jagiellons Granted Parole in Conspiracy Case
Wellington April 29 Henry W Jagiellons once convicted in the Iron Workers conspiracy case was paroled Tuesday by the attorney general. He had been serving nine three year terms at Leavenworth penitentiary. The telegram notifying release was sent to the warden.
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Henry W. Lepleltner
Indianapotip
Weelington
Henry W. Jagiellons
Indiemgrojte
Grigory
Leavenworth
Tiemarten Wan
Telose Uw
Prosecution Arises Over Detroit City Council Belbery Allegations
In Detroit on April 28 a legal proceeding was opened against 11 council members accused of belbery and related misdeeds. The case centers on charges brought by prosecutors alleging corrupt acts within the Detroit council system.
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Etroit
Mich
Ang Adore
Charles H. Jesnowekt
Dotrhety Council
Malowd Cuchatnes
Belbery
Redia Niianait
Fragmentary note on a perilous trek near Virgin River
A damaged OCR fragment describes a group crossing toward a river region, with warned routes near a distant plate and a seven mile trek. The text references a threatened fire and a danger path. Names and precise places are partially unreadable but indicate a perilous journey.
Roberts ousted as Gossein appoints successor in Terre Haute
James Gossein appointed by mayor to replace Donn Roberts as city judge. The Terre Haute city council impeached Roberts for federal court conspiracy and other charges. Governor Natson appointed A Voorhees Nelson to the city center to succeed Judge Thomas Smith, while urging the citizens to ensure proper municipal governance.
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Perma Maula
Tad
Hobaits
Stereo Unite
Vitt Foorey
Attra
Robart
Federal
Steetlor
New
Leavenworth
Obmi
Monfliger
Batt
Janes Qoscoin
Bla
Dani M. Roberts
Rot
Terre
City Counciil
Tpracblng
Nalsion
A. Voorhees Nelton
Terra Haute
Thomas Smith
Indianapolia
Torra Itaule
Tulare
Ose
Forgery Conviction Ties Bank Leader to Ten Years
Frederick, ex president of a major band, pleaded guilty to forgery. He was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary and slated for transfer to Jefferson City. In other notes, massacres near Van and attacks in Armemies villages are reported by refugees, with extensive unrest across the region. The Hague reflects peace efforts as international delegates gather. The Noordam sails carrying delegates to The Hague for the women’s peace congress after embargo-related delays.
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Bk. Lewis
Frederick
Hiv
Jefferson City
Jace
Tabriz
Armemieds
Vilayas
Van
Hana
Lake van Nava
Philadelphia
Yenvésentaliren
Chayters
Isa United States
Canada
Jamaica
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip
Eal
Don
Hague
Roteterdam
North Eee Trae
Landon
German Raider Kronprinz Wilhelm Interned at Newport News
On April 28 in Washington Collector of Customs Hamilton notified Treasury aide Peteze that Captain Thierfelder of the cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm lied about counters. Assistant Secretary Rockefeller then announced the German raider would be interned at Newport News.
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Washington
Hamilton
Newport News
Divorce leads to shooting in Morrutou Arkansas
A divorcing man, Sam Bell, shot and killed four members of his wife’s family in Morrutou Arkansas apartment 28. Bell escaped after the killings. The dead include Pryer, forty four, his seventeen year old daughter, and others named Fryer and Mrs. Burd Hearden and her husband. The wife had divorced him and left with Fryer, her father.
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Morrutou
Ark
Sam Bell
Hla
Hioh‘sroé Pryer
Souralé Woo
Ailes Fryer
Burd Hearden
Hell
Hed
Wye
Fryer
Major General von Seydenlle Star reported killed
A terse wartime bulletin lists Major General von Heydellitz, commander of a reserve infantry regiment, among casualties. The report, dated April 5, notes he received the Iron Cross and confirms his death. Herlin is mentioned in the April 20 dispatch.
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von Seydenlle Star
Herlin
Waa
von Heydélitz
von Heydellitz
Editor Sint by Fugltys in Ebenaberg Pa April 29
James Ls Nerbibse editor of a newspaper Were Were about and seriously wounded when two poets of Which be war and member attempted to arrest Wayne Oksell at ble Jerome In Wie mouptaine.
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Fugltys
Ebenaberg
James Ls Nerbibse
Wayne Oksell
Making City Parks Plan Gains City Support
The Des Moines area reports on a large municipal parks project in Northern Iowa. It outlines a memorial park for Judge John W. Macvey, a Greek-pillared pavilion, trails, tennis courts, and extensive plantings planned along the river bluffs. The plan includes a cemetery and monuments, with funds listed at 30,060 dollars and support from nearby states.
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Watowie
Corsdan
Une Crettlaw
Une
Llos
Amathiolia
Leon
John
Imacvey
Ark
Ubon
Hamburg
Tino Park
Bnauty Pote
Wromie Park
Kansas
Family quarrel ends in murder and arrest in town
Disputed money motives culminate in the slaying of Maria Carlo Rovioing after a quarrel between spouses. Police respond as the husband, Anihur taro, is detained, while Joila Ruehtingen seeks help at a neighbor’s and is taken to the station. The article also notes prior divorces and unrelated local incidents including aviation and a botched suicide.
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Anihur Taro
Ruehtingen
Poltea
Qin
Fire destroys three-story building in Olmeywa hallway blaze
A three story building in Olmeywa hall was gutted by a large explosion and fire. The structure sustained total destruction of contents with losses estimated around fifty dollars.
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OtlumWa
Apeturo
Groat Hallway
Losa
Life sentence handed to Heathcote for wife murder
Polk County court records show antconfersed murderer Maines Joseph Heathcote receiving a life sentence for killing his wife. Judge A Dudley presided as the case proceeded amid degren murier ta allegations.
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Maines
Joseph Heathcote
Judas
A. Dudley
Wep
Degren Murier
Polk County
Heathcote
Hho Wate
Colwatt Builds Exchange at Terminal Site
The Western railroad plans a new grath exchange at the terminal of the Charles line in Colwatt This project aims to construct a $10 000 elevatour to support the exchange and related operations
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Grolg Exchange
Charles
Western Railroad
Grath
Sotagenarian Patsen Away in Tragic Accident
An 88 year old resident of a county for seventy six years died recently after a long illness. The end came after a period of frail health and an unspecified incident.
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Patsen
Menty Enunty
Ra Thal
Murder near Pavennort Pinding shocks local area
Fragmentary report describes a violent incident near a bridge or road location with a body found and injuries noted. Police investigations underway as authorities seek witnesses and gather details. Names, dates, and precise places are unclear in the text.
Strange Cherokee County Treasure Tale From an Excavation
In Cherokee County a curious report describes a resident discovering a buried treasure yard by his home with a stranger claiming to be from Willes, Pits. The man allegedly used a map to guide a search, aided by an assistant, and stated he would return for further digging after prompting local onlookers.
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Myatarl Nus
Wmnels
River straightening plan challenged in district court
Judge Judea O. De Wheeler heard petitions from residents of Shenandoah seeking to straighten the Nishnabotna river from just north of Shenandoah to FR(ra) as proposed. The filing argues the project would affect drainage and local land use, with decision pending.
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Shenandoai
Disteiot
Judea O. de Wheeler
Shenandoah
Former Wapello Resident Mysterious Death Reported
A former Wapello resident, Mugeanne Wright, is reported dead in Dan Ver following a dispute. Authorities say Wright died in a hospital after a fatal shooting tied to a quarrel with a man named John Wright. Details remain undisclosed amid ongoing investigation.
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Mugeanne
Sonn Wright
Wall &Town
Wapello
Dan
Wacello Mintivea
Tim Eftert
Wright
Donver Pastora
John Wright
Lowat
Two Boys Drowned in Mississippi River Incident
Davenport swimming event turns tragic as John Weatherby aged 22 and his son Hiner Weatherby, along with companion Joe Swan, attempt to rescue from the Mississippi River. Weatherby and his son drown after the boat capsizes, despite efforts by an aging father.
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Davenport
John Weatherby
Gran
Ile Son Hiner
Bey
Joe Swan
Young Weatherby
Juet Ax
Fathey
Bin
Chahgirls
Farmer Lewellyn's Death Reported in Hayloft Tragedy
The body of farmer B. Lewellyn was found in the hayloft following a hanging. Family say he had been troubled after an illness and a recent trip to California to improve health.
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B. Lewellyn
Siven
Galige
Meson
Mr. Lewellyn
Caliiocum
Riveald
Meserve Sues City for $1000 Damages
Mrs Emma Meserve of this city has served notice on Mayor Fred E Richardson that she has instituted suit against the city for damages totaling $1000 for personal injuries she suffered when she fell on a city walk last winter.
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Amchuster
Emma Meserve
Fred. E. Richardson
Former Mayor Retires From Manchester Council After 16 Years
Former Manchester mayor S. A. Steadman retires after forty nine years in the Borneas business. He will serve sixteen years on the council and eight years as mayor, ending a long municipal career with plans to step back from public duties.
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Manchester
Ss. A. Steadman
Borneas
Neilva Huainers
Two Men Disappear Under Unclear Circumstances
A Shenandoah mystery unfolds as raintives of A C Allen fail to locate a man who left his home near Summit to visit a nearby roller and has not been heard from since.
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A. C. Allen
Summltt
Gol Vet
Rise
Takes First Train Ride
Mrs. Chris Speier, living at Springtrack, accompanied her nephew on a railroad journey to Leroy Kansas, marking the child’s first train ride at about one year old and noting the novelty of the trip.
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Hellagile
Chris Speier
Springtrack
Baker Dies After Nervous Operation on Penny Remove
Gilmore City man A Titrum died in Marcy hospital after a nervous operation to remove a penny from a child’s throat. The report notes the procedure followed Fort Dodge Marloch operation and attributes the fatal outcome to the surgery.
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Olea
Fort Dodge
Baker
Gilmore City
Marcy Hospital
Penny
Eight Indictments Return in Manon City Case
Eight indictments were returned by the county grand jury with the principal charge against Dan Griffis for eliciting a juvenile crime. The case highlights a child related offense and other lesser counts.
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Manon
City
Dan Griffis
Eevault
Olaygarold
Body of Man Found In Creek Suspected Murder Victim
The body of a man about sixty years old was found in a creek at night with a broken neck. Authorities believe he was murdered and his body dumped in the water to hide the crime. The discovery was near Davenport in the Greek region, and the case is under investigation.
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Davenport
Golden Wedding Celebration Attends in Minneapolis and New York
George J. Gltham and Pilgaco travel from Mason City to Minneapolis for the golden wedding of Mrs. Rivhan’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilcox, with plans to visit New York to view the wedding scene.
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Mason City
George J. Gltham
Pilgaco
Minneapolis
Rivhan
W. W. Wilcox
New York
Iowa Banks Seek Expanded Reserve Rules For City Deposits
The Iowa legislature debates extending state reserve requirements to savings and city deposits. Secretary Hall argues current per cent reserves favored commercial banks. proposed changes would align treatment, expand supervision, and adjust accounts to reflect modern banking practice. The measure aims to overhaul how savings books and certificates are counted for reserves and to allow state banks to join broader regulatory standards.
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Garingd’ Banka
Hall
Timo
Ie Bama
Morein
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Tezard
Permila National Banks
Giardlooe
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