Terms of War Loan Described in 1917 Financing Plan
A 1917 notice outlines a war bond loan with a total of 504 060 000 dollars at 98, promoted by Kuhn, Loeb Co and Readings & Co. It notes withdrawal of a prior firm and quotes Baron Reading on discussion with Chicago and New York financiers, with Lamont of Morgan & Co detailing distribution plans and committee appointments for bond sale nationwide.
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Pati
Reading
Bis
Ite
Reese
Kuhyi, Inob & Co
Jecob
Soult
New York
Chicago
Joan
Sid; Baron
Elimons
Thomas We Lamont
J. T. Morgan
Chics Go Harid Iiomsrs
Larson Gutlibod
Sevon End
Treaty draft details Panama railroad land plan
The draft treaty reveals 12 articles, centering on Panama government control of Panama and Colon railroad lands, with exceptions for buildings and rail facilities, and compulsory army service in Panama for defense. The provision aims to define ownership and usage of the Porro land and rail assets between Panama and the United States.
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Panama
Porporle
United States
Jaode
Colon
Pangina
Springfield
Erma Anderson
Rochester
Mary W. Tardman
Ber Hue Bord
Edward J. Warriman
Rollr
Megpale
Anne N. Lever
Penfield
Harrimas
Harriman
Ipswich
Mens
Cable
commMores Wider
Teft
Automobile Acddent Belt
New York
Navona
Evens
Cuba
Indian lands tax sale continuance granted in Arkansas Valley case
Sept 3 Denver Cole follows a United States court action granting a motion for a continuance of proceedings concerning a tax sale of certain Oxope Indian lands in Guage county Oklahoma. The appellate court permits delaying the sale while legal maneuvers proceed.
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India
Denver
Cole
United Biatea Escult Court of
Spain Order for Shrapnel Sparks New York Concern
A garbled report from New York on September 80 mentions Spain ordering 760000 shrapnel pieces through Connecticut interests amid concern over the potential use in military actions. The value is cited near 2 280 006 dollars, with details unclear.
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Spain
New York
Explosive Blast Wrecks Ardmore Depot Area
A major explosion near Ardmore causes extensive destruction across Santa Fe tracks and wholesale districts. Buildings collapse, several injured, and multiple wagons wrecked. Fire spreads amid emergency crews as Ardmore, the county seat of Carter County, reports casualties and property damage.
Wealthy farmer kills wife in Bridgeport tragedy
In Bridgeport on September 28, a wealthy farmer, Jaton Haines, killed his wife with a double barreled shotgun at their Trumbull home after a telephoned plea for help. Doctors attended, but the injuries were fatal, with the assailant escaping into nearby woods.
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Thaler
Bridgeport
Conn
Katherine
Trumbull
Jaton
Haines
Italian Warship Blown Up In Explosion Fire
A dispatch from Pasle dated September 30 reports a fire and explosion aboard the Italian battleship Benedetta Brin. It states 379 marines have been saved so far, with Admiral Ruldaderverth said to be among the dead, and describes the incident as purely accidental.
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Benedetto Brin
Aw Binceverth
Pasle
Hayne
Srai Brindle
Say
Flatlan
Battleebp
Benedelta Brin
Stebloflera
Tirsr
Ruldaderverth
Smeng
Thare
Prospects of Peace Reported After German Talks
London dispatch says Russia’s Wilhelm II sought federated rulers’ support to end the war. The telegram notes the German chancellor’s plan to confer with the King of Saxony at Dresden to gauge peace terms and German positions.
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London
Tureday
William
Germany
Saxony
Dresden
Flayer’s Escape Foiled at Tra dhnon mina Entrance
Robert Mitchell editorian politician faced a thwarted escape attempt at the Tra dhnon mina entrance. The assailant, Weleenbury Coto, tried to breach the scene, with Ned forced back into the surrounding operations at eight of the wolchers.
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Flayer
Weleenbury
Coto
Font
Robert Mitchell
Trough
Ned
Western carriers file reliever freight rate case with Interstate Commerce
Washington Sept 30 formal plea filed by western carriers seeks relief in the western freight rate case. Representatives from western carriers submitted the filing to the Interstate Commerce Commission on Tuesday.
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Washington
Go Interstate Cointerny
Ouuiospelon
U S Trooper Killed and Allied Victory in Big Battle
Confused dispatch reports an American trooper killed amid a major Allied victory as forces clash near the border. Mexican engagements and looming pursuit orders reflect a widening conflict with reinforcements moving to support positions along the line. The broader front shows German and French actions with heavy casualties and strategic shifts shaping the early war theater.
Bulgaria Denies War Move Amid Balkan Mobilization
Washington dispatch reports Premier Radoglovellan denying Bulgarian mobilization signals as war preparations. London sources note Greek royal decree activating troops and Greece Pangaeus orders, while Austria Hungary and Serbian borders loom. Diplomatic tension rises amid rumors of broader Balkan involvement.
Germans Defeat Russian Army at Vilna, Capture Prisoners
The Horn war office reported Austro-German forces under General von Eichhorn pierced defenses near Vilna, scattering the Russian army and taking about 21,900 prisoners with three machines guns captured. Further fighting northeast of Wack horses broke through Kuselan lines, seizing 3,300 men and eight machine guns.
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Lindon
Horn War Office
Vibadny Usnt
Aginirtseos
Vilna
von Eichhorn
Wack
American Meat Spails in Naples Report
Naples reports a disrupted supply of frozen meat from New York on the way to the army. An unfit portion halted progress, and the meat failed to reach its intended destination, causing spoilage concerns and logistical delays acknowledged by officials.
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Naples
Atcamer Farmin
New York
Brittary Transport Supt Macecill Bent in Shelling Sinking Incident
Reports state Brittain transport superintendent Macecill Bent and Natal Tronapurt crew were aboard a vessel shelled and sunk by German forces on September 17. Greta He Grew of a4 owns picked wp agit landed at Shenona, fireecd.
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Brittary Transport
Macecill Bent
Britten Ainamer
Natal Tronapurt
Wex
Oerman
Evimarina
Bono
Greta
Shenona
French Halt and Verdun Battle Update from Sept 29
Paris dispatch reports French lines under pressure near Verdun as German reinforcements push through Champagne. British and French forces mount strong counterattacks, capturing key ground while losses and claims over battlefield gains surface amid shifting front lines.
Fragmentary obituary from a Baltic era note
A damaged OCR obituary note records the death of a local woman described as the wife of a hunter named Henry Celat Laouga. The fragment mentions a scene and a baby or child and notes a seaside or hall setting, but precise details and dates are unreadable.
Dark Transport Bomb Plot in New York Rumor
Fragmentary report alleges a September plan involving explosive devices and a covert transport in New York linked to a group described as Americana. The text mentions a shipboard or rail shipment and various coded names, but the details are unclear and garbled.
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New York
Sept. W
Olwle Etake
Ynamite Om Ihopler
AicalmAmericana Iwateanir
Han Crughalmo
Fae Sanniicod Herm
Unclear OCR Snapshot of Local Notice Items
Fragmented readable words mention names and a region but details are unreadable. The text hints at local officials or notices but lacks coherent facts, dates, or actions to summarize with certainty.
Will Boost Local Creameries In State Dairy Drive
State Dairy Commission discusses supporting small creameries to counter central plants. Officials cite costs of transporting cream over long distances and the need for sanitary, efficient local plants. A recent conviction related to a big creamery underlines the push for compliance and lower prosecution expenses.
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Caf
Burney
Jawa
Opine Fou
Dairy Department
Gen. M. Grittin Creamery Company
Bigourney
Keon
Agulier Ue
Damages Sought Over Abduction Of Bride In Farm Community
Ollumwa Chester A. Smith of Mod rok claims 420000 damages against prominent local farmers for abducting his bride. He alleges the couple wed recently and the defendants drove to a nearby town, abducted the bride, held her prisoner, and alienated her affections. He asserts she expressed she wished him gone.
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Slater
Ollumwa
Chester A. Smith
Thred
Hia
Nini
Hinith
Hee
Big Fonac
Ansula
Ahe
Philippine Veta Reunion in Des Moines Reveals Veterans Group
Nearly two hundred veterans gathered in Des Moines to honor the Philippine volunteer infantry unit. The regiment, led by Col. James Loper now at Soldier Home in Marshalltown, served in the Philippines in 1898. Lt. Col. Matthew A. Tingle of Council Bluffs commanded, with Guy J. Brewer of Des Moines as secretary.
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Philippine Veta
Dea
Moines
Toldlera
Phil
Felande
Pittpuizat
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Wader
Jabs Loer
Soldle
Marshalltown
de Poippines
Catonel Matthew A. Tingles
Council Abit
Guy 3. Brewer
Bes Moines
Robbed passenger in Des Moines train incident
A traveler bound for Des Moines was robbed aboard a railcar after leaving the city in a bank roll totaling 46 dollars. The thief, described as a fellow passenger, vanished as the train stopped at Des Moines station, while witnesses recall a struggle and a purse containing 83 dollars once in the immediate scene.
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Lucas
Des Moines Graton
Biles
Train wreck kills and injures several near Mason City
A freight wreck twelve miles south of Mason City on the Min orapella and SS Lonis railroad led to a fatal fire. One man burned to death and at least two others badly hurt as a gasoline and kerosene cart charge ignited when a train halted. The victim’s identity and full stakes remain unclear.
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Mason City
Leon
Minorapella
Lonis
Here
Tly Cor
Salary Overdrawn Case Involving County Officials
In a formal action, Dyheque-Falcoxing, the attorney general and state auditor, County Attorney Hugh St Art seeks to recover 41,460 paid to Mr Paton as salary during 1911 to 1912, while a separate overpayment of 1,400 is noted for each year, with the matter directed at the county treasurer Joseph 4 Felon.
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Sielm
Falcoxing
Hugh St Art
Joseph
Paton Drew
Cholera Outbreak Impacts Wapello County Farms
Fragmentary report from Wapello County notes cholera in hog herds and cattle losses across sections. Agricultural officials fear spread as livelihoods hinge on livestock health and vaccination status amid rural fears.
Oskalonen Planner Injured in Perth Street Fall
A man identified as a planner from Oskalonen, Dokalonsy Plonsar Diag, suffered injuries after a fall on Perth Street. Witnesses reported Asher was immediately assisted and taken to medical facilities for treatment.
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Dokalonsy
Oskilowm
Perry Asher
Oskalonen
Asher
Mate Perth Streiog
Graftin smooth Grafters Plague Towns With Deceit
A confused narrative describes graft amid towns, claiming theft of funds and staged exhibits. The text mentions a suspect leaving for a city, and a camera and evidence found under a culvert. It references a boy finding items and a chase involving a mine and horses.
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yidnigAn Upee-Thornluvie
U Éno
Suring
Romadi
Capheray
Fia Losiiert
Visttons
Minoramia Malig
Thorslreet
Dewe
Pristor
Mitel
Ile
Des Moinen-Judge Dudley Imposes Boot Legging Fine
Judge Charles A. Dudley sentenced Willd Walters for bootlegging under the Quor law. The court imposed a 1000 dollar fine or, alternatively, one year in county jail. The ruling signals strict enforcement against liquor violators in the county.
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Des Moinen
Charles A. Dudley
Willd Walters
Fudge
Hla
Officialzinl
Pook County
Death Recsils Strange Mystery. Collage Springa.
The death recalls a famed mystery from coastwestern Towa involving Mrs Martha Kyle Kannady aged 18. It links to Rev Thomas J Kennedy, longtime Amity College president, who disappeared in 1894 after a business trip to Council Bluffs and Omaha and was never heard from again.
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Martha Kyle Kannady
Coastwestern
Towa
Kennedy
Thomas J. Kennedy
aAmity Colleza
Tla Coltero
Roverend Kennedy
Folloga Byrlyza
Council Mutta
Omeaha
Fraudulent checks tied to Tremer in Cedar Rapids case
A damaged report alleges Charles Tremer hired someone to fraudulently obtain about 2000 dollars by passing forged checks for 3933 dollars at the Cedar Rapids National Bank. Farmers presented the checks. Tremer claimed horses and assets, then sold them for 1500 dollars and left with the funds.
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Charles
Tremer
National Bank
Farmnra
Dintelet
Highway project spending in Marshalltown and county area
The report notes expenditures totaling 15,466 dollars for the Lincoln highway section near Marshalltown and Marehaff county, including grading paving and the installation of bridges and culverts. It cites city dealings with Conaul W. F. Caan at Clinton and mentions a projected winter payment of 26,300 dollars for highway east and west of the city.
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Marshalltown
Marehaff County
Lincoln
Zenton
Aceport
Conaul W. F. Caan
Clinton
Apprenticeships Record For County In Indenture Books
A 15 year apprenticeship record shows the council Bhuffs area noting first time apprenticeships in thirty years. Nine year old Clarence Mynyko is apprenticed by his mother Mee Leon Ebmte to CO Thiles of Cass county until age twenty one to be taught farming in Pollawsttajula county.
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Falinwattumia
Clarence Mynyko
Mee
Leon Ebmte
Pollawsttajula
Thiles
Cass County
Veteran Traveler Retires From Active Field in City
Henry Stearns a famed traveling salesman with forty six years in the business retires. Known as a knight of the road he has spent the last two decades with the John B Farwill company of Chicago and will enjoy quiet days at his Meascot home in Mason City.
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Mason City
Henry
Stearns
Knigab
Foe
John B. Farwill Company
Chicago
Druggist Sent To Fen for Hoax Sale Conviction
Sioux City druggist J. Davey was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary after conviction on a second charge of hootlesals in the district court. Judge Andersod imposed the term, overruling defense objections and noting the gravity of the offense.
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Fen
Sioux City
Davey
Linge
Sudge Andursod
Fire destroys property believed to be caused by spontaneous combustion
A structure southeast of here was burned to the ground, causing an estimated loss of 4000 dollars. Authorities suspect the fire originated from spontaneous combustion in a substance improperly cured. No further details on victims or exact location are provided.
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Bart Suris
John Will Wise
Southeaat
Here
Thora to Open Keokuk Federal Court Lives On
An order after a delay from Judge Martin J. Wade states there will be no October federal court session in Keokuk. Police report a five passenger auto theft from Righthelrget and Cottese avenues around 1 o'clock. The car number was 22677 and has not yet been recovered. Another auto, No Get50, owned by Chaos Green, was stolen from in front of the Bernress Moqtor at about 1 o'clock.
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Washington
Radoglovellania
London
Soy
Burgsylan
Masand
Serbia
Stelke
Ahother
Gréece
Koumania
Balkan
Halgssia
Greece
Wae Panguy
Foumantan Cahlint
Ferdinand
Federal Court of
Keokuk
Thora
Federal Court
Martin J. Wade
Mezad
Hag
Cottese
Cuthrio Avonia
Hite Orpheun Theater
Chaos Green
Bernress
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