United States Debates Submarine War and Belligerent Status
Amid war tensions the United States debates adopting belligerent status and arming ships. President Wilson weighs options after Germany’s submarine campaign, with State Department officials signaling cautious, pressured moves toward aiding defense and loaning weapons while avoiding entanglements.
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Sespaner
Ington
Germany
Lansing
Sovernoent
Lame
Oller
Ile Nes
Ruthiess
Navy
Wilson
Stato
de Rovertiment
Navy Department
Ceapona
YARROWDALE'S MEN HELD IN GERMAN ACTION
Fragmented report details German naval actions and British responses, noting American sailors held and contested claims about ship repatriations. The dispatch cites German and Allied movements, possible retirements, and authorities assessing naval losses, with unclear dates and many garbled names.
Militiamen Released From Border Service by War Department
Wisconsin and Iowa soldiers ordered home as War Department issues quartermaster orders for National Guard redeployment. Report from El Paso notes multiple Ohio Infantry casualties and numerous injuries among Pitth Ohio Infantry. Other units include Wisconsin and Virginia troops receiving homeward movement orders. officers at Fort Wayne prepared for muster out processing. Signal uncertain phrases indicate damaged text but convey broad redeployment and casualty details.
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Border Service
The
War Department
Wisconsin
Iowa
EL Page
Tex
Charles Euina
Wirth Ohio Infantry
Jon Berge
Kur
Wise
Hart
Pitth
Ohio Infantry
Chienga
Camp Peretti
Mrivete
Rudolyl J. Smith
Conpony K
Diith Obl Infantry
Pyevale Dains
Bucley
Fifth Ohio Infantry
Offer
Pitth Ohio
A. J. Koen
Cleveland
Perivate
Clark
Dante? Dingwell
Dun Ray
Conneaut
Bloyd Tray
Conneauts
Gina Rood
Paso
Pex
Entttera Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Pergere
Antonia
Fox
Wisconsin Infantry
Tony
Ferg Shirkdan
Sie
Addiboail Setietiiles
Virginia
Tofantey
Iron Brownavilie
Iron Brownavilie, Pauygary 11Egiourvt Ton Cavatry, Tahoe Grate
Lingrttal
Une Ambulance Company
Brownsville
Pebristy
Birth Marys Dand
Yagle Pass
Pebruntys le Detruit
Mich
Ly Wells
Meubers
Thiels-wecoul
Fort Wayne
Taft Declares Isolation Ended Amid Mixed Signals
Fragmented text suggests a political note claiming isolation end of a tenure with references to Wardiman and Teleprson. Readable parts indicate a discussion of utopia conditions and a push to unify under a new regime, with unclear dates or places.
Indiana Day Bill Signed Amid Political Turmoil
Fragmentary OCR text reports a signed day bill in Indiana amid unclear references to individuals and actions. The readable segments show names and terms like Indiana and signed legislation, but specifics are obscured by garbled wording and nonstandard phrasing.
State Insurance Rating Bureau Proposed in Des Moines
A plan to establish a state rating bureau for insurers was introduced in the house by Representative Wills D. Miller of Boone county. The bureau would evaluate risks and set permanent ratings for fire, windstorm, and other lines, funded by insurers’ state premiums. Companies may request reviews, with penalties for noncompliance and a portion of fees directed to the state school fund.
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Sisk
Ralinga
Insurance Commie- Biauor
Aguolu
Sund
London
Prb
King George
Farilamont
Vihitinn
United States
Winowilly
Nleh
Rekip
Waifoens
Atti Ipeds
Ollier
Royal Galery Hk
Fords
Fim al
Road Law Queries Spread Across States
Iowa and Kansas discuss state supervision over county road work to ensure uniform road systems. Marshalltown engineer seeks Iowa road law details from the State Highway Commission as California and New Jersey pursue similar statewide road oversight and statewide construction strategies.
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State Highway Commission
Iowa'n Syatam
Marshalltown
Amttin
General Assembly
Kansas
State of
New Jersey
Gestate
Randals
Conference Ends as Labor Demands Are Settled
Reported meeting between railroad managers and union representatives ends with differences resolved. Officials say overtime and wage concerns were addressed, while managers cite lack of formal police of the week. Dispatches note political tensions and a broader war context impacting decisions.
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Ides
Juhias
Managerst Association
Union Ofticidy
Talues
Remi
Sam
Telegraphic Notes on World Events and Disasters
Fragmented telegraphic notes report on shipping arrivals and accidents with references to Berlin Hardon and Amsterdam Venetiiny, referencing WRN and various agencies. The items suggest ongoing world coverage, brief mentions of conferences, political figures, and a European incident timeline.
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Roy Vorl
Pet
Lierg
Hardon
Berlin
Che Bareh
WRN
Amsterdam
Aevequinie
Jobin
Pe Hibov
Fujton Box Willard Event in New York March 20
Boxing match headline lists Fujton versus Willard at Madicon Eyre pale New York on March 20 with other names and venues referenced in fragmented form. The note mentions damaged Teen Wilson Adda to Mation Forest and a political or promotional сторон.
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Fujton
Willard
AAA
Koby An
Dess Withiet
Red Palla
Madicon Eyre
New York
New Chicago Postmaster Nomination Amid Wilson Stance
Chicago postmaster nomination sparks controversy as President Wilson faces competing recommendations. The process centers on Timid reformist voices and political alignment within prominent agencies, with defense of the decision and backlash from opposing factions. The outlook remains unsettled as committees review the applicant pool and timing, amid broader federal staffing changes.
Blast kills 200 workers in industrial accident
An explosion on a railway line near Caphele caused the deaths of about 200 workers on January 27. The incident occurred between Atse Chapele and Lowiith, leaving many injured and prompting officials to assess the disaster.
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Resolver
Sita
Amnalerdau
Baayumi Pichon
Sebloh Wach
Mane Colmay
Asia
British Warship Sunk Amidst Capitol Bomb Plots
Fragmented OCR reports a British warship sinking amid heightened security at the Capitol. Names such as Monin, Deb, and Woot appear. references to Go additional employment and a GO MTL eval suggest disjointed notes about postincident political and security actions.
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Guarda
Witapiggian
Ion
Crmiter Sueinen
Abe
Cnpitol
GOK
Postage Increase Reported by Ralew Newspaper Postage
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a postage rate change from l to 14 cents per pound. Context unclear but mentions postage, payment, and appropriation elements. No full names, dates, or locations clearly readable.
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Wasiighin
Plans for Boys Camp at the 1917 State Fair
An Inwa State Fair project outlines a boys camp with a guest trip to the fair. Contest rules promise a prize to the congressman district that brings the most boys to the gasay contest. County supervisors announce eligibility ages 14 to 19 for entry and judging between August.
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Inwa State Fair
Towa
Whit Noodiva
Congréssionat Dlutret
Fatal Wreck on Burfington Involving Chicago Train
A fatal wreck occurred on the Burfington line when a Chicago bound Quincy train derailed near Gromewell station. Several injured passengers were reported as rescue teams worked to free trapped crew and recover victims.
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Burfington
Lon
Chicago
Guivirton
Grover
Gromewell
Geestion
Deans
Creston
Rowragdey
Omakay
Paytdaon
Othuiwa
Rockshad Train Wreck Details Disputed
An OCR garbled report recounts a fatal train wreck involving No. 7 Chicago to Dover. It mentions an observation car, Pullmans, a baggage car, and a derailment down an embankment. Multiple misread phrases suggest a military or war college context and forced population concentration figures.
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Chicago
Dover
Hore
Ena
Amoker
Fragmentary World War I Reform Texts From a 1910s Journal
The readable fragments describe mobilization plans, border deployments, and unit leadership in a U S military context. Mentions include naval guard roles, Jews affected by summons, the Jones brigade at the border with 8000 men returning with 1150, and Col Bartley of Tipton as commanding officer of Miz First Lawn with Majors Johnson Micy and Helly in battalion leadership.
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Dova
Germany
Ani
Navnal
Wiest
Jones Brigade
Entistaout
Bartley
Vinton
Miz First Lawn
Tipton
Johnson
Micy
Helly
Bagtalion Eam: Skumdere
Panora Proposes Normal School Plan With 415000 Budget
Panora seeks legislative approval to appropriate 415,000 for establishing a normal school at Panora. The plan calls for no additional state buildings or equipment, but includes plans valued at about 100,000 for a campus with two large school buildings, an library and a suitable gymnasium.
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Panora
Normal School
Panors
Atule Surmtnl
Panor
Ait Panork
Towa
Gnant Inks
Death Reveals Lost Son in Service Near Pontiac
A census of a family from Talaville reports the death of a son, long missing since age eleven, who died in service during General Peeshing expedition. He was the oldest of three children and had recently graduated from Unionville schools. No reason was given for the death.
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Cdy
Cinrevee Atiley
Bedp
Hoe
Gengral Peeshing
Squire Mol Ales
W. E. Stabley
Talanville
Appi
Railroads Plan Rate Increases to Iowa States
Railroads prepare a case in Iowa to raise rates, aiming to shift interstate water freight to a 40 percent higher level. A second action seeks a new fare of 44 cents per mile, replacing the current passenger rate.
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Iowa
Explosion at Davenport fire leads to insurance claim
Report describes a blast at the Davenport plant near a bullet shop and TVenport Les ematira works. Insurance covers about 5,010 dollars. Cause remains a mystery with some damages blamed on a detective boiler.
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Bollar
Davenport
Tvenport Lesematira
Insur
Mystary
Cinmages
Break Up Booze Ring In Williamiston Casecharged
Attorney General's office cracked a bootlegging operation breaking up a nine-figure barrel of illicit alcohol. Agents seized a large quantity near Squor and Williamiston, uncovering 24000 separate shipments as the ring dismantled under law. Prominent names linked to the case and wider network are being pursued.
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Charon
Keats
Atetorney General'a Ofice
Williamisan
Tipperary
Liere
Squor
Willimoxon i
Campaign Ads Target Cornel College and Epworth
A garbled report notes a coalition among Upper Iowa Epworth and Cornel to back a campaign totaling about 70 pounds for Cornel, 400000 for Dygar Vera aid FLO, and 000.5 Epwortia. The text mentions Mount Vernan and Watertin with references to financiers and a board of education.
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Mount Vernan
Cornel College
Wytte Rockafeller Board of Educatian
Ainsfifan Tadige
Upper Iowa
Epworth
Cornuil
Will
Cornel
Dygar Vera
Epwortia
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Plan State Rating Bureau
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