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Rock Valley Bee

Location

Rock Valley, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1915

Page

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Alien in danger as government aid fails amid clashes

Dispatches from Washington report a serious crisis as demonstrations erupt and armed bands threaten lives in Hermosillo and Mexico City. State Department says relief efforts are hindered by security risks while international relief aims to move 2,500 tons of cereals to aid the needy if transport can be secured. Local authorities in Nogales and Hermosillo struggle with violence and protests as tensions rise across the border region.

Washington Mejivo City Mexical State Department International ‘Relief Cognittee Theorthern Nealon Mexico City Guara Nogales Axiz Hermenitio Sonora Ani

Fourth Sling on F-4 Submarine Placed Even Keel

A navy report states the fourth sling on the submarine F-4 was replaced and the hull sits on an even keel about 20 feet above the seabed. Admiral Moore’s staff confirmed the vessel remains afloat with the sling secured and moved clear of the bottom.

Washington

Mexicans Shoot U S Citizen Amid Ebano Clash

Report from Washington on May 20 describes an unconfirmed incident near Ebano involving a U S citizen shot during tensions connected to Tampico petroleum operations. Officials led by Vice Consul Devanstow and others pursue details as a formal inquiry proceeds.

Washington Huestecs Petroleum Comp Ebano Ville Boldiers Devan Stow State Department Jane F& Said Can

Trad news from Nome and Seattle steamer arrivals

Nome Alaska reports big thawed ice events and the steamer Corwin with Polar Bear bound for Anchorage, while in New York a cable from Mr. Henderson notes discussions in Glasgow and unrest surrounding Roosevelt. a string of unrelated political and local incidents across Nebraska and shipments are mentioned with no clear single-focus narrative.

Nome Alaska Big Trad Corwin Sebonnec Polar Bear Ie Reacun Seattle Goodstead

Roumania Moves Toward War Following Italy

Reports indicate Roumania is on a war footing and plans to strike through Transylvania in response to Italy’s actions. The premier presented updates from Roumanian envoys as cabinet decisions for war were discussed.

Bucharest Rouranty Italy Transylvania Jaly

United States Considers New Protest Over Detention

Secretary of State Bryan said on Friday that the United States government may send another protest to Great Britain over detention by her. The matter has near seventy months of consideration, with officials noting persistent diplomatic strain and ongoing discussions.

Waekingtou Bryan United States Great Britain Amesvan Oes

Maltos Captured by Allies in Gallipoli Peninsula

A Central Nova Dispatch from Athens reports Maltos on the Gallipoli peninsula captured by Allied forces. The Dardanelles front is described as opened by Anglo French fleets and the Ottoman defenses weakened in the advance.

Maltos Tondon Athens Galli Poil Dardanelles

Horse shipment delays affect Pittghutech traffic flow

A garbled notice indicates war horse shipments by Exprega Hillutuigh on May 24 caused by freleht disruptions. Cars increasingly numbered at addresses as two vehicles move each passenge r. Details unclear due to damaged text but mentions transportation issues affecting local rail and road routes.

Nfar Exprega Hillutuigh

Kitchener Warns Gas Warfare Threatens Allied Troops

Lord Kitchener asserts Britain must use similar tactics to the enemy and expand forces by 300,000 to 600,000 to counter gas attacks. He notes the weather helped Allied offensives at Neuve Chapelle and criticizes German gas use as a violation of warfare norms, while stressing heavy sacrifices and rising morale.

Lerdon Lord Kitchner Goy Tr House of Lorda Flanders Neuve Clapelle Asia Meyer Darthonpiytty

British cabinet names Arthur Bonterson as local government head

In London dated May 3 1922 a tentative British cabinet announcement confirms Arthur Bonterson a Labour leader will succeed Merbest Tyguis Bamuel as president of the local government board. Henduzion, a Glasgow native, has long been tied to Labour and previously chaired the Labour party. He served as Mayor of Newcastle in 1998 and was made a member of the nationalization committee in April of this year.

London Olléelde Assaith Fedward Gray Arthur Bonterson Gt Labor

Italy Declares War Readiness as Premier Salandra Seeks Full War Powers

In Venice on May 22 the chamber of deputies granted the government power to act with war measures expected to begin within 24 hours. Premier Salandra declared Italy’s resolve to defend its border and unity, citing failed peace talks with Austria and the need to confront Austria’s aggression. The bill authorizes defense actions and budgetary adjustments, with the government empowered to make emergency decisions as the nation readies for conflict. Austrian forces reportedly sail from Pola toward Venice as German and Austrian embassies prepare to depart the country.

Italy Selandra Chsraber of Deputies TAS Maly Austrin Esa Chamber Salondra Parliamient Europe Gail Austin Austria Ullimpiuu Tod erBa Ely Avanthe Éemingia Ht Gifler Peetler Salanita Freier Forca Wilag Pola Venice Vrains Wulft Ig Berlin

German Spy Hangs Self in English Cell

A German spy named Kuepferle reportedly hanged himself in a Mount Seafield cell after leaving a note claiming he was not a spy but a soldier. The body was found when the warden entered to bring breakfast. the note mentioned a plan involving an idea of gold for each dawn. Also mentions a cyclone wrecking a dynamite plant and Pope Benedict XV authorizing a 1,000,000 lira aid fund for wartime victims.

Alediary Roosevelt William Barges Colonel Hoosavelt United States John J. Bowers Nebraska City Tivera Dou Artom Kuephi Aieny Wales

Russian Army in Galicia Reports Major Defeat and Disarray

Dispatches from Berlin Amstedlan May 21 allege Russian forces under General Dinkalet suffered heavy losses in Galicia with 149,000 killed or wounded, 109 cannons and 409 engines captured. Retreat ordered toward the tower Sno as Germans push along the Sac front and capture Jaroslav, Meterkopf and Jupassiy. Austro Hungarian troops report 4,000 Russian prisoners and the bridgehead completely overrun by May 15. Petrograd notes continued Russian success along a 500 mile front from the Baltic to the Caucasus amid mixed gains and retreats.

Berlin Amstedlan Galicia Unis Radko Dinkelet Dimlfried Sno Preemysl Jaroslav Elizabeth Meterkopf Lancers Behved Huggars JupassSiysky Jarasinn Petrograd Tushawina Callela War Office Sap Jaroslaw Legajre

Beautifying Parks 4 and Civic Improvements Across Jovwea

Parks and city plans outline major investments in West Improvements Algouaig parks Maple Blackford and athletic fields. A new Wesheh park is to host a donor named memorial and provide a skating rink in winter. Speccer site expands forty acres of green space near Suntmil Hill cemetery with trees, flowers, and shelters. Gas kills gophers using exhaust pipe method in Follawahainie county.

Charles Cly Onéy Algouaig Nso Blackford Eumetsbure Vivie Weseh Park Suntmil Hill Ate Town Council Follawahainie County Richard Preaerigksomdir Frederickson

FUGITIVE CASHIER GIVES UP INDICTED BANK SCANDAL

A fugitive cashier from Meter State Bank surrendered to Prosecutor Fred Bays after seven days of pursuit. He claimed to have tried to sail on the Lusitania and discussed schemes to obtain funds. The bank seeks recovery of 34,006 dollars in the case, with further details revealed by authorities.

Edwa King of Dagger Indy Spliivan Tod Ranava Meter State Bank Olinselt Fred ©. Bays Bays Sullivan Ufs

Peterson wins mortgage. court to decide other claims

Fragmentary text shows Peterson repaid a first mortgage of 60 000 after a plant dispute. The piece notes 20 000 in other mortgages claimed to be allowed and pending supreme court ruling. Peterson faces competition from the new plant and remains in the picture.

Eogen Peterson Inlay St Rencher Supreme Court

Big Tabernacle Wu Grove Ready for Evangelistic Meetings

A large tabernacle has been erected by voluntary labor in this city for evangelistic meetings to be started by Evangelical Newlin and his colleagues the Haosler religious exhorters. The structure is protected from the elements and prepared with ample attention to rent and shelter for attendees.

Xvangeilel Newlin Hla Collwaxue Mev Haosler

Daugher of Wilson and McAdoo Born at White House

A daughter named Eley Wilton McAdoo was born to Secretary and Mrs William McAdoo at 9 15 PM Friday. Eleanor Wilbon, the President's granddaughter, is the baby’s godparent and the birth makes McAdoo's family continue to grow at the White House.

Washington May William McAdoo Eleanor Wilbon Eley Wilton McAdoo McAd Gs Mike House Sev You Mow Fon McAdoo Nnl McAdoo Jessie Wilson Sayre Haying White House Sterntary McAdoo Migg Hleanor Wilbon Blue. Com Whita House

Remarkable Lemon Growth Experiment in Iowa Town

Ierman Bluedorn, a retired steamboat captain from Logan, Iowa, experimented with a 16 year old lemon tree and yielded a lemon weighing fourteen ounces and measuring 125 inches in girth before it was accidentally knocked from the tree.

Iowa Logan Ierman Bluedorn Missiesinpi Giremmierente

Bridegroom Fatally Shot in Glenwood Springs Incident

May 22. John Ulrey, twenty four, a groom, was fatally shot at his home in Glenwood Springs as he answered a knock at his door. The assailant escaped. Ulrey was wed Sunday.

Glenwood Springs Gale John Ulrey Rundher Wag Ani Bore Tpp Ulrey

Seventeen German Submarines Reported Inet

London dispatch from Copenhagen reports in German naval circles that seventeen submarines have been sunk or lost. The claim appears in a May 22 Evening Nova item, with uncertain transmission and no corroboration from official channels.

London England Nova Copmhagen Ger

Mortgage For $600000 In Charles City Filed

The Cedar Valley Electric Company issues a mortgage of $460000 due in 45 years and to be recorded at the county recorder office. Security includes the Charles City Nachon Brangton and Clarksville electric plant facilities.

Mortiage Charles City Cedar Valley Electric Company County Recorder’s Nachon Brangton Clarksville

Provisional President Gutierrez Seizes Saltillo in Mexico Move

Relayed dispatches report Sulalio Gutierrez, named provisional president of Mexico, visiting Saltillo the capital of Coahuila as an Aspateh resolution is declared. The action marks a significant development in the political situation surrounding Saltillo and the central government.

Villa Mon Saltillo el Paso Tex Sulalio Gutierez Mexico Coneiufin

Fire Kills Three in Weatfield Home

A fatal blaze in Weatfield Massachusetts on May 24 left three dead in the home of William W. Gibbons. The victims are Gibbons, his wife LM Alszenr om daughter Mildred, and his eleven year old son William.

Weatfield Mass William W. Gibbona Gibbons LM Alszenrom Mildred Wiliam

Children Jump Safely From City Elevated Car Collision

A city elevated car collided with a crowd of children streaming downhill. The motorman stopped and commanded the children to jump to safety. No serious injuries reported among the youngsters.

Cilyo Andear

Auto Trans Tyre Crash In Suburban Area

Adiey An submovnie delven by Hob Vineda, turted tirtte over an em bankment at town edge. Termen Newherver, Den stetechtaz and Is brother were in the car. all others escaped unhurt.

Auto Trans Tyre Adiey Hob Vineda Terman Newherver Den

Cherokee Hospital Prize Sparks Public Interest

In Cherokee a committee of the Cherokee Commercial club works to establish a hospital. To stimulate interest a prize was offered for the best question for the main Sioux Valley Hospital and the effort advances.

Maine Sioux Valley Hospital

Judge Evans to Speak at Memorial Day Service

Judge W J Evans of the Iowa supreme court will deliver the Memorial Day address in this city this year.

Evane Iowa Walls W. J. Evans Towa Supreme Court

Two Indicted For Fraud In Local Foundry Firm

Hatuplaon J Steele a Des Moines real estate man and promoter and C F Myers a local banker are indicted on nine counts tied to alleged fraudulent stock issuance by the Hampton Foundry and Machine Company. They are charged with issuing stock without cash and falsifying reports to the state auditor, held on bail as the case proceeds. A large number of shares were said to be issued against fake notes and other assets, with prominent Harmpton figures reportedly harmed.

Hatuplaon J. A. Steele Des Moines C. F. Myers Afampton Foundry Meehnne Company Honda J. J. Sharpe Hawpton Eags of Shirl

Local resident found in distress after despondent note

A misshapen report from Cilenze describes Janie McGinnis, a resident of this city, found with injuries and in distress after a period of despondency. He lived with his father Asherk and was last seen days earlier. police were not notified until after concerns arose. Evidence suggests mounting despair prior to the incident.

Suichte Cilenze Janie McGinnis Muti Isa Asherk McGinnis

Census figures show minor changes in Webster County towns

The town census data for Webster County indicate small population changes with Webster Gaine showing about 4,009 and nearby areas like Fort Dodge and several named individuals and firms appearing in the fragmentary notes. The text remains unclear on dates and definitive totals.

Webster Fort Dodge Webster County Dartoh Ume Hut Fate Barnum Vincent Barnuum Clare Vincent

Property Brings 153,959 at Mason City Auction

The Airy apartment house, largest in the estate, sold today by F. G. Mere on March 6 to Lauriston M. Fairbanks, Con. aldera Hon? 158,049, plus $8 revenue stamps.

Mason Ciiy F. GB Lauriston M Fairbanks Con Aldera

Record Never Equalled Fort Dodge Soldier Robert Hiln

Fort Dodge tele vay records show company G member Robert Hiln of To NG achieving a flawless drill record spanning years. The unit notes he has never missed a drill during his service with the company.

Fort Dodge Robert Hiln To NG Televay

Boy Dravna Drowns in Stream Near Tras ker

Local reports say John Harvick Jr. drowned while playing with his nephew and other children on the banks of a stream near Tras ker. He stepped into the water and disappeared from sight, prompting a search by neighbors and authorities.

Dravna John Harvick, Jr Trasker Newnhor John

Fort Dodge Passenger Dies in Auto Crash

Thomas Mallon a Thor blacksmith was killed instantly when his ear glanced a bankment two miles east of Gott. Three other occupants of the car were uninjured. Breaks Jail Webster City Waltz: a gang of seven burglars convicted at the last term of court escaped from jail by bribing officers.

Fort Dodge Thomas Mallon Thor Gott Webster City Uaa

Kites Fall? Red Oak James Smith Dies on Bridge

Unclear report states James Smith, longtime resident near Burneton, fell from a railroad bridge over the Nishaw Dolna river and died instantly. Details on circumstances or agency not provided.

Red Oak James Smith Burneton Nishaw ‘Dolna River

Fort Dodge Terminal And Warehouse Con hangs Incorporated

Fort Dodge Fort Dodge and Southern line subsidiary Fort Dodge Terminal And Warehouse Con hang has been incorporated in this city. Found dead in a doorway Lordon William Jane was discovered in a vacant house about a lot from his home. His head rested on one hand as he sat in a doorway.

Bytcinas Fort Dodge Fort Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Fort Dodge Terminal and Lordon William Jane

Vote for 25000 School Bonds for Consolidated Building

A local vote favors a 25000 school attenuation bond to fund a consolidated school building. The proposal passes with a reported 105 for and 65 against, amid notes of summer construction delays and a stated plan to illuminate the site later.

Blugged and Robbed in Midtown Heist

Thompson of the Western Galen Telegraph Company was slugged and robbed by two men while returning home at midnight. The assailants escaped with 48. Thompson lies in a hospital in serious condition. Police seek leads and describe the incident as a violent assault on a local telegraph worker.

Oskatooss J. H

Narrow Betana of Rablen and Two Padres Escape Lightning

Two under two year old children from Rablen and Macon City narrowly escaped death when lightning struck their parents homes within the same hour, authorities said. The incidents prompted swift emergency responses and warnings to residents to seek shelter during storms.

Rablen Macon

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