Fragmented World War Era Notes Mixed In A Tribal Pageant
A chaotic collage of events and observations spans war news, industrial notes, and strange vignettes. It mentions migration in Petrograd and Nevsky Prospekt, rail and trolley car disruptions, and military movements affecting civilians, alongside hints of technological devices, music and perfume ingredients, and road construction plans. The passage juxtaposes global topics with local curiosities, preserving the era’s blend of conflict, progress, and everyday shocks.
Wealthy Cooper heir nearly dies in rail accident
Paul Gilmore Cooper, 17, grandson of millionaire wagon maker A. A. Cooper and son of actor Paul Gilmore, was severely injured on an Illinois Central train when he attempted to jump from the blind baggage. Doctors fear he may die as examination shows a fractured skull, a badly cut head and face, severed hand, and multiple broken ribs. Cooper and companions had been in Galena earlier.
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Dubuque
Paul Gilmore Cooper
A. A. Cooper
Paul Gilmore
Illinois Central
Chéoper
Galena
Rawson Plans Nebraska Situation Inquiry
Rawson will investigate Nebraska situation as Cummins shifts focus to Iowa. Two weeks remain, and Rawson notes outlook remains uncertain. South Senator and Mrs. Ken Yorm hosted a dinner in honor of Mr. Rawson, with son present.
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Rawson
Nebraska
Cummins
Lowa
Beseline
Rawving
Bimsila
Cummings
South
Ken Yorm
Iowa Shorthorn Sale Sets New Record At Weaver and Garden Farm
Weaver and Garden Shorthorn Fair on the upper mill farm drew 48 head selling for a total of 26 000 and an average of 8752. The top price of 3235 went to Village Crest a bull with Villager blood, bought by buyers from Argentina. The sale established a new town and cattle auction record amid other high bids.
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Wapelio
Jal
Iowa
Weaver & Garden
Upper Mill
Overton, Harris & Bons
Harris, Mo
Harris Farm
Argentina
Allen backs woman suffrage at Ames speech
Senator Toe Allen urged full support for woman suffrage and continued prohibition enforcement in a speech before Iowa State College students in Ames. He argued if a woman is fit to be his wife she is fit to vote, emphasizing justice and laws governing prohibition.
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Ames. Ja
Toe Allen
Iowa State College
Ames
Allen
Lowane
Wgoolgar Faces Recount Challenge At Des Moines
In a disputed election Wgooldar may lose at Des Moines after a recount. Conrey disputes totals claiming Lu votes swung the result. If Jos contest succeeds the council will start reallocating departments and duties amid a tense political scene.
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Wgoolgar
Pes Moines
Beans Making Effort To Stop Smoking On Campus
The board of divisions of Towar Rue members where employees Penn, stosmerking dy te Stdlents: ats oT and in the ne use plates. position Lo imterfere.
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Towa Rue
Emintoy Peni
Woman Found Dead After Attempted Self Harm in Spulmoior
A woman in Spulmoior reportedly was found at home by a relative after an apparent self harm attempt using a drug stored in the residence. Thomas Was, noted as a county pioneer and spouse of a prominent clothier, is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Spulmoior
Thomas
Iowan Wins Medal At Omaha Fiddlers Contest
Perry Ja April ledusian Perry a civil war veteran wearing a medal received days ago in an old fiddlers center in Omaha. The event drew 123 contestants all over 64. Three medals were awarded with Joseph Green winning first prize as the dean of Nebraska fiddlers, aged 84.
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Perry
Ledusian Perry
Tomaha
Joseph Green
Nebraska Doldlers
State Har greene iewed fraught with April fruit condition
Fragmented OCR notes describe a long running average for April fruit conditions over 17 years. It mentions a Tennessee or similar trust and trees showing injuries in February. The text references percentages and drug concerns with unclear entities and dates.
Beny Aiding Diaz Acknowledges Quate Government Denial
A concise report from Washington on April 1 states a formal denial that the government of Quate is aiding Diaz. The brief note outlines official stance and diplomatic framing, with emphasis on sovereignty and noninterference amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Washington
Government of
Quate
Cosson Mediation Sought in Charles City Sunday Row
Attorney General Cosson acted as mediator in Charles City seeking an amicable settlement of a Sunday moving picture dispute. He met business leaders, lawyers, and ministers at the Hildreth hotel and spoke to a large Methodist Church audience. The case hinges on an injunction blocking Sunday openings and one restraining arrest of theater manager Waterhouse, who has been jailed thrice for Sunday operations.
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Charles Cley
Cosson
Charles City
Hildreth
Hity
Methodist ¢Ehurch
Des Moines City Commission Draws Departments
Des Moines new city commissioners assign departments and name C Jackson to succeed Edward Crawford as police chief. Church slate members caused fuss when one stated acceptance of drinking at home or in private card games. Booze raid squad to be discontinued and spotters to stop collecting evidence.
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Des Meines
Des Moines
New City
Pas Fairweather
Hnance
Ben Olsar
Pal
John W. Budd
Harry Isur
UN Fuat
Liack- Fmith
Church
Yater Dink
Woodsar
C. Jackson
Poultice
Edward Crawford
Woolsur
Crawford
Automobile plate plan gains favor with car owners
Des Aivines Ta April 1 reports thousands of owners back issuing plates from the county auditor rather than the secretary of state. Enthusiasts urge presenting the question to the upcoming 1917 general assembly and seek broad voter sentiment before the session.
Des Moines Man Found Sane. Faces Libel Charge
Des Moines April 1 T Blodgett, who attracted wide attention by bitter attacks on the supreme court justices and Federal Judge Wade, was found sane by a jury after hours of deliberation. Blodgett will be tried for criminal libel.
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Des Moines. Ja
T. T. Blodgett
Supremé Court
Wade
Blodgett
Sora Springs Nuptials and Local Notes Plentiful
Sora Springs Indiana April 1 Charlea Ludwig age 1T and Mrs Teck Bullitan aged 62 secretly wed in Charles City. The bride is a wealthy widow and the groom a retired farmer of means. Also notes on local society figures and other scattered items from Humboldt to Muscatine and nearby towns.
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Sora Springs
Charlea
Ludwig
Teck Bullitan
Charles City
Wide
Aridegrooum
Dr Cary T Grayson to wed Washington girl
Washington March 41 Dr Cary T Grayson president Wilsons fan and naval air officer will marry Aver Gordon of this city within two months Announcement of engagement was Woo Flournoy Mss Gordon aunt They may wed in New Washington or at the White House The Wilsons will attend Miss Gordon and Mrs Wilson were close friends before White House days Mr Gordon 25 is an art dealer and son of the late Gen J Gordon of Aniseli who left a large fortune at his death
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Worhington
D. C
Cary T. Grayson
Wilean
Naval Air
Aver Gordon
Sants
Woo Flournoy
Miss Gordon
Mace
New Washington
White House
Wilson
Navy O L supply at risk as cuts loom says Daniels
Secretary Daniels told the House naval committee that pending bills could strip a large part of the Navy OL reserve in California. He warned that without adequate supply of fuel and reasonable prisons, it may be jeopardized whether construction of burning warships could continue.
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Retary
Daniela
House
Atval Committee
California
Lembie
Milford death inquiry ties to Jean Crones poisoner
Police investigate a death found by suicide in woods near Milford Connecticut. Early reports point to Jean Crones as the person involved, with investigators moving from Chicago to Milford to verify details and uncover the involved party.
Iowa Farmers Rebate After Feed Meal Fraud Case
Des Moines Iowa farmers defrauded in purchasing cotton seed meal for cattle fattening in Jan Feb and Mar receive rebates from southern shippers after state dairy and food department findings. The adulterated stock feed reduced food value by 20 percent yet oats retained 41 percent protein. Officials say refunds equal about $130 per 20 ton car with shipments traced to determine eligibility. prosecutions face interstate limitations but criminal action may arise federally.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Dairy and Food Department
W. H. Harrison
Harrison Suys
Inmwa
George E. Morse
Marenseo
J. A. White
South Amani
H. A. Doughty
Deostar
BR. G. Cherry
Ainaworth
C. J. Sehoenrotin
West Side
W. TH Hofer
Solon
W. W. Myers
Sperry
Willam C. McTavish
Canyon
BF. Merer
Dexter
Brinker Held In Fort Dodge In Arson Case
Oliver Brinker, jailed in Fort Dodge under habeas corpus, faces indictments for arson and larceny from Webster City. He will testify as a complainant against Lloyd Ritchie of Yell township, charged with assault with attempt to murder. Brinker, a hermit who lived in a Yell cave, was shot in the back near Ritchie place after chickens were stolen.
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Fort Dodge
Oliver Brineker
Ritchie Place
Ritchie
Bricker
Webster City
Apelt Cifford Thorne Seeks First District Republican Nomination
Washington Iowa reports Iowa railroad commission chairman Thorne announces his candidacy for congress in the First district. He states he will rely on his public service record and fight against powerful interests and large expenditures. The district, known as the railroad stronghold of Dow s, sees Kennedy Kopp and Mossberry also entering the race.
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Washington
Cifford Thorne
Iowa Railroad Commission
Congress
Thorne
Railroad Stronsholl
Dows
Charles A. Kennedy
WB. Kopp
Off Pleasant
Pom. Mossberry
Columbus
Linn
Student Rule Demand Secures Heavy Vote at Iowa
Students at the State University of Iowa voted 1131 ballots with 108 in favor of student self government. About 306 girls participated, nearly all backing the measure. Leaders will file an affidavit and plea with President MacRide to install student government promptly. The push followed the suspension of 12 junior prom committee members for violating university rules.
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Chrydle
University of Iowa
Beady
Macride
Denison District Court Sees Major Building Collapse Suit
In Denison on April 1 Judge Hutchinson presides over a case arising from a Main Street building collapse last summer that injured many and killed two. Owners Kinney and Flora Wright, the reconstruction architect, and the contractor for a new adjoining building and owner Alp Goldheim face heavy damages. Mrs Catherine Stith seeks $15,006 for injuries while assisting her age father who died. the final outcome may take years.
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Denison
District Court
Hutch
Maingiveet
Kinney
Flora Wright
Catherine Stith
Highway Commissioner Holden Seriously Ill
Wyoming note reports J W Holden a member of the state highway commission confined to bed with pneumonia and in critical condition after a period of illness. The item places Holden as resident here and in Wyldgen April 1 to 3.
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J. W. Holden
Seranmkon
Wy. Ilglden
State Highway Commission
Tent Seats Collapse Injuring Several at Rock Rapids Sale
Rock Rapids Iowa March 36 During a horse sale held in a tent on the fair grounds four sections of seats collapsed injuring several people. W McKee a nearby farmer broke a leg trapped in debris. A mare sold for 2026 and a yearling colt brought 460. The sale was followed by blooded hog auctions.
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Rock Rapids
OF. W. McKee
Head of Juvenile Bandit Gang Arrested in Dubuque
Clarence Glenmore, 14, was taken into custody by police here on March 20 in connection with a spate of robberies. Authorities say he leads a gang of youths that recently robbed a local grocery. Additional arrests are expected soon as the investigation continues.
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Dubuque, Ta
Clarence Glenmore
Glenmore
Military training reach among U S citizens
Washington reports 234,482 citizens of military age outside the army have had training. The War Department notes 67,765 left the army after three years from 1908 to 1911, with 6,893 leaving without honorable discharges. About 126,400 served in organized militia, and 40,317 graduated from civilian institutions with acceptable instruction.
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Washington, D. C
United States
War Department
Senate
McCain
Degertera
Elyil
Liner Chiyo Maru Grounding Off Hong Kong Coast
The Chiyo Maru grounded in fog south of Hong Kong 23 nautical miles from the port. Ninety nine passengers from San Francisco and Manila were being evacuated by nine tugboats and a British destroyer. The ship, owned by Toyo Kisen Kaisha, is a 15,431 ton vessel built in 1908, under Captain Ernest Fient, with L. E. Bemis as agent, en route between Yokohama Manila and Hong Kong.
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San Francisco
Cal
Toyo Kisen Naisha Steamshin Company
Hong Hong
Chiyo
Hong Kong
Iong Kong
Taoming
Lema Islands
Hongkong
San Psocisco
Manila
Joya Kisen Kabushiki Kaisha
Yokohama
Nagasaki
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
Honglulu
Yokonama Maren
Toyo Misen Kaisha
Ernest Fient
L. E. Bemis
Eionotulu
G. Bellamore
Toro Kisen Kaisha
Held as Spy Seeks Trial for Extortion
New York April 1 Charles E Able faces an extortion indictment but prefers an American court to London. He has written from London asking US authorities certify his American citizenship to Scotland Yard. Protective Barney Flood recalls recognising him years ago on the Strand.
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New York
Charles E. Able
Able
London
Scotland
Barney Flood
Strand
Flood
Arel If In Said
Spanish Composer Granados Reported Missing After Sussex Sinking
Paris March 31 The Spanish embassy says Enrique Granados the composer and his wife are missing but not yet confirmed dead A hospital ship carrying injured from the Sussex has a man and a woman of unknown identity who may be them Survivors saw Granados clinging to a small raft as a search failed to find them
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Paris
Enrique Granados
Sussex
Goyescas
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Sussex Ag
Strike in British gun plants fizzles in Glasgow
Glasgow March 31 The strike on the cycle involving four plants where large guns for the army are made ends. signs of replication? More workers return today and indications of a general resumption emerge.
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Glasgow
Ciyce
Planta
Ue Army
Enuws
German youth Schiller confesses to Matopho piracy in Lewes
Ernest Schiller, a 19 or 20 year old German, declared he was a German government spy and seized the British steamer Matopho after sailing from New York. British and U.S. officials weigh piracy charges as Schiller describes the capture and his claimed motives while awaiting examination.
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Lewes
Del
Ernest Schiller
New York Harbor
Vladivostok
Matopho
Russia
Schiller
West Indies
Germany
New York
England
Conway
Liverpool
Tower of London
Richard Bergner
The
Philadelphia
United States
A& Thore
Hoboken
Alleged head of raid plots held in New York and El Paso
Justice officials announced arrests of two alleged conspirators in New York and the surveillance of a third in New England. A fourth was expected to be arrested soon. The group allegedly plotted to blow up the Welland canal west of the Great Lakes and invade Canada with German involvement. Captain Hans Tausche linked to supplying dynamite, with Horst von der Goltz providing statements to agents.
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Washington, D.C
Department of Justice
Hans Tausche
Welland Canal
New York
New England
Myuin
Tucker
el Paso
Canada
Great Lakes
Department
Horst von der Goltz
Scotland Yard
Wel- Ing
von Papen
von der Golt2z
Captain Papen
United States
von der Goltz
Baltimore
Hoboken
En Yur
Mexico
General Villa
von de Goltz
Plo
Europe
Tauscher
Inquiry Into Big Munition Graft Opens in Ottawa
In Ottawa on March the house of commons announced a royal commission to probe allegations by MP G W Kyte that profits of about 1 5 million were earned from shell contract awards by the Canadian shell commission. Kyte cited an alleged agreement involving Sir Alexander Bertram and three Americans to split 1 million in commissions from fuse orders. He named B F Yoakum E W Bassick and B E J Cadwell as recipients and said profits were shared days before the order was secured.
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Ottawa
Mr. Kyte
B. F. Yoakum
E. W. Bassick
Bridgeport
Conn
BE. J. Cadwell
New York
Alien Test Bill Is Made Drastic Passed House By 69 To 7
Washington March 11 The Surnett immigration bill with its literacy test and Asiatic exclusion provisions passed the House by 69 to 7 It heads to the Senate where favorable action is deemed assured The literacy test vote 254 to 107 sustains the key provision previously vetoed by Presidents Cleveland Taft and Wilson The measure would exclude aliens over 16 without English literacy except certain relatives of residents and some religious refugees It also tightens Asiatic exclusion barring Hindus and restricting naturalization under existing treaties and laws
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Cleveland
Taft
Wilson
House
Representative Burnett
Immigration Committee
Tegara
Hitchin
Mann
United States
Minimum price fixed on Frisco road foreclosure decree
Circuit Judge Sanborn in St. Louis federal district court announced a foreclosure decree on Frisco road property with a fixed minimum price of $46,700,000. The decision was delivered today in the case involving the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway.
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St. Louis
St. Louis & San Francisco
Sanborn
Federal District Court
Hanson County to Nominate Senator After Van DeMark Death
Republicans from MecCook and Hanson counties met in Spencer to decide the senatorial rotation. They agreed Hanson should name a senator to M ilowt the two term balance after the death of Senator Van DeMark of Alexandria. Two candidates, JR T McCandless of Fulton and Frank J Peecham of Alexandria, are considered.
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Salem
Hanson County
JR. T. McCandless
Fulton
Frank J. Peecham
Alecandria
Many Reported Dead After Tank Fire In London
A partial Describable Reuters despatch reports a massive fire in London involving a tank or engine unit. Several people are reported dead with casualties likely rising. Details remain unclear due to the damaged text and unverified notes.
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Diaz
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Steven Smith
Saane
Worman
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Suspere Laonella
Dartcour
Johnn Maroney
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Muscatine
Secon Ory
Perken
Daniels
Jean Crones
Milford
March
Chicago
Jean cCrones
Cvap
Clifford Thorn
Hcy
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Dr. Messick
Federal Coast Guard
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Welland
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Marshall
Frisco
Hanson
van Demark
Reuter
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