Recurring chin themes spark curiosity in early 20th century notes
A fragmentary column touches on facial features such as chins linked to character, mentions Bliss 2 Lynn at the University of Kansas, and notes scattered items from science and industry. It references social behavior, transportation cost cuts, a New York Zoological Society project, and a range of curiosities from fenders to synthetic fibers.
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Lynn
University of Kansas
Ni Bayan
Towa to Raise 6784 Additions for Guard
Spanish war veterans urge patriotism in schools as Iowa plans a big expansion of the guard. Adjutant General Logat reports 22,407 military age men. 6,784 more needed to fill each district to proper strength. Officers named include Department Commander Wm An of Waterloo and others from Des Moines and Council Bluffs. event notes and encampment details accompany the report.
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Logat
Moloes
Caci If
Bt Aon
Hurlinggun
Tunior
Levgud
Clicrion
Cut
L. H
Mat Emmetton
Davenours
Lorry
W. Ksevilla
Des M
Jouartz
Dulin Moines
Lawnsio
Federation refuses blacklist for Ames college project
Marshalltown Iowa June 17 The Federation of Labor refused to blacklist Iowa State College at Ames over non union labor in two new building projects. State Labor Commissioner A J Urick opposed the move and cited the state board of education as responsible for hiring non union labor. The vote was nearly unanimous and the federation adjourned this afternoon.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Iowa State College
Amex
Ames
A. J. Urick
State Board of Education
Brip
Tulventivi
County Attorney Seeks Requisition For Blackie
Montgomery county attorney Mex Maines traveled to Des Moines to obtain a requisition from Governor Clarke for a suspect nicknamed Blackie. The case centers on the murder of J.B. with an ax at a local laundry. The suspect, described as nervous, previously served a term in Leavenworth for desertion and faced questioning with evasive, unsettled behavior.
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Maines
J. TL Gu Jeive
Neddal
Montgomery ci
Des Moines
Governor Clarke
Mansfield
Kansas City
Sfield
Aanci
Iandry
J.B
Lla
Terney
Gil & Dle
Furi Leavenworth
Mircots
Tulsig
Federal Military
Leavenworth
Kms
United States
Mccausland
Barenpart
Lac Jane
Mes
Funk
Mrs. Garver
Insane Blackie linked to Villisca and Blue Island murders
The Burns detective J X Wilkerson finally claims the ax murderer known as Insane Blackie is responsible for the Villisca, Iowa, Moore family killings and the Blue Island, Illinois murders. He allegedly also implicated Paola Kansas crimes, detailing methods and disguises, with a long pursuit across cities.
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Villisca
Paola
Blue Island
Wilises
Wilkerson
Burns
Willisea
Blackie
J. X. 3Kerson
Kansas City
Joe Moore
Iris
Younseirls
Viltisea
Slaven Chem
Mile
Mansfield
Plur
Faland
Mansfeld
Kan
Millie
Mann
Fey
Lore
Judge Thomas A Arthur Named Masonic Grand Master
A historical note lists Thomas A. Arthur as the new Masonic grand master with senior peers George L. Garlon and Forrest H. acting as grand warden and grand chpline. The document records installation details, officers named, and anticipated next meetings with titles including senior deacon and steward.
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Thomas A. Arthur
Tay
George L. Garlon
P. Stand
Watarloo
Grand Touwe
Masunister
Forrest H. Ghd
Chiplain
Port
Oskaer
Charles Senor
Witten
W. BE. Vier
Harilton County Hit by Destructive Hail Storm
A severe hailstorm struck Harilton County causing widespread crop damage and property impact. Local residents report driven debris, damaged roofs, and disrupted daily activity as emergency crews assess the scene.
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Harilton County
Hearings announced by railroad commission and court actions
The Railroad Commission sets hearings on cross crossing issues and elevator site appeals. Northwestern applies for an elevator site, and various farmers and entities face pending cases. In Miller court, defendants charged with passing worthless checks receive sentences. A powder explosion incident caused injuries when a opened can ignited, with individuals treated at home.
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Railroad Commission Muities
Srinceyen
Joan Koux
Benton
Miller
Wiiggin Circuit
Paul Wwith
Stites
Red Property
Nience
Labor Federation Refuses to Mix in Iowa Politics
A labor federation adopts a resolution disapproving the endorsement of any political candidates in 1916. Frank Kilgore, a farmer, commits a homicide by cutting the throat with a butcher knife. a brother commits suicide. The Iowa Retail Harness Association meets in Chicago. Lutherans dedicate a new church with key features of a Danish Lutheran national convention.
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Waterloo
George Feinman
Frederickemirr
Hele
Amd
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the United States
Wesaton
Newell
Labor Federation
Iowa
Mason City
D. Cram
Merrin Garde
T. Ronson
Cansere
der Moisies
Wilton Ayerhaut
Thornton
T Walker
Manchester
Cram
Lincoln
Frank Kilgore
Marlington
Adam Kebrieb
Charles Ne
Et. Hellman
A. O
Namlan
Wilson Renamed Party Leader With Marshall Nominated
St Louis June 16 President Wilson and Vice President Marshall were nominated by acclamation just minutes before midnight at the democratic national convention. One vote against Wilson came from Emmet Burke of Minnesota. Bryan urged unity as he spoke, praising Wilson's administration and urging support for Democratic goals including tariff revision and antitrust enforcement. Howard V. Platt was named vice president and general manager of the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific railroads.
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St. Louis
Wilson
Marshall
Tobere Emmet, Burke
Af Winvis
Robert Burke
Minnis
Hhe
Senzler James
James Nd
Cilynn
New York
Hughes
Taggart
Var~ Aman
Lewis
Mlingis
Filbin
Cobb
Heflin
Irvin Cobb
Plaform
Senatos Inglas
Leflin
Manay Jans
United Party
Democratic Party
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Aince Jackson
Jackson
Chicago
Russians Hold Czernowitz Collapse After Rapid Capture
Soviet dispatches from Petrograd report Czernowitz and Bukovina fell swiftly to Austrian forces, with 164000 Russians captured, 63 cannon, 266 machine guns, and extensive war materiel taken. Prisoners, equipment losses, and city destruction follow the rapid advance, while Austrians pursue retreating Russians toward Volhynia.
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Kapowhi
Volhynia
Lutsk
Duelster
Freilus
Petrergulies
French Machine Guns Stop German Attacks On Meuse
Reported fighting along the Meuse Bank with French trenches at Deathman Hill, French and Austrian prisoner counts, and German attempts repelled. A Russian Galician drive attributed to Japanese weapons. Italian earthquakes reported with no casualties. Bulgarian withdrawal from Salahiul noted amid war office briefings in Rome.
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Pristaken
Rome
War Office
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