Iowa Illiteracy Drop Noted as Census Ranks Education High
Iowa's 1915 census shows 18,729 illiterate residents aged 10 and over, down from 29,979 in 1905. State editor Ira Williams calls the result the most gratifying education record yet, with strong figures for common schools, high schools, and colleges nationwide.
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Union
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Ira Williams
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Police Deploy Hounds in Liquor Raid Plan
Des Moines police prepare to use two Cedar Rapids deer hounds to track bootleggers. Chief C. C. Jackson has bought the dogs after a Cedar Rapids dog fancier demonstrated them, aiming to ferret out illegal beer houses hidden around the city. Fire animals will begin work tomorrow under new plans.
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Brecent Plang
Thomas Plea Withdrawn in Murder Case at Fort Madison
Charles Thomas, serving life for Mabel Sanfield's 1899 murder, withdraws his plea for parole. Mulvaney and Mulvaney contend senior board members John K. Howe and David G. Mott refuse parole, claiming Thomas is guilty though he has a clean prison record since 1905.
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Dea Moines
Fort Madison
Mabel Sanfield
Mulvaney & Mulvaney
John K. Howe
Gregnfield
David G. Mott
Marengo
Thomas
Food Prices Spark Des Moines Commission Investigation
Acting Mayor Fairweather orders a commission to probe high food prices with members including ex mayor James R. Hanna and Harger & Bish lawyer H. Hi. Blish. The Des Moines council discussed price levels and state geologist George F Kay linked new Crawford county geology to broader price concerns. An unrelated Crawford county elephant discovery is noted with a giant tooth and tracks.
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James R. Hanna
Des Moines
H. Hi. Blish
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Crawford County
Cony
Jawa
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Russians Halted by Teutons in Volhynia Galicia Carpathians
Berlin wireless reports Austrian statement dated August 23 says Russian attacks in Volhynia Galicia and the Carpathians have failed to gain ground. Russian losses near Stokhod total heavy. fighting around Horednika in eastern Galicia yields 6,000 killed per Cologne Gazette, with German casualties at 80. Germans resume offensive south of Brody as Russians try to approach Lemberg. Russians reportedly capture two heights on the Tungartan front.
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Eight Hour Day Legislation Hinted by Wilson Contingent
Washington reports a subcommittee plans to frame a reply to President Wilson offering a conditional eight hour day. The aim is to prevent a repeat of a railway disruption while securing compensation for wage losses, with a cabinet meeting approving the approach.
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Washington
Wilson
Paossiné
Rabies Suspected After Scratching Incident Near Town
A resident near here reported severe scratches from a pet dog that had been exposed a week earlier. Arm swelling and hydrophobic symptoms prompted a physician visit and transport to a clinic for examination and treatment.
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Infantile Paralysis Case Reported in Belleville Township
The first infantile paralysis case in Belleville township involves the seven year old son of Mr and Mrs N D Kauffman. Both legs are affected and authorities are taking steps to prevent spread.
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N. D. Kauffman
Bellevile Township
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Local Iowa News: Tragic Deaths and Labor Strife Reported
A body found in the Mississippi near Dubuque is identified as Tank Lercher with James Harvey dying of stomach trouble after discharge from Canada in 1871. Union township residents mourn while a town council debates fever weed ordinances. Relatives in Ida Grove hear of Py Haglock’s stroke in Los Angeles. Quaker Oats workers strike over pay and recognition, as conditions shift at plants in Dodge.
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Deutschland Returns Home From Baltimore Under Escort
The submarine Deutschland arrived at the Weser mouth on Wednesday after its voyage from Baltimore in August. All on board are reported well. The vessel escaped a cordon of Allied ships that were watching for it.
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German battleship Westfalen damaged by British torpedo
Berlin admitted the German battleship Westfalen was hit and slightly damaged Saturday by a British torpedo. A diplomatic telegram reported by Reuters from Amsterdam said the Westfalen continued to operate and would be repaired.
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Appointments to U. S Mexico Commission Announced
Secretary Lansing announced the appointment of three American members to the commission to treat with Mexico on August 24. They are Secretary of the Interior Frankin II Lane of San Francisco Justice Gray of Belae and De Jon R. Mott of New York all have accepted the appointment.
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Belae
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Gasoline Shortage Hits London Area in August 2001
A London report from August 2001 notes a gasoline shortage affecting the metropolis. About 70,000 last deliveries and 2,600 withdrawals are referenced as supply lines tighten with fueling limited by six o'clock evening restrictions.
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London Metropoltan
Senate OKs Army Appropriations With Amendment Passed
The Senate approved the army appropriations bill with an amendment replacing the articles of war but excluding the provision that prompted the president's veto last week.
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Walahington
Senate
Telegraphic Notes on Labor and War Figures
Aug 24 to Aug 28 brief items report overload accidents at a National foundry injuring workers. pacifist Ner min Angeli sentenced for refusing military service. limited liability for such service discussed. German municipalities raise about 500 million marks for soldier families with federal treasury transferring 125 million to localities.
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Angelisis Beeond
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Plague Deaths Reported in New York State
Fragmented lines describe a surge in infantile paralysis deaths in New York with figures indicating a rise and mentions of daily counts. The text is garbled and incomplete but centers on public health concerns over rising polio fatalities.
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Elliots
Hermit Yachtsman Van Allen Suicides on River Boat
Stephen M. Van Allen, known as the hermit yachtsman, died by suicide in the cabin of his expensive motor boat Hunter on the North River. He reportedly discharged a double barreled shotgun named Aqua. The incident occurred on August 20.
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Eide’ Life
New York
Stephen M. van Allen
Hermit
North River
Brent
Plague Closes All Schools in Anerlspurg Pa
Announcement from Anerlspurg pa dated August 28 reports a public health decision by state officials to close all schools public private and parochial until September due to a pestilence analysis. The directive covers city and county districts and affects schooling operations.
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London Seaport Town Bombarded by Zeppelins
Berlin and London report a Zeppelin raid on Thursday night in which one airship reached London outskirts. Casualties include three men and three women killed, two children killed, and many injured. Batteries at Horwich and Folkestone claimed good effects with bombs dropped on the southeast coast.
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Archbishop Spalding Dies After Long Peoria Stay
Archbishop John Lancaster Spalding, longtime Peoria church leader since 1877, died at his Peoria residence following a paralytic stroke in 1906 amid heat fatigue. He rose to archbishop of Sangopholis in 1909 and planned the Washington Catholic University. Born Lebanon Kentucky June 2 1840.
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Woman shoots guard near camp in Macon incident
In Macon Georgia on August 28 a woman identified as Mrs Adams was shot and killed in front of a camp tent near a flute and stabilization camp. Authorities stated she declined to speak and implicated Captain Spratling a private physician. Adams described his wife as nervous and troubled, noting she had objects to remarks made by Spratling.
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Allied Naval Losses Reported With 72 Ships Sunk
Berlin reports German admiralty claim August losses of 24 warships in British French fleets totaling 62 607 tons. It also claims British and French vessels total 72 ships of cruiser battleship classes lost in August. Separate dispatch notes typhus outbreak in Aguascuiléntos Mexico and a German blacklist against Dutch Arya goods Aug 25.
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Bulgarian Troops Advance as Allies Hold Front at Saloniki
Aug 26 dispatch reports Bulgarian forces advancing south of Florina and near Mount Matha Nioxe as Serbian positions shift. French and Russian units engage in heavy fighting. Bulgaria claims seven officers and men captured and debris left in the valley. Reports also note Turkish defeats near Mogul and Armenian fronts with large prisoner counts.
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Turkish Army Fled Front as Russians Advance on Asiatic Front
Wireless reports from Petrograd state Russians resumed war along the Asiatic front. Turks evacuated Bitlis near Lake Van as Ottoman forces were seen at Racha. Austro German forces near Kiin Valhyola attempted an offensive but were repulsed.
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Armenia
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Federal trade commission acts to curb bread price rises
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission will act to prevent any rise in bread prices. High officials say the commission will take steps on its own initiative and may request information from bakers and mills nationwide even if no price increase occurs.
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British seize U S fishing schooners near Iceland
London reports Ir ish patrol boats seized the Maxine Tillett from Gloucester Makss and Lizzie Grills from Bangor off Iceland and to Lerwick in Shetland. Lucinda J Lowell was taken to Lerwick but released after unloading dried Ting cargo. Bertin notes Deutschland crew readiness for voyage to the United States.
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New Golf Champion Crowned in Stand Rapids
In Stand Rapids Michigan on a sunny afternoon Aus 29 Letts Jr of Cincinnati won the women's era golf championship defeating Miss Laurie Kaiser of Chicago four up with one to play.
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Letts, Jr
Cincinnati
Laurie’.Kaiser
Chicago
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