Fatal Train Wreck Near Des Moines Reported
A collision of trains at East Twenty seventh Street crossing injured five people and bruised many more. Passengers including Miss Eye Skull of Kansas City and Mrs J I Dailey of Long Beach suffered fractures and sprains while other travelers endured back and wrist injuries as a Pullman car was toppled by the steel train wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kansas City
J. I. Dailey
Long Beach
Cal
F. Hurlburt
Pullman
Bilancapolis
Mina
Baumgartner
Pullman Porter
Minneapolls
Minn
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Minneapolis
Rock Island Steel
East Twenty-seven Street
Rock Island
Three Die Within Ten Months In Iowa City Family
The Fitzpatrick family suffers triple tragedy within ten months with Mrs Fitzpatrick dying in Las Cruces New Mexico and her body returned to Cedar Valley for burial. Husband Henry died June 22 and their child died February 14. the mother was 26 and a former Iowa teacher and Drake student.
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Iowa City
Henry Fitzpatrick
Las Crunes
N_ MM
Cedar Valley
Iowa
Drake
LeMars Plans Militia Company Assembly
A meeting in the opera house advanced plans to form a militia company in LeMars. Attendees include Adjt. Gen. Guy B. Lagan Des Moines Col. N. P. Hyatt Webster City and Major Philnot Fort Dodge. About one hundred young men show strong interest and armory seeking continues.
Meeting a Frost at State Convention Draws Small Turnout
Contention among Iowa Legend of Commercial Cribe members over months led to a meager audience at the state convention, adjourned subject to the president’s call. Stite Erie Mershil Roe arrived to speak but found about a dozen attendees at the meeting and banquet.
Former Clear Lake man found after Idaho mall blast murder claim
"Dead Man" from Clear Lake identified in Spokane College custody. The 46 year old, once county surveyor Colby, previously missing after his Idaho cabin was dynamited seven months ago, has been located and is under custody by an army county commission. Investigations seek a large reward political coalition supporting his life.
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Macon City
Colby
Clear Lake
Idaho
Spokang
Cuatody
Omaunty
Ife
Four Students Qualify for Rhodes Scholarship Review
Towa City President Bowman announced the Rhodes scholarship results from Doeland. Four students qualified: J. H. Seevers of Des Moines Drake University. J. H. St. John of Muscatine Grinnell College. A. S. Mirk of Des Moines Drake. FA. W. Van Pelt of Mt. Vernon Cornell College, with Van Pelt missing only Greek. A final choice will be made next June.
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Towa City
Bowman
Doeland
J. H. Seevers
Des Moines
Drake University
J. H. St. John
Muscatine
Grinnell College
Mirk
Drake
FA. W. van Pelt
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Auto Crash Injures TWO in Holstein Rear-Ended Buggy
An automobile struck a buggy carrying Air and Mrs John Pell near Holstein's business center. Both occupants suffered injuries. Mrs Pell sustained internal injuries but remains alive. The driver fled the scene.
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John Pell
Holstein
Coroners Jury Cites Faulty Falsework in Lyman Dulldjog Collapse
The coroner's jury ruled the Lyman Dulldjog wreck was caused by faulty and insufficient falsework supporting fresh concrete. The finding cites structural errors as the primary cause of the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceder Rapida
Boy Strangles Self in Iowa City Incident
A 16 year old, Magon City Lloyd Bowen, son of W. N. Bowen, strangled himself with a strap while playing with it. Mrs J B Edmunds widow of a prominent Iowa City sawyer described the tragedy and its surrounding events involving the family and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magon City
Lloyd Bowen
W. N. Bowen
J. B. Edmunds
Iowe
Sawyer
Wap Ory
Somme
Schoolhouses to Host Rural Short Courses on Reading
The Kentucky State Highway Commission and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction plan using rural consolidated school buildings this winter to spread reading and road safety literacy to parents. Main H MacDonald, chief engineer, says a specific plan is being prepared and will be shared with the department before county superintendents. cooperation and criticism are welcomed to ensure productive results.
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Sentai Nn
Aldhard Bhoutdie
Mnetle
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Highway Commission
Thomain H. MacDonald
Deyoe
State commission orders county audit on 1913 bridge repairs
The state highway commission demands a full itemized statement from every county engineer and board of supervisors of all money spent in 1913 on temporary wooden bridges and culverts. It will source exact figures from county books rather than estimates to show the cost of maintaining ramshackle structures versus concrete or steel alternatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos
State
Bishway Commission
Segelon Hera
Allparvisor
Trip for Iowa Boys and Girls to Visit Washington
Ames youths, three or more from Iowa, will win a Washington trip in December. Winners chosen December 1 among thousands involved in corn growing, gardens, and home economics under Town State college extension. The top worker, chosen December 20, will depart for the capital led by Prof. D C Blahop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ames
Washington
Whits House
Town State College Agricultural Extension Department
Capital
D.C. Blahop
Mystery Surrounds Death of Adair County Youth
Orient reports the tragic death of 20 year old Guy C Black son of Mr and Mrs James D Black of Adair County. Authorities note he died at home before aid could arrive. The motives remain unclear with rumors of despair and the man’s strong character cited amid the mystery.
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Orient
Guy C. Dlack
James D. Black
Adair County
Swale
Strochulne
Ald
Theft at Peoples State Bank Lands Suspect
Detectives pursue Joseph Haven alias Joseph Horn after theft of a Bible and other items at the Peoples State Bank in Mesa City. A steamship ticket purchase tied to his Balkan name is noted as investigators search for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa City
Joseph Haven
Joseph Horn
Peoples State Bank
Horn
Harvey Arrested in Gadsden Cashier Theft Case
CG B Hervey formerly worked as cashier at Great Western freight office in Gadsden Als is reported to have embezzled about $900 from the Great Western last March, details now public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Harvey
Council
CG. B. Hervey
Great Western Freight
Gadsden
Als
Great Western
Iowa News Notes and Local Misfortunes Across Cities
Short Iowa briefs report Penny concerts for children in Waterloo, a man cut by a Rock Island train near Iowa City, beekeepers producing over 260000 pounds of honey, and deaths or injuries including John Mattson's suicide near Perry. Ida Grove moving picture manager arrested for Sunday collection. injuries in Marshalltown from a fall. resignations from the state board of education. a Badger farmer named Peprego injured in a car accident. several minor injuries in Ames from a rollover and other local incidents.
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Waterloo
Iowa City
Iowa
John Mattson
Perry
Ida Grove
Marshalltown
Howard Nason
Cult Chief Guilty in Mazdaznan Case Over Book Shipment
Otto Zar Hanteb, head of the Mazdaznan cult, found guilty by a federal jury in Chicago for violating the interstate commerce law by shipping his book Inner Studies. The defense seeks a new trial. penalty can include a fine up to 7000 or five years in prison. The cult, led by Hanteb, claims about 14,000 members across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Otto Zar Hanteb
Mack
Hanieh
Naval
Mezaznan Sunitt
Hanish
Quits
United States
Heaneh
Bis
Trst
Express
Brookfield
Sulla J. Gardner
Mies Gardner
Angier
Interstate Commerce Nn
Fortune
Lake Park Avenue
Judgs Pinckney
Hanigh
Panama Disaster Claims Dozens Of Workers
A Panama incident near Povas Del Toro on November 29 resulted in the loss of many lowland laborers. Early reports indicate a broad death toll among workers employed in local projects, with authorities confirming numerous fatalities and ongoing search efforts.
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Panama
Povas del Toro
Ives
Bsan
Record-Breaking Military Funds Sought by War Department
Washington reports the War Department submitted $1000 000 000 in annual military appropriations for the next fiscal year with about ten million more than four years ago. Secretary Garrison calls for $25 000 000 for agricultural government work as part of the broader budget.
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Washington
Congress
Burleson
Madden
Ilinala
War Department
Garrison
Neares
Houston
Plane crash and fire claim two aboard in Hedged Field
A biplane believed to be a military craft crashed after clipping a hedge, burning both occupants to death. Charred remains were found at the scene. In Memphis a financier linked to the World’s Fair peanut privileges has died. A summary of a government report notes a $2,009,000 abatement tied to food pricing actions and Attorney General McReynolds’ remarks on responsibility for high prices.
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Ee Bpernay
Franey
Ching
Memphia
Tenn
Chariet
Washington
Qamalytzation
McReynolda
Unclear OCR fragment reports port markers and water access
The readable portion mentions a port, a marker, and northern water terms with references to Pral mined. Specific names, dates, places, or concrete actions are illegible.
Monroe Doctrine Highlight At American Society Dinner
London November 28 The Thanitagly Ing dinner in Monroe is noted for approving the British endorsement of the Monroe Doctrine by Lord Haldane who praised Woodrow Wilson and the United States. About 350 Americans and many British guests attended as Lord Haldane lauded close U S Britain ties and shared respect for shared citizenship ideals.
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London
United States
Lord Haldane
Woodrow Wilson
Woerty
Woodrow Whitson
Woodrow Weon
Mayor S L Shank resigns as Indianapolis mayor
Indianapolis December 1 Samuel Lewis Shank resigns as mayor after consulting labor officials about a threatened strike by teamsters. He faced impeachment proceedings over the matter and his stance during the street car strike led to the resignation of Police Superintendent Martin J Hyland and Public Safety Board President William S Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Lewis Shank
Shank
Teamaters
Huelnessmen
Atrike
Martin J. Hyland
William 5. Davis
Rivers Triumphs Over Cross In Lively Los Angeles Bout
Joe Rivers defeated Leach Cross in a spirited 20 round fight at the Victory arena. Rivers led throughout, outboxing Cross in most rounds to secure a decisive win and set up a rematch with Wilfredo Ritchie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Joe Riv@rs
Leach Croas
Vernon
Blake
Rivers
Vorton
Crosa
Winda
Hed
Fang
Rivera
Wille Ritchie
Divorce Filing in Cana NY Seeks Auditor to Hear Testimony
In Cana New York on November 26 a divorce case between Mrs. Joseph A. Bigka and her husband was heard in court. Counsel for both parties requested the appointment of a referee to hear testimony before Justice Beabury.
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Blake
Cana
New York
Roferso
Joseph A. Bigka
Aslfy
Purgeon
Beabury
President Wilson approves Manila drunkenness sentence for official
Washington reports President Wilson approves the sentence for Joseph W. Straphan of the Philippine service, stating a charge of drunkenness on duty while stationed in Manila. The sentence was issued after a lengthy court or hearing process involving military or colonial authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Bagke
Washington
Wilson
Joseph W. Straphan
Manila
Uty
Mormon Expulsion Question Shrouded by Ambiguity
Aks Mormon Expulsion Quix Washington Nov 20 Senator Amoot of Utalhan asks state de wera to investigate the quae of Barts Mormon ratsiionary wm Prugila by the German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Amoot
Utalhan
Dewera
Mexican Civil War Turmoil Reported with Diaz and Huerta
The dispatch covers Mexican conflict developments from late 1919 including Gen Porfirio Diaz’s forces movement, Huerta’s crackdown on constitutional deputies, and Villa’s reported victory. It notes rail disruptions, Western Union conflict with the constitutionalists, and troop movements toward Chihuahua and Juarez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Victoria
Porfirio Diaz
Republic
Jose Gonzalea
Balas
Bellano
Federa
Rogalio Hernandsz
James
Pancho
Mexico
Western Union Telegraph Company
Union
Jumex
Mexico City
Huerta
Huérta
Ara
Byerts
Federgl
Robala el Paso
Juarez
Fedsraig
Federgle
Rabels
Villa Clelms
Four Men Perish at Sea Reported Near San Francisco
Fragmentary clipping notes four men perished at sea near San Francisco with brief mentions of a president and a maritime incident. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mner
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