Birth-Linked Murder Plot Claims Stir Iowa City
Charles Cleveland, a laborer, requests doctors to kill his two month old daughter Dorothy alleging the child is a burden. Police report he plans to let the infant die if care continues, while doctors warn surgery may restore some function if life persists. Cleveland says the child’s crying and weight loss drive him to drastic steps.
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Moines
Charles Cleveland
Cray
Cleveland
A.C. .Hutelitus
City to receive estate bequest for public welfare
The estate of General Gres rites Mo Dodge will grant Council Wafts over $600000 within fifty years for public welfare. Hubert G Wallace presented the plan at a special council meeting to organize funds for a city bequest of $80,000 and related actions.
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Tis
Hwa
City of Council
Waftes
Gres
Hubert G. Wallace
Dodge
French auxiliary cruiser Prévenez torpedoed by enemy
Paris reports the French ministry of marine announced that the French auxiliary cruiser Prévenez, with about 47000 men aboard, was sunk after torpedo explosion. Two British merchantmen Thornsby and Malvina were attacked as part of a naval campaign. all crew aboard the Thornsby reportedly died.
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Finley
Ministry of Mathie
Athe
Prench
Prévenos
Mediterranal
Provence Ware
Thor
Stall
Ue Colonial Infantry
Xegiment
Wenon
Saldald
Ritiah
United States
Ilima
Ois
New Germany
Kentist
Dowst
Harttopoo
Ae Budge
Tie ‘Malvina
Apd
Lionew
Aubmarines
Vance
Mae
Gahan
Hengtye
Des Moines Names First City Welfare Official
Des Moines has created a new city position to aid underprivileged children. Mrs. M. M. McMichael has been appointed as the first official, focusing on child welfare, coordinating with women’s and charitable groups, and addressing domestic disputes in collaboration with city departments.
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Des Moines
Unjl
M. M. McMishael
McMichael
Road funds large to this sum about 2 million dollars
Iowa property owners face higher taxes with road and bridge funds totaling about 2 million dollars, plus major registration revenue boosting highway work. The annual financial report by W T Williams shows residents will pay 21.22 in 1916 per person, with state and county levies funding road projects and related expenses.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. A. Robbins
Holding
Thas
Nabl
Ralaay
Joe PF. Wall
Ges
Alate
The
Willows
Clty" Bates
Wan Thought Dead Returns Estate Action Details Revealed
Fragmented text appears to describe an estate settlement tied to a presumed death. References suggest questions of heirs and property transfers involving named individuals and legal actions. The article hints at a murder context and a long delay before final settlement.
Canada plans war revenue tax on profits of firms
Sir Thomas White outlines Canada’s plan for wartime revenue taxing profits of incorporated companies above seven percent and unincorporated firms above ten percent. Exemptions include small capitalization, agriculture, and stockraising. farmers largely spared. Additional duties proposed include fifty cents per barrel import duty and half a cent per gallon oil duty.
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Canada
Thomas White
Finapea
Thomas
Taggtlon
Family chat sparks tale of Harold’s antics
In a domestic scene the parents discuss their youngster Harold Donnelly as he entertains with playful mischief. The mother eyes his antics with a wry smile while the father suggests a future path, pondering what role the boy will grow into.
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Father Prosantly
Harold
Mother
Comediaés
Father
Rough on the Water Hobo Bath Scene in Courier Journal
A fragment from the Courier Journal describes an unkempt hobo forced to bathe before a public display. The report includes garbled dialogue and stray phrases about water and a front rail, reflecting the chaotic OCR text.
The First Taste Learned to Drink Coffee When a Boy
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a boyhood habit of drinking coffee and the resulting impact on daily routines described through garbled OCR text. The narrative alludes to early life breakfast scenes and parental influence on coffee exposure.
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