Girl Fatally Struck by Auto in Cherokee
Western News reports 12 year old Romaine Richards, daughter of Mr and Mrs James R Richards of Cherokee, died after being struck by an auto driven by 13 year old Gerald Clark of Cherokee. The accident happened as the girl crossed ahead of the moving car near a corner, with her parents nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cata Nese Ser
Romaine Richards
Ami
James R Richaris
Cherokee
Gerald Clark
L. P. Clark
Des Moines Obser vation Day Proclaimed by Gov. Harding
Des Moines Iowa Gov Harding proclaims fire prevention day observed Tuesday October as fires threaten foodstuffs lumber and manufactured goods. He urges thorough cleaning of premises and safety rules to reduce fire hazard amid high coal production and calls for coal price relief and standard grades discussion with Fuel Administrator Garfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
WL. Harding
Gov. Harding
Garfield
Svernor Gay
Hardisz
Heymers
Silk Thieves Target Fonda. Police Probe Organized Gang
Police pursue a contest case in Fonda over more than 32 600 dollars worth of silk merchandise stolen. Investigators link an organized gang operating with local bars and grocers, with several arrests expected as evidence accumulates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer
Franchise Is Considered by Committee Report
A local committee reviews a franchise matter with the council to explore terms and possible approvals. Details on the committee's decisions or next steps are not fully provided in the readable text.
Sony devices make a showroom return this season
Shoppers flock to stores as Sony electronics reappear on shelves after a temporary shortage. The return signals new stock for popular models and suggests steady consumer demand amid a recovering market.
Iowa Dairy Show Opens This Fall With Dairymen Rally
A local dairy event titled Iowa Dairy Show is set for October 2 and 4. Organizers invite dairymen to participate and showcase breeding and production skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Fine Cattle Trade Shows High Marks at Waukon
Report from Waukon highlights a shipment of Dairy cattle sold at four thousand dollars. The stock, praised by local breeders, reflects strong dairy cattle quality and market demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
T. B
Denison Opera House Campaign Proceeds Report
The opera house in Denison drew strong crowds for a plan to aid the Young Men's Christian Association. A preliminary total of 3206 dollars was raised with more funds expected to bring the grand total toward 4350 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denizon
Denison
Must Have Two Numbers Cedar Orders from the Afternoon
Fragmentary notes describe authorities enforcing orders from the afternoon with the attorney general directing action. The county faces suits over betting and voting in accordance with a new edict and law, aiming to curb violations and uphold authority.
Retail price controls set for coal under Garfield order
Federal Fuel Administrator Garfield enforces an immediate order to limit coal retail prices and margins to the 1913-15 range, with a 30 percent cap on gross margins over cost and a June price baseline. Local committees will ensure compliance. higher prices in select districts are addressed, aiming to curb cost increases amid coal shortages and transportation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. O
Garfield
Perce
King
Washington
Hatayette
Ray, Clay, Pattee
Livnn
Missouri
Appanoose
Warne
Boone and Webster
Iowa
Hoover urges Iowa farmers to boost hog production for war
Herbert Hoover press message to J P Deems of Burlington stresses expanding hog numbers to raise fats supply amid global shortages. He warns excessive corn and feed demands higher animal product prices, urges Iowa to lead in wartime food production and pledges effort to maintain farmer returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Herbert Hoover
J. P. Deems
Iowa
Food Control Board
McReage
Towa
Corm States
Iowa Farm Accident and Local News From Ames to Nashua
A farm thresher accident near Boone kills a farmer whose arm is pulled into the machinery. A 12 year old boy in Danlap touches a live pole and is badly burned. A four year old girl is seriously injured in an auto collision on Lincoln highway near Nevada. The Caswell fife and drum corps in Nashua marks three generations of music in Civil War traditions. The Des Moines gallery institute program in Dayton IA features lectures stock judging and demonstrations. Hartley high school forms Iowa’s first knitting club linked to Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germ Avis
Sir
Mra. I. Avis
Danlap
Little Marie Greenlee
Floyd Greenlee
Lincoln Highway
Nevada
Ames
Caswell
Nashua
Charles Caswell
Annie Simmons
Maurice
Art Dayton
Des Moines Galery’ Institute
Hartley High School
Iowa
Red Cross
Clu
Governor Reviews Draft Appeals Under Wilson ruling
Individuals drafted into the National Army may appeal to the governor for detention in military service if the law is misinterpreted. President Wilson’s ruling authorizes Governor Harding to review cases upon filing statements and affidavits. John Flever, former assistant attorney general, will handle the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dos Moinés
National Army
Wilson
Harding
John Fleveher
Fomer
Wil Handle
Air Raids On London Leave Fifteen Dead and Seventy Hurt
British defense officials report German air raids over London and Yorkshire coast. Fifteen killed and seventy injured as Zeppelins were driven back by anti aircraft fire. only two planes penetrated defenses. Airships crossed Yorkshire and Lincolnshire shores between midnight and 3 am, dropping spurs with minor injuries and little material damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremdon
London
Illand
Yorkshire
Lincolnshire
Lord French
Yorkshireshire
Roosevelt Reveals Venezuelan Ultimatum Tale
Former President Roosevelt recounts how he gave Germany three days to remove its warships from Venezuelan waters during the Venezuelan crisis. He described tense talks with the German envoy, Dewey’s potential intervention, and warnings of possible war if arbitration was not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Germany
Hewer
Wilh
Theodore Hoosevelt
Thurscay
Dewey
Ltteheen
Morrison Heter
National Security League
Roosevelt
Hay
J Sal
England
Ger Anbassador
Rooseve
Toogsevele
Tigi
Venezuela
Solons Fight in the House Over Geldman Charges
In Washington a heated House session broke into a scuffle as Representatives clashed over charges that German funds influenced Congress. The bout between Heftin and Norton ended with Norton on top before peers separated them. The session adjourned with the rules committee report unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AGC
Congress
House
Representative Mettu
Heftin
Norton
Bernstartt
Nuenece Contress
Wus
St Louis & Soup Men railroad announces wage raise
Announcement states that effective next Monday station agents operator telegraphers yard clerks and general office clerks who have not had a raise since January 1 will receive wage increases of 3 to 10 percent. The measure targets railroad employees in St Louis and surrounding yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Sept
St. Louis & Soup Menelsee Railroad
Enemies blamed for dynamite attack at Boardman River dam
Report from Traverse City on September 20 states the spillway of the Boardman River Light and Power Plant near the city was dynamited. Authorities suspect enemies of the government were responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverse City
Act
Boardman River
Powercome Duny
Connecticut Congressman Hin Dies in Norwalk Home
Ebenezer J. Hin, representative of Connecticut's fourth district, died at his Norwalk residence after several weeks of illness caused by heat stroke that began in late July. The death ends Hin's service in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Norwalk
Conn
Ebenezer J. Hin
Congress
Arrests of 36 in raid on Industrial Workers HQ
Federal grand jury indictment exposed a sabotage plot by Industrial Workers of the World leaders and organizers. William D Haywood and 35 others were arrested at 11 West Madison Street Chicago after a raid tied to wartime disruption claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Oct
Gorveran Agy
Indestrial Workers of Me Warly
West
Madison Street
William D. Haswood
Evan Evans
Nancy
William D. Haywood
Feneral
Eis
Eis None. Sem Jury Widver
Lieluard
Chileago
Spoktoe
George Andreychine
Dalaih
Publicity Byrean
Ralph EH. Chaplin
Ang
Solidarity
Vieq Lofr
Bert Lorton
Herter Muller
Seattle
Grand Jury
Utis
Michaelis assails Wilson on pope proposals in Reichstag
German chancellor Michaelis accused President Wilson of a weak reply to the pope's proposals. He argued Germany should not disclose war aims lest it complicate peace talks. He said the pope's plan reflected moral seriousness and neutrality, unlike Wilson's answer which he said tied too closely to enemy aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austentam
Get
Deoeder Michaelis
Imperial Chancelor
Uulin Committee
Reichstag
Pope Benedict
Pertee
Wil Son
Germany
Michaelis
Wilson
Senate Delivers 8 Billion Urgent Deficiency Bill
Washington late Tuesday the Senate approved an urgent deficiency bill totaling 8,000,000,000 without a roll call. Democratic leader Senator Martin of Virginia warned against lavish spending as adjustments raised the bill to about 4.26 billion in total appropriations across army, navy, and related authorizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Martin
Virginia
House
Navy
Unarmed U. S. Ship Honey Lippitt Sunk in News Report
A consular message states the American schooner Honey Lippitt has been sunk but her vow remained, amid a chaotic note about a railway strike and labor actions. The fragment mentions Tower & Eastern railway workers and conflicts involving Elgin, with unclear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Sept
Honey Lippitt
State Department
Warship Rung Aground Near Atlantic Port
U S Warship at Atlantic Port reports being ashore on the coast with immediate danger as naval authorities announce the vessel may be at risk. The ship, identified as Stites battleship 4 ip, is reportedly in peril near the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Warsha
Atlantic
Stites
Get. la United
27 Killed as Train Collision Ferocity Stuns Kellyville
A St Louis and San Francisco passenger train No 7 collided head on with an empty troop train one mile southwest of Kellyville Oki on Friday. Rescue workers recovered 27 bodies including several white men and three Indians among the dead and 35 others were seriously hurt. Debris hampered recovery and more bodies were believed to be trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellyville
Oki
St. Louis
San Francisco
Here
Lloyd George starts libel suit over newspaper report
London reports David Lloyd George the premier begins proceedings for libel against newspapers that claimed he left London for his Walton Heath home during work aid. In Washington First Lieut Howard F Keating of Philadelphia was slightly wounded in an air raid on September 24, according to the war department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Washington
Howard F Keating
Philadelphia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lawa
Iawa
GF. Kay
Geological Survey and Hean
College of Wherat Srt
Mobros
Polk
Lucas
Dallas
Marion
Jasper
Catch Fonda Silk
Considéreg
Bere
Clalca
Keghak
Physica
SONY
FIX Gonl
James H. Collins
James EH. Collins
Jects
Istration
Hoover's
News OF the State
Charles. Gwrer
Wang i
Boone
U.S
Kaiser
Rep. Heftin
Bernstopf
North Dakota
Hiefs Iy
William P. Haywoop
U.S. Fogg
U. S
Mary Lippitt
Chicaza
Tower & Eastern Railway
Elgin
Oklahoma
McCrae
Rodney House
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!