Iowa War News Highlights From August Activities
Iowa residents contribute to Red Cross drives while nursing volunteers prepare for new campaigns. Officials report road quality and education plans as soldiers from the state go overseas and a large service flag is dedicated in Linn County. Insurance and labor mobilization efforts are outlined along with military court actions and population training programs.
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Lowans
Edward H. Tosel
Red Cross
Red‘ Cross
Towa
A. B. Kepford
Des Moines
Chicago
Central Division
Iowa
Cimipalgy
Kepfard
Sys Song
D. L. Gibbs
Logan
State of Laws
Frank Gibbs
France
William
Ft Sill
Jay Gibbs
Lincoln
Neb
C. Gibbe
Omaha
Harry
Detroit
Judge Moon
Ottumwa
Clauds Porter
al Porter
Senate
Ralph Bolton
Greater
Minnesota
Presbyterian
Iowa State College
Ames
Story County
Willard A. Dodd
Willard Dodd
Iowa City
University Ambulance
Linn County
Wapsie Valley
Central City
Army Training Corps
General Staff
Washington
State House
Crowder outlines draft call for 19-36 year olds
General Crowder announced the first call to men born 1900–1920 and ages 32–36 who register on Thursday. Questionnaires will determine readiness for October induction, with 150000 authorized for the student army training corps and over 3 million below twenty awaiting draft. Education plans were not disclosed.
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Washington
Crowder
Army Training
Carpay
Hig
British Envoy Among Eleven Held in Petrograd Fortress
Report from Stockholm dated December 13 states eleven Allied citizens are imprisoned in the fortress of SS Peter and Paul in Petrograd. British consul general H. Lockhart, condemned to death by the Bolshevik government, reportedly escaped execution due to intervention by neutral diplomatic representatives. The fortress, famed for its severe political prisoner regime, has a long history of harsh confinement and little chance of release.
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Stockholm
Eng- Hishien
SS. Peter and Paul
Petrograd
H. B. Lockhkart
Aty
Moscow
Peter and
Paul Ig
Canr
Peasants Enter Petrograd in Revolutionary Turmoil
Reports from Genethagen to Central News describe peasants revolting against the Bolshevik government entering Petrograd with large factions of the population joining. Severe fighting and fires break out in several areas as the upheaval unfolds.
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London
Petrograd
Genethagen
Central
Plans for $50 600 Liberty Bond Gift for Cardinal Gibbons
Friends and admirers of Cardinal Gibbons in Baltimore Maryland are completing plans for a presentation of two $50 000 Liberty bonds to mark the golden jubilee of his consecration as bishop.
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Batthmore
Cardinal Gibbons
Boyd
Soviet Dispatch Warns Commissaries Amid Precautions
A dispatch to the Westfalische Zeitung reports a Soviet government order to the all people's commissaries urging precautions for their personal safety amid rising tensions.
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Tascassinso
Burian proposes direct talks between central powers and Entente
Baron Burian Austro Hungarian foreign minister suggested in Vienna that a calm exchange of views between the belligerents could occur without peace negotiations. He said such talks might examine all items keeping enemies at war and could bring adversaries closer, though further fighting may be needed meanwhile.
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Amsterdam
Baron Burian
Burinn
Senate passes espionage amendment targeting draft slackers
Washington September 11 congressional action sets a maximum penalty of 26 years in prison or a 10000 dollar fine for false reports or statements aimed at hindering U S war efforts. The bill also covers obstruction of war securities sales and acts promoting disloyalty or insubordination during the war.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States
Boston Wins World Title in Tight Series Finale
Max Mack delivered a clutch third inning blow to put Boston ahead 2 to 1 as Chicago rallied late. Tyler and Mays sparked a tense game with timely hitting while Whitey Whiteman misplayed a key ball allowing two runs to score, sealing Boston’s World Series victory in a dramatic decider.
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Boston
Max Mack
Nufilog
Ling
Hoston
Tyler
Mays
Chicago
Whiteman
Cubs
Ned
Pinel
Maxs
Finnish Diet to Confirm Acceptance of Crown
Crown of Finland accepted by King or prince designated, Stockholm dispatch. Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse has accented the Finnish crown and the Finnish diet is set to meet soon to confirm the acceptance.
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Finland
Stockholm
Frederick Charles of Hesse
Petroysk Taken by Troops Under General Ebich Arabholt
London dispatch reports Petroysk on the Cispi an Beach seized by troops commanded by General Ebich Arabholt. The city on the western shore changes hands as forces gain control in the campaign against Turkish and German forces.
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Petroysk
Firota HaHa
London
Ebicharabholt
Petroiysk
Wilson Signs Prohibition Zones Around War Industries
Washington September 24 President Wilson signed the joint resolution empowering him to establish prohibition zones around shipyards munitions plants and other war industries, marking a wartime policy shift.
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Wilson
Washington
Congress
24 Million Men Registered in United States Army Draft
Washington reports that about 24 million men aged 18 to 45 have been registered, with thirteen million new names added since May. General Crowder emphasizes careful, fair classification for military and national economic needs and clarifies that the nonproductive five occupations list has not been enlarged.
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Washington
America
Crowder
Crowfer
War Industries “Board
Selective Services
Alex
Debs Found Guilty Under Espionage Act
Eugene Debs Socialist leader convicted by a federal jury in Cleveland on espionage law charges. Maximum penalty is 20 years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Also reported a deadly collision near Amsterdam killing 33 German children and two railroad workers with several injured.
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Cleveland, O
Pthirty
Amsterdam
Bettween
Schuelde Muehl
Posen
Wighteed
Sugar Price Rise Authorized by Federal Panel
A cent per pound sugar price increase has been authorized by federal authorities applicable to all buyers. The new price will add seven to twelve cents per pound, affecting New York markets from Sept. 14 and reflecting changes in the sugar supply and distribution.
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New Yorks
Troopship Torpedoed. All American Troops Safe
British convoy ship torpedoed off the English coast. All 2,800 American soldiers aboard survived and were beached near shore. Descriptions note engines lagging, quick escapes via ropes, and quick rescue by destroyers. Red Cross aid arrives as soldiers recuperate in England.
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Washington
Navy Department
Sims
London
United Staates Navy Department
White Star
Pauie
Chicago
Cleveland
Imade
Angland
American Red Cross
Sailors Beat Reds Near Oberserekaya
Archangel area report says a detachment of American bluejackets fought near Oberserekaya and helped capture the town. They extricated themselves from a perilous trap after being surrounded by the enemy, then pressed on through deep swamps for more than two days.
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Archangel
Oberserekaya
Americans Land in Archangel to Aid Allied Russia Campaign
U S Army announces American troops have landed at Archangel to support allied efforts in northern Russia. General Mirich confirms the operation for military reasons without disclosing troop numbers or embarkation origin. The report notes possible deployment from English camps as Americans train.
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Siberia
Russia
Washington
Archangel
Mirch
Stiff
War relief to knit yarn for soldiers
Washington report says relief groups will continue sending knitting yarn to produce wooden garments for American soldiers and sailors, ensuring ongoing supply for wartime needs.
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Washington
Alustrius Board
Sixteen Miners Dead in Pacific Northwest Mine Disaster
Nanaimo British Columbia September 18 Sixteen miners employed by the Western Fuel company were instantly killed when the steel cable attached to the mine cage failed at the Delage levered down shaft on Protection Island.
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Nanaimo
Western Fuel Company
Webleha
Delage
Island
Shi Iroke
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Richard B. Cook
Cook
Louis H. Cook
Des Moines Register
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H. M.gaines
Way Savings
A. L. Sarcona
Tditans
Sarcona
Corpa
Te. Corps
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Red Cross Board
Robert W. Bailey
W. H. Baily
A. L. Urlick
United States Employment Service
Harding
Red Cross -Sociale
Daems
F. D. Penick
Petersburg
Camp Dodra
Ft. Leavenworth
James’, Thompson
St. Louis
Des Mapines
Max Pawlowski
Duluth
Minn
Pawlowski
Camp Dodge
Diyleion
Beadavartpre i
Britain
Strecta
U.S. Bonds
Cuyahoga
Ayere
Sherty Army
Catates
Austria
Dodgers
Sénate
Dionala
Nantes
Eugene Debs
U.S
Persic
England
Bluejackets
U.S. Army
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