Iowa Men in Game Happenings and Draft News
The report covers draft reporting from Iowa with 56 counties yet to send men to the Eighty-eighth army cantonment. New plans consider an artillery range. It also notes the Fall Follower murder indictment in Adair County. B R Westbrooke of St. Louis charged with killing A W Lite at the county fair grounds amid poker dispute.
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Des Moines
Duluth
Minn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Eighty-eighth Army
North Dakota
Towa
Ilinois
Creenfield
Adair County
B. RE. Westbrooke
St. Louis
A. W. Lite
Westbrooke
Lite
State Capital Chat at Ames Reports Large Enrollment Rise
More than 2,000 students will enroll at Iowa State College during the present registration week with a substantial influx of agricultural students after harvest. Over 700 freshmen already signed up and female enrollment surpasses 500. The college placement committee handled 797 calls, placing 174 graduates and earning about 140000 in first year salaries. Federal rural post road funds totaling 424653 are apportioned to western states for 1919 to 1921, with Iowa receiving 434653 under the 1919 distribution.
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Ames
Towa State College
Iowa State College
Iowa
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Arizona
California
Colorado
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Idaho
Towa
Kansas
South Dakota
Texan
Utah
Washington
Wyoming
Plague-Related Death of Iowa City Real Estate Operator
An autopsy and microscopic analysis of A. E. Mearton shows acute anterior poliomyelitis as the cause of death. The 48 year old was stricken early last week after a brief illness, his case presenting paralysis signs from the start.
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Iowa City
A. E. Mearton
Meardon
Waterloo Mechanic Killed in High Speed Crash
LeRoy Massett a 27 year old Waterloo auto mechanic died at Sartori hospital from injuries in an auto accident. His car rolled three times after attempting to pass a buggy while speeding near a hill crest. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
LeRoy Massett
Sartori
Massett
Man Dies On Bridge As Train Strikes Volunteer Victim
Anton Bollman about 45 sat on a Milwaukee bridge near Port Atkingon and was killed when a Cedar Rapids Calmar line passenger train struck him. He died instantly and bystanders could hear approaching trains from a long distance. It is unclear if he was deaf or had intended self harm.
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Mason City
Anton Bollman
Port Atkingon
Cedar Rapids
Wreck at Burlington Wounds Twelve. Two Trains Collide
A Burlington passenger train at full capacity ran through an open switch and crashed into a Rock Island train stationed on a siding. The collision injured twelve people and left two trains tangled amid debris of iron steel and wood.
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Burlington
Rock Island
Cholera Toll in West Liberty and Nearby
Cholera infantum claims four lives in West Liberty within hours. At Se pichener and Louis Kapfer addresses, reports note infant deaths and probable illness among children, while local officials investigate possible cases and seek aid.
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West Liberty
Pichener
Louis Kapfer
Denison Power to Vail and New Civic Church Opens
News detail reports Denison Electric plans to extend power to Vail and to light eastern towns. Hampton Christian church completed with a large dining room and gym for women and children. Observations continue on mysterious poisoning in Joseph Kirkman’s family near Tipton with deaths and illnesses linked to a germ. Camp Dodge recruits risk dismissal for poor learning, per officials. Iowa City hosts organizing meeting for Johnson County women’s defense committee with Mrs Whitley and Mrs Mayer aiding. Becker nearly dies after a horse, buggy and train collision south of Hampton. Plymouth county board approves next year’s tax levy up 2.3 mills. Johnson county canning team ties for sixth at state fair. Henry county wins, Shelby county takes first.
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Iowa University
Physicians of
Cedar. Rapids
Tipton
Mechanicsville
Iowa City
Joseph Kirkman
Camp Dodge
Johnson County
National Council of Defense
Whitley
Max Mayer
Deslie Becker
Hampton
Hecker
Geneva
Minneapolis and St. Louis
OUSTS GERMAN ENVOY RUSS REVOLT CRUSHED
In Buenos Aires a German envoy faces expulsion as mobs attack the legation and German newspaper offices amid a tense protest. The Argentine government seeks explanations after a note from President Pueyrredon instructs passport deliveries to Count Luxburg. Berlin is urged to respond.
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Teuton Legation
Buenos Aires
Legation
Avenida Florida
Count Luxburg
Arant
Pueyrredon
Karl
Tentiary
von Luxburg
plenipoerMan
Berlin
Foreign Office
von, Luxburg
Osure
Ministeria
Germit
Argentina
Mexico City
Stockholm
Soldiers' Risk Bill Passes House With War Insurance Provisions
Washington report notes the House approved a soldiers risk and war insurance bill totaling 176 million dollars. It provides family allotments and compensation for injuries, replacing the old pension system. Only five of 24 present did not vote for passage, answering "present" on the roll call.
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Washington
Wilmore Sunk by German Submarine. Crew Saved
London dispatch reports the American ship Wilmore sunk by a German submarine on September 12. The British admiralty stated all crew members were rescued.
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London
Wilmore
Admiralty
Miners Return to Work at Peabody Mine No 7
Five hundred miners at Peabody Mine No 7 in Tovey Illinois returned to work after a strike that began Tuesday over restrictions on loaders limiting output to three cars a day.
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Puna
Peabody
Tovey
Flying students killed in practice collision at North Island field
Two student aviators Edward W. Walsh Jr of Oakland and Theodore B. Lyman of St. Helena Colorado died in a mid air collision during a training flight at the North Island army aviation field near San Diego California. The crash occurred at about 8000 feet and both men were killed instantly.
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North Island
Aviation Field
California
San Diego
Cal
North Island Army Aviation Field
Edward W. Walsh
Oakland
Theodore B. Lyman
St. Helena
Colo
American Artillery Joins French Training Camp in France
A large contingent of American artillery has joined the expeditionary army in France and is undergoing intensive training under French supervision. The camp emphasizes rapid skill development and coordination with allied forces as American units integrate into frontline operations.
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France
Australia’s War Expenses Up to June 1918
British representatives in New York announced Australia’s war expenditures through June 1918 will total 1.06 billion dollars. Sir John Forrest in parliament presented the estimate as the basis for Australia’s wartime accounting. In Vienna, the Austrian War Ministry reported Italian losses in the eleventh Isonzo battle have reached about 250,000 with 20,000 prisoners taken.
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Australia
New York
John Forrest
Italy
Vienna
Austria
Station Agents Hit By Pennsylvania Railroad Strike
Station agents in Burlington New Jersey join a nationwide walkout as the Pennsylvania railroad telegraphers strike spreads after reports agents quit at multiple stations. The movement centers at strike Headquarters with news of agent resignations.
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Burlington, N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad Telegraphers
Waa
Traitors to War Echo From Elihu Root at Mass Meeting
Elihu Root defines traitor as anyone opposing the war arguing enemy aims, urging support for Germany. The Chicago rally, led by the National Security League, also featured Samuel Gompers. Gov. Lowden sent a message. The event denounces alleged antiwar critics including naturalized citizens.
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Chicago
Elihu Root
Germany
Mr. Root
Root
Samuel Gompers
National Security League
Frank C. Lowden
Springfield
Nanols
Wheat revolt said to foe in United States
Washington reports blame propaganda for farmers withholding wheat at the fixed price. Hoover states no general reluctance to sell, except in pro-German or anti war areas. Justice Department to probe Northwest meetings urging price above 2.20 per bushel and file prosecutions for any agitation against wartime policy.
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Washington
Union
Hoover
Food Administration
Department of Justice
Northwest
St. Paul
Department of Jus Hce
Leader of Russ Rebels Dies After Self Inflicted Wounds
Petrograd reports General Krymoff commander of Korniloff troops shot himself after an interview with Premier Kerensky. The suicide followed news of the fate awaiting him and occurred as forces faced the revolt. Calm returned to Petrograd after the suppression efforts and Kerensky’s administration.
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Petrograd
Moff
Eral Korniloff
Krym
Genttack
Premlar Kerensky
Bensky
Krymoff
Korniloff
Pet
Robbery At Frank J. Plan Office In Chicago
During the rush hour two highwaymen entered the Frank J. Plan office in Chicago and bound gagged the diamond dealer. They escaped with more than $25,000 in valuables.
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Chicago
Frank J. Plan
Root Honored as Honorary President of Security League
New York reports Euhu Root elected honorary President of the National Security League succeeding the late Joseph H Choate. The organization has grown to about 100000 members with chapters across the country.
U S Ships Sink U Boat Amid Conflicting Dispatches
Washington reports a graphical error led to a submarine attack on merchant ships off France. Six submarines in the battle may have sunk one or more merchant vessels during the September 5 convoy mission. Officials caution details are unclear and names unavailable.
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Washington
France
Danie
Batle
Germ
Westwero
Europe
United States
Unk
Eight German U Boat Fights Shown By British Navy Tales
London reports a public display Friday of eight or nine UBoat engagements describing anti submarine actions. Highlights include an auxiliary cruiser versus submarine, a seaplane versus submarine, a duel of submarines won by a British captain, and two accounts of armed merchantmen repelling enemy vessels.
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London
Senate draft plan to mobilize aliens in U S
Washington reports a senate joint resolution passed on Wednesday proposing to draft all aliens in the United States except Germans and others exempt by treaty and those from allied countries who have resided here one year. It is estimated that more than a million aliens would be affected.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Senate
House
Millionaire Merchant Drafted From Omaha to Fort Riley
John Brandela, twenty one, owner of J. L. Brandela & Son department store, is drafted with 678 other Omaha men and will leave September 19 for Fort Riley. The notice appears in the Omaha draft records with Bran dels listed among the city’s draftees.
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Omaha
Neb
John Brandels
J. L
Brandela & Son
Will &0
Fort Riley
Harvard Corporal Meeker Killed as Plane Engine Stalls
Cambridge correspondent reports Corporal William H. Meeker of Harvard died in France while serving with the Lafayette squadron. He was killed when the engine of his aircraft stalled as he lay over the lines.
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Cambridge
Mass
William H. Meeker
Harvard
Lafayette Equadrille
France
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Werner Meyer
Blue Earth
Moorland
National Army
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Iowa National Guards
Mineola
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Denison Electric Pany
Vail
Denison
Plymouth County
Henry County
Shelby County
Johnson’ County
Uncle Samuel
Baltimore
Ame
Ucal
Argentine
Korniloffe
Kerensky
Kornloff
Pskoff
Hon
Siknya
Steen
Kornilof
Tsarskoe Selo
Russia
Korntlatt
Mey
Suard
Gutehina
Tosna
Pskotr
Lugu
Gatchina
U. S. Artillery
U. 8
U. S
Evoy
Lansing
Mexico
Herlin
Herr von Eckhardt
Falken Cronholm
Daffaires
Wolke Cronholm
Minster von Eckhardt
Sweden
Kaiser Veoras
Ja Nelson Moris
Mr. Morris
Constantinople
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General. Krymoff
Tong Tob
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