Wireless and Heroic Operators Shape a New Era
A historic view of wireless progress from early tests to the Titanic rescue. It highlights Jack Binns as a pioneer after the Republic and Florida collision, the Carpathia's role in saving 700 lives, and the expansion of trans Atlantic and cross Pacific wireless links. It also explains basics of how electromagnetic waves carry messages and how modern stations function, including training at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the Arlington and San Francisco hubs.
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Nolay
Republic
Florida
la Bour- Bogne
Jack Binns
Newa
Ness
Harold S. Bride
Marconi
Harald T. Cottam
Carpathia
Senate
Cottam
Young Bride
Cardinal Farley
England
Cyprus
Aden
Ceylon
Straits Settlementa
Straits Settlements
Western Australia
New Zealand
Eix
Arlington
Arlington Station
Potomac
Washington
Fort Myer
North Atlantic Ocean
Naval Base
Guantanamo
Cuba
San Praecisco
Canal Zone
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Naval Electrician
Navy Yard
Doctor Hertz
Sir Oliver Lodge
William Marconi
Murder Clues Fall as Village Raises Reward Fund
Funeral services were held for eight Montgomery County murder victims in Villisca while fingerprint expert M W McClaughry from Fort Leavenworth urged methods to lift prints from the ax handle and lamp chimney. The prints were blurred by a curious onlooker, destroying the sole evidence. County officials and detectives have worked since Monday afternoon without usable leads. The state and city have each posted a $500 reward, with merchants urged to donate to a private fund. several hundred dollars were pledged.
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M. W. McClaughry
United States Penitentiary
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
J. B. Moore
Montgomery
Williscas
Montgomery County
Thousand Veterans Parade in Mason City Encampment
A thousand veterans marched in the G. A. R. parade during the annual encampment in Mason City. More than twenty five hundred visitors are in the city, with Des Moines Dubuque and Perry vying to host the next encampment.
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Mason City
Towa
Des Moines
Dubuque
Perry
Farnhamville Driver Fatally Injured In Auto Accident
Bert Johnson of Farnhamville was seriously injured when his car burnt a tire and overturned at his home. He was pinned under the touring car and suffered a broken shoulder several broken ribs and internal injuries.
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Autolat
Fort Dodge
Bert Johnson
Farnhamville
Alumni Elects Officers at Iowa University
The Iowa University alumni association elected officers: President Walter D. Lovell from Minneapolis. Vice-President George Treichler of Tipton. Second Vice-President Mrs Madge Young Macy of Adel. Secretary Florence Joy of Iowa City. Treasurer A. Byington of Iowa City.
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U. 1
Iowa City
Alumni Association of
Iowa University
Walter D. Lovell
Minneapolis
George Treichler
Tipton
Mra
Madge Young Macy
Adel
Florence Joy
A. Byington
Disappearance Raises Death by Own Action Fear in Albia Ray Lewis
Authorities search the creek and city reservoir for Albia Ray Lewis missing since last week amid poor health. Fears rise he may have died by his own action, as officials intensify the hunt.
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Albia—Ray Lewis
Itta
Sioux City man injures leg in fall at bank
Guy R. Worths of Sioux City fell from the second story of the First National bank while decorating for the G. A. R. encampment. One leg was broken and he was seriously injured internally.
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Bank
Mason City
Guy R. Worths
Sioux City
First National Bank
State G. A. R. Reunion Opens In Mason City
The thirty eighth annual encampment of the Iowa G. A. R. opened with large attendance. Flags were presented by the W. R. C. and Ladies' G. A. R. Fifty members of the G. A. R. drum corps were to attendance.
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G. A. KR
Mason City
Iowa G. A. R
G. A. R. Drum Corps
Reverend Convery to Leave Iowa Falls Parish
Rev Father Convery longtime pastor at the Catholic church in Iowa Falls has resigned to accept the pastorate at Charles City. He leaves with the parish appreciating his service and wishes for his successor. Mason City man Mark Brown dies abruptly in a crowded street while attending the state G A R encampment in town. Brown was home in Ponca Nebraska.
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Iowa Falls
Father Convery
Eldora
Charles City
Brope
Mason City
Mark Brown
G. A. BR
Ponca
Neb
Newspaper Man Dies in Ottumwa
Robert H. Moore a pioneer newspaper man of Ottumwa publisher of the Saturday Herald died suddenly at the Ottumwa hospital where he had undergone an operation
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Ottumwa
Robert H. Moore
Saturday Herald
Ottumwa Hospital
Roy Fiske pays four thousand one hundred four dollars
Roy Fiske former deputy city clerk has paid the city 4104.59 to cover his alleged defalcation while in office. The county attorney is not expected to drop the criminal charge against him.
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Roy Fiske
Newton
Iowa Pure Food Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The Iowa pure food law enacted in 1967 was sustained as constitutional by the United States Supreme Court in a decision handed down on Monday. The ruling confirms the law’s validity and continues its enforcement nationwide.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Court
United “States
Father Coffin Wins Suit in Supreme Court
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a divorce decree and cross bill for philanthropist Father L. Coffin of Fort Dodge. The court found Nellie S. Coffin designed and married for money, not for wifely duties.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Dcpurt
L. 8. Coffin
Fort Dodge
Coffin
New Railroad Project Osage to Mason City Revived
The question of a railroad connecting Osage with Mason City has been revived. The Great Western owns a Green Bay Osage line with Mason City connections to the southwest, and plans to build the missing thirty miles. New Hampton capitalists are pushing the plan and three surveys have been completed between the two towns. A connection seems likely in the near future.
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Osage
Mason City
The
Great Western
Green Bay
Gow Fn
New Hampton
Wolf Cubs Found In Bed Tick
A farmer near Nashua filled his bed tick with straw from a straw pile. He carried it inside and saw motion, first thinking a snake. Upon examination he found two wolf cubs and returned to the straw pile to discover more cubs.
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Nashua
Boy Runs Away From Foster Home Near Portland
Charles Slocum an 11 year old boy who was adopted by farmer Charles Bray near Portland disappeared after taking a horse from the pasture, cutting the fence and riding away. He had been living at Bray's farm since January after previously staying at an orphanage in Knoxville.
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North Pole
Mason City
Charles Slocum
Charles Bray
Portland
Mr. Bray
Knoxville
Alfalfa Crop Record Near Monticello
Richard Cartano reports an 18 harvest year on a five and one half acre field about a mile west of town. Planted five years ago the field has produced 17 crops. First crop ready in June, second in July, third in August, and a fourth in September.
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Monticello
Richard Cartano
Church Debt Cleared In Des Moines Parish Paid In Full
The Rev J F Nugent pastor of Violation church announced the parish sum of 25648 was fully paid. Payments included 20000 for the new parochial school 2500 for the sisters convent 1700 for church improvements 6488 on loan and 4000 on interest.
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Des Moines
J. F. Nugent
Vialtation Church
Woman Bootlegger Arrested in Mason City Case
A woman in Mason City was arrested and charged in a bootlegging case. Police say a disturbance at her residence involved three men, and the warrant was issued based on their evidence. Officer Spaight provided the account of the incident.
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Mason City
William Bock
Spaight
Kennedy Succeeds Holden in State Education Post
The state board of education named Prof. W. J. Kennedy as superintendent of the agricultural extension department at Iowa State College, succeeding P. G. Holden who has resigned. The appointment takes effect immediately.
Masonic Convention Closes in Burlington
The grand lodge of Masons sessions closed in Burlington on Wednesday. The chartered lodges committee reported 1,598 new members in the past year and a total membership of 45,997 in Iowa as of December 1, 1911.
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Burlington
Grand Lodge of Masons
Committee On Chartered Lodges
Lowa
Woman Dies During Funeral at Mineral Ridge Cemetery
Mrs. Robert Musgrove of Dodge township, wife of a wealthy farmer, died of apoplexy in Mineral Ridge cemetery while awaiting the funeral cortege of a friend. The death occurred during the funeral scene.
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Boone
Robert Musgrove
Dodge Township
Mineral Ridge
Sexton Bank Quits
The Farmers' Security bank has decided to exit the business. Rumors of its failure are unfounded as the bank remains perfectly solvent.
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Sexton Bank
Sexton
Farmers’ Security Bank
Arm Lost In Farm Sheller Accident Near Here
Ed Wright an employee on the Ton Anderson farm near here lost his left arm below the elbow after his arm was caught in a corn sheller. The accident occurred on the farm and Wright received medical attention.
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Correctionville
Ed Wright
Ton Anderson
Here
Seventeen Year Olds Cause Damage in Appanoose County
In Appanoose county reports indicate seventeen year olds are active in the area causing notable damage. Local authorities urge caution as incidents continue to be investigated.
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Locueta
Appancoae
Moulton
Appanoose County
State Teachers College announces 188 graduates in June
The June class at the State Teachers' college comprises 188 members, twenty- ping of whom will receive the bachelor of arts degree. Another large class is to graduate in July at the close of the summer term.
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Cedar Falls
State Teachers’ College
Minere Deny Settlement Ogden
Unclear statements claim the miners have settled and must stay near their homes, but officials deny any settlement agreement. The report notes no confirmed settlement and emphasizes unresolved housing and reference issues.
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Ogden
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Amos Doltbear
Tufts College
Hertz
Montreal
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Viga
Africa
Villisca
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