Vincent Kelley Injured in Fall From Box Car in Dubuque
Vincent L. Kelley of 02 Lafayette Street Waterloo was severely injured last night when he fell from the top of a box car in the Illinois Central yards at Center Grove. He is in Finley hospital Dubuque in serious condition with possible spine injuries after the westbound freight No. 72 pulled away, leaving him unconscious until found by the Center Grove operator. Relatives have rushed to Dubuque. Kelley, about 24, is the son of conductor G. D. Kelley. his wife and infant son reside in Waterloo.
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Vincent L. Helly
Lafayette Street
Waterloo
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Illinois Central
Center Grove
Young Kelley
Onte
Kelley
Alley
Isle
G. D. Kelley
Joe
Teo
Chicago
Start to Punish the Beef Barons
Washington dispatch reports the attorney general orders action under the Sherman law against the Chicago board of trade and moves to prosecute the Minneapolis board of trade for collusion to raise grain and flour prices. He will direct scrutiny of Chicago packers for any sign of a tsencemen's agreement to curb meat supply ahead of a hoped record European market, with proceedings to begin promptly.
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Washington, D. C
Attomer General
United States
Wilkerson
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis Board of Trade
Prices Rise as Sugar and Essentials Surge in Market
The report notes sugar rising to 11 lbs for $1 and other staples increasing in price. Pork chops cost 22 to 26 cents per pound, bacon 20 to 60 cents, sirloin 28 and round tip 25, eggs 24 cents, beans and butter listed. The week shows living costs up due to speculation and market manipulation, with sugar in demand by English and German buyers for dismarkets.
400 Americans in Special Train Arrive in Amsterdam
A special train bearing 400 Americans from Berlin reached here at 1 a.m. The group, led by American ambassador James W. Gerard, will continue by rail to Rotterdam and then sail home on an Helland-American line steamer.
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Suusterdam
London
Berlin
Germany
James W. Gerard
Rottendam
United States
Do Modern Dances Make Wrinkles
An old ad claims modern dances do not cause wrinkles but routine worry or neglect may. It promotes a dubious “vegetable origami jelly” and a contrived almozoin Crom solution as a magical cure to smooth skin and erase lines before bedtime.
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Bay
War Duty Losses Reach $100 Million In Revenue Talks
A New York report notes Treasury experts estimate war related import duties could total about 100 million dollars for the year. Underwood and Simmons study revenue options including raising tobacco and cigar taxes, boosting beer tax by about 56 million, and delaying any income tax changes until after July 1.
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Underwood
1Senator Simmons
Senate Finance Committee
Germany
Great Britain
Austria-Huupart
Russia
France
Belgium
Shields
Tennessee
Tots Had Matches One Child Fatally Burned
A two year old boy, Harold Landy, was fatally burned while playing with matches at home. His three year old brother escaped injury as the mother tried to douse the flames. The mother suffered severe burns while attempting to save her child. doctors offered little hope for the infant's recovery.
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Benson Palmer
Joplin
Butte, Mont. Hel
Palmer Homi
Webatep Wits
Ave
Harold
Mery
Ed Landy
Hol Ehid
Traffic officials arrive in city for meeting with shippers
W Mahon vice president of the Great West pen railrond and Osray Townsend general freight agent traveled from Chicago. They met with Pod Cleary and other shipper representatives to discuss the heavy freight trade. A meeting was planned for the next day with local merchants and merchants.
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Mentin Uepy
W. Mahon
Vate Department
Great West Pen Railrond
Osray Townsend
Chicago
Cleary
Americans From England Reach New York After War Outbreak
The liner Philadelphia carrying 1000 Americans from England arrived in New York last night after sailing from Southampton when war with Germany began. It carried 703 in the cabin and 309 in steerage, all reported well though hardships were noted. French torpedo boats and submarines shadowed the ship early, but upon confirmation that passengers were American, the French officers allowed the Philadelphia to proceed.
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New York
Europe
Philadelphia
Southampton
England
Germany
English Cruiser Has Rich Prize Won in Bermuda
New York reports the capture of the German tank steamer Leda, valued at about a quarter million dollars, by the British cruiser Suffolk. Also reported are the arrest of over 160 German reservists taken as prisoners of war in Bermuda, confirmation via the Royal Mail steam packet Caribbean arriving from Bermuda, and additional confirmation from the Bermuda mail.
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New York
Suffolk
Bermuda
Rol
Daniris
Royal Mini
Caribbean
Bormudian 7
Quebec Steamship Company
Finnish Gulfs in Control of Russia
News from Helsinki and Stockholm report Finnish gulfs remain under Russian naval control. German warships were sighted near Lanisori in the Gulf of Finland, while British nationals were detained in a port far west. US diplomats note fire exposure risks and possible bombardment potential, with Lisbon dispatches saying American nationals at Portnasil face no urgent aid requests.
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Stockholm
London
Lanisori
Galfte
Gopland
Finland
Finish Gulf
Ruster
Charter Vessel Plan Reported With six ships for Biron trip
In Washington six vessels are slated for immediate charter to undertake a voyage to Biron for Anmepiains Wis. Secretaries Me vdau and others prepare the action. The plan involves authorities vetting the crews and arranging secure transport for a party to be present at VeEasenightt Ohio.
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Washington
Secretiries Me Vdau
Vieen
Palle
Ohio
Sells Named Indian Affairs Chief Receives Praise
The Philadelphia Indian Rights association lauds Cato Sells, former Waterloo attorney and U.S. attorney for northern Iowa, now commissioner of Indian affairs. A New Republic excerpt credits him with extraordinary effort in reforming the Indian bureau, despite praise from rivals and threats from grafters, as he faces a demanding, high-stakes assignment.
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Cate Sells
Waterloo
United States
Iowa
ABC
Texas
Indian Affairs
Philadelphia Indian Rights’ Association
Selis
Sells
Indian Bureau
New Republic
Cato Sells
Commissioner of
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cato
Vinton Note On Local People Abroad And Chautauqua Start
A survey from Vinton notes several county residents abroad in Germany and Europe raising safety concerns. Local events include Knights of Pythias organizing a lodge in Van Horne and Léon Loizeaux selling a Florida River land property. Chautauqua preparations are ready for a Saturday opening with a strong program. Mr and Mrs J and Marietta returned from Detroit after a month visiting relatives.
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Vinton
Genton County
Henry Prancken
Jacob Bierschenk
Conrad Vaupel
Freda Hrehm
Jacob Gasser
Lillian
Germany
Carrie Knox
Europe
Louise Stone
Tilford Academy
van Horne
Cedar Rapids
Léon Loizeaux
Florida River Gand Company
D. &. Knupp
Louizeaux
Florida
J. &. Marietta
Detroit
Mich
Clyde Te Acres
Germans Halted In Two Gatties In French Report
Paris reports an official bulletin on fighting near Pont-a-Mousson north of Xuney. Beginning August 11 with renewed clashes August 12, French forces, though outnumbered, counterattacked with artillery and recovered terrain. Germans retreated leaving many dead and prisoners. a German battery and several weapons captured. a dismounted Baden dragoon regiment destroyed. nine German officers and about 1,000 wounded amid French pursuit.
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Paris
pHi Adl
Pont-a-Moussonm
Xuney
Bay
Wedoeaday
Baden Dragoon
Russians Take Austrian Sokal in Galicia Assault
A Russian force captured the town of Sokal in Austrian Galicia after a heavy assault. Austrian garrison of two infantry battalions, a regiment of lancers, and a regiment of hussars was dislodged. Russians pursued across the Hug River, blew two bridges and two viaducts, and burned several houses as civilians fired from them. They also seized military material, pontoons, and telegraph instruments.
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St. Petersburg
London
Sokal
Austrian Galicia
Hug
Sokel
Lemberg
May Float War Loans in U S
Washington August 19 J P Morgan Co has inquired of the state department about the U S government stance on a French war loan of several hundred millions to be floated in this country. It is also understood that certain financial houses have approached the government to learn its attitude toward an Austrian loan for an unnamed amount.
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Washington, D. C
J. P. Morgan & Co
State Department
United States
Railroad Man Murdered in Downtown Office
Edward P. An ory, secretary of the Western Railroad association, was found dead in his downtown office with two deep head wounds. Police suspect murder after a struggle evidenced by scattered papers. A. M. Thompson discovered the body and fingerprinting was conducted. Amory’s stenographer reported she could not enter the office in the morning. Police theorize the killing may have been tied to a railroad patent dispute.
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Chicago
Edward P. Anory
The
Western Railroad Association
Ofice
A. M. Thompson
Police Bureau of Identification
Aanorr
Sald Thelice
Amory
Circus Postponed Leads Man's Home Duty in Local Show
A juvenile circus exhibition planned for Wellington and Third streets was postponed. Leading man's mother assigned him to a household task at 445 Wellington street while amateur troupe members lament the delay and vow to pursue a future theater role with Harry and Jack Williams George Spash Emerson and the Kern siblings among the cast. The neighborhood had been buzzing about the all girl show billed as a family musical revue featuring Mary Kosely and others.
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Haase
Wellington Street
Tnzen
Wellington
Third Streets
Mothers Y
Oipens
Mwan
Geiteus
Kern
Harry
Jack Williams
George Spash
Emerson
Jack T
Bradford Kern
Catherine Carpenter
Dorothy Kern
Tno
ALA
Mary Koselysh
Childern
Indian scouts threaten gallop to Devil's Basin ride
Captain Cling escorts colonel's daughter on a 30 mile gallop to a rugged basin. Corporal Haynes warns of fifty Indians in Red Bird pass. the party presses on under fire and seeks shelter as a dramatic canyon chase unfolds. The girl and troopers endure siege and close call with the Indians.
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Fosthills
Chime
Corporal Haynes
Varkles
Yate O'Brien
Jim
Jack Rabbit
Cling
Haynes
Red Bird Pass
Downcas
Robert
Myromen
Far Watt
Murinared
Bank Clearings Totals for Year With Neally Cranstees
Bank clearings reached 1 152 452 28 dollars this year while last year stood at 600 947 98 dollars. Figures credit Neally Cranstees with the accounts and indicate steady growth in business activity.
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Neally ‘Cranstees
Elk Scout Seeks Site for Elks Picnic on River
Russell L. DeGonia, scouting the river for a suitable Elks picnic location, reports progress to Joh B. Shanewise. Proposed plan includes a dancing party at Electric Park, with a committee to arrange details after next week’s report. DeGonia previously eyed Elk Run but found it unsatisfactory. Week ending Aug 18 1914 shows varying figures in water clearings and mortgage activity across the county.
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Slack Ank County Abstract Co
Russell L. DeGonia
Elks
Joh B. Shanewise
Lodge
Elk Run
Electric Park
Canal opening trip to christen Ancon steamer
Report says preparations are complete for the formal opening of the canal next Saturday. The steamer Advance will meet the cruiser Ancon, a 9,606 ton vessel of the Panama Canal Railway company, for the official first trip.
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Ancon
Cristobal
Panama Canal Railway Company
First steamship Cristobal passes Panama Canal
Washington August 13 reports the Cristobal as the first steamship to transit the Panama Canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific in 1142 hours with a return trip eight and a half hours. The vessel drew 25 feet of water on the voyage. Governor Goethals honored several former canal employees by allowing them to traverse the canal from ocean to ocean in recognition of their services.
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Washington, D. C
Panama Canal
Cristobal
Atlantic
Pacific
Yeturn Iun
Goethals
Deep Catarrh Link to Lung Impact and a Remedial Claim
The text discusses catarrh spreading from nose and throat to bronchial tubes and lungs. It touts a blood remedy described as powerful and vegetable, claiming to clear air passages, relieve headaches, and improve nasal conditions. It mentions availability in local stores and frames the remedy as essential for blood infections and related conditions.
Cedar River Park investment offers three houses for sale
Want ad notes a first come, first served business chance with a guaranteed ten percent return. Three Cedar River park houses are for sale at 619 Cedar River Drive, two seasonal properties and one modern. Owner leaving city, asking price 4280 dollars. Contact Hallowell & Co or Dr Magers.
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Cedar River Park
Cedar River Drive
Hallowell & Co
Dr. Magers
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