Guillotine Executions In Europe Stir Public Shock
Paris reports on parallel executions of two women, Madeline Wendel in Alsace Lorraine and her lover Wirth, in Strassburg. Both were executed by guillotine after arsenic killings and repeated poisonings, with dramatic scenes as they faced the axe.
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Paris
Germany
Poincare
Madeline Wendel
Wirth
Sean
Strassburg
Alsace Lorraine
Kus
Siler
Lttle
Suffragist Helen Todd Refused Signature on Equal Suffrage Petition
July 14. California suffragist Helen Todd asked James M. Lynch state labor commissioner to sign an equal suffrage petition. Lynch refused and Todd expressed disappointment, stating her aim was to convert the official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Todd
California
James M. Lynch
Miss Todd
Death ends promising life of Emma Hartwig Young
Emma Hartwig Young died at 418 Allen street Waterloo after kidney and heart trouble. Born September 10 1886 in Nora Springs Iowa she moved to Waterloo ten years ago. She married William M Young on October 7 1904 they had no children. She belonged to Emanuel Evangelical church and Waterloo Homestead No 106 Brotherhood of Yeoman. Survived by husband parents and siblings Mrs William Notts Devils Lake ND and L A Hartwig Rockford IL. Funeral Thursday at 10 am at her home delayed to allow North Dakota kin to arrive.
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Emma Hartwig Young
W MN. Young
Allen Street
Bethalimenia
August Hartwig
Nora Springs
Waterloo
Young
North
North Dakota
Confidence grows for Porte transatlantic flight
New York reporters note Boehm's 24 hour 12 minute flight at Johannisthel covering 1350 miles using a standard biplane. Aero club members say America’s equipped air boat should carry Lieut Porte to the Azores, a route of 1140 miles, 210 miles shorter than Boehm’s distance.
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New York
Rinehold Boehm
Johannisthel
Theatro Club
Lieut. Potte
America
Boehm
Henry Woodhouse
The
Aero Club
Porte
Azores
Manufacturers On Visit Here To Attend St Paul Meeting
Three delegates depart Water loo at midnight for the annual American Refrigerator Manufacturers association convention in St Paul. Fred Northay leads with Mesers E J Wirts and C W Wenke from St Louis. Wirts is association secretary, Wenke with St Louis Butcher Supply. Worthey, president, will preside and may relinquish duties this year. After St Paul, Northey plans to bring Waterloo manufacturers to view local opportunities.
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Waterloo
St. Paul
American Refrigerator Manufacturers’ Association
Fred Northay
E. J. Wir*s
C. W. Wenke
St. Louis
Mr. Worthey
Mr. Wirts
Brecht Company of
Mr. Wenke
St. Louis Butcher Supply Company
Worthey
National Association
Northey
Iowa
Tannenbaum Promises Good Behavior in Island Confinement
New York July 14. Frank Tannenbaum leader of the Industrial Worker of the World pledges good conduct after 180 hours on bread and water and a cement floor bed in Blackwell's Island solitary cells. Warden Hayes says confinement will end soon. Tannenbaum roamed during a church raid and riots, with over 100 insurgents still in their cells demanding their rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank Tannenbaum
Warden Hayes
Blackwell's Island Penitentiary
Tannenbaum
Temperature for Today Report
A weather note from Buchanan Optical shows yesterday’s high 95 and low 7 percent. Historic records list 1911 high 96 low 60, 1912 high 191 low 67, 1913 high 96 low 73.
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Buchanan Optical
Syndicate Bldg
Steamer and torpedo boat collide near Portland Harbor
The steamer Governor Dingley collided with the torpedo boat Rodgers while leaving port in Portland Maine. The Governor Dingley sustained minor damage and continued to Boston while the Rodgers anchored after arrival with naval units aboard. Col Roosevelt plans a reception for son Kermit and bride in Oyster Bay as preparations proceed.
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Portland
Governor Dingley
Rodgers
Naval Roliltia
Boston
Kersot
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Col. Roosevelt
Kermit
Progressive
New York
Ingenious Criticism Sparks Library Romance in Hellywood
Author Jimson visits Hellywood's library to read while his doctor prescribes activity. A sharp reader, a woman criticizes his characters from Margaret Lee to Edward Atkinson, prompting Jimson to seek her recommendation and observe her reading his own book. She returns to the novel, reading it aloud in part, then reveals she dislikes it yet studies its ridiculed figures. He writes his publishers about the strange reception and decides no more reviews are needed.
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Jimeon
Hellywood
Allison
Hollywood
Action
Jimson
Att
Brown
Golshed
Jimaon
Simnon
Margaret Lee
Donald Kimball
Edward Atkinson
Nero
Alieg Lonadale
Titisen
Owl Sleeps as Senators Work in the Senate Chamber
A screech owl perched on a gallery ledge during a Senate session in Washington, DC. The visitor looked down on Vice President Marshall and showed no interest in antitrust bills or legislative actions, simply watching proceedings.
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Washington, DC
Senate
Marshall
Ackley Faces Municipal Water Plant Vote
Ackley residents will decide on August 10 whether to buy the private water plant for 4968 dollars. Supporters favor municipal ownership to extend service beyond current small service areas across the city. A special election will determine the town's water future.
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Ackley
Town Falls
Othzeng
Comeiy
Market closes with scattered gains on major rails and utilities
New York July 14 stocks finish mixed as top gainers include American Smelter and American Copper while rail and utility issues such as Baltimore and Ohio and Reading show modest advances. Industrials like United States Steel slip from prior levels and Northwestern Pacific and Great Northern hover near par values with several issues unaltered.
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NEW York Stockr
New York
Stock Exchange
Canadian Pacific
Pennsylvania
Chicago
Ttern
LOK American Smelter
Obr
Atchison
Union Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
Southern Pacific
HOM Southern Railway
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
United States
Amalgamated Copper
Erie
Paul
Missouri Pacife
New York Central
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Hardin County Assessor Totals and Property Value
Hardin county's share of the capitol extension tax is 477.15 dollars. Total county property valuation is 38,219,217 dollars, with real estate about 29.5 million and personal property slightly over 4.5 million. Moneys and credits assessed total a little over 4 million.
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Town Falls
Hardin County
Antitrust Bills Hit Snag in Senate Committees
Administration trust bills faced another delay as the Interstate Commerce Committee disputed railroad securities provisions and fund use limits. The Judiciary Committee weighed constitutional issues in the Clayton omnibus measure. A joint session to align the two bills into a single program was reportedly possible.
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Washington, D. C
Administration
Senate
Interstate Commerce Committee
Judiciary Committee
Bible Students exhibit educates free of charge
The International Bible Students association hosts a multi part educational exhibition. Part I closes tonight while Part II begins tomorrow and runs the rest of the week with Sunday included.
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International Bible Students’ Association
Ban On Little Heaven and Little Hell Names Planned
Harrington Delaware July reports church members moved to change two nearby towns named Little Heaven and Little Hell as profane. Both communities near Bowers Beach will lose their appellations though mail sent to either town still reaches the destination.
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Delaware
Harrington
Del
Little Heaven
Little Hell
Bowers’ Beach
Mall
Auto Tour Through Iowa Visited Waterloo Family
Mr and Mrs C H Canode and daughter Marjorie of Chicago with Mr and Mrs J W Lute from Mt Morris Ill traveled to Waterloo for a visit at N B Hereths home 1008 Eleventh Street West during a week long Iowa tour before heading to Anatiosma. Mr and Mrs Law are described as relatives of Mrs Hersch.
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C. H. Canode
Marjorie
Chicago
J. W
Lute
Mt. Morris
Til
Waterloo
Canode Auto
N. B. Heredh
Eleventh Street West
Iowa
Anatiosma
Law
Hersch
Home Rule Passes Third Reading in Lords
London July 14 The House of Lords approved the third reading of the Irish Home Rule bill and sent it to the Commons for consideration. Marquis Crewe urged patience for a solution on Ulster exclusion while Unionists pressed for a full exclusion and accused the government of not aiding their efforts. Washington July 14 Cotton consumption rose in June to 445 905 bales, difference from 441 157 a year ago. Ten months ended June reach 4 745 200 bales versus 4 588 729 last year.
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London
House of Lords
House of Commons
Marquis of Crewe
Ulster
Ireland
Marquis of Lansdowne
Washington, D.C
Cenage Bureau
Washingtons Spirituality In War Service Recalls Chaplain Call
Bishop Burch notes Washington showed strong religious drive in the French war era. When Dinwiddie refused a troop chaplain, Washington urged the council to provide religious services and began reading the prayers himself. After Braddock fell, Washington conducted Braddock’s burial service.
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Washington
Bishop Burch
Living Church
Dinwiddie
Council
Braddock
Creation Photo Drama Draws Waterloo Crowds
The Photo drama of Creation shown at Waterloo theatre Sunday and Monday drew deep interest from reverent believers in Waterloo. Large crowds attended with many nonchurchgoers among the spectators.
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Waterloo Theatre
Waterloo
Wanted and For Exchange Want Ads Summary
A late batch of want ads from Courier includes errands, housing, trades, and employment notes. Listings cover an errand boy with bicycle, multiple exchange offers for timberland and farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin, rooms for rent, a stenographer and bookkeeper, a housework girl, an accountant, a pawn stairs furnished flat, a rear auto lamp, and a washerwoman need. Contact details and prices are noted for each item.
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Bakenment
Sth Street
Elks Elect Raymond Benjamin Grand Exalted Ruler
Raymond Benjamin of Napa California was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks by acclamation in Denver Colorado. The group chose to hold the 1915 reunion the week of July 12, rejecting a proposal to meet in Seattle Washington.
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Denver
Colo
Raymond Benjamin
Napa
Cal
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Seattle
Grand Lodge
Washington
How Thin People Can Put On Flesh
Sargel tablets promise rapid weight gain by boosting blood nutrition. The ad targets thin people with claims of 5 to 8 pounds of fat in two weeks and 10 to 26 pounds monthly, selling through Joder's Pharmacy and local druggists with a money-back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joder
Waterloo
Elks Meeting Plans Compete With Shriners Gathering
In early July the Elks consider holding their 1915 reunion in competition with a Shriners convention in Seattle the week of July 12. Los Angeles Buffalo and Salt Lake City are leading contenders as hosts with a lively contest emerging. Mrs H B Hostetler and her daughter Florence of Kearney Ned are guests at the F B Luces home 429 Logan Avenue.
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H. B. Hostetler
Florence
Kearney, Ned
F. BE. Luces
Logan Avenue
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