Two Killed and Injured in Evans Crossing Collision
George Wright 45 and Henry Morgan suffered results of a W C F N work train colliding with a James Black Co delivery truck at Evans crossing three miles south of the city at 5 15 last evening. Wright died at 9 30 this morning while Morgan, from Cedar Falls, was listed as very satisfactory and likely to be discharged soon. The wreck trapped both men. rescuers pulled them free and hospitalised them at Presbyterian. Wright had worked for the James Black Co for two weeks, with relatives in New York and Michigan. The incident prompted an official inquiry into Wright’s personal affairs and relocation notes to Burlington Vermont and Benton Harbor Michigan. The body was taken to O Keefe Towne mortuary.
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George Wright
Henry Morgan
Cedar Falls
James Black Co
Evans Crossing
Morgan Baying
Presbyterian Hospital
Wright la
Morgan
Waterloo
Gilbertville
East
Wright
Black
Hall-Ekfelt
E. M. White
Lafayette Street
New York State
Swift & Co
Benton Harbor
Mich
Burlington, Vt
Burlington
Black Company
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Russians claim to have captured German General von Pritritz
A Baltic provinces newspaper report from Petrograd via London says a Russian patrol captured General von Pritritz, German commander at Lithau, after an encounter with his escort. Several German officers were killed or taken prisoner, and the general was slightly wounded on the head.
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Petrograd
London
Baltic
von Pritritz
Lithau
Shavl
Libau
Berlin
Przemys
Ogden Re-elected Leader of Adventists Conference
Officers for the Seventh Day Adventist conference were elected at Chautauqua park with A R Ogden of Nevada named president and Flora V Dorcas of Nevada as secretary. A strong push was approved to build a fund for annuities for the aged and indigent as the Iowa conference spans four districts.
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Seventh Day Adventist Conference
Chautauqua Park
Aa. R. Ogden
Nevada
Flora V. Dorcas
A. R. Smouse
A. R. Ogden
A. P. Hansen
Excra
J. W. Dorcas
EB. W. Wolf
Hawkeye
J. W. McComas
Davenport
W B. Watts
Ottumwa
I. L. McGee
Des Moines
B. A. Walcott
Iowa
J. W. Beams
Jensen
Council Bluffs
C. V. Starr
Stuart
Conference
Liner St Paul chased by submarine near Mersey
A German submarine pursued the American liner St Paul to the Mersey bar before British torpedo boats drove it off. Marconi aboard was kept off passenger lists for safety, with warnings relayed by the Nebraskan and Italian consular cautions. Elder George R. McNay and family, passengers, head to Cane Town after Liverpool.
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London
St. Paul
Mersey River
Destroye
Ines Milball
Bossevain
Guglielmo Marconi
Liverpool
Mrs. Bossevain
Marconi
Heley
St Paul
George R. McNay
Seventh Day Adventist Church
McNay
Waterloo
Foreign
Mmissions Board
South Africa
Cane Town
Mr. McNew
Adventists
Towa
Found Guilty of Child's Murder in Muskegon
Mrs Albert Steel of Muskegon Michigan found guilty of murdering her 11 year old daughter. She was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Detroit house of correction. The child was strangled to death.
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Muskegon, Mich
Albert Steel
Detroit House
Submarine Salvage Progress Delayed by Rough Seas
Rear Admiral Moore reported from Honolulu that the sunken submarine Fad would probably break under current lifting methods, though parts could be raised. Bad swells with brief calm periods hinder the operation as the boat lies on its starboard side, nearly inverted.
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Washington, D. C
Moore
Honolulu
Zeppelin Celebrates London Attack in German Town
Geneva dispatch reports Zeppelins celebrated the London raid with rejoicing in Friedrichshafen. The town flew flags and banners as the first aerial attack on London proper was celebrated, with Count Zapnolin noting many congratulatory telegrams being recalled.
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Geneva
Vie Paris
Friedrichshafen
Zeppelin Balloon Works
Lake Constance
London
Zapnolin
Bernstorff Meets Wilson in White House Visit
German ambassador Count von Bernstorff held a cordial noon audience with President Wilson in the White House blue room. The talks were aimed at outlining US notes and the Berlin response, with Wilson signaling willingness to explain US positions and seek strict accountability for Lusitania losses.
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Washington
D. C
Count von Bernstorff
Wilson
White House
United States
Berlin
Lusitania
Delivery failure notice for newspaper at 6 o'clock
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, call 3330 for a replacement copy. After 6:20, call 3069.
British Ship Is Torpedoed and Seven Die
The Minish steamer Suaidieh, en route from Alexandria to Liverpool, was torpedoed in the North Sea. Seven crew members including a stewardess drowned. forty one survivors were landed at Chatham. The loss followed davits jamming during lowering. one boat occupants went into the water.
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London
Alexandria
Egypt
Liverpool
North Sea
Chatham
Jury verdict on Zeppe len raid suffocation deaths
A coroner's jury in London ruled that Henry Good and his wife died by suffocation and burns in the Zepnetin raid, ordered by agents of hostile forces. The inquest concluded the deaths were caused by actions connected to the raid in the night before.
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London
Henry Good
Interstate Commission Bans Discriminatory Shingle Rates
Washington DC today announced discriminatory freight rates on cedar shingles from Oregon Washington Idaho and Montana to Iowa. The Interstate Commerce Commission action targets shipments to Iowa with alleged unequal charges, affecting regional trade and pricing.
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Oregon
Washington
DL CL
Idaho
Montana
Towa
United States Plans Firm Action to End Anarchy in Mexico
Government notes indicate U S readiness to support peace efforts in Mexico. Active moral support promised to any leader who can unite warring factions while urging Mexico to save itself.
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Mexico
Wilson calls Mexican leaders to unite quickly or U S action possible
President Wilson declares the United States will use measures to aid Mexico if its rival factions fail to form a constitutional government within a short period. He warns that Mexico is starving and without a government, while urging active moral support to rally loyal Mexicans to peace and an effective regime recognized by world powers. Meanwhile Yaqui Indians seize de facto control in Sonora as regional instability grows.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Mexico
United States
Rio Grande
Siother
Wilklout
Mexico City
Lt Jadine
The
Republic
Stath Douglas
Ariz
Sonora
Porfirio Diaz
Roumania Mobilizes a Million for War Amid Neutrality Shifts
London reports Roumania has replaced Italy in a seat of uneasy neutrality as diplomats work toward Bulgaria Roumania understanding. Rumors persist of a 1,000,000 strong army ready for active service, alarming German circles. Frankfurt Zeitung urged concessions to avert Roumanian intervention as Vienna learns Germany and Austria Hungary must be ready for sacrifices to meet Roumanian demands.
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London
Roumania
Italy
Near East
Bulgaria
Frankfurt Zeitung
Vienna
Germany
Austria-Hungary
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