Wreck on Rock Island at Washburn claims two lives
A Rock Island train from Minneapolis to Waterloo crashed into three horses at a cattle guard near Washburn at 2 40 am. Engineer Fred Tisdale and Baggageman C A Horton were killed. five others injured. The wreck left cars scattered across the track and delayed traffic while Waterloo and Cedar Rapids teams tended to the wounded.
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Waterloo
Washburn
Rock Island
No. 62
Minneapolis
Milton Einwalter
Cedar Rapids
Fred Tisdale
Cr. A. Horton
Walter Herr
Horton
St. Francis Hospital
Richard O'Connor
J. E. O'Keefe
F. W. Porterfield
Hazel Warner
Ceder Rapids
E. ¥. Kistner
Peoria
Ill
Altho
Bargageman Horton
Porter
S. H. Williams
Watterloo
Williams
Tisdale
W. D. Tisdale
Berkley Hardware Company
Rock Island Railroads
C. A. Horton
J. T. Poyner
Mr. Poyner
Aigam
A. M. Stewart
Ted Reese
Stewart
Wreck Victims and Aftermath Reported Near Washburn
The Cedar Rapids area recounts a fatal wreck with four brothers son of W. D. Tisdale and others involved. Rescue teams search for more bodies while a missing soldier from overseas is reported. a widow and infant await his return as storms and debris hinder relief efforts.
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Vinton
Vinson
Imjiurad
Wreck Scene Recalled Twenty Years After Tragedy
On May 28 1899 a northbound Minneapolis train via Washburn left the tracks after a washout from a rainstorm. Eight people were killed and 40 injured in what was one of the region’s worst wrecks near Waterloo, with the scene now mirrored by today’s anniversary.
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Waterloo
Minneapolis
Washburn
Admiral von Holtzen dorff Dies After War Role
Berlin reports the death of Admiral Henning von Holtzen dorff at age 66. As head of Germanys naval general staff for most of the war he influenced prewar shipbuilding and U boat policy though he questioned submarine efficacy. He was born in Berlin and led Kiel operations during wartime visits by the US North Atlantic Fleet in 1911.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Admiral von Haltzendorff
Henning von Holtzendorff
Staf
Kiel
Wader
Badeer
Costa Rica plans to wage war on Nicaragua reported
Washington June 10. Costa Rica denies invasion aims while Nicaragua cites confidential reports that Costa Rica’s war minister gained authority to declare war. Managua notes Nicaragua’s police forces are weak yet claims Costa Rican revolutionary activity is being isolated within Nicaragua.
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Costa Rica
Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur
Wsanthy
Congress
Nicarenes
Casta Vie
Italy to Govern Albania and Hold Dalmatian Islands
Paris reports a peace conference compromise that grants Italy a mandate over Albania and control of Dalmatian coastal islands and two Dalmatian cities. The plan also redefines Fiume, with mixed Italian and Slav control, and foreshadows Balkan tensions as Italy inserts into regional clashes amid Slav Greek rivalries.
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Frank H. Simmonds
the Courier
Paris
Avery
Fiume
Italy
League of Nations
Danzig
Susak
Agram
Laybach
Washington
Georgetown
Monte Carlo
Zare
Sebenico
Palmatia
Albania
Europe
Balkans
Epirus
Greece
Haly
Balkan
Austria
Trentino
Trieste
Juga-Slavia
Roumania
Jugo-Slavia
Banat
Telegraphers strike threat and political clash marked by unions
Eleventh hour concessions may avert a strike by about 70 000 telegraph and telephone workers as the Commercial Telegraphers Union presses for union rights and collective bargaining. Key figures include S J Konenkamp and President Mackay. a Montgomery County Illinois line signs the new agreement settling a six day walkout. A separate session sees Senate debate over the league of nations and Knox resolution seeking separation of covenant from treaty. United States Steel reports May unfilled orders down.
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Associated Press
Chicago
J. Konencamp
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union of America
Postal Telegraph & Cable Company
Mackay
Konenkamp
Cmr
Gompers
Bamnye Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Atlantic City
United States
Burleson
Carlton
Western Union
A. F
Montgomery County
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Jane
Senate
Tom
League of Nations
Ates
Knox
Phe Vania
For ‘Relations Committee
Sre
American Peace Mission
Paris
Germany
Europe
Pittman
Nevada
Begaw
League: Nations
Sé Smoot
Utah
Lodge
Mittee
League
Snn States
Knox Nation
Severe hailstorm battering eastern city causes extensive damage
A hailstorm struck the eastern section at 7 p m yesterday shattering hundreds of unprotected window panes including about 20 at St Francie hospital. Homes in Highland Linden and Beech street suffered damage while livestock and car radiators were harmed by the storm and heavy rain accompanied by electrical disturbances.
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St. Francie Hospital
H. B. Cropper
Highland
Linden
Beech Street
New
J. L. Bailey
Cedar Falls
8000 Striking N and W Workers Await Federal Action
Roanoke Va June 10 More than 8000 striking shop employees of the Norfolk and Western railway await steps by the railroad administration to settle a dispute over the discharge of eight men at Wilcoe West Virginia last Wednesday The strike has nearly closed the shops across the Norfolk and Western system and may involve other railroad workers.
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Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railway
Railroad
Wilcoe
W. Va
Norfolk & Western
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ML Stewart
Lichty Metal Products, Co
St. Francis
Ted E. Reese
All American Truck Co
O. C. McGreery
L. H. Peck
George Peck
Des Moines
Peck
Tritz
Bagungoman Horton
Holttzendorff
Diamond Joe
Associated Mrees
Carlos Lira
Tinoco
Wilson
Konencamp
Combine of Powers
New York
O Ders
United States Steel Corporation
San Felice
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