Camp Dodge to Expand for Draft Troops Training
Des Moines reports say Camp Dodge will grow to house 60 000 men, about 14 000 more than now, with hundreds of new buildings and extended water mains sewers and pavements. It will train replacement troops drawn from six states under Secretary Baker’s plan to mobilize unlimited recruits.
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Des Moines
Dodge
Baker
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Missouri
National Army
Europe
Eagles Close Meet Elect New Officers
The 1818 state convention of the Praxternal Order of Eagles in Dubuque closes after noontime session. About 100 delegates from across Iowa attended despite bad weather. The next gathering will be in June 1915 at Burlington. Elected officers include President Jos Mickel Dubuque and State Secretary Frank C. Norden Burlington.
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Dubuque
Prax ‘Ternal Order of Eagles
Burlington
Jos Mickel
Dubuqua
A. R. Florence
Mason City
Frank C. Nordon
John J. Belde
Clinton
David Ferguson
Creston
Geo. Patrick
Muscatine
George H. Horton
Marshalltown
Allender
Oskaloosa
Norgoi
Davenport
Glasier
Weokuk
American aviator Hall held in German prison camp
Capt. James Norman Hall of the American aviation forces in France is reported by the International Red Cross to be a prisoner in a German camp at Berlin. The cablegram, dated June 12, says Hall was in Camp Limber. He had been believed slightly injured after descending behind German lines weeks earlier and later to be in a hospital. The note indicates he has recovered enough to be moved to a prison camp.
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James Norman Hall
France
International “da Cross
Colfax
Hall
K. L. Webber
Clare
Philadelphia Navy Yards
Europe
Navy
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Buchanan County
Camp Dodge
Walter O'Toole
Lewis H. Bachman
Brandon
Arkansas Governor Praises Iowa Hospitality on War Trip
Gov. C. H. Brough of Arkansas spoke to Courier and Reporter about the warm reception his party of businessmen planters and farmers received during a northern trip. He said Arkansas seeks to gain information to boost farming and dairying, to aid wartime production, and thanked Iowans for their generous welcome. He noted Little Rock families host national army men weekly at Camp Pike and praised the Iowa volunteers, some from Camp Pike, who are aiding the war effort.
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Arkansas
C. H. Brough
Courier
Gov. Brough
Johns Hopkins University
Wilson
University of Arkansas
Brough
United States
Little Rock
National Army
Camp Pike
Waterloo
Wesre
Archbishop Keane Weakens on Eve of Death in Dubuque
Archbishop John J. Keane, 79, retired, was reported to be sinking rapidly after months of illness. News from his bedside and a laymen's retreat at Dubuque College noted his condition as serious with death expected within hours. The longtime church leader had served at the cathedral and came to Dubuque after the death of Archbishop Weobn J. Hennessy.
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Dubugne
John J. Keene
Matthe
Dubuque College
Keane
Washington University
Weobn
J. Hennessy
Ark Twain
Canvass of Vote Narrows Field for State Offices
Des Moines reports show no state superintendent candidate reaching nomination. W F Barr led votes at 34 991, A M Deyoe 31 421, Frank B Joseph 26 738, P E McClenahan 25 763. W S Allen renominated for treasurer. totals given for secretary of state and other offices. Havner opposed by some Republicans who may back Meyer as Democratic challenger.
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State Executive Council
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
W.F. Barr
Draka University
A. M. Deyoe
Frank B.joseph
P. E.mcclenahan
W.S. ‘Allen
Allen
Ramsay
Hall
Pugh
W. L. Harding
BM. H. Havner
Ernest RK. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Frank S. Shaw
Toledo
Edwin H. Hoyt
Manchester
Dwight Lewis
Charles Webster
Waucoma
Havner
Joseph J. Meyer
Carroll
Meyer
Drunkenness Arrests and Health Reports At Camp Dodge
Des Moines reports for May show 14 arrests for drunkenness at Camp Dodge. Nine new social disease cases were recorded. May fatalities totaled 55, compared with 112 in April, per latest camp reports.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Hunger Drive by Austria Checked on the Piave Front
Analyzed Italian resistance and Austrian aims in a three day battle along the Piave line. Italians held positions behind the Piave while Austrians sought to cut railway routes and seize Montello high ground. Despite Austrian effort and 72 divisions, Italian counterattacks held ground with limited gains, signaling a cautious Italian success and raising questions about Austrian political strain and German restraint.
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Adige
Villach
Verona
Vincenza-Treviso
Astico
Brenta
Setti
Monte Grapia
Ontello
Montello
Austria
Picardy
Aisne
Bohemia
Croatia
Bosnia
Germany
Storm Damage Reports Rise After Hailstorm Night
Independence Iowa June 19 reports from Otterville Bryantburg and Hazleton describe extensive hail damage at 1 30 Monday morning. Oats and barley suffered, many herds must be plowed under and replanted. Calves and lambs killed by hail. Glass destroyed at Bland and Steinmetz hothouse. Miss Mildred Johnson injured by falling skylight glass. Chautauqua well attended with strong music and talks. Embarkation delayed for Clare Webber. drafting changes and War Savings Drive planned.
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Independence
Otterville
Bryantburg
Hazleton
Bland & Steinmetz
Mildred Johnson
People’s Hospital
Chautauqua
Independence Chautauqua
Frank Cole
Bostonians
No Increase In Pay For Davenport Police
Davenport Iowa June 19 Members of the Davenport police department will get no increase in salary until at least October and probably not until January 1 This was the decision reached by the police committee of the Davenport city council at a meeting yesterday Alther the members of the committee announced they were satisfied that the police officers were entitled to a raise they declared that the money was not available at the present time Similar action was taken by the fire committee last week when the petition of the firemen for a salary increase was taken up.
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Davenport
Alther
Best Time to Gain New Flesh Advertisement
Reperts agree that this is the best season of the year to build up strength and weight lost during winter. Father John's Medicine is described as pure wholesome food elements that strengthen and build up those who are weak and run down. No alcohol or dangerous drugs.
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Oise
Germany
Austria
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