Gas attack death of Capt Fleur linked to World War I action
Des Moines reports two letters confirming Capt Fleur died after gas exposure during a May 25 night assault with his company. Col Bennett notes the casualty toll over 100 in the regiment, 30 of whom died from gas. Funeral for 18, including Fleur, held that afternoon in a solemn ceremony.
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Cleur
Fleur
E.rik. Bennett
Dan Newquist
168Th Infantry
Col. Bennett
Joss
Cant. Fleur
Seven of Family Gone to War in Marshalltown Home
Des Moines notes seven stars on the service flag at Arthur Burgess home in Marshalltown. Mrs. Burgess remains with her cats as her husband 47 enlists in the Great Lakes naval training station public works. Sons Carrell and Raymond Burgess serve in France. Four step sons William Laughlin cavalry in New Mexico Frank Laughlin aviation in France Clarence Laughlin coast artillery and Frederick Laughlin at Fortress Monroe.
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Marshalltown
Frank Laughlin
Aviation
France
Clarence Laughlin
Coast Artillery
Frederick Laughlin
Fortress Monroe
Make Arrests in Copper Theft Cases
Conneil Bloifs Iowa June 27. Orville Goodwin Albert Blake and Jesse Heller Wabash railroad switchman were bound over to federal court in the sum of 5600 each for hearing on charges of wholesale theft from railroad cars. Federal officials believe they uncovered a scheme of large proper-
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Orville Goodwin
Albert Blake
Jesse Heller
Wabash Railroad
Switchman
Council Declares Grain Man Loyal at Public Hearing
After a full day hearing 60 witnesses, the Cass county council of defense committee found Emil Rothschild of Atlantic not disloyal or criminal. The Rothschild Grain Company head is a major regional grain trader and a member of the Omaha Grain Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade.
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Corn Ahead of Last Season in Hampton County
Despite wet and cold spring weather, the Hampton county crops show strong progress. Corn stands knee high or more across fields, with rapid growth after a warm June spell and a harvest of record potatoes and abundant garden truck plantings. Local areas like the D W Mott farm near Hansell report good yields and the outlook for fruit remains near average.
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Attorneys Hold Annual Meeting With War Era Focus
More than 600 Iowa lawyers attend the two day Iowa State Bar Association session at Chamberlain while county attorneys and district judges also gather. Remarks by Fred Bear and Louis Block open events. Capt. Percy Bordwell discusses Civil and Military Courts. lawmakers consider public utilities, estate claims, and equity rules as the war effort intensifies.
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Towa State Mail Association
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District Judges Association
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Louis Block
Daversport
Thomas J.bray
Oskaloosa
Har Association
Percy Bordwell
National Army
Camp Dodge
Committee On Law Reform
United States District Court
Judge Mullan Presentation Set for This Evening
Judge Mullan will preside as season tagter this evening. James B Weaver of Des Moines Nat Guernsey of New York City and Emmett Tintay of Council Bluffs will respond to parts.
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Des Moines
Nat Guernsey
New York City
Emmett Tintay
Council Bluffs
College Experts to Visit Many Farms in Bremer County
College experts plan a multi stop tour in Bremer County visiting farms near Waverly and Irvin War Savings Society of Waverly formed last Saturday with a pledge to reduce expenditures and invest savings. Clergy wedding and local notes follow as regional life details fill the page.
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Des Moines Council Denies Gas Rate Increase
Des Moines council denied Des Moines Gas Co and approved a 5 cent fare for Des Moines City Railway. The gas board recommended no rate increase and switched from candle power to heat unit basis. A new application seeks $1.10 per thousand cubic feet and further standard reductions.
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Red Cross Chapter in Buchanan County Home Service Work
A Red Cross conference on home service work was held in the high school auditorium with E. M. Shompdul presiding. Speakers included Mrs. Eugene Hadley Grinnell and Mrs. Cora Whitney on home and food conservation. Delegates from county branches attended, and a ward meeting on child welfare and conservation was held at the Commercial Club rooms. Local officials and residents announced prices for the week and noted wheat substitutes. Deputy Dewey Bird is on furlough, and others交流 spent time at summer cottages and visiting relatives.
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National Council of Defense
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Red Cross
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National County of Defense
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Wilson Bird
Allen ‘Barnhart
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Three Lakes
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MG. Marie Miller
Kansas City
Paul G. Miller
Camp ‘Cody
Warren FP. Mier
Gladbrook Man Interned Over Flag Desecration
Fritz Uphoff of Gladbrook Iowa born in Germany has been ordered interned by federal authorities after tearing down an American flag and arming himself with a shotgun. The case was investigated by the state secret service department.
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Fritz Uphoff
Gladbrook
State Secret Service Department
Uphoff
Germany
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