Columbian Crew Recalls U boat Attack Off Spanish Coast
Corunna Spain Nov 15 American ship Columbian crew narrates attack by German submarine U-49 off the Spanish coast. The ship was shelled and sunk, crew stripped of arms, two bombs placed, captain Curtis captured briefly, foodstuffs removed, and bombs set off sinking the vessel twelve minutes later. Also reports warn ships off Block Island and Sunk vessels Sarah Radcliffe and Nicholas of Granville with crews saved.
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Corunna
Spain
Paris
Tme
Curtis
Oon
Caputin Curtis
Rew
Newngland
Atlantic Ocean
Amer
Sarah Radcliffe
Hudin
Nicholas
Granville
Postpone Trial of Graves for Blackmail in D C
The preliminary hearing of Karl Arm Graves, an self styled international spy, charged with attempting to extort 3000 dollars from Countess Ernstorf, wife of the German ambassador, was postponed today at the request of the United States attorney's office. Testimony of Prince Zitzfeldt of the German embassy was deemed essential, but may require government permission to appear. If permission is granted within two weeks, Graves and his lawyers may travel to New York during the month. Bond of 2000 remained in force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Karl Armand Graves
Youernstorff
Aassador
Unitedates Attorney Office
Gre
Peared
United States
Taylor
Prince Atzfeldt
Graves
Washington
New York
Jackson Found As Hounds Hit Trail
Grace E. Jackson, a Chicago broker, was missing for five days in Minnesota. The Baldwin brothers hunted with dogs and located Jackson near Ely, uninjured but exhausted. Local dispatches say he had relied on a fur pass route, and Duluth trains aided the search effort.
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Minnesota
Grace E. Jackson
Chicago
He- Jackson
Ely
Minn
Baldwin Brothers
Duluth
St. Paul
Baldwins
Warloo
Jackson
Glass workers walkout worsens industry crisis at Lonsdale plant
T M Buchanan reports the optical glass sector faces deepening trouble as a strike by HOO men at the American Ideal company's Lonsdale plant disrupts operations. Conditions remain adverse in both raw W and finished products, with no word received from Chicago as conditions deteriorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Ieal Company
Lonsdale
T. M. Buchanan
Chiea
Evangelist Locks Door During Scathing Dance Sermon
Milwaukee dispatch reports evangelist Eli J. Forsythe, well known in Waterloo, locked church doors to keep women from leaving as he delivered a vivid critique of modern dance. He condemned dancing as degrading, described dancers in lurid terms, and used ushers and threats of fire authorities to prevent exits.
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Evangelist
Tabernacle
Milwaukee
Wis
Eli J. Podsythe
Foraythe
Evangelist Forsythe
Waterloo
Riverside Drive
Chautauqua Park
Lows
Seven Thaws and a Weather Prophet
Seven thaws are predicted with seven winter ground intervals noted by Professor Hoar. One thaw has occurred and another is expected in two to three days, with five more before spring, causing horses to swap wheels for sleighs and back again. Ralph B. Slippy’s records show the cold loosening as last night’s temperature stood at 9 degrees above zero.
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Hoar
Ralph B. Slippy
Des Moines
Hardihood
Allied Blunders Will Prolong The War Says Allied Blunders Will Prolong The War
London dated report cites J L Garvin in The Observer predicting the war may extend into 1918 unless Entente allies adopt stronger, unified action. He faults Allied mismanagement in the east, warns of German energy, notes the Somme offensive chapter closes, and doubts a western breakthrough or major German withdrawal between Arras and Noyon.
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London
J. L. Garvin
the Observer
von Hindenburg
Garvin
Somme
Arfas
Noyon
Russian papers hope Wilson will be firmer
Petrograd reports brief Russian commentary on Wilson’s re election predicting a more decisive foreign policy. Novoe Vremya expects a tougher stance toward submarine warfare and greater freedom of action in his second term. Bourse Gazette notes internal issues dominate and Europe’s interest fades, but warns German attacks complicate aims of peace and national dignity.
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Petrograd
Wilson
Hughes
Novoe Vremya
Bourse Gazette
Europe
Iit
America
Pac
Sons of the American Revolution Meeting and Court of Honor Announced
The Sons of the American Revolution will meet Friday night at 204 Logan Avenue, with Capt. Hadley, Des Moines state secretary, present to speak. The Court of Honor lodge schedules meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays each month starting Nov 23, with a large candidate class and refreshments. Music for dancing will follow the business. members and friends are invited.
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Bunker Hl
Sons of the American Revolution
W. Grout
Logan Avenue
Capt
Hadley
Des Moines
Court of Honor Lodge
Americans In Parral Reported Safe After Evacuation
A Mexican refugee arriving in El Paso says American and foreign mining men in Parral are safe and trekking toward the western coast of Mexico. The evacuee traveled from Parral to Chihuahua City overland, leaving Parral on November 8. Reports earlier stated General Luis Herrera evacuated Parral on November 5 and that the town was taken on November 3 by Villa bandits.
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el Paso
Tex
Parral
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Luis Herrara
Vilta
New Wireless Line Opens to Japan With Wilson Message
San Francisco November 15 The Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company inaugurated regular Honolulu Japan commercial service sending messages from Holmas Ridge via Honolulu to the emperor of Japan and other dignitaries. President Wilson’s message expressed hopes for friendship and universal peace through the silent messengers of science.
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San Francisco
Cal
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company
Wil- 506
Holmas Ridge
Here
Honolulu
Japan
Wilson
Tokio
United States of America
Far West
Voice of
Bluejackets Aid Firefighting at Puerto Mexico
Washington D C Nov 13 More American bluejackets have been landed at Puerto Mexico from the gun boat Wheeling to help fight a fire in off tanks threatening destruction of a war vessel. Commander Traut of the battleship Hitness at Vera Cruz reports the fire started Monday on a tank steamer and has spread.
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Washington, D. C
Puerto Mexico
Wheeling
Traut
Vera Cruz
Imhof Helnen Wedding at Mary's Chapel
Miss Mayme Helnen and Mr Barold Imhof were married at 9 30 am in Marys chapel with Rev Fr Rohlman officiating A wedding breakfast followed at Hotel Russell Lamson for intimate friends and relatives They will reside at home after December in the Elme apartments The groom is son of Mr and Mrs G B Imhoff and a graduate of East High The bride is native of Osslas and wore a taupe broadcloth suit trimmed with moleskin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayme Helnen
Barold G. Imhon
G. B. Imhoff
East High
Osslas
Woods Millinery Dollar Specials and Bear Incident at Leavenworth
A Leavenworth story notes Woods Millinery Dollar Specials advertised. In another item a three year old boy near Chumstick Ranch spooked by a bear prompts William Poepmeiler to rescue the child. He fires at the bear from a distance but misses as it retreats into brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Wash
Breen
William Poepmeiler
Chumstick
Poenmieiler
Poepmeller
Next Congress Faces Muddle
Washington November 15 Congress in the early days of the next administration will confront a tangled mix of party splits and shifting loyalties. The Senate leans Democratic, the House Republican, but a stable working majority remains elusive with many Republicans willing to rebel against leaders. The speaker election promises friction as Progressives threaten to bolt to Clark, forcing compromise candidates like Lenroot into consideration. President Wilson may call an extra session to push the program before March 4, 1917, intensifying intra party maneuvering and committee planning for a protracted struggle.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Jos Cannon
Senate
House
Willa
Mann
James R. Mann
Hillnois
Clark
Bag&ue
Lenroot
Miissouri
Pork Barrel
Massachusetts
Minneso
Wilson
Champ Clark
Claude Hitchin
Cow Under Straw Survives Seven Days Without Water
In Anderson Indiana on November 15 a cow on James Fogarty s farm hidden under a straw stack survived seven days without water after being found weak but alive. Sheriff Black reported the theft of two cows with one recovered and later the second discovered under the same straw pile.
Geneseo Social News Recap November Visitations
Geneseo note from November 14 reports Rev and Mrs BE Gooch returning from Aredais after several days visiting friends. Emery Adair traveled to South Dakota to buy stock cattle. R M Gunn returned from Alabama for the election. Mr and Mrs Nelson McElhinney of Hudson visited local friends Sunday. Mrs Warold Spurr and daughter visited Traer. JF Hayward started a new barn replacing a recent fire loss built with hollow tile and central pile. Florence Speer closed fall term of School No 8 Friday.
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Geneseo
T. Gooch
Aredais
Emery Adair
South Dakota
R. M. Gunn
Alabama
Nelson McElhinney
Hudson
Warold Spurr
Traer
Aeek
JF. Hayward
Florence Speer
Clarksville Briefs Note Local Events And Illnesses
Clarksville notices report Zedora Mossberry’s broken left collar bone after a chair fall, Mrs Siebert Burroughs recovering from surgery at home, and Miss Prellla Walsh hosting a dinner with guests Everett and Naomi Gough and Clayton Hersher. Also listed are local illnesses, visits, prayers, and a church bazar raising funds, plus travel news and a death in Genoa Illinois.
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Clarksville
Zedora
Earl Mossberry
Ais. Siebert Burroughs
James Martin
Prellla Walsh
Everett
Naomi Gough
Waterloo
Clayton Hersher
Bristow
Lia Kelisr
J. To
Waverts Tespital
Kate Palmer
Parkids
Minn
M. E. Bazar
Eilen Arers
San Dien
Cal
Rululf Ressler
Lois Farello
Lowia Schilline
Britt
J. Worick
Salem
Ore
Charles Winnie
Kitchin
Genoa
Mia. Sehnonmaker
CITY. IN BRIEF NOTES FROM ST LOUIS VISITS AND LOCAL EVENTS
Ir Hoysaen attended a danlints meeting in St Louis. Kerr thanks Veterans for flowers. Miak Fora Tianlow visiting sister Mrs M Gould has returned to Chicago. Mrs George W% Cousins recovering after operation. The Queen Esther society meets Saturday with Miss Claribel Wilson hostess. J Lyrnes visiting Stockwood. Minnie to Los Angeles for the winter. Westminster workers made baby quilts for Social Welfare league. J E Odell builds a 50x100 roller rink near Cadillac on Fifth Street east. Mrs Mae Shepherd and Pauline Cedar Rapids returned after two days with relatives in Waterloo. Prof C P Howard of University of Town to speak on renal disease. Mr and Mrs Simon Shaukis and La Porte City party rest in St Cloud, Fla for winter by auto. J F Kifogaman and F C Blanchard depart for Long Beach, Cal for winter. S D Kungaman to join them soon. Dr H A Boysen to St Louis for anniversary of St Louis Dental Society and study with Dr Winter. Della Rasgen hostess to G I G club. Miss Margaret Koester wedding to Thomas Meisch Tuesday. Alberta Fuchs to be next hostess. Luncheon served. Advertisement: Dr Heverly, dentist.
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Hla Hoysaen
St. Louis
Danlints
ACT
Kerr
Girbage
Miak
James Lyrnes
Stockwood
Minnie
Los Angeles
Westminster Workers
Westminster Presbyterian
A. A. McCormick
Social Welfare League
C. P. Howard
University of Town
Waterloo Medical Society
Chib
Simon Shaukis
la Porte City
A. Bellinger
St. Cloud
Fla
J. F. Kifogaman
F.C. Blanchard
Long Beach
Cal
S. &. Kungaman
H. A. Boysen
Bt Louis
Boysen
St. Louie
G. B. Winter
Mise Della Rasgen
Berenth Stréat
G.I. G
Margaret Koester
Thomas Meisch
Alberta Fuchs
Sof Fheverly
West Fourth St
Snake in Her Bed Startles California Schoolteacher
Marysville California reports Miss Amanda Parkins, a young Sutter County schoolteacher, shrieked and fainted after discovering a four foot snake asleep in her bed likely driven indoors by sudden warm weather. The incident followed a late night wake and alarmed residents as authorities investigated the bizarre event.
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Marysville
Cal
Amanda Parkigs
Sutter County
Local Notes From Brandon and Surroundings
Brandon and Dugon residents report social events including a box social hosted by the Rebekah lodge on Friday evening November 17 with invitations to all. Mrs J A Shales visits Center Point, Mr Andrews assumed charge of the moving picture show, and Roy Brooks injured at the new schoolhouse. Church groups, receptions, and entertainment fill the week with relatives traveling to Algona and Davenport for family events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Frank Andrewa Jefe
Duggon
Andrews
Moving Picture Show
J. A. Shales
Farmeruarsy
J. Jt
G. F. Halk
B. O. Wilson
M. EB. Church
Ebr Ferturt Coursa
Roy Brooks
Waterloo
Ty Festan
Ani
May
Conniff
Cheruthin
Anjorod
H. Ws
Marie Simpson
Davenport
C. van Buren
Vinton Sun iGay
Gulla
Bart Strait
Tony
Go A. R. Hall
M. E. Church of
Mt. Auburn
Christopher
Otterville election carrys long time resident voter age record
Otterville Mteeville on November 14 reports Davis Bante and Tony Volts involved in a lively local discussion about fall vacation plans. Mrs M Conrad and her children returned home from Kansas Wednesday. A son of Charlie Smith visits relatives in Buanhurn, B. D. Otterville celebrates the county's oldest voter Uncle Jimmy O Brien at 100 years and 3 tenths days old, while the leading vote for Andrew Jackson is noted and he claims it as his choice.
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Nashua Niahun
Brownell
Manchester
Ube Jomxoph Bank
Quanerdtia
Ed Beck
Winter
Lloyd Kepole
Varlerr
B.S Shrdeep
Ak Powtttan Nyomaukeer
Tor de Parker Produce Company
Whiten Waas
Opera Neuss
Ming “Dings Peterson
Mra
Gladye Manso
Ming Treva Smith
Fleet
Mia Lourie Arnold
Charly Chey
Ida Kes
Mary Poet
Waverly
Man $ Jones
Warren Jones
Montanky
Nashua
Deter
Lows City
Hteap
Winote
Golow
Harlowton
Mont
Jonon
Han Rehout
Veter Jenasn
Nashua Bridica
Myers
P. J. Bunes
Bones
Otterville
Mteeville
Davis Bante
Tony Volts
M. Conrad
Kansan
Charlie Smith
Buanhurn
Jimmy O Brien
Andrew Jackson
Infant Son Lost in Parkersburg Mourning Note
In Parkersburg on Friday morning Mr and Mrs Leu Christianaen mourn the loss of their infant son. Art Crowlton and several friends plan a hunting trip to Minneapolis for a two week stay. Douglas Schuler Bhorm and Doc Palmer head to Thompson to repair farm buildings and work on Mr Wolf’s farms. Harry Renkon returns home for vacation pursuing civil engineering practice. Carrie Arnholtz and Fred Smith attend a wedding in Waterloo at the Episcopal church with the Methodist Ladies Aid planning an apron sale and chicken pie supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Parkersburo
Mr. Wolfe
Harry Renkon
Fred Smith
Sinclair
Mian
Carrie Arnholtz
Stout
Mare Riggs
Witterloo
Episcopal Church
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Vinton County Votes Show Big Countywide Shifts
Vinton on Nov 16 reports Harding winning the county by over 1000 votes and Hughes by about 600. F J St Clair, Republican, elected by about 1860 votes. J A Ruhl, Democrat, wins sheriff by 755.
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Vinton Vinton
Poerhapedover
Harding
Hughes
F. J. St. Clair
J. A. Ruhl
Wes
Knapp Wins County Attorney Race by 66 Vote Margin
Republican candidate Chorgs B. Knapp led by about 66 votes over his opponent in the county attorney race. Other Republican contenders for Kupe rviest won by roughly a zero to one vote majority. In social news Mrs. Glenn St. Clair was hosted by J. G. Currier at his Wet Vinton home, with gifts and a note deliverance during the evening. Mrs. St. Clair, formerly Miss Jeusie, is married to Glenn K. Chett, and Dr. T. H. Somliere has joined local practice, forming a partnership with Dr. J. W. Jahelma. Bella Reynolda, now married recently to T. Baylaw of Denver, was mentioned in Cedar Rapids ceremony. the couple plans to move to Monver, McKinley Mttler’s area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chorgs B. Knapp
Repubican
Kuperviest
Glenn St. Clair
J. G. Currier
Wet Vinton
Hostenea
Mivina Carrier
Marlon Westover
Heale
Vuian
Aiea
Roberta Lerena
Min
Br. Chude
Marel Voung
Mins Wastover
Mra. St. Clair
Presenta
Mra
St. Chater
Jeusie
Glenn KL
Chett
Tt. H. Somiiere
Katona
Br. Rr
Siple
Charo- Jos
Dia
Monver
McKinley Mttler
Bryant Vercerday
Amt
Obasens Tinoga
Ubkran
Imiyor
Burma War Born Farmer Buried in Bristow
Obituary notice for a German-born farmer who emigrated to America in the 19th century and settled near Bristow. He married Anna Nuttbrook in 1870, leaving nine children with a widow. Survived by Rev J H Burma D D, Mrs Clanton, Mrs Anna Kra mer, Mrs Kate Burma, Benjamin, Henry Wo, and Mina Emma. Funeral services noted with church affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow Bristow
Onttriesland
Germany
Americ
Watlog
Hrtatow
Smarch
Misa Anna Nuttbrook
Acklay
Niehard
Ami Harry
Rev
J.H. Burma
D. D
Dubuqua
Te Clanton
Dumont
Mra
Anna Kramer
Kate Burma
Benj. B
Henry Wo
Mina Emma
da Place
Dia Iona
The
Reformed Church
Sermon in English then German at Washtington church
Rev Wubhena of the American Rev formed church led English service at 11am today in the M EB church. An afternoon German sermon is planned around 3 30pm at the Washington church with winterment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wubhena
Washtington
Mt Auburn Social Notes Show Local Visits and Travel
Mt Auburn residents report visitors and travel details including Harwood of Garrison calling, Mrs Leroy Gaench and Mrs John Healy hosting with Donald, trips to Branden and Concord for visits, Mr and Mrs Porter Davis hosting in Wort, and Marble Rock guests Mina Zelin and Q Rogers among others.
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Mt. Auburn
Harwood
Garrison
Withelty
Leroy Gaench
John Healy
Donald
Mrandon
Maeste
Sire
C. Ward
Jared C. Darts
Wort Concord
Minn
Vistt
Porter Davis
Mra. K. M. Olivar
Marble Huck
J. N
Mina Zelin Q. Rogera
Cadar Repida
Mra
Prank Manson
Kirby, Mont
Dhtm
Alice Gravenhorst
Marie Brand
Vinton
Ubetr
Classified Want Ads From Waterloo Northeast District
A dense mix of old style ads seeking practical work, furniture, tools and housing. Listings include a male aspirant painter, a young girl for work, a four room modern kitchen house, furnished rooms for rent, tools for garage, and a fully equipped five passenger truck for sale with quick sale incentive. Includes contact details and prices.
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Annonpioomant
Bspirsils Corsatier
Waterloo
Mabal Fianar
Conralrest
City
Minnesota
Guarmin
Ags II
Mag Wittis
Sla Pourth Avenue
Cedar
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Moore
Pennsylvania
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Wyoming
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Thea Dawson
Miner White
Taktas
Otter Street
R, Eb, Kalibanks
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St. Lawrence County
Queen Esther Society
First M. G. Church
Claribel Wilson
J. E. Odell
Cadillac Sales Rooms
Fifth Street
Canvan
Mae Shepherd
Pauline
Cedar Rapids
Lavada Olson
J. Z. Coonrod
Tenth Street
Evas
Snake
Wells
Randall Ts
Martha Turner
Beries
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Scott B. Prowell
East Fourth Street
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