Bronze Medal in Awarded CWAN Heroism Study
Pittsburgh on Oct 28 Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored 52 acts of heroism with 46 bronze medals and six silver medals. Awards included pensions for dependents, education grants, and ongoing support for families of those who died or were disabled, with George C. Oxley of Marion receiving a bronze medal for rescuing a 10 year old boy from a runaway in 1915.
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Pittsburgh
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Edward Davis
Heidelberg
Davis
James E. Dougherty
Dougherty
Oliver J. Morton
Lumpkin
Morton
Kayte
Snelling
Annie L. Hobbs
Althe
Miss Snelling
Mor Sion
Paul Morton
Reuben H. Schmitt
Toledo
Schmitt
Marie Webster
Ten Mile Creek
Pottowa Park
Easton
William Gunarman
Binghamton
Gunerman
Susquehenna
Eastman
Gunderman
John W. Lawmce
R. R
Little Rock
Ark
Ilver
Lawrence
Robert DeBolt
DeBolt
Altho Lawrence
Julius T. Malone
Athena
Los Angeles
Cal
Maone
Malone
George C. Oxley
Marion
Fa. Med
Oxley
E. Emerson Harte
Visit to U-Boat Strf Capital Society in Washington
Diplomatic circles in Washington are stirred by the visit of Miss Marguerite Caperton and Miss Marvy Fahnestock to the German submarine U-53 at Newport. Secretary Lansing faces scrutiny over neutrality as pro allied matrons condemn the social indiscretion. Caperton’s father, Rear Admiral Caperton, being on active service, sharpens the seriousness of the case while Fahnestock’s Red Cross and relief work is noted.
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Washington, D. C
Lansing
Marguerite Caperton
Caperton
Marvy Fahnestock
Newport
Miss Fahnestock
International Red Cross
Miss Caperton
Victor
Caruso
Adolphe Adam
Mietur
Red Seal Recordisc
Culp
Victor Ned Seal
Gluck
Zimbalist
Victor Hey Seal
Homer
Vitor Red Seal
Erminie
Brown Brothers
Marguerite Farrell
Japan Anxious for Peace With America, Asserts E. H. Gary
Elbert H. Gary, president of the American Iron and Steel Institute, told the semi annual meeting in St Louis that leading men of Japan are eager for permanent peaceful relations with the United States. He cited his Orient trip and said both nations’ leaders seek mutual negotiation to avoid war, stressing broad U.S. sentiment against conflict and hope for continued friendship.
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United States
Japan
Wilson Wireless Is Received Here
Charles Lockwood of 512 Johnson Street waited for a message from President Wilson at Davenport wireless station. A blue flame flashed from the receiver and the coded line stated I neither seek the favor nor fear the displeasure of that small alien element amongst us which puts loyalty to a foreign power before loyalty to the United States. The message was forwarded to other stations nationwide.
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Charles Lockwood
Johnson Street
Sati
Wilson
W. H. Kirwin
Davenport
United States
Woorrow Wilson
Mr. Lockwood
Knights of Pythias Meet at Lowa Balls
Knights of Pythias from Franklin and Hardin counties converge on Iowa Falls for the seventh district convention. The program opens at 6 pm with dinner at 6:30, then Knight rank exemplification, a 9:30 school of instruction, and a social session. Addresses by J Fred Rail, Ward Ferguson, W R Law, and others. District Deputy L L Beinhauer of Dows leads the gathering.
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Iowa Falls
Knights of Pythias of
Right
Franklin
Hardin
J. Fred Rail
Cedar Rapids
Ward Ferguson
Rolfe
W. R. Law
Waterloo
L. L. Beinhauer
Dows
Manchester Boosters Propose New Factory
Manchester Oct 28 An active canvass by a Commercial club committee seeks subscriptions to stock in a new corporation. Local capital will manufacture two patented items by D H Winch a child s swing and a steel poultry crate designed for shipping fowls to market. The booster plan aims to revive local industry.
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Manchester
D. H. Winch
Union Mill to Add Office Room on Second Floor
Union Mill in Waterloo and Cedar Falls plans new office space on the second floor above current quarters. Manager W J Peddicard will occupy one new room while others serve the sales staff. F P Simmons, ex Western Weighing Association, will replace O W Eason as of yesterday’s announcement.
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Waterloo & Cedar Falls Union Mill Company
W. J. Peddicard
Peddicard
F. P. Simmons
Western Weighing Association
O. W. Eason
Keokuk Gas Plant Explosion Claims Two Die
Keokuk Oct 28 Henry Bierman foreman and Geo Bennard were killed in a gas plant explosion caused by exhaust stoppage in the purifier room. Rescuers, overcome in the gas, recovered their bodies after a hole was dug through the foundation. Oxygen-helmeted rescuers aided others as doctors tried to revive the dead.
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Keokuk
Henry Bierman
Geo. Bennard
Rennard
Bierman
Iowa Guard Votes: Hughes Favored by Most Militiamen
Des Moines Dispatch notes Iowa National Guard officers expect a party aligned vote with little ticket scratching. Most guardsmen will back Hughes for president, trusting a firmer stance on the Mexican question, though some would prefer prompt orders home. Wilson loyalty appears low.
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Browneville
Tex
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Ead
National Guard
Brownsville
Hughes
Wilson
Pierce In and Out Speaks at Waverly
James M. Pierce, publisher of the Iowa Homestead, arrived in Waterloo late last night and departed for Waverly at dawn. He plans to address residents in support of Republican governor candidate W. L. Harding, while the Homestead had opposed Democrat E. T. Meredith.
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James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Waterloo
Waverly
Pierce
Mr. Pierce
W. L. Harding
Iowa Llamestead
E.T. Meredith
Glowing Report On Montana Crops And Prospects
John T. Muldoon returns from a Montana tour reporting crops fair though below last year. Wheat yields 10–25 bushels, oats 30–60, flax 8–25. corn good but limited by acreage. potatoes fine. Local farmers express relief over improved prices and finances, while political sentiment notes currency policy and debates over intervention.
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John T. Muldoon
Montana
Mr. Muldoon
Muldoon
Wilson
Huerta
Also Mentioned on This Page
CWAN
George O. Oxley
Knights OF Pythias
U-Boat
Strf Capital Society
Aguerite Caperton
Mary Fahnestock
America
E. H. Gary
Wilson Wireless
Knights OF
Pythias
Lowa
Manchester Boosters
Union Mill
FWO
Earl W. Jacoby
Alayento Ridge
Malateasen
Wystr Olas Rude
Victora
Victrolay
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Lown
Care Courier
Shubert
Libert Shiner
Austin Ave
B. Shubert, Inc
Bovee Furnaces
Loa
Bovee Furance
Bovee
Bovee Furnace Works
Righth Strevet
Waterloo, Iowa
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