French Tourists Describe War Toll and Courteous Soldiers
Miss Bertha Shutts and Dr. Clara Millard, Iowa Grinnell College figures, recount a Swiss to Paris journey amid war nerves and courteous French soldiers. They witnessed wounded veterans, Indian troops, and farewell scenes at Interlaken and along the rails, noting kindness despite scarcity and danger.
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Bertha Shuts
Iowa College
Grinnell
Clara E. Millard
Sane
America
Switzerland
Miss Shutts
J. F. Simpson
Millard
Chicago
Interlaken
Paris
Dr. Millard
Munich
Trieste
Migs Shutts
Dr. Miard
France
England
London
Liverpool
Quebec
Torons
City in Brief Personal notes and travel updates
A long column of social notes tracks visits and travels of residents and visitors. Names include Loren Risk in Des Moines business, Mrs J G Hanna of Iowa Falls with Mrs Fred Austin, Mr and Mrs E J Wenner to Denver, Joseph and John Kuhns in Chicago visiting family, Don Rice and daughter from Brandon at J H Lizer home, Dr T M Sample from Dodge City visiting, J E Jordan from Urban a, James Dalton and daughter with Mrs W W Blagier visiting, Mrs E M Wyant and daughter from California, Mrs L L Shively to Dayton, N D Werkheiser eyeing a custom tailoring venture in Waterloo, and many more.
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Loren Risk
Des Moles
J. G. Hanna
Iowa Falls
Fred Austin
E. J. Wenner
Denver
Cole
Don Rice
Brandon
J. H. Lizer
Dr.t. M. Sample
Dodge City
Neb
J. E. Jordan
Urbana
James Dalton
W. W. Blagier
Jesup
E. M. Wyant
Miss Hdith
California
Sleeper Train Missed to Waterloo Delays in Travel
The author recalls reaching Chicago late Saturday morning missing a sleeper train to Waterloo. After three weeks of unrest, last night brought the first restful sleep. In London, tourists attended performances while Misa Shutts plans to rent and recover sleep, with work at Grinnell starting next week.
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Chicago
Waterloo
London
Misa Shutts
Grinnell
Auto Turns Turtle Injures Girl in Street Collision
James Dunkerton's auto with four children veered to avoid a northbound car on Lafayette. It spun at Mullan and Lafayette, injuring Catherine Leask, 13, who suffered a fractured collar bone and facial wounds but is not expected to have permanent disability. Dunkerton and others escaped minor injuries.
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James Dunkerton
Dunkerton
Turtle
Catherine Leask
William Leask
Oak Lawn Avenue
Mullan
Mr. Dunkerton
Calligion
Outdoor Picnic Is Held Indoors Indoor Cedar Valley Odd Fellows Meet
Cedar Valley Odd Fellows gathered at Chantangua park for a semi annual picnic but rain forced an indoor move to their Fourth street hall. A big dinner was served with an afternoon program and an address by Grand Master I F Wagner of Sigourney after supper.
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Cedar Valley
Odd Fellows’ Association
Chantangua Park
Fourth Street
Rebekah
Black Hawk County
I. F. Wagner
Sigourney
Fortune's strange chance and the American role in world war
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, in Plattsburg on Labor Day, urged American commerce and workers to seize the opportunity amid Europe’s war chaos. He framed the U S as a potential clearinghouse and world banker, calling for moral power to aid a return to peace and urging workers to support the nation's great service.
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Plattsburg, N
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Europe
United States
Great Britain
Gompiers
America
Ameris
Rosedale Flood Displaces Hundreds in Kansas City Area
Thousands of residents fled as Turkey creek overflowed after all night rains in Rosedale Kansas. Two hundred families were driven from homes, a dozen houses were swept away, three feet of water flooded the city hall, and parts of the business district saw up to six feet of inundation. No lives were reported.
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Kansas City
Rosedale
Kan
Rosedale City Hall
Home Education Division Started in Washington
Washington September 7 The Bureau of Education announced a home education division formed after appeals from thousands of mothers nationwide. It aims to guide parents in home care of health play early mental development and moral habits, support home reading and study, and advance parental education.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Haremn of
Waverly Fair Readies for Four Big Days of Exhibits
Preparations near completion as vast exhibits are installed for the Waverly fair. The event opens tomorrow with regular admission and runs through Friday. Amusements and racing are planned to attract thousands, promising a notable four days of entertainment and attractions.
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Waverly
Telegraphic Message Recall At Light Street Regatta
A fragment notes the area near Light Street where the first telegraph message was received and the middle of a regatta event. The text references a historic telegraph moment and a maritime race, suggesting a museum or commemorative angle.
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Light Street
Troops to Stay in Colorado Coal Fields
Washington officials announced that the War Department will keep federal troops stationed in the Colorado coal fields through continued preparations. The decision follows ongoing labor tensions and security needs in the region.
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Colo
Washington, D. C
War Department
Colorado Coal Fields
No Settlement Prospects From Long Strike Talks
The notes indicate negotiations over several months have failed to produce any settlement, reflecting a stalemate in the strike. No immediate prospect of resolution emerged from the extended discussions.
China Unable to Attend Panama-Pacific Naval Rendezvous
Washington reports China notified the state department it cannot participate in the naval rendezvous at the Panama-Pacific exposition due to wartime conditions. The Chinese foreign office expressed deep regret over the situation.
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Washington, D. C
China
State Department
Ihs
Industrial Day in Baltimore Marks Centennial Celebration
Baltimore marks workingmen s holiday with an industrial day parade amid centenary festivities for the Star Spangled Banner. The frigate Constitution stays in the harbor during the week while the Fraternal Orders of Orioles hold their annual convention and a Pratt Street tablet is unveiled unveiling the station slate.
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Baltimore
ConsteHution
Orders of Orioles
Pratt Street
Bathing Beach Closes After Short 1914 Season
The municipal bathing beach ends its 1914 season this evening. Affected by high water early summer, muddy water and frequent cool spells, attendance was light but enough to cover operating expenses.
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Lnto
Suumver
Ex- Venses
British Casualties at War Reported in New List
London announces another official casualty list covering up to September 1. It records 33 killed officers, 27 officers and 120 men wounded, and 49 officers plus 4 548 men missing in action.
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London
Killenne
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