Autos Increase Rail Crossing Deaths and Injuries
The report by J. I. Taft, longtime Illinois Central claim agent, notes a 60 percent rise in deaths and injuries at railroad crossings as autos grow in popularity. He blames reckless driving and overreliance on signals, cites court rulings on drivers’ duty to ensure a clear way, and praises railroad land-clearing efforts to improve visibility at crossings.
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J.I. Taft
Minois Central Railroad
Minnesota
Illinois Central
Tait
District Court
Ilinois Central
Sing
Altho
Abundance of Food in Vienna Says Abram Elkus
Ambassador Abram I. Elkus touring Vienna reports an abundance of food during his stop en route to Turkey. He notes favorable conditions and discusses implications for trade and diplomacy as he continues to Ankara.
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Constantinople
Neue Freie Presse
Hits
Vienna
Berlin
Elkus
Wilson
United States
Abram Elkus
Abram I. Elkus
Turkey
Clinton Man Fined 1000 in Liquor Case
Julius Andresen was charged with contempt for violating an injunction against illegal selling of intoxicants. He pled guilty, received a 1000 dollar fine plus costs, and 40 days jail with a suspended portion contingent on good behavior and future restraint from suspicious business. Two draymen, John Yager and H B Bradshaw, also pleaded guilty to delivering liquor to alleged bootleggers, each fined 25 dollars and costs. All fines go to the county school fund benefiting from bootlegger operations.
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Clinton
Julius Andresen
Donegan
Andresen
Barker
John Yager
H. B. Bradshaw
Donevan
County School Fund
Armenians Mutilated and Deported by Turks Estimated
A New York report from a confidential source estimates that 500000 Armenians have been murdered and up to 1000000 displaced since persecutions began. Deportation is said to mean death, with Lebanon starvations totaling 60000 to 80000 and possibly 200000 without relief. A parliamentary commission headed by Lord Bryce is preparing a detailed, unverified briefing for Britain. Annual meeting announced for First Evangelical church to discuss reports and elect officers.
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New York
Lebanon
Palestine
Red Cross
Lord Bryce
Holy Land
First Evangelical Church
Waterloo area projects and growth in 1800
Fifty years ago the county subscribed 86350 for Cedar Valley road expansion from Vinton to Waterloo. The Dubuque and Sioux City line runs six freight trains daily via Waterloo, with strong freight and passenger traffic. Contracts for Muscatine Piprow Anamosa railroad grading were let, linking central and eastern regions. The Cedar Valley Baptist association marks its eleventh anniversary on Sept 21 in Waterloo. In the three weeks before last Saturday, 2000 bushels of wheat were bought in Waterloo, with over 100000 dollars paid out, signaling the area as a productive agricultural hub. Mr Chaitin of Union Mills bought 860 fur bushels per day.
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Vinton
Waterloo
Dubuque
Sioux City
Townalls
Chaitin
Union Mills
Forty Years Ago: Maine Vote and River Flood News
Forty years ago on September 13 1876 Maine Republicans won by 10184 votes. The article notes bank robbers in Northfield Minn shot by locals and describes flooding raising the river washing away an island at Gilbertville. Bridges damaged between Dubuque and Julien. A city council note calls for sidewall planks on Walnut street and a sidewalk plank on Mulberry street.
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Gilbertville
Walnut Street
Fourth Street
James Virden
Mulberry Street
Second
Oaks Avenue
Twenty Years Ago Wednesday Highlights 1806 Local Notes
Col C L Rinestey plans to launch his ferry from Irving hotel to Henderson's corner tonight. Grundy Center plans wintering in Mexico after Alaska trip. EB Munger ordained at First Baptist. OW Wyant earned autographs, including Hung Chang. Earl Barber, Erie County native, died aged 64, drugstore operator since 1888. Basher and Mott debated silver issue in Lincoln Park. Mrs Allies Cotton, wife of John Cotton, died Saturday.
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Col. C. L. R.rinestey
Irving Hotel
Henderson’s Corner
First Baptist
Gerard Under Fire for Subsea Talk in German Press
Berlin reports that American ambassador James W Gerard is attacked by German Liberal press for remarks about Dr Gustav Stresemann's call to resume submarine warfare. Gerard denies making the statement and warns against pursuing export interests shaping policy.
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Gerard
Berlin
London
James W Gerard
Gustav Stresemann
Reichstag
America
Lberal
Germany
Dr. Stresemann
MacVicar Emphasizes Preparedness and Camp Plans
Des Moines mayor John MacVicar, a strong preparedness advocate, toured Plattsburg and Washington to promote citizen patriotism through military camps. He seeks an Iowa Des Moines camp next year, backed by a state-wide effort, and warns of training benefits for national defense and civic duty.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D.C
John MacVicar
Des Moines
Tawkeye
MacViewr
Mattsburg
Addigr
Board of Governors
MaucVicar
Plattsburg
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Best Remedy
An old notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as internally taken to reach the seat of catarrh, claims it purifies blood and mucous surfaces, and credits a renowned physician. It labels competing claims as quackery and urges testimonials and Toledo, O as the source. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Tree
C& CO
Toledo
Drugeists
Prive
Childs forehead sore and scaly cured by Cuticura
Miss Susie Van Doren recalls her brother's rough scaly forehead rash spreading to the hairline causing itching and sleepless nights. After trying treatments, a free Cuticura Soap and Ointment sample led to healing in about two weeks.
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Susie van Doren
Cantandha
Iowa
Compulsory Military Training Debate Reaches Congress
Senator Chamberlain advocates compulsory military training for youth, arguing it is essential for national readiness. He cites Britain’s adoption of compulsory defense and warns the United States must prepare its citizenry for future conflicts. The exchange reflects a broader national debate on military efficiency and youth instruction.
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Congress
Chamberlain
United States
Great Britain
Postmaster Orders Iowa Guard Reinstatement After Service
Amid border service difficulties and volunteer shortages, the Postmaster General directs Iowa to reinstate returning Iowa National Guard members to their old posts without further approval from the Post Office Department. The policy aims to smooth transitions for guardsmen after completing military service.
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Tevnstace Guards
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
Postemics Department
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