German Papers Demand Recall of Count Luxburg Dispatches
The Sept 15 report from Amsterdam notes three dispatches by Count Luxburg, German minister to Argentina, published in German papers. Leading outlets condemn his frank opinions, urge his recall, and blame German diplomacy for mishandling sensitive correspondence amid tensions with Argentina and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Count Luxburg
Argentina
Koelnische Zeitung
Arentina
Wilson
Koelische Zeitung
Count Luxbury
Endangered by Fire in Ship's Coal Bunkers
A British steamship of 7,600 tons gross bound for South Africa diverted to port after fire broke out in her coal bunkers. Seventy passengers and crew faced danger but were rescued. 61 first cabin passengers include American missionaries. The ship sent a wireless distress call and authorities aided while the crew battled the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Mergaures
Red Cross Fund Auction Plans In Janesville
Janesville mobilizes for Red Cross fundraiser with an auction of livestock poultry cordwood farm equipment and more. About 300 volunteers expected to participate with Rev J S Cole and W A Nelson among speakers at an afternoon program. Also note bank stockholders report strong condition and a bakery lease announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Red Cross
J. S. Cole
Waverly
3. A. Nelson
Kaiser Telegram Reveals Secrets Of War Opening
The article notes a published telegram from the Kaiser claiming it exposes hidden aims behind the war’s opening. It discusses the need for American thinkers to become doers and organizers to win democracy and peace, while vowing discretion and future disclosures about Germany and its rulers. It frames the author’s intent to explain real Germany beyond travel-tale impressions to inform future U.S. relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
United States
Germany
Homburg
Carlsbad
Dapper
Kissingen
Audience with Kaiser Wilhelm during the great war
The narrator recounts wartime covert diplomacy via Italy and Denmark, the two day telegraph link to Berlin, and delivering a US mediation offer to Kaiser Wilhelm I in Berlin. The emperor writes a reply on telegraph forms, which is transmitted to the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Italy
Denmark
Washington
Berlin
Liege
von Jagow
Belgium
the Hague
von Dyke
Hague
Holland
Kaiser Wilhelm
State Department
Spree
Royal Palace
Duchess of Brunswick
Two Nice Sums for War Chest From Children
Alice Frances Hogan of the Go-Hawks Happy Tribe donated 117 pennies to the Million Penny Fund to aid starving babies in France. Six-year-old Kathryn B. Martin of Tripoli Iowa sent 176 pennies, pledging to sacrifice pleasures to help others. The War Chest remains only one fourth full and needs hundreds more gifts to reach its goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Frances Hogan
Millen Penny Fund
France
Kathryn B. Martin
Tripoli
Alice Frances
Kathryn
Children of America
William Tecumseh Chesbro Funeral in Charles City
Funeral services for William T. Chesbro were held at the home of his in laws in Charles City with a band from A. F. of M. No. 334 playing Chopin as his casket was lowered. Chesbro, born February 16 1879 in Hollister California, was a noted cornetist who performed with the Third Regimental Band of Illinois and Waterloo ensembles before his illness. He married Mina Fenske in 1912 and is survived by his widow a sister in De Kalb and a brother and mother in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tecumseh Cheslro
William T. Chesbro
A. Fenske
Charles City
Waterloo
A. F
Chopin
William
Chesbro
Hollister
Cal
Cortland
Chicago
Mina Fenske
Ona
DeKalb
Oklahoma
Third Regimental Band of
Illinois
Old
Electric Theatre
Majestic Theatre
Electric Park Band
Sugar Industry Placed Under U S Food Administration
Washington Sept 15 by presidential proclamation the entire sugar industry in the United States was placed under the food administration. It will be conducted under a license system and control manufacture distribution and importation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Food Administration
Woman Attacked by Enraged Sow Near Waverly Iowa
Mrs. D A Long, living with her son Charles Kagdenal north of the city, was badly injured when an enraged sow attacked her as she tried to replace a pig in the pen. Her face was mutilated and a breast torn. condition reported critical. Mrs. C J Broadie, who had been taken to Charles City for treatment, died in that city. Funeral planned at Federika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
D. A. Long
Charles Kagdenal
C. J. Broadie
Charles
Frederika
Crownover Dies at Hudson in Illinois Obituary
Benson Crownover, 83, longtime resident, died this afternoon at his Hudson home after illness. He taught in Dumont and Black Hawk country for many years. Survived by several children in Waterloo, Hudson, Chicago, and California. Funeral likely Monday at Brethren church in Hudson, remains to Dwment. Black Hawk National Bank reports assets around 2.25 million and deposits about 1.75 million as of Sept. 11.
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Benson Crownover
Hudson
Crownover
Dumont
Black Hawk Country
William
George M
Gelwein
F. P. Turpening
W. F. Koch
Waterloo
Masonic and Knights of Pythias Announce Tonight Meetings
Waterloo lodge No. 105 A F and A M meets at Masonite temple this evening for first degree work. Helmet lodge No. 89 Knights of Pythias meets at 7 30 p m Monday in Pythian temple.
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Waterloo Lodge
Masonite Temple
Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
War tax bill clears Senate with record credits
Washington reports the war credits bill, authorizing new hands and certificates totaling 11,538,900,060 dollars, passed the senate late today without a roll call or dissenting vote after already clearing the house, marking the largest measure of its kind in world history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
City in Brief from Independence visits and moves
Independence visitors fill local notes with many residents traveling to Minneapolis Iowa City Estherville Storm Lake Cedar Falls and other places. Military and civic news include enlistment, exhibits, and plans for Dairy Cattle Congress with local leaders and recruiters reporting activity.
Complete Tieup of Onipbuilding Near San Francisco
San Francisco and the bay region face a possible shutdown of $150,000,000 in government shipbuilding contracts if a strike by 24,000 Iron Trades union members proceeds. The current agreement expires tonight as both sides push for a $6 per day minimum wage and a 250 percent pay rise. Federal Shipping Board move expected on wooden shipyard strike activity in Seattle and the broader back to work actions in Springfield and Portland as unions push for higher pay and closed shop.
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San Francisco
Cal
Bay Region
Iron Trades Council
Federal Board
Seattle
Wash
Federal Shipping Board
Washington
D.C
Springfield
Barbers
Portland Portland
Ore
WALKOUT AT DANVILLE STRIKE SHARES CITY MARKET BUSY
Danville Illinois September 15 there were no signs of disorder in the strike of employes of the local street car company up to this afternoon. The city market had the heaviest patronage of the year in spite of the street cars not running.
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Toria
Ore
St. Helens
Danville
Korniloff Forces Stall Coalition Cabinet Talks
In a stalled session the generals press for a coalition cabinet with Constitutional Democrats renouncing their party. They demand a new convocation of the Duma by Sept. 23, excluding all four Dumas, and a meeting before the constituent assembly. Secretary Soskice said Premier Kerensky is in excellent health after long hours during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constitutional Democrats
Altho
Moscow
Gaon
Korniloff
Medical Corps of 160. No One Is Over 35
Dr. W. OH Jenks has joined the army medical service as First Lieutenant. He joins 159 other physicians under 35 chosen to lead a British base hospital. Mrs. Jenks and child stay with her parents at 519 Western Avenue in Washington until training in London before possible base hospital duty near the firing line in Belgium or France.
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Charles J. Trainer
Cottage Street
Medical Department
Army
Jefferson Barracks
H. R. Gould
Presbyterian Hospital
Fatt View Avenue
Frank Sullivan
Loudon Machinery Company
Fairfield
Dairy Cattle Congress
W. OH. Jenks
Tipton
Washington, D. C
Jenks
Army Medical Service
C. C. Brammer
Western Avenue
London
Balgium
France
Black Hawk National Bank Reports Condition at Waterloo Iowa
The Black Hawk National Bank at Waterloo Iowa reports Sept 15 1917 condition showing total assets near 3.09 million dollars and deposits around 2.15 million. It lists loans 2.10 million, U.S. bonds and securities, reserves, and real estate holdings. Cashier Ira Rodamar attests to the accuracy with notary Lila Marcham and directors Pickett Trumbaeur Sedgwick.
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Ab & U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S
WU. S
U. S
Iowa
Black Hawk
T. Chas. W. Knoop
Chas. W. Knoop
Lila Marcham
W. Powers
Fred. L. Northey
John E. Williams
State of
County of
Ira Rodamar
Anna M. Decker
Notary Public
C. ©. Pickett
J. O. Trumbauer
J. &. Sedgwick
Bandits Loot Chicago Jewelry Store for 26 Thousand Dollars
Two masked robbers entered the Hayworth building on Wabash and Madison and seized $30 in diamonds, gems valued at nearly $26,000, five rings worth $5,000, and about $1,000 in currency from jeweler Frank J. Plon. Plon, bound to a chair, was threatened as the thieves fled via an L train after threatening to kill if he screamed.
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Chicago
Hayworth
Wabash Avenue
Madison
Tts
Frank J. Plon
Plon
EB. J. Molyneaux
Avara Avenue
Jender
Morris Linkin
Robbery in Progress Prompted Quick Exit at Scene
A distressed exchange unfolds as a robber chief threatens the victim Pion and Lipkin, then orders them to flee. Lipkin’s glance prompts a swift departure as the bandits flee the scene, ending the attempted holdup.
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Pion
Lipkin
Engineer Killed in Train Wreck at Minburn Iowa
Des Moines dispatch reports engineer Sam Salverson of Des Moines killed and fireman O W Kreinbring of Fort Dodge likely fatally scalded when a Minneapolis and St. Louis freight wrecked at Minburn Iowa early today. An open switch believed to cause the accident. The train traveled about 20 miles per hour as several cars piled onto the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sam Salverson
W. Kreinbring
Fort Dodge
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Minburn
Patriot Now Has Relatives Fighting in Three Armies
An Austrian named at the navy recruiting station seeks to enlist if rejected for the national army. He has begun citizenship papers and says he has relatives serving in the Austrian German and liaison armies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelweln
Navy
Orders New Probe of Mrs King Death
Salisbury New York report says 15 ex pressing belief that Mrs Maude A King was killed not by accident or self harm but foul play. Solicitor Hayden Clementi orders the investigation re opened and sets Monday September 24 as the date.
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Salisbury
N. Y
Maude A. King
Concord
N C
Hayden Clementi
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Ws Alltes
Lokal Anzeiger
Thersidy
Vuxburg
Ageblatt
Tageblatt
Orwaerts
Luxburg
Cabe
le & J. National Bank
Wavitt & Johnson National Bank
Fom
Comptroller of the Treasury
Friedman
West Side
Gerard
Benson
Black Hawk National
Comptroller of Treasury
Black Hawk National Bank
Buchanan
Forest Hughes
Independence
Closson
Margaret Kane
Minneapolis
William Assmus
Max A. Wilson
Iowa City
Esther Anton
Camp Dodge
Florence Mertz
Greeneville
A. N.’ Preuss
Delmer Borden
St. Paul
Minnesota Fair
Mrs
Jacob Teeter
North Bend, Neb
Fred Teeter
A. A. Frudenfeld
Eleanor
Michigan
Mr. Frudenfeld
Majestic
Erodelphian Literary Society
Cedar Heights Park
Grace Lambert
F. J.midler
Field Artillery Department
G. R. McDougal
New Allison Hotel
Allison
Carl Crouse
Mason City
McDougal
Alfie H. Kimball
Uncle Sam
War Department
T. M. Buchanan
C. R. Rohde
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
Poughkeepsie
Glarys Stockwell
Ghautaugqua Park
James
Gladys Stockwell
Jennie Peterson
Rv. L. Norther
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
Waterloo Business College
Norther
van Vieck
Chester Cadwallader
W. T. Atkinson
Lyceum
W. I. Atkinson
Great Lakes
T. R. Hansen
Pacific
Kornilofe LO
Arregt
Black Rawk National Bank
Towa
FATAG
ASA
Leavitt & Johnson National
Postal
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Mrs. King
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