Bank Officials Arrested in Embezzlement Probe in Dubuque
Dubuque authorities arrested George J. Homan cashier Joseph Harrigan vice president and teller and Charles Seige teller on federal warrants charging embezzlement and misapplication totaling about 4000 dollars. Investigators say a ring may be tied to similar cases in other cities. Bonds set at 5000 dollars each with district court action pending in December.
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George J. Homan
Joseph W. Harragan
Charles R. Seige
Dubuqué National Bank
A. C. Seitz
United States Mershal
Homan
Seige
Harrigan
Homlan
Howan
Har-rigan
Federal District Court
Berlin Says Troop Ship Has Been Sunk
The Frankfurter Zeitung reports a large British transport from Egypt for the Dardanelles has been sunk by a German submarine.
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Berlin
Terlin
Sayuille
Frankfurter Zeitung
Egypt
Dardanelles
Correspondent Takes Bride to War Zone
New York reports the wedding of Gregory Mason, noted writer, to Miss Eleanor Plower, a popular actress. They sail to Russia where Mason will write articles for the Outlook as the couple begins their wartime assignment.
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New York
Gregory Mason
Eleanor Plower
Russia
Mason
Outlook
Taft and Roosevelt Stay in Presidential Contention
Victor Murdock, Kansas Progressive chair, predicts a 1912 race with Taft or Roosevelt facing Wilson or Johnson, and adds belief that the fattest survives. He notes growing GOP sentiment that Taft was denied a fair 1908 outcome and hints at faith in the strongest candidate.
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Tart
Weeks
Wilson
Clark
Hoosevelt
Johnson
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Progressive National Committee
Taft
Murdock
George Adler Banker-Forger to Spend Remaining Prison Days
George Adler a noted banker and forger known as J W Earnhardt resigned himself to prison in Waukesha Wisconsin after pleading guilty to forgeries estimated between 500000 and 1000000. At 64 he faces life in prison as Pinkerton detectives recount a career spanning twenty states with forged mortgages on farm property and a wife left ignorant of his true actions.
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George Adler
Gruilty
Waukesha
Wis
George ‘Adler
Southwest
J. W. Earnhardt
Forest City
Ark
Adler
Pinkertons
Wisconsin
Macing
Governa Waas
Louis
Bryan Goes to Washington 10 Call on Wilson
Former premier William J. Bryan plans a Washington visit to meet President Wilson to discuss peace efforts and opposition to defense buildup. Reported talks also touch on a possible European peace mission and Bryan’s stance against increasing national defenses amid the submarine crisis. A local ad reveals Bryan will no longer reside in Washington, listing Calumet Place as his rental address.
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Washington
Wilson
D. C
William J. Bryan
White House
Agings
Brya
Europe
Germany
Congress
Democratic Party
Washington, D. C
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13Th
Clifton Streets
N.w
W. J. Bryan
John A. Logan
Advertisers Begin Booster Campaign for Advertising
Indianapolis, Sept 21. The executive committee of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World discussed a mammoth campaign to advertise advertising and show the public the economic value of advertising. They noted many people blame advertising for rising costs and lack awareness that advertising increases business and lowers fixed charges per sale when done wisely. The plan is to run in all advertising mediums to present the facts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
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Associated Advertising Churcs of the World
Rosaria Cannarella Shot by Acquaintance in New York
In New York on September 24 Rosaria Cannarella was killed by an acquaintance who shot him after he complimented the assailant’s resemblance to Charlton Chaplin. The incident follows a confrontation sparked by the compliment.
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Chaplin
New York
Rosaria Cannarella
Charlta Chapin
Financiers Near Agreement on Great BritainFrance Loan
New York Sept 21 negotiators move toward a credit loan of 600 to 800 million dollars for Britain and France. The sum would not be tied up in New York at once and could run as long as 100 years. Banks consider stabilizing exchange by covering foodstuffs and cotton, with gradual munitions payments kept separate.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Anglo-Pranch Commission
America
Commission
British Empire
Anglo-French Financial Commission
Munetons St. Paul
Brilliant Cavalry Dash Fails to Stop Retreating Armies
Dispatch from Tidapest reports Austrian government changes as Constantin Dumba’s successor is named. Kajetan Mercy von Kapos-Mere, previously in Rome, named new Austro Hungarian ambassador to Rome after talks with Waly. War coverage notes German tactics on Russian fronts and political unrest in Russia.
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Hungary
London
Sayypik I
Constantin T.‘Dumba
United States
Stace
Kajetan
Rome
Place
Vienna
Kapos-More
Kaletin Mercy von Kapos-Mere
Ftome
Waly
Regurd
Austria
Ity
Open Fire on the Danube Drive for Constantinople
Reports from the Vilna fighting zone say Russian forces escaped German encirclement as cavalry raids attempted to trap them. Ruzsky's veterans hold, while Mackensen and Leopold's move falters. North of Lida rail line in German hands. Russia fights toward Vilna.
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Vilna
von Vindenburg
Stuart
Sheridan
Ruzskty
Prince Leopold
von Mackensen
Initer
Pripet Marshes
Od Sar Vilna
Awsala
Nicholas
Ruzsiy
Vilnma
Hindenburg
Lida
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Zemsiya
Moscow
Danube
Serbia
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Constantinople
Petrograd
Oshmisny
Soly
Viliya
Mereshank
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Dyinsk
Molodechno
Minsk
Slonim
West Paria
Balkans
Overseas Navy Agency
Bulgaria
Washington, D. C
Wescott Dies In Tent At Fair Grounds
Wescott, 24, a county fair follower, died in his Cedar Falls tent after an afternoon nap. Cedar Rapids man McCoy and Waterloo’s Callahan slept nearby. Coroner to hold an inquest. officials say death from natural causes, with possible prior drug or alcohol influence noted at Independence fair.
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Spa
Vnl
Ladi Woscolt
A. McCoy
Cedar Raptis
J. B. Callahan
Waterloo
Wenentt
McCoy
Callahan
Wescott
Sidney D. Smith
Decora
G. A. Sheridan
Waterlon
Sheridan
Independence
Fairgrounds
George Wescott
Decorah
Smith
Train wreck injures dozens near Chicago
A Missouri Limited freight collision with the passenger train at Western Springs southwestern of Chicago left twenty injured and three possibly fatally hurt. The engine and cars derailed, six severely hurt were taken to Hinsdale hospital, others returned to Chicago on a special train.
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Missouri Limited
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey All Road
Western Springs
Kansas City
Hinsdale
Zeppelin Crew Member Dead After London Raid
London reports a Zeppel in crewman fell or was blown from the car during the raid on London. His body was mangled beyond recognition somewhere in England according to the Daily Express. The item notes speculation about the death of Dr Joseph Stiewerm, a well known German in aeronautics.
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London
England
Anys
Daily Express
Joseph Stiewerm
Germany
Miners Entombed After Explosion at Exhall Colliery
Nuneaton England Sept 21 Forty miners are entombed after a fire at Exhall colliery. The cage was destroyed by flames while rescuers have already recovered ten bodies. Of about 250 workers below ground at the fire time 260 were later rescued via an emergency shaft.
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Nuneaton
England
Exhall
Bread Saved by Young Bakers in Exo dun Village
Paris reports Daniau, a 14 year old girl, and her 19 year old brother lit the village bakery in Exodun after the father left for duty. They baked bread from 4 am daily, serving villagers and nearby farms. President Poincare sent letters to both children praising their effort.
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Paris
Daniau
Exodun
Deux-Serres
Madelino Daniau
Poincare
Light frosts reach northern Nebraska and Kansas
Omaha Nebraska reports a light frost last night extending across northern Nebraska and western Kansas. Officials say corn remains largely unharmed, with most crops beyond danger points after overnight chill.
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Neb
Nebraska
Topeka
Kan
Flood Devastation Strikes Ganges Valley Killing and Homelessness
Reports from Lucknow describe a flood disaster in the Ganges valley beginning August 29 that has left about 80 000 people homeless and damaged 1 800 dwellings. At least 45 deaths are recorded as rescue efforts continue.
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Ganges Valley
Begin Campaign Against Serbia Begins, Berlin Reports
Official reports from Austrian and German headquarters indicate the long anticipated Teutonic campaign against Serbia has begun. Artillery bombards Serbian positions south of the Drina Morava front as planners seek a crossing to seize a bridgehead and advance toward Bulgaria via Morava valley routes.
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London
Balkan
Serbia
Moutha
Drina
Morava
Bulgar
Rum
Bulgaria
Turkey
Danube
Belgrade
Semendria
Bryan Beats Stace Then Makes Addresses at Braves Park
In Boston Massachusetts on September 21 William Jennings Bryan spoke to about 9 000 people on the war and its causes since resigning as secretary of state. He reportedly collected around 1000 dollars as his guarantee for the event at the Braves' baseball park.
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Boston
Marss
William Jennings Bryan
Braves
Swedish Banks To Lend Germany 3 10 Million
London Sept 21 five Swedish banks agreed to loan Germany 3100000000 to be used for payment for goods bought in Sweden. The loan follows Germany's consent to permit the export of coal and other specified items to Sweden.
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London
Germany
Sweden
Copenhaen
Exchange Telegraph Company
England's Debt at End of Year Estimates
London report of Reginald McKenna budget speech states current year revenue at 1.36 billion dollars, expenditure at 7.95 billion, and year end debt around 11 billion. The figures reflect vast government borrowing needs and fiscal strain.
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England
London
Reginald McKenna
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