MWA Now on Original Basis
Des Moines reports that the Modern Woodmen of America returns to its original basis after new by laws filed with the state insurance commissioner. Insurgents led by Charles W. Lyon seek to dismiss the Polk county rate case appeal in the supreme court, while officers press for October court action. By laws cancel Chicago rates and restore the original schedule, prompting campaigns to win back former members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Toledo
Woodmen of America
Emory H
Charles W. Lyon
Supreme Court
Polk County District Court
Woodmen
Chicago
Bradshaw
Society
Rock Island
Lyon
District Court
Insurance Commissioner
Society offers reinstatement without exam
The society allows members who cancelled policies in the last eighteen months to reinstate without an examination if they affidavit they are in as good health as when they dropped out.
Rainfall and seasonal change after late night storm
Rain fell for hours after 11 PM as autumn began its rule until December 21. Ralph Slippy, government observer, recorded 0.0 inches in his gauge. The three day period saw temperatures around 90 degrees, with 7.26 inches of rainfall since Sunday and nearly 10 inches for the month. The storm shifted wind to the northwest and temperatures dropped to 62 degrees as the day opened cloudy and raw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Mercury
Rescue finds miner after thirty hours in Eureka cavern
Salt Lake City reported Jacob Timperella was freed after thirty hours trapped in a cavern at the Eureka Centennial mine in Eureka. He, bruised but alert, described his escape as rescuers found him slowly making way out. His wife had prepared supper, saying, I knew you'd come, as the rescue lowered the death toll to eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Jacob Timperella
Eureka Centennial Mine
Eureka
Timperella
Altho
Aupper
Timperela
Death of Child at Washburn On Monday
Raphael Frost three years old son of Mr and Mrs Nick Frost died Monday morning at six due to whooping cough complications. This is the second death in the family with another son dying last week. Survived by parents an older sister and a brother. Come and look at our methods Queen City College advertisement.
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Washburn
Woman Shot Near Gas Plant in Ottumwa Quarrel
Ottumwa dispatch reports Mrs. Sadie Mace Nes critically wounded by gunfire Sunday near the Gas Company plant on lower Vine street. CG. M. Red McDonald is jailed on charges related to the shooting amid a tense scene as several bystanders were also struck by stray bullets.
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Ottumwa
Sadie Mace Nes
Gas Company
Lower Vine Street
Red
McDonald
Offcer Noah
Red Owas
Burnaugh’s
Pumroy
Ernie Mace
Cross
Qgne
Resting state amid trying circumstances described
A terse report notes the subject remained at rest as well as could be expected given the conditions, with light suppression or challenge mentioned as part of the situation. The tone implies cautious observation and disciplined endurance without detailing actions or outcomes.
Reeves Death Ruled Self-Destruct Not Foul Play
West Liberty September report states John N. Reeves prominent merchant died reportedly by his own action. A chemist found strychnine in his stomach but not in the coffee cup. Family testimony cited sounds of the drinking glass returning to its bracket and a later pain before death. Creditors had been pressing, suggesting possible motive. The ad notes Tin Work and Furnace Repair by W. A. Covell & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
John N. Reeves
State University
Reeves
Noted German Amman Lost In France Battle
Berlin reports absolute staff confidence in victory as German army strengthens and supply lines improve. Lieutenant Werner von Beaulieu, a famed aviator, was mortally wounded reconnoitering hostile positions on September 4 and died after landing with his observer. Sculptor Friedrich Pfannschmidt, Fourth Foot Guards captain, killed near Chalons.
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Berlin
France
Werner von Beaulieu
Hostle
Friedrich Pfannschmidt
Fourth Foot Guards
Chalons
Paris Sees No Peace Soon Says Armies Must Fall
Paris dispatches quote officials and papers arguing that treaties and bans fail without real measures. The Journal des Debats credits Bethmann-Hollweg with calling scraps of paper, urging destruction of German territory and war instruments. Temps adds a call for no deceptive peace and aims at ending the militarist empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Journal Des Debats
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Temps
Raiser Warns His Heir in Luxemburg Battle Scene
Geneva dispatch notes the raiser in Luxemburg severely rebuking the crown prince for exposing staff to artillery fire to view the battle. Several staff members were reportedly wounded, with Basle confirming the casualties.
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Geneva
Luxemburg
Basle
Capt N Grenfell among officers killed in France
London report lists Capt R N Grenfell polo player of Buckingham Yeomanry attached to the Ninth dancers among officers killed in action in France. War Office list dated Sept 16 notes twenty killed forty wounded one dying and one missing, with other names including Capt Lord Guernsey and Earl of Avylesfordshire.
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London
R. N. Grenfell
Buckingham Yeomanry
France
War Office
Lord Guernsey
High Guards
Earl of Avylesfordshire
Lord Arthur Hay
Marquis of Tweeddale
Trish Guards
R. FL Buileaw
General Staff
Peasants Buy German Horses Captured at Vincennes
Paris September 22 Auction at Vincennes sold several hundred German horses captured at the Marne. Officials say they were trained to obey German commands, making them unsuitable for French forces. Average price around $20 drew country buyers deprived by government requisitions. Most horses likely too poor for long service.
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Paris
Vincennes
Batte
Marne
Storm at Funeral Preludes European War
A Viennese tale relays superstition about a storm at Archduke Frederick and duchess’s funeral presaging war. Mrs. Gertrude Abdill cites royal burial rites at Capuchin, Amstetten, and wartime price shocks, with breadhouses and price controls visible amid distress.
Progressives Win Part of Contention in Iowa Election Boards
Des Moines Sept 22 Progressive leaders win a partial claim to representation on November 3 election boards in precincts where 1912 Progressive vote was high or second, contingent on vacancies. Opinion by Atty Gen office assistant C A Robbins issued after a request from J A Wyllie progressive state chairman. Bull Moosers asserted in their favor.
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Des Moines
C. A. Robbins
J. A. Wyllie
Progressive State Central Committee
Bull Moosers
Goverhor
Rebhing
le Progressives Alanty
Very Effective Method For Banishing Hairs
Modes of Today describes a delatone treatment to remove facial hair at low cost. Mix water with powdered delatone, apply to hairy skin for a few minutes, rub off, rinse to remove all traces. Warns to use genuine delatone to avoid harm.
Low Fares to California by Rock Island Lines
Rock Island Lines offers limited period one way colonist tickets to California and Pacific Northwest in tourist cars. Fast through trains include dining service and personally conducted excursions. A. Barton, agent, Waterloo, La.
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Rock Island
California
Pacific Northwest
A. Barton
AGENT
Rock Island Lines
Waterloo, la
Partisan ballots and court notes reveal 1912 election mechanics
In a district court equity calendar the cases include Ethel Hearne vs George Hearne for divorce, Bertha Fountain vs William Fountain for divorce and child custody with $4 weekly alimony, J A Chamberlin vs Myrtle Chamberlin for divorce, and Canfield Lumber Co. vs J W Myora et al. for $595.20 foreclose of mechanic's lien. The piece discusses the method of selecting supervisors and the influence of party votes on local boards, noting how governor and presidential votes affect representation and the board composition in precincts.
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Ethel S. Hearne
George W. Hearne
Bertha Fountain
William Foustain
Sabor
Tale
Mullas
J. A. Chamberlin
Myrtle Chamberln
Canfield Lumber Co
J. W. My
Ora and Others
Mechanic's Men
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Mwa
Salt Lake
W. A. Covell & Son
Queen City College
Quarrel
Jones
Smith's
Sears
Aber TY Mas
Amman
von Beaulieu
Raiser
BR. N. Grenfell
Borner Waterloo
Vienny
Thue
Gertrude Abdill
Lindsy
Vienna
Archduke Frederick
Aistettin
Sarajevo
Frederick
Austria
Napoleon
Capuchines
Capuchineo
Amstettin
Aldill
O Station
Kentucky
Pacific Coast
Cis
Department of Justi
Jarthice
Moran & Sullivan
EO West
Vulcan Coke
Pocahontas Lump
Young Coal CO
West Third Street
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