State and Camp Grant battle influenza illness
Camp Grant base hospital reported the first influenza death, John J. Janowski of Harvard Alabama, followed by a second death, Lester L. Insjezy of Rock Falls UL, as 1,000 influenza cases were noted. Washington moved to join federal and state efforts, Massachusetts issued a school church and amusement closure proclomation, and New York saw a 32 case drop to 118 in 24 hours.
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Associated Press
Camp Grant
John J. Janowski
Harvard
Camp Grant Base Hospital
Lester L. Ins Jey
Rock Falls
Ramyh
Washington, D. C
New England
Massachusetts
New York
Health Department
Republicans Lay Aside Campaign to Encourage Lean
Des Moines reports show Republicans in Iowa delaying campaign activity to focus on war effort and governance. Conferences across districts consider campaign logistics while unifying behind support for wartime liberty loan drives and public stability. A Miss Belle Kearney lecture at First Baptist highlighted European war devastation, with offerings benefiting the convalescent soldiers’ hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Pac
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Town
Washington
Kington
Porter
Thei Senate
Tors
First Baptist Church
Belle Kearney
Miss Kearney
Wct.u
W.C. T. UL Fund
Convalescent Soldiers’ Hospital
Des
Swedish Gunboat Sunk by German Mine Near Skaw
Reports say Swedish gunboat Geinheld was sunk by a German mine off the Skaw near Copenhagen on September 25. The loss includes a chief officer and 18 men with many crew members killed according to a correspondent. Persistent rumors claim a similar strike damaged another Swedish gunboat, the Skuggerak, in nearby waters.
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Associated Press
Skaw
Copenhagen
Thei iDemark
Geinheld
Germain
Skuggerak
Ming
Volitiken
Roumanian Prince Charles Ignored by Father in Confinement
Crown Prince Charles of Roumania has been confined for 75 days by his father for transgression of military regulations. He began serving yesterday after returning from Odessa where he wed Miss Zysis Lambrino, a Roumanian of no royal blood, amid reports of anti-German unrest. London reports suggest his escape with the bride toward marriage while Queen Marie opposes German aligned actions.
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Fiy
Amsterdam
Crown Price Charies
Roumania
Jasso
Berlin
London
Uesdar
Charles of
Odessa
Zysis Lambrino
Charles
Queen Marie
Love
Sufferage Vote Appears Split In Senate Tomorrow
Washington D C Sept 25 Bass on final polls and pair negotiations today leaders directing the fight for and against the federal suffrage amendment conceded that the senate vote tomorrow would be as close as that in the house 274 to 186 a margin of two votes more than the required two thirds. Both factions however appeared confident that the small margin would be on the right side. Brief debate is expected.
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Associated Press
Shington
D. C
Bass
Senate
House
Ford fires a party pledge in bid for senator
Henry Ford writes he would not be bound by any party if elected to the Senate, saying he would vote on measures by their merit for the public interest. He claims no money was spent to win the nomination and would not spend to win the election, urging broad, liberal postwar issues.
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Associated Press
Derr. Mich
Henry Ford
United States
Ford
SEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN WORKERS
The Woman's division of the federal employment bureau reports new openings for women in government work including demonstration agents in home economics economic investigators and a state farm superintendent for women. A growing man power shortage raises demand for farm labor such as silo filling plowing and corn husking with wages at higher levels. 15 unfilled farm hand calls remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Employment Bureau
War relief train arrives for visit and dinner stop
The war relief train is to arrive at 3 50 p m and stay until 6 p m for visits. About 17 soldiers and sailors and several state speakers will be aboard. Guests dine at Hotel Russell Lamson with Red Cross meal service coordinating the event.
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Russell-Lamson
Cedar Falls
W. W. Marsh
Women's Committee
Hotel Russell-Lamson
Red Cros
C. E. Pickett
Joanz
J. F. Simpson
J. J. Rudolph
J. O. Trumbauer
Red Oy
Income tax plan advances through Senate finance committee
The 12 percent normal income tax with a six percent rate on the first $4,000, part of the $8.000,000 war revenue bill, was approved today by the Senate Finance Committee. The panel also set sur tax rates from 2 to 63 percent for incomes $5,000 to $35,000 and up, aiming to raise $1.068 billion. In Iowa, Ottumwa was picked as the 1919 meeting site for the Associated Advertising Clubs of Iowa, with officers elected: President John Muston, Jumwa. Vice President Q. I. Benjamin, Nevada. Second Vice President Co. Na Davenport. Secretary M. Cogswell, Des Moines. Treasurer L. West, Muscatine.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Marshalltown
Seni
Ottumwa
Associated Advertising Clubs of Iowa Vision
John Ituston
Jumwa
Q. I. Benjamin
Nevad
Davenport
M. Cogswell
Des. Moines
LL. EL West
Muscatine
Cedar Falls Youth Battle With Spanish Influenza
Ernest Hansen of Cedar Falls, a victim of Spanish influenza at the Great Lakes training school, remains critically ill today. Dr Hansen and his wife were summoned to his bedside. Mrs Hansen returned home this morning unable to see her son while the doctor was permitted in the room.
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Ernest Hansen
Cedar Falls
Great Lakes
Mellen Testifies On Marble Etiquette and Home Row
Former president of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad testified that his wife Katherine Mellen struck him with a marble ege while discussing the home condition. He said he warded off another blow with his hand, injuring her nose. He noted his two younger daughters shopped in Stockbridge stores and sold newspapers, and presented letters from Mrs. Brown of New York showing alleged improprieties. He seeks a divorce and a degree of separation.
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M Wittsfield
Sharles
Meten
Stockbride
New York, Newhaven & Jartfurdt Railroad Company
Katherine Mellen
Mellen
Stockbridge
Urgures
War Prisoner Council Opened By Allied Chief
American German war prisoners conference opened in Berne on Tuesday with Paul Dinichert as president. Swiss President Calender opened the meeting. American delegates include John W Garrett minister to the Netherlands John W Davi ambassador to London General Kenny Captain Hough and Colonels Grant Shartle Ashburne Commander Stone Mr Story and Major Perkins of the Red Cross.
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Associated Press
Berne
Paul Dinichert
Calender
Switzerland
John W. Garrett
Netherlands
John W. Davi
London
General Kenny
Arm
Hough
Navy
Grant
Shartle
Ashburne
Stone
Story
Department of Justice
Major Perkins
American Red Cross
British seize over 40000 prisoners in Palestine drive
London reports a British offensive in Palestine has captured more than 40,000 prisoners and 265 guns. Official statement released in the afternoon confirms the large-scale captures amid the ongoing campaign.
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Associated Press
London
Palestine
Gompers Greeted by Pichon as Agent of Busy U S Democracy
Paris September 25 Sam Gompers and other American labor leaders met at the foreign ministry luncheon where Stephen Pichon hailed Gompers as the agent of the great working democracy of the United States. He praised U S intervention aims and the push for world peace and justice as defense of social customs. Naturalization day was observed with 28 citizenship applicants. two Germans were among them, while most applicants were formerly subjects of Britain or Denmark.
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Associated Press
Paris
Sami Gompers
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Stephen Pichon
United States
G. W. Isinham
Federan
A. H. Rade
Great Britain
Denmark
War News Reports Fronts and prisoner gains
General Pershing's communique notes prisoners taken as Allied forces push along the Vardar and Prilep corridors. Serbian troops advance, capture guns and ammunition wagons while French enter Prilep. British counterattacks near St Quentin and Gricourt report progress and several prisoner captures as German assaults are repulsed. Italian troops advance northwest of Topolchani as western Macedonia battles continue.
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London
Sept
Vardar
Macedonia
Wales
Vinius
Uskub
Prilep-Gradsko
Prilep- Diago
Prilep
Wu Hospital
RRS
Bala
Lantina
Gricourt
St. Quentin
Hate
Yesterda
Arras
Sauchy-Cauchy
Selency
Noyal
Sussex Regiment
Lin
Brestmane Progress
Saunchy-Cauchy
Douai
Sasunehy
Oauchs
Wulverghent
Paris
Moisy Farm
Todlay
War Office
Ailette
Aisne
Italy
Rome
Topolchani
Monastir
Prijep
Pontruet
Glennes
Vesle
Shell for Ship Hito Residence Near New York
A six inch shell fired from Fort Totten across Long Sound struck a residence on City Island causing part of the foundation to collapse. No injuries. about 200 residents evacuated in panic. Police inquiry at Fort Totten regrets the incident and cites orders to stop the steamer. Vessel identity and motive not disclosed.
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Associated Press
New York
Longdaland Sound
Fort Yotten
Ity Island
Sland
City Island
Fort Tatten
Whith
Long Islard
Sound
Young Turk Chiefs Deposit With Swiss Banks
Washington reports a Switzerland dispatch stating Young Turk officials are making heavy deposits in Swiss banks. The move signals misgivings about the stability of affairs in Germany and reflects concerns among Turkish leaders about the current situation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Switzerland
Germany
B L Convention in Session Today at Hotel Russell
Twenty seventh annual convention of the Building & Loan league met at Hotel Russell Simpson at 9 am with J N Tuthill giving the welcome and F D Denlinger of Cedar Rapids replying. Morning program covered routine business and papers on building and loan topics. afternoon to include officer elections and next year’s convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewa Building & Loan’ League
Hotel
Russell- Simson
Mortuary Notices for Mrs James F Klinefelter and Mrs Piffie Johnson
Deaths include Mrs Matilda E. Klinefelter at home on Jefferson Street after prolonged illness. Born Jan 27 1864 in Cedar Falls, widow of James F. Klinefelter, survived by husband and siblings, former teacher and hive keeper active in First M E church and Kings Daughters. Funeral Friday 2:30 p.m. Elmwood Cemetery. Also funeral held in Minneapolis for Mrs Piffie Richards Johnson, formerly of Waterloo, widow of Judge Edward M. Johnson. parents pioneer residents W O and Mrs Richards, last survivor of Richards family. buried after services in Waterloo lineage.
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James F. Keinehyelter
Matilda EE. Klinefelter
Jefferson Street
Cedar Falls
Robert Gibson
Hook
James F. Klinefelter
Roy Elwood
Klinefelter
John
Colville
Wash
Sam
Gedar Falls
N. A. Olmstead
New Hartford
Pearl Gibson Averill
Waterloo
Pat Marcahess
First MM. B. Church
King’s Daughters
Laura Webb
M. E. Church
Rev. P. W. Court
Elmwood Cemetery
Piffie Richards Johnson
Minneapolis
Funeral services for Andrew Cayton announced
Andrew Cayton aged 55 was found dead on the river bank Monday morning. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning from the Catholic church at Williams Ta with burial in the Catholic cemetery there. Remains are at the Hileman Gindt undertaking parlors.
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Andrew Cayton
Argyle Street
Williams, Ta
Hileman & Gindt Undertaking Pariers
City in Brief: Local notices on staff, travels, and events
City in Brief items report hospital recovery for Mrs W J Peverill after an operation. Miss Ada M Valmer attends housing conference and nurses reunions. Miss Ina Cass returns from Chicago study, plans concert work in the south. Miss Clara Christiansen heads to Washington to join treasury bureau in war risk, and several locals visit Camp Dodge. Stratford street work funded by Dart Mfg Co. Walter A Sitts promoted to corporal in the 7th Division. Morning side college plans noted for Waterloo student Maurice Van Metre. Mrs G J Liebty and Rev W W Blough visit from Minneapolis for about 100 days.
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W. J. Peverill
St. Randy Hospital
Mdna Cass
Chicago
South
Clara Christiansen Jeff Tasty
Washington, D. C
Treasury Bureau
Dart Manufacturing Company
Stratford Avenues
Hulloway
Walter A. Sitts
Pitty-i1th
Nathan B. Barber
Miller
East -High School
Maurice van Metre
Waterloo
Sioux City Journal
Morningside College
Willam Sassaman to Lead County Road Work Near Plainfield
Denver reports Willam Sassaman engaged to take charge of substantial road work for the county near Plainfield. The crew left Tuesday with a covered wagon and will operate with a camper, while marshalling operations continue. Also noted are resignations, farm improvements, and family visits across Des Moines Waterloo and Minnesota, plus a health update on Gotthold Thicking after an Army service telegram.
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Denver
Willam Sassamannas
Vy Plainfield
Clarence Brons
A. H. Diekman and Company Fur
Minnnesota
Christ. Moeller
Desiald Murphy
Arthur
Wapsie
Koepke
Otto Koepke
Waterloo
Koenke
Orge Ihnke
John Collins
Sting Wort Djuhnke
Smorth
Smorth of ‘Pripoll Most of This Week. i | m. A. Thieking
Greene
S. C
Otthold
Gotthola J
Thicking
Waverly
Leonard Thicking
Leonard
Gotthold
65 Year-Old Deputy Swims Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island
William J. Duffy deputy Internal Revenue collector swam from Brooklyn Bridge to a tugboat beyond Coney Island Point a 3 hour 32 minute feat to prove fitness for war work in France. He swam amid choppy tides and wind, completing the crossing despite critics older than 50 doubting his endurance.
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New York
France
William J. Duffy
Internal Revenue
Brooklyn Bridge
Coney Island Point
Duffy
Department of Dockroad Ferries
Narrows
Fort Hamilton
War Gate
Staten Island
Coney Island
Benue
Duty
Shoal’s
Sandy Hook
Auburn Visit Highlights Local News In MT Auburn
Otis Wright returns to Great Lakes naval station after visit with his mother Mrs W J Wright Capt William Watson of Fort McHenry visits in town due to his brother Frank Watsons death Roy Appleton and Grover Wiese travel to Des Allemands La for work Ther Furry and father John Furry visit from Cheyenne Dr Furry himself plans to head back to Cheyenne It is noted copper workers show high luminescence from typhoid fever recovery remains uncertain
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Auburn
W. J. Wright
Otis Wright
Great Lakes Naval Station
Otis
Washington
Roy Appleton
Ames
A.W. Aspleton
A. Haverland
Chicago
William Watson
Fort McHenry
Maryland
Eugene Watson
Watson
Frank Watson
Can
Grover Wiese
Des Allemands
la Ther
Louisiana
Frank Furry
Cheyenne
Wro
W. J. St. Clair
Ferre
John Furry
Mrs. St. Clair
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American Expeditionary Forces
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Bulgars Mall
HONS
Francilly-Seiency
Jadas
Moeuvres
Cambrai
Mary
SHELL
Hito
Fort Totten
Laviteer Pay
Sider
Willard C. Wea
Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints
Mulberry Street
S. P.m
Mrs. Effie Johnson
Cho
Corwin
Jeanette
Mildred
Robert Bonn
Camp Dodges
Mr. Bonn
Mmergency
Delian Lisher
Red Crosse
Reunren
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Visitation Convent
Des Moiner
Mias
Ada M. Valmer
Sonar Welfare Leagua
Cedar Rapids
G. J. Liebty
W. W. Blough
Mr. Tiehty
Beatrice
Neb
Wacob
Abraham Lichty
Black Trank County
Mr. Blough
Nev. A. P
Brough
Atlantic
MT. Auburn
Owenbach Cafe
Cc. E. Brokaw—Proprietors
A. E. Brokaw
Commercial
Owenbach Hotel
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