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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
(From Mondays Iaily.)

Miss Maggie L. Smith, the mil
, liner, is in Chicago buying her fall
and winter stock Of goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Huff and
baby son were down from Woodstock
for an over Sunday visit with Mrs.
J. B. Huff and Misses Alta and Mary
Bailey.
John l.. Peterson returned Sat-
urday afternoon from a trip to Lake
Wilson and Slayton, Minnesota,
where he had been on land business
Mrs. Richard Nelson of Jewell
spent Saturday here visiting her
son, Rufus E. Nelson and wife.
Amin Weeks of Holmes spent
Sunday with his wife, who is in the
city visiting her father, S. Amund-
son and family, for several weeks.
Miss Mary Tilghman returned
yesterday from a couple of weeks
vacation which she spent with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Thigh
man, in Williams. She began her
work in the Metcalf store again this
morning.
Misses Ruth Mertz and Leona
Srigley spent Saturday in Iowa
Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. O. Dubois left
Saturday on an overland trip. They
went from this city to Grundy Cen
ter where they spent the day, going
on to Cedar Rapids for an over Sum
day stay. They leave Cedar Rapids
today for Davenport, expecting to
spend a weeks sojourn there among
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Bolger left to-
day for Elkton, South Dakota, for
weeks sojourn with friends.
Mrs. J. l.. Gibbons and two
who have been visiting
the j. G. Sullivan family, left today
for their home in Council Bluffs.
Charles T. Smith went to Spenc-
er today on a brief business trip in
the interests of the Charles +.
Smith & Son store.
will Davis of Iowa Falls spent
Sunday with his mother, Mrs. I. M.
Hughes and husband, and his sister,
Mrs. w. o. Rauworth and family.
Miss Aldo Reed, who has been
spending the past six weeks visiting
Ter sister, Mrs H. /. Thompson and
amily, left last night for her home
n Whitewater, Wisconsin.
Mrs. Ward Carson has returned
home from a weeks sojourn with
Ter sister, Mrs. w. A. Graham and
amily, in Des Moines.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Hunter and
on John are home from weeks ;
uting at Lake Okoboji, having
made the trip overland in their car. {
hey occupied cottage with their |;
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
GERMANY TAKES TEN
THOUSAND PRISONERS

HE GERMAN EMBASSY AT WASHINGTON RECEIVES DISPATCH
ZEPPELIN DESTROYED AT A NTwERP-cREw AND OFFICERS
cApTURED-BANKERs FEAR THAT REPORT OF GERMAN VIC
FAIL IN ACHIEVING WHAT THEY SAID WAS IMPERATIVE
THE KILLED AND WOUNDED oUTNUMBER THOSE OF ANY
BATTLE OF MODERN TIMEs'-JAPANEsE BATTLESH1P BE-
GINS COMMANDMENT OF Ts1NG-GREAT BRITAIN STOPS COAL
EXPORTS
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Watermelon Day Boosters.

An auto load of directors of the
commercial league started this
morning in the B. F. Paine auto to
make an all day. booster trip
through Clarion, Bows, Iowa Falls
and towns northeast of this city for
a considerable distance. The trip is
for the purpose of acquainting the
people of that part of the state with
the attractions and time to be ex-
pected in Webster City on Sept. 9th,
Watermelon Day.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
AFTERNOON GRAIN LETTER.

Chicago, Aug. 25.-We do advise
the purchase Of wheat on this ad-
vance. We respectfully point out
that the Dardanells are open and
there is the possible chance of week.
ly shipments from Russia and the
Danube. This may not occur i'm
mediately but has to be considered.
Russia and the Danube are the key
stone to the wheat price. If they
ship very literally they will strong
ly affect our export. Position of
oats does not appear to be seriously
changed. Shorts have advanced the
corn market.
E. w. Wagner & Co.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETD.
Furnished by E. W. Wagner & Co.
Office over Isis Theatre. Phone $40.
H. M. Sharpe, Manager.
Open High Low Closa

Hogs estimated $4,000. Open
strong; close shade higher.
Top $40.
Hogs estimated for tomorrow e.
600.
Hogs left over yesterday $500.
Cattle 1900. Open 10c lower,
close steady, $1,000.
Sheep $4,000. Open Csc lower,
close weak, $3.50.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
THE LOCAL MARKETS.
Assault Case POSTPONED.

The trial of James McClananhan,
who was arrested yesterday on the
charge Of assaulting his father-in-
law, j. V. Hotchkiss, and taken be-
fore Justice Tucker, was postponed
until Thursday morning at 9 o'clock.
The defendant took a change of
venue and the case will be heard be-
fore Justice Biernatzki. 1t was post
poned on account of the absence of
County Attorney Henderson from
the city.
Follett's roasting ears at Shell
don'c oEao
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

Washington, Aug. 25.-The Ger
man embassy announces that it is
in receipt of dispatch via wireless
that Germany has captured 10000
prisoners and $50 guns and entirely
routed General Joffres command.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

Get one of our special scholarships
before Sept. LIST. Only few left.
Webster City Business College.
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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
For Sale at q BARGAIN.

1914 model passenger Overland
auto. Party wishing to sell has left
in my hands. See or phone R. d.
Hughes. 24d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

Rome, Aug. Notwithstanding
the denials of the Austrian govern
ment certain Austrian troops are
massjng on the Italian frontier. The
movement was discreet at first, but
orders from Vienna the last 4S hours
compelled precipitate action, which
were visible at Trent where there
is an incessant movement of troops.
There are also 10000 Austrian
troops at Innsbruck.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

WANTED-a good housekeeper or
man and wife on farm. AleXan
der Groves. 24d3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

japanese battleship begins the bonn
bardment of Tsing-Tau with French,
British and Russian men-of-war as
sisting in the blockade of Germany's
coded port in China. Twelve Brit
ish -of-war arrive in channel of
Austen, presumably to lombard city
in case Germans occupy it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

New York, Aug. 25.-Sir Edward
Grey denies request of London corn
Exchange to ship grain to Dutch
ports for fear of German reprisal.
Bankers express fear that report
of German victories will bring rise
of foreign exchange.
Retailers say meat market is nom
competitive. Hold packers and re-
fners responsible for high prices.
Great Britain stops coal exports.
British fleet took a million tons the
first two weeks of August.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

Paris, Aug. 25.-Count Won
Scrwerin, nephew of Emperor Will
liam has been made a French prison.
er according to dispatch received
from Courta.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25

Antwerp, Aug. 25.-One of the
latest of the Zeppelins was destroyed
here today. The appearance of the
Fighter was viewed with terror by
the entire city, but fire from the
forts six miles away demolished it.,
driving it to earth. The entire crew
of % men, including the officers in
command, was captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
STR GOVERNOR
DINGLEY AGAIN
MEETS MISHAP
Fouls Torpedo Boat Rodgers
But Is Not
Damaged

Portland, Me-, July 1.-THE passen-
ger steamer Governor Dingley of the
Eastern Steamship Corporation. while
outward bound for Boston today, foul
ell the torpedo boat Rodgers, which
was proceeding to the lower harbor
for anchorage. The steamer struck
the torpedo boat a glancing blow on
her port side loosening a plate of the
naval vessel and causing her to leak
considerably The Governor Dingley
was not damaged and proceeded on
her course. The Rodgers was in COM
nland of Lieutenant Dudley NJ. Pray
and arrived here last night with a de-
tachment of naval militia from Mas
sachusetts to take part in the naval
maneuvers.
The accident occurred as both ves-
sells were going slowly down the har-
Dor with the Rodgers short distance
ahead. The Governor Dingley intend
ed to pass the Rodgers on the port
side and so signalled. Her captain lat
er reported by wireless that the Rodg-
ers crossed the Dingleys bow but that
he was able to stop in time to avoid
a serious collision. He said that he
fould the Rodgers but no damage was
done to his vessel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
GOLF COURSE FOR
MERRYMEETING
COUNTRY CLUB
Plans Under Way for the Utili-
cation of Park
Property

Bath, Me-, July 14.-(SpeciaD.-
Plans are underway for a meeting of
prominent golfers of Bath and Bruins
wick for the organization of a new
club to be known as the Merrymeet-
ing Country Club. This is the result
of the transfer of the Merrymeeting
park property in Portland today from
the railroad interests to Rupert II.
Baxter of this city and Charles s,
ErswelI of Brunswick.
One Of the largest and best courses
in New England is to be laid out, the
course having nine holes and covering
80 acres OF land which will be planted
during the early fall and made ready
for opening early in 1915.
William NJ. Noble of Newton. Mass,
who laid out the course at Woodland
in Massachusetts, is coming within a
few days to begin work on the course,
and Walter J. Travis of Garden City,
L. l., and DIR. w. S. Harborn of Wash
inetou, D. c., will come later to stake
out the holes John H. Graham of
Boston, a professional golfer. is al
ready on the crumbs.
There are many prominent people in
both Bath and Brunswick who are in
terested in this movement and at the
election of officers which will soon be
held in this city there will he many
prominent officers in the list. 1t is the
plan to build several tennis courts
make use Of the casino and the old
BowGoin College boathouse used in the
days when rowing was a favorite
sport there.
There is much enthusiasm manifest
ed in the new club and everything
points to large and influential men,
bership.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
PORTLAND GIRL
: LIVES AS PRINCESS
WITH NO MONEY
Arraigned in Roxbury Court
Charged with Fraud in
Obtaining Luxuries

Boston, Mass, July IA girl giving
her name as Pearl Leslie of 1853 Dan
forth street, Portland, was arraigned
in the Roxbury police court Monday
morning charged with having obtain
ed by fraudulent means food, enter
tainment and aecommoda tons. and af-
ter hearing was held under $500
bonds. The testimony introduced in
Dictated that for a period of six months
or more Miss Leslie, without visible
means of support, had been living lige
A princess. Had she been an heiress
she could hardly have treated herself
morel avishly. The finest of gowns.
rooms in one of Boston's most exclu-
sive lodging houses, and in fact all
! that a young lady of wealth might
ask for, has, according to the testi-
mony. been hers; and yet nothing
could be found to even indicate that
she spent single penny in obtaining
. these luXuries. Miss Leslie, through
her apparent wealth. was able to
make an impression in social circles
and she Is said to have been consid-
cred one of prominence among an ex-
: elusive set of young ladies' Not alone
has she supplied herself with gowns
: of fine quality and quartered herself
: in luxurious rooms in the fashionable
{ lodging house, the Ramleigh, conduct
ed by Mrs. Helen l. Mills but some
time ago she became member of a
fashionable gymnasium class and has
since been receiving gymnastic in
structions with that class
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
ST. ALBANS

SOUTH-C. o. Furbush from Ban
gor has been a recent caller in st,
Adams.
Mrs Elite Curtis has returned to
her home in Auburn.
A few farmers will begin haying
this week; others will not begin until
later. The hay crop is very light There
is more clover than for many years
and one riding along the highway can
enjoy the rare perfume.
John Parker and family went to
Sangervile Sunday to visit their son,
Edwin Parker, and family in his auto
and had fine trip.
1t seemed very sad Saturday to the
neighbors and friends of Mrs. P. p.
Dearborn when she went from her
home to the Tibbitts hospital to be
treated for a broken hip and other in
juries received Friday at Palmyra
Lots of suffering for her and she being
an aged woman will make it hard.
Mrs. Clara Dearborn from Bowdoin
ham has been with her few days.
Mrs. Small from Wellington has re-
Gently visited her daughter, Mrs. r.
win Hanson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
HOUSE Of LORDS
SENDS AMENDING
BILL Down TO
The COMMONS
Declaration That Home
Rule Bill Virtually
Is Rejected

London, July 1.-THE House of Lords
today finally passed and sent down TO
THE House of Commons the bill amend
ing the home rule bill.
Lord Morley, who was among the final
speakers, declared that the amendments
had so changed the character of the bill
that the lords might almost as well have
rejected it, But the Marquis of Crewe,
also speaking for the government struck
Z q more optimistic note of hopefulness
that an ultimate settlement would be
reached. and Earl Beaucham, in behalf
of the government, announced willing
ness to give facilities for a conference
is there was a general desire for one.
The Marquis of Lansdowne, leader of
the opposition. made a guarded response
TO this order. but his attitude was not
unfriendly to it and late tonight sur
prise was sprung by the announcement
that Andrew Bonar Law, leader of the
opposition in the House of Commons,
had summoned Sir Edward Carson to
London supposedly in connection with
some such negotiations A steamer was
stopped for the unionist leader and he
left Belfast a day earlier than he had
intended
{ Although nothing definite is known, 1t
ia believed a conference of the party
l2aders is being arranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
LARGEST GUN IN
WORLD FOR u. S.
COAST DEFENCE
Develops Tremendous Pressure
And Carrying Power
Range % to % Miles

Washington, July H.-Vhen its breech-
loading device has been perfected at Wa
tervliet arsenal, the great l6-inch gun.
the biggest piece of ordnance in the
world, which has just been shipped from
Sandy Hook proving grounds. will be vlr-
tually ready for service on the Panama
canal Notifications. The carriage for
this giant gun is now under construction
at the WATERFOWL. Mass, arsenal. This
gun. destined to protect the Pacific en-
trance TO the Panama canal is so feet
long weighs 142 tons and fires a projec-
tile about six feet long and weighing a
ton, which is discharged by $50 pounds
of powder The gun has a maximum
range of from % to % miles. The eleva-
ton permitted by it's carriage will ena-
BILE the gun to fire a projeetile about Il
miles across the Pacific ocean. 1t has
sufficient power theoretically to pierce
two feet of the best armor al the muz-
zle. At Il miles the gun is calculated TO
pierce Pinch armor plate or any side
armor afioat.
When a shell leaves the gun ii is re-
volving around its axis al about 1000 rev.
olutions per minute, and develops pres
sure of 3S,oCo pounds to the square inch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
THOUSANDS URGE
LENDING GOVT
FUNDS TO BANKS
Reply to Sec'y M'Adoo's Letters
Asking Opinions Of Bank
ers in Country

Washington, July 14.-Thousands of
national banks have already replied TO
Secretary McAdoo's letter asking the
opinion of bankers throughout the
country as to the ACCESSIBILITY of lend
ing government funds to banks TO
move crops.
Many bankers urged the lending OF
government funds just as was done
last year when about $1,000 was loan
ed to banks by the treasury depart
ment
1t now seems unlikely that the Fed
eral Reserve Board would be orpan-
lied Immediately and Secretary Nc
Adoo will not have its advice in ar
ranging for crop movement money.
1t is now generally believed that
Milton c. Elliott, secretary to the or
ganization committee, will be retained
by the board as legal adviser. Mr.. Ell
lott has been mentioned rs success
or to Charles s. Hamlin, an assistant
secretary of the treasury in charge OF
the fiscal affairs but his Intimate
knowledge of the organization of the
board is so necessary to its work that
members are anxious he shall continue
his association with the new organiZa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
RECENT RECORDS
IN AIR ARGUES FOR
SUCCESS OF PORTE
Boehm's Remarkable Perform
ance Raises Hopes of
Transatlantic Flight

New York, July 1.-THE record made
on Saturday last by Reinhold Boehm at
Johannisthal when he remained in the
air for "a hours and Il minutes and flew
a distance of 1850 miles, has caused men,
bers of the Aero Club to feel more conf
dent than ever that Lieutenant Porte will
accomplish his proposed Atlantic flight
in the airboat America
Boehm used an ordinary bipIane in his
fight and the fact that ii was not equip
ped for an endurance test is an indiea-
ton. according to Henry Woodhouse of
the Aero Club that the America. with
her special equipment. will be able to
carry Lieutenant Porte to the Azores
without mishap.
The route to be followed by Lieutenant
Porte to the Azores is 114o miles. or some
210 miles less than the distance covered
by Boehm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
CONVICTIONS IN
RECENT SCANDALS
IN JAPAN'S NAVY
English Journalist Fined S100
And Sentenced to Two
Years in Prison

Toxic. July 14.-Andrew NJ. Pooley,
an English journalist, was today SEN
fenced to two years Imprisonment and
a fine of 500 on charge of receiving
stolen documents in connection with
recent japanese naval scandals involv-
ing officers in the receipt of Illicit COM
missions for influencing the allotment
of contracts.
Pooley received the documents from
Carl Richter, an employee of Ger
man armament firm who is alleged to
have stolen them and used them for
Matchmaking purposes.
Two other prisoners also were con-
victed today in the same case, V
Herman, the Toxic representative OF
the German armament firm being SEN
fenced to one year in Jail, and George
Blundell, also connected with English
journalism, to 10 months imprison-
ment. The sentences Of these two men
were, however. suspended for three
wears.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
HARMONY.

w ]. Reynolds gave an entertainment
in the Grange hall Thursday last for the
benefit of the local Grange His excel
lent work was much enjoyed by all pres
ent and a small sum was realized for
the Grange treasury.
Rev II. NJ. Rockwell has accepted the
call to the Baptist work here and in
Athens. He occupied the pulpit Sunday
morning and made most pleasing i'm
preston
E. c Bailey and E. S. Reed spent one
day last week looking after the interests
of the Progressive party in this district.
Rev Frank Kingdom and S. NJ, Brown
spent an afternoon last week looking
over the Mainstream church and forming
plans for its repair.
The monthly business meeting of the
Y. P. S. c. E. was held Monday evening
were made for the summer work.
w. V. Andrews of Bates college was
in town Friday looking up prospective
students for that institution.
Mrs. S. w Herrick who was in Dex-
ter to see her doctor Saturday has re-
turned with the very pleasing news that
he says that she Is fully recovered.
Mrs. Frances Whittier is steadily gain
ing; but Mrs. Hiram Brown is still in a
very serious condition
Willis Stevens and family spent Sum
day at ST. Georges pond in Canaan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
DEMOCRATS IN
A SAD TANCLE
TO FIND FUNDS
FOR TWO WEEKS
Finally Relieved by
Passage of a
Resolution

Washington. July 14.-Temporary
funds to supply the government during
the last half of the present month
We're provided by resolution passed
by the House tonight after a day of
arduous parliamentary maneuVering.
The resolution extended the appropri-
alton bills of the last fiscal year to
cover the remainder of the month of
July, unproYded for because oe delay
in tie passage of four big appropria-
tion bills for the year which began
on July I. Last years funds had al
ready been extended up to tomorrow.
Republicans in the House made cap
ital out CT the tangled legislative sit
uation in which the majority found it
self. The determination of the rules
committee not to meet in the face of
pending woman suffrage and prohibi-
ton resolutions. made it impossible
for the Democratic leaders to secure
special rule on the extension resolu-
ton without opening up both of these
questions and Republican Leader
Mann refused To allow the resolution
to so through by unanimous consent.
Fer time, it appeared that the gov
eminent departments after tomorrow
night would find themselves without
funds but an agreement finally was
reached by which the Republicans per-
mitted the passage of the resolution
after they had made the most of the
opportunity to criticize the administra-
fion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
BION.

SOUTH-Herbert Witham and Edwin
Marston passed Sunday in Palermo.
John Stowe of Palermo was among the
Sunday callers in this place.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Trask passed Sun
day with their daughter, Mrs. Josie
Arno of Freedom.
Miss Mildred Sanborn who has been
visiting her brother and sister. has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Eugene Racliffe and Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Besse passed the 4th at
Windemere Park. They made their trip
in Mr.. Racklffe's auto, and all reported
a fine time.
Miss lola Allen who has been spending
her vacation with her parents has re-
turned to her work at Albion Corner.
Mrs. Porter Sanborn and son Lawrence
were weekend guests at Mrs. Sanbern' S
aunt. Mrs Porter Plummer
Andrew Besse is having his house
painted. Earl Keith is doing the work
Mr.. and Mrs. Verne Farris and chill
dren spent Sunday afternoon with Mr.
and Mrs Orrin Trask.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-07-15
AMERICAN SHIPS
WITH CADETS ARE
AT GIBRALTER
Many Entertainments Arranged
For Acknowledgements
By Opening Vessels

London, July 1.-THE American bat
tleships Missouri and Illinois arrived
from Gibraltar today and anchored IN
the Thames off Gravesend, where they
will remain about week. On board Is
a large party of cadets from the Ma
val Academy at Annapolis, who have
been making their annual cruise.
Captain William F. Fullam, super
intendent of the Naval Academy, who
commands the practice squadron,
found a sheaf of invitations awaiting
himself, his officers and the cadets.
They came from British naval men
and from various American societies In
London, who have arranged many en-
tertainments for the American visitors.
The officers of the American battle
ships will reciprocate by throwing the
vessels open to visitors.
On July 20 the American officers will
participate in the dedication to Poca-
hontas in ST. Georges church,
Gravesend, of two memorial windows
which Ambassador Walter Hines Page
will formally present on behalf of the
Danes of Virginia.