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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
No. -.

of potted plants and overhead a
large white wedding bell festooned
with pink, in front Of which the
VOWS were taken, Rev. C. H. Kamp-
hoefner of the Methodist church
reading the impressive ring service.
Trifet's Grand March was played by
the brides sister, Miss Olive Parker.
The bride was prettily gowned in
white embroidered net and carried a
bouquet of brides roses.
After the couple were congratulate
ed by the large number of friends
present, a delicious three course din
ner was served, the pink and white
idea being carried out in the menu.
The young couple expect to spend
a week visiting relatives in Alden
and Blairsburg after which they
will reside with the groom's mother
and family They expect to begin
housekeeping in the spring.
The bride has resided in and near
this city for long time and has a
large circle Of friends who will wish
her all happiness in her welded life.
The groom has also resided here for
many years. He is employed as q
timer by August F. Mueller and is
a young man we'll worthy of the
helpmeet he has chosen.
Those from out-of-town in attend
ance were Mrs. r. J. Hurd, Mrs. w.
an Smith, Williams; Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Parker, Alden; Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Ambrose and family, Blairs-
burg; Mr.. and Mrs. r. Goodrich
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Dingman Of Lehigh.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
Large Crowd in Attendance-Sena-
tor Cummins Unable to
Come on Account of
Health.
LUNCH SERVED AT ELKS CLUB
Attorney General Cosson Here-Sen-
ator Kenyon in Fine
Condition.
LUNCH SERVED AT ELKS CLUB

The announcement that Senators
Cummins and Kenyon were to be in
Webster City this afternoon and
talk republicanism at the armory op-
era house brought a goodly number
of people to the city from the coun-
try and from adjoining towns, and
at the hour of going to press the
only republican meeting of the cam
paign in this city is being held.
Those having the arrangements in
charge were greatly disappointed
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03

writing contest was the writing of
unfamiliar matter in ten minutes
time and Miss Martin of Fort Dodge
carried off the honors, writing 81
words per minute. Miss Peterson Of
Fort Dodge wrote SO words per min
ute and Miss Bessie Segar of this
city wrote 40. Miss Margaret Le-
Roy of the local college won first
place in the rapid calculation con-
test, receiving a mark of A. Miss
Martin of Fort Dodge and Robert
Maxon of this city tied for second
place with So; and Mr.. Ryan Of Ft.
Dodge received third place with 32.
This contest was the closest of all,
Fort Dodge receiving 81 points and
Webster City Sc. In the whole con-
test Fort Dodge won by SO points.
Fort Dodge received 500 points and
Webster City 27O. A similar con-
test will be held in either Webster
City or Fort Dodge before the holi-
days and the local contestants who
did so we'll in this contest are going
to work hard to win next time.
Everything to make the day an
interesting one to the local college
people was done by the Fort Dodge
students. The delegation was met
at the station and taken for an au-
tomobile ride over the city. In the
evening the college rooms were turn
ed into a place to have a good time
and the large company of young
people indulged in games, contests,
and other Halloween diversions. Re-
freshments were served and the To-
cal people returned on the night
train.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
REPUBLICANS OF HAN|[- .
TON COUNTY HOLD MEETING

this forenoon upon receiving a dis.
patch from Senator Cummins that
he was confined to his bed in Del
Moines and unable to be here. HI
expressed regret at his inability to
fill his engagement, and declared
that nothing but illness would keep
him away. Although the non-ap-
pearance Of the senator was a great
disappointment, the appearance of
Attorney General Cosson is appreci-
ated. The attorney general is a
good speaker and succeeded this af-
ternoon in interesting and instruct
ing his large audience.
Senator Kenyon arrived in the
city at noon from Fort Dodge. He
is enjoying good health and is in
fine physical condition. At one
thirty a luncheon was served at Elks
hall in honor of the distinguished
visitors, at which about forty gen.
tlemen participated. After the lunch
con the speakers were taken to the
opera house, where the meeting is
now in progress.
Company C band Of this city and
the Ellsworth band furnished music
for the occasion and added material
ly to the success of the meeting.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
The Winners.

A large number of students of the
local business college spent Fri
day in Fort Dodge contesting with
students of the Fort Dodge Business
college for the Barger silver trophy
cup. The contest was upon three
branches of work-spelling, type
writing, and rapid calculation. In
the spelling contest. a written test
of one hundred words, George Mack
of Fort Dodge won first place, re-
ceiving a mark of 81. Miss Bessie
Segar of this city won second place
with 95, and Miss Boadstreet of Ft.
Dodge won third with "a. The type
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
Parker.BurtOn.

On Saturday evening at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Parker, who reside on Grove
street, occurred the wedding of Miss
Katherine Parker and Mr.. Guy Bur-
ton, son Of Mrs. C. C. Burton. The
rooms throughout the home were
decorated in pink and white, crepe
paper festoons in these colors being
effectively used. In the south win
dow in the parlor was a large bank
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
Death of Edward Coale.

Many old residents will doubtless
remember Edward Coale, brother of
Mrs. J. r. White, and a minister of
the Society of Friends in Holder, III.
Mr.. Coale passed away Oct. 29th at
his home in Holder and was over
80 years of age at the time of his
demise. He is survived by a wife
and six children. A good many
years ago, Mr.. Coale preached in the
Congregational church in this city
upon one of his visits at his sister S
home. He had been a minister a
greater part Of his life and was
known for his good name, being
highly esteemed by all who knew
him.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
Open Meeting.

Wednesday evening, Nov. 4th,
will be open night with the local pa
troll of Boy Scouts Of America All
friends of the scouts, and those who
are in any way interested, are invit-
ed to be present at the meeting,
which will be held at o'clock on
the third floor of the south school
building.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03
New Elevator Running.

The new elevator recently Install
ed in the Mercy hospital is now in
running order. 1t was in working
order Friday for the first and it's
presence in the hospital will immed-
lately be of inestimable value in the
institution.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03

F. S. Currie, who has been con-
fined to his home with an attack of
grip for four or five weeks, is i'm
proving very slowly.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03

V. L. Clifton Is i'll at his home on
Elm street with an attack Of stom-
ach trouble. ,,e
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-11-03

Lewis Loomis of Charles City has
accepted a position as helper in
the L. ". Mills plumbing and heat
ing store.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-16
PANAMA CANAL
 IS NOW READY
FIRST OCEAN GOING VESSEL SUCCESSFULLY NEGoTlATES
 ITS PASSAGE YESTERDAY.
Nine Hours is Consumed in the Jour cific Via Canal.

Panama, Aug. 15.-The Panama canal is open to the commerce. of the world, henceforth ships may pass to and fro through the great waterway which establishes a new ocean high way for trade.
 The steamship Ancon, owned by the United States war department with many notable persons on board, today made the official passage which signalized the canals opening She left Cristobal at { o'clock this morning and reached Balboa, on the Pacific end at o'c,ock this after room. The Ancon will remain at the Balboa docks for some time discharg ing her cargo, this being the first commercial voyage made through the canal.
 The canal will be used tomorrow for the transfer of four cargo ships.
 The private yacht Lasata, owned in Los Angeles, will also be transferred to the Pacific, homeward bound The Aneon's trip was the fastest yet made by large ocean steamer The steamer went through the Gatun locks in 70 minutes. a speed never be- fore eQualed The other locksages were equally rapid.
 Col. George w. Goethals. builder of the canal and governor of the zone, watched the operations closely and was pleased at the improved hand. ling of the locks. He deciared that even this would be improved upon with time. Capt Hugh Rodman, su- perintendent of transportation, who directed the trip, voiced similar sen tments.
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CONTRABAND
 OF WAR DEFINED

Washington, Aug 15.-The state department today made public the German proclamation ae to contra band of war. The list corresponds as regards absolute contraband to the commodities set forth in the British declaration. As regards both absolute and conditional contraband, Germany gives notice that she will apply the provisions of the declaration of Lon don provided other beligerents d. pot disregard them.
 In making public the lists, Solicitor Johnson of the state department said his advices were based on the most generally accepted principles of in- ternational law and usage and are general and advisory only. the de partment being unable to forecast the precise course or position of the belligerent governments in particular instances"
 The declarations of the belligerents regarding oontraband have not been received. but it is assumed they vii. in the main follow those of England and Germany
 Regarding the seizure of vessels and cargoes Solicitor Johnson's state ment says:
 Vessels flying the flag of one of the belligerents are subject to seizure and confiscation by the opposing bel ligerents. Contraband of war on board of such vessel is, of course, sub iect to confiscation. though the prop. erty of a neutral.
 Goods not contraband belonging to, a neutral aboard chartered yes sel are subject to delay and interrup- ton consequent upon seizure of the
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wrIaht Hears the News.

Chicago, Aug. 15.-Frank Lloyi Wright was in his office when he re- ceived a telephone message inform ing him of the tragedy He was prostrated. Later he left for Spring Green.
 Wright is a well known architect. He was estranged from his wife sev- eral years ago after a scandal which linked his name with that of Mrs, Mamah Borthwick Cheney, wife of q neighbOr at Oakpark. suburb. Later Mir. Cheney obtained a divorce and Mrs. Cheney and Wright made several trips together.
 Two years ago Wright built bun galow al Spring Green, Wis, called "Loye's Cottage" by neighbors. The architect and Mrs. Cheney were re- ported to have made frequent visits to the house. The affairs of the Wright and Cheney families first be came public in 1909, when Mrs. Cheney and Mr. Wright went to Eu-
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rope. On their return, Mrs. Cheney did not go to her home in Oakpark. Wright, however, went to his family and reports of forgiveness were eur rent
 Cheney brought suit for divorce, charging desertion, August ,, 1911. An absolute decree was granted. Mrs. Cheney made no defense. Wrights name was not mentioned,
 Shortly before, Christmas Wright's bungaiow at Spring Green was com pleted and just before the holidays, terming their trip a spiritual hegira, Mrs. Cheney and Wright lett together for Wisconsin. Christmas week Wright issued many public state ments defending his course.
 Mrs. Wright took no steps toward a divorce, but with her children, the oldest of whom was now man, re- maned at home.
 Cheney was remarked in 1912. About this time the two Cheney chil dren, Martha and John, joined Mrs. Cheney at the Spring Green home.
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ROOSEVELT ON
 EUROPEAN WAR
CONDEMNS PEACE TREATIES NOW IN THE SENATE AS IN.
 iMlCAL TO OUR INTERESTS.

Hartford, Conn, Aug. l5.- Nearly half the political speech Co., Theo- dore Roosevelt delivered tonight be fore the progressive state convention here was devoted to discussion oi the cataelysm that has engulfed Eu. rope in war. If the Monroe doctrine had not been steadfastly maintained, he said, the United States in all probability would have been drawn into the struggle.
 Africa, south of the equator he said, lis being drawn into the fight, although without any interest in it. We would have been drawn in the same way if it had not been for ob- servance of the great principle the Monroe doctrine contains the prin- ciple that this continent shall not be treated as place for territorial as grandizement by old world powers.
 The peace of the Western hemis- phere largely depends on the preser- yation of this doctrine. It Is for this reason feel that arbitration treaties now pending in the senate would, if adopted he inimicaI to the interests of the United States and of peace. Under the proposed treaties if as a result of this war Denmark or Hol- land should part with their islands .n the West Indies to some great old world power, or if at some future time Mexico should part with Mazda lena bay to some old world power. we would be bound to join in the crea- ton of commission to investigate all matters at hand before we could take any action.
 Within fortnight We would have had fresh proof of the utter worth leasness of treaties, of names signed tc pieces Of paper, unless backed by force, if power or interest demands this violation.
 These proposed arbitration tred- ties would not be worth the paper on which they were written if any great military power thought it could vio- lata them with impunity. We would have bound ourselves to wait year oi so white a joint commission pnr- sued its weary courses of investiga. ton, and during that time an old world military power if 1t desired to retain is new possessions could make Gibraltar of one of our West Indian islands or of Magdalena bay and 1t could then defy us to turn 1t out save at the cost of war which might be as dreadful as any now raging.
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BELONG LEAVES.
Goes to San Francisco to Close Con
 tract for Building.

Secretary George k. Bedding of the Business Meas League, will leave this morning for San Francisco, where as one of the Arkansas com missioners of the PanAmeriean expo sition, he will sign up the contract for Arkansas building at the great worlds show, engage a landscape gardener to lay out the grounds and pave the way for big exhibit to this state and most attractive building in which to store the same.
 Architect Mann. of the commission, will accompany Mir. Bedding. They expect to be gone about ten days or two weeks
 The mission is an Important one and will requirie every minute of their time It is also safe to assume that with MT. Bedding on the Pacific coast, even for this shcst space of time, Hot Springs will he weil adver tised for he took with him for distri. button large quantity of the Hot Springs booklets and other adyertis ing matter, which win be distributed there.
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REBEL COMMANDER AND HIS TROOPS MAKE FORMAL ENTRY
 IN CAPITAL OF MEXICO.
CHEERS .GREETS SOLDIERS
City IS Decorated and the Pickle Mexicans Shout ViVas as the Rebel Ranks File by to Assume Control of the Republic.

Mexico City, Aug. 15.-The national capital tonight is in the hands of the constitutionalists. General Obregon marched in with his army and took peaceful possession of the city lato today. The citizens greeted his so- diers with cheers. The evacuation by the federais has been completed and the constitutionalists are quar- tered in the barracks which the gov ernment soldiers recently occupied.
 Eight special trains will leave for the front tomorrow carrying d recep- ton committee to welcome General Carranza, first chief of the constitu- tionalists, who will assume the presl- dency as soon as he enters the capital.
 with the resignation of the mii, tary governors of the states of Chia- pas, Vera Cruz, Tabasco, Campecrs and Yucatan, the last vestige of the old regime will disappear.
 Tbe city was decorated today For the first time in many months Ameri- can flags floated beside the Mexican eolors. Crowds packed the streets along which it had been announced the constitutionalist troops would pass. After six hours of waiting the people were rewarded by seeing the front ranks of the main force of Gen eral Obregon's army swing into the Paseo de la Reforma and commence the march towards the nationai palace.
 As the cavalry, artillery and in- fantry passed the crowds cheered. Balconies, roofs and sidewalks were densely crowded from Chapultepec Castle to the national palace, a dis tance of three miles, and the recep- ton given the incoming army was taken by leaders as an augury of the support the peopie will give the new government.
 The procession was headed by a cavalry regiment in command of Gen eral Francisco Robles, which acted as an escort to General Obregon and his staff. Next came the headquar- ters band and an infantry brigade under General Juan Cabral. The first regiment with machine guns brought up the rear of the first section. The second section was headed by an infantry regiment followed by the First regiment of artillery and the Seventeenth and Fifteenth Sonora battalions General Obregon review ed the troops from the balcony of the nationai palace. Twelve trains carry ing guns, munitions and forage fol lowed the army investment.
 It is expected that General Car ranza with the main body of the army will enter Mexico City tomor- TOW.
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A HEALTHY. HAPPY WIFE

is the greatest inspiration man can have and the life of the family, yet how many homes in this fair land are blighted by the il, healt Of wife ani mother,
 It may he backaches, headaches the torlres of displacement or some ailment peculiar to her sex which makes life a burden. Every woman in this condition should rely upon Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots ana berbs, to restore her to health ana happiness.
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MORE POLICE PAY.

London, Aug. 15.-lncreased pay has been granted the London bobby" to take effect on August B. Even al that, the most efficient police body in the world, at least when it comes to handling street traffic, is not well paid according to the American stan dard, since the minimum will be ST. 30 and the maximum S000 a week This is an increase of five shillings. Proportionate increases are made m the saiaries of the higher officers and in pensions.
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American ambassadors, ministers and consuls are extending assistance. The deposits of money with the treasury and state departments and the sub-treasuries in other cities 10 aid Americans abroad crept up to Sl,- l3o,000 today.
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REFUGEE SHIPS
 MUST BE NEUTRAL
UNITED STATES WILL REGARD RESCUE SHIPS AS NEUTRAL
 IN ALL RESPECTS.
Asks Expression From All European Nations and Asks They Be Exempt From Capture.

Washington, Aug. l5.-The United States government has notified the powers of Europe that it will regard as neutral ships chartered for the sole purpose of repatriating American citizens stranded in Europe" and asked the belligerent governments for a declaration on the subject.
 The government took this position it is believed, after indications from some of the belligerent powers that ships bearing Americans would not be molested
 Dispatches from Berlin today sad the German government would en- deayor to ueutralize any vessel bear ing refugee Americans and it is known the Austrian government has sought definite assurances that other powers would be regarded as neutral German-owned ships now in Austrian ports ready to take Americans home.
 No objection is expected from Eng land or France and state department officials look on the success of the project as assured.
 Articie four of The Hague conyen. ton, to which the European powers are signatories. says:
 Vessels charged with religious. scientific or philanthropic misslous are exempt from capture"
 This includes foreign refugees. in the opinion of the American govern ment. With the naturalization of ships owned by belligerents and with the facilities previously provided for the relief of Americans, the problem of bringing Americans home from Europe is believed to have been solved.
 The most immediate need of ships Is in German ports. Americans who have been detained in Germany he. cause of lack of railway facilities during the period of mobilization can now leave. The following announce. ment was made in this connection by
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 The department of state has ,a. ceived cable adyices from the Ameri. can ambassador at Berlin that the German government is permitting American citizens to leave the em. plre as fast as train service is re. stored, and even if that government plockades any port, Americans will be allowed to leave"
 From Ambassador Gerard also comes advices that the American cruiser Tennessee, bearing gold for Americans, would be allowed to Iand at German port.
 Reports from American ambaeso dors and diplomats indicate that ,ho situation has been considerably re. leYed by the release for trane.A lantic service of the liners T.usitani, Mauretania, Olympic and saxonia The restoration of these vesgeis will heip solve the transportation prah. lem though some steamship autbori- tles estimate that 100000 American await passage.
 The demands of stranded Amor; cans for ready money haye haan .., lieyed somewhat. Banks now are honoring letters of credit held bv American travellers. In cases cf Americans without letters of credit
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ONE MAN KILLED IN
 ROCK ISLAND WRECK
TRAIN WHICH LEFT THIS CITY YESTERDAY AT 1 O'CLOCK
 OERMLED NEAR GERMANlA.
Officials of the Road Believe That the Rails Had Been Tempered With by Parties Unknown.

Auditor C. II. Webb of Memphis was fatally wounded yesterday after noon when the Rock Island train that left Hot Springs at l oc.ock went into a ditch near Germania, little more than half way between this city and Memphis. Mir. Webb the train auditor. died shortly after being removed to a hospital in Little Rock.
 Eight of the passengers of the train were injured, but none of them seri- ously hurt No Hot Springs citizens were among those who received in- jury. There was anxious inquiry about the station soon after 1t had become public that the train had been ditched, but it developed that all the Hot Springs passengers were free from injury.
 It is believed that the wreck was the result of the track rails having been tempered with by unknown par ties and officials or the road had started full and complete inyestiga ton. The trains on this line due in this city in the later afternoon were delayed, but the through train due at $50 arrived about o'clock.