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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
ksokuk.

keokuk.
kepkuk. once the home Of the
| famous Fttieth Iowa regiment band,
| IS % again be the home of a concert
band. John 3. KiBdig, who conducted
| the Fift5eth Iowa, has returned 20 Keo-
kuk to live. He has gathered a num-
her Of musicians about him and has
organized them into a concert band.
Missouri Valley.
Destruction Of the Crane dredge boat
northwest Of town makes the second
dredge to take FIRE and burn for the
same company and the third dreGge 10
burn in Harrison county. Fortunately
the work on VIII creek was COM
pIered before the destruction Of the
dredge by fire originating from waste
and hot cylinder.
Danbury.
The explosion Of a gasolene tank in
the electric light plant al DanouTy
about 10 a. m, Tuesday started fire
that quickly destroyed the whole plant,
but the frenlen succeeded IN saving
the town water pumping plant When
the fire started Engineer Mark Brady
and Horace Canty were in the building
and they barely escaped with their
lives. Loss is $4,000 with $4,000 in
su-ance.
Maxwell "
ARRANGEMENTS have been completed
for community revival meetings to be-
gin SUNDAY. Sept. 10. in the large new
PRESBYTERIAN church al this place.
Rev William J. LcckharT has been en-
gagged as the evangelist. The five
churches Of the town together with
six churches in the surrounding COM
r1u.lity will join together. DenouEI1a-
tionaI barriers are entirely swept aside
and il IS 10 be q great community
;s"-as ksn:nP-
Davenport.
The $4,000 gymnasium building
which IS being added to the ST. Am
| brose college buildings IN this city will
be completed in three weeks Except
for the swimming pool the structure
will be ready when the college opens
on September Il. The new building,
which is the finest in this vicinity, ex-
tends northward at right angles 10 the
OLD buildings, adjoining them al the
center. .-.
Ottumwa. @ Ctllr
Six true bills were returned by the
| wapello county grand jury. A L.
Teeter was held on charge Of larceny,
| while Lawrence and Leslie Yates were
charged with horse stealing. Lawrence
Yates and Ernest White were named
| in a true bill charging them with jail
| breaking The charge Of murder
against Florence Jones was dismissed.
| The evidence all went TO show she
acted in self defense" said County At
torney z X. Daugherty. In all four
team charges were ignored.
Red Oak.
| The big agricultural show and race
meet OF the Southwestern Iowa Agri-
cultural Congress opened at Hawkins
park near here Wednesday morning
for the three days show, closing Fri
day Fine weather on the opening day
brought out good attendance. many
going for the afternoon program and
remaining for the evening entertain
trnent, while there were large numbers
who were unable to attend during the
afternoon. but who took in the eve
lining entertainment.
Des Moines.
Arrangements are being rapidly
i completed here for the international
convention Of the Churches OF Christ
which win begin on Oct. and con-
tinue until Oct. Is. Indications paint
to the convention being the largest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
Bride Sues For alimony.

Gruncy Center Sept. g. GeTtle
Neeson, bride of SIX weeks, has filed
a petition in court for a divorce from
William Neesen. the charge being
cruel and inhuman treatment and in
fidelity. and the petition asks for
SIC. 900 aIimony.
Mrs. Neesan states in her petition
that they were married March Is. 1915.
at Acklev and that they lived together
until the latter part OF April
The petition states that Mrs. Neesen
IS without funds and asks the court TO
grant herr lawyers fees, witness fees.
and the sum OF $500 immediateiy- She
also asks for 3,00o aiirnony and the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06

the hands of a receiver last spring, 1t
is expected the court will make rul-
ing as to the settlement Of claims on
the 18th. Henry Z. Sampson is look
ing after the case for the attorney
generals office.
The claimants are divided into
classes 4, and c. The two latter
classes are those who paid higher as
sessments in order TO keep the company
goin.g. while the class a claimants are
those who paid the ordinary assess
merts. The proper distribution OF the
funds on hands is to be settled b!
the court
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
TWO BARNS DESTROYED.
Lightning Causes Destructive Fires
Near Logan.

near Logan.
Special to Times Republican.
Logan, Sept. Sire originating
from bolt of lightning destroyed the
F. E. Weed barn and contents south OF
Ma gnolia. and the G. L. Schmidt barn
FIVE miles. southwest Of Woodbine.
The Weed barn was 80 by A with
alfalfa in the upper part, harness,
farming implements, horses and hogs
in the lower parts The horses were
saved but the other contents were
burned. The loss is estimated at
81, 900. @
The Schmidt barn was SO feet
square, with twenty tons of hay a
Maxwell car. six head of horses and
other live stock. 500 bushels of small
grain and harness and farming nipple
ments. The horses were saved to-
gether with The other live stock, the
other contests were lost Light in
surance was carried. The loss is given
at between $4,000 and $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
Cure for Cholera Morbus.

When our little boy. now seven
years old. was 4 baby. he was cured Of
Cholera Morbus. by ChaHherlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrheea Remedy"
writes Mrs. Sidney Simmons. Fair
Haven. y. 7. Since then other mem
bers of my family have used this
valuable medicine for colo and bowel
troubles with good satisfaction and
gladly endorse il as a remedy of ex-
ceptionai merit For sale by all
dealers.-Advertisem
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
RECEIVES 1900 VOLTS.
Fort Dodge Electrician Has Remark
able Escape From Death.

Special 70 Times publican.
Fo-t Dodge. Sept. 6.-Shoched by
$4,000 volts OF electricity and not killed
is the remarkable experience, Of George
Worth a lineman fer the Fort Dodge
Des Mo;nes & Southern Railroad.
Worth was cleaning the switchboard
a, the substation late Saturday night.
His head struck the wire containing
ne % 600 volts. He was knocked un-
conscious and badly burned. He will
recover with 10 serious injuries. That
ne escaped death is explained by the
fact that the area Of contact Vas very
small. Worth's great physical strength
and particularly MS strong heart action
also saved him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
Lightning Destroys Barn.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Roland. Sept. s--The barn on the
o. l. England farm. III ;he southern
part Of town. was destroyed by fire at
I s'clccE Monday morning after hav-
irg been struck by lightning. The barn
was filed with hay. and this. together
with the harnesses and onc horse, were
destroyed The loss was fully covered
hN INSURANCE. .----
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06

sum of ss5 month. She recites that
her husband has personal property
worth $4,000 and that he has an in
terest in his fathers estate. which in
terest is valued at $4,000.
The Neesen home is in Colfax town
ship northwest of the Drake church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
DISPOSE OF LODGE FUNDS.
Final Hearing in Iowa Legion OF Honor
Case SEPT, 49,

Special 10 Times republican.
Des Moines. Sept. s.-The case in
volving the final disposition o: ire
funds Of the Iowa Legion Of Honor viii
come on for final hearing al Cedar
Rapids Sept. IS. Thru the action If
the state attorney generals office this
fraternal organization was placed in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
NNufsIaell.n
ITO Be continued)

.That crazy nut over there got so
violent yesterday the warden had to
put him in a straitjacket," said the
guard at the insane asylum. ..Umph ]"
said the, facetious visitor. that's what
I call putting 1t In nutshell :.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
CAR BARN DESTROYED.
Building Belonging to Fort Dodge. Des
hoines e. Southern Burned.

Special TO Times Republican.
Fort Dodge. Sept. s--The car barn
east OF Oleson park. owned by the Fort
Dodge. Des Moines & Southern. was
burned last evening. The loss is esd
mated at $4,000 and the cause OF the
fire * unknown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06
CHARGED WITH THEFT SHE DID
NOT COMMIT, ALEXANDER
MISS BRINGS SUIT.
WOMAN LOSES PURSE:
ACCUSED GIRL OF THEFT
Later Purse and Money Is Found in
Owners Handbag, and Girl Sub
ieesed to Gruellins Questioning on
Prominent Street Corner Asks Dam
aces in Sum Of $4,000.
1,..risi tn Tiiirts-Ren9hlican.

Special 10 Times p Republican
Hampton. Sept. S.--To be suddenly
accused of theft that she did not
commit. and TO be subjected TO Cruel
ling questioning on a prominent corner
Of this city. was the unpleasant eNpe-
rience Of Miss Sophia Stauffer, aged
about II years. of Alexander.
Having been al Ackley the day be-
fore. sihe was on her way home, and
having a few hours here, she visited
the wuman's rest room at the court
house. About the same time Mrs.
Rasmus Jensen. OF Coulter, called at
the .ame place. Shortly after Mrs
Jensen thought she had missed her
mesh bag with several dollars in cash.
Returning 10 the rest room in search
for it. she learned that Miss StauffeT
had been there, and, as she claimed,
was the only person who could have
taken her purse. She was found at
prominent corner and accused % the
theft.
Mrs. Jensen Finds Purse.
This came as a thunderbolt from 4
clear sky TO the young lady, and 10 be
thus suddenly accused and questioned
by officials VINO had been called.
almost drove her into Mysteries. An
elder brother, George S. Staufer. also
of Alexander, learned Of il and with
other friends came TO her aid.
Mrs. Jensen soon found her purse
and coin undisturoed reposing in
handbag she had all the time carried
,1nor her arm Then were offered
apologies profuse and p!ent;ful-eve2
cash token-bui these were a..
scornfully refused. Instead visit was
made TO a local attorney, where suit
for damages in the sum Of $4,000 was
fled and another chapter IN the story
is due when court sits Sept. is.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06

In the Philippines there is tree. the
leaves Of which are said TO shed water
profusely.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06

a Optimistic TnoUsiirtt.
Nature and wisdom are never at eap
0ity with each other.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-06

~HE dinner gong sounding In the
hall postponed for Wendell fur
ther need of Offering reassur-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
PLAGUE SWEEPS
 GERMAN ARMY

Paris, March 17-Bubonic plague has broken out in Belgrade. Army officials have been fearing this dreaded disease and the best of medical attention has been given those who have shown symptoms of the disease. Advices received say that the best trained doctors will be rushed to the scene to fight the plague.
 The men are in deplorable con ditiou. They are being stricken at the rate of over fifty a day. Great doubt has been expressed as to whether or not it can be checked Every precaution is being taken to remove the patients from contact with the army.
 A special embassy of medical men will be on the scene today to lay plans and arrange permanent quar- ters for the army of disabled men. Drugs and supplies for their care and treatment are enroute. By night fall officials hope to have the precarious situation in hand.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
FRANCE HAS NEW
 MAR MINISTER

Paris, March 17-France faces a stragetic position today and it becomes all the more Yexatious by the resignation of General Galfent from the chair as Minister of War Trying problems have borne so heavily on the French minister that his health has been impaired and 1t was necessary for him to resign, his important position.
 He has faithfully filled the po- sition since his appointment in oc- tober, 1915.
 General Galieni will be succeed ed by General Roque SKrOld. Gen eral skrold, prominent French warrior and leader Of the aggres- siYe forces in practically all Of the receS t campaigns is not expected to make any important changes in the present war staff.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

Considerable development in se- ward this year is assured by the formation of the Hartman Realty and Development Company, incor- poratcd, says the seward Post of March Mh. Word that the organ izaticu Of this company, which is incorporated for $1OO,OO0, had been completed was received today from New York city.
 The uew concern was formed to aid in local development along lines which could not be taken up by the Hartman National Bank of Alaska at Seward, ewing to the banking laws, which prevent national banks from making loans on real estate.
 Officials of the Hartman Realty
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
UNITED STATES TOyPROTECT I.HER INTERESTS BY PREPAREDNESS

eraI purposes and be under com maud oS army officials.
 No sooner did the gaYeL of the speaker announce the opening of the days session thaR half doz- eu legislators were on their feet fighting in true patriotic forensic style tor the introduction of the bll. It became 60 hot and furious that a special ruling limiting each side to ten hours debate was nec- essary, .-.....
 There seems to be but very lit tie opposition to the general pol icy of preparedness. The only diff Iiculty experienced so far has been the method that should be fol- lowed to obtain the quickest and best results.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

Washington, D. C., March IT - The House of Representatives to- day voted to give the Preparedness Bill" full right of way. Nothing will be introduced until this bill is fully determined and handed on to tho senate. The vote was uu- auimous to lay everything else aside and proceed with cur National Pol icy ct Preparedness.
 The bill as introduced provides for the placing Of the National Guard under direct Federal control. This will immediately give the army a standing and partially trained reserve. The National Guard will be subject to instant call for fed
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

Senator Benjamin Franklin ShiYe- ly, died March 14th, at his home in Indiana, after an illness of many months and from 8 complication of diseases. His demise had been ex- pected for some time by his family and associates.
 The passing of Senator ShiVely takes from the Demicratic ranks a loyal, painstaking and cOnscien- tious worker. Mir. Shiyely was the first senator to be elected by the people at large in his state. Liv- ing true to his party platform he rendered such efficient service that his party nominated him again and he held down the senatorship dur
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
DEMOCRATIC LEADER
 IS CALLED BY REAPER

irlg inc years 1903, 'O5, 'O9, and I914.
 The newspaper profession at one time almost called the senator. He gave this up in 1888 and devoted his time theneeforth largely to law and politics. He was regarded as a strong and fighting leader and it was said of him that he never conducted a defensive campaign but was always aggressive.
 Mir. Shively was married to Miss Laura Jenlps, a daughter of George Jenks, of Pennsylvania, who was solicitor general in tho first ad- ministration of Grover Cleveland. He is survived by his widow and three children.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

In ap interview t" a newspaper correspondent, Chairman Edes of the Alaskan Engineering commission last Thursday stated that he hoped to have one-third of the proposed government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks in operation by No vember 1st of this year.
 "The success of our efforts will depend upon weather and labor con ditions," said Edes. Our plans include the construction of 150 miles of new road this season, con- meeting the Alaska Northern with lines HOW building to the coal fields and toward Fafrbanks. Some of
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
DRESS GOODS HAVE
 TAKEN GREAT JUMP

Chicago. - John v. FarweI company says that the leading cor porations manufacturing dress goods have made their prices for the fall showing advances of from eight to fifteen per cent. The market On raw materials and advanced prices for labor indicate this ad- vance is legitimate Bleached mus lins and some makes of ginghams are advanced by the mills.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
FOUND
 IN KRAU5E CASE

Par,ies searching the channel above the mouth of salmon Creek arc said to have grappled a pair of trousers which have been identified as having belonged to William Christie.
 Uiver Stagger is to be hired to make a close examination of the channel when he returns from a
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
SUTHERLAND BUSY MINING

Fairbanks:-In a letter received last night from senator Dan Suth- erland, at Ruby, he states that his winter mining operations have been successful.
 He has out quite a large dump at the present time on Poorman creek and is waiting for the water 70 run to sluice up the pay dirt.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
FIRE IN SEWARD

Seward, March 14-A loss of more than $40, ,OOO is reported from a fire yesterday morning which de- stroyed the Daggett block, S. L, CoweiIs store, COwell's residence and adjacent cabins. Practically the entire plant of the Evening Post in the basement of the Dag gett block was destroyed. The fire was caused by an overloaded furn- ace.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
WILL BUILD THIS YEAR I5O MILES
 IF TIE GOVERNMENT RAILROAD

the heavy work along Turnagain arm cannot be completed before next winter, but we hope to nave trains in operation oyer trackage amounting to one-third of the en- tire system by November 1st.
 "The commission expects to have about .OOO men at work by May 1, and to add to this force as neces- sary.
 Work will be completed to the coal fields and the line extended beyond Matanuska Junction toward Talkeetna. The commission will also build several miles of road out of Fairbanks during the sum mer months"
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

New York, March 1.-The Nor gan Company, the financial money kings of the world, are seriously considering the making of a loan 70 the Canadian government. Re- presenratives of the Morgan Com pany will probably negotiate the loan today,
 The terms of the agreement as drawn, call for a loan of seventy five million dollars. This will
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

Fl Paso, Texas, March F - Two troops of cavalry have beeen de- tailed to, cross the line and dash into Mexico. After hard and diff ficult forced marches they have reached Casas Grandes, the Nor man Colony. Trenches have been dug and everything placed in bat tle arrangement.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
MORGAN COMPANY NEGOTIATING
 LOAN FUR CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

make the second loan which this company has placed with the Cana, dian government.
 .TEe money thus loaned will go toward maintaining the Canadian army, purchasing of supplies and helping the Mother Country.
 The Canadian government has amply raised the security and there seems to be no doubt on Wall Street but what the loan will be negotiated.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
J. 5. INFANTRY
 ADVANCES

San Antonio, Texas, March IT. The United States infantry, under The command of General Pershing, have pushed on into Mexico and are encsmped on the desert. Advance guards have been sent ahead and the rear guard are slowly closing in Oh the main body.
 4 small detachment of Nexicans have been reported, but no en- counters have occurred. General Pershing will move on tomorrow to a permanent headquarters.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

triy to a nearby cannery where he is now employed to string web for a fishtrap. sk ,
 Concerning the reported find, and tpa rumor that the wearing apparel had been identified, the officers who are in a position to know were close mouthed and absolutely no de- nial or affirmation could be se- cured from them.
 The grand jury brought in yer dict against Edward Krause yester- day, charged with impesonating an officer, and who admits that he accompanied William Christie away from the mine. Krause will be ar raigDed to plead this morning, ac-
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
HARRINANS ID BE ACTIVE IN
 ADVANCING GROWTH OF SEWARD

and Development company are Gas ton Hardy, president, and Erich Lucas, secretary, the former being wee president and the latter cashier # the Hartman National bank.
 When seen this afternoon Lucas stated that the realty and deYel- opment company would be ready for business as soon as Gaston Hardy who is now in New York on busi- ness, returns to Seward, probably the latter part o' this month.
 The purpose of the company will be to assist in the building Of homes and improvement of busi- ness property in Seward, and not to encourage speculation in real estate,' said Lucas.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
J. s. CAVALRY MAKES
 DARING DASH INFO MEXICO

Villa has been on the march for the same place. His one determin- atiou has been to wipe out this col ony. The colony expects an attack from Villa and his forces at any moment. The Americans are great ly outnumbered, but have taken ad- vantage of the geographical topo- graphy and will put up 8 stubborn resistance.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17
$. s. SPOKANE NEARING PORT

The steamship Spokane is making a record trip for this time of the year, and will be in port by eleven o'clock Saturday morning with a full list of passengerE and cargo.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

The college papers urgently ask the students to cut out slang.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

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The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-17

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-09
]. s. Senator
Nomination
Is in Doubt

indianapolis Ind. March S.-Counting
y me second choice votes cast in the
f'msry here Yesterday will he neces-
"s' II Is believed to decide the con-
's' LOT the Republican nomination for
,aIeo States senator, but James p.
zurich probably won the Republican
""lhation for governor and Congress
-sn John NJ. Adair was nominated for
"'e'nor by the Democrats. his oppo-
,'a'' L. 3 Clore. conceding his own de-
ai late today.
marry 5, New. with returns in from
-" VI Inc 3l11 precincts in the state
eadIng James f. Watson by 4531
;, me senatorial contest. while Arthur
"ooinson was running far behind
Wket' The total vote for these
's'fc's was New $3.50: Watson A.
~ Robinson 1a.45a.
'o'arschs majority. after 1859 pre-
-'M mad been tabulated was 15.493
ny NJ warren T. McCray and Quincy A.
- 's' 1oodrich's headquarters claim
nomination by $4,000 majority.
".'uFns from 1898 precincts gave
fi''s' TO Chores 1912.