G O P Convention Lists Fourteen Candidates for Nomination
At the convention in WOAGo on June 3 Republican leaders said Charles E Hughes would receive the most votes on the first ballot, with estimates ranging from 175 to 225. They projected Roosevelt and others close behind as favorite sons drop out. A plan to adopt the party platform before nominating a candidate was met with strong Hughes faction opposition.
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Woago
Republican
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes
Roosevelt
Suffrage vote tallies across Iowa precincts show mixed results
Early returns from multiple counties indicate Harding leads in Polk and Clinton while Des Moines county, Burlington and Muscatine show defeats for the suffrage amendment. Davenport and Scott county partial tallies favor no, with statewide totals still incomplete as observers await more precincts.
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Burlington
Des Moines
Des Moinns
Polk County
Harding
Colgan
Allen
Kuehnle
Davenport
Scott County
Cosson
Andages
Morning London Briefs a Sorry Day for World News
Briefs report the death of Lord Kitchener and his crew after a torpedoed vessel bound for Russia sinks. Other items note a Mexican border clash, heavy losses at Verdun, a New York painters’ return to work after a long strike, and political jockeying for the Republican nomination with Roosevelt and Hughes in contention.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Russia
Cummins
Progroas
U. P
Chicago
Denver
Colorado
Verdun
Brazil
New York City
Hill
Hughes
New York
Roosevelt
Leonard Wood
German High Seas Fleet Sinks British Dreadnoughts Night Battle
German admiralty reports May 31 clash with a British fleet left the Warspite Queen Mary Indefatigable destroyed along with two armored cruisers. British losses include multiple battleships and destroyers. Marlborough reportedly torpedoed. German ships rescued several crews including the two survivors from Indefatigable.
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Admiralty Aays
Warsprite
Queen Mary
Admiralty
Thay
Death Record and Local Real Estate Mortgages in Grant Township
Week's death record notes the passing of Mike O Laughlin a substantial Grant township farmer in Franklin died at home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at St Marys Catholic church in the city. O Laughlin born in Ireland came to America pursued independence and lived an honorable life. Real estate and chattel mortgages in Hardin county totaled twelve with real estate at 32000 and a large 10004 mortgage on a quarter section farm to an eastern life insurer.
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Michael Ullaughnn
Grant Township
Franklin
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Michael O' Laughlin
Ireland
America
Tlinois Central Railroad
Hardin County
Eastern Mfe Insurances Company
Buckeye
Train wreck kills twenty three near Cedar Falls
A passenger train on the Rock Island line plunged into raging waters after crossing a weakened bridge near Packard in Cedar Falls Friday forenoon. Heavy rain caused the bridge to fail, washing away supports and sending coaches into the river.
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Packard
Cedar Falls
Bridge Collapse Kills Several in Iowa Train Wreck
A Rock Island line crash near Packard caused by high water left five dead and seven missing. Among the dead are Mary Grewell of Iowa City and Emma Van Vliet of Traer. many passengers were rescued by boats after escaping through windows. Conductor Tiffany was injured and hospitalized. rescue efforts continued as others received medical care.
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Packard
Rock Island Road
Thorn
Mary Grewell
Iowa City
Waverly
Emma van Viiet
Traer
Citiyene Grove Town
Frank Hampton
Cedar Falls
Greene
Tiffany
Cedar Rapids
Frank Harlan
Albert Lea
Pitman Theatrical Company Presenting Week of Entertainments
Pitman Theatrical Company touring Ackley this week offers first class entertainment led by manager Mr Pitman. A 15 piece band provides mid day concerts on Main Street while the troupe performs under canvas on the vacant corner south of the public schoolhouse.
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Pitman Theatrical Company
de Ackley
Pitman
Ackley
Pitmans
Radcliffe and Wilke Items in Sparse Notice of Assets
Eighteen head of cattle and farm machinery valued at 1 060 are listed along with a cash register at 870 and hotel equipment at Radcliffe priced 875. Store fixtures at Wilke amount to 8130. Articles of incorporation filed by the Lows Falls Co operative Creamery company with authorized capital of 25 and consent to begin business once 8 000 stock is raised.
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Radcliffe
Wilke
Lows Falls
Chautauqua Promises Bright Series of Entertainments
The Chautauqua committee is arranging a 21 event program beginning Sunday the 8th. Rev Warren Morris G Hindus, Dr Gun sanius, and Senator Burkett are among featured speakers and entertainers. Notable acts include James Butin and Palmahasks with his pets. The course aims for strong patronage and public support.
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Warren
Morris
G. Hindus
Ruasin
Gunsanius
James Butin
Palmahasks
Senge
Burkett
Ackley and
Infinity
Ackley Baseball Week of Action Spurs Community Support
Ackley clubs played several interesting games last week with wins and losses. Sunday at Wellaburg the home team fell 4 to 1 before hundreds of fans and dozens of Ackley automobiles. At Parkersburg Ackley won a competitive contest. A special low rate excursion train will run on dates around the 17th and 18th with round trip fare 2.75 and sleeper 1.00, aiding Naw College efforts. Iowa Falls Baptists push to locate a denominational college in town, seeking 200000 dollars in funding.
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Ackley
Wellaburg
St. L. R
Acklley
Snooker
Ackley Voting Stays Against Woman Suffrage by Wide Margin
The Ackley precinct shows strong opposition to women's suffrage with 256 voting no and 74 yes. A morning clash between pro and anti groups featured banners and music as residents cast a total of 330 votes. Local political results list Republican figures and office totals, while social notes mention a newborn boy at the Winter household.
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Ackley
Etna
Osceola Votes Against Woman Suffrage Defeat in Franklin County
Franklin County voters rejected equal suffrage by over 200 votes with Osceola township showing 93 against to 10 in favor. In county races Hacker won the auditor nomination, Schwieger kept the sheriff post, Luke was named treasurer, Webb clerk of courts, and Saley county attorney over Sharp.
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McSpaden
Hacker
Schwieger
Luke
Webb
Franklin County
Osceola
Osceola Township
Franklin
Grant Township
Feld
Schwiegar
Saley
Sharp
Methodist Church Announcements and Lodge Notices
The Methodist Episcopal Church schedules 11:00 public worship with a sermon on Good News and 7:00 Epworth League followed by an 8:00 popular service with the Golden Future. Fountain lodge A F and A M meets next Monday. Helping Hand society plans a St John’s home event Wednesday with Mrs Rufus Hildebrand hosting. Royal Neighbor lodge held its session with Trene Lovell and Sophia Hubrecht initiated into camp laws and work.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Fountain Lodge
A. F
A. M
Helping Hand Society
St. John's Church
Rufus Hildebrand
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Mises Trene Lovell
Sophia Hubrecht
Mrs H Trainor on Sick List Improves Gradually
On the Sick List, Mrs H Trainor has been numbered with the sick during the past week. It is a pleasure to note that she is gradually improving and friends anxiously hope that she may continue to improve.
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