Lehmann Named Iowa Man in Commission for Exposition
Governor Clarke appoints a commission to oversee Iowa exhibits at the San Francisco exposition. Leading member Frederick W. Letatian of St Louis was named to represent United States interests in the matter, with Des Moines figures such as Col. J. Jones and Ralph Bolton among others guiding preparations amid Mother's Day observances in Des Moines.
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Clarke
Iowa
San Francisco
Des Moines
Frederick W. Letatian
St Louis
United
Mevicg
Suite Des Moties
Tawa Peaple
Mir Lelenen
Min Lehmann
United States
Washington
B OW. Joneh
Davenport
Ralph Bolton
Greater
George Vaw
Oremnina
WC. Plaskell
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Lighwly Asociation
Charles Pf. A
Ames
FLOD
Siren
George E. Wilson
Virten
Wlew Marsh
Water'ag. C.D
Weterloo
Cortiesict
Cate
All Job Train special to attend Advertising Club admin
The all Jowie train dates set for May 8 for departure carrying advertising men from Davenport to the national convention of Advertising Clubs of America in Toronto Canada June 4 to 26. The special departs Davenport at 1 and arrives in Chicago at night. Delegates proceed to Detroit then to Lake Michigan steamer to Port Bayloon with a connecting train to Toronto arriving Sunday morning.
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Iowa
Gjty
ai—Jones
Cie
Memorial Day protest prompts calls for civil war veterans act
The Cedar Falls group urges recognition of Civil War veterans and a memorial act in Congress. They advocate signing a bill to designate a portion of funds for a public memorial, aligning with local observances as they prepare for upcoming events. A separate note mentions a Fourth of July accident and an inquiry into related fatalities.
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Cedar Falls
Crownell
Congress
Uyan
Boosters Sunclud and Governor Clarke Campaign Progress
A report from Marshalltown notes Governor Clarke’s push to appoint a permanent commission and promote a major booster campaign linking Des Moines to Des Moines and other key towns. The effort aims to secure pledges and rally support across the state for living costs and development. A separate item details a hailstorm near Sioux City May 11 causing crop damage between Sloan and Sols, stripping trees and wrecking fields.
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Wateloo
Marshalltown
Fevernor Clarke
Des Moines
Lessourt
Wailia
Salamine
Sioux Cite
Plan Glay County Hog Cholera Fight Plan
Des Moines May 11 a conference led by Dr J K Gibson aims to organize a Glay county hog cholera fight modeled on Dulas county efforts Ames hosts the meeting with reports of continuing outbreaks across the state weather conditions have not reduced disease but serum production has risen boosting farmer access to vaccines GAO
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Des Moines
J. K. Gibson
Ames
Ghiy County
Dulas County
Pitts
Kidnappers Return Child Amid Unclear Details
A fractured report describes the return of a child believed kidnapped. The text is garbled, naming J. O'Coune and Tumndowe and mentions two days of absence and a rescue attempt, with vague references to a crowd and officials.
Keith defense shifts toward temporary insanity verdict
In the Keith case, attorney George Popham undermines the sleepwalking claim by suggesting a more plausible temporary mental aberration. The strategy follows testimony from Keith's expert witness as the defense argues Walter Paul’s death arose during sleep and dream actions rather than a planned murder.
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Chicago
William M. Keith
Keith
George Popham
Walter Paul
Mia
Sheary
Free Seeds Provision Stricken By Senate
Washington May 1 a plan for free seed distribution was struck from the agriculture bill after Senator Kenyon argued farmers objected to sending seed to Congress. Senator Warren defended the measure as a genuine relief, noting the potential benefit to growers and the economy.
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Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Congress
Aerion
Denon
Warren
Wiedner Bail Set At 25000 In U S District Court
In a U S District Court appearance Wiedner Gut faced bail set at twenty five thousand dollars while co defendant Witton and Mary Al Yorkesk Wiretek ber were detained on related charges. The case involves alleged conspiracy and illicit dealings with disputed assets and warrants issued by authorities. Investigators indicate ongoing proceedings and further hearings scheduled in the coming weeks.
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Wiedner Gut
Witton
Mary al Yorkesk
Marketed livestock spike in Kansas reach record level
In Kansas a surge in cattle and other animals from Ghat courtes has led to over 86,000 animals marketed this winter season. Reports indicate Westerh werds hosts the largest market for ioats in the United States with 18 in the last imanil.
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Geo Datter
Fran Guy
Wei Iberstler
Heath
Kansas
United States
Ban on Strikebreakers Tactics Ordered in Colorado Mines
President Wilson via the War Department limits mine employment to workers in place by April 22 and orders disarmament. Colonel James Lockett oversees measures in southern Colorado as Major W A Holbrook reports the policy to federalize guarding crews and close or reopen mines under protection. Strikers surrender arms across Trinidad Aguilar and Forbes districts while unions face possible expulsion for noncompliance.
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Trinidad
Colo
Wilson
War Department
James Lockett
Colorado
W. A. Holbrook
Lockett
Lidlow
Holbrook
Healbrook
Major Holbrook
Flolbrook
Avnald
Thay
Seiaure Wil Bes
Sandrafimel
Suikers
Imino
Trinidad and
Aguilar
Forbes
Attilters
United Mine Workers
Shriners Arrive in Atlanta for Big Convention Parade
Alinta May 11 The vanguard of 40 000 Shriners arrive for the Atlanta convention. The first parade starts at 8 30 in the morning and will cover about five miles. The night parade will be longer and include 72 Shrine temples from across the country with some 50 bands and drum corps.
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Alinta
Atlanta
Toade
Aise
Roads to Pay for Themselves in Missouri Plan
The plan to set out state trees along public highways to fund road work is to be tested in Missouri States Highway Commissioner Serank Wy tun will seek a law in the next legislature to protect the trees. The initial experiment will take place in Baldyette County with a nursery in Bike County supplying the trees as towns along the route receive them. Land evades workers by the towns will set out the fees.
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Missouri
Serank Wytun
Regia Hiture
Willer
Daldyette County
Nurry
Aftermath of Mount Etna Earthquake Devastates Sicily
In Catania and surrounding villages on Mount Etna's eastern slope, 181 dead and 350 injured are confirmed with many believed buried. Surgeons operate in the open by torchlight as priests and officials oversee masses and the closure of damaged churches. Aid arrives amid transport disruptions and widespread thirst, with locals reluctant to abandon buried kin.
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Catania
Sicily
Bonsiardo
Java
Linera
Carolina Trancica-Naga
Paci
Mount Etno
Stop Shipping Calves Bill Heads to House Vote
Washington May 21 The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce reported a bill banning interstate shipment of calves under six weeks old Introduced by Congressman Hopf tion of Michigan the measure condemns the practice as cruel to animals dangerous to health and detrimental to food quality It has been endorsed by the Department of Agriculture on the recommendation of A L Melvin chief of the Bureau of Gain
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House Committee
Washington
House
Hop Fton
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
A. 1
Melvin
Elier
Bureau of Gain
Weather unsettled week with below normal readings forecast
Weather bureau forecasts unseasonably unsettled conditions across the nation. May heat in southern states and west of the Rockies contrasts with cooler, below normal temperatures elsewhere. In Kansas City a fatal auto accident near Liberty, Missouri, claims Miss Kawille Williams, daughter of C. O. Williams, former Liberty Ladies College president, after a car overturned.
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Washington, May Jr
Rocky Mountains
Wie
Die Weather Bureau
Kansas City
Kawille Wiliams
Liberty
OM. Williams
Liberty Ladies’ College
Weighing Shoes and Repair Ad Prompt
In Haverhill Mississippi notes claim men dress shoes weigh about two pounds per pair annals. Women shoes weigh about three quarters of a pound. Silk pumps may weigh around one pound. Plumbing ad offers reasonable rates and asks to consult M R Haveaway at telephone 146 for services. Local newspaper closing line.
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Haverhill
Miss
Indianapolis News
M. R. Haveaway
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