Wilson Not Ready to Push Woman Suffrage Legislation
In Washington the International Woman Suffrage Association petitioned President Wilson to urge Congress to adopt a warily supported measure for women’s suffrage. Wilson said he would voice opinions only after organic party consideration, though he favored creating a standing committee in the House to study the issue. The gathering, led by Dr Anna Howard Shaw, met at the White House in a cold, earnest mood to press their case.
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Washington
Wilson
Internationa, Woman Suffrage Association
Congress
Anna Howard Shiw
White House
The
National Organization
Karluk Vessel Lost in Arctic Ice Near Barrow
Ottawa dispatch reports Vilhjalmur Stefansson left the Karluk safely in the ice fifteen miles inland to hunt when gales and fog arose. The vessel drifted away unseen as pack ice moved offshore. Twenty five crew aboard, no welfare concerns yet, message dated October 3 from Point Barrow, Alaska, sent December 5.
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Ottawa
Point Barrow
Alaska
Tere
Cirele
Lopez Gunman Robs Miner at Utah Mine Exit
In Bingham Utah a manhunt for Mexican gunman Ralph Lopez continued after alarms and sheriff meetings. A lower level robbery by Lopez halted plans to resume smudging the mine as Pete Korasi reported Lopez forced him to surrender tobacco and candy with a six shooter.
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Bingham
Utah
Ralph Lopez
Kenyon Act Upheld in Oregon Liquor Shipment Case
United States District Judge R S Bean upheld the Webb Kenyon act, preserving its ban on interstate shipment of intoxicating liquors into dry territory. The ruling confirms the act's constitutionality and enforcement authority nationwide.
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Portland
Ore
United States
R. S. Bean
Bank in Bayonne Falls Under National Examines
The First National Bank of Bayonne New Jersey faced a national bank examination after its affairs were investigated. It reported a capital of 200000 dollars and a surplus of 100070 dollars.
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New Jersey Bank Falls
Bayonne
N. J
First National Bank
National Bank
Third Matrimonial Venture in Cresco Ends in Nuptials
Mrs Harriet J. Joan Bemis and George P Bemis, twice mayor of Onwha, wed at the bride's parents home. The groom, described as a veteran aged 96 years, is notably older than the bride who is described as younger by many years.
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Cresco
Russian Aviator Crowns Flight Disaster in Hydroaeroplane
Libuy and Hussli Lieut Wachen crowned during an air effort over a nile delta disaster. The hydroaeroplane crashed after takeoff from a coastal field, leaving two officers injured and one missing. Local authorities launched rescue and investigation efforts.
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Libuy
Hussli
Wachen
Consignile
Washington lobby fights Hetch Hetchy water plan notes
A compact survey of federal activity this week covers lobbying to allow San Francisco to take water from Hetch Hetchy, President Wilson’s improving condition and address, Wilson’s opening speech to the Rivers and Harbors convention, ambassadorship nomination timing, and other diplomacy and policy actions in Washington. It also lists naval buildup recommendations, congress sessions, and various legal and public notices across the nation.
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Washington
San Francisco
Hetch Hetchy Valley
Gifford Pinchet
Senator Works
Wilson
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Mexican revolt shifts as Huerta chief sues terms
The Huerta regime appears fractured as his federal commander negotiates surrender to General Villa of the constitutionalists. A peace commission from Chihuahua conveyed proposals to Juarez, signaling a collapse of Huerta’s dictatorship. In Sinaloa, Tampico and Guerrero gunboats bombarded Altata, destroying the city while rebels withdrew. Washington passed the Hay volunteer bill to place war volunteers on equal footing with regulars.
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Mexico
Pinedo” Villa
Chihuahua
Juarez
Tampico
Guerrero
Altata
Sinaloa
Mann
House
Washington
Senate
Foreign War Minister Tests New Powder in War Tale
A foreign war minister tests a powder that stupefies troops, with one bomb rendering hundreds unconscious. The bizarre claim appears amid a mixed batch of world notes and political items from the era, including missing person reports and high level statements.
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Saxo
Confessed Murderer Hanged for Pax Family Death
In Bison, S D, Joseph Rickman, described as a negro, confessed killer of Mrs. Pax and her fourteen year old daughter. He was executed on the gallows after his confession and trial.
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Bison
S D
Joseph Rickman
Jalen Pax
Criaio
Kiene Gage Queer Items Totaling Large Sum Reported
The investigation into the bankruptcy of Peter Kiene & Son, real estate brokers and brokers, reveals errors in the schedule of assets. Assets allegedly doubled to about 330000, inflating totals to 400000, with 50000 of securities tied to the widow and smaller sums to the daughter. Questions arise over ownership and when insolvency actually occurred.
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Dulingte
Peter Kiene
Iowa College Press Association Formed in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts Iowa college editors who organize the Iowa College Press Association. Officers elected include President L A Burrows of Coe College Downes, Secretary Carlton Waters of Parsons College Portfolio, and Treasurer C W Webb of the Daily Iowan at State University in Tama City.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Towa College Press Association
L. A. Burrows
Coe Colleges
Downes
Carlton Waters
Parsons College
C. W. Webb
Daily Iowan
The
State University
Tawa City
Neighbors Harvest Grop Iowa Falls At Weber Farm
A neighborly harvest event near Dows brought twenty teams to Carl Weber's farm and husked the corn in one day. The group gathered two thousand bushels of grain. Weeks earlier Weber had suffered a broken leg when thrown from a horse.
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Iowa Falls
Carl Weber
Dows
Mr. Weber
University Glee Club Tour Visited Iowa Cities
Six cities along the Mississippi river will be visited by the Men's Glee club of the University of Iowa during the Christmas vacation. Engagements have been booked at Clinton Davenport Muscatine Burlington Keokuk and Fort Madison.
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University Glee Club
Iowa City
Mississippi River
University of Iown
Clinton
Davenport
Muscatine
Burington
Keokuk
Fort Madison
Bridge Strengthened Over Skunk River at Lowell
Mason City County Engineer C. B. Smith reports extensive upgrades to the Lowell bridge over the Skunk River. A crew installed new steel beams and laid a ten four inch door, reinforcing the structure.
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Skunk River
Mason City
C. B Smith
Lowell
Buzz Saw Fatality Claims Veteran John Keller near Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids area veteran, John Keller, died at home from injuries after his leg contacted a buzz saw during a work accident. The incident ended a life marked by numerous battles.
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Cedar Rapids
John Keller
Here
Iowa Postmaster Resigns at Odebolt After Fifteen Years
Odebolt postmaster Dr W N Ourriar has forwarded resignation to the postmaster general in Washington to take effect January 1. He says he has served the public long enough.
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Iowa
Odebolt
W. N. Oursiar
Washington
Ourgler
Purcell to Lead Boosters in Hampton
Iowa Falls reports Tom Purcell, a renowned local newspaper man, named president of the Hampton Commercial association, an organization of boosters.
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Purcell
Boosters
Iowa Falls
Tom Purcell
Hampton Commercial Association
Greek Action Witnesses in Dubuque Deportation Trial
An array of legal talent and witnesses left Mason City to be present in Dubuque for the trial of four Greeks resisting deportation on the charge of immorality.
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Mason City
Big City
Dubuque
Book by Dean Seashore on Psychology in Daily Life
Dean E Seashore of the University of Iowa authors a new Appleton publication titled Psychology in Daily Life. The work synthesizes cognitive and behavioral insights for everyday understanding and practical use. The author outlines tips for mental well being and study strategies.
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Dean Seashore
Iowa City
Dean, E. Seashore
University of Iowa
Appleton Company
Prominent Farmer Neal Boyle Dies in Mason County
Prominent farmer Neal Boyle a wealthy landowner near Rockwell and pioneer resident of the county is dead. Eight people perished in the incident, including Mr Boyle who was a leading figure in local agriculture and community affairs.
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Mason City
Neal ‘Boyle
Rockwell
Boyle
Accident Kills Waukon Man on Dundee Farm
Carl Wurtzel died in an unusual accident on a Dundee farm in Jefferson township while shingling a building. A cut shingle knife pierced his leg above the knee and severed an artery, leading to his death.
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Waukon
Waterloo
Carl Wurtzel
Dundee
Jefferson Township
New Pastor to Estherville Ames
The Rev. J. Fredurle Catlin, pastor of the [s publishers church at Ames, has accepted a call to the First Baptist church of Estherville. The Rev. A. W. Culaf Vinton will remain with his congregation in Ames.
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Ames
J. Fredurle Catelin
Ams
First Baptist Church of
Eutherville
A. W
Vinton Will Gies
Ads Catlin
Cedar Rapids Thespian Sara Maxon Stars in Robin Hood
Cedar Rapids audiences anticipate the DeKoven Opera Company production of Robin Hood with Sara Sherman Maxon singing Alan a Dale. She hails from Cedar Rapids as daughter of Mr and Mrs H D Sharman and sister of Ernest Sherman, former city safety commissioner. Her rise as an opera singer has been rapid and notable.
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Alan-a- Dale
Robin Hood
Cedar Rapide
Goara
Cedar Rapids
Dee
DeKovem Opéra Company
Alan-a-Dale
Mra. H. D. Sharman
Ernest Sherman
Department of Public Safety
Saturday Record
Maxon
Footightrs
Editor Enos P. Marton Dies in Mitchellville
Enos P. Marmon editor of the Mitchellville Index and early Polk county pioneer died at his home at 10:20 Tuesday. Death from erysipelas followed a ten day illness. Born November 6 1853 in Zonesville Ohio he moved to Mitchellville in 1882 and founded the Index with his brother H C Marmon later sole owner.
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Mitchellville
Enos P. Martion
Polk County
Mr. Marmon
Dellefountaine
Ohio
H. C. Marmon
Mr. Marmon W
Zonesville
Lone Highwayman Robber Strikes Near Des Moines River
Swan Michael Viers was robbed by a lone highwayman near here while walking toward Swan after arriving by train. A man shoved a revolver in his face at the Bennington bridge over the Des Moines river and forced him to surrender money and his watch.
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Swan
Michael Viers
Woman Loses Damage Suit Over Garage Collapse
Mrs Agnes M Goodwin sued Mason Seabury garage for fifteen thousand dollars after the building collapsed in a wind storm at Missouri Valley, killing her husband. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant after hours of deliberation.
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Logan
Agnes M. Goodwin
Mason Seabury Garage
Transfer of Insane to County Hospital Ordered
Seventeen incurable patients at the state hospital in Independence are to be transferred to the county hospital here. The move follows a state board of control ruling and comes after advice to the board of supervisors.
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Marshalltown
Independence
Board of Supervisors
State Board of Control
Buiza EB. Townsend
Public
Spokane, Wash
Deg Molinas
Board of Control
Townsend
Church Thief Held in Davenport Case
Sarvay Clarida an evangelist and self confessed thief known as the sun shine cult leader was held to the grand jury with bonds set at 1000 dollars. He confessed to stealing vestments and vessels from Sacred Heart cathedral and St Anthony s Catholic church.
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Davenport
Sarvay Clarida
Tipino
Clarida
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Shipping Marion's Sheep to Chicago on Special Train
Twelve car loads of sheep left Knoxville for Chicago on a special train from here. The shipment mainly lambs, rushed to market under the mistaken impression that the crop was better than it turned out.
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Marion
Knoxville
Chicago
Shenandoah Hosts Traveling Salesmen Reception and Luncheon
Shenandoah residents and traveling salesmen gathered for an informal reception and luncheon. About eighty salesmen and their wives enjoyed a five course Junction meal. Shenandoah, with a population of 5,000, serves as the headquarters for sixty five traveling salesmen.
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Hald Bariquet
Shenandoah
Central Iowa Short Course Plans for December Meet
Marshalltown hosts the Central Iowa Short Course association gathering in mid December with extensive plans. During the same week the local poultry association will hold its annual exhibition.
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Central Iowa
Marshalltown
Central Iowa Short Course Association
Iba
Poultry Association
Temperance Meeting Held in Algona Church
A mass Temperance meeting was held at the Congregational church in Algona. Delegates who attended the National Anti Saloon League convention in Columbus Ohio two weeks earlier reported back to the gathering.
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Algona
Congregational Church
Columbus
Pioneer McLennan Dies After Illness in Williamsboro
Donald McLennan aged near seventy died at the home of M. C. McLennan after several weeks illness. He came to Williamsboro from Keennee Illinois in 1874 and was unmarried.
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Williamsboro
Donald McLennan
M. C. McLennan
Kewanee
Ill
Guthrie County Short Course Arrangements Made
Guthrie county short course will be held in Panora from January 5 to 10. A recent meeting set plans and 425 Samson tickets have already sold for the course.
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Guthrie County
Shortest Tax Sale Sets Record in Marshalltown
The Marshalltown tax sale, noted as the shortest on record, sold 102 descriptions in just 35 minutes for a total under $1,100. Officials reported the brisk pace and efficient handling of the auction.
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Marshalltown
Increased Pollution Makes Ice Unfit for Drinking Use
Des Moines Bulletin from the state board of health warns against using ice from streams and lakes for domestic use. Ice from impure water may still carry impurities after freezing, posing danger when in contact with foods or drinks. Storage can improve quality, but regulation is urged with certificates of purity for distributed ice.
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Des Moines
State Board of Health
Towa
N. Kinney
Mildest November in the State Weather Record, 1918
The monthly report by Dr. George M. Chappel cites November 1918 as the mildest in local weather history, with 47 averaging degrees, eight clear days, 14 partly cloudy days, and 1.03 inches of total precipitation. The warmest prior November was 1899 at 46 degrees.
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Weather Bureau
George M. Chappel
Cwanty
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