Contests Tangle Southern Delegates At GOP Meeting
National committee members in Chicago on June 1 set to untangle 62 delegate contests from the Southern states at the Republican convention. George W. Perkins arrived with Roosevelt boom but Progressives won’t demand Roosevelt nomination. Cummins headquarters opened at Congress Hotel.
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United Press
Chicago
Ill
Republian National Committee
George W. Perkins
Roosevelt
Cumming
Congress Hotel
Female Masonry Play At Local Masonic Hall Tonight
Members of the order of the Eastern Star are to present the play Female Masonry this evening. The program begins at eight o'clock with many invitations issued, promising a good crowd. Boss Norris underwent a hospital operation this morning and is reported to be recovering well.
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Baylor
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Order of Rasty
Boss Norris
Ross Nor- Tia
Will Talk for Suffrage by Rev Bell in city park
Rev C P Bell of San Francisco and son in law of Attorney H M Boorman will speak at the park this evening about suffrage as crowds gather for the band concert. Several local events include a Rexall end of contest, excavation work starting, and health news from area residents.
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C. P. Bell
San Francisco
Calif
H. M. Boorman
Miss Marle City
Tal
Will Not Quit Mexico at Once Says Lansing
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State Lansing says American troops will not leave Mexico immediately despite Carranza requests. He cites mistreatment in recent notes and warns against precipitate action by Carranza.
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Mexico
Lansing
Carranza
The
United Press
Washington
Seer Lansingato Isang
West Coast Strike Ties Up Pacific Shipping
Ten thousand longshoremen struck on the Pacific coast today for higher pay, tying up shipping and causing widespread congestion across ports from San Francisco to Los Angeles and Seattle.
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United Press
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Traveling men may vote early in county auditor office
Voters away from the city on election day may cast an early ballot at the county auditor's office if registered and voting at least three days before election. Friday is the last day for early voting. One vote was recorded yesterday. others plan to vote early before leaving town. Registration closes Saturday.
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Wisik
Auditor's Office
Waite Sentenced to Die in Sing Sing Electric Chair
Dr Arthur Warren Waite was sentenced to die in the electric chair during the week starting July 10 at Sing Sing prison. He thanked the court for a fair trial and remarked he had little else to give.
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United Press
York
Arthur Warren Waite
Sing Sing
Walte
Royal Neighbors and Modern Woodmen Honor Departed Members
The Royal Neighbors will join the Modern Woodmen of America for a memorial day service next Sunday. They will proceed to the cemetery where departed members will be decorated, including Mrs. Anna Abbott Mrs. Jennie Colline Mrs. Anus Gittins Mrs. Frank Herbert and J. A. Conerd.
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Woodmen of America
Anna Abbott
Jennie Colline
Anus Gittins
Frank Herbert
J. A. Conerd
Mrs Cowles Elected Head of Federation
Janet Cowles of Los Angeles was elected president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in New York. Miss Georgia Bacon of Massachusetts and Mrs Eugene Reilly of North Carolina were named vice presidents, with Mrs C McFarland of South Dakota joining as secretary, and Mrs Franc Everett of Illinois as corresponding secretary. Mrs W P Harber of Washington was named auditor.
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New York
Janet
Josiah Evang Cowles
Los Angeles
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Miss Georgia
Bacon
Massachusettes
Eugene Reilly
North Carolina
McFarland
South Dakota
Franc Everett
Ilinois
W. P. Harber
Washington
Nobla Township School Picnic Set For Tomorrow
Nine Nobla township schools will hold a community picnic at the Noble Center School to celebrate closing of the schools. A large attendance is expected and an excellent program has been arranged.
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Nobla Township
Noble Center
Casson Allen Conference Deadlocked in Des Moines
United Press reports the Casson Allen conference remained deadlocked at noon in Des Moines. A later despatch notes the meeting adjourned at noon with nothing accomplished.
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Casson-Allen Union
Weeting
United Press
Des Moines
Sesason
Des Moines, Janel
Old Atlantic boy to speak at Congregational church
Rev Perry Gell of San Francisco Caué an old Atlantic boy and son in law of H M Boorman visits the Boorman home here He will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning and many of his old friends will be glad to hear him speak
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Perry Gell
San Francisco
Tells Stand On Road and Bridges Plan By Meredith Governor Hope
E T Meredith of Des Moines democratic candidate for governor spoke at the I O O F hall urging better roads as essential to Iowa's progress. He argued for permanent bridges over county streams, outlined bond financing to replace costly repairs, and cautioned against political games while promising definite road policy.
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E. T. Meredith
Des Moines
Atlantic
Commercial Club
Meredith
Tex Payert Teague
Towane
Aérva
Europe
Otters
Iowa
Ing
Talnd
Cass County
Lorest
Cdme
Nishnabotna
Indian Creek
Camp Creek
Walnut Creek
Case County
British release French troops to reinforce Verdun positions
London reports German sources claim the French are near evacuation of the last Verdun fortifications northwest of Verdun to free French troops for Verdun. British lines will take over more French trenches to release troops, while French say Germans were repulsed on eastern slopes near Deadman’s Hill. Heavy artillery actions are noted around Verdun with no infantry fighting reported.
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United Press
London
Verdun
Verduz
Germany
Deadman
Verndyn
Autos On Rampage On Decoration Day
Automobile owners in the city faced car rampages on Decoration Day with incidents on Fourth Street near the Dilger and Beener land agency and other erratic runs through yards and into trees and poles. Witness Claude Williams logged plate 91 125 and offered to have owner repair costs covered after the incident. More cars trended toward tree climbing and disruptive gardening scenes, prompting calls for action.
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T. M. Huff
Wiota
James
Fourth Street
Dilger and Beener Land Agency
Claude Williams
Crismay
Court in Session This Morning in District Court
Judge Rockafellow presided over a brief district court session. The estate of Ruth E. Byrd had its final executor report accepted and the estate closed. In Kathryn Daly’s guardianship, the permanent guardian’s annual report and notice of hearing were approved, and the guardian discharged with bond exonerated. Trial for C N Feaster versus James Stler remained unsettled at press time.
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Rockafellow
District Court
Ruth E. Byrd
Kathryn Daly
C. N. Feaster
James Stler
Yard Manager Resigns From Joyce Lumber Company
H. G. Jung, local yard manager for Joyce Lumber Company, resigned yesterday and went to Marengo where he expects to resume his former position. No replacement arranged yet, but it is thought that a new manager will be appointed today.
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H. G. Jung
Joyce Lumber Company
Marengo
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