Des Moines Population Posts Modernization Amid Social Tensions
A Des Moines census reports 109 519 residents, up 22 1 percent from 1910, while the city contends with labor unrest as many tramps are detained near the outskirts. Road work stalls statewide with grading aiding drainage but paving delayed. The state printer funding dispute may lead to restitution. Foul play suspected in the Des Moines river death near Carlisle. National Guard elections set for several units in June. Roy Williams becomes deputy secretary of State with Roy Allen overseeing the auto bureau.
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Des Moines
Hbhshway Commission
Iowa
Cosson
State Executive Council
Driscoll
Martin Driscoll
Per
Carlisle
City
Des Motes
St Utes
Burt German
National Guard
Leutenant
West Branch
North English
Lone Tree
Cavalry
Roy Williama
Ros Williams
Charles G. Watkins
Roy Allen
Automobile Department
Deny Union Depot Call in Iowa Rail Case
Des Moines reports state railroad commission will refuse to order eight lines terminating at Council Bluffs to unite for a union depot. Commission cites lack of authority under Iowa law. Outcome seen as a procedural victory for Council Bluffs.
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Commission
Iowa
Council
Buffa
Des Moines
State Railroad Commission
Unanimouug
Council Bluffs
Death of Ed E. Egan Secretary of Burlington Commercial Exchange
Ed E. Egan longtime Burlington Commercial Exchange secretary died at Burlington hospital after a three month illness from acute heart disease. Born September 1 1871 at Pella Iowa he worked as editor at the Glenwood Opinion and Atlantic Telegraph before moving to Burlington in 1904. He served seven years as secretary of the Exchange earning high regard for industry courtesy and integrity. Survived by wife Hattie daughter Geraldine two sons and his mother. Funeral at Congregational church this afternoon with interment in Pella Wednesday.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Ed E. Egan
The
Commercial Echange
Burlington Hospital
Seven O'Elock
Egan
Edward Eugene Egan
Pella
Iowa
Atlantic
Indianola
Glenwood Opinion
Atlantic Telegraph
Burlington
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Hawk-Eye
Burlington-Bonaparte Inter Urban
Hgar
Commercial Exchange
Exchange
Elks
Masons
Congregational
Congregational Church
Litterst's bread available at Christenken's in town
Litterst's bread remains in production and is sold at Christenken's, located at 28A13, offering a backup option if local dealers are stocked out.
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Christenken’s
Help Wanted Atlan ta Commercial Club Bureau Ad
A brief employment notice invites readers to use the free employment bureau of the At lanta Commercial Club. It notes many applications are on file and provides a contact phone number 474.
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Free Employment Bureau
The
Atlanta Commercial Club
Sherlock Bomar a wandering philosopher in Chicago crime
A United Press quirky Chicago report quotes Oscar Bomar, a vagrant nicknamed the snipe shooter, who ridicules local criminals while critiquing city life as he faces arraignment. He compares crime in New York Frisco and Pittsburgh and laughs at the idea of prosperity here.
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The
United Press
Chicago
Holmes
Bomar
Dolan
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