Wilson and Marshall Nomination at St Louis
At the St Louis Democratic National Convention the Wilson ticket for president and Marshall for vice president were renominated amid late night cheers. The roll call produced a 1092 to 1 vote against Wilson and Marshall was renominated by acclamation. Platform debates touched on woman suffrage as delegates hailed a political revival atmosphere.
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Ohio
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Virginia
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South Dakota
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Atlantic Eyes State Firemen Tournament Bid
Atlantic considers hosting the State Firemen’s Association midwinter tournament next year. Delegates to the DeWitt meeting will canvass conditions, with a $3200 guarantee sought to cover purse money and expenses. Atlantic hopes improved lodging and city support will attract the event and draw thousands from the region.
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State Firemen’s Association
Fire Department
Jane
DeWitt
Bud Lynch
George Caer
State Association
Sioux City
Perry
Maquoketa
Iowa City
Fu ‘Ling
Fair Grounds
Slremen
Roosevelt to stump for Hughes amid conference talk
United Press reports Roosevelt may campaign for Hughes as his condition worsens with coughing fits. DeWitt tournament runs June 27 for four days with 5000 in prizes, 20 races planned, and the Bob and Bob world champion fire team expected to compete. A business session bid is anticipated for November 15 with 150 to 200 firefighters involved.
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United Press
New York
Hughes
Roosevelt
DeWitt
Willl Jast
Clinton
Bob
Sessian
Griswold to Celebrate Fourth of July Big Town Event
Griswold plans a grand Fourth of July with named committees and two bands Elliot and Grant to play music. Jon Smith of Council Bluffs will face Griswold in baseball, a big parade with prizes for best float and best decorated store, and Lieutenant Governor Harding as speaker.
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Elliot
Grant
Jon Smith
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Judge Arthur Heads Masons Grand Lodge of Iowa
Judge Arthur of Logan was elected grand master of the Masons of Iowa at the Grand Lodge session in Davenport. The meeting chose Davenport and Waterloo for the 1917 gathering, approved dues rise to one dollar, and boosted charity to 3500 dollars. Other officers named include George L. Garton Des Moines senior grand warden and C J Cherly Ames grand treasurer.
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Grand Master of Masons
Iowa
Davenport
Grand Lodge
Waterloo
Price
Thomas . Arthur
Legion
Masons of
Werg
George L. Garton
Des Moines
Ps Ae
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Stewart
Louis M. Westenest
St Aluffs
Guntox Dow
Greeloy i
Mansfield Faces Third Degree in Villisca Murd'rs Admission
Kansas City reports indicate O T Gillett obtained a fugitive warrant for William Mansfield alias Blackie, tied to the Villisca murder and other deaths. Mansfield waives extradition and is to be returned to Montgomery county Iowa. Evidence includes alibi flaws, suspect handwriting links, and Villisca residents identifying Mansfield’s photo.
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O. T. Gillett
Montgomery County
Iowa
Willian’ Mansfield
Blackie
J. M
Moore
Villisca
Kiiling
Milwaukee
O. Gillett
Ory
Mansfield
McCamish
Montgomery — “County
O. T.gillett
Paberg
Heihag
Kanfield
Blue Island
Manafield
Ag Lea
Paes
Washington
Erhen
Vote Or Strike In New York Rail Dispute
More than 800000 railroad trainmen, union and non union, will vote June 1 on whether to strike over the wage and labor dispute. Officials say the action could paralyze rail service if a settlement is not reached with carriers.
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New York
Irda
Germans Prepare for General Offensive New Drive
Paris reports after forty eight hours of inactivity German forces renewed infantry attacks in Verdun area repulsed by French. Russians claim Czernowitz capture and advances northwest toward Vladimir Volynski while advancing along Styr River. Berlin says Russian offensive near Pinsk repulsed with heavy losses. French forces counterattack near Venizlo and in Meuse sector with limited infantry actions.
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United Press
Paris
Caillette Wood
Petrograd
Czernowitz
Bukowina
Sniatyn
War Office
Styr
Vladimir-Volynski
Eronye
Stokhod
Ovel
Teuton
Olyka
Vladimir
Volynaki
Hindenbu
Arig
Berlin
von Hindepbure
Nort
Pinsk
Verdun
Juhin
Oise
Aisne
Moulinsous-Touvent
Soissona
Venizsl
Agnes McCarthy Married in Local Announcement
Agnes McCarthy is reported married in a local society note appearing in the Gazette. The short notice identifies her as a graduate and notes the event took place in the capital with reference to the families involved and surrounding social circles.
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Tor Guntav E. Schuneman
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Heat Rae
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