Clara Hamon Acquitted In Murder Case In Ardmore
Clara Smith Hamon, wife of Jake L. Hamon, was acquitted of murdering the Republican national committeeman and railroad promoter in Ardmore Oklahoma. The verdict came after a brief jury deliberation, with the defendant thanked jurors and press workers amid family tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Ok‘a
Clara Smith Hamon
Jake L. Hamon
Oklahoma
Millionaire Railroad
L. F. C. Laughridge
Clara Hannon
Twil
T. W. Champier
Laughridge
Cerk
Clara Hama
Jimmie
Buck Garrett
Tei
Tam
Walter Scott
Fort Worth
Tex
Advertising as power to boost sales in dull times
John Wanamaker argues advertising strengthens business by lifting sales even during dull periods. He states the prudent merchant increases ad spend in slow times to keep volume steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours
Unsettled weather tonight and Saturday with showers likely Saturday in the east and central portions. Warmer tonight in the east portion. Cooler Saturday in the west portion.
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Chicago
Weather Observations Summary in March Record
Local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley cover the past 24 hours ending 7 am with daily measurements. Snowfall amounts ranged from .51 to .68 inches, temperatures from 29 to 47 degrees, and no rain except .58 inches on two days. Temperature at 1 pm reached 76 degrees today.
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H. M. Stanley
Iowa House kills gasoline testing bill amid nurse licensing plan
In Des Moines on March 18 the Iowa House defeated a gasoline testing bill and debated a nurse licensing proposal creating a state board. The nursing measure would require practitioners to be 21 or older and have at least three years hospital training. The senate postponed the Van Alstine strike ban bill and defeated a highway commission abolition proposal by two votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Iowa
House Committee and Public Health
van Alstine
Senate
State Highway Commission
Woman Named for Board of Control in Iowa
Des Moines reports Governor Kendall sent to the senate the appointment of Mrs. Max Mayer of Iowa City to the board of control. The senate did not act on confirmation. The governor previously named Mrs. W. H. Sni der of Davenport whose appointment was rejected. The board seat held by W. D. Sheean of Anamosa expires July 1.
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Des Moines
Kendall
Senate
Max Mayer
Iowa City
Board of Control
W. H. Snider
Davenport
Mayer
W. D. Sheean
Anamosa
Eskimos in need of food Kath Hudson Bay areas face dire shortage
Ottawa March 18. Dr. Walton an evangelical missionary with twenty eight years in the northland arrived today with the report that Eskimos in Hudson Bay and Indians aiding St James Bay are so short of food that they are killing their dogs to subsist. He plans to appeal to the government for food and ammunition.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dr. Walton
Northland
Hudson Bay
St. James Bay
Soldier Hospital Committee Named
Washington March 18 The committee of physicians to survey the country and locate the soldier rehabilitation hospitals provided by recent legislation was announced by Secretary Melon. Members include Dr. M White chairman from Pittsburgh Dr F S Billings Chicago Dr Pearce Bailey New York and Dr W G Bowman Pittsburgh.
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Washington, D. C
Melon
M. (* White
Pittsburgh
F.S. Billings
Chicago
Pearce Bailey
New York
W. G. Bowman
Five Are Wounded in Dublin Fights
Dublin reports several shooting affrays last night with injuries among military forces, police, and civilians. A bomb targeted a machine with soldiers. they returned fire wounding two. A lorry was bombed and fired on from windows. three civilians were wounded.
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Dublin
Nine Cities Vote Strike At Packing Plants
Official returns from nine cities show 28,796 workers authorized a strike while 3,887 voted against it. Unofficial tabulations in packing centers indicated a larger overall vote in the strike ballot conducted at the big five packers.
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Chicago
Lewis and Sons Headed to Kansas City on Business
H. J. Lewis and sons Gene and Howard left this afternoon for Kansas City where Mr. Lewis was called on business.
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H. J. Lewis and Sons
Gene
Howard
Jon
Kansas City
Mr. Lewis
French Cost of Living Still High Despite Decline
Paris reports show French households pay more than four times prewar prices for essentials. Government figures compare France with the United States and Great Britain, noting peak costs in April 1920 and declines by December, while unemployment remains high.
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Paris
France
United States
Brad Street
Great Britain
Britain
Schwab Returns from Europe Optimistic on Global Markets
Charles M Schwab, the steel maker, returned from Europe and said conditions abroad are improving. He noted Germany is making rapid strides and could soon be a sharp competitor in world manufacturing, potentially rivaling the United States.
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New York
Charles M Schwab
Europe
Germany
Cattle Hogs and Sheep Markets Reported Steady to Higher
Market report shows cattle receipts around 3,000 with steadiness across grades. fat cows 5.75 to 7.75 and veal calves 11.00 to 16.00. Hogs receipts about 15,600 with gains of 25 to 50 cents. top hogs 10.95 with most 10.60 to 10.90 in the 200 lb range. Sheep receipts 9,000 with market mostly to packers. Chicago notes higher butter and eggs. grain futures show modest shifts. St Joseph market notes steady cattle and higher hogs and mixed sheep.
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Chicago
Mark Cases Inc
Lamson Bros. & Co
Hubbel
Des Moines
Tel
St. Joseph
Essearth
Local Cash Markets and a Social Dinner Update
Local markets list prices for corn oats timothy hay straw wild hay threshed hay wheat clover and timothy seed barley and poultry prices for eyes hens springs old roosters stags ducks and horse hides. Dr and Mrs Fred Davis hosted a seven o'clock dinner for friends at their North Sycamore street home.
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Fred Davis
Sycamore Street
Henderson Exonerated by Committee Report
Des Moines March 18 The joint legislative committee on departmental affairs reports its investigation of State Banking Superintendent Mr Henderson Jr would completely exonerate him The report is expected this afternoon and likely to be presented unanimous status remains cited as exculpatory by officials
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Des Moines, _ th
Joint Legislative Committee On
Department
Henderson
Allied Occupation Presents New Problem
Washington March 18 Allied occupation of additional territory is understood to have presented President Harding with a new problem. The issue relates to how changed conditions affect plans for an early declaration by Congress ending the state of war with Germany. Some leaders push for quick peace resolution while others fear embarrassment to nations allied with the United States in the war.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Harding
Congress
United States
Germany
Carl Wanderer Guilty of Murder in Mock Holdup Case
Chicago officials report Carl Wanderer found guilty of murder in the shooting of the “ragged stranger” during an alleged mock holdup. The jury, after a 29 minute deliberation, fixed the penalty at death in this high profile case in Chicago, New Jersey.
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Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Americans Injured In Clash With Smugglers At Rio Grande
An American immigration officer, two U S soldiers and two liquor smugglers were injured in a battle on the Rio Grande two miles from El Paso Texas last night.
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el Paso
Tex
United States
Rio Grande River
Wilson Secures $42 000 Share of Receipts in Title Fight
New York March John ny Wilson defended his title in a fifteen round bout with Michael O Dowd and received $42 000 as his share of the receipts. O Dowd, the former champion, earned a $20 000 guarantee. The total receipts were $107 129.
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New York
N. Y
Johnny Wilson
Michael O'Dowd
O'Dowd
Harding Receives Japanese Envoy at White House
President Harding met Baron Shidehara the Japanese ambassador at the White House in Washington on March 18. The envoy came to congratulate Harding on his accession to the presidency in the name of the Japanese emperor.
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Washington, D. C
Wanted. Experienced woman collector and solicitor
An ad seeking an experienced woman to act as a collector and solicitor is directed to see the manager of this office for details and appointment.
Hollander Not Dutchman When Traveling
Amsterdam March 18 Citizens of Holland should refer to themselves as Hollander abroad The Amsterdam Handelsblad notes a war era shift in usage The term Dutch is viewed as offensive by many Americans and English readers while Hollanders prefer Hollander abroad and find doors open that stay closed to Dutchmen
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Amsterdam
Holland
Pdarteliven
Amsterdan Handelsblad
Handele Bkul
United States
England
Dartehman
America
Miners Refuse Wage Cuts in United States
Indianapolis March 18. John K. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America announced that any attempt to reduce miners wages will be resisted by the unions. The miners have contracts at the present wage scale through March 31, 1922.
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Indianpolis
Ind
United States
Tmnions
John K. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Union Minera
St Patrick Day Party At Mrs Smalley Home
A pleasant St Patrick’s Day party was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Smalley on South Division street. Members of the 14 A to Th of . T. enjoyed an afternoon of games music and contests. A two course luncheon was served. The next meeting will be in April at Mrs. C VP Turner’s home, 305 South Birch.
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Walter Smalley
South Division Street
L. A
C VP
Turner
South Birch Street
Owl Club Dinner Entertained By Miss Cage Tonight
The Owl Club members and friends will be guests of Miss Cage for a 7 o'clock dinner on New York Avenue. Afterward the evening will be social with many attendees expected to be present.
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Owl Club
Miss the Cage
New York Avenue
Infant Daughter of M. F. Madden Dead
Late yesterday the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Madden, Sarah Louise, died at their home 309 South Elm Street after a short illness. The burial is planned for tomorrow afternoon in Lenox, with L. T. Brown of Aston Cres
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South Elm Street
Sarah Louise
M. F. Madden
Bat
Lenox
Youngest Yank Candidate Herman Lange Under Review
Fort Scott Kansas March report highlights Herman E K Lange who joined at 14 in 1917 after war was declared. He fought in France with Company B K first Infantry Sixth Division, later reaching 17 with parental consent. American Legion seeks official records to confirm him as the nation’s youngest World War veteran.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Herman EK
Lange
Yierman
Prance
Een
Herman
Army Tv
Company BK
Fist In
Senate delays bill on women workers and reform
The Senate postponed indefinitely a bill to address women’s work after a heated debate. A majority vote of 26 to 18 blocked revival and the labor committee reported indefinite postponement. Senators Parker Price and Pitt voiced support and concern over political repercussions.
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Tee
Moniea
Aka
Thi Semeian
Senate
Maby
Parker
Price
Creston High School News Notes Operetta Preview
The Creston High School notes describe a dress parade with varied hairstyles, Latin class entertainment, and an operetta preview. Students such as Miss Fran Keefe and Irene Hayner are named for roles and accompaniment, with excitement for the evening performance.
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Oman
Mie Fran Is Keefe
Irene Hayner
Sue, Berd
Jenile Bel Mees
Harr Watts
Meéesars Myron Bar
W Rd Robins
Walter Wade
Hore
Ches, Zabars
Fran Keefe
Re Apereboa
Joint Farm Bureau Meeting This Evening
A joint Farm Bureau gathering is planned at 8 o'clock at the Sohiminay venue. Cromwell will preside and a joint meeting of the Township Farm Bureau and county group will feature speakers including Jan Coup from the Iowa State Federation.
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Dougie Towne
Ip Farm
Union Township
Anv Orier
Jan Coup
Lowa
Aiea Thare
Federation
Baverus
Only Those Who Have Moved Should Register
A garbled notice states voter registration rules for those who have moved. It mentions dates around March 24 and March 29 and the need to register in the city to vote, noting that only moved residents must register and registrants must be updated before the city election.
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Thor
Howe
Webster
St Patrick's Party Held at Rome Street Home
A party was hosted last evening at 07 Beet Jffforson street by Edith Gray at Rome off Mies. Friends gathered for games contests and music with hostess serving refreshments. the gathering was enjoyed by all.
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Rome
Mies
Edith Gray
Railroad Crews Push Eight Hour Day Principles
B M Jewill, president of the railroad employees department of the American Federation of Labor, outlined fundamentals for labor agreements before the U S Labor Board. The proposals include eight hour days, overtime rules, apprenticeship standards, union rights, and craft seniority protections.
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Iiaga
United States Away Labor Board
B. M. Jewill
Railroad
Empowers
Department of the American Pecoration of Labor
Tewell
St Patrick Party for the Agenda Class Honors Guests
Mr and Mrs Tiarlan Strader entertained the Agenda class and young men at their home on North Maple Street last evening. Green and orange decorations set a festive mood as games contests and music filled the night. Refreshments included brick ice cream cake and coffee served by Mrs Strader with help from Miss Eather Wright. Guests included Mrs Margaret Lee Evans of Des Moines Mrs Nellie Bracken and Mrs J H Woodsum.
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Tiarlan Strader
George Hrotherton
North Maple Street
Strader
Misa Eather Wright
Margaret Lee Evans
Des Moines
Nellie Bracken
San Miago
California
J. H. Woodsum
Aid Society Holds Pleasant Session at Mrs Peterson Home
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church met about sixty members and friends at 303 North Sycamore, sharing a business session followed by a program. Performances included vocal and piano solos by Mrs Hood and Mrs Peterson, readings by Edgar Hatfield, drums and traps by Charles Riddle Jr and Bobby Dean, and a final vocal by Mrs Weathlinity, with refreshments served.
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Ladies Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Arvid Peterson
North Sycamore Street
Chas. Hood
Oscar Peterson
Edgar Hatfield
Charles Riddle, Jr
Bobby Dean
Tubby Dean
Chas. Riddle
Lloyd Weat
Osteus
Luncheon Hosted for Fourteen Ladies at East Howerd Street
Mrs JE F Sullivan and Mrs J J Boone hosted a 1 o clock luncheon yesterday for fourteen ladies at Mrs Sullivan's East Howard Street home. The decor featured St Patrick themed decor and delicate treats while the luncheon was served and greatly enjoyed by all attendees.
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Priva
JE. F. Sullivan
J. J. Boone
Sullivan
East Howerd Street
St. Patrick
Pins Lords Prayer on head of pin exhibition in Bern
J O Lowder displays an ordinary pin in Bern with the Lords Prayer engraved on its head. The work, created by C F L Stinker of Spokane Washington, took two years to finish and includes 65 words 254 letters and 19 punctuation marks readable under magnification.
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Bern
J. O
Lowder
Vallery
C. FL
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Clara Hamon
Wilson
J. L. Smith
Soldier Hospital Committee
Charles M. Schwab
United States Bureau of Markets
Chicago Live Stock
Heath
U. S
Hollaner
Handelsblad
R. TP
L. T. Brown
Aston Wa
Creston Business Caller Today
IS Herman Lange
Orour
Pitt
Creston Hish School
Joint Farm Bureau
Jewell Relieves Labor Board
St. Patrick’s Party For the Agenda Class
Aid Society
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