Contest Court Under Way In Des Moines Fight Over Keosauqua Election
Ottumwa reports Judge Jr. M. Hunter attends the contest court in Des Moines to determine the validity of William Walker of Keosauqua’s challenge to Hunter’s second district seat. Recount corrections in Wapello County reduce Walker’s margins. 100 votes contested and a precinct tally discrepancy prompts possible subpoenas of judges and clerks.
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Walker
Monroe
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
Chicagoan Dawes Honored With Legion of Honor
Paris reports Clemental named Gen. Charles G. Dawes of Chicago a commander of the Legion of Honor at a Circle Volnay dinner where Herbert Hoover spoke. Frank H. Simonds of New York was made a knight of the Legion of Honor. Hun submarines sunk after being towed to sea from Copenhagen dockyard.
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Paris
Circle Volnay
Herbert Hoover
International Relief Organization
Commerce
Clemental
Charles G. Dawes
Chicago
American Purchasing Service
Legion of Honor
Frank H. Simonds
New York
Legion of Trenor
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes Senate With Higher Total
The senate approved the rivers and harbors bill totaling about 223 million dollars, surpassing the house measure by roughly 6 million. It moves to conference as discussions on the final funding shape continue.
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Washington
Senate
Auction to clear farm assets near Abingdon and Packwood
Public sale Friday February 21 features horses cattle pigs and machinery. Items include six head of mares various ages weights 1300 1400 and 1350, several cows and calves, brood sows seven shoats, 450 bushels corn and 456 bushels oats, farm equipment, 100 hens and furniture. Terms two months on sums over 10 with 7 percent bankable note, under 10 cash. Lunch on grounds. Charles Lisk proprietor. Logan Frederick and J Saul auctioneers.
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Charles Lisk
Logan Fredrick
Saul
Governor Harding Recovering from Illness in Carroll
Governor W. L. Harding is rapidly recovering from mumps in a Carroll hospital after two days confinement. Officials fear possible complications but say he remains capable of handling pressing state affairs. R. A. Saunders, a state agent, visited the governor after a late arrival by handcar. Local attorney Charley Reynolds also had undisclosed dealings with the governor.
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R. A. Saunders
Carroll
Harlan
Charley Reynolds
Lou Salinger
Evacuation Hospitals and Unit R Assigned for Early Convoy
Washington dispatch reports General Pershing states evacuation hospitals Nos. 25 and 33 base hospital No. 23 including hospital unit R and the third heavy mobile ordnance repair shop have been assigned for early convoy.
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Washington, D. C
Lace and Embroidery Sale at Mnerichs
Wanted men of integrity to sell old established line of stock and poultry remedies to farmers. Indemnified full market value against loss of livestock. Ford car and $35 weekly advance offered. Investment from $250 to $500 or bond required. Capitol Remedies Supply Co. Burlington Iowa.
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Capitol Remedies Supply Co
Iowa State Bank
Burlington
Iowa
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Copenhagen
Ket
Abingdon
Packwood
John J. Davies
Frankd
Kerrick
Tripune
Mnerich’s
Enquire
North 6Th St
Durham
J. ‘Fi Rodgers
Sauers Bakery
Court House
H. H. Snyder
South Park
W. Monroe St
Walter Harris
Cleaner
The
Pacific
E. N. Gentry
ELEC
Bectre
Yooran
A. V. Frazey
Picture Framing
Richardson Hdw.Co
Swift & Company
Union Stock Yards
Illinois
Arthur Young & Company, Certified Public Accountants
U.S.A
6Th St
W. J. Schaefer
John Bartholomew
Court Hotel
B. Burlington
Jacob Scheffel
Lin Pri
W. Grimes St
Fairfield Engine Co
Gett House
Huglin
Fairfield
Journal Faifield
A. B. Copley
2Nd St
Provident Life & Trust Co
G. H. Lindsay
Mt. Pleasant
Lowa
Bernhart
Journal Office
3Rd St
Catholic Church
Adams Street
Farrell
Porte Hur
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