Cummins introduces bill to retain railroad control during 21 months
Senator Cummins proposes revoking Wilson’s power to return railroads to private owners for 21 months after peace is declared. The bill keeps government control during that period unless Congress orders otherwise. Opposition to returning railroads without more legislation noted. Also reported: rivers and harbors bill increases, funding for Ohio and Allegheny locks and dams, and other river projects across Michigan and nearby states.
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Wilson
Cummins
Oho
Allegheny
Senate Commerce
Ohio
Chicago
Marumet
St. Joseph
Saugatek
Michigan
Japan seeks no lands in peace congress stance
Tokyo press reports Viscount Uchida outlines Japanese aims at the peace conference. The Japanese delegation, said Baron Makino, will seek a just permanent peace and deny territorial expansion in China or Iberia. Japan will not interfere in Russia unless solicited to aid in restoring order.
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Paris
Viscount Uchida
Tokyo
Taron Makino
Japan
Associated Press
China
Iberia
Baron Makino
Russia
Must Cut Shipping Rates to Match Global Freight Costs
George F. E. Smith, president of the American Manufacturers' Export Association, warned that U S export trade will shrink by half unless the government cuts shipping rates. The forecast rests on a survey of several hundred major exporters showing American firms can only compete on ocean freight when rates align with those in other countries.
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New York
Jon
America
George FE. Smith
Socialist 3 Day Strike Demands Halls For Socialists
Socialists in New York advocate a three day general strike protesting hall closures. Representative Meyer London heard the address and other meetings denounce police warnings to owners to rent premises to Socialists. Scott Nearing urged Loyalists to own their own halls.
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New York
Meyer London
Socialista
Scott Nearing
Judge Contest at Ottumwa Heats Up
Testimony is taken in Ottumwa as Judge F M Hunter and William Water of Keosauqua face a judgeship contest before C L Dahlberg appointed by Judge W D Evans. The preliminary hearing continues and Thursday the case goes to Des Moines for arguments and ballot recounts before a three judge contest court. The panel includes Judges Evans Dawley and J K Evans.
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F. M. Hunter
William Wateer
Keosanqua
C. L. Dahlberg
Des Moines
W. D. Evans
Supreme Court
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F. F. Dawley
Cedar Rapids
J. K. Evans
Corydon
Former resident dies in Chicago after illness
Mrs W H T Foster of Sioux Falls South Dakota and a former Ottumwa resident and Parsons College graduate died Thursday in a Chicago hospital after an operation and five months illness. Survived by husband and three children mother Mrs Patterson of Sioux Falls and sister Mary Patterson missionary in Egypt. Burial in Sioux Falls with funeral from the residence yesterday.
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Ottumwa
Parsons College
Chicago
Patterson
Mary Patterson
Egypt
T. H. Foster
Florence Foster
Foster
Jeanette Pattison
Pattison
Ballard Hall
Fairfield Defeats Batavia In Hard Fought Grade School Game
Fairfield pulled away early to lead 10 2 at halftime then Batavia rallied in the second half and narrowed the gap to a 14 13 final. Grisson and Bishop led Fairfield with baskets while Walker and Colton disrupted Batavia’s rush.
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Grisson
Bratty
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Potatoes Delivered by A. J. Boyd at $1.40
Classified ad offers potatoes delivered by A. J. Boyd at $1.40 with phone number 2763. Also promotes wool blue serge suits hand tailored sizes 34 to 42 at Drake Co East Side 662 with 25 percent discount.
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Drake Co. Co
East Side
For Sale and Rent Items Near Parson's College
Advertisement lists kitchen equipment for sale and a nine room house near Parson's College with a large basement, close to schools and district lines. It notes a quick sale price and possible exchange for a small farm, with contact R. W. Lamson and phone numbers 2392 and 625-3556. Also mentions a four room house for rent and other notes about location and timing.
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Parsons College
Newland
R. W. Lamson
FOR SALE ITEMS AND FARM OFFERS IN PEOPLES COLUMN
A collage of local sale notices including a used Ford sedan, 13 shoats averaging 150 pounds, and a 67 acre Fairfield area farm with 55 acres in corn and clover. Also listed are a seven room house near the courthouse, cedar fence posts, and smooth fence wire. Contacts include H M Farr, Russell Smith, and others.
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Dave
O. K. H. M. Farr
Fairfield
Russell Smith
Iowa
Court House
German-born farmer commits suicide after war loss
In Jefferson City Missouri Henry Sanoders a wealthy bachelor farmer tied a rope to his body and jumped from a ferry at Bagnell after sending money to Germany during the war. He died by suicide, following despondent feelings over Germany's defeat.
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Jefferson City
Germany
Henry Sanoders
Bagnell
King Peter of Serbia in Critical Condition
King Peter of Serbia has suffered a new attack and is said to be in poor condition. Prince Regent Alexander is en route to Brussels? No, to his father’s side. advices report the monarch's worsening health from Laibach.
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Peter
Serbia
Laibach
Alexander
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