Commencement Exercises at Whittier Church
On May 22 the Whittier church auditorium overflowed for a commencement program by Whittier Academy. Students delivered pieces including poems by Nathan Campbell and Berle Mesden, with speeches by Captain J. Fort Madison and Principal Louis T. Hill. The M E church orchestra accompanied the event, and offerings for next year were announced by O A Garretson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
M. E. Church
Voca Ly
Johnson
Miss Ber
H. C. Skinner
Nathan Campbell
Berle Mesden
Packer
Jessie M. Hall
O. Alvin Garret
Capt. J. Fort Madison
Louis T. Hill
O. A. Garretson
Iowa State Convention to Meet in Ottumwa May 22
The Iowa State association plans a convention in Ottumwa May 26 27 and 28 with merchant participation and an industrial exhibit. Fifty exhibitors have secured space and will showcase new food related inventions and pure food lectures. Hon H R Wright food commissioner will speak in the event with others from Cleveland and Burlington providing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Iowa State ’ Association
H. R. Wright
Liver
Greene
Cleveland
Ustman
Burlington
Ornnig
Bankers Debate Emergency Currency Plan in Chicago
The Chicago bankers debate an emergency currency issued by the federal government to support national banks. William J. Bryan and others argue the plan would relieve deposits during a financial crisis and prevent a bank run.
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Jesses Bankers’ Club
Chicago
William J. Bryn
Assistance in Time of Need as a Government Institution
A government body outlines its role in providing aid during emergencies and personal hardship. Officials emphasize coordinated services, rapid response, and access to resources for residents facing natural disasters, health crises, or financial hardship.
Iowa Populists Plan State Convention in Des Moines
Iowa populists will gather in Des Moines on June 15 for their state convention. S. M. Harvey, the state secretary, says the radical meeting will nominate a full state and electoral ticket and urges every populist and ally to attend this important event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Party
Des Moines
Iowa
S. M. Harvey
Mysterious donation of 150 dollars in Fort Dodge
A Fort Dodge businessman deposits 150 dollars with President E. G. Larson of the Fort Dodge Savings Bank and cannot determine the source or purpose. He suspects a former employee may have quietly taken the money at some time and refunded it without consent.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
E. G. Larson
Fort Dodge Savings Bank
Mr. Larson
Davenport Father Blames School Rule for Daughter’s Death
J C Benedict of Davenport Iowa charges in a letter to the school board that a rule forcing pupils to stay after class until recess harmed his daughter Emma and contributed to her death. He asserts the rule caused suffering and health deterioration. Superintendent F L Smart denies the rule exists and says an investigation is needed.
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Davenport
Iowa
J. C. Benedict
Emma
F. L. Smart
Early Marriage in Mexico Reported
The article notes frequent early marriages in Mexico and cites a recent ceremony in the capital where a 16 year old boy wed a 14 year old girl.
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Mexico
Capitol
Reward Asked for Longtime Democrat G W Swailes
The primary ballot for presidential elector in the First district lists Hon. G. W. Swailes of Henry county. Jefferson county Democrats urge full support at the June 2 primaries, praising his life of loyalty, service, and past support for Bryan. He would relish casting his vote for the Great Commoner if chosen.
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G. W. Swailes
Henry County
Swailes
Jefferson County
First
Bryan
Escaped Patient Resisted Return to Hospital
An elderly man named B. K. Kelley escaped from the hospital and wandered near Centennial school house. He fought off Frank McCormick and Pearl McClaran during recapture before being returned to the hospital by wagon.
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Mt. Pleasant
Centennial School House
Frank McCormick
B. K. Kelley
Mr. McCormick
McCormick
Pearl McClaran
Federation of Christian Brotherhood formed in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa Maya2t men's clubs linked to churches organize the Federation of Christian Brotherhood with over 1000 members. The group launches a campaign for Sunday closing of theaters pool rooms and skating rinks led by Alderman T W Bayne of Morningside and is seen as a potential force in local politics.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Federation of Christian Brotherhood
T. W. Bayne
Morningside
Interurban rail line to be built in Iowa region
Keosauqua Iowa May 21 Interurban railroad linking Fairfield Keosauqua Memphis and Mexico Mo is rumored to be financed by two Chicago capitalists and a St Louis investor Bonds purchased and construction expected soon Coal fields lie under the route with a 300 acre quarry and limestone sand stone and marble near the path The project promises economic benefits to communities along the line.
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Keosauqua
Towa
Fairfield
Memphis
Mexico
Chicago
St. Louis
Iowa Guardsmen Pleased With Expanded National Guard Act
Iowa National Guard officers and men welcome the new act after Congress passed a bill increasing annual funding from 1 million to 2 million dollars. The guard will be equipped by the federal government and expanded to include light artillery, adding 300 to 400 officers and men and enabling rapid firing batteries. Further expansions and eventual heavy artillery units are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa National Guard
National Guard
Iowa Guard
Husband Catches Elopers in Davenport Restaurant
William P. Corner of Ottawa Illinois surprised his wife and George P. White in a Davenport Iowa restaurant at breakfast. A stormy scene ensued and the elopers were arrested. Corner chased them after learning they had left home and bought Davenport tickets. Hotels were searched last night without success.
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Davenport
Iowa
William P. Corner
Ottawa
Ill
George P. White
Elopers
Corner
White
New River Channel Forms Above Combina tion Bridge
Mayne-Areport filed with the Missouri River assistant engineer notes a break through the revetment about one and a half miles above the combination bridge at Sioux City Iowa. Indications point to a possible new channel endangering property in Sioux City and Covington as waters seek a new course potentially leaving the bridges with marsh to the south.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Mayne
Missouri River
Covington
Found Dead in Bed in Batavia May 21
Bristow Bradshaw aged 80 was found dead in bed this morning in Batavia. Though frail he was not gravely ill last night and heart failure is suspected. Survived by wife and children Mrs Jane Howe Mrs Lulu Lindsey Batavia Erastus of Batavia and Mrs James Burns of Woodward Oklahoma.
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Batavia
Bristow’ Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Jane Howe
Lulu Lindsey
Erastus
James Burns
Woodwark
Oklahoma
Boy 17 Scales 152 Feet to Finish Tall Town Stack
A 17 year old apprentice, Lee Cooks, climbed 152 feet on a swaying scaffold to rivet the final bolts of Davenport's tallest steel stack at the Corn Products factory. Older workers quit. he completed the work and was later refused entry to hotels while walking the streets. Damages may be sought by De Mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Towa
Corn Products Company
Lee
de Mood
Mr. de Mood
Preacher Given No Place to Sleep in Waterloo Incident
Rev. A. Lt. De Mood, Congregational preacher from Buxton Iowa, attending a conference in Waterloo, Iowa, states he was denied lodging because he is a negro. The incident occurred May 21.
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Waterloo
Iowa
A. Lt. de Mood
Buxton
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Salem
Rock Island
Studebaker
Spratt & Johnson
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Rte
Herrick Refrigérators
F. D. Kerrick & CO
Fairfield Steam Laundry
Coco Cola
Ron Bre
Iron Brew
The
Fairfield Bottling Works
Bottling
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