Coercion Allegations Surface in Gordon Bank Case Court
In Millicon April 34 a bankruptcy hearing before Referee A. Cries in the United States district court heard testimony about coercion by McGowan and HUI against Case, who claims threats, removal of livestock, and forged mortgage alterations tied to notes due the Gordon State Bank. Attorney A Miley appeared as creditor trustee. bank not represented.
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Millicon
Wot
Tra
Melionto
Jay PA
Caantor
Gordon State Bank of
Gordon
Moo
Oroi
McGowan
Sherlidin
McGowan and Hui
Parrot Grief and Local News From Wheater Nebraska
In Wheater Neb April 28 a parrot mourns its owner Bernetha Hinton who broke her arm and left for two weeks. The bird refused to eat or speak except to a neighbor girl Margaret until dying the day before Bernetha’s return. Also in Omaha Dr Muirhead faces nephritis relief, North Platte Judge Grimen dies of a stroke, and a thief clips hair from Mor Harmony in Malmony Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheater
Neb
Nolt
Bernetha Jos Ilinton
Margaret
Pernetha
Omaha
A. LG. Muirhead
Creighton Uiversity
College of Medicina
North
Widow at Funeral Highlights Family Rift in Oyster Case
Washington April 26 Cecile Heady Oyster widow of George Oyster 26 appeared marked by estrangement as her husband’s funeral proceeded. District Commissioner James Oyster brother led the procession to Oak Hill cemetery while Mrs Oyster returned to her Wordman Park hotel. Attorney Brandenburg acknowledged drafting a codicil that disinherited her, while W O Donough declined comment on any court action she might pursue after probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cecile Heady Oyster
George Oyster
Underikers
Jaimen FF Oyater
Oyater
Gaknill
Mra. Oyatler
Buriat Bank
Wordman Mark
Underthing
Brandenburg
Oyster
W. O'Donough
Oystores
O'Vonough
Earthquake Shocks Felt in Riverside Area
Two slight earthquake shocks were felt this morning in Riverside California. No damage occurred but windows and dishes rattled as tremors were noted around early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Cal
Reprisal Report From Kilrush In Dublin Dispatch
A Dublin bulletin reports that in response to the murder of Sergeant Mac Wadden and an assault on the crown forces at Kilrush, houses belonging to John Leddy and William Lough were destroyed during a military operation.
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Dublin
Mac Wadden
Kilrush
John Leddy
William Lough
Canadian National railway wage rise costs cited by official
Data show the railway wage bill climbed from 442,000 to 61,047,680 in the year. A. J. Mitchell, VP in charge of titles, told the board of commissions the increase stems from retroactive Chicago awards. The back pay totaled 4,691,385 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oitewe
Ont
A. J. Mitchell
Titunes
Vyuusday
Bowie
Commins
Uber Rugiwengt Canel
Chicago
Sunshine Highway Officials Discuss Route Extension
Sunshine highway officials met to consider continuing the road from Sioux City to the Gulf of Mexico. The segment between Woonsocket and Mitchell was declared a state and federal project, one of only two sections not included in the state convention plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlpcetom
Sonshine
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Ronsveten
Sioux City
Gulf of Mexico
County officials clash over road superintendent appointment
Mitchell reports a county quarrel over the road superintendent post. The state highway commission rejects Charles Mooney, despite a 1200-farmer petition and a county vote 3 to 2 against Mooney. Governor also opposes W H Snow. A third candidate may be chosen at the next county meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Mitchel
State Highway Commission
Charles Mooney
Pierre
Highway Commission
Mooney
W. H. Snow
Snow
Col. M. L. Shade
Board of County Commissioners
South Dakota Supreme Court Decisions Exonerate Cases
The South Dakota Supreme Court exonerates George W Case and Howard Case on disbarment charges and assigns costs to the complainant. It sustains sewer bonds issued by Bowdlé for John Grows and vacates in part. Other rulings affirm, reverse, or deny in multiple county cases, including Beadle Davison and Minnehaha, with varying outcomes for appellants and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
N. E. Mundon
A. G. Greenameyer
Beadle County
Loella King
Chester Hopps
Day County
State
J. W. Mosher
Perkins County
Reversuy
Heyb Folmer
Joan A. Hansen
Affirmed
Ormsby MecHarg
Commonwealth Finance Corporation
Beadie County
E. Lien
J. Simonson
Roberts County
Maria BH
Sweeney Yellowhair
Neighbors Aid Injured Farmer Near Platte
In Platte South Dakota on April 29 a local farmer Luther Llenthorne broke his leg during the busy season. Neighbors plowed and disc harrowed his land to ready it for planting, helping the injured man who will miss field work for about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte, S. D
Luther Llenthorne
Platte
Henthorne
Special Train Ships Finest Fat Cattle to Chicago
A special train carried fat cattle from local shippers to Chicago on April 29. The shipment involved parties from here and Buffalo County and reportedly caused some losses to the shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Chicago
Here
Buffalo County
Two Wounded Girls Struggle For Life In Loop Attack
Chicago reports two girls gravely wounded after a love affair ended violently. Catherine Davie remains critical after being shot by Jeanette Hoy as she exited an elevated train in the Loop. Hoy has little chance of survival, police say jealousy sparked the attack. Also noted is Senator Hiren Johnson’s push for probing 21 U.S. patents tied to German arms maker Krupp since last July.
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Chicago
Catherine Davie
Jeanette Hoy
Loop
Miss Hoy
Miss Davis
Hiren Johnson
Gernany
Frederick Krupp
Boat Race Attempt Hindered by Severe Weather
New York April 13 dispatches report the motor boat owned by Gar Wood halted at Hampton Virginia due to stormy weather. The Miami to New York cruise aimed to set a record but was interrupted as preparations began to resume northward travel and beat the railway running line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Iar U
Mexican Generals Captured Along the Border
San Antonio reports two Mexican generals Francisco Murnuia and Candide Agu tar were detained by U S officers in Laredo Texas charged with violating immigration laws. They were intercepted after traveling from the Chihuahua ranch toward the city of Mien Biarr county seeking a conference with Ratubin Cantu related to a Mexican revolution plan.
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San Antonio
Tex
Francisco Murnuia
Candide Agu Tar
Carranm
Mexico
United Stazes
Laredo
Mien
Biarr
Ratubin Cantu
Lincoln man sues ex superintendent for damages after shooting
Herbert S Harries former Harvard school head now in prison for shooting a young man named Ituseell Aker. Aker sues claiming Malice and seeks ten thousand dollars in compensation noting Harriss shot at him during a ride home from a dance. Harriss hid in Hastings after the incident and offered no defense at arraignment.
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Lincoln
Neb
Herbert S. Harries
Schoole
Harvard
Ituseell Aker
Aker
F Dance
Harriss
Hastings
Stockholders Seek One Million Judgment in Neb. Suit
In Lincoln on April 29, sundry stockholders of the Nebraska Building and Investment Co. and the Nebraska Hotel Co. sue Frank H. Schaaf Edward O. Gregg H L Lohmeyer J H Gore Albert J Schaaf and Jesse V Craig alleging officers declared dividends without earnings and paid excessive salaries as promotion funds ran into several million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Neb
Omaha Suspects Identified as Bandits
In Omaha on April 11 Frank Seward and Harold Savage were named by J C Clark and Dan Dennard of the Texas & Pacific railroad as the men who robbed cashier Feeney for 4000. Clark was shot by Savage. Seward, who attempted suicide during arrest, repudiates a confession of killing two Toledo police officers. Seward remains critically injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
J. C. Clark
Dan Dennard
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Fort Worth
Tex
Frank Seward
Harold Savage
Bh. Feeney
Toledo
Ohio
Seward
Women Tramps Travel Freight Line to Chicago
Eight young women aged 18 to 30 rode a freight train through Lexington Nebraska traveling from San Francisco toward Chicago. They wore overalls and caps and were advised by local officers to continue their journey.
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Lexington
Neb
San Francisco
Chicago
Society Beauty Mrs Hoyt Enters Moving Pictures
The renowned New York society figure Mrs Lydig Hoyt will debut in films this September. She follows Mrs Morgan Tielmont as another high society member to join the moving picture field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Society
Lydig Hoyt
Hoyt
Moving Picture Fedt
Morgan Tielmont
Man Under Arrest Identified as Escaped Slayer in Robbery Case
Detroit April 24 George Kowers alias Lewie who was arrested last week in the Toledo postal robbery case was identified by Police Chief K J O Brien and George Mathewson chief of detectives as an escaped slayer who was sentenced to life imprisonment in San Quentin prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
George Kowers
Lewie
Toledo
K. J. O'brien
George Mathewson
Bun Mranciaco
General Wood's Ship Arrives at Yokohama
The United States shipping board steamer Weatohe arrived at Yokohama under escort of the Edmore after a delayed voyage. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and W. Cameron Forbes, among others, were aboard en route to discuss the Philippines situation and meet in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohamna
Japan
United States Shipping Board
Despondent mother commits suicide amid ill children
In Omaha on April 27 Mrs B John Brandeis, wife of a wealthy merchant, was granted a divorce, custody of their daughter, and $400 000 alimony in district court. The record notes she is daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Frank of San Francisco and her suit was not contested.
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Omaha
Neb
B. John Brandeis
Stucky
Brandeis
Mics
Albert Frank
Ban Frans Cinon
Witness spotlights Mrs Stokes in New York divorce case
In Supreme Court Justice Finch hears Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes defend against divorce and alimony claims by her husband W F D Stokes the millionaire. A diary offered by Stokes was ruled inadmissible but used to refresh memory as she describes alleged cruelty unfaithfulness and neglect by Stokes along with named co respondents Edgar T Wallace Hal Billig and others. She recounts meals with servants and a hotel dining room dispute while denying secret departures from the Ansonia apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Elwood Stokes
Justice Finch
Supreme Court
W. EF. D. Stokes
Martin W. Littleton
Edgar T. Wallace
Hal Billig
Stokes
Mr. Stokes
Mrs. Hendricks
Mra Stokes
3. M. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Idaho fruit crop damaged by frost across state
A heavy frost on Monday morning in Idaho caused extensive damage to the 1921 fruit crop. Early reports suggest apricot, cherry and prune losses in southern areas, with apples largely weathering the cold. A state survey will gauge total damage. Washington news notes a proposed federal reserve investigation via a resolution by Rep. King.
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Idaho
Horse
Washington
Federal Reserve
Representative King
Republican
Illinois
House Banking and Currency
Mexico Fears May Day Demonstrations
Governors across Mexico urged to prevent disorders on May Day. General orders issued from workers' headquarters for nationwide labor demonstrations.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Mexican Republic
State Supreme Court Orders Kansas Grocers to Pay Funds
The Kansas Supreme Court ordered 36 wholesale grocery firms to pay 12000 into the state school fund and to forgo a permanent injunction restraining them from maintaining a joint trust. The action stems from an agreed stipulation under the Kansas anti trust law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
State Supreme Court Yeaterday
Kansas
Iowa Congressman Heads Big Post Office Subcommittee
Representative Hamemeyer of Iowa is named chairman of a House post offices subcommittee to review criminal laws concerning mail robbery. The panel will update statutes as mail robberies rise, aiming to modernize enforcement and safeguard the postal system.
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Washington
Hamemeyer
Iowa
House Committee On Post Offices
Post Office
Pziouws
Cedar Rapids Editor Likely To Enter Congressional Race
Cyrenus Cole editor of the Timex and Republican said he probably would run for Congress in this district to replace James W. Good when Good resigns. He said he had been urged by district residents and would announce if sentiment favored action.
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Cedar Rapids
Cyrenus Cole
Timex
Republican
James W. Good
Good
Cole
Iowa sheriff targets auto theft ring with federal help
Sheriff Robb of Des Moines traveled to Washington with State Agent Yackey to seek federal aid against a suspected Iowa gang stealing cars, moving them to Canada and bootlegging profits. Governor Ken dall backs the effort, and Attorney General Daugherty discussed the case with officials. Federal authorities reportedly pledged cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robb
Des Moines
Yackey
Kendall
Iowa
Canada
United States
Daugherty
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul cars cut back to ten days a month
Dubuque April 28 news says starting May 1 the railroad shops of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul in Dubuque will run on a one third time schedule for ten days each month. Locomotive orders have directed the change. The car department has used this arrangement since April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ta
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Lyman heads Iowa war roster group to Washington
Des Moines reports Col Frank E Lyman director of the Iowa war roster commission leaves for Washington to attend a conference of the National Association of State War Historians. He notes the roster will take time and fill 12 volumes as Congress has appropriated 4 000 000 dollars to aid costs. The commission includes the governor and adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank E. Lyman
Iowa War Roster Commission
Washington, D. C
National Association of State War Historians
Iowa Commission
Lyman
Congress
Davenport Fire Attacker Confesses Four Fires
Davenport police say Tolbert Olsen confessed to setting four fires including the Burtis Opera House during Monday night unrest. Police believe Olsen is either an irresponsible crank or a highly dangerous criminal in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Tolbert Olsen
Burtis Opera House
Olsen
Drill in Iowa well hits coal vein at 66 feet
Missoula Valley, April 29. The drill in the well at California Junction went through a six inch vein of coal at a depth of 66 feet. It is believed several other veins may be struck and it is hoped it will be in paying quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missioul Valley
California Junction
Man Found Shot Death in Auto Near Portales New Mexico
Portales New Mexico April 28 A man believed to be J W Duncan of Wichita Kansas was found shot to death in an automobile four miles north of Portales. The victim sat upright with hands on the steering wheel and one tire punctured by a bullet. Footprints of two men led into the sandhills where a grip with a picture of the man and his name and address was found. About 17 dollars was in his pockets. authorities suspect robbery as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portales
N. M
J. W. Duncan
Wichit
Kan
Here
Sandhills
Senator Proposes Consolidation of Land Office Posts in Alliance
Tribune dispatch says Senator Norria introduced a bill in the Senate to merge the offices of register and receiver of the land office at Alliance Nebraska. The report also notes Admiralty plans another bid to recover the Laurentia cargo sunk off the Irish coast in 1917, with large holds still believed to contain cargo.
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Tribune
Washington Bureau
Washington
Norria
Senate
Register
Land Office
A Alliance
Neb
Hindten Admiralty
Laurentia
Charred Body Found in Burning Straw Pile at Inavale Farm
Inavale Nebraska April 24 the charred body of Neal Travin Marvey 23 son of Mr and Mrs N F Harvey was found by neighbors in a burning straw pile on his father's farm near Inavale A single barred shotgun lay near the pile with one shell discharged Police believe he may have started the fire then killed himself based on the evidence remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inavale
Neb
Neal Travin Marvey
Mra
N. FE. Harvey
Ocean strike averted with last minute concession
Washington reports a tentative concession by the steamship operators at a final conference ahead of a maritime strike planned for May 1. Veteran seamen leader Andrew W Marneeth said the agreement may prevent a work stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Int-Ponte
Andrew W Marneeth
Eima
Druggists Challenge Tax Authority After Prohibition Arrest
Cedar Rapids Iowa April 28 Two local druggists G W Speedling and Wil Zimmerman arrested last fall for violating the Volstead act seek to block a federal tax claim while awaiting trial in Dubuque federal court The government seized Speedling’s bank account to satisfy the tax claim and the two test the government’s right to tax them without a prior conviction This is the first such case under Iowa prohibition enforcement and its outcome draws interest from local officials and the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cédar Rapids
Federal District Court
Dubuque
G. W. Speedling
Wil Zimmerman
Speedling
Zimmerman
Iowa
Rabbit Thieves Catch and Fined in Dow City
In Dow City Iowa two men were arrested after attempting to steal pedigreed Belgian hares. Butterworth, who owned the hares, and a companion pursued the suspects. The culprits were found guilty and fined fifteen dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow City
Mr. Butterworth
Brother’s Pension Fraud Alleged in Perry
Perry Iowa April 28 John A Lurber died at Dallas Center and it is alleged that for 15 years he drew his dead brother’s pension from the United States government. His widow, sorting through his papers, could not find an insurance policy to justify quarterly large currency sums. He reportedly went to Perry every three months to collect the money as if for insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
John A. Lurber
Dallas Center
United States
Cedar Rapids builders vote on open shop policy
The Cedar Rapids Muster Builders Association voted on an open shop policy in response to carpenters demands for $1 an hour. Carpenters had reduced their wage demand to 90 cents but refused to yield on jurisdiction disputes. Carpenters have been cut since April 1.
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Cedar Rapids, In
Cedar Rapids Muster Builders Association
Carpenters
Jury Disagrees in Meriden Man Case
Wm Bud Powell of Meriden Indiana faced a criminal assault charge involving a young girl near Cherokee. The February and current terms saw a prolonged trial but the jury could not reach a verdict. Powell was released on bail by his father and is held for the October term of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Bud
Powell
Meriden
Consolidated School in Financial Trouble
Creston Iowa April 28 for the first time a consolidated school district has been placed in the hands of a receiver. N C Murray cashier of the Murray bank has been appointed receiver for the Hopeville Consolidated school district comprising part of Union and Clarke counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
N. C. Murray
Murray Bank
Hopeville
Union
Clarke County
Canadian Official Seeks Track on North West Crimes
Describes Manitoba Northwest Mounted Police Superintendent McKnight pursuing criminals linked to American plots in Canada. Notes focus on liquor traffic and cross border crime as authorities report progress from Des Moines on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loos Moines
McKnight
Manitoba
Northwest Mounted Police
den Moines
Canada
Jury seated for H. Wilson murder trial in Mason City
Three women named to sit on the jury in the trial of H. H. Wilson charged with murdering his wife in their apartment on November 19. The panel was completed Tuesday morning with testimony underway. Ernest Kramer of Liberty township released on heavy bail. case not to be tried until September. Also notes on medical fraternity board meeting and licensure exam dates. Caruso plan to reach Naples and buy villa mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
H. Wilson
Ee Whitfield
Ernest Kramer
Liberty Township
Auld
der Moineh
State Board of Onteopathy
Caruso
Naples
Ani
John Bull May Drop Levy on German Goods
London April 8 The British exchequer reports it receives about 440 a day from a 60 percent levy on German goods to Allied markets. The levy, in force since April, yields little due to the wartime penalties and is likely to be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
London
Germany
Sweepin g Charge Against Police
Des Moines Iowa April 27 Sheriff W F Robb denounces Marshall Miller head of the police department in a church address charging police corruption. He accuses officers of tolerating crimes including prohibition violations houses of prostitution and criminal surgery and demands suspensions of Detective Chief Brophy and Assistant Chief Harry. He calls for citizen cooperation to clean up the city and county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Marshall Miller
W. Ff. Robb
Robb
Polce
Brophy
Harry
Miller
Ben Cain bigamy case ends with custody ruling in Melrose
In Reinbeck on April 27 the final chapter of Ben Cain's bigamy case unfolds as he secures a divorce in district court and, escorted by Sheriff Bockes, retrieves his two boys from Mrs. Jerry Bockes in Melrose township to grant custody. The earlier grand jury case against Bockes’ wife, who was acquitted, is noted. Separately, census figures for Iowa show 226,647 foreign-born whites with German-born leading at 70,642 and Sweden 22,493, Denmark 15,020, Norway 17,344, Mingland 13,034, Netherlands 12,471, Ireland 10,686, Czecho-Slovakia 9,148, Canada 628, Russia 7,319.
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Cain
Clarion
Minnesota
Grundy County
Jerry Bockos
Mar
Itas
Washington
Census Bureau
Iowa
Pacific
Atlantic Islands
Sweden
Denmark
Norway
Mingland
Netherlands
Ireland
Czecho-Slovakia
Canada
Russia
Storm devastates Whiting area with extensive farm damage
A Sunday storm in Whiting Indiana damaged 20 to 30 farms. Barns and outbuildings were destroyed and trees uprooted. Homes and garages were toppled near Y A Kirk Charlea Dahl and H H Hubbard. Insurance coverage varies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Y. A. Kirk
Charlea Dahl
H. H. Hubbard
Surlnch
Farm Machinery Sells Well At Public Auction
Vivian April 27 special report notes second hand farm machinery sells well at spring auctions. New auto models scarce and real estate deals rare. Bankers and real estate men say debt repayment shows strengthening finances despite little outward change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
New City Club Sees Year Books Distributed
At a recent meeting of the newy or woman's club year books were presented to each member. The ladies show active interest in social welfare and a committee urged the mayor and city council to keep refuse receptacles covered, with the council adopting a resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primgbarla
Newy
Sn Ume
Auto death of child in Marshalltown
Calvin Vinton of Whitten is jailed pending grand jury investigation after his car struck and killed 4 year old Russell Lister of Marshalltown. Vinton says the child darted into the street while he sat on the curb in front of his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Calvin Vinton
Whitten
Russell Lister
Hane Lister
Elty
Vinten
Parole Request Filed for Convicted Railroader
Dew Molrow of La files a petition for parole in a case involving a railroad worker charged with shooting Dean Ma Gams. The request, signed by railroad men, seeks clemency before Judge Herbert Sherback. Abstract mentions federal protections and safety concerns raised by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dew Molrow
Camauning
Te Sons
Neath
Herbert Sherback
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Cook
Helen
Mrs. Stokes
Wallace
Owa
Good's
Milwaukee
New Mexico
Drew
Woman's Club
Ber Wallace
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