Aliens aid questioned as Post deportation conduct probed
Chicago assistant secretary of labor Louis Y. Post faces House inquiry into alleged illegal deportation actions. Chairman Johnson cites reports showing Post canceled warrants and overruled immigration officials, endangering due process. Rep. Hech demands a showdown over alleged law violations driving alien suppression.
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Washington
Louis Y. Post
Chicago
Labor
House
Johanson
Johnson
Bir
Post
Sgend
Hevas
Teck
Kauss
Aly Post
W. AL. Blackhood
Seatsfle
Wash
Hach
Congress
Hech
Inmigration Committee
Carcinetti
Ali
1920 Commencement Plans At Iowa University
Plans for the 1920 Iowa University commencement are mapped by President Walter A. Jessup's committee. Governor Harding will review the cadet regiment on Governor's Day June 11, with Senior Hop that night and a senior class breakfast Saturday. Rev. John Howard Melish will deliver the baccalaureate address. Class and alumni day, lawn fete, and class day exercises follow with graduation on Tuesday morning and an alumni banquet Tuesday evening ending the program. George Evans Roberts will deliver the commencement address.
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Aenu
University of Iowa
Walter A. Jessup
W. L. Harding
Enviseriny
Reserve Officer's Training Corps
John Howard Melish
Holy Trinity Church
Brooklyn
N. T
Marion R. Lyon
George Evans Roberts
Mint
National City Bank
Fort Dodge Messenger
Novy
Dunns Opens New Men's Store in Hollywood
Walter S Tone opens Dunns a new men s store at 6714 Hollywood Boulevard LA after years in men s clothing The shop features French grey finishes and tapestry coverings conveying an air of taste and refinement.
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Los Angeles
East Moline Grows to 8676 Residents in Census Report
Fast Moline notes East Moline population at 8676 as per government figures. Officials expected at least 12000, but census results show a smaller gain than hoped, with 1910 figures cited and 677 percent growth mentioned in the report.
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East Moline
Prominent DeWitt Man Died After Prolonged Illness
DeWitt resident M. T. Murpl died at his DeWitt home Sunday after several months of heart trouble. Survived by wife Bliss Sarah Gibbon, two sisters Mary and Hate Jes Wright in the West, and brothers James of DeWitt and Patrick in Colorado.
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M. T. Murpl
DeWitt
DeWitton
Bliss Sarah Gibbon
Mary
Hate
James
Jes. Wright
West
Patrick
Colorado
New Demo Senate Leader Washington April 7
Senator Underwood of Alabama was elected Democratic leader in the senate today at a conference of senate Democrats. He was unopposed as Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska withdrew from the race last week after the death of the last Senator Martin of Virginia.
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Washington
Underwood
Alabama
Senate
Senate Democrats
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Martin
Boy shoots father in Cedar Rapids tragedy
Five year old James Meiveil fatally shoots Patrick McNee l with a revolver that was believed unloaded in Cedar Rapids. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon as the child pointed the gun at his father. Mrs A W Smith returns from Rock Island visit. Honeywell evangelistic services set to begin on Sunday May 5.
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Cedar Rapids
James Meiveil
Patrick McNee
Honeywell
Funeral for Leon Round to be Held Sunday
Funeral arrangements follow the tragic death of Leon Round who was killed at Franklin Grove Illinois last Sunday. Maurice Leon Round's parents M S Round plan to return from San Bernardino California and arrive in DeWitt about three oclock Saturday morning. The American Legion will supervise the rites with Rev G Morgan of the Congregational church assisting. The bereaved family receives citywide sympathy as the obituary is published in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Leon Round
Efort
M.S. Round
San Bardino
California
Leon
Franklin Grove
Til
Ar. Rounds
DeWitt
Lesa
G. Morgan
Congregational Church
Good Works of Home Society Baby Return From Becker Hospital
The Armenian and Home Relief Society celebrate the birth and return home of a baby after five weeks at Becker Hospital. The Society provided care and treatment, covered expenses with help from Mrs Bez for low rates, and distributed clothing and shoes to several children. The organization thanks the public for ongoing support as it prospers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenian and Home Relief Society
Becker Hospital
Bez
Brady Electric to Remodel Von Schrader Building for New Occupancy
Moving week in East Platt Street locates on the Goodenaw building. Brady Electric Company, newly purchasing the von Schrader building at Mainnd Platt, where Dr. Avery has long resided, plans remodeling soon in preparation for occupancy by Mr. Brady.
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East Platt St
Goodenaw
Brady Electric Company
von Schrader
Mainnd Platt
Dr. Avery
Brady
Hospital Operations Report For Local Residents
Mrs Wm O Donnell living north of town and Mrs Chas Betts south of Delmar underwent operations at the Cottage Hospital by Dr Docker of Davenport Wednesday evening. Both patients stood by union neatly. The Woman's Club meets with Mrs H B Hubbett this afternoon. Mrs Ed Begley of Monmouth attended Miss Florence Earlys funeral Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Geo Biglow went to Chicago Monday morning and will visit Wisconsin before returning.
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Wm. O'Donnell
Town
Chas. Betts
Delmar
Docker
Davenport
Union Nicely
Woman's Club
H. B. Hubbett
Ed Begley
Monmouth
Florence
Geo. Biglow
Chicago
Wisconsin
Threats Lead to Arrest in Local Case
Chester Carrell of this city was arrested after Mrs. Geo Gibson alleged he threatened her life. Justice James Ralston heard the case with County Attorney Elvy present. The court bound over the defendant to the next District Court term with a $1000 bond, but he could not meet it and was committed to the County Jail.
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Chester Carrell
Geo. Gibson
Justice of the Peace
James Ralston
E Elvy
Eugene M Taylor Dies After Move to Minneapolis
Eugene M Taylor longtime Maquoketa resident dies Tuesday April 27 in Minneapolis where he lived with his daughters. Remains to arrive this morning for funeral arrangements to be set on arrival. Survived by three daughters Kay Myrtle at home and Mrs J J Ingalls of Aurora town and son Lee of Roundup Montana.
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Eugene M Taylo
Minneapolis
Eugene M. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Maquoketa
Kay
Myrtle
J. J. Ingalls
Aurore, Town
Lee
Round Up
Martine
Roses Bring Growth to a Iowa City Collector
John Sellers of 26 South Nineteenth Street Dakota city presented the Mercury Herald yesterday with a fine collection of roses grown at his home. Sellers, a devoted grower of diverse rose varieties, recently moved from eastern Iowa to this city in January to settle here. His Basqus display in the Mercury Herald notes the many varieties, while accompanying items mention Mrs. F. I. Lovelee visiting in Dubuque, Mrs. Fred Meinhardt traveling to Chicago, and the Farr family returning to Audubon Town this morning.
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San Jose
Calif
Mercury Herald
John Sellers
South
Nineteenth Street
Sellers
Iowa
Sam Fose
F. I. Lovelee
Dubuque
AL Alture
Fred Meinhardt
Elsie
Chicago
Earl Farr
Hang
Audubon
Moorning
To Honor Americans Who Fell in Far Off France
A national fund will commemorate American losses in France with a monument on the Marne near the battlefield. The United States pledges 240400 dollars raised by small donations from one cent to ten dollars, inviting even children to contribute. Iowa's quota is 5000 dollars with county gifts of about fifty dollars per county. local committees Jos Kelso and A C McKenzer organize the drive. Citizens may donate to the committee or to the office with name and address for forwarding.
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John Son
Rotary
Communist Party
Tahnéon
Commissioner General of Immigration
Avid
Chainaye Tompson
America
France
New
Towa
Jackson County
Jos. Kelso
Beligiue
Ward
A. C. McKenzer
Too Swift for Us Daytona Car Records Shattered
A Daytona speed attempt ends in flames as a 26 cylinder racer crashes at the finish. The driver sets new world records for one and two miles with split miles of 28.07 and 23.17, totaling 46.24. Milton previously broke Ralph De Palma's records with 23.55 for the mile and 47.25 for two miles. The car dove into the ocean after shedding speed. Nearby reports note Mrs. D. E. Hayes returning to Davenport and A Fall er of Nashville recovering from surgery, visiting Baldwin for recuperation.
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Daytona
Toram
Milton
Ralph de Palma
Wilton
Arnyn
Auto Dealers Say Supply Shortage Holds Back Prosperity
Auto dealers report supply cannot meet demand as car shortages loom this summer. Despite price advances, demand stays strong for faster, more reliable travel, with orders advised for those planning gasoline trips. Strong entities include auto dealers and American public.
Spring Time Planning Encourages Local Trade
In spring planning for farms and towns the article urges reliance on local merchants and professionals. It argues the Home Market supports community growth, urges residents to trade locally, and notes the value of square dealing and seeing goods before purchase, stressing personal relationships with nearby dealers.
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Merkel
Maquokete
Therhandise
Garm
Two Wrecks on Same Day Delays Train Near Bellevue
Two wrecks occurred within hours along the east bank of the river south of Dubuque. The morning crash forced the 9 50 passenger from the south to detour over the Burlington tracks to Savanna letting Bellevue residents visit the proving grounds. A second wreck late yesterday involved seven derailed cars, one flour car plunging into the river. Savanna wrecking crew cleared the line before traffic resumed.
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Tamor “Tees
Sulwankee
Dubuque
Burtington
Savonns
Bellevue
Savanna
Simain Open
Trafic Bellevue Aprald
Matteson Ave Property Sold to Gras Estate In Suit Move
Lord John W. Steenis, reassor t with Bauman and Bete, has bought the Gras estate property on South Matteson Ave now occupied by Ing Mos Barr von Schrader. Possession will be given very soon.
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John W. Steenis
Bauman and Bete
Gras
Matteson Ave
Ing Mos
Barr von Schrader
Correction notice on Orpheum admission prices
An error in Tuesdays issue quoted admission as 10 and 15 cents for Thursday evening at the Orpheum. The correct prices are 10 and 20 cents. Maurice Keegan will spend a few days with relatives. Mrs Tzora Tscheil and Ruth McDonald will serve the supper next Wednesday May 5 at the W. C sort.
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Orpheum
Chicago
Fanzak
Maurice Keegan
Tzora Tscheil
Ruth McDonald
Belgrade Revolt Sparks Fatal Crackdown Across Regions
Reports from Belgrade describe gunfire and riots amid a wider unrest in Jugoslavia with ten civilians killed in Libach Carniola and multiple injuries. Vienna confirms clashes between strikers and gendarmes as Yugoslav authorities warn of possible armed resistance to Hungarian moves on the northern frontier.
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Bolshevist
Retsult
Inis -Uroken Yur Ia Jugostaving
Howe
Trieste
Messaggero
Trajan
Archine
Belgrade
Lalbach
Carniula
Wad Agram
Croath
Trenkte Lulians
Hungary
Washington
Togo-Siavia
Slovena Legation
Hangary
Saxo Slavia
Ristelek
Szegedin
Budapest
Armis
Fie
Magrar
Bardika
Sonbethrzia
Kaibach
Vienna
Civiiians
Libach
Carniola
Juge Slavia
Juge Slav
Eeminunist Teader
Senator Lodse Victory Sparks GOP Delegation Shift
The Republican state committee, led by Syrater Boise and former chairman Edward A Thustow, plans to run a strong delegation, following Lodse's win and signaling a reorganization. The first four anticipated members are seen as early picks amid party realignment.
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Besta AF
Amie
Essaoe
Syrater
Saint Katherine's Guild Meeting in Saco Parish
St Katherine's Guild of Saco Heart Church will meet with Miss Mary Denelhy at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mrs J A Schromer has Hogkinson and will become residents of our parish, having leased the Peters house on Sarct Street.
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St. Katerine’s Guild of
Saco Heart Church
Mary Denelhy
Push Sty Nest
3. A. Schromer
Hogkinson
Sith
Og Sarct Smoot
Svyapr Sn
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Immigration Committees
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New Demo
A. W. Smith
Rock Island
Lowa
Mra
D. E. Hayes
Jugo-Slavia
London
Kaicach
Agram
Jugi-Slavia
Lodse
Chica- Feratseeschisetts
Burn Irish Police
Bailyander Sarracks
Ballyans
Harmopks
Limerti
Barticks
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