Convention Notes Prompt Debate on League and Nominee
Edward W. Pickard reports on the first day of the Republican convention. Delegates show desire for a League of Nations plank while maintaining U S independence. Wood leads in preliminary balloting, Johnson’s fate uncertain, and discussions emphasize Americanism over internationalism amid party splits.
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Edward W. Pickard
Johnson
Dielosares
New York
Empire State
League of Nations
United States
Double Cedar Rapids wedding ties two couples
A Wednesday afternoon ceremony at 2 20 p m at the Baptist church joined Miss Florence Bernice French and Mr Ralph T Heasty and Miss Faye Lely Jacobs and Mr Clinton L Daudel in marriage. Heasty and Daudel are prominent in local life and teaching circles. A bicycle pilgrimage from Davenport to Maquoketa is planned for June 20 with about fifty riders as part of the gypsy tour national program.
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Cedar Rapids
Lawer
The
Baptist Church
Florence Bernice
H. G. French
Ralph. T. Heasty
Faye
Birs le
Maguoketa
Jime 20
Davenport
United States
A. H. Gottschlich
Maquoketa
Langs to Open New Meat Market in Town Corner
Charles Lang & Son lease the stone store at Platt and Main to operate a fourth meat market in town. The Lang brothers are well known and expect strong patronage from locals. The report also notes political discussion at a Chicago convention with Lodge favored as permanent chairman amid party tensions.
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Charles Lang & Son
Platt and
Main
Messrs. Lang
Torpedo Wipes Out Town in Severn Storm
Report from Waspeton says Fosholme Minnesota a small town near Waspeton has been wiped out by a storm formate. A call sought doctors and purses to aid residents. Two crew members aboard a Great Northern freight train were killed near Gardener in Casa County when cars left the track.
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Foxholme
Minn
Waspeton
Fargo
N. D
Sune
Fosholme
Gardener
Casa County
Chicago political rowdyism and mule misadventure in local chatter
In Chicago a lively account of presidential candidate maneuvers distills into a comic panorama. The column lampoons Wood and Lowden as slugging it out for delegates while Hughes and others spar in Easton Oyster House. In quieter news a Wheatland man clashes with a mule, and a servant steals two dollars.
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Chicago
Congress Hotel
White House
TJ Johnson
Cal
Gen. Wood
Lowden
Leonard
Leonard and As Soon As He Flops the General He'll Put Mr. Lowden
Lenny Wood
Lake Michigan
Mr. Lowden
Hughes
Messrs
Costridge
Barding Et A
Easton Oyster House
Bill Hayes
Feisen
Chandler interest in supplying local Chandlers grows
The report notes McCaffrey and Fred Gregory of this city and Dan Ranier of Lost Nation discussing Chandlers. Steve expresses a desire for the face to supply him with as many Chandlers as possible for community placement.
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McCaffrey
Fred Gregory
Dan Ranier
Lost Nation
Steve
President Signs Civil War Pension Bill
President Wilson signed a pension bill carrying 279 million dollars in appropriations. The reform sets a minimum pension of 12.350 per month for Civil War veterans and provides 30 to widows. As a result, October checks to veterans will be larger than before.
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Wilson
Congress
Berlin Cabinet Resigns As Election Results Tallied
Berlin reports indicate the cabinet, summoned by President Ebert, will resign while President Ebert asks Chancellor Mueller to move quickly to validate Sunday’s parliamentary vote. Preliminary district results show the coalition backing the government’s coalition partners losing seats to conservatives and left independents.
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Berlin
Ebert
Mueller
Reichstag
Distriete
Ute
Five Overland Cars Sold at Steve's Auto Sales Toledo
Albert Scholl Oan Jensen Leonard Palmer Ralph Lang and Dud iey Me Donald visit Toledo for the week. Five new Overlands arrive and are mostly spoken for, with one last car remaining and a hurried sale likely.
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Albert Scholl
Oan Jensen
Leonard Palmer
Ralph Lang
Donald
Toledo
Steve's Auto Sales Co
Steve
Urgent Call for Singers to Join First Ward Park Chorus
A bold invitation appeals to all singers and musicians to join the big chorus at First Ward Park. Mr Trey leads with a powerful voice and clear tones, offering a chance to perform alongside a noted chorister during the event.
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First Ward Park
IndukePo
Trey
The Marshal Entertains Crowd with Rising Wrestling Stars
Earl Caddock defeated Ed Strangler Lewis in Des Moines in two falls Tuesday night. Caddock may regain his title from Stetcher in a one fall match if they meet again, say wrestling fans. Mrs A Jepsen hosted friends in honor of Mrs Marie Bertelsen of Welton, aged 87.
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Earl Caddock
Wrestling Action
Ed Strangler
Lewis
Des Moines
Caddock
Stetcher
A. Jepsen
Marie Bertelsen
Welton
Bertelsen
Hunter obituary notices Mrs E B Hunter
Mrs E B Hunter died May 27 1920 after a lifetime of devotion as wife mother and neighbor Lucy S Banter born January 25 1858 near Andrew Iowa married E J Hunter September 20 1876 had six children survived by husband four children and one sister. Funeral at Maple Lodge Maquoketa Timber Lake Elliott cemetery. services by Elliott Chapter 45 C E S.
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B. “Hunter
Death
E. B. Hunter
Lucy S. Banter
Andrew
Iowa
Maquoketa
Mystic Workers of the World
Blanche McBride
Seaside Ore
Edna Crane
Gladys
Frank
Timber Lake
Lillie Askey
Red Oak
MLE
Graves
Elliott
Eliott
Cummins Wins Primary in Iowa Senate Race
Republican Albert Cummins leads over Brackhart by more than 20 000 votes to secure renomination. Democrat Glander Porter is the party’s candidate, shaping a choice for Iowa voters to replace the established Washington machine next November.
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Albert Cummins
U. S
Republicans
Iowa
Brackhart
Glander Porter
Washington
Mr. Porter
We Regret the Error in Our Reunion Class List
The notice apologizes for omitting the name of Mrs Nell Raler-Ri lep among the 1995 graduating class members and credits Mrs Ringlep as an active worker in staging the event. It suggests the oversight may have occurred due to her close identification with the event’s success.
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Nell Raler-Rilep
Republican Convention Splits Threaten GOP Unity in Chicago
Amid a windy Chicago convention, a disastrous GOP split looms as leading candidates clash over strategy. Democrats eye a disorganized opposition, with analysts predicting an easy win if infighting continues.
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Umeage
Windy City
G.O. P
Pleasant Birthday Surprise for Mr Mayberry
A neighborhood gathering of about 40 friends surprised Mr Mayberry on his birthday at their Fulton area home Tuesday evening. Refreshments followed as Edison Victrola music played and guests enjoyed a cordial social hour with extended family visiting from nearby towns. Mrs Bersmeister and the L B McDonald family, plus Mrs Barnes and Curtis from Ratenport, were among those visiting relatives.
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A. Mayberry
Mr. Mayberry
Fulton
Edison Victrola
Legion Meeting Nets Strong Turnout and Community Drive
The American Legion notes a lively meeting with high attendance and a post drive nearing 200 members. The Orpheum fundraiser cleared about 5900 with thanks to Mr. Gregory and Mr. Vaughn for free venue use. A Jackson County association is forming with delegates chosen for an upcoming session. The Sabula-Sabula game recap highlights pitchers Rutenbeck and Carsim, with Maquoketa winning 7 to 6 and parking concerns at the park raised for future crowds. The next meeting is scheduled for June 15 at the Town Clock Building.
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Legion
Gregory
Vaughn
Orpheum
Drs. Swift
Nichols
Bowman
Ralph Ogden
Pierce Mitchell
Jackson County Association
High Williamson
Lester Reinheimer
Bellevue
Rutenbeck
Carsim
Carson
Blenner
Sabula
Sabdla
Mugudkete
Ray Burnett
Barlad
Hanses
Lang
Maquoketa 7
Sabula G& Let
DeWitt
Westerday
Vmien
Andy
Post
Jackson Co
Death of San Bernardino business leader James Dickson
James Fremont Dickson, a veteran San Bernardino lumberman and planner, died after a prolonged illness. Born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1861, he moved to San Bernardino in 1886, built a planing mill with his brother, and led in local trades. He married Bertha Davies in Rialto. survivors include his wife, two daughters Margaret and Catherine, a sister Harriet Turner of Pasadena, and brother Dr. C. B. Dickson of Riverside. Funeral services are at the family residence on Fourth Street with Rev. A. G. Fessenden officiating.
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James Fremont Dickson
San Bernardino
Dickson
D Kulb
Til
Mitmesors
Colerado
J. A. Dickson
Bertha Davies
Rialto
Margaret
Catherine
Harriet J. Turner
Pasadena
C. 8. Dickson
Riverside
Fourth Street
Oelock
A. G. Fessenden
Piitt Presbyterian Church
Weo
Shaw Company Iss
William Wallace Meginnis obituary from Maquoketa Iowa
William Wallace Meginnis born March 16 1914 in Andrew Jackson County Iowa died June 4 1998 at his Maquoketa home. He married Emma Lyle October 3 1873 and had four children two sons and two daughters with two additional children from a previous marriage. He served in the Civil War at seventeen and spent time in Andersonville prison. Funeral was held June 9 at Rev Arthur M L Lewis’s St James Church in Cokaloosa Town and he is buried at Mt Hope Cemetery.
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William Wallace Meginais
Andrew
Jackson County
Towa
Éiemal
Maquoketa
Emma Lyle
Harry
Lincoln
Nebraska
Wm. H. Harrison
Lenore
Charles
Wraner
Arkansas
Marian Harrison
Irene Meginnis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus Christ
Andersonia
Arthur ML Lewis
St. James Church
Cokaloosa
St. Mark's Why
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Death of Blaine Scott at Barnes Hospital
Former Lost Nation resident Blaine Scott died after an operation at Barnes Hospital in St Louis. The body will be moved this morning to his home in Danville. Burial arrangements to follow by family.
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John Garston
Wheatland
Lost Nation
Kent
Yohn
George Wingant
Blaine Scott
Barnes’ Hospital
First Church Notes Lecture By Judge Green At Maavokeia
The First Church of Christ Scientist Maavokeia announces a Christian Science lecture by Judge Samuel W. Green of Louisville and Rye, member of the Mother Church board of lectures. The event occurs Thursday at Jus Tych at We Theatre with invitations extended to guests Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spencer of Cheboygan Michigan who recently visited Washington DE and are expected tonight to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. B A Spencer.
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Wood
General Wood
Mutte
Proceter
Frank
Himeheock
Lawes
de Michhean
Tobnson
California
Senate
Tongue Cove
Hunt
Wilson
Wileson
Ewloe
Repiblican
Nix
Crie
Ous
Washington
Montes
Euterus
First Church of Christ Scientist
Maavokeia
Town
Samuel W. Green
Louisville
Rye
Boston
Mass
At & We Theatre
Frank Spencer
Cheboygan, Mich
DE. Cy
B. A. Spence
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William Jennings Bryat
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Piwik
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Winklewads
George Simmons
Elgin
Daving New Chandlers
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Dad
Action
Marshal
Marshall
Cummins
Harry Barnes
Curtis
Ratenport
Bersmeister
L. B. McDonald
Mildred Mann
Josephine Filter
Faye Jacobs
Bernice French
Bernice Pangborn
George Panielson
G. KE. Fuersterling
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Fuersterling
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C. A. Gallagher
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