Kentucky evolution bill sparks statewide debate in legislature
The Kentucky legislature faces a bill to bar Darwinian teaching in state funded schools, drawing parallels to historical clashes between science and church. The piece notes public speeches by Bryan and references Galileo Bruno and the Inquisition, while commenting on political maneuvers over senate salaries and the Kenyon case. It also mentions prayers for world peace and the governor's plan to appoint a Kenyan successor who will align with his wishes.
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Kentucky
Bryan
Galileo
Inquisition
Bruno
John Fiske
Angell
Yale University
Kenyon
Keryon
Congress
Senate
Lafe Young
Luxury and War Reflections From Bradley Fiske and Omaha Police Plan
In the North American Review Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske argues luxuries spark urban trade and competition that drive war, citing Fifth Avenue as a symbol of wealth and desire for territory. The Lincoln Star notes Omaha police aim to clean up the city, comparing policing to annual spring cleaning.
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Bradley A. Fiske
North American Review
Fifth Avenue
New York
Twenty Third Street
Fifty-ninth Street
Lincoln Star
Omaha
Washington conference seals five treaties in grand ceremony
In the D A R hall nine nations signed five treaties at a formal Washington conference close to three months of work. Presidents and delegates from America Britain France Italy Japan and others affixed signatures on naval limits chemical weapons and China related accords with orderly pomp.
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Washington
Associated Press
D. A. R. Hall
United States
Harding
China
America
Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Pacific
Hughes
Shantung
Lodge
Elihu Root
Underwood
Belgium
Baron de Cartier
Great Britain
Balfour
Lord Lee
British Admiralty
Geddes
Schanzer
Kato
Baron Shidehara
Hanihara
Rotary ideals and outreach urged for rural towns
A Cedar Rapids weekly reprints a Cascade Pioneer letter defending Rotary and urging better public education about the organization. The piece invites Monticello and Cascade readers to visit Cedar Rapids to learn Rotary aims, and stresses Rotary support for rural towns and small communities.
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Rotary
Cascade Pioneer
Rotary Club
Pioneer
Cascade
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Legal Methods Best
Minneapolis Journal notes that strikes picketing and boycotts are militant in settling industrial differences. It cites recent legal limits as evidence that better dispute resolution methods should be devised.
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Minneapolis Journal
Multiple Fatalities and Local Court Fire Reach Across Iowa News
In Davenport a 17 year old Ernest Stutzel died after attempting suicide with a revolver believed empty. In Waterloo banks face reduced assessment decrees settling at 69 percent of actual value after years of dispute. Decorah baker Alfred Dotseph 24 was killed by his brother Matt Dotseph during a dance disturbance. Fayette county courthouse at West Union burned, causing about 40000 in losses. vault saved, jail spared, fire under unknown cause.
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Ernest Stutzel
Davenport
Waterloo
County Board Finance Committee
Wood
Alfred Dotseph
Decorah
Matt Dotseph
Dotseph
Fayette County
West Union
Court House
Lenox College to Host Sixth Annual Basketball Tournament
Lenox College previews its upcoming basketball tournament to be held on Washington’s Birthday weekend. The article recalls past winners from 1917 to 1921 and lists participating towns Coggan Colesburg Epworth Wyoming Center Junction Delhi Oneida and Hopkinton. The paper notes strong local support, lodging, and dormitory accommodations for visiting teams and fans, with a focus on northeastern Iowa’s top teen basketball talent.
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Lenox College News
Lenox
Washington
Iowa City
Lenox College
Monticello
Maquoketa
Dysart
Greeley
Springville
Anamosa
Strawberry Point
Fayette
Hopkinton
Coggan
Cascade
Colesburg
Epworth
Wyoming
Center Junction
Delhi
Oneida
Iowa
Amall
Coggon
Strawberry
Intellectual Olympics Proposal for Arts in 1924 Games
The French deputy M Ramell proposed including music literature drama and art in the 1924 Olympics. Supporters argue prizes should be symbolic and merit based rather than commercial. Nations could select pre existing works under expert guidance to avoid degradation of talent.
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New York Tribune
M. Ramell
Chamber of Deputies
Academy
Iowa investigator finds moonshine with poisons and hazards
Special investigator John B. Hammond analyzed six samples from liquor seizures and found adulterants including amylene alcohol furfural and copper. The report links unsanitary fermentation and lack of sterilization to toxins and dangerous effects, noting possible gastric distress collapse or death and a link to rising crime.
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John B. Hammond
State of
Iowa
Lowa
Cardinal Ratti Elected Pope Pius XI On Seventh Ballot
Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli, elected on the seventh ballot, becomes Pope Pius XI. Born in Milan in 1857, he served as prefect of the Ambrosian and Vatican libraries, and held roles including bishop in Lebanto and Adana, archbishop of Milan, and papal nuncio to Poland. He is expected to pursue reconciliation with the Italian government.
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Cardinal Ratti
Sacred College
Pius XI
Ratti
Milan
Lebanto
Warsaw
Adana
Benedict XV
Benedict
Vatican
Poland
St. Peter
Gasparri
Quirrinal
Governor's choice for senator sparks party tension in Iowa
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Governor Kendall will likely appoint a progressive to replace Senator Kenyon. The piece argues no need to look outside the Republican fold and cites several northern Iowa Republicans who have been suggested. It questions the label progressive and predicts party satisfaction if a Republican is chosen.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Register
Kendall
Kenyon
la Follete
Iowa
Febru ary 1897 Marriages Births and Deaths in Monticello
In February 1897 Monticello area records show multiple life events. Daughters born to George Brown and Henry Harms households. several marriages including Hogan Heery, Haeussler Schnelter sale, Reed Ames student, Haeussler drug store sale, and Berli Cropp. Fred Beatty died at 18 from lung fever. An 18 month old child suffered a leg injury. Events span Richland Castle Grove Wayne Anamosa Sand Spring and Monticello communities.
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Monticello Express
George Brown
Richland Township
RH. D. Haeussler
Haeugssler & Son
Star Moat
Chris Schnelter
Mary A. Hogan
Castle Grove Township
John Heery
Washington Township
Fred C. Beatty
Cascade
Frank Coakley
Misa Etta Perkins
Francis D. Wood
Justice Ricker
Henry Harms
Wayne Township
Halen Herkins
John Monk
John H. Jults
Johanna Weors
Oltmann Schmundt
John Wears
Herman Tilarks
Marks & Scotjo
Alice Reed
Iowa State College
Ames
Lulu M. Evans
H. C. Unrtman
Anamosa
David Street
B. G. Hicks
Carrie Haeussier
Monticello
John Reichart
Sand Spring
Catherine Cashen
John Fitzsimons Jr
Sacred Heart Church
William van Meter
Pearl Sackett
W. B. Barnen
Annan Carrie Berli
Bruce Cropp
Atonement brings two performers to Monticello stage
Monticello audiences will see a three act play by Herbert Thomas adapted for two actors. Mr and Mrs Wells present Atonement at the opera house on Wednesday February 15 with a half hour vocal prelude and Mrs Wells in operatic arias. Seats are on sale at Kay's drug store.
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Monticello
Herbert Thomas
New York
Glenn Wells
Mr. Thomas
Lyceum
Wells Co
Bernard Halloway
Kenneth
Mr. Wells
Barnard ‘Halloway
Tventy
Mrs. Wells
Mrs. Halloway
Senator Uses Abraham Parable to Back Soldier Bonus
A Des Moines News interview with a U S senator explores funding for a soldier's bonus. The senator, asked about taxation or new currency plans, tells a parable of Abraham and Isaac, concluding he is for the bonus and trusting the Lord will provide.
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Des Moines
United States
Henry Ford
Abraham
Isaac
Playing Different Games
Daily Financial America notes that Secretary Mellon, an economist, is surrounded by colleagues who are politicians highlighting tensions between economic policy aims and political constraints.
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Daily Financial America
Mellon
A Fall Sharer and Blame Home Strife
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt shows a couple in a strained marriage with the wife admitting to sharing sorrows while the husband assigns blame, illustrating domestic conflict in the piece.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
How to Make School a Success at Home
Advice on coordinating home and school life emphasizing nutrition sleep and discipline. Highlights weight height relation as a health index and lists guidelines for good meals, regular eating, hygiene, and cheerful behavior for children. Mention of Cedar Rapids bankruptcy filings contrasts with school health themes.
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Zen Wlle
Highway Toll Grows as 1922 Deaths Mount
National Safety Council officials estimate nearly 16 000 Americans were killed in automobile crashes last year a rise of about 4 000 over 1920. New York City saw 8 385 fatalities a 60 percent rise from 1919. State totals hit 1 981, the highest for New York, with each death followed by about twenty more accidents.
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Literary Digest
National Safety Council
United States
New York City
New York State
National Highways Protective Society
New York Herald
Metropolia
Omaha World-Herald
Pittsburgh Gazette-Times
Wirth's Tax Plan Draws Tepid Response
Chicago report notes Chancellor Wirth faces lukewarm reception as Germany debates taxation reform with no plan gaining broad support. No details on supporters or opposition provided.
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Pioua XI
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Legal Methods Best
Neighborhood News
Washington Post
A Little Play Company
Federal Court
J. C
Stoddard
Schultz Coat & Soft Company
Proper
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Income Tax Return
Internal Revenue Officer
Jools County Trust and Savings Bank
Mrs
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Victor Pelter
East Pottawattamie County
Reah
Harry L Rodman
Mgr
Wirth
Chicago News
Germany
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