Senate hearing over Ottumwa Courier dispatch sparks exchange
The Ottumwa Courier and its editor faced the United States Senate last week after Senator Stone attacked a Courier dispatch alleging leaks about the state department. The exchange included references to large stock trades and a mix up between United States Steel and United States Senator Stone in an Associated Press dispatch.
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Ottumwa Courier
United States Senate
Stone
State Department
Wall Street
Courier
United States
Cummins
Borah
Associated Press
United States Steel
Opposition to Liquor Ad Ban Sparks Publisher Protest
The piece argues newspapers and printers resist liquor advertising ban in Congress. It claims liquor interests push through printers associations to sway vote from Cincinnati, asserting most publishers reject alcohol ads and favor passage of the bill.
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Congress
Cincinnati
Judges Should Be Paid Adequate Salaries and Equip
The Mar shalltown Times-Republican argues that district judges need proper equipment, capacity and integrity alongside salary. It contends $5,000 is not essential, noting $3,500 may yield similar quality. ethics aside, public service should reward the best. It also notes the Webb Kenyon liquor decision and predicts stronger state laws to curb interstate bootlegging.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
Supreme Court of the United States
Webb-Kenyon
White
United States
Illinois
President weighs new peace note after House talks
A Washington dispatch reports the president plans another peace note once he can confer with Col. House. The note would require explanation, and the president is urged to consult before issuing the third explanation.
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Washington Dispatch
Col. House
War price bids draw scorn from munition makers
The secretary of the navy sought bids on large shells and English makers cut under American bidders. Hadfield Co offered 3,000 16 inch projectiles in 16 months at 518 dollars each duty paid. Bethlehem Steel 750 dollars each plus 86 months. Midwall Steel 900 dollars each for 1,000 shells in 24 months. Separate note recalls a murdered woman and a Pittsburg heir who killed himself, illustrating moral decline and consequences of wealth.
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Europe
Secretary of the Navy
Hadfield Co
England
Bethlehem Steel Co
Midwall Steel Co
Well Merited Commendation of Anamosa County Attorney Gorman
The piece applauds George C. Gorman who retired as Jones County attorney after two terms 1913 to 1917. It notes 86 cases prosecuted with 40 liquor cases and only two acquittals. Total fines reached 7440 dollars with 5525 dollars collected. Gorman driven bootleggers from business and kept law and order with decisive action. The article urges public appreciation for his service.
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Anamosa Hureka
George C. Gorman
Jones County
Gorman
Gormann
Farmer Seeks Injunction Against Family On Plymouth Farm
W O Boganrief a well known Plymouth county farmer filed district court injunctive action against his wife and several Bogenrief relatives claiming they refuse to rise to work, threaten him, and drive away hired help. He seeks restraining orders forbidding entry to his premises and a permanent injunction against all named defendants to protect farm operations.
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W. O. Boganrief
Plymouth County
M. J. Bogenrief
George W. Bogenrief
W. W. Bogenrief
Arthur B. Bogenrief
A. A. Bogenrief
Clara
George Bogengrief
William Bogengrief
Rubber Makers Admit Price Hikes Amid War Costs
Sioux City Journal notes rubber manufacturers finally acknowledge price increases tied to wartime costs with broad claims of unavoidable rises. The piece cites widespread inflation across commodities and critiques of profit motives during the conflict.
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Sioux City Journal
Seven celestial eclipses this year, political ones unknown
A wry note in the Council Bluffs Nonpareil remarks that this year will feature seven celestial eclipses and implies uncertainty about how many political eclipses may also occur. It blends humor with commentary on public affairs.
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Council Bluffs
Local Notes From Iowa Towns And Schools
Mrs. Adam Ringlep of Maquoketa died last Friday and Miss Jones of Iowa City becomes Olin high school principal. Several deaths and a major fire are noted along with upcoming meetings and local civic moves in Dubuque, Maquoketa, Cascade, and other towns. The Olin Recorder reports witty quirks, a jail delivery attempt, and resignations impacting Cedar Rapids and St Joseph clubs.
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Adam Ringlep
Maquoketa
Miss Jones
Iowa City
Olin High School
William Bradley
Zwingle
Jackson Junction
Dubuque
Frank Kearn
Dyersville
C. C. Hobson
Olin A. B
Florida
Anamosa
Cascade Pioneer
Farmers’ Institute
Cascade
State College
Ames
Manchester Commercial Club
Manchester
Vinton’s Country Club
William Frederick Miller
Epworth
Olin Recorder
James O’connell
Garryowen
Wheatland
George W. Schee
Iowa
Cherokee
W. K. Herrick
John Wunderlich
Cedar Rapids Commercial Club
Commercial Club
St. Joseph
Missouri
Cedar Rapids Club
Wunderlich
Iowa Caucus Chooses Pitt for Speaker in 1917
Des Moines reports the Iowa House caucus selected M. B. Pitt of Harrison County as speaker after a 48 vote result with 94 members present. Other candidates were Elwood Shortess and Neff, while Arch W. McFarlane named as speaker pro tempore in the Senate caucus.
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Des Moines
Iowa
M. B. Pitt
Harrison County
Lee W. Elwood
Howard County
FF. OE Shortess
Tama‘county
Lewis J. Neff
Pottawattamie
Mr. Pitt
Mr. Elwood
Mr. Shortess
Mr. Neff
Elwood
Shortess
Pitt
Bartess
Neil
Protam
Arch W. McFarlane
Black Hawk County
W.C. Ramsey
W. C. Ramsey
Thomas BE. Griffin
Woodbury
Ramsey
Mr. Griffin
Charles A. Hall
Taylor County
Wilson
Wapello
Roberts
Ringgold
Jones
Cerro Gordo
B. J. Horchem
Dubuque
Logan
Woodbine Normal School
Latter Day Saints
Ax Payers League
Senators
Senate
Whitemore
Ottumwa
Evans
Parkersburg
Thomas Watters, Jr
L. P. Holt
Osceola
L. EK. Stamm
J. H. Maher
Frank Cilassner
Plymouth County
Lois Kinood
Fayette
Kitty Wolf
Wayne County
Bill
I. Zearfess
Story County
G. W. Morris
Glenn Steinhilber
Clayton
Mayme Black
Muncatine
J. H. Dotys
Clay County
Seargent-at-arms
G. Stanley
Cedar Rapids
W. H. Arney
Marshall County
Gov. Clarke
Drake University
Frank D. Jackson
Warren Garst
Gov. Cummins
United States Senate
B. F. Carroll
Provident Life Insurance Co
Leslie M. Shaw
San Diego
California
the Treasury
Lyman J. Gage
The Dubuque Post road Project Costs and Financing
The Dubuque county road from Dubuque to Dyersville spans twenty four miles and is the state’s longest and most expensive. Total estimated completion cost is $168,000 with Congress funds $80,000 and local matches $80,000 plus $21,000 by Minios Central Railroad and up to $30,000 guaranteed by the Dubuque Industrial Corporation. To date $81,038.41 has been spent and remaining work is projected at no less than $46,914. The Industrial Association guarantee covers all required to finish the project.
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Iowa
Dubuque County
Dubuque Post Road
Sioux City Farr
Dubuque
Dyersville
Dubuque Industrial Corporation
Illinois Central
Industrial Association
It Is Denied Pershing Will Quit Mexico Immediately
The Chicago Evening Post reports officials deny orders for General Pershing to quit Mexico immediately. It says he may be ordered to leave very soon, noting Washington’s differentiation in wording despite similar outcomes.
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Chicago Evening Post
Pershing
Mexico
Washington
Always the Other Fellow in Mitchell Politics
A Mitchell Republican quote contrasts Republican and Democratic views on government spending. The piece cites a Lincoln Journal comment labeling shrewd diplomacy as smooth deception, illustrating partisan rhetoric and critique of fiscal policy.
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Lincoln Journal
Amooth
Feed the Birds in Ice Storm Warning
Marshalltown Times Republican urges residents to feed birds during a severe ice storm that hides feeding sites. Quail and other game birds face starvation and freezing as drifts cover refuges, risking whole covies perishing without human help.
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Marshalltown
Eclipse Corner extols cedar shingles and sunshine windows profits
The Eclipse advertises building materials and services to farmers and homeowners. It urges warm winter conditions for hens, promotes Eclipse red cedar shingles over metal roofing, Sunshine windows for hog houses to reduce disease and boost profits, coal deliveries, and Iowa gates as cost effective despite higher initial price.
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Richardson
G. Henry George II
M. Carpenter
Ki.i
Hong
William Stuhler
J. W. Schweitzer
Henry M. Carpenter
G. H. George
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A. Oash
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