Senate pressure colors the league of nations debate
The article covers Democratic leader signals and 38 senators demanding amendments to protect the Monroe doctrine in the proposed league of nations constitution. It notes Bryan’s stance, public support for Wilson, and a Senate warning as states push national constitutional prohibition with 45 ratifications.
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Democratic National Committee
League of Nations
Wilson
Monroe
Senate
The
League, of Nations
United States
League of Peace
Bryan
Washington Dispatch
William J. Bryan
League
General Council
United States Senate
Legislature Distracted by Scandals and Rape Case Debate
The article laments lawmakers diverted from core duties by scandals at the state house and a rape case in Ida Grove used to stir interest. It criticizes rapid code changes on short notice and notes disgust at Des Moines political infighting amid growing hysteria.
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State House
Ida Grove
Des Moines
Grocer promotes charge accounts for social standing
A Maquoketa grocer argues for credit sales, citing time saved by not handling change and the prestige of running a grocery account. He warns cash trade is the modern path, but hints that larger bills could raise debtor standing, while cash buyers may diminish it.
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Maquoketa
Government Service Cuts Hit Eighty Percent layoffs
An announcement says eighty percent of government employment service workers will be discharged due to Congress not providing funds. The piece mocks those who write propaganda pamphlets clogging wastebaskets, implying the cut is welcomed by some.
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Government
Congress
Want It but Want It Right
Cedar Rapids Republican urges caution on the League of Nations urging debate before signing. The piece argues the document must be right and flexible enough to avoid binding America to harmful commitments, warning against idealized leadership and urging more critical senators.
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Cedar Rapids
League of Nations
Mr. Bryan
Gen. Smuts
South Africa
United States Senate
Germany
Railroads Under Government Ownership Prompt Strong Critique
Cedar Rapids Republic accuses government ownership of railroads of causing heavy deficits and steep rate hikes. It notes surging switching costs and poor service while condemning lack of accountability and the absence of explanations by officials.
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Cedar Rapids
Montreal Star
United States
The
Star
Senate Filibuster and Presidential Session Tactics Critiqued
The Kansas City Times argues that a few senators misuse power to block needed laws and that the president misuses power by refusing a congressional call for a special session. It contends the president left Washington during sessions, yet claims legislative business advanced, urging consistency in handling urgent legislation and opposition to dictation over the league of nations.
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Kansas City Times
Congress
Washington
League of Nations
State Offices Split as Relative Trust Sparks Transfer
The secretary of state's office loses the automobile department to the state treasurer because the head, Mr. Allen, relied on a son who failed in duties. The piece cautions against entrusting official work to relatives and argues that family ties should not influence public responsibility.
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Allen
Secretary of State
Automobile Department
State House
Noted Iowa towns report deaths and civic changes
Maquoketa and Delaware county residents die from old age and illness. Cedar Rapids grants a $10,000 residence permit. Marshall county farm sales rise above $200 an acre. Anamosa defeats Independence 40 15 in a high school game. Marion opposes county seat removal. A flood hits Maquoketa flooding streets. Authorities plan an Iowa aviation school study.
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Lydia Johnson
Maquoketa
Dennis Holdren
Delaware County
Earlville
J. S. Hall
Hall Manufacturing Co
Grande and
Forest Avenues
Cedar Rapids
Marshall County
Anamosa
H. #. Bushnell
Manchester
George E. Herschel
Mechanicsville
University Hospital
Iowa City
Marion
Linn County
Matt Delay
Castle Grove Township
Frank Miller
William Gabrilson
Ryan
Independence High School
Postage Rates to Drop on July First 1919
Postmasters announce nationwide changes in first class postage effective July 1 1919 reverting to the 1917 rate of 2 cents per ounce or fraction for letters and 1 cent for postal cards with no earlier effect. Firms urged to avoid overstocking 3 cent envelopes and 2 cent cards and to order only what is needed before July 1 1919.
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Post Office Department
Anamosa Eureka Warns Against Local League Organizers
Anamosa Eureka reports that influence from Bolshevik and I W W movements reach rural Jones county. In Ox ford township a league has gained a foothold and near Olin a stranger tried to organize a branch but locals opposed the government, ending with the man receiving black eyes.
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Anamosa Eureka
Jones County
Oxford Township
Olin
Victory Loan campaign to run April 21 to May 10
Secretary Glass announced the Victory Loan drive will open Monday April 21 and close Saturday May 10. The plan covers short term notes maturing within five years, potentially starting at 5 billion dollars with room for over-subscription. Interest rates and tax exemptions will be set closer to launch, with notes issued in registered and coupon forms.
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Glass
Treasury
Senators press to amend League of Nations for U S rights
A list of Republican and some Democratic senators urges the peace conference to amend the League of Nations charter to preserve United States rights. Names include Borah New Brandegee Page Calder Penrose Cummins Poindexter Curtis Sherman Dillingham Fernald Spencer France Sterling Frelinghuysen Sutherland Hale Townsend Harding Wadsworth Johnson Warren Falk Watson Gronna Eads Knox McCormick Lenroot Lodge Keyes McLean Newberry Moses Ball and others.
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League of Nations
United States
Borah
Idaho
New
Ind
Brandegee
Conn
Page
Calder
N. Y
Penrose
Cummins
Falk
N. M
Watson
Gronna
N. D
EADS
Cal
Knox
McCormick Amd
Abusing The Criminal Statute Prompted Sheriff’s Courtesy
Tipton Advertiser notes misuse of state criminal statutes as a collection tool. An Iowa sheriff sought Chicago police help to arrest a West Liberty man for a bad check and asked for $275 to settle the debt before release. Chicago officers refused, reminding they are not a collection agency.
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W. O. Reed
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
W. J. Whott
Philadelphia
Home Mission Board
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
State University of Iowa
Iowa
Howard Fischer
Leo Kelley
Lloyd Groimman
Manchester
Dubuque
Illinois Central Mail
Waukon
Ben Bulman
John Meyer
W. L. Harding
J. C. Mabry
Albia
J. H. Trewin
Cedar Rapids
State of
A. G. Whitney
Supreme Court
Franklin C. Platt
Waterloo
District Court
Myrle A. Platt
Platt
Sardinia
N. Y
Walter Drugg
Tipton
Argonne Forest
Drugg
Teivery
Police
Chicago Police
Marshall Foch's Way according to George Harvey
George Harvey praises Marshal Foch for firm demands on Germany over armistice terms. He praises actions to occupy Es sen and threaten Dantzig and the Dantzig Thorn railway if obligations are not met. He argues Berlin could be marched upon if peace talks fail.
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George Harvey
Marshal Foch
Essen
Dantzig
Dantzig- Thorn
Berlin
Peace Congress
Congress adjourned but President Wilson stands firm
President Wilson maintains position as Congress adjourns, signaling ongoing policy battles. White House statements emphasize executive priorities while lawmakers prepare new measures on key issues. Public interest centers on implications for reforms and domestic initiatives.
The Irish Situation and the League of Nations
The Washington Post argues the Irish question exposes League of Nations troubles and US duties. It notes Ireland split on home rule, and even unity would pressure Britain to relinquish control. The piece warns US sympathy versus war obligations if a third power aids Ireland.
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Washington Post
Wilson
League of Nations
Ulster
Cork
Ireland
United States
Great Britain
League
France
George Washington
England
George Ill
United States of America
Iowa to wield influence in next U S House chairmanships
A Washington report notes Iowa will hold a dominant role in the upcoming House of Representatives with three of ten major committees chaired by Iowans. Nine of eleven Iowa Republicans land major committee seats, while the remaining two hold minor chairs. Chair assignments include Good on appropriations and Dowell on elections No. 3.
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Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Connecticut House
Connecticut Senate
Rhode Island Senate
Rhode Island House
Ohio
Illinois
New York
House of Representatives
Washington
Iowa
North Carolina
Republican Committee On Committees
Good
Haugen
Kennedy
Towner
Dowell
Hull
Sweet
Ramseyer
Green
Dickinson
Boies
The Presidents Trouble
Council Bluffs Nonpareil argues that opposition to Woodrow Wilson and the league of nations forms a large main group in the country. It says the president’s leadership creates trouble and urges him to seek counsel and accept sincere suggestions to avoid turning a minority into a majority against the league.
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Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Peace conference progress and quirky quotes from papers
The Washington Post and other papers note progress at the peace conference yet warn of quirks and disagreements. Observers joke about rival leaders and the mystery of life and death amid tax debates and international talks.
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Washington Post
Soldier’s plea to Congress Hall over Russia and war costs
A poem urged Congress to remember fallen soldiers and commit to decisive action in World War I. It frames Russia aid, battlefield sacrifice from Chateau-Thierry to the Rhine, and warns that further losses will worsen the cost of war. The call to back soldiers or withdraw echoes from a New York Times letter by O. C. A. Child.
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Chateau-Thierry
German Rhine
Russia
O. C. A. Child
N. Y
New Home Memorial To Peace Eclipses Market Talk
The piece argues that currency inflation lowers buying power and keeps building materials costly. It urges builders to act now while labor and materials are available and financing is encouraged by government and banks, proposing a new home as a memorial to peace.
Build Now to Evade High Costs of Delay
Investment urgency drives firms to accelerate projects amid rising material prices and labor shortages. Executives warn procrastination increases costs and risks missing critical delivery windows, urging rapid decisions and streamlined approvals. The message emphasizes concrete timelines and immediate action.
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Byron McGuire
Hale Township
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Trotzky
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H. Co. L
Flipusteritis
Congress Hall
Nps
America
Federal Reserve Bank
Real Hatate
Call of the State Superintendent of Banking
United States War Savings
Webruary
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank Capital
Eplinters
Department of Labor
Harry S. Rodman
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