Capitol extension victory opens way to $460000 warrants
Des Moines report details Judge Applegate's decree affirming state rights to proceed with capitol grounds improvements. The executive council may issue $460,000 in warrants after levy, enabling ground purchase while annual spending stays within levy limits. Also covers nominations for state board of control and other public notices and legal developments.
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Executive Council
Des Moines
Polk County District Court
J. H. Applegate
Capitol Extension
James H. Applegate
Guthrie Center
Capitol Grounds
Texan Pioneering Flight Proves Need for Strong Aeroplane
Army flier Lieut Thomas DeW Milling and Lieut Sherman mapped 224 miles from Texas City to San Antonio and back in four hours twenty two minutes and three hours fifty seven minutes respectively showing endurance and distance records and the value of excess power for wartime flight.
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Texas City
San Antonio
New York
Milling
William H. Carter
Thomas Dew
United States Army
War Department
A. S. Cowan
Texas
Mexico
Sherman
Scriven
Signal Corps
Santa Fe
Algao
Arcola
Richmond
Eagie Lake
Columbus
Flatonia
Fort Sam Houston
Siberian exile for Tatiana Betcheriak the famed con artist
Tatiana Betcheriak, once described as stunning and alluring, is exiled for life to Siberia after a career of luring men, marrying many for money, and absconding with their valuables. Her exploits included sixteen marriages and a stolen passport before police uncovered her past.
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St. Petersburg
Tatiana Betcheriak
Siberia
Tatiana
Leutenant
Russia
Far Eastern
Constantinople
Fritzi Scheff Files Bankruptcy Petition
Fritzi Scheff of stage renown filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in New York. She lists debts around 150000 dollars with assets totaling about 75000 dollars, including real estate in Big Stone Gap Virginia, former husband John Fox Jr. as a noted novelist.
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New York
Fritzi Scheff
Footlight Fame
Big Stone Gap
John Fox, Jr
Man Wins Court Order to Change Name to Jinks
Has Court to Change Name Paterson N J On his plea that not one man out of a hundred could pronounce his name John Yuszkevicz of this city got a court order to change his name to John Jinks.
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Paterson
N. J
John Yuszkevicz
John Jinks
King of the ratcatchers and champion beetle destroyer
London businessman B L Philips tells how he abandoned ordinary work to chase a niche trade. He and an analytical chemist investigated cockroach behavior in kitchens in America and Chicago, then cleared Chicago kitchens of roaches. He credits the shift to a profitable new profession.
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London
Chicago
Ex King Manuel Marries Princess Augistine Victoria
Former King Manuel of Portugal wed Princess Augistine Victoria of Hohenzollern in Sigmaringen castle in a Roman Catholic ceremony conducted by Cardinal Netto. A grand royal gathering attended by princes and princesses including the Prince of Wales and representatives of King George and Emperor Wilhelm.
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Portugal
Victoria of
Sigmaringen
Germany
Manuel of
Augustine Victoria
Hohenzollern
Cardinal Netto
Lisbon
Prince of Wales
George of England
Witel Frederick
William of Gerray
Henry XXXIII
Reuss
Frederick of
Carol
Elizabeth
Granite blocks from Astor House sold for tombstones
The granite blocks that formed the walls of the old Astor house in New York will be sold to a tomb stone maker by the firm hired to raze the landmark.
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New York
Astor House
Bear Out Wrestles A Man On Lake of the Woods
Beaudette Minnesota P J Barry of Chicago, a Spencer baseball player, and a friend fished at Lake of the Woods. A bear and cub charged. Barry grappled, fell, and the bear bit his right arm. His companion rescued him. Barry was taken to Kenora and is not believed to be in danger. The cub was captured and may be taken to Chicago after recovery.
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Clarke
Board of Parole
W. EB. Alexander
Fort Madison
Alexander
Robert
A. B. Cummins
B. F. Carroll
Des Moines
Webster City
Kansas City
Iowa
Western Union
Patel
Burns Agency
Iowa Bankers' Association
Chicago
Beaudette
Minn
P. J. Barry
Spencer, Minn
Lake of the Woods
Garry
Bear
Barry
Kenora
Governors to Work on Roada Exhibition in Arkansas
Governors George W. Hayes of Arkansas and Major of Missouri plan a hands on road work exhibit in Little Rock Arkansas. They will wear overalls and demonstrate plain and fancy whivering to showcase road work methods.
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Little Rock
Ark
George W. Hayes
Arkansas
Major
Vocations for Young Christians Dean of Moody Bible Institute
The address argues that true Christians receive spiritual gifts for church edification and that vocations for young people vary beyond official apostle or pastor roles. It cites Moody Bible Institute outcomes, noting pastors wives, evangelists, home missionaries, teachers, nurses, and professionals as valid forms of ministering in daily life.
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Jesus Christ
Moody Bible Natitute
What Have You Done You Are Going To Do Great Things
A dialogue excerpt features Che COIR HENRY HOWLAND urging action over plans. A young man contemplates starting now despite doubt, while a woman prompts him with a question about realizing a fond wish on a rainy night.
Worth a Tip in the Soup Servings Hint
A curio of kitchen etiquette where a diner questions a waiter about avoiding thumb contact in soup. The remark suggests cautious service and attention to manners in a dining room scene.
Her Modest Wish From A Poem
The speaker muses about preferring wealth over genius while the wife jokes that a wish to work would have sufficed. Their playful exchange contrasts ambition and practicality in a domestic moment.
Alice’s athletic feats in the college gym
The verse describes a girl named Alice practicing with dumbbells and excelling in jumping sprinting fencing and pole climbs. It notes her suppleness and strength in various feats yet ends with a playful note that she cannot sweep strong enough.
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Alice
Bhe
Polygamy Question Sparks Wry Banter in May Time
In a May humor exchange, Mr Henpeck quips that many women may see themselves as more than a match for any man, explaining why opposition to polygamy persists. The remark highlights gender dynamics with a light, period tone.
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Mr. Henpeck
Hamlet trend draws Teek on fashionable players
Teek comments on actors adopting Hamlet roles while noting many come dians increasingly perform the play. The exchange highlights shifting tastes as performances grow more elaborate and fans react to the evolving stage fashion.
Frugality and a Russian Prince in a Father’s Bargain
A wry exchange notes a woman's betrothal plan turning economical as her father marries her to a Russian prince he could acquire for half the price. The quip contrasts English aristocracy with pragmatic matchmaking.
Remedy Sought For Lung Cold At Reception
Mrs Ka Filppe and Dr Pelletier meet at the reception as she complains of a cold on her lungs. He replies with a humorous suggestion to try something else on them.
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Votes For Women League
Fola la Follette
Beatrice Forbes Robertson
Des Moines
Helen King Robinson
Colorado
Mrs. Ka Filppe
Dr. Pelletier
Heiress Questions Suitor Over Motives in Bold Exchange
The beautiful heiress asks how to trust the duke's intentions beyond her wealth. The duke responds that with her, money will cease to matter and he will never worry about finances again.
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Applegate
Capitol
Control Board
William D. Sheean
Angmosa
State Board of Control
Senate
Sheean
W. W. Morrow
Afton
William Glattly
Scott Skinner
Creston
Frank Abbott
Osceola
J. W. Lauder
Glattly
Chickasaw County
W. W. Marsh
Waterloo
Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
Marsh
Sormer
Frank D. Jackson
Saberson
Henry T. Saberson
State Executive Council
Supreme Court of Iowa
Glenn Gulliver
Orchard
A. E. Kepford
Public Welfare League
Iowa Public Welfare League
CWG
Baxter
William Harder
L. M. White
Decorah
Dwight Lewis
W. M. Whitenton
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
State Railway Commission
Maynard
Lowans
Carey A. Cheshire
Halter Repscop
August Freeman
Newhall
Gearing
Frank C. Youngerman, Grimes
Captain Brown
Alfred BD. Brown
Flushing Bay
American Life Saving Society
Sandy Hook
Battery
N. Y
Brown
S.ren
King OF
THE
Manuel
King Manuel
Brain
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Chris
Paul
Christ
C. I. Yorke
Che Coir
Henry Howland
Ilo
Onlleu
Paradise
George
Teek
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