Congress 10 Take Recess Ahead of Christmas Holidays
Washington Dec 3 Congress adjourned last night for Christmas recess after three weeks of active session. Bills on tariff, Indian affairs, and diplomacy moved, while railroad and telegraph regulation saw limited action. The Senate passed the immigration bill. the House deferred major railroad measures to hearings after holidays.
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Wantington
D. C
Nelaney
Sonate Commerce
Nanuto
DIN
Commerce Commission
Emorta
Commisnion
Aonnta
Kenate
Judiciary Committee
House Committee
Borland
Susan P oAnthony
Secret War Fund Admitted by Consul General
Testimony in Washington reveals a secret German war fund exceeding $100,000 used to purchase rubber and silk for Germany. The fund, routed through neutral countries, was said to have reached up to $1,000,000 according to claims by John Preston U.S. District Attorney.
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Bran
Topp
Iegland
Rev Allen
Che
Akeres
Aume
Washington
John Preston
United Staten District
Germany
Davenport Troops Housing Stay Despite Senator Letter
Mayor Mee Nutt reports no changes in Davenport troop housing after repeated local efforts. Senator Cumming’s aide states plans for Davenport adjustments cannot be granted, though General Barry’s report and Adjutant General Login’s comments raise hope for eventual improvements when troops return after Christmas furlough.
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Davenport
Chivona Te
Albert Cutimlia
Mee Nutt
Roux
Cuntrina
Rand
Clay
AdviNeshe
Whus
G. M
Titus
Cumming Ladieys
Amsutal
Barry
Chicape
Pogsuls
Albert J. Cummings
Tela
Login
Two Women Face Death Sentences
Overseas news reports two women condemned by a foreign court for alleged acts aiding Germany during operations in the French theater. One defendant is identified as Dumas, of Caleta origin with a German mother and Laem husband. the other, a widow named Tohetly, Swiss by nationality. Both accused of supplying information on French open ports to assist German forces.
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Suyville
Hays
Dumas
Caleta
Nower
Germany
Hale Holiday In Factories Shuts Down Local Production
Amid Christmas preparations, several local factories closed early or granted half day holidays to workers and merchants at Letty. Plants including Button Tudorfox Automatic Melee G Wivan and Hawkeye planes halted operations for the afternoon as the city winds down for the holiday.
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Ath Shale Qm
Nloyes
the Letty
Tudorfox
Would Protect the Small Creameries in Washington
Washington February 22. Monte Groen announced plans to protest a law affecting small creameries. He argues dairy processing would raise costs and reduce butter quality, threatening the small creamery sector despite current price supports.
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Washington
Rap- Monte Groen
Letsita
Cranmierles
Ganalleromnerios
Bisdnoosa
Remains of Mrs Selders Interred
Funeral services over the remains of Mrs T Selders who died at Bollovun hospital several days ago were held this afternoon at about three o clock from the Meyers Undertaking parlors with Rev U S Smith of the First Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery. The following members of the G A R were present: Carl, John Long, Will Hilton, August Jo Noho, Jagow Corin and N Wy Meyers.
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Bollovun
Saveral
Meyers Uns
U. 8. Smith
Wirst Mothoulat Episcopal Church
Watermont
Greanwood
Come
G. Ajr
Norman Post Wet
du Lleion Baba Dob Carl
Jonn Long
Ww. Hilton
Aupuat Jo Noho
Jagow Corin
N. Wy Meyers
Humans Were Here 125000 Years Ago In Florida
A Florida geologist claims humans inhabited North America more than 125000 years ago based on fossil finds in Florida. He notes bones mixed with mastodon and saber tooth remains near Vero, while other scientists disagree. Also reported is a collision near a city, injuring fourteen aboard a passenger train and a separate freight train incident.
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Morida
Olver P His
Florida
Jepposite
Vero
Jin
Will Buy Trade Or Sell Heating and Stove Atoven
Advertisement notes a heating and stove item for sale or trade and includes a contact reference R. Gos Tee Geh and a name Bob Meerdink in Moscow road with minimal legible detail. The fragmentary lines suggest a local classifieds notice seeking purchases or trades of household heating equipment.
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Atoven
R. Gos Tee Geh
Fragmented railway street report spooks horse fright
An impaired OCR text describes a horse spooking on Second Street near a bank as a man linked to Ninth and Cy neighborhood struggles to control the frightened animal. The horse bolted briefly before stopping, with pedestrians and a single occupant left shaken by the incident.
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Wrank Chayku
Foun
Amarein Bank
Haat Second
Nord Pavels Company
Syensmore Street
Nnfinat
Kon
Ghayka
Wagey Wan
Christmas mail delayed by weather and congestion
Reports from Washington indicate Christmas mail this year is about 20 percent higher than last year due to mild winter, heavy rail congestion, and a shortage of clerks and mail handlers. Postmasters report delays across the Midwest and Chicago hubs, with shipments piling up in large terminals.
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Ghigago
Saalhoad
Washington, D. C
Milddle
Matt Haudiera
Verdow
Society Committee Named for Installation Night
A society committee was named at a Tang evening meeting to oversee the Banget and entertainment for the Miriam Ropokah lodge installation. Ali. Lani Evang of Wout Glberty district will head the officers, with a twelve member slate, and Mrs Alla Chank is to be the chair.
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Miriam Ropokah Lode
J Tang
Ali
Lani Evang
Mw Atatt
Will
Alla Chank
Alva. G. Mabbers
Charles Govenhaus
Myra
Ithol Smith
Mra
Deanie Saunders
Replacement Bridge Undergoes Swift Three Hour Swap
In Oninhi Neb on December 22 a bridge on the Uilon Pacific railroad over the Miasuurd river Hodraphe was removed and a new structure prepared. The old bridge 1,722 feet long was launched into the falsework and the new bridge was moved into position expecting live traffic by six oclock. The operation experienced some delays but officials claimed traffic would resume by six this evening.
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Oninhi
Neb
Uilon Pacific Gallroand
Pitsido
Thong
Trafone
Hix O'Elocle
Attorney at Savy Probate and General Practice
C H Fishburn, attorney at Savy, Probate and General Practice, Sissy Scermaneamertoun Bank Building.
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C. H. Fishburn
Savy
Sissy Scermaneamertoun ~Bank Building
Why Shed Pity on Prisoners at Christmas Feast
A county jail menu provokes debate on pity for prisoners during Christmas. The piece contrasts prison hardship with community feast preparations, noting Sheriff Wiley’s stern approach but claiming inmates may still miss home joy and festive meals.
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Wilgy
Ainner
Wiley
Chrintuiak
Russian Army in Rumania Retires
Russian troops in the Romanian provinces of Dobrudin continue to fall back northward as the rear guard engages Tew tonic forces in ongoing actions. Official Russian war department statement notes movements and reprioritization amid the fighting.
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London
Rumanian
Dobrudin
Sig
Tla
Russian War Department
Tewtonic
Adtvanes
Presbyterians to Hear Iowa City Resident Minister Tomorrow
The Rev. Mr Beak of Town City will conduct both morning and evening services at the First Pranks Church tomorrow. Announcement notes Rev. 1, B. Rendall has not yet returned from an eastern journey.
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Mr Beak
Town City
Terion Charch
B. Rendall
Christmas toy drive expanded by welfare group
The Muscatine welfare association decided to include toys in the Christmas gifts to the needy. Officials said most donations are already available and stated that anyone with usable toys should turn them over to the welfare institution without delay.
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Muscatino Etlare Association
Welfare Association
Mt Onea
Man Struck by Street Car on Sixth Street
A man was struck by a street car on Sixth Street between Oak and Orange streets while crossing the tracks. He lay unconscious for about ten minutes but survived with injuries and was being cared for as relatives were notified for holiday visits.
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Norte
Prk Placa
Atreor
Sixth Street
Oak
Orange Atresia
Local residents depart for Christmas visits and holidays
Local news notes numerous families traveling to spend Christmas. Mr and Mrs Theodore Griffin plan a Jefferson City visit with their children Mary and Ted. Mrs C G Brown will host two daughters Virginia and Naomi for the holiday. Mrs Shiney C Guihrie of Moing Con in Vittsburgn is due tomorrow to visit her daughter. The West Seventh Street resident left for Timport to be with daughter Mrs Leo Adis after a medical operation at Mercy hospital. Mr and Mrs W G Reid and two children are visiting relatives of farmer Dr nd Sok on West Fourth Street for holiday time.
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Chicega
Scheule
Shiney C. Guihrie
Moing & Con
Vittsburgn
Mra
Gutiide
Ast
Second Street
West Seventh Street
Timport
Leo Adis
G. Reid
Manly
Nd Sok
West Fourth Street
Appeal Sent to Santa Today Initiative for Christmas Gift Aid
An unclear message requests Santa’s help with remembrance and gifts. The fragmented note asks for candy, nuts, and a holy toy, mentioning a four year old and a five year old. Partners of Sturta Chants tadity are referenced as reading the appeal.
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Sturta
Arm Fracture From Fall On Stairs Reported
A fall at a home on Palm Avenue left an individual with a fractured right arm. The incident occurred when the person tripped on stairs, resulting in medical attention and follow up at the residence.
Local merchant to aid women with coats donation
Gordon Gordon head of Gordon Cloak Salt company of Went Second street announces he will give coats to twenty-five needy women of Musentine on Tuesday morning. The gifts target women with dependent families and exclude girls and married women, as he believes those with families rely on themselves to provide. Opel Zhamerman of the Welfare association will help assess eligible applicants.
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Musentine
Gordon
Gorgon Cloak & Salt Company
Went Second Street
Mr. Gordon
Cheyah
Opel Zhamerman
The
Welfare Association
Gordon Fuesday
Benefactor Gives Shoes to Needy Children in Muscatina
A local benefactor, unnamed, donated shoes and clothing to more than 120 needy children in Muscatina this year. Starting with over forty children yesterday, more than eighty received clothing today as Chas Nern coordinated the drive, taking youngsters to partner stores.
Iowans Plan Dec Banquet in Gotham at Astor Hotel
A commemorative event marks the seventieth anniversary of Iowa’s societies in New York. Mrs James S Clarkson and Judge Jerry B Sullivan head the presidency and invitations go out for a reception and dance at the Hotel Astor in New York City on December 28. Mrs Josephine Libby will present a monologue then a short program. Noon today, chairman Mrs E W Waterbury reports.
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Ntaromed
Iowa
Iowa New Yorkers
Towa Society of New Yorkers
Mra
James S. Clarkson
Jerry B. Sullivan
Ehecirman of the Press Committee
Mra E.W. Waterbury
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