Cronin Sought as Logical Man for Pepper Seat
Amid funeral politics in Ottumwa, Cronin, Pepper’s private secretary, emerges as a leading candidate for Congress. Friends cite his grip on pension matters and ties with Russell. Roddewig and other Democrats also touted. Republicans name Mueller, Ells, Titus, McNutt, and Howell as potential rivals. Progressive Hanley hints at a bid, signaling a hot Gage debate threatening nationwide interest as the first election since the so-called.
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Ottumwa
Pepper
M. P. Cronin
Congress
Lbte
Cronin
Contee
Conte
Missouri
Russell
Iowa
Post Office
Crean
Roddewl
Louis Roddewig
Davenport
Roddewls
Polles
Journal
Windiboon
Tepper
Republiicana
Alfred Mueller
Frank Ells
Clinton
Wlup
Titus
Jackson
McNutt
Lawrence
Muscatine County
Howell
Iowa City
el Maosa
Charles P. Hanley
Henley Bua
Gage
Secretary Who May Become Legislator Discusses 1914 Campaign
Secretary and early 20th century politics described. Wilson reforms and new laws anchor the national agenda. Pepper elected in 1912 by a 20,000 plurality. Republicans edge toward district contest, with debates on Second district strategy and possible national figures observing. Chairman Woods leads 1914 campaign prep in Washington with focus on Iowa’s Penber seat vacancy.
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Wilson
Pepper
Congress
Wilgon
National Congressional Committees
Reguer
Woods
Washington, D.C
Dee
Republican Congressional Committee
Riggs
Iowa
Penper
Starature
Government Control to Preserve Public Ownership
Minneapolis December 27 Professor John H Gray head of University of Minnesota political science and economics department spoke at the opening session of the 26th annual meeting of the American economics association advocating broader government control of all public service corporations He argued such control if wisely administered would maintain the feasibility of public ownership for which the country is not prepared.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John H. Gray
Department of Political Science and Economics
University of Minnesota
Gray
To Erect Gymnasium at Towa City Indiana
The campus at Towa City plans a new gymnasium costing about 399000 dollars. State Board promises the project, work to begin next spring as the first of two structures to be erected.
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Towa City
Towa
State Board
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure and Hair Benefit
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a definitive dandruff destroyer that stops itching and prevents hair loss. It features customer testimonials including Mrs. S A Lee of Richmond and Mrs. Lae'natory, claiming hair regrowth and restored color. Sold in 10c, 50c, and $1.00 sizes with a money refund if not satisfied. Special agents and sample offers noted.
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Xewbro
S.A. Lee
South
Richmond
India
Europe
America
Tory
Nila Nawbre
Nawbre
Mather
Newbro
Turpin killed in Missouri train accident jury verdict
The Bowling Green jury found that Clay Turpin was killed after being struck by a train on the North and South engine No.24 near Munacatine. Witnesses described a brake failure attempt and the injured man dying aboard the baggage car, with Coroner Prugh arranging to forward the remains to Bowling Green. Turpin had planned to return home, borrowing fare from a friend.
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Burlington
Dace
Clay
Turpin
Prughan
B.hartmann
Joseph Dehner
Charius J- Gardner
Bates
Enon
W. R. Bolding
G Pawhen
Aggepe
Condi
Toy
Prugh Hea
Bowling Green
Clay Turpin
Reverend Charles M Sheldon Arrives for Religious Appeals
The Reverend Charles M Sheldon arrives in the city. He will preach Sunday morning at the First Baptist Church. In the evening he will speak at the Young People’s meeting at First Congregational Church. Jeter will also speak at the union service. Secretary A Davie hosts Sheldon during his visit.
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Charles Mi. Sheldon
Charles M
Sheldon
Baptist
First Congregational
Jeter
First Congregational Church
Ing
A. Jo-Davie
Young Men's
Chris- Man Association
Baraca
Claes
Oecur
Wapalio Area Christmas Socials and Visits
In Wapello Iowa several names appear at holiday gatherings and travels. Prof Geo Weber and family from Marysville and Fairfax guests at Chris Weber's. Mrs W 8 Grimes visited Packwood. Harris Van Winkle visited relatives in Brighton. A D Graves and daughters Naomi Byrne ett Muscatine visitors. Steve Plumbing family left for Ravenport to spend Christmas with Naomi Byrne ett. Grace Bardner manager of the telephone exchange visiting West Union. Theo Murphy and wife from Waukegan Ill. visiting Murphy parents. Grace Hunt er and others from Ames Grinnell Iowa City visiting home for holidays. Jennie Graham teaches Stevan Point high school. many others return home from colleges for Christmas.
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Wapalio
Geo, Weber
Myre
Effie Miller
Marysville
Mise
Anna Weber
Fairfax
M. D
Chris. Weber
Grimes
Packwood
B. B. Shearer
Columbus Junctian Gazette
Guy Tomlingon
Morne Lng Sus
Teesday
Harris van Winkle
Brighton
Christos
A. D. Graves
Myria
Nellie
Muscatine
Steve
Plumbing
Ravenport
Naomi Byrne
Mt. Vernon
Mia
C.M. Wright
Grace Bardner
Telephone Exchange
West Union
Theo
Murphy
Waukegan
Til
Mr. Murphy
Mra
T. G. Murphy
Carl Thomas
Grinnell
Keck
Walter Senet
Maud Silverthorn
H. W. Garrett
Jennie Graham
Stevans Point
I Geo. Schaefer
Burlington
Pemble
Monmouth
iMacuday
Migaas Ora
Pearl Brown
L. A. Rolley
Concord
W.B. Edwards
E. Edwards
Dallas City
Burg
Ali
Williataibon
Yar
Roy “‘Hunsleker
Christmas greetings and local social notes in Wapello area
Christmas entertainments at area churches drew many residents, with numerous family visits and reunions. The column lists names and travels of residents such as Mrs. Nelson visiting Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Lincher and Mabel Morgan traveling to Mancatine, and many others enjoying holidays with relatives or attending dances and gatherings in Wapello and nearby towns.
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Inms
Dave Wallace
Hal Jamison
Hunsicker
Dred Nelson
Robert
Rellay
Des Moines
Jez
Bolts
E¢ Paschal
Davenport
Tueagay
K. of P. Mall
J. Ev Minor
Mary Iiddon
Columbus City
Mya
Springstein
Wapallo
Boland
Muscatine
Wapello
R. D. Pascua
Mr. Moyes
Elrick
Evar
Cedar Rapideise
Ello
Frida
Fire damages St Reglay Hotel area and church services
A blaze at the St Reglay Hotel area caused high flames spreading across the valley endangering nearby windows. Six firefighters were wounded by falling debris as walls collapsed. In church notices, morning services at First Baptist and German Baptist churches announced sermons by Dr. Charles Sheldon and a union service at First Congregational Church with details of Sunday programs and meetings.
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St. ‘Reglay
Hals
Burain
Pirst
Baptist Church
Cedar
Adanig Stamp Company
Streata
Xompany
Ug Company
Itepey
Chas
Sheldon
Dr. Sheldon
First Congregational
Third and Cheatnut
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Muscatine Journal
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