Harding Bans German in Iowa Schools During War
Governor Harding issues a proclamation declaring English the only medium of instruction in all Iowa schools. The four rules cover English in classrooms, public conversations, public addresses, and worship at home for those who cannot speak English, with safeguards for constitutional rights. The order, made after Defense Council talks, aims to curb foreign language use amid wartime concerns.
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Bes Moines
Iowa
W. U. Harding
Tauren
State Council of National Defense
Germans and Sinn Fein linked in Easter rebellion plot
New evidence outlines German arms plans and covert channels with Sinn Fein leaders from 1916 to 1918. Reports trace telegrams, submarine landings in Ireland, and proposed munitions runs to aid Irish rebellion. Authorities warn of further arrests as investigations expand in Britain and the United States.
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Ireland
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Dublin Bay
Pigeon House
von Jagow
von Bernstorff
Berlin
America
England
Riaing
Sin Fein
Germany
Washington
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Sting
von Bornstaort
Casement
Irish Revolution
Amelia
Therigh Revolution
Rimmerman
Gere
Bernstorff
Sinn iFein
Treland
Hrntidh
Imah
Great Britain
de Valera
Cuxhaven
Sinn Fein
Washington, D. C
Army Quartermaster Appropriations Rise Over Original Estimate
The War Department submitted to Congress today revised local year appropriations for the Army Quartermaster Corps, increasing the estimate by 1.335 billion dollars. The total revised appropriation stands at 1.9103 billion dollars, reflecting reorganized activities.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Quartermaster
Army
Congress
War Department
Try Sand for Backache and Kidney Relief
When backache and liver or kidney discomfort occur this remedy is recommended. A single bottle is suggested to prove its effects and may be purchased at the local drug store.
Weather forecast predicts a fair week with showers later
The forecast from the weather bureau expects fair weather early in the week with showers Monday in eastern and lake regions. Overall near normal temperatures with a warmer period midweek. The upper Mississippi Valley sees generally fair conditions except for showers Tuesday, with cooler air near the end of the week.
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Washington, D. C
Tower Lake
Upper Mississippi Valley
War Trade Board Suspends Coffee Import Licenses
Washington D C May 26 the war trade board suspended licenses for import of coffee to curb speculation causing rates four to five times normal. Licenses will be renewed only on proof they are used under shipping board chartering rules. All fixed by the shipping board. Don’t cheer the flag while income tax unpaid.
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Associated Prose
Washington, D. C
War Trade Board Tdaday
Shipping Board
Wok Story Of Life Complete In Likely Trial Testimony
Grace Lusk completes story on the witness stand in a trial over the staging of Mrs Mary Newman Roberts. Milas Lusk admits writing a review of Helen Keyes book on love and marriage. The morning centers on extracts from the Keyes book review and testimony about a shooting incident. Grace Litak begins her fourth day on the stand in the trial for the slaying of Dr David Robert as cross examination resumes.
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Waukesha
Wis
Grece Lusk
Mary Newman Roberts
Milas Lusk
Hllen Keyes
Walter D. Corrigan
Bisa Lask
A. P. Lisle
Niagara Falls
Grace Litak
Trlal
David Robert
Walter J. Corrigan
Jumbo Royalty Wells Drilling Boosts Muller Co. Prospects
News from Muller County Kansas reports Jumbo Royalty Wells completed and drilling near Gordy and Abraham locations. Multiple shallow and deep wells, including No 9 on Gordy and No 7 on Tenny, are active with pumping gear moving. Prospects point to higher production and rising interest prices as new locations arise and compares past sale values to current asks.
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Empire
Gordy
Tenny No. 7
Sind
Muller Co
J. D. Rocketelle
Unveiled affair cited in May 1917 murder case
A laconic remark followed a set of statements to Mrs. Roberts about relations with Dr. Roberts. The woman admitted hiding the affair for two years. In May 1917, two months before the tragedy, she first demanded that Dr. Roberts tell his wife the whole story.
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Scheer
Roberts
de. Roberts
Ors
Funston Boys Visit the City on Way East
Muavatina today witnessed a glimpse of trained soldiers in uniform ready for the trenches. Two companies of the 342nd regiment arrived from Camp Bunston Kansas and rested briefly in the city after a short parade through the streets.
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Funston Boys
Muavatina
342Nd Regiment Phational Army
Camp Bunston
Kan
Troop Train Comforts Ithuki Troopers After Night Ride
The military committee of the Association of Commerce provided cigars and smoking material, with donations from local concerns and industries for the Ithuki troopers. Foodstuffs came from wholesale houses and the Y M C A supplied reading matter. Captain Seller led the unit with Captain Donavan in charge of the train as the robust soldiers prepared for Muscatine.
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Association of Commerce
Ithuki
Seller
Donavan
Wig Almont Electric
Classified Want Ad Urges Seekers to Apply Now
Fragmentary OCR notes show a command to withhold information and invite readers to place a Want Ad in the Want Column for office positions. The wording implies a directive to publish inquiries or applications.
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