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Pella Chronicle in Pella, Iowa

03 Apr 1913

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Pella Chronicle

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Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1913

Page

3

Prominent Citizen John Rawn Leads Massive Power Scheme

John Rawn, Chicago born, rises to prominence as head of International Power, molding a secretive project with engineer Charles Halsey. He amasses wealth amid labor clashes, while guarding a hidden machine plan and cultivating a public image as a leading business figure. Graceful Virginia Delaware figures in his orbit as his secretary amid wealth and power.

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Laura Johnson St. Louis Grace Charles Halsey Halsey E. Forma & Company Rawn Chicago Virginia Delaware John Rawn American Republic East Kelly Row New York Atill Emile S Ft Ata-firat Nome Nergy Charley Halsey International Power Virginia Delaware National Union India China Art Institute
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A Princely Generosity Breaks Into Laura Rawn’s Life

John Rawn, a powerful city figure, returns home to reveal a million-dollar gift to his wife Laura. He presents a bundle of bonds and dividends, all registered in Laura’s name, as an unreserved gift after years of calculated maneuvering.

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Rawn Graystone Hall Dennis Laura John Rawn John Laura Rawn Johan
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Chapter VI John Rawn a Prominent Citizen

The narrative contrasts booming industrial life with a growing national mood of unrest. As cities expand and wealth surges from westward resources, a hush falls over the country. People blame business slowdowns while pamphlets and anonymous writings predict rising prices or transport costs and falling wages, signaling widespread dissatisfaction.

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John Rawn
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