Iowa Governor Harding outlines legislative goals in inaugural address
Des Moines's William L. Harding, sworn in as Iowa's governor, urges fewer laws with strict enforcement, calls for prompt action on liquor amendment submission, school and defense reforms, and restraint on federal aid. He stresses law enforcement independence, warns against politics of constant new statutes, and seeks a practical, present legislature ready to implement constitutional duties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William L. Harding
Sioux City
Chantelier
General Assembly
Gov. Hardive
Losis
Commonwealth
National Guard
Uty
Orig Istia
Ak ‘Vistons
Gulsa
York Road
Uny
Congress
Federal Treasury
State Legislature urged to curb costs and consolidate power
The speaker urges drastic fiscal restraint and reform, calling to reduce government staff and expenditures, limit tax levies without explicit authorization, and eliminate dual offices. It warns against wasteful state printing, stresses careful lawmaking, and quotes a demand for a concise, effective session not to exceed seventy days.
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Legislative Assembly
Commonwealth
Five Minutes With Him The Soldier Son
A mother asks to see her fallen son for five minutes in a war dispatch tale. The angel offers moments from his life, but the mother chooses a fleeting memory from his childhood when he ran into her arms after a garden dust storm of tears and heat.
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G. ¥. Lucas
Lucas’ Anoual
Confession Ties Costello to Graft in Chicago Police Scandal
Thomas Costello, labeled by State’s Attorney Hoyne as the directing genius behind graft on resorts and dens, allegedly confessed to charges linked to the Healey era. Lieut White also confessed, blaming Costello and Healey, who reportedly framed fresh lies as investigators shadowed city officials. Evidence includes Costello’s office typewriter and daily calls with Healey, with Healey’s resignation accepted and bond reduction noted.
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Union News Denier
Chicago
Thomas Costello
Hoyne
Fran Pa-Ieemen
Healey
Augustus Martian White
White
Costello
Mike de Pike
Munter
Heal
Washington Dry Bill Clears Senate in Capital Notice
The Sheppard bill to abolish saloons in Washington DC passed the Senate and moves to the House. It bans liquor sales in the district but allows importation for personal use. An amendment for a district referendum failed 43 to 43, with party lines reflecting mixed support. Progressives mostly backed passage while Republicans and Democrats split on the referendum.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross Appeals For European War Relief Funds
An appeal to Americans via Washington outlines the effort to refit the European war relief fund under Woodrow Wilson’s guidance. A public statement from August 30, 1916, notes that the Red Cross received and disbursed funds totaling 38,144,968 for European relief and supplies to needy nations, with substantial amounts allocated to Allied and Central Powers regions.
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Washington
DB. C
American Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
Red Cross
Birth control plea sparks debate at Denver club
The Rev addressing the Ben Franklin club urged birth course and racial improvement, condemning general ignorance of sex. the remarks linked to social ills. A fugitive under arrest case from North Platte involved local postmaster activity and a suspect named J A Smith.
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Divine
Denver
Cole
Depays
Ben Franklin Club
North Platte
Prstothivay
Hana
Chattanooga
Tian TB
Walden
Atlseed
Chelsea
U K Senate Debate on Peace Resolution and War Entry
The Kansas Senate debated peace terms and Wilson’s stance as the United States faced potential entry into the war. Senator Lewie defended the Hitchcock resolution, arguing opposition would harm peace efforts, while the body passed a substitute by 48 to 17, with Progressive Republicans voting with Democrats.
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Washington
San
Jones
Wilson
Senate
Lewis
Hinds
United States
Senattor
Lewis Gaid
America
Lewis Sait
Tka
Leaks and names swirl over Wood Rule hearing
Washington January 8 smoldering evidence linked stocks to a leak of President Wilson's peace note. Representative Wood read alleged names of Secretary Tumulty, Mrs Wilson's brother, and several brokers as involved or connected to profiting. Wood asserted there was no proven wrongdoing by the president's circle, but the inquiry aimed to expose possible manipulation.
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Washington
Wilson
House Rules Committee
Representative Wood
Belpedi
Wood
Trinity
Mr. Bolling
Bere
Hurley Quits Trade Board Resigns as Crafts Commission Head
Edward N. Hurley of Chicago, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, has resigned to return to business in Chicago. He met with President Wilson in a personal conference on Thursday, and his resignation was accepted. The resignation takes effect February 1.
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Federal Commission
Chicago
Washington
Jun.j
Edward N. Hurley
Federal Crafise Commission
Wilson
Ali Hurley
Germany asks U S to recall minister Vopicka from Roumania
Washington January six Germany requests the United States to remove Charles J Vopicka American minister to Roumania from Bucharest for reasons not disclosed. The move follows diplomatic friction and shifts in Roumanian policy affecting bilateral ties.
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Germany
U. S
C. J. Vopicka
Bucharest
Washington
United States
Charles J. Vopicka
Figen Rest
Peoria Postmaster Appointment Rumor Amid Election Setup
A garbled notice suggests Stone a Peoria postmaster appointment by a Washington official, tied to Congressman Chiudius and former election plans in Illinois Sixteenth district. The fragment mentions Denwerat, re election, and postmaster shift following the death of a House member, with uncertain dates.
Unclear Kentucky loan case prompts regional concerns
Fragmentary text points to a big floor loan in Kentucky with references to Houlaville and southeastern Kentucky. Mentions of damage and potential fraud or crime surround unverified claims about a wireyily teaull of creat wots. Details are unreadable and cannot be fully reconstructed from the source.
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Kentucky
Houlaville
Susawa
Woman killed by blast in Stafford County
A blast on Saturday afternoon injured several people and wrecked a residence. Mrs Patton and her son were among the injured, with one woman reportedly killed in the explosion that damaged the home near Hottons.
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Statiford
Patton
Emsley
Hottons
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