University of Chi Airs forms lectures in memory of Dr Thomas
Fragmented notices describe gifts and plans for annual lectures at the University of Chicago in memory of Dr. Thomas, aimed at reflecting broader faith perspectives for students and the wider public, with ties to New York and the Far East.
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University of Chi
Vandelta Varnium
Thomas
Hirer W. Thomas
Chimage
Dr. Thomas
New York
Far East
Jaremia
Jury awards Mrs Moir eighteen thousand dollars in Moir suit
Orange City March 20 The jury awarded Mrs Moir eighteen thousand dollars in an eighteen thousand dollar damage suit against George R Moir a wealthy farmer. The case followed a divorce petition by his son’s wife and involved claims that he alienated affections. Attorneys included Van Oosterhout Kolen and F Iom for the plaintiff and G Klay and associates for the defense. The verdict came after a week in court with deliberations of about one hour.
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Orange City
Supreme Cour
George KR
Moir
Orangelly
Wii
Ihe City
T. FE. Fiom
Rhenon
E Plaintiff
G. Klay
G +ange
A. T. Sioux Center
Ise
Diamond
Sions
William Hutchingson
Pool Hall Proprietor Sues Des Moines Minister
Dr J A Kirve pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church sued for 10000 pounds by Hale Zelcer billiard room proprietor claiming assault during a speech. Hairbye campaigns against Liberalists in forthcoming city election.
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Des Moines
J. A Kirve
Plymouth Congregational Church
Aches Zelcer
Hairbye
Commercial Club Banquet Held in Little Rock
The Little Rock Commercial club hosted a banquet with about 123 guests. Chief speakers were Gov. W. L. Harding of Sioux City and J. D. Riniker of Rock Rapids, with Simeon Fisher of Rock Rapids as Toastmaster.
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F. P. Winkier
E. M. oTayler
Sibley
H. C. Ring
George
Three Prisoners Escape From Webster City Jail
Webster City Iowa March 20 The first jail escape since the new city hall was erected occurred last night when three prisoners sawed through a cage lock and the outside window bars They were jailed for petty offenses but two were strangers and authorities believe an organized gang of threes may be involved.
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Webster City
New City Hall
Liberty
Colonia Dublan
Casas Grandes
Monnon
Villa Bhase
Carranza
Peters, Noted Iowa Minnesota Auctioneer, Dies
Col. John W. Peters, formerly a leading auctioneer in northern Iowa and southern Minnesota, died yesterday in Brushmore Minnesota. Funeral services will be held in Little Burt with Rev. EL Reilis of the German formed church officiating.
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John W. Peters
Iowa
Little Netk
Brushmore
Minn
Two Couples Distribute Property to Children
Fragmentary notice describes two couples giving property to their children. Names include Lindberg, Johnson, and Emma with several heirs listed, each receiving sums around $2,000. Locations mention Es ye Fred and Shenun with ties to Washington state. Details are incomplete and unclear.
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Marence
Ames Students Fail To Bluff Guards Members
fragmented report from Ames Ta describes students attempting an action at a military scene during regu activities and a picture show. Students failed to accomplish the plan as guards stood near the doorway. assaultish scratches and confusion noted.
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AMES
GUARS
Regu
Iary
Euipbater
Land Sale and Political Moves Reported in Iowa and Dakota
The article notes an Iowan convicted figure discussing earnings and fights with Mexicans, alongside land ownership near Storm Lake until death. It also reports Frank Glaganet, former South Dakota secretary of state, purchasing the Hinton City charter from G. H. Rick, with Glassen noted for extensive connections in the area.
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Carrole
Ato
J. A. Aye
Bat da Reas
Merzany
Storm Lake
Sinton
Frank Glaganet
South Dakota
Hinton
G. H. Rick
Pew
Mr. Glassen
Secretary of State Prepares April Presidential Primary Ballot
Des Moines Iowa March 18 Secretary of State W S Alen prepares to certify the list of candidates for the April presidential preference primary to county auditors. Ballot form rotation by counties and blank ballots for socialists are noted while other parties prepare separate slates and candidate counts.
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Des Moines
W. 5. Alen
Helpl
Iowa
Elmer J. Burkett
Lincoln
William Grant Webster
Chicago
Iowa Adjutant General Receives War Dept Reply on Guard Aid
Adjutant General Guy E. Logan received a telegram from Colonel Melver stating no additional troops are needed now. General H A Allen and the military advisory board arrived to plan summer encampments and maneuvers, with discussable plans for Iowa units and readiness for Mexican service.
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Des Moines
Adj
Guy E. Logan
Iowa National Guard
War Department
Villa
Melver
Division of Military Affairs
Secretary of War
H. A. Allen
Military Advisory Board
Logan
Iowa
Allen
Var
Des Moines Soap Plant Shuts Over Oil Shortage
Prouty Soucier Soap Company announces permanent closing of its Des Moines plant due to a severe car oil shortage and price barriers from eastern dealers, saying it cannot secure kerosene supply from the west.
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Des Moines
Prouty-Soucier Boap Company
Brinesar seeks 7006 damages over mule kick in narrow entry
Centerville Ta March 18 Seven thousand dollars is the amount Thomas Brinesar seeks from Exlineg Coal company for injuries after a mule kicked him in a confined six foot space. He states the mule backed toward him and he could not escape causing months of impaired condition.
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Centerville
Thomas Brinesar
Exlineg Coal Company
Mute
Erinegar
Old Crooked Line May Become Electric Interurban
The Fort Qudge interurban line in Webster New York faced a receiver sale with bids around 112 200 dollars. A bid to electrify the line was tied to connections with Fort Mudge, but local bidders with 18 490 dollars did not proceed. Premier Asquith of England is noted for rarely speaking on the telephone.
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Webster
Fort Qudge
Des Moines
Fort Mudge
Dholders
Premier Asquith
England
Iowa Parole Board Faces Record Prison Crowding
Since January 1, 1916 the state board of paroles has released few inmates. Iowa prisons have been crowded this winter with more men convicted and entering the state penal institutions in the last six months than in any comparable period. If parole rates stay high the year may surpass recent records. Of 75 convicts released since January 1, four were women.
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State Board of
Rival City Tickets Named for Rock Valley Race
Neck Valley March 17 A town caucus named two slates for town officers to be chosen March 27 Dees Ticket lists Mayor and councilmen F Van Der Steep John Sas H K Freerks Jonh Huizenga C H Jacobs People s Ticket lists Mayor W L Murphy councilmen Thomas Hailstern Db Hulenbeck John Harme oe Geaman KR King and treasurer J Van der
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Neck Valley
Laced Club Peomnd
Tush
Dees
W.C. Leonard
F. van der Steep
John Sas
H. K. Freerks
Jonh Huizenga
C. H. Jacobs
People's
W. L. Murphy
Thomas Hailstern
Hulenbeck
John Harmeoe
Geaman
KR. King
Aonneeer
Mutvey
J. van der
Des Moines Taxpayers League Led by Doran and Johnson
Senator Justin H. Doran of Beaver and Representative James F. Johnson of Chariton head Iowa’s new taxpayers league formed in Des Moines to combat official waste. The group plans a weekly journal, lobbies for tax reform, and supports road work while urging broader organization nationwide.
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Des Moines
Ete
Doran
League
Frank Casey
Creston
Jamey F. Johnson
Chariton
J. C. Judge
Ames
Taxpayers’ Associations
County Attorney Sues Rival Lawyer for 20000
Clinton March 13. County Attorney George Claussen sues Attorney W A Childs for 20000 damages. The suit stems from a public letter accusing Claussen of unfair methods in the February city primaries. Childs was Republican nominee for county solicitor, running second to W B Hayes.
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Clinton, Ln
George Claunsel
W. A. Childs
Claus- Ben
Lyons Mirror
Childs
Claussen
Friends to Reimburse County Treasurer Beckwith
In Rockwell City friends of former County Treasurer Beckwith raise funds to repay 6500 dollars. Beckwith drew a payment to a Chicago furniture company agent who absconded after the company sued the county, the county won a judgment, Beckwith was sued and lost, leaving him nearly penniless.
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Friends
Rockwell City
Beckwith
Chicago
Will distributes Carver Ferguson estate to family
Marshalltown Iowa March 18 One thousand forty acres of farm land and $22100 in cash were distributed by the will of Carver Ferguson a wealthy farmer of this county who died recently. The estate is valued at 250000 to 275000 with Mrs Lucy Ferguson widow and five children as beneficiaries. Mrs Ferguson receives 240 acres and much personal property. The children receive farms of 120 or 160 acres and 6000 cash each. Smaller bequests include 1000 to the Christian home Council Bluffs and to the American Friends mission in Jamaica.
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Marshalltown
Tsun
Carver Ferguson
Lucy 3. Ferguson
Ferguson
Christian Home
Council Wluffs
American Friends’ Mission
Jamaica
Orange City Caucus Nominees for City Office
A large Orange City caucus named G. Klay for mayor C. L. Van de Steer for treasurer and L. Saunders for assessor amid a council race. Nominees for councilmen include J. J. Van Eiventa D. Vat Pelt A. Van der Meide J. T. Klein and J. A. Brink. In Bock Rapids caucuses mayor E. O. Carpenter and councilmen candidates were listed with ward results and park commissioner W. D. Carpenter among nominees.
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Orange City
G. Klay
C. L. van de Steer
L. Saunders
J. J. van Eiventa
D. Vat Pelt
A. van der Meide
J. T. Klein
J. A. Brink
Bock Rapids
Citizens’ Caucus
E. O. Carpenter
Butler
WN. Hampe
Smith
AL Philip
D. Carpenter
Peter Hickman
Charles W. Ladley
Italph Julian
Moir damage suit resumes at Orange City court
A $26 000 damage suit against George R Moir by his daughter in law resumed in Orange City court after a Friday pause due to a juror relative’s death. The case centers on alienation of affections with the younger Moir seeking divorce and the courtroom remains crowded. The report notes legal friction on both sides and ongoing testimony.
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George E. Moir
Moir
Mexican General Acting on Carranza Orders Refuses Entry
Columbus New Mexico March 18 Generals orders restrict dispatches under the national defense act. Maj Waple warns reporters that anyone with a scoop is an arch criminal and will be prosecuted. Pershing's command remains about 100 miles south of the border with no confirmation of Gavira's stand and Funston doubts a confrontation.
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Columbus
N. M
Maj
Waple
Columbus Camp
Pershing
Boreder
Gavira
Funston
Casas Grandes
Dodd
Villa
Galena
Texas
New Mexico
Nogales
J. J. Pershing
Mexico
Carranza
Gabriel Gavira
Juarez
Hatmo
Funsion
Frachioa
Hachita
Guzman
Guzmen
President Backs House Army Bill Amid Debates
Washington March 30 The House military bill is backed by the president through committee chairman Har who says the measure follows the president’s recommendations and expands federalization of the National Guard. Critics warn the plan may be inadequate and warn of broader defense needs as debate continues with a final vote unlikely before next week.
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Washington
House
Wilson
Har
Hay
Natonal Guard
Phen
Moore
Pennsylvania
Kenyon
Smith
South Carolina
Hig
Famoure Mussel Shoals
Tennessee River
Alabama
Nele Sam
Congress
Mursel Shoals
Mussel Shoals
Army
Towner
Troops Moving on an Enormous Scale
Reports from Bucharest say operations in Bulgaria are vast and disrupt passenger and freight traffic. A Havas correspondent notes movements on a large scale and predicts continuing activity with uncertain outcomes.
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Paria
Bulgaria
Havas
Bucharest
Romania
Warship to Vera Cruz
The battio a Kentucky sailed for Vera Crux to declined to ae we rey sie eis eee jest sig alae.
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Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Battioa
Kentucky
Vera Crux
Loyal Mexican Relations Tense as U S Expands Border Presence
Reported at Paso and El Paso describe Villa near Las Cruces and Carranza forces at Juarez. General Gavira cautions against American entry while Pershing and Dodd push toward Casas Grandes with Colonia Dublan encampments and ongoing border troop protections.
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Paso. Tex
Francise Villa
Las Cruces
Casas Grandes
Gabriel Gavira
Carranza
Juarez
el Paso
Tex
Gavira
Associated Press
United States
Mexico
Perehing
Dodd
Castla Grandes
Talk of Turkish peace persists in Europe
A London report cites a Greek Athens dispatch claiming Turkey contemplates abandoning central powers and seeking peace with the Entente. The Moudjahede paper in Saloniki says Turkey may announce willingness to cooperate against Bulgaria through the American embassy in Constantinople.
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London
Athens
Moudjahede
Saloniki
Turkey
Entente Alles
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Grand Council
Dolmabachka
Suvas
Sheriff Cremer Faces Ouster Case and Deputy Resignation
Ottumwa March 1 The ouster suit against Wapello County Sheriff C. Cremer nears action as he asks Deputy Charles Doran to resign. Cremer claims Doran aided investigators and hid jail books, while alleging county officials discriminated against him over bond premiums. The case will proceed once an outside judge is secured.
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Ottumwa
Cosson
Co. C. Cremer
Charles Doran
Doran
Cromer
Cremer
Wapello
Brother of Allen Gang Leaders Shot Down in Roanoke
Roanoke Virginia March 14 Jack Allen brother of Sidna and MPloyd Allen leaders of the gang that killed Carrell County officers was shot down at the home of Mrs. Birt near Mr. Martin Will McGraw said to be connected with the Allen faction this chaotic scene follows the gang’s notoriety in the late events surrounding the Carrell County case
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Roanoke
Jack Allen
Sidna
Mployd Allen
Carrell County
Mitereee
Inez Might
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