Pitt Speaker Candidate Pitt Wins Iowa House Victory
McFarlane of Waterloo as speaker pro tem. L Johnson of Des Moines notes Pitt wins on first ballot in Republican caucus with 48 votes to 28 for Leo Elwood and 15 for EB Shortest. Pitt, born in Potta watomle county near Macgilonta, rose from farm to Harrison county treasurer then representative. long involvement in Johnston road bill controversy shaped rise.
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Legislature Opens Forty Seventh General Assembly in Des Moines
The Thirty seventh general assembly convened with Senate President pro tem W H Arnoy of Boon and Lt Governor Moore taking oaths. The House elected M G B Pitt as speaker as Governor Clarke delivered the longest message urging roads finances schools and state budgets.
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Insurance activity in Iowa shows strong 1915 gains
A Cedar Rapids summary notes Iowa ranks with Kansas and Texas in activity for the first eleven months. Reported business totals reached 1.894 billion in 1915 versus 1.610 billion in 1910 with a gain of about 315 million.
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Iowa pig club champion earns top score in state contest
Eighteen year old Laurens youth Fred E. Verguson wins as Iowa pig club champion with 99.1 percent score among 900 entries. He and 43 other winners in eleven districts will receive a fully funded trip to the Ames winter show thanks to a donation by Senator Jog Allen.
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Suspect Bernard W Lewis Ends Life After Home Visit
Bernard W Lewis, son of a coal magnate, killed a model during a visit and then died by suicide as police closed in to arrest him. Detectives traced him to his Pittsburgh suite. a .22 rifle ended the confrontation before entry. He had planned to surrender but instead shot himself as doors were battered down. Police say the gunshot occurred in the moments before arrest. there was no formal murder charge against him. He was 37, a Wilk graduate, and member of several clubs. estranged from his wife since November.
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Leaky Peace Note Sparks Rules Committee Hearing
Washington January 8 The Rules Committee held a hearing on Representative Wood's investigation into a leak of President Wilson's peace note. Wood named Sec retary Tumulty and several financiers as alleged sources while denying he accused any individual of profiting from the leak. All named parties denied knowledge of the note before it became public.
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Prison roundup in Virginia Minnesota arrests workers
About fifty strike participants including woodmen and Industrial Workers of the World were arrested near Gussan and sent by special train to Virginia. They were confined in a vacant building under guard awaiting arraignment as sheriff J. L. Meolngty stated the situation is under control.
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Hurley Resigns From Trade Board
G Edward N Hurley of Chicago, head of the federal trade commission, unexpectedly resigns to return to private business. He conferred with President Wilson on Thursday. resignation takes effect February 2.
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Teutons Capture Four Towns and 1400 Prisoners
The war office announced on Pyiday that German forces seized four towns and took 1400 prisoners. Yugovon front lines reported rapid advances as units secured multiple positions before Bruin ta lian tirunda.
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One Dead Two Injured at Wisconsin Dam Collapse
A 226 foot trestle at the Wallsonn dam collapsed sending an engine and nine cars into the river. One workman was killed and two were seriously injured in Chippewa County Wisconsin.
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Purity Convention Called
Purity advocates rally under leadership of Works Purity Federathon president Steadwell addressing calls to quit. The convention aims to press for moral reform amid tense local debates.
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Carranza aid is held in New York arms plot inquiry
Carranza consul Tunah T Burns was arrested on a conspiracy charge for shipping arms and ammunition to Vera Cruz in violation of Wilson embargo. He faced three indictments and $10 000 bail after a raid on a Mexican interests office. The case ties to a Houston arrest of Mer Mer.
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Wilson Peace Terms Revealed By Allied Leaders
London reports President Wilson understands the peace terms demanded by the Teutonic Allies and entente powers may learn them from him. In Washington the Senate debated the Hitchcock resolution to endorse Wilsons peace note with Senator Lodge criticizing the German ambassador for publicly supporting the note.
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Federal grand jury probes high cost of fuel and food
New York January 4 The federal grand jury sworn in began immediate hearings on the Inquiry Into the high cost of fuel and food products. It will use testimony previously taken before the December body.
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Recall demanded for American minister to Roumania
Washington January recall demand targets Charles J. Vopleka American minister to Roumania stationed at Bucarest. Also noted is the suicide of Frank J Eager president of the Ager Motor Cup Company after a recent reorganization with a $3,000,000 stock issue.
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Bucarest
Regent of San Marino Arrest Report Emerges in Rome
The San Marino regent Heid Olinta Amutt is reported in Rome on a charge tied to a large sum alleged in funds. The brief note suggests a high level political action amid uncertain details and dates.
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Sunk troopship Svernia with 150 missing in Mediterranean
The British transport Svernia of 14 278 tons was sunk by an enemy submarine in the Mediterranean on January 1 during bad weather while carrying troops. Official notice lists four officers and 146 men missing.
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Mediterranean
Harding Appoints Canal Zone Governor General
President Wilson named Lieut. Col. Chester Harding as governor general of the Panama canal zone to succeed Gen Goethals. The same day Lt. Cmdr. Wiltam Watts was named judge advocate of the Navy and James L. Coke of Honolulu named associate justice of Hawaii's supreme court.
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Stone to be Peoria postmaster after re election loss
Congressman Claudius A. Stone of Illinois is reported to be appointed by President Wilson as Peoria postmaster. The confirmation was expected just before the death of the current House of Representatives on March 8.
Train Smash Kills Eleven Near Edinburgh After Holiday
Eleven people die and about forty are injured when a passenger train crashes after colliding with a switch engine two miles outside Edinburgh while returning from the New Year holiday. Emergency crews rush to the scene as investigators begin work on the cause.
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Industrial accident totals in Pennsylvania 1916 report
The 1916 Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry lists 261 488 industrial accidents in the state. Of these, 2 587 required total incapacity. This release outlines daily hazards and regional distribution for Auretsburg and nearby jurisdictions.
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Senator Lewis Voices U S Entry If War Persists
In Washington on January 8 Senator Lewis Democrat of Illinois urged support for Senator Hitchcock’s substitute resolution backing President Wilson’s peace note while avoiding endorsement of the note itself. He warned the nation’s delay could invite continued slaughter and questioned motives of opponents. The Senate passed the substitute 48 to 17, with Progressive Republicans aligning with Democrats.
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Teutons Capture Two Towns in Dobrudja Reported
An official bulletin says Matehin and Jijita in northern Dobrudja were captured. Russian and Romanian forces were driven back west and south of Poseu nii. Teuton troops also seized Bancescantopesci positions and other strongpoints as Moldavian front clashes continued with heavy casualties on both sides.
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Lawton Bitterly Arraigned On Senate Floor Over Leak
Senator Stone of Missouri accused Thomas W. Lawson on the senate floor of wrongdoing related to the Wilson peace note leak to Wall Street. A contest of Frederick D. Gardner’s governorship in Missouri was presented by Senator A. B. Guriner to the Joint Session of the legislature in Jefferson City.
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Fire at Joliet Prision Threatens Prison
A fire in Joliet Chicago on January 6 threatened to destroy the penitentiary. Convicts and officers contained the blaze and prevented its spread to cells and facilities.
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Stata Penitentiary
California Syrup of Figs Promotes Stomach Relief for Children
Mothers rely on California Syrup of Figs to ease feverish and constipated children. The product promises gentle bowel movement within a few hours, with directions for babies and adults, and is marketed as safe by druggists.
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Two Irishmen Debate Golf and Croquet on City Roofs
A humorous tale recalls two Irishmen arguing the merits of New York and Chicago. One claims roofs grow front yards like lawns while the other insists Chicago uses rooftop golf. The punchline reveals a mix up with croquet and golf as the men debate which game is played on a roof.
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Minister’s Confession Declares Relief From Ailments
Rev Warner of Myeraville reports relief after taking Didds Il Pills for ailments including back pain lumbago neural cramps and nervous spells. He credits the medicine with restoring him to good health and urges others to try it as he did.
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Frayed Interview Fragments From Local Telegram Page
Scattered quotes show a fragmentary interview about shopping behavior and a scene in an arcade. References to a decision process and a weighing scale appear as stray lines amid uncertain names and settings. The text lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
10 Cent Cascarets For Liver And Bowels
An advertisement promotes Cascarets at 10 cents claiming quick relief from liver and bowel discomfort. It promises cleansing of the stomach, removal of sour gases, and easier bowel movements, asserting benefits for headache and indigestion. A separate line references an Italian investigator and soil impoverishment as a factor in tree growth.
Actress Reveals Secret Hair Darkening Mixture
A famous actress describes a home remedy to darken gray hair using a formula with glyerin Hay Rum and Barbo Compound. Dosing per box allegedly darkens faded hair at little cost. warnings claim it does not color the scalp and may rub off. Also a brief joke about a water pipe burst and a cringing landlord.
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