President Wilson Plans Des Moines Stop February 1
President and Mrs. Wilson will arrive in Des Moines February 1 at 6 50 p m from Rock Island. He will speak at the Coliseum of National Preparedness at 8 o clock and then depart for the west. Barry H Polk heads the Greater Des Moines committee arranging the visit and the speaking program across Iowa.
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Des Moines
Wilson
F Fm
Rock Island
National Preparedness
Barry H. Polk
Greater
Colisenga
Asue
Wilson i
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa City
Grinnell
Newton
Iowa
Ciites
Five Thousand Dollars Settles Wifes Murder Case
The suit by J J Jordan against the estate of J W Blackman over his wife’s murder ended with a $5 000 settlement and costs awarded to the plaintiff. Blackman killed Mrs Jordan of DeSoto last August and then himself after a sensational claim of damages for losing his wife’s support. The case featured claims of mutual misconduct by victim and murderer and was decided without a jury.
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Z. W. Blackman
Jordan
DeSoto
Iowa
Langderer
Keokuk's Oldest Resident Abraham Yelser Dies at 100
Abraham Yelser, a former slave born in 1816, died at his Keokuk home aged 100. His death leaves him believed to be the oldest resident in the city, with records noting his life amid a history of slavery.
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Keokuk
Abraham Yelser
New Postoffices Planned for Washington Building
Plans and specifications for a new federal building in Washington have been received by Postmaster A. H. Miller. The brick one story and basement structure measures seventy eight by sixty five feet and is projected to cost about 80 000 dollars with over half funded this year.
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Washington
A. H. Miller
Towns Flooded as January Thaw Wrecks Illinois
Severe flooding from a January thaw and heavy rain paralyses Joliet and other towns in Illinois. Six feet of water floods streets and basements, drives hundreds from homes, halts industry and rail transport, and causes millions in damages across Chicago Joliet Peoria Aurora Mooseheart and surrounding areas.
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Chicago
Fox River Valley
Peoria Hil
Joliet
Desplainea
Hickory Creek
Goa
Joliet & Eastern
Aurora
Tll
Fox River
Bowers
Mooseheart
Aurore
National
Pffces
Industrial School of the Loyal Order of Monse
Schapel
Peoria
Wilson
Strauss
Kickapoo
Ilinois River
Edwards
Hera. M
St. L
Brooklyn
Five Negroes Lynched Near Starkville After Jail Break
Five Black men were taken from Worth county Jail at Sylvester and hanged from a tree limb near Starkville. Bodies showed bullet wounds as a mob of around 40 to 50 men fled in cars. They were held over the killing of Sheriff Morelanit of Lee county during Christmas holidays. Four victims were felix Lake and his sons Frank Dewey and Major. the fifth was Rodious Se amore.
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Albany
Worth County
Sylvester
Starkville
Morelanit
Lee County
Leesburg
Lea County
Felix Lake
Frank
Dewey
Major
Rodius Seamore
Teutons Win Battle as Wood Warns U S of War Readiness
A 24 day battle in Bessarabia ends with Austro-Hungarians defeating Russians on an 81 mile front. Russian losses exceed 70 000 killed or wounded with 6 000 prisoners. Kiev reports German evacuation from Lutsk fortress and 4 000 prisoners arriving. General Wood tells Senate that the United States is utterly unprepared for war and需 210 000 regulars, 2 000 000 men overall, and compulsory service.
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London
Bessarabia
Vienna
Galicia
Bessarabian
Austria
Hungary
Kiev
Ruaste
Petrograd
Lutsk
Volhyuia
Washington
Leonard Wood
Senate Military Committee
United States
Wood
King of Greece May Flee Amid Turmoil in Greece
French and British troops have been landed at Corinth as Berlin officials hint at a coup d etat unseen in Europe for decades. The removal of King Constantine and a republic with Venizelos as president are discussed as Berlin says the king plans to withdraw to Lareng in northwestern Greece to preserve armed neutrality.
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Amsterdam
Corinth
Greece
Athens
Europe
Berlin
Constantine
Pramier Venizelos
Hawaii Storm Claims Dozens in Maui Fatalities Rise
Honolulu reports a week long storm in the Hawaiian islands has caused numerous deaths on Maui. Early tallies indicate eleven known dead with potential totals nearing twenty five as the search continues.
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Hawaii
Honolulu
Hawaiian Islands
Maui
Swiss poised to issue fourth loan for army needs
Berne January 24 The Swiss government plans a fourth loan of 20 million dollars with bonds at 4 percent interest. Proceeds will fund military expenditures and strengthen national defense.
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Berne
Burglaries Strike Two Lumber Baron Homes in Seattle
Deputy sheriffs entered the residences of two wealthy lumbermen in Seattle and confiscated large quantities of wings and liquors. Officials valued old champagnes at more than 60 dollars per quart.
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Liquora
Seattle
Chicago Train Wreck Kills One Man Near Trenton Mo
Louis Collar of Trenton Missouri was killed and four trainmen were injured when a double header on the Chicago Took Joland Pacific railroad derailed near Trenton Missouri on January 22.
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Chicago
Trenton
Louis Collar
Anginaar
Joland & ‘Pacific Railroad
Ryndam Passenger Losses and City Flood Disaster
London reports the Holland America liner Ryndam listing with all passengers safe and three stokers killed four injured. Los Angeles towns endure floods and wind with over 3 million dollars in property damage and many homeless. Buffalo notes Kodak monopoly dissolution ordered by federal judge Hazel. Chicago covers Updike brothers indicted for conspiracy to murder their family.
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London
Holland
Ryndam
Southend
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
Herbert
Iryjing Updike
Chiet
Po Meeee
Oak Park
Updike
Buffalo
Waatman Kodak Company
United States District Court
Hazel
German Allies Report Large Territorial Gains
Amsterdam dispatch says German allies have captured 29,140,000 square miles of territory since the war began along with 3,000,000 prisoners and 18,000 guns.
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Amsterdam
House OKs urgent deficiency bill for twelve million
Deficiency BI Passey Washington January 24 the house passed the urgent deficiency bill appropriating approximately twelve million dollars to make up deficiencies in various government departments for the last fiscal year
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Washington
House
Senator Hoke Smith Sees British Trade Interference
In a Senate speech Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia attacks Great Britain's disruption of neutral trade. He argues cotton and foodstuffs should not be seized and urges action to protect U S citizens and neutral nations from Britain’s lawless maritime policies.
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Washington
Great Britain
Senate
Hoke Smith
Georgia
England
United States
Germany
Smith
Ruasin
Europe
Austria
Congress of the
Bailigeranta
Ultimatum Sent to Greece by Entente Allies
Reports from Sofia reinforce the claim that France and Great Britain delivered an ultimatum to the Greek government. The demand seeks immediate dismissal of all central powers diplomats and consuls despite official denials of an ultimatum.
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London
Greece
Sofia
Hare
The
Star
France
Great Britain
Chicago sleuth Halpin sentenced to prison term
Chicago news reports Joan J. Halpin former chief of detectives convicted of taking bribes from criminals received a one to five year sentence. He was sent to county jail after failing to obtain a stay via a supreme court writ. His attorney seeks a supersedeas to stay pending appeal for a new trial. A separate item notes Mia Henderson filing for divorce in Kansas City with stage name Lilian Lorraine.
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J. J. Halpin
Chicago
Joan J. Halpin
Supreme Court
Halpin
Orrin Carter
Seoke
Kansan City
Mia
Leota P. Henderson
Ia Lilian
Lorraine
General Louis P. Carpenter Dies in Philadelphia
Brigadier General Louis P. Carpenter United States Army retired died at his Philadelphia home Friday afternoon at age seventy six. He entered the army in November.
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Carpenter
Philadelphia
Louis P. Carpenter
U.8, A
Aed
Army
California Syrup of Figs Adverts Its Gentle Laxative Remedy
An old advertisement urges parents to give California Syrup of Figs to relieve constipation in children and promises quick results. It touts the product as harmless with full bottle directions and warns against counterfeit syrups. The copy targets mothers anxious about their child’s bowel issues and general illness.
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California
No Such Thing in Gallant Patchwork of Prohibition Speech
In a Chicago temperance address John L. Sullivan quotes and debates over drink limits. The London scene is described with hours when saloons open and close. The navvy Davvy argues against restricting beer while voices from the Marble Arch weigh in on economy and necessity of beer.
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John L. Sullivan
Chicago
London
Davvy
Marble Ar
Angvy
Jad Salts Kidney Flush Promises Relief for Bad Kidneys
An old advertisement claims Jad Salts cleanses the kidneys after rich meals. It describes symptoms of kidney strain and bladder issues, urging a daily spoonful in water before breakfast to restore kidney function and neutralize urine acidity. It markets Jad Salts as inexpensive, safe, and suitable for every home.
Suffragist Conversation Among relatives Sparks Debate
Two nieces of Dr Anna Howard Shaw discuss voting rights. The elder hides her suffragist stance at school while the younger ponders being one. The exchange notes that society has mocked Aunt Anna for generations as they weigh activism and acceptance.
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Howard Shaw
Anna
Quick Relief for Skin Troubles With Cuticura Trio
Ad offers Cuticura Soap and Ointment for itching burning and skin troubles. Suggests bathing, drying, then applying to affected areas for fast relief. Includes offer of free sample by mail to Cuticura Dept L Boston and notes products sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
So Many Runaway Birds In Merged Air Show
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Local Fragments Describe Odd Occurrence
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