Daniels and Sims clash over awards in naval saga
Washington report details a bitter dispute between Admiral William S. Sims and Admiral Henry Wilson over medal recommendations and shore duty versus sea command. Secretary Daniels testifies on decoration policy while praising Sims' wartime service and debating the criteria used for awards.
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Atlantic Fleet
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Lins
Sims
Wilson
Admiral Sims
Dancer Zone
Sime
J. C. Babcock
Viecket
Babcock
Navy
Navy medal policy under fire over sailors not recognized
Officials defend Admiral Sims policy amid debate on awards for enlisted men. Critics say sailors on ships and sub chasers fought bravely and deserved medals. The secretary rejects claims that awards harmed morale, stating no distinction was made between officers and enlisted men.
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Calif
Sime
Mead
Sims
Roof Fire Strikes Van Dyke Home on North Second
Yesterday evening around six o clock the fire department was sent to the J. W. Van Dyke home on North Second avenue where a roof blaze started from a chimney spark. This marks a second recent roof fire following a similar November incident with only minor damage.
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J. W. van Dyke
North Second Avenue
Entente May Consider Naval Blockade of Dutch Ports
Paris says the entente may respond to Holland’s refusal to extradite ex Emperor William by actions including breaking diplomatic ties or a naval blockade of Dutch ports. A Brussels dispatch notes discussion of a Franco British Belgian defensive alliance and Belgium’s outline for a common defense if Germany attacks.
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Willion
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Ypres
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Chicago Gunman S Killed In Front Of Home
Maurice Vovight, alleged chief of Chiesa gunmen, was shot dead on Wert Garfield Boulevard in front of his home as five men in a black car fired about fifteen shots before he could draw his revolver. Eyewitnesses reported closed curtains and the attack lasting moments.
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Maurice
Mom) Vovight
Chiesa
I Taber Femls
Goale Steggaedd Tile Mito Mobile
Wert Garfield Boulevard
Nexses
Gas and Electric to Spend 50000 on Plant Upgrade
The Town Gas and Electric Company announces a 50000 investment to install a 1500 kilowatt steam turbine and new concrete reservoir, doubling engine room capacity by fall. The upgrade replaces an engine from 1965 and expands service to farm homes and rural lines, with 25 000 of preferred stock for sale.
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Towa Gas and Electric Company
H. P., Darbyshire
Nearongil Tt
Buemeas
Town Gas and Electric Company
Darbyshire
Bank Robbery at Sully Iowa Nets Liberty Bonds
Feb 4 Sully bank in Sully Iowa robbed of more than 12500 in Liberty bonds from safety deposit boxes. Bandits smashed front door with crowbars and mallets then fled in an automobile toward Des Moines after disabling town telephones and entering a vault. Eldredge fired on one bandit. Des Moines police alerted.
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Des Moines
Sully Bank
Suly
John Eldredge
Eldredg
Eldredge
Garrig Wisgerhoof
Brighton Lines Interest in Southeast Electric Plant
The Ifowa Gas and Electric Co may build one southeast of town to supply farmers with electricity. Mr Darby Ebier attended a meeting at the Spring Creek schoolhouse last week where plans were discussed and strong interest shown in the project.
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Brighton
Ifowa Gas & Electric Co
Darbyebir
Spring Creek
Drighton Enterprise
Life’s failure tied to firm foundations says Dr Wishart
Dr Wishart of Pittsburgh preached at First United Presbyterian last night on Christ’s parable of the two builders. He warned that life depends on self-made effort and a firm foundation spiritual tests will come, with calamity for a character built on sand. A large audience heard a musical duet by Miss Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs Hugh McCleery.
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Pittsburgh
First United Presbyterian Church
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Dr. Wishart
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Carolyn Hamilton
Hugh McCleery
James Porter of West Chester Dies at 88
James Porter aged 88 died this forenoon at his home in the West Chester community. He was a well known local citizen and an uncle of Mrs. John Woods of Washington. Funeral details and announcements will be published in tomorrow's paper.
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James Porter
West Chester
Porter
John Woods
Washington
Laborers Favor Water But Like a Nip If Offered
A Boston Transcript note observes that workers mostly drink water but will take a small nip when the chance arises, reflecting simple daily life and habits.
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Boston Transcript
Meetings at M. E. Church Every Night
Evangelist W N La Mance preaches each evening at the Methodist church with well attended services and strong interest despite illness in the congregation. Mrs La Mance leads the chorus and work with women and children and both are rendering notable service in Washington. Public invited to attend all meetings through this week and next.
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W. N. la Mance
Methodist Church
Barbers to Form Local Union Here
A Washington barber meeting last evening took steps to form a local barbers union. A charter is applied for, and once received officers will be elected and the local formally organized.
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Barbers of Washington
Barbers’ Union
Little Girl Injures Arm in Power Wringer
Four year old Helen Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs L A Jones sustained a serious injury to her right hand and arm after turning on an electric wringer at the family home on North Second Avenue. Her arm was drawn between the rollers above the elbow and the flesh badly mangled. An X ray today will determine the extent of the injury. The accident occurred yesterday evening while the mother was in another room.
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Helen Jones
L. A. Jones
Jones
North Second Avenue
Many Enlist in 1A National Guard Amid Reorganization
Iowa reports 2071 enlistments in the National Guard as reorganizing units spread across 22 cities. Des Moines and Council Bluffs show top enrollments while Oskaloosa forms two cavalry troops. interest from business and citizens fuels organizing efforts and lobbying in Washington for favorable laws.
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Des Moinees
Iowa Committee On Safety and Public Welfare
Iowa National Guard
T. P. Hallowell
Council Bluffs
Hollowell
Coussis
Sieus Sos
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Ide
Maredevaiasate
Harlan
Chanel Diesen
Sharios City
Cilseeanecooetan
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodg
Mason City
Unclear Text Response Regarding Demand for Extradition
The readable fragment mentions a demand for extradition of a guilty party. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are present to establish concrete facts or context.
Allies Confer In Extraordinary Session On New Phase Of War
Paris February 4 Special to Frentye Journals Kurt ner head of German peace delegation returned to Premier Miller with the list of Germans whose extradition is demanded by the allies and informed the Premier that he has resigned and is leaving for Berlin An allied council of ambassadors discussed the baron s actions Read cities enlisting men for cavalry units Avoca Burlington Grinnell Keota Leon Marshalltown Montezuma Mount Ayr Winterset Newton Ottumwa Sigourney Washington Sheldon Decorah Adjutant General Lasher and Colonel Hollowell hope Des Moines will accept an offer for a machine gun company cavalry infantry and a medical unit
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Miller
Berlin
Council of Ambassadors
Wapello
Glenwood
Ottumwa
Ahsenite Aeliaaidie
Avoca
Burlington
Grinnell
Keota
Leon
Marshalltown
Montezuma
Mount Ayr
Winterset
Newton
Sigourney
Washington
Sheldon
Decorah
Lasher
Hollowell
Des Moines
Madison Street Paving Plan Hinges on Feb Hearing
The council will hold hearings February 25 on a proposed Madison street paving project. The resolution lists boundaries as South Avenue D and South Fourth Avenue, not South Marion as earlier reported. Start point and extent depend on bids and conditions. changes may occur.
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Journal Today
Madison Street
South Avenue
South Fourth Avenue
South Mayion
South Fourth
Ehany
South Marion
Davis Not Guilty of Arson at New Sharon
In Ocala, Iowa, Tom Davis was found not guilty of arson after a five hour jury deliberation. The case opened prosecutions by the attorney general in the New Sharon arson series, while Roy Eflin pleaded guilty and testified about criminal actions involving Davis and local farmers.
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New Sharon
Obkaloosa
Tom Davis
Roy Eflin
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