Rockefeller proxies win in battle for Standard Oil control
New York dispatch reports Rockefeller interests hold about 61 percent of Standard Oil of Indiana proxies to fight Col. Robert W. Stewart for chairmanship. Winthrop W. Aldrich and John D. Rockefeller Jr. led the efforts, while Stewart worked from Chicago with his attorney. Proxies may switch before the March 7 stockholders meeting in Whiting, Indiana.
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New York
Standard Ol Company
Indiana
Col
Robert W. Stewart
Winthrop W. Aldrich
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
William Roberts
Rockefeller
Col. Stewart
Standard Oi Company
Stewart
Whiting
Ind
Mrs Moothart Dies Early Today
Mrs L Moothart aged 67 died this morning at six at her home 621 North Seventh Avenue of heart failure. Ella Ann Garrett born June 1872 in Washington county, married to Lon Lance Moothart on April 11 189? Survived by husband two sons Sylvester Fort Madison Ralph and Mrs Willard Deal Washington and Mrs Clarence Johnson West Chester. five brothers and sisters Mrs Dill Roileau John Far West Harve Garrett Washington and Mrs John Willey Ackley Minnesota. sister Mrs Charles Conger deceased. Funeral at Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon conducted by Rev Eastwood. Time not definite.
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L. Moothart
Oelock
North Seventh Avenue
Ella Ann Garrett
Samuel S
Sarah Garrett
Washington County
Lon Lance Moothart
Sylvester
Fort Madison
Ralph
Willard Deal
Washington
Clarence Johnson
West Chester
Dill Roileau
John
Far West
Harve Garrett
John Willey
Ackley
Minnesota
Charles Conger
Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Scottish Piper Idle Amid King George Illness
Buckingham Palace remained quiet as Private Macintosh, the Scottish piper, halted his daily performances due to King George V’s illness. The tradition began with Queen Victoria and continued through Edward VII, but current illness prompted the suspension of the bagpipe music beneath the royal window.
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London
Buckingham Palace
George of
England
Macintosh
Royal Household
Mackintosh
Queen Victoria
Edward VII
Vatican Announces Reconciliation Treaty With Italy
At the Vatican 25 diplomats heard Cardinal Gasparri say the Holy See and the Italian government have settled their long running dispute from 1870. A treaty of reconciliation and a concordat will be signed at St. John Lateran with Gasparri and Benito Mussolini representing the sides. The agreement enlarges Vatican territory, creates a sovereign state status, provides for church property indemnity from 1840, and establishes diplomatic exchanges.
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Vath Palace
Pietro Cardinal Gasparri
Holy See
Gasparri
Waly
St. John Lateran
Caramal Gasparri
Benito Mustolini
Italy
Papal State
Vatican
Gaspar Red
Asplomats
Gasparii
Unday
Mussolin
Firemen Hold Carnival Annual Dinner Draws Big Crowd
Fire department members, city officials, and guests packed city hall for the annual dinner with roast duck and baked ham. Chief C. Rister and other officials spoke as Ralph Gibson and a committee arranged the event. carnival events including a minstrel show drew growing crowds during the week.
Walker S A Dies at Iowa City After Illness
Mrs. S A Walker, 76, formerly of Washington and Ainsworth, died at 10:20 last night at her son’s home in Iowa City after a long illness. The body was taken to Goodin undertaking parlors. Her life largely spent in Washington. Survived by three children, EA McGee of Iowa City, Mrs. May Annas of Columbus Junction, and Clint McGee of St. Paul. A daughter Daisy Wallace died in 1918.
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A. Walker
Washington
Ainsworth
Ft Mees
Iowa City
Goodin Undertaking
Miles West Shington
Joseph
Marilla (Roberts) Badger
EA McGee
May Annas
Columbus Junction
Clint McGee
St. Paul
Minn
Daisy Wallace
Report Influenza Plague at Prague Report
Vienna Feb 7 Unconfirmed reports received here today authorities believed greatly exaggerated said a virulent epidemic of influenza had taken many lives in Prague Crechia Te Espiris 4114 Sue cosinery REE Mick two WME tear
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Vienna
Prague
Crechia
Sue Cosinery
Mick
Presbytery Meeting in Washington Held by Keokuk Group
A Keokuk Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church met in Washington today for its session and program. A dramatic note mentioned a piper and a mother, with King George continuing a practice of mountain airs near the royal residence until he fell ill.
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Keokuk
George
Etta M Hunter Claimed by Death in Keota Community
Etta May Hunter 1885 11 in Dutch Creek township died at home of sister Mrs Dan on North Marion avenue at four yesterday afternoon Burial will be in Elm Grove cemetery Rev Jon of United Presbyterian church will conduct services in Keota where she was a longtime member She had been in declining health for fourteen years leaving a brother James Hunter and sister Mrs Dant Rohrer in the community
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L.A. Jones
Etta May Hunter
Dan
North Marion Avenue
Jon
United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
United Presbyterie Church
Keota
James't Hunter
Dant Rohrer
Iowa Judges Win $5000 Yearly Salaries Increase
Des Moines Feb 7 A bill boosting Iowa state court judges salaries by 5000 annually passed the house 84 to 19. Debate covered criminal trial practice and the right to comment on a defendant’s failure to testify with opponents citing the federal constitution. A road bill defining secondary roads and a cigarette tax measure were discussed. gubernatorial health commissioner appointment was discussed in an executive session.
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Des Moines
Dietriet Court
Iowa
Senate
A. J. Bergman
Newton
Boards of Upervisore
Weirick Funeral Friday and Junket Committee Names
Members of the Junket commit ee to visit board of control and educational institutions named in the 6 included D. M. Griswold Winterset C. H. Nelson Garner and Dito Albert Reinbeck on the board of control committee and the educational situation committee mem bers named were F. C. Byers Cedar Rapids R. R. Hunt Oakville and W. W. Wilson Traer Sub committees which they will represent the senate on the junket are board of control J. C. Shaft Cam an che H. B. Carroll Bloomfield and L. H. Doran Boone board of ducation-F. C. Gilchrist Laurens M. Clearman Oxford and Grandy Genter Arguments favoring revision of the blue sky laws to give the secretary of state more administrative and regulatory pow by the house judiciary committee al services for Charles Weirs A sub committee was named to re ik who died at Raver City Neb write the charter dealing with the will be held at the L A Jones sale of stock funeral home Friday afternoon at The house committee on highways 2 20 Rev P B Koll of the Christ continued consideration of suggestion s made by the secondary road commission rogers s were heard
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Junket
Board of Control
D. M. Griswold
Winterset
C. H. Nelson
Garner
Dito Albert
Reinbeck
Educational Situation Committee
F.C. Byers
Cedar Rapids
R.R. Hunt
Oakville
W. W. Wilson
Traer
Senate
J. C. Shaft
Camanche
H. B. Carroll
Bloomfield
Raver City
Neb
L.A. Jones
Stock
House Committee
P. B. Koll
The
Christ I
Suggestan Church
Secondary Road Commission
Rogers S
Miss Moninger Speaks at Ninth Town Latin Teachers Conference
Miss Margaret Ma tor from Washington high school is listed as a speaker for the ninth annual conference of Town Latin teachers to be held in Weld's town city Friday and Saturday of the week.
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Margaret Mator
Washington High School
Weld
Plans for Second Bank in Mason City Iowa
Mason City supervisors adjourn with plans for a Northwest Savings Bank in Mason City to secure a charter from the state banking commissioner. Proposal lists C Wilkinson as key organizer and B H Wagner of Mason City as president. bank capitalization set at $100,000. Local leaders schedule a special meeting to discuss the charter and further steps.
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Mason City
Five Best Features on the Radio Friday
A brief radio programming note lists Friday segments on the United Press wire. It names a 1 Corcrues orchestra review and a Philco hour on WJZ and AP networks, with scheduled times around 8:20 pm and 9 pm CST, highlighting network broadcasts and program patterns.
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United Press
Meap Weigerk
Cor—crues
Sectorn Ory
Prue Wiz
Weinley
Philco
Washington to Muscatine basketball game eyed big week
A Washington high school basketball team hosts Muscatine with hopes of a home court edge. Local support is seen as crucial while travel conditions from Washington to Muscatine look favorable for fans and players alike.
Bombay Riot Eases After Three Days of Bloodshed
In Bombay on February 7 Hindus Pathans and Muslims took part in rioting that began Monday over beliefs that Pathans kidnap Hindu children for sacrifices. By noon the violence appeared to ease after three days of unrest with injuries rising and reports of children buried alive in new temples.
Revivalist A. T. Boyean, 99, conducts gospel meeting in Guthrie
Rev. A. T. Boyean, aged 99, travels from Paden to Guthrie Oklahoma to lead a revival at the Gospel Team mission, signaling enduring energy and activity for the tabernacle outreach.
Lone Tree semi pro tourney plans announced
Local Lone Tree, Iowa notices a semi pro basketball tournament with entry entries and cash prizes. Drawings to be made Friday February 16 at two oclock with teams expected to enter soon and play for fifth, third and fourth places and cash awards.
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Lone Tree
Iisoeh
Srisiettia Seuenscuest
Nestor
Tana
Sécon
Nataer Jaries Geeta
Tomes
Frernoon
Wilson Inherits Estate in Ireland Roots of Wilson Family
The article outlines that Miss Jane Wilson of Londonderry left a bank balance to fourteen cousins, with the oldest son of her grandfather, Mr. Wilson of Washington, set to inherit real estate in Limavady. The estate includes two farms and is not to transfer for months while the probate settles.
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Wi Wilson
Fienchinakin
The
Newn Talcott P
Washington
Limavady
Wilson
Robert T. Wilson
Ireland
William Wilson
Jane Wilson
Neil Wilton
Harry Shepherd
Davenport
Secretary of Gov Johnson Resigns in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City February report states Mrs. C. O. Mamie Hammonds, confidential secretary and alleged dictator of Governor Henry S. Johnson's administration, resigns. The action may impact hearings by the state impeachment court next week and possible reinstatement of the impeached governor.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
C. O. Mamie Hammonds
Henry S. Johnson
Radio Corporation Stock Breaks Today
Radio Corporation common stock fell sharply after Col Manton Davis said radio stocks were selling too high. Shares dropped 15 points to 204 on the exchange, with Treached at 379 after opening near 100 higher. later activity showed a share below the prior close.
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New York
Radio Corporation
Stock Exchange
Col
Manton Davis
Prohibition and tax bill deadlock stalls defiency action
Conferees remain hopelessly deadlocked over a 24000 prohibition increase and the tax publicity provisions of the deficiency bill. Senator Harris warns against modifying the dry feature while Senator Curtis shifts focus to other business. The dispute follows debates on government ship sales and cruiser appropriations as Congress moves toward signature and future battles.
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Washington
Warren
Senate
Curtis
Annual Feed Held by Troop G of the 113th Cavalry
Troop G of the 113th Cavalry held its annual dinner last evening at 7:30 at North Side Cafe. Col C J Wilson and Bi Grit im of Riverside were guests and spoke. Col Wilson praised the guest invitation, and Mr Kifton, an early member of the National Guard cavalry at Riverside and Owa City, gave reminiscences of earlier days. Lieutenant A Roadmaster Baldridge also attended.
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113Th Cavalry
North Side
C.J. Wilson
Bi” Gritim
Rivepaide
Col. Wilson
Kiftin
National Guard Cavalry
Riverside
Owa City
Baldridge
Horseshoe Records and Nail-Biting Ringer Totals at Club
At the Washington Horseshoe Club headquarters Andy Blattner, Sam Warren, and Andy Stickler posted high scores in a three handed fifty point game with 62 ringers by Stickler and 54 by Blattner and Warren. Stickler is years old. Morning play saw Stickler defeat Blattner and Griff Humphreys in a fifty point game with many ringers recorded.
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Sam
Washingtonorseshoe Club
Andy Blattner
Sam Warren
Andy Stricker
Mr. Stickler
Cme
Griff Humphreys
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