Fire losses rise in Iowa and nation in 1920
Des Moines reports a steady rise in fire losses through May 1920, with total five month losses at 3 743 162 dollars, up from 4 844 273 dollars in 1919 excluding the Cedar Rapids disaster of 2 450 000 dollars. Fire marshal J A Tracy pins the growth on gasoline and garage fires due to careless handling of inflammables.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
J. A. Tracy
Tracy
Cedar Rapids
Douglas
Trary
Towa
Auto Gang Robberies Sweep Five Clinton County Stations
Five Clinton county towns were hit by an auto mobile gang on the Midland branch of the Northwestern railroad Wednesday night. Petersville Charlotte Goose Lake Bryant and Andover saw loot and damage with express money orders and cash taken at several stops while Charlotte was frightened away before looting. Residents heard an automobile early but did not react until news spread to Clinton.
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Clinton
Clinton County
Midland
Northwestern Railroad
Petersville
Charlotte
Goose Lake
Bryant
Andover
Milwaukee
Midland Road
Oil output rises after shortage warning in March 1919
After warning of a possible gasoline shortage, crude oil production increased with March output surpassing 6,000,000 barrels, higher than March 1919. An autopsy on David Carey of London found anxiety caused his death though his heart was healthier than most and could have lived decades. The work or jail system spreads in large cities to clear pool hall crowds. A Turkish woman walking unveiled was shot by a male relative. German anti semitism dampened Jewish candidate campaigns even among social democrats.
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David Carey
London
England
Republicans Name Delegates At Quiet County Convention
Delegates were named for state and judicial conventions with Republicans listing many candidates including G F Morrison HW Richards J YD Glasgow W B Prizer A W Woodford D A Huber Elias Williams C O Davis R bL Stephens C F Letts Mae Beenblossom and more. Democratic selections elected Vera Shoemaker Ed Kos Ed Jackson plus committee appointments noted.
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G. F. Morrison
HW. Richards
J. YD
Glasgow
Washington
E. L. Edmondson
FE. Beal
T. A. Michels
W. H. Butterfield
C. A. Dewey
S. W. Livingston
S. W. Brookhart
J. L. Brookhart
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
BE. D. Morrison
Joseph Cummings
Iowa Township
RE. D. Morrison
W. P. Wells
Marsh W., Bailey
George W. Reed
J. D. Glasgow
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
FE. D. Morrison
Mr. Glasgow
H. Richards
D. J. Palmer
George F. Morrison
J. B. Dey
Brighton
T. E. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
C. O. Davis
Franklin Township
W. T. Trotter
Oregon Township
Vera K. Shoemaker
Ed Kos
Ed Jackson
KE. C. Richer
George Rodman
William Sutherland
A. J. Bachnagel
Riverside
George Wanerus
Sam Manatt
Joe Pieper
M. T. Coon
J. S. Wieland
Er. J. Kallaus
R. G. Rabenold
Charles Greenwood
W. W. McFarland
D. C. Birney
A. R. Miller
Joe Swartzendruber
D. Kirkpatrick
William Griffin
Will Black
A. J. Johnson
Jake Lemley
Iowa Mail Plane Sets New Record
Iowa City July 3. Pilot Clarence Lang shattered air mail records by flying from Omaha to Chicago via Iowa City in 200 minutes covering 440 miles. Average speed 132 mph. Farr Nutter's new De Havilland two motor craft condemned as unfit for the Chicago Omaha run and will be redirected east for shorter trips.
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Iowa City
Clarence Lang
Omaha
Chicago
Farr Nutter
de Haviland
Parliament considers rent cap bill for Scotland Wales England
British lawmakers take up a bill to restrict rent increases across Scotland Wales and England aiming to curb housing costs. The measure seeks ceilings on annual rent rises and affects landlords and tenants nationwide.
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Scotland
Wales
England
Gasoline Shortage Threat Prompted by Rate Move
Nickerson Kansas residents held a mass meeting after the telephone company proposed higher rates and ratified the proposal. The item also notes aging actress Sarah Bernhardt at seventy six planning to publish her first romance story. Australian girls claim husbands are easier to find than houses. Balzac comments on prosperity and intoxication.
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Nickerson
Kansas
Sarah Bernhardt
Girls of
Australia
Births Reported to County Clerk in June
June birth records list child name and father, residence, and date of birth. Entries include Bellew Luther Cecil Washington May 7 and Bidwell John Milton Jr John W Washington May 23 among dozens of others across multiple townships.
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Bellew
Luther
Cecil
Washington
Bidwell
John Milton
John W
Brinton
Sherley
Jean
Harry
Wrighton
Bishop
Warren Livingston
Cedar
Crandall
William Henry
Mellone P
Brighton
Churchill
Charles Henry
Charles
Franklin
Clute
Donald Eugene
John IL
Crawford
Dusenberry
Donald Ray
Ira Earl
Dewees
Mary Helena
Charles A
Goodwin
Delbert Duane
Lloyd
Gaffney
Thomas
Highland
Helfrisch
Marie
Fred Thos
Jackson
Havel
Edwin
Edward J
Riverside
Hotka
Donald J
Joseph
Heaecock
Charles C
J. Gale
Ingham
Margaret Dolores
Eugene F
Kueneman
Rita Gertrude
Kron
Richard Joseph
Reno
Knox
Sherman William
Twp
Lamb
Glenn Norman
John Weslevy
McNarlen
Viola Esther
Titus
Mangold
John S
Miller
Chas. Wm
George
Motley
Wilber R
Arthur W
McClelland
Robi
Floyd
Robt
Alfred Ray
Oregon
Lowash
Vera Ruth
John K
Thompson
Wilma
James A
Washington Twp
Turner
Nathaniel Raymond
Willis R
Westphal
Mary Annabel
John
Willits
Lawrence Cloyde
Lawrencce Cloyde
Whittoff
Wilber Edward
H. J
Cedar Two
Tire Cost Per Mile Claim by Bevings Motor Co
Beving Motor Co asserts that on a cost per mile basis the Kelly-Springfield tire is the cheapest tire available, stating the claim in advertising copy.
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Bevings Motor Co
Daily Thought: Sophocles Quote on Action and Heaven
The line asserts that heaven aids only those who act, emphasizing personal effort over fate. It frames a call to deeds rather than idle hope, reflecting a Stoic practical ethic.
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Sophocles
Ticket Row at Convention Sparks Fist Fight in San Francisco
In San Francisco on July 3 a ticket scandal erupted at the convention. Chairman Robinson fought Paul M Schwartz of Indianapolis after demanding Schwartz’s ticket allotment and his removal from the convention staff. Officials called the incident a misunderstanding. Reported ticket shortages left thousands waiting as seats filled by others.
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San Francisco
Cal
Robinson
Paul M. Schwartz
Indianapolis
Thomas Tageart
Indiana
Schwarts
Schwartz
Long Journey in Small Boat to Honolulu
Harry Vidgeon of Wilmington California arrived in Honolulu in a 34 foot yawboat after sailing solo from San Pedro on June 4. He is fifty one years old.
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Honolulu
Harry Vidgeon
Wilmington
Cal
San Pedro
Germany May Resist Pact At Spa Talks
The supreme council met to discuss the program with German delegates at Spa next week. A memorandum by German experts on Germany’s economy and reparations was submitted to the allies, signaling potential resistance to treaty terms. Also the world winter wheat acreage was 94,962,000 acres, down from last year and the five-year average.
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David McLaughlin
Bertha Hay
Louise Livingston
Maurine McLaughlin
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Des Moines
Iowa
W. A. Cook
Chamberlain Hotel
Mise Mide C. Lewis
Towa
Federaton
Esse Hathaway
George Brinton
Anna Dawson
Shanghai
China
General Federation
W. W. Wilson
Kate Upton Clark
Winter
Prosels
Supreme Allied Council
Spa
Germany
International Institute of Agriculture At
Rome
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U. S
Marshal Tracy
Auto Gang
Social Democrats
E Society
Mothers Club
C. R. Wilson
C. H. Wickford
L. McFarland
Henry Dinkmeyer
C. R. Smith
Livingston
Montana
John Jackson
Sarah Settle
Moline
Ilinois
Owen McGovern
F. G. Cottrell
Bureau of Mines
A. B. Schmoeller
C. A. Speer
L. H. Richards
Richardson
Jerline Wood
Ainsworth
L. K. Larson
W. J. Taylor
M. E. Brown
Cc. D. Moore
John Beatty
Ypres
Balzac
America
Washington, Iowa
Ticket Row
Brunswick
Brunswick Tires
W.F. Jacobs
Washington, Lowa
North Lowa Avenue
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