Editorial excerpts link Governor Cox to prewar stances
Des Moines Capital cites editorials from the Dayton News under Governor Cox critiquing U boat raids and U S entry into World War I. The pieces praise neutrality and advise aiding allies without American troops. Cox says the editorials ran without his knowledge. critics urge accountability.
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New York Tribune
Dayton
Ohio
Cox
United States
France
Great Britain
Germany
Des Moines
Baseball Results National League and American League summaries
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 4 in the National League. In the American League Chicago scored 6? Detroit 4, Boston 9, and New York 0 with no other games scheduled.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cacago
Detroit
Boston
New York
Happiness Comes From Giving, Forbes Quote Spread
A Forbes Magazine observation notes that true happiness may come from giving to others, while many people have not yet learned this lesson. The saying emphasizes generosity as a source of personal joy.
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Forbes Magazine
Local Notices From Smiths Jewelry and Nearby Visitors
West side square 3812 hosts Big Ben alarm clocks at Smiths Jewelry Store while residents and visitors pass through. Mr and Mrs George Seaton return to Keota from Canton Ill after visiting Will Shuman, Deve Miller returns from Crawfordsville, and Edith Edna Hartzell with Clifford Huppenbauer visit Burling ton before heading home. Maude Pennell Sigourney visits sister Will Dupuis. M E Lusch Sigourney visits daughter F P Randall. Frank Telford returns to Lone Tree after visiting Rob Kephart, Mary Wagner returns to Fairfield after visiting C W Long, George Dowell and Dorothy visit Des Moines, FE R Trent and family plus Tinsley return to Ottumwa after Frank Gobble visit. J S Shearer and daughters Mame and Dade Shearer spend day with Mrs Will Shearer in Moline, Ill. Mrs CC Frank, formerly of Washington now in Pueblo Colo, ill. Auctioneer D F Macon of Washington IA. Nelle Ryan of Omaha a guest of Lydia Eicher after Smith College commencement trip from Northampton MA. Hazel Maxwell returns to Fayette IA after visit with John Campbell and family and T T Maxwell.
Fighting Chaplain Hurt in Auto Crash at St Louis
Rev. Francis Kelley of Albany New York national chaplain of the American Legion and former fighting chaplain of the twenty seventh division overseas was seriously injured in a car crash in St Louis. He was taken to a local hospital with a dislocated right hip and lacerations. The vehicle driven by Rev. William Hamptil struck a pole. Hamptil was uninjured.
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St. Louis
Francis Kelley
Albany
N. Y
American Legion
Twenty-Seventh
Father Kelley
William Hamptil
Kelley
Father Hamptil
Harding accepts pledge to restore popular government
Senator Harding's acceptance speech is printed, outlining a program of reform. He pledges a government with a capable cabinet and active Congress, supports a balanced league approach, and seeks cooperation between workers and employers to raise wages. He backs farmer aid, suffrage, veterans' recognition, and sound bond value, aiming to restore constitutional simplicity.
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Warren G. Harding
United States
Chicago
Harding
House of Congress
Senate
League of Nations
America
Senator Harding
Co-Operative Association of Farmers
Des Moines
Miss Iva Davidson Visits Relatives in Ti tus
Miss Iva Davidson traveled to Ti tus this morning to visit her brother Wilbur Davidson. Mrs. L L Moothart and daughter Evelyn spent yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs Clarence Johnson, north of West Chester.
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Blanche Johnson
Cleo
Mt. Vernon, Ill
Iva Davidson
Titus
Wilbur Davidson
L. L. Moothart
Evelyn
Clarence Johnson
West Chester
Pigmy Race Described From Andaman Islands
A historical note describes Andaman Islands natives as about three feet eleven inches tall and weighing under seventy pounds, highlighting their small stature as observed in the Bay of Bengal region.
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Andaman Islands
Bay of Bengal
Rat Demons and Domestic Helpers in Ancient Plague Lore
Scientists note rats spread plague and ancient peoples sought control through cats kestrels and cobras. They domesticated rat-eating snakes and kept many in medical treasuries to protect communities.
Cox May Forego Action on Debs Pardon Request
Dayton July 27 Gav Cox indicated he may take no action on P P Christensen’s plea for a pardon for Eugene V Debs. The Democratic nominee said he views any suggestion to President Wilson in the Debs case as improper.
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Wilson
Dayton
Gav. Cox
P P. Christensen
Labor Party
Eugene V Debs
Debs
Three Wright Children Burned in Wrightstown Fire
An eight year old girl and two boys aged six and two were burned to death when the Wright family home in Wrightstown burned. Charles W. Wright is the father, and word was received in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, on July 27.
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Fergus Falls
Minn
Charles W. Wright
Wrightstown
Evening Journal highlights Washington County events
The Evening Journal reports local happenings in Washington County, including community meetings, school updates, and calendar notices. Readers learn about upcoming events, local scores, and civic news shaping the week.
Shoeshine Globe Barber Shop seeks charity aid
A notice from Major and Mrs. Sneath at 1014 N Marion Ave requests clothing furniture and supplies for city needy. The group undertakes jail hospital street and house to house work and church mission visits. Phone 417.
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Sneath
Marion Ave
Notice of Election in Highland Township Iowa 1920
A meeting of qualified voters in Highland Township Washington Iowa will be held at Highland Center school house No 5 on August 3 1920 from 1 to 6 pm to vote on a special school house tax of 4500 for erecting a school house within District No 6 and procuring a site. Wm R Snedey President S R Wace Secretary
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Highland Township
Washington
Iowa
Highland Center
Wm. R. S Needy
S. R. Wace
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Smiths Jewelry Store
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Canton
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Keota
Deve Miller
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J. S. Shearer
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Omaha
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Lydia Eicher
Northampton
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Smith College
Hazel Maxwell
Fayette, Ja
John Campbell
T. T. Maxwell
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Fox & Dewey
J. S. Skipton
Crail’s
Alex Deford
Alex DeBord
Lemmon's Drug Store
Advt
Lena Anastos
Minneapolis
Dempsey Land Company
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Emma
Edna Purvis
Katherine White
Muscatine
Belknap Music House
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T. F. Greenfield
Florence
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BE. EB
Fox Theatre
Ben Turpin
D. W. Harvey
Geneseo, Ill
G. L. Wood
Dorothy Harvey
Geneseo
Frank Gobble
Eldon
Harold
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Macon
J. T. Clark
Alice Hanley
Wellston
Eunice Engel
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