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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1919

Page

5

SUGGEST WILSON AS ATTORNEY GENERAL ERAL FOR GOVERNOR

Des Moines May 2 1920 Iowa politics heat rises as primary looms with women voting for president and vice president for first time. Four Republicans seek governor including Moore Rawson Kendall and Deems while Democrats consider Col Matthew Tinley of Council Bluffs. Taft and other national figures loom as potential influence in 1920 race amid soldier return and open attorney general race highlighted by Havner and others.

Des Moines Iowa Matthew Tinley Council Bluffs 168Th Bennett Charles A. Rawson Moore Cedar Rapids Nate Kendall Albia Charles Rawson J. F. Deems Hurlington Iowa Senate Rawson France Republican State Central Committee Kendall Deems Burlington Ottumwa Havner Tintey New York Wallace Arney Marshalltown Arch McFarlane Waterloo Kimball Ule Mason City Wilson Centerville William Howard Taft W. 8. Kenyon Fort Dodge Lowden Illinois Taft League of Nations Frank S. Shaw Walter Ramsay Belmond Harding Allen Ned Hoyt Hayoner Tim Harrington Algona C. W. Whitmore J. R. Price Joe Frailey Fort Madison J. M. Wilson

Government agent probes slacking in Victory loan drive

A. P. Sherwood special agent arrives in Iowa City to investigate slacking and obstruction in the Victory loan campaign. Local war court has met daily. several residents are summoned, with some cases dismissed after pledging to buy full bond quotas. One local resident is under investigation. another farmer allegedly cursed the bond sellers and refused to buy bonds.

Iowa City A. P. Sherwood

Grinnell College Show Sees Women Seize Front Rows

Grinnell Iowa May 2. Feminist momentum appears in college seating as women reserve nearly all of the first four rows for a musical comedy performance. Men who bought front seats found themselves surrounded by coeds in a sea of seats.

Grinnell Grinnell College

Dan Haney Gone a Long Time

Daniel Haney vanished from his Fort Dodge Iowa home twenty nine years ago leaving no word. He was 27 and unmarried when last heard from. His mother died in 1917. His $5,556 estate may be divided among heirs per sister Nellie Field in district court petition.

Fort Dodge Daniel Haney Nellie Field

City Council Proceedings April 7 1919 Eventful Session

The council met in regular session with Mayor Mauck presiding. A long list of claims was approved from Contingent Water and other funds, and the annual reports were filed. The council organized on April 7 1919, swearing in new officers and naming standing committees and bids for municipal services.

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