Fight Reds Gathering Two Big Armies in Balkans
Prague reports Russian reactionaries organizing two bic armies in the Balkans to ally with Poles against the Bolsheviks. France is said to back the plan with supplies. Romania seeks annexation of Bessarabia and Ukrainian mandate involvement. Hungary may aid. England noncommittal, Italy refused. notable French backing and General Savinkoff bureau in Paris.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Bic
Balkans
Re- Nalia
Spe
Roumania
Roumoania
Bessarabia
Romania
Odessa
England
Italy
Tuesien
Nitti
France
Bulgaria
Paris
Savinkoff
Castelnau
Franchet M.esperey
Niessel
Washington
Warsaw
Silesian
Teschen
Silesian Pledente
Kerwin
Arnstein to be grilled in bankruptcy questions
Jules W. Arnstein indicted in a $5 million bond plot has been summoned to appear before U.S. Commissioner Gilchrist to answer questions in bankruptcy proceedings initiated by surety companies. The report notes Arnstein faces a wider legal scrape amid the ongoing case.
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New York
Jules W
Nicky) Arnstein
United States
Gilchrist
Leather Prices Forecast to Fall Next Winter
Mr. Smith notes leather prices will drop as cheaper hides enter production within ten months, enabling cheaper leather and shades. Stocks of new leather grades are limited, with best grades in supply though purchases have been reduced. The exchange situation appears AURO, while domestic purchases shrink as retailers buy hand to mouth.
Seek Aid From Relatives In Webster City
Webster City residents report Mrs. Barney Ermets, once of Webster City and now interned in Germany, seeks help for her family waiting to return to the United States. Mrs. C. W. Buelow aids in locating relatives near Story City to assist the Hrudq family. Brinels couple and four children, who visited Germany before WWI, remain stranded without passports and funds despite new passports.
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Webster City
Germany
C. W. Buelow
Barney Ermets
United States
Brinels
Summer civics department meets at Mrs Wilson home
The Portnightly club summer civics department met at Mrs F L Wilson's home with meetings on the third Tuesday afternoon each month. The latest gathering discussed the Constitution, laws relating to women and children, and the influence of leading newspapers. reports covered Republican and Democratic state conventions, with a notable session on political newspaper history and past national conventions. The June program will be announced in the Journal.
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F. L. Wilson
Fairfield
The
United States
Speidel
F. 2B. Appleby
Lydia Richer
C. W. Stewart
Des Moines
Rs. A. R. Miller
D. W. Harvey
Women of G O P Ready for Battle in Iowa
Des Moines May 26 Republican caucuses flood meeting halls as Iowa Republican women chart ambitious aims to boost public welfare. Mrs Frank Dodson urges non selfish political service while Mary Jester Allen predicts women will control this year’s election with 28 million new voters.
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Des Moines
Republican Women's Club of
Iowa
Chamberlain
Frank Dodson
Mra.son
Commonwealth
Mary Jester Allen
National Republican Committee
Mary Garrett Hay
Pupils of Junior High Stage Two One Act Plays
Youthful actors from the junior high presented two one act plays at Washington pit yesterday evening. The Best of Pearls centered on a pearl theft and featured talented young performers. The Man From Brandon, a straight comedy, drew laughs as two strangers misunderstand a household. Irene DeLong stood out as the maid, with strong support from Eleanor, the faculty supervisor. Harold Bain and Elizabeth Sherman managed props while Ernest Marshall and Clay Bramer oversaw ushering. Musical numbers between acts added to the entertainment.
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Washington Pit
Biris
Brandon
Irene DeLong
Eleanor
Harold Bain
Elizabeth Sherman
Ernest Marshall
Clay Bramer
Geleste
C-Cccma
Brytin Gibson
Miss Perking
Isabel Minick
Winifred Ransdell
Hunice Hammer
Ransdell
Ellen Morrison
Phyliss Ransdell
Dorthea Thompson Peet
Aos Oekaka
Grace Finney
Rostof
Helen Livingston
Bernice Moulton
Helen Beal
Bertha Moulton
Helen Brown
Janet
Martha McCreedy
Ee Re Trene DeLong
Phil Lester
Carl Kunather
Becker
Hal Williams
Dan Moulton
Max McCall
President Wilson's Memorial Day Message to Legion
Wilson declares a new heroic quality in American manhood after the war and honors Legion members who served in France. The address ties duty in war to courage in peace and urges continued loyalty to country as a source of inspiration for future tasks. The piece also notes forthcoming bread wrapper weight regulations and loaf-size standardization with suggested sizes.
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New York
Wilson
American Legion
American Legion Weekly
America
France
Bakers Told to Mark Bread Weights After July
Des Moines May 26 The state food and dairy commissioner W B Barney has sent notice to bakers and those involved in baking to mark packages with bread weights starting after July.
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Des Moines
Food and Dairy
W. B. Barney
West Grove Farmers Cleared in Assault Case
Ottumwa May 26 W H Yates and thirty five West Grove farmers were found not guilty of assaulting E G Dickson on May 25 1918 by a Davis county district court jury after twenty four hours deliberation Judge Vermillion Bloomfield. Dickson alleged the attack occurred while he solicited Red Cross funds. He awaits sentence for the federal espionage act violation in this court.
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West Grove
Dickson
Ottumwa
W. H. Yates
E. G. Dickson
Davis County
Vermillion
Bloomfield
Red Cross
Constitutional Question Sparks Methodist Conference Vote
In Des Moines on May 26 the general conference debated the constitutionality of asking candidates in the Methodist Episcopal Church if they believe the Holy Scripture’s doctrine. The question was ruled unconstitutional by a 369 to 360 vote, upholding the majority report.
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Des Moines
General Conference of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Wade Rogers
Judiciary
W. H. Shipman
Methodist Episcopal
Shipman
Delaware county state park dedication set for Friday
A state park in Delaware county will be dedicated on Friday May 28 with a ceremony led by Governor Harding. A Des Moines delegation will travel on special Great Western Pullmans leaving Thursday night and returning Saturday morning after breakfast at Lamont. The event will include a dedicatory program and a picnic dinner in the park.
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Des Moines
Delaware County
Harding
Ames
Great Western
Lamont
Lamont Commercial Club
Independence
Manchester
Strawberry Point
Buchanan County
Mayton County
Keota relatives return from visit with Arthur Torrey
Miss Blanche Torrey and her sister Mrs Will Meier with children Lois and Esther traveled back to Keota last evening after visiting their brother Arthur Torrey.
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Blanche Torrey
Will Meier
Lois
Esther
Keota
Arthur Torrey
50 Rules Anderson Today Against Miners and Operators
Anderson outlines a broad elimination process targeting miners and operators. The plan details regulatory steps, enforcement timeline, and potential penalties aimed at reducing mining activity in the region. Officials emphasize transparency and local impact considerations throughout the process.
Five of Indicted Coal Operators Cleared in Federal Action
In Indianapolis May 26 judge J B Andes sustained the motion to quash indictments against 225 coal operators and violators on thirteen of eighteen counts while over ruling the motion regarding five counts. The decision held that portions of the Lever Act are class legislation and could allow hoarding and price gouging by farmers and food dealers but deny the same to coal operators.
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Indianapolis
Ind
J. B. Andes Fa
U. S. District Court
Vilmers
Local items note sewing open day and auto ad specials
Detchess trousers and Hope Mission will be open all day Thursday for sewing. A Chandler Six motor is promoted for seven years, with tire and tube savings from Kelly-Springfield Goodyear Federal and Goodrich at 15 percent off. Woodlawn Lot Owners are invited to leave $2 with Mrs Crail for special cemetery attention around Memorial Day and year round. The New York Store offers a cut price sale on silk dresses suits and coats with many items at bargain prices. Mr and Mrs C G Schmoeller announce invitations to Iowa State Teachers College commencement at Cedar Falls for their daughter Norine, a primary education graduate, who has signed to teach in Clearfield Iowa. Hagelulton and Anita Richards also graduate in education and physical education programs.
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Woodlawn
Woodlawn Cemetery
New York
C. G. Schmoeller
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Young rivals in Chicago meet at Johnson HQ
In Chicago on May 25 two young men, sons of rival Republican presidential candidates, met at Senator Hiram W. Johnson's headquarters. One introduced himself as Osborne Wood and offered cards to four Chicago clubs, remarking both fathers are campaigning for the presidency.
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Chicago
Hiram W. Johnson
Osborne Wood
Young Johnson
New oil from Angola coal promises versatile fuels
South African chemists report extraction of oil and its products from Angola coal. They claim new couplings allow shafting to run in any direction and angle, enabling flexible applications.
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Angola
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