Rumor of Return of Ex Emperor Denied in Berlin
Rumors of former German emperor William and ex Crown Prince Frederick William seeking return to the fatherland are denied or unverified. Reports from Berlin London and Brussels cite official denials and cautious authorities while Dutch custody and Doorn estate activities are noted with passports and security concerns. The Crown Prince was reported missing in Orls and sighting claims could not be verified.
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Berlin
Germany
Rhineland
Washington
Coolidge
Frederick William
Associated Press
William
London
Holland
Brussels
William Hohanzolleran
Doorn House
Orls
Thorne Dies in London After Brief Illness
Clifford Thorne dies in London from pneumonia after a brief illness. Mrs. Ruth Thorne wires from London that the body sails for New York Saturday on Berengaria with arrangements for transfer and funeral in Washington. Thorne, born 1878 in Brooklyn, had a long career in law and railway regulation, studied at Iowa and Yale, served in the Spanish American War, and held posts in Washington and at the national railway commission.
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London
Clifford
Berengaria
New York
Ruth
Thorne
Washington
Lord Thorne
University of Iowa
Yale
Brooklyn
Iona Hie
W. G. Thorne
Methodist Church
Muscatine
Company
D. Fiftieth Infantry
Law School
University of Iown
Iowa Wesleyan University
Mt. Pleasant
State Legislaire
State Railway Commission
National Association of Railway Commissioners Iie
No Disorder Among Philippine Natives Found
Governor General Leonard Wood declares no disorder among Moro tribes after inspecting Mandanao for three weeks. He warns the situation requires careful handling upon his return to Manila on November 13.
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Associated Press
Manila
P. IL
Leonard Wood
Mandanao
Iowa Supreme Court Denies Rehearing in Maupin Case
The Iowa supreme court overruled the petition for a re hearing in Roy Maupin's murder case. Maupin, condemned to die for the slaying of Joe Hayes near Carney, Iowa, awaits execution at Fort Madison with Governor Kendall to set a date.
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Associated Pres
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Roy Maupin
Hane
Joe Hayes
Supreme Court
Maupin
Kendall
Hayes
Carney
Iowa
Here
State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Archie Burris
Ottumwa
Hattie Bates
Sheriff Park A. Findley
Polk County
Dissolution of Parliament Foretold by Baldwin
Prime Minister Baldwin announced the crown will dissolve parliament quickly, aiming for a Friday dissolution and immediate general election. Liberal leaders Lloyd George and Asquith reconciled to present a united front, with nominations on November 23 and the election set for December 6.
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Associated Press
London
Baldwin
Asymith
Lloyd George
Lberalist
David Lloyd George
Herbert Asquith
Liberal Party
Trial Postponed in Stokes Divorce Case in New York
By The Associated Press New York Nov. 13 Trial of the separation case of Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes from W E D Stokes, now on the supreme court calendar, was postponed until tomorrow.
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Associated of New York
Mra
Helen Elwood Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes
Supreme Court
Sandy Land Grows Corn At Fredonia Farm
Mrs. A. Anderson displayed fine corn samples at the Journal office. The crop comes from about fifty acres on her Fredonia-area farm in the melon country. Iowa corn appears to adapt to varied soil conditions and has yielded well this season.
Board to Pick Site for Yeoman Children's Home
Des Moines reports the board will choose a site for the Yeoman children's home at the current session or the December session, according to today’s update.
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Des Moines
Vermilion Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines November 13 Judge C W Vermilion of Centerville Iowa was named by Governor Kendall to fill the late Justice Weaver on the Iowa Supreme Court He will serve until December 21 1924 Vermilion has sat on the second district bench since 1902 and is praised for independence and legal prowess by the governor who cites a long shared professional history and high regard for his intellect and character.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
C. W. Vermilion
Centerville
Iowa
Supreme Court
N. E. Kendall
Justice Weaver
Vermilion
Kendall
Jm Vermilion
Albia
S. M. Weaver
Altho
Joe Anderson
House of Representatives
Winnebago County
Mr. Hammill
Hancock
A. J. Banks
Montour
Taxpayers League
Gover
Monument Sought for Merle Hay Memory in Iowa
The Iowa Legionnaire urges erection of a prominent Merle Hay memorial in Des Moines area. Hay, the first Iowa soldier killed in World War I, died November 3, 1917 in France. His body was returned and buried at Glidden, with local roads marked by a granite boulder bearing his name.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Merle Hay
Gichen
Iowa
Perjury Allegations Directed at Chas Forbes Before Senate Panel
Charles B Forbes former director of the veterans bureau testifies before the senate veterans committee denying perjury charges and defending his actions. He blames politics and Dr Charles E Sawyer for faults in relief assets and asserts he resigned to avoid wartime embarrassment. Forbes denies talks with Mortimer about hospital contracts and calls Mortimer a social and professional bootlegger.
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Associated Press
Washington
PD. C
Charles B. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Senate Veterans’ Committee
Sawyer
Charles E. Sawyer
Harding
Forbes
Peryville
Maryland
Walton Governor Walton Joined Ku Klux Klan, Testimony Says
Dr. W T Lilly testified before the legislative investigation committee that Governor J C Walton applied for Klan membership in Muskogee paid ten dollars and took the oath. The committee reports were made public today.
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The
Associated Press
Oklahoma City
W. T. Lilly
Cyclops
Muskogee Ku Klux Klan
Legislative Investigation Committee
J. C. Walton
Klan
May Set a New Aerial Record
Dayton, Ohio November 13 The OW aerial coupe with Howard Rinehart piloting departed at 7 30 AM for Los Angeles carrying passengers and freight. It aims to establish a new mark as the first midwest to Pacific coast freight and passenger air ship. The craft plans a night stop in Iowa City en route along the U S aerial mail corridor.
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Associated Preas
Dayton
Ohio
Prospect
Los Angeles
Howard Rinehart
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Iowa City
United States Aerial Mail Service
Samuel P Wylie Dies at 72. Former Educator of Washington
Samuel Patter son Wylie died at his home 1013 East Washington street after a five year decline due to heart trouble. He was 72 years, eight months old and longtime educator in Washington including eleven years as principal of Centennial school. Survived by three children and wife Elizabeth Hay, he was born in New Concord Ohio and came to Washington as a child with his parents. Funeral services will be held at his late residence tomorrow at 3:30 pm led by Rev. W G Robb with assistance from Rev. Willard Wylie.
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East
Washington Street
Washington
W. G. Robb
Willard Wylie
Second United Presbyterian Church
Samuel Patterson Wylie
Samuel and Mary (Speer) Wylie
New Concord
Ohio
Viola, Ilinois
Centennial School
Elizabeth Hay
G. W. Hay
Wylie
Viola
Ill
Danbury
Dormant state politics to flare with legislature convening
Iowa political activity is quiet now but will rise before the legislature meets in the coming weeks. Governor hopefuls and candidates for major and minor offices are preparing announcements, with Walter J. Barngrover prompting talk of the next governor and several figures weighing bids after December 1.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
General Assembly
Walter J. Barngrover
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
House of Representatives
John Hammill
Britt
Iowa
Hammill
Smith W. Brookhart
Senate
W. S. Kenyon
Mr. Kenyon
Mr. Brookhart
C. D. Rawson
Brookhart
Burton
Sweet
Waverly
Former Mayor of Washington Dead
George Ross longtime resident and former mayor of Washington died suddenly at his West Washington Street home. Aged about 75, he never married and left two deceased sisters Celia and Cordelia. He worked as a wagon maker and took an active part in local affairs including war work during the conflict. Funeral plans pending word from relatives in Davenport Cornell Bluffs and Ohio.
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Davenport
Cornell Bluffs
Ohio
Ross
Enoch Ross
George Ross
Celia
Cordelia
Bell Carriage Factory
Platinum Stolen From Coe College Safe In Cedar Rapids
Police report a $1000 platinum stash taken from the chemistry department safe at Coe College. A second burglary within three days saw $600 stolen from the treasurer’s office. Both crimes appear tied, as safes were opened by combination without force.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Phin
Yeggs
Dismissal of Writs Against Ku Klux Klan Leader
Peace warrants against Imperial Wizard H. W. Evans of the Ku Klux Klan were dismissed in Atlanta municipal court after Dr. Fred B. Johnston chief of staff for Emperor W. J. Simmons urged dismissal for the best interests of all concerned.
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Atlanta
Georgia
H. W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Fred B. Johnston
W. J. Simmons
Local Educator Wylie Dies After Years in Iowa Schools
The obituary notes Wylie served as Guthrie Center superintendent of schools for two years and as principal of the Centennial for eleven. He later worked as Wallace school janitor, bonds with students evident. Survived by his wife and children William Arnott George McDonald and Helen Marie plus three brothers Renwick John and William and two sisters. He joined the Covenanter church in youth and remained active, leaving a long, steady heritage.
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Iowa
Guthrie Center
Wallace School
Mr. Wylie
William Arnott
George McDonald
Helen Marie
Renwick
Denver
Colorado
John
Colorado Springs
William
Greeley
Elizabeth
Covenanter Church
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