Senate Rejects Peace Treaty Ends Special Session
The Senate rejected the Treaty of Peace with Germany by a 43 to 51 vote on the Lodge resolution. The Senate adjourned sine die after the House had done likewise, ending the extra session. If resubmitted, the treaty would go to the Foreign Relations Committee at the December 1 session.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
House
Wilson
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Germchy
Reed
Missouri
Borah
Brandegee
Fernald
France
Grenna
Jonson
California
Knox
la Follette
McCormick
Moses
Norrix
Wolodexter
Sherman
Gore
Myers
Owen
Pomerene
Wilsen
Congress
Violinist Isolde Menges Graces Washington Stage
A young English violinist Isolde Menges performed at the Washington high school auditorium before a small crowd. The recital drew enthusiastic applause though few paid expenses, with promises to attract better music offerings in the future.
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Isolde Menges
Washington
Miss Menges
No Trains Taken Off Local Rock Island Route Yet
Report that the Firefly train was removed due to coal shortages proved false. No trains have been taken off, though some services may be cut if coal remains scarce, with the Firefly likely first.
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Rock Island
Senate Reconsideration Votes On Treaty Adjour nment Contested
The article recounts multiple Senate votes over adjournment and treaty reservations. Lodge blocks Hitchcock compromise, Marshall rules reservations in order, appeals fail, and successive votes 51 to 42 then 50 to 4 sustain overruled chair rulings. McCumber and Metcalf figures noted amid party lines.
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Hitchcock
Lodge
Marshall
Senate
V Poindexter
Washington
McComber
North Dakota
Gore
Reed
Shields
Metunaher
Landee
McCumber
Endowment Drive Progress for St Ambrose College
The Diocese of Davenport reports zealous parish support for a half million dollar permanent endowment fund for St Ambrose College. By November 15 subscriptions from several parishes total $114,997, with ongoing canvassing and strong belief in the fund’s vital role for a modern college and priestly preparation.
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Diocese of
Davenport
St. Ambrose College
Arden
West Point
Nichols
Valeria
Marengo
Cosgrove
Bauer
Melcher
St. Paul
Albia
Parnell and Holbrook
Davis
Iowa
Cornell
Coe Parsons
Urinnell
Dubuqre
Morningtide
Simpson
Thanks for support during illness and death of husband
We sincerely thank friends and neighbors who helped and comforted us by acts words or flowers in our bereavement over the illness and death of our husband and father Mrs A H Stephens and children
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A. H. Stephens
Mies Aleph Hites Visit West Chester Today
Mies Aleph Hites of West Chester arrived this morning and will spend the day in town, visiting local sites and meeting residents.
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Mies Aleph Hites
West Chester
Funeral for Mrs. Chas. Steninger Set for Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Chas Steninger will be held Friday afternoon at 2 30 at her mother's home 306 East Fifth Street Rev T F Barker in charge Interment in Elm Grove The funeral party including Charles Sieninger and Mr and Mrs Kallaus arrived this morning from Colorado Springs where Mrs Sieniuerr died
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Chas. Steninger
Frank Kallaus
East Fifth Street
T. F. Barker
Elm Grove
Charles Sieninger
Kallaus
Colorado Springs
Thanksgiving Turkey Profiteering Suspicions Rise
A old warning on holiday scarcity prompts early Christmas shopping. The piece notes a looming shortage of merchandise in the season and questions a local claim about land value and market trends near town.
Lydia Hellam Chiropractor Over Lemley's Grocery
Lydia Hellam operates as a chiropractor above Lemley's Grocery. Contact details include phone number 689 Black.
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Lydia Hellam
Lemley’s Grocery
Black
Smouse to Build Garage Adjoining Hotel
Winfield Smouse plans a two story brick garage using material from the old McKee grammar school. The 120 by 44 foot structure will front South Second avenue and include an elevator. A ten foot alley will separate it from Smouse properties and work will start soon.
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Winfield Smouse
McKee Grammar School
Smouse
South Second Avenue
Smonse
Coach Warns Washington Squad Needs Hard Work
Coach Whitford warns the Washington high school football team must focus and practice seriously for the Thanksgiving game against Junction. He notes prior overconfidence and calls this year’s effort crucial to avoid a repeat of past disappointing results.
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Whitford
Washington
Junction
Columbus’ Junction
Shingles Burned Off Coal Chute in Rock Island
A roof fire at the Rock Island coal chute burned shingles on the south slope but spared the coal. Firemen controlled the blaze yesterday afternoon before major damage. Since the chute lies outside city limits, the Rock Island assessor must pay the fire department costs.
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Rock Island
Thanksgiving Gridiron Anticipation for Junction Team
Local Junction athletes labor daily in grueling practice ahead of Thanksgiving game. Former town players coach and encourage, while captains Duke and Carson recover from injuries. Newcomer Wilson shows promise and regulars regain form, aiming for peak strength before the big match.
Doll vs Schnoebelen Case Nearing an End
After three days in district court the case of Laurence Doll against L H Schnoebelen nears completion as attorneys finish arguments and Judge Wagner begins instructions. Jury selection will follow for McGugin vs Hobson, likely occupying court all day tomorrow.
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Laurence Doll
L. H. Schnoiebelen
Wagner
McGugin Vs. Hobson
Local marriage licenses and football lineup notes
Marriage licenses issued to Ernest W. Gingerich Kalona and Lou Agnes Taylor Wellman and to James A. Overstreet and Lola May Morrow of Missouri. Also mention that Paul Frechin should be in the Dump Daniels football lineup for a Keota game next Monday.
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Ernest W. Gingerich
Kalona
Lou Agnes ‘Taylor
Wellman
James A. Overstreet
Lola May Morrow
Missouri
Paul Frechin
Dump” Daniels
Keota
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by a Mother
Mrs. Charles Lendon of Clayville testifies that her eight year old son Charles suffered croup attacks, but the remedy provided immediate relief when used as directed, and she highly praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
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Charles
Chamberlain
Charles Lendon
Clayville
Lennon
Washington High School to Publish Annual Next Spring
Students at Washington High School will publish an annual next spring after securing many subscriptions. The school, once crowded and underfunded, now has better facilities and plans a book filled with school organization photos and activity write ups. Price set not to exceed 1.50 a copy, with savings passed to students if production costs drop.
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Washington High School
Washington
Iowa
Ada's enduring influence shapes modern computing history
Ada Lovelace's pioneering work in early computing resonates through time as a catalyst for software design and algorithmic thinking. Her collaboration with Charles Babbage and vision of programmable machinery positioned her as a foundational figure in computer science.
Hawaiians Draw Large Crowd at Graham Theatre
A company of eight Hawaiians six men and two women entertained a large Graham theatre audience last evening with native music and a dance or two. Their peculiar instruments and music offered an unusual musical entertainment and they ranked among the best Hawaiian groups heard in Washington.
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Washington
Iowa City
Oskaloosa
Graham Theatre
Muscal
Missions Drive Fruit for Shipments to Support Church Work
Mrs George Fetters and her daughter Della travel to Muscatine this morning. Della attends a shower tonight for Miss Lillian Brown who has visited here. Methodist church ladies urge more fruit donations to complete the shipment by the Women’s Home Missionary Society. Please leave fruit at the church or at Mrs J P Thomas's home 4323 East Washington Street.
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George Fetters
Daugter
Della Fetters
Muscatine
Della
Lillian Brown
Methodist Church
Women's Home Missionary Society
The
J. P. Thomas
East
Washington Street
Hall Plans Novel After Lafayette Esquadrille Memoir
Grinnell Iowa November 20 James Norman Hall aviator and Grinnell College class of 1910 has completed his French commission to write the memories of the Lafayette Escadrille. He will lecture then cruise the South Seas to gather material for a future novel not about the war.
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Grinnell
James Norman Hall
Grinnell College
South Seas
Governor Harding Endorses Memorial Campaign
Governor W L Harding writes to Fred W Sargest chairman of the Iowa Memorial Union expressing approval of a 1,000,000 fundraising drive by University of Iowa graduates this month to support the memorial and related funds.
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Iowa City
W. L. Harding
Fred W. Sargest
Iowa Memorial Union
Ich
University of Iowa
Cabinet to convene new industrial conference
President Wilson appointed a new industrial conference to meet December first. It will include seventeen members led by Secretary Wilson, with former attorneys general Wickersham and Gregory and Herbert Hoover among the participants.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Wickersham
Gregory
Herbert Hoover
Street Cars Stop in Lincoln and Pekin Plant Shutdown
Special training notes show 3 percent LINCOLN mu Now 90 back af coal today forced the suspension of street cars here today. The comm products plant at Pekin shut down for the same reason.
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Pekin
Interurban Service Cut By Local Strike
SnectaleS Indianapolis workers halted several lines today due to a local strike. The stoppage affected Interurban routes around the city, leaving riders awaiting service updates and officials seeking a quick resolution.
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Snectales
Indianapolis
Memorial Union campaign for university service heroes
The governor approves the memorial, praising the Iowa Memorial Union drive to build a memorial for University of Iowa students who served in the Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War. The project mixes tribute with practical use and invites alumni support, culminating November 22 to 29 after homecoming.
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Iowa Memorial Union
University Iowa
Iowa
Camp Dodge Des Moines Reports Army Repatriation Totals
Des Moines reports show 350000 soldiers moved to and from Camp Dodge since the armistice. Over 1500 trains carried personnel, with 125000 summoned to the colors and 225000 starting home from the camp’s office over twelve months.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Railway Administration
Consolidated Ticket Administration Cantonment
Uncle Sam
Canton
Gods Gaiore India Records Vast Image Count
An estimate suggests about 100 million images depict the various gods in Gaiore India. The figure reflects the region's strong religious imagery and cultural expression.
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India
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