Will of Mrs Williams Leaves Estate To Rev Hotton And Church
Private and public bequests listed from the Elizabeth Williams estate of Waterloo. Approximately 30 000 in total with 9 400 in specified gifts and a residue of around 20 000 to Rev. Thomas Horton of St Mark's Episcopal Church. Executed May 6 1920. Mrs Williams, a charter member of St Mark's, died suddenly at Elk Run. funeral held at St Mark's. Dr Horton to receive a large diamond and other items. Blough named executor with power to sell real estate.```
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Elizabeth Williams
Henry D. Williams
Waterloo
District Court
Thomas ‘Hotton
St Mark's Episcopal Church
Irs. Williams
Elk Run
St. Mark's Church
Jefferson Street
Williams
Horton
Davenport
St. Mark's
St. Katherine’s School
Aso
Oskaposa
England
St. Mark’s Thurel
Mre
Lake Okoboji
Wifl
Yala Nephew
California
Mar
Alerloo
Lilian Wiliams
Minneceintlaw
Eee Lemna Vowell
Lena Shutz
Marjorie Blackman
Anha Merrill
Tacoma
West
Edgar Crittenden
James Nolan
Detroit
Frank Crittenden
First Baptist Church
WM. G.A
Gertrude Gibson
Tomas Horton
Nathan Garber
Lilian Williams
Minneapolis
Alamond
Alfred Rawlings
Mary Horton
Des Moines
Mies Horton
Thomas Horton
A.J. Edwarde
Wiliam H. Blekley
Williame
Howell
Nolan
Willams & Crittenden
Rawlings
Grand Jury Ordered to Find Leak Source in Conspiracy Case
A Chicago report notes a federal grand jury, commanded by Judge Samuela Aischuler, to present results on locating the leak suspected of premature indictments in a major conspiracy case involving John Grufau and others tied to a mining industry strike. Also referenced are safety fears voiced by Hungarian clubs regarding former premier Charles Huszar visiting Chicago amid anti Semitic tensions.
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Chicago
Samuela Aischuler
John Grufau
Kidnapper Holds Coughlin Baby as Hostage for Self
A. P. report from August polls in Pennsylvania details August Pascal of New Grama New Jersey who claims to hide 15 month old Blakley Coughlin and will release him only if granted minority in the kidnapping. He is said to have admitted the child is in Atlantic City and may have moved to New Gretna. State police and postal agents track a woman linked to the case while Pascal faces grilling and a recent bank account tied to a $12 000 hiding place near Norristown.
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Associated Press
Polledsipnia
The
Crank
August Pascal
New Grama
N. J
Little Blakley Coughlin
Norristown
Atlante City
Pascal
New Gretna
George H. Coughlin
Plymouth Boulevard
Houge
Womun
Pasecol
EE Harbor
W. H. Kelley
Tuckerton
Philadelphia
the Crank
Banks Prepare to Aid in Moving Crops
B L Johnson, a director, says there will be money and credit for crop movement in the federal reserve district. In Minneapolis the reserve bank urged reducing loans to minimum 500 to free cash for grain movement, as Iowa sees bumper yields and storage concerns while interest rates remain at 8 percent. Johnson adds that a normal monetary base requires either widespread debt repayment or increased production and saving, with no rise in lendable funds until liquidation progresses.
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Federal Reserve Bank
B. L. Johnson
Johnson
Minneapolis
Reserve Bank
Towa
Iowa
Iowa Commission Too Powerless To Raise Intrastate Fares
Des Moines Aug 5 The Iowa railroad commission says it cannot raise intrastate passenger fares to align with upcoming interstate rates, while allowing a 25 percent increase in intrastate freight tariffs. Commissioners cited Iowa’s two cent fare law as limiting action. Petition could shift stance if filed. Northwestern solicitor argues federal regs repealed the law, granting Iowa authority.
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The
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Railroad Commission
Dwight Lewis
Inowa
John Gusher
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa Commission
Tates
A. A. McLaughlin
Chicago
Northwestern Railroad
Fedal
Mexican Officer Cepeda Killed in Ensenada Street Fire
Reports from the Newark's officers say Capt. L. L. Cepeda commander of the Mexican federal armed yacht Tecate was shot in the back by Cantu soldiers in Ensenada. provisional President de la Huerta sends a commission to Esteban Cantu to avert bloodshed. Government troops mobilize to quell the Lower California insurrection led by Cantu. Cantu estimated at under 1,000 men, mostly noncombatants. Unconditional surrender demanded by de la Huerta officials with promise of reinstatement to a former rank if Cantu ceases activities. The Reno aerial mapping plane departs Salt Lake City for Reno en route to San Francisco.
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Associated Press
San Diego
Gal
L. L. Cepeda
Lower California
Ensenada
Cantu
Newark
Will ‘Fry
Mexico
City
de la Huerta
Esteban Cantu
Los Angeles
Cal
Esteban Bantu
Lower
California
Mexicali
Canta
UTA Mappar
Reno
Prous
Salt Lake City
Utah
New York
San Francisco
Sleepwalker Fatally Injures Self From Windmill Fall
Burlington Iowa August 3 R A Iles a 60 year old wealthy Henry County farmer climbed to a windmill top in his sleep and fell to the ground sustaining injuries that caused his death in a local hospital today He was not a habitual sleepwalker.
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Burlington
R. A. Iles
Henry County
Cox Preparing For Action After Nomination Ceremony
Dayton Aug 1 Gov Cox Democratic nominee works to finalize campaign setup closing Ohio duties and personal affairs for the August 6 event. Key figures George White and Senator James Harrison head to pre notification meetings. Campaign team plans and Roosevelt speaking itinerary remain to be completed as Cox vows plain acceptance speech. Arrangements at Montgomery county fair grounds for the ceremony are nearing completion.
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Associated Press
Dayton
Cox
Ohio
George White
National Committee
Senator Harrison
Mississippi
Montgoméry County Fair Grounds
Organize Bureau to Prevent Iowa Banks from Being Robbed
Des Moines August 5 An organization of peace officers state agents and representatives of the State Bankers association is being formed under Gov W L Harding to protect Iowa banks from thieves Headquarters will be in Des Moines Part of a state agent fund of 47500 will be used The bankers association will cooperate with the governor in financing the bureau Various bank robberies recently prompted the action
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Bankers’ Association
W. L. Harding
Iowa
Bankers’ Association
Stage Money Bandit Hoax Found in Burlington
Local Burlinon figure. intoxicated and armed with fake money hoaxed a cigar store clerk Tuesday. Police traced the incident, which caused unusual activity before the suspect confessed to the stage money ruse.
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Burlington
Associated Press
Burlinon
War talk boosts grain prices across Chicago markets
Chicago reports a big upturn in grain values driven by European war talk dated August 5. Wheat led gains amid profit-taking after earlier climbs, while other grains followed suit as traders weighed geopolitical tensions and potential demand shifts.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Inhaman
Weather and Highway Conditions Across Northeast Iowa Aug 6 1920
Weather data from the Illinois Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau covers towns including Albert Lea Algona Chast City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque LaCrespe Marshalltown Postville Waterloo and Waverly. Reports show varying conditions from clear and muddy to rainy with slippery roads and hills. A general forecast calls for fair weather in the next 24 hours across the region.
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IL S
Algons
Chariem City
Cedar Rapids
Duduque
LaCrespe
Marehelltown
Postville
Waterloo
Iowa
Gonthom
Minnetota
Wisconsin
Orate
Taxicab War Sparks Chicago Driver Shot Dead
Chicago taxi war erupts as a chauffeur for one rival line is shot near his company car door. Armed squads clash at garages amid a string of recent battles between the two rival firms. Andrew Sugar, 21, identified as chauffeur, was wounded and menacing street violence continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Presa
Anthony Sugar
Proclaims Dec 21 Plymouth Rock Day
President Wilson issues a nationwide observance decree for December 21 to mark the tercentenary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620. He urges patriotic services in universities and schools to highlight the Pilgrims influence on civil liberty and the nation’s early self governed ideals.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
United States
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth
District of Columbia
United States of America
Woodrow Wilson
Sisters of Ottumwa Man Relieved From Adana Siege
The Associated Press reports 17 American workers and one Englishwoman held in Adana for over two months have been freed by French forces. Elizabeth Webb and Masry C. Welsh, Ottumwa sisters of Edward Webb, longtime Near East missionaries, were among those released. Webb learns his sisters survived the Turkish siege and were moved to safety in Adana. A July dispatch from Adana via airplane reached Ottumwa, confirming the relief. In other news, Jean Marie Joseph Charles La Fonta, a novice of the Assumption Order, was ordained a priest in Bordeaux, the first born and raised in his line to receive holy orders.
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Associated Press
New York
Larnaka
Cyprus
Near East Relief Committee
Adana
Eliazabeth Webb
Masry C. Wehb
Agana
Edward Mills
Todd
Montclair
Brother
Ottumwa
Ottumwa. Ja
Mary G. Webb
Elizabeth
Aana Aftay
Edward Webb
Ottum
Thair
la Vayette
Near East
Airpane
Webbi
Mutiw
Pordeaux
France
Jean Marie Joseph Charles la Fonta
Order of Assumpfion
Churel Authoriias
Dutab
British mobilize two divisions for war on Russians
British authorities announce mobilization of two divisions to reinforce Poland amid the Bolshevik advance toward Warsaw. The crisis draws comparisons to August 1914 as Allied efforts, including a British note, seek to deter Soviet aggression and support Poland through possible armistice talks. American pilots in Kosciuszko squadron engage Bolshevik units along the Sereth river, reporting heavy enemy losses and continued flight action.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Soviet
Russia
Poland
Tengagreil Chesieks
Koseluscko
Budean
Sereth
Miklieza
Cocsreks
Kolahovik
Distriet
Distriet Were Very Heavy, 1Fas's Overal Statement Saving 1,00 Holshavik
Voliud
Secret Pact With Germany Charged to Russian Reds
A London Times correspondent cites an alleged treaty between Germany and Russia near the start of World War II era hostilities. The document reportedly allows Russia to seize Poland’s army, munitions, rail stock, and food with German approval and sets terms for bolstering Bolshevik influence and export controls, while Poland would be evacuated to Germany’s benefit.
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Germany
Crea
London
Hussia
Germaany
Poland
Russia
Blockade of Russia Most Likely Weapon
London reports say British policy would use blockade against Bolshevik advance and aid Poland with supplies if needed. Military quarters doubt the threat of war with Soviet Russia and emphasize the blockade as allies' principal tactic.
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Russia
Utty
Associated Real
London
Aug. S
Patremists
Great Britain
Soviet
Poland
Suffrage Hopes on Tennessee Primary
In Memphis Tennessee on August 5 the statewide primaries focus on filling 13 vacant legislature seats and the race for Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominations. The fate of the federal woman suffrage amendment, to be taken up next week at a special session, hangs on today’s results.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
lInterest
Tennessee
General Assembly
Missouri
St. Louis
Breckenridge Long
Henry
Priest
Globe-Democrat
Long
Selden P. Spencer
Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Jonathan Davis
Bronson
Dempster Potts
Wichita
O. T. Wood
Hyatt
Parsons
Curtis
Henry Allen
Richard 8. Hopkins
Farmer-Labor Leader Denies I W W Control Charge
Parley Christensen of the Farmer-Labor party rejected accusations that the party is controlled by the Industrial Workers of the World. He stated in New York that the party is a coalition of everyday Americans seeking relief from economic autocracy, responding to Utah resignations and Salt Lake City allegations.
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Associated Press
New York
Christensen
Farmer-Labor Party
Industrial Workers of the World
Salt Lake City
Utah
A Labor Party
Striking Franklin County Miners Delay Return Date
In Spriegfeld Illinois August reports from both operators and miners show Franklin county miners remain on strike with no return date set. Both sides expect a return next Monday, a week later than central Illinois workers who will take longer to resume work.
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Associated Press
Spriegfeld
Ill
Franklin County
Castators
Central Illinois
Polish final stand urged as Warsaw battles invaders
Reports from London describe Allied and Polish conferences as Britain France and Italy steer munitions and advisers to Polish HQ for Warsaw. Soviet and Russian talks surface amid armistice hopes while Polish forces press toward Minsk and Liovas positions near Warsaw.
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Poland
Danzig
France
Warsaw
Uracs
Armistics
London
Leg Kameneff
Moscow Soviet
Russia
M. W Kameenell
M. Krassin
Premuier Lievyd Georga
Andrew Bovar Law
House of Commons
Thigs
Kamenegd
M. Krassin Arey Nee
Russian Commission
Nege Rt Nariong
Great Britain
Ces
Auk. d
Minsk
Reils
Oxtroy
Aug
Ratistan Tn
Lamza
Harding Uses Influence to Urge Suffrage Vote in Tennessee
Marion Ohio reports Senator Harding intensified efforts to secure ratification of the federal woman suffrage amendment by the Tennessee legislature through telegrams to Republican and suffrage leaders in Nashville and to Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt. He paused for Ohio events and Spanish War veterans reunion, while Gov Cox pledged further Tennessee action and met with Abby Scott Baker.
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Associated Press
Marion
Tennessea
Harding
Nashville
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Koroan Suffrage Association
Altho
Ohio Estate University
Old
Fourth Ohio Infantry
Cox
Dayton
Tennessee
Abby Scott Baker
National Woman's Party
Balance Sheets to be Presented at Brussels Conference
Representatives of each government in the international financial conference to be held in Brussels on Sept 24 will present a balance sheet showing their nation’s actual financial situation. Nations urged not to issue more paper money to protect foreign credit. Consideration of an equitable German Austrian exchange, with Germany possibly joining the League if they apply.
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Associated Press
San Sebastia
Spain
Brussels
Council of the
League of Nations
Germany
Austria
Delivery Deadline Notice for Courier Service
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Hungary
Ithey
Huszar
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Huézar
Iife
Anewea Sans Woonniau
Coughlin
Railroad Commission
Lewis
U. K
Tantu
Federal Patrol
Sleepwalker
Bureau
Berlin
Severa
Ano
Abouue Near East Refugees
Sisters OF Ottumwa Man
Elizabeth and
Mary C. Webb
Britain
Amsowind
Bega Fanhon
Go- Amon
Omein
Aupuast
CIA Ates
Paris
Polish Republic
Brest-litovek
Lomza
Kovel
Brest- Litovsk
Brest-Litovsk
Europe
Bug River
Mackensen
Polish Armistice Commission
Moscow
Evening News
Evening Newss
Thads
Lemberg
Paden
Vodnev
General Staff
General Staff Headquarters de Iclares
Brody
Radzivlov
Fa-La Party
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