Lars Bladine May Succeed Rawson in Iowa GOP
Des Moines Iowa August 8 Charles A Rawson chairman of the Republican state central committee returned from overseas and said a meeting will be called soon to discuss state and national campaigns Plans include organizing women voters of Iowa Rawson may resign and Lars E Bladine editor of the Cedar Falls Record may take the seat as Third district member
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Des Moines
Charles A. Rawson
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Committee
Iowa
Rawson
Lars E. Bladineg
Cedar Falls
Bladine
Striking Shopmen Weigh Wilson Wage Demand Response
Chicago and Milwaukee rail shops confront Wilson's push for return to work before wage talks. Union leaders weigh the president's demand as 400,000 idle workers face stalled service and potential cuts. Some say they'll stay out until demands are met, while others consider resuming if talks progress.
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Hines
Railroad Administration
Chicago
John D
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Otto A. Jirikowic
Allied Crafts
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Lawrence
Chicago & Northwestern
Mason City
Northwestern Division
Fox
Minn
Railroads Annul Trains as Shop Strike Impacts Service
The New Haven and Hartford and Central New England railroads announced an embargo to prioritize foodstuffs and shipments of immediate necessity as a shopmen strike spreads. At Wickel Plate railroad car shops in Connaught Ohio 600 workers walked out after voting to quit.
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PUGH
New Haven& Hartford
Central New England
Connaught
Wickel Plate Railroad
Wool Market Shows Midsummer Dullness and Strong Goods
The Associated Press reports the wool market experienced a midsummer dull week with sales scattered while prices stayed steady. Foreign markets remained steady and the goods market stayed strong with little excitement as buyers paused. Evacuation at Fort Snelling began with 300 moving to Fort Sheridan and Des Moines, and the 49th Infantry was set to arrive. Burlington laborers at Murray frontworks struck for higher wages.
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Associated Press
Boston
Aug
Commercial Bulletin
Davenport Soldier Marries French Bride After War Deeds
Sergt. Alex Philles of Davenport, a Greek native, earned the Croix de Guerre and Pershing and Petain honors for bravery at the front. He helped capture German machine guns and held 32 prisoners in one action. He met his bride in Schifflange Luxembourg and married quietly on April 30, after WWI service began in 1917. Her family suffered during the invasion, including a German execution of her father.
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Gen. Pershing
Gen. Petain
Co. L. Eleventh Regiment
Greece
U.S. A
Sergt
Philles
Pershing
Verdun
Camp Forest
Brest
Luxembourg
Schifflange
Andey
Daughter survives after Iowan shoots at suitor then kills self
Sioux City Iowa August 8 crazed with rage when Anna Nelson refused to end contact with an unwanted suitor Ben Nelson fired two shots at his daughter breaking both jaws and then shot himself turning a bullet through his brain He will die and Anna 25 years old will live The attack happened near the Milwaukee passenger station Nelson lived in Rowena South Carolina He had come to persuade Anna to return home where she worked as a domestic
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Sioux City
Anna
Ben Nelson
Nelson
Milwaukee
Rowena
S.C
Victim of German Gas Invasion Soldier Dies at Home
Council Bluffs Iowa Aug 8 John Engoldsby 21 a member of the One Hundred and Sixty eighth infantry is dead at his home a victim of German gas He returned home three months ago in frail health as a result of the gas Engoldsby served in all engagements in France and was with the army of occupation in Germany His parents five sisters and three brothers reside here
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Council Bluffs
John Engoldsby
One Hundred and Sixty-eighth Infantry
Engoldsby
France
Army of Occupation
Germany
Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised by West Plains Woman
West Plains Missouri resident Miss Cora Ler Hart credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing chronic indigestion monthly cramps and near collapse. She urges others to try the remedy and offers the company for specialized guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
West Plains
Cora Ler Hart
PILES UP PROFIT OF OVER $100000 IN THREE MONTHS
Spencer Indiana reports a land deal spree as R T Colter clears more than 100000 in three months. The Iowa Varn Land company buys 1094.87 acres in Clay county for 330632 75 dollars, completing sale of 1571 48 acres. Earlier Colter bought over 1500 acres near Spencer from M & Griffin for 353583 dollars, selling in three lots for 104115 75 dollars.
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R. T. Colter
Clay County
Iowa Varn Land Company
Newton Frm
Mr. Colter
Iowa
Oklahoma
Texas
Jester
Montana
Alberta
Can
M. &. Griffin
Spencer Farmer
Iowa girl wins million in divorce settlement
Pearl Humphrey of Columbus City, Iowa, received a 1 million dollar award in a divorce settlement with Jince Ola Hassan, cousin of the deposed Egyptian khedive. Her case involved estrangement after marriage in London in 1911, with American diplomatic oversight of her financial interests.
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Burlington
England
Iowa
Pearl Humphrey
Columbus City
Louisa County
Jince Ola Hassan
Egypt
Germany
Wagland
Princess Hassan
Thomas Lumphrey
California
London
Lown
Freezone Corn Relief Ad Makes Bold Claim
An advertisement promotes Freezone as a quick corn and callus remedy sold at drug stores. The copy promises instant pain relief and removal of the corn or callus without pain, claiming strong effectiveness and urging purchase.
Arraigned Kok Robbery Suspect in Sheldon Louisiana
The man giving name I. Mimuimett and home Riouxity was captured after escaping a four posse pursuit near Lat Mark. He pleaded not guilty to robbery and was held to the grand jury with bond set at 19000. Witnesses identified him as one of four men in a robbery gang.
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Sheldon
Mimuimett
Lefx
Riouxity
Klue
Jone
Shelplan
UL Burg
Burg Shot by Town Marshal in Sioux City Arrest Attempt
Burg, wounded three times and hospitalized, is to be arraigned when condition allows. He reportedly is a Sioux City resident and carries an LW. W. card. The shooting occurred during an attempted arrest by town marshal George Hudgon.
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Burg
George Hudgon
Sioux City
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Ends Stomach Troubles
A motor man credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing long standing stomach bloating and intestinal discomfort. The ad claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments. A single dose is offered with money back guarantee and is sold by Wangler Bros Hansen & Hansen druggists.
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Mayr
Wangler Bros
Hansen &Hansen
Get Rid of Ugly Freckles With Othineldouble
Advertisers claim Othineldouble strength removes freckles and clear complexions. Consumers are urged to apply a small amount twice daily, with a money back guarantee if it fails to remove freckles.
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