Black Hawk County Farm Bureau Holds First Annual Picnic
Five hundred farmers and families attended Cedar River park for the Black Hawk County Farm Bureau annual picnic. Nathan E. Kendall and E. H. Cunningham spoke on politics, education, and farm progress. attendees included A Burger, Clara Sutter, F. E. Foiler, J. H. Styles, and H. C. Moeller. The event featured a noon picnic, music from local bands, and a note on women’s suffrage and farm education. The piece also mentions a separate Copenhagen drug raid targeting contraband shipments to Germany.
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Black Hawk County
Farm Bureau Association
Cedar River Park
Naie EB. Kendall
Albia
H. Cunningham. Cresco
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
M Wendall
Dewar
Orange
Cedar River
Ghautauqua
A. Burger
Clara Sutter
F. E. Foiler
J. H. Styles
Y.M.C. A. Secreary
H. C. Moeller
Republic
Kendall
Cunningham
Fie
Cunninghaw
Atte
J. H
Mro Cunningham
Leesburg
Farmers’ Union
Thant
Virginia
Italian Premier pledges recognition of Soviet Russia
A Lucerne dispatch to the London Times reports Premier Giolitti of Italy agrees with President Wilson on Polish independence and pledges recognition to the Soviet government after peace with Poland. Lloyd George is said to support extending recognition promptly once peace is secured. German leaders Fehrenbach and Ehrenbach travel to Lucerne amid possible talks with Lloyd George.
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Associated Press
Lonadon
Stolitti
Taly
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Soviet Russia
Lucerne
London Times
Fremier Giolitti
Dispateh
Witson Ag
Poland
Russia
Paris
Dr. Rathanne
Joucerne
Konstantine Ehrenbach
Fehrenbach
Walter Simmons
Policemen killed in Black and Tan cafe attack
Police report two officers attacked early today at a Beaux Arts cafe in the Black Belt area. William Hennessy was killed and James Mulcahy fatally wounded as three men fired inside. over 100 suspects reportedly held. Hirschey Miller reportedly confessed to the shootings.
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Chicago
William Hennessy
jJames Mulcahy
Black Belt
Hirschey Miller
Municipal Cour
Young man badly hurt in collision on Rainbow Drive
Cleve Richardson of 401 Commercial Street and Goldie Hart of Strawberry Point La were injured Sunday on Rainbow Drive at 3 20 pm. Richardson, in serious condition, was taken to St Francis hospital with cuts while Hart escaped with bruises and was later discharged. The crash occurred as Richardson attempted to pass a slow car in front of them and collided with Howard Boesen at Cutter Street 216. Boesen’s car was damaged. Hart was thrown over two mailbox lines.
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Cleve Richardson
Commercial Street
Goldie M. Hart
Strawberry Point
St. Francis Hospital
Richardson
Miss Hart
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
H. B. Nauman
Howard H. Boesen
Cutter Street
Boesen
Gay Runer
Cottage Grave Avenue
Koruck
Mra
Bing
Oelwein
Mleetrie Park
Auioiat
Glenwood
Aone
Doc Curry
Marjorie Stubbs
Fifth
Sycamore
Olivey Myers
Sixth
Byran
Rock Island
Hut
Union Station
Campaign funding charges draw high level subpoenas
The Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures ordered Will Hays George White and several treasurers to appear with books next Monday. Gov Cox and Senator Reed sparred over evidence on a 13 million fund while other leaders including Harvey Knox and Roosevelt moved through conference and campaign planning across Ohio and California.
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Chicago
Will Hays
George White
Senate
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Spencer
Missouri
Kenyon
Jr5
James M. Cox
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Auditorium Hotel
Reed
Porerene
Edge
New Jersey
Europe
Harvey
Marion
George Harvey
New York
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League of Nations
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Manchester
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Gen
Leonard Wood
New England
Cox
Dayton
Columbus
West
D. Roosevelt
San Francisco
Cal
Franklin BD. Roosevelt
California
Women's Committee
Civic
Eena
Tama Jim Wilson in and out of consciousness
Tracer Iowa Aug 22 reports Tama Jing Wilson former secretary of agriculture is here and unconscious part of the time. Doctors say there may be no decisive change for several days.
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Tama Jing’ Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Egypt to Be Given Independence With British Guarantees
London reports that negotiation to grant Egypt independence will be followed by a final convention signed by Egyptian and British governments. The British parliament and Egyptian assembly will review the agreement, with a new organic law defining ministerial and sovereign responsibilities. The deal includes a guarantee of Egypt's territorial integrity against external aggression.
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Egypt
Ain
London Times
Pareliament
Great Pyithin
Des Moines Car Men Strike Over Fare Ruling
Des Moines street car workers walk out at 1 15 am Tuesday after Judge Wade ordered a 6 cent fare with no back pay relief. Receivers’ lawyers say they will import strike breakers to run cars during the state fair week if needed.
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Des Moines
Aue
Wade
Illinois 2 cent fares face restoration protest
West Quitago Aug 23 Seven railroads fight restoration of the Illinois 2 cent fare law set to take effect Sept 1. Federal court will open tomorrow with a temporary restraining order stopping state officials from enforcing the law. Attorney General Brundage warns the fare hike will force suburban residents back to crowded cities and push rents higher, burdening non-property owners.
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West Quitago
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Brundage
Jail Threat Brings Price of Bread Down
Aug 23. The governor of Castellon de la Plana ordered imprisonment for the entire executive of the Bakers and Millers association due to excessive prices that threatened bread supply. Prisoners were granted provisional liberty after they promised to supply flour and bake bread under new conditions.
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Peres Madrid
Bakers and Millers Corporation
Provincce
Castellon de la Laplana
Jewish delegates press League of Nations seat bid
Paris August 33 The committee of Jewish delegations here announced it will campaign to win a seat in the League of Nations for Jewish representatives. The committee, with members from nearly every country, says it will spark a worldwide Jewish movement in support of the league.
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Associated Press
Paris
Committee of Jewish
League of Nations
League
Huerta to Remain in Public Service
Mexico City August 23 Provisional President Adolfo de la Huerta said he will not retire but become an inspector of consulates after his term ends in December He told Mexico City newspapers he must serve his country and can best do so in this employment.
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Mexico City
Adolfo de la Huerta
Cummins Improves. Senate Source Confident of Safety
Des Moines reports Senator A B Cummins is noticeably better after a period of illness. He sat up today and officials express hope that danger has passed. In Berlin, the war office disciplined 110 naval officers tied to the Kapp revolt, with cashierings, retirements, suspensions, transfers, and other penalties imposed.
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Des Moines
A.B. Cummins
Berlin
War Office
Germans Establish Soviets at Danzig War News
Paris dispatch reports German forces have seized land routes and halted Polish landings at Danzig. Allied leaders in Switzerland discuss proposals to support France and Britain while awaiting instructions on Poland. Official statements confirm limited Soviet control in the region and restrictions on communications under the peace treaty.
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Paris
Grant Britain
Kremior
Gqiohltl
Traly
France
Allie Amy Fion
Seenee
Poland
Amlins
Settlement of Trouble Between Kattowitz Factions
Associated Press reports from Berlin indicate Polish leaders at Kattowitz and Upper Silesia have accepted the commission’s proposals for self government under a plan that demands demobilization of the population repeal of martial laws creation of a neutral safety board and an immediate halt to strikes with work to resume today.
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Rossi
London
Ang
Kattowits
Sfilusia
Berlin
Central News Today
Sieves
Ures
British and Greeks Battle Turk Troops Near Ismid
Constantinople Aug 29 British and Greek forces push toward Ms. Kisher 77 miles southeast of Brussu from the Ismid area to quell a nationalist offensive Saturday with 0 killed and 60 wounded including one Turkish officer. French troops move from Aintah toward Marash 99 miles northwest of Aleppo amid continued clashes.
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Constantinople
Ms. Kisher
Brussu
Ismid
Aintah
Marash
Alepho
Start Probe Retail Prices of Clothing
Offerals and employes of a clothing firm were summoned to appear before the grand jury investigating the high cost of clothing. The firm was asked to bring all books records and bills. The purpose is to determine whether retailers are charging undue profits.
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Chicago
Jsarl
Schaffner & Marx
Zorn, Noted Painter, Dead at Stockholm
Stockholm, Aug 24. Andreas Zorn, the Swedish painter, died here yesterday. He visited the United States in 1913. Besides his art, he contributed to a fund enabling Swedish scientists to pursue studies in the United States.
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Associaion Press
Stockholm
Adreas Zorn
United States
Parachute stunt ends in death of Capt. Li Adair
In spirit lake, Oelwein aero nat Capt. Li Adair dies during first plane jump attempt. He lived eight years, worked at City Laundries, and had shown parachute exhibitions despite one arm. He is survived by widow and five children. His son will continue his schedule. A local Waterloo show at Byrnes park recently featured a parachute drop.
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Oelwein
Tac
Adair
Oelwein Aeronat
Spirit
Lake Sesherday
City Laun, Dry Company
Transen
Wyoming
Dilly
Courier Delivery by 3:30 PM and reprint service
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3:30. If you do not receive it by then due to carrier error or other cause, call 3380 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 9:80 p.m.
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Garrer Hay
Suffrage Fight Delays Tennessee Ratification Seen in Courts
In August 1920, both sides in Tennessee prepare for a legal battle over ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. A writ of injunction may halt voting beyond 18 months, with hearings possible today or tomorrow. the Tennessee Constitutional League vows to press to the U.S. Supreme Court. A mass meeting is called for August 28 to express public will and urge lawmakers to reflect constituent wishes.
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Associated Press
Nastville
Tomi
Tennessee
Langford
Washington
Tennessee — Constitutional League
United States Supremo Court
League
Tamiyyaiys
Stadenend
Deratuy
Alu
Ang
Tennessee Louse
Reprosen
Tuilly
Tennes
Tramessee
Cut Ham and Bacon Show at Des Moines
Chicago Aug 23 ham and baron show and corn show, fixtures at the national swine show, eliminated this year to concentrate on the livestock end. Nationals Swine Growers Association announces the exposition at Des Moines opening Oct 4, with wild swamp hogs to be shown by Way of contr b improved logs.
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Chicago
Assoridijian
Des Moines
United States
Gambling in Juarez Shut Down by Huerta
Gambling in Juarez ceased under Provisional President de dy Placris after years of near unchecked operation. The shutdown took effect at midnight as authorities moved to curb illegal gaming and centralized control in the border city.
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Juarez
Huerta
Owler
de Dy Placris
General Babbitt to take command in Panama Canal Zone
Brig Gen Welz reports from Des Moines that Gen Babbitt, formerly head of the staff at Camp Dodge, has been named department commander of the forces in the Panama Canal Zone by the War Department in Washington. He plans to depart for the canal zone Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Des Moines
Welz
Babbitt
Tormerly
Stat
Camp Dodge
War Department
Washington
Panama Canal Zone
Bebbitt
Canal Zone
Highways and Weather Report for Iowa Towns
Highways are in good condition with smooth pavement and fair weather forecast for the next 24 hours. Major towns listed include Algona, Charles City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Mason City, and others. Officials note reports from the Department of Agriculture and local weather bureaus.
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Department of Agriculture
de Tore
Lest
Ming
Algona
Charles Vly
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
iMolpes
Daboque
Maribank
Minn
Passengers Escape Death in Wreck of Rocky Mountain Limited
A Rocky Mountain Limited passenger train on the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific line derailed near Coralville after a switch failed to flag the train. One man was seriously injured and several others were bruised, but all are expected to recover. A mail car and express car overturned. crew escaped injury while passengers endured collisions and derailment.
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Asseelages
Chicago, Stock, Island & Pacifle
Coralville
Jows City
Denever
Chitoage
Vie
Gile
Williin Rattle
Kade Milsigen
Elsie Firyd
Chicago
Veter Dibbern
Davenport
Marnvairet Kelling
Maline
Stes
Alex Gilaasoms
Sigourney
Coralville Switch
Town City
Elpl Dodge
James Stiles
Sevsion
Rocky Mountain
Cox and Harding to Speak at Minnesota State Fair
Aug 23 Gov James M Cox will speak at Minnesota State Fair in St Paul on Labor Day September 6 at 1 30 pm following a meeting of fair trustees and Democratic party representatives Senator Harding will also address the fair. Trustees adopted a resolution asking both to refrain from partisan political subjects honoring time worn fair tradition.
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Associated Press
Paul
Miriz
James
M Cox
Minnesota
Manline
Fair Trustees
Democratic Party
Senator Harding
Harding
Gov. Cox
Boston High Finance Mixed With Oil Co
John B. Hannigan receiver of the exchange company will consider at a special board meeting the operations of any foreign exchange firm headed by Charles M Brightwell and the Longton Oil and Gas System Inc in which he serves as president.
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Charles M. Brightwell
Longton Oil and Gas System, Inc
John B. Hannigan
Xchange
Exchange Company
Illinois Corn Still in Need of Moisture
Illinois corn remains moisture short after a drought sweep across many areas last week. The latest crop bulletin from the bureau of crop estimates notes scattered improvements but overall condition is uneven and many fields are beyond relief.
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Illinois
Tpres
Springfield
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Gall Independent Voters to Attend State Convention
Des Moines August 25 a state convention of farmers laborers professional workers salary earners and liberal progressive independent voters of Iowa has been called to meet in Des Moines on Wednesday September 5 to form an independent state ticket and decide which national ticket to support more than one thousand delegates from across the state are expected attendance at the convention.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Polish Offensives Tighten Noose on Bolshevik Armies
Warsaw dispatch reports Gen Weygand predicting up to 75 000 Bolshevik troops may be captured as Polish forces close escape lanes north of Warsaw. Polish cavalry push toward Bialystok while volunteers organize to police the western frontier. French officers, including Gen Weygand, lead Polish staff efforts as Polish forces press northward from Warsaw and guard against bolshevik retreat into German territory.
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Russia
Poland
Isaattr
Prussia
Vistula
Soldau
Thorn
Plock
Grudusk
Ciechanow
Milawa
Przasnysz
Clechanow
Buk
Giechanow
Mov
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Folunteer
Paris
Warsan
Foren
Danzig
Fillette
Lyautey
Deni
Wargand
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