Wilson supporters lead Iowa delegation plan
Des Moines February report says Iowa Democrats aligned with President Wilson intend to control the state convention February 25, naming Wilson delegates from most districts. Women play a growing role in caucuses and conventions, with Des Moines organizing female delegates under Mrs. Harry C. Hogans. In Davenport a Socialist Baerwald is favored to win, while Republicans discuss large-delegate prospects including Wallace and Rawson for Chicago.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson
San Francisco
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson Suporiers
Central Committee
Orgenization
DesaMoaines
Pottawattamie
Council Bluffs
Harry C. Hogans
James B. Weaver
Davenport
Baerwald
Chicago
Robert B. Wallace
Charles A. Rawson
State Centras Committee
John T. Adams
Dubuque
Robert Healy
Fort Dodge
"Save Man" Escapes From State Hospital at Cherokee
Oliver Bricker known as cave man and pyromaniac, who terrorized Yell township five years ago, escaped from the state hospital for the insane at Cherokee. Fort Dodge authorities and hospital posses search for him, believed headed to his old cave and Yell township stamping grounds. Bricker previously killed a farmer and his son in 1902, claimed self defense and was acquitted, later living as a cave man before another escape in 1913.
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Fort Dodge
Oliver Bricker
Yell Township
State Hospital For the
Cherokee
Sherif George Bassett
Fort Doge
Bricker
Charles Guild
Clar “Ante
Dr Shatlenberger Advertises Neurological Services
An advertisement from Waterloo seeks a specialist in chronic nervous disorders. It mentions Dr Shatlenberger and notes a Saturday appointment date of February 7 and the 237th visit.
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Shatlenberger
Waterloo
Eotel Bussell- Eee
Poslam Skin Remedy Promises Quick Clear Skin
An advertisement touts Poslam as a powerful remedy for skin eruptions. It claims rapid relief and easy use, urging readers to request a free sample from Emergency Laboratory at 240 West 47th Street, New York. It also promotes Poslam Soap for brightening complexions.
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West 47Th St
New York
May Not Push Prosecution in Wright Case
Fort Dodge case assignment delays. No criminal action set before Feb. 16. County Attorney Gabrielson present but not seeking Wright case. Des Moines reports Bob Wright of Fort Dodge indicted for criminal assault on Frieda Becher, later his wife, with unclear trial prospects as Attorney General Havner may withdraw from the case.
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Clarion
Robert Wright
Fort Dodge
Gabrielson
Wright
Des Moines
Bob Wright
Frieda Becher
H. M. Havner
Webster County
Harmer
Flu Epidemic Grips Dubuque With Grippe and Pneumonia
Flu and grip sweep Dubuque with pneumonia and other diseases. Five deaths in two days and over 80 cases since last Monday reported to the health department. Quarantine ordered for influenza pneumonia and grip while clinicians struggle to classify cases.
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Dubuque
City Health Department
Health Department
Mother and two children burn in kitchen kerosene blast
Dubuque Iowa February 3 fire caused by kerosene to kindle a stove fire killed Mrs Ed Pauli and two of her four children Catherine aged 6 and a 2 year old boy at Green Inland about 25 miles below Dubuque. Mrs Pauli died Sunday morning after lingering burns as neighbors rescued survivors and a sister was too ill to visit. The tragedy left Mr Pauli and two other children. Also Mrs Newton Harrick 58 burned near Perry Iowa when gasoline on a porch exploded while cleaning clothes, she reached her son W N Barrick’s home but died after seven hours from inhaled fumes.
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Dubuque
Ed Pauli
Green Inland
Tubuqua
Kieffer
Baker arrested for sugar profiteering in Des Moines
Des Moines February 3. B Clark proprietor of Olden Time Bakery at 1658 East Walnut street was arrested by federal officers on a Lever Act violation. He was arraigned before US Commissioner Judson E. Piper accused of profiting on sugar. Clark allegedly bought sugar at 18 dollars per hundredweight and sold at 20.50 to P and G Market, 301 Locust Street. Twenty five bags sold, wholesale profit beyond allowed 1 cent per pound. Arrest followed raids ordered by fair price commissioner H G Larimer with DOJ information.
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Des Moines
B. Clark
East Walnut Street
United States
Judson E. Piper
Clark
Iie
P. and G
Department of Justice
H. G. Larimer
Fair Price Commissioner
Nate States Department of Jusce
Electrical workers raise to $1 hour in Tri Cities
Davenport Ia Feb 3 The inside electrical workers will secure $1 an hour starting April. An agreement between the electrical contractors association and the workers has been drawn up and referred to a referendum. It follows a previous raise from 75 cents to 87 1/2 cents last November, marking the second wage increase in three months.
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Davenport
Electrical Contractors’ Association
Quarantine Report From Ofttuniwa Aims At Unreported Cases
Under quarantine in Ofttuniwa a large number of cases are not confirmed as physicians have not been called and thus not reported to city health authorities.
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Ofttuniwa
Flu at Ottumwa reports first local influenza death
Ottumwa Iowa February 3 Cleo the 3 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs S K Wilkens died Sunday at 208 South Moore Street The death marks Ottumwa s first influenza death this year Her mother and the month old baby in the family are seriously ill There are 82 cases of influenza
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Ottumwa
Cleo
S. K. Wilkens
South Moore Street
Anc
Diamond Dye Your Old Dress Material
Fun to see shabby discarded skirts coats blouses sweaters gloves dresses everything turn new whether wool silk linen cotton or mixed goods Directions in package Can't make mistake Druggist has Diamond Dye Color Card.
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