Rawson Likely to Enter Field for Governor Nomination
Des Moines reports indicate Charles Rawson seriously considers running for the Republican nomination for governor and may push the race to a convention. Forecasters say with six candidates, no primary winner seems likely, pointing to Rawson as the convention fallback. Also noted are Rep Horace M. Towner seeking re election, deaths of A A Weaver and other regional political items, and discussion of opposition to the continental army plan.
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Des Moines
Charles Rawson
Rawson
Renson
Kenyon
Kenson
Dolliver
Republican State Central Committee
Political Workers of
Iowa
Cummins For President
Reneon
Cosson
Allen
Harding
Hops
Plans for district convention of Maccabees in city
The Woman's Benefit association of the Maccabees prepares for its district convention to be held in the city all day tomorrow. Mrs. Ella Mark Lee of Des Moines arrives as deputy supreme commander and is joined by her husband A Z Lee. Trains bring many visitors and the Ellis hotel will be headquarters. The afternoon session is at A O U W hall with an evening gathering for members and the public. An annual meeting of the Big Brother mission is set for this evening at 8 o'clock in Mission hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees’ District
Ella Mark Lee
Des Moines
Association
A. Z. Lee
Ellis Hotel
A. O. U. W. Hall
Trio Arrested as Shoplifters in Dubuque Hotel Room
Two men and a woman were arrested on shoplifting charges and held at the city jail after police found them in a room at a new Julien hotel. A suitcase contained an automatic revolver, a flashlight, and a camera. no stolen goods were recovered. The trio claimed Cedar Rapids ties and Waterloo addresses, while jewelry and items from Pines toy shop were reported stolen. The suspects professed innocence as they were described as well dressed.
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Dubuque
New Julien
Colt
James Flynn
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
James
Vern Bees
Irene Wellstedt
National Clothiers
the Pines
Guardian urges Bryce envoy to resolve US blockade dispute
The London Guardian editorial suggests sending Lord Bryce or Arthur Balfour as a special envoy to the United States with full powers to settle the blockade controversy. It argues American policy is shaped by historic neutral rights and ocean power, warning the issue could affect the future of the English speaking peoples.
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London
The
Manchester Guardian
Lord Bryce
United States
Arthur J. Balfour
Admiralty
Washington
Guardian
Lusitania
Germany
America
Paris
Great Britain
Mr. Balfour
Milti gnatre Painter Started With It Nothing
John Dewar of Pittsburgh once turned away by a bank now stands as a major stockholder and vice president of the same bank. He began with no capital in Pittsburgh and later earned a first job of 2 dollars and a recent contract exceeding 22 thousand dollars.
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John Dewar
Pittsburgh
Waterloo
Dewar
Sloan
Millionaire Brett estate dispute heads to Iowa courts
A $2 million estate fight erupts as George Brett of Mason City cuts negotiations with his Los Angeles parents and brother. The dispute centers on a 40 year trestee ship and a warranty deed, with Albert H Brett backing the parents as they seek an accounting and surrender of the estate. Ellen Brett, aged 88, leads the charge from Los Angeles aided by her husband and Albert.
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Los Angeles
George Brett
Mason City
Brett
William Brett
Ellen Brett
Albert H. Brett
Iowa
Albert Brett
Cerro Gordo County
Manitou Street
Russ Avery
Mhiter
Albert
George
Clash Over Militia Fees Sparks Clinton County Row
Clinton CAnton February 14 deputies arrested sixteen militiamen for cutting regular drill in Battery A of the state militia. Deputies sought payment from county and city officials but both authorities refused. The battery commander said fines were forgiven and no funds available. County Attorney vows action in district court if payment fails.
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Canton
Board of Supervisors
Clinton County
Battery Heat
Kellogg, Elder Farmer, Dies After Freezing Ordeal
Kellogg an 85 year old well known farmer in this section died in a Nebraska City hospital after his face froze while attending the funeral of John Watt son of Nebraska City attorney and lifelong friend the previous Saturday. Erysipelas followed the freezing injury.
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Sitney
Kellogg
Nebraska City
John Wattson
Benton County Population Grows to 24591 in 1910-20
A. U. Sivan, director of the state census department, reports Benton County's total population is 24,591, up from 23,156 in 1910. Town figures include Vinton 3,957 and Belle Plaine 3,668 with Shellsburg 605 Mt. Auburn 279 Newhall 248 Norway 494 Gar rion 489 Keystone 493 Blairstown 684 Luzerne 161 Urbana 293 Van Horn 608.
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A. U. Sivan
State Census Department
Benton County
Vinton
Belle Plaine
Shellsburg
Mt. Auburn
Newhall
Norway
Garrion
Keystone
Blairstown
Luzerne
Urbana
van Horn
Long Distance Service Expands From Waterloo to West
Officers of the Corn Belt Telephone company announced authority for local offices to offer long distance calls to western points including Seattle Spokane Tacoma Boise Butte San Francisco and several California cities. A special system has been set up and transmission is described as excellent with two completed calls to San Francisco. More stations are planned and tributary calls may be placed through the local office.
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Corn Belt Telephone Company
Waterloo
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Wash
Boise
Idaho
Butte
Mont
San Francisco
Redlands
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Oakland
Sacramento
San Diego
Chicago
Mrs. Charles A West's Father Dies Suddenl y
Mr and Mrs Charles A West traveled to Marshalltown to visit his ill mother when Mrs Wests father Mr Bilder who had been in rugged health for his years died suddenly at 630 yesterday afternoon Elder was a well known Marshalltown resident who had lived there for many years The Westes will stay for the funeral
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Charles A. West
Marshalltown
Mr. West
Jas. Logan
Romance and Real Life Touch on Traer News
A Traer maintenance suit cites wife of Roy Wade now in Chicago seeking separate support and an injunction against dispos ing of a fortune left by his grandfather. A Missouri romance ends with marriage after years apart. Mrs. Jas Logan dies after an apoplectic stroke. John Ehler dies of heart disease. six children survive. Local farmers plan a Traer lumber company with 40000 capital in 100 shares at 100 each, no more than ten per member.
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Tracer
Roy Wade
Chicago
Tracr
W. C. Seelye
Traer
Charles Brava
Traey
Etta Coward
Shelbina
Iowa
Missouri
Jand
Tama County
Boston Cooking School Magazine
America
Iowa Falls K P Lodge Plans Big Celebration
Alpine lodge No. 7 Knights of Pythias of Iowa Falls will mark the order's founding on February 22. The observance falls on a Saturday this year, with the local celebration scheduled for the 19th.
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Iowa Falls
K. P
Alpine Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Washington's Birthday Speech Invites Judge Sallinger
Judge Ber Y. Sallinger has been invited to speak at the Washington's birthday event, highlighting the ceremonial program and local civic participation.
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Washington
Ber Y. Sallinger
Whalebones Auctioned After Whale Trade Record
About half a ton of whalebones was obtained from a whale. The haul was marketed at a price around $5,000, signaling a notable value placed on whale bone by the trader.
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Kach
A. A. Weaver
Silas M. Weaver
Supreme Court
Webster City
Hamilton County
Lillian
Btooklyn
New York City
David Weaver
That City
C. A. Newton
E. A. Blydenburg
D.J. Shinn
Wilson
Middlewest
Garrison
Guy M. Logan
Logan
Continental Army
State Board of Health
Organic Diseases of
Bright
Big Brother Mission
Bryce
Miltignatre
Tred
Iown
Mibitta
Clinton
Laat
NG Po
Cleveland
Philip Gelber
Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pinus Laboratories
Gelber
Wangler Bros. Co
East Fourth. Street
J. Miller
West Fourth. Street
Nature
West Baden
Sprudel Water
Janet McKenzie Hill
Jaques Mfg. Company
Iman
Litchfield Mfg, CO
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