Public Utilities Bill Awaited In Iowa Assembly
Des Moines reports show Senator Thompson of Burlington gained senate passage for copies of the public utilities bill but the measure has not yet been introduced in either house. The bill aims to regulate utilities with state oversight and local input before possible passage next week.
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Des Moines
Altho
Sennator Thorpson
Burlington
Senate Committee On Public Utilities
Senate
Thompson
Lowa League of Municipalities
James M. Pierce
Homestead
Joint Road Committee
Joint Committee On Banking
Foskett
Page County
Whitmore
Fosketten
Holdeegel
Calhoun County
Cedar Falls
Friends of the Seasure
Goose Lake
Walter Anderson
Greene County
Jefferson
Cady, Chase
Webster County
State Highway Commission
Committee On Elections
Senate Committee On Elections
Price
Monroe
Demonstrate How to Lessen Loss in Express Shipments
A nation wide education campaign by American Railway Express aims to cut losses from damage and delay. A meeting at Waterloos Commercial club rooms featured route agents F R Tarsons of Dubuque and C C Halphite of Marshalltown with local agent A G Morrison. They highlighted poor markings packing and handling as main loss causes and urged stricter rule compliance to reduce damage.
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American Railway Express Company
Cannes
McKinley School PTA Organizes for Permanent Body
EINews reports McKinley School parents and teachers plan a permanent Parent-Teacher Association with a meeting tomorrow evening at the school. G W Sampson of Iowa State Teachers College will speak, plus music and discussion. Lafayette school PTA had 100 attendees yesterday. Mrs J E Ridenour led the discussion. Frances Willard Day events featured Mrs Ida B Wise-Smith and a portrait ceremony at Memorial Hall. 150 attended supper as the Women’s Christian Temperance Union celebrated Frances Willard. Events included a national colors display, a wreath, and a victory march. The meeting began at 2:30 pm with devotionals led by Mrs Harry T Fisher. Tomorrow’s district institute in La Porte City is noted.
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McKinley
G. W. Sampson
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Lafayette School
Frances. Willard
Ets
Women’s” Christian Temperance Union
Memorial Hall
Ida B. Wise-Smith
Park
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
WW. F. Spry
Harry T. Fisher
la Porte City
Nichols & Gates to Open New Furniture Store
Nichols and Gates, a newly organized two man furniture firm, will open in the Bickley block at 409-11 Fourth street west. The partners bring decades of furniture experience, with Mr. Nichols formerly manager at W. Ed. Nichols Co. for six years and Mr. Gat bringing twenty years in the trade from Kroehbler Manufacturing and A. Leath & Co. Miss Bessie Nichols will join as saleswoman and bookkeeper.
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Nichols & Gates
Bickley
Fourth Street
Nichols
W. Ed. Nichols Co
Jefferson Stroet
Fim
L. B. Gat
Kroehbler Manufacturing Company
A. Leath & Co
Beloit
Wis
Waterloo
Bessie Nichols
W. J. Nichols Co
Police Notes On Theft Arrests And Lost Property
Sheadore Hanson was arrested last evening for allegedly cashing a forged check at Farrand l drug store. N W Falk reported a break in at 610 eleventh street west with a diamond ring and silverware stolen. Della Miller’s yard raid led to four men brought to the station on charges. bonds set at 10 dollars each except one. A taxi driver said he was threatened with a gun while trying to collect fare at a supposed hauling resort. J D Borgie’s motorcycle was left at Prospect Hills and found stripped of parts. Gladys Boeke lost her purse on a shopping trip. two hours later a motorman returned it found on his streetcar.
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Sheadore Hanson
Farrand l
N. W. Falk
Eleventh Street
Della Miller
Liv
J.D. Borgie
Jefferson Atrect
Prospect Hilla
Ma Jenne
Gladys Boeke
Parkerspurg
Waterloo
East High Plans New Dept and May Edition
Many subscribers to Orange and Black boosted by a new department. A canvass at East High and Junior High yielded about 360 subscribers yesterday. The junior high activities division is a new feature this year with the editorial staff under Principal Fd. Miller working on the annual, aiming for a May 15 appearance.
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East High School
Fd. Miller
Income Tax Officials to Visit Cedar Falls and La Porte City
Louis Murphy, collector of internal revenue, says a tax officer will be in Cedar Falls from April 16 to May 9 and in La Porte City from May 1 to May 15. Offices will be in city halls for information and guidance. Taxpayers are advised to pay by check or money order, beware impersonators, and a deputy school is under way at the post office.
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Louis Murphy
Internal Revenue
M. Ti. Kelly
Cedar Falls
la Porte City
South African Mines Test Electric Blasting to Cut Dust
South African gold mines are experimenting with blasting by electricity to reduce fine dust, believed to be the main cause of miners phthisis. The tests aim to lower dust exposure and improve health conditions for workers.
France Premier Clemenceau Shot During Cargressing Attack
The French premier Clemenceau was wounded in the back and shoulder amid an assassination attempt. A suspect was beaten by the crowd before police detained him, and witnesses reported hearing shots fired at the premier’s automobile as onlookers described the scene.
French Premier Clemenceau Shot in Paris
An assailant fired multiple shots at Premier Clemenceau as he approached his car near his Paris residence. The premier was struck in the right shoulder but to walk home, with reports noting the bullet’s path and the chauffeur and a police officer also injured in the exchange. The incident prompted a swift gathering of officials and a tense mood as details emerged about the motive and potential impact on the peace conference proceedings and Allied plans.
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Wilson
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Rue del Hysert
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Trig
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Wilhem
Graves Sharp
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France
Clemanceau
French Premier Clemenceau Known As Moderate Father Of Chamber
The chamber of deputies grants a striking vote of confidence to Premier Clemenceau. Once labeled radical, he is seen as a constructive father of moderates, balancing a strong stance on the League of Nations with openness to its covenant. At 76, he endures critics while guiding talks at the peace conference.
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Poulle
Tt la Ontia
Palliien
League of Nations
Ifrance
Great Britain
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Italy
League
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Peges
Strikers Hold Conference Amid Enduring Picket Strife New York
In New York a meeting of strikers and supporters led by figures named End Nd Struges and Arendt D. Hmarts discussed ending paliluture trues strikes and related syvncy thotie actions. Secretaries Baker and Wilson attended the conference.
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Struges
Arendt D. Hmarts
New York
Eilies
Baker
Wilson
German Troops Take Murawijevo on Lithuanian Front
German forces on the Lithuanian front surprised Bolsheviki units and captured Murawijevo near Shavif, with reports reaching Libau. The seizure occurred Saturday, as relayed by Basel dispatches.
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Associated Press
Basel
Murawijevo
Shavif
Teport
Libau
Thimble Bee Planned Across Churches In Town
St Mark's Episcopal and Margaret's Guild plan a thimble bee with a music program and refreshments hosted by Mrs J W Wray. Christ Episcopal Daughters of the King held a bee at Mrs R S Brown's home with guests Mrs M L Tate and others. First Baptist Ladies Society meets in church parlors with supper and a special leaders meeting scheduled.
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St. Margaret's Guild
J. W. Wray
Christ’ Episcopal
R. 8. Brown
BE. J. Wenner
King
M. L._Tate
Fred Stearns
Elliott Wise
First
Baptist—The
Side Society
Mutual effort to reduce loss and claims emphasized
The article notes aims to reduce loss and claims by improving cooperation between shippers and the company under federal control. A joint meeting occurred last night, with two employee training sessions held during the day. For the next month, one day each week will be devoted to similar training, with a route agent as instructor.
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Federal Conrol
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