Harding Seeks Americanization Of Peace Pact
United States Senator Warren G. Harding declared the Republican party will welcome the responsibility of Americanizing the peace treaty. He criticized President Wilson for the Senate’s delay in ratification, opposed compulsory military training, and urged a platform stressing Americanization, a strong navy, and government restraint. He urged consulting farmers and workers, warning of class consciousness as a threat to democracy.
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Associated Press
Columbus
United States
Warren G. Harding
Wilson
Senate
Harding
South
America
Deathless Tribute by Lincoln to Washington Found
A 1842 Springfield ceremony text reveals Abraham Lincoln honoring George Washington. The discovery, shared by Lucien Hugh Alexander, shows Lincoln’s eloquent tribute stating Washington’s mighty role in civil liberty and moral reform. The Sangamon Journal account and congressional library files document the find.
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New York
Springfield
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Congressional Library
Washington
Lincoln
Lucien Hugh Alexander
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Sangamon Journal
Alexander
Library of Congress
Local Officials Improve as Illnesses Reported
Judge J B Williams shows notable recovery at home after paralysis. Dr J W Rowntree regains strength from double pneumonia after influenza and hopes to be out within a week. Judge H B Boies returns to courthouse duties but remains weak. Ben Hesser also shows improvement after paralysis. City council to meet tonight with minor business and proposed ordinance amendments for inspectors.
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J. EB. Williams
J. W. Rowntree
H. B. Boies
Ben Hesser
Waterloo City In Brief: Local notes and updates
A Waterloo city in brief column lists residents traveling for illness and business, moves of offices, quarantines for smallpox, influenza recoveries, and upcoming exams. Notables include McCoy in Independence on legal business, Moeller ill at Cedar Heights, Miss Cascaden home from Grinnell for influenza, and Captain Farrell’s improved condition after bowel obstruction surgery.
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WH. McCoy
Independence
H. CG. Moeller
Cedar Heights
Edgar Sparks
Denver
Colo
W. &. Johnson
Jefferson Street
John Andrews
Columbus
Mary Cascaden
Iowa College
Grinnell
Martenes Threatened by Band He Denies He Belonged to
Washington report on Ludwig C A K Martens, a named Russian soviet agent in the United States, testifying before a senate investigation. He claims to be a revolutionist in Russia, Germany, and Switzerland, and denies open or secret links to revolutionary groups.
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Martenes
Washington, D. C
Russia
Germany
Switzerland
Ludwig C. A. K. Martens
United States
Senate
Moses
Martens
Wade Bilis
Russian Socialist Federation
Dr. Mislig
Ellis
Santeri Nuorteva
Soviet Concentration on Polish Front to Fight if Peace Fails
Warsaw reports from military observers indicate bolshevik forces have concentrated along the Polish front. Seven infantry divisions, reliefs from Yudenitch Kolchak and Denikin, are positioned opposite the Polish army, with more new divisions arriving at northern rail hubs. Commanders plan for an offensive if peace talks fail, though snow melt may delay any attack.
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Warsaw
Kolshivik
Britain and Italy favor peace with Russia not France
Premier Lloyd George and Premier Nitti reportedly back resuming relations with soviet Russia while Premier Millerand opposes immediate action. The supreme allied council meets today to decide. The Chronicle argues Russia is the only kind of Russia, urging peace on proper terms to avoid further hardship and famine. The Daily News and Express echo calls for frank resumption of relations and ending blocade.
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London
Lloyd George
Nitti
Russia
Millerand
France
Daily Mail
Supreme ‘Allied Council
India
Mesopotamia
Daily News
the Express
Labor Bill Sparks Bitter House Debate On Rights
Debate raged over a labor measure described as a "bill of rights for labor" with leaders arguing against government by labor organizations and urging fairness in wage dispute tribunals. President prepared a reply to brotherhoods proposing an independent tribunal, not limited to employers and workers.
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Labor Board
United States
White House
Brotherhoods
Rotary Chautauqua Stars Entertain at Hotel Russell
Rotarians heard vocal performances by Chautauqua stars as the convention loomed. Bernice Martelli of New York City and Tom Faron of Chicago led the program with strong voices. Local speakers and guests from Omaha Minneapolis Janesville and Des Moines attended, with plans to spread the gospel of Waterloo coast to coast.
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Rotary
Russell
Samson
Stanley Moore
George Huntley
Bernice Martelli
New York City
Broadway Music Corporation
Tom” Faron
Chicago
Leo Feist
W. J. Atkinson
International Harvester Company
Harry Holbrook
Lyceum and Chautauqua
Waterloo
H. E B. Kiester
He. H. Schuneman
Omaha
W. A. Ball
Minneapolis. Minn
J. W Bennett
Janesville
A. J. Knapp
Des Moines
Harold J. Hierling
Charles City
Peace Socialists in France Ousted by Seine Federation
Paris February 23. Members of the Socialist party who opposed war supporters in the chamber of deputies have been excluded by a resolution of the Socialist Federation of the Seine. The decision must be ratified by the Socialist congress at Versailles before it takes effect.
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France
Seine
Paris
Havas
Socialist Party
Chamber of Deputies
Socialist Federation of the Seine
Socialist Congress
Versailles
Meeting of all agriculture interests in Waterloo area
The Greater Waterloo association executive committee called a big meeting for all people involved in farming. Invites will go to farm residents local dealers and all who do business with farmers. Held this noon at Hotel Russell Lambson office.
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Greater Waterloo Association
Russell Lamson
Waterloo
BE. F. MacNonough
Opening Days at Motor Car Show Draw Big Attendance
A lively motor car show opens with strong female interest as designers showcase features tailored for women. Highlights include low broad entries with interior lighting, detachable lighting, four passenger sporty models, convenient flaps for tools and gloves,Hat box storage, sliding windows, window washers, farm rests, ample compartments and luxurious handles. Cars emphasize safety, comfort, and practicality for milady.
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Dony
PAGH
Milady
Leta
Reserve Board Seeks Bank System Credit Support
The board warned that foreign sources outpaced supply, raising credit costs absorbed in prices. It opposed long term export financing beyond banking operations and urged restraint, noting America’s calendar year balance of trade at negative 4.017 billion and that treasury advances of 1.758 billion could not offset broader credit expansion.
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America
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
International Suffrage Conference Moves to Geneva
The International Women’s Suffrage alliance conference, first planned for Madrid, will be held in Geneva next June. Officials say the change should not reduce attendance as Geneva is more accessible for many delegates.
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Associated Press
London
International Women’s Suffrage Alliance
Madrid
Geneva
Army halts syndicate news coverage amid print shortage
The Associated Press reports a temporary suspension of the Army recruiting publicity bureau's syndicate service to 2,800 newspapers and magazines due to a severe newsprint shortage. Other items in the issue include marriage licenses listed for several individuals in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and nearby areas.
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New York
The
Army
Clingman and Crippen Families Noted in Local Obituaries
Obituary notes from nearby towns report Minnie Crippen of Waterloo dying in Minneapolis at 65. Several Clingman family members are mentioned, including Mia’s uncle and Maria Clingman who died at 107 in Freeport. Minnis Clingman, a daughter, lived with Crippen, later married Vale in Topeka. Other survivors include Agon Ives in Spokane and Mrs. Lawrence’s spouse in Spokane. Cedar County observes more notices. Nelings, 60, dies at 2010 College Street after a long illness. W H H Wisner, ex-resident, dies in Davenport at about 65, leaving a widow and five children.
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Clingman
D. Clingman
Mia
Minnie Crippen
Waterloo
Apnewmopta
Miineapolis
Minn
Ila
Codar Township
Washburn
Maria Clingman
Freeport
Ail
Stephenson County
Minneapolis
Minnis Clingman
Crippen
Vale
Topeka
Kan
Lawrence
Spokane
Wah
Ives
Oidow
Cedar Cous
Ian
Nelings
Killen
College Street
Monona
Clayton County
W. HH. Wisner
Davenport
Elizabeth
Cleveland
Frank A
Nelle
Marion
Grace
William Lichty Wisner
Thieves carry away safe at Des Moines postal substation
Dex Moines February 23 thieves entered through a window and removed the Kerr drugstore safe at a post office substation. About $80 in stamps and post office funds were inside. The theft suggests haste rather than interception in the drugstore. No new influenza cases reported and Memorial hall may reopen soon. Reverend A C Kilegard to take Danish church pastorate in Cedar Falls starting July 1.
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Des Moines
Dex Moines
Kerr
Mergency Hospital
Cedar Falls
A.C. Kileguard
New York City
Danish Heth
Ehem
Funeral details for J Woore and Henry Fry announced
J Woore to be buried with Sons of Veterans and auxiliary in charge at Fairview cemetery tomorrow at 2 45 p m with a home service at 1 30 p m Henry Fry funeral at Mrs Sidney Smiths 1116 Second Street West at 2 p m officiated by Rev Fred J Clark burial in Olmwood.
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WOOIE
Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary
Fairview
Woore
Askad
Henry Bby
Henry Fry
Sidney Smith
Second Street West
Fred J. Clark
Olmwood
Lee Shuldlinglaw in America Apts 30 Months
Friends report Lee Shuldlinglaw serving 30 months in America. He was assigned to direct D. Lee Phillinglaw at a frat, previously in the army, and studied law before transferring from the city to Y M C A service. He recently arrived in New York City and visited his mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after arriving by steamer Lapfore to Waterloo.
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D. Lee Phillinglaw
Buth
New York City
Tulsa
Okla
Waterloo
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