Rules for Motors on Roads in Iowa Proposed by Commission
Des Moines Jan 5 1919 state highway commission urges two sets of motor traffic rules across Iowa to align with Ohio standards. Ranks cross state auto races as unsafe. endorses a patrol maintenance system and bond funding for permanent road work. Proposes auto license funds be used solely for road improvements and cautions against high power transmission lines on public highways.
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Des Moines
Jnc
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Ohio
Commission
Hi Fg
Fires Policemen to Cut Expenses
Burlington cuts police force to save six thousand dollars yearly after saloon closures. Chief Willard is removed, four officers dismissed, with the city facing higher taxes to fund the general fund. Other cities watch cautiously as wet zones adjust finances and employment agencies assist laid-off workers.
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Tes Moines
Department of Justice
Burlington
Noice
Willard
Woodbury
Carpenter
Federal Court
Davenport
Flying Squadron Speaker to Visit Warnertoo Grace M E Church
Hon Oliver W Stewart of Chicago will speak at Grace M E Church in Warnertoo on Sunday January 9 at 3 pm. Presiding is Mr James Black under Flying Squadron Foundation auspices. Stewart allied with former Indiana Governor J Frank Hanly in forming the Flying Squadron of America. Stewart was the only prohibition member of Minnesota's Forty third general assembly and ran on the prohibition ticket from a Chicago district.
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Warnertoo
Oliver W. Stewart
Chicago
Stewart
Grace M. E. Church
James Black
Flying Squadron Foundation
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Hanly
Flying Squadron of America
General Assembly
Minots
Hoe
Brave 6 year old girl saves 7 year old in river rescue
Laverne Impson, six, saved Clayton Brooks, seven, from drowning in Coon River near Auburn. She crawled onto the unstable ice twice losing grip but finally pulled him to safety. The children were coasting when the ice collapsed. Residents consider a Carnegie hero medal for the girl.
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Auburn
Laverne M. Tmpson
Clayton Brooks
Coon River
Miss Laverna
C. F. Impson
Atburh
A. C. Brooks
Auburm
Carnegie Commission
Death rate at Soldiers' Home lower than in 1914
Marshalstown reports 115 deaths in 1915 versus 152 in 1914. Of 119 who died, 103 occurred at the home and 16 while on furlough. Ninety four were men and 25 women. Fifty were buried in the home cemetery, three in Riverside, sixty six elsewhere. December had the heaviest mortality with sixteen deaths. October the highest month with four.
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Marshalstown
Home Cemetery
Hiverside
Grey Defends Destruction of Submarine
London reports Sir Edward Grey foreign secretary replied to German complaints via the American embassy about the Baralong incident and the destruction of a German submarine off the coast of Ireland. He cited German outrages and offered to submit the cases to a tribunal of the United States Navy officers for consideration.
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London
Edward Grey
Ireland
Baralong
United States Navy
Trade Training Urgent For U S Foreign Trade Policy
Washington January 5 The first annual report by Dr Edward Ewing Pratt chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce argues for improved methods to train men for foreign trade. He faults college programs relying too much on theory and calls for instructors with practical experience and first hand knowledge. The report urges a definite continuing foreign commercial policy and notes wartime shifts expanding America into a world trading and financial center.
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Washington, D. C
Edward Ewing Pratt
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Hble
United States
Europe
Senator Allen argues Iowa tax, liquor, and rail issues
Senator Jos eph H. Allen of Porrhontas campaigned at the Iowa City Commercial club, charging Iowa City with improper railroad tax collection and discrimination. He said five livestock firms profit from the public, urged action against packers and brokers, criticized road conditions, defended his anti liquor stance, and vowed to continue his war against the wets in Iowa.
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Towa City
Jan. B
Joseph H. Allen
Porrhontas
Iowa City Commercial Club
Towa
Allen
Iowa
Ura
Prohibition Prediction Stirred by Sioux City Saloon Men
Sioux City saloon men forecast that prohibition will be short lived in Iowa citing the failure to let voters decide on a constitutional amendment. William Carroll, retiring president of the Sioux City Liquor Dealers Association, says the law’s flaws in cities will affect voting and warns against hasty statewide dry measures.
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Sioux City
Iowa
William Carroll
Cedar Falls Young People Alliance to Host Jan 14–16
The Cedar Falls district Young People's alliance and a Sunday school convention will convene January 14 to 16 at Calvary Evangelical Church. Sessions include devotions, discussions on organization and funding, mission work, merging junior and elementary Y P B A efforts, and a Sunday service with sermons by Rev J A Haehlen and Rev E H Lang. Out-of-town attendees should notify Rev J A Haehlen of arrival details.
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Cedar Falls
Young People’s Alliance
Calvary Evangelical Church
E. J. Lang
J. Lang
Clarence Wallace
Alvin Tostlebe
7. Baumpartner
Anitha Dboedkemeter
Hey
J. H. Stewert
S. 3
Aredale
M. ‘Yagey
J. H. Slewert
J. A. Haeblen
George Kuache
Alice Frehse
Y. PB. A
Mra
R. B. Bickelberg
H. C. Brunnemelar
A. Bogen
H. G. Schluter
A. m
M. Yagey
EH. J. Lang
W. H W. Beachter
State Sunday School Association
Rev
J. A. Haehlen
Grinnell College Receives Major Gift From Dr Leroy Dibble
Kansas City physician Dr Leroy Dibble gave Grinnell College property valued at 150000 dollars and plans a broader endowment. He noted his estate, likely about 250000 dollars, will fund a Dibble foundation after his death and his wife Martha Claveland, Grinnell alumna, is a physician active in Kansas City women’s groups.
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Kansas City
Grinnell College of
Grinnell
Leroy Dibbie
Dibbie
Martha Claveland
Grinnell College
Dibble
Leroy Dibble
German Prisoners in Chinese Dress Captured Near Harbin
Three German prisoners disguised as Chinese were captured on a Trans-Siberian train at Tsitsikar, two hundred miles west of Harbin. A conductor observed one man at a corridor window and the group was found with disguises after a search. All are detained at Tsitsikar with heavy guard over bridges along the line to prevent bridge attacks.
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Harbin
Tsitsikar
Nonna
Garth
Congressman Campbell Backs World Federation Plan
Washington Jan. The international confederation of the world would unite nations to preserve international law. A resolution proposes a constitution resembling the United States with a president, vice president, two houses, and a world supreme court. Khaki was first used by Indian regiments.
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Washington
D C
International Confederation of the World
Wags
Campbell
Kansas
United States
Houses of Congress
Supreme Court
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