statewide group planned to back dry statute amendment
Des Moines January 13. A statewide organization will be formed immediately after the legislature adopts the prohibitory constitutional amendment to insure its passage. B W Garrett plans a district based board of directors who will organize every county with county leaders. The aim is to prevent radical opposition and push for a September special election for the measure. The group will consist of business and farming leaders with sound judgment on moral issues.
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Des Moines
Thirty-seventh
General Assembly
B. W. Garrett
Supreme Court
Pew
BL. W. Garrett
Seth
Hall
Elreu
Lara
Tree
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Tic
Copsignation
Censorship of Bills Proposed by Foster in Des Moines
Des Moines January 13 Attorney General Havner would censor all bills after Senate committees recommend passage The AG would prepare a succinct statement of existing laws on the subject suggest wording changes and report back for printing in the Journal The measure aims to reduce contradictions duplication and legal ambiguity
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Des Moines
Havner
Senate
Foster
Guthrie
Labor for Chase's injunction Bill in Iowa
Senator Chase proposes a strike injunction bill to align Iowa law with federal practice under the Clayton and Sherman acts. J J Strief of Stour City, head of the State Federation of Labor, calls it a model measure to grant state courts similar authority to federal judges in restraining strikes.
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Des Moines
Jaz
Chase
Iowa
J. JH. Strief
Stour City
State Federation of Labor
State House
Cummins
Fall on ice proves fatal to local farmer near Logan
A well known farmer McKinney was found dead on his granary near Logan on January 18. Reports say serious head injuries from a fall on the ice led to his death in the afternoon. His widow and six others survive him.
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Logan
Jan
McKinney
Binee
Remarkable case of suspended animation in Scranton
In Scranton on January 13, Mr Cheno was found hanging by the neck and believed dead. Neighbors cut him down and later signs of life appeared. Dr Parry was summoned, and after treatment his heart resumed beating. Relatives say his motive relates to his net health. the family recently arrived from California.
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Scranton
Cheno
Parry
Calfornia
Senator F F Jones Urges New Probe in Villisca Case
Red Oak Iowa January 13 discussion centers on paying $2 800 owed to J N Wilkerson Burns Detective Agency for Villisca murder investigations Former Senator F Tones of Vi Neca offers aid and urges a full inquiry pushing for a reputable investigator and a grand jury to probe all aspects of the tragedy and alleged perjury charges against witnesses
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Red Oak
J. N. Wilkerson
Bunny Detective Agency
Ana Wilkerson
Vi Neca
Wilkerson
Burns Agency
Montgomery County
Villisca
Cedar Rapids Girls Held for Blackmail
Darla Byrne and Peggy Reed of Cedar Rapids were arrested on bench warrants charging malicious threat to extort 15000 dollars from FL Junkerman. Harold W Jirka of Chicago also sought. Byrne resisted arrest and was taken from her home. both girls held overnight. Jury session Jan 6 preceded the action.
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Cedar Rapids
Darla Byrne
Peggy Reed
Milo P. Smith
Linn County District Court
FL Junkerman
Kiss Read
Harold W. Jirka
Chicago
Linn County
OFTX Sleuths Arrested By Ocounty Town Marshal
Whiting Jan 13 Cuy Detectives G A Danielson James Britten and George Petersman police chauffeur of Sioux City chased into Whiting and were seized by Mayor W H Gibson who also serves as town marshal They were held on $10 bond after the mayor approved a joint note The trio went to the bank to sign the note as bond backing for their release
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Whiting
Cuy
G. A. Danielson
James Britten
George Petersman
Sioux City
Arm of the Law
Joe Crews
John Gray
the Law
W. H. Gibson
Ima
Manchester to Welcome Home Troops in Public Banquet
Manchester, January 13. The town plans a banquet at the new armory on January 17 to honor a national guard company returning home. Doors will open after the program for a public reception, and officials aim to secure jobs for every returning soldier.
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Manchester
Althat
National
Enard
Ealdier
Des Moines notes progressive leanings in highway committees
In Des Moines on January 13, Senator Nicholas Balkema of Sioux Center, father of the highway commission bill, is named chairman of the senate highways committee. The Senate, with Balkema long active in road legislation since 1906, is described as progressive with dry temperance leadership dominating key committees, including suppression of intemperance and motor vehicles. Fellow senators Foster and Chase also align with pro road progressivism, while chairmen and members across major committees are portrayed as progressive rather than reactionary.
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Des Moines
Nicholas Balkema
Sioux Center
State Highway Commission
Senate Committee On
Senate
Ffth General Assembly
Balkema
Aml Nari
J. M. Wilson
Centerelle
Whitmore
Alan Usted
Foster
Guthrie
Good Roads Commission
Gov
Clarke
Cad
Women Will Push Child Welfare Bill
Nearly 30 state organizations attended a Town Child Welfare association meeting in Des Moines to promote a child welfare bill. The plan includes state university investigations, press work, and county organization as well as training for workers, with Mrs Ida B Wise-Smith directing fundraising. Prominent leaders included Dean Carl F. Seasborn, Mrs Mary Watts, and Dr Florence B. Sherbon.
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Des Moines
Town Child Welfare Association
Harris-Emery
State University
Ida B. Wise-Smith
Cedar Rapids
Isaac Les Hillis
Carl FE. Seasborn
The
Mary Watts
Audubon
Florence B. Sherbon
Children's Bureau of Washington
Manchester Fire Boys Aid Dyersville Fire Scene
Manchester fire department dispatched a special Illinois Central train to Dyersville after an appeal for help. The joint effort stopped the fire spread and brought it under control within an hour. Manchester High School defeated Greelay High School 32 to 1 in basketball. Post commander A. Carter struggles with mobility and his dog Wiss has paralysis. Paul Klaus resigns as deputy county treasurer to join National Manufacturing. E H L Kinne named as new deputy treasurer.
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Manchester
Dyeraville
Manchester Fire Department
Tlinois Central
Drersville
Finames
Manchester High School
Greelay High School
Carter
Wiss
Paul Klaus
National Manufacturing Company
E_ HL Kinne
Thousands Apply for 30 Governor Appointments in Iowa
Des Moines reports about 3000 applications for 40 appointive state offices received by Governor Harding. Many letters push for specific offices, noting political activity of applicants. Officials expect some reappointments and retirement plans, with terms extending to after 1919. The governor has shifted guest reception to the secretary’s office and private governor’s room.
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Des Moines
Harding
Sone
Gov. Harding
Gtate House
The Quinine That Does Not Affect The Head Ad
A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine as safe for all users with no nervousness or head ringing. It highlights BE. W. GROVE’S signature on the box and a 25 cent price.
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Mr. Hill
BE. W. Grove
New County Officials Faced With Road Spending
Newly elected county officers at the Vinton courthouse joined the board of supervisors for a frolic including a mock hog theft trial. County records show 1418 expenditures reached 125,664.74 for road improvements with many bridges culverts and oiling of ten miles. more funds likely this year. Weddings noted include Effie Burk and Charles Bates at the Methodist church and Malissa Jenkins and John F. Elms, U.S. Marine veteran, in Vinton. The old Chautauqua park near Chautauqua Park was sold for 4,000 to Charter and Wheeler. Virginian Gay hospital planned near Vinton. Rest room records show 581 users in 1916. October count 117.
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Vinton
Osounty
Board of Supervisors
George Buch
George Finderknecht
W. F. Harper
Harry St. Clair
Govan Innes
Gulkty
Harrison
Aire
Malissa Jenkins
John F. Elms
Washington, D. C
U. S. Marine Corps
Navy
Brida Cane
Elms
Chautauqua Park
Wheeler
Newhall
Virginian Gay Hospital
J. E. Whipple
Woodmen of the World Fair Draws Largest Weekly Attendance
The Woodmen of the World and the Woodmen circle anticipate the week's largest crowd tonight at K. C. Hall for their annual fair. Officers thank all who contributed and assisted in making the event a success.
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Woodmen of the World
The
Woodmen
K. C. Hall
Wegener Indicted in Polk County Conspiracy Case
Des Moines January 13 indictments returned by the Polk county grand jury name Ed Wegener May Talbott Clarence Talbott and Leroy Strong in a conspiracy to prevent justice tied to the Omaha Dadger game. Bertha Darrah and George Timberlake are the other two involved in the case and the story.
Catalog flood from Chicago reaches Sioux City trade area
Bond details set for four individuals with Surry and Wexener at 3000 and others at 1500. Seventy five thousand catalogs from a Chicago mail order house moved through Waterloo yesterday toward Sioux City for distribution in its trade territory. The firm shipped the catalogs in five large freight cars. Mail order literature is swelling nationwide as Waterloo mail carriers face a worsening backlog. crest of shipments is expected in two weeks.
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Chicago
Waterloo
Sioux City
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