Czizek May Not Make Ballot As Independent in Third District
Dubuque man M H Czizek faced Democratic doubts about qualifying for the November ballot. Republicans argue no primary nomination occurred, leaving Czizek to pursue an independent route or another party ticket under Iowa statutes. Congressmen Burton E Sweet faces potential lack of opposition as election coverage continues.
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M. H. Czizex
Dubuque
Third District
Citizens
People’s
Progressive
Vermann Miller
Democratic Committee
Miller
Cadar Rapids
J. C. Beem
Secretary of State
Czcrek
O'Connor
Murphy
Murtagh
Sullivan
Marsh
Czéevek
Central Committee
Bar
L. BE. Bladine
Burton E. Sweet
Dubuque Gas Rates Rise from $1.40 to $1.85
The Dubuque gas rate will jump from $1.40 to $1.85 per thousand cubic feet with a 15 percent discount starting August 1. Officials led by company president George McLean said the rise is due to higher costs and that the firm earned only 2 percent on its investment in 1919.
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Associated Press
Dubuque, Ja
George Mclean
Hoe
Francisco Villa Leader and Outlaw of Mexico
A biographical sketch of Doroteo Arango Rivera known as Francisco Villa, his rise from peon roots in Durango to bandit fame in northern Mexico, his feared leadership, and the cult of personality that surrounded him among soldiers and supporters. The piece notes his courage, tactical flair, and the brutal methods used to keep troops in line.
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Mexico
Francisco Villa
Aeabhy Tuaraz
Villa
Doroteo Oranga
Chihuahua
Durango
Hote
Villa Surrenders to Open Peace Terms
Mexico City reports Francisco Villa unconditionally surrenders to aid reconstruction. Villa meets Gen Martiniz at Sabina station and agrees to disband at Torreon with 600 troops. his men decline offered trains and will march. Villa plans residence at Zacatecas Nesves after dispersal.
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Francisco Villa
Martiniz
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Sabina
Villa
Nisves
Zacatecas
Torreon
Hisi
Aepina Ig
I Gay
Metal Monoplanes Begin Coast to Coast Mail Flight
Three all metal monoplanes carrying the first transcontinental aerial mail departed from Central Park Long Island at 1:15 am for San Francisco. Eleven escort planes accompanied the pilots in a farewell flight through New York. Stops include Cleveland Chicago Omaha Cheyenne Salt Lake City Reno and San Francisco. A second item notes Thomas T Brewster calling coal operators to a Chicago meeting to discuss the miners strike and coal situation.
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Associated Press
New York
Central Park
Long Island
San Francisco
Here
Pacific Coast
Cleveland F
Chicago
Omaha
Cheyenne
Salt Lake City
Reno
St. Louis
Thomas
T. Brewster
Folds of American Flag Protect Tree From Destruction in Cedar Heights
A large tree near Cedar Heights remains standing as locals, led by Mrs. Wilson and two veterans, guard it with an American flag against city crews slated to clear a 20 foot wide street. The dispute over tree removal sparked by traffic safety concerns drew schoolchildren and crowds, with workers retreating after the flag wrap and guard pledge.
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Cedar Baights
Altho
Axman
Forest Village
George W. Wilson
Cotdar Heights
Council
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J. F. Klingaman
William West
Stars and Stripes
Red Cross
Democratic War Chest Open to Contributions of Any Size
Washington reports the Democratic national committee welcomes contributions of any amount as it eyes victory with the three word slogan Peace Progress Prosperity. George White notes the source of funds is the focus, not the sums, while Harding at Marion contemplates a busy prefront porch campaign amid influx of letters. McAdoo warns against a purchased presidency and calls for scrutiny of campaign spending.
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Coxites
Washington, D. C
Democratic Party
George White
National Committee
White
Cox
Landlord and Attendant Wounded in Demons Claim
Daniel Helbig wounded his wife and said he saw the landlord through a bedroom window with demons during a crisis caused by rent worries. Hospital reports indicate Mrs. Helbig cannot recover.
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Storre Tras
Union Win
XI. J
Daniel Helbig
Detroit Murderer May Be Located in Clarinda Hospital
Des Moines July 29 A Polk county sheriff reported Detroit murderer Eugene Leroy may be in a Clarinda Hospital Iowa origin shows a link to a body found en route to New York and to a hotel guest registered as R S Fernandez St Louis detectives questioned the Fernandez Leroy name mix and said the hospital patient could be the man but offered little confirmation.
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Detroit
Clarinda Hospital
Associated Press
Des Moines
Sheri If Laverade
Polk County
Palee
Mich
Eugene Leroy
New York
R. S. Perenandez
St. Liovis
Burglars Hit Cedar Rapids Home in July Theft
Thieves broke into the home of Frank S. Wilder in Cedar Rapids during July 28 or 29 while the family was away. Jewelry clothing and various articles valued at over 1,000 dollars were stolen, with entry gained through an unlocked window.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Frank S
Mother helpless in boat as child drowns on Twin Lakes
Mrs Anthony Ullman of Palmer Ta was in a boat with her 23 year old child when the youngster fell overboard. The mother could not swim and despite cries for help the child drowned with only the body recovered.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Mra
Anthony Ullman
Palmer
Twin Lakes
Here
Cascade Man Dies From 30 Foot Fall
Thomas Kean aged 28 or 29 of Cascade dies after a fall while binding hay poles. While setting up poles the one he climbed broke, throwing him about 20 feet to the ground and fracturing his skull. the accident occurred Wednesday morning and he died Wednesday afternoon in Dubuque, Iowa.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Thomas Kean
Cascade
Mean
Belgium Votes to Revise Article on Suffrage
Brussels July 28 and Mexicali July 29 report Belgium moves toward women suffrage as the chamber of deputies passes a bill revising article 47. The measure allows future parliaments to grant votes to women by two thirds, avoiding a constitutional crisis. Los Angeles July 29 Mrs Lottie Smith Rupp sister of Mary Pickford Moore Fairbanks sues for divorce from Albert G Rupp a New York stock broker alleging desertion.
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Belgium
Mary
A. G. Rupp
Associated Press
Brussels
Chamber of Deputies
Los Angeles
Cal
Lottie Smith-Rupp
Mary Pickford-Moore-Fairbanks
Albert G. Rupp
New York
Highways Weather Report From Iowa Districts Dusty Roads
Weather Bureau report notes no precipitation in the 24 hours ending 7 am. Districts including Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Fort Atkinson Mason City Waterloo Waverly show dusty highways and continued fair weather forecast for the next 24 hours.
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Department of Agricultum
Weather Bureau
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Lea
Minn
Alizona
Cedar Rapids
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Fartault Minn
Lawrens
Wis
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Pastvillo
Waterloo
Waverly
Danae
Courier Delivery Note with Service Hours
The notice states home delivery before 4:80 o'clock and requests readers to call 380 if the paper is late. a replacement copy will be sent. Phone calls should reach the office before 6:30 p.m. for service adjustments.
Prohibition officers uncover major whisky ring shipment in Chicago
Chicago July 25 Prohibition enforcement officers report the seizure of a truck load of whisky and the arrest of six men in a major whisky ring bust. The warehouse loading was observed by Major Dalyrmple and Chief Garrity with a ledger naming Michael J. Clancy as the owner. Clancy allegedly bought thousands of cases and claimed 300 had been stolen from the warehouse. Authorities note Clancy, via a brother-in-law in the internal revenue service, allegedly profited from illicit sales.
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Chicago
Major Dalyrmptle
Prohibition
Garrity
Michael J. Clancy
Dalyrmple
Clancy
Internal Revenue Collector’s Office
Urges Haste to Protect Warsaw From Red Attack
The report cites German leader Ludendorff proposing to raise an army of 1 500 000 to demand treaty changes and notes Franco British and Polish talks. Dispatches detail Bolshevik advances toward Warsaw and Lemberg with cavalry and armored units, and French officers assigned to Polish forces.
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Bialystok
Galicia
Lemberg
Pinak
Pripet Countiry
Pinsk-Brest-Litovak
Gdlfela
Budenny
Budlenny
Zbrucz
Styr
Rovno
Lutzk
Ya Koveland
Nieman
Prusisia
Poland i
Paris
Poland
Tso
Altho
Galician
Rembertoff
Apvieta
Eldon Doctor Honored by Greeks for Relief Work
Blanche E. Norton of Eldon receives the Order of King George for her work with Greek orphans in Anatolia. She treated Dracho- Diatyus eye injuries, improving conditions after four months. Greek high commissioner hails her as the foremost recipient. Norton, 40, trained at Cornell, practiced medicine with Dr. A B Kendrick in New York. Her father Frank Norton is a Rock Island conductor.
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Ottumwa
Blanche Nortor
Ioldon
Frank Norton
Rock Island Railroad
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Bidg Do Rock Taland
Iglon
Missy Norton
Cornell University
Seloct
A. BE. Fendrick
W York
Dr. Norton
Republicans Expect to Gain Seats in Middle West
J R McCarl executive secretary of the national Republican congressional committee arrived in Chicago and conferred with Senator New on speaker assignments for congressional campaign meetings. He said they are certain to retain the present majority and may pick up a few safe seats in the west and middle west. Ada Bush of Kentland Indiana was named executive secretary for the women.
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Chicagoa
J. R. McCarl
National Republican Congressional Committee
Senator New
West
Middlewest
Ada Bush
Kentland
Ind
Three Auto Bandits Rob Grass Lake Bank
Three armed bandits robbed the Farmers' State bank at Grass Lake seven miles east of Jackson. They locked the cashier and assistant in the cage and escaped in an automobile after looting the bank. Officials estimated the loss at about $10,000.
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Associated Press
Jackson, Mich
Farmers’ State Bank
Grass Lake
Here
Iowa Democratic convention opens with unity and pledges three planks
Cedar Rapids July 29 The Iowa state Democratic convention opened in a celebratory mood with approval of a platform and election of a new state committee as only business. Gubernatorial candidate Clyde L. Herring and leaders agreed on key posts, while three main planks emerged: centralizing government into nine departments, lending state credit for long term home loans, and tightening blue sky securities laws. The event featured strong oratory attacking Republicans and setting the stage for a vigorous campaign.
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Associated
Prana
Cedar Rapids
New State Committee
Clyde L. Herring
Des Moines
Herring
Reynolds
Thumors
Erring
W. J. Reynolds
Creston
Gerring
B. Murtagh
Murtagh
Herting
Resolutions Committee
Illinois
Wilbur Marsh
Waterloo
Marsh
Central Committee
John Hughes
National Republican Party
Harding
Wilson
Iowa
Turkish Nationalist Commander Jafar Tayar Captured
Cel Jafar Tayar, the Turkish Nationalist commander at Adrianople, was captured in the village of Bostanli east of Adrianople. This is the first direct word from Athens on his capture.
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Associated Press
Athens
Jafar Tayar
Adrianople
Bostanli
Cel
Husband Claims Body of Detroit Trunk Victim
In Sturgis Michigan on July 29 the body of Mrs. Eugene Leroy, the Detroit trunk murder victim, has been claimed by her former husband McCoy Jackson and her brother L A Fondren who resided there.
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Associated Press
Sturgis
Miss
Eugene Leroy
Detroit Trunk
McCoy Jackson
L. A. Fondren
Persia Offered Big Loan by Americans
An unconfirmed report from Tehran via the Daily Mail states that Americans have offered the Persian government a substantial loan. The information comes from a Teheran correspondent and has not been independently verified.
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Persia
Associated Press
London
The
Daily Mail
Teheran
Wood and Stiles Named for Bence by Republicans
Judge George W Wood Water loo and Judge E B Stiles Manchester are nominated by the Republican judicial convention for the Tenth district to fill vacancies from resignations and deaths. Wood nominated by B F Swisher Stiles by former Judge Dunham. Newman chairing the convention with Paulsen secretary. Also Oscar W Hartleib of Ontario Can enlists in Fourth division and heads to Camp Dodge then Camp Lewis.
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Waterloo
E. B. Stiles
Manchester
Tenth District
Seassion
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
G. W. Dunham
J. &. Williams
Wood
B. F. Swisher
Stiles
Dunham
J. B. Newman
Cedar Falls
P. H. Paulsen
Mr. Newman
Don D. Donnan
Oscar W. Hartleib
Ontario
Can
Camp Dodge
Camp Lewis
Wash
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