Women speakers at Geneva mass meeting urge wider role for lawmakers
Helen Ring Robinson, former Colorado state senator, spoke at the International Woman Suffrage Alliance congress in Geneva. She urged that women are inherently better fitted for legislating, cited four callings for women, and argued nations should value health and happiness over wealth in laws and constitutions.
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Wagner Nominee Triumphs In County Sheriff Race
Cap Wagner wins county sheriff nomination on Republican ticket in a stunning upset. He secured 2,079 votes, over 105 above the 35 percent needed, while Henderson and Weislein trailed with 1,846 and 1,184 respectively. Wagner, a former police officer and deputy sheriff, avoids convention.
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Bremer County primary results favor Cummins and Moore
Voters in Bremer County tabulated 608 ballots for A. B. Cummins, with 350 for his opponent. Moore led for governor with 323 votes, Deems 223, Havner 232, Kendall 137. Secretary of State Hamsey received 462, Moore 387, Alber 300 over Haynes 251. Burbank Waterloo totaled 640 to Hoyt 228. Eastern point noted as Quoddy Head, Mo.
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Notable Mexican Rebels Villa and Diaz Stand Apart
Mexico City report describes Francisco Villa and Felix Diaz as the main exceptions among former rebel leaders to joining the liberal revolutionary movement. It notes regional figures like Manuel Pelaez in Tampico and Pimienta, a Zapata ally, commanding 1500 troops at Kochimilco.
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Ninth Infantry Drafts Texas Recruit Plan After War Losses
Camp Travis Tex June 8 The Ninth United States infantry now stationed here has been allotted Texas as its native state and under current plans will recruit its personnel entirely from the Lone Star state. The regiment fought in Chateau Thierry Soissons St Mihiel Blanc Mont and the Argonne, suffering 684 killed 3796 wounded and 191 missing, and more than one third of its original strength.
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Cummins Leads Grundy County Primary With 1009 Votes
Totals from Grundy county primary show A. G. Cummins winning 1,009 votes to 594 for his opponent. Moore led for governor with 803, Hayner 288, Kendall 284, Deens 248. Haynes tops auditor with 580 while McCleland has 552. Burbank, Waterloo reports 12,110 votes to 348 for Hort. Other notes include Kendall in Cerro Gordo and Brookhart lands in Webster, with Webster County returns pending and Cummins favored for the Republican Senate nomination by a margin over 200 votes after a partial completion of precincts.
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County Returns Show Cummins Leads Brookhart in Wapello
Ottumwa Iowa June 8 official returns from 11 of 28 precincts in Wapello County list Cummins 820 Brookhart 554 Kendall 638 Deems 31. Sixth district congressman Rameyer, the incumbent, is leading.
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An Anniversary By MABEL 5. BLY
Mrs. Crawford recalls youth and love as financial strain erodes their marriage. Alfred plans a theater night to spark joy, but their routine hushes deeper resentments. A quiet domestic drama unfolds through memories of wedding bells, a hopeful box of flowers, and a renewed spark.
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Camping with a .22 rifle tips and safety notes
The article urges taking a light .22 repeating rifle on camping trips for entertainment and practical pest control. It covers choosing a reliable light model, suitable ammunition, regular cleaning, and safe target practices using a taken dow n rifle and improvised targets like an old stump or sand bank. It warns against shooting near rocks or roasts to prevent bullet deflection.
First group of 50 000 Polish families headed for America
A transport with 800 wives and children of Polish immigrants sails from Dantzig toward an American port. This is the initial batch of 50,000 families to be reunited with husbands and fathers long separated by six years of war. The Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Society coordinates the effort with consent from the Bureau of Immigration and the State Department.
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Census Reports 1920 Population Increases by City
Census data shows population changes across several cities. Port Huron Michigan records 25,944 residents, Marietta Ohio down 15,100, and large shifts appear in Bou Claire Wisconsin and Nanticoke Pennsylvania with notable declines.
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Y M C A selects new secretary for Waterloo boys
W. F. Huxford, the new secretary of the Y M C A, arrived yesterday from Washington Iowa and is ready to meet Waterloo boys. He begins work at once with plans for the summer activities and will oversee the boys summer camp during two 10 day periods.
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