Bigamy Trial Set After Courtroom Romance Scandal
Robert H. Powell faces a Monday hearing on bigamy charges. The case spotlights his alleged courtship and two marriages in his hometown, with claims of a love potion and enchantment, while Geneva Pattee seeks to annul the union after the trial.
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Robert HE. Powell
Powell
Geneva A. Pattee
Powell No. 2
Hampton
Rath Packing Company
Geneva Pattee
Powell No. 1
Drama League Play Scores Big Hit at Jesup
The Drama League presented Arms and the Man at Jesup last night to a small crowd due to a rainstorm. Mrs. E M Storm and Mrs. R Clare Heald led strong turns as Catherine Petkoff and Raina with support from Francis Murphy and others. Carl Glick directed the company.
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Drama League
Jesup
Community Drama League
Waterloo Theatre
E. M. Storm
Catherine Petkoff
R. Clare Heald
Raina
Francis Murphy
Bluntsehli
Vatter Brown
Paul Petkoff
Leonard Heatherton
Serguis Sarahoff
Juanita Pollock
Everett Crisman
Nicola
Arno Mitchell
Carl Glick
The
League
Plaza Theatre Dining Room Changes Hands
Mrs W A Burger, formerly chef at the Black Dry Goods cafe, has bought the Plaza theatre lunch room and will run it with her daughter. She plans improvements and indicates three regular meals daily plus full cafe service during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Burger
Black Dry Goods Cafe
Plaza Theatre
Uncle Harry Looks at Treaty Delays and Possible Outcomes
In this column Uncle Harry discusses the slow pace of peace treaty negotiations after the armistice, the politics in Washington, censorship on news from Paris, German protests and demands, and the risk of force if Germany refuses to sign. He notes divisions among allies and the public mood amid postwar unrest. Raitor's Note invites signed inquiries by mail.
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Harry
Joe
Jimmy
Senate
Uncle Harry
Europe
Washington
Congress
Helen
Versailles
Paris
Wilson
League of Nations
Germany
Raitor
Cupola on City Hall Condemned
The cupola and old bells atop city hall face removal to permit roof repairs that will protect the third floor from rain. The issue was referred to public buildings and police committees. The city market opened June 10 on Third Street near Sycamore, with police oversight and sanitation by the street department. The Black Hawk Bolo club sought a license for a carnival week of June 22 to aid veterans. 35 residents complained of a noisy automatic crossing signal at C.G.W. near Barclay Street. referred to the city attorney. Miss Blanche Martin asked aid for playground establishment.
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City Hall
Third Street
Sycamore
Black Hawk Bolo Club
John Boeker
E. ¥. Baldwin
Bolo Club
South Barclay Street
C. C G. W. Crossing
Blanche Martin
Council of Social Agencies
All Unions Threaten to Quit in Madison
Madison workers face a potential general strike in sympathy with 1,500 machinists out for nine weeks. Fourteen unions back a sympathy walkout while streetcar members fall short of a two thirds vote. Telephone operators bakers and coal and sea workers join in backing a broad stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
War Labor Board
Rainbow Division Soldier Wanders From La Porte City
Walter Daniels a 25 year old Rainbow division veteran has wandered from his La Porte City home in distress. Described as 5 feet 8 inches and 170 pounds he wore blue overalls a light shirt and cap and army tan shoes with no coat. Waterloo police asked to search for him and Maurice Thompson named as guardian.
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Shem
France
Walter Daniels
Rainbow Division
la Porte City
Waterloo
Ward
Maurice Thompson
Daniels
San Antonio Woman Praises Dr Williams Pink Pills
A San Antonio resident reports renewed strength after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes relief from stomach distress, improved appetite, weight gain, and reduced nervousness and heart palpitations. Pills sold by druggists and Dr Williams Medicine Co. priced 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, postpaid.
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San Antonio
Williams
Charles Schiebel
South
Walters Street
Texas
Mrs. Schiebel
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
Detroit Strife Over City Rail Fare Sparks Municipal Ownership
Detroit city officials clash with the Detroit United Railway in a wage and fare dispute. The strike cripples industry as talks continue on municipal ownership and a proposed 10 million dollar bond issue to back a city traction system. Attorney General Grovsbeck weighs court action to resolve the fare controversy.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Couzeis
Detroit, United Railway Company
Ledpally Owned
Traction System
Grovsbeck
Michigan
Maes
Michla Jean
Waverly Orphans Fund Drive Sets Records
Report on the Waverly event shows a historic fundraising total with a city bond plan of ten million dollars discussed by Mayor Couzens and the council. The gathering featured stalls, booths, and a large crowd supporting Virginia Derr and others as Anedl and Waverly hosts welcomed guests and returning servicemen.
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Sarva Tur
Couzens
Ayer
Alor
Norse Labor Party Backs Soviet Russia and Refugees
The Norwegian Folkets Arbeidere Partiet conference endorses Soviet Russia and calls for rights for political refugees. It backs the Third International and condemns blockades against Soviet Russia while urging support for international trade and solidarity among Nordic regions.
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Norse Labor Party
Soviet Russia
Nikolai Lenine
Russia
Christiania
North
Hussia
Finland
Baltic Provinees
Labor Party
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May
Springfield
House
State Board of Equalization
Kohl
East Fourth Street
Waverly
Virginia Derr
Clarion
Twine
Dean Winalfred Bailey
Mrab
A. Sager
Minn Mayl
C. W. Tyrrell
Rotherton
Anedl
Atete Federation of Womans Clubs
Tie Theta
Seamon
Ed Mooney
New York
Mary Mooney
Aerolux Shades
Aerolux
Lighty’s
Bergar
DR. Myers
DR. Aitken
Sycamore Street
Iowa
Firestone
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