Panama Pacific Fund Probe resurfaces in Iowa retrenchment panel
Des Moines June 13 1915 the rare retrenchment and reform committee of the Iowa legislature meets for a two day session to review Panama Pacific Exposition Commission finances. Investigations hint at missing vouchers eight to nine thousand dollars and charges against Woodworth Clum. The senate report finds no conclusive income from concessions and partial return of state property. The matter, disputed by James M Pierce, heads back for further review by the committee with lawmakers Kimball Wilson Foskett White Stephenson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Legislature
Thirty-eighth General Assembly
Reform Commission
Iowa Senate
Commission
James M. Merce
Greater Iowa Association
San Francisco Fair
Thirty-seventh General Assembly
Pitt-Johnson
Woodworth Clum
State Executive Council
Pierce
James M. Pierce
Clum
Senate
Pitt
Buser
Muscatine
Brockhart
Washington
Rect
Howard
Adams
Kosauth
Crum
Senate c
Renate
Pittr
Perea Tinoeny and Reform
Arrest of Women Sparks Shenandoah Controversy
Shenandoah Iowa June 13 Investigating police officials from Shenandoah examine the arrest of three women Mrs Esther Applegate Mrs Helen Baldwin and Miss Wilma Reed in Omaha for disorderly conduct The property owner Mrs Thomas Brown was jailed and hospitalised after a claim the arresting officer was drunk The case has triggered tension with calls to discipline police and the women hire lawyers Reed is detained in Omaha Baldwin and his father prepare to fight for her, with Applegate's mother noted in Des Moines
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Shenandoah
Omaha
Esther Applegate
France
Helen, Baldwin
Wilma Reed
Cass Street
Thomas Brown
Brown
Bootler
S Reed
Baldwin
Mrs. Appiegate
Des Moines
Soldiers Reply to Pierce Liberty Bond Charge in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa a letter from Rainbow Post No 2 American Legion defends soldiers against James M Pierce publisher of the Homestead who criticized Iowa methods in liberty loan funds. The epistolary exchange argues bonds were not forced and those in trenches offered limbs and lives for the war. A committee to investigate Pierce’s urged actions is proposed by the returned soldiers.
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Council Bluffs
Rainbow Post No
American Legion
James M. Piarce
the Homestead
Iowa
Council Blaffa Bureau of Military Affairs
Pierce
Pierca
Davenport May Land Starch Co
Davenport may attract the Douglas Starch company after its Cedar Rapids plant was destroyed by fire. A pending deal would shift the Cedar Rapids operation to the idle Corn Products plant on Borkingham road in Davenport, offering lower building costs and better river transport. Rail access and raw material supply favor Davenport, with a Supreme Court ruling aiding the move under Sherman antitrust provisions.
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Davenport
Douglas Starch Company
Cedar Rapids
The
Corn Products Company
Borkingham Road
Cedar Rapids Company
Refining Corporation
Supreme Court
Corn Products Refining Company
Widow Entitled To Workman's Claim After Death
Des Moines June 13 Work men's compensation to be paid to the widow of Hayes Miller a colored coal miner killed in Polk county last December The award totals 3000 dollars at ten dollars weekly for 300 weeks The arbitration commission after three days hearing ruled the couple had a legal marriage and awarded the widow the compensation The mother Martha Miller claimed rights but witnesses established a lawful marriage and the widow receives the total sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hayes Miller
Saylor
Mabel Martin Miller
Masons Elect Schoonover Delegate to Grand Lodge
Cedar Rapids Ia June 13 The Iowa grand lodge of Masons unanimously elects George J Schoonover retiring grand master as delegate to the grand lodge of England with Nebraska also naming him already honored figure in Masonic circles.
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Masons
Schoonover
Grand Lodge of England
Cedar Rapida
Iowa Grand Lodge of Masons
George J. Schoonover
Iowa
Nebraska
Grand Lodge
Freckle Remedy From Lemon Juice and Lotion Mix
Squeeze the juice of five lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint freckle and tan lotion. Massage daily on face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and even skin tone. Harmless and non irritating, as advertised. Available at grocers or drug stores.
England meeting sets London sessions and future grand master
The organization completed election and installation of officers and adjourned in London as the annual gathering closes. J A West of Des Moines is eyed as next year’s chosen grand master amid informal balloting and expectations.
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England
London
J. A. West
Des Moines
Mason City man elected senior warden officer slate
The text notes W. A. Westfall of Mason City was elected to a leadership role near an election that left the result almost tied. The slate lists Frank Glass of Oskaloosa as senior warden, John T. Ames as junior warden, David L. Clark of Newton as treasurer, R. Parvin of Cedar Rapids as secretary and C. C. as custodian for six years.
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W. A. Westfall
Mason City
Frank Glass
Oskaloosa
John T. Ames
Truer
David L. Clark
Newton
R. Parvin
Cedar Rapids
C. C
Fort Dodge Chosen as Meeting Place for Next Year
Clark and Burlington custodians to Bi term of Q N Wagley with Charles D Becker present in Waterloo. Fort Dodge selected as the meeting site for next year.
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Ad Claims Cure for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement touts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy as a simple preparation that removes catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and soothes inflammation said to cause stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. The copy promises relief after one dose or money back and cites past surgeries and lifelong suffering.
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Mayr
Hansen & Hansen and Druggists Everywhere
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Panama Pacific Fund
Kimball
Pottawattamie
Wilson
Avpanoose
Foskett
Page
White
Benton
Stephenson
Ringgold
Finley
Henry
Wichman
Hancock
Harrington
Kossuth
Rogers
Carroll
O'Donnell
Dubuque
Horlicks
Ana Peelita
Courier
Davenport May Land Starch CO
Deroeles
New
Sita
Davidsons Furniture Store
Bridge Street
Waterloos Center
the Store of Summer Comforts
Kiddom
Denortn
Pleazol Tire CO
Bluff Street
Union Depot
With
Edison
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