American Commission Blames Britain for Reign of Terror in Ireland
The American commission on conditions in Ireland declares Ireland is under imperial British force control and lawless rule, condemns force, executions, and terror, and holds Britain responsible for civilian suffering and destruction across the island. It notes reprisals, arson, and indiscriminate killings, while observing Irish allegiance to the republic despite British pressure.
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American Commission
Ireland
United Press
Washington, D.C
American Commission On
Committee of 100
The
Nation
I. Holingsworth Wood
New York
Frederic C. Howe
Immigration
Jane Addams
Hull House
Chicago
James H. Matter
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
Oliver P. Newman
Board of Commissioners
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Her. Normen Thomas
the World Tomorrow
David T. Walsh
Massachusetts
Commission
Sinn Fein
Republic
Great Britain
Olty
Eople
Trish
Charming Young Lady Worked Clever Cheat at Bellevue
A young woman using the name Alderson canvassed Bellevue Iowa and Clinton and Beloit for funds for an orphans' home. She obtained money from many businessmen between $1 and $35 by presenting forged credentials and directing gifts to Beloit and Clinton offices. A Britt, Iowa resident doubted her and notified Reverend H.
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Bellevue
Alderson
Clinton
Beloit
Wis
Britt
Fraud claims surround Belleville woman and blank offices
The article reports allegations that a Belleville woman forged signatures and documents to persuade others of her legitimacy. It claims payments were collected from residents in Beloit Clinton and other towns, with officials stating no such association offices exist in Beloit or Clinton.
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V. Rendall
Clinton
Commercial Club
Beloit
Bellevue
Reformers Fail to Elect Marion Mayor. Biggs Wins No Ward
In Marion Cedar Rapids March 31 reformers backed a citizens ticket winning a council majority a treasurer and assessor but mayoral candidate C W Biggs failed to win any ward. Biggs faced charges over moonshine protections punch boards in stores and misuse of city funds with delayed interest payment.
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Cedar Rapids
Citizens
Marion
C. W. Biggs
BE. W. Griffiths
Briggs
Mary M. English
Biggs
Cherokee bandit will be permanently blind as result of shooting
Fred L. Livingston, who robbed the Steele bank of 560 dollars, was shot at noon Friday and is now judged to be totally blind for life by doctors. His injuries otherwise are not serious and he is expected to recover quickly. His brother Harry, a Meriden railroad station agent, offered no reason for the robbery, saying Fred was out of work and broke. Livingston had planned to escape in a car.
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Cherokee
Fred L. Livingston
Steele Bank
Livingston
Harry
Illinois Central
Meriden
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Diamond Dye for All Fabrics
An advertisement claims two packages of Diamond Dyes can refresh old garments and home textiles. It touts dyeing wool, silk, linen, and cotton to a new look with simple directions and real material swatches shown in drugstore displays. The copy emphasizes a wide range of colors and urges avoiding poor results.
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Waterloo
Drugelst
Amateur bandit shoots wounded man near barn
Dh, brother of the wounded man, proposes a warrant against the shooter. The shooting occurred as the bandit was about to surrender from a barn. The shooter has not revealed himself but is expected to come forward soon.
Reward Offered by Bankers Association for Bank Robber
A bankers' association announces a reward of 1000 dollars for information leading to the capture of a bank robber. The notice emphasizes cooperation with authorities and specifies no further details about the crime or suspect.
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Bankers’ Association
Steel steamers under construction worldwide totals rise
The United States reports 3,075,266 tons of steamers under construction, compared with 2,796,154 tons in the United Kingdom, reflecting a growing shipbuilding effort amid the two nations.
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United States
United Kingdom
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Horlick’s.ser
L. E. Glaza
Commercial Street
Jreres
the Arbuckle Guest Coffee
Arland Fiour
Harrigane
Bird
W. H. Acker
Leavitt & Johnson
Office
Emery E. Magee
Edwin T. Jaynes
M. D
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Franklin _ Phone
Percy R. Wool
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Waterloo, Yowa
Nelson
B. E. Nelson Mfg. Co
Minneapolis
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