Fierce fighting in Ireland as truce goes into effect
In Ireland fighting surged as a truce began amid disorders. Four republicans and three Free Staters died in Newton Cunningham after a mistaken exchange of fire. Castle Pollard barracks were blown up by irregulars, and civilians were wounded as clashes continued.
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Ireland
International Newa Wire
Dublin
Una
Newton Cunningham
Free Staters
Castile
Uby
Associated Press
Castle Pollard
Westmeath
Mullinger
Buncrana
County Donegal
Mansion House
Dail
Kfffth
Biren
Collins
United Press
Washington, D.C
Ichael Colling
Oreish
Messag
Treland
Free Ireland
Paved Roads Find More Favor with Farmer Just Now
Farmers voice support for rural pavement with changes. Jon Kies, who owns 120 acres, argues farmers should pay their share while big truck operators bear costs. Many back reducing the 25 percent local levy to 10 percent and expect a legislature to amend the law. Community leaders, including B. Santee, believe the reform can pass next winter in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Kies
Waterboo Ud
Efe
Trilinots Central
Ya Des Moinezv
Co. B. Santee
Harding Refuses to Receive Crusaders at White House
President Harding again declined to meet the children crusaders led by Mrs. Kate Richards O’Hare at the White House. The group said they would visit daily at 2:15 PM until granted a hearing on petition to free their fathers jailed for political offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Sident Harding
White House
Kate Richards O'Hare
Chilren
Fites
Hamilton Withdraws From Forty-First District Race
E F Hamilton of Tétin Johnson county has withdrawn his nomination for state representative in the Forty first district. The move leaves Ray Vetter of Iowa City as the incumbent and Carter N Showers of Iowa City as the Democratic candidate. Had Hamilton delayed one more day his name would have remained on the ballot, as withdrawals must occur at least 20 days before the election. The withdrawal was filed as an affidavit under election laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
E. F. Hamiton
Tétin
Johnson County
W. Ramisay
Hamilton
Ray Vetter
Lawal City
Carter N. Showers
Iowa City
Lamilton
Wahillten
Safeblowers Abort Attempt After Strongbox Cut
In Burlington Illinois entry the scene notes burglars pried the First National Bank door at Biggsville and cut the strong box with an acetylene torch. The burglars fled when discovered by cashier J W Whiteman as the door showed a gaping hole and the safe was damaged with no loot taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
First National Bank
Biggsville
J. W. Whiteman
Civil War Veteran S Shell Rock Turns 94
S M Harding a Shell Rock resident and Civil War veteran celebrated his ninety fourth birthday with rel atives and neighbors. born May 3 1828 in Susquehanna county Pennsylvania he enlisted in 1863 serving nine months with Company B 177th Pennsylvania regulars. He later moved to Black Hawk county Iowa and finally settled in Shell Rock with his wife Julian Ann Bennett and family.
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Shell Rock
S. M. Harding
Mr. Harding
Susquehanna County
Pennsylvania
St. Joe J County
Michigan
Co. B
Black Hawk
Sonny
Julian Ann Bennett
Iowa
Lawn City Soldier Sets Record with 46 Months in Army
Cedar Falls May Trans Dams gaard returned to Cedaralls yesterday after 46 continuous months with U S forces. He enlisted July 1918 and had not come home until March 28 with 1200 others arriving at Fort Slocum. He reports improving French conditions and notes two brief hospital stays including pneumonia and an accident.
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Lawn City
Cedar Falls
Trans Damsgaard
Cedaralls Yasterday
U. S
Army of Occupation
United States
Fort Slocum
Damsgaard
France
Megaard
Black Hawk County
Sioux City Gets Marshal's Office
Sioux City will host the headquarters of the United States marshal for the northern district of Iowa. Fred Davis, the current marshal, announced the relocation, with the chief deputy based in Sioux City and another deputy remaining in Dubuque.
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Sioux City
United States Marshal
Iowa
Fred Davis
Davis
Andi
Dubuque
Federal Court
Bankers Named as Iowa State Fair Treasurer Candidates
Des Moines May 6 The state board of agriculture will meet May 12 to choose a successor to W W Morrow Afton as treasurer of the state fair Names named include A C Nelson cashier of United States Bank John J W Hawk assistant cashier of Central State Bank Howard T Fuller vice president of Iowa Loan Trust Co L M Barlow cashier of Iowa Trust Savings Bank E H Hoss former state treasurer all of Des Moines and N W McBeth Wohlting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Agriculture
W. W. Morrow
Afton
A. C. Nelson
United States Bank
John JW. Hawk
The
Central State Bank
Howard T. Fuller
Iowa Loan & Trust, Co
L. M. Barlow
Iowa Trust & Savings Aank
E. H. Hoss
N. W. McBeth
Wohlting
Jail Pair Who Ran Off With Iowa Girls
Alfred and Henneth Sela ages 21 and 22 from Minneapolis are jailed in Omaha charged with defrauding a local hotel. They had eloped from Papillion Nebraska with Council Bluffs Iowa girls Virginia Fenderburk and Jane Puryear. Also jailed is Howard Scott 21 who came to Omaha with the Seiz brothers. The two brothers had been cabaret entertainers.
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Omaha
Neb
Alfred
Henneth Sela
Minneapolis
Papillion
Council Bluffs
Miss Virginia
Fenderburk
Jane Puryear
Howard Scott
Seiz Brothers
Simmons Warns Tariff Bill Provisions Unconstitutional
Senator Simmons of North Carolina declares flexible tariff provisions in the pending tariff bill unconstitutional and dangerous. He ascribes to the minority a plan to fight Senate approval and warns of potential constitutional issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
Tne
Senate
Iowa town council faces challenge to repudiate prior sewer contract
A Riverside council previously promised to repudiate a sewer system contract with a construction firm after a municipal election. The new council aims to avoid the deal, planning to seek a court injunction to restrain the company from starting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Riverside
Independence Man Is Hurt After Fall From Tractor
Gerald Steggall of Independence, a grading gang worker on the Hawkeye highway east of town, suffered a broken right leg in four places when his foot was caught in a moving tractor guard and he was dragged beneath the machine yesterday.
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Independence, In
May H
Spe
Stal
Gerald Steggall
Hawkeye Highway
Here
Steggall
Supreme Court Weighs Weeks Murder Appeal
Des Moines on May 5 arguments will be heard in the case of Eugene Weeks who faces a death sentence for the murder of Des Moines grocer George Wandick. Chicago attorney Ballard will assist C H Miller, with Attorney General Gibson representing the state. The court has not ruled on pending criminal appeals.
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Des Moines
Eugene Weeks
George Wandick
Supreme Court
BE. G
Ballard
Chicago
C. H. Miller
Weeks
Gibson
Farmer at Garrison Dies in Accidental Gun Discharge
Garrison Iowa May 6 Accidental shotgun discharge on a planter operated by Louis Holtz on his farm near here yesterday fatally wounded him a few hours later. The gun fired when jolted while he worked to shoot gophers and squirrels. Surviving are his widow and three children. Funeral set for Sunday.
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Garrison
Louis Holtz
Hera
Holtz
Sanday
Man Caught in Iowa Denies Lincoln Crime
Georgai Nencof, a former Bulgarian peace officer, is held in Lincoln Neb after arrest in Cedar Rapids Ia. He denies knowledge of the death of Jack Gillis whose body was found in a shallow grave near Valentine Neb. The case ties him to the Nebraska crime.
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Lincoln, Neb
Georgai Nencof
Bulgaria
Jack Gillis
Valentine
Sundar
Nencof
Cedar Rapids
J. H. Carpenter Dies at 72 in Shell Rock Iowa
J H Carpenter 72 died at his Shell Rock home last night. He moved to town from a farm near New Hartford about 18 months ago. Survived by widow two daughters and a son Mrs Pennett Parkersburg Mrs D B McDowell Sper Reck and Dan New Hartford
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Shell Rock
J. H. Carpenter
New Hartford
Iowa Briefs Highlight School Board Curbs and Rescue
Marshalltown board votes against married women as teachers and replaces some with unmarried women. Council Bluffs sisters Maxine and Winette McGilvary rescue siblings from a house fire, with dangerous stair drops and a window transfer. Iowa City student Theodore McKee becomes the first casualty of new city speech laws, spending a night in jail. Pela residents oppose teacher pay cuts, prompting reversals after protests.
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Marshalltown
Council Bluffs
Maxine McGilvray
Winette
Iowa City
Theodore McKee
Muscatine
Pela
Tariff Plan Aims to Tax Profits and Tariff Seconds
The speaker said the WIT plan would authorize increases in tariff duties whenever American manufacturers seek higher profits. He warned the plan would levy a tariff on a tariff and a duty on the profits of domestic producers.
Morgan to Go Abroad to Discuss German Loan
New York May 3 J P Morgan and George Whitney of J P Morgan & Co will sail for Europe May 13 to discuss an international loan to Germany. It was announced today.
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Morgan
New York
J. P. Morgan
George Whitney
J. P. Morgan & Co
Europe
Germany
President Harding weighs Christian for Porto Rico governor post
Washington reports indicate President Harding may appoint his private secretary George B. Christian Jr. as governor of Porto Rico to replace E. Mont Helly. Officials deny confirmation. motives center on restoring order amid unrest and independence movements in the island.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
Harding
George B. Christian, Jr
Porto Rico
E. Mont Helly
Kansas City
Waste House
Kelly
United States
Reily
Economic Parley Aims at Debt Payments and Moscow Question
The conference considers every nation paying war debts on time. Lloyd George insists Belgium not block talks over Russia. Germany pressures Russia to accept allied conditions for recognizing the Moscow Soviet, seeking eastern ties and a settlement short of invasion.
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PAGE
Lloyd George
Belgium
Russia
Moscow
Wirth
Walter Rathanau
Germany
Poincare
France
Harvey Silent On U S Oil Mission At Genoa Conference
George Harvey the American ambassador to England today refused to comment on reports the Washington government ordered inquiries on oil and other American interests at the economic conference. British foreign office officials sought to reassure Americans that Britain has no stake in Genoa oil negotiations, noting the Anglo Persia company has no ties to the Russia fields under discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George Harvey
England
Washington
Genoa
Lonty
Anglo- Persia Company
Russia
Rear Admiral Fullam Leads Pacific Aeronautics Tour
Rear Admiral W. F. Fullam retired sails from Washington on a Pacific coast tour to promote aeronautics in civilian and military fields. The Aero Club of America sponsors stops in Houston May 14, then Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Spokane before returning through Minneapolis. Public meetings receptions and veteran reunion plans are arranged along the route.
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Washington
D. C
W. F. Fullam
Pacific Coast
Aero Club of America
Houston
Texas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Minneapolis
Jump to Death From Douglas Street Bridge
Omaha report says an unidentified man leaped from the Douglas Street bridge into the Missouri River. His body, partially embedded on a sand bar, was recovered and taken to Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Douglas Street
Missouri River
Council Bluffs
Aged Real Estate Man Sentenced in St Louis
Herman Richter aged 76 was sentenced to two years in prison for accepting money to buy real estate and failing to complete the purchase. He already faced a term for embezzlement in the town prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Herman Richter
West High Graduation to Hear Steiner Address
Dr Edward A Steiner Grinnell college professor will deliver the commencement address for West High May 31 at First Methodist Church. H D Lee superintendent finalized arrangements. W A Cook of Waterloo filed nomination papers for county attorney on the Republican ticket with about 1000 signatures on the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Alfred Steiner
Grinnell
Chris Hanity
Grinnell College
West High
First Methodist Church
H. D. Lee
Aboose
Cook
W. A. Cook
Waterloo
Ibandit Gang Taken After Stark County Gun Battle
The Ibandit gang was wiped out in a Canton area gun battle five miles north of Canton. John H. Stevenson known nationwide as Oklahoma Blin was captured and jailed in Black County Workhouse. Three vehicles carried Canton police and deputies surrounded the gang who had kidnapped Motorcycle Officer John Wise. Three gang members are dead and two critically injured with two more badly hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stevenson
Oklahoma Blin
Blark County
Stark County
Slim
Canton
John Wise
Canton Police Force
May Invite Canada to Pan American Conference
Washington May 5 Canada likely to be invited to participate in the fifth Pan American conference convening in Santiago Chile next March Initial steps have been taken among the 23 American republics to sound Canada and Great Britain on Canada joining the conference and later becoming a union member The move signals broader regional cooperation and potential inclusion of Canada in Pan American affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Canada
Santiago
Chile
Great Britain
Two Jurors Dismissed in Small Trial Over Charges
In Waukegan Tl May 5 two jurors for Gov Len Smal’s trial were removed after defense charges a juror discussed the case in the jury room and the state challenged a replacement. Tensions rose with verbal fireworks as ill feeling and rumors of jury misconduct surfaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan
Len Smal
Fire Chief Probes Arson Attempt On Los Angeles Record
Fire Chief H. J. Griffin and city detectives investigate an arson attempt aimed at burning the Los Angeles Record building. Lath and paper stacked at the rear were ignited, with flames rising to the second floor before discovery by Charles Burkhart, 2 Danserby, who alerted the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
H. J. Griffin
Los Angeles Record
Charles. Burkhart
Danserby
Fire Department
Villa Denies Candidacy for Durango Governor
Francisco Villa, once a bandit leader, writes from Mexico and denies he is a gubernatorial candidate in Durango. He says he is not thinking of politics and is focusing on rebuilding the country and advancing the nation through steady work and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mex
Francisco Villa
el Universal Grafleo
Durango
Senate probes Lowden money ties in Goldstein nomination
Washington May 5 Senate attacked Nat Goldstein nomination as internal revenue collector at St Louis over accepted 2500 from Lowden campaign managers. Senator Harrison, Democrat Mississippi, named Missouri delegates Roy Davis H Allen and W J Cole as recipients of Lowden or Harding funds claiming corruption influenced appointments and hurt Lowden’s chances. Cole allegedly received 500 Lowden and 1200 Harding dollars.
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Associated x Rees
Ashington
D.C
Senate
Nat Goldstein
Internal Revenue Collector
St. Louis
Lowden
Harrison
Mississippi
Goldstein
Miescari
Missouri
Roy T. Davis
Costa Rica
H. Allen
W. J. Cole
Cole
Harding
Traveling Men Open Meet Opens in Davenport
Traveling Men Open Meet in Davenport today and tomorrow as the Traveling Men's Protective Association holds its state convention. Post F with headquarters in Waterloo re elects H E Weatherwax secretary and lists delegates including J R McBroom George W Dewald D Hummel George W Huntley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Traveling Men's Protective Association
Post F
Waterloo
H. E. Weatherwax
Mr. Weatherwax
J. R. McBroom
George W.dewald
D.hummel
George W. Huntley
W. W. Wyant
Cc. R. Rohde
R. B. Weatherwax
Chicago Children Take Tree Census
Chicago May 5 school children conducted a tree census surveying air wood lots lawns and parks to count trees. The effort, described as likely the first of its kind in the country, aims to teach students and reveal how many trees of each kind the county owns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tobin
Moore to Represent at War Rules Meet
Washington May 5 John Bassett Moore former counsellor of the state department and member of the new international court of justice has been appointed to represent the United States on the rules of warfare commission authorized by the arms conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
John Bassett Moore
State Department
International Court of Justice
United States
Cave Dweller Sought After Skeleton Found on Mountain Cliff
Detectives tramped through Ravines near Haverstraw to chase a caveman suspected of killing Lillian White whose skeleton surfaced from a cliff side. The cave, furnished with primitive rugs blankets and tools, is believed to have sheltered the lovers, with the body reconstructed by Captain Grant Williams in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverstraw
Lillian White
Grant Williams
New York City
Ban on liquor on U S vessels abroad upheld by judge
Federal Judge J Hutchison rules ships carrying the United States flag cannot transport intoxicants even beyond the three mile limit. The decision, if sustained by higher courts, could strike a fatal blow to American passenger traffic between the United States and Europe, according to shipping men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
United States
J. ©. Hutchison
Europe
Gospel Meetings by McClure Set for Park Avenue
W J McClure of Ireland and California will hold a series at 155 Park Avenue West starting Sunday at 3 pm for two to three weeks. Nightly sessions at 745 pm except Saturdays. Wy Hunter to accompany. McClure has preached in Waterloo before and both men have published biblical works. Meetings open to the public with no offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. McClure
Ireland
California
Park Avenue
Ball
Park
Avenue
W. Hunter
McClure
Waterloo
Britain
Colonies
S. 8
Gustave Emme 61 Dies After Long Illness Near Jesup
Gustave Emme, 61, a farmer living two miles south of Jesup in Buchanan county, died at 7 p.m. yesterday at St. Francis hospital Hea after a 22 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his widow and 13 children, eight sons and five daughters. The body will lie in state at O'Keefe & Towne funeral home pending burial at Littleton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Emme
Jesup
Buchanan County
St. Francis Hospital
Ha Ia
O’keefe & Towne
Littleton
Hughes Urges German Patent Pact To Protect Business
Secretary Hughes told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that American business interests seek protection for patents in Germany and for German patents in the United States. He said the department plans to revive the treaty in the coming days unless Congress intervenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
United States
Hughes
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Department
Congress
Senate
State Department
Beveridge Defeats New by 20,472 Votes in Indiana Primary
Indianapolis May 5 Former Senator Albert J Beveridge defeated Senator Harry New by 20 472 votes in the Republican nomination contest for Indiana senator Complete unofficial figures show Beveridge 205 410 New 184 938 from 92 counties AP tally The Democratic senatorial race saw former Gov Samuel M Ralston win the nomination with a 79 405 majority over rivals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Albert J
Beveridge
Harry
New
Indiana
Associated Press
Samuel M. Ralston
Steamer Fairfield City Ashore Near Honolulu
The steamer Fairfield City en route from the South Sea Islands to New York ran ashore near Honolulu, T H early today. The sea was reported smooth and the vessel was believed to be out of danger. Also noted is the death of Hamburg American Steamship President Haldermann in Berlin.
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San Francisco
Fairfield City
South Sea Islands
New York
Honolulu
T. H
Nea
Steamship Head
Berlin
President Haldermann
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
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Relly
Harvey
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Steiner
Ibandit
Pan-American Union
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Moore
M’clure
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Lafayette Stralesmen
Tive Investment and A
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