Indications of Revolt in Several Iowa Counties
A new irritant for Senator Cummins backers is a planned mass switch of party affiliation in union strongholds to aid Col. Brookhart. Fayette and Mason counties report unions seeking 400 blank affiliation affidavits to target Oelwein shops, with others eyeing changes before the primary. Waterloo shows two changes, while Black Hawk lines up Brookhart first on the ballot. gubernatorial and sheriff races heat up with multiple candidates and rotation rules.
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A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Col. Smith W. Brankhart
Fayette County
West Union
Oelwein
Galcago Great Western Railway
Mason Giy
Senator Cummins
Imost
Cummins
Elieh
Waterloo
Col. Breokhart
Guinin
M. Havner
EH. R. Moore
Kendall
Deems
Havner
Moonre
E. A. Archer
Illinois Central
Bbbree Weilein
Poice
Jennie S. Bird
J. A. Francis
Sidney Fy. Smith
Butler County
Black Hawk County
Deserter Surrenders After Two Years in Ohio Cave
Carl Aimerine, who hid in a cave near Chillicothe for almost two years to avoid a firing squad at Camp Sherman, finally surrendered after family and attorney urged him to give himself up. He left his wife and baby, lived on berries and game, and feared execution if captured.
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Chillicothe, O
Carl Aimerine
Camp Sherman
Jed Ban
Setyeh Ty
Amerine
Clarence Stone
Adelphi
Stone
Ameline
Carranza slips through rebel lines in Mexican conflict
Washington reports Gen Obregon says Carranza escaped revolutionary assault near Esperanza with a small escort and moved into the mountains pursued by rebels. Official updates offer no new details on operations begun a week earlier to capture the fleeing president.
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The
Associates Press
Washington, D.C
Carranza
Hsperanza
Obregon
Meredith Slated for Leading Talk at Admen's Meet
Indianapolis May 15 The Advertising How and Now theme will guide the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World convention June 6 to 10, in tandem with the city centennial. Edwin T Meredith former president and agriculture secretary will speak on The Advertising Man's Interest in the Department of Agriculture. Senator Walter B Edge will discuss Advertising as a Nationalizing Unifying Influence. Business First banners the sessions. Over 6000 delegates from across the country and world expected.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Edwin T. Meredith
Associated Advertising Clubs
United States
New Jersey
Russians Put Under Martial Law With 4 Hour Day
Moscow May 12. A decree issued by the Central Executive Committee dated May 1 proclaims martial law in Central and Northern Russia and Archangel. Provincial committees gain power to protect railways supplies depots and to control telegraph and telephone lines. An four hour workday in administrative offices is decreed with measures to boost raw material production. Martial law suspends normal authority and grants tribunals power to enforce the program and punish disobedience.
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OBS
Associated Press
Moscow
Central Executive Committee
Central
Russia
Archangel
Berlin Barbers Strike Sparks Free Haircuts Move
Berlin barbers strike continues with 40 temporary shops offering free shaves haircuts and shampoos as women provide waving and curling services. Strikers demand higher pay Sundays off and new regulations to govern the trade.
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Berlin
Bolshevik Army Routed by Poles in Two-Day Battle
Warsaw reports a two day clash near the Beresina mouth ending with the destruction or capture of remnants of the Tenth Bolshevik division as they tried to flee across the Dnieper. Four Bolshevik monitors were captured and fighting for the bridgehead continues. Bolsheviks order retaking ground east of the Dnieper but all attacks repulsed.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Beresina
Dnieper
Allies Postpone Spa Conference
British Prime Minister Lloyd George and French Premier Millerand agreed at Beauclaire to delay the Spa conference between the allied supreme council and German leaders from May to June 22. Millerand accepted a round figure for German indemnity with France having payment priority and a partial early payment.
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Associated Press
Hythe
England
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Millerand
France
Beauclaire
Philip Sassoon
Spa
Allied Supreme Council
Slowness in Communist Trial Stirs Judge’s Frustration
Chicago May 18 Judge Oscar Hebel questioned 215 men in the conspiracy trial of William Bross Lloyd and 25 others charged with conspiring to overthrow the government. Only two prospective jurors were seated as many veniremen appeared too anxious to admit prior views. The trial opened last Monday.
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Chicago
Oscar Hebel
Wiliam Bross ~ Lloyd
Council Bluffs Man Elected Head State Medical Association
Council Bluffs man elected head of the Iowa Medical Association at the closing session of the state convention. Officers named include President Dr Donald Macrae Council Bluffs and Secretary Dr Thomas Throckmorton Des Moines. A separate note reports Republican members of the ways and means committee rejecting a stock dividend tax for Soldier relief, in a 7 to 7 tie.
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Council Bluffs
State Medical Association
Associated Erage Wes
Washington, D. C
Sways and Means Committee
Navy Ready for War Plans Outlined by Daniels
Secretary Daniels today defended the navy’s war readiness against Rear Admiral Sims, calling his criticism uninformed and noting the prewar Dewey plan guided Navy General Board work. He said Congress permitting and public opinion shaped long lead time from 1905 to 1916 and that Wilson advanced the 1916–era build program.
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DO. C
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Sims
Navy Department
Senate
Sims- Daniels
Navy
Cral Board
General Board
Dewey
Congress
United States
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Americans Attack German Odds by Enlisting for Germany
Louisville May 14 Ten men of the First division at Camp Zachary Taylor seek transfer to American forces in Germany driven by Luger beer and cost of living differences. Veterans report high Rhine joy, weekend river trips, and strong buying power in Germany.
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Louisville
Germany
Zachery Taylor
Donald McCraney
Regidental
5Mar Kleiner
the Rhine
Ex Booze Money Saves Theatres From Dark Days
Cleveland May 21 Ex Booze money helps theatres dodge downturns as Prohibition critics claim the dry era spurs relief for the stage. New York producers note the dry climate hurts liquor sales but boosts audience turnout and theater activity.
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Cleveland
Jain Cort
New York
Afr. Gort
Two Michigan Towns Show Massive 1920 Population Rise
Detroit suburbs Hamtramck and Highland Park led U S census 1920 growth with 3206 and 1031 percent increases since 1910 as auto workers moved into homes. Hamtramck 48615 residents and Highland Park 46799 reported, surpassing Kenmore Ohio recorded gains.
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Washington, D. C
Detroit
Thimarunek
Highlind Park
Iworkers
Census Bureau
Hamtramck
Kenmore, C
French Troops Began Pullout From German Territory
Paris May 15 The withdrawal of French troops from the Frankfort and Darmstadt regions has begun though formal orders for full evacuation have not yet been issued by the French government. Paris awaits the inter allied military commission's check on German Ruhr withdrawal. The retreat started earlier this week and proceeds gradually leaving only a skeleton French occupation force.
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Frankfort
Darmstadt
Inter-alife Military Commission
Ruhr
Sandals in Spain Move Afoot to Cut Shoe Prices
Dispatches from the provinces report a movement urging the public to wear open sandals to pressure shoe dealers into cutting prices. Literary, theatrical, military and social clubs fund wholesale purchases for resale to members at low profits next winter.
Federation of Labor Wants I.C.C. Nominee
The Federation of Labor endorses James Duncan for the Interstate Commerce Commission. The move follows approval of 28 prewar appointees, including several women, as part of a broader effort to reshape the commission. Duncan’s nomination awaits Senate committee consideration.
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I.C.C
Associated Press
Paris
New
Washington, D. C
Ap- Laon
James Duncan
Vincennes
Federation of Ladeard
Toque
Lemoine
Herbber
Ert
Madame Aubert
Commerce Commission
Federation
Gompers
Wilson
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Council
Duncan
Senate Committee
Illinois Man Gets Big Insurance Job
An Illinois man has been named executive secretary free of the National Association of Insurance Agents with headquarters in New York. He will depart for the East on July 15 to assume duties, marking a major career advancement reported today.
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Quincey
National Association of Insurance Agents
New York
The
East
Exiled Ex Kaiser William Reaches Doorn Residence
Exiled former Emperor William arrived in Doorn Holland from Amertongen this morning. He evaded reporters and photographers waiting at the exile's new home entrance while his automobile was moved through a separate entrance.
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Associated Press
Doorn
Holland
William
Amertongen
Strike Truce Ends Rome Postal Service Rowe Rowe
Postal, telegraph, and telephone services resumed in Rome as all strikes are called off. A temporary truce holds until a new government is formed, with settlements reached or expected to be settled. City officials report restored operations and improved communication services.
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Rowe
Osher
Cumming Addresses Labor Law Support and Senate Race
Winfield May 1 Speaks on rail law support and responsibility as Albert B. Cumming refutes opposition from labor unions led by Samuel Gompers. He defends the railroad act, calls for continued labor cooperation, and notes his Senate renomination battle. Divorce news follows with Smith granted from J Newt Smith amid railway operating disputes. CONTINUED ON PAGE IVE
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Stile
United States Senate
Albert B. Guimming
Senate of the United States
Iowa
Congress
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Railway Brotherhoods
Gompers
Senate
House of Representatives
Farmers’ Associations
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Parrott Smith
J. Newwork
Hampton
Senate adopts peace plan to end war with Germany
The Associated Press reports Washington May 15 that the Republican revival to end the war with Germany was adopted by the senate and now goes to conference. The adoption vote stood 143 to 38 after the Knox resolution substitution earlier.
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Germany
Senate
Republican convention faces delegate counts in six states
Chicago May 11 The convention committee reported restrictions on delegates for the Republican gathering next month. Records show extra delegates with fractional votes elected in at least six states Timeis has two at large delegates while Missouri Oklahoma Arkansas Nevada and Virginia have more than their allotted numbers. No more than 584 delegates Real s can be placed state delegations must pick who occupies their seats.
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Timeis
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Nevada
Virginia
L. W. Hanley
Convention
Princeton Fire Destroys Historic Halls in May Blaze
Princeton New Jersey May 14 Two university landmarks Dickinson hall and Marquand chapel were destroyed by fire last night Sparks also set fire to the roof of McCosh hall the nation’s largest recital hall but the structure was saved The president John Grier Hibben’s home nearby was threatened The total damage is estimated at about 290000 with costly memorials inside Dickinson hall destroyed
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Dickinson
Mar‘quand
McCosh
John Grier i Hibben
Head of Hospital at Independence Dies After Long Service
Dr. W. P. Crumbacker, superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Independence, died of pneumonia after influenza. He came from West Virginia 18 years ago and helped build a strong hospital. Survived by widow and son Bauer. Funeral at hospital chapel Sunday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. B. Cameron with attendees from other state institutions.
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Independence. In
W. P. Crumbacker
State Hospital For Insane
Independence
Crumbacker
West Virginia
Bauer
J. B. Cameron
Flier Carries First Air Mail Over Iowa
An aerial mail plane carrying 500 pounds of letters left Chicago for Iowa at 10:65 this morning. It marks the first westward extension of the service from Chicago. Officials expect daily operation except Sundays and holidays, with a flight time of about five and a half hours.
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Associated Prese
Chicago
Olaha
Weather outlook for week in central states
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday from the Associated Press in Washington D C. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys expect showers early then generally drier weather, with temperatures near or slightly below normal.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Master Mind in Wall Street Looting Arrested
Jules Arnstein known as Nicky the master mind of a $5,000,000 Wall Street theft surrendered at the district attorney's office in New York with his wife Fannbrice and lawyer William J. Fallon. He was driven through a police parade and taken to the Tombs after bail was set at 75,000. He faces U S Commissioner Gilebrist in bankruptcy proceedings and is charged with illegally receiving stolen stock certificates valued at 42,000 from Clark, Childs & Co.
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Asociated Press
Jules Wernstthi
York
District Attorney's
Fannbrice
Arnstein
Pittsburgh
Nicky
Beesides
William J. Fallon
Ed Rayen
Bork
Rayen
Inen
Miss Brice
Mr. Palton
Pennsylvania Terminal
Fifth Avenue
New York
Criminal ‘Courts
United States
Gilebrist
Crucible
Clark, Childs & Co
Nicholas Cohen
Cohen
Urges Extra Hour of Labor as Insurance of More Prosperity
Berlin May 1 Germans are urged to work an extra hour daily to save the fatherland Dr Bernhard Dernburg writes in the Tageblatt Based on a nine and a half hour day his eight hour proposal would cut annual production by 27 6 million marks but saving it could fund food clothes and raw materials and improve the exchange rate
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The
Associated, Press
Berlin
Bernhard Dernburg
Tageblatt
Dernburgh
Webster City Slayer Case Reopened by Authorities
Investigators renew pursuit in the Webster City Ia murders of a wife and two babies. Beasley charged. posse confirms ongoing search aided by local sheriffs across Fayette and Rawlings counties. Berlin reports note widespread disapproval of the recent execution of Christian Kopp for a Reichswehr officer murder and Ruhr disorders.
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Associated Press
Greenville
Harley
Beasley
Webster City
Willen
Browning Fayette and
Rawlings
Berlin
Christian Kopp
Reichswehr
Ruhr
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