Waterloo Women Lead the Polls in First Day of Registration
Women voters held the lead at Waterloo registration booths as “Ladies first” became the rule. many first-time registrants were greeted with dignity. About 2,100 residents registered by noon, with roughly a quarter women, and officials expected higher afternoon turnout. Prominent locals, including Mrs. Wilbur W. Marsh and Miss Almeda Stewart, registered early, signaling strong female participation in the forthcoming presidential election.
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Waterloo
Vepisito Tong
Mmen
Iowa
Wilbur W. Marsh
Democratic National Committee
A. F. Gates
Almeda Stewart
Allen Eireet
James Black Drygoods Company
C. O. Lamson
Third Avenue
Elizabeth Rore
Marsh
Gates
George W. Barnes
Bernice Rankle
N. W. Frisbie
Elizabeth B. Barnes
Ashe
F.M. Barnes
Register
Carrie Patt
Ida Bentley
Hem
L. E. Park
Bentley
Nas
Frad S. Pettit
Republican
Jack Hawk
PAGH
Train boiler explosion kills three in Batavia
Batavia New York October 21 three trainmen William Cobb Buffalo Engineer and Fireman Walkin died instantly a student fireman died en route to hospital when a New York Central boiler exploded a mile east of Batavia. The blast blocked three main line tracks and damaged cars. Separately Niagara Falls October 21 three men died at the Electric Gas company chlorine gas plant when a tank exploded blowing out one side of the building and filling the area with dense fumes hindering recovery efforts.
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Associated Preez
Batavia
N. Y
New York Central Railroad
William ‘J. Cobb
Buffalo
Walkin
Niagara Falls
Electric Caching Gas Company
Harding Waffle Test Dominates Cox Donuts at YWCA Breakfast
At Ft. Dodge Iowa on October 21 the YWCA hosts a registration breakfast for new women voters. Waffle fans favored Mrs Harding, 170 ordered waffles while only 30 chose Cox doughnuts. Democratic women insist the test measures treats, not political sentiment, though men joined in.
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Associated Press
Ft. Dodge
Harding
Cox
Association
Resents Hint U S Is to Pay for Sea Route
New York Oct 21 Intimations Canada wants the United States to bear a large share of the cost of the St. Lawrence waterway. Charles McGrath chairman of the Canadian section of the International Joint Commission voiced the sentiment at a hearing, as Emil P Albrecht president of the Philadelphia bourse argued that if Canada wants the canal she should pay for it.
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Associated Press
New York
Canada
United States
St. Lawrence
Dominion
Charles Mr McGrath
International Joint Commission
Mr. McGrath
Commission
Emil P.albrecht
Philadelphia
Registration on for Cities of 6000 and Up
Des Moines reports today that Iowans in cities 6000 or more will begin the fall registration. Polls in large cities open from morning to evening, while smaller towns may have limited hours. The event marks the political debut of Iowa’s women voters.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Dentist Kills Woman Who Refused Marriage
New York early report states Dr Ruth Rubin of Brooklyn was shot by her colleague Dr Rowe after he proposed marriage. Rowe then shot himself and died later in hospital from wounds as police investigate motive and sequence of the fatal confrontation at the office.
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New York
Rowe
Dent
Ruth Rubin
Brooklyn
Maxi Yes
Kenyon to Speak in Waterloo Tuesday Evening
A telegram from the state central committee to Lore Alford, Republican county chairman, says John Barrett cannot attend Grace M. E. church due to an emergency operation. Senator W. S. Kenyon will spend all next Tuesday in Black Hawk county, speaking at La Porte City in the afternoon and Waterloo in the evening. local plans were not set as of this afternoon. Further details to be announced.
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State Central Committee
Lore Alford
Republican County Central Committee
John Barrett
Grace M. E. Church
Alford
Des Moines
W. S. Kenyon
Black Hawk County
Cox Defends Article 10 in Delaware Campaign Stop
Gov. Cox of Ohio denounces what he calls false arguments about Article 10 of the League of Nations. He asserts Congress must approve measures and the council only offers advice. The speech, delivered at a major munitions center, drew cheers and boos for political rivals.
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Cox
Associated Press
Wilmington
Del
League of Nations
Gov. Cox
Ohio
Congress
League
League Council
Banks Should Help Farm Co operative Plan
Washington Oct 24 Bankers can and should aid farmers by aiding co operative warehousing and selling organizations, Joseph Hirsch chair of the American Bankers association agricultural commission told the convention. The report says bankers must help farmers with business organization and methods and urges support for higher pay to agriculture experts and state banker farmer conferences to foster agricultural development.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Joseph Hirsch
Agricultural Commission of the
American Bankers’ Association
Federal Reserve System
Department of Agriculture
Countess di Cellere Claims U S War Start By Ambassador
Rome October 21 The Countess Machhi di Cellere widow of Count Macchi di Cellere former Italian ambassador to the United States publishes a book claiming her husband wrote to Foreign Minister Tittoni that America’s declaration of war on Austria was due to him. She says he secured early loans to the allies and suggests Italy might have had American troops. Paris Peace Conference diary aims praise for Baron Sonnino.
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Associated Press
Rome
Austria
Italy
Page
Thomas Nelson Page
Paris
Count di Cellere
Sidney Sonnino
Turks Firing On American School
Paris reports the Bolshevik government issued an ultimatum to Armenia demanding immediate transport of troops to join Turkish nationalist forces, which Armenia rejected. The foreign office fears widespread fighting between Armenians and Bolsheviks, while Armenia seeks Allied aid with no decision yet.
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Paris
Armenia
Asia Minor
Serres
Turkey
Foreign Office
Weather summary for Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin highways
Weather report for Charles City and surrounding towns notes cloudy conditions with mud and rough roads in 54 places. Des Moines and New Hampton show clear and shower updates. rainfall in eastern Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin affected highways, with likely showers in western Iowa tonight or Friday.
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Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Charles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Faribault
la Crosse
Wis
Mason City
Marshalltown
New Hampton
Postville
Waterloo
Wavary
Clondy
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Harding Promises New Road to Peace in New York Speech
Senator Harding, in a New York state stop, argues to critics the league of nations is not fixed and urges Republicans to elect a supportive congress and Senator Wadsworth. He clashes with Democrats over foreign policy while pledging a constructive program to restore U.S. affairs.
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Cox
Hitchcock
League
Council
Bart Grey
Gov. Cox
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senaor Harding
Senator Harding
Roosevelt
F.D
New York
Jamestown
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
Hoboken
Stuetor Harding
Harding
Joaunson
Borah
Tennes
Washington, D. C
Howard A. Filene
Boston
Germany
Senate
Associated Vresel
Rochester
N. Ya
New York State
America
Polittics
Republican Party
Americas
Wadsworth
Congress
James Wadsworth
Pont Krew
MacSwiney Fed Meat Juice During Delirious State
London reports confirm Lord Mayor MacSwiney of Cork was fed meat juice during delirium in Brixton Prison on the sixtyninth/seventieth day of his hunger strike. Prison doctors followed orders to keep him alive, though he resisted nourishment when conscious. The Self Determination League, via its bulletins, says he tasted the juice and shouted take it away, while noting increasing starvation. A government official stated his condition remains very serious. feeding was limited to liquids during semi consciousness. A Cork telegram urged prayers for a speedy death as his sister asks for help to reach him.
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Associated Press
London
Tio
MacSwiney
Clark
Buter
Irish Self. Determination League
Brixton Prison
Self Determination League
League
Iy Nps
Che-Brixton
House of Commons
Edward Shortt
Tunil
Home Secretary
Shortt
Cork
Det
Armour Packing Co Indicted on 127 Profiteering Counts
A federal indictment resumed in New York charging Armour & Co and officers with profiteering under the war profits act. The 127 counts involve the Armour Chicago packing concern and related executives.
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Armour Packing Co
Associated Press
New York
Amour & Co
Chicaggo Packers
Fremont voter history shows long Republican ties in 1900s
James R. Kays of 229 Oak Lawn avenue recalls voting for Lincoln in 1860 and 1864 and casting his first ballot for John C. Fremont. He later joined the Fremont club in Sioux City and preserves a pink ribbon badge from that era. He will vote for Harding and Coolidge in this election.
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James R. Kays
Oak Lawn Avenue
Lincoln
John ©. Fremont
Republican Party
Kays
Fremont
John C. Fremont
Harding
Coolidge
A. RB. Cummins
Hunger and unrest in Russia under Wells report
H G Wells arrived in London reporting hunger and want but order across Petrograd and Moscow. He spoke with a Daily Mirror journalist and briefly with Nicholas Lenin, noting he can see conditions himself but will not draw general conclusions until his observations are digested. He dismissed sensational claims of disturbances as humbug.
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London
Petrograd
H. G. Wells
Russia
Daily Mirror
Moscow
Belisaid
Rent Raise By Mail No Good in Chicago
Chicago October 21 Judge Moran of the municipal court ruled that mailing a rent increase notice does not compel payment or eviction. Charles G Morlan a real estate firm member, received a notice raising rent from 65 to 125 dollars beginning October 1 he paid 65 dollars and the judge awarded him another year of occupancy.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New Juvenile Home at Toledo Dedicated
Elaborate preparations mark the dedication of Iowa's new state juvenile home in Toledo today. The ceremony starts at 2 o'clock with Lieut. Governor Moore and members of the state board of control expected to attend.
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Associated Press
Toledo
State
Iowa
Moore
State Board of Control
Low Coffee Prices Trigger Bogota Market Crisis
American market slumps push Bogota into financial strain as speculation grows over a government moratorium for banks and permission to export coffee freely. Officials weigh remedies to stabilize prices and liquidity amid a volatile global market.
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Bogota
IRY
Associated Press
Colombia
Condition of King Alexander Unchanged
The Associated Press reports no change in the king of Greece’s condition on Wednesday. A bulletin issued at 7 p.m. states his state remains stable with no notable development.
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Alexander
Presa Athens
Alexander of
Greece
Courier Delivery Notice Delays and Redelivery Instructions
The Courier should be delivered before 5 30 as the paper will be rent upon failure to receive. If the carrier or other error causes nondelivery, call S230 for a copy before 6 30 p.m. to arrange redelivery or service.
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S230
Strike Spread Threatens Railways in Coal Crisis
London Oct 21 rail and transport unions threaten a sympathy walkout to back miners. An ultimatum urged government to resume talks by Saturday or all members will cease work at midnight Sunday in England Scotland and Wales. Officials report divisions within railworkers and possible fresh conference on settlement.
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Associated Press
London
S. Thomas
National Union of Railways
Lloyd George
England
Scotland
Wales
Transport
Ately
Pha
Eyning
National Union of Railwaymen
J. H. Thomas
House of Commons
William Brace
South Wales Miners’ Federation
South Wales
Seghill
Northumberland
Manchester Guardian
Sheffield Daily Telegraph
Thomas
Madrid
Tagboy
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Robert Smilte
Great Britain
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Smoke la Azora
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Harvester
Bestarife
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