Ad News Highlights at Atlantic Theater and Local Shops
A busy program features Blanche Sweet in Teg, of the D Urbervilles at the Atlantic theater tomorrow and Thursday with Conrad Nagel and George Fawcett among the cast. Also showing Tongues of Plea se tonight with Thomas Meighan. Yardwide ads promote footwear, The Battling Orioles at Strand, and House Peters in The Tornado. Auction dates, wallpaper sales, medical ads, eyewear services, and grocery bargains fill the rest of the page with local commerce and entertainment notes.
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Blanche Sweet
Atlantic Theater
Conrad Nagel
George Fawcett
Stuart Holmes
Quurtenay Fonte
Thomas Meighan
Orioles
Strand
Herman F. Nat
Griswold
Perry Howard
Br. Arthur
Xay Roland
Peacock & Baxter
Igalt S. Kirk
Crowley E. Cole & Company
Sunbrite
Queen Esther
Atlantic Deep Rock Gil Company
Atlantic
Dean
Sof Horgea
Kendall
Granger
Scott & Bowne
Scott
Bond issue bone of contention in road matter
Des Moines January 27. A family vote of the people is required before any bond issue for road improvements in Iowa. Senator Horchem of Dubuque says the legislature may submit the bond issue to popular vote at the 1926 general election, with factions split over whether to leave the decision to citizens or the legislature. Governor Kendall advocates allowing taxpayers to vote. Governor Hammill urges careful study. debate centers on the 85 million dollar road bond proposal and constitutional power.
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. J. Herehem
Dubuque
4Fet General Assembly
Horchem
General Assembly
Jegislature
N. E. Kendall
Kendall
Republlican
Kendal
Hammill
Seeks Post as Chief of Militia Bureau in Washington
The candidate declares intent to become chief of the militia bureau under a war treat ment plan in Washington. He hopes to succeed General George C. Rickards of Pennsylvania, who will retire in June at age sixty.
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Washington
Ards
Pennsylvania
Oakland Lads Face Several Serious Charges
Three Oakland youths Glenn Williams Dale Lawkin and Lyle Auckenbaugh aged 17 21 were arrested in Council Bluffs Iowa on forgery and theft charges after returning from Oklahoma where they allegedly left a stolen car. They confessed to breaking into Putnam store Carson New Year’s night and stealing hardware and later took the Williams car to Oklahoma. Authorities say reformatory or industrial school placement may follow though all are under 18.
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Griswold
W. A. McKee
Council Bluffs
Oklahoma
Glenn Williams
Dale Lawkin
Lyle Auckenbaugh
Reformatory
Lawson
Oscar
Williams
Vad
Courtell Bluffs
Eldorg
Dhara
Anamosa
Road tax bill seeks 1 percent revenue for state roads
A bill introduced in the state legislature aims to levy two cents per gallon on gasoline with funds earmarked for primary country and township roads. The measure, debated by a joint subcommittee of highways, motor vehicles, and means, would direct revenue to roads and include exemptions and refunds for machinery and agricultural use.
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State House
Perle
Jasyc
al Mans
Tate
House
Senate
T Ie
False rumors close two Perry banks amid runs
On Saturday afternoon a gun started a run on Security Savings loans in Perry Indiana causing two banks to close. Deposits totaled about 850 000. W M Graves was president. The run followed closing of Terry National the previous day and arose from stories circulated over the past weeks.
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W. M. Graves
Terry National
PERRY
Governors Invited to Attend Inaugural Ceremonies
Washington January 27. Invitations have been sent by the local inaugural committee to all state governors to participate in the parade and inaugural ceremonies in Washington on March 4. Attendance of governors has long been a key feature of the program and escorts in the processions have added color to the pageantry.
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Washington, Jany
Wahington
Sch
Bandits Take Mail Pouch With 165000 dollars
Collinsville Illinois January 2 A. P. J. Wm. Mathias a messenger was held up today by several men who escaped with a mail pouch believed to contain 165000 dollars.
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Collinsville
Ill
Mathias
Senate votes out postal exemptions section
Washington Jan 27 The Senate voted out of the postal bill a provision that would have eliminated differential rates for religious educational and similar publications. The action narrows the bill while preserving differential pricing for non profit and other eligible mailings.
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Washington
A.P
Senate
Steelworker Hero Amid Gas Filled Tube Tragedy
O Jat AP reports a heroic steelworker known as Bigg Bill Martin saved colleagues in a gas filled shaft near the new American Insurance Union building in Columbus. Four men died as others crawled to safety, with Martin using a hoisted cable to battle fumes, earning praise as rescues continued and a possible reward noted.
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Bigg Bill
Martin
Mag+ tin
le Cove
Pivat
American Insurance Union
Tate Vedtetady
Coolidge Paves Way for Farm Relief at White House Breakfast
President Coolidge at a White House breakfast conference today urged Congress to consider the agriculture commission’s regulation recommendations. Attendees included ranking members of the Senate and House agricultural committees. Leaders indicated some commission proposals, to be released publicly tomorrow, could be sent to the Capitol and possibly become law before adjournment, though no major action was promised.
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Washington
Coolidge
White House
Congress
Agricultural
Nenate
House Agricultural
Mother of Blanche Galvin in the Bluees for Trial
The article reports on Blanche Galvin and her mother facing trial. It notes public interest and expected testimony by Blanche about her father, a twice married clerk in Atlantic, amid a murder case and a contested marriage promise.
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Blanche Galvin
Fathre Blep
el Tees Coun
Mahohavar
Jexpres
Ipi
Tte
iBlanche Galvin
Muiriler
Willis Tinley
Atlantic
Fire forces hotel guests to flee into subfreezing air
A hotel fire trapped guests inside as flames spread, forcing occupants to flee into the cold night air. The incident occurred amid dense smoke with reports of guests rushing to exits while firefighters battled the blaze. Authorities are reviewing the scene and assessing injuries and damages.
Bank Closes In Waukton After Recent Federal Moves
The Citizens State Bank, capitalized at 50000 dollars, slated to reopen this morning in Waukton following the shutdown of the People's National Bank. The earlier failure depleted Citizens State Bank reserves as the second bank to close in the area.
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Waukon
Dan
Citizens State Bank
People’s, National
Confused jury in fatal affray at scene
A jury faced confusion as investigators described a fatal shooting incident. Police reports detail gun use and the struggle to identify suspects while witnesses testified about the events inside a building.
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Corgner
Relief From Cold Wave Promised Within 24 Hours
Des Moines reports a brutal cold snap with temperatures from seven below zero to subzero across most areas. The U S Weather Bureau predicts relief within the next twenty four hours as eastern regions show slightly milder readings. Davenport and Dubuque record extreme subzero temps while other towns endure severe cold.
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Des Moines
U. S. Weather Bureau
Charlies City
Sioux City
Davenport
Dubuque
Tx du
Shen Banker Released on Bond in Shenandoah Banking Case
Carl Wendstrand and his father Elof Wendstrand were confined for weeks after receiving a $4,000 bond. Carl released while Elof remains jailed. Their criminal case tied to Shenandoah banking business will be heard in federal court at Council Bluffs this week.
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Clarinda
Carl Wendstrand
Elof
Carl
Shenandooah
Council Bluffs
Five Die In Farmhouse Fire At Gerard Home
Five people perished in a blaze that consumed the farm home of Mrs. John Gerard. Three escaped. identify victims include Mrs Gerard, her two children Ruth and Russell 12, and two grandchildren Esther Walberg 3 and Arthur 11 months. Incoming weather forecast suggests unsettled conditions and rising temperatures tonight.
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Barnum, Mihn
John Gerard
Ruth
Russell
Esther Walberg
Arthur
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