Iowa News Briefs Reflect Farm, Bank, and College Ties
Iowa savings bank Audubon paid all accounts in full after closing last year. Carnegie and Rockefeller endow Coe College with 409000 if it pledges 200100. Lamont school honors athletics with the same recognition. Leon to get a fireproof hotel within six weeks. Dunlap’s D C Rosenberg opens three shops for commerce with nine grown cats and five kittens. University of Iowa Memorial Union building Campaign raises 60000 in three days at Des Moines. Iowa City plans a new bank to replace Commercial State Bank. Des Moines bank deposits rose by over two million last month to 55297811.
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Iowa Savings Bank of Audubon
Coe College
Carnegie
Rockefeller
Lamont
Leon
D. C. Rosenberg
Dunlap
Des Moines
Palo Alto
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Storm Lake
Carrell County
Counc
Iowa
Acklay Com Canning Plant
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Waterton
Hancock County
Iowa City
Old Commercial State Bank
Pottawattatme
Jasper
United States Department of Agriculture
Tn Pottawattamie
Lowa
Bremer County
Pioneer Association
Cerro Gordo
Hig
New Highway Bill Expands State Control of Roads
A progressive highway bill adds about six million dollars yearly for four years to primary road funding, expanding state highway commission control while preserving federal aid. The measure frees funds from development and gasoline taxes and shifts maintenance and construction oversight, with Republican and fiscal impacts noted alongside related legal and tax changes.
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State Highway Commission
Bergman
Iowa
The
Highway Commission
Boards of Supervisors
Pederai
Rockwell Reformatory
Board of Control
Board of Parole
Railroad Commission
Philadelphia
Franklin County Boys Club
London
Bomary
New Prohibition Enforcement Unit Formed in Treasury
Washington announces a major reorganization placing Lincoln G. Andrews, a former army officer, in charge of customs, the coast guard, and the prohibition unit within the Treasury. The plan creates a separate prohibition arm, targeting smugglers and bootleggers, while the Internal Revenue Bureau handles legal aspects under Commissioner Blair.
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Washington
Treasury Department
the Treasury
Lincoln G. Andrews
Hliot Wadsworth
Andrews
Coast Guard
The
Treasury
Bmingelert
Toternal Revenue Bureau
Prohibition
Inq
Sill Stiletzin
Blair
Mossils
Credsory Organization
Internal Revenue
Wealthy Illinois Realtor Ends Life in Warrenville Mansion
Ralph C. Mannlog, one of Dupage county’s wealthiest and best known realtors, killed himself in the family mansion at Warrenville near Wheaton. He served as secretary of the Dupage County Health Association and managed the Manning estate. Relatives cited fear of insanity or epilepsy in the family tragedy. His personal estate was valued between $80,000 and $130,000.
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Illinois
Ralph C. Mannlog
Dupage County
Warrenville
Wheaton
Williams,Manning
Cook County
Grain Markets Draw Again Corn and Wheat Down
Grain markets show corn slipping about 6 cents with May delivery around 1.87 and outside May futures down roughly 7 cents amid dry conditions. Wheat fell about 6 cents, closing near 1.43, as Kansas harvests and brewing activity ease demand and press prices lower.
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Chicago
United States
Kansas
Plotters' Use Emery to Disable U S Ship San Pedro
Police reveal a complex plot to disable a US ship named San Pedro involving Emery dust and a planned attack on the battle fleet. Experts state the vessel underwent engine damage to the extent of seventy thousand dollars, with finger-print analysis aiding the investigation.
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Emery
San Pedro
Bolice Nnger
Culley
Nickel Plate Official Dies in Fort Wayne Flight
K. Wy Mitchener, general superintendent of the Nickel Plate salinity, died in Fort Wayne Indiana en route to Wisconsin from Cleveland. He suffered heart disease while traveling aboard a private car. Mitchener was a senior Nickel Plate executive.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
K. Wy Mitchener
Widselty
Cleveluni
Coolidge to St Paul June trip from St. Paul?
The fragmentary OCR reports an event involving Coolidge and St Paul in June with mentions of Jane, We, AMUHH Hi centen, and various unclear names and actions. The text quality is too poor to determine concrete facts or outcomes.
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Coolidge
St. Paul
Minn
Jane
Judge Ends Gish Trial and Hits Duell
New York judge dismissed Charles B. Duell’s injunction bid against Lillian Gish and held him liable for perjury under $10,400. Within minutes, the case collapsed as Duell faced disbarment threats, bail, and a paroled link to his brother’s counsel, while Gish and her party denied any engagement.
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New York
Charles B. Duell
Lillian Gish
Jutlan ‘. Mack
Duell
Coatead
Coor
Bryad
Goulland Duell
Gigh
Tsue J
Fingels
Osborne Wood Returns Home After Gambling Spree
Osborne Wood, son of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, arrived back in Tampa from Spain aboard West Chetat. He says he gambled away much of his Wall Street winnings in Europe but still has enough money, regrets only the unwanted notoriety reflecting on his father, and plans to serve in California if possible.
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Tampa
Fla
Osborne Wood
Lia
Federal Shipping Board
Wood
Spain
Erigrope
Wall Street
Leonard Wood
Philippines
California
New York Governor Signs Stock Fraud Bill
Albany N Y Governor Smith signed the Webb bill amending the Martin act to empower the attorney general to detect and prosecute fraudulent stock and bond transactions. It requires promoters to file advance notices with the attorney general before any sale and outfits the AG with broader powers to scrutinize security values.
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Albany
Martin
Smith
Webb
Ottinger
Fds Vance
Jasuew
Jean de Reszke Dies After Influenza Complications
Jean de Reszke world famous tenor died in Nice France after influenza with shortness of breath. In his seventy first year he remained active in life and interests and reached the peak of his career at the Metropolitan Opera House New York. After retiring he taught and guided pupils, notably in the United States, who offered rewards for films of his voice.
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Nice
France
Jean de’ Reszke
Bibs Yiku
de Reszke
Yarlea
Ife
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Frond Klaver
United States
Missing Evanaton girl linked to Byaveston incident
Sophie Nenning, eighteen, from 818 Ravenvenue, vanished after leaving home for the Field Museum. Authorities note she drew $800 from her bank account before disappearance and report a possible link to Byaveston.
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Evanaton
Byaveston
Sophie Nenning
Wari
Mrg
Hhigendurtt
Ravenvenue
Bag dix
Enid
Wellesley Physician Dies at Welthaley College
Katherine Hitt Thaymnood, a physician associated with Welthaley College, died after contracting an illness several months ago. The obituary notes her private practice and ties to the Wellesley area, reflecting on her career and community contributions.
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Wellesley
Wellowtey
Katherine Py
Welthaley College
U S Government Market Quotations For April 2
A condensed weekly summary of government market quotes covering fruits vegetables live stock hay grain and dairy products with regional price observations. Notable items include Northwestern fancy winesap apples Chicago hog top price 18.65 per cwt and No 1 timothy hay Cincinnati 18.50 per ton along with assorted wheat corn and dairy prices across Minneapolis St Louis Chicago New York and Boston markets.
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Washington
F. Ab
Northwestern
New York
Hant
Texas
Bermudas
Middle West
Chicago
Pat
St. Louis
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Louia
Kendal City
Kinangs City
Kanaag City
Minneapolia
St.Louis
St. Louie
Kan Bhe City
Philadephia
Boston
Weeks May Quit As Thrombosis Saps Secretary of War
Washington reports that Secretary Weeks suffered a thrombosis two days after a vacation, potentially forcing him from the cabinet soon. Early word described a cerebral artery event causing left side weakness and loss of finger movement, with partial paralysis noted.
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Washington
Hardin
New York Ad Report on Quarterly Failures and March Defaults
A New York notice reports quarterly failures at 5,055 for the prior year and 1,859 defaults in March. The text cites monetary figures such as 84,004.72 dollars and references a derivative test quarter. The fragmentary source notes follow up actions and financial implications, with emphasis on documented defect counts and related costs.
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New York
Frank W. Stearns Leads Advance Party At Court
The notice references Frank W. Stearns leading an advance party related to a court matter. Details are fragmentary but indicate a formal proceeding or organization action connected to a court. Specific roles, dates, or locations are not readable.
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Received- Front
Bis’ ‘Court
Frank W. Stearns
Advance Party
Unclear OCR fragment impacts coffee import drop claim
Fragmentary OCR text reports an import drop in coffee with vague references to dealers and a two million bag figure two months prior. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to establish a factual item.
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Guegee
Sir Michael Seymour Dies in London
In London, Sir Michael Seymour has died. Further details from the obituary note mention Adelaide and Bly Mivhtel Caillie Seymuir, with references to Ky and other personal particulars, though the fragmented text obscures full context and date.
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Sir Michael” Seymour
London
Adlinheid
Seymuir
Gorau
Amyl Pers
Reforms Push Privatization Amid Soviet Economic Debate
A pivotal Moscow debate centers on privatizing industry and relaxing state control. Premier and economic council push drastic reforms after an internal trade collapse, with Dzerjinsky criticizing prior policy and calling for acknowledgment of past mistakes to strengthen the socialist economy.
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Moscow
Russia
le¢ ‘Kamel
Yasehaleman
Komeneft
Paign Avhich Syas
Dzerjinsky
Suprem Domic ‘Council
Kaine
Beaton Indictment In Oil Scandal Dismissed
The government dropped charges against Albert Fall Harry Sinclair Edward Doheny and Edward Doheny Jr in the District of Columbia supreme court as grand jury presence and district attorney actions shaped the reversal.
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Washington
Fered
Acarug
Central
Senate
Albert B. Fall
Harry F. Sinclair
Edward L. Doheny
Edward K. Doheny
Oll l
District of Columbia Supreme Court
He Hogan
Gord
Iin
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Iowa State News
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Contra
O'Brien
Sioux City
Lapt
Omaha
Cetar Falls
Albert F. Zahm
Albert I’. Zalim
University of Notre Dame
South Bend
Ty Uo Anterlern Catholic Institution
U. S. Army
Hart Father
Jean de Reszke
Lincoln C. Andrews
Lincoln GC. Andrews
President Coolidge
Minnesota
U. S
M. _Deerjinsky
Dohenya
Fall
Sinclair ‘Beaton
Dodee
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