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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
3
Des Moines reports the death of Dr. James T. Priestley a renowned Iowa physician and descendant of English divine Joseph Priestley from heart trouble. Other items note a Des Moines robbery, a church stove blast in West Liberty, and prison terms for chicken thieves in Iowa City.
The once powerful house insurgent bloc was ousted from power as the Republican majority dismissed independent Republicans from key committee posts. Except for Representative Henry Allen Cooper of Wisconsin, all Wisconsin insurgents and Representative Sinclair of North Dakota were removed by the Republican committee on committees.
Washington December 11 the senate commerce commission moved to improve aviation oversight by favorably reporting the Bingham bill. It calls for government supervision of commercial flying as the new congress opens.
Rescue teams labored through the night at the Overton No. 2 mine expecting up to 60 deaths after a gas explosion. Officials say 7 whites and 43 Negroes' bodies have been recovered, with roughly 2 whites and several Negroes still unaccounted for.
Special to Dathy Times reports Toledo on December 11 that eleven men may have been arrested in a raid by railroad and county officers, targeting thefts from freight cars. Nine detectives are said to have participated, but official confirmation was difficult as key officials were unavailable.
Tampa Fla Dec 11 the treacherous gulf today yielded no trace of the missing barge Altamaha with twenty two men aboard adrift off the Florida coast since last Sunday. An airplane several tugs and coast guard patrol boats continued the search today.
William R. Green, a financial leader and chairman of a key congressional committee, wields influence over national tax policy. He works to advance the administration's plan for broad tax reductions and budget reforms amid ongoing debates and scrutiny.
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Des Moines coverage recalls a long visit by Hearst to President Coolidge. Hearst notes his Des Moines ties and Guthrie County connections while recounting family moves from Vermont. The piece highlights skepticism about wealth and origins in a small Iowa town.
Ames Livestock captured 158 blue ribbons at the Chicago International Livestock Show, leading in the United States with top honors across breed championships. The Iowa exhibitors earned class wins, champions, and numerous firsts, including breed champions and seconds, across main divisions such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and dairy.
Iowa Knoxville story recounts Waite Phillips who wed Vera, daughter of a village banker, against her parents wishes. The couple saved his father in law from ruin, aided by Vera’s 18 years of marriage, and Phillips’s later fortune reshaped the family’s finances amid a bank reorganization.
A young woman asks the court for a divorce decree amid a puzzling, error-filled docket. The document references multiple names and places, with unclear links to Vers VW Disberom and Mrs Beckerson, suggesting a contested marriage case and petition details under review.
Ask Hammill to convene a special session to revisit the bank law. The article discusses urging state leadership and lawmakers to act at the Capitol, citing the governor and senior officials. It notes the dates and procedural steps for summoning a legislative gathering to address the bank regulation matter.
United Farm Bureau notes several testing topics and school projects at Saturday events. References include corn tests, home storage, and agricultural education activities. Ongoing work by Giles and colleagues is reported with emphasis on practical farm inquiries and community outreach.
A fragmented roster lists many individuals across multiple roles in a community effort. The notice references candidates, committees, and pledges, urging residents to join and support the local program coordinated by the group.
Reported incident involved Chinese workers on a revtral train with fire and smoke. There were no casualties. passengers were processed and a brief delay occurred. Investigation and cleanup followed. train service resumed with minor damage to some cars and structural components.
Reniten Farm Bureau schedules its annual meeting for Tuesday December 13 at the Jucel brisse oHice. Officers will be elected, with focus on coin wear sm siftess Er Professir Nac s 33 Cemphei smé fs bis chicka. The event invites members to participate and hear committee updates.
A brief note discusses a tax reduction bill and political leadership notes. It mentions Republican and Democratic dynamics, party leadership, and suggested messaging on policy details. The fragment references public reaction and potential party strategy.
The notice reports the death of Thorson Mest MRO connected to Vinton, with details of a Methodist service led by Rev Bowage. It mentions the deceased being linked to Mir and Mrs Sammel ue, and references surviving family including Mrs Milinmi Smoke of the local area. The fragments indicate a funeral and a family record from Corbell college and Iowa City, with last night’s incident and bereaved relatives.
Sheriff WL mh Cre of Flecdi county reports theft of 80 dollars worth of furs from Charles be sesceming. Bentom county cies op the ontreok for the thieves. they were believed to try to dispose of the loot locally. The lot included 260 skank nicer pelts and one raccoom.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim the Bureau of Internal Revenue favored corporations in settlement terms at citizens’ expense. The document mentions testimony and a Citizens committee urging public action today.
Fragmented notice describes public sales near Wrest and La Forte City, with distances and landmarks such as Ovsart and Nar Bec. Mentions individuals like St Mency Jonge and Merman Schroeder, with directions south east and northwest of towns. Details are incomplete but indicate a series of property or asset sales by partners Den, Ne-Neatem & Moore.
Amery warns that ceding Mosul to the Turks would invite reprisals against Christians and target Kurdish minorities. Britain seeks a league decision and a possible compromise while preparing for a disarmament conference in line with President Coolidge’s policy. Also notes holiday visitors to Vinton and local social details.
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