Women Refuse Rescue At Maternity Hospital Fire
Jersey City, N J Dec 28 Fire at Salvation Army Maternity hospital forced eighteen mothers with newborns to flee onto a narrow ledge on the third floor Sixteen mothers refused to relinquish their babies until all were brought to safety Firefighters carried the women to the ground with no injuries The blaze caused by a defective fire did little damage and the mothers and babies were later warmed and taken to nearby homes and hospitals
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Jersey City
N. J
Salvation Army
Fined and jailed under Iowa prohibition law
Aliban Dec 23 J D Tucker sentenced to three months in jail and a 200 dollar fine after pleading guilty to violating the prohibition law. Davenport Dec 28 Peter Beckmann retired farmer killed himself with poison citing ill health. Britt Dec 28 Gov Hammill vacationing at Britt with Mrs Hammill not yet back. Fremont Dec 28 Farm Bureau meeting Jan 4 with Dr F W Clayton and Eugene Halling addressing 50 attendees. Des Moines Dec 28 National Agricultural Credit Corp loaned 10088 on sealed corn cribs. many loan applications on file.
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Albia
J. D. Tucker
Wells
Tucker
Davenport
Peter Beckmann
Britt
Des Moines
John Hammill
Hammill
Pritt
Hammills
Fremont Bureau
Sidney
F. W_ Clayton
Tabor College
Tabor
Eugene Halling
Orient
Farmer
Fremont County Farm Bureau
National Agricultural Credit Corporation of Des Moines
The
Credit Corporation
Wisconsin Alumni Rally to Reverse Gift Rejection
Wisconsin alumni press for the board of regents to rescind its decision to refuse all gifts to the university. The dispute centers on rejecting a £12 gift from the Rockefeller Foundation fund and fears of outside influence shaping state education.
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Madison
Wis
Board of Education
Wisconsin
Tregents
Rockefeller Foundation
Bio drainage projects hurt button industry
Iowa news reports Prof. Rohumil Shimek of the University of Tawahoiang says straightening streams and draining lands harm pearl button production in eastern Iowa. He notes fewer nurse maid fish that protect young freshwater clams, the source of raw materials for buttons.
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IOWA _NEWS
Toews Citr. Nev
Iowa
Rohumil Shimek
University of Tawahoiang Department
Shimek
Public Sales Schedule Near Blairstown and Nor way
Public sale notices list Fred Sims on Dec 31 at 2 miles southwest of Blairstown. Albert Rice on Jan 7 at 3 miles northwest. Achi Scawbrook on Jan 12 at 4 miles south and 34 east of Nor way. Laurence Breck on Jan 16 at 1 mile north of Blairstown. Geo Hagen on Feb 4 broad sow sale 214 miles southeast of Van Horne.
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Fred Sims
Blairstown
Albert Rice
Achi Scawbrook
Norway
Laurence Breck
Geo. Hagen
Broad Sow Sale
van Horne
Snow plow shipped to clear Benton drifts
County Engineer Merle A Bemo Gay announced a snow plow was shipped from inane to Virton this morning, expected to arrive by Thursday. The new machine, manufactured by Saree Snow Plow of Bosna, costs about 2500 with the used plows cheaper. Highways remain closed due to drifting snow as crews prepare to deploy the ten ton tractor and snow plow soon.
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Benton County
News County
Ensimeer
Merle
Bemo Gay
Inane
Virton
Trina Hesday
Emeimeer
Uemeers
Meyer
Zinc Highwer Commission
Oran
Bosna
Hagimesr Hell
Motorista
Hremeer Halli
Farmers Officers Road Association Forms in Johnson County
A Johnson county road association was organized with farming officers and a plan to improve 16 miles of James County highways within five years at no expense to the county. The group approved the county supervisors plan and will push it after the hearing on January 12. Officers reside on farmers’ roads slated for graveling.
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Tews City
Johnson County
Jamesm County
Weather outlook for tonight and Tuesday in western regions
Fair tonight with milder temperatures in extreme west. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness and unsettled conditions in the west, with not so cold temperatures.
Local Liquor Charge Leads to Mayor Hearing
A chaotic fragmented report notes Meser EL and Bersinn facing a drunkenness charge. Police detain Mevers on Saturday night near Stewart Woods. Mayor Eastem plans to address the case, with testimony hinting at leverage for lighter penalties.
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Mevers
Meverms
Neorsitel
Stewart Woods
Eastem Fe Amswer
Eamor Brough
Geass Reese
Fergotten
Wilson Supporters Honor Bead Leader in Many Services
In Washington on December 2, five years past the United States debated Woodrow Wilson's policy for American participation in the war. Thousands gathered as services and a Wilson supporters event highlighted acts of loyalty. The procession included a Wilson stamp sale, visits to Mount St Albans and the White House, and a tribute at the Capitol showing strong public support.
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Wilson
Waestingtas
United Siates
Woodrow Wils
Americem
Teda
Wilson Yosmese
Mount St Albans
Inokkine
Witte
Farehn
Gas Kilis Nan Who Cared for Canaries
Alfred Bergen's store near the west end of the team housed canaries and a gas heater. A blast killed Bergen, two men, and a boy, with canaries and coffee boiling over causing the deadly fire. Investigators sought to determine the cause of the fatal incident.
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Civerm
Alfred Bergen
Weaisne
Benegem
Goties
Dog Guards Body Of Frozen Master Sersiner
Neighbors found the master dog enticed from his home after a grim incident in a freezing setting. The dog guarded the house and kept neighbors at bay before the man was discovered dead near the property.
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Dog Guards
Frozen Master
Lions Hospital Committee Discusses Methods
The Wi nton Lions club hospital committee, led by chairman John Totin, met to review how to retain the hospital. A Daily Times report notes the topic draws strong local interest from residents, with a special committee formed by the club president to represent the Lions. Glenn Port and Det Bosk Eark were named as representatives.
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Winton Lions Club
John Totin
Chreirmin
Totes
M Per
Meinteining
Vinton
Gerts
Tersrarienire
Bad
Civistizasem
Glenn Port
Det Bosk Eark
iPrecitem
Prohibition Official Warns on Enforcement Delays
St Catherine Ga December 28 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews warned that continued public demand for liquor would hinder government efforts to curb supply. He urged a voter driven push for stricter penalties, more judges, and active court enforcement, calling for women to attend trials and monitor sentences as he toured Georgia coast aboard the Modocate.
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St. Catherine
Treasury
Andrews
South Atlantic
America
Congress
South Georgia
New Brunswick
Key West
Havana
Butler Returns to Marine Corps as Commandant at Base
Brigadier General Smedley D. Butler, former Philadelphia police director, withdraws resignation from the Marine Corps and resumes commandant duties at a base in California. He met Major General Lejeune, who approves immediate reappointment and restoration to the payroll after a cabinet dismissal in Philadelphia.
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Washington
Smedley D. Butler
Philadelphia
Marine Corps
Marin
Diego
Cat
Butler
Lejeune
Kendrick
Smed
Lesuene
LeJnene
Guthrie Center Man Turns Ninety Santa This Year
Aler Smarts, formerly a Rock Island railroad agent, is celebrateing his 90th birthday in Guthrie Center. He impersonated Santa without makeup and plans to continue playing Santa until at least 199 years old. He credits outdoor life and long walks for his longevity.
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Guthrie Center
Rock Island Railroad
Aler. Smarts
Santa Claus
Greene Predicts Strike Finish Soon
New York Dec 28 William Green president of the American Federation of Labor predicted a settlement of the anthracite coal strike within ten years and said labor in the United States could enjoy a peaceful year after the suspension is settled. Operators offered to restore old wages pending negotiations as miners face a cold snap and urgent fuel needs. Preliminary talks at the Union League Club were to begin with Major Inglish and other operator representatives arriving, while President Lewis of the United Mine Workers would lead the miners’ side.
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New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Coshocton
United States
Union League
W. W. Inglish
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Noted Figures Reported Ill As Holidays Bring Worries
The season finds many prominent individuals unwell across the world. Cardinal Mercer goes to Brussels for surgery on an ulcerated stomach. Colonel John Coolidge, father of the President, struck with paralysis. Dowager Queen Marznerica of Italy convalesces from illness. Mrs David Belasta’s illness keeps her at home with her daughter. Carrie Jacob Bond, the songwriter, ill in California. Rudyard Kipling convalesces after bronchial pneumonia in England. Former Governor W T McCray in Atlanta federal penitentiary admitted to prison hospital with high blood pressure. Andy Smith, California coach, recovering in Philadelphia from pneumonia.
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Lfe
Cardinal Mercer
Brussels
John Coolidge
President Coolidge
Queen Marznerica
Italy
David Belasta
Morris Guest
Carrie Jacob Bond
Farmer Frost Death Shocks South Dakota Farm
Miller Elmar Mc Ginnis a 27-year-old unmarried farmer was found frozen to death in a wagon on his farm northeast of here today while feeding stock. He succumbed to the cold as temperatures dropped.
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Wall Lake
Paul M. Willhoite
Miller
Elmar McGinnis
Here
Severe winter grips U S with record lows and deaths
Amid frigid conditions nationwide, major cities report subzero readings and fatalities. Chicago records seven deaths from freezing in the past day. New York and Philadelphia see around sixteen degrees. Multiple states report extreme cold and missing persons as relief arrives in New England.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Kanawha
Charleston
W-Va
Texas
San Antonio
Yonkers
Albany
Buffalo
Detroit
Philadelphia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New England
Waterbury
Hartford
Providence
Worcester
Newcomb
N. Y
Mel City
Mont
Stewartstown
N. H
Chicago
Bert Daniels
Laharer
Stias
Astanni Et He
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