Teapot Dome ties Coolidge to Harding era in telegrams
Telegrams reveal private communications about Calvin Coolidge amid the Teapot Dome oil lease scandal. The messages suggest Coolidge was innocent of wrongdoing and highlight his friendship with Washington publisher McLean, seen as a powerful ally to Harding-era figures.
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United States
Calvin Coolidge
Teapot Dome
Coolidge
McLean
McAdoo
Ipot Dome
Doheny
All
Daugherty
Spring Penalty Echoes Through Forest and Fire Debate
Fragmented remarks reflect concern over spring risks, forest dangers, and the penalty for careless acts. Mentions include political names and public figures, with references to press dispatches and ongoing investigations.
Shellsburg News Notes and Local Updates
Herbert Dickinson and Rev C E Batten attended a M E conference at Mt Vernon this week. Miss Blanche Strait died at 3:00 am in Cedar Rapids at 57, daughter of Grandma Strait. funeral arrangements pending. Mrs Yoch of Vinton visited friends. school election Monday lists Geo Holmes Bert Owens Shirley Thompson on ticket. Preaching Sunday at both Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Mrs Ray of St Louis visiting her mother Mrs Wheeler. Presbyterian Ladies Aid met with Miss Kerstetter Weber Elson Mrs Alden. evening games and refreshments. Howard White family moved in with Henry Soden. Weather and social notes from Shellsburg.
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C. E. Batten
M. EE
Ninton
Prank King
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St. Louis
Wheeler
Presbyterian
Ladies Aid
Ina
Arnold Burdick
Cedar Rapids
Grandma Strait
Gus Strait
Mae Brant
Shellsburg
Miss Brant
Cleghorn Boy Wins Declamatory Contest
Arthur Allen of Cleghorn Iowa took first in the state sub district declamatory contest at Fonda on March 7. Miss Ellel McIntosh won the dramatic class and Louis Lynch of Fonda won the humorous class. Represented towns included Storm Lake Cherokee Alta Mavel Fonda Marcus Cleghorn Washta and Aurelia.
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Cleghorn
Ellel McIntosh
Louis Lynch
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Marcus
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The Girl He Left Behind Him at Gravesend Inn
An American diary narrator recalls at Gravesend an evening with a strikingly beauty who declines wine and then sinks into a vision. He awakens aboard the ship King William bound for New York after a letter warns him to stay away from England for a year. In England, Franklin faces political fallout over letters, court, and a trial showing his steadfast honor. Margret Hare proclaims women’s rights amid family strife. Franklin counsels patience and American liberty as they plan a future in America.
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Ike
New York
Gravesend
Jack Wind
London
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Britain
Charles Dumes
England
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Wedderburn
Aimerica
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Hare
Paloesemiier
Geo
Taek
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Pytanty
Left-Handed Compliment in a Village School
George tries to please his teacher with a compliment about the clarinet playing. The teacher leads a small village orchestra and George recalls the music the next morning at school.
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Son Matic
Public Pulse letters from readers publish daily
Readers are invited to submit opinions on public questions for the Public Pulse column. Communications should not exceed 300 words and may reflect varying viewpoints. All communications must be signed, though names may be withheld if requested.
Tax fairness in Atkins Iowa letter to the editor
Atkins Iowa reader questions the tax system arguing real estate is over or under assessed relative to mortgage values. He cites Mr Brown and Mr Jones to illustrate unequal taxation and calls for taxing all property at actual ownership, not merely observed assets. He notes state fish taxes and mentions a Cedar River incident and a state deputy game warden.
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Brown
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Mr. Smith
Myr. Smith
Myr. Jones
Mr. Jones
Rudy
H. AL Harrther
Atkins
Towa
Seining Fish Allegations Addressed by Cedar Valleys Times
Blairysburg readers question ex-sheriff Wyhart's claim that two loads of carp released into Cedar River were starved. The Fish and Game department explains contracts with commercial fishermen control take from public waters under deputy supervision with bonds to ensure performance and cover expenses.
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Blairysburg
Tay
Cedar Valles
Smite
Wyvehoff
Fish and Game Department
McAdoo Faces Copeland Supporter Fight in California
In San Francisco on March 7 McAdoo despite state committee backing faces a California bid for the Democratic delegation to New York. The Copeland-for-president league opened headquarters here to back Senator Royal S. Copeland for the presidential nomination. Curtin said the league will campaign to explain and defend the Democratic party stance toward McAdoo.
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San Francisco
State Central
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
New York
Leagne
Royal S. Copeland
McAdoo Wild
Hang Slayer Pompas Hanged After Delayed Reprieve Touch
Aurelio Pompas, a youthful Mexican, was hanged at San Quentin after his execution was delayed fourteen minutes in a desperate last minute plea for reprieve. He had killed William D. McCne in southern California.
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Aurelio Pompas
William D. McCne
California
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