Shepherd's Bid for Freedom Amid Typhoid Murder Trial
Chicago court room crowds and outside mob scene as Attorney Stewart argues for William Shepherd's release accusing state witness Farman of unreliability. Crowe defends the 22 count indictment alleging typhoid germ crime against foster son Billy McClintock. Bail and trial fate hinge on proof beyond reasonable doubt and standard of proof evident. Brookhart challenges republican central committee on fraud claims amid Iowa Senate race rhetoric.
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Twelve Fingered Baby and Family In Iowa
Medford reports a baby born with twelve fingers and twelve toes. Two other siblings have twelve toes each, a rare genetic trait noted by local doctors.
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Falls and bright escape after hospital fall
Mrs. Oscar Distelhorst, two weeks after giving birth, fell two stories in Burlington hospital. The soft ground cushioned her fall and left her uninjured though delirious and with no memory of the fall.
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Oscar Distelhorst
Debaters Win Title High School League Championship
Oskaloosa defeated Davenport high school 3 to 0 to claim the 1925 Title high school forensic League championship. Davenport had eliminated Centerville in the semifinals and Oskaloosa beat Fairfield to reach the final. The world court question was debated with Oskaloosa holding the negative.
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Spanish steamer Guipusida sinks near Whale Point
A distress note from Marseilles reports the Spanish steamer Guipusida sinking today near Whale Point, Long Island, in the Bahamas west of the Indies. Details are sparse with the vessel’s fate and survivors not yet clarified.
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Weather Town Forecast Outlook
Generally fair tonight and Wednesday with a rise in temperature. Colder conditions expected in the extreme eastern portion tonight. The outlook calls for warmer temperatures on Wednesday.
Benton Senator Raps Railroads
Des Moines dispatch notes Iowa Senate clashed over the bunk car bill with Senator Campbell touting a tentative railrrad shippers agreement. The chamber also advanced a gasoline tax proposal split between state, county, and township road funds amid behind‑closed‑doors appropriations talks.
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Rumor of Mussolini Major Operation Denied by Embassy
Washington reports the Italian embassy formally denied a rumor that Premier Mussolini had undergone a major operation and faced serious complications. The statement said there was no foundation for the claim and no such event occurred.
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Mussolini
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Film Star Lillian Gish Alleges Duell Deception
New York March 24 Lillian Gish says she trusted motion picture producer Charles Duell and signed legal papers without full understanding of their meaning. Max Steuer, attorney for Miss Gish, asked Federal Judge Mack to validate the contract with Duell.
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Charles Duell
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Neighbors report second theft at Strippel residence
In Benton County two nearby homes were broken into in the same spree as the Gate house. Investigators say tools used to break locks, rubber-sole prints, and ransacked rooms linked the cases. Strippel and Gale families fled to Des Moines and California respectively, as local youths face scrutiny.
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Gale
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Alva Thompson
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Ole Peterson lights up Vinton court house tower
Last night Vinton residents saw the court house tower brightly lit for the first time since 1905 an experiment by janitor Ole Peterson to gauge community reaction The beams were visible miles away and locals praised the effect noting it may remain lit regularly at night for its improved appearance and cost small amount.
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Court House Tower
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Bandits Rob Bank Messenger Of $9800 In Irvington
John Schaffer a 55 year old bank messenger was attacked by three bandits who robbed him of a satchel containing 9800 dollars in Irvington New Jersey. The bandits escaped in an automobile.
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N. J
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Youth Refuses To Relate Why He Shot Three Hastings Man
In Hastings Nebraska on March 24 a former orphan from New York City, Fred Stellers, 22, employed at a local garage, opened fire at the Meester farm house injuring Witt Meester Jr, Elsie Meester, Alice Meester, and Lena Meester. Authorities seek motive as Stellers claims he went there to collect back wages. The Meester family were in bed at the time. Witt Jr. remains in grave condition, Elsie and Alice wounded, Lena severely battered but alive.
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President to appoint writer to interstate commission
Washington March 24 President Coolidge will offer a recess appointment to Thomas F Woodlock a New York financial writer as a member of the interstate commerce commission The senate refused to confirm Woodlock due to southern Democrat opposition demanding no southern ally be named to the vacancy
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Coolidge
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Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
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Cabinet Meeting Reports Healthy U S Business
President Coolidge heard from Secretary of Labor Davis that unemployment exists but is normal. Secretary Mellon cited barometer industries as healthy. Wheat speculation caused some reaction yet overall business activity remains strong nationwide.
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Senators Delay Pollution Order In Iowa Senate
Des Moines March 24 river cities and towns under state health orders to stop stream pollution gain leeway. A bill requires a full investigation with bacteriological and chemical water analysis and source location before filing petitions or proceedings. No costly orders over $500 without executive council approval by three-fourths vote. Senate 32 to 18.
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State Board of Health
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Farmers Better Off In 1924 Than in 1923
Washington reports farmers nationwide earned higher profits in 1924 than 1923. The combined value of crop and livestock production reached 124.14 billion dollars, up 5.5 billion from the previous year.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
United States
Irving Weber Seeks National Junior Backstroke Title
March 24 city report notes Irving Weber, former member of the Iowa swimming team in 1922, to compete in the 150 yard back stroke at the National A A A meet in Kansas City next Saturday for junior championships. He trains regularly at the Hawkeye pool with Captain Ne Ashton and shows his former speed.
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Upcoming local meetings and election notice
March 24 Tuesday New Century Club meets with Mrs Frank Gerderich chaired by Mrs H G Kruse on Women in Politics. March 24 O B S school of Instruction at Masonic Hall presided by Mrs Jessie Wheeler of Waterloo. March 20 Vinton city election details included.
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Jessie Wheeler
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Fireman Killed When Newport Hall Burns
Newport, RL. March 24. Newport's city hall worth 310,000 dollars was destroyed by fire today. John Malloy, a fireman and captain of an engine, was killed in a fifty foot plunge into a burning stair well. Another fireman was injured and two are missing as walls and roof collapsed. Mayor Mortimer Sullivan, hatless and goatless, led firemen into the burning building and saved important city records.
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Russian Court Rules Against Oil Leases
Moscow reports that a Soviet court annulled today the conclusions on oil leases in Asia's east coast. The court ordered the Sinclair Interests deposit returned. The decision affects multinational interests and regional exploration plans.
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