College Bureau Aims to Mobilize Voters for Coolidge
Washington notes a Republican plan to organize college students nationwide to back President Coolidge. The Amherst Republican Club leads a wave of campus groups, with Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Pennsylvania hosting the most clubs. Noted figures include Lewis A. Coolidge James M. Beck James W. Wadsworth Jr and Theodore Roosevelt Jr. Poet Edwin Markham visits Washington lampooning regional pride.
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Ellis Lumber Company celebrates sixty years in Vinton
The Ellis family marks six decades in the lumber business dating to May 8, 1864. Cornelius Ellis and Ard Hoyt Ells founded C. Ellis & Brother, later Ellis Bros Co, then C. Ellis & Son, and finally Ellis Lumber Co. Four generations have led the firm, making it the county’s oldest lumber house and a fixture of local housing. W. C. Ellis remains active at 71, with Lawrence and William G. Jr guiding the next generation.
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Lake Charles
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William C. Ellis
Vinton
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Benton County
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Forecast 552 Million Dollar Wheat Yield
Washington May 8 The average condition of winter wheat on May 1 was 84.8 up from April 1 and below the ten year May 1 average. The crop report board projects about 15.2 bushels per acre yield and 452,015,000 bushels total. Harvest area is about 36,598,000 acres, 7.6 percent under autumn planting and 6.6 percent under last year’s harvested area.
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Communist War Threat In Ruhr Darkens Europe's Day of Hope
Berlin reports a red war threat as communists trigger strikes and lockouts affecting about 300000 workers in the Ruhr coal sector. Fears rise of violence amid strained German Soviet ties following a police raid on Russian trade headquarters and the ambassador's departure.
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Senate presses final vote on tax reduction bill
Washington May 8 Senate leadership fast tracked the administration tax cut bill amid rapid disposal of minor amendments. Leaders hope for a final vote before adjournment. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts offered a gift tax amendment restoring a schedule up to 36 percent on large gifts with exemptions for gifts to spouses and children.
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Quick Trial Planned for Kidnapper in Philadelphia
Philadelphia May 8 Assistant District Attorney Graham plans a speedy indictment and immediate trial of Mrs Mary Demarco for kidnapping ten weeks old Corinne Madell. Demarco, on the verge of collapse after detectives questioned her yesterday, sat calm in her cell today, caring only for her husband Anthony a material witness who she says is innocent.
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Investigate Paving Requirements at Ames
A Vinton Community club committee and the Benton county board of supervisors meet the state highway commission in Ames to study paving needs for the county’s primary roads. Local members A B Allen H G Kruse and Clarence Brown join supervisors C H Wyckott Urbana Henry Lagsen Bruce township Adam Happel Vinton M S Bruch Blairstown and J A Miler Newhall in a morning inspection trip, planning a return this evening.
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Fine Irish Nobleman Fined for Common Assault
Dublin May 8 Lord Ashtown a prominent Irish nobleman and owner of a vast 22 060 acre estate was fined 100 pounds after a guilty finding for common assault Spanish Heir's Welcome. Cadiz May , The Infante Carlos welcomed Admiral Andrews of the American cruiser Pittsburgh who paid respects to the widow of Admiral Cervera who opposed the Americans in 1898 Capture Monks Madrid May 8 Moroccan rebela captured three Spanish monks and demanded ransom 00 pesos 600 woolen shirts and 600 Arab cloaks Melilla May 8 Two Russian manufacturers including a textile trust president were sentenced to death in Moscow for corruption and unfair practices
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Medics Read Papers at Iowa Medical Society Session
Des Moines Iowa May reading and discussion of technical papers marked the second day of the seventy third annual Iowa medical society convention. Essen Germany May 8 Ruhr trade unions asked the government to intervene and mediate a dispute over working hours. The strike continued with more than 300,000 idle workers.
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Benton County Events May Day and Old Folks Reception
May 9 features a county Play Day at Vinton fair grounds for all Benton county schools. May 22 hosts the Annual Old Folks reception at the M E church hosted by the Epworth League.
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Farmers smile over refunds for highway bonds
Refund vouchers covering half the amount paid by property owners for hard surfaced highways to Vinton and Belle Plaine began. Final tabulations show 176 owners eligible in two districts with $26,112.30 to be refunded after new state law cut assessed land from 25 to 12 1 2 percent. Early recipients include J H Burkhart and Adam Happel with S B Stoller, Iowa Canning Co, and George M Cox also among the first to receive. W J Guinn later applied in Belle Plaine.
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Stick to party unity urged by Coolidge in DC talk
President Coolidge urged rigid party organization in an informal address to the political campaign school of the League of Republican Women in the District of Columbia. It marked his first White House speech devoted entirely to politics, stressing the need for greater Republican unity for effective government.
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Weather Town forecast for fair and unsettled areas
Forecast calls for fair conditions in extreme west with clear skies tonight. Central and eastern portions remain unsettled through night and Friday with likely rain and continued cool temperatures. frost expected tonight in the extreme west. In the south, generally fair with unsettled conditions in the north tonight and Friday amid continued cool weather.
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Start Fight On Coolidge And Hughes
Washington May 8 congressional resentment over the postponement of Japanese exclusion until March 1 1925 flared in both houses today when it was revealed for the first time that a time extension concession has been made to Japan and that from July 1 this year until March 1 1925 Japan will be placed on a quota basis like any other nation The revelation came during senate debate and surprised exclusionists as never before Japan had no immigration quota in history and both houses had voted down a quota provision for Japan and the gentleman s agreement in passing the immigration bill
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Congress faces revolt over Japanese exclusion extension
Washington May 8. A revolt brews in Congress over extending exclusion to March 1 1925. The Senate and House conference backed the extension only at President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes insistence. Norris questions if the president is pursuing politics as the branches clash on the plan.
Action to recover oil lands for American navy
Washington May 8 court action by the government to recover 3 507 acres in Buena Vista California Navy oil reserve leased by ex Secretary of Interior Albert B Fall to Honolulu Consolidated Oil Corporation. Rep E C Finney said no record of Harding approval found. Public lands committee members expect prompt steps to regain the land.
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Play Day Frolic Beset by Weather Fears at Vinton
Despite threatening skies, Benton County’s first annual Play Day frolic proceeds with preparations at the fair grounds. Roads to Vinton are reported in good condition as nine area schools enter athletic events, with a silver cup for the high school team and engraved ribbons for winners. Paul Bender of Cedar Falls will start and help officiate, guiding a program starting with a parade and band concert.
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Fist Fight Disturbs Peace In Congress Committee
Washington May 8 A fist fight broke out between Representatives Thomas L. Blanton and William C. Hammer during a House District of Columbia affairs committee meeting. Chairs and hooks were thrown as spectators scattered and officials struggled to separate the combatants. Hammer reportedly struck Blanton with a chair while others objected to the meeting’s location and notification.
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