Few Important Bills Approved During Session
Des Moines April 4 The forty first general assembly has enacted few measures of outstanding importance and rejected many. Highway and prohibition matters dominated debates along with motor vehicle and banking bills. Rejected items included income tax bank deposits and election of party central committees. The close Senate split between economy bloc and progressives shaped the session and final roll calls.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Forty First General Assembly
Railroad Commission
Nebraska
State Central Committee
Chapman to hang June 25 for New Britain patrolman murder
Gerald Chapman, famed mail bandit and jail breaker, was found guilty of first degree murder in the October 12 slaying of New Britain Patrolman James Skelly. A judge set the punishment to hang on June 25 at the Connecticut state prison, with chief counsel Frederick J. Groehl planning an appeal.
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Hartford
Conn
Gerald Chapman
Connecticut
New Britain
Chap- Tan
Groehl
Wethersfield
United States
Frederick J. Groehl
Chapman
Jennings
Chappie
Greeh
James Skelly
Davidson and
Levinthal
Judge denies injunction against Mrs. Dodge in Dodge estate case
Detroit authorities report Judge Harry Dingeman in Wayne county circuit court refused a temporary injunction sought by John Duval Dodge to stop Mrs. Matilda R. Dodge from selling transferring or encumbering assets of Anna Margaret Dodge estate. The judge ordered Mrs. Dodge to appear next Wednesday to show cause why an injunction should not be issued.
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Detroit
Mich
Harry Dingeman
Wayne County Circuit Court
John Duval Dodge
Matilda R. Dodge
Anna Margaret Dodge
John F. Dodge
Dingeman
Associated Press
William Lucking
Dodge Bree, Inc
Dillon, Read and Company of News York
Lawking
Mystery Man Gerald Chapman Still A Sealed Story
New York on an April 4 report notes Gerald Chap man remains a mystery with unknown real name origins birth place and family history. He has revealed some crimes but most of his life story remains sealed and unclear.
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New York
Gerald Chapman
Nam
Canned heat bill passes Iowa House despite delay
State House Des Moines April 4 The house passed the canned heat bill 90 to 3 after a lengthy debate and committee action The measure bans manufacture and sale of non liquid compounds containing alcohol usable as beverages The bill faced amendments and was placed in final form after opposition and floor votes The senate debate on appropriations and highway funding continued with adjournment in sight but not reached
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Hammill
Senate
House
State House
Des Moines
Romkey
Iowa
Diltz
Polk
Supreme Court
O'Donnell
Dubuque
Mathews
Des Moines County
Wheat Takes Upward Jump In Early Grain Trading
In Chicago on April 4 the wheat market rose sharply with gains up to five and a half cents a bushel. May delivery climbed to $1.43 percent, while intraday highs neared the day’s top figures as traders cited overdone selling and value recovery. Closing gains ranged from two and three fourths to five cents for May and July contracts.
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Chicago
Criticism of Intercollegiate Athletics Debated in Ohio
Prof. Mahin of Purdue argued that intercollegiate athletics are commercialized and professional, but Ohio State officials countered the claim as misjudged and antiquated or “bank.” They maintained the movement supports education and fitness rather than a profit motive.
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The
Associated Press
Icolus
Ohio College Association
E. G. Mahin
Purdue University
L. W. St. John
Ohio State University
J. W. Wilce
Mahin
Noted Tenor De Reszke Dies In Nice
Jean De Reszke world famous operatic tenor and longtime Metropolitan Opera star is dead in Nice France at age 75. Born in Poland he and his brother Edouard once ranked among Poland’s wealthiest men owning chateaux and a large stock farm before the war.
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Associated Press
Nice
France
Jean de Reszke
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
M. Jean de Reszke
Poland
Edouard
Abasso
Farmer Reveals Hidden Treasury on Missouri Farm
Special dispatch reports W M Tame, a Bedford area farmer near the Missouri line, hid more than 10 000 in currency and promissory notes in a barn. He summoned two nephews before dying to disclose the stash, which yielded 6400 in cash and about 4000 in notes and was deposited in a Bedford bank.
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Farmer
W M. Tame
Missouri Line
Bedford
Advprtisp
Mr. Tame
Tame
Mrs Homer Baumgardner Hospitalized in Des Moines
Mrs Homer Baumgardner wife of Rev Mr Baumgardner of Creston is again a patient at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines after six weeks there last winter due to nervous exhaustion. The minister’s mother is also in the hospital for heart disease. A quarterly county report shows 991 legal documents filed in Jan Feb and Mar with recording fees totaling $546.70 and real estate mortgages making up 21416. Twenty three hunting and fishing licenses were sold this quarter with receipts of $23 forwarded to the state treasurer.
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Homer Baumgardner
Baumgardner
Creston
Methodist
Des Moines
May Festival Dates Set by Creston Council
Creston council No 549 of United Commercial Travelers outlined plans for a May festival at McKinley park on May 21 22 and 23. The event features a pure foods show vendor booths and vaudeville entertainment with dances each evening and free public admission.
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Creston Council
United Commercial Travelers of America
Ihe
Knights of Columbus
McKinley Park
Park Pavilion
Iowa
Fatory
W. L. Osborne
Creston
Chamber of Commerce
Tow
Afton Juniors Hold Banquet at Civic League Room
Afton high school juniors and seniors along with faculty, over 50 in all, gathered Friday for the annual junior senior banquet. Toasts honored seniors, juniors, the school, and activities. musical and vocal numbers followed, with crimson and gold decorations and red tulips.
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Afton High School
Civic League
Afton
Reba Jeffrey
Glenn Turner
Irene Mateer
Esther Marsh
Opal Harris
Walter Irvine
Clement Parka
Edith Davenport
Lucille Maneely
Darlené Gibson
Grace Giee
Muse
Hortense Keck
Lysle Perry
Bery Miller
Madelyn Early
Allen Collier
Lucile Trotter
Esther Marsh i
Funeral services for Viviah Ferne Collings
Viviah Ferne Collings died Friday afternoon at Greater Community hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 30 PM at the Methodist church with Rev Homer Baumgardner officiating. Burial will follow in Grace Land cemetery.
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Viviah Ferne Collings
Greater Community Hospital
Methodist Church
Homer Baumgardner
Graceland Cemetery
Dr O E B Coakley Returns Home From Omaha Visit
Dr. O. E. B. Coakley arrived home after a stay in Omaha where he attended to business interests and related activities.
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O. EB. Coakley
Omaha
Creston Plans Spring Cleanup Drive and Local News
Ten years ago in Creston the Commercial Club announced a four day spring cleanup drive to run April 14 to 17 led by ward chairs Charles A. Johnson C A Bowmen Dan Haley A Malljory and C J Connett. Other items note a 1915 Ford roadster owned by Dr W K Keith a serious injury from a fallen tree at Lenox related home a marriage at the Methodist parsonage and county appointments including Lora Lipsett reappointed county superintendent and George D Newcomb named to the state board of pharmacy. The Arrow Maker was selected as the senior class play and a Panama Pacific exposition farm boy contest offered full expenses for the winner with corn yield as the metric. The MethDist Literary Club presented a program at the church and debated whether Washington surpassed Lincoln.
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Creston Commercial Club Ward Committee
Charles A. Johnson
C. A. Bowmen
Dan Haley
A. Malljory
C. J. Connett
Keith to Boost Creston After Loss and Buddies With Burt
Former Creston mayor Keith appeals to supporters to back the city’s new administration led by Burt. He praises Burt’s fair race, says they remain friends, and thanks loyal supporters while urging citizens to boost Creston rather than knock it. Keith vows to help Burt and notes his own three-term record.
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Creston
Keith
Myron
Burt
McKee Named Police Chief as Creston Welcomes New Mayor
W A McKee will be appointed chief of police by Mayor elect M Burt as Creston forms a new city government. The unofficial council meeting approved a full slate of appointments including Dick Fisher as day officer and A L Lawson as night officer with several posts left for later decisions.
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W. A. McKee
Russet
M. L. Burt
Ed. Keith
Creston
Chamber of Commerce
Dick Fisher
A. L. Lawson
George McFee
Francis Walters
T. W. Golden
J. H. Welcher
Bert Tallman
Mr. McKee
Art Louden
Mr. McFee
F M. Walters
Robert McGinnis
McKee
McFee
Fire Department
Dr. Golden
Tallman
Burt
Econicil
Bur
Italian War Minister Resigns Amid Reform Clash
Rome April 4. Official word reports General Di Giorgio resigning as Italian war minister. Premier Mussolini takes over the portfolio ad interim. Di Giorgio had pushed an army reform bill that drew strong opposition from Italy's military leaders.
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Rome
di Giorgio
Mussolini
Interio
Italy
Curry and Pray Plead Guilty In Federal Court
Loyal M. Curry and Roy Pray, Creston men, admitted breaking into the Eagle building office of Dr J. Co Parsovus Tuesday night in search of drugs. They pleaded guilty to illegal possession of narcotics before U S Commissioner G A Plum. Held in county jail with $1000 bonds. Likely to be moved to Davenport to face Judge Martin J Wade next week.
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Loyal M. Curry
Roy Pray
Creston
Eagle Building
J. Co. Parsovus
United States
G. A. Plum
H. G. Higbee
Des Moines
Davenport
Martin J. Wade
Burglars Loot Two Drug Stores in Marshallton
Burglars broke into two drug stores in Marshallton during the night and stole about 800 dollars in loot split between the stores. The items taken included leather bill folds pocketbooks fountain pens patent lead pencils and safety razor blades.
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Che
Marshallton
Weather outlook for Mississippi and Missouri valleys
The forecast covers the week starting Monday with fair conditions on Monday and Tuesday. Expect a period of showers for two to three days with rising temperatures Monday. Temperatures stay normal or slightly above average, then cool a bit toward the end.
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Associated Pre- Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
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