Iowa Senate Battle Over Highway Bill Heads Toward Clash
Des Moines April 6 Senate vote failed 26 to 24 on substituting Shaff bill for the house highway measure. Tensions rose as roll call disputes and protests surfaced, with discussions of federal aid act compliance and county development funding. The house and senate moved toward a joint conference as road funding and health board changes topped the day’s agenda.
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Women's Reformatory
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Don Griswold
Governors of Reserve Banks Hold Conference
The spring conference of governors of the 12 federal reserve banks began today in Washington. The program covered bank administration and interbank activities, with anticipated discussions on Europe and Britain’s efforts to restore the gold standard.
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Associated Press
Washington
Federal Reserve Banks
England
Connecticut Prosecution Seeks Uphold of Chapman Death Sentence
State's Attorney H M Alcorn defends Chapman's murder trial and death sentence for Policeman James Skelly case. New York attorneys clash over railroad timetable as a possible aid to a new trial. differing opinions on admissibility and impact on Chapman's status.
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Hartford
Conn
H. M. Alcorn
Gerald Chapman
James Skelly
New Britain
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Alcorn
Washington
Chapman
Atlanta
Frederick J. Groehl
New York
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Springfield
Mass
Brooklyn
Lady Astor Admits Being Riled By Remarks
London dispatch reports Lady Astor acknowledging interruptions by A Hayday in the House of Commons last Friday riled her but she said she would improve. Hayday charged the remark reflected class antagonism. she withdrew the statement and Parliament closed the incident.
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Associated Press
London
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House of Commons
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Hayday
Conference talks seek salary compromise on college funds
During the noon recess discussions aimed to trim the college budget as the board of control prepared to reconcile department and senate changes. A proposed reduction from higher figures to about 4500 surfaced as a possible compromise for the salary.
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Board of Control
Senate
Ben Clark and Family Visited Local Friends Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ben Clark and their Orient family spent Sunday with friends here in a brief hometown update noting gatherings and social visits.
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Ben Clark
Orient
French Cabinet Faces Strain Over Capital Levy Plan
Paris reports crowding in the chamber of deputies and senate as Herriot’s ministry battles to push a capital levy and bank note expansion. De Monzie emerges as a potential premier candidate while political factions clash over financing and Vatican representation.
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France
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M Millerand
Secretary Weeks Improves in Stroke Recovery
The Associated Press reports Secretary Weeks shows rapid improvement after a mild stroke, remaining confined to home. His son Sinclair returned to Boston as officials say he will not be allowed to leave his room for several days.
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Weeks
Sinclair
Boston
Coolidge To Address Cotton Manufacturers
President Coolidge will speak tonight at the National Association of Cotton Manufacturers in his first public address since March 4. He is expected to announce a series of business talks aimed at boosting industry and trade.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
National Association of Cotton Manufacturers
Creston Club Scouts Site for Clubhouse at Grain River
Members of the Creston Motorcycle Club traveled to Grain River on Sunday to locate a clubhouse site. Participants included Luther and Ronald Reid Floyd Hall Arthur Schuep John Dawson Thad Critchfield and several friends. In other notes Loyal Curry and Roy Pray pleaded guilty to illegal narcotics possession and were sent to Davenport for arraignment before Judge Martin J Wade. The Union County Board of Supervisors met for routine business, with expected continuation on Tuesday. Spaulding Tigers beat Irving grade school 17 to 12 on Irving field in a early season game. Civic Federation members hiked to McKinley Park for a bird study and reported several species. Union County District Court January term will adjourn and the April term opens this evening under Judge H H Carter of Corydon.
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Luther
Ronald Reid
Floyd Hall
Arthur Schuep
John Dawson
Thad Critchfield
Loyal Curry
Roy Pray
Creston
United States
Plum
Davenport
Martin J. Wade
Spaulding Tigers
Irving
Irving Field
Union County District Court
H. H. Carter
Corydon
Corn Leads Grain Rally on Shipping Demand
Corn jumped five cents a bushel today and closed around $1.00, with May at 99% to $1.00 as against 95 to 95.4 Saturdays. Wheat rose 1% to 3% above Saturday’s finish, last at 1.46% to 1.46 for May, mirroring corn’s upward trend.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Jonathan McCafferty Dies at Home After Long Illness
Cromwell's Jonathan McCafferty, aged near ninety, died Sunday at 5:30 PM at his Cromwell residence after years of poor health. He moved to a farm near Cromwell in 1871 and has lived in the town 35 years. Survived by widow and seven sons including M. C. of Enid and D. W. of Pasadena, funeral plans not announced.
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Mary Wilcox
Prescott
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O. K
D. W
Pasadena
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Indianola
Neb
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Shannon City
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Calumet
Okla
A. P
Bridgeport
Jury Deadlock in Viking Express Messenger Murder Case
A four defendant case from Milwaukee and Chicago ended in a hung jury after 49 hours of deliberation in the murder of Russell S. Dickey the Express Messenger killed during a December 30 holdup on the Viking Express. The jury was discharged and retrial set for April 27 in Waukegan Illinois.
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Associatedress
Waukegan
Edward J. Smith
Bernard T. Mylin
Milwaukee
Ralph McKee
Bernard Smith
Chicago
Russell S. Dickey
Express Messenger
Viking Expres
Afton Blacksmith Loses Eye in Plow Share Accident
Prince Gorman, a blacksmith from Afton, is treated at Greater Community hospital for an injury that blinded his right eye. The cut occurred last Thursday while he worked on a plow share. his left eye remains unharmed.
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Afton
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Gorman
Seeded Fields Need Rain in Union County
Union County farmers report spring seeding nearly done and rain crucial for growth. L. J. Nickle, county farm bureau agent, notes oats wheat and barley acres up about ten percent as land is cleared for corn. Farmers expect a good harvest if rain arrives soon and conditions remain favorable. The article highlights increased seed corn selection and widespread plowing progress, with emphasis on meadow and pasture land preservation.
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Union
Nickle
Union County
Busy Week Ahead for County Farm Bureau and Clubs
L. J. Nickle notes a busy week for the county farm bureau. Miss Marie Roberts from Iowa State College leads sewing training for women across five days. A. D. Worthington will hold two demonstrations at local apiaries near Creston and Aston. Gertrude Owen visits Friday for the first training for club leaders. Nine girls clubs exist with about 200 enrolled. one more is planned. H. L. Bichling checks bureau activities and finances quarterly.
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L. J. Nickle
Marie Roberts
Extension Department
Iowa State College
A. D. Worthington
Amesbee
Sidney A. Lyon
Creston
Bert Otis
Aston
Gertrude Owen
H. L. Bichling
Professors Confirm Existence of New Comet
An Copenhagen dispatch reports Professors Stroemgren and Hansen of the Copenhagen Observatory confirm a new comet. It is described as relatively light yet strong, of the eighth dimension, located in Pegasus. The amateur Cherz from Krakow is said to have first reported it. the comet is not visible to the naked eye and would rise between 1 and 2 AM.
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London
Copenhagen
Stroemgren and Hansen
Copenhagen Observatory
Krakow
Cherz
Stroemgren
Pegasus
Des Moines Paper Tests Inside Page Crime Reports
The Des Moines Register starts segregating crime news to an inside page on a trial basis. Headlines such as Kills Girl Who Spurns Dance and Chapman May Escape Death appear on page two, while editors stress no change in overall crime coverage.
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Des Moines Register Today
Des Moines Federation of Women’s Clubs
Chapman
Clinton Police Seize 80 Gallons of Liquor
Clinton police last night seized eighty gallons of alleged intoxicating liquor from the Chicago bootleg market bound for Clinton retailers. The liquor runner and his woman companion were arrested on charges of illegally transporting intoxicants. Prisoner Sammel Nosanov, 23, of 3858 West Adams Street Chicago, and Merence Rosenthal, 13, of Clinton, were named in the arrest report.
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Hare
Mercury found in organs of Olson and McClintock bodies
Chicago April 6 Associated Press reports prescriptions for Dr Oscar Olson and Mrs Emma McClintock contained no mercury. Both bodies recently burned and mercury detected in their organs. Judge Olson notes uncertain significance pending further tests amid other courtroom disclosures and an indictment regarding Billy McClintock case.
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Chicago
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Emma Nelson McCintock
Billy” McCintock
Justlee Harr Olson
Olsen
McClintock
Creston Man Admits Charge After Mayor Court Session
Ernest McCann, a Creston resident, faced a molestation charge in Ed C Keith's mayoral court. He initially pleaded not guilty but later admitted the charge after testimony from five witnesses and the complainant. The judge withheld judgment until 5 pm.
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Ed C Keith
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Randolph Produce Manager Dies After Stroke
Earl M. Randolph, manager of Randolph Produce on West Montgomery, died Sunday at his home 1005 North Elm after suffering a stroke at work Saturday evening. Survived by his widow and one daughter, Miss Lura. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the Methodist church with Rev. Ivan R. Mills and Rev. Homer Baumgerdner officiating. Interment in Cromwell cemetery.
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West Montgomery Street
North Elm Street
Miss Lura
Methodist Church
Ivan R. Mills
Lenox
Homer Baumgerdner
Cromwell Cemetery
Woman Stabs Husband in Court During Divorce Hearing
Frances Gitlitz, of New Rochelle, N Y, stabbed Abraham Gitlitz with a pen knife in the supreme court chamber where he sought a divorce. He was seeking custody of their 3 year old son. Mrs Gitlitz was arrested as police investigated the attack.
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New York
Abraham Gitlitz
New Rochelle
N. Y
Frances
Supreme Court
Davis
Gitlitz
Creston High School Opens Baseball Season With Schedule
Creston will open the baseball season on April 10 against Nevinville, then host Cromwell April 24 and Irvington May 1, with a returning game at Nevinville. Coach Fry plans to use 11 returning players and focus on finding a new twirler to replace Harne, last year’s standout. A junior city league and a town team movement are discussed by local businessmen and fans to organize schedules and ensure participation. An informal public meeting at the Elk’s club Wednesday aims to finalize plans without fees.
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Nevinville
Cromwell
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Prielay
Fry
Peak
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Kenworthy
Gray
Joe Strance
Reckner
Plowman
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Hipes
Strey
Anderson
Heffel
Oger Harne
Harne
Perte
Fencebusters
Bernat Russell
William Myers
Elk
J. B. Ryan
Creston Owned Setter Wins Ribbons At Show
Mollies Playboy a one month old Trish Setter owned by Campbell won three ribbons at the Des Moines dog show. The dog took first in the open class blue ribbon second in the puppy class and third in the novice class of the Irish Letter division. The dog was bought from A Wotterick of South Maple.
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C. By Campbell
Peterson Avenue
Dea Moines
Mr. Campbell
A. Wotterick
South Maple
Owgsite
Mullie
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