Public money in bank unven no preference ruling
Iowa Supreme Court reverses in Exchange State bank case holding public funds are no longer preferred in insolvent banks under the new banking code. The decision aligns with the Marathon bank ruling but rests on differing statutes, affecting state bank liquidations since the fortieth general assembly.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
State Banking Department
Exchange State Bank of
Stuart
Washington
Gibson
Fortieth General Assembly
Burbank
Ray Johnson
Executive Council
Attorney General Institute
Marathon Savings Bank
Des Moines Jr
Iowa Supreme Court Today
Exchange State Bank
Ben J. Gibson
Washington Consolidated School District
State Supreme Court
Marathon Bank
State rests case against head of Des Moines taxi firm
Des Moines Indiana April 7 The state was ready to rest its case today against H M Marsh head of a local taxi company on trial accused of receiving money for repairs on a city truck that were never made The case is one of those referred to locally as the city payroll padding scandal of two years ago.
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Des Moines
H. M. Marsh
Bowling Congress Fails to Produce Record Scores
Buffalo New York hosts the twenty fifth international championship of the American Bowling Association. Clarence Long wins all events with 1 977 pins, the only score above last year’s winning mark. Weisser Blue Ribbons win the five man team event with 3 023 pins. Chicago bowlers Edward Schupt and Edward Karich win doubles with 1 318 and Alfred Green takes singles with 706 pins.
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Associated Press
Buffalo
N. Y
American Bowling Association Congress
Clarence Long
Weisser Blue Ribbons
Chicago
Edward Schupt
Edward Karich
Alfred Green
Vice Syndicate Records Found in Chicago Raid
Chicago police raided a headquarters linked to a liquor and vice syndicate: eight men were arrested as minor heads, with records showing millions in annual business, bribed officers, and shipments from New York Miami and New Orleans. Seized were checks, a $287 toll bill, and an office stocked with liquor samples. John Patt, former Burnham mayor, was among those charged.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Prohibition
New York
Miami
Fla
New Orleans
North Side
John Patt
O Burnham
Edward Birmingham
To Form National Society of Wesley Guilds
Representatives of Methodist student groups from five state institutions opened a two day conference here hosted by the Wesley guild of the University of Nebraska. Attendees from Nebraska South Dakota and Iowa discussed religious problems and steps toward forming a national Wesley guilds society.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
National Society of Wesley Guilds
Methodist Studen Societies
Wesley Guild
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa
Iowa farmer nets $1500 for year end July 1 1925
Des Moines reports the average Iowa farmer will net about $1500 for the year ending July 1, 1925, $450 more than last year. H A Wallace in Wallaces Farmer attributes the gain mainly to higher hog and oat sales.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
H. A. Wallace
Wallace
Wallaces Farmer
McCafferty Funeral Planned for Cromwell Resident
Funeral services for Jonathan McCafferty who died Sunday at his Cromwell home will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Cromwell Methodist church. Rev. Owen Thomas will officiate and the Odd Fellows will conduct the services. burial is in Cromwell cemetery. He was a 57 year Odd Fellows member.
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Jonathan McCafferty
Cromwell
Methodist
Owen Thomas
The
Odd Fellows
MccCafferty
Cromwell Cemetery
Miss Elizabeth Conners Dies After Short Illness
Miss Elizabeth Conners died this morning at 7 o clock at her home 402 South Division street after a short illness. The funeral party left this afternoon for Reno Iowa where the funeral will be held. Burial will take place in the Reno cemetery.
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Elizabeth Conners
South Division Street
Reno
Iowa House and Senate Battle Over Highway Legislation
Des Moines April 7. The fate of highway legislation hinges on the house’s tomorrow consideration of senate amendments to the road bill. Absences and filibuster rumors delay action as senators push for a university replacement fund and a $150,000 college appropriation. The senate and house clash over the appropriations bill with conference committees named to resolve differences.
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State House
Des Moines
Senate
House
Haskell
Judes
Stoddard
Bergman
Breckenridge
Perkins
Brookins
University of ‘Iowa
Aimes College
W.©. Edson
Joint Conference
Carter
Hardin
Vincent
Guthrie
Aletad
Wright
Dewar
Napier
Ringgold
Prince Mohammed Excluded From U S Immigration Ruling
New York April 7 Prince Mohammed Said Zerdechene self styled emir of Kurdesten was ordered excluded from the United States by the special board of inquiry at Ellis Island after being returned to this country by Great Britain.
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Associated Press
New York
Prince Mohammed Said Zerdechene
Emir
Kurdesten
United States
Special Board of Inquiry
Ellis Island
Great Britain
Man Tries To Kill Wife Then Death by Self Injuries
Joe Knight of Tyrone is jailed in Abia following an alleged attempt to kill his wife with a razor. His wife is hospitalized in critical condition and Knight reportedly harmed himself.
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Abia
Joe Knight
Tyrone
Wallace Squire files bankruptcy in federal court
Seymour farmer Wallace E. Squire filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. He lists assets of 200 dollars exempt and liabilities of 4,750 dollars unsecured. Ernest McCann of Creston was found guilty in mayor's court of molesting a woman and sentenced to 30 days, suspended for good behavior. Fred K. Fisher bought the Travelers Life Insurance agency for this territory and has relocated to work here with Jack Buros of Des Moines assisting. Chicken thieves took about 40 birds from three residents, including 15 from L Henry, 15 from Lee Boden, and 12 from J B Shade.
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Wallace E. Squire
Seymour
Ernest McCann
Crestor
Fred K. Fisher
Travelers Life Insurance Company
Mr. Fisher
Cresson
St. Louis Grain Company
St. Louis
Jack Buros
Des Moines
L Henry Chicken Yard
Lee Boden
J. B. Shade
New Police Force Begins Quiet First Night
Old John Law met with no interruptions during the first night his mandates were enforced by the new police force. The force was sworn in shortly after 8 p.m. Monday. No disturbances were reported no complaints filed and no arrests were made in the first 12 hours after induction.
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John Law
Lorimer Man Sentenced to Indeterminate 10-Year Term
Robert Gearhart of Lorimer was given an indeterminate ten year sentence in the state reformatory at Anamosa after pleading guilty to forgery. He had served 90 days in county jail for obtaining money under false pretenses. Gearhart appeared without counsel and an attorney was appointed. A grand jury was impaneled with Ward Towne as foreman and several members listed. Lela Boden of near Afton was granted a divorce from Virgil Boden on grounds of desertion.
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Robert Gearhart
Lorimer
H. H Carter
State Reformatory
Anamosa
Gearhart
Carter
Christena Towne
Douglas Township
Blaine Peterson
Spaulding
P. C. Owens
Sand Creek
C. D. Davidson
Jones
George Swan
Highland
Charles’ Meilke
Business Outlook for 1925 Spotlighted by Dougherty
Thomas L. Dougherty of Creston outlined the 1925 business outlook at the Rotary Club dinner at the Iowana hotel. He said prosperity is brighter than in years, inflation has passed, farming conditions improve, and farmers are more optimistic. He noted farms are sought by experienced buyers and land speculation has diminished.
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Thomas L. Dougherty
Creston
Rotary Club
Iowana Hotel
Dougherty
Council to Start Action in City Garbage Scandal
Des Moines officials move to begin civil or criminal action over a strike by three city employees suspended while an investigation proceeds. The mayor charged they accepted a truck with lower tonnage than required. temporary appointees will replace them during the inquiry.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
City Legal Department
Bar Committee Denies Political Motive in Hunt Disbarment Case
The Corydon district court hears denials that Elmer L. Hunt disbarment proceedings are politically driven. Defense counsel and the bar committee clash over trial timing and potential transfer of judges, with calls for outside judges and possible Supreme Court involvement. Hunt faces charges of unethical practices.
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Elmer L. Hunt
Bar Asociation Committee
Hunt
Ecase
H. H. Carter
Corydon
Cour
Bar Committee
Bar Committees
H. A. Fuller
Fuller
Bar
Cuorter
Puller
Lowan
Counse
Carter
Sypreme Court
Supreme Court
Faville
O. D. Wheeler
Cornet Bluffs
Omaha Pioneer Edgar M. Nora Man Dies at 85
Edgar M. Nora Man 85 Civil War veteran and early railway express pioneer in the middle west died at his Omaha home after a long life of business work. He came to Omaha aged 20, later moved to Iowa City, and returned in 1886 after seeking gold at Pikes Peak. He partnered with Clark Woodman in linseed, led Carter White Lead, and held director/officer roles at Northwestern Bell and two Omaha banks.
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Omaha
Edgar M. Noramen
Middle West
Noraman
Iowa City
Pikes Peak
Clark Woodman
Carter White Lead Company
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Commercial National
United States National Banks of
Prismatic ring eyed to let radio fans view future events
Baltimore April 7 Invention of a device called the prismatic ring may let radio fans see the next Olympic Games and presidential inaugurations from home. Inventor C Francis Jenkins of Washington D C says radio pictures will soon move as fast as live sight with moving images via radio.
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Associated Preas
Baltimore
American Chemical Society
C. Francia Jenkins
Washington D. C
Kina
Hire Damages Roberts Home Fire Damages North Ok Street Residence
A fire late Monday caused about 1500 dollars in damage to the Zeak Roberts home at 405 North Ok street across from Greater Community hospital. The attic and second floor were lost, water damaged the interior, and two hose lines fought the blaze before it could be controlled. The insurance covered the loss. Separately a rubbish fire at 405 North Sumner street prompted a 9:20 p.m. alarm, threatening a high board fence and piled lumber.
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The
Howe
North Sumner Street
Factory Explosion Kills One in Hanover Plant
A series of explosions and a major fire at the National Fireworks company plant in Hanover Massachusetts leaves one dead and several workers unaccounted for. Fire departments from seven towns battled to save magazines and nearby homes as about a third of the plant's buildings were destroyed by 2 PM with tolls not yet confirmed.
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Associated -Rese
Hanover
Mass
National Fireworks Company
Former Creston Boy Becomes Missionary To Orient
Paul Thomas 23 son of Mr and Mrs L S Thomas of Richmond Virginia formerly lived in Creston passes through en route to the Pacific coast then sails to Straits Settlement Singapore South China to lead Methodist church publishing work in China He was born in Creston and is nephew to Charles H Thomas and Mrs F Bollars His voyage homewardbound trip to China will take 44 days and he plans to stay five years
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Paul Thomas
L. Thomas
Richmond
Creston
Paette
Straits Settlement
Singapore
Deeds House To County In Exchange for Burial
Mrs Martha Rudd a 76 year old widow offered to deed a house and lot to the county in exchange for a guaranteed burial. The county board accepted the proposal and will draw up the contract. She will live in another house she owns.
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Associated Rres
Council Bluffs
Martha Rudd
Rudd
Armour Counsel Lays Argument Before Jardine
Defense counsel argues the Armour & Co Morris & Co meat packers merger is valid under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Secretary Jardine will decide if the purchase violates the act based on arguments presented in Washington.
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Armour Counsel
Jardine
Associated Press
Washington
Armour & Co
Morris & Co
Meat Packers
Packers’ and Stockyards Act
New City Administration Sworn In As Burt Leads
Myron L. Burt was sworn in as mayor by P. C. Keith, with council members Jolly Swartz Benson Newcomb Lehmeil McCoy Bartlett and chief Wood. Police Chief McKee and officers Lane Lawe Son and Shipley were sworn in. Bennett damages claim noted. old council brief session followed.
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Myron L. Burt
P. C. Keith
Crosten
Court House
Burt
Sam Jolly
Guy Swarts
Q. FP. Benson
George D. Newcomb
J. Floyd Lehmeil
John P. McCoy
Harry #H Bartlett
Mr. Bartlett
Keith
Polce
W .A. McKee
Dick Fisher
A. L. Lawe
D. F. Shipley
Ernest Porter
Bert Tallmor
Bart
George McKee
Street
Keehard Brown
Caim
J. M. Bennett
Creston
Peeter
Bennett
Adams ‘Tomn
McKee
Art Louten
Louden
Grand Jury
Attack Validity of Assault Indictment
Indianapolis April 7 Earl Klinek and Earl Gentry with D C Stephenson former Klan grand dragon were arraigned in criminal court for an alleged assault on Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Pleas in abatement attacking the indictment were filed. Oberholtzer’s condition shows no marked change after taking poison.
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Assoe'nged Presse
Indianapolis
Earl Klinek
Earl Gentry
D. C. Stephenson
Ku Klux Klan
Cone Vertion
Madge Oberheltzer
Stephenson
Oberholtzer
Tractor Accident Injures Narber Near Vinton
Vinton April 7 Homes Narber 31 farmer is hospitalized after a tractor ran over his foot injuring his instep and tearing off his big toe. He walked a half mile over plowed ground to seek help.
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Associated Press
Vinton, In
Narber
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