AP Directors Re-elected as News Service Maintains Standards
Five directors of The Associated Press were re-elected at the annual meeting to fill three year terms as the AP board, which numbers 15, considered protocols for radio news restrictions and advisory board elections by state associations. The luncheon featured Frank B. Noyes praising the staff and Dawes as speaker while urging unbiased, fact-based reporting free of bias or partisan influence.
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Associated Press
New York
Clara Howell
Atlanta
Constitution
Charles Hopkins Clark
Hartford
Oakland
Calif
Thorne
Board of
Janey
Charles G Dawes
Frank B. Noyes
Association
Aft
Stone
Mercury In Body of Miss Oberholtzer
Indianapolis April 21 Mercury poisoning apparently caused the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Dr. Virgil H. Moon autopsied and reported the poison was self-administered after alleged attacks by D. C. Stephenson former grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan and two others are being held without bond in connection with the case.
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Indianapolis
Madge Oberholtzer
D. C. Stephenson
Kulux Klan
Virgil H. Moon
Indiana University School of Medicine
Oberholtzer
Stephenson
Chicago Begins Daylight Saving Time Next Sunday
Chicago adopts daylight saving time starting next Sunday replacing central standard time from April 21 until September 27. The change affects the city schedule and daily routines through the autumn.
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Chicago
Russia Declines Arms Traffic Conference Invitation
Geneva April 20 Soviet Russia refuses to participate in the forthcoming arms traffic control conference. Foreign Minister Tchitcherin cites repeated negative stances toward the League of Nations and says the league cannot meddle in internal Soviet affairs.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Russia
Tchitcherin
League of Nations
League
Wheeler defense begins in Wheeler case in Great Falls
Great Falls Mont April 21 defense for Senator Burton Wheeler opened with testimony from James H Baldwin and Tom Stout. Baldwin tied checks totaling 34000 from Gordon Campbell to Wheeler for defending a receivership action. Stout described negotiations and said Wheeler could not appear for Campbell in public affairs.
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Great Falls
Mont
Burton K. Wheeler
Department of the Interior
James H. Baldwin
Wheeler
Tom Stout
Montana
Butte
Baldwin
Gordon Campbell
Campbell
Interior Department
Senator Wheeler
L. C. Stevenson
Stout
L. J. Wertheimer
Wertheimer
Burton’ K. Wheeler
W. F. O'Leary
Motorists May Deduct Fuel Tax on Federal Returns
Washington April 21 Users of motor vehicle fuel taxed by states may deduct these taxes on federal income returns if the vehicle is used for business. Solicitor Gregg of the internal revenue bureau announced the ruling today clarifying gasoline tax laws in Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia. The opinion also allows gasoline dealers to deduct from their returns all amounts received from consumers as state taxes.
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Associated Press
Washington
Solicitor Gregg
Internal Revenue Bureau
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Nightshirts Return to Fashion in Paris
Paris fashion arbiters claim nightshirts are supplanting pajamas as winter sales surge. They cite turned down collars and cuffs in contrasting colors as a defining feature amid a shift toward lighter sleepwear for men.
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Associated Press
Paris
Serious charge in motion by W F Pierson details grand jury fraud
The district court heard a motion by W F Pierson to quash an indictment accusing him, cashier of State Savings bank of Afton, of false banking report while a separate embezzlement case proceeds. The defense alleges Christina Towne’s name was improperly added to the 1924 grand jury list to conceal nonparticipation, with court awaiting a response by April 27.
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W. E. Pierson
State Savings Bank of Afton
United States Senate
Steck-Brookhart
Oher
Pierson
Te Bank
Afton T
Crss
Beulah Spencer
George ©. Figgins
Hwever
H. H. Carter
Christina Towne
Crestor
Grand Jury
Board of Election
Board of Supervisors
Spencer
Towne
Fulton Stream
Attrneys
Creston
Union County
Figgins
Creston Ball Player Heads to Iowa Minnesota Loop
H G Carlson 809 West Adams street leaves for Mankato Minnesota to join the Iowa Minnesota league where he formerly played for Creston for two seasons Mrs Carlson plans to join him in about ten days.
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H. G. Carlson
West Adams Street
Mankato
Minn
Carley
Creston
Herrin Chooses New City Officers Amid Tense Elections
Herrin Indiana voters faced a heated contest between the Ku Klux Klan backed conservative party and the citizens party aligned with the anti Klan faction. Key race centered on the sheriff or wyer post as candidates Thomas Wely and Marshal D McCormack disputed the seat and a contested grand jury record added to election turmoil.
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Associated Trews
Herrin
Williamson County
Ku Klux Klan
Citizens’ Party
Inti Klan
W'Yer
Thomas Wely
Marshal D. McCormack
Citizens
Creston City Board Backs Free License for Taylor Circus
Creston officials approved a resolution inviting the Consolidated F. J. Taylor circus of Omaha to perform on a complimentary license. The measure, passed unanimously, cites family ties to the town and aims to attract the show with a $50 license, lower than the 1884 $100 rate.
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Taylor Circus
Creston
F. J. Taylor Circus
Omaha
F. J. Taylor
F. J. Taylor, Jr
Ray Taylor
Taylor
Robinson P Brothers
Robinson Brothers
Mayor faces authority clash over fire department control
Creston aldermen spar over who may discharge and appoint firemen with Mayor Burt citing municipal power and a city attorney review. Alderman Newcomb argues the mayor lacks authority. discussion includes civil service questions and recent rumors of firings. Devoe reappointed as city engineer. street sprinkling bids approved.
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Fire Department
Grand Jury
Court House
Creston
M L. Burt
Geo Newcomb
Burt
Lown
Harry H. Bartlett
Fifth Ward
City Hall
Newcomb
Devoe
P. K. Devoe
Mt. Ayr
Harry Smith
West Jefferson
President Coolidge Defined Hen's Cackle
John M Woods of Boston recalled a Massachusetts legislature remark by President Coolidge about a hen cackling. Woods, 87, told how Coolidge joked that a hen’s action is about king or lying, not sitting or setting, during a chat in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
John M Woods
Boston
Coolidge
Massachusetts
French Cabinet Seeks Harmony and Security in Crisis
Paris April 21. The Briand Vainiene-4aillaux cabinet outlined drastic financial measures and embassy maintenance as priorities. It called for national unity, acknowledged bitter disillusionment, and promised to face the facts in addressing France’s finances and security.
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Associated Press
Paris
Vatican
France
Vainiene
Aillaux- Briand
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Noard
Novak to Leave Cedar Rapids for Parkersburg High
Leo Novak athletic director at Weekington high school will resign to become Parkersburg high school director of athletics at a salary of 5000 dollars per year. He plans to report in late June and will oversee gym activities for the district and supervise playgrounds in summer. Maurice Carlson also received an offer from Parkersburg and will sign upon receipt of the contract.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Leo Novak
Weekington High School
Parkersburg
W. Va
Novak
Maurice Carlson
Parkersburg Sentinel
Leo V. Novak
Cedar Rapids, In
Scholard
Parole Rule Allowance for Military Prisoners
Washington April 21 The war department revised regulations make prisoners eligible for parole after one third of their sentences. Applies to those in federal penitentiaries and disciplinary barracks for sentences over one year with a minimum nine months served excluding good conduct allowances.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Federal Grand Jury Reindicts 9 at Rockford
The federal grand jury in Freeport Ind QC reindicted three women and six men, all Rockford residents, for violation of the prohibition act after previous indictments were quashed for technical errors. James Reilly, Whiteside County farmer, serving 120 days in county jail for bootlegging, will be considered when the jury reconvenes April 29.
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Associated Press
Freeport
Rockford
James Reilly
Whiteside County
Aldermen Refer Street Light and Sidewalk Work to Committees
Applications for street lights street work and construction of sidewalks were referred to committees for investigation. The regular mid month bills were allowed.
Convention program outlined for Centerville Ad club meeting
Invitations issued for Centerville June 3 4 5 convention with advertising and business methods talks. C E Fiers Iowa Southern Utilities manager heads program committee. Several hundred business men expected. Centerville Daily Iowa notes Ad club origin and local support.
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Methoe
Centerville
C. E. Fiers
Creston
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Ad Clwh
Fiers
Ceenterville
Lowegian
Ad Club
Association of Commerce
Washington
Iowa
Biner Nelson
Fliers
Nelson
A. B. Davidson
Bradley
Kent Defeats Lenox With Four-Base Hit
Kent wins 10 to 8 over Lenox after a bases loaded rally in the eighth. Houdita hits a homer for Kent while Draper and Reipe pitch for the teams, with Gentry and Powers delivering standout fielding for Kent.
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Kent
Lenox
Houdita
Draper
Reipe
Gentry
Powers
Last Rites Held For George W. Brotherton
George W Brotherton died Saturday evening at his home 414 North Maple Street. Funeral services were held this afternoon with short services at the home and at 2 o clock at the Baptist church conducted by Rev J H Woodsum. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery with pallbearers W N Patt Charles Bunzendahl Claude Molby J W Milnes Charles Lichty Wilbur Busby.
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George W. Brotherton
North Maple Street
Baptist Church
J. H. Woodsum
Graceland Cemetery
W. N. Patt
Charles Bunzendahl
Claude Molby
J. W. Milnes
Charles Lichty
Wilbur Busby
Psychopathic Patient Escapes Iowa City Hospital
Julian Hockenbury, 18, escaped late yesterday from the psychopathic hospital in Iowa City. He had been brought from the Eldora training school for treatment of nervous trouble. Local county and university officials aided the search and broadcasts described the missing boy.
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Uty
Associated Press
Julian Hockenbury
Psychopathic
Hockenbury
Eidera Training School
Loceal
Doy
Hoover To Call Second Radio Conference
Secretary Hoover will call a second national radio conference by late September to address growing radio problems within the department that regulates the field. The decision comes as the administration evaluates how to handle ongoing spectrum and policy issues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Big Department
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