General Rains Benefit Grain and Frost Threatens Crops
General precipitation across Iowa aided wheat and corn as April remains the warmest on record, but a potential heavy frost looms if skies clear and winds drop. Regions report light snow in Davenport and Webster City, with frost risks to fruit and orchards in Fort Dodge and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Alta
Webster City
Carroll
Forest City
Decorah
Chesterville
Bureau
Police Investigate Riot After Klan Meeting
Police begin an inquiry into a riot following a Ku Klux Klan meeting in North Bridge Whitinaville Mass. 150 Klansmen faced an attack by about 200 assailants as they left the gathering. State Police and Lt. Kimball responded from Holden barracks to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Whitinaville
Mass
North Bridge
Kimball
Holden Barracks
New Manager Ay Swift Plant
LeRoy Goiens assistant manager of the Swift & Co. Clarinda plant has become Creston plant manager, succeeding Ray Peterson who resigned. Goiens began at 17 in Clarinda seven years ago and is said to be the youngest Swift company manager. He is a Chillicothe Business College graduate and will reside at 1006 West Adams Street with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Goiens
Swift & Co
Clarinda
Creston
Ray Peterson
Goiens
Chillicothe Business College
Chillicothe
French Finance Chief Seeks Path to Gold Standard
Paris reports Caillaux studies the return to gold as essential. French authorities believe Britain adopting a gold standard will force France to follow. Ministers indicate sacrifices by the public are needed to restore gold parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Associated Press
Paris
Great Britain
Caillaux
College Baseball Scores With Wide Gaps Reported
Columbia defeated Luther 13 to 1 while Indiana edged Chicago 2 to 1. Waterloo topped Iowa State Teachers 7 to ? with unclear final details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coumbia
Luther
Indiana
Chicago
Waterloo
Iowa State
Culbertson Named Minister to Romania Amid Debt Talks
William S. Culbertson was named vice chairman of the tariff commission and designated minister to Romania. The appointment comes as Bucharest and Washington pursue relief debt refunds and negotiations on Romania mining law affecting American oil properties. Minister Jay is expected to stay in Bucharest until a successor arrives and pending a refunding agreement.
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Associated Press
Washington
Williams
Culbertson
Vic
Tariff Commission
Rumania
White House
Bucharest
Jay
Argentina
State Department
United States
Mr Jay
Culbertyon
Judgment Against City Treasurer in Bank Failure Case
Denison, April 29. The district court awarded the city a judgment against C. L. Voss former city treasurer and four bondsmen over the Bank of Denison collapse. City claimed about 90,000 on deposit. Defense argued insolvency in April 1924 and bondsmen not liable. Change of venue for Voss forgery and embezzlement charges scheduled today.
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Associated Press
Denison, Ja
Vosg
Senator Fess Attacks Dawes Senate Reform Plan
Senator Fess, Republican of Ohio, attacked Vice President Dawes' reform plan for Senate rules. He urged strict debate limits to curb the mania for new laws and said the rules should constrain speakers to focus on the subject under discussion after a White House visit.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dawes
Senate
Fess
Republican
Ohio
White House
Germans Want Peace Policy Stressed by Chancellor
Berlin April 29. Chancellor Dr. Hans Luther affirmed that Germany's foreign policy will not change. He spoke at the League for German Industry and Commerce and said Germany does not desire war and will honor treaties. He urged continuity, international cooperation, and warned against inflation talk.
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Berlin
Germany
Hans Luther
League For German Industry and Commerce
von Hindenburg
Luther
Hindenburg
Europe
Dr. Luther
Explosion Wrecks Boston Rubber Shoe Plant in Malden
An explosion at the Boston Rubber Shoe Co plant in Malden Massachusetts wrecked part of the two story varnish and cement building and injured several workers. Officials fear up to three deaths as two employees remain missing and one died at a hospital. Fire followed the blast and debris showered the area as more than 3 000 workers fled to safety. Loss is estimated at 75000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Malden
Mass
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
Varnis
Robert M. Stewart
John F. Nolam
Everet
M. G. McMveckin
Revere
Grand Jury Indicts Woman in Jail Escape Case
Fort Dodge Iowa April 29 Mrs Albert Hepperle indicted by the grand jury on a charge of aiding a prisoner to escape from the county jail. She allegedly smuggled a gun to her brother Frank Clayton who was in custody. Bench warrant issued, bond set at 2500, Clayton earlier tried to escape and was shot at the courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Albert Hepperle
Frank Clayton
B. R. Bryson
Clayton
Court House
Acting President Brooklyn Club Stricken With Pneumonia
Edward J McKeever part owner and acting president of the Brooklyn National League club since Charles H Ebbets death on April 18 is critically ill with pneumonia at his Brooklyn home He is 62 years old
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Associated Press
New York
Edward J McKeever
Brooklyn National League Baseball Club
Charles H. Ebbets
Brooklyn
County auditors switch to state printer for law books
Old county law books have all been sent to the state printer as auditors announce a shift from local to state handling. Osceola high school's baseball team will visit Irving field next Monday after unsettled weather delayed Tuesday plans. Creston has won two games this season. The home track meet for all area high school boys and girls was postponed to Monday due to weather. W T Ladder, ex-superintendent now with the St Joseph division, passed through Creston en route to Chariton and points east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Irving Field
Creston Nine
Livingfield
W. T. Ladder
Burlington
St. Joseph
Crestod
Chariton
Points
Fruits and Crops Safe From Frost in Union County
Union County farm bureau agent L. J. Nickle said frost damage was avoided last night due to wind and a cloudy sky. He warned a heavy frost could harm fruit and wardens, while small grains would need severe cold to show noticeable damage as temperatures ranged from 35 to 37 degrees with a blustery wind.
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Union County
L. J. Nickle
Farm Bureau
Two Languages Used To Marry Local Pair
Peter D. Skorney and Martha Gaidies of Creston wed at the German Lutheran church eight miles northwest of Greenfield. Rev. J. Starke officiated. The ceremony was read in English then German so the bride could understand. The bride was born in East Prussia and came to America three years ago. The groom, a Croatia native, works in Burlington railroad shops. They reside at 213 South Elm street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter D. Skorney
Martha Gaidies
Creston
Greenfield
J. Starke
Alt-Sussemitken
East Prussia
Germany
Croatia
America
Burlington Railroad
Chief of Police for Malicious Trespass
Mrs Blanche Mortimer, plaintiff in the suit against L. C. Fuqua chief of police of Keokuk, charges him with malicious trespass and seeks $5,000 damages. She testified before a jury of two women and ten men as the case opened in Keokuk on April 29 before a crowded gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Keokuk
Blanche Mortimer
L. C. Fuqua
Emmett Schoen Taken To Hospital For Observation
Emmett Schoen, 19, who admitted shooting his mother Anna Schoen a week ago, will likely be moved to the psychopathic hospital at Town City for observation after a conference with Dr N M Voldeng, superintendent of the Woodward state hospital.
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Des Moines
Emmett Schoen
Anna Schoen
Pyscopathic Hospital
Town City
N. M. Voldeng
State Hospital
Woodward
Reverend Files Claim For Funeral Sermon
Judge records show Union county minister filed a $10 claim against an estate for funeral sermon services. Clerk George C. Figgins notes no prior claims against the estate in 28 months, with the filing representing the minister’s last rites service for a local resident.
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George C. Figgins
Union County
County Banks Named Depository Safeguard Under New Law
County treasurer Guy McCormack announces Lorimer district banks will be approved under the Lowrie-Brookhart statute shielding public funds. Supervisors designate 12 depositories with set maximums, while Creston school and city boards move to designate banks, enabling shared protection for deposits and a sinking fund mechanism.
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Union County
Lowrien-Brookhart
Guy McCormack
County Board of Supervisors
Iowa State Savings
Farmers and Merchants
Creete National
First National
Tn Resten
Thayer Savings
Shannon City
Shannon City Savings
Lorimer
Aliepe Bank
Citizens Bank of Afton
Spaulding State Savings
Crowell and Kent Savings Banks
School Board
Independent District of
Creston
Board of Supervisors
Nine Injured When Auto Crashes Into Crowd
Nine people were injured when an automobile driven by H C Andrews, a Cedar Rapids coal dealer, struck a crowd of about 20 waiting for a streetcar. The University of Iowa glee club performers were among the injured. Andrews was jailed on a reckless driving charge.
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Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa Glee Club
H. C.andrews
Andrews
H. Russell
Brown Street
Iowa City
E. Fugita
German Chancellor Demands Quick Cologne Evacuation
Berlin April 29 Dr Hans Luther German chancellor urged a rapid settlement of the Cologne area evacuation by the allies to secure stable European conditions. He said for more than three months they had waited in vain for justification to delay evacuation.
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iBy
Orene
Berlin
Cologne
Hans Luther
Tornado in Texas Leaves Two Dead Over Two Dozen Hurt
A Texas tornado near Kyle caused two deaths and more than 20 injuries with a possible citizen death toll at nearby Uhland uncertain due to impassable roads and downed communications.
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Texas
Associated Press
Kyle
Tex
Uhland
Washington receives Iowa county election records for senate contest
County records from the November 4 1924 general election were sent to Washington by Beulah V Spencer county auditor under a senate order. The materials include ballots poll books and election books and were mailed in twelve pouches at a cost of 39.98 dollars to be paid by the senate.
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Union County
Washington
Beulah V
Spencer County
United States Senate
Senate
Daniel T. Steck
Ottumwa
Smith W. Brockhart
Iowa
Creston High School’s Largest Class to Graduate
Ninety three seniors, the biggest class in Creston high school history, will graduate Thursday evening May 25 after completing four weeks of work. Commencement speaker will be H. Lauer from Iowa City. Baccalaureate service set for Sunday evening May 24.
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Creston High School
M H. Stephens
Achoola
Meubera
Kk. H. Lauer
Lawa University
Iowa City
Gien KR. Anderson
Alice Atkinson
Ernest Baker
Alice Pell
Pearl Belding
Frances Bender
Alice Bick
Irene Buckels
Richard Burns
Viela Carleaga
Harold Colbert
Olga Collings
Lawrence Cook
Margaretta Dein
Miriam Delay
Laella Everling
Margaret Keialing
Arlene Kitching
Thurman Krisinger
Katherine Laughlin
Birney Lewis
Arline Pom Tow
Sara Quin
George Redick
Melvin Reeves
Asenath Rigges
Ada Russell
Irene Sammons
Greta Sandeman
John Lash
Irene Schrader
Archie Smith
Ruby Smith
Grace Sowash
Clarepee Strey
Francis Strance
Inez Swanker
Keith Swisher
Inez Utter
Bernita Utterback
Thad
Critcchfield
Rowe Vickers
Ethel Vonasek
Arlie Wareham
Dallas Western
Beatrice Wilson
Ruth Wilson
Elizabeth Wolbert
Raymond York
Kiwanis Club Members Travel In Rain To Mt Ayr Meeting
Creston Kiwanis officers and 140 members traveled in cars through rain to Mt Ayr for a dinner meeting at the Christian church basement. About 25 Mt Ayr business men considered forming a local Kiwanis club with Rev. W. L. Cain presiding. Dinten of Chicago spoke for Kiwanis International on service ideals, while Dr. T. V. Golden of Creston reviewed local aid to undernourished schoolchildren.
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Creston Kiwanis Club
Mt. Ayr
Mt. Ayr Christian Church
W. L. Cain
Creston Club
Dinten
Chicago
International Kiwania Organisation
Service Club
T. V. Golden
Creaton
Kiwanis Club
Creston Musicians Camp and Richter in University Orchestra
Two Creston youths, Marshall Camp and Keith Richter, students at Iowa University Iowa City, are violinists in the 85 member university symphony orchestra. Camp is a law freshman and Richter a liberal arts sophomore. The orchestra will give a formal concert Thursday evening in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Camp
Keith Richter
Creston
Iowa University
Iowa City
University Symphony Orchestra
Camp
College of Law
Richter
Pierson Pleads Not Guilty to Indictments in Bank Case
In district court W. E. Pierson former manager of State Savings Bank of Afton pled not guilty to indictments charging making false reports to the state banking superintendent and fraudulent banking. Bond set at 8000 after reduction from 11000 due to acquittal on embezzlement charge. Trial in this term not set. cases continued by agreement. Jury impaneled for civil case Sle zak vs Krisinger over a 1500 note. defendants claim payment but not cancelled. Hood's garage vs Sehmuck appealed from justice court with 22.15 judgment and a counterclaim of 60 for alleged unpaid recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB Pierson
Moehler
State Savings Bank of Afton
Pierson
J. M. Slezak
Annie Shubert
John
Barbara Krisinger
Aad
Shubert
McEloy
Albert Anderson
Orphise Kaldwin
O W. Moffit
WM. Brown
Ast
Sehimuck
Justice Court
Sehmuck
Irving School Operetta Delights Large Audience
Irving seventh graders presented Senorita Lagoise the Spanish Toucer in a two night operetta directed by Miss Nelle Callahen. Cast included Katheryn Coakley Wallace Glover Margaret Farrell and many others with performances by the kindergarten orchestra and student soloists. The large crowd praised the well rehearsed three act musical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving School
Nelle Callahen
Irving
Katheryn Coakley
Senorita Lancolae
Wallace Glover
Mr Parker
Guards Deployed For Secretary Chamberlain Amid Plot Rumors
London reports additional guards have been assigned to protect Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain amid a life plot. Mention of details being withheld suggests the plan lies outside London and details remain undisclosed.
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Secretary Chamberlain
Associated Press
London
Austen Chamberlain
Iis Life
Éeme
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