Jury to answer seven questions in Rhinelander suit
Justice Morschauser read seven issues for the Rhinelander annulment case. The jury will answer yes or no to each, focusing on concealment of colored blood and cohabitation after full knowledge. If Rhinelander wins on early points but fails the seventh, the case may be overturned.
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White Plains
N. Y
Supreme Court
Morschauser
Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
Alice Beatrice Jones
Mulatto
Three Firemen Injured In Waterloo Fire
Three firemen were injured early this morning at the Waterloo Gardwarey company building when the first floor collapsed and glass fell into an elevator shaft. Tenants were alerted by John Hartong and safe escape followed as the fire raged until about 3 15 am. Damages estimated at 26000, likely covered by insurance.
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Associated Press
Waterloo
Waterloo Gardwarey Company
John Hartong
C. A. Chickering
Iowa Corn Talk Propaganda Criticizes Price Focus
Chicago December 4. Iowa will receive from the state of corn 10 percent more income than last, says T. W. Moorehouse of a Chicago statistical service. He contends livestock yields will be as large or larger and calls it propaganda to judge cornbelt conditions by corn price alone. He notes corn quality and hog and cattle income as key factors.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Iowa
T. W. Moorehouse
Chicago Statistical Service
American Railway Development Association
Temporary injunction blocks state from collecting school interest
Keokuk judge grants a temporary writ restraining the state and county treasurers from collecting about $142.50 interest for November to be placed in the state sinking fund. The suit challenges the Brookhart Lovrein bill as unconstitutional and flags several important questions for trial.
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Tne Associated Press
Keokuk
John I. Craig
Craig
Wagon Upset Kills Lenox Farmer Frank Miller
Lenox Iowa, Dec 4. Frank Miller, farmer one mile north of Lenox, died at 8 p m after a wagon load of lumber overturned about a half mile south of his home. The lumber fell on him causing internal injuries. Surviving are his widow and 13 children. The family has lived in the area for years.
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Lenox
Advertiser
Frank Miller
Mitchell Explanation Of Crash Is Denied
Washington today Colonel Hall an army dirigible expert who was aboard the Shenandoah testified the destruction came from the dynamic force of the storm not from lack of parachutes. He said parachutes would have been useless and hydrogen inflation might have killed everyone. Captain Lincoln testified the midwest flight was a training mission to prepare the ship and its crew with Des Moines on the schedule.
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Associated Press
Washington
William Mitchell
Mitchell
G. Hall
Hall
Shenandoah
Gatewood S. Lincoln
Navy Department
Zachary Lansdowne
Midwest
Lincoln
Des Moines
Mr. Reid
Wind storm and tornados kill and injure in Mississippi
Reports from Yazoo City and surrounding areas describe two deaths and numerous injuries as a tornado touched down from the northwest, demolishing homes, destroying a church, and flooding streets. A second report notes four deaths and many injuries with hundreds homeless across the region.
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Yazoo City
Miss
Orient resident Thomas spends day shopping and visiting ads
L MTS. ot Orstt Thomas of Orient spent the day here shopping and reviewing advertisements.
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Thomas
Orient
Iowa Brookhart Senate Fight Delayed By Committee
The Senate election committee in Washington reserved ruling on Brookhart's demurrer in the Iowa contest. It paused oral arguments to allow briefs, adjourned to next week, and will hear Steck's challenge as well. Evidence showed Brookhart bolted the party and backed La Follette. central committee actions and speeches were discussed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Iowa
Brookhart
Republican State Central Committee
Daniel F. Steck
State Central
la Follette
B. B. Burnquist
Sweet
Burnquist
State Central Committee
Central Committee
Steck
Carl K. Stuart
Des Moines
Kloster Nominated for U S Marshal in Northern District
Charles Kloster of Sioux City is recommended by Senator Cummins for United States marshal of the northern district, to succeed Fred Davis. Cummins also backs Guy P. Linville for the northern division U S district attorney post. Kloster, born in Marcus in 1878, has been Sioux City resident since 1888 and served as city clerk earlier.
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Associated Press
Washington
Charles Kloster
Sioux City
United States
Sargent
Albert B. Cummins
Cummins
Guy P. Linville
Fred Davis
Towan
Marcus
Dubuque
Deered Davis
Northern District of Laws
Seator Cummins
Marsha Davis
Automobile license plates issued in Union county
A total of 268 Union county automobile number plates for 1926 were sold in the first three days of the month at the office of county treasurer Guy H. McCornack. New licenses went on sale December 1 and must be secured this month to avoid a penalty.
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Union County
Guy H. McCornack
Southern Iowa Slow on Good Roads Says Luce at Des Moines Meet
Fred L. Luce of Union County warned that southern Iowa lags northern Iowa in road progress at the Iowa Good Roads Association annual meeting in Des Moines. He urged stronger southern interest and backed a possible extra legislative session to authorize bond finance for road building. Most boosters favored hard surfacing over extensive graveling for long term economy.
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Iowa
Iowa Good Roads Association
Des Moines
Fred L. Luce
Jefferson Street
Union County
Luce
United Commercial Travelers’ State Committee On Highways
Creston
John Beno
Council Bluffs
Believe Rum Smuggling Syndicate Is Smashed
Federal agents say they have broken the Atlantic coast’s strongest rum smuggling ring arresting 19 men led by William Dwier a noted sportsman and race track owner Coastguardsmen were bribed and a fleet of vessels operated to move liquor The crackdown described as the greatest in prohibition history continues with 24 warrants awaiting service.
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Associated Press
New York
Atlantic
William Dwier
Coastguard
Imprisoned miners in Colorado metal mine fire
In Boulder Colorado a tunnel fire trapped 40 to 45 miners at the Cardinal Tunnel near Nederland. Rescue crews with masks battled smoke as officials later said the fire was out but workers remained imprisoned below ground. Authorities advised no gas explosions occurred prior to the blaze.
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Boulder
Colo
Cardinal
Here
Nederland
Boulder Fire Department
Denver
Fairview Mining Company
Bankers To Testify In Liquor Conspiracy Case
Des Moines Iowa December 4 Peoria and Des Moines bankers tied to banks used in alleged payments for alcohol shipped from Peoria to Des Moines were set as next witnesses in the federal case. Prosecution will call David Norton L H Maroney Harold Harsh and R J Belsey from Peoria banks. Earlier testimony traced alcohol loading in Peoria to Des Moines with A C Larkin and W C Littner among witnesses.
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Des Moines
Peoria
David Norton
L. H. Maroney
State Trust and Savings Bank of
Harold Harsh
First National Bank
City
R. J. Belsey
Creston Hotel Completes Interior and Exterior Upgrades
Interior and exterior improvements at the Creston Hotel are finished at several thousand dollars. W. F. Finefield, the operator, led the project with new lobby decor, Spanish leather furnishings, wired lighting, a radio room for guests, and refreshed public spaces. The entire 50 rooms are now in first class condition with updated plaster and woodwork. Exterior changes include kelastone on upper levels, vitrified brick on the first story, and a new Adams Street canopy.
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Creston Hotel
W. F. Finefield
Mr. Finefield
Adams Street
Finefield
Jail Sentences for Concealing Stolen Autos
Edward G Grest and Ray James Harfin received six month terms in Blackhawk county jail Waterloo after pleading guilty to concealing stolen automobiles. The offenses occurred in Waterloo last April. James Hackett of Dubuque was acquitted on part of the indictments and the jury disagreed on two counts against him. George Daley of Maquoketa was to be tried today on an indictment involving sending obscene material through the mails.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Edward G Grest
Ray James Harfin
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
George W. Scott
James Hackett
George Daley
Maquoketaig
Juniors Busy On Crest Year Book Progress
Creston high school juniors report steady progress on the annual Crest yearbook. Editorial and business staff announce readiness for spring distribution. The 150 page book will be printed in Creston with photos nearly complete and plans for features and jokes underway.
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Creston High School
Cluss
Donald Lichty
Creston
Lichty
Myron Reckner
Maxine Kilgore
William Finefield
Mary Evelyn Baumgardner
Thomas Hawkins
Dorothy Harris
Jennie Strance
Edward Peakleoves
Mary Crane
Looney Henchman Cross Examines Pedigo Testimony
In Galesburg on December 4 defense lawyers pressed cross examination of Lawrence Pedigo former henchman of John Looney. Pedigo admitted he testified falsely at a 1923 Rock Island conspiracy trial in which he and officials were convicted. He said the current testimony differs and he seeks to convict the guilty man without immunity promises.
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Associated Press
Galesburg
Ill
Lawrence Pedigo
John Looney
Rock Island
Pedigo
Tom Cox
Harry Schriver
C. O. Askren
New Mexico Today
Three Lose Lives In Atlantic Coast Storm
The storm along the New York New Jersey and New England coasts and earlier the southern Atlantic coast caused three deaths and multiple injuries. Eight men were rescued from two barges in New York bay, three vessels sought refuge at New London and seven salvage operations off Block Island were suspended. Beach structures at Coney Island were demolished.
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Associated Press
New York
New Jersey
New England
Atlantic
New York Bay
New London
Conn
Block
General Snow Predicted Across State Tonight
Des Moines reports that rain fell statewide last night and a general snow is forecast for tonight. Forecast lows: northwest 18, southwest 22, southeast 26, northeast 18.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Stores Ready for Christmas Shoppers in Creston
Creston shops enter the Christmas season with heavy snow fall and strong winds in the area. Merchants report complete stock, diverse gifts priced from cents to substantial sums, and frequent window displays updated twice weekly to attract evening shoppers eager for seasonal bargains.
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Creston
Bluffs Firemen Dynamite Walls After Hotel Blaze
Firemen continued tearing down jagged walls of the Grand hotel and Shugart blocks in Council Bluffs using dynamite. Snow evoked charred ruins across about a city block with losses from the blaze still tallied. Dozens of families rely on the burned firms for income as repairs and rebuilding plans proceed. An unofficial insurance loss estimate nears 500000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Grand Hotel
Shugart
Continental Company
Upper Broadway
High Prices Noted At Ralph Wilson Farm Sale
The closing out farm sale of Ralph Wilson near Creston drew strong attendance and high prices for livestock and machinery. Holstein and Guernsey cows averaged 101.80 with a top of 150, dairy cattle were purebreds, and a Belgian mare sold for 200. A two year old team brought 315.
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Ralph Wilson
Creston
Denver Mining Editor Dies Leaving Estate of 20900
Captain James T. Smith, mining editor of the Denver Times and Rocky Mountain News, died Tuesday and left an estate of 20900. Half is in Liberty bonds, the rest in mining and oil stocks. He worked 50 years in newspapers and never missed a paycheck.
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Denver
James T. Smith
Denver Times
Rocky Mountain News
Liberty Bonds
Smith
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