La Follette criticizes Coolidge over coal strike stance
Wisconsin Senator Robert LaFollette Jr denounces President Coolidge in a LaFollette magazine editorial for his approach to the anthracite coal stoppage. The piece also questions White House handling of the Jacksonville agreement and Wisconsin delegation support for House leadership.
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Madison
Wis
Coolidge
Robert LaFollette, Jr
Wisconsin
LaFollette
House of Representatives
Longworth
House
Lewis
Jacksonville
Hoover
Davis
White House
Grig Findinew
Boston
James J. Storrow
Peters
Virginia
Kentucky
Interstate Commerce Commission
A. As
Mt Fe
Leager
Independents Raise Gas Price In Des Moines
An increase in the price of gasoline was announced today by independent dealers in Des Moines. An Oregon Oil Company has not changed its price, local officials said.
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Des Moines
de. Moines
Oregen Oil
Ite
Ocal
Cer Weid
Funeral for L. W. Wagner Sr. in Burlington
Paolo L. W. Wagner father of L. W. Wagner of the Imperial Cafe died at 2 AM in Burlington hospital. He was 83 and in poor health for years. Funeral services set for 1 PM Saturday at his Burlington home. He left earlier that morning to attend the rites.
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L. W. Wagner
Imperial Cafe
Burlington Hospital
Burlington
Mr. Wagner
Wagner
Army ranks stripped from Col. William Mitchell
Friends and allies move to discredit the court martial that stripped Mitchell of rank and pay for five years. Congress members seek to curb suspensions, propose a two year term upon retirement, and press Coolidge on final actions while Mitchell vows to pursue a stronger air service.
Defense Counsel Alleges Improper Court Martial Of Mitchell
Representative Frank R Reid of Illinois, chief defense counsel for Col William Mitchell, charges ordinary military procedure was not followed and the court was convened to remove Mitchell. He accuses the general staff of using the trial to pursue a political aim and claims the president and war secretary were used as tools.
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Washington
Martiel
William Mitchell
Mitchell
Frank R Reid
Ilinois
General Staff
Reid
Lawmaker seeks to curb court martial power in war article cases
Representative LeGuarna introduces a bill to trim military court martial authority. The measure would impose a 30 day army suspension as punishment for violations of the ninety sixth article of war, following the Col William Mitchell conviction in the air service case.
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Washington
William Mitchell
Air
Bandits Loot Dows Bank After River City Raid
Seven bank robbers terrorized Dows Iowa early today looting the State Bank of Dows of about $10 000 cash and bonds estimated over 20 000. They captured night marshal August Welzine and railroad agent Harry Little and fired 50 to 100 shots during an hour long effort to blow the safe. The Hubble couple and cashier Quasdore described the episode and injuries. The loss is insured and exact bond total awaits fingerprint work.
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Associated Press
Dows
State Bank of
Liberty Bonds
August Welzine
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Harry Little
H. H. Lekwa
Welzine
Little
Joseph Hubble
Bank Robbery Reported. Suspects Fled in Grey Studebaker
Mason City Iowa December 18 police were notified of a bank robbery at Dew Thursday night. They asked to be on the watch for a grey Studebaker car used by the bandits in their escape. Details of the robbery were not released in the message.
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Mason City
Dew
Aid
Bank holdup men hunted after Des Moines raid
State Agent Don Davis left Dows today to aid in efforts to capture the men who terrorized the village and held up the bank.
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Des Moines
Don Davis
Special Parcel Post Service For Farmers
The parcel post window will stay open until 8 30 P M Saturday to aid rural residents while other windows close earlier. Postmaster Thomas urges city residents to mail by 7 30 P M to avoid reducing time allocated for country customers.
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Chantes H. Thomas
Christmas Program Planned by Ion Goaper Mission Sunday School
J B Taylor Sunday school superintendent says the Ion Goaper Mission will host a Christmas program titled A Christmas tree and every thing. Children will receive small gifts and candy. Date of the program is not yet fixed.
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Mission
Ion Goaper Mission
J- B. Taylor
Kenwood Park Votes For Annexation To Cedar Rapids
In December the village of Kenwood Park decided to join Cedar Rapids by annexation. The vote favored the expansion, indicating Kenwood Park will become part of Cedar Rapids pending final actions.
Corning Warmups Beat Nobby Bests in 62 25 rout
Corning defeated Nobby 62 to 25 on Thursday night while Creston girls tied Corning 21 all. The Nobbies suffered their first loss of the season, and Creston held the Corning girls to a draw.
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Nobby Shoe Shop
Corning
Creston Girls
Nobbies
Farm Laborer Files Bankruptcy Petition in Federal Court
John F. Heilman of Cambria filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court today. He lists liabilities of 25,868.84 dollars, 24,000 dollars of which are secured. His assets total 5,050 dollars including a 5,000 dollar life insurance policy, all of which is claimed exempt.
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John F. Heilman
Cambria
Amateur radio station 9 BNT heard in Ilford England
Kenneth Anderson of Creston owns and operates station 9 BNT which was heard in Ilford England on November 29. The signals were fairly loud and steady. The power unit is 2.5 watts and the station operates on 38 meters.
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BNT
Kenneth Anderson
Creston
Ilford
England
Landers Named Creston High 1925 Grid MVP
William Landers son of Mr and Mrs John J Landers 301 South Walnut Creston was chosen the most valuable player on Creston high school football team for 1925 at the fourth annual gridiron dinner at Iowana hotel. The award to be first engraved on the school trophy was announced by a six member committee. Landers was an all southwestern center last season his final year at Creston High.
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William Landers
John J. Landers
South
Walnut Street
Creston
Southwestern
Creston High School
Chamber of Commerce
Charles R. Grattly
Elmo B. Roper
Homer Baumgardner
Methodist Church
M. H. Stephens
Bernard Fry
Robert Laughrnge
Ray Weidman
School Girls To Sing Again After Christmas Carols
Creston high school C club girls drew many requests to sing Christmas carols citywide. Eight groups could not visit all homes Thursday night. a second singing night is planned next week. The party at Irving gymnasium included two basketball games, a class trophy, dancing and refreshments with 75 attending. The sophomores won the trophy for the highest points in races and events, scoring eight.
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Creston High School
C’’ Club
Pauline Jackson
Irving Gymnasium
Iowa Southern Granted Franchise in Ottumwa Vote
Ottumwa voters approved three franchises for Iowa Southern Utilities in a special election by about four to one. Some unsigned circulars were circulated but did not change the outcome, with 2700 in favor and 665 against. The utility had taken over Ottumwa properties recently and pledged quality service.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Ottumwa
Iowa Southern
Oldest Bruey Girl Married Yesterday
In Fairfield Iowa Miss Beulah Bruey aged 17 and William T Tomkine aged 24 were wed at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Beulah Bruey is the eldest daughter of Loy Bruey, a 50 year old man held in the county jail for the murder of Sam McNeese aged 18. The case follows threats against his daughter Edna 14.
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Fairfield
Beulah Bruey
William T. Tomkine
Otlock
Lo Bruey
Sam McNeese
Edna
Creston Football Banquet Highlights Fair Play Spirit
Creston high school celebrates the 1925 squad at the fourth annual gridiron banquet. Ossie Solem and Bob Finch stress that winning fairly and gentlemanly conduct are the sport’s foundation. Captains Holmes and Bradley reflect on the season, praising teammates and predicting 1926 success.
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United States
Creston High School
Missionary Edith Royce To Spend Christmas With Parents
Edith Royce daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Royce 700 Wes Mills Street returns from Korea after five years as a missionary. She will arrive Saturday to spend Christmas with her parents and is visiting El Paso Texas and Forrest City Arkansas with Mr J B Fox of El Paso and Mr and Mrs H T Royce of Foxy as relatives accompany.
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Mies
Edith Royce
H. L. Royce
Wes Mills Street
United States
Korea
America
Miss Royce
el Paso Texas
Forrest City
Ark
J. B. Fox
el Paso
H. T. Royce
Foxy
Nations invite U S to Geneva disarmament talks
The League of Nations council invites the United States to participate in a Geneva preliminary conference on arms reduction. An amplifying Berne document outlines topics from land sea and air armaments to defense versus aggression and regional security, with a U S technical staff expected if represented.
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Prec
Washington
League of Nations’ Council
Geneva
Berne
Gibson
Pres Dent Coolidge
Kellogg
Preparatory Commission
M. Scialoja
League Council
Council
United States
Mrs Mary Anthony Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Mary Anthony 796 West De Voe street died at 7 o clock Thursday evening at Greater Community hospital after a short illness. She was one of Creston’s oldest residents and is survived by three sons John Cres ton George Chicago and William San Francisco. Arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.
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Mary Anthony
West de Voe Street
Greater Community Hospital
Anthony
Creston
John
George
Chicago
William
San Francisco
Roper Trophy Honored William Landers For Team Valor
Mr. Finch cites prime importance of fairness as Harry Osborn closes the committee of six that selected the most valuable player of the 1925 team. The Roper trophy was awarded to William Landers, center for four seasons, with a call to remember fair play and lasting friendships forged on the gridiron.
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Finch
Harry Osborn
Roper
William Landers
Tair Phy
Christmas Basket Drive Aims To Reach All Needy Families
Union Benevolent society under Mrs. Adam Pickett plans at least 35 food baskets for Christmas in Creston. Baskets financed by Elks charity ball will be prepared Dec 24 25 with added toys. Public help urged to report needy families and avoid duplications in aid.
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Creston
Adam Pickett
North Elms Street
Union Benevolent Society
Elks
Santa Claus
The
Benevolent Society
Pickett
Vesper Music Program at Presbyterian Church
A Christmas vesper service is announced for 4 30 Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church. The Sunday school orchestra directed by Frank Agnew will play before the service followed by hymns, readings, duets and solos led by Rev. Robert H. Robinson and featured performers Ruth Reeves Lola Reckner Willis Royce and others.
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Presbyterian Church
Robert H. Robinson
Frank Agnew
Mr. Robinson
Vincent
Wilson
Little Town of
Bethlehem
Ruth Reeves
Lola Reckner
Niedlin Var
Willis Royce
Man
Henry Wan Dyke
Lincoln Grade Pupils Have Big Audience
The Lincoln grade school assembly room was filled to capacity Thursday night for the program at a special Lincoln Parent-Teachers Association meeting. Acceptance of a bazaar report from December 5 was the only business. other questions were continued to January. The Christmas play featured third, fourth and fifth graders, with carols by seventh and eighth graders. Refreshments were served by mothers of the pupils.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Parent-Teachers’ Association
Ith Atade
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Tony Aeta
Ee Gould
Dot
Zeman Spas
Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Kenwood Park
Pelea
Landers
Drake
Manuel Holmes
Charlton
Holmes
Albert Bradley
Scott
Subs
H. L. Scott
Solem
Benevolent Organization
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