LaFollette Jr Criticizes Coolidge on Coal Strike
Madison editorials in LaFollette magazine attack President Coolidge over anthracite and soft coal issues. They accuse him of inaction on the Jacksonville agreement and note the Wisconsin delegation’s stance against Speaker Longworth.
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Madison
Wis
Coolidge
Robert LaFollette
Wisconsin
LaFollette
House of Representatives
Longworth
House
LaFollettte
Lewis
Jacksonville
Hoover
Davis
Lewin
White House
Boston
James J. Storrow
Peters
Virginia
Kentucky
Interstate Commerce Commission
John L. Lewis
Calvin Coolidge
Representative Longworth
Independents Raise Gas Price In Des Moines
Independent gasoline dealers in Des Moines announce a three cent per gallon price rise. Standard Oil remains at its current price, said H. A. Manson the local manager.
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Des Moines
Associated’ Press
Standard Oil Company
Manson
Creston Man’s Father Died In Burlington
L. W. Wagner father of L. W. Wagner of the Imperial Cafe died at 2 o’clock Thursday morning in Burlington hospital. He was 83 and had poor health for years. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday at the Burlington home. He had left Creston earlier to attend the funeral.
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L. W. Wagner
Imperial Cafe
Burlington Hospital
Burlington
Mr. Wagner
Wagner
Stripping of Col Mitchell From Army Rank Sparks Fight in Congress
Washington December 18 supporters of Col William Mitchell condemn the court martial as biased and vow to overturn the verdict. Representative Reid accuses military leaders of aiming to remove Mitchell by poor procedure while LaGuardia introduces a bill to cap court martial suspensions at 30 days for violations of the ninety sixth article of war.
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Associated Prean
Washington
William Mitchell
Air Crusader
Frank R. Reid
Illinois
Mitchell
Congress
LeGuardia
New York
Coolidge
Army
Representative Reid
Martiel
Estaff
Reid
Air
Ask Magnus Johnson For Specific Charges
The Associated Press reports in Japhington on December 18 that Magnus Johnson, former farmer labor senator, counsel indicated that without concrete charges the investigation into the contest against Senator Hall of Minnesota could not proceed. The inquiry centers on possible allegations and forthcoming evidence.
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Associated Press
Japhington
Bankrobbers Cause Havoc In Dows Bank Heist
Seven bandits robbed the State Bank of Dows Ia taking about 10000 in cash and bonds worth over 20000. They held up night marshal August Welzine and railroad agent Harry Little then escaped by car after locking prisoners in the bank. Police and state agents pursued a grey Studebaker as officers aided in efforts to capture the suspects.
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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
Mason City
T Dows
Des Moines
Don Davis
Special Parcel Post Service Extended For Rural Residents
The parcel post window will stay open until 8 30 PM Saturday to serve rural residents, while other windows close at normal hours. Postmaster Chanley H. Thomas urged city residents to mail by 7 30 PM to avoid using the extra time designated for country customers.
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Chanley H. Thomas
Christmas Party Planned By Mission Sunday School
J B Taylor Sunday school superintendent says Union Gospel Mission plans a Christmas program with a tree gifts and candy for children. The exact date is not fixed yet. In Cedar Rapids Iowa on December 18 Kenwood Park voters approve annexation to Cedar Rapids by 346 to 233 in a special election. Cedar Rapids will vote again at the March election.
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The
Union Gospel Mission
J. B. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Kenwood Park
Corning Defeats Nobby Quintet 62 to 25 in Stiff Bout
The Nobby shoe shop basketball team lost to Corning 62 to 25 on Thursday night at Corning. Creston girls’ town team tied Corning girls 21 to 21. John F Heilman of Cambria filed for bankruptcy in federal court listing debts of 25868.84 with 24000 secured and assets at 5050 exempt.
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Nobby Shoe Shop
Corning
Creston Girls
Nobbies
John F. Heilman
Cambria
Amateur radio station BNT heard in Ilford England
Kenneth Anderson of Creston operates amateur radio station 9 BNT with 2.5 watts on 38 meters heard loudly and clearly in Ilford England on November 29, local operator reports.
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BNT
Kenneth Anderson
Creston
Ilford
England
Landers Is Creston High Grid Man Of 1925
William Landers son of Mr and Mrs John J Landers 301 South Walnut street was the most valuable player on Creston high school's 1925 football team. The honor announced at the fourth annual gridiron dinner at Iowana hotel by a six member committee. Landers was an all southwestern center last season.
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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 Laughinge
Ray Weidman
School Girls To Sing Again After City Carols
Creston high school C club girls hosted a Christmas party at Irving gymnasium then toured the city singing carols. Eight groups could not visit all requesters. a second night is planned. Juniors beat freshmen 4 to 2 and sophomores beat seniors 16 to 3 in basketball. sophomores earned the trophy with eight points.
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Creston High School
C” Club
Pauline Jackson
Irving Gymnasium
Iowa Southern Wins Ottumwa Franchise in Special Election
The Iowa Southern Utilities company won new franchise rights in Ottumwa by about four to one in a special election. About 2,700 votes supported the franchises to 665 against, despite last minute unsigned circular opposition. The company took over Ottumwa properties recently and pledged continued improvements and courteous service.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Ottumwa
Iowa Southern
Oldest Bruey Girl Married Yesterday
Fairfield Iowa December 18 Miss Beulah Bruey 17 and William T Tomkins 24 wed at 3 pm yesterday. Bruey is the eldest daughter of Louis Bruey a 50 year old farmer jailed in the county for the murder of 18 year old Sam McNeese after his daughter 14 reported intimacies.
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Fairfield
Beulah Bruey
William T. Tomkins
Louis Bruey
Sam McNeese
Edna
Creston Players Honored For Fair Play At Banquet
Creston high school held its fourth annual gridiron banquet with Ossie Solem and Bob Finch praising the squad of 24 for sportsmanship and scholastic record. Captain Mansel Holmes reflected on a 5–2–2 season, while coach H L Scott predicted a strong 1926 season and urged continued fan support.
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United States
Creston High School
Lowana
Ossie Solem
Drake University
Bob Finch
Drake Alumni Association
Mansel Holmes
Charlton
Des Moines
Creston
Holmes
Albert Bradley
Enid
H. L. Scott
Solem
Finch
Armament Disarmament Talk Invites U.S. Participation
The League of Nations council invites the United States to join preliminary talks in Geneva on arms reduction. The plan covers land sea and air forces with a large technical staff, and outlines topics from war power to defense only distinctions and regional security links.
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Bfy
Washington
League of Nations’ Council
Geneva
Berne
Gibson
Coolidge
Kellogg
Preparatory Commission
M. Scialoja
League Council
Council
United States
Missionary Edith Royce To Spend Holidays With Parents
Miss Edith Royce daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Rosce 700 Wreet Mille street returns to the United States after five years in Korea to spend Christmas with her parents She has visited relatives in El Paso Texas and Forrest City Ark She will be accompanied by Miss J B Fox of El Paso a sister and Mrs H T Royce of Fox brother and sister in law
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Edith Royce
H. L. Rosce
Wreet Mille Street
United States
Korea
America
Miss Royce
el Paso Texas
Forrest City
Ark
J. B. Fox
el Paso
H. T. Royce
Fox
Mrs. Mary Anthony Dies After Short Illness
Mrs. Mary Anthony of 706 West De Voe died at 7 p.m. Thursday at Greater Community Hospital after a brief illness. One of Creston’s oldest residents she lived here for many years. Survived by three sons John Creston George Chicago and William San Francisco. Funeral arrangements 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 Awarded for Fair Play at 1925 Team
Mr. Finch notes prime importance of character as Harry Osborn and six committee members select William Landers center for the Roper trophy. Roper urges players to value fair play and lasting friendships formed on the gridiron.
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Finch
Harry Osborn
Roper
William Landers
Christmas Food Baskets Planned by Union Benevolent Society
The Union Benevolent Society expects at least 35 food baskets for the poor on Christmas Eve in Creston with more possible as additional families are identified. Baskets will be prepared at the Elks Home basement on Dec. 24 for distribution on Dec. 25, funded by the annual Elks charity ball and gifts of food and toys from residents.
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Adam Pickett
North Elm Street
Union Benevolent Society
Elks
Santa Claus
The
Eo Ivert
Benevolent Society
Pickett
Vesper Music Program At Presbyterian Church
A Christmas vesper service is planned for 4 30 PM Sunday at the Presbyterian church announced by Rev Robert H Robinson The Sunday school orchestra conducted by Frank Agnew will perform before the service Then the choir will lead hymns readings duets solos and selections from Vincent Niedlingvar and Tours with readings from Henry Van Dyke and scripture lessons The program closes with a benediction by Rev Robinson
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Presbyterian Church
Robert H. Robinson
Frank Agnew
Mr. Robinson
Vincent
Wilson
Bethlehem
Ruth Reeves
Lola Reckner
Niedlinvar
Willis Royce
Man
Henry van Dyke
Benesfiction
Lincoln Grade Pupils Have Big Audience
Lincoln grade school assembly room was filled to capacity for a special Lincoln PTA meeting. Acceptance of the Dec 5 bazaar report was the sole business. other items were continued to January. The program featured Christmas plays by grades 3 4 and 5 with carols by grades 7 and 8, and refreshments were served by mothers of grade 5 pupils.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Parent-Teachers’ Association
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Lafollette JR
Strip Mitchell
Mitehel
Magnus Johnson
Liberty
Mission
Landers
Drake
Scott
Subs
Benevolent Organization
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