Colonel Mitchell speaks on Shenandoah airship crash views
Colonel William Mitchell testifies at the naval court inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster. He presents a written statement noting his army suspension sentence awaits presidential approval and disputes claims about over weight and preparation. Mitchell admits limited piloting experience but cites involvement in rigid airship design and criticizes the overall development approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assoc
Washington
Advie
William Mitchell
Naval Court
Shenandoan
Mitchell
Hilary P Jones
Army B
Henry Leonard
Naval Tribunal
Shenandoah
Ohio
Navy
Army
Leonard
San Antonio
Elas
Commons debates MO Mosul settlement approval
The House of Commons debated a government motion to approve the League of Nations award to British delegates at Geneva in the Turkey Britain dispute. The motion replaces an opposition condemnation and faces hostility from Labour and some Liberal and government followers in London on December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Associated Pre
London
House of Famons
Geneva
League of Nations
Turkey
Great Britain
Laborites
Mosul
Prohibition enforcement under fire in House debate
Washington on Dec 21 the prohibition debate resumed with Rep Phillips charging enforcement methods are "lawless" and "underhand." He claims this approach causes crimes more shocking than evasion and labels prohibition an experiment needing time to prove its worth. He criticizes autocratic methods and calls for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Phillips
Pennsylvania
Treasury
House
Texas House Speaker Declines to Call Special Session
The Texas House speaker rejects a push for a special session amid legal and political debate. Attorney General opinions cited raise questions about authority to fund extra expenses, while opposition argues awaiting developments is prudent to avoid complicating ongoing litigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Miriam A. Foegusee
Den
Moody
Jardine's Farm Marketing Bill Before House
A cooperative marketing bill drafted by Secretary Jardine, endorsed by 31 cooperative groups and President Coolidge, is presented in the House. It would create a cooperative marketing division in the Agriculture Department, authorized with 225000 dollars, to assist cooperatives on request and to study, collect, and disseminate market data and business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugen
Agricular
Jardine
Coolidge
Department of Agriculture
Cooperative Marketing
Looney Uses Checks In Murder Defense at Galesburg
John Looney tests in his own defense in a Rock Island murder trial moved to Galesburg. The alibi relies on letters and checks dated 1919 to 1922 from a ranch in New Mexico and the Southwest. Forty seven exhibits were admitted with more to come as cross examination begins. Looney’s daughter Mrs. Frank Hamblin is expected to corroborate that he was at home the night of the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
John Looney
Cicuit
Willis F. Graham
William Gabel
Rock Inland
Rock Island County
Looney
New Mexico
Southwest
C. Askren
Charles W. Hadley
James J. Barbour
Frank Hamblin
Dempsey and Fitzsimmons Sign Bout Agreement Details
heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons reached a tentative agreement for a fall bout. Fitzsimmons will pay a substantial on account sum and post a large bond to guarantee Dempsey’s appearance. The pact mirrors last summer’s terms backing a Michigan City event but hinges on Chicago backers’ approval.
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Los Angeles
Dee
Jack Dempsey
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
South Bend
Pitesimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Backera
Chicago
Fis
Fire crews battle small blaze at 101 West Howard Street
The fire department responded at 5 20 Sunday evening to the home of Charles Jackson, 101 West Howard Street, where a box beside the furnace ignited. The fire was put out with no damage. The city council meets at the courthouse tonight to hear objections to pavement flushing on Adams, Jefferson, Mille, and Union streets and to discuss assessments against abutting property owners. In sports, Afton Independent basketball faces Creston Catholics in Knights of Columbus hall, a rivalry built on even prior scores.
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Charles Jackson
West Howard Street
Coort House
Flushing
Jone
Adams, Jefferson, Mille
Union Streets
Afton Independent
Creston Cathoics
Knights of Columbus
Nobby Shoe Shop
Coolidge Urges Youth Duty In Christmas Greeting
President Coolidge issues a Christmas message to boys and girls in open-country communities and scout groups urging self control, duty nearest, and service. He cites Four-H Lone Scouts and patriotism, noting play can educate and shape future leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
President Coolidge
Boy Scouts
Lone Scouts
Boys and Girls of America
Singers Visit Church Fun Led by Rev and Mrs Robinson
Senior Christian Endeavor members of the Presbyterian church visited elderly and shut-in members Sunday night to entertain them with Christmas carols. The entertainers were led by Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Robinson as carols brought cheer to those confined indoors during winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
R. H. Robinson
Price explains proposed plan for Road No 15
W C Price of Chariton explains a possible rerouting of primary road No 15 between Winterset and No 8, with Lorimer as a southern option. He notes cost savings, ongoing surveys, and that a final decision depends on further study. He offers to discuss details in Creston.
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Winterset
Aton
W. C. Price
Chari
Advertiser
Winter News
Madison County
Winterset News
Price
Primary Road No
Highway Commission
Alls
Lorimer
No. 8
Afton
Winterse
Gouth
Matison County
Union County
Mack-burg
Tam
Creston
Ward Chairmen Named for Creston Charity Society
The Benevolent Society of Creston has appointed ward chairmen under Mrs Adan Pick att 511 North Elm Street. Appointees are Mrs Lael Miner 401 North Walnut first ward, Mrs Ford Levy West Jefferson second ward, Mrs Flos Schmoll 10 South Division third ward, Mrs Otto Krueger 508 South Birch fourth ward, and Mrs Paul Sowash 614 North Kreh fifth ward. They will serve 10 6 hours and liaise on charity needs in their wards. information on needy individuals or families should go to the ward chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeeves - Benevolent Society of
Creston
Adan Pickatt
North Elm Street
Lael] Miner
North Walnut
Ford Levy
Weat Fefferson
Flos Schmoll
South Division
Otto Krueger
South Bireh
Paul Sowash
North Kreh
Hhe Society
Smith Again On Senators Roll
Harold L. Legs Smith, Creston born pitcher, signed a fresh contract with the Washington Senators of the American League. He joined the club late in 1925 after shining with a prior league team. Known as Hal, he starred for Town State College Ames and began pro baseball in 1924 with Omaha.
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Harold L
Hal
Washington Club
Town State College
Ames
Omaha
Ie Wetec Teas
Christmas Decorations On Burlington Trains
Burlington trains are festively adorned with bright red ribbons, wreaths in dining and lounge cars, and windows. Passenger service adds Christmas menus and a seasonal greeting on Christmas Eve and Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ita
Burlington Railroad
Teale
Eustis
John Francis to retire after 40 years with Burlington
John Francis of Chicago passenger agent for Burlington railroad will retire January 1 after four decades with the company. Albert Cotsworth Jr of Omaha will succeed him in Chicago. Francis was born in Montreal December 6, 1 and entered railway service in 1872 with the Grand Trunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Francis
Chicago
Burlington Railroad
Chamber of Commerce
Albert Cotsworth Jr
Few Drifts On Roads But Travel Continues
Creston garagemen report that all north and south highways are in good condition with a few rifts on mat and west roads. Most highways were traveled without difficulty though Sunday's snow and wind left slick, frozen surfaces. Snow plows were ordered onto county and primary roads by County Engineer Guy A. Perry to clear the rifts. The rain late Saturday night did not make roads muddy but caused slick conditions.
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Creston
Guy A. Perry
Services Held Here For William H. Riggle
Short services were held at Roland's funeral home for William H. Riggle seventy two who died Friday afternoon at Greater Community Hospital. He resided with his sister Mrs. H. M. Bell at 507 West Adams Street. The body was taken to Winfield Town for burial.
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Roland
William H. Riggie
Greater Community Hospital
Mr. Riggle
HM. Bell
West Adams Street
Winfield
Pierson Receives Ten Year Term in Ft. Madison
W E Pierson cashier of Almed State Savings bank at Afton is sentenced to an indeterminate ten year term in the state penitentiary at Ft Madison after a jury conviction on fraudulent banking. Judge Homer A Puller presided with an appeal planned to the state supreme court.
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Ft. Madison
W. E. Pierson
Almed State Savings Bank of Afton
Homer A. Puller
Mt. Ayr
State Supreme Court
Stiga Fuller
Afrion
Gasbler
Plemwon
Fimue
Fuller
Osceola
Promontion
J. J. Morris
Attor
Morris
Pierson
Kinaie
Shortest Day of Year and Winter Start Arrive
Today marks the winter solstice the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. Electric light companies face their busiest day while homeowners face higher costs as the sun sits farthest south on the ecliptic.
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New ‘York Telegram and Evening ‘Mail
Cumimus
Towa
Toads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Agni
T ‘He
William Mitchel
Garrett
Tennesite
Eratic Ovee
Ot Ous
Puniehica
Dempsey
Commission
WO. Price
For Charity Society
Senators
William H. Riggle
Afton Banker
Puller
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