Des Moines Health Board ousts Secretary Sumner
Dr Guilford H Sumner secretary of the Iowa State Board of Health is removed by the state appointment board effective December 31 Rodney P Fagan of Des Moines appointed to the office Sumner served twelve years his dismissal cited as needed for health interests Sumner plans to fight to finish his term which runs to June 30 1925
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilford H. Sumner
Iowa State Board of Health
Des Moines
Plate Board of Health
State Appointment Board
Rodney P. Fagan
A. E.F
Sumner
Pardon Telegrams Inform Wardens of 24 Commutations
The Attorney General issued telegrams to federal penitentiaries announcing the commutation of twenty four wartime offenders including Eugene V Debs and five soldiers serving life terms for killing a British officer. The clemency takes effect on Christmas Day.
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Washington, D. C
Daugherty
Eugene V. Debs
Russia to aid famine relief with gold shipment
London reports after talks with American Relief Administration and Leonide Krassin that the Soviet government will turn over 10,000,900 dollars in gold to fund food and seed purchases in America.
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London
Associated Press
American Relief Administration
Leonide Krassin
Relief Administration
America
Des Moines Man Beaten and Robbed at Walnut Street Store
In Des Moines on December 24 bandits entered Julius Coen’s store at 220 Walnut street beat the proprietor and robbed him of 24 dollars in cash and jewelry valued at 1900 dollars. Coen bit the hand of a bandit during the struggle.
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Des Moines
Julius Coen
Walnut Street
Coen
Few Candidates for Episcopal Orders
The Episcopalian church in the United States faces a real problem from a shrinking ministry pool. A commission report, prepared by Rev. Dr. George Barthell and others, finds an average of only one ministerial recruit for every 2,251 communicants.
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New York
Episcopa
United States
George Barthell
Philadelphia
Dean Fosbroke
General Seminary
Harry
Weather outlook for Chicago and Washington reports
Chicago indicates fair weather tonight and Sunday with a colder trend in the east and central areas and a cold wave affecting the southeast. Washington forecasts a week starting Monday with considerable cloudiness, occasional snow, and cold temperatures across Iowa and surrounding territory.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Weather Summary for December Observations
Local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley cover 24 hours ending 7 a m. Tuesday December 20 shows high 34 and low 17 with 0.34 inch rainfall. Wednesday December 21 records 0.34 inch and trace precipitation. Saturday December 24 shows 0.23 inch and a high of 41. Temperature at 1 pm today is 4 above.
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H. M. Stanley
Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railroad Seeks 218000 Loan
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railroad of Iowa asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a loan of 218000 dollars to mature in ten years. The funds would close accounts with the railroad administration and pay off existing indebtedness.
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Washington, D. C
Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Ailroad of
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Administration
New Proposal Would Limit Submarines
Washington December 24 The American plan for submarine tonnage calls for 60000 tons each for Great Britain and the United States while maintaining existing tonnage for Japan France and Italy The British move to abolish submarines was said to be set aside without action The Italian army conference spokesman in Washington said Italy cannot accept the American proposal arguing naval parity with France and Italy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Great Britain
United States
Japan
France
Italy
Police Think Pisgah Robbers Are In Bluffs
Omaha and Council Bluffs police hunted for the Pisgah Savings Bank robbers who escaped with about $15 000 in Liberty bonds and cash. After a chase they believed the bandits returned to Council Bluffs. A stolen car linked to the date and a gunfight and exchange of shots were reported yesterday afternoon.
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Omhaha
Nebr
Crescent
Khowa
Council Bluffs
Pisgah Savings Bank
Arnold of Chicago Arrives for Holiday Visit in City
Dean Arnold of Chicago arrived in the city this morning for a holiday visit with his parents Mr and Mrs E D Arnold on East Howard Street.
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Dean Arnold
Chicago, Ilinois
City
Mrs
E. D. Arnold
East Howard Street
Thelma Hitchcock
Julia Downes
Kansas City
Missouri
Iowa Inventor Robbed and Beaten by Two Bandits
Arthur Ruth, Des Moines inventor, was attacked by two men who forced him to drive outside Chicago, beat him, and robbed him of about 200 dollars and jewelry. He lies in a Chicago hospital in critical condition with uncertain chances of recovery after being found unconscious hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arthur
Ruth
Des Moines
Iowa
New York Crime Wave Resumes With Slaying
New York. The crime wave was resumed today with the slaying of Carl Molar in the Bronx jewelry shop and the serious wounding of his wife when a bandit visited their home to buy jewelry they were showing.
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New York
N. Y
Carl Molar
Bronx
Bank clearings show decrease from prior week
New York banks and trust companies report a reserve of 28,283,390 dollars in excess of legal requirements for the current week, down 5,655,710 dollars from the previous week.
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New York
N. Y
Christmas Greetings Issued by Balfour
Washington dispatch reports Arthur J. Balfour head of the British arms conference delegation issued a Christmas message to the American people. He praises peace on earth and good will toward men and notes American leadership reducing armaments and removing international offenses. He says a Christmas tide spent should presage a happy new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur J Balfour
Three Killed When Train Hits Iowa Auto
At a crossing near Danville Iowa a Chicago Burlington and Quincy passenger train struck an automobile killing Clarence Humphrey and James Denny instantly and fatally injuring Ruth Mathers who died later at 9 30 pm. The car was torn to pieces and hurled into the air as the train passed at high speed.
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Burlington
Clarence Humphrey
James Denny
Ruth Mathers
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Danville
Mathews
Pershing Sends Christmas Message to Army Forces
General Pershing issues a Christmas greeting through army publications. He stresses that soldiers, whether in or out of the service, must uphold past traditions and work toward an era of understanding and peace. The message affirms the army that stands for peace on earth and goodwill to men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pershing
Army
Motor Bus Pullman May Solve Transportation
NEA synopsis cites Popular Science predicting motor buses with eight and 17 wheels on elevated concrete roads will rival trains. Forerunners already operate on the Pacific coast and London to seashore routes. A Chicago firm plans a 5 million dollar elevated road from Chicago to Milwaukee with Pullman bus accommodations elsewhere in use in Europe.
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NEA Service
New York
Great Pullman Motor
Motobus Transportation
Pacific Coast
Mexicali
Mexico
Portland
London
Chicago
Milwaukee
Motor Railway
Akron
Insets
Europe
Chicago Strike District 15 Quiet With Police Withdrawal
In Chicago the withdrawal of the police motorcycle squad from the stock yards packing strike center returns conditions to normal after three weeks. Dennis Lane says union ranks show no defect while packing house officials report more workers than needed.
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Chicago
Ill
Dennis Lane
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of
North America
White Packing House
Coal Field Women Flee From Arrests
Pittsburgh Kansas December 24 Indications show many women left the state after being wanted in connection with last week’s march against Kansas coal field miners. Deputies under Sheriff Milt Gould failed to seize arrests visiting several towns. doors were locked and appearances suggested no one had been home since the roundup of alleged mob leaders began last week.
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Pittsburgh
Kas
Kansas
Sherif Milt Gould
No Santa in Voliva's Town as Decree Ends Belief
In Zion, Wilbur Glenn Voliva bans Santa Claus and forbids Santa lore at Christmas. He orders toy distribution to be labeled as sent from above and parent delivered, directing children to stop hoping for reindeer on the roof.
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Chicago
Children of
Zion
Wilbur Glenn Voliva
Catholic Apostolic Church
Santa Claus
Voliva
Trenholms Arrive for Christmas Visit in Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Earl Trenholm and daughter Dorothy Jane of Lincoln Nebraska arrive this evening to spend Christmas with Mrs Trenholms father James Gault. The couple will return Tuesday while Dorothy stays longer.
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Earl Trenholm
Dorothy Jane
Lincoln, Nebraska
City
Town in Louisiana Wiped Out by Storm
Monroe La December 24 Spencer a village on the Monroe and Little Rock railroad was entirely wiped out by a storm seven persons killed and twenty five injured reports indicate a special train with doctors and nurses left for the scene
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Monroe
Spencer
Monroe & Little Rock
Quiet Wedding Unites Mrs Crandall and Mr Stream in Creston
This afternoon at four o clock at 400 Russell Avenue the ceremony joined Miss Cath erine Crandall and Mr Frank Stream. Rev W L Cain officiated. Only immediate relatives attended. A three course dinner followed at the bride s parents home. The bride teaches music in Creston public schools. The groom farms near Crescent and currently works for Swift & Company. They plan to make Creston their home.
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Russell Avenue
Catherine Crandall
Frank Stream
W. L. Cain
First Presbyterian Church
Harry Stream
Galesburg
Ilinois
Butter From Australia Causes Slump in Market
Two ship loads of butter totaling about 1,064,000 pounds are arriving from Australia and New Zealand. The influx has driven the San Francisco extra choice butter price down from 47 1/2 cents to 43 cents a pound, per A. H. McCampbell, federal Markets Bureau representative in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Australia
New Zealand
A. H. McCampbell
Federal Bureau of Markets
Dedication Services Held For New Thayer Consolidated School
The Thayer consolidated district celebrated the dedication of a two story five room school building costing about 60 thousand dollars. State inspector George Brown and ex state superintendent A M Deyoe spoke with local officials teachers and pupils participating in readings and music. The school serves about 170 pupils with seven teachers and will offer a four year high school next year.
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Thayer
George Brown
Iowa
A. M. Deyoe
Des Moines
Nancy Bell
C. B. Campbell
Campbell Construction Company
Creston
Dan Swindler
Ben Rusk
Virgil Su
Vanfleht
Virgil 8. Utter
Edna Bullock
Thayer Consolidated District
Jones Township
Pleasant Township
Keffer & Jones of
Thayer and
Vicinity
Local residents plan Christmas visits around the area
Mrs Stoner of Red Oak returning home after visiting her daughter Mrs FE Wilson. Miss Minnie Johnson to Corning for Christmas with Mrs Peregrine. Miss Ethel McKenzie to Clearfield to spend Christmas with grandparents Mr and Mrs F H Baxter. Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper and son Richard of Conway Town arrive to spend Christmas with Mrs Cynthia Coakley. Catherine Milnes returns from Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls for Christmas with Mr and Mrs J W Milnes. Wendel Faulk arrives from Lombard College Galesburg to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs E E Faulk on West Adams Street.
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Ethel McKenzie
Clearfield
F. H. Baxter
Fred Cooper
Richard
Conway, Town
Catherine Milnes
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Mrs
J. W. Milnes
Wendel Faulk
Lombard College
Galesburg
City
E. E. Faulk
West Adams Street
Train Hits Car. Three Die in Iowa Crash
Burlington dispatch reports Clarence Humphrey aged 45 and James Denny aged 25 were killed instantly when their car was struck by a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy passenger train near Danville Iowa yesterday afternoon. Ruth Matthews aged 19 died in a Danville hospital a few hours later. All three victims resided in Danville Iowa.
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Burlington
Clarence Humphrey
James Denny
Ruth Matthews
Danville
Iowa
Matthews
The Child Thou Gavest Me Triumph at Strand Theatre
John M. Stahl First National feature The Child Thou Gavest Me opens Sunday at the Strand for a two day run. The review lauds its seamless story, strong entertainment, and lavish tasteful settings with star performances including Richard Headrick and a capable cast. Local visitors Miss Thelma Hitchcock Miss Julia Downes Miss Maurine Callahan Dr A R Rhine and family are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Stahl
Strand Theatre
Little Richard
Itchie” Headrick
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Iown Auto
Ion
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Mr. Rhine
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