Rescue Effort Nears as Land Cave Victim Struggles
Land cave entombs 35 year old Floyd Collins for over 40 hours as rescuers work with a portable drill to remove rock. His brothers offer 500 dollars for any surgeon willing to crawl in and amputate the leg. Water rises and cave passages hinder teams facing the trapped man amid mud and peril.
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Associated Press
Cave City
Cave
Lod Goollins
Louisville
Collins
Marshall
Homer
Floyd Collins
Homer Collins
Louisville Post
Post
Louisville Times
Luncheon Dish With Grated Cheese And Asparagus
A luncheon dish featuring grated cheese served with boiled asparagus and melted butter creates a satisfying combination. The simple pairing highlights a comforting, warm meal suitable for midday dining.
May Establish Air Mail Service In Alaska
The diphtheria outbreak at Nome spurs post office plans to develop Alaska air mail routes. Congress authorized July 1 start, cost not greater than current methods. Experiments by Paul Henderson between Fairbanks and Mc Grath show air mail superiority, with winter service likely next year.
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iBy
Associated Press
Washington
Nome
Post Office Department
Congress
Alaska
Paul Henderson
Fairbanks
McGrath
Posta
Vets 10 Hear Radio Program At Creston Event
Champagne post American Legion of Creston kicks off a 10 day membership drive with a smoke and radio party tonight at the lowana hotel. Veterans and interested parties are invited as the drive runs February 3 to February 12 with Davenport radio broadcast and speakers Hanford MacNider Ben Webster Frank Miles and A Ray Files. A Creston electric company prepared a receiving set in the rose room for live tuning at 8 p m. The 1924 membership was 143, now 105, and 1925 is expected to exceed last year by at least 50. A committee will lead efforts to recruit at least one new member per post.
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Champagne Post
American Legion of Creston
Lowana
Legion
Fred Kunath
Low
Cooperaton
Davenport
Veterans’ Organizaion
Hanford MacNider
Ben Webster
Frank Miles
Iowa Legionaire
Ray Files
Iowa Legionaires
Kunath
Creston’ Electrica Company
Rexall Store Installs Iceless Soda Fountain
The Rexall Drug store on West Adams street installs an iceless Knight Vitreous All-White Frigidaire soda fountain at about $2,000. Operated by electricity, it claims to keep cream at a steady temperature and texture, and is the first of its kind in southwestern Iowa. Sold to William S. Hanson by Fred Luce of Creston.
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Rexall Drug Store
West Adams Street
Iowa
William S. Hanson
Rexall
Fred Luce
Creston
Court of Appeals Affirms Garvey Conviction
The U S circuit court of appeals affirmed Marcus Garvey s conviction for use of the mails to defraud in the Black Star line stock case. He received five years in Atlanta penitentiary and a $1000 fine. Garvey organized the Black Star line to transport African Americans to Africa for a separate nation.
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Associated Press
New York
Marcus Garvey
The
African Republic
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Garvey
Black Star Line, Inc
Atlanta
Black Star Line
Africa
Open Hearings Shape Farm Relief Bill Outlook
Washington February hearings begin on agricultural commission findings with Ralph Merritt detailing cattle industry prospects and cooperative marketing flaws. House members press for better plans and financing while Coolidge urges fronting agricultural relief and reorganization. The Elliott bill for public buildings passes Senate.
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Associated Press
Washington
House Agriculture Committee
President
The
Agricultural Commission
Ralph P. Merritt
Commission
Merritt
Johnson Sues to Contest Schall Win Over Extortion Claims
Senator Magnus Johnson files a contest petition in the senate alleging extortion of about 75000 dollars from a Minnesota bootlegger for Representative Thomas D. Schall's U.S. Senate campaign. He claims the money came with consent of Schall and was raised by liquor-law violators, and cites a dummy judge at Schall campaign HQ to lend credibility to immunity promises.
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Associated Press
Washington
Minnesota
Thomas D. Schall
Senate
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Johnson
Schall
Minneapolis
Des Moines Driver to Face Manslaughter Charge
Police said manslaughter charges will be filed against R. A. Nichole, the truck driver involved in a Saturday night crash that killed 77 year old Louise Octavia De Louis, Des Moines resident and longtime organ and piano teacher. De Louis was a descendant of Chief Keokuk.
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The
Associated Press
Des Moines
R. A. Nichole
Louise Octavia de Louis
Miss de Louis
Keokuk
Robbers Hit Des Moines Lunchroom and Boot Shop
Four masked robbers held up a Des Moines lunchroom early today forcing the proprietor Frank Johnson and nine customers to the wall while they looted the register. They escaped with 200 dollars. The same gang dynamited the Walkover boot shop sale and fled with 600 dollars in cash.
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Des Moines
Frank Johnson
Union County January licensing and filings report
A January report shows 586 automobiles licensed in Union County making 3,191 total for 1925. Penalties of 1 dollar due on new plates and another 1 dollar on unpaid licenses. 402 fishing and hunting licenses issued since Oct. 28, 1924 with 19 in January. 224 instruments filed, 27 warranty deeds. Marriage licenses issued to Clyde Shinns and Ann Shores. Voluntary bankruptcy filings: Ava N. Chumbley and John W. Owens with debts and asset details.
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Union County
Janary
Clyde Shinns
Ann Shores
Osceola
Ava N. Chumbley
South Emstrdet
John W. Owens
Near Imogene
Ground Hog Fails To See Weather Shadow
The Feb 2 tradition says a shadow means six more weeks of winter. Today the sky was overcast and snow fell at sunrise, with noon indications that the groundhog did not forecast continued winter weather.
War Vets and Auxiliary Plan Patriotic Program
A patriotic program honoring George Washington Abraham Lincoln and William McKinley will be held at 7 30 Thursday night in Potter Post Hall. The event by Spanish American War Veterans and the women’s auxiliary is free and open to the public.
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George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
William McKinley
Potter Post
Woman's Auxiliary
Car Accidents Claim Numerous Lives Across West Coast
A series of crashes in California and Washington on February 1 and 2 resulted in multiple deaths. Victims include four men at a Sacramento crossing hit by a northbound train, a bicycle rider near Reedley, three high school students at Prosser Wash, and three women in Los Angeles with ten others injured. An unidentified man died in Oakland, and a fall at Teehouse canyon claimed Albert Sweeney, 16. An auto plunged into Elliott Bay drowning three occupants.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
iFifteen
Los Angeles
Oakland
Prosser Wash
Elliott Bay
Ontario
Calif
Albert Sweeney
Teehouse Canyon
Relief for Judges in First Degree Murder Pleas
Iowa State House reports a bill to allow three judges to review evidence in major murder pleas and set penalties in related bank and tax cases. Other measures include tax exemptions for breeding stock and corrections to bank and license laws. Recount of 1920 senator election ballots requested by Brookhart and Steck attorneys. counting board to be formed.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Senate
Harrison County
Shinn
Martin
Jackson County
Fulton
United States
Iowa
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Supreme Court Upholds State Liquor Licensing Power
The court ruled that a New Jersey case confirms state law requiring a license to sell intoxicating liquor remains valid and enforceable despite the federal prohibition amendment. The decision reinforces state authority over alcohol sales within its borders.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
New Jersey
Sinclair Counsel Attacks Indictment On Senate Contempt Charge
Harry F. Sinclair’s counsel attacked the indictment for contempt of the Senate in a case tied to naval oil leases. They argued the Senate lacks power to compel testimony or document production when acting in its legislative capacity, except for specific constitutional functions.
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Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
District of Bia Court of Appeal
Dairy feeding m ethods stressed at two Union county schools
Prof. Burton Oderkirk of Iowa State College led dairy feeding and management schools in Union county. He argued high production follows proper type and pure bred sires, urged growing most of the ration locally, and advised using legumes over purchased proteins. Timothy hay was deemed worthless for dairy cows.
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Burton Oderkirk
Iowa State College
Union County Farm
Burdeau
Fred Hartman
Lorimer
Walter Brown
Afton
Afton High Wheel Agriculture
Professor Oderkirk
New Hope
Oderkirk
L. J. Nickle
Rhine in poor condition after tree fall injury
A Rhine, 65, of 1001 North Walnut Street, remained semi conscious at Greater Community Hospital after a fall from a tree while trimming it. Doctors report little improvement and foresee possible surgery following skull fracture and brain concussion. He fell on a cement sidewalk near his father G. W. Rhine at 806 North Vine Street.
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C. A. Rhine
North Walnut Street
Greater Community Hospital
Mr. Rhine
G. W. Rhine
North Vine Street
County Board Receives 50 Applications for Road Work
Fifty applications for county road maintenance work were received at the regular monthly meeting of the board of supervisors. The positions include 12 truck and tractor drivers and grader men, to be paid by the hour. No action taken yet as routine business is processed. session expected to last two or three days.
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Board of Supervisors
Afton Banker Wins First of Legal Battles
W B Pierson cashier of insolvent State Savings bank of Afton had four indictments quashed in district court. Judge Homer A Fuller ruled the indictments were illegally drawn and ordered Pierson held in bond to appear before the grand jury. Three related charges were set aside as well.
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W. B. Pierson
State Savings Bank of Afton
Homer A. Fuller
Mt. Ayr
Pierson
Sion
Fuller
Wood
Beulah Spencer
Wickham
George C. Figgins
Union County Districa
Bank Records Open to Internal Revenue Collector
The Supreme Court effectively affirms lower courts allowing a federal tax official to inspect bank records. The First National Bank of Mobile Alabama resisted access to taxpayer accounts, arguing confidentiality. The ruling supports government examination in income tax assessment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
First National Bank of Mobile
Ala
Internal Revenue
Police Arrest Negro Holdup Former Convict in Cedar Rapids
Henry Noebel, a black former convict who admits time in Joliet, was arrested after holding up William Kline late last night. He carried a loaded revolver and was identified by his victim. His only loot was a watch. Police believe him responsible for many recent Bunceburg robberies.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Henry Noeble
Joliet
William Kline
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