Iowa voters could name party central committees in 1926
Senate discussions focus on a bill to elect state central committee members of all parties by primary ballot in every congressional district. The measure aims to shape party control after the 1926 elections and may change appointment confirmations, with vacancies filled by conventions or existing members.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Senate
Buser
Muscatine County
Republican State Committee
Smith W. Brookhart
Reed
Howard County
Assembly
Cavanaugh
Fort Dodge
Hubbard
Matthews
Des Moines County
McCaultey
Calhoun County
Romkey
Turman Sentenced to Five to Ten Years in Sing Sing
Moe Turman a 26 year old financier who over ten years generated a $2 000 000 debt from a $100 loan pled guilty to second degree forgery before Judge Talley. The judge condemned foreign born individuals who abuse privileges here and recommended deportation after term.
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Associated Press
New York
Moe Turman
Sing Sing
Talley
Turman
Mitchell States Aircraft Power Inadequate For War Demand
Brigadier General Mitchell told Secretary Weeks that the present War Department structure and administration cannot efficiently create, handle, or manage air power. He urged changes despite joint board findings and questioned Navy testimony on aviation strength. General Drum supported the Air Service’s capability to equip and staff effectively. The report followed a House Aircraft Committee hearing. The same day the Senate Banking Committee reported the MacFadden banking bill after striking a provision limiting state bank branch memberships in the reserve system.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mitchell
Army Air Service
Weeks
War Department
War Secretary
Army Air Chief
Army
United States
House Aircraft Committee
Drum
Army General Staff
Joint
Army and Navy Board
Navy Department
Congress
Patrick
Weekes
Wilbur
General Drum
Senate Banking Committee
Storm Sweeps Across Pacific Coast States
Four people are believed dead as a Pacific coast storm floods California Oregon and Washington. Rivers run bank full and in Oregon Bully creek near Vale floods a valley, drowning thousands of cattle and causing property losses around 250000 dollars. The piece also notes a Wisconsin resolution protesting Chicago sewage draining into the Illinois river and urging Iowa to join against the Great Lakes to gulf waterway.
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Pacific Coast
California
Oregon
Washington
Bully Creek
Vale
Malheur
Congress
Secretary of War
Great Lakes
Chicago Drainage Canal
Wisconsin
Iowa General Assembly
Illinois River
Chicago
Gulf Waterway
Rescue dig resumes as cave split opens hope for Collins
Reports from Sand cave Kentucky say rescue workers sink a new shaft to reach Floyd Collins entombed for a week. Radio tests spark cautious hope and local officials estimate 18 feet from Collins to the new opening with 24 to 72 hours needed.
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Louisville
Floyd Okins
Land Cave
The
Courier-Journal Today
Sand Cave
Kentucky
Cave City
Floyd Collins
Collins Wa
Collins
Theft of U S District Attorney Mowerys Law Books
Council Bluffs Iowa February 6 U S District Attorney Ross Mowery reported that all his law books and government case works were stolen from the federal building while he was occupied with the grand jury.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
U. 8
Ross Mowery
Federal
Mowery
Grand Jury
Ford couple open Cres ton restaurant in Chariton
Mr and Mrs G E Ford of Creston now run a restaurant in Chariton after purchasing the lunch room a few days ago. They are in possession and operate the new venture.
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G. E. Ford
Creston
Chariton
Polo Costly End For Julius Fleischmann Biography’s End
Julius Fleischmann, a Cincinnati yeast magnate and noted polo enthusiast, died in Miami after a strenuous polo game. He was about 53, previously known for heavy involvement in tennis golf yachting and philanthropy. His body lay in state at an undertaker's chapel before burial.
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Miami
Fila
Julius Fleischmann
Cinennati
Fleisemann
Here
Fleischmann
Colorado Mining Man Plans to Renounce Citizenship
Washington reports James A. Ownsbey, a Colorado mining man, failed to block the confirmation of Attorney General Stone to a supreme court justice. He told friends he will renounce his American citizenship and move to Canada.
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Washington
Stone
Supreme Court
James A. Ownsbey
Colorado
Canada
Lumbermen of District Close Busy Sessions
The Southwestern Retail Lumbermen's Association ended its nineteenth annual two day meeting in Creston Iowa with 150 attending the banquet. Officers elected for 1925 include George Livingsol Dodds Lumber Omaha as president W S Richardson Clarinda vice president R O Trecher Afton secretary and J J Dalby Mt Ayr J M McCarthy Missouri Valley J R Hell Lorimer directors for three years. The event featured talks lectures and a chalk talk on the cost of doing business by Curtis M Johnson.
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Creston
Iowa
Des Moines
Southwestern Law Retail Lumbermen's Association
Klowana Hotel
George Livin Go
Dodds Lumber Company
Omal
W S. Richardson
Clarinda
R O Tre'eh’er
Afton
Secertary
J. J. Dalby
Mt. Ayr
J. M. McCarthy
Missouri Valley
J. R Hell
Lorimer
Richardson
Tretcher
Elks
Sunset Club
Cardle Fucn
Curtis M Johnson
Rush City
Minn
Minnesota State Fair Association
Johnson
Creston Brother Plans Circus Return After Dusty Roots
Ray Taylor of Creston says his brother Frank, a grain commission merchant in Omaha, plans to tour with a new circus. Frank bought equipment, plans to hire a field manager, and restore F J Taylor’s Greatest Show with horses and elephants.
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Ray Taylor
Creston
Omaha
Frank
Taylor
Bert
Elk City
Okla
Charles
Big Tops
Taylor Brothers
F. J. Taylor
Kentucky
Scribner, Neb
Ray
South Omaha
FP. J. Taylor
Unusually Warm Weather In Iowa
Des Moines reports show Iowa experiencing unusually warm conditions with average temperatures around 30 above zero in early February, nine degrees above normal. No February records yet, though prior year had an average of 83 above normal. rain forecast and motorists urged to use headlights.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Gripp Proposes Bill Banning Canvassing in Schools
Iowa General Assembly lawmaker A A Gripp of Afton introduces a measure to bar solicitors from canvassing or taking orders from school personnel or pupils during school hours. The act sets 9 am to 4 pm as the window and imposes misdemeanor penalties including fines from 25 to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail.
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Bra A. Gripp
Afton
Union County
Gripp
Ora
General Assembly
State of
Iowa
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Henry Spear Claims Iowa Grows Pansies In Winter
Henry Spear of the corner of Cherry and Howard Streets asserts Iowa can raise pansies in February despite cold weather. He picked a small bouquet from his yard and brought several flowers to the Advertiser office to prove his claim. The pansies are vari colored and medium sized.
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California
Iowa
Henry Spear
Cherry and
Howard Streets
Findlays Leave Creston for Charles City Home
Peter Findlay who came to Creston in 1922 to help run Adam Beger dry goods store left with his family today for Charles City where he will manage a department store. They resided at 100 South Stone Street. sons John and James attended Lincoln grade school and the family was active in local affairs.
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Peter Findlay
Creston
Adam Beger
Charles City
Ottumwa Man Acquitted in Christmas Row Murder
In Ottumwa on February 5 Ralph Henson was found not guilty of the December 21 killing of Aaron Williams in a dispute over a gift for Mrs. Virginia Banks. The jury deliberated about two hours, accepting Henson’s self defense plea. All involved were described as Negro. The row began over a cup and saucer Williams reportedly attempted to give Henson for Christmas.
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Assoriated Press
Louisville
Proud Collins
Sandcave
Andrew Collins
Kewaunee
Gand Cave
Ottumwa
Ralph Henson
Aaron
Red”) Williams
Virginia Banks
Henson
Wiliams
Witham Loses 98000 Damage Suit On Motion
In district court Judge Homer A. Puller sustained a motion for directed verdict in favor of Sheridan County over Witham’s $8000 farm damage claim from road realignment. Trial began with six witnesses and ended after the noon adjournment with the county awarded $0. The case returns to the supreme court on appeal. Also on Thursday jurors were excused for a 1:30 pm session to hear the Slezak v Krisinger note suit. Grand jury continued without indictments and planned weekend recess.
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RK. E. Witham
Creston
Unies County
Homer A. Pullee
Costa
With
Witham
Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
J. M. Slezak
John
Barbara Krisinger
Slezaka
Schubert
Krisingers
End of World Prophesy in Hollywood Adherent
A small Hollywood group led by Mrs Margaret W Bowen claims the world will end tonight with the second coming of Christ. Excommunication and rebuke come from Seventh Day Adventist leaders while Mrs Bowen’s mother Mrs Minethilde Wright denies belief in the prophecy. In Michigan, farmer Karl Frederick Danielsen fatally shoots his wife and then himself amid fears of an apocalyptic end.
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Associated Press
Hollywood
Allt
Youlie
Margaret W. Bowen
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Herold Bimstrand
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J. M Swanson
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