Collins Body To Be Left In Cave Tomb
The body of Floyd Collins will be left in his natural tomb at the mouth of the shaft, funeral services to be held this afternoon. Dr. Hazlett of Chicago identified Collins by a gold front tooth and ruled him dead. a coroner's jury confirmed the death and sealing cement will close the shaft entrance.
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Associated Press
Cave City
Floyd Collins
Lee Collins
William Hezlett
Chicago
Collins
Clay Turner
Hazlett
Turner
H. T. Carmichael
H. H. Denhard
J. Lewis Williams
Urner
Colline
The
Chicago Tribune
Floyd Collins Funeral Held After Cave Rescue Effort
In Cave City Kentucky Rev CC K Dickey led Floyd Collins funeral in the shaft area after 11 days of rescue work. An eight woman choir sang as boulders were sealed over the tomb. Collins, trapped 18 days earlier, is to be buried where he lay after abandonment of further efforts.
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Cave City
Sand Cave
Floyd Collins
CC. K. Dickey
Cave City Methodist Episcopal Church
Floyd
Posey
Collins
Lee Collins
Freeman of Sand Cave Father Thanks Helpers and Prayer Teams
Cave City Ky February 17 Lee Collins thanked newspapermen for support as he recalled his vigil at Sand Cave until his son’s body was recovered He asked that prayers and aid be acknowledged and singled out Mr Carmichael and others who worked with him saying Floyd’s death was God’s will and the effort not in vain.
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Cave City
Lee Collins
Sand Cave
Mr. Carmichael
Floyd
Purcell and Purcell
Clinton
Halt in Floyd Collins body rescue at Sand Cave
In Cave City Kentucky on February 17 authorities ordered a temporary stop to the removal of Floyd Collins body from Sand Cave. The pause aimed to rest exhausted workers for a final effort later today while Governor Fields telegrammed for a detailed examination of the body for signs of foul play including poison.
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Floyd Collings
Eastern Pastors Speak At Religious Emphasis Meet
Des Moines Feb 17 Dr Ray Petty of Judson Memorial Baptist New York and Dr Henry Crane of Centre Methodist Melcher Mass headlined today’s Religious Emphasis Week program. Petty was set to speak on child welfare before a parent teachers gathering. attendance across 18 meetings reached about 23 000 yesterday.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Ray Petty
Judson Memorial Baptist Church of
Harding highway association leaders meet Iowa lawmakers
Harding highway association of Iowa held its annual meeting in Des Moines on Monday with officials of the Iowa Good Roads association. Jor W. Goodsell and Guy Perry of Creston represented Union County as secretary and county engineer, with old officers re-elected for 1925 and C. W. Bondo of Burlington named president. Matt Conway of Creston is Union County director.
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Harding Highway Association of
Iowa
de Moines
Iowa Good Roads Association
Union County
Jor W. Goodsell
Creston
State Harding Association
Guy Perry
Goodsell
State
Delegation from southern Iowa backs road improvement plan
A Des Moines gathering of the Iowa Good Roads association urged legislators to submit a proposal to issue 85 million dollars in bonds, impose a 2 cent gasoline tax, and replace county allotments with a state primary road fund. The Des Moines board led by C. W. Bond toured counties from Burlington to Shenandoah, defending the program before highway committees despite critical questions from opponents. The delegation included lawmakers from Des Moines, Jefferson, Montgomery, Page, Wapello, Union, and Henry counties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Good Roads Association
Joint Highway Committees
Highway Committee
Burlington
Shenandoah
C. W. Bond
Good Roads Association
Goodwin
Polk
Jefferson
Montgomery
Page
Wapello
Union
Henry
Railroad Damage Suit Transferred to Federal Court
Nels A. Anderson of Farragut moves $26,000 against Burlington for a 1924 crossing accident one mile north of Farragut. Co-defendants M. E. Jentoff and C. E. Ponte face claims of engine whistle and bell neglect. Anderson seeks $1,000 for his car and $25,000 for injuries, treatment costs, and lost time.
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Burlington
Fremont County
Nels A. Anderson
Farragut
Anderson
Nebraska City
Red Oak
M. E. Jentoff
C E. Ponte
Sidney
Iowa House blocks Hammill road program push
State House reports Representative Blake leaders say the governors road program likely won’t be pressed now as legislature leans against a comprehensive plan. A committee meets tonight to refine the gasoline tax measure for presentation to the house within two days.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Blake
Fayette County
House
Hammill
House pass bill on mine worker washing facilities
State House in Des Moines on February 17 reported the passage of Representative Berry of Monroe county bill to require mines to provide adequate washing facilities for employees. Only five votes opposed the measure.
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Des Moines
House Today
Berry
Monroe County
Legislature OKs 75 Percent Bank Reorganization Plan
State House Des Moines February 17 1930s bill passing the 75 percent bank reorganization measure heads to the governor with approval. It allows depositors representing 75 percent of a bank s obligations to approve asset distribution plans and have courts enforce them. The banking board would have veto power over public fund depository eligibility but not choose banks.
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State House
Des Moines
State Banking Department
Iowa
Senate
House
Bank Department
State Banking Board
Brookhart-Lovrien Banking
Lovrien
Banking Board
Saunders
Mrs Lavern Push Dies In Lenox Home
Mrs Lavern Push died Monday at her Lenox home. The funeral will be held at Lenox Methodist church Wednesday at 1 p m. H W Edaburn of Creston will attend the fifth annual dealers dinner and trade freebie of the Automobile Trade association in Omaha Wednesday night. A Rotary education program was given at Creston Rotary at the Tiowana hotel Monday night led by George Newcomb. Charles Preston Orield near Decatur filed a voluntary bankruptcy in federal court listing debts of 4619 85 with 3093 secured and 1032 85 unsecured. assets total 263 exempt.
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H. W. Edaburn
Creston
The
Automobile Trade Association
Omaha
Rotary
Creston Rotary Club
Tiowana Hotel
George Newcomb
Rotary Education Committee
Charles Preston Orield
Decatur
Inauguration Radiocast Planned For Iowa by WHO
The inauguration of President Coolidge as the thirtieth United States president will be radiocast by Des Moines station WHO. The broadcast will be from Washington via remote control, starting at noon eastern standard time and ending at 1 30.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Presiden Coolidge
United States
Remo E
Frm
Washington
Committees Probe United Air Service Plans
Washington reports two congressional committees examined aircraft defense today. Brigadier General Mitchell and Theodore Roosevelt testified on the Curry bill to fuse army and navy air services, Roosevelt warning against unification as false economy. Administration opposes the measure while Mitchell supports it.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
House Aircraft Committee
Weelw
Wilbur
Mitchell
Army
Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Military Committee
Roosevelt
Senate approves rivers and harbors bill funding over 40 million
Washington February 17 reports the senate commerce committee approved the rivers and harbors bill authorizing more than 40 million dollars for nationwide construction repair and preservation work after adding 2 million. President Coolidge objected to multi‑year budget authorities and the committee struck out a five‑year completion deadline for Mississippi and Ohio river projects.
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Washington
Senate Commerce Committee
Coolidge
Mississippi
Ohio
Miss Lesta Champ Dies At 21 In Red Oak Home
Miss Lesta Marie Champ daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer E Champ died at 7 30 this morning at her home 704 West Adams Street after several months illness She was 21 a long time resident of the city a Red Oak high school graduate and attended the Junior college She is survived by her parents and one brother Harry Champ Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Lesta Marie Champ
Elmer E. Champ
West Adams Street
Red Oak
Harry Champ
Largest liquor seizure in Whiteside county history
Federal raid in Whiteside county Illinois seized 11000 gallons of allegedly owned liquor and three 50 gallon stills from James Reilly’s Fulton farm. Edward Voelpel and son Lyman Voelpel held on bonds while others arrested in Davenport for possession and transport of alcohol.
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Pyese
Clinton
Edward Voespel
Whiteside County
Illinois
Bielema
Futton
Kelly
Tampico
Whitside County
James Reilly
Fulton
Tll
Lincoln Highway
Voespel
Reilly
Cyco
Iowa Rettiing Company
Lymen V. Voelpel
Davenport
U.S
Bush
United States
Franklin A. Howe
Andrew W. Headley
James Clift
Creston Basket Tossers Head to Maryville Game
Sixteen Creston high school players travel by train to Maryville Missouri to face the Maryville teams tonight. Boys captain Joe Strance leads forwards with George Reddick. coach Bill Bushman. girls captain Margaret O Rourke leads the squad with Janet Huhn and Ruth Wilson among nine players. teams return Wednesday.
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Creston High School
Maryville
Bill Bushman
Mise Loretta Cusack
Joe Strance
George Reddick
Don Goodwill
Lawrence Cook
Gerald Ox
Swede Olson
Charles Hood
Robert Plowman
Strance
Reddick
Cook
Cox
Goodwill
Margaret O'Rourke
Janet Huhn
Ruth Wilson
Harrie Huckins
Mildred Lilley
Ruby Smith
Jennie Strance
Peggy Lewis
Raid at Gambling Resort Nets Ten Arrests
Des Moines police raided an alleged gambling resort said to be operated by Sam Cassidy and M. Cohen. Ten men were arrested last night. Two suspects named L. H. Robey of Fort Dodge and D. Hansop of Marshalltown.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Sam Cassidy
M. Cohen
L. H. Robey
Fort Dodge
D. Hansop
Marshalltown
King George Suffering From Bronchial Attack
Buckingham Palace bulletin reports King George ill with bronchitis due to influenza. Despite a restless night his general condition is described as satisfactory.
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Associated Press
London
Buckingham Palace
George
On Way To Train Held Up By Negroes
Cedar Rapids report states George Haddy was robbed by two men on his way to the Union station. One struck him, the other took $50 and his mail pass. Several suspects were arrested. all but George O Nel were released. O Nel remains held in Clinton for a murder investigation tied to Mr and Mrs Brownfield at Low Moor.
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Cedar Rapids
George Haddy
Union Station
Haddy
George O'Nel
Dan O'Ni
Clinton
M Ho
A. Brownfield
Low Moor
Creston ISD Votes March 9 for One Director
Voters in Creston's independent school district will cast ballots on March 9 to elect one school director, with the new member to join the board on March 16. The current board president H W Edaburn will complete his term then and a vacant seat will be filled. No candidates have filed nominations yet. The district pursues a $270,000 high school building with bonds issued and plans near completion. Directors serve three year terms.
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Creston
H. W Edaburn
L. L. McGregor
Will Scurr
Chester L. Carter
Theodore Jennings
John Valin
Howard Scurr
Edaburn
Asue
Ota Cat
Shane
Halden Becomes Sole Owner of Local Printing Company
J. W. Halden became sole owner of the Halden Printing Company by purchasing the one sixth interest of M. L. Burt of Creston. The firm, at 813 West Montgomery Street, is housed in a new one story building occupied since June 1, 1924, with continued operation under the Halden Printing Company name.
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J. W. Halden
Halden Printing Company
M. L. Burt
Creston
Weat
Montgomery Street
Mr. Halden
Burt
Hig
West
The
Woman Arrested to Stop Kidnapping of Own Child
Mrs. Geneva Gammon was arrested in Cedar Rapids yesterday after her ex husband William claimed she tried to kidnap their child. He says she sent a taxi to the house with a note urging the child to come to her. Gammon held custody at the time of the divorce.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Geneva Gammon
William
Big Ten Basketball Scores From Yesterday
The Associated Press reports Ohio State defeated Michigan 32 to 13 and Purdue beat Minnesota 27 to 15. Wisconsin edged Iowa 16 to 15 while Creighton routed Morningside 48 to 18.
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Associated Press
Ohio State
Michigan
Purdue
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Creighton
Morningside
Chittenden 18 Answered by Bar Members
The Union county district court may hear the disbarment case against Herry C. Chittenden of Des Moines, a former partner of Elmer L. Hunt, as the bar committee asserts jurisdiction and asks the court to require Chittenden to answer the formal accusation. The committee filed six papers and motions related to continuance and evidence, while Hunt’s case also proceeds with responses and amendments. The matter intertwines with Hunt’s accusation filed January 26 and ongoing January term proceedings in Mt. Sterling.
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Union County District Court
Herry C. Chittenden
Des Moines
Elmer L. Hunt
Bar Committee
Chittenden
Creston
Chitterefen
Elmer Lb. Hunt
Heart Hunt
Chittendé A
Hunt
Homer A. Fuller
Mt. Sy
Equity Oi Sen
Jacob P
Merrill C. Gripp
William, J. Scherer
Promoter's Financial Bubble Blows Up
Details of a supposed 20 million dollar financial bubble emerged as an 800 page schedule of liabilities and assets was filed in involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against E. G. Lewis, promoter of Atascadero and other cities. Creditors, about 25 000 strong, largely individuals who lent money on personal notes, total more than 10 million in notes. Liabilities will reach 20 million with loans said to be solicited by mail from diverse individuals.
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Associated Press
Santa Barbara
Calif
International
United States
W. P. Butcher, Jr
E. G. Lewis
Atascadero
Los Angeles
University
Lewis
Police Claim Arrest of Auto Theft Ring Leaders
Omaha police say two men, Harry Hostetter and Jack Hardin, were arrested as ringleaders of a Midwest auto theft ring with an operation centered near Colorado Springs. Inspector Pizanowski said the ring had an automobile farm where stolen cars from various cities were altered for sale.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Pizanowski
Department of Juée
Colorado Springs
Colo
Middle West
Harry Hostetter
Jack Hardin
Co Springs
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