Gas Tax Bill On Floor Sparks House Debate
Des Moines February 20 Representative Brittain pressed to move his gasoline tax bill from the ways and means committee to the house calendar for immediate action. The bill would levy two cents per gallon and divide revenue between primary, county, and township roads, but the request was not sustained. Senate action today opened debate on several measures, including reforms to primary law, parole board duties, highway commission reorganization, and municipal referenda on council sizes.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
House
Representative Brittain
Ways and Means
Brittain
Senate
State Centre
Board of Parole
Board of Control
Highway Commission
Commission
Cavanaugh
Webster County
Washiton
Hoover
Senate Agricultural Committee
Carey
Norma
Legislature Debates Speed Limits and Prison Meals
The bill to raise highway speed to 40 mph is introduced by Representative Johnson. Knutson seeks state park fish and game refuges prohibiting hunting and fishing. Forsling’s meal-for-prisoners bill fails. Hanson bill on prison stewards postponed. Senate honors Senator J. N. Snook on his 76th birthday with flowers. he is the legislature’s oldest member.
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State House
Des Moines
Johnson
Marion County
Knutson
Cerro Gordo
House
Representatve
The
State Senate
J. N. Snook
Lee County
Sioux Falls Angus Leader Flap Per Rumor Sparks Carroll Quip
The Louisville Times quotes the Sioux Falls Angus Leader claiming the flap per should be called the bungalow girl for a shingled top paint on the sides and nothing in the attic.
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Sioux Falls
Louisville Times
DeYoung Leaves Chronicle Trust With Public Benefit
M. H. DeYoung directs that the San Francisco Chronicle be placed in trust with policies kept as during his life. The veteran publisher, who died at 76, says the newspaper’s mission is to serve the public great ends rather than profit stockholders. George T. Cameron, Perry E. Towne, and Nion R. Tucker named trustees to carry out the will, with Cameron as president and publisher.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
San Francisco Chronicle
M. H. DeYoung
George T. Cameron
Mr. DeYoung
Perry E. Towne
Nion R. Tucker
Road Dragking Gets Results Across Southern Iowa Highways
Tourists traveling salesmen and garagemen report improvements on southern Iowa highways. Primary No. 8 Creston to Afton and Afton to Osceola are now in good to first class shape. No. 16 Creston to Greenfield and No. 15 between Afton routes are in very good to excellent condition. No. 8 west to Omaha is good. crews note fewer rough spots as roads dry.
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Iowa
Union County
Creston
Afton
Osceola
Talmage Hill
Greenfield
Omaha
Elmek
Forrest Schoat
Crestor
Red Oak
Corning
Bluffs Man Purchases Ballreich Store in Cash Deal
Abe H. Markovitz of Council Bluffs bought the J. W. Ballreich grocery at 109 West Montgomery and will operate as Marko Grocery on a cash basis. He previously led wholesale orders at Central Grocery and has long held roles in local retail. Ballreich and Emmet Worthington join the new firm’s staff as inventory expands.
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Abe H
Markovitz
Council Bluffs
J. W. Ballreich
Montgomery Street
Marko Grocery
Cietral Grocery
People’s Store
Milwaukee
Creighton University
Omaha
Ballreich
Emmet Worthington
Gripps Lose Suit To Cancel Land Contract
Jacob B. and Merrill C. Gripp of Afton lost their district court suit to cancel a 240 acre Union County land sale bought in 1919. Judge Homer A. Fuller ruled in favor of William J. Scherer who sold the land. Trial began Tuesday and ended Thursday afternoon.
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Jacob B
Merrill C. Gripp
Afton
Union County
Homer A. Fuller
William J. Scherer
Gripps
H. A. Wetterick
J. D. Bierce
Amoun
Natalia Murin Dies At 15 After Long Illness
Miss Natalia Murin, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Antonio Murin of this city, died this morning at Greater Community hospital after a long illness. Funeral is Saturday at 9 o’clock a.m. Mass at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Father Malone. burial in Calvary Cemetery.
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Natalia Murin
Antonio Murin
Greater Community Hospital
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Malone
Burdal
Calvary Cemetery
Mine Blast Traps 30 to 50 Men in Sullivan Utah
Two miners killed and 35 to 50 trapped in City Coal Company mine at Sullivan Indiana after an explosion at 10:30 am. Rescue teams rushed to the scene as officials fear many more fatalities with 125 miners present. Ventilators and ambulances on standby at the shaft.
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Associated Press
Sullivan
Ind
City Coal Company
A. M. Ingleman
Coal Company
City
Indianapolis
State
Mine Explosion Traps Dozens at Sullivan Indiana
Chicago reports a mine blast at the City Coal Co. mine in Sullivan Indiana. Several miners are killed and many more injured with over fifty trapped and awaiting rescue.
Tax Association Holds Heated Debate on Inheritance Taxes
Washington reports a National Tax Association conference concluding with formal talks on modifying federal and state inheritance taxes. Speakers included Charles S. Dewey Thomas S Adams and Charles J Butler as debates over repealing the federal tax grew heated following President Coolidge urging gradual withdrawal.
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Associated Press
Washington
National Tax Association
Charles S. Dewey
The
Tressury
Thomas 8. Adams
Yale University
Charles J. Butler
Harvard University
Coolidge
Irregular Wool Market Continues
Boston dates from February 20 reports that wool demand remains irregular and limited with manufacturers watching markets closely. The Australia decline seems halted for now and buyers are cautious though more interested, while Mohair supplies show little change and western reports are sparse.
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Associated Press
Boston
Commercial Bulletin
Alhough
Australia
West
Resignation of Prussia's Premier and Cabinet
Berlin reports Dr. Wilhelm Marx premier of Prussia and his cabinet resigned after a failed vote of confidence. The ballot results were 218 in favor and 221 against.
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Prussia
Associated Press
Berlin
Wilhelm Marx
Jackson files bankruptcy in federal court Osceola
James E. Jackson of Osceola today filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in federal court. He lists debts of 35375 with 52980 secured and assets of 200 in household goods, all exempt. Other items note local residents moving to Los Angeles for work and Creston people attending a Des Moines concert with pianist De Pachmann.
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James E. Jackson
Osceola
Jackson
C. A. Hayden
Creston
Des Moines
de Pachmann
Mr. Hayden
Constance Myers
Irene Nickle
Grace Chandler
Rose Burdette
Lucile Heflin
Chas Heflin
Evelyn Heessel
John Heessel
Harriet Goods
Bennett fined for throwing tacks on neighbors driveways
J M Bennett of 103 North Sycamore street was fined 50 dollars and costs in Mayor Ed C Keiths court after neighbors testified he threw large tacks on their driveways. Bennett denied guilt and said he would pay the fine rather than appeal to the district court.
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J. M. Bennett
North Sycamore Street
Ed C Keith
Bennett
B. B. Briggs
A. D Briggs
A. D. Briggs
Union leaders divided over third party movement in Chicago
In Chicago today railroad brotherhood presidents opened talks on backing a progressive political action conference movement. Most leaders opposed forming a third party, with one exception, while La Follette Jr and the socialist executive committee weighed future options for independent action and continued alignment with the P FA. Wisconsin and Illinois delegates joined Nebraska and other states as discussions continued.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
Conference For Progressive Political Action
Transportation Brotherhoods
Senator LaFollette
Robert M. LaFollette, Jr
Wisconsin
Bob
Varius States
Socialist Party
P P. A
Railroad Brotherhoods
LaPolette
Transportation Chiefs
Thomas C. Cashen
the &Witchmen's Union of
C. P. Pfa
Nebraska
Illinois
Mrs Agnes McVey Returns Home After Omaha Visit
Mrs. Agnes McVey of Purlington returns home this morning following a visit at the L L McGregor residence on New York Avenue and a prior trip to Omaha.
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Agnes McVey
Purlington
L. L. Mc
Once in a Blue Moon Charms Creston Audiences
The high school glee clubs presented Once in a Blue Moon in three acts to a packed auditorium, with Miss Harriet Goodsell directing. The show drew long after 8 pm and 75 were turned away. Strong singing, notable performances by Pauline Hurlburt and Josephine Sheppard, hearty audience applause, and a planned Monday repeat due to demand.
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Harriet Goodsell
Bes
Creston
Evelyn Heessel
Josephine Sheppard
Dorothy Newcomb
Miss Sheppard
Miss Newcomb
Askins Injunction Be Dismissed Against City
Lincoln Nebraska Feb 20 following a supreme court ruling about a state gas station under former Governor Bryan arguments were heard on the legality of Lincoln city ordinance permitting municipal gasoline sales The Mutual Oil Co and 17 other oil firms seek to block city sales Judge Munger asked for briefs and said he would take the case under advisement.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Stage Supreme Court
Charles W. Bryan
Thomas C. Munger
Lincoln City
Thergumentsa
Ity
Alarm Saves Country Home From Fire Near Creston
Mrs Nichol discovered a porch roof fire at 1 30 pm and raised the alarm. Neighbors, Cromwell operator Mrs Brown, and Ed Polson of Cromwell with a fire extinguisher contained the blaze. The home suffered roof smoke and water damage but was fully covered by insurance.
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Ed Polson
Cromwell
T. W. Nichol
Creston
Sher
J A Thayer Died In Moline Illinois
News reaches Creston of the death of J A Thayer at his East Moline Illinois home on Thursday. Funeral services will be Sunday at 3 PM at Deitrick chapel with Rev J H Woodsum officiating. Burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery. The Thayer family long resided in Creston. his wife died two years ago.
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Creston
J. A. Thayer
East Moline
Deitrick'’s
J. H. Woodsum
First Baptist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Thayer
Bagley Man Heads Iowa Retail Furniture Dealers
Charles Peters of Bagley Iowa was elected president of the Iowa Retail Furniture Dealers association at the close of its two day annual convention in Des Moines J J McNamara of Iowa City was named vice president Floyd Coper of Woodward was re elected secretary and treasurer The new board includes Charles Anderson Boone Forrest Cooper Maxwell Otis White Lamon Wilbur Spencer Davenport Charles Hopkins Lake City and O O Greenlee Linnville
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Charles Peters
Bagley
Iowa Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association
J. J. McNamara
Iowa City
Floyd Coper
Woodward
Charles Anderson
Boone
Forrest Cooper
Maxwell
Otis White
Lamon
Wilbur Spencer
Davenport
Charles Hopkins
Lake City
O. O. Greenlee
Linnville
Eddie White Signed by Moline in Mississippi Valley League
Eddie White of Creston, a veteran semi pro and minor league man, signs with the Moline club of the Mississippi Valley League and will report for spring practice in April. The fielder had a garden berth on Creston’s 1923 semi pro nine and played part of 1924 with Ottumwa in the Sippil League.
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Eddie White
Creston
Moline Club
Mississippi Valley League
White
Ottumwa
Mitchell Navy Bombing Tests Spark House Inquiry
Washington reports cite Brigadier General Mitchell urging full public disclosure of the Washington hull bombing tests to dispel belief big ships cannot sink. Naval board says explosions only rocked the hull, keeping the battleship central to defense and downgrading aircraft as a naval factor.
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Associated Press
Washington
Iag
Virginia Capes
House Aircraft Committee
Mitchell
Air Service Chief
Special Naval Board
Navy
Senate sustains point on Muscle Shoals lending bill
Washington notes a point of order on the conference report for the Unaderwood Muscle Shoals private lending bill was sustained today in the Senate by President Cummins.
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Washington
Unaderwood Muscle Shoals
Senate
Cummins
Packers Face Breakup Over Holdings Control
Government leaders urged divesting the major five meatpackers not only from stockyard stakes but also from control of meat operations. The recommendation aims to curb consolidation and increase market competition amidst ongoing investigations.
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Washington
Big Five Packers
Etochard
Meet
Miss Lesta Champ Buried In Graceland
Funeral services for Miss Lesta Marie Champ were held at the Congregational church with Rev. Clyde Harnia officiating. Burial followed at Graceland cemetery. Numerous out of town relatives attended from Illinois and nearby towns.
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Lesta Marie Champ
Yost
Uns
Congregational Church
Clyde Harnia
Graceland Cemetery
Pall Besrere
W. P. Jones
Walter Larson
Charles Campbell
Herbert Greer
Harold Colbert
Carroll Lamb
G. H. Pulver
B. E. Rawkins
C. H. Pulver
the Ring
P. D. Minick
Pauline Abbey
Villisea
A. G. Pulver
A. G Jr
Mary Jane
H. P. Pulver
Chicago
Lottie Helper
Henry, Ill
C. K. Munns
Alefred Champ
Corning
Jessie Mae Cloud
Ruth Austin
Maxine Reynolds
Wilbur McBroom
Rad Oak
F. P. Reinlard
June Beagy
Beverley June
Maryville
Elmer Hiltos
Burlington
Bandits Rob Des Moines Street Car Crew of $36
Two youthful masked bandits robbed a Des Moines street car crew of 36 dollars at 2 a.m. They forced the motorman R. E. Brennan and conductor M. L. Gilbert to accompany them several blocks on the car after the robbery.
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Bandits
Des Moines
Associated Press
R. EB. Brennan
M. L. Gilbert
Former Webster City Merchant Kills Self
Webster City, Feb. 20. W F Dowling, once a prominent local merchant, shot himself last night. A coroner s jury cited despondency as the motive, with ill health noted. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Webster City
W. F Dowling
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