Bowman replies on roads issue and finance in Iowa Senate
Senator Bowman of Blackhawk county defended his resignation as Iowa Good Roads secretary while citing his opposition to the 85 million dollar highway bond plan. He accused H B Alfwie of misrepresentation and read letters tying the program to bond funding and road fees. The Iowa House passed six bills, including Brookhart’s bank assessment measure, with a March 4 adjournment.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Iowa Good Roads Association
Bowman
Blackhawk County
Senate
Good Roads
H. B. Alfree
Newton
Alfree
Association
Alfres
Senato Bowman
Iowa
Alfreeon
Lafayette Young, Jr
Greater Des Moines
House
Brookhart Bank
Brookhart
Shane
Ottumway
Baird
Police and Fire Department
Goodwin
2 400 000 Veterans File For Bonus
Major General Robert C. Davis announced that 2,400,000 bonus applications were received from veterans nationwide and abroad. Of those, 27,000 were disallowed and 500,000 returned for corrections. cash bonuses begin March 1 under the act.
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Asociated Press
Washington
Robert C. Davis
War Department
United States
Davis
Medical student to fast for two years to test ideal diet
Harold G. O Holck, a 38 year old University of Chicago medical student, begins a two year fasting study in Chicago. He will eat only when hungry and measure every bite while undergoing mental tests including mathematics and typing accuracy. Results aim to outline an ideal human ration.
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Associated
Chicago
Harold G. O Holck
University of Chicago
Residents urge Pickett to enter mayoral race
A group of residents led by attorney and justice of the peace Adam Pickett pushes for a mayoral bid with a platform stressing economy, lower taxes, and stronger law enforcement. Pickett declines to decide, noting his friends urge him but giving no commitment as filing rules loom for the March 30 election.
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Adam Pickett
Pickett
Pril
Ed C. Keith
Farmers File Charges Against Each Other
Albert Madison and George Goddard, both farmers from Douglas township, accused each other of threats and assault on February 3. Justice of the Peace hearings were assigned in two different courts, with time not yet set and possible withdrawal of charges indicated.
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Albert Madison
S. J. Madison
Mear Creston
George Goddard
Douglas Township
Goddard
Justice of the Peace Records
Justice of the Peace
Adam Pickett
Madison
John Carson
Maison
Carson
Pickett
Annual Chamber Meet Held March 5
The Chamber of Commerce annual meeting is rescheduled to Thursday evening March 5 to allow traveling salesmen to attend. John Murphy, recent arrival from Burlington, will be principal speaker on Community Cooperation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Joe W. Goodsell
John Murphy
Burlington
Aged Arispe Resident Levi Alexander Dies at 82
Levi Alexander aged 82 died last Saturday at his daughter Mrs E L Tracy’s home in Arispe. Funeral held Monday in Arispe with burial in Winterset. Survived by children D W Alexander Gooding Idaho Mary Pierce Waucoma Iowa A R Alexander Spencer E W Alexander Winterset and Mrs Tracy Arispe.
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Levi Alexander
E. L. Tracy
Arispe
Winterset
Mr. Alexander
D. W. Alexander
Gooding
Idaho
Mary Pierce
Waucoma
Iowa
A. R. Alexander
Spencer
E. W. Alexander
Tracy
Senator McCormick of Illinois Dies in Washington
Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois, a longtime Republican figure and foreign affairs voice, was found dead in his Hamilton Hotel apartment in Washington. Cause listed as natural with internal hemorrhage and probable brain bleed. The death ends a volatile political chapter after his renomination defeat and near-cabinet speculation. Senate adjourned in respect as Mrs. McCormick traveled from Chicago.
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Washington
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Hamilton Hotel
Locke
McCormick
Miark Hanna
Chicago
Nea
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Senator McCormick
SenatorCormick
Senate
Great Britain
Berlin
McCormic
Noble P. Barnes
Issu
Charless. Deneen
Robert S. and
Katherinine Merrill McCormick
O Yate
Ruth McCormick
Mark Hanna
Foreign Relations Committee
Versailles
Europe
McKinley
Prediction of cold wave hits northern state tonight
Des Moines Feb 25. The United States weather bureau predicts a cold wave will strike the north central and northwestern portions of the state tonight, bringing sharp temperatures and possible wind.
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Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Bids on Rogers drug store assets filed in bankruptcy
Several bids were received Tuesday for the fixtures and stock of merchandise and pharmaceuticals of the bankrupt Rogers drug store in town. James W. Leach of Oreston acted as receiver and sent bids to J. W. Kitcdbaugh of Chariton, who must approve them. Rogers quit business January 5 after filing a voluntary bankruptcy petition. Creston National Bank filed two district court suits against M. E. Griggs and others for notes totaling 50.94 and 68.61. Bee keepers organized a Union County association at Afton to plan two demonstration apiary yards under Iowa State College extension supervision. A. D. Worthington and L. J. Nickle attended. Dick Speer, new manager of the Mississippi Valley baseball league Burlington club, went to Burlington to discuss contracts. the league season opens in April.
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Rogers Drug
Werchandise and Pharmaceuticals
James W. Leach
Oreston
J. W. Kiitcdbaugh
Chariton
Rogers
Ben C. Rogers
The
Creston National Bank
Afton
Union County
Iowa State College
A D. Worthington
Ames
L. J. Nickle
Dick Speer
Burlington
Mississippi Valley Baseball League
Raids Seize Liquor From Beaufort Officers After West Indies Trip
A Norfolk raiding party boarded the navy transport Beaufort on arrival from the West Indies and seized several hundred gallons of liquor. Some liquor was reportedly taken from the late rooms of officers including pay clerks and lieutenants. Government officials say violations of law and navy regulations may bring federal or court martial trials.
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Associated Press
Norfolk
Navy
Tansport Beaufort
West Indies
Washington
Beaufort
Dampton Roads
Legion Auxiliary Work Outlined For Kiwanis Meeting
Mrs. M. F. Siever outlined national and state programs of the women’s auxiliary to the American Legion at a Kiwanis dinner in Creston. She described efforts to place wounded and sick veterans in state hospitals, district auxiliaries aiding Knoxville hospital patients, and local activities including Christmas gifts and aid for veteran orphans. Bobbie Osborn entertained with drums, showing notable musical talent.
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Women's Auxiliary
American Legion
Kiwanis Club
Iowana ‘Hotel
M. F. Siever
Champagne Post
Creston
United Auniliaries
Siever
Knoxville Government Hospital
Bobbie Osborn
Will Osborn
Kiwanians
Creston Reserves Thrash Afton Team 29 to 8
Creston high school reserves beat Afton 29 to 8 on Irving gym. Olson led scoring with 14 points and Hood contributed strong defense. Hammer subbed for Plowman late as Creston avenged a previous 9 to 8 loss.
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Creston
Afton
Creston High School
Irving Gymnasium
Aston
Plowman
Beckner
Olson
Hood
Wareham
Hammer
Brown
Vistors
Senate weighs farm marketing plan and postal rate shift
A Senate agriculture committee hearing considers the Curtis-Aswell bill creating a national farm marketing system owned by farmers. The House adopts a conference report on postal pay and rate increases 370 to 8, with Senate concurrence needed before sending to the president.
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Associated Presse
Washington
B. F. Yoakum
Farmers To Consumers League
Senate Agriculture Committee
House
Senate
Evans
Ramseyer
Iowa
Maquoketa Man Charles Crane Ends Life by Hanging
Charles Crane 74 crippled commits suicide in basement of his Maquoketa home. He had been ill for two weeks and had prepared for death, even buying a coffin a year earlier. He asked about ground frost when arranging a grave and quipped about delaying death. He built a compact house with a coffin room. a son Newell lives in Colorado.
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Associated Preas
Maquoketa, Bw
Charles Crane
Crane
Newell
Colorado
Three Acquitted of Using Mails to Defraud
In New York on February 25 Judge Winslow acquitted Horace Stoneham Fred Andrews and August Stroh of using the mails to defraud. The court found no link to the alleged conspiracy to defraud Stoneham’s customers during transfers between Charles A Stoneham & Co. and E Dier & Co. The remaining defendants are Rose F Robertson, E Dier, and E Dier & Co. set for trial next.
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New York
Charles A Stoneham
E. D. Dier
Winslow
Horace Stoneham
Fred Andrews
Dier
August Stroh
Andrews
Stoneham
Charles A. Stoneham & Co
E. Dier & Co
Rose F. Robertson
Stokes Agents Accused Of Forcing Gin Refills on Waiter
In Chicago on February 25, Frank Hubert a waiter testified that agents of W. E. D. Stokes the New York millionaire repeatedly served him gin and moonshine whiskey while pressing him to recall details. The testimony centered on the pressure applied by Stokes agents.
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Chicago
W. E. D. Stokes
New York
Frank Hubert
Hubert
Stokes
Correspondence Bride Sues for Divorce After Insanity Commitment
Mrs Jacob Krey, called a correspondence bride, files for divorce and $5,000 alimony after Jacob Krey, recently committed to an insane asylum following a murderous assault on his wife. She seeks $250 immediate suit money. Krey reportedly owns stock and mortgages valued in the thousands. the couple wed a year ago after courtship and invested about $200 to $300 for a home.
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Associated P Guenahdeed
Jacob Krey
Krey
Kray
Bible Reading in Public Schools Debated in Iowa Assembly
The Fortieth General Assembly again considers a compulsory Bible reading bill. It would require daily reading of at least 10 verses before public school pupils with revocation of teaching certificates for noncompliance, optional for children with parental or guardian opt out. The measure is backed by Rep Gripp and Sen Brookins with prior senate passage and house amendment debates.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Representative Gripp
Senate
House
Brookins
Charles City
Caign Shent
Iowa
Union County
Iowa University marks seventy eighth birthday celebration
Iowa University celebrated its seventy eighth birthday in Iowa City with classes suspended for foundation day exercises. President Jessup, home due to scarlet fever, sent a message, while Prof Bohum Shimek traced the school’s growth from 1855 to thousands of students and hundreds of instructors. Prof C H Weller outlined expansion plans envisioning a future Midwest leader.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Jows
Jessup
Bohum! Shimek
C. H.weller
University of Tomorrow
Middle West
Bluffs To Host State Legion Convention This Year
Council Bluffs announces that the Rainbow Legion post will host the state legion convention this year, shifting from Muscatine due to the national convention in Omaha. Organizers expect about 5000 attendees and plan a strong lead in to the national event.
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Council Bluffs
Charlee Miller
Rainbow Legion
State Legion
Muscatine
National Legion
Omaha
Gstate
Rainbow Post
Ten-Year Sentence For Former Bank President
LeMars Iowa February 25 W J Martin confessed former president of Plymouth County Savings Bank began a ten year term at Fort Madison prison. He said most of the money he acquired was spent on land speculation.
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Associated Press
LeMars
W. J. Martin
Plymouth County Savings Bank
Fort Madison
Martin
County 10 Girls Plan Clothing Work For 1925
Nine women and girls club leaders met with Mrs Edith Barker to outline a 1925 clothing program for Union County. Five training schools will be held locally, with demonstrations and parliamentary business training as part of the project.
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Farm Bureau
Union County
Edith Barker
Ames
Epeciatiete
Toch
Mra W. Ff Harman
Affony
eRalemesn
Womens Organteitions
Ipotea Townahip
Ores
M Ff
Inkfe
Creeton
Grandfield
Owenabit
Porres
Earl Miter
J. Cornelligon
Platte
Tomee T Purkheimer
Jobes
Elmo Harkiness
Lincoln Township
Roy Wycott
Hightend
Ruby Hartoian
Lincoln
Milo Fann
Union
William Gentle
Sand Creek
Lena Long
Mra
Wallace Wells
Dodge Township
Marie Wallace
Spaulding Township
Union Ovaly Club
Ufe
Harvard Professor Quits After 45 Years on Faculty
Cambridge Massachusetts February 25 The Harvard faculty member Lee Barron Russell Briggs has resigned after 45 years of service at age 70. A Harvard graduate, he served as tutor in Greek instructor assistant professor and English professor citing that he had taught long enough as the reason for resignation.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Lee Barron Russell Briggs
McClintock Beneficiary Refuses Inquest Testimony
Mrs William D Shepherd co guardian of millionaire William N McClintock refused to testify at the inquest into his death last December. Her husband, the foster father and chief beneficiary of the will, had already refused to testify at an earlier session.
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Associated Presse
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Milionaire
William N McClintock
Dynamite Cap Explosion Injures Local Boy
In Anamosa on February 24 12 year old Leo Lloyd lost two fingers on his left hand after tapping a dynamite cap while at school. The cap exploded in his hand as he held it on the sidewalk. his father later disposed of the dynamite at home.
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Associated Press
Anamosa
Leo Lloyd
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Club Girls OF County
Iowa Site College
Roc
McClintock
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