Great German Leader Ebert Taken By Death
Berlin reports President Friedrich Ebert died at 64 after an operation for appendicitis. Funeral services set for Wednesday at the executive mansion with Chancellor Luther to deliver the address. The Reichstag will convene Monday to discuss a new election date as Germany mourns.
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Ebert
Associated Press
Berlin
Luther
Reichstag
Herr Ebert
Germany
Friedrich Ebert
William
Ebert Leads Germany Through Early Postwar Turmoil
On November 9 1918 Ebert became chancellor succeeding Prince Maximilian of Baden who helped negotiate the armistice. He fell from power after 36 hours as radicals took control and later helped form a provisional government with six commissaries in Weimar. On February 11 1919 he was elected provisional president by 277 of 379 votes.
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Ebert
Maximilian of
Baden
People's Commissionaries
National Assembly
Weimar
Federal Reserve Bank Issues Business Report
The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank reports February savings deposits in the seventh district near January peak. Trade fell seasonally in January while dairy product, coal, and agricultural machinery production impressed. Banks in Indiana, Iowa and Michigan posted record highs in savings deposits over five years.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Federal
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Grain Freight Rate Hearing Concluded
Sioux City Iowa February 28 hearing on the readjustment of freight rates for grain and grain products from South Dakota Nebraska and Minnesota and on proportionate rates from Sioux City to southern and southwestern points was concluded Friday evening. At the final session rebuttal arguments were presented by Sioux City traffic men.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Explosion on Caju island injures hundreds near Nictheroy
Rio de Janeiro reports a massive blast on Caju island near Nictheroy. More than 300 people were injured and several believed killed after forty tons of powder and flammable liquids stored on the island ignited, likely from two lighters that caught fire nearby.
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Associated Press
Rio de Janeiro
Caju Island
Nictheroy
United States
Wuspel Mission Leader Dies After Sudden Illness
E. E. Walde aged 44, longtime superintendent of the South Side Gospel Mission and a second hand store operator on West Union Street, died suddenly at his home. Survived by wife, three sons Walter E, Roy S, and Martin G, daughter Vera M, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
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E. E. Walde
South Em Street
South Side
West Union Street
Walter E
Leads
D. Roy S
Martin G
Vera M
Allens
Jamison
H. SS
Salome Springs
Ark
George C
Coffey
Pattenburg
Fou
Armalda McCandless
Nampia
Idaho
Gynthia Gedde
Bessie Reed
Kansas City
J. H. McKimman
Shannon City
Ater
Man Confesses Attempted Train Wreck Near Solon
A man named McCain was arrested in Solon, Iowa, after confessing he tried to wreck Rock Island passenger train 19 by throwing a switch. The auto matic block stopped the train without mishap as McCain, believed insane, aimed to reach Chicago. The affair was discovered when the night operator noticed the red switch light and notified Cedar Rapids dispatchers.
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Associated Press
Solon
McCain
Rock Island
Chicago
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Union County Woman Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Ona Black of Lincoln township filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court. Debts total 47,683.59 with 40,000 secured and 7,518 unsecured. assets 19,500 including 13,500 real estate. 4,000 exempt. Frank J A Russell of Greenfield also filed today. Debts 26,378.30 with 21,500 secured and 4,833.10 unsecured. assets include a 125 automobile.
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Ona Black
Lincoln Township
Hare
Frank J A. Russell
Greenfield
Hig
City Water Supply Satisfactory, Says Mayor Keith
February tests by the Taxpayers Municipal Waterworks show the city supply is satisfactory at this time. Mayor Ed C Keith notes water has been satisfactory for 18 months with one exception after heavy rainfall, with conditions returning to normal within 10 days. Samples go to state labs monthly and reports reach the mayor.
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Ed C Keith
Lowe City
Keith
Carey Attacks Dickinson Bill as Camouflage
Washington Feb 28 Carey denounces the Dickinson co operative farm marketing bill as camouflage drawn by Henry C Taylor chief of the bureau of agricultural economics. He warns the measure would fuel a major Washington fight and grant the bureau veto power over marketing groups.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Carey
Senate Agricultural Committee
Henry C. Taylor
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Dickinson
Sappers Haugen
Taylor
Sarey
Bureau
Capper-Haugen
Une
Ten Minute Lenten Sermons by Dr Charles E Burton
A seven part Lent series by Rev Dr Charles Emerson Burton of New York is published in newspapers on Saturdays during Lent. The first sermon questions sin defining a sinner and criticizes hollow religious lingo as not genuine faith.
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Christ
Charles Emerson Burton
New York
United States
Commission On Evangelism
The
Federal Council of Churches
Dr. Burton
Union County Adds 10 Ton Caterpillar For Road Work
A 10 ton caterpillar tractor purchased by the Union county board of supervisors was unloaded today with a factory representative teaching county workers the operation. The machine will be used on primary roads between Creston and Afton and replace the older wheel tractor on frozen muddy highways.
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Union County Board of Supervisors
Afton
Creston
Guy Perry
Grandfield Receives Chicago Mall Clerk Appointment
G KE Grandfield of Afton has left Chillicothe Business College to take a mall clerk post in Chicago, starting Monday March 2. Paul Morrow, son of Mrs. Clyde Morrow, received a one year old purebred beagle from his Chicago uncle F M Daley for his birthday as he turns 12 March 12. J E DeWit won first prize in the state wide Standard Biscuit Company sales contest, a 60 day Des Moines event with 30 salesmen, based on elections and sauce volume.
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G. KE. Grandfield
Afton
Civil Service
Chillicothe Business College of
Chillicothe Mo
Chicago
Paul Morrow
Clyde K. Morrow
West
Jefferson Street
F. M. Daley
Paul
J. E. DeWit
West Mills Street
Standard Piscuit Company
Des Moines Ffice
Newt Carter Takes Over Ballreich Grocery Store
Newt Carter of Creston has purchased the J. W. Ballreich grocery at 109 West Montgomery, buying from Abe H. Markovitz of Council Bluffs who had just acquired it from Ballreich on February 17. Carter is an experienced grocer with long work history in Creston. He previously owned a store in Iowa City before returning two weeks ago.
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J. W. Ballrich
West
Montgomery Street
Newt Carter
Creston
Carter
Abe H. Markovitz
Council Bluffs
Ballreich
Hare
Iowa City
Weather forecast for upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
The Associated Press outlook says a generally fair week begins Monday with rain in the south and snow or rain in the north around midweek. Cold on Monday and again later in the week, with temperatures rising on Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
Thieves Target Elm Street District in Prowl and Burglary
Thieves entered two North Elm Street homes last Thursday and tried to force entry at 609 North Maple. The John Sellin residence at 610 North Elm was ransacked while the family was away. two gold rings and a flashlight were stolen, draws emptied for inspection, and a light left burning. A flashlight later found at 602 North Maple suggested another attempted entry, and Mrs. Kate Sullivan reported a basement door breach before the intruders fled. Police searched the area but found no suspects.
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North Elm Street
North Maple Street
John Sellin
North Elm
Stoen
Sellin
Kate Sullivan
Andrew Johnson
North Maple
Ten Years Ago In Creston City Council Notes
A Creston council meeting filed three damage claims for sleet injuries and gutter water damage. Health officer reported smallpox under control with few new cases expected. Seniors received pins. senior normal training girls formed a literary association led by Eileen Reardon.
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Normal Training
Eileen Reardon
Mayme Pence
Varenne Anstey
Teresa Roberts
Old Army Officer Dies of Heart Disease
Colonel Lotita Niles United States Army retired aged 70 of San Antonio Texas was found dead on the roof of the Union club New York Feb 28 cause of death heart disease He served in the Spanish American War in the Philippines and in the lower rebellion where he headed a relief train mission through enemy territory earning a congressional commendation.
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Associated Press
New York
Lotita Niles
San Antonio
Tex
Union Club
Niles
Philippines
Congress of the United
Lincoln School Dramatic Program Delights Crowded Assembly
A large Lincoln school crowd enjoyed a two part program Friday night. First and second graders performed dances and songs, followed by an eighth grade play The Man without a Country and a choir. Proceeds fund a school picture and athletic fund via a candy sale.
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Lincoln School
Dorothy Swanson
Rex Schoonover
Rhert Moorehead
Betty Crane
Virginia Lacy
Man
Philip Nolan
Harold Cain
Aston Purr
George Beatty
General Morgan
Gerald Braunberger
Rhert Packwood
Francis Fariday
Lowell Morrow
Lowell Case
Lew's Dean
Morris Wimmer
Roy Pottinger
Commodore Porter
Robert Packwood
Creston High Speakers Take Second in Declamatory Contest
Creston High School sent three students to the Corning four school declamatory contest, earning second place in oratorical dramatic and humorous classes. Margaret McCornack Virginia Snoderly and Pearl Belding placed second, following December wins in the home contest.
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Cree'on
Corning
Creston
Margaret McCornack
Virginia Snoderly
Pearl Belding
Greenfield High School
Orient
Fontanelle
Clyde Piper
Gladys Kiisinger
Hugh Owen
Greenfield
Nevinville
W.S. Brunson
E'la Day
P. D. Covert
A. E. Perry
Brunson
Mr. Piper
Creston Wins Open Round in county tournament
Creston Cromwell and Ar (Aripe?) advance in the county basketball tournament opening round. Creston’s team mixes pace and effort to overcome early slack, with Cromwell and Ar spe reaching the upper bracket as Thayer and Shannon City also contend for spots. Coach Bill Bushman notes overconfidence nearly cost Creston. Joe Strince and Gerald Cox lead the defense as star Lawrence Cook may miss today’s game.
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Ariape
Creston
Cromwell
Ar'spe
Lorimer
Drew
Cremot Afton
Thayer
Afton
Shannon City
Nce Creston
Aitape
Creston Stromwell
Aston
Bill Bushman
Local Five
Maryville
Lawrence Cook
Cresston
Stord
Joe Strince
George Reddick
Berthe
Don Goodwill
Gerald Cox
Cook
Charlies Hood
Creston Girls Fall to Chariton in Close Season Finale
Creston high school girls basketball lost to Chariton 29 to 36 in a hard fought season finale. Captain Margaret Huhn and forward Tanet Huhn starred, with Huhn scoring the bulk of Creston’s points. Coaches Miss Lorraine Sellin and Miss Loretta Cusack accompanied the team as they finish with the county tournament March 6 and 7.
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Chariton
Creston High School
Ana
Margaret Prooke
Er Anal Tanet Huhn
Ruby Smith
Ruth Wilson
Mildred Lilley
Fern Lewis
Harriet Huckins
Jennie Strance
Mildred Mattingly
Lorraine Sellin
Loretta Cusack
Creston
Miss Huhn
Mrs. S. R. Harshaw Dies at Thayer Home
Mrs. S. R. Harshaw died Friday night at her son's home near Thayer. She was 58 or 59 and survived by four sons John of Thayer Wm P and R S of Creston G M of Cathey ND and one daughter Mrs Minnie Brown of Clearfield. Her husband and two sons and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at Clearfield. Sabula la Feb 28 Fritz Prig aged 87 shot at himself with a rifle but the bullet wounded only a bystander. he had been drinking heavily.
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Washington
United States
World Court
Senate
Pepper
Pennsylvania
King
Utah
Harding
Borah
Foreign Relations Committee
S R. Harshaw
Thayer
John
Wm. P
R. S
Creston
G. M
Cathey
Minnie Brown
Clearfield
Associated Press
Sabula
Fritz Prig
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Elm Street
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Marie Smith
John Porter
Helen Olmstead
George van Houten
Lenox
William Weber
Frank Hood
Highland Township
Burlington
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Marvin E. Kivett
North Poplar
Roy Gault
National Guard
Creston Commercial Club
Congressman Towner
Department of Agriculture
George Trumbo
Ralph Mesler
Yale Sandeman
Galen Sandeman
Lincoln Ostiual
West Brick
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S. R. Harshaw
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