Landis Makes Public Dolan O'Connell Interview Record
The public release of the Landis Dolan interview transcript confirms Dolan and O'Connell were expelled from baseball. Dolan denies memory of any bribery talk involving Sands and rejects guilt while Sands testifies to the $500 offer to throw a game during the pennant race.
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Associated Press
Chicago
K. M. Landis
Cozy
O'Connell
Sands
Mr. Dolan
Judge Landis
Philadelphia
Connell
Giants
Lands
Mr. Do and
O’connell
Dolan
Creston Debaters Lose Sub District Contest
The Creston high school debate team fell to Bedford in a sub district contest held in Bedford Friday night. Members Irene Nickle Luella Everling and Dick Burns faced judges Stanley Corning attorney Ralph McGee Lenox superintendent and E D Delzell of Shenandoah. The topic was United States joining the League of Nations.
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Creston High School
Bedford
Creston
Irene Nickle
Luella Everling
Dick Burns
United States
League of Nations
Mr. Stanley
Corning
Ralph McGee
Lenox
E. D. Delzell
Shenandoah
Adair Men Pay Fines And Obtain Freedom
Dale Clayton and Glen Wermouth of Adair county were arrested Thursday for petty larceny over a lap robe stolen from a car. They pleaded guilty in Justice of Peace Adam Pickett's court, were fined $35 plus costs, paid the amounts, and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Clayton
Glen Wermouth
Adair County
Adam Pickett
Costa
Roy Gault Named Staff For Hammill Inaugural Ceremonies
Des Moines January 10 Brig Gen Louis G Lasher adjutant general of Iowa announced the military staff for Governor-Elect John Hammill's inaugural ceremonies set for January 15. The roster lists Major General M A Tinley of Council Bluffs Brigadier Generals L D Ross and G E Logan Des Moines Colonels Glenn C Haynes Park A Findley W F Bailey C J Wilson and others with Lieutenant Colonel Roy Gault of Creston among the staff.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John Hammill
Louis G Lasher
Adjutant General of
Iowa
M. A. Tinley
Council Bluffs
L. D. Ross
G. E. Logan
Glenn C. Haynes
Park A. Findley
W. F. Bailey
Sheldom
John Leper
Marshalltown
C. J Wilson
Washington
Harry Ward
Davenport
John H. Kelley
Sioux City
H. C. Merrick
Ottumwa
John Ball
Walter Neid
G. F. Everest
Roy Gault
Creston
Pardon selling plot revealed in Topeka hotel room
Kansas City report details a $1250 payoff for a presidential pardon involving Fred W. Pollman, former La Cygne bank president, Russell G. Davis son of Kansas Governor M. Davis, with a recording showing promises of Pardon delivery at the National Hotel. It cites rooms 641 and a telephoned transcript read by Journal staff.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
National Hotel
Topeka
Russell G. Davis
M. Davis
Kansas
Fred W. Pollman
Forget
la Cygne
Kansas City Journal
W. C. Millar
Belleville
Kan
Journa
Pollman
Journal
Journal Today
Follman
Russell Davis
State House
The
Russall Davis
Journal Story
Russell
Royal Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers in Preston
Royal Rebekah Lodge No 47 of Preston held a Friday meeting at the I O O F hall to install new officers led by Mrs Clara Hadley district deputy president and the installing staff. New officers include Mrs Sadie Cook past noble grand, Mrs Ivy Main noble grand, and others. after installation the lodge conducted further business and served refreshments.
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Royal Rebekah Lodge
Preston
I O. O. F. Hall
Clara Hadley
Afston
Home Lodge
Sadie Cook
Noble Grand
Ivy Main
Maud Phebus
Margaret Buck
Stella Wray
Lillian England
Nellie Leachwarden
Vera Woodruff
Effie McKee
Helen Hayner
N. G
Nellie Strance
L. S
Lois Autenreith
R. S
Blanche Copeland
Edith Harkness
Ing de Guardian
Harkness
Outside Guardian
Gladys Ogg
Edson Nominated by Acclaim as Iowa House Speaker
In a brief session the Iowa House Republican caucus nominated W. C. Edson of Storm Lake for speaker with no opposition and Harrison withdrawing. Edson urged unity and efficiency as the party prepares to tackle pending questions. Oscar Alstead named speaker pro tem and A. Gustafson chief clerk.
Edson Named Speaker of Iowa House
Des Moines Iowa January 10 Representative W C Edson of Storm Lake will be the next speaker of the Iowa house of representatives. The announcement followed the withdrawal of E P Harrison of Oakland who conceded Edsons election to maintain harmony. Harrison had realized his support would fall short of the 51 votes required. No other candidates entered the race before the caucus.
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Des Moines
W. C. Edson
Storm Lake
Iowa House of Representatives
Republican House
E. P. Harrison
Oakland
Harrison
Harmony
Edson
Edson or Harrison Nominated for Iowa House Speaker
Des Moines reports the Republican house caucus selects between W. C. Edson of Storm Lake and E. P. Harrison of Oakland as speaker for the forty first general assembly which convenes Monday. The party holds a decisive majority and aims to elect the speaker by nomination.
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Des Moines
Republican House
W. C. Edson
Storm Lake
E. P. Harrison
Oakland
House of Representatives
Forty-First General Assembly
Republican Party
Fire at Wickham home reports minor damage
A shingle fire started by chimney sparks at 711 West Mills Street Friday night was extinguished before causing more than five dollars in damage. W. G. Wickham was away from home minutes before the alarm. Charles Hayden of 713 West Mills Street reported the blaze. No one was inside when firefighters arrived.
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W. G. Wickham
West Mills Street
Mr. Wickham
Charles Hayden
Subway Case Slated For Early Hearing In Creston
Burling ton railroad sues to halt an ordinance for a Hun street subway in Preston. Judge Wade Iowa City signals a possible January term ruling in Creston. The decree dissolving the temporary injunction was issued, with the railroad seeking to amend its complaint. Further action likely when the case is called next week.
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Burlington Railroad
City of
Atttorney
Weather outlook and political caucus details from Washington
The forecast covers a snowy week in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with below normal temperatures. In Washington, the Senate caucus was to select a president pro tem with candidates Ed H. Campbell and J. L. Brookhart. they will also name a chief clerk, a secretary of the senate, and approve a patronage committee.
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Washington
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Senate
Ed H. Campbell
Ida County
J. L. Brookhart
House
Edson Holds Firm On Farm Bloc In House Leadership
Willis C. Edson, chosen speaker for the coming session, declares no artificial farm bloc will be tolerated. He says only a farm bloc of all house members is acceptable and that agriculture should be advanced through unity among legislators.
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Des Moines
New Town
Edson
Poultry Show Premium List Brings Entries
The seventh annual Progressive Poultry Association show in Union County runs Jan 12 16 in the Patt apartment basement. Entries exceed last year despite an embargo on shipments. Davenport judge Frank Main oversees judging with Atkins of Davenport handling prizes. Lectures on production sanitation and standard poultry to follow.
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Progressive Poultry Association of
Union County
Patt
F. M. Webb
Cromwell
Webb
Davenport
Frank Main
West
Jefferson Street
Wreston
Union Coury
Mondeyvneon
Harry Atkins
L. J. Nickle
Atkins
Progressive Association
Iowa
R. Brookman
Creston
Hazel Burkheimer
Lorimer
Gromwell
Main
Nickle
D. F. Shipley
Legion national meetings set at Indianapolis HQ
National committees of the American Legion including the national executive committee will hold important sessions at national headquarters in Indianapolis from Saturday January 10 to Thursday January 15. The agenda includes appointing national committee members and setting dates for the national convention in Omaha next fall.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
National Executive Committee
Russell Creviston
Omaha
John M. Hickey Funeral Held at St. Malachy’s
The funeral for Creston businessman John M. Hickey, who died Thursday, occurred at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers included local figures W. H. Brady R. H. Paliser J. F. Moran E. E. McDonough Matt Conway A Larsen Ottumwa, plus Mayor Ed Keith and city officials attended.
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John M. Hickey
Creston
St. Malachy’s Catholic Church
Father Stephen Wise
Calvary Cemetery
W. H. Brady
R. H. Paliser
J. F. Moran
E. E. McDonough
Matt Conway
Crestor
A. Larsen
Ottumwa
Debates on Muscle Shoals Likely to End Soon
Senate leaders predicted a near end to the Muscle Shoals debate as Curtis and Norris pressed for a final vote. Underwood bill support built a comfortable majority per Senator Underwood, with Warren's nomination for attorney general moving toward Senate approval.
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Associated Press
Washington
Muscle Shoals
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Norris
Republian
Nebraska
Underwood
Alabama
Ian
Muscle Shoals Project
Salem Lutheran Church Holds Annual Meeting
The Salem Lutheran congregation held its annual meeting with a devotional service. Officers were elected including Ida Valin secretary Alfred Johnson and J W Valin deacons Robert Johns and Eddie Peterson trustees M A Wilson delegate to conference John Benson delegate to district Walter C Jones alternate Hildur Joneson organist A P Anderson Ernest Johnson and M A Wilson auditors Arthur A Christenson Sunday school superintendent Miss Valin assistant superintendent The congregation pledged 550 dollars to be applied on the conference budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Valin
Alfred Johnson
J. W. Valin
Robert Johns
Eddie Peterson
M. A. Wilson
John Benson
Walter C. Jones
Hildur Joneson
A. P. Anderson
Ernest Johnson
Arthur A. Christenson
Miss Valin
Union county approves RUAD contest plan for road upkeep
Union county supervisors approve a road maintenance contest plan presented by county engineer Guy Perry. Prizes include a $50 cash first prize and other rewards from local businesses. three judges will assess highway sections, not drivers, with results announced at county banquet. The effort aims to boost tourism by promoting well kept roads and may expand to neighboring counties.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Union
State Highway Commission
Creston
Creston Legion Post Reaches Hundred Members in 1925 Drive
Creston American Legion post reports 100 members renewed in Champagne post for 1925, led by drive committee member Charles Gattly. 1924 membership was 143 and current efforts aim to surpass that total. The post also works on government bonus applications with 50 handled in four weeks.
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Champagne Post American Legion of
Creston
Charles Gattly
Creston Legion
Re Location of Road Approved By Board
Condemnation to seize five tracts for the re location project authorized by the board of supervisors. Two miles of primary No 15 highway north of Aliepe to be relocated, with remaining tracts being acquired without legal action. Work to start after four miles of the southbound primary from Afton are graded. contract expected early next month per County Engineer Guy Perry.
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Creston
Afton
Guy Perry
Aliepe
Board of Supervisors
John Rehder Davenport Man Dies in Davenport
The remains of Mr. John Rehder who died in Davenport will arrive in Creston Sunday morning. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 30 p m at the home of his daughter Mrs Mat Fell 505 South Elm Street. Burial at Gnage Land Cemetery.
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John Rehder
Davenport
Creston
Mat Fell
South Elm Street
Gnageland Cemetery
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Graham
Rhinehart
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Huff
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Ed. Campbell
Washington County
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Brookhart
Leon W. Ainsworth
Buena Vista County
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M. C. Donner
Ray Taylor
E. Goodman
Poultry Show
Union County Association
Shoals
Jones
Commission
Congress
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Coolidge
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Genera
Mr. Warren
Salem Lutheran Church
RUAD
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Chamber of Commerce
Swicheon
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George Wagoner
Creston Legion Post
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