Resignation of Hughes Triggers Quiet Debate
Paris papers offer varied explanations for Secretary Hughes resignation and Kellogg's appointment to replace him. Reports claim Hughes favors intervention while Coolidge leans isolationist, with Hamburg noting Hughes may seek the presidency. Kellogg accepts the post, awaiting formal confirmation and planning relations with Britain.
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Associated Press
Paris
Hughes
Kellogg
Pertinax
Echo D’par
Cooldge
Senate
New York
Iis
Death of Arlo Leno A 12 Year Old Girl
Arlo Leno daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leno 311 North Syc amore street died Sunday afternoon at Greater Community hospital after an appendicitis operation. She was in seventh grade at Irving school. Funeral 2:30 Tuesday at St Pauls Episcopal Church conducted by Rev Edward Hutchinson with burial at Grace land Cemetery.
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Arlo Leno
John Leno
North
Sycamore Street
Greater Community Hospital
Irving School
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Edward Hutchinson
Graceland Cemetary
Creston Pupils Face Semester Examinations
Examinations for Creston High School begin Wednesday afternoon and run until Friday. Many pupils with average grades of 90 or higher are exempt from quizzes, depending on department rules and attendance records.
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Creston High School
Des Moines Legislature Opens With Edson as Speaker
Des Moines Iowa opens its regular session with W C Edson of Buena Vista County installed as speaker and Walter H Bear succeeding Col Leon W Ainsworth as secretary. Governor Hammill to be inaugurated Thursday. Credentials, swearing in, and committee appointments mark first day as lawmakers discuss child labor and highway legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Kendall
House
W. C. Edson
Buena Vieta County
Republican Caucus
Senate
Walter H. Bear
Col
Leon W. Ainsworth
John Hammill
A. C. Gustafson
Volney Diltz
Polk
Patterson
Kossuth
Edson
O'Donnell
Dubuque
Harmony
Hammill
Hie
Lasher
Goodman
Polk County
Johnston
Franklin
Baird
Pottawattamie
Shinn
Harrison
Bergman
Jasper
Rigby
Cedar
Diltz
Hanson
Hancock
Elliott
Brittain
Madison
Stopanee
Linn
Rice
Appanoose
Governor Davis Faces Bribery Charge With Son
Governor Jonathan M. Davis and his son Rueselh Davis appeared in Topeka court on warrants accusing them of accepting a bribe. Bonds set at 1000 dollars each, hearing scheduled for Jan 23. Governor-elect Ben Paulen’s inauguration looms as Davis weighs attending. Bondsmen call the proceedings an outrage. punishment ranges from fines to imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Topeka
Kan
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Tinkham Veale
Rueselh
Davis
Ben §. Paulen
R L. Hendricks
Russell
Kansas Governor Davis and son Charged in Bribe Case
Governor Jonathan M. Davis and his son Russell Davis were charged with soliciting and accepting a bribe of 1250 dollars for a pardon. Warrant sworn by county attorney Tinkham Veale states the pair conspired to influence a pardon for Fred Pollman. Warrants issued in Topeka by Judge Paul Heinz and served by Marshal Tom Hurley. Colonel A M Harvey attended court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansas
Russell
Tinklam Veale
Russell Davis
Fred Pollman
State of
Jonathan M. Davisi
Russel Davis
Paul Heinz
Conscience Relieved with $100 Given to Church
A Dallas signed letter to the First Congregational church in Sioux City explains a boyhood theft of about $5 to $7 from a church collection. The writer, unsigned, sent $100 and asked the letter be read aloud. Pastor Dr. J. H. Andress said identity would not be pursued and the money was given to the church treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Sioux City
First Congregational Church
Dallas
Tex
J. H. Andress
Governor Kendall to back Hogue budget report approval
In Des Moines on January 12 Governor Kendall urged acceptance of E L Hogue’s budget report by the legislature with no changes. The proposal totals about 28 million dollars for 1925 to 1927. Also noted was Merritt Greene of Marshalltown receiving a recess appointment to the state board of education, with Senate confirmation to be considered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Senate
Charles Browne
Jackson County
Senate
Brown
Kendall
E. L. Hogue
Hogue
Merritt Greene
Marshalltown
State Board of Education
Greene
Hiatt files voluntary bankruptcy in federal court
Otis D Hiatt a farmer from Imogene filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a federal court with debts totaling 3072 80 dollars. Of this amount 292 20 is secured and 2233 26 unsecured. His assets are valued at 5743 50 dollars with 1763 exempt. E Joy Moore of Chicago and Mrs Gertrude L Ickis c of Greston were issued a Chicago marriage license. Bishop BK Badley of the Methodist church will speak at the Kiwanis dinner at the Iowa hotel Tuesday night on India and his work there. Earl Ferguson Kiwanis district governor from Shenandoah will also speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis D. Hiatt
Imogene
Hiatt
E. Joy Moore
Chicago
Gertrude L. Ickis c
Greston
Advertiser
BK. A. Badley
Methodist Church
Kiwanis Club
Iowa Hotel
India
Bishop Badley
Bombay
Earl Ferguson
Shenandoah
Kiwanis
Justice of the Peace John M. Carson Hurt in Auto Accident
John M. Carson Creston justice of the peace suffered scalp wounds back and chest injuries and bruises when his car rolled forward as he cranked it at a Standard Oil station corner of Mills and Pine streets. A passing physician treated him and he was taken home. The car drifted down Pine Street after being pushed to start. several bystanders tried to stop it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Carson
North
Gumne
Creston
Standard Oil Company
Mills and
Pne
Carson
Severa
Federal Court Officers Prepare For Term Opening
Preparations were underway today for the January term of federal court to open Tuesday and last about a week. Judge Martin J. Wade of Iowa City and N. F Reed of Des Moines will arrive tonight, with court attaches Ross R. Mowry district attorney Ray C Fountain and Frank B. Wilson assistant attorneys, Roy B. Gault marshal, and R. B. Jones among others in attendance.
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Federal Court
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
N. F Reed
Des Moines
Ross R. Mowry
Ray C Fountain
Frank B. Wilson
Roy B. Gault
R. 8. Jones
Butter thief at Boyd Dairy captured then escapes
Early Sunday a man entered Boyd Dairy at 308 West Union Street through a rear window and stole three pounds of butter before fleeing as James I Boyd confronted him in the office. Bloodhounds traced the suspect to a resident’s home, but identification remained uncertain and a charge was filed.
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Boyd Dairy Company
West Union Street
James I Boyd
Boyd
Diainy
Mr. Boyd
Ecapul Ce
Kellogg to Become Secretary of State March Fourth
Frank B Kellogg of Minnesota will assume the role of secretary of state on March 4 succeeding Charlee F Hughes who resigns to return to private life. Kellogg is appointed as ambassador to Great Britain and will leave that post to take the cabinet job.
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Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Frank B. Kellogg
Minnesota
Great Britain
Paris
Court of St. James
Coolidge
Amassador Kellogg
Mr. Kellogg
Hughes
Charles E. Hughes
Charlee F Hughes
Four School Declamatory Contest Dates Announced
Creston high school will send speakers to a four school declamatory contest on February 20 with winners advancing to the March 6 pre district meet. The district meet is set for April 6 at Adel and the state contest at Atlantic on April 17.
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Creston High School
M H Stephens
Adel
Atlantic
Margaret McCornack
Virginia Snoderly
Pearl Belding
Stephens
Senio
Bedford
Federal court to hear embezzlement and banking cases
The clerk and Miss Gertrude Darrell will supervise criminal cases ready for trial tomorrow afternoon. United States against C A Wendstrand and D A Wendstrand of Shenandoah faces embezzlement charges with a separate indictment for illegal banking acts. Both are free on bond with no pleas entered. Local focus includes the Burlington subway suit against Creston to block an Elm Street underpass ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney
Gertrude Darrell
Burlington Railroad
Creston
Elm Street
Primary No. 8 road blamed as zero by Union County board
An editorial blasts the Creston to Afton road labeled Primary No. 8, calling primary meaningless to residents and urging Union County board of supervisors to use tax money effectively. It urges citizens to pressure officials by writing, calling, and pursuing action until roads improve. The piece argues progress depends on the elected board’s responsiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Afton
Union County
Board of Supervisors
Blue Grass
Harding Highway
Prospect
Gold Star Trail
Three Divorce Actions Filed In County Cour
Three divorce suits and a mortgage foreclosure case were filed in district court Saturday. Frances M. Snyder seeks legal separation from Harry B. Snyder alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. she asks temporary alimony of 100 dollars monthly. Pearl O. Cunningham sues James Denzil Cunningham for divorce with custody and alimony requests. a temporary injunction was issued. Alena Montgomery seeks divorce from John Montgomery for desertion and requests 500 dollars alimony. Mortgage case filed by T. M. Scott of Winterset against True Rusk and others seeks 4538.27 on a 4000 dollar note secured by Union County land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances M. Snyder
Crestor
Harry B Snyder
Council Bluffs
Snyder
A. R Maxwell
Pearl O. Cunningham
James Denzil Cunningham
Creston
Alena Montgomery
John Montgomery
Red Oak
T. M. Scott
Winterset
True Rusk
R. C. Umbaug
Union County Land
Fatal fire destroys New Jersey two-family home
In Caldwell New Jersey on January 12 a blaze killed two women and five children all black. The fire gutted a two family house near Jhore Wwaday leaving no survivors among the occupants.
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Caldwell, N. J
Jhore Wwaday
Southwestern Iowa coaches plan on securing I high school officials
A conference of eight southwestern Iowa schools met in Red Oak to form a committee to study securing competent officials for high school athletic contests. The meeting addressed sportsmanship issues, outlined plans for a September pre season coaches meeting, and considered forming an athletic association though no action was taken.
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Southwestern Towa
Southwestern Iowa
Red Oak
Sidney
Clarinda
Willisea
Creston
Grenwood
College Spring
Shenandoah
Corning
Atlantic
M H. Stephens
H. L. Scott
Taylor
Stephens
Poultry Show Opens In Creston With 350 Birds
The Progressive Poultry Association of Union County prepares for its seventh annual exhibition in Creston Iowa. Doors open at 9 am Tuesday with 350 birds staged for display. Judge Harry Atkins arrives tonight to begin judging tomorrow. A county farm bureau agent will lecture Wednesday and Atkins will speak Thursday. The event and lectures are free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Poultry Association of Union Couny
West Dams Street
R. Brookman
Creston
Harry Atkins
Davennport
Iowa
Missouri
L. J. Nickles County Farm Bureau
Atkine
Powers Woman from Idaho Breaks Arm in Ice Slip
Mrs S N Powers of St Anthony Idaho sister of W F Busby visiting here slipped on ice Sunday and fractured her right elbow on Sycamore Street near the Busby home. The injury is painful but she is resting easily.
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S. N. Powers
St Anthony
Idaho
W. F. Busby
Sycamore Street
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Germany
Hamburger Nachrichen
New Haven
Caine
President Coolidge
Myron T. Herrick
France
Mr. Herrick
Mrs. Kellogg
Ambassador Herrick
Bribbe
Stoddard
Woodbury
Ureston
Creston High
Fulton Stream
L. F. Godden
Cromwell
Wayne S. Hull
Lorimor
C. A. Elliott
C. F. Henderson
Shannon City
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