Quits Clash With Governor Over Parole Policy
Des Moines Iowa January 13 Associated Press L W Drennan of Des Moines resigned as chairman of the State Board of Parole after a sharp clash with Governor Kendall over board policy He told the governor he could not accept the g overnor s program and sought independence Drennan s reappointment was declined by the governor who cited his alleged fee seeking to help land war contracts and profit from them in dispute with Ed Wickham of Council Bluffs
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Des Moines
Associated Press
L. W. Drennan
Geo Reddick
State Board of Parole
N. BE. Kendall
Drennan
Kendall
Ed. Wickham
Council Bluffs
Wickham
Three More Execute by the Irish in Dunkild Prison
Three men convicted of carrying concealed weapons were executed at Dunkild prison today. Dr Oliver Gogarty, a member of the Irish Senate, was kidnapped yesterday but escaped after being conveyed some distance.
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Dublin
Irc
Associates Press
Dunkild
Oliver Gogarty
Irish Senate
Sudden Death of New Mexico Representative
Washington January 12. Representative Montoya of New Mexico died very suddenly in Washington this morning.
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New Mexico
Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Montoya
Weather Indications for Next Twenty Four Hours
Chicago weather declares unsettled tonight and Sunday with rain or snow likely. Warmer conditions expected tonight in eastern and central areas, with colder trends Sunday across western and central portions.
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Chicago
Weather Summary of Local Observations
Weather report by Dr H M Stanley covers 24 hours to 7 am with highest and lowest temperatures and precipitation. Mon Jan 8 trace rain .33 inches at 7 am 25 above. Tue 9 .44 inches 26 above. Wed 10 .37 inches 23 above. Thurs 11 37 33 above. Sat 13 .48 inches 28 above. 1 pm today temperature 41.
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H. M. Stanley
Germans Agree Resume Work in Mines
Essen and Dusseldorf reports show a morning conference between French authorities and German representatives leading to a restart of mining operations. A French commission will supervise, while German insistence on guaranteed payment for deliveries remains unresolved as Berlin withholds funds.
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Essen
Germany
Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Hssen
Berlin
France
Belgium
Italy
Farmer found dead may have been murdered near Selma
Eldon Iowa January 13 Jamie Carter a 60 year old farmer was found dead after his shack burned early yesterday his hands were folded and signs point to murder as the home was completely destroyed authorities say the body was discovered near Selna spelling variant in report
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Eldon
Associated Press
Jamie Carter
Selna
Carter
Kankakee Jeweler Killed by Garage Gas Release
Henry E. Volkmann a jeweler was found dead in his garage in Kankakee Illinois this afternoon the gas from the engine causing his death police said the incident occurred on January 13 as reported by local authorities
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Kankakee
Kankakee, Ill
Henry E. Volkmann
Eugene Mulford Shows Steady Postoperative Improvement
Reports from his bedside indicate Eugene Mulford is progressing well as he recovers, with clinicians noting gradual improvement in his condition and increasing responsiveness over recent days.
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Eugene Mulford
Germans press for direct talks as France and Belgium advance
Essen Germany Jan 13 German authorities intensify preparations for a Sunday of Mourning while the occupation by French and Belgian troops proceeds. Authorities threaten confiscations and arrests for those who do not appear and seek direct negotiations with mine owners and operators.
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Essen
Germany
Associated Press
Motier of Victim Di Pends Accused Motier of Victim
Mrs. Rachel Rice of Shropiere Wisconsin testified in the Kneeskern trial defending Elmer Van Brocklin who is charged with murdering her daughter Irene Van Brocklin. Rice described two quarrels between Elmer and Irene with threats to kill Irene and her husband. Elmer allegedly told Rice Irene was the one he loved and would kill them both if he could not have her.
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Charles City
Associated Press
Rachel Rice
Shropiere
Wis
Rice
Elmer van Brocklin
Elmer
Irene
Reports of Landers illness denied at Fort Madison
Fort Madison Iowa January 13 reports that William Olander awaiting execution in the penitentiary is near death with pneumonia are unfounded. Olander suffered a bronchitis attack but it was not serious and he was not removed from his cell.
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Fort Madison
Associated Press
Wm. Olander
Olander
Robbery with a Weapon May Be Noose in Colorado
Denver reports that a bill introduced in the Colorado house would punish robbery with a dangerous weapon by death or life imprisonment. The measure was presented today, January 13, in Denver.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
House of Representatives
Iowa Soldiers' Bonus Law Upheld in Polk Court
Des Moines Iowa January 13 The Polk county district court upheld the constitutionality of the Iowa Soldiers Bonus law in an opinion by Judge Leeter Thompson An immediate appeal to the Iowa Supreme Court is planned Attorneys say funds will be used for public purposes and question remains whether the law conflicts with state enactment
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Des Moines
Bulletin Associated Press
Iowa
Polk County
Leeter Thompson
Iowa Supreme Court
Warrant Served On Mrs Eberle In First Degree Murder Case
Mrs Paul Eberle of Des Moines is served with a warrant for first degree murder in the death of her husband on January 2 as she lies in Abbott hospital Oskaloosa Iowa. Judge Dan W Hamilton denies bond and orders arrest while defense seeks habeas corpus relief and hospital custody under guard pending outcome of legal action.
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Oskaloosa
Associated Press
Warant
Paul Eberle
Des Moines
Eberle
Paul L. Eberle
Dan W. Hamilton
Abbott Hospital
Roscoe Woodward
Bandits Captured by Vigilantes in Cresco
Cresco Iowa January 18 Ray Glass and John Berstrom both of Mason City are jailed on charges of robbing Will Kalisha s restaurant. The men were captured by vigilantes following the alleged robbery.
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Cresco
Associated Press
Ray Glass
John Bergstrom
Mason City
Will Kalisha
Vigillantes
Iowa Fights Beats Brennan In 13 Rounds
Floyd Johnson the Iowa heavyweight defeated Bill Brennan in a 15 round Madison Square Garden bout. Johnson won by decision after a fierce pace and punishing body and head attacks, signaling title contention ahead of Jack Dempsey. Three former champions Willard Johnson and Corbett watched.
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Iowa Fights
Brennan
New York
N. Y
Associated Press
Floyd Johnson
Iowa
Bill Brennan
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
James J Corbett
Willard
Alleged Slayer of Rich Land Owner Is Captured
Benton Harbor Mich Jan 13 A year long manhunt for Thomas Badger charged with murdering Willis J Handy owner of Sodus Mich ended as Badger was found in Indianapolis Ind and held for Berrien county authorities Sheriff G C Bridgman had gone to Indianapolis with extradition papers Randy disappeared Oct 27 1921 a month later his weighted body was found in the St Joseph river at St Joseph Mich Suspicions had pointed to Badger
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Benton Harbor
Mich
Thomas Badger
Willis J. Handy
Sodus
Badger
Berrien
Indianapolis
Ind
G. C. Bridgman
Randy
St. Joseph
Gold and Silver Hinted in Cambria Coal Veins
In the Cambria coal field of Wyoming small quantities of gold and silver are said to be present in the coal veins.
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Cambria
Wyoming
Rapid Construction Surge Hits Creston City
Creston witnesses unprecedented building activity in the business district and residences. Three brick structures advance fast, including the Masonic Home at West Montgomery and Oak, with heavy steel girders arriving midweek. Davenport Building on Maple Street progresses with roof near ready. The oil station at New York Avenue and West Adams, by Preston Deep Rock Oil Co. Inc., nears concrete roof, while brick work tops on many sites. C. D. Stapleton and E. B. Stapleton lead ownership and incorporation set with $10,000 capital, serving Creston from the new corner location.
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Creston
Masonic Home
West
Montgomery
Oak Streets
Temple Grand Theatre
Campbell
Davenport
Maple Street
Masonic
Campbel
New York Avenue
West Adams Street
Preston Deep Rock Oil Company, Inc
Jackson, Sherry & Company
Messrs. C. D Stapleton
BE. E. Stapleton
What Cheer
Iowa
C. D. Stapleton
EB BE. Stapelton
Mrs Lebecke Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Harlan Iowa January reports confirm Mrs Alfred Lebecke of Prairie Rose was found guilty of second degree murder in the George Bohnke killing. The defense likely plans an appeal to the state supreme court. The trial featured Thelma Lebecke, 12, testifying about alleged illicit relations.
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Harlan, la
Associated Press
Alfred Lebecke
Prairie Rose
George Bohnke
Supreme Court
Harlan, Ja
Thelma Lebeck
Ethel Lebecke
Bohnke
Turks Prepare Feverishly for New War
Valetta Malta reports from Smyrna that the Turks are feverishly preparing to resume hostilities as peace talks near Suzanne fail. Lausanne notes the Turkish delegation agrees to liberate Greek males seized during Smyrna and send them to Greece after the peace treaty signing. A general exchange of Turkish and Greek populations may begin in May with tariff and debt issues also under discussion.
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Lausanne
Associated Press
Smyrna
Greece
Anatolia
Turkey
Reparations Commission Delays German Gold Mark Payment
Paris delegates report the reparations commission postponed payment of Germany's gold marks until January 31. France Italy and Belgium backed the delay while the British delegate abstained from voting.
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Paris
France
Associated Press
Germany
Italy
Belgium
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