NERO CHARGED WITH MURDER OF J HAYES IN DES MOINES
Roy Maupin a Carney coal miner was charged with first degree murder and allegedly confessed to assaulting Joseph Hayes who was struck over the head robbed of 80 dollars and died Sunday. Albert Emerson was arrested for window peeping and given fifteen days or a fifty dollar fine by Mayor Ed Keith.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Roy Maupin
Carney
Maupin
Joseph Hayes
Hayes
South Maple Street
A. C. Loudon
Albert Emerson
South Pine Street
Emerson
Ed. C. Keith
Opening of Farm Conference Draws 300 Delegates
In Washington today Secretary Wallace convened the national conference of agriculture with about three hundred delegates from farmers and affiliated groups. The president urged discussion without dictating outcomes and outlined three aims: legislative action, education, and farmer self-help through organizations. Representative Anderson of Minnesota will serve as permanent chairman.
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Washington, D. C
National Conference of Agriculture
Wallace
Anderson
Minnesota
Joint Congressional Inquiry Committee
OTH PRISONER MAKES ESCAPE AT DES MOINES
Harold Smith arraigned on breaking and entering escaped from two deputy sheriffs escorting him from the courtroom to the jail tunnel. He is the fifth prisoner to escape from the county jail in recent weeks.
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Des Moines
Harold Smith
Viscount Bryce Dies at 84 in Sidmouth
Viscount Bryce dies Sunday in Sidmouth at age 84 after a period of high energy and a peaceful end. He had stayed in Sidmouth for three weeks and was reported in good form to the end.
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Viscount Bryce
London
Sidmouth
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next Twenty-Four Hours
The forecast indicates generally fair weather tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Winds shift to the northwest tonight, bringing warmer air for the following day.
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Chicago
Weather Summary by Dr H M Stanley
Observations over the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. note snow or wintry conditions and other local atmospheric details as recorded by Dr H M Stanley for the period.
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H. M. Stanley
Changes in Des Moines Treasurer Office Name New Deputies
State Treasurer W. J. Burbank announced two personnel changes in his department in Des Moines on January 23. P. F. Murphy, a 13 year veteran and former chief deputy, is replaced by R. J. Reiley of Des Moines. Miss Tilla Hawker, chief examiner of collateral inheritance tax, will be replaced soon. The moves aim to inject new life into the office.
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Des Moines
W. J. Burbank
PF. J. Murphy
R. J. Reiley
Tilla Hawker
Burbank
Woman kills herself after mine tragedy in Hiteman
Ottumwa Iowa January 23 Mrs Chas Ribbing 51 of Hiteman hanged herself in her kitchen after long grief over her husband’s mine accident death years earlier authorities said.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Chas. Ribbing
Hiteman
Rome to Open Cardinal Conclave Feb 1 or 2 for Benedict XV Succession
Rome reports the sacred college of cardinals will convene February 1 or 2 to elect a successor to the late Benedict XV. American cardinals may not arrive in time for the opening. Benedict lies in state as Italy decrees mourning, flags at half staff, and closes amusements.
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Rome
Associated Press
Sacred College of Cardinals
Benedict
Europe
St. Peter’s
Pope Benedict
Benedict XV
Vatican
Italy
Swedish Woman Aviator Dies After Parachute Failure
Stockholm January 23. Elsia Anderson the only Swedish woman with an aviator certificate was killed at Asker sund while attempting a parachute jump. Four thousand spectators watched as her parachute failed to open and she fell 2000 feet to her death.
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Stockholm
Associated Press
Elsia Anderson
Askersund
Miss Anderson
Mary McCormic Tells How She Hitching a Wagon to a Star
Chicago remembers Mary McCormic a 22 year old cowgirl from Arkansas who rose to fame by aligning with Mary Garden. Her journey spanned ranch life Western towns college work in Chicago and a decisive trial that led to a breakthrough role in Carmen. Her success rests on choosing a star to follow and sticking with it.
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Roy Gibbons
Chicago
Mary McCormic
Mary Gurien
Belleville
Ark
Old West
Mary
Mary Garden
Carmen
Miss McCormic
Cleve Koder Held On Adultery Charge
Cleve Koder of 509 North Birch street was arrested Sunday night by Sheriff Fred Collings and Officer Roberts at the request of his wife at the Stottlemeyer home on North Cherry street. He was found hiding in a closet and jailed. his wife filed an adultery charge alleging involvement with Mrs. Bessie Stottlemeyer. County officials said arraignment was expected and the case may go to the Union county grand jury. Koder had been employed as an automobile mechanic locally.
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Chicago
Ill
Patrick Tiermey
Margaret Meehan
Patrick Meehan
San Francisco
New York
William Brennan
Presidio
Brennan
Alvastottlemeyer
North Cherry Street
Koder
Stottlemeyer
Justice of the Peace
Newt Skinner
Bessie Stottkemeyer
I l L. Carroll
Union County Grand Jury
W J Brunson Appointed Federal Prohibition Director Iowa
Washington January 23 Acting Prohibition Commissioner Jones announced the appointment of W J Brunson of Algona Iowa as federal prohibition director for Iowa. The item notes the appointment and provides unrelated detours about West African children and bananas.
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Washington, D .C
W .J. Brunson
Algona
Iowa
Jones
Arms Conference Eyes Resolution on Arms to China
Washington officials report the arms conference is considering a new resolution to prohibit sending arms into China as part of enforcing the prior declaration on Chinese army control. The note cites the term Eden meaning delight in its original Hebrew.
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Washington, D .C
Associated Press
China
Naturalization Service Held In Court Here Today
The January term of Union county district court opened with a naturalization service at 1 30 presided by District Judge Homer A Fuller. Five men received final naturalization papers: John Alder Johanson Elmer Wilhelm Herman Miller Jena Nels Holger Jensen Frank Hribal and Charles Buxton. The ceremony featured patriotic readings remarks by Judge Fuller and members of local veterans and auxiliary groups. A letter from Governor Kendall praised the new citizens as the county notes their achievement.
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Union County District Court
Homer A. Fuler
John Alder Johanson
Tidaholm
Sweden
Creston
Elmer Wilhelm Herman Miller
Holstein
Denmark
Afton
Iowa
Jena Nels Holger Jensen
Randers
Frank Hribal
Reskoapky
Austria
Charles Buxton
Pangman
Canada
America
Homer A. Fuller
J. B. Harsh
Miss Grace Harsh
Women’s Relief Corps Naturalization Services
J. H. Woodsum
Scott Thompson
Mediey
Stephen Wise
Chews
Ether Wright
Esther Moorehead
Ben Rogers
B. Heflin
G. A. R. Cirele
Drug Victims Escape From City Hospital
St Louis January 23 Two of four drug victims who escaped from the city hospital last night were recaptured this morning. The men overpowered their guards during the escape.
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St. Louis
Families Driven From Home by Fire in Chicago
Three families were driven from their home as a three story dwelling burned. Firemen carried several children to the sidewalk as flames were checked quickly. The loss ran to thousands of dollars. In a separate early blaze four stores were destroyed with an estimated fifty thousand dollars in damage.
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Chicago
State officers announce bid for re election in Iowa
Des Moines January 23. Governor Kendall Lieutenant Governor Hammill State Treasurer Burbank Attorney General Gibson Secretary Ram State Auditor Haynes and Superintendent McClenahan will seek to succeed themselves at the June primary, officials announced today.
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Des Moines
N. E Kendall
John Hammil
W. J. Burbank
Ben J. Gibson
W. C. Ramsay
Glenn Haynes
P. FE. McClennahan
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Two Burned in Oklahoma City Crime Fatal Fire
Oklahoma City police report a man and his wife burned to death in a predawn fire that destroyed their one room shack. Officers indicate possible foul play as the man's skull shows signs of blunt trauma.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Friendly societies in the United Kingdom in 1920
A report shows 36 900 friendly societies existed in the United Kingdom at the end of 1920. The figure reflects broad participation and local mutual aid efforts across the nation.
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Friendly
United Kingdom
Jackson Banquet Postponed In Des Moines
The Jackson Banquet in Des Moines scheduled for January twenty sixth is postponed after Honorable Cordell Hall cancelled his engagement as principal speaker. Dr J W Reynolds states the banquet will be rescheduled at a nearby date to fit Mr Hull s availability in Washington DC for the campaign year kickoff.
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Cordell Hall
Democratic National Committee
Jackson
Des Moines
J. W. Reynolds
Democratic State Committee
Mr. Hull
Hull
Washington, D. C
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Miss Garden
Micaela
Cleve Koder
North Birch
Fred Collings
Roberts
Door
W. J. Brunson
Owa Terector
Naturalization Service
Ence
Saree Eee
Nih
William J. Cusack
American Legion
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Legion Auxilliary
Roy K. Burns
Vietrola
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Guard of Honor
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N. E. Kendall
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