Royal wedding in Tokyo celebrated with Shinto rites
Prince Regent Hirohito weds Princess Nagako in a ceremony at the imperial palace observed by royal family and officials. Public rites await mourning restrictions as ten thousand police guard processions and a later banquet and diplomatic reception are planned. Meanwhile Warren Lincoln confesses to Aurora killings and dismemberment of his wife Lina and her brother Byron Shoup.
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Tokio
Imperial Palace
Hirohito
Nagako
Kuni
J Aurora
Ill
Warren Lincoln
Lina
Byron Shoup
Lincoln
Altho
Indian Trail
Here
Far
Northwest
Aurora
Kane County
Mount Pulaski
Illinois
Chicago
Etters
Evanston
Mayor Raids Gamblers Now in District Court
Des Moines Jan 26 Mayor Yount of Valley Junction and City Marshal Davis were bound over to the grand jury on charges from a gambling house raid. It is alleged the mayor and his party unlawfully fired upon occupants. Bond was set at 500 dollars.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Yount
Valley Junction
Davis
Grand Jury
Mellon Tells Family Greet Web Incomes
Secretary Mellon proposed prohibiting division of family income for separate tax returns, but the idea was rejected by the House Ways and Means Committee. The panel debated taxing community property with Republicans and Democrats split over the plan, which could raise about eight million dollars more revenue if accepted.
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Associated Press
Washington
Me@llon
House
Waysand Means Committee
Ways and Means Committee
Mielton
South
Motive Unknown in Lincoln Murder Case
Prosecutions say motive remains unclear as Lincoln’s weak earlier confessions and lack of proof of murder cloud the case. Investigators note alleged abuse by Mrs. Lincoln and her brother, while property near Roosevelt Oklahoma valued at about $20,000 may have offered motive for profit.
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Lincoln
Roosevelt
Okla
Mexican Federals to Counter Attack Soon
Mexican federal forces plan a counterattack on Morelia Michoacan capital before Monday according to reports from Irapuato and Celaya citing headquarters at the Jalisco front President Obregon travels to Hermogito escorting Senora Obregon and to Quertaro to meet his wife. The gunboat Bravo sails to southern waters to attack rebel ports Progreso and Vera Cruz with a trial Mississippi river run. Marines to man the vessel arrive tonight via El Paso.
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Mexico City
Fort Worth
Quertaro
New Orleans
Bravo
Progeso
Vera Cruz
Mississippi River
el Paso
Ottumwa Courier Wins Newspaper Cup
The Ottumwa Courier and editor W Powell received the Sigma Delta Chi cup for the year 1923 for outstanding community service. The 216 page diamond jubilee edition was praised for its historical and community coverage. Honorable mentions went to Mason City Globe Gazette Waterloo Courier Fort Dodge Messenger.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Ottumwa
W C. Jarnagin
Sigma Delta Chi
West Union Argo Gazette
Waverly Democrat
Register and Tribune
Glidden Graphic
French Deputy Talks on United States Debt
Paris Jan 26 Premier Poincare and the chamber of deputies clashed over the financial program amid calls for frank debate on taxation. Deputy La Cotte urged that France’s salvation lies in friendship with the United States and warned debts to Britain and the United States should not be treated alike.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Mussolini
Italy
la Cotte
United States
France
Great Britain
Hillman Again Leads Prohibition League
Des Moines report notes Rev. J. H. Hillman president of Simpson College reelected head of the Town anti-galoon league at a convention. C. N. Millan of Sioux City chosen secretary. The group pledges vigorous action in the coming campaign and to oppose officers who fail to enforce liquor laws.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
J. H. Hillman
Simpson College
Town
C. N. Millan
Sioux Lity
League
America
Keyes Enters Democrat Rage For Senator
Des Moines scientist and geologist Charles Rol Yn Keyes announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate on a five plank platform including a world court mandate to recover surplus markets and farm adjustments. Other nominees included J. G. Tuck seeking the Republican state auditor nomination and S. E. Fackler aiming for the Senate, while J. D. Buser entered the Republican gubernatorial race with 13 principles opposing a tax commission and road bond issue and favoring a budget system and fiscal reforms.
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Axsnelater Press
Des Moines
Charles Rol Yn Keyes
U. S
Court of Nations
J. (. Tuck
Goring
8S. E. Fackler
Adams County
Tuck
J. D. Buser
Muscatine County
Boards On Control and Education
State Highway Commission
Heavy Sheep Shipments Drop in 1924 Corn Belt
Des Moines Iowa January 26 Farmers in the corn belt report about 40 000 fewer sheep and lambs on feed at the start of 1924 than January 1 1923 with Iowa showing a rise. December sales reduced feed lots by about 160 000. total on feed in the corn belt and western states this January is 4 120 000 versus 4 280 000 a year ago.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Charles F. Sawie
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Economics
Bureau
Weekly Weather Forecast From Associated Press
Weather outlook for the week in the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys. Generally fair conditions with probable snow in the middle of the week. Temperature expected to be normal to start, turning considerably colder in the latter half.
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Associated Press
Washington
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Dohenny Wiling Offers to Cancel Oil Contracts With Government
Washington reports that E L Dohenny California oil magnate testified he would cancel the contracts with the government if a board of experts decided the deals were not advantageous. The step follows earlier terms and may require reimbursement to Pan-American Petroleum for its contract expenditures.
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Washington
E. L. Dohenny
California
Senate Oil Committee
Dohenny
Pan-American Petroleum and Transport Company
Fall
House X Backs Six MI X Bills and Senate Passes Three
Des Moines Jan 26 The Iowa legislature focused on code revision as six house bills and three senate bills were approved, all aligning with existing law. Topics covered included the Iowa State Teachers College the state employment bureau school libraries school buildings township officers magistrates and peace officers in the house while the senate addressed public officers bands municipal corporations and the state insurance department. Bowman resolution to aid agriculture looms as a pending floor issue in the house with a substituted 70 word resolution urging Congress to consider measures like the McNary Haugen bill. Both chambers adjourned before noon and will reconvene Monday morning.
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State Capitol
Des. Moines
House of the Assembly
House
Senate
Iowa State Teachers’ College
State Employment Bureau
State Insurance Department
Bowman
Republican Party
National Administration
Agriculture
House Committee
Rassler
Pocahontas
Congress
Committee On Agriculture
Funeral for Mrs. Carl Reha Sunday at 2:30
The funeral for Mrs. Carl Reha who died Thursday evening will be Sunday afternoon at 2 30 at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C J Roberts 505 North Mulberry Street Rev William Cain pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate and interment will be at Graceland
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Carl Reha
C J. Roberts
North Mulverry Street
William Ain
Presbyterian Church
Graceland
Thousands of Japanese Merchant Vessels Sail Under Flag
A vast fleet of about three thousand merchant ships is shown flying the Japanese flag, highlighting Japan's significant maritime presence. The figure underscores the country’s reach in global trade networks and its merchant fleet capacity during the period.
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