Drawing of Lots In Iowa Legislature Unprecedented Event
Des Moines January 30 Associated Press Ralph Rumley Republican of Loan Iowa declared the winner in the Sixth district contest by drawing lots. The spectacle at the Speaker's table was unique in Iowa legislative annals with candidates writing names and shaking them together. Speaker Anderson drew ballots. six spoiled ballots led to the drawing of lots and Rumley was declared legally elected.
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Des Moines
Ralph Rumley
Loan
Jows
Nanittoe
Anderson
Rumley
Rurenbey
Spring ‘Ger
Springer
Josv
Reper
McClune
Lame
Long Cromk Townahhy
Aviator Survives Unconscious Plunge From 19 000 Feet
First Lieutenant James D. Summers of the 1st Pursuit Group at Selfridge field fell from 19 000 feet Saturday afternoon, nearly four miles, and landed safely after regaining consciousness. He was half conscious when rescued. physicians reported temporary blindness from blood-vessel pressure but he had practically recovered. Summers described blacking out as cold intensified during the fall and rapid descent.
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Mount Cremens
Afieh
Inn
Associated Press
Hecatteo
James D. Summers
Fridge Fold
Neret
Selfridgefehl
Ammore
Wiliam G. Mitchell
Summers
Mater
French bonds set low record in New York trading
In New York on June 30 the market for sight active bonds reached a low record as rates declined to 812 cents, the lowest in two years. Dealers reported limited sales, with investors taking the lead in trading while individual sellers remained cautious and prices slipped from previous levels.
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New York
Emai
Flagman Slashed by Unknown Attacker Near Keokuk
Keokuk Iowa Jan 10 A flagman on the B&Q railroad J Anderson was attacked and cut by an unknown assailant shortly after the train left Keokuk Anderson was on the veranded edge when the two men fell to the ground the assailant escaped in a rush of wind or confusion the incident reported by the Associated Press measures a violent act at a roadside stop and underscores railway safety concerns
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Keokuk
Associated Press
J. Anderson
Croton
Howe
Anil
Searreat
Joka F. PorterFeht
Tar Corti
Hamburg
Toes
Mars
Portertel
Notary Elui
Anen
Sunwan Crane
Pineal
Dot
Ovar
Frederick Mie
Jan
Frttanfeld
Sxmex Moray
Dba Merai
He Restle
Poona
Charlie Walters
Hopkins Sbersiunt
Myron Weeks
Nethr Marwell
Mn Fisenield
Alvin Rirgnahan
Marry Yon
Cart Ours
Artin Walton
Charlee Mota
Mare
Thommmht Weather i Chicago forecast for the next day
The arsen id press reports weather indications for the next twenty four hours. Town weather shows generally fair tonight and Wednesday with cross section eastern areas expected to see rain or snow and a colder Wednesday.
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Chicago
T Arsenid Press
Weather Summary from Local Observations
Local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley covering the past 24 hours end at 7 m show varied totals with highs and lows recorded. Readings include January days with temperatures ranging from 17 above to 36 above and afternoon temperature at 1 p.m. around 42.
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H. M. Stanley
Attempted wreck of French trains shocks German leaders
An attempted derailment aimed at Dourin Gon Weygand and Public Works Minister Latroquer occurred near Duewn. Reports say other sabotage of work trains was tied to German actions, as General Weygand and Latroquer sought approval from the Belgian government for plans to establish a customs ring around the Ruhr and halt coal shipments to Germany by February 1.
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Gon
Weygand
Latroquer
Duewn
Weyerand
Lantroquer
DeGoutte
Imm Bhruswels
Germany
Farrars Suit for Divorce Is Now Under Way
New York January 20 news reports the first hearing in Lou Tellegen's divorce suit from Geraldine Farrar began before Referee Masovey. The process moved to a closed room with no principals present. Witnesses included restaurant owner Jack Beards and August Larsen, a Long Beach fishing boat operator who kept a bungalow there.
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New York
Geraldine Partar
Metropolitan Opera Company
Lou Tellegen
Mew Teilegen
Masovey
Doora
Jack Beards
August Larsen
Long Beach
Teilegen
Tax Committee Report Proposes New State Tax Board
The Legislative Tax Committee abstract describes five proposed bills on tax administration and reform, including a new state board of assessment to oversee local assessors, standardize forms, and prosecute evasion. The board, to be appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, would have paid members, Des Moines offices, and staff, taking over duties currently done by the executive council.
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Doc Molnon
Waa
General Assembly
Senate
Des Moin
Atate Execsive Council
Borah Seeks Conference Call for World Peace
Senator Borah again urged in the Senate the revelation of an international conference to be called by President Harding in Washington. The push aims to meet in the nation's capital and discuss world affairs and postwar order.
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Washington
Borah Ter
Senate
Harding
Stocking Bank Saves Her From Jail Sojourn
In Kenosha Wisconsin on January 29 Mrs Anna Auster, acquitted three years earlier of murdering her husband, spent a night in jail then paid a $400 fine for liquor possession after claiming a hidden stocking bank saved her from further detention.
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Kenosha
Wis
Anna Auster
Dee
Brookhart Named to Senate Committee on Great Lakes Canal Feasibility
Washington, D. C. nan. 50. Associated Press report says Vice President Coolidge named Senator Brookhart of Iowa to a special Senate committee. The panel will study the feasibility of a nine foot canal linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf.
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Washington, DC
Coolidge Tatay
Himckhart
Towa
Senate
Great Lakes
Gulf
Woman Weds While She Waits to Bury Husband in Welch
In Welch West Virginia on January 30 Mrs George Oiler of Twin Ech secured a marriage license and wed William Wath another resident of the town while awaiting the burial of her husband. The ceremony occurred in Jackson D. where Mrs Oiler had taken the remains for intern ment.
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Welch
W. Va
George Oiler
Twinech
Willian Wath
Wolemnland
Jackson D
Mra Oller
Greeks Call Men to Be No Exemptions
Geneva report states that on January 30 a senior minister notified that conscription in 1925 will call all eligible men with no exemptions allowed, signaling strict enforcement and nationwide participation obligations. The message emphasizes universal service without privilege.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Gre
Herne
Green
Jury Summons Two in Death of Fritzi Mann
A public health service case at Camp Kearns mentions a death of dancer Fritzi Mann. Grand jury details are unclear with scattered references to a minor and letters from the deceased.
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Fritzi Mann
Dompitil
Camp Kearns
Privat Muna
Sam Tam
Kater Rolowmed
Hetry
Grand Jury
Tie Danoar
Hotel Man Fined for Overcharge During Homecoming
W. C. Osalin, proprietor of the Hotel Jefferson, was fined four dollars in Justice Court for overcharging a guest by four dollars during last fall's homecoming game. Osalin stood trial before a jury and was found guilty.
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W. C, Osalin
Jefferson
Yan
Cromett
Gowslin
Wee
Germans, French clash over rail lines in Coblenz and Cologne
Berlin reports rail workers halted express trains in Coblenz as French forces tried to requisition locomotives. Both sides damaged tracks near Cologne and elsewhere, tearing up rails to disrupt operations and scatter blame for the escalating railway conflict.
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Dusseldorf
Germany
de Goutte
Berlin
Coblemz
Cologne
League to Invite Germany and Switzerland to Geneva
Unclear text reports that the League will invite Germany and Switzerland to join a conference in Geneva. The article mentions an associated program and a likely visit or meeting, with reference to the League of Nations and an expected response or participation by the named nations.
Two Army Aviators Die in Crash at Base
Two U S Army aviators were killed when their airplane went into a tallspin and crashed to the ground at Schofield Barracks. First Lieutenant Raper Tutian of Williamsport and Private Charley Deason died after the crash during a training flight. Lieut Julian had been stationed there briefly.
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Honolalu
Jan
Aen Prew
Raper Tutian
Willamsport
Schofield Barracks
Charley Deason
Lieut
Julian
Forty Boys Guests Of Rotarians Porterfield In Entertaining Talk
Rotarians of Croton hosted a cheerful meeting featuring speaker Porterfield of Hamburg. He praised civic duties, thanked members for their support, and highlighted youth and charitable efforts, with many honored guests and a list of attendees from notable local families.
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Porterfield
One Touch of Grief Changes All Kin by Train Depot Tale
A broken local note recounts a train depot incident and a young farmer from Tangwoa in a dramatic voyage toward Clonfield. The journey spans twenty minutes, with a relief train sent and a father awaiting arrival as a hopeful boy rewards a made misstep.
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WA 'Turan
Levin Peiday
Ua Yorkiowy
Fat
Alurast
Tangwoa
Clonfield
Polish Priest Held After Servant Girl Murder
Erie dispatch reports a Polish priest detained following the fatal shooting of a servant girl who entered a parish church with another woman. Police say Rev Father Dambaut is under arrest as investigators probe the crime scene and surrounding events.
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Erie
Sophie Saymenoweh
Curtmer
Father Dambautkt
Banek
Report of killed Germans sparks Paris paper claim
A Paris newspaper purportedly reports German casualties in Boyard Germany and mentions a German force involved. The text is garbled with unreadable fragments but hints at a claim of German deaths and a related press note.
Resume Work on the Code Revision
Ting Moles To Jan 20 prose work on revision in the legislature after the Sublen by A Cornes Genre Gian three questions acting would note the legality of the Coeite.
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Ting Moles
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