Senate approves uniform road markings plan in Iowa
Iowa Senate passes amendment to road marking bill allowing counties to fund primary road signs from their share of the primary road fund. Debate cites highway safety stats from eight years and calls for national leadership in uniform markings. House dispute over county superintendent elections continues.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
Iowa
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Schmedhka
Brookins
Hutchinson Arraigns Dr Uhls on Murder and Fraud Charges
Dr Kenn Uhls head of Uhls Sanitarium Overland Park Kan arraigned in Hutchinson on three charges murder fraud and larceny related to the death of William Gibbs. Bond for Uhls set at 20000. hearing scheduled for February 26. Frank Leonard held in default on murder charge.
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Associated Press
Hutchinson
Kan
Kenn B. Uhls
Uhls Sanitarium
Overland Park
Uhig
William Gibbs
Uhls
Gibbs
Frank Leonard
Senator Seeks to Modify Sand and Gravel Travel Order
State Capitol report notes Senator Caldwell of Ada County frames a concurrent resolution asking the legislative council to rescind its order requiring a three cent per ton charge on sand and gravel taken from Iowa streams. The measure argues hardship for individuals using local streams and affects about forty firms with retroactive implications.
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State Capitol
Des Moines
Legislative Council
Lowa
Caldwel
Ada County
Executive Council
Unnamed Senator Warns on Law Respect and Illicit Transfers
Senator Norris argued that ignoring laws by high officers would erode republic foundations. He cited alleged illegal transfers and Fall's leases and contracts as void, claiming such actions could lead to despotism and truants under a legalized façade.
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Norris
Award 100 Degrees At Iowa University
Iowa City report notes midyear commencement at the University of Iowa where 100 degrees and 108 military commissions were awarded. Dean Carl E. Leasher delivered the address stressing future college challenges and the need to tailor education to individual endowments rather than uniform treatment.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Carl E. Leashor
Leasher
Bergdoll Kidnaper Freed in Germany
Griffis the American who attempted to kidnap Grover Cleveland Bergdoll in Germany has been released from prison by the German government. The State Department was advised that Griffis will be sent back to the United States on the first available transport from Berlin.
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Washington
Jar
Senate
Coolidge
Silas H Strawn
Thomas W. Gregory
Strawn
Fall
Walsh
Montana
Smoot
Utah
Corlisa H. Griffis
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
Ben
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Griffis
U. S
Berlin
Newspapers Get First Class Mail Treatment Nationwide
The Postmaster General announces newspapers will receive first class mail status, improving early delivery to readers. The order requires separate labeled newspaper packs, avoiding mixing with parcel post, and mandates prompt distribution at post offices with clear notices to publishers on misroutes or late deliveries.
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Washington
Etters
New
Mr . New
Train Wreck Near Kerga Kills One in Pennsylvania
A Buffalo Pitts train on the Pennsylvania railroad wrecked at St George crossing 22 miles south of Kerga. One man killed and several injured as the train from Buffalo to Pittsburgh left at 9 15 pm and wreckage halted near Oil City after the crash. A relief train with doctors and nurses was dispatched promptly.
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Franklin, Pa
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. George Crossing
Kerga
Pittsburgh
Oil City
Iowa farmers urged to curb costs as corn prices rise
A. Andrew, president of the lows farm credit corporation, told the Farmers' Short Course at Iowa State College that farmers face high debt from $1.50 corn but are paying down obligations as prices improve. He warned many are operating at a loss while mortgage indebtedness in Iowa stood around 1.25 billion in 1920 with gains since then and bank loans reconditioned to real estate.
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Iowa State College
Andrews
Federal
Iowa
Iowa Hereford Men Win Prizes at Show
Des Moines reports at the Hereford show about 100 prize Herefords are on exhibit at the state fair grounds. A proposal to select a herd to represent American polled Herefords at Chicago Denver and Kansas City stock shows next fall was discussed by the National Hereford Breeder's convention. Iowa prize winners include Christensen of Lonero ck, Kelleher of Patterson, Schoner & Sons of Perry, Gailbraith of What Cheer, Western Brothers of Galva, Stafford of West Liberty, Kerr Brothers of Muscatine, O Donnell & Davidson of Mason City, and William Mas Athern of Mason City.
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Denver
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State Fair Grounds
F. E. Henry
San Antonio
Iowa
P. M. Christensen
Lonerock
J. J. Kelleher
Patterson
Henry Schoner
Iowa Students Face Bootlegging Charges
Three University of Iowa students pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Iowa City on bootlegging charges. Police found liquor in their dorm rooms. the roommates owned it but claimed no intent to sell. Names listed are Elmer Brady Independence, Paul ChristenesaDanville, and Cecil Marshall Wapello.
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Iowa City
University of Flowy
Elmer Brady
Independence
Paul Christenesa
Danville
Cecil Marshall
Wapello
McCray Adjudged Bankrupt in Indiana Proceeding
Governor Warren T. McCray of Indiana is adjudged a bankrupt by federal master Harry C. Sheridan after a hearing on petitions from three Fort Wayne banks. The report, made public in Frankfort, says McCray is not a farmer or a laborer and therefore falls under federal bankruptcy law.
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Ind
Warren T. McCray
Harry C. Sheridan
Federal
Fort Wayne
MacDonald seeks Anglo French understanding in letter to Poincaré
London reports Prime Minister MacDonald sent a personal letter to Premier Poincaré urging a settlement of Franco British tensions and a complete understanding. Poincaré reportedly responded sympathetically, prompting optimism for a more favorable mood for talks.
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London
MacDonald
Poincaire
Great Britain
France
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Paris
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M. Poincairs
Europe
Record Steel Stock Rally Shocks Market
New York January 30 a volatile trading morning as U S Steel declares a 50 cent extra dividend. Brokers surrounded the steel post as orders poured in with active issues rising one to six points. Over 50 000 shares of steel traded in the first half hour.
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Associated Press
New York
U. S. Steel
Georgian To Be Tried For Alleged Graft
John L. Philips state Republican chairman of Georgia and nine others indicted in the sale of surplus lumber from army cantonments. The District of Columbia supreme court overruled demurrers to the indictments and ordered them to stand trial.
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Associated Press
Washington
John L. Philips
Georgia
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
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