Cromwell School Consolidation Vote Maintained
In Omaha on March 1 Irene Loomis Brown was granted an absolute divorce from Rev. Edgar Merrill Brown. In Nebraska, the Union and Adams counties' boards of education voted 7 to 4 to retain the Cromwell consolidated school district after a Tuesday hearing at the county court house. The audience heard witnesses for and against dissolution of the consolidation.
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Omaha, Nebr
Irene Loomis Brown
Edgar Merrill Brown
Deitz Memorial
M. E
Boards of Education
Union
Adams
Cromwell Consolidated School District
Court House
Consolidated
Cromwell
Nancy Bell
Anna Lynam
Adams County
Frank L. Stream
Union County Board of Education
Geo. A. Johnston
R. Brown
Adam Pickett
Creston
Bixby
Corning
Fire destroys three Hollywood business buildings
Los Angeles March 1 fire thought to have been caused by a gasoline stove explosion destroyed three Hollywood district business buildings. Loss estimated at 225000 dollars.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Hollywood
Yap treaty ratified by Senate in Washington
The Yap treaty was ratified today by the Senate in Washington, D C, without amendments.
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Senate
Washington, D. C
Weather Outlook for Chicago Next 24 Hours
Chicago weather indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with continued cold. Temperatures rise Thursday as conditions improve.
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Chicago
Weather Summary From Local Observations
The following are local observations by Dr. H. M. Stanley for the past 24 hours ending 7 a.m. Details include temperatures precipitation and wind. The record notes conditions and any notable changes in the weather pattern for the period.
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H. M. Stanley
Fire destroys Schranger and Johnston plant in Atlantic
A fire destroyed Schranger and Johnston Manufacturing Company's sheet metal plant in Atlantic on Tuesday evening. Loss is estimated at 100000 dollars. One fireman was seriously injured by falling debris as explosions of paint and oil sent burning fluid into the air. The blaze threatened the new city hall, a hospital, and nearby blocks. seventy workers were employed by the company.
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Atlantic
Schranger & Johnston Manufacturing Company
Animals Detect Noises Inaudible To Humans
Some animals have heightened hearing that allows them to sense sounds beyond human perception. Researchers note species vary in frequency sensitivity and may use ultrasonic cues for navigation and communication.
Creston Man LeRoy Sapp Found Dead in Omaha Room
LeRoy Sapp age 20 or 24, son of Ed and Mrs Sapp of Creston IA, was found asphyxiated in his Omaha rooming house. Police have not determined if death was accident or suicide. Burial planned in Creston with body expected to arrive later.
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LeRoy Sapp
Creston
Omaha
Nebr
The
Associated Press
Iowa
Earrly
Sapp
Ed. Sapp
le Roy Sapp
Ice flood swamps Dixon as Rock River rises
March 1 Dixon Illinois reports the Rock River surging with ice and flood waters. Water overflows streets, the gas plant may suspend operations, and basements fill as families evacuate parts of the city. Officials dynamited a gorge near Nelson to try to release the ice but it had not moved by noon.
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Dixon
Rock River
Dixon Iun
Jil
Nelson
Ne‘sun
Talabier Edges Parhaut In Twelve Round Wrestling Match
Sioux City March 1 Louis Talabier of Chicago won a judges decision in a twelve round match with Ralph Parhaut of Spencer Iowa. Judges Polly Wallace and Dick Barker of Iowa State College Ames officiated the bout.
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Sioux City
Louis Talabier
Chicago
Pion
Ralph Pareaut
Spencer
Iowa
Polly” Wallace
Dick” Barker
Towa State College
Ames
Mack Picked to Fill Out Landis Term in Chicago
Federal Judge Julian W. Mack of New York was chosen by Judge George A. Carpenter to serve the unexpired term of Judge K. M. Landis, whose resignation became effective today in Chicago Illinois.
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Chicago, Ill
Julian W. Mack
New York
George A. Carpenter
K. M. Landis
Navy ships halted by House fuel bill cut
The American navy was effectively grounded as the House committee reduced the fuel bill. The Navy Department ordered immediate suspension of all steaming with vessels to stay at anchor until funds are secured or new arrangements made.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Navy Department
Southwest in Grip of a Heroe Blizzard
Kansas City Missouri reports a continuing large snow storm now called a blizzard. Low temperatures worsen conditions as Texas northern Arkansas Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma endure the worst in years with widespread train service disruption.
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Kansas City
Southwest
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Beauty and Brains Highlight Greek Princess Irene Photiades
NEA report from Athens notes Irene Photiades famed as both beautiful and politically astute. She emphasizes brains over beauty and urges aristocrats to engage working women, warning philanthropy alone won t advance modern Greece. She traces lineage to the Phanariot princes and notes multilingual fluency.
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NEA Service
Athens
Irene Photiades
Soag
Photiades
Greece
Tam
Phatiades
Irene Soutza
Phanariotes
Arrests for Violations of Automobile Laws Reported
A series of arrests near the city target automobile law violations. Christensen, living south of town, faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Court on a charge of selling an automobile in 1920 without transfer. Bond set at 500 dollars, with grand jury action pending. Inspector Hartney warned penalties can reach 1900 dollar fines or up to five years imprisonment. Several violators paid fines in municipal court but were released with orders to secure license plates or corrections. Others cited include Elliott's Garage, Moreland, Schmouks Garage, and multiple summonses for license plate and old number issues.
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P. J. Hartney
Motor Vehicle Department
State of
Iowa
Christensen
Justice Court
Adam Pickett
Union County Grand Jury
D. W. Higbee
Attornney
J. L. Carroll
Elliott
Roland Moreland
Schmouks
Kent
Charles Sheppard
Shannon City
W. H. Peck
Creston
Thos. Browning
EB. McGuigan
Albert. Chandler
A. V. Boyd
Wo Woos
Early silk hat origins and Topaz name origin
The modern silk hat is traced to England around 1849. Topaz gets its name from Topizos, an island in the Red Sea.
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England
Topizos
Island
Red Sea
England Cultivates 46000 Acres for Shope and Egg Output
England devotes about 46000 acres to the cultivation of shope. Pregma produces about 76000000 dozen eggs annually.
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England
Jury Selection Proceeds in Fentleman Murder Case
Osceola Ta March 1 Special to The Advertiser reports attorneys face difficulties forming a jury for the William R. Fentleman murder trial of C W Jones Murray Iowa farmer killed October 11. Judge Fuller refuses delay. court packed. armed guards present while jurors are examined amid opposition to capital punishment and prior opinions of many prospective jurors.
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Osceola
Advertiser
Agaiet
William R. Pertleman
C. W. Jones
Murray
Iowa
Farmer
Fentleman
Homer A. Fuller
Kate Anderhelm
Porterfield
Lon Benbow
P. L. Carsem
Osceola Township
Robert Bevard
Franklin Township
W. R. Browning
A. RK. Burnette
Troy Township
Doner
Myers
Madison
Co. W
Advetiser
Ork
William Ralph Fentleman
Murs Ray Farmer
Kenyon Takes Oath as Eight Circuit Judge
St Louis march 1 William S Kenyon former United States senator from Iowa was sworn in today as judge of the United States circuit court of appeals for the eighth district. Judge W H Sanborn administered the oath and called Kenyon’s senate career glorious while hoping for a great bench career.
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St. Louis
William S Kenyom
United States
Iowa
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth District
Watter H Sanborn
Sanborn
Senate
Lawmakers Move Toward Limiting Soldier Bonus Cash Features
Washington March 1 republican members of the house ways and means committee virtually agreed on limiting cash features of the soldier bonus bill. A six member sub committee was named to work out a plan that would not entail large drafts on the U S treasury in the next few years.
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Washington, D. C
House
Ways and Meats Committee
United States Treasury
Payroll clerk robbed of about $19000 in Milwaukee
Five armed bandits stopped payroll clerk William Ormsby of the Palm Olive Company as he left a taxicab near the plant. They seized about $19,000 and fled in a car, chased through Milwaukee streets by the clerk.
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Milwaukee
Wis
William Ormsby
Palm Olive Company
Ormsby
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Ralph Pargaut
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York
Tolkerman
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