Time Set for Discussion of AS Tax Bills
Des Moines March 6 The Senate scheduled Tuesday at 11 for discussion on Bowman and Bergman gasoline tax bills both proposing a two cent levy. A 3 cent option is still in committee amend. The day also included bills on central committee elections and primary law changes. The house introduced fifteen bills and approved a sine die adjournment resolution. Senator Fulton’s credit union bill passed the Senate without opposition.
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Brittain
Rhinehart
Dallas
Representative Troup
Rice
Fulton
Jefferson County
Des Moines Senator Demonstrates Against Canned Heat
State House reports Senator Romkey of Des Moines county leading a demonstration with a market basket of canned heat to push the Romkey bill. The bill to bar Iowa’s sale of canned heat was reported out by the senate committee with a favorable recommendation.
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Mailman Arrested for Robbing Mails in Des Moines
Gott loib Grosch a downtown route mailman was arrested by federal post office inspectors on charges of robbing the mails. Investigators say complaints from business firms cited money missing from their mail and that Grosch was found with marked money on his person at arrest.
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Des Moines
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Federal Post Office
Grosch
City Office Candidates for Mayor
Local office listings name four contenders for mayor: Myron L. Burt, Ed. Keith, J. B. Rhine, and another candidate. Voters are reminded to review qualifications and platforms ahead of the election.
Iowa Religious Leader To Be Buried Saturday
Funeral services for the Rev. Wilbur L. Capp, a noted Iowa Baptist pastor, will be held Saturday in Des Moines with interment at Glendale Cemetery. Capp formerly led First Baptist Cedar Rapids and served as financial secretary at Des Moines University, later as financial agent for Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, and pastored Garfield Park Baptist in Chicago. He also previously led First Baptist Appleton Wisconsin and was secretary of the Wisconsin Baptist state convention.
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Des Moines
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Iowa
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Mitchell's Job Not Yet Filled In Air Service Shakeup
The list of candidates for Brig. Gen. William Mitchell's successor as assistant chief of the army air service has been narrowed to three officers with a final decision expected today. Mitchell supporters, disappointed at possible nonreappointment, seek a future air service role that matches the rank of colonel and leverages his aviation experience.
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Cremeens Convicted of Second Degree Murder
Ross Cremeens was found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Leo Hardin, a state asylum attendant, after a jury deliberation that lasted overnight. Sentencing is set for 2 PM next Wednesday. the state seeks the death penalty.
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Leo Hardin
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Jardine Becomes Secretary of Agriculture in Washington
William M. Jardine of Kansas was sworn in as secretary of agriculture in Washington. He succeeds Howard M. Gore who retired to become governor of West Virginia after meeting with President Coolidge. An informal reception followed the oath and a new assistant secretary was anticipated, with C. W. Creel as a leading candidate.
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Washington
William M. Jardine
Kansas
Agriculture
Howard M. Gore
West Virginia
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Congress
Department
Coolidge
C. W. Creel
Agriculture Extension
University of Nevada
Dawes Silent as Senate Criticises Him
The senate debates Vice President Dawes inaugural conduct and rules as Dawes remains silent. Reed and Underwood push consent on yesterday’s proceedings while Dawes faces criticism over swearing in and time-honored procedures.
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Washington
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Missouri
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Alabama
Senator Moses Named Pro Tempore Candidate by Republicans
Washington on March 5 Senator George H Moses of New Hampshire was chosen by senate Republicans as candidate for president pro tempore to replace Senator Albert B Cummins of Iowa who did not seek renomination Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas was re elected Republican floor leader.
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Michigan
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New Hampshire
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Iowa
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Kansas
Jones Sues For 204 79 In District Court
Arra Jones filed suit in district court seeking 204 79 from John Keefe. Jones claims the amount is his share of commissions from radio set sales financed with profits to be divided. P H Pottinger named district manager for Paige and Jewett cars for Payne Motor Co at Des Moines. He will operate from Des Moines with a rest on his headquarters. Pottinger previously served as local Paige and Jewett dealer for seven years.
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Des Moines
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Farm Meeting Draws Wide Attendance at Jerusalem Church
Lincoln township members gathered at Jerusalem church seven miles northeast of Creston for a lively township organization meeting. John Kline presided as chairman while a question box drew farm topics on spring seeding and baby chick care. The program opened with community singing and a county agent presented moving pictures before lunch served by the men.
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Jerusalem Church
Creston
John Kline
Peasants Kill Newspaper Writers Across Russia
Reported killings of rural newspaper correspondents spark government alarm. At Mikola ley near Odessa three peasants were executed for killing a provincial paper correspondent accused of spying. Soon after, a Briansk country correspondent was murdered by unknown assailants.
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Stokes Again Takes Witness Stand
Chicago March 26 W E D Stokes on trial for conspiracy to defame his wife Helen Ellwood Stokes of Denver to advance his divorce suit in New York. He testified about seeking an evasive Helen Underwood a former Everleigh club inmate in Chicago. One woman viewed Mrs Stokes picture and said she is like old wine, improves with age.
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Chicago
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Denver
New York
Helen Underwood
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Helen
Mr. Stokes
Debate on Iowa income tax edicts from press group
Des Moines March 5 The Iowa Press association resolution against the proposed income tax triggers Senate criticism of press coverage. Senators Shinn Brookhart Johnson Haskell and others spar over news handling as the discussion veers to a Des Moines Register cartoon about the treasury and education interests. The debate centers on the economy bloc and measures to counteract press influence on public opinion and business revival efforts.
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Des Moines
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Harrison County
Brookhart
Washington County
Haskell
Linn County
Johnson
Franklin County
Iowa
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Patterson- Johnson
Iown
Italian Troops and Bedouins Clash Near Jarabub
Cairo dispatches report fighting near Jarabub within Egyptian territory between Italian troops and Bedouins with fifteen Bedouins killed and many captured. Italians also engaged near Bengazi suffering losses. The dispute over Jarabub’s belonging, based on a 1919 Paris agreement, remains unresolved after Egypt gained independence.
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Early Settlers Recalls Union County History
J S Trimble recalls life 50 years ago in Union County Iowa, moving to Rose Lawn farm in Highland township. He lists neighbors and early settlers between Creston and Afton, noting stock buyers and business figures such as Ben Wray Sr Captain H M Way J H Patt and R P Smith. The letter urges interest in local history for old and young residents.
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Union County
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Highland Township
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Creston
David Sadler
Ohio
Iowa
Aston
George Turner
George Wray
Lou Ickis
Joseph Doser
Ben Wray Sr
Grandma Bartlet and Sons
Luther ‘Elbridge
J. Stone
Steven Emerson
Adams Street
Maple
Elm
J. H. Patt
R. P. Smith
Pine
Adams
Costs 105 To Show Contempt for Coolidge
Dr William Gardner of Grundy Center Iowa was fined 105 for flag desecration after flying a half mast banner on inauguration day He testified his act expressed dissatisfaction with President Coolidge not aimed at the flag or nation He had supported La Follette in the prior campaign and is about 60 years old.
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William Gardner
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la Follette
Creston Reports Record Low Illness in 1924 Health Year
Creston city health officer says 1924 produced an unusually healthy year with no epidemics. Only colds and grip, few scattered chicken pox cases, no smallpox or measles, three scarlet fever cases with two doubtful, one mumps case. No typhoid in years. Strict quarantine enforcement and attentive physicians credited.
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Creston
Iowa
Brunswick Bowlers Triumph Over Fontanelle by Narrow Margin
Creston's Brunswick bowling club defeated Fontanelle 2,329 to 2,307 at the Brunswick parlor alleys on Wednesday night. Conrad led Creston with 212 in the first game, and the team’s total scores were 2,329 to Fontanelle's 2,307. Creston advances to Fontanelle next Thursday as Fontanelle plans a third tournament here the following week.
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Mrs Elizabeth Myers Dies in Des Moines
Former Creston resident Mrs Elizabeth Myers died Wednesday in Des Moines at her daughter Mrs Morieritys home. Her funeral party will travel to Creston this evening, with remains taken to Hickey Undertaking Parlors. The funeral is set for Friday morning at Immaculate Conception Church and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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Creston
Des Moines
Morierity
Buria
Hickey Undertaking
Immaculate Conception Church
Calvary
Veterans Attend Des Moines Stag Party of Iowa Rainbow Division
Creston men from Company C 168th Infantry Charles McColl Elmer Hardman Ray Conrad Charles Harshaw John Lindahl Dr W P Jones and Harlan Schmuck traveled to Des Moines for the annual Rainbow Division veterans party. The event occurs March 5 to mark the regiment’s first action in France.
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Charles McColl
Elmer Hardman
Ray Conrad
Charles Harshaw
John Lindahl
W. P. Jones
Harlan Schmuck
Creston
168Th Infantry
Des Moines
Ainbow Divishon Veterans of Iowa
France
Three Men Enter Creston Mayoral Race In City
J B Rhine of 211 South Elm Street joins M L Burt and Ed C Keith in a three way bid for Creston mayor. Burt filed Feb 26 and Keith announced March 2, with nominations due by March 30 ahead of April 6 terms.
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J.B. Rhine
South Elm Street
Creston
M. L. Burt
Baumness
Ed C. Keith
Rhine Wen
Burt
Keith
Jett
nomination papers illuminate mayoral bid for Adam Pickett
Supporters and local attorneys revealed nomination papers for Creston attorney Adam Pickett aimed at triggering his mayoral candidacy. A spokesman said at midday the effort sought around 100 signatures to sway his decision while Pickett, urged to run, declined to comment and said the matter was under advisement.
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Creston Attorne
Hfe Sanp
Hollywood Show Troupe Jumps Board Bill
Des Moines March 5 Members of the Movie Frolic a troupe of Hollywood actors and their business agents were taken into custody on telegraphic information from Omaha that police there held warania for them on charges of jumping a hotel bill. The group included Anna May Wong Cullen Landis J Gregory Jack Daugherty J L Tighe and J A DeVeaux. Local police said the matter would be settled without court as DeVeaux offered to pay the bill. The group entertained here Tuesday night.
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Des Moines
Omaha
War Rania
Anna May Wong Cullen Landis
Jack Daugherty
J. L. Tighe
Wager
J. A. Dee Veaux
Mysterious Death Probe in Des Moines Man Walter Mayo
Walter Mayo a 53 year old Fort Des Moines resident died in hospital after eight days in an unconscious state found in a field at Des Moines city limits. Coroner Guy Clift opened an investigation as relatives say Mayo left home two days before he was found.
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Walter Mayo
Fort Des Moines
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