Doctor Claims Shepherd Made Deal For Germs
Chicago March 17 True bills charging William D Shepherd and C Farman proprietor of a school of bacteriology with causing typhoid death of William Nelson McClintock are expected this afternoon States attorney Crowe said after an all night probe Farman said Shepherd kept alive germs in three toast tubes for months transferring them twice Inoculation of McClintock with tuberculosis germs was discussed but abandoned Diphtheria inoculation was abandoned as it may not work in an adult Farman will likely sign an immunity waiver and testify before the grand jury this afternoon Crowe said indictments expected tomorrow Shepherd offered $100000 from McClintock estate to obtain the typhoid germs Mrs Shepherd to be absent from grand jury proceedings
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Associated Press
Chicago
William D . Shepherd
C. ©. Faiman
William Nelson McClintock
Robert E. Crowe
Farman
Shepherd
McMintock
Faiman
Crowe
Harry Olson
Nurs
William Derling Shepherd
Cr. Farman
J. E. Davidson
Ruby Peel
Alabuquerque
William D. Shepherd
Billy’’ McClintock
Criminal Court
Harold Levy
Davidson
Miss Peel
McClintock
Foster father charged in McClintock typhoid case
Chicago reports a grand jury probe into the death of William Nelson McClintock foster father William D Shepherd under detention after the will hearing naming Shepherd as chief beneficiary of a $1,000,000 estate may be continued as nine Iowa cousins contest the will.
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Chicago
William McCintock
William D. Shepherd
Shepherd
Orville Taylor
Iowa
Herner
City Office Candidates for Mayor and Aldermen
A list of candidates includes Myron L Burt Ed Keith Adam Pickett J B Rhine for mayor and ward aldermen across five wards plus at large assessor treasurer and other offices. Names cover W D Anstey C F Benson R H Cunningham George J Bartle F M Crandall George D Newcomb Charles Hanson Frank O Keehn Floyd Small William A Stoenner F H Devol J H Ogg John P McCoy Harry H Bertll et al.
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Myron L. Burt
Keith
Adam Pickett
J. B. Rhine
W.D Anstey
C. F. Benson
R. H. Cunningham
George J. Bartle
F. M. Crandall
George D. Newcomb
Charles Hanson
Frank O. Keehn
Floyd Small
William A. Stoenner
F. H. Devol
J. H. Ogg
John P. McCoy
Harry H. Bertlett
Bert Hintz
C L. Westerman
M. A. Franklin
Sam Jolly
J. A. Spangler
Guy. Swartz
E. J. McDonough
John W. Valin
Tom Hamilton
Thomas Beaumont
Cr. Gidley
Ernest Ponter
RABE
Ch Gilattly
Charles A. Johnnson
Vermont Man Nominated for Cabinet Place
President Coolidge nominates John G. Sargent of Vermont to be attorney general. Senate judiciary committee reports a favorable unanimous recommendation after a brief hearing. Warren declines a recess appointment while Sargent’s nomination awaits senate action. Jacob Gould Schurman named ambassador to Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
John G. Sargent
Senate Judiciary Committee
John G Sargent
Vermont
Coolidge
Sargent
Capitol
Charles B. Warren
Senate
White House
Charles
B. Warren
Warren
Ludlow, VI
Thomas W. Swan
Yate Law School
Jacob Gould Schurman
China
President Coolidge
Germany
Senate committee approves Iowa Brookhart Steck recount plan
The senate elections committee authorized both sides in the Brookhart Steck Iowa senatorial contest to appoint supervisors to collect ballots and bring them to Washington for a recount. A separate resolution urged the Federal Trade Commission to investigate alleged interference with cooperative marketing associations. Senator Norris charged Nebraska party pressure on Warren's attorney general nomination, while Mrs Davidson and Miss Peel, friends of the Shep herd family, were questioned and released after visiting the McClintock case in Albuquerque.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Iowa
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Norris
Nebraska
Charlies B. Warren
Creston Welcomes Omaha Visitor Jack English
Jack English of Omaha arrived in Creston on Monday for a short business visit.
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Jack English
Omaha
Creston
Two Union County couples celebrate long marriages
Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Spencer of 234 South Myrtle street and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tallman near Creston marked long marriages. The Spencers wed 66 years ago in Moline Illinois and have lived in Union county 55 years, while the Tallmans tied the knot 40 years ago in Grant township at the Patter son home. The Spencers came to Union county in 1870 and helped found the Herring farm west of Creston, with Spencer planting the enduring grove. They moved to Creston 43 years ago and have remained in the second ward, changing homes only once. Mr. Spencer was active in the ice business and helped lay out the original farm.
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H. M. Spencer
Myrtle Street
J. H. Tallman
Creston
Cherry Street
Spencer
Moline
Union County
Tallman
Grant Township
A. L. Patterson
Spencers
Second Ward
Anthor
Mr. Spencer
Stephens Hired for Next Year
M H Stephens of 613 North Elm street was re elected superintendent of Creston schools for 1925 26 at a high school board meeting. The contract provides a 3000 salary an increase of 100. He previously led the high school and served as superintendent last year. H W Edaburn was re elected board president and the board includes LL McGregor Chester Carter Mrs Theodore Jennings and Mrs Will Scurr with Howard T Scurr as secretary.
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M. H. Stephens
North Elm Street
Creston Schools
Board of Education
Stephens Wa
H. W. Edaburn
Edaburn
LL. McGregor
Chester Carter
Theodore Jennings
Will Scurr
Howard T .Scurr
Unknown Man Killed By Train At Arispe
The mangled body of an unidentified man was found on the Chicago Great Western railroad right of way at Arispe about 6 30 this morning by a train crew. Coroner from Creston summoned. It is believed the man was a tramp who fell under a freight train.
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Chicago, Great Western ‘Railroad
Arispe
Creston
Four Petitions Filed In Bankruptcy Court
Four farmers and a partnership filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions in federal court today. Debts and assets are listed for each: Jacob L Surbaugh $16 929.80 with $14 443 secured and $5 025 exempted. Frank Q Maynard $7 423.88 with $6 821.20 secured and no assets. Roger G Martin $6 406.50 with $6 068 unsecured and $750 assets exempt. the Rosengrant partnership debts $14 693 with $11 488 unsecured and $2 062 assets. Each partner filed individual liability and asset lists.
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Roger G. Martin
Osceola
Frank Q. Maynard
Lamont
Jacob L. Surbaugh
Humeston
George Rosengrant
Sony
Garden Grove
Mr. Surbaugh
Mr. Maynard
Matin
Rosengrant
Ward
George W
George R. Rosengrant
Bedford youth turns himself in after night at city hall
Gerald Turner, 14, walked to city hall with Patrolman William Danner late Monday night claiming he ran away from home over time with his father. Parents arrived for him today. Two civil suits were filed in district court: Bernhard & Turner Auto Co seeks 185.20 from T. F Healy for auto repair and storage. A Fouchek sues on a mortgage foreclosure against Noah J Brotherton J A Williams and others seeking 6871.42. Ford dealers and salesmen meet at the Iowana hotel to discuss the used car phage of the business with a Ford representative leading the talk.
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Bedford
Gerald Turner
William Danner
Bernhard & Turner Automobile Company of
Des Moines
T. F Healy
A. Fouchek
Noah J. Brotherton
J. A. Williams
Ford Motor Company
Iowa
Iowana Hotel
Ford Company
Mrs Maharries Should Be Confined In Institution
Waterloo March 17 The district court jury ruled that Marie Maharries 29 may become violent and commit crimes and should be confined in an institution after testimony from T B Homan Iowa State Teachers College and Dr T B Brennan state university hospital The defendant appeared oblivious during the trial with both sides agreeing on a sanity hearing
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Pree
Waterloo
Marie Maharries
T. B. Homan
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
T. B Brennan
State University Hospital
State
Head of Negro Legion Post Leaves Suddenly
Alonso Henry, newly elected commander of the Negro American Legion post, fled Cedar Rapids after being given authority to collect dues. He was arrested in Iowa City with four women while rumored to be taking funds to Chicago. The post claims about $200 is missing and Henry faces embezzlement charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Alonso Henry
Negro American Legion Post
Iowa City
Chicago
The
Legion Post
Henry
Primary road control bill moves to House in Iowa
Des Moines march 17 the highway state control bill would shift primary road control from county supervisors to the state highway commission the measure was brought out by the roads and highways committee 17 to 11 with 14 to 14 for postponement It also notes heated debate over section 12 and gas tax talks postponed due to senator Gunderson's absence
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Sate Highway Commission
House
Committee On Roads and Highways
Highway Commission
Senate
Gunderson O
Winnebago
Ellis
Appanoose
Stoddard
Woolbury
Bergman
Jasper
Bowman
Blackhawk
Buser
Muscatine County
Olive Branch
Gunderson
Bedgman
Paterson
Kossuth Couunty
Johnson
Dickinson
Jonson
Marston County
Wisconsin
Maxfield
Marshall County
John J. Blaine
Homstead
Wisconsin Department
Indian Music Concert Delights Creston Audience
A 90 minute Indian music program by the Creston Choral Club directed by Madam Myron Smith and the Creston Concert Orchestra under Charles A Hayden held at the high school assembly. About 275 attendees applauded and a bouquet was given to the musicians. The program featured S Coleridge Taylors Hiawathas Wedding Feast with a solo by Will Scarr and three Skilton numbers as preludes. The performance emphasized Indian themes with costumes and stage decor, and a full roster of club members and orchestra players attended. The event showcased disciplined harmony and strong training across both organizations.
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Creston Choral Club
Madam Myron Smith
Creston Concert Orchestra
Charles A. Hayden
S. Coleridge Taylor
Charles Sanford Skilton
Neces
Chiblabos
Hiawatha
Will Scarr
Créston
Harold West
Lloyd West
Betty Trusty
H.J Trusty
McGraw Praises Giants Reserve Strength Ahead of 1925 Race
John McGraw, veteran manager of the New York Giants, says the 1925 club is a good young team with plenty of reserve strength. He notes the squad is in fair shape and that promising young players look strong as spring training begins in Sarasota Florida.
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Associated Preas
Sarasota
Pla
John McGraw
New York Giants
McGraw
Crossing Closure Proposed for Platte Township Halt
A dangerous railroad crossing on a township road near Crestom may be eliminated by Burlington officials. No action was taken by the Board of Supervisors, which lacks jurisdiction, though railroad leaders plan to petition for crossing closure and a detour under a trestle to be raised and paved. Local landowners oppose closure due to longer travel distances.
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Platte Township
Crestom
Burlington
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Fbe Haines
Creston
William Card
Iowa Mnes
Gus Laubenfelt
Iowa Lines
Pat Sweeney
No. 8
Two-Mill Tax Levy Sought for Creston Band Fund
A petition requests a voter referendum on a two mill annual tax to fund a band in Creston. The proposal, with 431 signatures, would raise about 2670 dollars. it will be on March 30 ballot. The levy was previously defeated in most wards.
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Creston
Court House
Service Is Merchandise, Fiers Tells Rotarians
Cres ton plant manager C. E. B. Fliers from Iowa Southern Utilities spoke to the Rotary club at the Iowana hotel. He said an electric company sells only service, noting the line to homes and businesses plus rights and power equipment are included in the service, not the poles or plant. The utilities manager is a Rotary member and called the "light man."
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C. EB. Fliers
Creston
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Rotary Club
Iowana Hotel
Mon- Mayoight
Piers
Ottumwa High Sees No Change to State Basketball Dates
Ottumwa March 17. Frank W. Douma athletic manager says state class A basketball tournament dates will not change and will be held Friday and Saturday. The statement follows a message from George A. Brown state secretary of athletics about an effort to move the date up one day.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Frank W. Douma
Ottumtwa High School
George A. Brown
Income tax bill rejected by Iowa House
The Patterson Johnson proposal for a personal income tax failed 37 to 71 in the Iowa House. Opponents argued the bill did not guarantee property tax replacement and could threaten industry, while supporters touted reforms and alignment with federal exemptions.
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Iowa
Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
House of Representatives
Stepanek
Linn County
Graham
Waplo
House
Cole
Christophel
Carter
Brittain
Blyne
Blackford
Berry Bauer
C. E. Alderson
C. C. Andersen
O Andersen
Hill
Held
H. N. Hanson
Gilbertson
Fleming
Edaon
Martin
Lovrein
Lieberknecht
Leanard
Kent
F. Johnson
Roberts
Rice
Riemers
Rassler
Patterson
Orr
Natvig
Vincent
Venard
Stokesberry
G. W. Smith
W. B. Smith
Schulte
Apd Saunders
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Stephens
Negro Legion Post
Highway Commission of State
Professor Hayden
J. C. Parsons
Ernest Porter
Glen Cook
Harlan Ryan
Frederick Herrman
Paul Huntington
Myron Smith
Clarence Coen
Edna Boroughs
Harry Coen
Grace Fife
John Heessel
Roy Powers
H. J. Trusty
Ruth Porter
Marle Sweeney
Charles Hiskok
Anna Crane
Maud Ganet
Lucy Patt
Willis Royce
Carle Scurr
Orville Smith
Halcyon Reckner
Pauline Wessels
Esther Wright
Henry Brown
Dave Crane
Donald Green
James Huntington
Ed Peterson
Oscar Peterson
John Richter
Wil Scurr
Milligan Bell
Paul Covert
A. L. Huntington
Edward Hutchinson
Dr. Parsons
John Peterson
Wilis Royce
Township Road
Platte Line
Fiers
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