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Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1924

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Solons Swoon and Ponder Over Technical Bill

Des Moines lawmakers wrestle with code bill 281 on contingent remainders executory devises and the rule against perpetuities. Senators debate lay understanding approve a chiropractic board funding change and consider removal weed provisions as House speeds to advance remaining bills.

Baird Pottattawamte Ethel Davis Massachusetts New York Michigan University of Iowa Iowa Supreme Court Senate Chiropractic Board of Examiners State General Fund House Secretary of Agriculture

Republican Leaders Prepare For Dinner

Washington reports Republican leaders in the house spent the day drafting an executive program ahead of a conference with President Coolidge tonight on speeding up key measures. The president plans a similar meeting with senate leaders and aims to have congress complete work promptly to adjourn before the June conventions.

Associated Press Washington House Coolidge

Prosecutor Seeks Heavy Terms for Ludendorff Putsch

March 21 The trial of General Ludendorff Adolf Hitler and co-defendants drew near closure. Prosecutor Steinghin asked eight years for Hitler two for Ludendorff and from one to six years for the others. He urged fortress confinement as the usual punishment for political offenders, allowing considerable freedom.

Associated Press Mulaich Ludendorff Adolph Hitler Steinghin Hitler

Midwest Blizzard Slams Through Four States

Snow from four to 16 inches cripples telegraph and telephone service in parts of the Midwest. St Louis and Oklahoma towns report heavy totals as Illinois and Chicago areas endure rapid snow accumulations. Forecasters warn of more snow Eastward with little temperature change expected.

Associated Prene Chicago Midwest St. Louis Oklahoma Muskogee Illinois Paris Ill Peoria Indiana Lower Michigan Upper Illinois

Snow Heaviest of Year Falls in Washington

In Washington on March 21 the heaviest snow of the year fell starting around 6 PM and continued through the night and morning. The falling snow covered the city as spring timidly approached, creating a soft blanket over the lingering winter.

Associated Press Washington

Coolidge to Decide Bonus Speed Question in Senate Split

Washington March 21 Republican finance committee members plan to consult President Coolidge before advancing the bonus bill ahead of tax legislation. Chairman Smoot and Senator Curtis will confer with the president to know the expected expenditures and required revenue. If approved, the measure could be taken up early next week with possible night sessions to speed action.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee Coolidge Smoot Curtis Kansas

Police Hold Alleged Bobbed-Haired Bandit

Broadly reported in Brooklyn and Manhattan, a woman identified as Betty Santos, wife of Albert Guimares, linked to previous crimes, is held after an attempted robbery at a Manhattan tailor. She is described in detail with fashion cues and smoking during questioning.

Associated Press New York Brooklyn Manhattan Albert Guimares Dorothy Kinnan

Bulletin Says Market Has Steadier Tone

The Boston Bulletin reports a steadier market tone with moderate buying, supported more by foreign market strength than domestic conditions. In North Dakota returns from 1,934 of 2,058 precincts show Coolidge leading with 50,539 votes, La Follette at 87,052, and Josephson at 30,934.

Coolidge North Dakota Associated Press Boston Commercal Bulletin Fargo N.D Dakota

Ex-Bandit Jennings Reveals Oil Money Tale for Harding Nominat

Ex bandit turned evangelist and politician Al Jennings claims a $1,000,000 payment funded Warren G Harding's 1920 nomination. He told Long Beach Telegram he will name the eastern ex senator behind the scheme before telling the Senate committee in Washington. Jennings set to testify after summoning by Captain Worley and refusing to detail negotiations pending Capitol testimony.

Associated Press Long Beach California al Jennings Senate Harding Washington Capiton J. B Worley Jennings Jake Hammon Oklahoma Warren G. Harding Worly Worley Senate Committee National Capitol Washingon Mairy Hammon

Harvard pays tribute to Elmeritus Charles Elliott at 90th birthday

Cambridge March 21 Harvard undergraduates heard President Emeritus Charles Elliott urged service to country and joy in work with a focus on early marriages during a public tribute closing yesterday to honor the aged educator turning 90.

Associated Press Cambridge Mass Harvard Elmeritus Charles Elliott

Lang Declines Oberammergau Christ Role

Oberammergau residents surprised as Anton Lang announces he will not play Christ again. Lang, age and past selection in 1922 by a narrow two vote margin sparked talk about his retirement from the famed passion play.

Axssormtec Press Oberammergau Bavaria Anton Lang America Christ

Warsaw Man Arrested for Blackmail Linked to Wall Street Case

Wolfe Linn Enfeld, once jailed in 1921 over the Wall Street bombing mystery and later cleared after returning from the United States, was brought to court on charges of blackmail.

Associated Press Warsaw Wolfe Linnenfeld Wall Street United States

Larkin Expelled From Maritime Union for Conduct

Belfast March 21 labor organ reports James Larkin expelled from the maritime union after suspension on June 11 1923. He was deported from the United States last year and removal follows internal disciplinary action.

Associated Press Belfast Labor Irish Transport Workers Union James Larkin Marship United States

Persia Parliament Debates Republic Establishment

Dis orders continue as parliament discusses the question of establishing a republic in Persia during a tense session in Teheran.

Associated Press Teheran Persia

Exchange Enjoined From Further Business by Supreme Court

New York March 21 Justice Guy issued an injunction under the Martin Act against the National Stock Cotton and Grain Exchange Incorporated and its president Joseph C Cooper allowing no further business.

Associated Press New York National Stock, Cotton and Grain Exchange, Incorporated Supreme Court Guy Exchange Joseph C. Cooper Martin

Rules panel backs probe into duplicate government bonds

Washington on March 21 the rules committee recommended the creation of a committee to investigate charges that millions of dollars in government bonds were duplicated at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Washington Bureau of Engraving and Printing House

Laughlin Selected by Coolidge as Minister to Greece

Washington dispatch reports Irwin B. Laughlin of Pittsburgh has been chosen by President Coolidge to serve as minister to Greece. The appointment signals a key diplomatic posting for Laughlin as U.S. relations with Greece are set to deepen.

Washington Irwin B. Laughlin Pittsburgh Coolidge Greece

Frenchman to Bring Champion Horse Here

Paris reports owner Pierre Werth eimer of Boinard, last year’s French champion three year old, plans to ship the horse to the United States around July 1. Boinard may race September 15 October 1 and October 15. No definite plans yet for Epinard in the Ascot Gold Cup in England. Training began today.

Associated Press Paris Pierre Wertheimer Boinard United States Epinard England

Brookhart Influence Looms In Iowa Delegation Fight

Des Moines reports Iowa Republicans brace for a presidential primary amid Brookhart’s strength in the state. He has not endorsed any candidate as six congressional districts draft plans for a primary, while former Rep Burton E. Sweet challenges Brookhart for a full term in the Senate as the gubernatorial race heats with six hopefuls. June 4 primary date noted.

Aseeetatec Des Moines Iowa United States Senaor Brookhart Brookhart Towa Coolidge Meveland Nion Kenyon Iowna Smith W. Brookhart Burton E. Sweet W. 8. Kenyon

Veteran Editor John L Waite Dies at 83 in Burlington

John L Waite editor in chief of the Burlington Hawkeye died aged 83 after six weeks of illness. A longtime Iowa newspaperman, he joined the Hawkeye in 1867, rose to associate editor in 1873 and editor later, briefly served as Burlington postmaster from 1882 to 1886 and again from 1898 to 1906.

Associated Press Burlingon John L Waite Burlington

Sinclair Tries to Bar Testimony in Teapot Dome Inquiry

Washington reports the Teapot Dome leasing inquiry weighs Sinclair's testimony as counsel argues against questions linking Harry F. Sinclair to recent disclosures. The Walsh resolution and federal suits are cited as reasons to quit or proceed cautiously, amid heated debate on compulsion to testify. The committee adjourned without ruling on Sinclair's examination.

Washington Oil Committee Teapot Dome Harry F. Sinclair Walsh Congress Martin W Littleton Baelair Cpunsel Dill Democrat Littleton Shelcher

Tragic Family Shooting in Arlington New Jersey

In Arlington New Jersey on March 21 Roy Wingate was found dead from a gunshot near his bed by his 14 year old daughter Jeanette. Mrs Wingate was wounded near the heart and conscious when police arrived. She accused her husband of shooting her and taking his own life.

Arlington N. J Roy Wingate Jeanette

Railroads Attack Low Rate Demand in West

Western railroads challenge western states demand for lower rates on grain and hay. Counsel argue reduced earnings would threaten financing and service adequacy.

West Associated Press Weahington Western Railroads Western District

Booze Deals Unfold in Daugherty Probe Over Whiskey Withdrawals

Washington March 21 A Senate committee probes illicit whiskey withdrawals in 1921 with payments totaling 200000. John Goroni claims a 15 per case permit fee was split among officials including the director of prohibition and Attorney General Daugherty's associates. The exchange centers on Mannington, Orr, and others as investigators demand Mannington's presence and Mannington's passport papers.

Associated Press Washington John Goroni Alps Drug Company of New York Howard Mannington Daugherty Little Green House K Street

Claims of Curbing Testimony in Revenue Bureau Probe

Washington March 21 Intimations officials in the Revenue Bureau sought to curb testimony before the senate committee probing bureau affairs A B Bradley a bureau auditor testified he received a suggestion from his section chief that testimony reflecting on bureau heads could harm his position Charles B Brewer special attorney for the department of justice charged irregularities at the bureau and said his report to President Harding led to dismissal of 28 officials most of whom have been reinstated A subsequent house inquiry will open tomorrow with the shipping board inquiry panel first formal meeting

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Senate Committee A. B. Bradley Bradley Charles B. Brewer Department of Justice M Harding House Shipping Board

Southwestern Iowa boys conferenced at Creston campus

Older boys from southwestern Iowa gather in Creston for a three day sectional conference under the state Y M C A and Creston Chamber of Commerce. About 300 high school men expected by noon tomorrow with sessions at the Presbyterian church and high school. The program features Rev. Marshall Lumbar Des Moines Dixon and Otis McCrery Drake University among speakers with Dwight Lewis Des Moines in charge of meetings tomorrow.

Iowa State Y. M. C. A Creston Chamber of Commerce Burlington Station Presbyterian Church Chamber of Commerce J. C. Richter Arthur Huntington Lumbar Westminster Guild Marshall Lumbar Bedford Roy Guthrie Des Moines Dwight Lewis State Board of Raileyway Commissioners Otis McCrery Drake University Harry Goodrich

Victims of Tragedy Buried at Greenfield

Triple funeral services were held in Greenfield for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Gooen and their son Arthur, victims of a Casper Wyoming shooting rampage last week. Police say Van Goden killed his wife and son, dumped the bodies near Casper, and was shot by officers in Douglas. Friends cite temporary insanity amid family grief.

Greenfield Fred van Gooen Arthur Casper Wyo van Goden Douglas Elal

Mexican Gunboat to Clear Ports of Rebels

The Mexican gunboat Bravo sails for home to wage sea war against rebel-held ports. It will target Yucatan Campeche and Tabasco, with Progreso as a first stop, aiming to seize hemp exports and suppress rebel garrisons with marines aboard.

Associated Press New Orleans Bravo Mexico Yucaetan Campeche Tabasco Adolfo de la Huerta Progresso Yucatan Arturo M. Ellas

Tiflis Patriarch Am Reeia Sentenced in Counter Revolution

In Tiflis on March 21, Patriarch Am Reeia, leader of the Orthodox Church of Georgia and Armenia, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for actions described as a counter revolution against the Viet Venncient.

Tiflis Am“reeia Orthodox Church of Georgia Armenia

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