Two-Cent Gas Tax Proposal Passes Senate
The Iowa senate approved a Bergman bill imposing a two cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund trunk and secondary road systems. The measure, likely substituted in the house for the Brittain plan, would raise about five million dollars yearly with equal division among primary county and township roads.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Senate
House
Bergman
Jasper County
Buser
Muscatine
Bowman
Blackhawk
Chird
Federal Air Fund
Highway Commission
Mlinois
Brittain
Authorities Probe Motive in Pastor Tarleton Death
Authorities begin a probe into Rev. Robert E. Tarleton's death to determine motive after toxic poisoning was determined as the cause. Chemists at Vermillion State University analyzed his stomach following an autopsy that found no heart disease. Tarleton, a popular local minister, was found dead in his garage on January 29.
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Associated Press
Hol “Terrans
Robert E. Tarleton
State University of Vermillion
Naylon Brothers Win Primary Road Contract Near Afton
Naylon Brothers of Omaha secured the grading contract for four miles of primary highway No 15 south of Afton with a bid of 24.8 cents per cubic yard. Earth work is estimated at 103000 cubic yards costing about 25000 dollars. James Rusk of Afton won the culvert construction with a bid of 18739 dollars.
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Naylon Brothers of
Omaha
Board of Supervisors
Afton
Naylon Brothers
Aften
Talmage
James Rusk
Rusk
W. O. Price
Chariton
State Highway Commission
Guy Perry
Aliape
Tornado district rebuilds as repairs begin after path
Southern Illinois and Indiana zones along the tornado path resume work with carpenters busy on hundreds of new dwellings. Warm sunshine aids relief efforts as crews aid thousands of injured and homeless, while restoration progresses across affected areas.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Indiana
Weather officials predict rivers to recede by today
In Indianapolis Indiana on March 24 relief workers and tornado victims in the southwestern region monitor the Wabash and Black rivers as weather officials forecast a drop in water levels today.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Weather Bureau
Pleads Not Guilty in Acid Throwing Charge
Mrs Grace Bernice Day and her sister Caroline Lundstrom pleaded not guilty in superior court to charges of throwing acid in the face of Darby Day Jr. on February 23. The arraignment set April 28 as trial date, both women released on bond.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Grace Bernice Day
Darby Day, Jr
Caroline Lundstrom
Indian peyote rites allowed under religious use
A historical note states that Indians have been permitted to use peyote for religious ceremonies only, with further details continued on page two.
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Ing
Brookhart Denies GOP Fraud in Senate Contest
Des Moines March 24 Senator Brookhart rejects alleged desertion of the Republican party and fraud in his 1920 Senate election. He says the state central committee seeks to oust him by improper means, denounces the protest as a dishonest conspiracy, and defends Iowa voters who backed him for principles of Roosevelt and Lincoln.
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State House
Des Moines
Tama Reservation
Iowa
Winnebago Reserve
Nebraska
Senate
Cavanaugh
Webster County
White
Benton
Stanley
Mahaska
Stoddard
Woodbury
Baird
Pottawattamie
Brookhart
Washington
Associated Press
Republican Party
United States Senate
Smith W. Brookhart
Republican State Central Committee
Abraham Simein
Theodore Roosevelt
State Central Committee
B. B. Burnquist
Star Central Committee
H. E. Spangler
Burnquist
Spangler
Broikhart
Republican Party of
Son Held in Death of Father in Lincoln
Billa Ware is jailed after the death of his father Albert Ware at a local hospital. The father died on the operating table from brain concussion, allegedly caused by a blow with a club delivered by the son when attacked.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Ptl
Robbers Drill Vault at Valparaiso Post Office
Robbers used a drill to enter the Valparaiso Indiana post office vault early today and removed about $40,000 in stamps. No currency was taken.
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Associated Press
Valparaiso Ind
Washburn Resigns as Austrian Minister
Albert H Washburn tendered his resignation as United States minister to Austria in Vienna on March 24. Indications from Washington suggest his resignation will be accepted.
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Washburn
Associated Press
Vienna
Albert H Washburn
United States
Austria
Washington
Legion Posts Drive Slow Signs Near Local Schools
The American Legion Post No. 70 in Creston has placed two by three foot boards at Lincoln, Jefferson, Franklin, Irving and St. Malachy’s schools to curb fast driving. The boards read Drive slow save a child in large letters with Legion branding in small print.
Frederick B Erdhaus Dies in Denver After Illness
Frederick B Erdhaus died this morning at his Denver home after a brief illness. He was a son-in-law of Mr and Mrs James Mackin of 701 West Jefferson Street. He is survived by his widow and one son, Frederick Jr. The funeral will be held Friday morning in Denver.
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Frederick B. Erdhaus
Denver
Mr. Erdhaus
James Mackin
West
Jefferson Street
Frederick Jr
Examination of Ellingson Juror Draws Laughter
In San Francisco on March 24 the murder trial of 16 year old Dorothy Ellingson continued with the interrogation of the seventh juror for cause. Martin Brown, the first juror examined, stated he would presume her guilty and was challenged. Judge Harold Louderback pressed him on a hypothetical verdict with no evidence and Brown answered guilty. Simonn was excused amid laughter.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Murdder
Dorothy Ellingson
Martin Brown
Harold Louderback
Simonn
Car Skids On Pavement Killing Passenger In Wreck
Davenport Illinois, March 24. Miss Ruth Pomeroy, 22, was killed when the car she rode in skidded on the paving and overturned, pinning her underneath. Three other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Ill
Ruth Pomeroy
Oil Company Cuts Central West Crude Prices
Findley March 24 The Ohio Oil company announced a 10 cent drop per barrel on six central west crude grades. New prices list Lima 2.23 Indiana 2.03 Illinois 2.02 Princeton 2.02 Plymouth 1.55 Waterloo 1.10.
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Findley
Ohio Oil Company Today
Lima
Indiana
Illinois
Princeton
Plymouth
Waterloo
Ideal Weather Boosts Farmers in Fel Work
Union County farmers capitalize on warm March days to prepare seed beds for oats wheat barley timothy clover and alfalfa. L J Nickle county farm bureau agent notes discing and sod breaking on higher grounds for corn while cautioning against overreliance on equinox weather signs and predicting a fairly early spring with moisture needs and rain to prevent soil caking.
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L. J. Nickle
Farm Bureau
Cate
Nickle
Lewis Funeral Wednesday Burial At Graceland
Frances Elizabeth Lewis daughter of Lowell Lewis who died in Denver will arrive in Creston Wednesday morning. Burial will be at Graceland cemetery beside her mother Mae Lewis who died last December. Short services set for 2 30 Wednesday afternoon at the grave.
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Frances Elizabeth Lewis
Lowell Lewis
Denver
Creston
Graceland Cemetery
Mae Lewis
Funeral Services for Freddie Wilson Scheduled
Freddie Wilson who died Saturday in Kansas City Missouri will be buried at Fontanelle cemetery. Funeral services are set for 1 p m Wednesday at the Frank Barnes home 408 North Sycamore street with Reverend Owen Thomas of Fontanelle officiating. Dettrick chapels are not used.
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Freddie Wilson
Kansasity
Frank Barnes
North Sycamore Street
Dettrick
Owen Thomas
Fontanelle
Mrs Jolly Dies in St Joseph Missouri
News reaches Creston of the death of Mrs Charles S Jolly in St Joseph Missouri. She was formerly Miss Dora Rowland. The funeral party will arrive Wednesday with services Thursday at 2 30 p m. The funeral place will be announced later.
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Creston
Charles 8 Jolly
St Joseph
Jolly
Dora Rowland
Dempsey and Kearns Placed on Ineligible List
The New York state athletic commission placed heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his manager Jack Kearns on the ineligible list for failing to respond to the commission’s ultimatum that Dempsey accept a challenge from Harry Wills. Kearns called the action too small and too ridiculous to deserve further attention.
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Associated Press
New York
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Harry Wills
German-Polish repatriation drive under Vienna pact
Warsaw reports on the March 24 directive inviting residents in Germany who chose Polish nationality to depart German territory before August 1 or face expulsion. Polish authorities ready to receive the repatriated population.
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Warsaw
Vienna
Germany
Judge to Hear Bank Receiver's Applications
Federal Judge George Scott of Sioux City will hear Friday in Council Bluffs multiple requests from W. M. Knutson receiver of the Bank of Denison. Knutson seeks court direction to cancel an insurance policy and to recover 760 shares of Crawford County Telephone held by C. F. Kuehnle for his son in law,Howard, valued around 20 000 with stock estimated at 55 000. He also seeks authority to employ an engineer to appraise the stock and asks that security interests be restrained from suing him in bank affairs.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffa
George Scott
Sioux City
W. M. Knutson
Bank of Denison
Knutson
C. L. Voas
Osset
Crawford County Telephone
C.F. Kuehnle
Law
Kk. A. Howard
Keutenan
Scott
Kaoutaon
Rotary Club to elect Creston officers at April meeting
Fred We will become president of the Creston Rotary Club after being named sole nominee at the April 27 election following the club dinner. W J Colbert is unopposed for vice president and Frank Ball for secretary. two men vie for treasurer and six for directors. The current officers are Bimo B Roper Jr president, Pred Ide secretary, Leon Morrison treasurer, and George Gault with WIM Reckner as directors.
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Fred We
Creston Rotary Club
Iowana Hotel
W J. Colbert
Frank Ball
Aix
Bpimo B. Roper Jr
John Chase
Town
Southern Utilities Company
Burlington
Pred Ide
Leon Morrison
George Gault
Wim Reckner
Club
Barber Shop To Occupy Ilowana Basement Room
A barber shop will locate in the basement of Ilowana hotel around May 1. Work to fit the rooms began today. A new basement stairway is under construction on Montgomery Street just east of the hotel lobby entrance.
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Trber
Ilowana Hotel
Inme
Montgomery Street
Missionary Association Holds Spring Rally in Creston
Dr. Grosbeck a longtime China missionary arrives in Creston with Mrs. Reinking of Des Moines to lead the spring rally for the Baptist association. The Creston Association covers territory to Cumberland Corning and Murray. Grosbeck, a Union County native, will speak in the afternoon and evening sessions.
Mountain Peak Shifts One Hundred Yards
Meeker Colorado reports a mountain peak about 2000 feet high moving slowly across the Rio Blanco valley between Rifle and Meeker. The western side has shifted further west with a movement totaling about 100 yards after yesterday's 75 yard advance.
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Associated Press
Meeker
Colo
Mother Earth
Evide
Rio Blinca
Rifle
Rumors of Cabinet Retirements Denied by White House
The White House denied rumors that several cabinet officials plan to resign. President Coolidge has not been informed of any cabinet member retiring and expects no changes to the current lineup.
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Washington
Joh
White House
Coolidge
Slicker scams target Creston shoppers in advertising ruse
Creston residents face fake sticker crews selling a religious publication claiming a state church history. Investigations show no authority or credentials to collect money. Local vigilance warns against outside schemes, noting many are thwarted by alert merchants and wary housewives.
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Creston
Frm
Legitima Ce
Concert by Creston Band and Orchestra Draws 200
About 200 people attended the Creston Concert band in the high school assembly room Monday night. The band was led by Charles A Hayden and the Ervingerhoot orchestra directed by Mrs Theodore Jennings. Solo performances by six young musicians drew strong applause.
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Creston
Charles A. Hayden
Ervingerhoot
Chestra
Theodore Jennings
A. B Perry
Lees Q
Francis Mullen
Ruth Hogan
Artine Milnes
Don McGuffin
Carol Jennings
Harold Franklin
Bobby
Betty Osborn
Bobby Osborn
Feery
Kellogg Asked to Prepare Naval Conference Steps
President Coolidge urged Secretary Kellogg to take definite preliminary steps toward laying groundwork for a new naval limitation conference. The plan has two phases: define remaining technical naval limits and informally gauge other powers’ sentiment about calling a conference.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Secree Tary Kellogg
Little Ads Grow Big: Quick Inquiries For 25 Cent Ad
A 25 cent want ad in The ADVER TISER set a record with 29 inquiries in four hours. The unnamed woman who placed the ad saw rapid results as buyers contacted her within an hour of publication and by nine p.m. the first day she had spoken to 29 house hunters. Similar strong response stories follow for other short run ads.
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Camell Bluffs
Edward Tebel
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Marshalltown
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M A. Franklin
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West Mills Street
Fern Collings
Frank Collings
North Cedar Street
Greater Community Hospital
Lincoln Grade School
Rar Deer
John Deer
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Legion
Ellingson
Charles S. Jolly
St. Joseph, Mo
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