Des Moines City Votes Split Over Klan Backed Mayors
Des Moines voters face city elections with several candidates backed by the Ku Klux Klan including former mayor H H Barton opposing Mayor Carl M Garver and John W Jenny backed by the Klan for public safety. Imperial Wizard Hiram W Evans spoke to local Klansmen while denying influence on the vote. Cedar Rapids also reports a large early turnout as Mayor Huston and ex mayor Rall contend for office and votes remain tight for street and police posts.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
H. H. Barton
Arl M. Garver
Frank Harty
John W. Jenny
Jenny
Parks
J.R Rounds
C. H. Kies
Hiram W. Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Evans
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
C. P. Huston
J. F. Rall
Rall
Huston
Louise Zelsh
Leon Lesenger
Martin Evans
S .C. Wiles
Absent Voter Ballots Disappear in Council Bluffs
Two hundred missing absent voters ballots were found this morning in Council Bluffs as the city election began. The ballots had been mailed in and filled out, with no clue to their whereabouts at the city clerk's office.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Harper and Sons Des Moines Brokers Close Doors
Des Moines firm Harper and Sons, the oldest brokerage and grain house in Des Moines, closed today after a sharp market decline and margin issues. R W Harper announced closure as officers declined comment and Lamson Brothers of Chicago prepared to issue an official statement.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Harper and Sons
Fiirm
Iowa
R. W. Harper
Thay Mn
Harper F
Lamson Brothers
Chicago
Harper and Ward
Minnesota Works to Restore Storm Damaged Highways
The Associated Press reports in St. Paul that crews clear highways and repair communications crippled by a northwest blizzard. Telco and telegraph crews address lines torn by sleet and snapped poles as restoration efforts continue. Nebraska and surrounding states also endure record cold with Pierre at zero and other towns above two to ten degrees.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Northwest
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
United States Weather Bureau
Pierre
S. Nl
Huron
Sioux City
Valentine
Bremer County Youth Dies From Porch Shotgun Accident
Clarence Meswarth aged 16, son of a Bremer County farmer, died at 6 pm yesterday from injuries after a shotgun fell from the porch and discharged. Road conditions required a surgeon to travel from Waverly by railway hand car for treatment.
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Associated Press
Tripoli
Clarence Meswarth
Bremer County
Waverly
Poincare Says French Troops Remain in Ruhr
Paris dispatch reports Premier Poincare defending the Ruhr occupation as payment progress continues. He reaffirmed late government policies and stated French soldiers should stay in the Ruhr until reparations are paid while warning against inflation and urging a general settlement. The chamber showed cool reception and expected a tolerant vote rather than strong approval.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
Chamber of Deputies
Ruhr
France
Jin
Mellon Investigation Resolution Laid Aside In Senate
In Washington on March 31 the senate tabled a resolution to investigate Secretary Mellon amid opposition from the Republican organization and a split Democratic support. Senator McKellar had introduced the inquiry into Melon's legal right to hold office, but faced resistance as Senator Reed argued the matter had been fully considered before Mellon joined the cabinet.
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Associated Press
Washington
United
Mellon
Senate
McKel Mar
Tennessee
Republicans
Reed
Pennsylvaia
Reeder Bank Reopens After Capital Renewal
The First State Bank of Reoder in South Dakota reopened today after a suspension on January 19. Capital was replaced through subscriptions from local farmers and businessmen, marking the first bank in the area to resume operations.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
S. D
First State Bank of
Reoder
8. D
South Dakota
Renew Fight on Roosevelt as Secretary
Washington March 31. Senate debates renewed calls for Theodore Roosevelt assistant secretary of the navy to resign over his role in the Teapot Dome affair and his prior connection to Sinclair Oil. A resolution urges President Coolidge to demand his resignation citing Roosevelt’s alleged influence in removing claimants and oil relations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
Dell
Democrat
Denby
Coolidge
Rowevelt
Sinclair Oil Company
Teapot Dome
Rock Island Strikers To Return As New Employees
Chicago reports the Rock Island Lines plan to rehire returning strikers as new men. The company will not expand force but expects seasonal growth. efficient workers hired since July 1 1922 who were laid off may get preference. The strike ended via mediation and the company acknowledges some strikers remained desirable employees.
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Chicago
Rock Island Lines
Genera
Sevice O
John Scott
Railway Employees’ Department
Wes
James Davis
Stikers
Senator La Follette On Road To Health
Senator La Follette of Wisconsin, ill with pneumonia, has entered convalescence as doctors report his temperature normalizes and rest will soon restore him. Mrs Kneiding leaves for Indianapolis for an extended visit with her daughter and family.
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Senator la Follette
Associated Press
Washington
la Follette
Wisconsin
J. Kneiding
Indianapolis
Ind
A. L. Curry
Demands For Higher Wages Stir England Widespread
London reports from March 31 note rising worker discontent across industry with demands for higher pay. Transport workers ballot today on terms, bringing the potential total involved to about 2,000,000 workers in wage movements.
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Asse Ated Press
London
London Transport
Senate committee keeps Means as witness despite arrest warrant
Washington March 31 The Senate investigating committee will keep Gaston B Means at the hearing as a witness despite a New York federal bench warrant for his arrest on conspiracy charges Means earlier testified about payments to Jess Smith The committee postponed ruling on contempt charges against Mark Daugherty and will replace H L Scaife with another witness at tomorrow's session
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Daugherty
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Federal
New York
Means
Garvin
H. C. Todd
Wheeler
Jess Smith
Mark Daugherty
H. L. Scaife
Seven Die In Ohio From Poison Booze
Seven men in Toledo died from drinking denatured alcohol and other poisons mixed with alcohol during the weekend. Victims include Thomas Kelly 50 William Schultz 43 Milton French 42 David Blue 41 Peter Miller 40 Barney Keys 37 Lansing Michigan Eddie Wallace Toledo.
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Associated Press
Toledo
Workingman's Hotel
City Hospital
St. Vincent's Hospital
Thomas Kelly
William Schultz
Milton French
David Blue
Peter Miller
Barney Keys
Lansing
Michigan
Eddie Wallace
Toedo
French
Kelly
Kultz
Miller
Wallace
Blue
Keys
Hénler
British Mail Flyers Strike Over Pay Dispute
Croydon England March 31 An unprecedented strike began today among air mail pilots and mechanics on long distance flights. They oppose Imperial Air Transport Company proposed pay cuts and new allowances. Current pilots earn 450 to 455 pounds plus ten shillings hourly flying pay. some totals reach 850 pounds. The company offers 100 pounds yearly to some airmen and 200 to others plus per mile flying money. No long distance aircraft left Croydon airfield.
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Associated Press
Croydon
England
Air Combine
Imperial Air Transport Company
Dawes Expert Committee 13 Debates Baltic Reparation Terms
Paris reports the Dawes reparations committee wrestling with final differences to draft a text for submission to the reparations commission. The aim is a neutral, future‑oriented document avoiding ties to Ruhr legality, balancing British, French, and German sensitivities amid looming elections.
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Associated Pree
Paris
Dawes Committee
Reparation Commission
Germany
France
Ruhr
Bonar Law
Poincare
Barthou
Commission
Himeef
Sinclair Indicted by Federal Grand Jury in Teapot Dome Case
Harry F. Sinclair, lessee of Teapot Dome, indicted by a federal grand jury on ten counts of contempt for refusing to answer questions before the senate oil committee. The case raises questions on Congress authority to compel testimony. Sinclair may travel to Washington to answer the charges. Penalty upon conviction includes fines of $100 to $1,000 and imprisonment up to twelve months.
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Associated Prean
Washington
Harry F. Sinclair
Teapot Dome
Senate Oi
Sinclair
Supreme Court
Congress
Daugherty Loyal to President Coolidge
Harry M. Daugherty says he remains a dependable friend and supporter of President Coolidge and has not considered withdrawing as a delegate at large candidate from Ohio to the Republican National Convention. He plans to leave for Washington to attend to several matters.
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Associated Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Harry M. Daugherty
Washington
Coolidge
Ohio
Iowan Ends Life As Relatives Had Done
Iowa City March 41 Wesley Ulch, 31, single, hanged himself at his Solon area farm home. Coroner John Donohue announced the death, noting the same barn where his brother Frank died by suicide in 1920 and where his father George Ulch committed suicide about 15 years earlier.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Wesley Ulehh
Solon
Iowa
John Donohue
Ulch
Frank
George Ulch
Long Insurance Law Expands Coverage Reforms in Iowa Senate
A new state insurance bill broadens group insurance rules, cuts promotion costs, and bans profit saddling via contributed surplus. It limits life and nonlife expenses, extends proxy voting rights, and creates a state code printing board. An estimated $350,000 savings over 25 years are claimed by Rep Harrison.
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Associated Prean State Capitol
Des Moines
Legislative Insurance Investigating Committee
Senate
Senator Brookhart
Washington County
Life
Iowa
House
Harrison
Pottawattamie
Len Carr Confesses Afton HoldUp in Iowa Town
Len Carr, 19, jailed in Union County on charges of robbery with aggravation, confessed to being one of two men who robbed the Burlington ticket office at Afton for about 78 dollars. He named a companion being sought, while Willie Clark and Fred Hendricks were held or released as investigations continue. The confession followed an extensive clue hunt by railroad agents and local authorities.
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Len Carr
Blockton
Union County
Burlington
Afton
Utterback
South Maple Street
Art Louden
Fred
Carr
Willie’’ Clark
Creston
Clark
Fred Hendricks
Kent
City Olice
Louden
Gravitt
Folks
Collings Wee
Hendricks
Maple Street
Collings
Omaha
Charles Pinkerton
Pinkerton
Afton Junction
Great Western
Des Moines
Quarrel Over Alcohol Ends With Man Wounded
Davenport report says Weilage of Davenport is in critical condition at St. Anthony's hospital after being shot in the head during a dispute over the proceeds from selling 1090 gallons of alcohol brought from Clinton. Victor Fanburg and Howard Andrews, both of Clinton, were arrested. two others involved remain at large. Weilage had been recently arrested in Clinton on liquor charges and is under bond for federal court.
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Davenport
March
Se _wittam Weilage
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rock Island
Rock
Clinton
Victor Fanburg
Howard Andrews
Weilage
Clinto
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George White
Democratic National Committee
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Fred Upham
R. H. Wilson
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