Frost Hits Iowa Crops. Widespread Damage Reported
The weather bureau reports frost last night damaged fruit and garden crops across Iowa. Temperatures ranged from 24 to 31 above zero as truck farmers fought frost with fires. Strawberries suffered widespread losses and corn, oats, and winter wheat were affected in various counties, with some areas seeing corn cut to the ground.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Albin
Alda
Atlantic
Boone
Carroll
Cedar Rap'de
Charles City
Clarinda
Weston
Decorah
Chesterville
Forest City
Fort Dodge
Inwood
Iowa Fairy
Marshalltown
Sioux City
Waterloo
Charles D. Reed
South
Irge
Snow and frost hit Michigan as structures, trees blanketed
In Michigan on May 6 light snow flurries touched Muskegon and central areas while Flint saw heavy snowfall after 8 oclock. In Iowa Council Bluffs grape growers report a 50 percent crop damage from last nights freeze threatening a major local industry.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Muskegon
Owoeso
Flint
Corncil Bluffs
Council Bluffs
French and Riffin Troops Engage in Fierce Fight
An official communique reports a fierce clash between French and Riffin forces in Rabat French Morocco on May 6 with French repulsing attacks killing many and taking prisoners Interior dispatches later claim French suffered heavy losses and serious difficulties.
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Associated Press
Rabat
French Morocco
Quash Plea Denied in Davis Clemency Case Trial Set
District Judge James A. McClure denied the plea to quash the criminal proceedings against former Governor Jonathan M. Davis. The trial on a charge of illicit dealings in executive clemency is scheduled to begin next Monday in Topeka.
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The
Associated Preze
Topeka
Kan
James A. McClure
Jonathan M. Davis
Aginst
Davis
Clauson G. Hammans Prominent Farmer Dies Suddenly
Clauson G. Hammans of Lorimor, a prominent farmer and landowner, died suddenly Tuesday evening at his home. He had lived on the Hammans farm near Lorimor for many years. Funeral services will be held in Lorimor at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon.
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Clauson G. Hammans
Lorimor
Hammans
Nurmi and Ritola Race Engagements Cancelled
The Associated Press reports that Finnish runners Paavo Nurmi Willie Ritola and manager Hugo Quist have had their race engagements cancelled until a satisfactory explanation is given. Frederick Rubien of the AAU national registration committee halted plans pending an affidavit from Drake University official Kenneth L Wilson who claimed a $500 expense request for Ritola. Two New England appearances were canceled.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Paavo Nurmi
Willie Ritola
Hugo Quist
New York
Frederick W Rubien
Ntional
Amateur Athletic Association
Quist
Wheat Soars on Midday Trader Demand and Spanish Purchases
Wheat prices jumped with May delivery reaching 1.66 per bushel in early trading as Spain bought over 2 million bushels. May quotes rose to 1.66 and July to 1.54, closing at 1.65 to 1.66 for May and 1.54 to 1.54 for July. World wheat supply fell by 13.5 million bushels to 189.6 million, from 229.8 million a year earlier.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lee County Strawberries Escape Frost Damage Record Expected
Keokuk May 6 growers in the Lee County strawberry belt report no material frost damage and anticipate a yield larger than last year’s record. Cold weather harmed plants by keeping bees from work and fertilizing, but warm weather soon should boost shipping to 50 to 55 cars from Keokuk, surpassing last year's 42 cars.
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Keokuk
Thite
Lee County
Waither
Executive Clemency Sought to Save Simons
Des Moines reports that only executive clemency can spare Harlan Gabe Simons from execution for the slaying of Michigan tourist Orton Ferguson at a West Liberty camp. Attorneys filed an appeal but no exceptions were found to the lower court verdict. Simons faces hanging on November 16, sentenced by Judge A P Barker of Muscatine.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Harlan
Gabe
Simons
Orton Ferguson
Michigan
West Liberty
Aqter
Supreme Court
A. P. Barker
Muscatine
Motorist Lets Companion Drive Car Goes Into Ditch
S Hooglan of Cedar Rapids is treated for injuries after a car on the Lincoln highway near Missouri Valley left the road. The traveling man driver swapped with a companion who then disappeared, leaving no name or address.
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Associated Press
Missouri Valley
S. Hooglan
Cedar Rapids
Here
Lincoln Highway
Hooglan
Will Divide Bootleggers Fines With Citizens
Citizens who inform federal authorities about liquor smuggling leading to bootlegger convictions under the customs law will receive 25 percent of the fines and proceeds from seized boats as a reward. Edward Barnes, assistant solicitor to the collector of the port, announced the policy.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Barnes
College Baseball Scores Roundup
Purdase defeated Notre Dame 5 to 3 while Nebraska edged Ames 1 to 0. Cornell beat Cbe 2 to 1. Corrections may read as incomplete standings.
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The
Associated Press
Purdase
Notre Dame
Nebraska
Ames
Cbe
Cornell
Shepherds to Face Court After Coroner Ruling
Mrs. William D. Shepherd, hiding since a coroner’s jury blamed her for the McClintock murder, plans to surrender in court today. Her husband William D. Shepherd remains in jail since March 18, denied bail. prosecutors denounce Judge Olson’s findings. Attorneys for heirs contesting the will seek probate court control of the Kenilworth home to protect the estate’s value.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
William McClintock
Emma _ Nelson McClintock
Billy’’ McClintock
Shepherd
Harry Olson
Municipal Court
Olson
Billy McClintock
Young McClintock
Iowa
California
Billy
McClintock
Kenilworth
Illinois
Robert H. Stoll
William Scott Stewart
Woman Convicted of Stealing Chickens
Elsa Walters pleaded guilty in district court after 15 days in jail on charges of stealing chickens from Ed Seda. She was fined 25 dollars plus costs. Leda reported thefts of birds from multiple poultry houses, with headless chickens identified as his. The judge cited her family responsibilities in granting leniency.
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Associated Pres
Maquoketa
Ed Seda
Elsa Walters
Leda
Walters
Moll Sues Brotherhood for 50 000 Damages in Iowa
Carl Moll of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners sues for 50 000 in Des Moines alleging he was fined one dollar and barred from office for voting to deem certain Des Moines firms unfair at a building trades council meeting where he served as a delegate. The union says he violated by laws.
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Associated Press
Dés Moines
Carl Moll
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Moll
Des Moines
Building Trades Council
State Bank Call Issued by Des Moines Official
Des Moines on May 6 announces a state bank call as of May 1 by Robert L. Leach, superintendent of banking.
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Associates
Presa
Des Moines
Robert L. Leach
Orient high school singer tops district music contest
Neville of Orient high school won first place as male vocalist in the district music contest with 86 sections at the Kiwanis dinner meeting. He was accompanied by Grace Hanson, Orient high school music instructor, as the Kiwanis met at Iowana hotel. The meeting closed early for Music Week at McKinley Park. Tra Krouch of LeRoy and William Frank Mitchell of Orient filed voluntary bankruptcies in federal court. Mitchell lists debts of 230199 with 3180 secured, assets 1425. exempt 801. Krouch owes 8564.95 with 3254.95 unsecured, assets 6820. exempt 400.
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Neville
Orient ‘High School
Kiwamus Club
Iowana Hotel
Grace Hanson
Orient High School
Kiwan Is
McKinley Park
Tra Krouch
LeRoy
William Frank Mitchell
Near Orient
Me. Mitchell
Mr. Krouch
Orient Bied School
Claca
Orient
Albert Rose
Tomahawk
Russell Neville
Speer Takes Burlington Page in Valley League Opener
Mississippi Valley League opens its fourth season with Dubuque at Burlington Otumwa at Moline Waterloo at Rock Island and Marshalltown at Cedar Rapids. Burlington's Dick Speer named new manager as Kedar Rapids starts with 6,190 war chest and 1,000 season books planned at $10 each.
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Waterloo
Dubuque
Hurlington
Moline
Ottumwi
Rock Island Ti
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Maine
Manger Dick Speer
Kedar Rapids
Bunnies
J. Ball
Karl Seeberger Lands 76 Pounds of Salmon
Portland Oregon resident Karl Seeberger formerly of Iowa and now owner of Seeberger Hardware caught 76 pounds of Columbia River salmon on a morning trip up the river. The community paper highlights his upbeat demeanor and notes he is a popular local businessman.
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Iowa
Karl Seeberger
Dormer Orestom
Portland
Oregon
Mr. Seeberger
Columbia River
Karl
Seeberger Hardware Company
Seeberger
Former Creston Athlete Joins College Spring Drill
Bob Williams, a Creston high school football star, reported for spring training at the University of Minnesota. The school daily notes he was a promising fall candidate, drilling daily for a backfield position, shows drive in line plays, and is a strong defensive player.
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Bob Williams
Creston
University of Minnesota
Spaulding
Rates on Anthracite Coal to Iowa Found Reasonable
A report by an examiner assigned by the Iowa board of railroad commissioners says coal rates on anthracite moved from Pennsylvania to Iowa points are reasonable. The Interstate Commerce Commission took the report under consideration.
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Associated Press
Wshington
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Inter State Commerce Commission
Parliament Rejects Guarantee Fund for 1923 Olympics
The Hague May 6 the lower chamber of parliament rejected a bill to guarantee one million florins for the 1923 Olympic games in Amsterdam. The florin value is about forty cents.
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Associated Press
Hague
Holland
Amsterdam
Night of Music Week Draws Orient Pupils to Creston
In Creston the Orient school pupils performed as part of National Music Week at McKinley Park auditorium. Under director Misa Grace Hanson, the program delighted a full house with youthful talent and an unusual mystic flair. The event began late, with earlier seating filling before the scheduled start.
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McKinley Park
Orient School
Creston
Is Raven
Misa Grace Hanson
Orient Schools
Creston Night Hawks and School Programs Promised Tonight
Tonight at McKinley Park 8 o clock a Creston grade school program features songs solos and folk dates with a chorus of hundreds directed by Miss Lillian Cuba. Thursday lists events at Downtoen bandstand Irving school orchestra Creston Night Hawks and Methodiat church orchestra Congregational church recites by Miss Eva Wallace pupils and Creston high school glee clubs performing Once in a Moon Moon in costume.
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McKinley Park
Creaton
Lillian Cuba
Irving School
Creston Night Hawks
Methodiat Church
Congregational Church
Eva Wallace
Creston High School
Downtow
Harriet Goodsell
Thomas Jennings
State Sunday Session draws 1600 plus in Burlington
More than 1600 attend the second day of the state Sunday sectional convention in Burlington Iowa with about 60 counties represented. Delegates total around 450, while sessions occur across city churches in perfect weather. Noted speakers include Dr Kilward R Bartlett Dr W C Pearce and Dr C R Parker.
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Associated Press
Burlington
Iit
Kilward R. Bartlett
New Castle
Ind
W. C. Pearce
New York City
R. Parker
Cedar Rapids
Afton High School Publishes First Annual Year Book The Beho
Afton high school releases its first year book The Beho a 74 page mimeographed volume with a blue cover. Sections cover classes high school activities faculty jokes and advertisements. Editor Pearl Blair and business manager George Brown lead a committee with named art editors and typists. Distribution occurred last week.
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Afton High School
Afton
C. L. McDoweill
Pearl D. Blair
George L. Brown
Allen
Collier Edna Carlson
Eugene Treichler
Florence Ames
Madelyn Early
Ada Groesbeck
Verson Goltry
Anne Sidney
Lucile Maneely
Reba Jeffrey
Walter Irvine
Associte
Raymond Brown
James Treichler
Porter
Herbert Gregg
Lela Morrifitt
Coal Truck Driver Sentenced to Sixty Days in Jail
Cedar Rapids May 6 Harold Andrews local coal dealer received 60 days in jail for a crash April 28 that injured nine people. He drew 30 days for reckless driving 30 days for passing a street car in operation plus a $25 fine on another reckless driving charge and planned an appeal. Bonds set at $200 each. remaining intoxicated driving charge carried a $1,000 bond he could not meet.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
H4rold Andrews
Robbers Loot Brooklyn Jewelry Store in $59000 Heist
Four armed thieves held up I. P Rose jewelry store on Fulton Street Brooklyn forcing three men into a back room and escaping in a waiting car. Jewelry valued at about $59000 was taken as the getaway driver in livery sped away. The report blends with a separate description of a local concert program by the Sterling Syncopators and others under Music Week auspices.
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Axxociated
New York
I. P Rose
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Disbarment Hearing Proceeds Against Elmer L Hunt
The Iowa disbarment trial of county attorney Elmer L. Hunt continued as witnesses testified on the validity of a $1000 bond. Hunt admitted drafting the bond forms while denials emerged from Long Walton and Chittenden about signing as sureties. The insurer rejected another bond due to financial doubts, and further testimony was expected as the case moved toward the next page.
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Bar Association
Elmer L. Hunt
Hunt
Harry C. Chittenden
Des Moines
J . H. Appicate
Guthrie Center
H. H. Carter
Corydon
Stunt
Bar Committee
Creston
Harry Chittenden
G. ©. Bentley
W. M. Long
J. Walton
Clearfield
Curetica
Car Committee
Bentley
Harry C. Cuttenden
E. N. Dougherty
Hunt's
Hut
J. 8. Walton
Carfield
Mr. Dougherty
Bot
Thomas JL. Pougherty
Mr. Long
Mr. Walton
Bert Tallman
Creston Banker
Harry €. Chittenden
R. E. Boyer
Greenffell
WR. Cloe
George W. Benkey
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Russell Hintz
William N Frazer
Bones
Wallace and Shinn
Mr. Hintz
Chamber of Commerce
North Maple Street
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Chittenden
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