Denial Shifts in Wertz Murder Trial Rise in Essen Unrest
In Iowa Mrs. Mima Wertz testifies she may have killed her husband to protect herself and daughter as Robert Leeper faces murder charges. Across the Atlantic, reports claim armed communists march on Essen, with German and French authorities seeking police help while Ruhr mines face walkouts in Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen.
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Town City
Iowa
Roy Wertz
Mima Wertz
Robert Leeper
Mr. Wertz
Wertz
Essen
London
Berlin
Ruhr
Dortman
Gelsenkirchen
Mail Robbers Draw 25 Year Term Today
Three men arrested for the $21,000 mail robbery on a combination train at Marion Illinois pleaded guilty in federal court today. Each was sentenced to serve twenty five years in prison. Officers have recovered $19,000 of the loot.
Jay Leeds Claim Highlights Tiny Bank Balance
Flo Leeds of Atlantic City sends a telegram asserting Jay Leeds the illegitimate child of James A. Stillman has only $1.95 in a penny bank and challenges Stillman’s former wife to prove she received $500,000 in notes and bonds for the child’s care from him.
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New York
Jay Leeds
James A. Stillman
Flo Leeds
Atlantic City
Stillman
Twelve Hour Day Not Cut Now Says Steel Chief
New York May 25 The commission appointed to study shortening the twelve hour day reports that a reduction cannot be made at this time. Elbert Gary, chairman of the steel corporation, signs the finding.
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New York
Commission On the
Tron and Steel Institutes
Elbert Gary
Steel Corporation
Weather Outlook for Chicago May 25
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible showers. Temperature expected to hold with little change.
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Chicago
Weather Summary: Local Observations Over Past 24 Hours
The report lists daily high and low temperatures from May 19 to May 26 with trace rainfall on May 25 and a 0.8 inch value on May 24. Temperature at 1 PM recorded 71 degrees.
Senator Advises School Girls on Marital Roles
New York May 25 Senator Francis told girls at Packers Commercial School to avoid marriage until they can support a husband saying they should not rely on fathers for money and strive to make themselves self supporting so a husband would be eager to stay at home.
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New York
Francis
Packers Commercial School
Fifteen Executed in Russia Over Counter Revolution Plot
Moscow reports the execution of fifteen princes generals and other notables for involvement in a counter revolutionary plot. Names of the executed were not disclosed.
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Russia
Moscow
Reduced Anxiety for American Prisoners in China Bandit Crisis
Washington May 25. President Harding reports less anxiety over American captives held by Chinese bandits after discussions this afternoon with advisers. No further details were provided.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
Pact Approves Allied Cost Sharing for Army in Rhineland
Paris reports an agreement between the United States Government and Allied Powers on the cost of the American Army in the Rhineland was signed today after minor changes.
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Paris
United States
Rhineland
Two Killed in Aeroplane Crash at Bowling Field
Washington May 25. Major Thomas Duncan and civilian Henry Kroupp died when the aeroplane they rode in crashed to the earth at Bowling Field. The accident occurred today with both men killed on impact.
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Washington, D. C
Thomas Duncan
Henry Kroupp
Bowling Field
Resignations Rejected as Millerand Keeps Cabinet
Paris May 25 Premier Poincare and cabinet ministers offered resignations to President Millerand. He refused to accept them, saying the senate vote showed no political effect. The ministers cited lack of confidence after the senate declined to try Marcel Cachin and other communists. Poincare said the vote proved party discontent. The cabinet remained in office as Poincare briefed correspondents. A council of ministers was held before they headed to the Elysee to deliver their resignations.
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Paris
Poincare
Millerand
Senate
Marcel Cachin
Miller
M. Poincare
Council of Ministers
Elysee Palace
Near East Conference faces possible Greek Turkish clash
Lausanne May 25 delegates warn the near East Conference situation is critical. The Turkish government will decide whether peace or war erupts by its action in a city now occupied by Turks, with Greeks awaiting the outcome.
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Lausanne
Man Who Shot Wife Hangs Self in Police Cell
Chicago report states Michael Ogieglo aged 48 hanged himself with a rag in a police cell after being arrested following a quarrel in which he shot his wife. Hospital authorities say the woman will recover.
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Sest
Chicago
Michael Ogieglo
Ogieglo
President to Visit Iowa This Fall Says Harding
Des Moines report states President Harding plans a fall trip to Iowa on his way back from Alaska. He indicated he would return to Washington by water, aiming to spare the nation from further presidential utterances.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lafayette Young
the Capital
Harding
Alaska
Washington
Santa Fe Bridge Repair Underway at Ft Madison
Galesburg Tl May 25 Officials of the Santa Fe Railroad said repairs on the burned Ft Madison bridge have begun and trains will pass over within three to four days, restoring rail service to the line.
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Galesburg
Santa Fe Railroad
Ft. Madison
Mrs Taylor Named Head of Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs Henry Taylor of Bloomfield elected president of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs at the recent election. Other officers named include Mrs George Saunders recording secretary and Mrs John Sayers corresponding secretary with Mrs John Howry of Waterloo as auditor. Resolutions endorsed universal peace plans and measures for public health training enforcement of the 18th Amendment and child labor laws.
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Waterloo
Iowa
U. S
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Bureau of Public Health
Henry Taylor
Bloomfield
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
George Saunders
Emmetsburg
John Sayers
Jefferson
John Howry
Sleeveless Frocks Return As Summer Style
The summer call favors sleeveless or nearly sleeveless dresses. This was debated last year, but at present the sleeveless frock appears clearly popular. Voile remains the most used wash fabric.
W C T U Promotes Prohibition Projects Across Iowa
Iowa towns report W C T U efforts including a new children detention hospital project in Marshalltown, a fountain memorial in Edgewood, a female member joining Sioux City planning, and Y W C A field meet plans in Des Moines. Other notes cover scholarships for abstinence, school dismissals for anti tobacco film showings, and Bible story leaflets for vacation Bible schools.
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Des Moines
Memorial Day Observance in Creston at Methodist Church
Creston marks Memorial Day with a 1:30 parade from Potter Post hall to the Methodist church for a 2:00 program. The American Legion firing squad will salute the dead at Graceland cemetery. A memorial sermon follows Sunday at 11 o'clock with seven veterans and Auxiliary groups attending, seating for about twelve hundred. Flowers may be phoned in.
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Creston
Potter Post Hall
Methodist Church
Coock
American Legion
Graceland Cemetery
America
Rev. Emanuel
Chas. A. Hayden
S. W. Gouldin
God
Carrie Jacob Bond
Marie Sweeney
J Wn. Stratton
Ester Wright
Senator Lievel Thurs
Henry LaForgrue
Wilbur Busby
H. S. Baumgardner
Soldiers of the Grand Army of the Republic
Spanish American War Veterans
The
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies of the G. A. KR
Ladies Auxiliary
Wage negotiations begin over large annual expenditure
Chicago May 25 The Labor Board and the Railroad Signal Men of the United States opened wage negotiations involving an annual expenditure of 4.5 million dollars and 15 000 workers as the dispute starts today.
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Chicago
Labor Board
Railroad Signal Men
United States
Parochial School Enters Team in Grade Meet
The Parochial school entered its track team in the grade school track meet to be held Saturday at 9 30 o clock. Five schools will take part in the event with Prof Kerry in charge and athletes share in the enthusiasm surrounding the meet.
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Des Moines
Union Park
Boone
Kerry
Local shoppers and travelers frequent Creston on Thursday
Roy Pugh of Stringtown called on business in Creston Thursday afternoon. A L Roberts bought a new Essex Coach from Matt Conway, the local dealer. Mrs O A Jones of Lenox shopped in Creston on Thursday afternoon. J H Raffel traveled to Des Moines to fetch a Ford for C B Elliott. Mr and Mrs Frank Tracey of Afton attended the Masonic Dance. Mildred Elder of Ames left for Murray after a few days in town. Mr and Mrs Henrich Fust of Greenfield returned home Friday after a brief visit.
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Roy Pugh
Stringtown
Creston
A. L. Roberts
Essex
Matt Conway
O. A. Jones
Lenox
J. H. Raffel
Des Moines
C. B. Elliott
Frank Tracey
Afton
Mildred Elder
Ames
Murray
Train wreckers kill six in Dotham Texas
Fort Worth police ordered to search for three men linked to the wrecking of two Texas and Pacific passenger trains near Cisco at 2 30 this morning. Six people died and a fourth suspect is in jail in Ciaco. The switch at Dothan siding was tampered with, authorities say.
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Ford Worth Texas
Fort Worth
Texas and Pacific
Dothan
Cisco
Ciaco
Five Southern States Discuss Prohibition
In five southern states sessions closed with prohibition debated. North Carolina tightened laws to conform with the Volstead Act, Tennessee revised statutes making liquor transport into the state a felony. Virginia discussed the topic briefly in a humorous closing session. South Carolina debated flavoring extracts and patent medicines but failed to pass related measures.
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Atlanta
John Harleycorn
North Carolina
Tennessee
State Supreme Court
South Carolina Assembly
Congress
Upshaw
Georgia
Alabama
Virginia Assembly
A Thought From Psalm and Shelley
A brief and austere reflection contrasts divine mercy for the broken heart with an unchanging, hope-starved stance. The speaker endures despite no change or pause, echoing a somber meditation on faith and resilience.
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Shelley
Visitants and recoveries listed from local area
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of Estherville Iowa motored to this city on Thursday for a visit at the C V Athearn and the Joe Miller homes. Mrs Cathrine Reardon arrived home Thursday evening from Pacific Junction where she had been called due to illness of her granddaughter Eileen Reardon. Josephine Gomes five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gomez who has been treated at the Greater Community Hospital has sufficiently recovered to be removed to her home.
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Herman Miller
Estherville
Iowa
C. V. Athearn
Joe Miller
Cathrine Reardon
Pacific Junction
Eileen Reardon
Josephine Gomes
John Gomez
Greater Community Hospital
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Flo
Mrs. Taylor
Marshalltown
Edgewood
Thera B. True
Prohibition
Sioux City
City Planning Commission
Lillian Kittee
Womens Christian Temperance Union
Maquoketa
Mt. Pleasant
Henry County
Dotham
Tex
Aene
Cihyi
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