Court martial hearings cite air policy rifts and 1920s defenses
At the Mitchell court martial Captain Oldys testifies on 1923 Guatemala letter fearing alien influence, Lassiter board findings on air defense for the Philippines and Hawaii, and Pacific coast aviation shortages. He notes high accident rates and a lack of effective air units while urging personnel transfers and stronger staff organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mitchell
Robert Oldys
Air Service
Guatemala
Central America
Panama Cannal
Oldys
Lassiter Board of Army
Philippines
Hawaii
Secretary of War
Pacific
Howze
Rockwell Field
Pacific Coast
Ewing E. Booth
H. H. Arnold
Information Division
Army
Navy
Congress
Defense
Maj. Arnold
Hilary Jones
Straus
Drum
United States Air Service
House
Col. Moreland
Colonel Moreland
Army Air Service
Ten Eastern States Barred From Exhibiting Corn at Chicago Show
Ten Eastern states and Ontario were barred from pending ear corn for the International Stock Show in Chicago citing the corn borer fear. An additional order bars alfalfa from several western states as another precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringfield, Ill
Ontario
Chicago
Property Owners To Take Over Fort Dodge Street Railway
Eighty southeast Fort Dodge property owners pledged funds to take over the Fort Dodge Street Railway before President Crooks’ nov 14 discontinuance. A stock committee has secured most of the $5,000 needed to close the deal. The syndicate plans to cut fares from eight to five cents and improve service and equipment for residents outside the new bus routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Street Railway Company
C. E. Crooks
Des Moines Catholic Academy to Meet Creston in Armisticeday Football
Des Moines Catholic Academy faces Creston high in a 2:30 p.m. game at Irving Field with a 7 p.m. banquet for both squads at the Iowana hotel hosted by General Sheridan council Knights of Columbus. Creston coach H L Scott has prepared his team after Greenfield, noting Albert Bradley may miss due to a cold while Maurice Kenworthy is also a concern. A record crowd is expected for the Armistice Day program.
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Des Moines Catholic Academy
Creston High School
Irving Field
General Sheridan Council
Knights of Columbus
Creston
Iowana Hotel
Walsh
Academy Machine
Dopesters
Scott
H. L. Scott
Greenfield
Creton
Albert Bradley
Bradley
Maurice Kenworthy
Iowa
Admission of Colored Blood in Rhinelander Case
In White Plains New York on November 10 counsel for Mrs Alice Jones Rhinelander admitted in open court that the defendant has some colored blood. The admission came as defense chief L D Parson Davis outlined what the defense expects to prove and asked the judge to ignore parts of the plaintiff's outline referencing mental development and the defendant’s good name. The judge refused to exclude those points, deeming them relevant to the case.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Alice Jones Rhinelander
Leonard Kip Rhinelander
L22
Parson Davis
Grange and Illinois May Play New Year Football in New York
An invitation seeks Red Grange and the Illinois football team for a post season benefit game at Yankee Stadium. The event would pair an Atlantic based opponent yet unnamed with the Midwest school, aiding The Physicians' Home, Inc. officials said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Red Grange
Illinois
Physicians’ Home, Inc
Yankee Stadium
Defense Ends Testimony in Blazer Trial in Colorado
The trial of Dr. Harold Elmer Blazer in Englewood Colorado nears the end of defense testimony. Dr. Howell Pershing an alienist testifies Blazer was insane when found beside his daughter Hazel's body. A cousin of General Pershing supports Blazer's mental illness claim.
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Littleton
Col
Harold Elmer Blazer
Englewood
Hazel
Howell T. Pershing
Denver
Blazer
Cyril Nored
John J. Pershing
Pershing
Joel E. Stone
Samuel Johnson
Johnson
Stone
French Efforts To Compromise Fail In Finance Debate
Paris reports that a proposed 15 percent capital levy on securities failed in the finance committee as Painleve's plan for restoring French finances faced a setback. Government officials vowed to press on with parliament to decide the issue despite the defeat. A cabinet meeting was later convened to discuss the crisis amid left bloc discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Finance Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Court House Janitor Bid Opened by County Today
Concentrated news notes say the county supervisor opened bids for janitor service at the court house and regular business was completed by the county auditor. Also reported are a Creston marriage license for Jay R. Long and Ferns Andrews and Rotary club dinner talks by Elmo B. Roper and Dr. H. A. Childs with attendance contest plans led by Leon Morrison and John Young.
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Court House
Jay R. Long
Ferns Andrews
Creston
District Court
Rotary Club
Elmo B. Roper
H. A. Childs
Iowuna Hotel
Leon Morrison
John Young
Rowland Seeks Second Trial After Poultry Larceny Conviction
Harry Rowland of Creston, convicted Oct. 29 of larceny of poultry from the Fred Hood farm, asks for a new trial listing seven alleged causes. The motion, filed Monday, may be ruled Thursday. if denied, sentencing will follow. Rowland remains jailed on a $1,500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rowland
Creston
Fred Hood
Rowland
Davis Plans Inspection Trip by Army Plane to Langley Field
Secretary Davis of the War Department left Washington for his first inspection tour. He traveled by army plane, signaling a preference for air travel on future visits to nearby posts. His route included Langley Field at Hampton Roads, Virginia, with Maj. Gen Patrick, chief of the Army Air Service, accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Davis
War Department
Langley Field
Hampton Roads
Patrick
Army Air Service
Leonard Promoted to Burlington Train Master Post
F B Leonard, once a Creston resident and long-time Ottumwa chief dispatcher, is named train master for the Burlington at Burlington. A W Parker of Casper Wyoming will replace Leonard in Ottumwa. Leonard was born in Creston and worked for the Burlington in his youth.
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F. B. Leonard
Creston
Ottumwa
Burlington Railroad
Burlington
A. W. Parker
Casper
Wyo
Mr. Leonard
The
Creston Adopts Gas Rate and Street Openings Ordinances
Creston council approved two ordinances on final reading one setting a gas rate of 2.00 per thousand cubic feet with a 0.10 discount and 0.75 minimum charge effective Dec 1 and another governing openings on public property including curbs sidewalks and alleys to regulate future construction and permit curb gas stations. Horrobin paving company of Des Moines received 2662.22 for North Cherry street repairs and 2888.87 for flush coating on Mills Jefferson Adams and Union streets with the mayor casting the deciding vote on the latter. The city will bill abutting property owners for portions of flush coating and cover inter section costs.
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Creston
Creston Gas Company
Grand Jury
Court House
Horrobin
Horrabin Paving Company of
Des Moines
North Cherry Street
Newtomb and McCoy
Mills Jefferson, Adams
Union
Cominsky Jury Fails To Reach Agreement
Morrison Illinois November 10 the jury hearing the murder case against John Cominsky failed to reach a verdict in the killing of his former sweetheart Mrs Marie McKee at the Fulton Illinois telephone exchange where she was a night operator The judge instructed the jury to continue deliberations after reporting the failure to agree
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Morrison, Ill
John Cominsky
Marie McKee
Fulton, Ill
W. T. Church
Whiteside County
Armistice Day Parade Seeks More Parade Band Musicians
The Armistice Day Parade Committee calls for volunteers to join the parade band. Call Ernest Porter Leonard Wendel or Henry LaForgue to offer any band instrument and join the fun. All lodges clubs and organizations advised to meet at 7 30 on Walnut Street for parade line up.
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Ernest Porter
Leonard Wendel
Henry LaForgue
Railway Denied Right To Operate Busses
Des Moines Nov 10 The Port Dodge Des Moines and Southern Transportation Co has been denied the right to establish a bus line between Algona and Spirit Lake. Commissioners Webster and Richardson voted against the proposal with Lewis in favor. The ruling cites concerns from established carriers that traffic would decline under partial competition. It marks the first recorded case of a railway company being refused a bus operation right in the state.
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Associated Preas
Des Moines
Port Dodge, Des Moines and Southern Transportation Company
Algona
Spirit Lake
Webster and Richardson
Lewis
District court hears assault and Zellmer appeals
Afton justice of the peace cases appeal to district court. William Zellmer of south of Thayer is found guilty of illegal possession of fishing tackle and appeals. Jury panel includes Everette Salinger and others. Mayor Burt cases in district court see guilty pleas reduced to 25 dollars and costs.
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Robert Whitehead
Union County
Afton Justice of the Peace Court
William Zellmer
Thayer
Zellmer
Justice of the Peace
Afton
Everette Salinger
Clarence Hausz
Ed F. Sullivan
C. H. McKinnie
H. O. Welling
Arthur McClure
J. J. Norris
J. O. LaFavre
J. F. Treanor
Charles Shiflitt
Frank Hagen
Nettie Kenworthy
Homer A. Fuller
M. L. Burt
Fuller
James Bridgeman
N. W. Kessler
Guillty
County Board Stops Payment To Neal Family
Nebraska City Neb Nov 10 Mrs Fred Neal and her seven children deserted by their father must seek aid elsewhere. After deportation from Des Moines under pauper laws she moved to Nebraska City and the county board had given $5 weekly for support. Now the board cannot continue and her brother in law cannot help, leaving the family in a precarious position.
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Associated Press
Nebraska City
Neb
Fred Neal
Neal
Des Moines
Merrill Funeral Wednesday Afternoon
Funeral services for Wilibert Merrill who died Monday afternoon at 411 North Cherry Street will be held at 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev Homer Baumgardner will officiate with the Spanish American War Veterans aiding. Interment will be in Graceland cemetery.
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Wilibert Merrill
North Cherry Street
Methodist Church
Homer Baumgardner
Graceland Cemetery
Jones Funeral at Fontanelle Graces Fontanelle Congregational Church
Funeral services for Alfred J. Jones, who died Sunday evening at his daughter Mrs Will Dickey's home on Hewitt Street, will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the Congregational church in Fontanelle. Rev. Owen Thomas will officiate with burial in Fontanelle Cemetery.
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Alfred J. Jones
Will Dickey
Hewitt Street
Congregational
Fontanelle
Owen Thomas
Armistice Day Declared Creston Community Holiday
Creston designates Armistice Day Nov 11 as a local holiday with extensive plans by a Chamber of Commerce committee. Banks, mercantile stores and many businesses close part or all day. schools dismiss at 2 30 to attend a football game against Des Moines Catholic Academy. Veterans will oversee events with an American Legion card serving as entry. A mass parade on Walnut Street attracts thousands at 7 30 pm, followed by a veterans’ reception at the Masonic temple.
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Creston
Chamber of Commerce
Court House
Tomorow
Irving Field
Des Moines Catholic Academy
Creston High School
Tomoorrow
American Legion
Pirit
France
Walnut Street
Mills and
Adams
Montgomery Street
Mills Street
Walnut
Ed Co. Keith
Masonic Temple
Legion
Youth Movement Destabilizes U S, Says General
Maj. Gen. Mark L. Hersey, honorary commander in chief of the Military Order of the World, calls the youth movement a branch of communist propaganda. He urges the public to write to Missouri University faculty friends to defeat the November 7 referendum on compulsory military training at the campus. He warns Reds are attacking the country’s first line of defense by stirring debate on military training in colleges with such programs.
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New York
United States
Mark L. Hersey
Military Order of the World
University of Missouri
Hersey
Reds
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AIR Policy
Creston Lodge
Alice Jones
Rhinelander
Want Grange and Co
Council
Cominsky Jury
W. A.C
Selumer
Bridgeman and Kessler
County Board
Merrill
Jones
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