Simple Rites Honor Memory of Dead Queen
London reports mourners filing past the late queen mother Alexandra as winter snow covers her casket on a gun carriage from the chapel Royal to Westminster Abbey for a simple service. Royalty including King George, Queen Mary, and foreign royals attended before the coffin moves to Windsor for burial.
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London
Alexandra
England
Chapel Royal
St.James Palace
Westminister Abbey
Denmark
Edward VII
Belgium
Norway
Prince of Wales
Rumania
Sweden
Lord Lascelles
Great Britain
Victoria
George
Palace
Mall
Trafalgar Squire
Whitehall
Queen Mary
Spain
Mary
Duchess of York
King
Efrains
Chopin
Windsor
Vanderpluym Funeral Sunday at Christian Church
Funeral services for Mrs. T. A. Vanderpluym, who died Wednesday morning at Greater Community Hospital, will be held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Christian church. Rev. H. H. Twyford will officiate and burial will follow in Graceland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Vanderpluym
Greater Community Hospital
the Christian Church
H. H. Twyford
Graceland Cemetery
J M Philpott Dies At 83 In Creston Home
J M Philpott 83, longtime Creston resident, died at 3 00 this morning at his home on West Clark street after a heart attack suffered Friday at his son Frank Philpott’s house. His wife died Aug 25 1924. Funeral at 1 00 Sunday at the Adventist church on North Oak street conducted by Elder Scriven of Nevada Ia. Burial in Morgan cemetery near Kent.
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J.M. Philpott
West
Clark Street
Frank Philpott
Philpott
Mr. Philpott
Creston
Jill
Adventist Church
North Oak Street
Mr. Scriven
Nevada
Morgan Cemetery
Kent
Boies backs Cummins plan to regulate surplus crops
Washington dispatch reports Rep Boies of Iowa urging relief for farmers amid distressing agriculture conditions. He vows to cooperate with Sen Cummins to win administration approval for a bill to regulate surplus crops. C. H. MacNider counters Iowa farmers have money to meet needs as corn and hog prices hold.
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Associated Press
Washington
Boies
Republican
Iowa
Congress
Cummins
President Coolidge
C. H. MacNider
Mason City
Wool Market Favors Buyer
The Commercial Bulletin notes buyers hold leverage as wool demand stays moderate. Prices show little change, southern hemisphere supply pressure grows, and manufacturing outlook remains healthy with wool stocks in consuming centers not oppressive. Foreign primary markets also favor the buyer.
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The
Associated Press
Boston
Commercial Bulletin
Champion Cornhusker Refuses Challenge
Elmer J. Williams of Toulon Illinois, the middle west corn husking champion, declines Leo Rettler of Keota Iowa 1925 Iowa champion challenge for a $100 side bet. Williams says he has corn to husk and cannot take time to meet Rettler and suggests Rettler file protest at Burgess North Dakota if dissatisfied with the Burgess contest.
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Muscatine
Elmer J. Williams
Toulon
Ill
Middle West
Leo Rettler
Keota
Iowa
Rettler
Williams
Muscatine Journal Today
Burgess, N
Baskets of Food Distributed by Seven Groups on Thanksgiving Day
Seven groups of residents prepared and distributed baskets of food to needy families on Thanksgiving Day. Women delivered 13 baskets to as many homes, each containing a chicken from nearby farmers, plus butter coffee sugar jelly canned fruit apples potatoes pie or cake bread and vegetables. The senior Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church also helped distribute baskets, and Lincoln grade school children delivered food to a local family.
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Christian Endeavor Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Lincoln
Mitchell Case Seeks War Dept Files In Court Martial
In Washington the defense objects as prosecutors demand secret War Department files. Brig. Gen. LeRoy Eltinge testifies on Pacific defense plans and joint air service issues amid the Mitchell court martial proceedings. The trial aims to counter charges of national incompetency by Colonel William Mitchell.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
William Mitchell
LeRoy Eltinge
Pacific
Army
Navy Air Services
Caid
Navy
Mitchell
Eltinge
Malakai Island
Pearl Harbor
Cragg
Defense
Hawaii
Jarvis J. Bain
Eighth Infantry
Fort McPherson
Frank Reid
Illinois
Eitinge
Sherman Moreland
Caillaux To Be Offered Finance Portfolio
Paris November 27 Aristide Briand announced he formed a cabinet and asked former Finance Minister Joseph Caillaux to visit the Quai d Orsay this afternoon It is expected Briand will offer Caillaux the finance portfolio in the new cabinet Premier Painleve agreed to take the post of minister of war
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Associated Press
Paris
Aristide Briand
M. Briand
Joseph Caillaux
Quai d‘Orsay
Painleve
Cres ton Board to Meet Tonight in Superintendent Office
The Cres ton board of education will hold its regular meeting tonight in the superintendent’s office. Only routine business is planned per president H. W. Edaburn. Thanksgiving Day had no major incidents in Creston with two arrests for drunkenness and no fires or street accidents. Marriage licenses were issued to William L. Christensen Fanny Leona Rice Harry J. Warren and Gladys Winifred Loy. The Union Benevolent Society of Creston received 17.66 at the union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church, led by Mrs. Adam Pickett.
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Board of Education of
Creston
H. W. Edaburn
W. A McKee
William L. Christensen
Greenfield
Fanny Leona Rice
Fontanelle
Harry J. Warren
Murray
Gladys Winifred Loy
Lorimer
Mr. Warren
Miss Loy
Union Benevoleng Society of
Mitchells Celebrate Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Mitchell of 810 South Pine Street observed their fifty first anniversary on Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Cihak, 900 North Lincoln Street, with a noon dinner and a festively decorated table. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Mason Linedman and son Howard of Anita and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mitchell of Des Moines.
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L. C. Mitchell
South
Pine Street
F. J. Cihak
Lincoln Street
Mason Linedman
Howard
Anita
H. J. Mitchell
Des Moines
Arguments to Dismiss Wheeler Indictment in DC
Washington Nov 27. Arguments for and against dismissal of the indictment against Senator Wheeler of Montana opened before Justice Bailey in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Wheeler’s counsel Senator Walsh argued the conspiracy charge rests on the same facts as a Montana acquittal in a case involving Gordon Campbell, an oil operator. The government contends the cases are distinct and the indictment should stand.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wheeler
Montana
Justice Bailey
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Senator Walsh
Gordon Campbell
Interior Department
Hl N Linebarger Dead Local Banker Remembered Here
H N Linebarger son of Lewis Linebarger longtime banker with his father in Greenfield Orient and Kent died Thursday at his Denver home. He ran a real estate and loan firm in Denver and is survived by his widow and two children Hugh and Ruth. Funeral services will be held in Denver Sunday.
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H. N
Dick) Linebarger
Greenfield, Orient and
Kent
Denver
C. H. Thomas
Linebarger
Lewis Linebarger
A. A. Wright
Hugh
Ruth
Old Railroad Seeks Catchy Nickname for 945‑Mile Line
Chicago reports 60 year old railroad with 945 miles of track seeks a popular nickname to replace its corporate title the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railway company. President T C Powell wants a name that conveys position and service and looks strong on cars letterheads ads and dividends. He cites Monon Erie Nickel Plate Big Four and Burlington as examples.
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Chicago
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway Company
T. C. Powell
Powell
Monon
Erie
Nickel Plate
Big Four
Burlington
Progress Made In Pierson Case On Thanksgiving
In district court at Thanksgiving progress was reported in the Pierson fraudulent banking trial of W. E. Pierson cashier of the States Savings bank of Afton. Witnesses described the bank's condition as the case hinges on bonds and indebtedness while cross examinations remained slow.
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W. E Pierson
A. E. Otis
Afton
State Savings Bank
A L. Brown
J. G. Hadley
Otis
Mr. Brown
Brown and Hadley
M. D. Coen
Des Moines
Pierson
Charles Coen
J. B. Woolensock
Afton Bank
J. P Wonstein
Nettie Kenworthy
Ralph Richardson
Carl Roodell
Margaret Patton
H. O. Welling
Robert Wick
C.S. Rex
T. C Powell
Charles Shiflett
Charlotte Shiffer
J. J. Morris
No Intention of Dropping Brookhart Senate Suit
Cedar Rapids Iowa November 27 H E Spangler and B B Purnquist summoned to appear before the senate committee on privileges and election on December 2 in the Brookhart Steck contest. State central committee says charges remain and evidence of fraud and false Republican claim will be presented.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
H. E. Spangler
B. Purnquist
Senate Committee On
Dan W. Steck
Smith W. Brookhart
State Central Committee
Republican Party of
Iowa
State Committee
Brookhart
Senate Committee
Spangler
Big Congregation At Christian Church Revival
A large crowd attended the opening service of the revival at the Christian church Thursday night. Miss Opal May Nelson led the chorus and sang a beautiful solo. Rev H H Twyford urged believers to live as an elect race and royal priesthood, and to show forth the excellencies of Christ. A revival service set for tonight at 7 30 with chorus music and Miss Nelson. The public is invited.
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Christian Church
Opal May Nelson
H. H. Twyford
Mise Neson
Texas Solons Talk Impeachment Session Plan
In Austin Governor Miriam A Ferguson’s status sparks talk of a possible special session as Satterwhite points to impeachment when evidence suffices. Dallas sees Edith Wilmans, widow and legislator, announce a 1926 gubernatorial bid pledging to remain single to focus on Texas affairs.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
Satterwhite
Miriam A. Ferguson
Dallas
Edith Wilmans
Wilmans
Democratii
New Fire Escapes For Three Schools
Tubular metal fire escapes are being installed at Irving Lincoln and Jefferson grade schools and are expected to be ready Monday. Irving had none before. Lincoln and Jefferson replaced old ladder types. Franklin school escapes remain approved for now.
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Irving, Lincoln and Jefferson
H. W. Edaburn
Irving School
Lincoln and
Jefferson
Franklin
Maxine Snyder 6 Injured In Runaway Incident
Six year old Maxine Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Snyder from a farm north of Creston suffered a fracture of a leg when the buggy she rode in ran away after the pony became frightened. She was en route home from school and will be brought to Creston for further medical care.
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Maxine Snyder
W. A Snyder
Creston
Snyder
Unluckiest Man Again In Hospital
Little Rock Arkansas November 27 J W Parker of Mena noted as the unluckiest man in Arkansas is again in the hospital with a fractured thigh after an automobile accident He previously lost a leg an arm and an eye and fractured ribs during the 1925 general assembly session
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Associated Press
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
J. W. Parker
Mena
Arkansas General Assembly
Parker
General Assembly
Creston Defeats Osceola 32–0 in Thanksgiving Game
Creston high school football closed its season with a 32 to 0 win over Osceola at Irving Field on Thanksgiving Day. Seniors led the effort with multiple touchdowns as Creston fans hailed a standout “machine” display. The Des Moines Catholic academy earned this year’s Roper Brothers trophy for best season percentage on Creston’s schedule.
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Creston High School
Osceola
Irving Field
Clarke County Moleskim
Greston
Creston
Mansel Homes
Leonard Brotherton
Bill Landers
Charles Sevrr
John Grey
Maurice Kenworthy
Carl Young
Gerald Cox
Wiliam Reid
Vibert Prada
Creaton
Peak
Creston Warrior
Des Moines Catholic Academy
Roper Brothers
Greenfield Way
Stuart
Academy
Elmo B. Roper
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J. M. Philpott
MacNider
Coolidge
Cornhusker
Caillaux
Mitchells
Hl. N. Linebarger
Old Railroad
Sargent
Brookhart Senate
Solons
Ma” Ferguson
Clarke County
Lenoene
Landers
Rome
Toneh
Hack
Fred A. Ide
Dr. F. M. Davis
Charles R. Gatty
Joe Richardson
Harry Osborn
Loren Reckner
Winterset
Chariton
Clarinda Junior College
Red Oak
Des Moines Catholics
Leon
Eldon Osborn
Arva Osborn
Atlantic
Roy Youngren
Donald
Oneida
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