State rural report hints at tax and school levy changes
The fragment outlines tax and property concerns in the state, noting a decline in assessed value and renewed focus on school funding. It mentions Ames and Rosston, figures on livestock and shipping credits, and a 1823 district school consolidation issue. The text is garbled but preserves names and local actions shaping fiscal policy and education funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waa
MaDermott
Wilton
Carson
Olibe Angina
Putoping
Uloais
Iowa State
Cisaisra
Dyera
Rosston
Ames -de- C
Canoon
Waama
Aunrviaore
O'Brian County
Washington
Legislature drafts tax and budget measures outlined
The text notes a joint committee drafting a motor fuel tax bill to fund roads with monthly per gallon levies distributed to primary, county, and town road funds. It mentions a resolution asking Congress for an export corporation law to aid agriculture and a parole transfer proposal involving the Rockwall reform school. A state budget cushion and motor bus law revision are also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howsey
Senate
Borgman
Newton
Barguian
Aldsaly
Ateta Highway Comimiasioh
Utate Teasutar
Sud
Congress
Committee Appointments And Early Adjournment Debate
An article outlines Senate committee appointments and preservation of committee structure alongside potential effects on legislation. It notes a push for Feb 28 as the session’s end date, citing urgent business and plan to finish work by then. Also lists several Senate bills on estates payments, election candidacy rules, parole board authority, mine safety, and agricultural examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
General Assembly
Senate
Board of Parole
Rites for Glenn Young Draw 25000 In Herrin Funeral
A large crowd attended the elaborate funeral procession for Glenn Young in Herrin, with mounted robed figures and Klansmen guiding the hearse to the cemetery. The service at First Baptist Church included eulogies by lokale ministers and remarks likening Young to historic figures, while state troops withdrew after patrols ended following the fatal riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Young
Kinn
Rees
Heirin
Bie
Thalr Lorsey Robad
Alao
Getyices
Bunda
Nice
Ray
P. R Gloifelty
Herrin Methodiat Chute
Klan Chloftalo
Aira
Maude
Young
Mrs. Young
Binck
Springfield
Submarine Crew Rescued After Craft Goes on Rocks
In Portsmouth a submarine craft ran aground in Little Harbor after entering the harbor. Commander Stewart B. Bray and the 6-48 crew were rescued by coast guardsmen as chlorine fumes and exposure were treated at the navy yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. A
Igdé
Lithle Harbor
Ehu
Rocke
Portarouth
Lisut
Stewart BE. Bray
Navy Yard
Slayer of Indiana Girl Dies in Electric Chair
Peter Bergolini, who confessed to the murder of a girl in Gary Indiana, was executed in the state penitentiary. He died after being strapped to the electric chair following a late night sleep period, in a case that followed another earlier slaying in Gary.
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Indiana
Girl
Michigan City
Ind
Anna Omleich
Ning Yanraold
Gary
Tud
Peter Bérgolini
Folinter
Dyes
Mie Lied Deen
Four-Story Apartment Fire Leaves Several Dead in Chicago
A late flood damaged and severely garbled report describes a four story apartment building housing 82 families at B90 Buickstehe, where a deadly blaze killed multiple residents. Fire crews and university personnel assisted, with several individuals believed among the dead.
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Builldini
Buickstehe
Nuneed Derkone
Severs
University of Chicago
Begn Muaphity
Wheat at fifty year high as prices surge worldwide
Wheat prices surged to a fifty year high with Chicago May futures near 2.05 a bushel, amid heavy trading of 90 to 100 million bushels by American and foreign buyers. Flour futures rose, Minneapolis spring wheat at 10.00 a barrel, with forecasts of 12 a barrel. Liverpool and Buenos Aires markets showed gains as Argentine farmers held higher prices, while Winnipeg and cash red winter rose from July levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Bueno Aires
Winnipeg
Liverpool Bis
Postal Pay and Mail Rate Increase Bill Passed
Washington reports the bill passing by 70 to 8 after an amendment fixing service charges on parcels at one cent. Senate predicts $40,000,000 in increased revenue and $88,000,000 for postal pay. President’s veto expected by some, changes argued to be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benator
Moses
Averted Chilean Civil War Ends in Diplomatic Accord
A civil war in Chile was avoided after army and navy officers reached an agreement mediated by former Foreign Minister Aguston Edwardo. Arturo Alessandri, self exiled, was affirmed as constitutional president, stabilizing the nation.
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Chile
Bandago
Chilan
Aguston Edwardo
Wliler
Arturo Alessandri
New Yorker Chased By Niagara Tragedy Ends in Death
An unclear report describes a New Yorker, identified as N. Nicholas Iyer, who attempted an act on the Niagara River bank leaving a plate with a vague plea. The text references Niagara Falls and an apparent fatal incident with uncertain names and details.
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Niagara
Walia
Nicholas.Iyer
New -York
Goa
Toy J
Nicholas Iversop
Army Navy Air Merger Opposed by Coollidge
A proposed unification of Army and Navy air services faced opposition voiced by Coollidge. Washington sources report the plan outlined in a county bill and cited remarks from Secretary of the Navy, with noted concerns raised by government committees and officials about the merger’s feasibility and implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coollidge
Washington
Army
Navy Air Gervicam Us
Navy
Bea Wilbur
Ceolidge Mutherteed
Hagtatoujent
Convicted Officials Tied to Soldier Fraud Scandal
Charles P. Morbos former director of the United States Veterans Bureau and John W. Thompson a St. Louis contractor were found guilty by a jury in Judge George A. Carpenter's court of conspiring to defraud the government. Sentencing could reach two years in prison under federal conspiracy law. a new trial motion was immediately filed. The case traces to contracts for a hospital for wounded soldiers and implicates high political ties and the early Coolidge era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Morbos
United States Veterans’ Bureau
John W. Thompson
St. Louis
George A. Caerpenter
Calla
Frants W. Huadlock
Digin
Ilwood Gadavin
Forbes' Coungel
Carpenter
Lita Gray Chaplin Seeks Settlement With Husband
Lita Gray Chaplin through attorneys has begun negotiations for a financial settlement with Charlie Chaplin after their marriage in Mexico two months ago. An uncle and local lawyer assist, with aim of eventual separation terms, as the couple have not lived together recently.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Lita Gray Chaplin
Hae
Mexico
Negatia- Mona
Mollywoo
Chirity Chaplin
Beverly Alita
Edwin MeKinlerny
Mrancleco
George Heebe
Chaplin
Ong
Lita Gray
Lndy
Guiy
juyd-On
Quilfornia
Milwaukee Men Admit Express Messenger Killing
Milwaukee men confessed at the detective bureau to the holdup on the Chicago bound Express of the Chicago and Northwestern road and the killing of messenger Russell Dickey. Bernhard Meylin, twenty eight, a cigar maker of 200 Michigan Street, Milwaukee, admits firing the shot. Edward J. Smith, brakeman, and family man of 7492 Ny tonal avenue, Milwaukee, is involved as an associate. The robbers allegedly saved $200,000 in currency from the baggage car. They face trial for murder and robbery.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Russell
Dickey
Waulegan
Hig Geni
Bernhard Bmylin
Clark
Michigan Street
Dickley
J. Smith
Tonal Avenue
Means and Felder Guilty of Plok fa Bribe Officials
Means and Felder were found guilty in a federal case of conspiring to bribe officials. The trial, conducted with deliberation, concluded with a verdict following a detailed jury process. The maximum penalty includes up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, with potential for additional monetary penalties.
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Means
Felder
Plok Fa
New York
Gaston
Menta Aga Col
Thomag
B. Helfer
Veromtiendiy
Hon
Morey
Wan. Muda. Hy
Ten Years With PE-RU-NA Claims 60 Pound Gain
A Wisconsin man, John Wick of Menomonee Falls, credits PE-RU-NA with a near twenty year use that ended severe catarrh and weight loss. He rose from 135 to 195 pounds after trying the medicine, claiming it aided digestion and resistance. The ad urges readers to keep PE-RU-NA in the house and buy genuine tablets or liquid form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wick
Menomonee Falls
Wisconsin
Doaa
Aida
Mother Grays Powders Benefit Many Children
Mothers praise Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for their relief of headaches colds feverishness worms stomach troubles and other ailments in children. Ad mentions long use by mothers and wide availability from druggists with trial packages and an address in Le Roy New York. An advertisement also touts Calumet Baking Powder and cleansing soaps for skin and grooming.
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Atata
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Ming
Herrin
Ill
Lucian Mascia
Lucian Maven
the Teatino Ecibaagy
New Yorker
Areer
Col. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
J.W. Thompson
Forbes
Alaska
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Véterana’ Bureau
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Lepton
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Mother Gray
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