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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
7
The document reviews U S wealth estimates by class and region. It cites total wealth near 320.9 million with a 72.2 percent rise since 1812, noting clothing furniture and personal property as major assets totaling 89.9 billion, with real property around 28.4 billion and other items including agriculture and metals mentioned.
Washington reports the White House announced secretary to the president C Bascom Blemp will retire within weeks likely February 1. Everett Sanders will fill the vacancy on March 4 after eight years in the House. Harry New invited to remain postmaster general. Theodore Roosevelt under consideration for veterans bureau director. Major General Frank T Hines expected to retire soon.
The Protestant Episcopal Church's board of review found retired Bishop William Montgomery Brown of Arkansas guilty of uttering doctrines contrary to church standards after three days of argument. The court affirmed the verdict and explained the sanction to be carried out by church authorities, with action to be enacted at the general convention in New Orleans in September.
Unclear fragment mentions Themes F Foley and Fammany with a hall chief dying suddenly, plus garbled names Ney Lortrithom minany Halt. Readable details point to a brief obituary or notice of sudden death with disrupted OCR.
A compact town gathering marked Constitution's Eve with speeches by local officials and residents. Attendees praised the document's principles and commemorated its historical impact, highlighting civic duties and community pride in a brief ceremony at the town hall.
Washington reports that Herbert Hoover again declined a cabinet shift to be Secretary of Agriculture. With President Coolidge’s approval Hoover said he prefers remaining at Commerce head to focus on improving farmer marketing, lowering distribution costs, and stabilizing domestic and international trade.
In Judge Albert Stephens court Bill Hart’s wife testifies that reports of abuse by film actor Hart were false. She recalled their marriage from November 7, 1921, to May 1, 1922, and Hart’s dismissal from their Hollywood home, while Hart showed visible distress.
Jack Dempsey indicates possible one more fight, then retirement to wed Estelle Taylor in Los Angeles. He says Miss Taylor has no firm stance on retirement, but would be pleased if he stops fighting.
Theodore G. Dickinson, millionaire president of Marquette Cement Manufacturing, obtained divorce from his wife Mary Belville Dickinson after 40 years of marriage. The court awarded alimony and cash securities totaling 500,000. The couple had lived together until January 1914, with the marriage reportedly starting June 1, 1890.
In San Francisco California Jack Merdinand and John Beura were executed for the killing of C A Chipman at Los Angeles. The hangings occurred at Quentin and Folnow after a lengthy trial amid a hostile crowd as spectators watched in silence.
The state convention of Macenhnen will be held at Cedar Rapids. Audubon firemen armed with saws moved to a fall event. Plans progress for the new Wyoyile high school costing about $70,000 with streets improvements near $609,000. Budget proposals, divorce rates, and county pledges to colleges feature in civic notes. The Des Moines directory estimates population and housing counts. county auditors report tax exemptions and new bank building plans for Cedar Rapids.
Weekly quotation summary listing wholesale prices for fruits vegetables and grains in multiple markets. Includes potatoes carrots cabbage apples butter hay and various wheat and corn grade prices across Minneapolis St Louis Chicago Kansas City and New York with bid and bulk figures.
A Senate oil inquiry report clears Edwin Denby and censures Albert G. Pallon for accepting loans and favors from Edward Doheny. The document, signed by several Republican senators, was submitted before the Senate as the majority report was readied for adoption.
Bank examiners report total loot at 184000 with discrepancies suggesting the amount may reach 484000. The Farmers State Bank at Chenu is not to reopen, with suspected involvement linked to J I Kelley president of Plubunk and board directors.
A reported donation by John D Jr totaling 1.6 million dollars is described, with notes of a larger gift around 84 million and other figures. The announcement mentions the library restoration at Tipert County and confirmations by officials, though text is garbled.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to refer to a legal or official diag related to William Dye with a penalty mentioned. Details are unreadable, including full names, dates, and jurisdiction. The readable fragments suggest a court or official proceeding but lack sufficient facts for a precise summary.
An event in Leopard City led to a fatality involving a police officer during a reported MMaa episode. Authorities are investigating the circumstances as community members await further details and official statements.
The forty-first Iowa legislature convened at the State House in Des Moines with both houses present to chart a future agenda. Speaker W C Molson of Storm Lake opened proceedings as leaders pledged to advance ongoing work and set priorities for lawmakers.
Readable fragments show Senator Md WW Campbell of Grove and Senator J L Crookart of Washington as presiding figures in the state’s appointments. Walter Beam of Martensdale named head of the laws committee. Governor Hobill’s secretary noted. Extracts warn on voting, taxes, and government spending. Budget details project a two year disbursement cut from 17,180,471 to 14,186,407, with levy reductions and property valuations specified. Proposals include a bankers bond scheme and continued expansion of public welfare oversight, amid calls for efficient citizen service and education pride.
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