Fragmented rural notes on fair plans and infrastructure
Readable fragments describe Iowa falls activities, a fair and exhibition planned for 1825, church dedication with a pipe organ, jail sale after a long period, and a town meeting discussing roads, automotives, and farm production. Also noted are wages, livestock statistics, and revenue gains in Des Moines.
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Iowa
South
Towa
Nowa Vatate
Ehnreh
al Een
Webb
Tha Weat Nishno
Lown
Mikhlowski
Oslooga
Livastoc
Des Moines
Iowa Senate Likely to Kill Income Tax Measure
Iowa lawmakers debate the state income tax bill amid strong opposition. A large faction fears new taxes without solid replacements, while the governor signals possible overall tax revision. The session may renew calls to overhaul tax laws after years without a comprehensive reform.
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Iowa
Senate
Tha House
Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
Hamam#ll
van Alstyne Committee
Thirty-Ninth Assembly
Bas Aines
Road Legislation Sets Iowa Road Map For Session End
Iowa lawmakers advance gasolined tax bills and federal aid tied road funding plans. Senate and House highway committees shape amendments to keep $2 million annual federal revenue while debating county bond options and essential road improvements. Senate factions tighten control amid party tension and printing contract debates.
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Lowa
Iowa
Senate
House Highway Committees
Fortress Monroe Rendered No Threat In Air Raid
A dramatic night raid on Fortress Monroe near Virginia is described as a daring demonstration of air power. Martins bombers and pursuit planes silenced ground batteries, dropped nine tons of flares, and failed to be hit by anti aircraft guns, with officials admitting the defense was ineffective. Notable attendees included Admirals Strauss and Moffett and General Mitchell, who witnessed the perceived superiority of air forces.
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Monroe
Mitchell
Fortress Monroe
Martin
O'Sullivan
Magers
Strauss
Moffett
Patrick
Drumm
Fries
Gollan
Afftcii
Wheat and Hogs Prices Rally in Chicago Market Report
May wheat fell 11 percent and July wheat dropped 7 cents as Chicago Board of Trade prices fluctuated sharply. May wheat closed at 1.81 after touching 1.80 earlier, while hogs jumped 50 to 75 cents and gained nearly $2 from a week ago, signaling a strong weekly swing in Chicago trading.
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Chicaga
Chicago
Chigago Board, of Trade
Opsnell Mrnday
Two Women and Four Children Die in Train Collision
In Danville a Waliel freight train struck an automobile carrying two women and four children northeast of here near Williamsport Indiana. Mrs Bodine of Winamport, dairy farmer’s wife, died along with her four children Gertrude Nye Tred Jr Hlwaog Mabel. Miss Ciara Hurd of Marysvale Ohio, visiting the Bodine family, also perished.
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Danville
Swoa
Waliel
Williameport
Ind
Here
Deatt
Bodine
Wainmaport
Gertrude
Votes for U S adherence to the World Court
The House approves a declaration in favor of American adherence to the World Court by a vote of 801 to 28. The measure, read by Tho Fish, states it is the sense of the house that the United States should join the court on terms favored by the president.
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U. S
Washington
House
Fish
Supreme Court allows vehicle searches for liquor
Washington reports the Supreme Court ruled that federal agents may stop and search cars for contraband liquor without warrants. A Georgia case upheld state power to make possession of liquor illegal even before federal prohibition. Justice Taft stated states can bar liquor possession despite the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Michgan
George Carrell
Jehu Kiro
Georgia
St Samuela
Carroll
Kiro
President Signs Bill Giving Solons Pay Raise
President Coolidge approved a legislative appropriation bill increasing pay for congressional leaders, the speaker, and the vice president from 14,000 to 15,000 and for representatives and senators from 7,500 to 10,000. The pay raises took effect with the new terms beginning March 4.
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Solons
Finduya
Musely
Cramton Prohibition Bureau
Coolidge Slonai
Representatives
Dawes Administers Oath to New Senators in 192? Session
Vice President Dawes swore in seven fresh senators from the Sixteenth Congress who were not prior members. Delaware Republican T Coleman Du Pont noted among those sworn in for new terms. Re-elected senators also took oaths. ceremony occurred as groups before the body.
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Washington
Tig Senate
Penaul
T. Coleman du Pont
Eustor
Delaware
Senate
Dawes
New G. O. P. House Chief to Europe on Dual Mission
Representative John Q. Tilwon of Connecticut, new Republican leader in the House, sails to Europe for a dual mission. He will visit capitals to study parliamentary bases for possible Congress reforms and, per President Coolidge, examine overseas military ordnance production in France and Britain.
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Washington
John Q. Tilwon
Connecticu
Repubcan
Europe
Tor
Coolidge Sed
France
Gloria Swanton Recovers in Protracted Convalescence
Fragmentary report indicates Gloria Swanton undergoes prolonged convalescence after an illness or operation. Names and details are garbled, but references to a Marquis de and locations suggest aristocratic or foreign context, with limited readable facts about the recovery period.
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Gloria Swanton
Clon
Swanson
Amer
Antent
Palais de la Coudray
Ergalllas
U S Seizure of Ram Ships Upheld in Liquor Case
In Brooklyn a federal judge ruled the United States may seize vessels flying a foreign flag outside the twelve mile limit to prove intent to ship liquor to American shores. The Zeehound case kept $200,000 worth of Aquam ind champaine cargo seized, while captain and crew were acquitted of conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. The decision could affect future seizures and prosecutions.
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New York
United States
Edwin L. Gnevity
Brooklyn
Celmimil Qetion
Miretalund
Coast Guard
Army Bage
Wirthstreet
I. J. Krang
Ts Supercargo
Froward Osterhoit
Garvin
Twenty Eight States Oppose Child Labor Amendment
Washington reports the push to ratify the child labor amendment to the Federal Constitution has stalled with 28 states disapproving. Missouri and Nebraska legislatures move opposition while several other parliaments consider rescinding prior approvals. Indications favor rejection grow as sessions in Colorado Wisconsin and others await votes.
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Waasitington
Missouri House of Representatives
Nebraska Senate
Acizone
California
Wisconsin
New Mexico
Arkaneus
Sassion
Colorade
Worka
Milnola
Iowa
Maloy
New Campshire
New Jersey
New York
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Alabama
Kentucky
Alsstaaip
Maryland
Virginia
Fechet Named Air Chief in Place of Mitchell
Col Fechet will become air chief succeeding General Mitchell. Appointed by Secretary of War Weeks, the move awaits Senate approval. If confirmed, Fechet takes the rank of major general on April 7, while General Sinsorth reverts to colonel.
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Col. Fechet
Air Chief
Mitchell
Wislington
James E. Fechet
Thin Kelly
Banv Antonio
Texas
Willa Mitchell
Ehieft
Army Nile Service
Senate
Coolidge
Meahot
Sinshoth
New York Banker Found Dead In Locked Club Room
Morris S. Parker, vice president of Equitable Trust, was found in a locked University Club room with an ice pick in his heart. Police and missing-person probes followed reports of his disappearance as investigators scrutinized the bond department and Parker’s financial dealings.
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New York
Bureau of Missing
Bandits Kill Widow Near Ranch Mexico City
Bandits ambushed the ranch near Mexico City killing Mrs. Rowalie Davis Mra Buena American widow of a British subject. The Mexican government considers steps to protect lita and the Camp and administrator of tla Ban Pedro Cortocan tinelands. George Camp of American nationality is among those named in guard actions.
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Evans
Mexico
Lita
George
Camp
Tla Ban Pedro Cortocan Tinelands
Rowalie Davis
Buena
Waa
Inez August
Communists Guilty in Trial for Conspiracy Sentences
A French court returned verdicts in the 82 Communistes case. Ten acquitted while nine received prison terms. Three defendants faced short jail terms or other penalties.
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Bouthon
Mécinany
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