Iowa budget bill advances in legislature amid amendment debates
The Iowa House passed the budget bill aimed at creating a state budget director and budget board to oversee expenditures and prepare a comprehensive appropriation bill for the next General Assembly. Debate focused on an amendment by Carter to require Bible readings in public schools and a referenced list of Bible passages, while officials touted the measure as a major step in modernizing state government and cutting costs.
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Iowa
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Polk County
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Debated Bonus Plan Divides Congress Behind Closed Doors
Washington reports a 16 to 4 vote for a four bonus to adjourn committees amid a cash bonus dispute. Lawmakers Treadway and Crowther clashed little over pending plans while Green of Iowa opposed cash, urging a non cash option for those under 50. Democrats and some Republicans favor a two feature plan with cash or insurance, risking splits before the bill's passage.
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Marsachusetts
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New York
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Connecticut
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Red Hats for Mundelein and Hayes March 24
Two American prelates will be elevated to the cardinalate on March 24. Archbishop Patrick J. Hayes of New York and Archbishop George Mundelein of Chicago are named. Pope Pius XI announced from the Vatican, praising American generosity to Europe and honoring U S support.
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Patrick J. Hayes
New York
George Wy, Mundelein
Chicago
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Europe
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Allied Council to Transfer Control in Germany to Civilians
Allied Council decides to hand over military control in Germany to civilian authorities. The move follows Prime Minister MacDonald’s suggestion and marks the British cabinet’s first proposal accepted by the council.
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Germany
Paris
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House Approves Probe of Shipping Board
Washington endorses a sweeping inquiry into the Shipping Board with four Republicans and three Democrats to be appointed by Speaker Gilbert to serve on the committees. The investigation, proposed by Representative David of Tennessee, aims to examine merchant shipping operations and related matters.
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Giltert
Wis
Government Drops Plan for Singapore Naval Base
The government officially stated it would not proceed with constructing a new naval base at Singapore. It was estimated to cost £10,000,000 but likely would run higher.
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Gnally
Singapore
Spanish Campaign Fails London Reports Reach
Reports indicate the Spanish campaign, including Moroccan tribal engagements, has failed against rebel forces. The national troops are defeated in far engagements, with dispatches noting setbacks and a sagging campaign outlook.
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Falla
London
Herrin Sheriff Indicted in Prohibition Violation Case
Herrin Sheriff John Lyman and chief deputy Galli gin are named in an indictment charging violations of the national prohibition act. Details reference an alleged curacy and related charges, with court action forthcoming.
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John Lyman
Galligin'e
Tacea
Michigan School Upheld by Court in Smoking Case
In a Michigan Supreme Court decision, the Michigan State Normal School at Ypsilanti was upheld for expelling Ailsa Alicea Tanton for smoking. The Court refused to order her readmission, praising local officials for maintaining standards for aspiring women teachers.
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Supreme Court
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Wommhop
Michigan
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Bootlegger to a Solon Goes to Washington Jail
Ben Dovedy a house office building employee was arraigned for illegal possession of liquor. He claimed the liquor was for a congressman from Tennessee and warned of trouble if arrested. The judge sentenced him to twenty five dollars or fifteen days in jail, and Dovedy went to jail.
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House
Tennessee
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Bail Filed Over Blizzard Slaying Charge
Bill Vao Dien, 30, charged in Okin-Murier county after allegedly ejecting his sister in law from a home during a blizzard. The incident reportedly caused a woman to contract pneumonia and die, with county attorney W W Powell stating ejection could be murder if death results.
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Charles Forbes Pleada Not Guilty to Fraud Charges
The text reports Charles R. Torbus, former director of the veteranat bureau, pleading not guilty to fraud conspiracy and bribery before a United States commission. Bond set at $10,000, he faces federal court in Chicago for trial on March 27.
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Charles R. Torbus
Veteranat Bureau
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United States Commission
Porbea
Chicago
Heflin Threats Recalled After Anonymous Letter
A threatening letter mailed from New York to Senator Heflin prompted recall of a speech and renewed calls for caution. The note warned Heflin against attacking Republicans in the senate and was delivered with an unreadable return address.
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Heflin
Woshington
Liquor Losses Hit Federal Revenue hard in New York
A mangled clipping indicates the federal government suffered substantial liquor duty losses, amounting to 84,169,000 and tied to customs duties 264,100,000. The excerpt references Atlantic coast trade and customs shortfalls affecting revenue.
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Lquor Onuggllog
Atlantic
Coolidge Raises Wheat Levy in Tariff Proclamation
President Coolidge issued a proclamation raising the wheat tariff from zero to 42 cents per bushel, citing no US tariff commission report proving necessity to equalize production costs. The measure, under the Fordney-Miken era for higher duties on flour and related products, takes effect in 10 days after commission recommendations.
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Coolidge
United States Tariff Commission
Comada
Thia
Tariff Commissian
Congress
United States
Little Orphant Annie Dies at Indiana Home
Mrs. Mary Alice Gray aged seventy three, long tied to the Riley poem Little Orphant Annie, died at her Indianapolis home. She was believed to be the original inspiration for James Whitcomb Riley’s poem, with Greensburg, Indiana as the origin of the tale, though other claimants appeared.
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Ind
Mary Alice Gray
James Whitcout Riley
Annie
Trade body head warns against price fixing
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission chairman Thompson warned at a public meeting that continued price fixing could collapse the business structure. He warned the economy could suffer an economic panic similar to 1873 if changes aren’t made.
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Two More State Banks in the Northwest Are Closed
St. Paul Minn The state banking department closed the Farmers Merchants State Bank of New York Milla. The bank had deposits aggregating 181820. It was reported here that the Wesington Springs State Bank of Wessington Springs SD has been placed under direction of the state banking department.
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State Banking Department
Farmers’ & Merchants’ State Bank of New York Milla
Stow Paper
Wessington Springs
Post War Deserters Pardoned by President
President Coolidge issued a proclamation pardoning post war deserters from the army and navy whose offenses occurred between Armistice and the World War I end. The decree excludes deserters before Armistice, such as Grover Cleveland and Bergdoll, restoring citizenship where applicable.
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Washington
President Coolidge
Army
Grover Qlaval
Bergdoll
America’s Farm Yield Hits Record in 1928
Washington notes that American farmers received about 940 million more for their 1928 crops than 1922, with wheat values falling. The total includes 58 million for crops and 4.111 billion for animal products, plus 8.8 billion estimated value of crops fed to livestock.
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Solf Named German Ambassador to Washington
Berlin says Wilhelm Solf has been designated to succeed Ambassador Wiedfaldt as German representative in Washington. Solf has just arrived from Tolsto to take up duties and strengthen ties with the U.S. government.
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Washington
Berlin
Nas Ore Tanged
Wilhelm Solf
Yank Charged With Espionage in Trial Rot
An unspecified American named Meher faces espionage charges in a convoluted case. The defense lawyer Kraanoteboko said the proceedings involve unusual testimony and threats amid the indictment.
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Dugisor
Meher
Withers
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Man of integrity Dr Pierce founder of Invalida Hotel
A physician of great renown and civic leadership Dr K Pierce founded the Invalida Hotel in Buffalo New York. His herbal remedy Doctor Pierces Favorite Prescription gained wide support for women’s health including irregular menses and nervous symptoms with tablets and liquid forms available at drug stores and a sample offered by mail.
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