Impeachment echoes in era of partisan trials
The piece surveys historic impeachment cases from Pickering to Johnson, warning that partisanship taints justice. It notes Pickering's removal under contested proceedings, cites Samuel McMaster, and critiques political motives shaping trials and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Congress
Andrew Johnson
Yan
John Pickering
Pickering
Jefferson
Pitkering
House
Senate
McMaster
United States
Polticians
P Theatriotic
Des Moines Faces Sensation Over County Convention
The Register claims the Ku Klux Klan captured and ran the recent county convention in Des Moines, highlighting ongoing financial political and social tensions in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Register
Ku Klux Klan
Tax and deficit clash in Congress echoing Mellon and Garner plans
The piece contrasts the Mellon and Garner tax bills amid deficit fears and political maneuvering. It notes President Hoover era concerns, Denby’s resignation, and the fallout affecting Theodore Jr and Theodore Sr, with references to Ford's reaction and political cynicism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Denby
Henry Ford
Michigan
Navy
Theodore, Jr
New York
Theodore, Sr
McAdoo faces scrutiny as Democratic nomination doubts rise
The text notes a lack of clear McAdoo support for the presidency and suggests doubts about his nomination. It cites his post cabinet oil company retainers as a turning point, arguing the move tarnished his suitability and could hinder broader Democratic backing before the New York convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Democratic Party
McAdoo
New York
Bainbridge Olby
Mr. McAdoo
Sioux Falls papers push state revival after Brookhart banter
Sioux Falls Argus Leader and Iowa papers campaign to revive the state image amid backlash from Senator Brookhart’s Eastern criticisms. The piece notes the difficulty of repairing reputations after claims that life in Iowa is deteriorating, calling the accusations unfounded yet harmful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Brookbart
A Nut for the Experts Davenport Pihiea Expert Engineer Opinion
The text appears as a disordered excerpt debating whether Denby erred and if oil was drained by private wells, with references to naval access and potential plunder. It reads as a fragmented historical note on oil extraction and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Pihiea
Denby
Exho Ogichl Forifialiona
Privata
Insurance investigation set to widen scope in senate
The Iowa senate debates a broadening insurance investigation amid a March recess from the 28th to March 5th. Sen. McIntosh proposes widening the inquiry into fire and life and fraternal companies, stock dealings, commissions, and salaries. The committee is to hold open hearings to probe possible policyholder abuses and related financial conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Caswell
Senate
McIntosh
Decatur County
Special Insurance Investigation Committee
Des Moines
Browne
Jackson County
State House
Teapot Dome
Washington
Senator Browne cites suspected insurance violations in Iowa
Browne delivers a detailed statement to the investigating committee alleging illegally paid dividends by Iowa stock insurers, improper safeguarding of policyholders, and irregular private contracts. He urges examinations of Grain Belt Hail Insurance, Hawkeye Security Fire, Des Moines Re-Insurance Fire, and related transfers profits, naming firms and requesting witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browne
Senate
Iowa
Commissioner of Insurance
Ls “T
Inter-Ocean
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Life and Annuity
Des Moines
National Fidelity Life
Sioux City
Hawkeye Security Fire
North American National Fire
Grain Belt -Hail Insurance Company
Hawkeye Security
State Life
Liberty Life
Royal Union
Central. Trust
Des. Moines
Insurance official urges full truth on Des Moines Re-Insurance Fire
A speaker requests examination reports from the Insurance Department on the Re-Insurance Fire Company of Des Moines its name changes capitalization reductions and current liquidation status. He also asks for official staff names of the related companies and appeals to public servants to reveal the whole truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alga
Insurance Department
Fire Company of
Des Moines
Senate
Senate committee on insurance stocks faces time crunch
A five member Senate committee, praised for breadth, lacks time to complete its investigation and report at a special session. It may issue an informal report and seek authority to continue over summer, with a full report at the next regular session. Evidence already points to possible shady stock transactions in insurance companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Narrowly Ponders Motor Vehicle Headlight Laws
The Senate debated motor vehicle headlight and lens laws after many amendments were offered. After years of consideration the bill was referred to committee with hopes to curb night travel dangers. Hard work marked the week as large bills moved swiftly and primary elections law saw quick progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mantz
Elections Committee
Legislature debates eugenics marriage law overhaul
The senate and house clash over a proposed eugenics provision for marriage licenses and medical exams. After five days of debate and several amendments, the current law remains essentially unchanged while conference committees work to bridge differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Monticello closes season with win over Marion
Monticello high school finished the season Monday evening by defeating Marion 13 to 8 in a slow game. Lang opened scoring for Monticello, L. Zubler added a double decker, and Rubek and Gill helped Marion. Four Monticello seniors Hayden, W. Zubler, Schneider and Lang played their last game on the Monticello floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello High School
Marion
Monticello
Lang
Kellams
L. Zubler
Rubek
Gill
Keven
L. Gubler
Read and Black
Capt
Hayden
W. Zubler
Schneider
Will
Jones County Republicans Choose Delegates to State Convention
The Jones county Republican convention at Anamosa selected 16 delegates and 16 alternates to the Des Moines state convention on March 4. A resolution urged support for Calvin Coolidge for president and a five member committee named the delegates and alternates. The event adjourned after ratification of the committee’s nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhike
Antat
Ini. Emin County
Othe
Jones
Brookhart
Anamosa
Court House
Louis Gardner
J. W. Coxsee
T. E. Watters
Jones County
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Des Moines
James Remley
Arthur Fairbanks
I. E., Reed
O.A. Gable
Glenn Peet
J. K. Hale
Eleanor Strawman
E. Rhinehart
John Matthiessen
C. B. Paul
Hubert Glenn
B.G. Rees
A. A. Cole
Lizzie Russell
W. D. McLaughlin
J. W., Doxace
A. Grimwood
W. IF. Hints
Reed
J. BE. Remley
O. A. Gable
A. Rayaire Banks
CG. B. Paul
Krank Serboniek
J. N. Baumel
BE. J. Noble
J. W. Hutton
W. B Meeks
Davenport farmer dies by own hand in barn
Arnold Schaeffer a 27 year old Davenport farmer was found dead in a barn last Sunday after apparently shooting himself. The incident followed a string of local news items including university history notes and a municipal election result.
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Arnold Schaeffer
Davenport
Pha State University of Iowa
Instituidon
Hesi
Nysti Wetierahi Assembly
University
Touk Action
Manchester
W. BH. Edwards
The
Home Lumber Co
Wyoming
Eastern Iowa Lumber Dealers Association
Clinton
Cedar
Jackson
Jones
Scott
James Spears
George Coleman
Jones County
Hale
J. C. Stoddard
United States District Court
Tipton
BE. P. Eston
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Barracks Hospital
St. Louis
Bismuth
Henry Thomas Reed
Cresco
United States
Northern ‘District
Iowa
Iowa General Assembly
Walter James
James
Maryland
Mary Sherman
Tha Osterle
Prosser
Washington
Phillip 'G. James
Olin
Mra
Barish Kegley
Olive ‘Roos
Lon Angeles
California
Notice of appraisement in Cassady estate
In the district court of Iowa Jones county the estate of Andrew Cassady deceased. Appraisers H B Richardson J W Comisky A O Sones announce a March 22 1924 hearing at 1 p m at the clerk's office Atut masa town for inheritance tax appraisal of real and personal property. Creditors and heirs may appear and be heard.
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State of
Bows
Jones County
Anne Styton
Tlee
Wo Tlurbank
State of Law
Lester U. Chanrhirt
Ray Rechternaeht
Agnes Ff. Stirton
Agnes S. Gearhart
Anne
Sach
Antimoasa
Jones
Laws
J. W. Conmey
H. OS. Richardson
District Court
Towa Fio
Andrew Cassady
Wy J. Burbank
Iown
Ambroh O M. Cratpenster
Matthew
Lawrence Carmichael
Robert Carmichael
Atutmasa
Richardson J. W
Conmisy
If you must waste somebody's time waste your own
A pithy maxim urging self restraint by valuing one’s own time before imposing delays on others. It frames time as a scarce resource and encourages personal discipline to avoid unnecessary interruptions.
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New’ York
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Mexico
Cyrenus Cole
Garner
White House
Mellon
Leitherne
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John Yossi
M. Lubben
Shane
Otto Danneman
W. F. Hintz
Velie
Margaret Folkerts
William Rieckels
Rhode Island
Monticeto
Claw
Walsiger, Wae Pd
Henry C. Balster
Scotch Grove
Vn Munsinger
Herrick
M A. Hogan
J. L. Kaufman
John Jacobs
C. L. van Meter
Cedar and
Third Streets
Monticello State Bank
W. J Cochrane
McNeill Bros
Hopkinton
Town
Mayme Harms
Charles J. Jones
S. C
Angelo Pappas
Prairieburg
Thomas Kult
T. B
Wisconsin
Jas. McNeilly
Center Junction
Cecil B. Custis
Ray Kechternacht
U. S
Funderee
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
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Rodman
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