Tax Meeting on December 21 at Columbus Junction
A taxpayers meeting discussing Taxation and Legislation will be held December 21 at 2 p.m. in the Lyric theatre Columbus Junction. Arthur Springer of Wapello will speak along with O E Wilson J R Hammond and Grant Kennedy. The event is organized by the Louisa County Farmers Union at taxpayers’ request.
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Columbus Junction
Lyric Theatre
Arthur Springer
Wapello
Louisa County
O. E. Wilson
J. R. Hammond
Grant Kennedy
Farmers’ Union
Red Cross
Wapelle
B. H. Shearer
E. P. Shellabarger
Four Injured In Auto Accident At Ainsworth Iowa
Ainsworth Iowa December 10 four members of a party were hurt when a car driven by Superintendent W G Robertson overturned after hitting a rut near the Sarah Marr home returning from Washington. Robertson and his wife minor injuries Margaret Robertson deep knee gash nine stitches Anna Tedford broken rib and shock. The W F M S Bazaar followed at the Methodist church with chicken dinner and fancywork sale. O E S elect officers for the coming year with Mary Richards as worthy patron and R C McKiernan as worthy patron.
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Ainsworth
W. G. Robertson
Margaret
Henry
Anna Tedford
Washington
Sarah Marr
Here
Y Hikers Spend Day At Lowe Run
About thirty Y M C A boys and Physical Director Stengle hiked to Lowe Run this morning for a day of activities. Each boy brought his own food and a noon weiner roast was held. The afternoon featured boxing other athletics and singing. They returned to the city late afternoon.
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Stengle
Lowe Run
Pacific Islands Treaty Promises Peace Through Good Faith
Four great nations push a Pacific settlement by relying on mutual good faith to prevent wars over remote islands from Marquesas to the Philippines. The talks emphasize lessons from World War and the need for peaceful dispute resolution while parallel Shantung talks hinge on Chinese control of the Kiao-Chow-Tsingfu railway.
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Pacific
Marquesas
Philippines
Aleutian Islands
Antarctic Circle
Robert Louis Stevenson
Pacific Islands
Samoa
Browning
Greece
Aegean Sea
Australia
Melville
South Seas
Pacific Ocean
Germany
Hughes
Paris
Far Eastern Committee
Shantung
Kiao-Chow-Tsingfu
Shangtung
China
Koo
Five Seekers of Postmasterships Take Exam Today
Open competitive examinations to fill Wilton and Kalona postmaster positions were held in the county superintendent’s rooms under local civil service examiners Ed C Link George Lohr and William Hoffman. Four Wilton applicants sought the Wilton post to succeed Mort Sullivan whose term expires in January while one Kalona applicant sought the Kalona post. Appointment is expected from the exam unless transfers or promotions are used.
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Witton
Kalona
Court House
Ed. C. Link
George Lohr
William Hoffman
Board of Civil Service Examiners
Wilton
Mort Sullivan
Youth Confesses to Stealing Revolver
Francis Temple, 14, of South Muscatine, confessed to breaking a window in his brother in law's home, entering, and stealing a revolver and ammunition. He surrendered the property to police after arrest. case certified.
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Francis Temple
South Muscatine
Brother-Inlaw
Goldman Begins Fight to Return to United States
Emma Goldman, deported in 1919, is in Riga seeking permission to return to the United States. Authorities say only presidential clemency could allow her return, but officials doubt any recommendation will be made, citing laws on undesirability of certain aliens.
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Riga
Latvia
Associated Press
Emma Goldman
Russia
United States
Alexander Berkman
Harding
Washington, D. C
Husband
Supreme Court Hears Ohio and Pennsylvania Gas Export Case
Oral arguments closed in Washington as Ohio and Pennsylvania seek to stop West Virginia from authorizing its utility commission to regulate natural gas exports. WV argues interstate flow begins after crossing state lines and that exporters supply local consumers. states claim gas supply is vital for 6 million people in 650 towns across several states.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Ohio
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Utility Commission
Kentucky
Indiana
Maryland
Court Informs Entry Into Emil Koepf House
The juvenile court reports a house entry on Latham street linked to Emil Koepf, filed by Police Judge J. C. Coster.
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J. C. Coster
Emil Koepf
Latham Street
Convict Kills Famous Outlaw in Saline County Woods
Slaughter, the famous outlaw, is killed by Howard a 25 year old forger and former railroad worker from Hot Springs. Howard was jailed in Garland county for three years on a travel pay forgery conviction. He served as a trusty before his status was revoked after theft allegations. The case echoes Jesse James’s death, though Howard was not a former associate.
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Howard
Slaughter
Garland County
Hot Springs
Jesse James Case
St. Joseph
Jesse James
Southwest
James
James’ Boys
Bob Ford
Jesse
Ford
Rogers to Speak at Meeting for Men
The Rev. W. H. Rogers of First Baptist will address a men and boys meeting at 3 PM Sunday at the YMCA. Musical selections will be performed by a quartet including Mrs. Grace Harper Miss Elsa Fack Leonard Plessy and G W Porter with W J Burnett as accompanist. Dr D J Ferguson will speak at the next meeting.
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W. H. Rogers
First Baptist Church
Grace Harper
Elsa Fack
Leonard Plessy
G. W. Porter
W. J. Burnett
D. J. Ferguson
Atalissa Quintet Defeats Nichols 35 to 29 in Local Tilt
Atalissa Independent five beat Nichols 35 to 29 in Atalissa Iowa on Friday night. Nichols led 17 to 16 at halftime before the locals surged in the second half. Fast teamwork and clean play defined the contest.
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Atalissa
Atalissa Independent Basketball
Nichols
Radicals to Fight Lenine Policy for Industrial Order
Moscow reports move to influence all soviet congress opening December 20. Lenin asserts strict adherence to new economic policy while central leaders discuss possible shifts toward the Right. Shaplinow's reassignment hints at grain levy and economic strategy amid debate.
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Moscow
Associated Press
Russia
Nikolai Lenin
M. Shaplinkow
Central Executive Committee
Homel
Communist Committees
Lenin
Marines Clash With Civilians In Managua Fatalities Reported
Four police officers were killed and one wounded during a street clash between off duty Marines and civilians in Managua on December 9. Two Marines were wounded as government and Marine Corps officers worked to halt further violence.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Associated Press
Marine Corps
Bandits Fail In Peru Savings Bank Robbery Attempt
A sheriff's posse hunted bandits who tried to blow open the Peru Savings Bank vault at 4 45 a m. The blast wrecked the interior but yielded nothing as the thieves fled to a freight train after being fired upon by Clyde and Claude Shearer.
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Peru
Iowa
Peru Savings Bank
Clyde
Claude Shearer
Christmas Program at Service at YWCA Rooms
A Christmas program will be offered at a good fellowship meeting at the YWCA rooms Sunday afternoon. A Christmas carol long service is planned for the following Sunday. Miss Marie Ryan will read a Christmas story. Misses Pauline and Gernet Arnaldie Smith will perform a piano and violin duet and Miss Pearl Gray will sing a vocal solo. A social hour follows.
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Good Fellowship
Young Woman's Christian Association
Marie Ryan
Pauline
Gernet Arnaldie Smith
Pearl Gray
Move to Tighten Immigration Act Hearings Begin
Washington December 10 Hearings before the House Immigration Committee will study measures to tighten and extend the emergency immigration law. Amendments to the 3 percent law are pending, with extensions proposed from one to five years. Proposals include heavy fines for steamship firms transporting more immigrants than the quota.
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Washington, D. C
House Immigration Committee
Grain Corporation Revival Sought for Wheat Support
Washington political push to revive the United States Grain Corporation with a government guarantee of about $2.50 per bushel for wheat. The Farmers' National Council says a standard fourteen ounce loaf could be sold for five cents if farmers receive $2.00 a bushel, curbing profiteering between farmers and consumers.
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Washington, D. C
United States Grain Corporation
Congress
Farmers’ National Council
Mexico Refuses to Cut Taxes on Oil
Mexico City reports that leaders of American oil firms seeking tax relief have been informed by President Obregon that tax cuts are not possible now. Obregon disclosed the government is owed more than 22 million pesos in back taxes from July to November, with a tentative agreement with De La Huerta set to expire December 25 and a new understanding needed.
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Mexico City
Mex
Associated Press
Mexico
Obregon
Gbregon
Treasury
de la Huerta
Petition Seeks Injunction Against Citizens' Committee
In Chicago on December 10 a suit was filed in superior court on behalf of 18,000 carpenters seeking to stop the Citizens' committee from boycotting carpenters and firms in building. The bill claims a two month nationwide boycott and pressure on builders and contractors to cap wages at one dollar per hour.
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Chicago
Ill
Citizens’ Committee
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R. C. McKiernan
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W. 2Nd. St
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