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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

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Oklahoma Senate Forms Impeachment Court Amid 'Illegal' Session

The Oklahoma senate moves to hear charges against Gov. Henry S. Johnston and two officials, forming an impeachment court while disputes over the session’s legality stall suspensions. Chief Justice Branson declines presiding. investigations into the governor and state departments continue.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Senate Henry S. Johnston National Guard Senate Branson Supreme Court Fred P. Branson State Supreme Court Harry RB. Cordell Estate Board of Agriculture House

Lindbergh Delights Mexico City Crowds on Visit

Col Charles A Lindbergh wowed Mexico City crowds after landing in his Spirit of St Louis. He met President Calles and Foreign Minister Estrada, visited the foreign office and national museum, and later attended a government fete. Ambassadors Morrow and Lindbergh discussed closer US Mexico ties amid warm receptions.

Mexico City Charles A. Lindbergh President Calles Washington Dwight W. Morrow Val Buena Air Field Spirit of St. Louis Foreign Office Chapultepec Palace National Museum Mexico Lindbergh Paris Estrada United States Morrow

Senators Deny Slush Fund Ties in Hearst Report

Four U S senators Borah Heflin La Follette and Norris faced a Senate committee as Hearst released documents claiming a Mexican government slush fund of 1 215 million dollars earmarked for them Malone named as pay off man The senators rejected any receipt or contact with such funds while La Follette submitted a sworn statement and Heflin cited unrelated expenses during Mexican affairs lectures

Washington United States Borah Heflin la Follette Norris Hearst Senate Foreign Relations Committee William Randolph Hearst Han Coolidge Robinson Arkansas Reed Pennsylvania

Night Fire Destroys Hospice St Charles Orphanage

Quebec reports a fatal fire at Hospice St Charles orphanage with at least 26 identified dead and 31 missing among 18 bodies recovered by morning. Rescue efforts were hampered by collapsing walls, smoke, and a fast-spreading blaze as firemen, nuns, priests, and citizens aided in evacuations and the formation of a human chain to remove children to safety.

Quebec St. Charles

Inside a Woman's Closet Reveals Her Style

Quoted remark hints at revealing personal taste beyond appearances. The snippet notes a speaker promising insights by inspecting a woman's closet, illustrating a voyeuristic approach to understanding character or social status.

Soviet Envoy in Shanghai Ordered to Quit China

The Nationalist government ordered the Soviet consul general in Shanghai to leave within a week and handed over his passports. The move aligns with Beijing's policy to curb Russian influence, severing diplomatic ties and demanding closure of Russian agencies and the state bank in China.

Shanghai Quotai-Chi Chalang Ka Shek Batbank

Blizzard Sweeps Northwest Hits Minnesota Hard

A new blizzard moved into Minnesota from North Dakota as heavy snow dumped in Fargo surpassing 15 inches, the storm's heaviest in weather bureau history. Bismarck recorded over six inches with fierce winds creating large drifts and Fargo schools closed.

St. Paul

Tragedy at Crossing Claims Joe Kesick in Iowa

Joe Kesick aged 60 of Chelsa Iowa was killed at 5 35 PM when struck by an eastbound Northwestern express train as he crossed the tracks. The accident occurred near Clinton Iowa and the train crew reported the death this morning.

Clinton Joe Kesick Chelsa Northwestern

PLAYING SANTA TOYS DONATION DRIVE FOR CHRISTMAS

The Rotary club and the Red Paint store organize reconditioning and distribution of donated toys to children in need. Call the Journal or Red Paint to donate. toys will be collected and repaired for a first class Christmas.

Rotary Club Red Paint Store the Journal

Remus Found In Contempt As Trial Complicates

In Cincinnati in December the court held George Remus in contempt after he attacked Prosecutor Taft and assistants in court. Three alienists reported Remus was sane on October 6, as jurors prepared for further rebuttal evidence in the murder trial over his wife Imogene Remus.

Cincinnati George Remus Chester R. Shook Imogene Shook Remus Charles P. Taft, Jr Taft Walter K. Sibbald Carl E. Bassler Sibbald Brown

Weather Outlook Iowa Illinois Mostly Fair With Cold Wave

In Iowa, generally fair tonight and Friday with colder conditions in central and east areas. Extreme east sees a cold wave with zero to 10 degrees above zero temperatures and strong northwest winds easing Friday. west will warm. In Illinois, fair again with flurries possible in extreme northeast tonight, a cold wave, and colder Friday in the extreme northeast portion.

Iowa Illinois

Santa's Corner and Toy Hospital Engage All Audiences

In this feature item the Christmas themed booths invite both children and adults to enjoy seasonal activities. The piece highlights Santa's Corner and the Toy Hospital as interactive spaces offering crafts, gifts, and holiday experiences for families and community members.

Santa’s Corner Toy Hospital

Lindbergh Entertained in Mexico City Palace Visit

Col Charles A Lindbergh is entertained at the presidential palace in Mexico City under invitation from President Calles. The flyer waited at the Val Buena field since morning, smoking and anxious about the lone eagle’s safety during his official visit to the Mexican capital.

Mexico City Col Charles A. Lindbergh City of Mexico President Calles Lindbergh Val Buena

Five nabbed as bank robbers in Midwest sweep

Cedar Rapids authorities announce charges of daytime bank robbery against John Duffy of Dixon Illinois and J R Scholmer of Cedar Rapids in the Alburnett bank holdup. Five men are linked to thefts in Cedar Rapids and Chicago including two autos tied to a showroom theft and a Sterling Illinois wreck scene. Authorities say $700 found on Scholmer and his wife matches bills from the Alburnett robbery totaling $6,689.

Cedar Rapids John Duffy Dixon Ill J. R. Scholmer Alburnett Chicago Alburnett State Bank Vinton State Bank Duffy Scholmer Walter J. Barngrover Vinton Here Benton County Barngrover Alburnett Bank Miller L. C. Miller Sterling, Ill DeWitt Clinton

State Veterinary Fined for Speeding in Davenport

Davenport Iowa December 15 AP Dr B A Ralston state veterinary of Des Moines was arraigned on two speeding charges and one count of failing to stop before crossing a primary highway. He was arrested yesterday by a highway patrolman and fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding and failing to see the warning sign claiming emergency call. Dubuque Iowa body of Henry Arlen farm hand crushed by a tree felled on William Strief farm near here found.

Davenport B. A. Ralston Des Moines Dubuque Henry Arlen Bankston, In William * Strief Here

Highway Board Buys 36 Automobiles for Employees

Iowa State Highway Commission announces contracts for 36 light automobiles totaling 20 613 40 and 250 used cars in trade. Four Iowa dealers win bids Mathieson Motor Ames Morgan Auto Toledo Dunlap Motor Ames and Janson Auto Webster City.

Ames, In Iowa State Highway Commission Commission Iowa Motor Sales Mathieson Motor Company Ames Morgan Auto Company Toledo Dunlap Motor Company Janson Auto Company Webster City

Special Session Near as House Backers Push Bond Plan

Des Moines Iowa December 15 AP The Iowa Good Roads association reports three more House members back Governor Hammills plan for a special session focused solely on the state bond issue Legislative committees from both chambers will meet next Tuesday A majority of the Senate favors the bond issue while the House trails by about six votes Backers expect 10 to 12 additional House signatures on the petition for the session Vacancies in Dubuque and Jasper counties are viewed as likely to be filled by bond supporters in the House while Linn and Montgomery Mills counties are not regarded as doubtful

Oklahoma City Oklahawa Supreme Court State Senate Des Moines Coly Glenn C. Haynes Iowa Good Roads Association C. A. Hollis Cedar Falls House Hammill Senate Haynes Assembly Dubuque Jasper County Linn Montgomery Mills

Treasury Receives Foreign Debt Payments Totals 96 Million

Washington reports the treasury took in 96,544,830.85 from eight foreign governments in semi annual installments of their indebtedness to the United States. Britain sent 92,575,000 with portions from Belgium 1,125,000 and other nations including Bethonia Lithuania and Poland.

Washington Treasury United States Great Britain Belging Eee Bethonia Lithuania Poland

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Oklahoma Good Will National Palace President Callas Ambassador Morrow Havana Borah, Heflin, la Follette and Nees Roems Robert Quillen Yublishers Syndicate Hold Remus Sane Judge Shook Lindy Vinton and Solution Highway Board Automobel.es BY Claude Callan Smiths
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