Iowa senator opposes Shaff bill and special session
Senator Ralph A. Thompson of Muscatine counties says constituents oppose a state bond funded Shaff bill for one hundred million dollars to pave roads. He questions legality and fear of property tax, arguing the issue reflects Republican political skirmish and aims to fund an all weather road system without heavy debt.
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Ralph A. Thomp
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Iowa
Aunt Het
A short note presents a peculiar historical greeting style or tale fragment attributed to Robert Quillen with early twentieth century publishing quirks. The legible content hints at a light communal column or anecdote typical of small town newspapers of the era.
Civic Funeral for Victims of Quebec Fire
A civic funeral will honor the victims of the Hospice St. Charles fire in Quebec with burial after a group service. One mass is planned for victims, and officials bear all expenses. Seventeen children unaccounted for. 33 bodies recovered, many young. Insurance covers part of $250000 estimated loss. cause undetermined.
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St. Charles
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Mother St. Hidefonse
North Dakota Battled by Snowdrifts and Extreme Cold
North Dakota faced a deep cold wave with Bismarck at 22 below zero and several towns recording subzero readings as Minnesota and nearby states endured heavy snow. Train services between Sioux City and Minnesota were disrupted or delayed, with snow plows active on major lines and some routes operating behind schedule.
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Iing
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South Dakota
Pierre
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Twin Cities
House Passes Revenue Bill Moves To Senate
The measure would cut Treasury revenue by 289.77 million dollars and faces the Senate Finance Committee after a 366 to 24 House vote. The bill, driven by partisan debate, makes broad changes to corporate taxes, exemptions, and other levies, with revenue losses projected above Treasury recommendations.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Mellon
Garner
Texas
Ways and Means
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Lindbergh visits embassy amid Mexicans and crowds
Two 11 year old girls meet Lindbergh at the American embassy in Mexico City and shake his hand after pleading to see him. Mexico boasts no souvenir mutilation of the Spirit of St Louis as dust from its landing shields mementos. Will Rogers quips that Lindy ruled his Mexico City engagement.
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Colonel McNab
Mexico City
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Will Rogers
Baby Without Brain Allowed to Die in Chicago Hospital
A infant born without a brain died in a Chicago hospital as parents say life would be worse than death. Attending physician Dr. Martin Schupmann and hospital staff cited the child’s inability to think or move and allowed nature to take its course, echoing a past case from twelve years ago involving Dr. Harry J. Haiselden and baby Bollinger.
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Bollinger
Ray Cullen
The
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Martin Schupmann
Harry J. Haiselden
Zero Temperature Sweeps Iowa Cities
The government weather bureau reports Sioux City at 2 below zero, Dubuque 2 above, Des Moines 4, and Davenport and Keokuk 8 as the cold wave grips Iowa. Warmer conditions are forecast tonight but unsettled weather may bring light snow tomorrow.
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Sioux City
Government Weather Bureau
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Davenport
Keokuk
Weather Bureau
Playing Santa Buy Toys for Children in Need
The Rotary club and the Red Paint store seek donated toys to recondition for Christmas morning. Readers are urged to report and turn over unwanted toys through the Journal or the Red Paint store.
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Joliet Holds Al Capone After Arrest at Union Station
Al Capone, Chicago bootlegger, was arrested in Joliet on a concealed weapons charge as he alighted from a Santa Fe train at Union Station. Four loitering gangsters were detained and disarmed, with Capone rushed to headquarters amid a guarded arrival from Chicago. Frank Lama identified himself as another Capone party member and fled the departing train.
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Weather Outlook Iowa Illinois Tonight Through Saturday
Unsettled conditions in Iowa with light snow likely tonight and Saturday. In Illinois, southern areas mostly fair then slight snow possible in the north. temperatures not very cold, easing by Saturday in the south.
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Iowa
Illinois
North Portion
Mexican Slush Fund Inquiry Moves Rapidly
Senate investigators pressed the Mexican slush fund matter as witnesses defend Hearst documents. George Hinman denied seeing the papers in Mexico City but heard they existed. Miguel Avila testified Page sought the papers, while Victor Watson recalled learning of the documents in May and seeing them at Hearst’s California ranch.
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United States
William Randolph Hearst
Senate Investigating Committee
Borah
Norris
la Follette
Heflin
Congress
Page
George Hinman
Mexico City
Hearst
New York
John Page
Hinman
Mexico
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Watson
Senator Reed
E. B. Coblentz
New York American
California
Hotel Julien Case at Dubuque Takes Sensational Turn
In Dubuque Iowa on December 16 a hearing for a temporary receiver of the Hotel Julien began December 14. Mrs A A Cooper wife of the company president and lessee collapsed under cross examination. She testified she was paid 4000 for carpet and supply work but repaid it recently. The case seeks an accounting of the Dubuque Hotel company.
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P. J. Nelson
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A. A. Cooper
Cooper
Julien Dubuque
Dubuque Hotel Company
Santa's Corner and Toy Hospital Offer Practice Time
Santa's Corner and the Toy Hospital invite readers to join in for practice sessions and activities. The events are designed for children to enjoy hands on experiences and learn about toys and craft making in a friendly setting.
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Santa’s Corner
Toy Hospital
Remus Defense Wins Victory in Sanity Ruling
Cincinnati dispatch reports Judge Chester R. Shook trimmed an alienists' 4500 word report on George Remus, ruling only the statement that the psychiatrists studied Remus and found him sane. The final opinion rejects alleged confessions of intent as evidence, and declares no such disease as transitory maniacal insanity.
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George Remus
Chester R. Shook
Charles H. Elston
Remus
Duffy and Schomler Identified as Alburnett Bank Robbers
John Duffy of Chicago confessed alcohol runner was identified as one of two men who robbed the Alburnett state bank on November 30 and fled with nearly $7000. J R Schomler already held in jail was named the other robber. Duffy denies involvement while authorities pursue ties to a Vinton bank theft.
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Cedar Rapids
John Dufg
Chicago
Alburnett State Bank
N. M. Straight
A. J. Schuler
Walter J. Barngrover
Lindbergh Plans Central American Good Will Flight
Charles A. Lindbergh accepts invitations to visit Guatemala Honduras El Salvador and Panama as part of a goodwill trip. He aims to fly from Mexico City to Central America then Havana and home to St Louis with hopes for future regional airline service before any trans Atlantic service.
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Charlies A. Lindbergh
Washington
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Panama
Havana
Cuba
St. Louis
Lindbergh
United States
Mexico
Tome
trans-Atlantic Air
Central America
Charles A. Lindbergh
Good Will
Carranza Eyes Washington Flight After Juarez Route
Mexico City reports Major Emilio Carranza, famed as the first non stop Mexico City to Juarez flyer, seeks to join Lindbergh on a Mexican visit by attempting a Mexico City to Washington flight. He has asked President Calles for permission to pursue the Washington leg.
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Emilio Carranza
Juarez
Lindbergh
Washington
Carranza
Calles
Lindbergh Plans Central American Tour in Mexico Visit
The American airman will visit Guatemala City San Salvador Honduras Panama and Havana with the sequence and dates undecided. Colonel Lindbergh and Ambassador Morrow declined to disclose travel times or details, citing ongoing state department arrangements and his policy of limited comments.
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Morrow
State Department
Charles A. Lindbergh
Guatemala
Honduras
Salvador
Panama
Guatemala City
San Salvador
Nica-ragua
Havana
Mexico
Lindbergh
Department of State
Black man dies in incident tied to ax assault case
In Metropolis New London a Black man named William Brown died today in a related incident to a serious case involving two Black women struck with an axe. Police reported the trap was sprung at 10 26 a m and he was pronounced dead at 10 30 a m.
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