Christmas Accidents Fatal to 7 in Iowa
A Christmas period toll across the United States killed at least 200 people, with automobiles causing more than two thirds of the deaths. In Iowa seven people died, including Bert Vincent of Clinton and several Agnew family members in Perry, when a Milwaukee Road train struck a car at a grade crossing near Dallas Center.
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Iowa
United States
Associated Press
Middle West
Whiting
Ind
New York
California
Missouri
Montgomery
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Bert Vincent
Clinton
S. R. Agnew
Perry
William Agnew
City
Cora Powers
Chariton
Ta. Singe Nelson
Sioux City
S. C. Curtain
Rock Rapids
Milwaukee Road
Minneapolis and St. Louis
Dallas Center
Agnew
Harold Powers
Ottumwa
Death Claims Henry Watters in Atalissa
Atalissa Henry Q Watters aged 78 died at his home after weeks of leukemia. Funeral at Presbyterian church Sunday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J B Rendall. He was born near Atalissa April 18 1852 and lived here most his life with 13 years in Nebraska. Survived by widow Dora A Stiles five children Willard Richard Fred Linn Marie and one sister Mrs Clara Noble.
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Atalissa
Henry Q. Watters
Presbyterian Church
J. B. Rendall
Muscatine
Watters
W. W. Watters
Bloomingtoon
Neb
Bloomsburg
Dora A. Stiles
Willard Watters
West Liberty
Richard B
Fred Watters
Linn Watters
Waterloo
Marie Watters
Girls’ Reserve
Flint
Mich
Clara Noble
California
Youngest granddaughter treats new doll as plaything
A brief note observes a young girl enjoying a fine new doll but recognizing it is not a real baby like her cherished old doll. The reflection hints at childhood perception of imitation and affection for the familiar toy.
Progress in Aviation Quoted by Lindbergh
Colonel Lindbergh discusses rapid advances in aviation over five years, noting speeds rising from 90 to 140 mph in cruising, increased air mail and payload capacity, and the growing practicality and cost parity of private planes with cars. He cautions airlines often operate at a loss on passenger revenue.
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FOSTER_ HAILEY
Missouri
Roosevelt Field
Paris
Charles A. Lindbergh
Air Mail de Havilands
Lindbergh
United States
Wilton Man Stricken by Tularemia
Erich Licht of Wilton is gravely ill at his parents' home in Lowdon with tularemia contracted about ten days earlier while dressing rabbits near Wilton.
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Erich Licht
Wilton
Lowdon
Norris Asked to Lead Third Party Movement
New York AP report shows Senator Norris of Nebraska receiving a letter from John Dewey of the League for Independent Political Action urging him to bolt the Republicans and form a new party. Dewey argues Norris should sever ties with the GOP and unite with the league to lead a fresh political alignment.
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Washington
Norris
Nebraska
Republican Independent
John Dewey
League For Independent Political Action
Dewey
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Committee
New York
George W. Norris
Columbia University
Republican Party
Dr. Dewey
League
Highway plea up January six or seven in session
Cr. H. Pitchforth, county auditor, reports the state highway commission at Ames will meet January six and seven to consider adding the Muscatine to Montezuma road, the M D trail, to the state system. A committee from five counties will push for the route through Muscatine, Nichols, Lone Tree, Riverside, Wellman, and Montezuma.
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Cr. H. Pitchforth
State Highway Commission
Ames
Muscatine
Montezuma
M. D. Trail
Johnson
Washington
Keokuk
Poweshiek
A. J. Altekruse
Nichols
Highway Commission
Wellman
Lone Tree
River Junction
Riverside
Kalona
Kinross
Nira
South English
Webster
Keswick
Thornburg
Quake toll Rises in Salta as La Poma Falls
In Salta, Argentina, 33 killed and over 70 injured as earthquakes over the holidays devastate the village of La Poma. A relief expedition reached the town on Christmas Day after a 24 hour march to find survivors amid dust and debris, with six new tremors striking overnight.
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Salta
Argentina
la Poma
Little Mountain
Veteran Florist Emil Kranz Dies at 68 in Muscatine
Emil Kranz life long Muscatine resident and florist died at his home 1002 Sycamore Street after 15 months of Brights disease. He was 68, married Elizabeth Fleisher in 1895, survived by widow, daughter Leé Baker Ot tumwa, three grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Sunday 2 PM at Grace English Lutheran with Redmen lodge rites at Greenwood cemetery.
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Emil Kranz
Muscatine
Sycamore Street
Bright
Kranz
Joe
George
Iowa Avenue
Mr. Kranz
Moose, Redmen, Eagles and
Woodmen
Muscatine Maennercher
Tri-City
Conrad Kranz
Elizabeth Fleisher
Leé Baker
Ottumwa
Charles Klaffenbach
This City
August Senning
Iowa City
Clarence
Mabel
Ella Kranz Lietchman
Leland Lesher
Grace English Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Wittich Funeral Home
Redmen Lodge
Schmoeller Death Probe Dropped
Harold A. Schmoeller died at Hershey hospital after being wounded in the stomach while cleaning a 16 gauge shotgun. No inquest will be conducted, Dr. S. D. Folsom said, after consulting with coroner Dr. W. S. Norton. Schmoeller remained conscious briefly and said the gun discharged accidentally. no witnesses were present.
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Harold A. Schmoeller
Hershey Hospital
S. D. Folsom
W. S. Norton
Norton
Schmoeller
Santa Stork Delivers 8 1/4 Lb Baby At Belle Vue
Old Mr Stork acted as Santa Claus at Belle vue hospital delivering to Mr and Mrs William Ehreke of Stockton an eight and a quarter pound son. The birth occurred at 2 30 PM with no name yet given the child. Weather delays may have kept Santa from arriving earlier on Christmas Day.
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Mr. Stork
Santa Claus
Bellevue Hospital
William Ehreke
Stockton
Santa Stork
Weather shift hits Illinois with unsettled night
Forecast shows unsettled conditions across Illinois with a likely Saturday change. Davenport readings indicate a fall of 0.3 from 0.8, Keokuk up 0.8 to 2.2, and St. Louis steady at 0.7 as the weather pattern holds.
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Illinois
BO Davenport
Keokuk
St. Louis
Post Office Busy With After Christmas Mail Surge
Muscatine postal employees work through the after Christmas backlog. Postmaster W. S. McKee says five extra helpers remain on duty as the busiest rush in years nears completion. About 1,400 nixies, or poorly addressed items, have been identified and are being returned to owners.
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W. S. McKee
Muscatine
Bill Duncan Held for Theft of 14 Chickens
Bill Duncan of Muscatine was arrested by police this morning and will have a hearing in Justice J. C. Costers court this afternoon on a charge of larceny of domestic animals. He is tied to the theft of 14 chickens from Mrs. Louis on Oregon Street earlier this week.
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Bill Duncan
Muscatine
J. C. Coster
Christmas Day Compared To Bethlehem Editorial Sparks Debate
A Beverly Hills reader quotes a morning paper editorial that likens local Christmas Day weather and resources to Bethlehem, Judea, suggesting our Savior’s birthplace might be seen as inferior by some. The piece notes the provocative comparison and its potential implications for views on the holiday.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
Bethlehem
Judea
Christ
126 Pupils Win Honors in Reading
One hundred twenty six Muscatine county rural pupils from fourth to eighth grade earned honors in the Monroe standardized silent reading tests. Results show Union school No. 7 Goshen township led, aided by stable teaching and equipment. Lack of reading resources affected some schools. home reading access also influenced outcomes.
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Muscatine County
Monroe
E. D. Bradley
Union School No. 7
Goshen Township
Bradley
Iowa
Welsh Imperial Singers to Perform in Muscatine
The Welsh Imperial Singers will give a concert at First Methodist church in Muscatine on Friday night January 9. Local guarantors funded the project. Leader R F Davies guides the group after touring Europe Canada and major US cities. Tickets cost 50 cents with proceeds to charity and welfare groups receiving a share.
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Imperial Singers
First Methodist Church
Muscatine
Europe
Canada
United States
R. F. Davies
America
Welfare Association
Commandery Holds Christmas Service in Muscatine
DeMolay commandery No. 1 of Muscatine joined with other Knights Templar commanderies for the annual Christmas observance at 11 AM. Members gathered at the Masonic temple for services and, after, Frederick Hermann commander led officers in calling upon all healing members.
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DeMolay
Knights Templar
Unemployed Men to Trim County Highways Under Relief
About a dozen unemployed men will be hired Monday to trim brush along county highways under the direction of a foreman from county engineer F. P. G. Halbfass. They will receive 20 cents an hour and cards will outline hours per week. Miss Grace Weeks will issue the cards. The duration and total number employed are undecided and crews may rotate weekly to spread work.
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F. P. G. Halbfass
Miss Grace Weeks
Stockton Private Bank Closes After Liquidation Move
The Stockton bank in Fulton township shuts down after directors halt operations due to frozen assets. Stockholders convened at 2 pm to arrange liquidation and payment plans. The privately held institution organized in 1917 by about 45 founders had $15,000 paid capital and around $200,000 in deposits. President H P Broders says full liquidation is hoped for and depositors may be paid in full.
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Stockton Bank
Fulton Township
H. P. Broders
Italian Air Armada Ready for Great Sea Adventure
A fleet of 14 Italian sea planes sits in Bolama ready for a bold voyage across the Atlantic headed toward Natal Brazil. Twelve planes will depart for Natal with possible legs to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires as destroyers patrol the ocean for downed flyers. Lead by General Italo Balbo the squadron earlier moved from Villa Cisneros and rejoined after aerial hops through the Balearic Islands and French Morocco.
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Bolama
Portuguese Guinea
Natal
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Buenos Aires
Villa Cisneros
Rio de Oro
Lyle enters Chicago mayor race vowing to curb crime ties
Judge Jonn H. Lyle a crusading municipal court jurist announces for the Republican mayoral nomination. He pledges to break up crime and politics alliances and opposes Mayor William Hale Thompson and Charles V. Barrett. Lyle acts without backing a single faction, while Thompson and Barrett are already in the field.
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Chicago
Jonn H. Lyle
Lyle
William Hale Thompson
Charles V. Barrett
County Board of Tax Review
Thompson
Barrett
Judge Live
Bernard W. Snow
Cook County Committee
Cook County
Bank Robbers Recaptured After Escape in Alliance
Harold Domnisse and Forest Cook, jailed for a Sept 18 First National Bank hold up in Hay Springs, Neb., were reported recaptured and in Rushville jail after escaping Alliance jail on Thursday. Authorities noted a break using a crowbar on the third floor. Domnisse had sought to stay jailed over Christmas to see his wife.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. C. Condit
Sherrif R. M. Bruce
Rushville
Harold
Spike” Domnisse
Forest Cook
Alliance
Harold Domaisse
First National Bank
Hay Neb
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Queen of Diamonds
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Henry Watters
Poor PA
Claude Callan
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Stork
Son
Ehrekes
Commandery
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John H. Lyle
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