Inventor of Hot Dog Stand Dead
New York veteran Harry Moze Stevens who created the American hot dog stand and built a fortune from it died at 78 after a long illness. Born in England, he started at a small park in Niles Illinois and expanded to major league ballparks and tracks including Madison Square Garden. He sold the first hot dog at the polo grounds in 1900 and popularized the hot sausage in a roll with mustard or pickle.
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New York
Harry Mozely Stevens
Niles
Stevens
Madison Square Garden
Grand Central Palace
Tad Dorgan
Polo Grounds
British Move on Hodeidah Port Amid Yemeni Turmoil
British officials warned of possible occupation of Hodeidah as Yemeni hill warriors fled before Ibn Saud’s advancing troops. Reports of anarchy in Yemen raised fears for regional ambitions and security. Italy dispatched three light cruisers to Hodeidah to protect Italian interests amid the Yemen conflict.
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London
Hodeidah
South Arabian
Ibn Saud
Saudi Arabia
Yemen
Rome
Recluse Repels Robbers With Cane in Fairfield Fight
Ezra Huffman, a recluse near Fairfield Iowa, fought off two armed men Thursday night using a heavy cane. Returning from Abingdon, Huffman warded off the attack and escaped unhurt. The sheriff investigates the incident.
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Fairfield
Ezra Huffman
Here
Abingdon
Huffman
Sheriff's Office
Tallent Sentenced to Life for Wolz Murder
The farm hand Tallent was found guilty of murder in the Wolz case after a long jury deliberation. The panel settled on life imprisonment, with initial votes showing movement from death to life. Judge Smythe urged Tallent to consider himself fortunate, noting the victim’s standing in the community.
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Tallent
Smythe
Tallent Sentenced to Life in Iowa State Penitentiary
Judge Smythe condemned Tallent to life with hard labor at Fort Madison after a jury found him guilty of shooting a citizen without warning. Tallent received the community’s costly safeguards and legal counsel, and was commended for telling the truth after his confession and cooperation with officers.
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Tallent
State of
Iowa
Ft. Madison
Louisa County
Resolutions Hit at AAA Crop Control
Resolution proceedings at the Holiday Farmers meeting oppose the AAA crop control and call for Secretary Wallace’s removal. Father Coughlin denounces the federal reserve system and urges farmers to assert themselves while urging cost of production for farm products and opposition to grain grading standards. Reno was re elected president of the national association.
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Tugwell
Christ
Coughlin
Federal Reserve Banking System
Wallace
William Langer
North Dakota
National
Federal Reserve Bank
Reno
National Association
Woodin Former Secretary Dies After Illness
W H Woodin former secretary to the president dies at 5 15 PM EST after a hemorrhage then a decline in health. Survived by wife Mrs Woodin two daughters Mrs Mary Minor Mrs O F Harvey Mrs Wallace W Rowe and son William H Woodin Jr. Cause listed as nephritis and uremia following throat infection.
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Potomac River
Treasury
Woodin
West
Cabinet Office
Arizona
New York
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
Mary Minor
O. F. Harvey
Wallace W. Rowe
Cincinnati
William H. Woodin, Jr
Jerome Wagner
Airways Guarded to Bar Dillinger Flight
Robbers obtained 17299 in the holdup as Police Chief Frank Culp walked in and was wounded in the chest. William Feasel, 67, a local farmer, was also seriously injured by a stray bullet during the bank attack.
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Frank Culp
William Feasel
Iowa Holiday association elects new officers at convention
John Bosch of Atwater Minnesota was named vice president and John Chalmers of Madrid Iowa was elected national secretary treasurer to succeed Jesse Sickler of Des Moines. The convention ends today with an address by Colonel Long of Indiana, leader of the Indiana non partisan league.
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John Bosch
Atwater
Many Merchants Lacking Permits in Iowa Retail Tax
The Iowa Board of Assessment and Review urged all individuals and firms to file permits for the new retail sales tax by June 1. With over 70 000 establishments affected and about 50 000 applications received, the board has no authority to extend the deadline. Initial permits will be mailed before mid month to verify applications.
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Des Moines
State Board of Assessment and Review Today
Iowa
Davenport Deputy Faces Embezzlement Probe
Davenport officials announced an inquiry into the personal expenditures of Frank W. Coonan deputy city treasurer who was arrested on embezzlement charges. He denied receiving the missing funds from former treasurer Charles E. Robeson and said he falsified records under Robeson's instructions. A preliminary hearing is expected next week.
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Davenport
Frank W. Coonan
Charles E. Robeson
Coonan
New Four-H Club Forms In Wilton and Sweetland
Approximately 15 members of the newly formed Boys Four-H club in Wilton and Sweetland townships met at Henry Sywassink’s home Thursday night under Edgar Rogers assistant county agent and Vernon Shepard leader. Organization plans were finalized and future club work discussed with judging activities also undertaken.
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Wilton
Sweetland
Henry Sywassink
Edgar Rogers
Vernon Shepard
Iowa briefs roundup preservation of local tragedy and fire
The Associated Press reports two Perry Iowa deaths from a southern New Mexico car crash with burial planned Saturday. Leroy Lang aged 48, Hood Milk executive, died after a brief illness in Melrose Massachusetts. Loveland Iowa suffered a major elevator fire destroying grain and two railroad cars after a grain-dust explosion.
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Melrose
Mass
Leroy Lang
H. P. Hood and Sons Milk Company
Monticello
Loveland
U S Confiscates Motor Boat Near Burlington
Federal agents seized a motorboat tied to a Mississippi river island near Burlington Iowa along with 355 gallons of assorted liquors 3600 gallons of mash two stills and arrested 13 people in the crackdown. Additional arrests were reported at Minot Davenport Sioux City Des Moines Omaha and Norfolk on internal revenue violations.
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St. Paul
Bureau of Industrial Alcchol
S. B. Qvale
Mississippi River
Burlington
Minot
N. D
Davenport
Sioux City
Des Moines
Omaha
Norfolk
Neb
Classes Planned on Care of Sick In City Hall Meeting
Special meeting of the Public Health bureau at city hall discussed inaugurating classes in home hygiene and sick care. Miss Bessie Nicolls of the American Red Cross urged school child and adult programs, advisory boards, and adherence to national policies with a post visit to Nebraska tonight.
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Public Health Bureau
Bessie Nicolls
American Red Cross
Washington
Nicolls
Three Boys Held for Investigation on Bicycle Theft Ring
Police probe a Muscatine bicycle theft ring as three unnamed youths are to be questioned. Bicycles owned by Dr. A. L. Bryan and Charles Weber were recovered, showing extensive alterations to conceal their origins. The move includes changed parts, removed name plates, new paint, and tire swaps.
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Muscatine
A. L. Bryan
Charles Weber
W. E. Longstreth
Modern Medicine Relief for Tredic Pain
Non narcotic 50 cent size product relieves and prevents tredic pain and associated disorders. Not just a pain killer but acts on the cause. Persistent use brings permanent relief. Sold by all druggists.
Writ Issued in Millers Divorce Suit With Reach for Custody
Mrs Hazel Miller filed for divorce from Henry M. Miller alleging habitual drunkenness and cruelty. A writ of attachment for 100 dollars was issued against Henry M. Miller. Custody sought for their minor son Henry Jr with Wanda to go to grandmother Anna Miller. Also seeks suit money and attorney fees. The Millers married Feb 18 1924 at Rock Island Iowa. Child drowns in watering tank.
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Henry M. Miller
Hazel Miller
Tragic Drowning of 18 Month Old in Farm Water Tank
LeRoy Junkman, 18 months old, son of Mr and Mrs John Junkman of Palmer Iowa, drowned in a water tank on the family farm after being placed in an automobile to play. The child disappeared when his mother returned and was found later floating in the tank.
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Palmer, Ia
LeRoy Junkman
John Junkman
Officers Elected by Honor Society at Muscatine High
Wilma Altenbernd was elected president of the Muscatine high school branch of the National Honor Society. Dick Kautz was chosen vice president, Francis Pallischeck secretary, and Corrine Hetzler treasurer at the high school meeting Thursday.
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Wilma Altenbernd
Muscatine High School
National Honor Society
Dick Kautz
Francis Pallischeck
Corrine Hetzler
Polly Stoneking Awarded Divorce and Custody
Polly Stoneking was granted a divorce from Jonathan B. Stoneking by Judge D. W. Jackson in district court today. She received custody of their minor son John Edward and the decree allows visitation for Mr. Stoneking at reasonable times elsewhere, with he barred from entering Polly Stoneking's home. The court also approved a stipulation dividing the couple's interest in a cemetery lot.
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John Edward
Polly Stoneking
Jonathan B. Stoneking
D. W. Jackson
Stoneking
Ruymann Responds to Bar Charges in Iowa Disbarment Case
Davenport attorney Ruymann answers bar association accusations denying unprofessional conduct and misappropriation of 16 000 dollars. He appeals the disbarment process as unconstitutional and seeks acquittal. A May 15 hearing in Iowa Supreme Court will convene three judges from other districts to try the case.
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Davenport
Claus J. Ruymann
Bar
Ruymann
George Claussen
Iowa Supreme Court
Justice Claussen
Rugmann
Business Men Battle Sparrows With Fireworks in Downtown Muscatine
Muscatine merchants used Roman candles in the early hours to drive sparrows from Second street buildings. Vigilante efforts reported hundreds of sparrows routed by fiery projectiles. Merchants warned of a possible counter attack against storefronts tonight.
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Muscatine
Second
Perry
Appraisers Named to Value A. C. Hunter Farm Land
Three appraisers were named to determine the damage from the county condemnation of the A. C. Hunter farm. They took their oath today and will appraise the land Monday. Kenneth Coder reported the appointments: Co. C. Spring appointed by the board, G. W. Jones appointed by Hunter, and W. E. Meeker appointed by the previous two appraisers.
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A. C. Hunter
Kenneth Coder
Co. C. Spring
Board of Supervisors
G. W. Jones
Hunter
W. E. Meeker
Hirota Sets Japan Policy on China and World Role
Foreign Minister Koki Hirota spoke at the prefectural governors’ conference outlining Japan’s new hands off China policy. He warned against re engaging in oriental disputes and pledged to discuss China’s rights with powers individually if needed, but said Japan will not revisit Geneva or Washington negotiations.
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Tokyo
Koki Hirota
Japan
China
Geneva
Asia
League of Nations
Hirota
Washington
Pythians Attend Buffalo Meeting
About 40 members of Muscatine Knights of Pythias attended a Buffalo lodge gathering Thursday. Muscatine members led the program with Dr. B. M. Smith as chairman. Participants included Harry Ramsdenl A G Bond Clarence Huber Wilbur Stein a male quartet John McCormack John Millar Sr T N Fultz Alfred Bohling C H Leu Ray Young H Hudgel Howard Argyle and Charles Mason. Tonight at 8 p m the local lodge meets to discuss membership. Venezuela increases petroleum production with exports near 10000 barrels monthly.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge
Buffalo, K. of P
Muscatine Lodge
Dr. B. M. Smith
Harry Ramsdenl
A. G. Bond
Clarence Huber
Wilbur Stein
John McCormack
John Millar, Sr
T. N. Fultz
Alfred Bohling
C. H. Leu
Ray Young
H. Hudgel
Howard Argyle
B. M. Smith
Charles Mason
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