Lowden Endorsed as 1928 Presidential Candidate by Iowa Legislators
Des Moines officials report former Illinois Governor Frank Lowden agreed to run if western states support him. A Lowden for president committee formed after Coolidge vetoed the farm relief bill plans an early start on organizing in the corn belt and beyond with key legislators backing the move.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank Lowden
Illinois
Chicago
Lowden
Coolidge
A. C. Gustafson
Town House of Representatives
H. E. Dean
Ocheyedan
W. J. Breakenridge
Rodman
C. A. Knutson
Mason City
Martin McCaulley
Will Know Scope Mine Strike Today in Indiana
Indianapolis April 1 full scope of the general suspension in central competitive district coal fields will be known today as workers report for a first full day of work since the strike began. Leaders claim the stoppage will last 10 to 90 percent while operators warn some union miners will desert the tanks and return to work amid mass meetings urging patience and support for the Jacksonville wake agreement. Between 170000 and 200900 miners are out of work.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hammill
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate Declares War On Germany
The United States Senate voted 82 to 6 to adopt a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany. Senators voting no were Gionna of North Dakota, LaFollette of Wisconsin, Norris of Nebraska, Lane of Oregon, Stone of Missouri, and Varda man of Mississippi.
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United States Senate
Germany
Gionna
N. D
LaFollette
Wis
Norris
Neb
Lane
Ore
Stone
Vardaman
Miss
Wruck Pulls Team of Mules Out of the Iowa Mud
Fairfield Iowa April 4 A mule team helps extract a car from a mudhole after a truck from Eclipse Lumber Co assists the operation The oddity centers on a Missouri span of mules pulling the auto from the Iowa mud showcasing a local roadside rescue tale
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Wruck
Iowa
Missouri
Eclipse Lumber Company
Burlington Street
Ford Examinations Sought Over Ford Sapiro Libel Case
William Henry Gallacher says a court-ordered medical exam will be demanded if Henry Ford does not name as a witness when called later this week. Ford's side says he is eager to testify, even in splints if needed, to quash rumors of avoidance while convalescing in Dearborn after last week’s automobile crash.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
William Henry Gallacher
Aaron Sapiro
Ford-Sapiro
Gallagher
United Press Today
Ford
United Press
Dearborn
Longley
C. B. Longley
Florida
Sapiro
Fred M. Raymond
Milton B. Sapiro
Death by own action cited as chief personal crisis cause
Des Moines reports cite Dr. Wallace of the state health department saying improving public and private health reduces self harm. He notes anti suicide leagues in Germany and the Save-a-Life league in New York, urging community effort to help hopeless individuals. Iowa’s 1925 figure noted as 234.
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Des Moines
Wallace
State Department of Health
Germany
Save-a-Life League
New York
Towa
Chinese and Foreigners Clash Again
Clashes reported in two Yangtze valley cities Chunkiang and Hankow. In Chunkiang United States troops fired on coolies boarding a steamer, wounding three. In Hankow ten Japanese were missing after a fight at the Japanese concession and mobs attacked the area. International settlement security noted despite tensions.
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Shanghat
Yanstze
Chunkiang
United States
Hankow
Weking
China
Shanghai
Iowa Couple Face Custody Fight Over Placed Girl
In New York City Justice Levy hears a case over Roberta Jane Pratt a six year old taken from Des Moines foster parents Everett and Mrs Pratt by the Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Children. Officials threaten third degree assault charges if cruelty is proven.
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New York
Vincent Pizarra
Samuel J. Levy
Children’s Court
Children's Society
Pratt
Pratts
Juvenile Court of
Des Moines
Roberta
Plaza
Coolidge
Amherst College
Everette
Japanese bid for Far Eastern Olympiad funds
The Department of Education seeks Yen 60 000 in a special appropriation to cover Japanese participation in the Far Eastern Olympiad. The event opens August 27 in Shaneghal with Japanese school authorities aiming for a strong team at the eighth international sporting tournament.
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Tokyo
Department of Education
Diet
Shaneghal
Mrs Art Ross Visits Mrs John Patterson Home
Mrs Art Ross of Crawfootsville visited this morning at the home of Mrs John Patterson.
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Art Ross
Crawffordsville
John Patterson
Enterprising People and 1926 Suicide Statistics
The record notes that in 1926, 372 individuals chose suicide as a means to end their lives. This statistic highlights historical mental health and social pressures, reflecting how communities tracked such deaths during that era.
Ford Recovering Normally from Inevitable Accident
Reports from Henry Ford's bedside today say he is recovering normally from injuries suffered last night in a car crash involving his Ford coupe and an unknown hit and run vehicle. Authorities and Ford investigators deem the incident an accident with no foul play suspected, while Ford remains confined at Fort Dearborn estate and an unnamed person involved enjoys freedom.
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Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
Ford
Fort Dearborn
Mrs. W. A. Harter Dies After Illness at Home
Mrs. Grace Brallier Harter aged 40s died last evening at her Washington Iowa home after a long cancer battle. She and W. A. Harter had six children four surviving with husband, Odell Walter Wilbur and Harold. Funeral set for 2:00 pm tomorrow at Church of Christ with Frank W. Sutton presiding.
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W. A. Harter
Washington
Grace Harriett Brallier
Peter G
Sarah E. Brallier
Amboy, Ill
Wapello
Iowa
Herbert
W. A. Warter
Odell
Walter
Wilbur
Harold
Poppy Sale Anticipated To Break Memorial Day Records
Indianapolis reports from the American Legion Auxiliary indicate more red memorial poppies will be worn on Memorial Day than ever before. Auxiliaries nationwide are ordering large numbers of poppies for sale the Saturday before Memorial Day to fund relief for disabled ex service men and families of the dead and disabled. Last year about $600000 was raised from this effort.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion Auxiliary
New Mayor and Council Take Office at Noon
John W. Applegate became mayor of Washington as three new councilmen Will Kos Leslie Eicher and S D Stewart took office at noon. They succeeded J G Maxwell Will Gibson A L Young and Will Eldridge and were sworn in by the retiring mayor. Applegate announced fire department officers and two appointive changes Oscar Haney becomes city marshal and G W Wallace street commissioner. W H Fulton remains city clerk Carlton C Wilson becomes city solicitor. Committees were named with Stewart Pauls and Eicher to head the Street and alley committee.
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John W. Applegate
Washington
Will Kos
Leslie Eicher
S. D. Stewart
J. G. Maxwell
Will Gibson
A. L. Young
Will Eldridge
Meyor
Applegate
Fire Department
Oscar Haney
Harry Edwards
G. W. Wallace
Fred Werner
Orddinance
Kos
Squire
Pauls
Finence
Eicher
Lupton
Stewart General Improvement
Light
Stewart
Board of Health
Morrett Rites Held After Burlington Woman Dies
Mrs. Joel A. Morrett died at the county hospital after a long illness dating from a year ago. Funeral services will be Tuesday at four at L. A. Jones funeral home conducted by Rev. F. W. Eastwood, with interment in Elm Grove cemetery. Surviving are her husband and eight children, plus a sister and brother. She was a Presbyterian and valued church and home life.
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Joel A. Morrett
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
F. W. Eastwood
Eln Grove Cemetery
Metilda Benne
Henry and
Mary (Riepe) Benne
Burlington
Monmouth
Washington
Joe McGinnis
Iowa City
Stay Seaton
Eldon
Francis Morrett
St. Louis
Marguerite
Rock Island
John
Martha
Emma Kathryn
Daniel
Allen
Robert
William Plaar
Mt. Union
Joan Benne
Crete
Poppy making spreads across states aiding disabled veterans
James Thompson of Havre works as a business caller while shops near major hospitals aid wives of disabled men. Across Minnesota Kansas Wisconsin South Dakota Oklahoma Idaho enough poppies are produced to supply the Auxiliary in those states and for distribution elsewhere. Several other states including Arkansas California Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Kentucky Maine Michigan Mississippi Missouri New Jersey Oregon Virginia and West Virginia also produce poppies for their own use.
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Minnesota
Kansas
Wisconsin
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Idaho
Arkansas
California
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Kentucky
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
New Jersey
Oregon
Virginia
West Virginia
City appoints night marshal and health officer in new council
Mayor announces appointments including Oscar Haney as marshal and Dr C W Stewart as health officer. Fire and water committee to select water plant workers subject to council ratification. Old council met to finish year business with a $116304.52 treasury balance, up $9840.74 from last year.
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Old Council
Slayor Maxwell
Legion Officials Welcome in Paris on Peace Pilgrimage
Legion officials arriving in Paris on the Leviathan were greeted by four French veterans groups and French war officials. National Adjutant James F. Barton said the Paris convention next September would be a success and the pilgrimage would cement Franco American veteran ties. The visitors include Elder and Wicker with welcome addresses by Union Nationale de Combattants and others. General Mariaux and Admiral Dupre greeted them at St Lazare station.
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Paris
France
National American Legion
Cherbourg
James F. Barton
National
the Legion
Legion
Barton
Nowman Elder
John J. Wicker, Jr
Union Nationale de Combattants
Association of War Widows
Association of War Prisoners
Jandelgium
Howard P. Savage
St. Lazare
General Mariaux
Grand Jury Reports For March Term
The March term grand jury presented a report and was discharged by the court with possible recall later. No findings were made public. Judge Henry Wagner continues hearing objections to the final report in the J. K. Cummings estate, a matter started a week ago.
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District Cours
the Cour
Kenry Wagner
J. K. Cummings
Ottumwa Man James Wilson Visits Here
James Wilson of Ottumwa Iowa spent Sunday in town visiting friends and relatives, enjoying a day with local acquaintances.
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James Wilson
Ottumwa
Rock Island Wins Junior Y Contests and Cadet Cross Country
Secretary Harry Kreider of the Y M C A reports Rock Island tops the junior division in the last main contest at the Y while Chevrolet wins the cadet cross country race. In juniors Robert McFarlane takes gold, William Shannon silver, Harold Kerr bronze. in cadets Lutier Bowers gold, William Kroider silver, Gordon Wylie bronze. Each team had ten boys with points based on attendance, Bible class, new members, home duties, and inter team basketball scores.
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Harry Kreider
Rock Island
Chevrolet
Robert McFarlane
William Shannon
Harold Kerr
Lutier Bowers
William Kkroider
Gordon Wylie
Eburen
Peet Elected District V Vice President in Iowa Teachers’ Group
Supt J H Peet of Washington city schools was elected vice president of the southeastern Iowa division of the state teachers association at the Keokuk convention last week. hkL Reed of Keokuk became president and Miss Myrtle Jamison, Louisa county superintendent, was chosen secretary to replace Winnie Palmer, Washington county superintendent.
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Supt
J. H. Peet
Washington City
Southeastern Iowa
State Teachers’ Association
Keokuk
Hk. L. Reed
Myrtle Jamison
Louisa County
Winnie Palmer
Washington County
Wise Marguerite Thompson Returns to Ainsworth
Wise Marguerite Thompson has returned to Ainsworth after spending several days here with her aunt and uncle Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Means.
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Wise Marguerite Thompson
Ainsworth
Uuncle
Mra
R. A. Means
Mrs Patterson Visits Crawfordsville Kin For Brief Stay
Mrs James Patterson arrived this morning from Crawfordsville for a short visit with her daughter Mrs Carl Nickerson and her son John Patterson and family.
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James Patterson
Crawfordsville
Carl Nickerson
John Patterson
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W. M. Keeley
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Havre
Aaron Bai
Ley
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Elias M. Kuhn
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Harry H. Reiser
Jack Westphal
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R. H. McCarty
Oren Lielwick
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