Rural school aid inquiry tightens around Miss Francis
Des Moines April 22 hearings focus on Miss May Francis state superintendent of schools and deputy Thelma Nelson qualification to serve. Witnesses contest Nelsons teaching experience and governor Kendall may be subpoenaed to testify as the investigation expands to campaign funds records and county aid allocations.
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State Radio Station Proposal Fails in Legislature
At Des Moines the senate rejected a bill by Senator Shinn to create a state radio broadcasting station on the capitol grounds. The proposed station would disseminate legislative proceedings and other official news to farmers and citizens, with funding appropriations in the bill.
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Senate to Hold Night Session on Insurance Bonus Cash Plan
The Senate prepared for a night session to push action on the cash option in the insurance bonus bill amid a democratic insurgency. Senator Walsh withdrew his cash amendment, and Senator Copeland with Dill and Norris offered an identical proposal.
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New York
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Nebraska
Political debate over bonus insurance bill sparks party lines
In Vera Cruz on April 22 rebels attacked Mexican rail freight. one engineer killed and another wounded. A rebel chief captured near Cordova after a battle with ranchers. Back home Senator Simmons backs a cash option tied to an insurance measure. Senator Lursum argues delaying passes will kill the bonus chance.
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Cardinal Hayes On His Way Home From Rome
Paris April 22 Patrick Cardinal Hayes of New York returning home from Rome where he was elevated to the purple last month left for Cherbourg to board the United States Leviathan Other passengers aboard the Leviathan include Owen D Young and Henry M Robinson American members of the first and second expert reparation committees and Jack Kurley sports promoter who has signed George Carpentier to meet Tom Gibbons
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Paris
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Rome
Cherbourg
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Owen D. Young
Henry M. Robinson
Jack Kurley
George Carpentier
Tom Gibbbons
British Flier Lands At Persian Gulf Port
Stuart Maclaren, the British aviator attempting a world flight, landed at Bushire Abu-Shehr on the Persian Gulf after a stop in Bagdad. He then prepared to continue toward Bender Abbas along the gulf’s southern edge.
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Atom Study Dominates 67th Chemical Society Meeting
About 3,000 delegates attend the opening session where Milliken and Lewis outline progress on atomic theory. The Garvan prize program continues, with nationwide contests and state winners earning scholarships and cash awards.
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American Chemical Society
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California Institute of Technology
Gilbert N. Lewis
University of California
Francis P. Garvan
New York
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United States
Will Ates
Clocks Set Forward One Hour in Chicago
Chicago will move clocks ahead one hour next Saturday night to align with daylight saving rules. The change marks the start of daylight time in the city next week.
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Railway enginemen confer in Chicago
Eighty union chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen met in Chicago to prepare for talks with western railways. Negotiations on wage increases are set to begin here tomorrow.
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Barthou and Poincare Discuss Dawes Reparation Plan
Paris April 22 Louis Barthou head of the reparations commission held a long talk with Premier Poincare on methods to implement the Dawes plan. They discussed procedures to carry out the program outlined by Brig General Dawes and his team of experts.
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Legislature Sets Saturday Adjourment of Code Session
The senate adopted a 44 to 9 resolution fixing April 26 as the virtual close of the special code revision session with a noon recess, resuming July 8 to finalize the code and other business, with action on Governor Kendall's budget director appointment due before July 1. The Francia inquiry remains a key item, potentially extending into next week.
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New Jersey Republicans back Coolidge amid primary tensions
In Newark on April 22 the Republican machine supporting President Coolidge dismissed predicted difficulties in the New Jersey primary. Delegates to the national convention are being chosen and presidential preferences voiced amid opposition from the Anti-Saloon League to Walter F. Dee and Edward C. Stokes, plus intra party contests across four of twelve districts and state wide opposition to a key senator.
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Walter Fedee
Edward C. Stokes
Alton City Hall in Colonial Style Destroyed by Fire
Alton's historic City Hall, famed for its colonial design and linked to the Lincoln Douglas debate of 1858, burned this morning. Mayor John Ebble says arson is likely as agitation grows to replace the building for a larger public structure. Firemen reported flames and burning oil with high winds. the wreck left walls collapsed and insurance of 14000 may not be recoverable due to the building being vacated for remodeling.
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Thaw Excites Courtroom During Sanity Hearing
In Philadelphia on April 22 the jury is to decide Thaw's sanity this afternoon. Thaw erupted at the press table shouting against William Gray who argued against his release. He warned of juror withdrawal under common law and urged his mother to speak to the reporters.
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Des Moines Leads Iowa in Building Permits for March
Des Moines issued the most building permits in March among Iowa cities, with 206 permits and a total proposed value of 556 300 dollars. Dubuque had 157 permits and 397 432 dollars, Cedar Rapids 113 permits and 811 557 dollars, Davenport 102 permits and 152 143 dollars. Sioux City issued 87 permits with 427 400 dollars in planned construction. Council Bluffs 54 permits. Fort Dodge 78. Mason City 65. Ottumwa 27. Waterloo 42. Marshalltown 26. All show increased activity over March 1923.
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Iowa Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Mason City
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Statue Unveiled for Buffalo Bill at Yellowstone Park
New York April 22 Miss Jane Cody Carlos 14 granddaughter of Colonel William Cody will unveil the bronze equestrian statue of Buffalo Bill at the Cody Wyoming entrance to Yellowstone Park. The statue by Mrs Mary Payne Whitney is announced by the Buffalo Bill American Association.
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California Governor Race Seen Light Democratic Vote
Hiram Johnson of California is mentioned as a strong figure in a light Democratic vote as Governor George S. Silzer is unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Polls will close at 9 p.m.
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Coolidge favors international conference on armament limits
President Coolidge, speaking at the Associated Press lunch in New York, supported convening a world conference if Europe’s stability is secured by Dawes plan success. He urged German reparations settlement, private American capital for a German loan, and codification of international law to curb armaments.
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