Governor Kendall Blames Burbank for Bond Sale Fiasco
Des Moines April 27. Governor Kendall, State Auditor Haynes and Secretary Ramsey blame State Treasurer Burbank for hampering the sale of soldier bonus bonds. They accuse him of secrecy, failing to share information, and fixing interest at 4 percent against council advice, causing the failed sale and hardship to ex servicemen awaiting the bonus warrants.
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Des Moines
Kendall
Haynes
Ramsey
Burbank
Reluctant testimony in Herrin riot probe blames troops order
Witnesses in the Illinois House sub committee investigation of the Herrin riots describe reluctance to answer. Delos Duty and Melvin Thaxton testified Col. Sam Hunter told General Black that the night before the killings the situation was under control and no troops were needed. Duty disputed any truce or troop request and Thaxton said he refused to deploy guards saying the situation could be handled. Committee members chastised witnesses for poor memories and reluctance to testify.
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Delos Duty
Melvin Thaxton
Col
Sam Hunter
National Gulf Telephone
Black
Springfield
Hunter
Western Ilinois Coal Company
Duty
Thaxton
W. J. Lester
Iny
Class Fight Ends in Death of Boy at Northwestern
Northwestern University freshmen and sophomores clashed in an incident that led to a fatal automobile crash. One freshman died, another critically injured, and three others plus Mrs. A. D. Winslow and three friends injured by broken glass as a pursuit unfolded over two kidnapped classmates. Louis Auber of Chicago was killed and Ralph Welber of Harlan, Kentucky, crushed and not expected to live. Richard Howell was among the freshmen seized by the sophomores.
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Evanston
Sophmore
Northwestern University
A. D. Winslow
Wilmette
Louis Auber
Chicago
Ralph Welber
Harlan
Yes
Richard Howel
Sophe
Drives Recklessly Ends in Cedar Rapids Crash Death
Eugene Noble aged 30 died at a Cedar Rapids hospital from injuries after his car crashed into a car driven by nurse Jessie Dunn in a downtown collision. Dunn and her companion Henrietta Stubbs were not hurt. Witnesses say Noble drove rapidly amid traffic before the wreck.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Eugene Noble
Jessie Dunn
Happiness and Sorrow: Hawthorne Reflections on Eternity
A reflective line from Hawthorne contrasts happiness with sorrow. It asserts that earthly sorrow is finite while happiness contains the texture of eternity, causing trembling in spirits still embodied. The quote invites contemplation of mortal limits and transcendent joy.
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Hawthorne
Clothing Dealers Seek Low Prices for Customers
Chicago, April 27 The tenth anniversary convention of the National Association of Retail Clothiers will focus on reducing overhead to offer affordable clothing. Execut ive director Charles E. Wry says high prices hurt profits and that economy in rents and handling goods leads to reasonable profits and satisfied customers. The survey supports teaching this price strategy at the September convention.
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Aseociated
Chicago
N¢g Ne! Association of Retail Clothiers
Charles E. Wry
Association
Mr. Wry
Fire kills twelve in New York tenement blaze
A tenement fire on upper 109th Street in New York today killed twelve people, including a seven-member family on the fifth floor. Dozens escaped via the fire escape while police and firemen rescued others. several rescuers suffered burns. City employee Michael Kaufman across the street helped alert authorities and save lives.
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Associated Press
New York
109Th Street
Michael Kaufman
Hound Sale Adjourned Until Saturday Morning
The Aganeinted Press reports in Des Moines Iowa that the bonus bond sale opened at 11 o'clock with few spectators. After five minutes no bids were received and Assistant Treasurer Riley adjourned the sale until eleven o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Aganeinted
DES 'Movies
Iowa
Riley
Cecil Wants League Action in the Ruhr
Lord Robert Cecil urged that a great power prompt the League of Nations to intervene in the Ruhr crisis and reparations. He argued the time is ripe for the League to discuss the Ruhr situation and to guarantee French security by other major powers.
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New York
America
Lord Robert Cecil
League of Nations
League
Ruhr
Woman Drops Suit Against Babe Ruth
Miss Delores Dixon withdrew her $50,000 damage suit alleging seduction and assault by Babe Ruth as attorney Hyman Bushel claimed a signed confession from Dixon showing the case was a frame-up. Ruth’s counsel planned to review the document in Boston before handing it to the district attorney.
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Associated Press
Delores Dixon
Babe” Ruth
New York Yankee
Robert McChesney
Supreme Court
Dixon
Hyman Bushel
Ruth
Miss Dixon
Governor Smail Asks Brundage for Detailed Report
Springfield April 27 An ultimatum from Governor Small orders Attorney General E J Brundage to deliver a detailed report of his office by 10 o clock Tuesday May 1 The note implies the 997000 appropriation hinges on a convincing show of necessity
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Tee
Prees
Springfield
E. J. Brundage
Small
Boerhaave Quotation on Care for the Poor
A historical quote attributes to Boerhaave praising the poor as his best patients and asserting that God pays for them, reflecting charitable medical ethos.
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Boerhaave
Steel Grassed Springs From Algerian Volcanic Slope
A steellike grass from Oran Algeria volcanic slopes is so plastic it can substitute springs in furniture making. The plant yields strong flexible fibers suitable for coil like components in chairs and sofas. Researchers note its potential to reduce metal use and offer durable spring alternatives.
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Oran
Algeria
Ruhr rocked by explosion of five bombs
Five severe bomb explosions on the Ruhr railways at night knocked out railway, telegraph and telephone lines, halting traffic. French headquarters called it the worst damage since occupation began. In the confusion Germans tried to push goods through but French seizures increased.
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Rye
Dusseldorf
Ger
Ruhr
Germany
Extradition Sought for Woman Believed Mrs Phillips
Under Sheriff Boscailuz planned to secure Governor Richardson's signature in Sacramento to extradite a woman held in Tegucigalpa Honduras. The suspect is believed to be Mrs Clara Phillips the escaped hammer murderer and J C Carson wanted for arson. A second woman called Mrs Carson is also involved.
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Mw Teaccomated
Los Angeles
Calif
Boscailuz
Sacramento
Richardson
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Clara Phillips
J. C. Carson
British Help Sought on Rum Smugglers
The state department has made new representations to Britain seeking cooperation to prevent vessels joining the British fleet from engaging in liquor traffic between America and foreign ports.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
America
Burbank Replies To Des Moines Council On Bonus Bond Sale
State Treasurer Burbank issued a lengthy statement defending his actions in the bonus bond sale. He said he would not be their tool and would act for taxpayers and citizens, including soldiers, to the utmost of his ability. He denied council accusations and said he could not be both plaintiff and defendant in a suit to test the bonus law. He noted a proposal on November 22 to cap the intercept rate at five percent, while council members avoided commenting on interest rates, shifting responsibility to the treasurer.
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Burbank
New York
Executive Council
Executee
Feouneh
Executive Council of
Iowa
Council
Wall Street
Commonwealth
Moines
Kendall
Br. Burbank
State Executive Council
Ramsey
Haynes
Former Rock Island agent here is dead
Des Moines April 27 F F Roland local freight agent for the Rock Island died suddenly at his home after a stroke of apoplexy He had 35 years service including Des Moines Chicago Washington Council Bluffs Rock Island Moline and Dexter He was 52 and survived by his widow a daughter two sisters and one brother with church affiliations and fraternal memberships listed
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Des Moines
F. F. Roland
Rock Island
University Avenue
Roland
Chicago
Washington
Council Bluffs
Moline
Dexter
Widower Club Opens in New York Sparks Title Debate
A new club for widowers opens in New York City aimed at social support, but organizers avoid calling it a lodge of sorrow to prevent stigma and attract members.
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New York
Lodge of
Accommodating Ghost Shortest World Story
A frightened woman awakes in darkness and reaches for a match box but the box is mysteriously placed in her hand before she can grab it. The eerie moment implies a supernatural helper guiding her in the dark.
Tarpon Springs Priest Throws Cross for Scholarship Event
In Tarpon Springs Florida a Greek Orthodox priest annually casts a cross into the river as divers plunge to retrieve it. The finder receives a university scholarship award and recognition from the church community.
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Tarpon Springs
Fla
Declares Country Needs Better Library Buildings
Jos L Wheeler of Youngstown Ohio told the American Library Association in Hot Springs Arkansas that future library buildings must be accessible as daily service centers rather than dusty mausoleums. He warned poor location raises costs and hinders reach while future designs will include sidewalk access open interiors fewer partitions and subject based collections to ease borrowing.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
Jos, L. Wheeler
Youngstown
Ohio
American Library Association
Wheeler
United States
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