European effort to aid Looney in return to Rock Island
John P. Looney, arrested in Belen, New Mexico, is jailed in Santa Fe awaiting federal commission after transfer to the state penitentuary. Illinois and federal officials pursue his return to Rock Island on murder and other charges linked to 1922 vice and gambling investigations. Governor Small issued requisition papers. removal to Illinois expected.
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Still College of Osteopathy Burns in Des Moines
A fire at Still College of Osteopathy in Des Moines caused by defective wiring destroyed classrooms and labs and most equipment. The 25 year old college with about 400 students faced an estimated loss of $25,000.
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Hiram Johnson Plans Broad Speaking Tour
Senator Hiram Johnson said he would launch an extensive speaking tour within weeks to boost his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. He may start during Congress’s holiday recess, but he does not view his Chicago speech as the campaign’s key address.
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Hiram Johnson
Congress
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Chicago
Two Young Sons Claim Accident Responsibility in Mother's Death
In Clinton Iowa Michael Schmidt 17 and Louis Schmidt 14 living near Wheatland claim responsibility for their mother’s rifle accident death while cleaning the weapon. The brothers say the shooting occurred yesterday and resulted in her fatal wound.
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Wheatland
Iowa
Army air pilot missing in west
Six army airplanes departed San Francisco to aid in the search for Claire K. Vance an air mail pilot missing since yesterday afternoon after failing to reach Reno He may have been forced to land west of Reno during a heavy storm two Reno pilots began a search and the service suspects weather engine trouble or other mishap left him marooned in mountainous terrain amid early heavy snow
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Reno
Air Mail
Former Secretary of Interior Asked to Give Testimony
Albert B. Fall, former secretary of the interior, was invited again by the public lands committee to testify on the Teapot Dome oil reserve release to Sinclair interests. The committee sought his statement after hearing conflicting testimony about his personal finances and ranch improvements at Three Rivers.
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Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve
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Fall
Carl C. Magee
New Mexico
State Bonus Board Reduces Clerks to 27 Today
DES MOINES, Dec. 1 The Iowa bonus board cut its staff to 27 and discharged eleven clerks due to fewer claims ahead. State Auditor Haynes says only twelve thousand claims remain to be paid.
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Des Moines
Iowa Bonus Board
Haynes
Drake Relays Set for April 25 and 26 at Des Moines
Kenneth G. Wilson announces Drake Relays will be staged at Drake Stadium in Des Moines on April 25 and 26. The event overlaps with the Pen Relays and Missouri Valley Conference site, with entries pledged from many regions as track coaches meet with Western athletic representatives.
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Governor Kendall Receives First 1924 Automobile License
The Associated Press reports in Des Moines that Governor N. E. Kendall was issued the first 1924 automobile license. Polk County’s first license bears the number 1, marking it as the first license issued in the county.
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Republicans Choose Lodge Leader in Senate Conference
The Republican senate conference met in Washington with all members of the progressive bloc absent. The party organization was formed and Senator Lodge of Massachusetts elected as leader. The question of president of the senate did not arise as Cummins of Iowa retained his office as president pro tempore.
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The Mongolia Mail Theft Scandal Unfolds Aboard liner
Three crew members were brought back to Minnesota from Hamburg after the America liner Mongolia was found to have mail sacks rifled aboard. The theft came to light when opened sacks floated on the Elbe, prompting authorities to investigate the incident and identify suspects.
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Minnekahda
Hamburg
Elbe
Lentit and Trotsky Monthly Allowances Reported
Lentit and Trotsky each receive about $55 monthly in stipends.
Senate conference selects officers after attendance gap
The opening session will proceed without a formal election. Senator Curtis of Kansas is re elected as vice chairman and party whip, while Senator Wadsworth of New York is chosen as secretary. Senator Brookhart of Iowa did not attend the conference.
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Legislators Prepare Ahead of Code Revision Session
Des Moines reports a caucus of the state senate and a reform committee meeting set before the general assembly code revision session. The state code commission has 211 bills ready for the special session, editor A G Whitney says. Early delegates expect a Christmas recess of about ten days for holiday time.
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Story of Prehistoric Man First Human Ancestor Revealed
Peking December 1. Professor Dubois will publish findings on the Trinit man of Java the earliest human ancestor as explained by Dr Henry Fairfield Osborn curator of the American Museum of Natural History Osborn argues the ape is a cousin not an ancestor and that humans and apes share a common early form origin in Asia possibly China or India with relics in the Gobi desert and Neckar valley Heid elberg and Wiltdown man among older fossils in Europe and England confirming long prehistoric timelines.
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President Frink Defends Yeomen in Des Moines
Six policyholders filed a petition alleging misuse of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen and threats to forfeit membership. George N. Frink, Des Moines president, calls the action an insurgency and says the board aims to choose a site for a Yeoman children's home and to let a contract within 30 to 60 days. He asserts there is no plan to change policy forms beyond rate adjustments required by the state insurance commissioner.
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Cold and Snow Forecast for Midwest Next Week
The weather outlook for the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri river valleys predicts cloudy skies with occasional snow or rain. Colder start to the week with frequent temperature fluctuations thereafter.
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Ington
Mississippi
Missouri River
Dyer Proposes Amendment to Volstead Act and Deportation Rule
Washington December 1 a bill by Representative Dyer of Missouri proposes amending the Volstead act to require producing beverages with alcohol not exceeding 2.75 percent by weight and 3.46 percent by volume. The measure also would make a Volstead violation conviction grounds for deportation of aliens.
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Washington, D. C
Dyer
Missouri
House Judiciary Committee
Hold Movie Magnate for Liquor Violation
New York December report says Harry Franklin lin a Metro Pictures Corp executive was held on $1000 bail for shipping liquor from New York to Los Angeles in film containers, violating interstate commerce laws. He claims a single shipment for a friend while the government accuses wholesale shipments.
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Harry Franklin
Metro Pictures Coorporation
Los Angeles
Franklin
Irene and husband to sail for far east
The bridal suite on the steamship President Grant bound for the far east has been engaged by Major and Mrs Frederick McLaughlin of Chicago The bride Irene Castle recently wed to Major McLaughlin last Wednesday was formerly a dancer
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Frederick McLaughlin
Chicago
Allies Desire U S Help With German Probe
Paris dispatch says Col James A Logan asks for American representation on two reparations committees to study Germany finances. Washington declines participation in a restricted inquiry, signaling the U S will not join the committees without broader scope.
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Paris
France
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Germany
Washington
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Washington, D. C
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America
Reparation Commission
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Captain Gault of Creston Urged for U S Marshalship
Captain Roy B. Gault of Creston Iowa was recommended by Senator Cummins for the southern Iowa marshalship to succeed the late Col. Guy Brewer. The selection from 27 candidates cites his war record with the 168th infantry Rainbow division and longtime Iowa National Guard service. Brookhart may approve the choice.
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Des Moines
Roy B. Gault
Creston
Iowa
Senator Cummins
Guy Brewer
Washington
Des Moines Register
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168Th Infantry
France
Iowa National Guard
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Brookhart
McCray Indictment Rattles Indiana GOP Leaders
Indiana Republicans plan a late week meeting in Indianapolis to discuss Governor McCray facing Marion County grand jury indictments for embezzlement forgery and larceny. State chairman Clyde Walb would not confirm any resignation discussion.
Man Killed by Machinery After Insurance Purchase
Creston report says William Page foreman for a paying crew was battered to death less than two hours after taking out a two thousand dollar policy. His clothing became entangled in a rapidly revolving shaft of machinery late yesterday afternoon.
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