Train Wreck Kills Nine On Twentieth Century Limited
The New York Central Twentieth Century Limited crashed near Forsythe after speeding past signals to save time. Nine people died including William E. Donovan and many were injured as the rear sections struck a stalled automobile at a grade crossing and the following cars were wrecked.
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Associated Press
Forsythe
New York
New York Central
Twentieth Century Limited
Here
William E. “Wild Bill” Donovan
New Haven Eastern League
Chicago
Albany
Leip
Charlies Patterson
Cleveland
Rebels Capture Important Town in Mexico
Jalapa the capital of Vera Cruz state fell to rebel forces early Saturday official quarters reported. The revolt led by General Sanchez backing Adolfo De La Huerta appeared at peak strength with control extending to southern Veracruz.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Sanchez
Adolfo de la Huerta
Brownsville
Tex
Monterey
Amaro
Victoria
Tamauipas
Migales
Ariz
Drunk Iowa Driver Sentenced to One Year in Prison
John Blanchard, 34, was sentenced to one year in the Fort Madison penitentiary for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty before District Judge W Bonner. The arrest followed a collision on Grand Avenue with a Ford coupe while Blanchard reportedly stood unsteadily after exiting the truck.
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Des Moines
John Blanchard
Fort Madison
Bonner
Kenner
Blanchard
Health authorities act to curb scarlet fever in Washington schools
Washington county officials announce drastic steps to control scarlet fever with four nurses on duty in schools. Fumigation of grade schools, isolation of symptomatic children, and daily temperature and throat checks will continue all week. Schools will not close, though parents may keep children home for make up work. nurse examinations begin at 8:30 each morning under Dr. C W Stewart guidance.
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C. W. Stewart
Stewart
Norces
Superni
Ion
Harding
Washington County
Washington
President Names Iowa Man to U S Reserve Board
President Coolidge sent to the senate more than two thousand nominations including Edward H. Cunningham of Iowa for a seat on the federal reserve board. The slate also lists Minnesota's Frank Kellogg as ambassador designate to Great Britain and Charles C. Shrader of Iowa City as a postmaster nominee.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Frank Kellogge
Minnesota
Great Britain
Senate
Coolidge
Richard M. Tobin
California
Netherlands
Edward H. Cunningham
Iowa
Federal Reserve Board
Charles C. Shrader
Iowa City
Man Blanchard Faces Grand Jury Testimony in Local Case
Police testify Blanchard, married with a wife and child, before the grand jury after an arrest at the scene. The prisoner claims the child is with its grandmother due to alleged mistreatment, with Judge Bonner noting the witness had learned of domestic issues. Meanwhile, a local sale at The New York Store offers silk hosiery in brown and white, including misses sizes 8% to 9% for 5e.
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Lee
Hamilton
Blanchard
Bonner
New York
Code revision debate slows Iowa legislature session
Dec 10 in Des Moines reports show Lieutenant Governor Hammill and Speaker Anderson pushing for consolidated committee work as lawmakers extend the slow session. Senators agreed to earlier convening times and committee chairmen faced calls for faster reports amid anticipated midweek bill releases. Meanwhile in Washington President Coolidge nears a California primary bid, with Crocker and Reynolds signaling a possible candidacy announcement and party leaders preparing for a Republican National Committee meeting.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Dec Moines
Inor Hamiil
House
Combhat
Senate
Hammil
Anderson
Treas
Washington
Coolidge
California
Hiram Johnson
White House
William H. Crocker
Crocker
Mr. Coolidge
Senator Johnson
President Coolidge
Republican National Committee
Congress
Whiliam Potter
Massachusetts
Frank W. Stearns
Boston
James B. Reynolds
Memorial service honors Clifford Thorne before district court
Resolutions praising Clifford Thorne, prominent member of the Washington county bar who died after a brief illness in London, were read and adopted as the Novem ber term adjourned. Judge Charles A. Dewey ordered the resolutions spread on court records.
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Clifford Thorne
Washington County Bar Association
London
Charles A. Dewey
Dewey
Marsh W. Bailey
The
County Bar Association
W. M
Keeley
Thorne
Iowa
Clifford Thorne In Memoriam
In Memoriam for Clifford Thorne born in Brooklyn Iowa June 20 187s. Family moved to Washington Iowa during his youth when his father Dr W G Thorne served as pastor of the Methodist Church in the city. Continued on page 6.
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Brooklyn
Iowa
Washington
W. G. Thorne
Methodist Church
Senate confirms petitions on insurance fund proposal and bills pass
Petitions on the insurance fund proposal arrive in the senate again this morning. House file No. 98, a code commission bill on engineering and land surveying, was reported and passed by the house in a brief fore noon session. It preserves current policy with only codification harmonization and no substantive changes. Other bills were reported but not acted upon.
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Senate
House
Code Commission
Coolidge Urges Ongoing Aviation Development
President Coolidge stresses continued military and naval aviation development to keep pace with other nations. He backs the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics report and supports scientific aviation research and creation of a civil aeronautics bureau in the commerce department.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
America
Aeronautics
Bureau of Civil Aeronautics
Department of Commerce
Arrest in Milwaukee Murder Case Raises Questions
Milwaukee December 10 Mrs Florence Witmeyer arrested on a statutory charge linked to her relation with RE Ray Tompkins who is held on a murder charge in the death of his wife Ora Belle Tompkins authorities report in Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee
Florence Witmeyer
Ray Tompkins
Ora Belle Tompkins
Lions Attend Church In Surprise Delegation
Rev. J. Reade McCrory president of the Lions club led a large delegation of Lions and wives to First United Presbyterian church. He preached the fourth sermon in a series on The Condition and Needs of the Church.
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J. Reade McCrory
Lions Club
First United Presbyterian Church
McCrory
Kalona All-Stars Defeat Loulga County 43 to 8
Kalona and the Loulga County all-stars played 43 to 8 at Muscatine yesterday. A drop kick by Pence and a place kick by Dawson accounted for the points.
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Kalona
Loulga County All-Stars
Muscatine
Pence
Dawson
Insurgents Deadlock Over Cummins Re‑Election
The Senate stalled as insurgents oppose re electing Iowa’s Cummins as chairman of the interstate commerce committee. On the first ballot he had 41 votes to 89 for Smith with La Follette at seven. Second and third ballots failed to decide. the chamber adjourned after executive session.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Committee
Smith Democrat
South Carolina
la Follette
Smith
Brookhart
Minnesota
Community notices list local club meetings and events
The Navajo club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. F L Broadgate. Pilotsburg S A S hosts a social Friday evening December 14 with a general supper and no small program. K C C regular meeting Tuesday evening. Union school hosts a candy sale Thursday December 13 with a good program. ladies bring boxes. Clara Faulkner.
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Pilotsburg S. A. S
Celal
Union School
Clara Faulkner
Rebekah Club Meeting and Social Events Notice
Notice lists a Thursday club meeting with Mrs John Davison at South Second Avenue including officer elections and a hostess notification for absence. Also announces a Young America school box and candy social Friday evening December 14 with Helen Ditmar as teacher. Pleasant School 744 miles southwest of Washington will present a play Curtailed Court sip Thursday and Friday at 8 PM inviting all.
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Rebekah Club
John Davison
South Second Avenue
Young America
Helen Ditmar
Washington
Pleasant Plain School Candy Social Set for December 14
A candy social will be held at Pleasant Plain school on December 14 starting at 8 o clock. The event invites the public and features Celia C. Snider as the guiding teacher and organizer.
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Pleasant Plain School
Celia C. Snider
Ladies of the Christian church asked to donate candy
The notice calls all women of the Christian church to contribute candy for the bazaar on Saturday.
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The
Christian Church
Ainsworth WR. C. to Meet at Legion Hall Thursday
The Ainsworth WR. C. schedules a Thursday meeting at the Legion hall to elect officers. All members are urged to attend.
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Ainsworth WR. C
Legion Hall
Legion Post Plans Annual Meeting Tuesday Evening
Leon Beatty presides over the American Legion post annual meeting Tuesday at 7 30 with election of officers and other important business. Members are urged to attend. 2552
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
Christmas exchange at Flyer de Lis club meeting
The Flyer de Lis club will meet with Mrs. Boyd Foster Thursday afternoon for the Christmas exchange. The 5513 regular meeting of Spanish American War Vets is set for Tuesday night December 11 at 8 p.m. in the G A R rooms with officer elections to follow. C A Neiswanger, Commander.
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Flyer de Lis Club
Boyd Foster
C. A. Neiswanger
Circle Group 6 Meeting At Mrs Oscar Brock Home
Social Circle Group 6 schedules a Thursday 2 p.m. gathering at the residence of Mrs. Oscar Brock. Attendees are asked to bring darning needles and bits of yarn as they plan a sewing session.
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Oscar Brock
Delta Alpha class social at the Meth odist church
The Delta Alpha class of the Methodist church will hold a social at the church Thursday afternoon at two thirty. Thimble Bee. 2563
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Delta Alpha
Methodist Church
Twothirty
Bazaar and bake sale at Peterson's Flower Store
The ladies of the Christian church will hold a bazaar and bake sale at Petersons Flower Store on December 15 starting at 9 o'clock. All ladies should drop donations of fancy work and aprons at the home of Mrs. Fred Sweet at the county jail by Friday, December 15.
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Ladies of the Christian Church
Peterson'’s
Fred Sweet
Friendship Club Meeting With Miss Lydia Juzeler
The Friendship Club will meet with Miss Lydia Juzeler on Friday afternoon December 14. A Christmas exchange is planned.
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Friendship Club
Lydia Juzeler
Pythian Circle Plans Wednesday Christmas Exchange
The Pythian Circle will meet with Mrs. R. H. Walker on Wednesday afternoon for a Christmas exchange. Confirmation of time and exact location not given.
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Pythian Circle
R. H. Walker
Farm Bureau Convention Opens Amid Split Rumors
The American Farm Bureau Federation begins its fifth annual convention in Chicago amid a deepening split dispute. Secretary J W Coverdale, ousted at the executive meeting, contends the action was a discharge and warns of factional battles led by Walton Peteet and Aaron Sapiro against his balanced program advocating cooperative marketing and broader services.
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Associated Press
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
J. W. Coverdale
Farm Bureau
Coverdale
Federation Committee
Peteet-Sapiro
Walton Peteet
Aaron Sapiro
Governor Walton Appeals to Supreme Court Over Impeachment Case
The appeal by former Oklahoma Governor Walton from the dismissal of his injunction suit to block the Oklahoma House from proceeding with impeachment was filed Friday in the U S Supreme Court. The filing seeks to halt the impeachment process while litigation continues.
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The
Associated Pro
Washington, D. C
Walton
Oklahoma
Oklahoma House of Representatives
United States Supreme Court
Two Ford Crashes Reported Near Town Edge
Early yesterday evening two Ford cars driven by Ernie Earl and George Nicholson collided at the town northeast edge when lights were out. Mrs. Earl suffered severe cuts and bruises while both drivers had only minor injuries. Two other crashes occurred yesterday afternoon at the post office corner involving Keokuk county and Wellman area vehicles. A Voorhees Ford east of town also incurred damage with a young passenger slightly injured.
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Ford
Ernie Earl
George Nicholson
Keokuk County
Wellman
Carl Voorhees
Declamation Contest Opens Tonight at Local High School
The annual high school declamation contest starts at 7 30 this evening in the high school auditorium. Admission is fifteen cents. Nine contestants compete across dramatic humorous and oratorical classes with district entrants to be selected tonight.
Legion to Elect Officers at Leon Beatty Post
The final meeting of the year for Leon Beatty post American Legion is at the post rooms tomorrow evening at 7 30. Officers will be elected for the new year and other important business will be transacted. Members are urged to attend.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
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Iis
E. D. Morrison
Educa
Col
J. Wilson
Ft. L. Brookhart
Fpalis
F. L. Broadgate
K. CC
J. E. Wolf
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