Mrs Coolidge Receives LL D at Boston University
Mrs Grace Coolidge and Dr Marion Talbot receive Doctors of Law from Boston University during a ceremony led by Lucy Jenkins Franklin. President Lemuel WH Marlin lauds Coolidge as a model in public service and Talbot for advancing women’s education and opportunities for young women. Talbot calls for greater responsibility to build character in the next generation.
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Boston
Mass
Calvin Coolidge
Marion Talbot
University of Chicago
Boston University
Lucy Jenkns Frankin
Lemuel WH. Marlin
Grace Goodhue Coolidge
Reston University
America
Talbot
Embargo on Western State Chickens Reaches New York
New York imposes an indefinite embargo on shipments of live chickens from eight western states, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska, due to a mysterious pestilent disease. The ban, effective today, excludes other poultry and follows an earlier statewide order barring poultry movement from affected regions.
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New York
Board of Health
New York City
West
North Dakota
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
State Commissioner of Farms and Market
Albany
Iowa State engineers with good grades and activity earn higher salaries
Two Iowa State college students surveyed 200 engineers nine years after graduation and found that high college averages and active campus involvement correlate with higher pay. Earnings rise with college GPA and with how much of their expenses students paid themselves.
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Associated Presse
Ames
Iowa State College
College of Engineering
Probe of Explosion Killing Two Sailors Is Resumed Today
Naval board hearings reopen in San Pedro as survivors recount the La Moyne water taxi blast. Two sailors killed and about 20 injured as flames swept the boat after two explosions. Lieutenant J Shaw of the Arizona described the panic and rescue efforts amid dark harbor waters.
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Associated
Presa
San Pedro
Cal
la Moyne
Naval Board of Inquiry
J. Shaw
Arizona
The
Shaw
J . A. Keck
U.S. S. New Mexico
Authorities Seek Fowl Specimens Over Diseased Birds
The Agriculture Department asked New York authorities for samples of poultry deemed diseased shipped from the Midwest amid an embargo. Chicago specimens were tested and linked to an unknown germ causing an infectious bronchitis. Armours in Denison reported continued chicken purchases at ten cents a pound with no shipment withholding orders.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
New York
Middle-West
Chicago
Bureau of Animal Industry
Denison
Armours
Mortimer says Forbes asked loan in 1922
Chicago December report shows Elias H. Mortimer a key government witness in the Forbes Thompson conspiracy trial testimony that Charles R. Forbes former veterans bureau director asked for a $5,000 loan on June 14, 1922. Mortimer says he lent the money and never expected repayment.
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Chicago
Elias H. Morp
Belnaips
Forbes-Thompson
Charles R. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
Mortimer
Forbes
Washington
Europe
Forbek
Elias H. Mortimer
J. W. Thompson
Veterans Bureau
Gibson rules as to fish license
Des Moines December 12 Attorney General Ben J Gibson issues an opinion to state fish and game warden W E Albert clarifying license needs. He states that whol esale fish market operators, fishermen shipping own catch to eastern markets, fish markets that retail or sell to retailers, and fish peddlers must obtain a wholesale fish market license. The opinion notes the law was unclear but supports a broad interpretation.
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Associated Preas
Des Moines
Ben J. Gibson
W E. Albert
Ice on telephone wires causes heavy losses in storm
The storm last week coated wires with up to two inches of ice in many areas causing thousands in damages to wire companies. Strong poles withstood the load due to light winds, narrowly preventing total wire collapse.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Iowa students publish interdenominational church paper
University of Iowa students publish a monthly inter denominational newspaper called The Assembler. Editors include students from Iowa City churches. The paper aims to foster interdenominational fellowship and promote religious activities among students.
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Associated Preas
Iowa City
University of Iowa
The
Assembler
Delegates meet for Iowa consolidated schools conference
More than 250 directors and instructors enrolled in Iowa consolidated schools for the eighth annual conference at Cedar Falls. I H Hart extension director said the gathering is the largest since Teachers College began the plan and the meeting will adjourn tonight.
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Associated Presa
Cedar Falls
Consolidated Schools of
Iowa
Teachers College
I. H. Hart
Student Earns 60 Percent Support With Broad Activities
A student averages 94.9 in grades and covers about 60 percent of expenses while active in many student activities.
New Corn Brings Record Price at Lee County Sale
Peak prices for this year’s corn reached a record as 300 bushels sold for 1.16 per bushel at a farm sale near West Point, Lee County, today.
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Associated Press
West Point
Lee County
Kid McCoy Faces Murder Trial After Night of Slaying
In a county jail courtroom Kid McCoy enters another round in a murder trial over Mrs. Theresa Mors’s death on August 12. Witnesses trace McCoy’s movements through the night to the Mars antique shop area where shots occurred. his sister Jennie Thomas testifies describing his agitated state and possible motive linked to Albert A. Mors.
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Les Onoys
Kid McCoy
Superior Court
Theresa Mors
McCoy
Mars
Jennie Thomas
Tomas
Thomas
Albert A. Mors
One Man Dead In Westgate Hotel Fire Blaze
CHICAGO December 42 One man died of suffocation as fire swept the three story Westgate hotel on Chicago's South Side. Lodgers fled in scant clothing losing personal effects. Simon Weil 65 was found dead on the second floor. most lodgers worked for International Harvester. Damages placed between 15000 and 20000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Westgate
Simon Weil
International Harvester Company
American reply to British note on Dawes plan war claims
Ambassador Kellogg delivered the U S reply to the British foreign office in London. The note argues the United States has right to collect war claims from Germany via benefits under the Dawes plan. Secretary Hughes drafted the reply, asserting allied power to enforce Dawes plan collections. Chamberlain’s return from Rome delays any further action in London.
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Associated Press
Washington
Kellogg
State Department
Foreign Office
London
United States
Germany
Lorton
Hughes
Chamberlain
Rome
Preparations to Resume Civil War in China Reported
Peking dispatch says General Chang Tso lin with 40000 troops pools for General Lu Yung Hsiang. A brigade moves toward Nanking for campaign against General Chi Hesieh Yien governor of Kangsu. The plan aims to resume fighting in China’s civil conflict.
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China
Associated Press
Peking
Chang Tso-lin
Lu Yung-Hsiang
Chekiang
Chi Hesieh- Yien
K'angsu
Nanking
McCoy Saves Fellow Prisoner in County Jail Rescue
In Los Angeles on December 12 Kid McCoy, on trial for murder, helped awaken a fellow prisoner named Waterson who was hanging. McCoy and another inmate removed Waterson from the improvised noose and Waterson was taken to the general hospital in critical condition.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Kid McCoy
Mia
Theresa Mars
Waterson
McCoy
Watercor
General Hospital
Methods of Galic War Brings Army Bridge to Elwha
In Tacoma Washington December 11 a U S Army Sixth Engineers unit from Camp Lewis builds a 250 foot bridge over the upper Elwha river using ancient Caesar era methods. With 130 officers and men they operate without power machinery from a forest service site in a remote Olympic range. Army mules and troops cut and place timber and live in a tent village while trudging supplies along rugged trails.
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Army
Tacoma
Wash
United States
Elwha River
Olympic Mountains
Washington
Sixth Engineers
Camp Lewis
Forest Service
Iowa Signs Contract for Game With USC on Nov 21
Iowa officials announced a contract for a football game against the University of Southern California on November 21, 1925, in Los Angeles. The agreement is for a single contest with no other formal ties between the schools.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Der
University of Southern California
University of Iowa
Los Angeles
Iowa Department of Athletics
Paul E. Belting
Iowa
Poultry Embargo Seen Having Limited Local Effect
Des Moines Iowa December 12 The poultry embargo on chickens shipped to New York is not expected to hurt Iowa raisers since about 80 percent of this season's fowls have already been marketed according to Frank Harris leader of the Iowa State fair pool. Baltimore Maryland December 12 Governor Ritchie orders an embargo on chicken shipments from nine western states following a New York order to divert poultry from epidemic areas.
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Des Moines
New York
Towa
Frank Harris
Dinnee
Renee
Iowa
Baltimore
Ritchie
North Dakota
South Dakota
Missouri
Kansas
Illinois
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Gompers Seriously Ill On Border Train To San Antonio
Samuel Gompers aged labor leader is said to be in a bronchial infection with kidney trouble as he travels by train from Laredo to San Antonio. He rests quietly on arrival and doctors monitor his condition amid concerns for hospital care.
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Praga
Laredo
Texas
Samuel Gompers
Teant
San Antonio
American Federation of Labor
St. Anthony
Itis
Megank
Mexico City
Pan-American Labor Federation
United States
Calles
Mexico
Felix Salinas
Mexican Immigration Service
Nevvo
Federation
Gompers
Giles
Mr.Gompers
Hogue May Cut Ames Appropriation
Des Moines reports a likely reduction of about $600000 in the budget request for Iowa State College at Ames. The college sought 5399576 for the 1925 27 biennium but budget offices indicate certification to the governor may not exceed 4800000.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa State College of
Keokuk Coroner Rules Accident Death of Switchman
Keokuk December verdict finds Kurley Boyd Burlington Route switchman died accidentally while signaling to switch. Coroner's inquest heard last sighting as he crossed the track. No definite cause established. Body sent to Louisiana for burial.
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Keokuk
Kurley Boyd
Burlington
Keokuk Yards
Louisiana
Iowa Attorney General probes Waukon lawyer Murphy
Des Moines reports say Attorney General Gibson orders assistant John Fletcher to investigate Den is J. Murphy of Waukon following county attorney K F Pieper inquiries into transactions totaling over 1 million dollars. No charges filed yet.
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Des Moines
Gibson
John Fletcher
Denis J. Murphy
Waukon
Fletcher
K. F. Pieper
Attamakee County
Murphy
Toledo Seed Market price quotes for various seeds
Toledo market reports Clover seed bids steady at 19.00 cash and 19.05 new with February at 19.15. Timothy seed shows cash 3.25 with December 3.26 and March 3.40.
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Toledo
Clover Seed
Timothy
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Mabel Lynn
William Lynn
Nellie May Smith
Mabel
Lynn
Senate
Sea Committee
California
Nat King
Hogue
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