Anderson Not In Race for U S Senate Des Moines
In Des Moines on December 18 J H Anderson of Winnebago County speaker of the house announced he would not run in the next year’s Republican primary for the United States Senate seat. The statement followed Lt Governor John Hammill’s similar denial of a senatorial bid. Both men had been floated as possible opponents to Senator Smith W. Brookhart and were speculated as future gubernatorial candidates. Hammill’s denial is seen as signaling a likely run for governor.
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Smith W. Brookhart
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Iowa House Debates Divorce Code with Oratorical Fire
The Iowa House heatedly debated the code commission’s divorce bill, focusing on Section Four which would require strict notice and filing standards. Rep. Clark led the attack, arguing for ten days’ solemnity and tighter rules, while supporters cited rising U.S. divorce rates. the measure was referred back to the judiciary committee for revision.
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Doolittle
Delaware
McClune
Mahaska County
Judiciary Committee
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Emmet
Code Commission
Ask Indiana Man to Address Legislature on Taxation Theme
STATE CAPITOL Des Moines Dec 18 The senate adjourned briefly after rules kept measures from action a resolution was adopted inviting Judge William A Hough of Indiana to speak Thursday at 2 pm on taxation and the budget system The house continued a long calendar and passed several minor code bills including labeling metal alloys and setting salaries for legislators Code bill No 53 on the fire marshal’s office was approved Executives expect over a dozen bills to be acted on tomorrow
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Oklahoma town endures mob lynching of hotel owner
In Marlow Oklahoma a mob of more than fifteen men shot A W Birch hotel owner and gravely wounded Robert Jernigan a Black worker after threatening to lynch him. The incident follows a local anti Negro rule allowing no Black residents or long stays.
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Jernigan
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Senate deadlock continues over Cummins chairmanship on ballot
The Senate remained tied on choosing a chairman for the Interstate Commerce Committee. On sixteenth to eighteenth ballots the counts stayed with Smith leading at 39, Cummins 7, Couzens 14. By the nineteenth ballot Smith fell to 34 to Cummins 39, with Couzens 13 and small adds for Fess and McLean. The twentieth ballot kept Smith 39, Cummins 36, Couzens 12, Fess 2, McLean 1.
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South Carolina
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Cummins
Senator Fess
Ohio
McLean
Connecticut
Fess
House Republicans Hit Another Snze of the Insurgents
Republican leaders struggled to start the session’s business as the Ways and Means Committee meeting on Mellon tax legislation was cancelled. Chairman Green hoped to convene members the next day amid Democrat claims the delay aimed to block tax plans before the soldiers bonus issue.
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Ways and Means Committee
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Fox Defense Rests Case in Coburn Murder Trial
The defense in the Phillip E. B. Fox murder trial in Atlanta rested its case this afternoon. The defense has entered a plea of insanity.
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Habeas Corpus Writ Sought for Looney Denied by Court
Federal Judge L Phelps denied a habeas corpus writ requested by John Looney to block his removal to Peoria Illinois on a Dyer automobile act charge. Governor Hinkle said Illinois requisition hearing would be postponed for several days.
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Sante FE
New Mexico
L. Phelps
Health director addresses Lions on public health work
Dr. C. W. Stewart, director of the county health service, spoke at the Washington Lions club lunch about Rockefeller Foundation support and county public health efforts. He urged cooperation among officials and physicians to curb scarlet fever and praised local public health pioneers including the county hospital and early state adoption of services. The club plans Christmas aid for children, aided by a large donation from Rev. We Stryker.
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Dkefeller Foundation
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Greeks Ask King George to Get Out
Athens reports King George and Queen Elizabeth will depart for Roumania after government urged the monarch to leave until Greece decides a new regime. Premier Gonatas and Colonel Plastiras are said to have signed the request following consultations with military, naval delegations and regional representatives. The expulsion is noted by London observers as part of broader democratic trends in postwar Europe.
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Christmas Tree Decorated for Central Park Event Tonight
A tree was set up in Central Park last night to be decorated and lighted. A brief Christmas program is planned around five o clock the day before Christmas with a treat for hundreds of youngsters. Members canvassed the square and fifty five small trees were signed up for local business fronts. Lions members will set up the trees this afternoon and exchanged inexpensive presents with verse messages during the program. Leslie Dunlap spoke on the Toan and Trust Company operations.
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Johnson to Run as Independent in South Dakota Primaries
Senator Hiram Johnson of California will file as an independent Republican for the presidential nomination in South Dakota March primaries. His platform calls for tax cuts and farmer relief and follows a state supreme court decision blocking a minority-column entry. Also, William Gibbs McAdoo declared as a Democratic candidate on the party platform adopted in Pierre.
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South Dakota
Hiram H. Johnson
California
State Supreme Court
Calvin Coolidge
McAdoo
William Gibbs McAdoo
W. W. Hoyes
Mexicans battle for Apizaco and San Marcos
Rebel columns from Vera Cruz clash with government forces as Mexico City area fights at Apizaco and San Marcos. Federals reportedly rout rebels. Obregon directs pursuit from the front. Veracruz reports say railway lines cut, reinforcements delayed.
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Secretary Briefs Say No Negotiations with Soviet Union
Hughes informed Soviet state officials via American consul at Reval that there are no reasons for negotiations with the Soviet government at this time. The secretary stated the United States will not barter away its principles and rejected the suggested concession from the Soviet foreign minister.
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Tary Hughes
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White House
Rev John D Kern Speaks at Rotary Club
Pastor of the First Baptist church spoke at the Rotary Club, discussing World War, its aftermath, and modern civilization's challenges. He argued war stemmed from deep causes beyond Austria and Serbia, urging greater mutual trust and fear removal to avoid future conflicts. The meeting featured a circus stunt by schoolboys and rewards, with next week’s event a simple dinner prior to Christmas.
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Nesa
Fox Won’t Testify In His Own Defense
Atlanta December 18 Phil lip Be Fox former Ku Klux Klan editor will not take the stand to testify in his own behalf during his murder trial of William S Coburn. Fox has entered an insanity plea and alienists testified he is in a chronic paranoid condition.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
Phillip BE. Fox
William 8. Coburn
Fox
Plane crash kills two airmen in Texas
San Antonio dispatch reports Captain Harold E. Strurcken commander of the 47th school squadron Brookfield and Sergeant E. Ryals were killed when their aircraft crashed at Pendleton Texas on the way to Dallas.
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San Antonio
Texas
Harold E. Strurcken
Brookfield
E. Ryals
Pendleton
Dallas
Plan to Avoid Trial of Rev. L. W. Heaton
New York December 18 plans have been made to avoid a trial of Rev. Lee W. Heaton of Fort Worth Texas a rector on a heresy charge for challenging the doctrine of virgin birth it was announced today.
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Associated Press
New York
Lee W. Heaton
Fort Worth
Texas
Koretz Promoter Indicted In Panama Oil Bubble Case
Leo Koretz, a missing promoter linked to an alleged Panama Oil Bubble, was indicted on a charge of operating a confidence game. The case centers on alleged investment fraud and deceptive schemes surrounding oil claims.
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Associated Press
Leo Koretz
Sailstad to be Arraigned on Arson Charge in Superior
Edward J. Sailstad will face arraignment before Judge Parker in Superior Wisconsin on an arson charge. District Attorney Kennedy announced the schedule for late this week.
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Edward J. Sailstad
Parker
Kennedy
Farmers Union Meeting Called for December Officers Nomination
A Farmers Union meeting is set for Friday December 21 at Woodman hall to nominate officers for the coming year to be elected at the January meeting. All members urged to attend. Signed Chas. Wmn. Jackson Secretary Treasurer 26202.
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