Moore May Run for U S Senator in Iowa Bid
Ernest R. Moore of Cedar Rapids a former lieutenant governor and 1920 Republican gubernatorial candidate is expected to seek the party’s senatorial nomination next year. Four Republicans including Brookhart Sweet and Hauge have announced, with Moore’s decision reportedly shaped by discussions with party leaders.
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State Capitol
Des Moines
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Kendall
Moore
Smith W. Brookhart
Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
Vernon F. Hauge
Fairfield
More
Senate
Lynn County
General Assembly
H. M. Havner
Brookhart
Iowa
F. R. Moore
Bandit in Santa Suit Robs Illinois Jewelry Store
A bandit dressed as Santa Claus robbed Cox jewelry store in Moline Illinois last night, taking $800 and diamonds valued at 30 000. The Associated Press reports the crime occurred on December 22 with the bandit escaping after the heist.
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Santa Claus
Associated Press
Moline
Cox Jewelry
Maline
Bryan condemns Ford endorsement as hurting Coolidge
William J. Bryan, a Miami delegate candidate, issued a statement condemning Henry Ford's endorsement of President Coolidge. He argues Ford's support divides the nation between rich and poor, calling Ford a millionaire booster losing prominence by backing a reactionary candidate and warning it will anger Ford car buyers and households with limited incomes.
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Associated Press
Miama
Fla
William J. Bryan
Henry Ford
Coolidge
Ford
Engineer Killed in Dixie Limited Wreck Near Marietta
Marietta Ga Dec 22 Engineer J W Brown was killed and two crewmen slightly injured when the Dixie Limited on the Nashville Chattahoochee railroad wrecked near Marietta The engine turned over and the baggage car and two pullman cars left the rails No passengers were injured
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Associated Press
Marietta, Ga
J. W. Brown
Nashville, Chattanooga
Rock Island Granted Renewal of Iowa Line Lease
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad to renew its lease on 162 miles of the Keokuk and Des Moines railroad in Iowa. Rock Island holds a controlling stake in Keokuk, which is in receivership.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Keokuk and Des Moines Railroad Company
Iowa
Rock Island
Keokuk Company
Mayer Funeral Held Today
Funeral services for Keith Raymond Mayer seven weeks old son of Mr and Mrs Homer Mayer were held at one o'clock this afternoon at the home in Dutch Creek township. Rev C W Klein, the groom in law to the Meyers, officiated. Burial followed at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The infant died yesterday shortly before noon after a brief illness, having only fallen ill the night before. The parents mourn the loss of their only child.
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Keith Raymond Mayer
Homer Mayer
Dutch Creek Township
Bethlehem Commandery Elects Officers for Temple Building Committee
Bethlehem Commandery Knights Templar elected officers yesterday evening with H T Carris as eminent commander P J Wallace as generalissimo Walter Brown captain of the guard L H Wallace treasurer Arthur Goodin secretary Elliot Grayson senior warden Wilder Bell junior warden Charles Freding prelate A N Alberson J L Kennedy and Judge C A Dewey recommended for the temple building committee
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Bethlehem
Knights Templar
H. T. Carris
P. J. Wallace
Walter Brown
L. H. Wallace
Arthur Goodin
Elliot Grayson
Wilder Bell
Charles Freding
A. N. Alberson
J. L. Kennedy
C. A. Dewey
Temple Building Committee
Marriage Licenses Issued in Two Counties
Marriage licenses were granted yesterday at the courthouse to Frank S. Fairley of Marion and Wilda M. Whitten of Rowan, and to John J. Witterman and Jane Carmichael, both of Washington.
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Court House
Frank S. Fairley
Marion
Wilda M. Whitten
Rowan
John J. Witterman
Jane Carmichael
Washington
Warm Christmas Predicted Across Nation
The weather bureau forecasts a mild Christmas for most of the United States with the warmest Christmas on record in many areas. Snow is unlikely except in the Rockies and northern regions where freezing temperatures may occur. Des Moines reports winter temperatures around forty degrees, sixteen degrees above normal, with no snow and continued warm conditions through Christmas week.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Rockies
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Three Women Dead in Maine Farm House Slaying
In Coopers Mills Maine on December 22 three women were shot to death in a farm house. The alleged assailant John Snow is believed to be dying from a self inflicted wound. The victims are Mrs Ruth Bran Mrs Eva Eaton and Mrs Ida Snow who were sisters and lived together.
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Associated Press
Man to Have Leg Amputated in Iowa City Hospital
C O Stewart of Wayland, formerly of Washington, reports his son C Q Stewart is to have one leg amputated below the knee in Iowa City tomorrow due to a long bone disease. The father notes the serious condition of his son and will accompany him for the operation.
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N. Stuart
Iowa City
C. O. Stewart
Wayland
Washington
Stewart
C. QO. Stewart
Milt Denison Shows Continued Health Improvement
Milt Denison is reported today as showing a continued improvement in health. The update notes steady progress and positive signs in his recovery.
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Milt Denison
Fire destroys Charles City Daily Press plant and businesses
A morning blaze in Charles City heavily damages the Charles City Daily Press plant and several nearby establishments. The fire started above a dry cleaning shop and water flooded the press room, wrecking truckloads of roll printing paper. A grocery store, a law office and a telephone exchange were burned as well.
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Associated Press
Charles City
Charles City Daily Press
Daily Press
Greeks Seek Ex Premier Venizelos Return
Athens reports the council of ministers asked Consul Plastiras to invite ex premier Venizelos to return to Greece with full freedom to act. Paris dispatches say Venizelos would meet the delegation and discuss the situation, though he does not plan to return immediately.
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Associated Press
Athens
Greece
Council of Ministers
Plastiras
Revolutionary Committee
Venizelos
Paris
Greek Revolutionary Committee
Weather outlook fair early week with rain later
The forecast for the week ahead in the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys calls for generally fair skies and above normal temperatures early, followed by rain or snow and cooler conditions toward the end. Reports from Salina Kansas note a heavy snow storm sweeping Western Kansas and moving eastward.
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iRy
Associated Press
Washington
LD. C
Mississippi
Missouri River
Associated
Salina
Kan
Kansas
Woman tied to Klan editor's slaying nabbed in Alabama
Mrs. Margaret Weaver, indicted as an accessory before the fact in the Coburn murder case, was arrested in Birmingham by officials. She may resist extradition as Phillip B. Fox, Klan editor, was convicted of Coburn's murder and sentenced to life. Fox's lawyers plan a new trial motion.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Margaret Weaver
William 5
Coburn
Birmingham
Ala
Solicitor General's Office
Birmington
Stephens
Fulton County
Phillip B. Fox
Fox
Weaver
Fox Today
Fine Weather for Golf but Mosquitoes Spoil Round
John Rothwell attempted a Humber Valley golf round in mild spring like weather but faced relentless mosquitoes. He blamed the pests for one of his poorest scores and left the course with a flower picked from the grounds. In Chicago Waliman Illinois violets and dandelions bloom unusually early as children gather them for Christmas decorations amid mild conditions.
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Associated Press
Toronto
John Rothwell
Humber Valley
John
Chicago
Waliman
Ilinois
Here
West Funeral Set in Keota Monday Afternoon
Funeral services for W. H. West, longtime resident of West Chester and Keota, who died in Boulder Colorado, will be held Monday at two o clock in the Christian church at Keota.
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W. H. West
West Chester and
Keota
Boulder
Colo
Christian Church
Senators Home for the Holidays in Iowa and Washington
Senator Brookhart and Senator Smith W from Iowa spend the holidays at home as the Senate plans resumes in January. James L and Henry counties senator also return. discussion centers on river dredging, barge lines, and expected freight rate impacts. Brookhart cites progress on river improvements and possible leadership changes in the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Smith W
United States
Iowa
Washington, D. C
James L
Washington and
Henry
Senate
United States Senate
Smith Brookhart
Moses
New Hampshire
Interstate Commerce Commission
la Follette
Mississippi
Ohio
Missouri
Soviet Won’t Send Delegates to Geneva Naval Talks
Foreign Minister Tehitcherin of Soviet Russia declined the League of Nations invitation to send naval experts to the Geneva meeting in January. He said the Soviet government would cooperate in disarmament discussions only if the commission does not meet within Swiss territory.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Tehitcherin
Russia
League of Nations
National Naval Commission
Washington
Gas Plant Blast Kills Couple at Home in Johnsville
In Johnsville Dee County on Dee 22 Mr and Mrs Arthur Brumbaugh died when an acetylene light plant exploded in the basement of their home. Their residence was destroyed and investigations are pending to determine the cause of the blast.
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Associated Press
Johnsville, CO
Dee
Arthur Brumbaugh
McAdoo Campaign Launches in Milwaukee Wisconsin
William G McAdoo to formally open campaign for Democratic presidential nomination with a Milwaukee banquet tonight Attending will be Judge David Rockwell Western campaign manager from Chicago to outline main platform and national program plans
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Milwaukee
Wisco
William G. McAdoo
Wisconsin
McAdoo
David Rockwell
Chicago
Rebels retreat toward Vera Cruz amid Mexican front chaos
Dispatches from Nogales and Vera Cruz report revolutionary forces on the east front withdrawing toward Vera Cruz for a final stand against federal pursuit. Puebla reportedly falls to government troops while rebels evacuate the city for military reasons amid conflicting dispatches.
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Associated Press
Nogales
Ariz
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Puebla
Galveston
Tex
de le Huerta
Mexico
Street Car Fares in Des Moines Cut to Seven Cents
Des Moines officials announced that street car fares will drop from eight to seven cents on December 27. The Des Moines city railway company says the reduction stems from a sinking fund of 150000 dollars created after adopting the new franchise with a graduated fare schedule.
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Des Moines
Ftr
Des
Quorum Lacking Forces Iowa Legislature to Adjourn
At the state capitol in Des Moines both Iowa houses adjourned after a brief morning session due to a quorum shortage. Lawmakers dispersed for the Christmas recess with plans to reconvene at ten o'clock on Thursday December 27.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
South Dakota to Stock Gas Reserve Tanks Across State
At Governor Mc Master request fifteen thousand gasoline storage tanks will be placed at eleven points in South Dakota to guard against future profiteering in gasoline, said a member of the state board of charities and corrections.
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Associated Press
Sioux Falls
W. H. McMaster
South Dakota
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Walton impeachment review petition filed in Supreme Court
Washington December 22 formal application to review the impeachment of former Governor Walton of Oklahoma was made today to the Supreme Court by his attorney. The petition alleges prejudices by the Oklahoma senate which tried the governor and removed him from office and by the house of representatives which preferred impeachment charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Walton
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Oklahoma Senate
House of Representatives
Grand Jury Bound Over Man in Boot Leg Case
Guy Knotts of Wellman was bound over to the grand jury by Justice D. C. Kyle today on a bootlegging charge with bonds set at $560.
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Guy Knotts
Wellman
D. C. Kyle
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