Cold wave sweeps across Iowa and Midwest states
The weather bureau reports another deep cold spell hitting Iowa with lows from 2 above at Keokuk to 12 below at Charles City and widespread sub zero readings in Minnesota North and South Dakota. forecasters warn continuing low temperatures across the region through tomorrow.
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Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Weapids
Youth Admits He Drove Bandit Car
Ray Snodderly, 18, admitted driving the bandit car linked to the shooting of Officer Bob Weimer and the near-fatal attack on Axtell Frederickson. He pled guilty before Judge O. D. Wheeler and received a 25 year sentence to Anamosa reformatory.
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Council Bluffs
Ray Snodderly
Bob Weimer
Axtell Frederickson
North Wayne Street
Young Snodderfly
O. D. Wheeler
Anamosa Reformatory
Shepherd Denies Published Report in McClintock Case
Wm D Shepherd arrived in Chicago from Albuquerque to answer questions in the death of his foster son Wm N McClintock the so called millionaire orphan He seeks public exoneration amid rumors and investigations He plans to file suits and says he will expose others He ready to testify and question authorities at the inquiry nurses describe a loving relationship in the Shepherd household
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Chicago
Wm. D. Shepherd
Alburquerque
New Mex
Wm. N. McClintOck
Shepherd
Albuquerque
Robert H. Stoll
Criminal Court
Wolff
Maybelle McClenahan
McClintock
Dr Jessup Progress Report After Illness
The University of Iowa president Walter A Jessup, ill with typhoid fever, is reported to be progressing favorably by his physicians in Iowa City. The brief bulletin notes his improvement as of today.
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Iowa City
Walter A Jessup
University of Iowa
Temperature Drops Sharply Across 12 Hours
Government thermometer figures show a 38 degree fall in twelve hours. Yesterday afternoon the reading was 28 degrees. At 7 AM this morning it stood at 7 degrees below and by noon was 10 degrees below, still falling.
Rabies Treatments Reported Across Iowa Towns
About one hundred Iowa residents are receiving Pasteur rabies treatments, state epidemologist Dr. Don Griswold said, with many cases in Albia and southeastern areas. Union county reports no hydrophobia evidence. Muscatine cites nine bite cases and six rabid dogs, and area authorities note multiple dog bites and deaths linked to rabies.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Don Griswold
University Bacteriological Department
Albia
Weat Branch
Chiawold
Muscatine Muscatine
Pasteur
Jelty Health
E. B. Fulham, Jr
Bodies of Two Sailors Recovered After Shore Boat Fire
In San Pedro California on December 27 the bodies of two sailors were recovered as additional victims of the La Moyne shore boat fire. They were identified as J. A. Keck electrician's mate third class U S Navy New Mexico and R. F. Gablich seaman second class USS New Mexico, raising total known deaths to four.
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la Moyne
J. A. Keck
New Mexico
R. F. Gablich
Warmer Weather Expected Early Week Across Valleys
Weather outlook for the week forecasts rising temperatures Monday and Tuesday in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys, colder later, with considerable cloudiness and snow probable on Tuesday and again toward week’s end.
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Washington
Upper
Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Radio profits cut as German singers warn of ruin
Dr. Rudolf Cahn-Speyer, head of Germany's Federation of Concert-Giving Musicians, blames radio, public indifference, and taxation for a shrinking concert market. He notes radio fees fell to 60 cents monthly, boosting subscribers from 7,500 to 500,000 in six months and argues concerts lose value to home listening. He also cites turnover and luxury taxes on box office receipts and even free tickets eroding artists' finances.
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Federation of Concert-Giving Musicians of
Germany
Dr. Cahn-Speyer
Tate
Iowa Basketball Squad Resumes Practice Ahead of Marquette
Iowa University coach Sam Barry led the team back to practice in Iowa City as they prepare for the January game with Marquette. Barry plans two daily sessions for the next week as the conference season opens January fifth with Minnesota.
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Iowa City
Sam Barry
Iowa University
Marquette University
Barry
Iowa
Minnesota
Township Quarantine Enforced Over Rabies Fears
Associated Press reports Scott township in Johnson county ordered dogs confined by the township board of health amid rabies concerns spreading from a neighboring county. The quarantine aims to curb the disease risk to residents and other animals.
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Scott
Johnson County
Township Board of Health
State asks payment from defunct bank receivership
Des Moines December 27. Attorney General Cosson seeks prompt action on a claim for about 284000 in state funds tied to the United State Bank receivership. The case, before Judge Lester Thompson, aims to have payments and land transfers settled before Treasurer Burbank leaves office.
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Des Moines
United State Bank
George Cosson
W. J. Burbank
Ray E. Johnson
Cosson
Lester Thompson
W. Ree. Kendrick
Kendrick
Polk County
Credit Corporation Declares 10 Percent Return to Stockholders
The Agricultural Credit Corporation board voted to return 10 percent of stock subscriptions from its $9 million working capital. The $600,000,000 return comes from loans to banks and farmers in Minnesota, North and South Dakota and Montana. C L Jaffray, chairman of the tour, explained.
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Minneapolis
Agricultural Credit Corporation
Northwest
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Montana
C. L. Jaffray
Public Interest Stressed in Railroad Labor Disputes
The railroad labor board argues that workers or railroads may default themselves out of court but cannot deprive the public, who bears in rates and conditions an ongoing stake. The suit involves J McGuire who refused to testify in a wage dispute between the Brotherhood of Engineers and Firemen and railroad managers.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
United States District Court
J. McGuire
Brotherhood of Eng'nemen and Firemen
Conference Committee of Managers
Western Railroads
Britain Battered as Fierce Gale Races Across Islands
A fierce gale with heavy rain sweeps the United Kingdom since last night wrecking structures and flooding regions. Terrific seas disrupt shipping and several vessels report distress while continental air service is cancelled and wind uproots trees and even throws houses from foundations.
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Reneat
London
United Kingdom
Continental Air Service
American exports rise sharply in November trade
Commerce department preliminary figures show November exports at 493.7 million dollars, up from 401.5 million a year earlier. The increase is mainly due to foreign demand for foodstuffs and raw materials.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Nuburn Retires After 35 Years as Zion Evangelical School Leader
CEDAR FALLS IA Dec 27 The Associated Press reports William Nubn retired as superintendent emeritus after 35 years at Zion Evangelical School following the annual meeting last evening.
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Cadar Falls
Wm. C. Nubn
Zion F Evangelical School
Allies Won't Quit Cologne On January 10
Paris dispatch reports the allied council of ambassadors agreeing to a note to Germany stating Cologne will not be evacuated on January 10 under the Versailles terms. The note, to be presented in Berlin, aims to show a united front and may explain delays beyond the date. Marshal Foch attended morning sessions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Allied Council of Ambassadors
Germany
Cologne
Berlin
Marshal Foch
Protest Over Second Class Mail Rate Increases
The American Newspaper Publishers Association challenged proposed second class mail rate increases aimed at funding postal salary hikes. They argued rates have risen revenues by over 1 percent since 1912 while sharply reducing mail volume. Rep. Rameyeyer invited more time for a permanent settlement plan, and S. E. Thomason said publishers would study costs and devise a program if given time.
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Washington
Congressional Post Office Committee
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Congress
Rameeyer
Iowa
S. E. Thomason
Association
Chicago woman saved from burial by debt of gratitude
Angelite Cuce cinello, chosen Chicago’s prettiest girl from 10006 contestants by Valentino, was saved from burial in the potter's field last night by Mrs Danteb¢J McGarity, the blind wife of a lake captain, who paid for a fine coffin with flowers.
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Angelite Cucecinello
Valentino
Potter's Field
Danteb¢J. McGarity
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