Vote By Saturday On Tax Bill In Senate Showdown
Washington February 1 final vote by Saturday night looms for the tax reduction bill as senate debate resumes. The measure faces clashes over inheritance tax repeal and income tax payments publicity with chairman Smoot confident a compromise will pass. If not, nightly sessions are planned to push early passage before March 15 installments due.
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Sil
Heavy Fire Sparks Death in South Bend Stores
In South Bend Indiana two fires caused about 1.2 million dollars in damage. A hose company member John Devischour died after stepping from a roof blinded by smoke at the Brandon Durrell department store. The Brandon Durrell blaze caused 1 million dollars in damage. a second fire at the Standard Oil plant in the south part of town added 200 thousand dollars. The downtown spark chain linked the two, starting around 2 AM.
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Associated Press
South Bend
Ind
John Devischour
Brandon-Durrell
Standard Oil Company
Salvation Army Chief Evangeline Booth Ill at Sea Shore Rest
Evangeline Booth national commander of the Salvation Army is seriously ill and ordered to a sea shore resort to recuperate. Seven weeks earlier she had an attack of chronic appendicitis but kept working with aid from secretaries. Her condition worsened last Saturday and she has not fully regained strength since a pleurisy and bronchitis illness three years ago.
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Associated Press
New York
Erangeline Booth
Salvation Army
Booth
Salvation eArmy
Helen Wills Wins Callia Tournament Final
Miss Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeated Mile Contis Lavos of France in straight sets to win the Gal lia tournament final in Cannes on February 1. Wills took the first set 6 8, then clinched the match 6 2 for the title.
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Associated Press
Cannes
France
Mile Contis Lavos
Lecture on Little Brown Church at 9 P.M.
Rev. Geo. Hanna of the Little Brown Church in the Vale will discuss its history and perform the famous song at 9 P.M. broadcasting from WSUI Iowa City. The program comes from Nashua Iowa with Associated Press coverage.
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Nashua
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Little Brown
the Vale
WSUI
Iowa City
Mary Garden to Debut on Radio Tonight at 9 P.M.
Chicago opera star Mary Garden will make her radio debut tonight on WJZ at 9 P.M. Eastern. She recently returned from Monte Carlo and said radio gives her more emotion than any man she has met. Earlier, Madame Schumann-Heink broadcast from WEAF with songs and a greeting to American mothers and Legion boys.
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New York
Chicago Opera
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Monte Carlo
WJZ
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WEAF
American Legion
Infidel Luther Burbank Occupies San Francisco Pulpit
The 77 year old plant culturist Luther Burbank spoke at the First Congregational church about infidelity and belief. He argued religion reflects personal belief, urged reading the Bible with judgment, and said love and philanthropy guide him. He sat with two ministers during the service.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
First Congregational Church
Luther Burbank
Burbank
Tim
Omar
Jesus
James L. Gordon
Frederick W. Camplett
Trinity Episcopal Church
New York
Hogs Stolen After Farm Disturbance. Meat Recovered Theft
A farmer heard a disturbance in the barn last Wednesday night and found five hogs stuck and bleeding. He alerted neighbors and butchered them the next morning. Friday the thief returned and stole the meat.
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Aurora
Brookhart seeks brief delay in contested Senate seat
Senator Brookhart Republican from Iowa asks the Senate Elections Committee for time to study evidence in the contest filed by Daniel Steck Democrat. He cites clerical errors to correct before the record is printed for committee review. Supporters in Des Moines plan for a possible primary bid against Cummins if the contest changes his course.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Brookhart
Senate Elections Committee
Daniel F. Steck
Teft
Senate
Camoulian
Des Moines
Cummins
Bigamy charge ties Des Moines man to capital case
Lawrence G. Vance, 20, was arrested in Washington, D C on bigamy charges from Evelyn Potter of Waterloo Iowa. He faces additional police custody in Jeffersonville Ind where he allegedly married Mary Rosella Anson who was arrested as a state witness. Raymond Buckley of Ainsworth leaves for Iowa City to attend the university and perform with Boyd's Snappy Harmonizers.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Des Moines Register
Washington, D. C
Lawrence G. Vance
Evelyn Potter
Waterloo
Jeffersonville
Ind
Mary Rosella Anson
Raymond Buckley
Ainsworth
Iowa City
University
Dr. Buckley
Boyd
Governor Urges Seed Corn Testing For Iowa Farmers
Governor John Hammill calls Iowa farmers to test seed corn during a declared Seed Corn Testing Period from February 1 to March 1. Proclamations will be read in schools and distributed through county agents to ensure ear testing and seed quality for next spring.
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John Hammill
Iowa
F. G. Churchill
Iowa State College
Dutch freighter Alkaid crew rescued far east of Newfoundland
The crew of the Dutch freighter Alkaid, about 20 men and officers, was rescued today by the Hamburg American liner West Phila from a storm about 1000 miles east of Newfoundland. The attack involved heavy seas and the vessel was disabled.
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New York
Alkaid
New Foundland
West Philia
President Renews Plea for Economy in Government
President Coolidge urges strict government economy and efficiency under a constructive program. He warns against excessive cuts and calls for ensuring essential services while reducing waste. The speech at the budget meeting stresses national efficiency, public order, and adherence to World Court norms.
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Ion
Army career of Mitchell ends today
The War Department accepted William Mitchell's resignation from the army by order of President Coolidge, cancelling a five year suspension from rank and duties. Mitchell, an ex air officer, planned to challenge administration air policies, with a civil statement to follow in papers tomorrow.
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Trainmen Seek Wage Increase Across Eastern Railroads
Eastern rail roads received joint letters from the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors asking for about a one dollar per day pay rise for trainmen and conductors. Each railroad must respond by March 2, aiming to restore the 1920 wage scales, with total annual impact estimated around 500 million dollars.
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Associated Press
New York
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Order of Railway Conductors
Railway Labor Board
Hoosne
Legion Officials to Hold Conference in Des Moines
Iowa American Legion officers plan the state commanders and adjutants conference in Des Moines on February 23. National commander John R. Quigg of Ohio and Hanford MacNider Iowa’s former national commander are invited speakers. Governor Hammill and James F. Barton may attend. A banquet is planned at Fort Des Moines hotel.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Department
American Legion
John R. Quigg
Ohio
Hanford MacNider
Iowa
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MacNider
War Department
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Hammill
James F. Barton
Fort Des Moines
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Barton
Towans
Troops Guard Kentucky Town As Negro Goes On Trial
In Lexington on February 1, about one thousand Kentucky National Guard troops are patrolling the area as Ed Harris, a black man who confessed a triple slaying and an assault on a white woman, faces trial. Gov. W J Fields ordered troops after a conference with local officials. Harris’ crimes are described as among the most revolting in Blue Grass history. He killed Clarence Pryant and his two children then attacked the mother, who was seriously wounded. Kentucky authorities note hanging is permitted for attacks on women.
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Lexington
Kentucky National Guard
Ed Harris
W. J. Fields
Fields
Frankfort
Harris
Blue Grass Country
Clarence Pryant
Kentucky
Demented Kansas City engineer causes Chicago police chase
Sackett a 52 year old mining engineer from Kansas City drove a taxi rampage through Chicago and Berwyn for ten hours urging the driver on with a pistol while his violin playing passenger boy rode along. Police, detectives and railroad agents pursued him after a pistol battle near Berwyn hospital. He was arrested after a $21 taxi ride to Union Station.
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Scheyer
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Sation Sackett
Funeral for Former Clinton Mayor Thomas Gobble
Funeral services for 86 year old Thomas McCullough Gobble will be held at his Clinton home at 3 pm tomorrow. Gobble, twice mayor of Clinton, was president and manager of the Gobble Company, a wholesale grocer firm, for many years.
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Senate calls for new probe of Mellon aluminum firm
A Senate committee report urges a third federal inquiry into the Aluminum Company of America, alleging doubts about the Justice Department’s vigor in enforcing a 1912 consent decree. Senator Walsh accuses Attorney General Sargent of procrastination and demands the FTC turn over confidential evidence. The case centers on alleged violations and a February 15 trial date for a related complaint.
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Montana
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Irene Kelley Dies From Car Rundown Crash
Irene Kelley, 76, died in Davenport Iowa after being struck by a car while en route to visit her invalid husband in a sanitarium. The driver of the vehicle is not being held.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Irene Kelley
Denison Rivers Reach Flood Stage After Thaw and Rain
The thaw and rainfall raise the Boyer and East Boyer rivers to flood levels in Denison Iowa. Bottomlands along the south side are flooded and residents have evacuated homes. Water now higher than the last June flood.
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Denison
Boyer
JOLIET BURGLAR DIES AFTER DEATH BED CONFESSION
Oscar Johnson, a burglar shot in Joliet, died after making a death bed confession to killing Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Jeske and their son Ralph at Batavia on December 2. The family was surprised during the burglary when they returned home.
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