Bill Offered in Assembly for Klan Control Nationwide
A bill introduced in the Iowa General Assembly would outlaw the Ku Klux Klan in Iowa. It would jail members and bar them from civil service jobs, with penalties for soliciting membership and penalties for masked public assembly. The measure, drafted with war veteran input and backed by Attorney General Ben J. Gibson, cites illegality of Klan activity and disallows Klan authority contracts.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Ku Klux Klan
Lowa House
Senate
Venter
Johnson
White
Tama
National Guard
English Secret Crusader Order Resembles Ku Klux Klan
A secret English society called the order of the Crusader has emerged with rituals and dress echoing the Ku Klux Klan. Founded two years ago, it claims members across Great Britain and aims to influence local wards, parishes, and councils, with initiation requiring a two pound donation and ceremonies behind closed doors.
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Associated Press
London
I'aly
England
Great Britain
Southern States Suffer From Cold Wave Deep Freeze
The Associated Press reports a sustained cold wave tightening its grip on the south as northwest and central regions warm modestly. Florida, Mississippi and nearby areas feel the chill with snow and sleet reported in Vicksburg, while Florida’s north and central areas report lower temperatures as the cold lingers.
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Chicago
Florida
Vicksburg
Mies
Italian Princess Yolanda Engaged to Count Bergolo
The engagement of Princess Yolanda, eldest daughter of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena, to Count Calvi D. Bergolo is announced by a Rome telegram received in London. The news comes via The Associated Press.
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London
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Victor Emanuel
Helena
Calvi D. Bergolo
Rome
Iowa retail clothiers foresee brighter business outlook
Opening sessions of the Iowa retail clothiers association convention in Des Moines report an end to last year’s slump. Directors and committees meet today while officers are expected to be elected Thursday as optimism about the business climate grows in Iowa.
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Moines
Iowa
Iowa Retail Clothiers’ Association
Bulgarian official escapes from bomb at theatre
In Sofia on Feb 5 a bomb was thrown at Premier Stama boulisky and three ministers while seated in a theatre box. The explosion caused no injuries. The bomber’s identity is said to be known and he escaped.
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Associated Press
Sophia
Bulgaria
Stamaboulisky
National Theatre
More Legislative Progress Expected This Week
The Agmoriate Press reports in Dusseldorf that Berlin ordered Rhineland and Ruhr railroad workers to stiffen the strike against the French and oppose earlier settlement. Paris reports miners in the Barre Valley striking this morning, a nine million ton coal region.
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Ruhr
Paris
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Japanese Prince Sadanaru Fushimi Dies at 54
Tokyo February 5 The Prince Sadanaru Fushimi lord of the privy seal and uncle of Yoshihiri died yesterday from a stroke of apoplexy. He was a prominent member of the Imperial Court and held close ties to the crown.
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Japan
Sadanaru Fushimi
Privy Seal
Yoshihiri
Missing Woman Found In Indiana Corn Field
Miss Ester Beck twenty six daughter of James K Beck superintendent of schools left home Thursday and was found in a corn field eight miles away by farmer Melvin Reeves. She died from exposure and fatigue after groaning and was reported to have recently recovered from a nervous breakdown.
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Bloomington
Ind
Ester Beck
James K. Beck
Miss Beck
Melvin Reeves
Reeves
St. Mihiel Due at Savannah Wednesday
The transport St Mihiel bringing back American troops from the Rhineland is expected to reach the lighthouse at eight oclock Wednesday morning. A radio message says it now seems unlikely the port will be reached on that day.
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Washington, D. C
St. Mihiel
Rhineland
Committee On Schools
Grand Jury in Chicago Board Inquiry To Resume
The Chicago grand jury investigating the board of education, which indicted Fred Lundin and twenty three other former board members or businessmen, will resume work Wednesday night with only night sessions.
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Lil
Chicago Board of Education
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Providence freshman dies after fall from dorm window
The body of J. Oswald of Toledo Ohio a Providence University freshman was found on the sidewalk beneath an open dormitory window. He was near sighted and investigators believe the fall was accidental.
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Providence
Rhode Island
J. Oswald
Toledo
Ohio
Providence University
Fire kills four. many injured in Wichita apartment blaze
A Wichita fire at an unknown origin damaged an apartment building early this morning. At least thirty-one people were injured, some seriously, and four are believed dead. Local authorities investigated to determine the cause and assess building damage.
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Wichita
Kan
Returns Napoleon Trophies to Italy in Treaty Release
Vienna officials surrender Napoleon I coronation regalia to Italy under the St Germain clause. The gold crown, sceptre, seal, marshall baton and mantle were once in Austria after 1848. The one sleeved coronation robe of green velvet with gold emblems is praised as magnificent. National Assembly regrets the release.
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Napoleon I
Milan
Austria
Italy
Napoleon
National Assembly
Equine of Good Old Days Sparks Horse Sense Debate
A Boston Post riff on how reckless automobile drivers reveal that much of the value of the good old days lay in the horse. The piece contrasts driving dangers with rural practicality and suggests skepticism about modern speed.
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Boston Post
Henry Clews Married in Keokuk Years Ago
Keokuk Ta February 5 St Johns Episcopal Church of Keokuk was the scene of the marriage of the late Henry Clews New York financier and Miss Lucy Midison Worthington a Keokuk society girl of the early 70s Clews then a young man met Worthington while she was visiting in the east He visited her here several times recalled by Miss Worthingtons girlhood friends Worthingtons father was Colonel Worthington commander of Iowa troops in the Mississippi campaign during the Civil War
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Keokuk
Henry Clews
New York
Lucy Midison Worthington
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Colonel Worthington
Iowa
Mississippi
Thought for the Day Promises and Practice
A brief musing notes that making good promises is easier than keeping them. It contrasts intent with action and urges careful commitment.
Iowa General Assembly Pace Slows Then Poised for Action
After four weeks the fortieth Iowa General Assembly has only three bills passed both houses and awaiting the governor’s signature. Committees set to routine work signal possible statewide measures soon, including a constitutional amendment to let women serve and bills on tax exemptions and county funding.
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Fortieth General Assembly
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Bradley
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Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
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Johnston
McIntosh
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Buser
Turks cling to talks as Lausanne talks proceed
Paris dispatch says French officials expect delegation return to Near East conference. They view Turkish pause as not ending negotiations and note a minor issue sparked the break. France insists peace talks continue while any hope remains.
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Lausanne
Near East
Ismet Pasha
Turkey Not Ready To Resume Hostilities In Asia Minor
Ismet Pasha, head of the Turkish delegation, says Turkey has not decided to renew hostilities with Greece or Britain after the Near East conference collapse. Turkish and English armies still face each other in Asia Minor as delegates note Germany's decision to keep Mudanian forces, reducing the chance of war. French delegation plans to depart for Paris. Turks likely to depart next day following a conference breakup amid French British misunderstandings.
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Paris
Oil price advances one cent a gallon
A one cent gain in tank wagon gasoline was announced by Indiana oil firms. The new tank wagon price is nineteen cents per gallon and the retailers price rises to twenty one cents a gallon, effective today.
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Chicago
Indiana
Train crashes into auto. one man dead in Fort Worth
A Missouri, Kansas & Texas passenger train struck an automobile at South Fort Worth this morning, killing one man and injuring two others. The incident occurred on February 5, with emergency crews responding to the scene.
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Missouri, Kansas & Texas
South Fort Worth
Pending House resolution restricts code bills in session
A resolution by Representative Children of Pottawattamie would bar further code bills in the house except those on the calendar or reported by committees on February 5 or passed by the senate and sent over. The undrafted items and code revisions are unlikely to proceed this session.
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