Prohibition Bill Advances in Senate for Liquor Control
The Associated Press reports Des Moines Feb 6 the Iowa Senate passed a measure 40 to 6 making liquor possession presumptive evidence of intent to sell under the prohibition law. Senator Romkey of Des Moines County backed the bill as a key enforcement move.
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Second ancient city uncovered near Beatty Nevada
Archaeologists Judge W. B. Gray and W. E. Jiond report finding a prehistoric city 20 miles east of Beatty at Forty Mile Canyon head. Pottery shards and turquoise decorated vessels suggest a significant site rivaling Pueblo Grande Nevada. Excavations planned by W. M. Harrington for Heye Foundation and Smithsonian await weather.
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Stone Confirmed to Supreme Court
The nomination of Attorney General Stone to the Supreme Court was confirmed by the Senate 71 to 6. He cannot take his bench until March 2 after recess unless he takes an oath of office first. Donovan would then act head of the Justice Department and Charles D. Warren of Michigan awaits Senate action on his nomination.
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Des Moines Banks Form Clearing House
A new clearing house for Des Moines banks was formed yesterday afternoon at 4 in a meeting of presidents from the citys principal downtown banks. The association follows models from New York Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland and other financial centers.
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Chicago Art Society Brings Masterpieces to Public Schools
The Chicago Public School Art Society has hung 2,400 large reproductions in 180 of the 360 public schools. President Mrs. Theodore Teiken says the program aims to uplift children from dull homes with beauty and art, potentially sparking latent talent. An effort to expand nationwide is planned.
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Days of Glory for Old Pension Office Buildings
Washington remembers the old Pension Office building once famed for its vast inner court with towering pillars. The faux marble pillars hide bricks and plaster and even depict Washington, an Indian warrior, a red schoolhouse, and a Grand Army badge. With the banning of an official inaugural ball by President Coolidge, the era of public rituals there ends, leaving only memories.
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Nebraska Saints Readied for Millennium Rise
Twelve followers of Mrs. Margaret W Bowen a Hollywood self styled seeress await what they believe is the end of the world at midnight in Collegeview Lincoln They plan a modest reception preferring to stay home during the apocalypse while Christ arrives as a cloud en route to earth and will take seven days to reach them leaving bare homes and sold possessions in preparation.
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Mrs Smith of Marshall Town Visits Family
Mrs Smith of Marshall Town is visiting with her father C H Wilbon and enjoying time with friends and relatives.
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U S Delegation Withdraws From Geneva Opium Conference
The United States announced its withdrawal from the Geneva opium conference as Representative Porter and associates plan to sail home on the President Harding. President Coolidge authorized the withdrawal noting no satisfactory agreement could be reached for American delegates.
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Prison baseball star Taffy Reid to hang in April
Clarence “Taffy” Reid, famed pitcher for the San Quentin prison team, awaits execution after a death warrant dated in Los Angeles sets his hanging for April 24. Reid was convicted in the murder of Charles Weingarten and his appeal was rejected by the state supreme court.
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Paris premier's chauffeur recalls three premiers
Julien, longtime chauffeur to France s foreign ministry, details his three years of vacations and workload under Briand Poincare and Herriot. He recalls Briand s regular dismissal around 7 pm and Poincare s heavy demands, while Herriot often ends the day early. A taxi driver s gesture to Herriot ends with a shared cigar.
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Germany and Argentina Link by 30 Metre Wave
Direct radio contact between the Nauen sending station and Buenos Aires is now kept for several hours each night on a 30 metre wave. The development marks a milestone in radio transmission, as prior belief held long distances required longer wavelengths.
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YMCA Campaign Shows 443 Members and Promising Pledges
The YMCA reports 443 members enrolled and $6,447.78 pledged as of early afternoon. Secretary Harry Kreider predicts membership could exceed 500 and total pledges reach about 7,000, plus endowment and rental income bringing estimated annual funds near 11,000 if goals are met.
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Swedish Board of Trade reports on 1923 24 economy
The Royal Board of Trade cites healthful economic stability in Sweden with a wage market gap. A 1923 24 budget surplus of 11 million dollars stems from import duties and state enterprises like railways. Foreign trade grows with exports rising faster than imports, while Graenajesburg Mining declares 16 percent dividend for 1824 and ore exports rise notably. Iron and steel sectors show weak margins as production costs outpace prices, with wage adjustments expected to restore balance.
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Rescue workers dig new shaft to reach Floyd Collins
Sappers at Sand Cave near Cave City Kentucky began a fresh entrance to the cave aiming to reach Floyd Collins trapped since Wednesday night. A radio check stirred hopes of a breakthrough though officials cautioned sounds may be from animals as work continued on a shaft roughly 18 feet behind Collins and about 55 feet below the surface with an expected 24 to 72 hours to reach him.
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Swedish 1924 Lumber and Pulp Exports Rise Amid Demand
In 1924 Swedish lumber sales reached about 80 percent of production with over 100000 standards sold for 1925 delivery, a 43 percent rise from the previous year. Wood pulp exports for the first nine months totaled 934989 tons, up from 637441 tons in 1923, with the United States the leading buyer by expenditure.
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Balance in marks grows 200 times with new reichsmark
In Berlin a depositor with 995000 paper marks learned his balance was converted under the Dawes plan to a fraction of a new reichsmark. The conversion rate stood at 1,000,000,000 old marks per one new, leaving the debtor with debts for postage and expenses totaling 300 billion marks. The bank, noting the balance is a fraction of a new mark, asked the depositor to consider the account closed.
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