House Passes Farm Relief Bill Step Toward Coolidge
The house rules committee approved a special rule allowing substitution of the Senate McNary Haugen bill for the House version. Chairman Snell of New York intends to present the rule tomorrow, aiming for quick passage so the bill reaches President Coolidge for signing or veto.
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White House
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Young Farmer Takes Own Life Over Financial Worries
Guy Edward Smithhart 33 died by suicide at his sister’s home in Dutch Creek township near Olhe Keokuk county after a period of financial strain. He shot himself in bed with a shotgun, found by his nephew and a neighbor. An inquest found no evidence of external foul play.
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John Nicola
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Keokuk County
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L. A. Jones
Fred Sweet
A. Fr. Paidrige
W. FE. Barber
Mrs A Genkinger Taken by Death
Mrs Adam Genkinger aged 2 years died at noon today at her son John Genkinger’s home 302 East Seventh Street after a long illness Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 20 PM at L A Jones funeral home with burial in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington volleyball squad pivots around Burlington tourney
Washington's first district volleyball appearance at Burlington drew limited remarks from players. They say their closest finish was a near win over Livenport, the tournament champions, and they also contend they almost beat Keokuk. Washington maintains its showing was modest but respectable given the milestone debut.
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Denver Flogging Targeting Thinkers Debate
A band of men seized Ralton Batchslett vice president of the thinkers association and flogged him near Denver after warnings to call off a February 12 debate between Judge Ben Lindsey and Rev. Burus Jenkins on marriage. Batchslett reportedly suffered no lasting injuries.
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Causes for College Personal Crisis Reports
Reports from Brake University and the University of Iowa link college student crises to deep social forces. Experts cite cheapened life after World War, complex modern civilization, disillusionment, and overstressed religion as key factors driving self destructive thoughts among students.
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Meter
Meier
Wolfgang Metzer
Trains in dense fog collide killing and injuring dozens
In fog shrouded seas near Hull a collision between the Withernsea Hull Express carrying schoolchildren and a Hull Scarborough train killed twelve and injured fifteen seriously. A salon coach with businessmen was wrecked. Two vessels sank off the coast after a series of fog related accidents.
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Forgery Suspect George D P D Wilson Faces Plea
In Havre, George DPD Wilson is believed to plead guilty in court after confessing to forging about thirty checks across several towns. He was arrested Saturday after cashing a $17.50 forged check at H T Ward Co. in Havre and may appear before Judge A Dewey in Oskaloosa.
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Creston
Edgar Meyers
County Attorney’s Car Blown Up After Raid
In Chariton Iowa county attorney J D Threlkeld’s car was destroyed by dynamite after he led a booze raid near Tipperary. His son’s car was damaged and a garage wall blown out. Sheriff Henry Engelbritson investigates the blast.
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Mrs Roby Gault Dies. Rites Set At L A Jones
Mrs. Roby Gault died at her home south of town at 5 15 after five weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at L A Jones funeral home at eleven o’clock Tuesday morning conducted by Rev J Reade McCrory of the First United Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Ainsworth cemetery. She was born Ida Belle Love on November 26 1867 near Ainsworth and married Robert Gault December 22 1892. Six sons were born to them. Earl died at one year nine months, Mitra at two months. Surviving children are Charles northeast of Washington, Ross and Ewing of Oakdale Town and Sherman at home. Brothers Chas TH and John Love of Sterling Kan and J W Love of Roann Ind. A horse? Ladies are Mrs John Harding of Mexico Mo and Mrs Joe McCreedy of Ainsworth. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian church.
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Desperado D Au Tremont Captured in Manila Case
Desperado Hug D Autremont, linked to a famed 1923 Northern Pacific train robbery, is reported captured near Los Banos within the Philippines. He faces Oregon dynamiting and murder charges related to the Siskiyou heist. U S soldiers and a postal inspector named Smith allegedly guided the arrest.
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Suspected check forger linked to local banks in Washington
Authorities traced a man who signed forged checks on Washington and Prrawfordsville banks and paid them to random passers by. Marshal Edwards and Deputy Sheriff Sweet nearly arrested Wilson three weeks earlier as a prime suspect, but a positive ID was lacking and he was released. Wilson later worked on the Milwaukee railway twenty five years ago and is described as large, about 260 pounds, and two years old?
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Congress Faces Busy Week With Bills on Radio and Banks
Congress enters last fifteen working days amid filibuster threats and violence. The House aims to pass the McNary-Haugen farm bill for presidential action, while the Senate battles radio and bank reform efforts including Boulder Dam and Muscle Shoals matters.
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Wayland youths still missing after Kansas City trip
Christina Mineart and Donna Bevans return to Brighton from Wayland. Four Wayland youths Paul McClintis Milo Miller Lloyd Jarrard and Paul Ross remain missing believed headed west after a Kansas City arrest scare. Sheriff Denison and Wayland marshal Dec Goldsmith returned home with the Port touring car used by the group. The girls say they endured hunger cold and discontent before their return.
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Lloyd Jarrard
Paul Ross
Charles M. Denison
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Mineart
Kanana City
Missa Mineart
2300 Patients Admitted to Iowa Children's Hospital
Iowa City report states 2300 patients were treated at the University of Iowa children's hospital in 1926 under the Perkin Law providing free care for deformities. Pediatric and orthopedic departments logged most cases with many patients from Iowa and referrals by doctors, teachers, judges, or state officers.
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Washington H S Bursts To End Losing Streak Friday Clash
Washington high school basketball aims to defeat Ottumwa Friday at home in a bid to end a season-long jinx. The coach and team plan a renewed effort after a poor Burlington showing, hoping to produce solid basketball and secure a win.
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Snowfalls Melt Quickly After Heavy Weekend Storm
One of the year’s heaviest snowfalls blanketed the region Sunday and last night. Warm today, the snow is disappearing fast and roads are returning to good condition. County crews are clearing main highways to prevent road damage as mud season looms.
Washington Team Struggles Versus Burling ton After Strong Start
The Washington squad, after a promising start against Muscatine and Mt Pleasant, produced a third rate showing against Burlington last Friday. Local fans expect a comeback as Ottumwa fell to Fairfield last week, and Fairfield beat Washington previously. The Ottumwa team has altered, with best players lost to the eight semester ruling.
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Many Issues Now Before Assembly
Des Moines reports a heavy legislative agenda in the Iowa General Assembly this week. Debates include repealing the PeOU aLS Lave rien bill, state warrants for banking issues, the Nebraska bank guaranty fund investigation, the state control bill for road construction, and a prison labor contract bill opposed by organized labor.
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