Daugherty Deal in Oil? North American Insurance Probe
Des Moines feb 21 the senate Insurance investigating committee opened hearings into the North American National Fire Insurance Company receivership. subpoenas were issued for five men tied to the suit as the panel reviewed court transcripts and questioned insurance officials about dividends solvency and stock irregularities alleged by senator browne.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
North American National Fire Insurance Company
Senate Insurance Investigating Committee
State Insurance Department
Browne
Jackson County
Kendrick
Hallucinations Led Boy to Kill Parents and Burn Sisters
Frank McDowell confessed that delusions triggered by religious hallucinations began when he was 12 and led him to kill his parents in their sleep and set a fire that burned his sisters. He described visions of the anti Christ and said voices commanded him to sacrifice his family as penance. The case links to previous deaths in Decatur and St Petersberg, with McDowell later in Pinell County jail awaiting trial.
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ST. ? Ersburg
Fia
Frank McDowell
McDowell
Pinell County
Clearwater
J. M. McDowell
Decatur
Siste
Anne
St. Petersborg
Florida
Fran
Young McDowell
Rampseck
Frank
Robert G. Ingersoll
Decatur High School
Commercial High School
Atlanta
Emery University
Washington, D. C
George Washington University
Congressional Library
DeKalb New Era
Vanderlip
New York Tribune
Senate
New York
Associated Press
Merchant Encouraged by Inquiry: I Saw Your Ad in the Journal
The note urges a shop to respond after a customer states I saw your ad in the Journal. The message underscores targeted local advertising and direct contact with merchants.
Democrats Set Davenport Meeting for April 3
The Iowa state democratic delegate convention is called for Davenport on April 3 by E. J. Feuling. County conventions will name delegates March 22. The event will discuss possible state offices and candidates, including a debate on McAdoo instructions and a full-ticket slate in most counties. Delegates are apportioned by county plus votes for J. R. Files in 1922.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Davenport
E. J. Feuling
State Central Committee
William G. McAdoo
J. R. Files
Jealous Lover Triggers National Political Crisis
A farmer named Daruse said jealousy over his sweetheart's jilting led him to pile logs and rocks on a railroad near Negoya on January 14. The act precipitated a train wreck attempt and hastened the dissolution of the imperial diet. Daruse is held for trial in Negoya local court.
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Associated Press
Torio
Negoya
Daruse
Austria Recognizes Soviet Russia De Jure This Week
Moscow reports Austria has granted de jure recognition to Soviet Russia this week, following Britain Italy and Norway. Advices from Vienna show Austria on the verge of formal recognition after earlier acknowledgments by the other allies.
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Russia
Austria
Moscow
Foreign Office
Vienna
Great Britain
Italy
Norway
Wife of Mason City Editor Succumbs to Stroke
Mason City, Feb 21 Without warning Mrs W F Muse wife of the Globe Gazette editor suffered a stroke last night and died at 1 30 this morning at her home She leaves a daughter Elizabeth and her husband editor W F Muse who recently faced the death of partner D M Conroy Mrs Muse daughter of James Duncan a United Presbyterian pastor was born in Ohio and raised in Cedar Rapids She taught in Cedar Rapids schools before marrying in 1889 and living in Cedar Rapids Ottumwa before moving to Mason City Her time in recent years was devoted to nature study and music.
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Mason City
W. F. Muse
Globe-Gazette
Mellon Replies to Legion Commander
Secretary Mellon denies knowledge of any Mellon interests campaigns against the soldiers bonus. He says he contributed no money and had no involvement. John J. Quinn accuses private enterprise ties and coercion to oppose the bonus with Mellon fortune backing paid propaganda.
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Washington
Mellon
John Kh. Quinn
American Legion
Mellon Interests
Quinn
House Tightens Revenue Bill Then Grants Farm Mutual Tax Exemption
The House approved amendments tightening the tax on corporate stock profits and added a Dickinson proposal to exempt farm mutual insurance companies from taxes. The measure covers mutuals, cooperatives, and benevolent life associations not operated for profit, provided income mainly comes from member assessments for losses and expenses.
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Dickinson
Iowa
Farmers Mutual Insurance
Hfe
Vanderlip Sued for 600000 in Slander by Marion Star Owners
Roy D. Moore and Louis H. Brush sue Frank A. Vanderlip in federal court alleging a February Ossining address libeled them and harmed the Marion Star by claiming they bribed President Harding and undervaluing the paper. Three counts seek 200000 each. charges include printed copy approval and statements tied to naval oil leases probe.
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Associated Press
New York
Roy D. Moore
Louis H. Brush
The
Marion Star
Frank A. Vanderlip
Ossining
Vanderlip
Brush
Moore
Harding
Naval Reserve
New Yorkers Falter on Enforcing Dry Law
Albany reports a subdued session on prohibition enforcement as officials pledge cooperation with federal agents. Governor Smith urged duty to enforce the Volstead Act, stressing every peace officer must uphold the eighteenth amendment despite local opinions.
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Associated Press
Albany
N. Y
State
New York State
Smith
LINE UP FOR REVENUE BILL FIGHT
Washington reports the house pressed the revenue bill through debate while leaders prepare for a second showdown on income rates. Rep Longworth claims defections from 17 Republicans who supported the Garner schedule and hints at votes for others. Committee action aims to reach estate and excise tax sections as discussions continue.
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Associated Press
Washington
House
Longworth
Melton
Green
Ways and Means Committee
Trains Collide in Spanish Snow Storm
Madrid Feb 21 Avilla reports loss of lives in a collision between two trains during a snow storm. One train said to have been demolished.
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Madrid
Avilla
Hearty Laugh Ends In Man's Death In Theatre
In Reading Pennsylvania on February 21 Emmett Crowell age 64 died after a hearty laugh during a comedy with a neighbor. He slumped in his seat and was taken to a hospital where doctors pronounced him dead.
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Associated Press
Reading
Emmett Crowell
Crowell
Vanderlip Eyes Libel Suit as Public News Probe
Frank A Vanderlip retired banker welcomed the $600000 libel suit filed by Marion Star owners and said he is prepared to spend as much as needed to bring court proceedings that would reveal news the great papers did not print. He hopes such actions will publicize information pursued by grand juries and incorruptible prosecutors.
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Vanderlip
New York
Frank
Marion Star
Accusation Shapes Senate Probe of Attorney General
Senator Wheeler charges Attorney General Daugherty with possible Sinclair stock dealings and moves to a public inquiry. The matter, investigated by a special agent, surfaces amid pressure from Republican leaders urging Daugherty’s retirement and a committee probe to restore public trust.
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Wheeler
Montana
Daugherty
Sinclair
Baugherty
Lenroot
Walsh
Atlee Pomerene
Washington
Coolidge
Senate
Daucherty
Justice Department
Brookhart
Towa
County Board Delays Action On Grading and Graveling Contracts
This month the county board of supervisors adjourned without deciding on canceling the graveling contract north of town or the small remaining portion of the Nelson grading contract in West Chester. A visit from Frank R. White of the state highway commission may save these contracts. Earlier the board canceled parts of the R. R. Knight grading near West Chester and the Empire Construction work in Brighton. The board adjourned to meet if needed before the March session. This week $82,000 in road certificates were sold by Washington Loan and Trust, due December 31, 1925, at par, to fund primary road work.
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County Board of Supervisors
Nelson
West Chester
Frank R. White
State Highway Commission
R. R. Knight
Empire Construction Company
Brighton
Washington Loan and Trust Company
Community Sing to Be Held March 3
The Fort nightly club music department plans a community sing at the high school auditorium on Monday evening March 3. People may submit song titles by telephoning the Journal or the Democrat. a committee will select from the submissions. Jesse J. Miller will conduct the program.
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The
Journal
the Democrat
Carolyn Hamilton
J. E. Ream
Bertha Hay
Jesse J. Miller
Presbyterian Mission Meeting Planned at Manse Tomorrow
An all day Presbyterian missionary program starts at 10 o clock tomorrow at the manse. The study book is Creative Forces of Japan. Nora Dewey leads devotionals with Eastwood, Roberts, Michels, Hewitt, Oates, and Eastwood reviewing chapters. Dewey sings with Ruth Anderson accompanying. A noon pot luck luncheon is served.
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Presbyterian All Day Missionary Meeting
Manse
Japan
Nora Dewey
Eastwood
Roberts
Ted Michels
Hewitt
Oates
Ruth Anderson
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John A. Thompson
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Hancock County
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Insurance Department
Legion
Surance Companies
Spanish
Sinclair Oil
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Pepper
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Lodge
White House
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Borah
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