Iowa Legislature Debates Vacancies and Board Bills
Des Moines reports a constitutional amendment to let the General Assembly set rules for legislative vacancy appointments, replacing gubernatorial choices if approved. House passed a tax bill and several measures on dry cleaning regulation, oleomargarine tax, liquor transport, district judge salaries, and a proposed fish and game commission. A six man non salaried commission would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate, with the department operating under contract and deputies approved by the commission. State officials, committees, and leaders discussed licensing, beauty regulations, and funding for work with detective children during sessions on Washington's Birthday.
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Des Moines
General Assembly
House
Senate
Mo Ure
Commissio
GW. Patterson
Hurt
Wlio
Senate Committee On Agdenture
Committee On Public Health
Washington
Paul V. McNuit
The
American Legion
Close Volleyball Series Ends Next Week
The YMCA volleyball series wraps up next week after yesterday's games. Merchants beat Skypilots while Professionals forfeited to Merchants, Rankers forfeited to Schoolmasters, and Schoolmasters defeated Newspaper.
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Merchants
Hoover Ways Cabinet Picks Near Inauguration
Hoover marks Washington's Birthday by studying unresolved issues and cabinet selections as inauguration nears. Names floated include Henry Stimson, Andrew Mellon, Ray Lyman Wilbur, and James W. Good, with discussions on possible successors such as Walter F. Brown and Henry W. Anderson. The president-elect, his wife, and son stay at their Meir home, planning an afternoon automobile ride.
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Hoover
Washington
Eleet Hoover
United Pet Sraraa
Wupiar
George
Washiton
Goiseloses
Walter F. Brown
Toledo
Primsy
Ohio
James W. Good
Chicago
Henry M. Robinson
Los Angeles
Close Freed
Dawes Reportions Commission
William J .Donovan
Henry W.anderson
Air Virginia T Publian
South Representa
Herson
Elec
Florida
Robinson
Secretary of Agriculture
Montana
Helver
Meir
County League Banquet Highlights Youth Basketball Honors
Dr W W Bowers urged sportsmanship at the Washington county YMCA banquet closing the annual league with remarks on athletics fostering control, cooperation and fair play. West Chester and Wayland teams attended. Milburn McKay presented gold basketballs to Y Leaders, with all-star selections and standings announced.
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W. W. Bowers
YMCA
Harry HW Rice
McKay
Rice
Bowers
L. W. Sank
King Boxe
Basketball Season Closes Tonight at Fairfield
Washington Hill expects a full house as the basketball season ends with Fairfield visiting. In a prior meeting Washington won 24 to 3, and Fairfield aims to reverse the result on their home court. Four leading scorers Tucker Fisher Bates and Bellamy will be featured, with Coach Hoddy Rice uncertain about the starting lineup. An exhibition tumbling display by University gymnasts, led by Captain Garan Gee, precedes the 7:30 arrival and 8:15 game start.
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Washington Hill
Fairfield
Washington
Fairfield Gang
Jefferson County
Tucker
Fisher
Bates
Bellamy
Hoddy Rice
Eto
Posse in Mojave Seeks Missing Los Angeles Youth
A 109 mount posse combs the Mojave north of Quail Springs as they search for two month missing Los Angeles boy Richard and his alleged abductor Harry Palmer. A desert rat source named Judson tipped that a man and boy matching the duo were seen near Quail Springs Wednesday night.
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Los Angeles
Mojave Desert
Quail Sp
Richard G
Harry Palmer
Judson
E Samuelson
Dickie Grant
Palmer
Quail Springs
Capone Linked to Chicago Massacre in Florida Call
A mysterious Florida call to Al Capone was placed within minutes of the Bugs Moran murders at a northside garage. Police recovered a burned car tied to the massacre, questioned suspects at a cafe, and speculated the vehicle was planted to frame Capone rivals, with Joe Aiello briefly in town before the shooting.
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Chicago
Scarface
al Capone
Florida
Congress Hotel
St. Valentine’s Day
Machine Northside
Farm Island
Capone
Ken
Gamghuud
Searfare AL Cap Hoor Terr
Mike Farvis
Sam Laverde
Albert Goldbaun
John Rorey
Charles Friedlanter
Bugs Moran
Joseph Aiello
Morans
Snow Again Blocks Roads Across Region
Snow blocked roads with drifts and cars stalled yesterday and last night. Winds shifted light snow into deep drifts hindering travel and forcing planned trips to be canceled. A party from Wayland had to shovel repeatedly to reach Washington as the thermometer dropped six degrees below zero before warming today.
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Wayland
Washington
M Lain to Play at Southern College
Iowa City, February 22 1908 Maves McLain a giant Indian fullback from the University of Iowa has been declared ineligible for further play in the Western Conference He will proceed to a Southern college where he says he will be able to play no more years with the Iowa institution
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Iowa City
Maves McLain
Man Fined for Fishing Out of Season After Catfish Tale
Cleve Anderson bragged about catching a big Des Moines River catfish, a newspaper photo followed by a fish and game warden pursuit. Anderson paid a $14.10 fine. the fish went elsewhere. William Kensler returned home after weeks and years with relatives in Bar.
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Cleve Anderson
Des Moines
Fish and Game
Anderson
William Kensler
Relaysion
Ives
Bar
Dallas church plans skyscraper structure by Dr. Young
Miss Sophronia Lamphere reports plans from Dallas where Dr. T D Young and the Abbey Presbyterian church announce a campaign to raise 143000 for a 2000 seat gothic skyscraper church on Ross avenue near North Harwood. The drive seeks funds to clear a 140000 debt and finance new facilities with help from a financing institution. Dr. Hageman of the Presbyterian board has supervised the campaign.
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Sophronia Lamphere
Dallas
Texas
T.D. Young
Salida Combination Church
Dr. Young
Presbyterian Cinired
Abbey Presbyterian Church
Southwest
Toss Avenue
North
Harwood Street
Finansine
LD Young
Saii
India
Ross Avenue
Lo i
Ng Rover
A.C. Hageman
Board For National Missions, Presbyterian
Hureh U.S. A
Procedu
Way Down East Seats Going Fast at Graham Theatre
Tickets for Way Down East are selling quickly with many seats reserved within an hour of the 9:00 opening. Second night tickets go on sale tomorrow at Phillips and Hebner's drug store as crowds expected in town snap up remaining seats. The play, considered exceptional, will be at Graham theatre on Feb 27 and 28 with a strong cast and notable specialties.
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Band Lenefit Entertainment
Journal
Phillips and
Hebner's Drug Store
Philips
Hewers
Graham Theatre
Land
Hal Reister
OPPRETIA SPAT SALE Announcement Opens Monday At Phillips and Hebner
It was announced late today that the junior rich operetta seat sale will open Monday at 8:00 am at Phillips and Hebner's, replacing Satur for the event.
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Phillips and Hebner’s
Satur
New devices for election cheating reported to Senate
Reed committee told of 1926 primary fraud methods as Ware faces seating challenge. The report endorses a Senate inquiry stance, notes Ware's Kansas City convention role, and sets up possible action tomorrow after Washington address. Funds for new cruisers also discussed.
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Senate
REED
Missouri
James A. Reed
Orest William 8. Ware
Pennsylvania
Shoul Be
George Washlington
House
Washington
Beck
Ware
Fartier
Philadelphi
Wittrig Victor Declama Meet at county event
Washington and Brighton high schools took first places in dramatic and humorous declamation at the county meet yesterday evening. Raymond Witting led Washington. Gladys Kyle of Brighton won humor, with Crawfordsville and Wellman also placing. Judges were caucus from the schools. a flying cup was to be awarded to the winner in each class. The program drew a fair audience and featured musical numbers by Washington students.
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Washington
Brighton
Ven County High Schools
Raymond Witting
Dorothy Durian
Wellman
Esther Lindenmyer
West Chester
Gladys Kyle
John McNeil
Crawfordville
Jessie Potsander
Au Tanee
Knopp Death Due to Cerebral Hemorrhage, Jury Rules
Fairfield coroner's jury verdict finds 58 year old Mrs. Matt Knopp of Best Pleasant Plain died from a cerebral hemorrhage. An investigation requested by a relative followed discovery she was braised and cut after a fall. The inquest lasted three days.
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Fairfield
Matt Knopp
Best Pleasant Plain
Brais
Pastors Meet Monday by Washington County Ministers
The Ministers Association of Washington county and environs invites pastors and their families to a Monday dinner at 11 30 a m in the Yo M C A Community room. Dinner at 12 15 pm will be served. A varied program of music and entertainment is planned and a good time is anticipated. Hermon Seree, pastor of United Presbyterian D. Chalmers, will be the featured speaker.
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Ministers Association of
Washington County
Yo M.C. A
Predict Relief from the Cold Forecast College Weather
A cryptic weather notice suggests relief from extreme cold will arrive with a shift in conditions. It mentions a low, possible drops in temperatures, and areas like Dubuque as coldest but potential improvement overnight.
Franklin social notes and moving updates around town
Ida Meeks reports on visits to relatives and Madison Orr at University Hospital in good spirits. Mr and Mrs Ernest Kenneth and Wayne Meeks stop by town. William Wallace visit in Iowa City with daughter Chas Dunshee. Moving dominates activity as Oscar Lane, Ralph Palmer, and Roy Dawson relocate among local properties. Evening services draw unusually strong attendance and a new series is planned.
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Franklin
Ernest Kenneth
Waynes
Town
City
Lane Meeks
Madison Orr
University Hospital
William Wallace
Iowa City
Chas. Dunshee
Oscar Lane
Heaton Place
John Nickerson
Ralph Palmer
Roy Dawson
Dawson
Brighton
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