State boards seek large sum to raise state levy
Des Moines reports a $38.8 million appropriation request for the 40th general assembly. If approved the state levy would rise from 8.75 to 12.5 mills, with most increases by the state board of control and state board of education for a building program and hospital projects.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Fortieth General Assembly
A. O. Hauge
House
Iman Jian
State Board of Control
State Board of Education
Hauge
Board of Control
Board of Education
Jinuge
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Schools For the Deaf and Blind
Kneeskern Taken to Penitentiary
The Associated Press reports B. F. Kneeskern denied a rehearing and sentenced to life imprisonment for the killings of Irene and Charles Van Brocklin. Sheriff W. D. Cutler will transport Kneeskern to the state penitentiary. Mrs Kneeskern, who was present, fell ill and cannot accompany him.
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Associated Press
Charles City
B. F. Kneeskern
Irene
Charles van Brocklin
State Penitentiary
W. D. Cutler
Lawmakers Brace for House and Senate Calendar Action
Lawmakers prepare to place numerous bills on the calendar for house and senate action. It is considered likely that many measures will be sharply pruned before final submission.
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House Land Senate
Farm Credit Bill Moves To House Passage
The house banking committee formally reports an agricultural credit bill creating two new farming banking systems. It mirrors Capper Lenroot and Lenroot Anderson patterns and Strong House proposals. The plan is to be taken up in the house today with hopes to pass in one day.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House Banking Committee
Senate
House
Congress packs week with key fiscal and policy bills
Washington reports a busy week as the Senate and House push measures on the farm credit and appropriation bills while shelving the shipping bill. Debates focus on American membership in the League of Nations court of justice and a constitutional referendum proposal.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Congress
Senate
House
Washington, D. C
International Court of Justice
League of Nations
King
Utah
Unhappy Families Theme Paraphrased By Tolstoy
A misquoted line states all happy families resemble each other while every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, reflecting a literary idea attributed to Tolstoy with altered spelling and punctuation.
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Tolstol
Flattery and Plain Speaking Highlight Debate
A St. Louis Globe Democrat quotation notes that while flattery is a vice, plain speaking can be nearly as challenging. The line contrasts ancient philosophy with modern commentary on honesty and tact.
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St. Louis
Mail Box Initiative Aims to Deliver at Doors by March First
The Post Office urges homeowners to install mail boxes or door slots by March 1 to enable doorstep delivery. Official John H. Bartlett says the plan saves money and time, with no loss of mail service for those who skip installations.
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Associated Press
Washington
John H. Bartlett
Post Office Department
United States
Bartlett
Giue
Proposal for extra juror in all district court cases
Iowa Senator Dutcher proposes adding a 13th juror to district court cases to replace ill jurors. The extra juror would sit with the twelve and only act if needed to replace a removed juror, ensuring a full panel during trials.
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Press Des Ps Inetos
Dutcher
Iowa City
Fugitive George Cooley Held in Indianola
George Cooley, sought in Tabor South Dakota for the murder of an elderly woman, was captured by Indianola officers and brought to Des Moines on fugitive from justice charges. Authorities say the robbers sought eight thousand dollars believed hidden in the house and are coordinating with South Dakota officials to extradite him.
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Des Moines
Iowa
George Cooley
Tabor
South Dakota
Indianola
Tobar
Distress Letter From Youth About Missing Gifts
A worried note from a young writer complains that sixty Welding towita thons were sent and only nine gifts arrived. An Exchange reply scolds the youth as unresourceful and urges a follow up letter to secure responses.
Herrin Riot Trial Enters Third Week With Jury Hope
Marion Ill Feb 26 The Herrin riot trial enters its third week as both sides expect a jury within days Eight of the panel have definite acceptance and two are temporarily agreed upon Anguss W Kerr defense counsel for the defendants was appointed judge at Bellevue by Governor Small last week in a ruling noted today
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Associated Press
Marion
Ill
Herrin
Anguss W. Kerr
Council
T Herrin
Bellevue
Small
Packers Served With Legal Notice
Armour and Co and Morris and Co were served with a complaint by the Secretary of Agriculture for alleged Packers and Stockyards Act violations related to Armour’s attempt to acquire Morris and Co. A hearing is set for April 2 in Washington.
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Associated Press
Wastington
D.C
Armour and Co
Morris and Co
Chicago
Wallace
Packers and Stockyards Act
Morris and Company
Armour and Company
Washington
Big Tim Murphy Arrives at Leavenworth Prison
Timothy Big Tim Murphy Chicago labor leader convicted in the Dearborn Street mail robbery arrives at Leavenworth Prison. The U S supreme court denies a petition for rehearing in the case of Murphy and co defendants connected with the 1921 Deartown street robbery.
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Associated Press
Leavenworth
Kans
Timothy
Big Tim" Murphy
Chicago
Dearborn
Big Tim’ Murphy
Kansas
Supreme Court
Murphy
Vincenzo Cozmano
FE. C. Githrew
Deartown Street Station
High Court
Vocational Education Board Sets Meeting in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa February 26 A state board of vocational education meeting was scheduled for Wednesday to resolve appointment difficulties in the vocational education department. The plan includes approving the appointments of Mable Elwood as assistant supervisor replacing J McConnell and Grace Salisbury who has not yet been confirmed or drawn a salary and contested the authority of Miss Frances to dismiss or reassign staff without board approval.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Vocational Education
May Frances
C. Sonnichsen
Mable Elwood
Miss Frances
J. McConnell
McClenahan
Grace Salisbury
French Gain Rail Control in Ruhr Zone
French forces hold strips of territory between the Cologne and Coblenz areas and the Coblenz and Mainz bridgeheads to secure railroad lines. About twelve to fifteen thousand civilian workers from France and Belgium await orders to work on railroads throughout the Ruhr. German workers may be offered former positions with expulsion if they refuse to return.
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Associated Press
Dusseldorf
Germany
Cologne
Coblengz
Cobleng
Mayence
Rhineland
France
Belgium
Ruhr
Ithero
Anti Salo on League Chief Indicted Prospects
Acting District Attorney Pecora said he would present to the grand jury in New York for a possible indictment of William H Anderson state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League of New York on a charge of grand larceny.
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Associated Press
New York
Pecora
Grand
William H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of
Man's Best Capital in Reputation and Character
Opinion piece discusses capital as character and reputation for men, arguing these are the true assets shaping futures. It emphasizes integrity over wealth and the role of personal conduct in recognizing merit and opportunity.
Tenants Face Sharp Rent Hikes In Italy Under Royal Decree
In Rome on February 26, landlords empowered by a royal decree move to raise rents with reports of increases from 300 to 500 percent. New rates set for July 1, while tenants lash at losses caused by prewar contracts. The appeal to provincial commissions offers a slim remedy as Rome’s population and housing strain grow.
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Rome
Italy
Facta
Mussolini
Provincial Commission
Argu
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