Iowa House Defeats Hauge Sheriff Pay Amendment
The Iowa House rejected a 60 cent daily flat lodging and board fee for sheriffs, voting 92 to 3 against the Hauge substitute. Debate split on lodging limits and a Clark amendment capping annual lodging at 250 dollars, with other measures to raise bar admission standards and adjust appeals timing. Senate held a light session, planning committee work and possible reconvening at 3:30 p.m.
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Search for Bodies of Six Drowned in Lake Andrews
Alexandria Minn Jan 9 Search began today for the bodies of six persons who drowned when an automobile broke through Lake Andrews ice six miles southwest of the city. Five victims were Mrs Pearl Glade and two of her children plus Mrs Rolo Glade and a child. the sixth, Rudolph Wolfe, perished helping Carl Glade rescue Doris Glade.
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Alexandria” Minn
Lake Andrews
Here
Pearl Glade
Rolo Glade
Rudolph Wolfe
Carl Glade
Doris Glade
Carl
Figures on Farmers Losses Rise in Key States
Washington report from the Department of Agriculture based on 2,400 farmer replies shows over 6 percent of landowners and over 7 percent of tenants in fifteen corn and wheat producing states lost property during the boom. Of 2,289,000 owners and tenants surveyed, more than 168,000 faced foreclosure or bankruptcy, about 122,600 lost without legal action, and nearly 372,000 kept their land due to creditor leniency. Losses were higher in Montana North Dakota Colorado and South Dakota than in eastern North Central states.
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Department of Agriculture
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Mississippi Valley
Montana
North Dakota
Colorado
South Dakota
North Central
Rebel Troops Defeated Near Allende in Mexico
Federal troops under General Evaristo Perez routed a 300-strong rebel force led by Vicente Davila near Allende forty miles from the border. Rebels suffered heavy losses, ammunition and arms were captured, and unrest spread to Piedras Negras and Nogales as authorities mobilized against rebel agents. The United States imposed a wartime rail and arms embargo to Mexico under Coolidge policy, restricting military shipments to the Obregon government.
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de la Huerta
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Golf balls must age months before use
In Chicago on January 9, experts from a major sporting goods maker say golf balls need several months of aging to develop proper vulcanization and elasticity. The rubber pellets, valued at about 18 million dollars retail, must not be over hardened to avoid easy cutting by the club.
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Chicago
Sporting
America
Fire at Orient Iowa Causes 65000 Dollar Loss
Fire in Orient Iowa near midnight damaged a grocery store and clothing shop owned by Fred Butler, a meat shop and a restaurant were burned, and the Catholic church and a lumber yard were partly destroyed with total damage around 65000 dollars.
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Fred Butler
Cedar Rapids Shoe Store Robbed of 325 Dollars
In Cedar Rapids the Woerderhoff shoe store safe was robbed last night of 325 dollars. Police say no force was used and there is no evidence of how entry was gained. Checks and papers lay scattered around the safe level of disturbance.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Woerderhoff Shoe
Rians
Will Investigate Loan by McLean to Ex Secretary Fall
Senator Walsh will travel to Palm Beach to question Edward S. McLean publisher about his 100000 loan to former Secretary A B Fall. The inquiry into Fall and the Teapot Dome lease has intensified, with McLean's health delaying Washington testimony.
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Associated Press
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Senate Public Lands Committee
Teapot Dome Naval Reserve Oif
Walsh
Montana
Palm Beach
Florida
Edward BR. McLean
A. B. Fall
Sinclair
Teapotome Reserve
Westfall Nominated for Lions Clubs International President
Mason City attorney W A Westfall prominent in Iowa fraternal circles is placed in nomination for the Lions Clubs international presidency by the Mason City den. Resolutions of support come from several Iowa and Nebraska clubs. The contest will be decided at the international convention in Omaha next summer. Westfall is a University of Michigan law graduate and has practiced in Mason City and Northwood for many years.
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Mason City
W. A. Westfall
Iowa
Lions Clubs
Fred Duffield
Nebraska
Westfall
Omaha
University of Michigan
Northwood
Cox Stands by League of Nations in Ohio Jackson Day
James M. Cox, former Ohio governor and 1920 Democratic standard bearer, told Ohio Democrats at a Jackson Day dinner that he still supports the League of Nations as a major national issue. He did not reveal any plans for the upcoming presidential campaign.
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Associated Press
Columbus
James M. Cox
Ohio
League of Nations
United States
Senate Committee Revises O'Ryan Report On Inquiry
Senate veterans committee met with John F. O'Ryan to review his bureau of investigation report. Members disagree on parts and expect changes before printing. A committee plan to draft its own report to the Senate was set for submission within ten days.
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Associated Press
Washington
John F. O’ Ryan
New York
Senate Veterans Committee
Bureau of Investigation
O’ryan
Senate
Reed
High Bid Purred Hogs Set Postwar Prices at Valley Sale
In Valley Junction Iowa on January 9 a spring boar sired by The Armistice sold for 550 dollars to H A Greer of Mexico Missouri. Zelphis a Poland China prize winner of the Iowa State Fair went for 400 dollars. Forty head of swine averaged 150 dollars at the Dowling sale drawing top bids since the war ended.
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Associated Press
Valley Junction
H. A. Greer
Mexico
M. A. Dowling
Poland
Zelphis
Ku Klux Klan Involved in War on Booze in Illinois
Three Illinois National Guard companies are on duty in Williamson county amid rising tension between the Ku Klux Klan and the Knights of the Flaming Circle after prohibition raids. Sheriff Galligan sought troops following the acquittal of S Glenn Young, a former prohibition officer. Federal agents and deputized citizens, some Klan members, have conducted three raids, arresting 212 people for alcohol violations.
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Ilinois National Guard
Williamson County
Ku Klux Klan
Knights of the Flaming Circle
George Galligan
S. Glenn Young
Prohibition
Galligan
Notorious Florida Bandits Wiped Out by Police
In Florida the Ashley Mobley gang, long sought for bank robberies and alleged murders, was targeted by Palm Beach County lawmen. Deputy Sheriff Fred Baker and five gang members were killed in a Fruita Everglades clash. John Ashley and Hanford Mobley were among the dead. Police continued the operation as the siege with hundreds of officers pressed the reinforced camp.
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West Palm Beach
Florida
Ashley Mobley
Florida Everglades
Palm Beach
Fred Baker
Fruita
Everglades
John Ashley
Hanford Mobley
Fred E. Maiphuss
Bob Baker
Hero dies after Pekin starch plant blast heroism
Frank Lichtweiss 26 died in Peoria hospital from burns after staying on the third floor to sing for trapped workers during the Corn Products explosion at Pekin. Another identified victim, Herbert Fairlee 22 of Fort Madison Indiana, was found through a sale bill in his pocket dating to Eureka Illinois where he earlier worked.
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Peoria
Frank Lichtweiss
Pekin
Herbert Fairlee
Fort Madison
Eureka, Til
Fairlee
Des Moines Fire Destroys three Story Brick Building
A three story brick building at 22808 Grand Avenue in Des Moines was largely destroyed by a morning fire caused by an exploding welding machine tank in a basement auto repair shop. The loss is about $65,000, with $15,000 worth of automobiles in an adjacent paint shop on the third floor destroyed. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
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Associated
Des Moines
Grand Avenue
Trotzky Takes Two Months Leave From Moscow
Soviet war commissar Leon Trotzky left Moscow for a two months leave after doctors advice and is said to have gone to the Black Sea coast. Premier Lenine is improving rapidly and may join government affairs soon. he was not allowed to participate in current communist party discussions.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Leon Trotzky
War Office
Black Sea
Petrograd
Lenine
Communist Party
Philadelphia Cleanups Start After Butler Orders Safety Shift
Philadelphia reports a swift citywide cleanup as Brigadier General Butler orders police to clear the city within 48 hours. Raids closed disorderly houses and cider saloons once marked “never closed,” amid threats against Butler’s life and a marine’s injuries in the Tenderloin.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Butler
Kendrick
Department of Public Safety
Tenderloin
Culver Stockton College Fire Destroys Dormitories
Fire at Culver Stockton College Canton Missouri destroyed Culver Hall and Stockton Hall dormitories. Loss estimated 75 000 to 100 000 with 50 000 insurance. Eighty five students left homeless as third floor belongings were lost. Fire hindered by water main burst. Quincy Illinois fire pump aided until 8 a m. rebuild expected.
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Keokuk
Culver Hall
Stockton Hall
Culver Stockton College
Canton
Quincey
Illinois
Police Without Clue In Des Moines Murder
Des Moines police say they lack a substantial clue in the slaying of Samuel Areuro a prominent member of the Italian community. They plan to question a boarder at the Areuro home to identify the killer or motive in the Monday night ambush linked to bootlegger activity.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Samuel Areuro
Areuro
Drake Team Heads West Without Captain Boelter
The Drake basketball squad departs for Kansas and Oklahoma to face Missouri Valley foes Friday and Saturday night. Captain William Boelter is sidelined for at least two weeks after doctors ordered rest to avoid an appendicitis operation, leaving his status uncertain for the late month.
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Des Moines
Drake
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Fourteen Constabulary Die In Philippine Island Clash
Nineteen constabulary soldiers including two officers were killed by the Colorum on Bueas island Mindanao. Only four of twenty three escaped as about 1000 fanatics reportedly attacked with few firearms. Coast guard vessel Polillo to ferry more troops to Surigao. Independent petitioners in Washington demand Philippine independence criticizing Governor General Leonard Wood and his autonomous policies.
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Bueas Island
Surigao
Mindanano
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Polillo
Samar
Leyte
Philippines
Washington
Philippine Mission
Leonard Wood
Manuel Roxas
Philippine House
Pedro Guevara
Philippine Autonomous Government
Democrat Moves to Break Deadlock on Committee Chairman
In Washington on January 9 Senator Dull introduced a resolution to allow the Interstate Commerce Committee to elect a temporary chairman and begin functioning. The move aims to override the obstruction over re electing Senator Cummins of Iowa as chairman with support from Senator Norris. Balloting showed no substantial change in the committee lineup.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
IL. Interstate Commerce Committee
Dui
Norris
Nebraska
Dill
Senator Cummins
Government Gets Another Offer for Muscle Shoals Plant
A new offer from nine southern power companies proposes using Muscle Shoals hydro electric power for fertilizer production. It would place the plant under federal regulation and allow the government to collect about 100 million dollars in rentals over 50 years while retaining ownership of the properties.
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Washington
Muscle Shoals
Associated Power Companies
South
Iowa State Bank in Atlantic Closes Doors This Morning
The Iowa State Bank at Atlantic, Iowa, shut its doors this morning by order of the board after numerous withdrawals. Rumors that the bank was not in sound condition prompted the action.
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