Skromme Runs for Iowa Governor on Broad Reform Platform
State Senator Lars J. Skromme of Roland announces his candidacy for governor as a Republican. He vows to audit all state departments and oppose the 100 million dollar state paying bond issue while pushing tax reform and stronger utility regulation. Skromme, a Boone County senator and World War veteran, frames his bid as a duty to Iowa.
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Des Moines
Lars J. Skromme
Roland
Hammill
Iowa
Skromme
Boone Story ‘County
Missouri River Intractable Says Veteran Study
August Johnson, long-time Bur ington railroad revetment chief, asserts the Missouri River cannot be controlled. He believes only a seawall from bedrock up could restrain its waters, noting the river’s shifting course defies prediction after 40 years of study.
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Nebraska City
Jan
August Johnson
Missouri River
Burington Railroad
Missouri
Johnson
High School Basketball Results Shake Up Rankings
Last week No. 4 defeated No. 1 27 to 28 and No. 2 beat No. 5 29 to 11. This week No. 3 faces No. 1 and No. 4 plays No. 5. Standings show teams 1 through 5 with varying win loss percentages. A stray line mentions a lobster changing its shell and bones.
Illinois Legislature Convenes to Act on Primary
Springfield Jan 9 The Illinois legislature meets in a special session called by Guy Len Small to pass a primary law replacing an unconstitutional one The measure could affect national politics as Chicago Democrats consider omitting presidential preference from the plan and affecting convention delegates George Brennan Gov Smith Lowden and Thompson are named as influential figures in the statewide and national contests
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Springfield
Illinois
Guy
Len Small
Chicago
Lowdon
Thompson
Resigns After 24 Years In Washington High School
Prof H E Case resigns from Washington high school effective January 20 due to ill health. For 24 years he led the physics department and taught Bible, leaving a deep impression on students and the community. The board and faculty regret his departure and wish health improvement.
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H. E. Case
Washington High School
Washington
Board of Education
Two murderers die in the chair today at Rockview
Ray mond Winter was electrocuted for the murder of two children Alexander Sabo and Helen Sabo on May 28 1925 at Castle Shannon Pennsylvania. William Meyers was executed for slaying a Philadelphia policeman. Florence Griffin Myrtle Coakle and Marie Griffin went to Havre Saturday for a party at the Lewis Smith home. Horace McFarland left for Ames Iowa to construct another Shell Oil Company station.
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Rockview Penitentiary
Bellefonte
Raymond Winter
Alexander Sabo
Helen Sabo
Castle Shannon
William Meyers
Philadelphia
Florence Griffin
Myrtle Coakle
Marie Griffin
Havre
Lewis Smith
Melvin Shuman
Horace McFarland
Shell Oil Company
Ames
Iowa
Teeth and a Portion of its Stomach Described
A fragment notes a creature with teeth and a stomach segment covered by a bony substance. The text emphasizes the plated interior and remains obscure in full context.
Miners Trapped After Mine Explosion Near West Frankfort
An explosion at Peabody Coal Co mine 18 near West Frankfort Illinois trapped 20 to 30 miners while about 150 remained unaccounted for at noon rescue crews with gas masks and oxygen worked to reestablish air passages. Carl Jones a face boss from West Frankfort died in the blast and Dave McPhail was found seriously injured as officials fought to reach the affected section at the 300 foot level.
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West Frankfort
Ill
Peabody Coal Company
Here
Carl Jones
Jones
Dave McPhail
Double Guard For Pair Of Murderers In N Y Prison
In Ossining New York Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray face possible execution in the electric chair after a week of heightened security. A triple alienist review may spare them. guards tighten to prevent self harm, smuggling, and uncensored notes. Mrs Snyder shows despair as officials probe secret communications with her mother.
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Ossining
N. Y
Ruth Brown Snyder
Henry Judd Gray
Albert Snyder
Josephine Brown
Iowa Auto Death Toll Falls Short Of Nation In 1926
Des Moines reports 264 Iowa residents killed by autos in 1926, a rate of 11 per 160 000, compared with 18 per 100 000 nationally. Only South Carolina posted a lower rate at 10.5. Iowa’s four year total from 1923 to 1926 stands at 665 deaths.
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Iowa
Des Moines
United States
R.L. McClain
State Health Department
Lowa
South Carolina
Sunday Opens His St. Louis Revival in Coliseum
Billy Sunday launches a seven week revival in St Louis with a crowd of about fifteen thousand at the Coliseum. He denounces muckraking and defends prohibition while praising Washington and Harding and warning against materialism. He hints at a possible presidential run if Democrats and Republicans nominate controversial candidates.
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Sunday
ST. Louis
Billy Sunday
George Washington
Warren G. Harding
Rupert Hughes
Washington Edwards
Washington
Cambridge
Valley Forge
al Smith
Jim Reed
Senate Passes Iowa Judgeship Measure Today
The Brookhart bill to add a federal judge for the southern district of Iowa was favorably reported by the senate judiciary committee and passed by the senate without a record vote. Judge Charles A. Dewey of Washington is expected as the appointee with Iowa delegation support. the measure awaits swift House action and Coolidge approval.
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Senate
Iowa
Washington
Brookhart
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Charles A. Dewey
Congress
Coolidge
Infant dies two days after birth near Washington
The two days old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hines of northeast of Washington died at Washington County Hospital at noon today. A short service is set for Tuesday morning at 9:36 at L. A. Jones Funeral Home, with Rev. O. J. McGuire of St. James Church officiating. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery.
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Joe Hines
Northeast
Washington
Washington County Hospital
L. A
First Executions Feared Delaying Mrs Snyder
Report notes the slayers will face the electric chair first with Mrs Snyder likely to go first to avoid collapse while awaiting the execution of her former lover.
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Snyder
Marines Sail for Nicaragua From Charleston and San Diego
Major General John A. Le Jeune commands 117 marines aboard the light cruisers Trenton Milwaukee and Raleigh as they sail for Nicaragua shortly after 1 p m. In San Diego the USS Nitro departs with 465 marines and 21 officers of the second battalion eleventh regiment headed for Nicaragua carrying machine guns howitzers mounted guns and supplies.
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Charleston
S. C
John A. le Jeune
United States Marine Corps
Nicaragua
Trenton
Milwaukee
Raleigh
San Diego
Cal
Thx
Chester Citizen Ends Life Sunday Funeral Tuesday
Richard Disney, of West Chester, died by suicide Sunday morning at his home, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are set for 1:50 PM Tuesday at the Methodist church in West Chester, with burial in Keota cemetery. Disney, born April 28 1877 in Keota, leaves wife Susie May Cave and six children Thelma Reif Harold Dorothy Lester Howard and Clarence plus a deceased infant.
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Methodist
West Chester
Richard Disney
P. B. Gray
Keota
J. D. Dayton Journal
Chester
Mr. Disney
Dayton
Dick Disney
Keots
Lester B Disney
Susie May Cave
Harper
Thelma Reif
Wellman
Harold
Dorothy
Lester
Howard
Clarance
Re hearing of Fall Sinclair Case Set for April Second
The Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy re hearing was postponed from January 16 to April 2 due to Albert B. Fall’s ill health. Government counsel opposed May or June dates and suggested March. if not ready, the cases may be separated. Witness subpoenas for April 2 were planned, including service on Henry M. Blackmer and James O Neil.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Fall
Atlee Pomerene
Mark H. Thompson
Pomerene
Sinclair
Harry F. Sinclair
Alon
Martin Littleton
Henry M. Blackmer
James O'Neil
War Hero Citations Highlight Courage Under Fire
The document honors several officers including First Lieut. Thomas J. Kilcourse for exceptional skill and courage under fire and Lieut. William T. Minnick who exposed himself to aid the wounded. Minnick sustained a slight wound while saving lives through prompt medical assistance.
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Quilal
Thomas J. Kilcourse
William T. Minnick
U. S
Minnick
Lindbergh completes Central American capitals tour
Col Charles A. Lindbergh landed in Panama City aboard the Spirit of St Louis at 1 50 p m EST completing a Central American capitals tour. The 400 mile flight from Costa Rica lasted 4 hours 31 minutes after leaving San Jose this morning.
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Panama City
R. P
Charles A. Lindbergh
Costa Rica
San Jose
Central America
Panama
St. Louis
Passion Play Shown at Fox Theatre
About twenty local clergy church workers and community members attended a special showing of the Passion Play at the Fox theatre. The Frei burg players produced the film which presents the crucifixion story with vivid trial scenes and strong historical settings. The play will be shown Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week drawing great local interest.
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Fox Theatre
Freiburg
Christ
Fox
Southern Utilities Buys Grinnell Plant
Grinnell Iowa January 9 officials announce sale of the People s Light and Fuel company to the Iowa Southern Utilities company Cen terville. The People s company supplies Grinnell with gas and Iowa Southern holds the electric franchise in the city. Offices of the two firms will be combined.
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Grinnell, Ta
People’s Light and Fuel Company
Grinnell
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Centerville
People's Company
Iowa Southern Company
American escapes bandits in Mexico
Ly man F. Barber, a Los Angeles mining man, was captured by Mexican outlaws three weeks ago and escaped to reach Mexico City. He arrived Sunday from the bandit's stronghold in the state of Mexico via Cuernavaca.
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Mexico City
Lyman F. Barber
Los Angeles
State of Mexico
Cuernavaca
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C. R. Sanderson
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Farker
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