Governor Kendall Seeks Farm Credit and Tax Reforms
Iowa Governor Kendall focuses inaugural address on agriculture and taxation. He urges long term low interest rural credit and short term credit for marketing delays, endorses taxing land on productive earnings, calls for broad tax reach, and supports continued primary law with budget restraint. He also backs outside financing for farmers and plans for improved distribution of farm products.
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Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
Town House
Senate
Iowa
Mississippi Valley
States Seek Bigger Budgets For Two-Year Run
Iowa state offices push for higher appropriations for the next two years in Governor Kendall’s biennial budget. Total requested rises from 26.19 million spent to about 20.25 million. increases vary by department with the fire marshal asking 760 dollars and educational institutions 835 thousand. Some agencies seek less than current levels, while several key departments request substantial boosts.
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Moines
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Ite Adorc
Lowa National Guard
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Commission of Animal
Dairy and Food Department
Executive Council
Care Eee
Historical
Library Commission
Pharmacy Commission
Board of Education
Board of Vocational Edu- Enon Iniects
SPER
Relmer Otto Ke Wis
Supreme Court
Supreme RR
Board of Rin Ta Oi
Board of Conservation
Bureau of Venereal Disease Control, Geologic Survey
Secretary of State, Library, State Law Library and
Legislative Reference Bureau
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Kneeskern murder trial ends as defense seeks verdict
The state rested its case in the Kneeskern murder trial at Charles City Iowa. The defense moved for a directed verdict but the motion was overruled. Will Cook, Kneeskern's hired man who found the victims Irene Van Brocklin and Kneeskern, would have been the chief witness for the defense.
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Charles City
B. F. Kneeskern
Irene van Brocklin
Will Cook
Kneeskern
French Army Enters Essen Amid War Buildup
French troops entered Essen at ten this morning with full equipment as Belgians moved from Duisburg via Mülheim. Public mood was sullen but orderly while Marshal Foch planned a broader push. German-Rhenish forces included one French division and Belgian detachments.
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Essen
Germany
Exsen
Duisburg
Maelheim
Marshal Foch
Life of Queen Ants Revealed in Study
A study traces queen ants in the hive, noting their 15 year history and long term role in colony growth and reproduction. The findings highlight queen ant longevity and influence on worker behavior.
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Hye
Ottumwa Youth Killed in Accidental Gun Discharge
Harold ey A. Kent, age 17, stepson of Fred V. Kent, owner of a local grocery chain, died instantly in his home when a revolver in the hands of 17 year old Lawrence Peck discharged accidentally. Peck injured his hand as the bullet struck first his hand then entered Scott's right leg.
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Associated Preach
MWA
Haroldey
Fred V. Kent
Kent
Lawrence Peck
Young Scott
Peck
Scott
Former Greek King Constantine Dies Suddenly
Oskaloosa dispatch reports former King Constantine of Greece has died unexpectedly today. In Iowa, Mrs. Paul Eberle of Des Moines was indicted for first degree murder in connection with her husband’s shooting near Oskaloosa last Tuesday. County Attorney Rosene Woodward said a warrant will issue this afternoon and she will be held without bail.
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Axeoelated
Oskaloosa
Paul Eberle
Des Moines
Rosene Woodward
D. W Hamilton
Eberle
Exiled Greek King Constantine Dies in Sicily at 65
Former Greek monarch Constantine I died at his Sicily home after years in exile in Switzerland and a brief return to Athens. His life featured a pro German stance argued by supporters and a wartime role against Turkish forces, with succession and political turmoil shaping his controversial reign.
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Herrin Witnesses For State Receive Death Threats By Mail
Four witnesses in the Herrin mine riots case reported threats received by mail. Letters unnamed and unsigned were left at their homes, some with rope pieces attached, urging them to recant testimony against five men tried in connection with June riots.
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PTH Kresocial Theater
Marion
Til
Sente Delos
Herrin
Newton Man Indicted for First Degree Murder
Henry Law, 50, was indicted by a grand jury for first degree murder in connection with the Tuesday slaying of William Shipley near Beaver. Mrs Hewitt returned from West Chester after visiting Mrs. R. C. Ferguson last evening.
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Associated Press
Newton
Henry Law
William Shipley
Beaver
Mrs. Hewitt
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
Martial Law to Be Proclaimed in Essen
A Reuters dispatch from Essen reports martial law to be declared by French occupation forces almost immediately. The French Army encircles the Ruhr, with troops guarding bridges and station entrances as Essen falls under occupation.
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London
Reuter
Essen
Staple Russian Product Linseed Oil in Paints
Linseed oil, common in Russian paint making, ranks as a staple edible oil in Russia alongside other uses.
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Russia
Hunt Says Farm Conditions Better
Des Moines report cites C. W. Hunt president of the Iowa farm bureau federation stating farm conditions are improved over last year at the federation annual meeting. Also notes Mrs Nellie Dodder underwent a Tuesday morning operation at the county hospital and is progressing well.
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Fields Associated Press
Des Moines
Arco
Nellie Dodder
Mellon Sees Likely debt agreement before British commission sail
Chairman Mellon of the American debt commission expressed certainty that an agreement on refunding Britain’s debt of over four billion dollars would be reached before the British commission’s tentative sailing date of January 20.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mellon
American Debt Commission
British Commission
Brookhart urges Iowa legislature to back primary reforms
Senator Smith W. Brookhart addressed a joint Iowa House and Senate session detailing a state legislative program. He called for repeal of the 35 percent clause in the state primary law, creation of an Iowa presidential preference primary, removal of farmer restrictions on public utilities, a cooperative bank law using bank reserves for agriculture, and a direct nationwide vote to nominate presidents with nominees naming their own national convention delegations.
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Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Washington
General Assembly
Senator Brookhart Breaks Silence With Gossip On Arrival
Senator Brookhart, announcing no formal address, hints at gossip over credentials and his senate introduction last December. He notes six weeks without word from Kate O’Hara and mentions the government still standing, while critics question the ship subsidy issue.
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Brookhart
Senate
United States
Kate O'Hara
I. W
Broakhart
Greek Royal Lineage and Abdication in World War I Era
The article traces Constantine I of Greece who abdicated after embargoes and hardships in WWI. Born 1868, he led Greek forces in 1912, earning the title The Liberator. His son George, born 1899, was heir but excluded by Allied terms in 1917, and Prince Paul born 190% is noted as the other son.
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Constantine
George
Almiki
Asia Minor
Popoulos
Elizabeth of
Roumania
Paul
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