Legislators Assemble as Iowa General Assembly Opens
Des Moines Jan 17. The forty second Iowa General Assembly begins organizing after the inaugural week. A highway system bill is expected to reach the senate soon per Governor Hammill. Committees on roads and banking draw keen interest with Shaff and Bergman named as possible chairs.
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Des Moines
Forty Second General Assembly
State Highway Commission
Senate
John Hammill
House
Carter
Kimball
Roads and Banking Committees
Bergman
Jasper
Baired
Pottawattamie
Senate Banking Committee
House Banking Committee
Trony
Story
Ll. V. Lovrien
Humboldt
House Committee On Highways
Knutson
Cerro
Gorro, Johnson
Dickinson
Hollis
Black Hawk
Second Cold Wave Strikes Iowa And Chicago
Des Moines reports a severe cold wave arriving tonight with snow and a drop to zero expected after a 34 degree high Sunday. Northern Iowa warned to brace for frigid blasts affecting ships and livestock. Chicago also expects sub zero temperatures as NW winds drive a new cold wave.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Fairfield Editor Is Seriously Sick
Herbert F. McDougal managing editor of the Fairfield Daily Ledger and head of Parsons College School of Journalism is seriously ill with pneumonia. He remains in a hospital where doctors say he has a fighting chance for recovery.
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Fairfield
Herbert FP. McDougal
The
Fairfield Daly Ledger
Parsons College
McDougal
Hunters Bring Wolf to Bounty Auditor for Reward
Two hunters from the Ainsworth area brought a young wolf to the bounty auditor on Saturday. They received ten dollars in bounty and sought extra payment for the hide as part of the bounty program.
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C. A. Ruebsam
J. Wolf
Ainsworth
Seventh Anniversary of Prohibition Observed in State
Des Moines reports Prohibition enforcement leaders mark seven years since the federal amendment. The Des Moines House chamber event, led by Chief Justice William D. Evans, urged intensified prohibition efforts as Governor Hammill and local WCTU leaders spoke. Hammill cited benefits to workers who can now buy homes and save.
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Capitol
William D. Evans
Supreme Court
John Barleycorn
John Hammill
Hammill
Measles Epidemic Spreads Across Iowa State
Des Moines reports reveal 407 measles cases in the first two weeks of January, far above December totals. Dr. Henry Albert cautions the outbreak could exceed 1924 levels, noting high contagion, risk to children under three, and the need for cooperation and early reporting to curb transmission.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Albert
State Department of Health
Albert
Neapolitan Serenaders Delight Washington Lyceum Audience
Three Chicago musicians entertained a cold Saturday evening crowd at the high school in the Lyceum course second performance. Soprano Vesta Balch harpist Charlotte Carroll and violinist Herman Silverman performed in gypsy and colonial costumes with Miss Carroll and Mr. Silverman earning special praise.
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Chicago
Washington
High Sevel
Lyceum
Vesta Iu Balch
Charlotte Carroll
Herman Silverman
Bach
Miss Carrol
Mr. Silverman
Senate Farm Bill Strategy Delays House Action
Washington January 17 A plan to delay House action on the McNary Haugen farm relief bill until Senate leaders decide its fate. Farm leaders expect better odds in the House after Senate consideration. House Agriculture Committee set to report the measure and Senate committee action is anticipated. Representative Dickenson says many doubtful members may switch sides following Senate moves. He claims twenty five already changed minds, boosting chances of passage.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
House Agriculture Committee
Representative Dickinson
Iowa
Dickinson
Louis Eagle Dies at Harmeier Home in Washington County
Louis Eagle long time Washington county resident died this afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs E J Harmeier on West Main street. He had been in failing health since the death of his wife a few months ago.
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Louis Eagle
Washington County
E. J. Harmeier
West Main Street
Three Farm Bureau solicitors in Washington county drive
J O Anderson William Kickey from Mt Union and George White from Story county are in Washington county for a week aiding the farm bureau membership drive. They started in Crawford township and will continue interviewing farmers this week and possibly into next, aiming to add at least 200 new members for the next year.
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Farm Bureau
Washington County
Washington
Federation
Funeral Rites Scheduled for Elen Dunsmore
Funeral services were held Saturday at 3 PM at McNamara funeral parlors with Dr. W. W. Bowers presiding. Pallbearers included Dr. C. W. Stewart John Buckley C. W. Long and Dr. C. W. McLaughlin. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Elen Dunsmore
McNamara
W. W. Bowers
C. W. Stewart
John Buckley
C. W. Long
C. W. McLaughlin
Elm Grove Cemetery
Jewish Migration Totals in Palestine Reach 165000
The Immigration Department of the Zionist Executive reports that 78,161 Jewish immigrant grants entered Palestine over the last four years, bringing the Jewish population of the Holy Land to 165,000.
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Palestine
Immigration Department
The
Zionist Executive
Holy Land
Former Empress Charlotte of Mexico Not Expected to Live
Charlotte ex empress of Mexico is critically ill and not expected to survive a severe heart attack. She ruled with Maximilian during 1864 1867 and has lived in seclusion since his execution. Born 1840, she endured years of mental illness after the imperial end and retirement from public life.
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Mexico
Charlotte
Brussels
Maximilian
Charotte
Marie Charlotte Amelia
Victoire Clementine Leopoeldine
Emperor Maximilian
Fairfield Plays Here Friday Night
The Fairfield and Washington high school boys meet at home in a key Little Six confrontation after identical 1-3 league records. Washington aims to extend its edge in the series while Fairfield recalls last fall’s football win. fate of the trip to Brighton rests on road conditions and exam week.
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Fairfield-Washington High School
Mt. Pleasant
Cope
Washington
Fairfield
A J Knauss Dies At Home War Veteran Of Elgin
Elgin veteran A J Knauss died today at his home on Fast Third Street after a lengthy illness. He had been seriously ill for some time. Funeral plans were not announced.
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A. J. Knauss
Elgin
Fast Third Street
Bomb explodes at Italian Consulate in New York
A bomb with metal slugs exploded at the front door of the Italian consulate in New York today. The blast caused little damage and no injuries were reported.
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New York
Court Upholds Senate Power to Compel Testimony
The U S Supreme Court upholds Senate power to compel testimony in investigations. It sustains the arrest of Mass Daugherty for contempt for resisting a Senate probe into Harry Daugherty’s justice department. The ruling limits congressional inquiry to legislative purposes and preserves Senate investigative authority.
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Washingson
P. C
United States Supreme Court
Mas S. Daugherty
Harry M. Daugherty
Senate Committee
Harry Daugherty
Justice Department
Mal Daugherty
Supreme Court
Senate Investigation Committee
Washington
Ohio
Congress
Daugherty
Harry Sinclair
Wifeh Brew
Death of Mrs A M McCulley At 73 In Washington County
Mrs. A M McCulley aged 73 died at 10 15 last night at her home 821 South Avenue after twenty years of poor health Funeral rites planned for Wednesday with burial in Elm Grove cemetery She was born Emily Turner March 16 1850 in Henry county Iowa and had lived in Washington county thirty five years She married first Joshua Nickerson after his death she wed A M McCulley who survives four children William C Nickerson John Nickerson Charles Nickerson Muscatine Mrs Martha Strain Muscatine and Mrs Anna Matucha Michigan plus several step children and two brothers Isaac Turner Mt Pleasant and James Turner Rome Iowa She joined a local church early in life
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A. M. McCulley
Shome
South Avenue
Elm Grove Cemetery
Emily Turner
Henry County
Iowa
Washington County
Joshua Nickerson
McCulley
William C. Nickerson
Washington
John Nickerson
Charles Nickerson
Burlington
Martha Strain
Muscatine
Anna Matucha
Michigan
Isaac Turner
Mt. Pleasant
James Turner
Rome
Coppock
Highland Center Neighbors Share Weekend Activities
Mrs Lew is Coon and children visited John Lasek Tuesday evening. The Long family spent Sunday with Glen Green near Gladwin. Victoria Canott missed several school days after getting sick at Highland school. Ed Showalter family visited relatives and friends at Olds. Mrs Ladek has been on the ficket. Sinia Knott is assisting with housework. Meeks family hosted Ernest Meeks and others. Sojkas and Meeks butchered meat. Endicott opens agency for Zanal Products. Blanche and James Murphy returned from Little York Illinois. Earl Steele shopped in Washington. Community attended Ray Cummings sale. Wesley family and others listened at Frank Haxgere home and local gatherings continued.
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Highland Center
Lewis Coon
John Lasek
Harry Long
Paul
Glen Green
Gladwin
Victoria Canott
Highland School
Ed Showalter
John Ladek
Sinia Knottaherous
Orval Meeks
Grace Meeks
Riverside
Ernest Meeks
Wes
Highland’ Township
Blanche
James Murphy
Little York
Ill
Earl Steele
Washington
Ray Cummings
James Wesley
Junior
Frank Haxgere
Wes Sojka
Darlene
Myra
John Slavels
M kenzie Trial Opens As Jury Impaneled
The M'Kenzie murder trial of Charles McKenzie proceeds with jury selection after court convened. County Attorney A E Baladrige leads the state with defense by Bartley Bell and BE Morrison. Max Adams pleads guilty to carrying concealed weapons. Mayor MelIntosh bound him over. No bill against Red O Porrance. he is released from county jail after bootlegging arrest. Norma spends days in Iowa City for a case examination. Snow reported with measles at Jim Havel and Lod Kos homes.
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Charles McKenzie
A. E. Baladrige
Bartley Bell
Wellman
BE. D. Morrison
Washington
Max Adams
Charles A. Dewey
MelIntosh
Welman
Charles Denison
Norma
Iowa City
Births and Deaths in Wayland Area Observed
Relatives report the birth of a daughter January 12 to Mr and Mrs Noah Wittmer at Mt Pleasant hospital. Dorothy Lute returns home after abscess drainage at Washington county hospital. Mrs Peter Stuckey dies at a daughter’s home near Mr Pleasant. services at Mennonite church then burial near Washington. Allen Rich and Merrimac family welcome a son at Memorial hospital. Elizabeth Anne named for the newborn of Mr and Mrs Earl Rush. Swisher family from Minnesota visits Mrs Join Bain. Ruth Widmer and Hannah Unternacher expected home Friday from visit near Deercreek and Eureka Illinois.
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Wayland
Noah Wittmer
Mt. Pleasant Hospital
Dorothy Lute
Washington County Hospital
Peter Stuckey
Pleasant
Ed Stuckey
Mennonite
Washington
Allen Rich
Mens Merrimac
Memorial Hospital
Mr Pleasant
Deercreek
Eureka
Minois
Fred Hildebrand
Canadian youth wins Catalina Island swim prize
George Young, 17 from Toronto, finished the Catalina Island crossing in 15 hours 46 minutes to win the $25,000 prize. He plans to build a home in Los Angeles and bring his mother to live there. Women swimmers did not finish. Wrigley’s $15,000 prize stood for the first woman. Young financed his trip by pawned possessions after crossing the continent by motorcycle.
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Los Angeles
George Young
Toronto
Catalina Island
Ontario
Young
Wrigley
Canada
Ile
Family welcomes six pound girl Pearl Marie
The parents celebrate the birth of Pearl Marie a six pound girl. Mrs. Peck tends to the mother and baby while Amos Good remains home with the grippe. Joseph Voegtlin and three children from Canada arrive for a three week visit with relatives here. Robert Matthieu awaits return home after surgery at Mt. Pleasant county hospital. Mrs. Ross Raines is admitted to Mt. Pleasant hospital for treatment and will undergo surgery when able.
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Pearl Marie
Ross Raines
Mt. Pleasant County Hospital
Raines
Oskaloosa
Babe
Mr. Raines
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