Iowa lawmakers wrap special session for 143 million bond plan
Des Moines March 7 legislators in special session to consider a proposed 100 million dollar paying bond issue. Senate work focused on amendments while House debated printings and asked for AG Fletcher's view on constitutionality. Antibond groups challenged the plan as figures emerged showing 143 million dollars plus interest over years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
House
House Journal
Fred White
State Highway Commission
John Fletcher
Gilchrist
Pocahontas
Clark
Linn
Committee Favors President Naming Federal Farm Board
The House Agricultural committee voted 11 to 10 to let the president appoint members of a federal farm board created by the McNary Haugen relief bill. An amendment allowing farm organizations to submit nominees was defeated, and the panel continued executive session on the measure.
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Washington
House Agricultural Committee
Federal Farm Board
Kincheloe
Kentucky
South Dakota Republicans Back Lowden Nomination
Pierre reports Republicans in the state favor Frank O. Lowden of Illinois for president with Dawes named for renomination. Democrats back Gov. Al Smith with a split delegation led by Dan Moody for running mate, after one ballot. Both parties endorsed their candidate, adopted platforms, and selected state office nominees.
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Lowden
Smith
Thomas J. Walsh
Charles G. Dawes
Dan Moody
Texas
Gov. Smith
Japanese Princess Claimed by Death Amid Illness
Princess Hisa daughter of the Emperor died after several days of pulmonary illness. The report notes a dramatic figure change from $100,000,000 to $143,000,000 and mentions ongoing legislative debate in the Iowa House over county bond laws and a proposed amendment to raise the state bond issue to $57,000,000.
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Toklo
Hisa
Patterson
Kossuth County
White
House
Oliver
Monona
German Doctor Describes Edith Cavell Execution Details
Berlin report quotes Dr. Cottfried Benn recalling Edith Cavell dying under firing squad in Brussels. He describes her calm walk to the wall, twelve bullets hitting heart and lungs, and her final moments before burial. Benn also notes Cavell admitted aiding Allied escape lines and remained composed during the trial.
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Berlin
Edith Cavell
Cottfried Benn
Miss Cavell
Dr. Benn
Brussels
Belgium
Broane
Cavell
Broque
Marines to Remain in Nicaragua Senate Votes to Maintain Occupation
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously favors keeping Marines in Nicaragua. Chairman Borah reports against Heflin’s withdrawal resolution, noting U S forces were sent to assure a fair election. Borah says Marines should stay until the election is held despite personal wishes to leave.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Nicaragua
Borah
Senate
Heflin
Coolidge
United States
Plan for Buying Second Church for Legion Home Discussed
At the Leon Beatty post meeting Dr Cloyce B Kerr presented a preliminary report on buying the former Second United Presbyterian church building for a Legion home. Ideas include inviting other groups to join and use the site, with future consideration by the post.
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Leon Beatty
American Legion
Cloyce B. Kerr
Second United Presbyterian Church
Legion
Post
Howard Baxter
Washington Band
Legion Drum and Bugle Corps
P. J. Crail
Troop G
Drum Corps
Subcommittee Backs Green for Court of Claims Seat
A senate judiciary subcommittee voted 2 to 1 to confirm Rep. William Green of Iowa for appointment to the United States Court of Claims.
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Washington
Senate
William Green
Iowa
United States Court of Claims
Standard Oil Knew About Deals Under Senate Probe
Senate Teapot Dome committee evidence suggests Standard Oil of Indiana knew more about a bond deal connected to the Continental Trading Company. Chairman Nye told United Press that by week’s end the panel will show the oil firm’s involvement alongside the Republican National Committee in handling bonds.
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Washington
Senate
Republican National Committee
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Continental Trading Company
Standard Oil
Nye
United Press
Bunion Derbyists March Forth On Fourth Lap Across Mojave
Charley Pyle's group advances on the Los Angeles to New York foot race entering the Mojave segment. A 31 mile desert trek to Barstow tests the limping contestants after steep Cajon pass. Nicholas Quomawahnu places second yesterday, while Nestor Erickson posts a 6:47:20 44 mile leg to lead the marathon times.
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Victorville
Calif
Mojave
Charley Pyle
Los Angeles
New York
Barstow
Cajon Pass
Sierra Nevada Range
Quomawahu
Nestor Erickson
Quomavahn
Oli Wattinen
Finland
Dollar Day Set For Washington March 15
Thursday, March 15, is Dollar Day in Washington a single day event. Merchants expect stronger value and have many plans ready for a profitable and enjoyable day for shoppers. Washington merchants anticipate a memorable shopping event with ready merchandise.
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Washington
Joe Tobin of Ainsworth S shops in town today
Joe Tobin of Ainsworth was seen shopping in town today drawing attention from locals and noting shoppers. The sighting highlights a quiet day as residents reported normal activity across the downtown area.
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Joe Tobin
Ainsworth
Jim and Harry Open Garage on Iowa Avenue
Jim Chapman and Harry Miller open Jim and Harrys Garage in a former blacksmith shop one block south of the square on Iowa Avenue. Experienced in Ford repair and general auto work the pair plan a used car department and minor building improvements are noted.
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Iowa Avenue
Jim and
Harry
Jim Chapman
Star Motor Company
Washington
Harry V. Miller
Ford
Miller
Jim
Coal Interventions Contested by Senate Hearings
President Coolidge refused to intervene in the bituminous coal industry in 1925 as large operators abrogated contracts. Senate Interstate Commerce Committee heard from John J. Lewis of the United Mine Workers who read his letter appealing for federal action and the president’s reply criticizing contract renunciation. Readings focused on coal field conditions in Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
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Washington
Coolidge
John J. Lewis
United Mineworkers
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Lewis
Senate Committee
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Washington to Send Ten Players to Clinton Tourney
Coach Hod Rice will lead ten Washington high school players to Clinton for the district tournament. The squad includes Captain Bill Bales Fisher Floyd Tucker Lytle Bain Nelson Ahrens McDaniel Kiesey with Lytle sidelined by a bad cold. Washington opens against University High of Iowa City, with Clinton and Vinton also in the mix. Iowa City Team Strong.
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Floyd
Harold Tucker
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Bain
Nelson
Ahrens
McDaniel
Kiesey
Iowa
Ottumwa
Clinton
Washington
University High School of
Iowa City
Vinton
University High
Towa City High
Fairfield
Jack Skein
Rice
Edward Hickman Converts to Catholic Faith
William Edward Hickman, condemned to death for the Marion Parker murder, has been baptized in the county jail and will receive holy communion and confirmation while awaiting the outcome of his joint trial with Welby Hunt for the Ivy Toms murder. His defense attorney Richard Cantillon cites the slayer’s admiration for Father E H Brady as a factor in the conversion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
William Edward Hickman
Marion Parker
Richard Cantillon
Hickman
Cantillon
Welby
Ivy Toms
E. H. Brady
St. Cecelia’s Catholic
Parker
Mrs Jones Visits Sister in Ainsworth Last Night
Mrs Fred Jones traveled to Ainsworth to visit her sister Mrs Harry Duncan, staying for a short visit and returning home the same night.
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Fred Jones
Ainsworth
Harry Duncan
Lowden Convention Endorsement Dominates Iowa Delegates
Des Moines reports show Fifth District delegates endorsing Herbert Hoover for president, highlighting his Cedar County origins and credit act influence. Tobin delivers keynote as district slate chosen. convention opens to endorse Lowden or challenge Hoover amid tensions.
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Lowden
Iowa
Bevver
Des Moines
Benton
Cedar
Grundy
Linn
Jones, Marshall
Tama
Herbert Hoover
Commerce
Hoover
Cedar County
Tobin Urges Lowden, Attacks Farm Policies at Iowa Convention
M. J. Tobin of Vinton denounced the administration for farm relief failures and urged Republicans to back former Illinois Gov Frank O Lowden for president. He praised the Haugen bill as a tool to curb surpluses and stabilize prices, while demanding genuine agricultural support and party redemption.
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M. J. Tobin
Vinton
Iowa
Fank O. Lowden
Illinois
Tobin
Haugen
United States
Republican Party
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