Iowa streams out of banks floods threaten damage
Des Moines and surrounding areas faced rising rivers and widespread flooding as ice jams broke up. Raccoon River fell from peak near Van Meter while Nishnabotna at Page County and Maquoketa near Manchester flooded lowlands. Cedar and Maquoketa rivers rose. roads and rail lines disrupted. bridges swept away and buses halted in several counties.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Valley Junction
Becom Ng General
Page County
Nishabotna
Rivertonn
Tran
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Maquorista
Manchester
Need More Rooms for the Musicians
High school musicians arriving for the district contest face a shortage of lodging. A final appeal asks for free room offers for the visiting boys and girls on Thursday and Friday nights. rooms paid for would be charged to local school funds. Faculty committee members Miss Lillian Minck Mrs Jessie Kerr and Miss Edith Shields urge those with spare rooms to notify them. Sixty contestants currently lack accommodations.
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Washington
M’ss
Lillian Minck
Jessie Kerr
Edith Shields
Racing Driver Killed in Daytona Beach Crash
Lee Bible, a race car driver, was crushed to death when J M White's TV plex car overturned near the surf at Daytona Beach. Bible, attempting to regain the world speed record, swung the car too sharply while swerving, struck a sand dune, and toppled as a photographer also was killed.
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Daytona Beach
Fla
Lee Bible
J. M. White
Bile
Amerca
Bible
Speedway
Lloyd George outlines plan to ease unemployment in Britain
David Lloyd George presented a six part program to fight UK unemployment, calling for roads and bridges, 350000 jobs first year, construction of 200000 houses yearly, telephony and electrical development, land drainage and London transport. He expects full absorption within a year amid 1.387 million unemployed.
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Lloyd George
Great Britain
Beig
Liberal Party
George
Prie
Russia
Ase
Iowa Farmers Urged Refund Plan For War-Era Taxes
Iowans who paid excess income taxes on land sales during 1919 to 1921 may recover more than 1.5 million dollars if the legislature backs a House Ways and Means resolution. The plan seeks to lobby Congress to remove the five-year filing limit and provides a 500 dollar appropriation for the committee. Dayton of Washington notes farmers were misled about the law’s provisions, and Payton sponsors the measure after earlier efforts to open refunds were blocked. Federal refunds totaling about 8 million dollars are claimed for eight Midwestern states. In Des Moines, Rhondda Welsh male singers drew a well attended concert at the Methodist church, praised for tonal perfection under Prof. Tom Morgan with standout solos and rich choral harmony, including Harlech and Halleluiah Chorus.
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Des Moines
O. Dayton
Washington
Payton
Ways ‘and Means Committee of Congres
House
Natural Senate
Dayton
Tom Morgan
Srace
H. Clayton Jones
Demand Death for Bootleggers Causing 17 Deaths
Peoria Illinois March 13 The state will seek the death penalty for wholesale bootlegger Morris Mansfield and six others indicted on murder charges after 17 deaths from poisoned liquor in the area State's Attorney Harrys FE Pratt announced following a special grand jury. Indicted defendants include Mansfield's wife Clement De Gussin and her husband, Louis Selz, Walter Neibert, his bartender, and Herman W Wohlferth. The investigation cites industrial alcohol used in solvents smuggled out in a dinner pass to Mansfield as part of a new process to convert alcohol into liquor, blamed for the deaths.
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Peoria
Harrys FE. Pratt
Pratt
Morris Mansfield
Mansfield
Clement de Gussin
Louis Selz
Stock Yards
Walter Neibert
Herman W. Wohlferth
Unsecured Bank Notes Sold After Liquidation
Fred M. Morrison, examiner in charge of the closed Brighton State and East Pleasant Plain Savings banks, announced the sale of remaining assets. The total realized was $1,000, consisting mainly of unsecured notes, notes in judgment, and stock assessments, purchased by Smith & Smith, a Fairfield law firm.
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Fred M. Morrison
Brighton State
East Pleasant Plain
Smith & Smth
Fairfield
Chickens in Cage With Canary Experiment Hackes Dormitory Hatch
Madison WIs March 13 U P Chickens that sing like canaries are the aim of an experiment by Nor mi Smyers and Evelyn Larson Wisconsin co eds The girls placed three baby chicks in a bird cage with a canary to test a professor s claim that a creature of one type will absorb the character of another The chicks were hatched on a radiator in the girls dormitory
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Madison
Wis
U.P
Normi Smyers
Evelyn Larson
Wisconsin
Governor Hammill signs prison labor contract bill
Iowa Governor John Hammill signed the prison labor contract bill this afternoon, ending a lengthy clash with labor groups. The measure extends the use of prison labor under defined terms, expanding the program's reach and setting new conditions for participation.
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DSS
Explosion Kills Elderly Woman and Two Children
An explosion wrecked two combined apartment grocery buildings in St Joseph Missouri killing an elderly woman and two children and injuring nine others mostly children. A second blast as onlookers gathered wrecked a nearby residence. Cause of the explosions is not determined.
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ST. Joseph. Mo
Denver Boy Picked Up for Candy Theft
A sixteen year old youth from Denver was arrested by Sheriff Charles M. Denison after stealing a box of candy from an A and P grocery rear room and attempting to shoplift in a second store. He was jailed awaiting a theft hearing and may be connected to other thefts. Officers found a wrist watch on him believed to be more valuable than he could typically own.
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Denver
Charles M. Denison
A. and P
Loreal
Chim Chimpeee Escapes and Terrifies Paris Night Crowd
In Montmartre a chimpanzee captured by an African explorer broke its chains upon hearing a band. The creature entered a cafe dance hall, attacked musicians and dancers, damaged dishes and china, and sent patrons fleeing. Waiters corralled the animal with a siphon and recaptured it.
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Paris
Montmartre
Improvements at Fox Theater Introduce New Projection Machines
Two of the latest modern picture projection machines were installed at the Fox Theater yesterday as part of a planned series of upgrades. Manager R E Pratt says the machines match those used in public theatres nationwide and promise a cleared, detailed picture. A movie phone is set to debut tomorrow, with talks underway for Vitaphone titles and Moviephone productions. A silent, noiseless cooling and ventilating system will follow in a few weeks to avoid interference with filming.
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the Fox
R. EK. Prattere
Pratt
Vitaphone
Senior and junior boys clash in last Washington game
In Washington a big year end basketball game pits senior players led by Captain Fisher against a junior class team with seniors Reinert Zeek and McAvoy among starters. Girls inter class rivalry ends with a 7 15 start for the girls and 8 00 for the boys. Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children.
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Washington
Hoddy Rice
Fisher
Tucker
Korf
Bain
Little
Reinert
Zeck
George
Rice
Stiart
Westermark
McAvoy
Wells
Window display contest draws judge from Vetter’s Iowa City
An Iowa City community event features a special spring window display judged by Lowell Sheldon, a noted trimmer from Vetter’s. He will arrive Friday morning to assess exhibits, with windows due complete by Thursday night. Washington residents anticipate varied displays and strong turnout for the event.
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Washington
Lowell Sheldon
Vetter
Iowa City
Community
Plane Replaces Dogs In Canadian Air Service
In Marysville Michigan on March 183 U P report two weeks of dog team travel will be cut to two and a half hours by air in Saskatchewan Canada An airplane was sold to Cherry Red Air Lines of Prince Alert Sask
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Marysville
Mich
U.P
Saskatchewan
Canada
Cherry Red Air Lines
Prince ‘Alert
Sask
Weather Report Unsettled with Showers Likely
Unsettled conditions persist with probable showers targeting the east portion tonight and Thursday. Forecast calls for variable cloud cover and chances of light rainfall affecting eastern locales.
Dawes Urged for Britain Ambassadorship Amid Diplomatic Flap
Former Vice President Charles G. Dawes, who derided U S diplomats as pink tea, is being considered for the London ambassadorship by President Hoover. Dawes, back in Chicago after inauguration, would bring banking wealth and eurodollar expertise to the post, with reports also noting a possible trip to the Dominican Republic to reorganize its finances.
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Washington
U.P
Charles G. Dawes
United States
Hell
Maria
Great Britain
Dawes
Paris
S Ciling
House
Hoover
London Post
Chicago
Dominican Republic
Blame for Weather Blamed on Short Skirts in Buchau
In Buchau Czecho Slovakia four girls wearing knee length dresses were beaten at a church by members of a congregation after a preacher claimed a spirit said the cold wave was caused by short skirts. The incident was reported by U P.
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Karlsbadd
Czecho-Slovakia
U.P
Buchau
Y's Men Hear Music Program
The Y's Men's Club last evening offered vocal and instrumental music led by Edith Peterson and Mary Louise Harwood. Priscilla Morrison Thora Warner and Florence Peterson performed, with Everett Griffith honored for his long service. Richard McCleery was named convention chairman for May. Next week is boys' night with each member bringing a guest.
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Y's Men's Club
Clifford Reinert
Edith Boileau
Mary Louise Harwood
Priscila Morrison
Thora Warner
Florence Peterson
Everett Grifith
J Griffith
United Presbyterian Church
D. Clamers Fulton
Richard McCleery
Washington
Montana Senator Seeks Clarification on Oil Leasing Policy
Senator Walsh of Montana, famed for the teapot dome case, visited the White House to discuss President Hoover s oil leasing policy. The talks aimed to clarify the practical effect of the new policy, with Walsh seeking assurances on contractual obligations and their enforceability.
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Washington
U.P
Walsh
Montana
White House
Hoover
Rebels claim Torreon victory in first skirmish of major battle
United Press dispatch reports rebel forces under Gen Varoz Ybar defeating two feder al regiments 20 miles from Torreon. On the border at Naco, federal troops prepare to defend against rebels led by Generals Topete and Manzo as thousands seek refuge in the U S. Mexican government claims Saltillo falls and rebellion nears collapse while enforcements advance toward Torreon.
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Torreon
United Press
Mexico
Var~oz Ybar
Nogales
Sonora
Naco
Arizona
Topete
Manzo
U. S
Arzona
Treasury Department
Mexico City
U.P
Saltillo
Coahuila
Presidencia
Parango City
Portes Gil
Simon Aguirre
Vera Cruz
Santa Lucretia
Jesus M. Aguirre
Paso
Tex
Juarez
Chihuahua
iPlutarco Vlias Caulles
Prominent Nogales Rebels Meet Mexican Consul
Rebel leaders from Nogales Sonora will confer with Mexican Consul I M Vasques in Nogales Arizona today. Names of representatives are undisclosed but it is reported that Portes Gil commissaries may attend. Consul Vasquez predicts the revolution could end within ten days with federals in power.
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Nogales
Ariz
U.P
Sonora
I. M. Vasques
Nogales Arizona
Portes Gil
Vasquez
Parsons College Faces Faculty Loss and Enrolment Cap
Several present members of the faculty at Parsons college Fairfield may not return next year and the student body will be limited to 400.
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Parsons College
Fairfield
Government policy protection for operators in prospecting domain
The government assures that operators seeking in the government domain will not have the new policy abrogate their rights or ongoing efforts. It emphasizes continued protection and clarity for those engaged in prospecting activities under the policy framework.
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