Prohibition Case Indicts 112 in Cleveland Sweep
Federal authorities move to arrest 41 of 112 indicted for conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. Many had already been arrested or are serving life for murder. More indictments expected in April with suspects from New York to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Trial likely set for late summer or fall.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Servine
Grand Jury
Bernstein
New York
Baltimore
Scranton
McKeesport
Atlantic City
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Cambridge
Mana
Thomas E. Stone
Michigan
Indiana
Superior Alcohol Company
Gleveland
Stone
Chicago
Wapello County Votes on Good Roads Today
Ottumwa dispatch reports a large turnout for Wapello County's million dollar bond election to pave 44 miles of primary roads. At 7 am precincts filled as locals predict a record vote. favors strong pass with rural turnout expected to be lower due to impassable county roads.
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Wapello County
Associated Press
Ottumwa
Good Roads Committee
Fitter Families Contest Brings New Blood in Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kansas. March 16. A new social classification based on hereditary and conduct may emerge as a future norm, Dr Florence Sherben of the University of Kansas says after launching the Fitter Families contest at the Kansas Free Fair. Since then six states and the National Eugenics Society have adopted the idea. In six years 523 persons from 126 families have been examined for participation in the Kansas Free Fair contest. The contest aims to arouse family pride in being well born and to spread information on heredity and conduct.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Florence Sherben
University of Kansas
Kansas Free Fair
Toeoka
Sherbon
National Eugenics Society
Early accounting used notched sticks and tallies
Ancient ledgers used notches on sticks to tally debts. Two sticks called tally represented creditor and debtor accounts. At settlement both sticks matched in notches, and those tally officers in banks were the first tellers.
Ministers Figure Streng in Primary in St. Paul
In St. Paul Minnesota three ministers appear as leading candidates in the municipal primary ballot for mayor and city offices. Rev Howard Y Williams of Peoples Church backed by labor seeks the mayoral nomination against L C Hodgson and Frank L Powers. Also Rev L R S Ferguson seeks re nomination for the city council with most councilors up for renewal, and Rev John Harkness Sr a Presbyterian vies for council seat.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
Howard Y. Williams
People’s Church
Labor
L. C. Hodgson
Frank L. Powers
A. EK. Nelson
John Harkness
Steck Seeks Seat Amid Obstacle Course in Iowa Race
Daniel Steck, favored by the sub committee in the Breckhart Steck junior senator race for Iowa, declined to predict the final committee report or senate action. He said he was entitled to the seat but warned many obstacles remain before he can be seated, receiving congratulatory telegrams nationwide.
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Rye
Ottumwa
Daniel Steck
Iowa
Senate
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Full Committee Considers Steck Brookhart Case
The Senate Elections Committee met to consider the Steck Brookhart debacle today. Senator Watson said the panel likely would not report, but a canvass indicated a majority would back the sub committee’s recommendation to unseat Brookhart and seat Steck, moving the fight to the Senate floor.
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Steck- Brookhart
Washington, D. C
Senate Elections Committee
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Watson
Brookhart
Steck
Senate
Court Clears Oskaloosa Bankers of Fraud Charge
In Oskaloosa district court Judge Lester Thompson sustained a directed verdict of not guilty for R C Burton B A Burton and W R Martin on conspiracy charges tied to the failure of the Burton and Company State Bank of Kellogg. The three held positions as president vice president and cashier.
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Lester Thompson
Des Moines
Four Bandits Rob Hudson Falls Bank Escape With 12000
Four bandits held up the Hudson Falls National Bank in Hudson Falls New York and escaped with about twelve thousand dollars in currency today. The event disrupted banking hours and authorities launched a search for the suspects.
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New York
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Mail Bandit Must Pay the Price
Gerald Chapman the mail bandit, under sentence to the April 6th, was denied a review of his case by the Supreme Court. Cedar Falls Iowa announces the Campanile dedication may 31 after a campaign that attracted 1,560 students contributing one dollar per year.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Gerald Chapman
the Mail Bandit
Supreme Court
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
A. C. Fuller
Murder at Center Point Texas Ends in Gunning
Frank Johnson, charged with killing neighbor Homer Gibson in a dispute over school attendance, was slain by a band of men at his bed where a sleeping baby lay. Deputies had just left his home, and the attackers, unknown to bystanders, fled.
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Tragedy Strikes Des Moines Family in Farmhouse Fire
A Des Moines area fire kills Donald A. Trichell, his wife, and three children ages 2 to 4 near Carlisle after a kerosene can exploded during kindling. Trichell died attempting to free the dog. the children died en route to hospital. The family ages were 30 for the father and 25 for the mother.
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Light Wines and Beer Lose Council Support in San Diego
Milwau kee officials urged San Diego to back a resolution asking Congress to modify the Volstead act. The San Diego council rejects the proposal with no votes in favor. The Milwaukee petition was discarded without reading in Council Bluffs after it arrived for consideration.
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Associated Press
Cal
Milwaukee
Council Bluffs
Rural Free Delivery Routes Totaled Forty Four in US
On July 1 1900 the United States had forty four rural free delivery routes in operation. The figure reflects the early expansion of mail service reaching rural communities across the nation.
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United States
Ashes of Love Laughs Through Serious Parts in Washington
The Countess of Cathcart's "Ashes of Love" sparked laughter during serious moments in Washington after censored versions from London. George Vivian, the director, urged courtesy toward the cast as critics and press initially hesitated to attend. The play aimed at narrative focus, with the audience urged to show hospitality to the Countess and cast.
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Washington
Associated Green
Washington, D. C
Countess of Cathcart
Craven
London
Wshington
Enilies
George Vivian
Vivian
Jury Chosen to Try Sniper in Omaha Trial
In Omaha on March 16 the court selected a jury to try Frank Carter known as the sniper bandit for the shooting of Dr. A J Searles on February 17. The trial expected to begin with witnesses and defense and state testimony to follow as questions of Carter’s sanity are argued and the fate of a second murder charge looms.
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Omaha
Frank Carr
Gass
Carter
A. J. Searles
John Baldwin
Baldwin
Dr. Sear- Yes
William McDevitt
Council Bluffs
Bad Man in Jail in Chicago for Carrying Gun
Jae Campbell a Wyoming native was jailed for 30 days in Chicago for carrying weapons. He testified he came from a country where men are men and women are governors, and claimed to be in full western regalia when arrested.
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Chicago
Associated Presse
Jae Campbell
Jackson's Hole
Wyo
Committee approves bill to bar firearms from mail
The House Post Office Committee approved bills to exclude pistols fraudulent devices and lottery paraphernalia from the mails as part of the Post Office Department crime program. In Council Bluffs Iowa George Jackson 82 longtime resident and first grand patron of the Eastern Star in Iowa died last night leaving a widow.
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Washington, D. C
House Post Office Committee
Post Office Department
Council Bluffs, Ja
George Jackson
Eastern Star
Iowa
Conference Deadlock Delays Germany's League Seat
In Geneva on March 16 the League of Nations leaders delayed Germany’s entry, with plans to adjourn the assembly to September if Brazil blocks the transition or new issues arise. Briand says France Britain and Germany stand united on the council reform but warned differences could force adjournment.
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Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations Today
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League
Switzerland
League of Nations Assembly
Brazil
Briand
France
Great Britain
League Council
M. Briand
Romania
Carnival Plans Advance as Booth Samples Arrive
The Sample Booth committee mails 275 letters to wholesale houses seeking samples for sale at the carnival benefiting the YMCA. Merchants names will mark each sample, with confetti balloons and other attractions promised. The vaudeville show and water show grow, the band in uniform, and the parade dropped.
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Y. M Res
Bicker
Federal Judge Faces Twenty-Eight Federal Charges
The House Judiciary Committee received twenty eight misdemeanor charges against Federal Judge George W English of the Eastern Illinois district. A subcommittee last week recommended impeachment proceedings against the jurist.
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Associated Press
Washington, Dd
George W. English
Ilinois
House Judiciary Committee
Trial Began For Matteotti Kidnap Murder Five Accused
In Chiata Italy on March 16 the trial opened for five men charged with kidnapping and killing socialist deputy Giacomo Matteotti in June 1923. The case sparked a six month political scandal that shook the fascist regime as numerous fascist notables attended the proceedings.
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Associated Press
Chieta
Italy
Giacomo Matteotti
Income Tax Record Broken in Chicago Beyond Estimates
Chicago March 16 a new income tax record was set in the district with payments since January 1 totaling 19 227 208 82 dollars. This is 6 054 0387 45 more than last year’s first quarter receipts. All previous records were eclipsed by millions though only 108 000 were scheduled this year versus 201 000 last year. Internal Revenue collector Mrs Mabel Gil Reinecke credited prosperity of big corporations and more people paying the full year’s tax in the first quarter.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Mabel Gil Reinecke
Internal Revenue Collector
Warrants Issued in Van Note Case for Burzette duo
Warrants were issued by County Attorney W P Butler for Everette Burzette and his cousin Melvin Burzette in the murder of Morris Van Note a Cerro Gordo county farmer at Lime Creek school house No 4. Officers traced a found pistol to Everette and recovered items from the school house at a Clear Lake shack. A 1925 Ford touring car with license 70 S718 and engine 12 071 707 linked to the suspects was described along with features like two spotlights and tape on windshield joints. Everette 40 weighs 237 pounds with chestnut hair and dark eyes. Melvin is younger with light blue eyes. Everette is brother of Donald Red Burrette killed by detectives at Sioux City.
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Mason City
Everette Burzette
Melvin Burzette
Morris van Note
Cerro Gordo County
Lime Creek
Everette Surzette
G. E. Cress
Barzette
Fort Madison
Mevilin
Everette
Donald
Red) Burrette
Sioux City
Sub-Committee Reports Steck Plurality Over Brookhart
The senate sub committee investigating the Brookhart stock contest reported last evening that Daniel S. Steck Democrat received a plurality of votes over Ferator Brookhart Republican and should be seated. The report was unanimous and the full committee is expected to report to the senate soon.
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Associated Press
Senate
Daniel S. Steck
Pae
Ferator
Brookhart
Preachers Seek Call to Wharton Texas City Ordinance
Wharton Texas notes an ordinance effective yesterday requiring chickens to be kept in pens. Any chicken found outside a pen after the date shall be given to the preachers of Wharton. This odd clause highlights a local measure tied to poultry control.
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Wharton
Texas
Associated Press
Colonel Coolidge Notably Improved Yet Weak Today
Plymouth Vermont bulletin reports Colonel John Coolidge showing slight loss of strength after two days of improvement. Dr. Albert M. Cram of Bridgewater issued the update around noon.
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Associated Press
Plymouth
John ©. Coolidge
Albert M. Cram
Bridgewater
Beggar in Chinese beity grows nail to twelve inches
A healthy beggar in a Chinese beity let one finger nail extend to an astonishing twelve inches, reported as a remarkable natural oddity.
Tariff Debate Surfaces in Farm Surplus Discussion
Washington March 16 The House agriculture committee faces a tariff issue as it hovers over a farm relief bill to curb surplus crops A midwestern delegation bill plans an $250 million revolving surplus fund with fees on several commodities but exempts corn drawing pushback from lawmakers over who pays and how The debate touches on witness cross examination and calls for Governor Hammill to return for questions.
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Washington, D. C
House Agriculture Committee
Haugen
Federal Board
Tincher
Kansas
Aswell
Louisiana
Kineheloe
Kentucky
Mr. Kincheloe
Good Business Done in the Sale of Easy Divorces
Federal officials investigate an alleged international ring to obtain divorces fraudulently. The ring, based in Merida Yucatan, is said to have operated in New Orleans San Francisco New York Philadelphia and other cities. For 800 dollars clients are promised divorces within thirty days without the other spouse knowing. Postal Inspectors questioned Gordon W Disharoon who admitted selling nearly 100 divorces in the last year.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Merida
Yucatan
New Orleans
San Francisco
New York
Gordon W. Disharoon
Ex-Senator Scott Files for Republican Lieutenant Governor Run
Marshalltown report says Ex-Senator Ray P. Scott filed with the secretary of state to seek nomination blanks to enter the race as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor.
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Marshalltown
Ray P. Scott
Secretary of State
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