Anniversary of America's Greatest Tornado Rebuilt Region
AP reports on the first anniversary of the deadly 1925 tornado sweeping through Annapolis Missouri Murphysboro Desoto Hill and Griffin Indiana to Elizabeth Indiana. The Red Cross notes 400 miles path killed about 800, injured 3 000 and left 1 000 homeless. Three million dollars in contributions funded permanent rehabilitation and a massive building campaign restored homes and livelihoods.
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Associated Press
Chicago
America
Illinois
Missouri
Indiana
Redross
Annapolis
Murphysboro
Gorham
Desoto
Hill
Griffin
Ind
Elizabeth
Red Cross
United States
Sniper Refuses to Plead Crazy in Searles Case
Frank Carter testifies in district court over the slaying of Dr. A. D. Searles. Public defender John N. Baldwin argues for an insanity plea while alienists observe Carter as he disputes the notion, claiming he is not crazy though he cannot reason in crisis. He asserts God is luck and questions his own witness credibility.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Frank Carter
Carter
A. D. Searles
John N. Baldwin
Baldwin
Jefferson County Considers Road Bond Election Plan
Jefferson county supervisors authorize a special April vote on road paving bonds after a conference with the state highway commission in Ames to finalize a feasible plan. County Attorney John Barwise and Engineer M. H. Bryant join a delegation of road boosters following Wapello county’s favorable road election results.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
John G. Barwise
M. H. Bryant
State Highway Commission
Ames
Jefferson County Board of Supervisors
Wapello County
Supreme Court Decisions From Iowa Rulings Across Counties
Twelve Polk county related cases and fourteen additional appeals were decided by the Iowa Supreme Court. The list includes reversals and affirmations in matters of trust, overpayment on butter shipments, real estate possession, wills, receiverships, injunctions, mortgage foreclosures, vaccination orders, tax assessments, life insurance policy actions, and more across multiple districts including Cerro Gordo Cerro Gordo Emmet and Dallas.
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Moeas
Des Moines
Iowa
Polk County
State Supreme Court
Polk Court
Farmers’ Savings Bank of
Wilton Junction
Kaufmann
Cedar District Court
L. Anderson
Maintiff Bank
de Grate
Alley, Green and Pipe Company
Thornton Creamery Company
Anpellants Et al
Cerro Gordo District Court
Albert
Fred Jones
J. K. Towne
Clay District Court
James DeLand
Equity
Evans
Will
Emily Jane Johnson
Amy Ararher
Walter Johnson
Henry District Court
James PD
Symth
Will Ontest
Alvert
W. J. Murray
First Trust & Savings Bank of Sibley
Et al
Clyde L. “Dson
Intervenor
Osceola District Court
C. C. Bradley
Udge
Northern Lumber Company
Appellnt
Klaus Clausen
Et al Emmet County District Court
Shanke & Co
W. Clark
Cerro Gordo
J. J. Clark
Morling
Harry L. Leigie
Anna Schubert
First National Bank of Hartley
James de Land
Tudge
Civil War Vet William S. Edie Dies at 89
William S. Edie, 89, of Carson Iowa, died yesterday in Council Bluffs. A Civil War veteran, he once served as a guard at Abraham Lincoln’s grave in Springfield Illinois and later maintained the grave for a time after Lincoln’s death.
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Council Bluffs
Wm. S. Edie
Carson
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Senator Edwards Attacks Prohibition in Ohio Address
In Cincinnati on March 18 Senator Edwards of New Jersey denounced Volsteadism as a crime of crimes. Speaking to the Irish Fellowship Club, he called the dry law a dastardy cross of calvary and quoted letters alleging crime and immorality tied to prohibition. He cited Westerville, home of the anti saloon league, as a spreading ground for putrid views and noted bootleggers flooding Washington offices.
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Associated Proos
Cincinnati
Ohio
Edwards
New Jersey
Prohibition
Anti-Saloon League
Irish Fellowship Club
Judas
Washington
Westerville
City of
Senate
House
Mrs N E Kendall Critically Ill in Naples Italy
Mrs N E Kendall wife of the former governor lies in a Naples hospital in critical condition after a stroke. A cablegram to Charles Roden of Centerville Iowa reports the illness during the Kendalls winter in Italy with few details available.
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N. E. Kendall
Naples
Italy
Associated Preas
Des Moines
Nate E. Kendall
Charles Roden
Centerville
Kendal
Kendall
U S Population Estimated At 117 Million For July
The census bureau estimated the continental United States will have 117,195,817 people by July 1, increasing by 11,426,197 since the 1920 census. The gain since last July totals 1,757,723, based on county data from eight states and trends in births deaths immigration and emigration since 1920.
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Washington, D. C
Continental United States
Census Bureau
Deep Breathing Sign Stirs Alarm in Garage
A garaged sign touts air free if you put it to yourself and claims to offer illicit concoctions from denatured wood alcohol to sparkling champagnes, prompting concerns about dangerous activities and public safety.
Good Roads Group Recommends County Gravel Program
The Executive Committee of the Good Roads Organization votes ten to five to back a county wide graveling plan totaling 137.49 miles, funding via bonds of about 960000 with 8 mills, and seeks an election to approve the project. Members from multiple townships endorse the plan and offer to assist inquiries.
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Good Roads Organization
The
Soo Roads Organization
Court House
Brighton City
E. H. Farris
Lime Creek
G. G. Griffith
English River
Joe Peiper
Iowa— Cummings Highln
Newton Whetstine Jackson
B. Wilson
Cedar
J. Carris
Dutch Creek
H.D Luers Franklin J. L. Johnson
Washington Two
Walter Brown
Oregon
J. C. Jones
Crawford
Charles Zickefoose
Marion
E. R. van Nostrand
Brighton
J. H. Baird
Clay
Grant Horton
Washington City
M. Keck
Frank Romine
Romine
Board of Supervisors
Itv
Washington
Washington County
Plan for U S Court Entry Dominates League Meeting
Geneva March 18 The League of Nations outlines a plan to convene a special conference of world court members to discuss American reservations. If held, the United States would send a representative, aiding other signatories in forming a common stance before the September league assembly. Germany's inclusion on the covenant revision commission follows a secret council decision, signaling its growing influence despite status as an applicant.
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Geneva
World Court
League
Austen Chamberlain
League Council
United States
League of Nations Ecouncil
Germany
Growth rate of Human Hair and Lifespan
The article notes that human hair grows about 0.018 to 0.1 inch per day and that each hair typically lasts about six years before shedding.
Colonel Coolidge in Serious Condition
Colonel John C. Coolidge remains gravely ill with a heart attack. Dr Albert McCram said the patient could die within 24 to 48 hours and would be kept under close observation while the president plans to travel from Washington to Plymouth Vermont if his condition allows.
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Associated Pree
Plymouth
John, C. Coolidge
Albert McCram
Bridgewater
Cram
Washington
PD. C
Coolidge
Vermont
Governor appoints good roads group to attend national convention
Des Moines March 18. Governor Hammill announced Iowa delegates named to attend the United States Good Roads association convention in Santa Monica California June 7 to 12. The roster includes state and municipal highway officials and engineers from multiple towns. Waterloo East athletic director John C Heldt resigns effective June 1. Midge Makefever to succeed as coach and basketball mentor.
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Anspriatet Treen
Des Moines
Iowa
Hammill
United States Goode Roads Association
Santa Monica
Calif
Glenn ©. Haynes
Town Good Roads
James R. Rhodes
Newton
Fred R. White
State Highway Commission
Jh.r. Alfree
fHiugh Shepard
Mason Clito
RB. W
J. Reed Line
Davenport
Kimmel
Earl Sheets
Shenandoah
New Hampton
A. L. Whitney
Storm Lake
Waterloo, Ia
John C. Heldt
Waterloo East High
M.B
Midge) Makefever
No Help There No Roger Settlement Houses Scene
Deaton Transcript notes deny use of settlement houses for relief of unhappy creditors. The terse exchange captures a legal discussion surrounding creditor relief.
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Roger
Deaton Transcript
Cummins Denies Influencing Brookhart Election Contest
In a personal privilege speech from Washington, Senator Cummins of Iowa asserts he did not seek to sway any senator on the Steck Brookhart contest. He stresses impartiality and urges a prompt, fair resolution, denying reports of influencing friends or the outcome.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Cummins
Iown
Evening Star
Steck
Brookhart
Iowa income tax receipts rise sharply in 1926 payments
Dubuque Iowa March 18 prosperity returns as Iowa Revenue Bureau reports total tax payments of 2 296 759 23 for the period versus 2 036 173 46 a year ago with Tuesday deposits of 1 151 577 36 surpassing 1925 first day figures and officials anticipate a substantial rise over last year despite federal tax cuts.
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The
Associated Press
Dubuque, In
Iowa Revenue Bureau
Dubuque
Iowa
Lars Bladine
Bladine
Congress
Police narrowing third party in Van Note murder case
Mason City March 18 an officer said investigators in the Mor vis Van Note killing on Saturday night expect to identify the third member of the party within hours as new developments emerge from the case.
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Mason City
Morvis van Note
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