Iowa Senate Passes Lovrein-Brookhart Sinking Fund Bill
The Iowa Senate approved with no opposition the Lovrein Brookhart measure creating a sinking fund from public money to cover losses from bank failures. The bill, already passed by the House, moves to the governor for immediate effect and aims to protect public deposits across political subdivisions and schools.
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Associated Press
State House
Des Moines
Muar
Senate
Lovrein-Brookhart
No son of a Yale graduate blocked from Yale admission
A Yale policy states that admission will not be refused to any applicant whose father graduated from Yale if he passes the required examinations. The rule ensures equal opportunity regardless of paternal alma mater.
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Yale
Spirit Lake and West Waterloo Lead In State Tourney
Spirit Lake defeated Osceola 21 to 14 in Ottumwa as West Waterloo prepared for a night game against Osceola. Class A results show Oskaloosa 22 Osceola 9 and West Waterloo 17 Spirit Lake 15. Class B at Boone Rippey 28 Grandview 13 and Lawton 20 Dysart 2.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Spirit Lake
Osceola
Oskaloosa
West Waterloo High School
Schools urged to teach Spanish says Iowa professor
Prof Ralph E House of the University of Iowa argues that expanding U S ties with South America and twenty diplomatic posts in Spanish speaking nations justify teaching Spanish in colleges. He claims Spanish aids English vocabulary and complements the student in learning languages.
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Iowa City
Mareh Zs
United States
Ralph E. House
University of Iowa
Froteast House
Eskimos of Alaska Thrive Well Under American Tutelage
Danish parliament hear Dr. Knud Rasmussen urge American methods for Eskimo education and welfare. He cites Alaskan natives as better educated, English speaking, and ready for citizenship, praising U S schools and infant welfare programs while critiquing Denmark’s Greenland policy.
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Oopenhagen
Mar
Denmark
Knud Rasmussen
Dr. Rasmussen
Greenland
Canada
Alaska
Rasmussen
American Bureau of Education
Hogue budget bill favored by committee
Des Moines March 21 The house committee on appropriations endorsed the Hogue budget bill totaling about 29 000 000 for 1925 27. The measure adds 219 009 for a University of Iowa heating plant and 275 000 for a replacement fund with a 300 000 university contingent fund. Debate extends beyond April 3 adjournment plans.
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State House
Des Moines
Mar
House Committee On Appropriations
Hogue
House of Representatives
House
BE. L. Hogue
Tate
Hague
University of Iowa
University
Agricultural College
Ames
Carter
Assembly
Senate
Eskimo Language Education and Reindeer Wealth Urged
Dr Rasmussen urged Alaska and Greenland Eskimos be supplied with modern equipment for family life and business. He criticized inadequate native literacy in their own language and called for focused schooling. Reindeer herds are seen as a major wealth source, with herd establishment suggested in Greenland where possible.
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Rasmussen
Greenland
Outlines Plans for Selling Iowa Scenery to State and Nation
Royal Brook, new president of the Tourists' Service Federation of Iowa, outlined plans to sell Iowa scenery to the state and nation at a meeting of delegates in Des Moines. Directors from districts include John F. Auen, Dick Lene, J. W. Norris, James Powell. The federation aims to highlight Iowa beauty beyond hogs and corn with a 10 cent per capita tax proposal and individual contributions to fund the campaign.
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Ansoe
Reese
Des —Moines
Royal Brook
Cedar Rapids
Tourists’ Service Federation of
Iowa
John F. Auen
Hurlington
Dick Lene
Davenport
J. W. Norris
Marshalltown
James Powell
Ottomwa
Hamm
Lowvine
Chambers of Commerce
Trade and
Wabat
Want Constitution Changed to Prevent a State Income Tax
A movement to amend the Iowa constitution to bar future state income taxes was discussed in the Des Moines State House. Representatives Maxfeld and Wagner were mentioned as sponsors but doubt its immediate success. A House poll was planned for early next week to gauge support.
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Associated Presa
State House
Des Moines
Maxfeld
Marshall County
House
Wagner
Scott County
Lost 16 Relatives in Illinois Storm
Marshalltown March 21 report from Associated Press states eight six Brown farmer near State Center lost sixteen relatives in Wednesday tornado that hit Gallatin Tennessee. Relatives include sister her husband six nephews and eight cousins. Sixty billion cigarettes were smoked in the United States in 1924.
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Marshalltown
Brown
State Center
Gallatin
Tenn
Eigt
United States
Could Have Made Big Revenue by Charging for Seats at Senate Show
Washington crowd filled lines at the March 4 special Senate session with free viewing in the gallery but no paid admission. Spectators waited hours for a few minutes of entertainment as police managed crowds and corridors filled with eager grand dames and senators. An usher noted an expansive audience, joking a Mediterranean cruise could be earned if admissions were allowed.
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Senate
Washington, D.C
Uncle Sam
Felka
Capitol Hill
Coolidge
Willis
Faiman Testimony Ties to Bail Hearing Evidence
C. C. Paulman testified at a Chicago bail hearing that William D. Shepherd, charged with murdering his foster son by typhoid inoculation, planned to have McClintock's will shaped to his own benefit. Paulman said Shepherd promised $1,000,000 for a “big deal” tied to the McClintock estate.
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Associated
Dpreas
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
Win
Nelson McClintock
McClintock
C. C. Paulman
Shepherd
Farman
Brazilians Launch Major Prohibition Campaign
Reports from Sao Paulo detail a national push against alcohol led by O Estado de Sao Paulo with three temperance groups active across Brazil. The article notes the drink culture varies by class, cites limited saloon access in Rio de Janeiro, and mentions rising drug use among urban communities as a growing social concern.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Sao Paulo
O Estado de Sao Paulo
Brazil
International Order of Good Templars
National League Against Alcohol
Micueft Casimon
Porto Alegre
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brahma
Brad
St Louis Doctor Found Guilty In Credential Fraud
St Louis March 21 Tr Waldo Siriges dean of the St Louis College of Physicians and Surgeons was found guilty by the Missouri State board of health of assisting in the preparation and sale of fraudulent credentials. His license to practice and surgery in Missouri was revoked.
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ST. Louis
Waldo Siriges
Marshall Red Cross Aids Tornado Victims In Missouri Fund
Marshall county Red Cross wired $1,000 to St Louis headquarters to aid tornado sufferers and planned another $1,000 to be sent within days. The Marshalltown dispatch notes the action as part of ongoing relief efforts.
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Marshallstown
Marshall County Red Cross
St. Louis
Rescue work at Mine No 41 continues after shaft wreck
The Associated Press reports that in Barracksville Bethlehem Mine No 41 rescue teams intensified efforts this morning in the shaft wreck. Twelve bodies have been recovered with 22 still missing as crews push to complete the grim recovery operation.
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Associated Press
Mont
Bethlehem Mine Corporation
Barracksville
Only One Member of Legislature Is After Speakership
Des Moines dispatch notes little chatter about future speaker candidates. Rep L V Carter of Harding heads the only formally discussed name and favors the speakership. A late session caucus may seek broad faction support for a 2 year race, following a spring extra session that backed W C Edson over E P Harrison. If others seek the post they have not disclosed plans.
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Des Moines
Cossip
House of Representatives
L.V. Carter
Hardin
House Appropriations Committee
W. C. Edson
Storm Lake
E. P. Harrison
Pottawattamiee County
Carter
Willing Iowa land donation for U S fish refuge
Des Moines March 21 The Associated Press reports Iowa lawmakers plan to give part of the state in the northeast for the Upper Mississippi River wildlife and fish refuge Representative Kudson Cerro Gordo county leads the bill The land transfer depends on state and federal approval and use for the refuge.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
United
Trial of Davis Set for March 29 in Topeka Court
In Topeka Kansas March 21 two former officials Jonathan M Davis and Carl J Peterson faced conspiracy to solicit money for a pardon for Walter Grundy a Hutchinson banker. The trial was moved to Thursday March 29 in the district court second division.
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Associated Press
Topeka
Eas
Jonathan M. Davis
Carl J. Peterson
Walter Grundy
Hutchinson
Kansas
Weather outlook for week near upper Mississippi valleys
The week forecast shows mostly fair conditions with an unsettled period likely to bring showers. Temperatures are expected to run near or above normal across the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys beginning midweek.
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Washington
Werther
Moneday
Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Airline to Link Bostonwood St Paul in 14-Hour Flyer
The New York World reports a new commercial airline will operate between Bostonwood and St Paul to carry passengers at fifteen cents per mile. The 1,400 mile journey is to take fourteen hours.
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New York
The
New York World
Bostonwood St. Paul
Toll of tornado toll rises across five states
The Associated Press reports 822 dead as of noon with 3,000 injured after Wednesday's tornado. New fatalities include Griffin and Princeton in Indiana and Murphysboro in Illinois. Surgeons are in urgent demand for southern Illinois relief efforts.
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Associated Press
Griffin
Ind
Princeton
Murphysboro
Witnois
Department
Sta ‘Dom
United States
Cummins Announces 1926 U S Senate Candidacy
Des Moines dispatch states Albert Cummins will seek re election to the United States Senate in 1926 if his health permits. The declaration came from Washington according to capital dispatches.
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Des Moines
Albert Cummins
United States
Enate
Washington
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