Elector in Many WA Towns TDs Head to Polls
Des Moines and Burlington lead reports of crowded turnout as mayoral races draw heavy interest. Polk county candidates Fred Hunter and Carl Garver contest, with council and other posts also on the line across several Iowa cities.
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Des Moines
Fred Hunter
Polk County
Carl M. Garver
Hunter
Garver
C. H. Morris
Cc. H. Murrow
W. F. Mitchell
John MacVicar
Frank A. Mathis
C. H. Kies
John Jenney
John Griffin
Maquoketa Man Killed by Train in Burlington Yard
A Maquoketa Iowa man identified as about 55 year old AT Palmer was run down by a train in the Burlington railroad yards at early morning. Officials deem the death accidental and relatives in Maquoketa have been notified.
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The
Avanciated Press
Burlington
Palmer
Maquoketa
Iowa
Burlington Railroad
Fire damages Standard Oil plant in town
An undetermined origin blaze damaged the Standard Oil Company's distributing plant causing about 35000 dollars in losses. Burning oil and gasoline entered sewers triggering explosions that wrecked man holes.
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Oskaloosa
Standard Oil Company
Winter Snow Strands Dozens of Cars Between Colorado Springs and Denver
A winter storm blankets Colorado with snow from Colorado Springs to Denver. Forty eight automobiles are stalled in snow drifts as the region endures ongoing cold and more snow is forecast, with a weather wave extending to Albuquerque.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
Rocky Mountain
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Fewer Iowans Die at Grade Crossings in 1925
A 1925 Iowa report by Dwight Lewis shows 43 deaths and 128 injuries in 126 grade crossing accidents, down from 1924. Factors include motorist care, railroad protective devices, crossing eliminations, and public education programs.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Dwight Lewis
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Mr. Lewis
Sioux City
Better Roads Sentiment Grows Across Southern Iowa
The Associated Press reports growing support for a state bond issue to fund primary road surfacing in southern Iowa. Five southern counties have already voted or will vote soon, with bonds totaling over 5.0 million dollars under discussion and campaigns raising public discussion at homes and through Good Roads committees.
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Associated Press
Ottumwa
Iowa
Mahauska
Monroe
Appanoose
Jefferson
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Lucas County
Henry County
Ne A
Davis
Tos
State Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Good Roads Committee
Davis County
Keokuk County
Good Roads
van Buren
Lucas
Marion
Wapello County
No. US
Jefferson County
Monroe County
No. 8
Agency
Eldon
Mahaska
Mahaska County
Ottumwa North
Good Roads Committees
Wapko
Extradition Fight Over 93-Year-Old Doctor In New Jersey
Governor Moore declined to honor extradition papers for Edwin P. T. R. Osbaldeston a 93 year old physician and Crimean veteran arrested on 45 year old horse thief charges. Supporters in Asbury Park urge the governor to refuse the papers while a lawyer cites a possible alibi tied to a telegram from 45 years ago.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Moore
Trenton
Bing Hon
Edwin P. T. R. Osbaldeston
Sbaldeston
S. Foster Black
Binghamton
Osbalieston
Black
Dr. Osbaldeston
Hetrick
New Jersey
Warns Middle Aged Golfers on Death by Action on Course
Chicago March 29 A warning to middle aged players against golf deaths by their own actions was issued by Dr Wy Seifert of the Gorgas Memorial Institute. He said such deaths come from heart disease unsuspected by the victim and can be prevented with a pre season physical exam. He warned that middle aged golfers often overexert themselves amid excitement and unaccustomed exercise.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wy Seifert
Gorgas Memorial Institute
Br. Seifert
Voters to Decide On Proposed Plan At November Election
The text outlines turning an intelligent plan into a public vote at the general election in November, seeking approval from the electorate. It reflects a civic process where residents determine the plan's fate through ballots.
J T Rickey Family Shopped Here Saturday
J T Rickey and family from Crawfordsville are noted as shoppers visiting the area this past Saturday.
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J. T. Rickey
Crawfordsville
Saturnliy
Mumma Attacks Pacifists In Iowa R O T C Address
Col Morton C Mumma commandant of the Iowa University ROTC denounces pacifists who oppose compulsory military training. He says opponents are misinformed or prejudiced and challenges proof that any town official warned of another war affecting students. He spoke to the sophomore ROTC section in Iowa City March 29.
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Associated Rest
Iowa City
Morton C. Mumma
Union
University of Iowa
Iowa R. O. T. C
Mamma
Heavy election costs mark Chicago registration purge
Chicago officials report an estimated $46 cost per voter as 218217 names were erased from last Tuesday’s poll books. Net gain 1421, with total registration at 1,066,225. many removals due to address changes and double books, others linked to suspected list stuffing claims by rival factions Crowe Barrett and Deneen Lundin. Hearings set for April amid suspended state case against three election officials.
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Prema Chicago
Republican Party
Crowe-Barrett
Deneen-Lundin
Chicago
Fred V. Maguire
Board of Election Commissioners
Crowe
Exconvicts oppose Davis in Topeka pardon case
In Topeka on March 29 two convicts testified in district court about alleged talks with former Governor Jonathan M. Davis regarding executive clemency for Fred W. Pollman. The hearings center on claims Davis sought $1.25 and arrangements linked to cattle and a pardon.
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Topeka
Kansas
Distr
Jonathan M. Davis
Micy
Hevernor
Rusell
Fred W. Pollman
Lacyene
Polhaan
Baltimore
Pollman
Davis
Glenn Davis
Kansas City
Bourbon City
eranePollman
Prince of Wales Undergoes Ear Abscess Operation
The Prince of Wales was operated on today at St James Palace for an ear abscess caused by influenza. A bulletin reported the procedure was minor and that the prince is doing well, though the announcement prompted speculation among onlookers.
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Prince of Wales
London
Prince of War
St. James Palace
Walt
Wales
Unclear OCR fragment on court action and contempt
Partially readable note cites county court, state attorney, and contempt reports. Irate figure among three “employees” faced potential actions. insufficient context for a definite outcome or charges.
Brookhart Election Contest Heated by Senate Split
Senator Stephens of Mississippi filed a minority report charging the Senate Elections Committee with disregard of Iowa law and unfair methods in the Brookhart contest. He cited 1,444 uncounted ballots that would have given Brookhart the plurality, despite the committee seating Steck.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Senate Elections Committee
Stecks Brookhart
Stephens
Mississippi
Senate
Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Hig
Democratic Leader Frames campaign aims in Congress race
Washington March 29 The Democratic National Committee chairman Clem Shaver says key issues for the fall campaign include presidential appointments the Aluminum Company of America with Secretary Mellon as a stockholder tariff policy and tax reduction Democrats claim gains will secure control of both chambers of Congress He notes investigations into the tariff commission and calls for annual tax cuts and accuses the administration of pressuring boards and commissions Des Moines Revy further reports Hanson resigns as Des Moines Iowa Lutheran Hospital head to lead Chicago Lutheran Bible School extension Des Moines pastor A Morrham succeeds him
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Aluminum Company of America
Mellon
Tariff Commission
Democratic
Congress
Clem Shaver
Democratic National Committee
America
Senate
House
Res Publicans
Des Moines
F.C. Hanson
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Chicago Lutheran Bible School
A. Morrham
Swedish Lutheran Church
Des Moinses
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