Ficher for Federal Judgship Faces Delay Amid Debate
The drive to name Congressman Ficher of Iowa to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals stalls amid strong support from Iowa and neighboring states. Backers argue his late judge Kenyon successor would reflect broad Democratic backing and his record as a lawyer and public servant, with calls for timely confirmation.
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Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Kenyon
Ficher
First District
Congress
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Missouri
Arkansas
North Dakota
Peder
Cleveland
Iowa State Board of Education
University of Chicago
Washington
Burlington Railroad
Town
S. W. Livingston
Governors’ Commission
Mississippi
Faville
Supreme Court
Richer
Altho
Bieber
Wallace Nelson Dies After Amputations Following Gangrene
Wallace Nelson of Port Byron Ib, 27, died at Ft Mary's hospital Rochester Minn after three weeks of severe illness. Surgeons amputated both legs a week before death due to gangrene from a blood clot. His mother was at his bedside. prior treatments included colitis and an appendectomy in Clinton Ia.
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Mayo Brothers Clinic
Rochester
Richard Johnson
Wallace Nelson
Port Byron
Moline Daily Dispatch
Charles Nelson
Ft Mary's Hospital
Minn
Clinton
Des Moines official to stay until successor named
United States district attorney for southern Iowa Robert W. Colflesh resigns effective today to run for governor. He will remain in office until a successor is named, amid political reshuffling and debate over patronage as Democrats and Republicans jockey for state posts. A white leghorn pullet in Oregon lays double yolked eggs, a local curiosity from the Alfalfa district near Rend.
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Des Moines
Robert W. Colflesh
United States
Iowa
Calflesh
Town
Carleton Diek
Nels GG. Kraachel
PWA
Beh
Davenport
Kraschel
Mra. L. FE. Breeden
Here
Great Britain Nearly Dominated South American Economy
A historical note describes Britain’s deep influence over South American economic life for decades, detailing extensive control of trade, finance, and industry shaping regional development and policy. It notes limited local diversification and lasting repercussions on national economies.
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South America
Great Britain
South Americ
Ellinwood Pastor Led Church in Charge
Ellinwood reports the church in charge under Pastor Ellinwood who oversees spiritual duties, community outreach, and weekly services. The article notes leadership transition and ongoing programs.
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Ellinwood
Church In Charge
New Hampshire Red Debuts At Des Moines Baby Chick Show
Des Moines hosts the Tall Coen Poultry Association show with breeders from Kansas to New Hampshire. The New Hampshire Red, a new cross bred by eliminating weaker strains, is showcased from Walpole New Hampshire. Hatcheries from Wisconsin Illinois Ohio Missouri Kansas and Iowa display top chicks while Mathis Poultry Farm Parsons Kansas wins last year’s sweepstakes at Iowa and Michigan shows. Judges from Iowa State College Ames and other specialists attend as the event runs through tomorrow.
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Des Moines
Tall Coen Poultry Association
Kansas
New Hampshire
Prige
Walpole
Rhode Island
Frank Harris
The
Poultry Association
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Iowa
Mathis
Parsons
Kan
Michigan
R. L. Cochran
W. M. Vernon
Iowa State College
Ames
Llen F. Richards
Minneapolis, Minn
J. A. Hannah
National Hatchery Code
Kansas City
Harris
Franchise hearings set for May 22 in Des Moines
The state board of railroad commissioners announced hearings on May 22 at its Des Moines office for transmission line franchise applications. In Sioux County Iowa Public Services Co seeks 0.75 mile of 23 000 volt line. in Story County Joe Ho Twedt seeks 1 mile 10 rods of 2200 volt. in Monona County Low Public Service Co seeks 6 5/8 miles of 6600 volt line.
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Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners Today
Sve County
Iowa Public Services Co
Sioux City
Story County
Joe Ho Twedt
Roland
Monona County
Low
Public Service Co
Sions City
Cat travels 474 miles to return home in four months
A cat left Coeur D Alene for Boise with W J Guimond then walked back to Coeur D Alene over four months covering 474 miles. The homeward journey underscores the animal s persistence and unusual navigation.
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Coeur D'Alene
Ida
Boise
W. J. Guimond
Coeur Dalene
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