Judge Landis Denies Protest Over Grumeman Pardon Testimony
W Middlekauf an assistant U S attorney general testified before the Daugherty committee that former Judge Landis issued untruthful statements about the Grossman conviction and pardon. Middlekauf acknowledged four witnesses testified to liquor sales, but only two spoke on that, while he criticized a discredited witness for padding expenses. He accused Landis of manipulating the case to affect the pardon, and Wheeler and Prockhart challenged his account as inconsistent and unlikely.
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Washington
Middlekauf
United States
Chicago
Senate
Daugherty
Lanfis
Philip Grossman
Coolidge
Middlekeuf
Groseman
Landis
Fall
Middlehauf
Landi
Grossman
Brookhart
Middlekant
Groseaman
Wheeler
Prockhart
Middiekauf
Landie
Growaman
Donna Emiles
Senate Republicans Move Toward Compromise On Tax Schedule
Senate Republican leaders begin effort to craft a compromise to the income tax schedule in the revenue bill. Finance Chairman Smoot proposes a maximum surtax rate of 20 percent, possibly rising to 32 percent if needed, with final decision by Republican insurgents who sided with Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Republican
Smoot
Finance Committee
Men Sentenced to Hang Lose Battle in New Orleans
Five of the six men sentenced to hang Friday at Amite lost their battle for life as Judge Foster upheld the sheriffs in keeping prisoners from court for habeas corpus hearings. The case involves Tangipapoa and Orleans parishes and a request for release ahead of execution.
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New Orleans
Amite
Foster
Tangipapoa
Orleans
Exploitation Claims By South Seas Belles Reported
A deputation to Premier Brace in Melbourne alleges dusky South Sea island belles are exploited by French planters. The PLCs report illegal recruitment and control of women, with outcomes including remarriage or divorce at planter’s will. They urge ending or partitioning Anglo-French administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
South Seas
Brace
Presbyterian Foreign Missions Executive
Great Britain
France
Loading Bin Breaks Killing Three Men on Paving Contract
Des Moines May 5 Three men were killed and two injured when a loading bin on a paving project east of Des Moines collapsed burying workers under twenty tons of sand gravel and stone. The dead include W H Douglas Ames state highway inspector Dale F Layman Des Moines state highway inspector Farrell Kansas City laborer. A coroner s inquest will be held tonight to determine the cause.
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Des Moines
Here
W. H. Douglas
Ames
Dale FE
Deg Moines
Farrell
Kansas City
Central Seniors to Get Degrees June 4
Twenty Central college seniors will receive degrees in Pella Iowa on June 4. Dean H F Petenpol announced the commencement with Rev L A Schullenberger of Des Moines delivering the main address. A baccalaureate sermon is set for June 1 by Rev George Schnucker of Alington Town.
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Pella
Central College
H. F. Petenpol
L. A. Schullenberger
Central Church of Christ
Movie Cowboys Are Put Under Arrest
Forty five motion picture cowboys were arrested on concealed weapons charges after being disarmed by the city marshal at New Hall. Revolvers loaded with blank cartridges were held as evidence while their owners remained free on bond.
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Los Angeles
Calif
New Hall
Here
California and Indiana Primaries Under Way Amid Contests
California voters head to polls on May 6 for presidential preference primaries with Republican support split between Coolidge and Johnson and McAdoo facing anti‑McAdoo delegates on the Democratic side. Indiana holds a sprawling state primary with gubernatorial races, congressionals, and a majority rule requiring a candidate to win a majority or new selection by convention.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Coolidge
Hiram W. Johnson
Wm. G. McAdoo
President Coolidge
Senator Johnson
Indiana
Old Time Actress Kate Claxton Dies in New York Home
New York May 6 The Associated Press Kate Claxton famed fifty years ago as Louise the blind girl in The Two Orphans died at her Manhattan apartment. Born in Somerville New Jersey she was 73. Her life included a stormy marriage to actor Charles A Stevenson a divorce suit and a son Harold who killed himself at 21.
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Associated Press
New York
Kate Claxton
Louise
Josephine Cone
Miss Claxton
Somerville
N. J
Charles A. Stevenson
Stevenson
Frances Riley
Harold Stevenson
Claxton
Child Playing Indian Causes Girl to Lose Eye
In Maquoketa Ila yesterday afternoon Miss Lucille Bell, eighteen, lost an eye when a bullet fired by six year old Cecil Mayoffi pierced her eye. The child, while playing Indian, warned he would shoot her. Miss Bell was taken to University hospital at Iowa City and the bullet and eye removed.
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Cedar Rapids
Lucille Bell
Maquoketa
Ila
Cecil Mayoffi
Miss Rell
Three Drown When Vessel Overturns in Sandusky Bay
Three men died when a stand steamer capsized and sank in Sandusky Bay this afternoon near Sandusky Ohio. The tragedy occurred as the vessel overturned in calm conditions with rescue efforts underway.
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Sandusky, O
Sandusky Bay
Anderson Attacks Exploitation in Iowa Bank Talk
Thompson candidate J H Anderson told Group Five bankers in Council Bluffs that we must eliminate tolls tribute and ransom between producer and consumer. He urged more conservatism and constructive work in business and agriculture. Bankers opposed tax free securities and a two cent tax on checks. Frank Warner urged county radio sets to aid bank robbery patrols as bankers travel the state.
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Council Bluffs
J. H. Anderson
Thompson
Mr. Anderson
Frank Warner
State Bankers’ Association
Girl Bandit Celia Cooney Sentenced to Prison
Celia Cooney and her husband Ed ward Cooney received ten to twenty year terms after pleading guilty to assault and robbery. Celia was sent to Auburn prison while Edward goes to Sing Sing. The judge noted both were sane and urged punishment for their crimes in Brooklyn court. Celia told a judge she would reform after serving time.
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Associated Press
NEW Pyork
Celia Cooney
Edward Cooney
Martin
Brooklyn
Cooney
Auburn
Jacksonville
Florida
Celia
Stengel Fined and Suspended by Braves Official
Casey Stengel veteran outfielder for the Boston Braves was fined 100 dollars and suspended indefinitely today by John A. for unspecified disciplinary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Casey Stengel
Boston Braves
John A
U S Aviators Set Date for Atka to Attu Flight
In Alaska the three army aviators prepared to depart Atka Island for Attu Island 530 miles away as searchers pursue Major Frederick L Martin after he vanished April 28. Lieutenant Bissell says little more can be done on the Pacific side, while cutters Algonquin and Haida press the search along the peninsula.
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Alaska
Frederick L Martin
Chignik
Atka Island
Attu Island
Aleutian Island
Bering Sea
Alaska Peninsula
Martin
Chienik
Dutch Harbor
Port Mollock
Peninsula
Eartert
Atta
Leigh Wade
Coast Guard
Algonquin
Bissell
Bering Seat
Unalaska
Hering
Wants Straw Hat Date Made Earlier
Des Moines reports hat retailers call for a referendum to fix a straw hat wearing date. Traders cite conflicting opinions on the first straw hat day and urge setting an early May date to boost early sales and prevent postponement into June.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
New York
Ohio
Oregon
Heydler Condemns NL President for Disgraceful Conduct
National League president Heydler faces censure for alleged disgraceful conduct during yesterday's game with Brooklyn. Details focus on umpiring, asserted misbehavior, and a heated exchange that prompted league review.
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Heydler
National League
Brooklyn
Labor Contracts in Iowa Prisons Investigated
NES MOVIES IN May 6 report notes a state board of control inquiry into Iowa prison labor contracts and supervision in institution industries. J. O. O. Woodmansee claimed severe penalties for evasion of tasks, testifying before a legislative board. Wardens from Fort Madison prison and the Amamosa reformatory testified on prisoner treatment.
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NES
Iowa
State Board of Control
J. O. O. Woodmansee
Board of Parole
Board of Control
Fort Madison
Anamosa Reformatory
1 600 At Sunday School Gathering
Marshalltown May 6 1600 delegates attend the fifty ninth annual convention of the Iowa State Sunday School Council of religious education opening today. Dr Hugh S Magill of Chicago will not attend. Dr P R Hayward will substitute. The convention resumes Wednesday with officer elections.
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Marshalltown
Iowa State Sunday School Council of Religious Education
Hughs. Magill
Chicago
P. R. Hayward
Canadian Council of Religious Education
Young Peoples
National Council of Religious Education
Magill
Marshall Says He Won't Seek the Presidency
Thomas R. Marshall, former vice president, told the Youngstown audience that he would not become president if handed the chance. He argued a president must bear the duties of the office and also lead a large political party, a task he says cannot be done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Thomas R. Marshall
United States
Shippers Meet in Des Moines Over Grain Freight Rates
Northwestern grain shippers and Iowa officials met in Des Moines to oppose proposed freight rate increases from the northwest to Texas. Hearings before Interstate Commerce Commission examiner William Disque followed earlier sessions in Omaha and Kansas City, with railroads like the Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago and North Western at the center of the dispute.
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Des Moines
Northwestern States
Iowa
Northwest
Texas
South Dakota
William Disque
Interstate Commerce Commission
Omaha
Kansas City
Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Chicago and Northwestern
Rock Island
Frisco
Missouri Pacific
Missouri
Kansas
Chicago Board of Trade
Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce
Sioux City Grain Exchange
South Dakota Railroad Commission
Move to Correlate Home and School Is to Be Given Impetus
At the twenty eighth annual convention of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent Teacher Associations delegates begin a campaign to connect home and school in all phases. Sessions focus on officer reports and committee work with conferences on organization and efficiency and child welfare.
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Ity
Associated Press
ST Paul, Minn
National Congress of Mothers
Department of Organization and Efficiency
Department of Public Welfare
Firemen Halt Large Oil Plant Blaze in Cedar Rapids
Firefighters battled a four hour blaze at the Sinclair Oil storage plant at Kenwood Park in Cedar Rapids. They contained flames before reaching six 10,000 gallon tanks. The office building and 500 drums of oil and gasoline burned. Loss estimated at 10,000 dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Sinclair Ol Company
Kenwood Park
Powder Magazine Explosion Kills Man in Oil City
A powder magazine owned by an oil well shooter exploded today near Oil City and Franklin, injuring several. One man died and the blast, set off by a forest fire, was felt up to twenty miles away.
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Oil City
Oi) City
Franklin
Wall Lake Banker Ends Life in Garage
C M Herrig, president of the Farmers State Bank at Wall Lake southeast of Sioux City, hanged himself in his Wall Lake home garage last night after years of poor health.
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Sioux City
C. M. Herrig
Farmers’ State Bank
Wall Lake
Here
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