Re-advertisement of Iowa soldier bonus bonds set
Iowa State Treasurer W J Burbank announced the re sale of twenty two million nine thousand six hundred dollar soldier bonus bonds at a rate not exceeding five percent. The move follows weak demand and aims to speed payments to veterans by June 15 with interim certificates issued to bidders.
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Associated Press
Des Miones
W. J. Burbank
Iowa
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Harbank
Onne
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Major Pinker Among Those Who Get Away
Major Rolland Pinker and Major Pinger's son Rolland Jr escape from the Suchow bandits who seized the Shanghai to Peking express. The number of captives reportedly freed or escaping rises to fourteen amid worsening conditions in the hills near Jincheng.
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Peking
China
Rolland Pinker
Rolland Allen
Pinger
Rolland, Jr
New York Woman Indicted in Fraud Case Over Large Note
Mrs Myrtle B Hayes a New York businesswoman was indicted for forging Charles M Schwabs name on a $25 000 000 note tied to the Hotel Scatham project in Boston She allegedly negotiated 17 notes totaling 325 000 bearing Schwabs endorsement across the same scheme
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New York
Myrtle B. Hayes
Charles M. Schwab
Scatham
Bos
Indorser
Delinquent Car List Drops to Forty-Six Names
Mrs E McCall head of the county treasurer automobile registration office reports forty six delinquent car owners on the test publication list this week the smallest count since the motor vehicle law began and likely the state’s lowest. Assisting is Miss Besse Jones as they work to round up delinquents and license their vehicles.
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5. E. McCall
Automobile Registration Department
When a Girl Is an Old Maid
A humorous line notes that a woman becomes an old maid only when she dreams of the kitchen rather than a knight. The quip reflects early 20th century social dating ideas and domestic expectations.
Presbyterians to Vote on Forming a General Council
INDIANAPOLIS May 9 The 135th general assembly will meet May 17 to 24 with about 987 commissioners from 302 presbyteries representing roughly 1.8 million members. The key issue is consolidating executive work into a general council of 27 to replace the current executive commission and promote body. The plan, devised by a 1920 committee, requires approval from 152 of 202 presbyteries. The session will also elect a new moderator, with Rev. Calvin C. Hays of Johnston, Pa, the current moderator.
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Presbyterian Church
United States
General Assembly
Executive Commission
General Council
Philadelphia
Des Moines
Calvin C. Hays
Johnston
Frost Leaves Iowa Crops Fair Despite Cold Spell
In Des Moines Iowa frost reports show crops largely hold up with fruit and garden yields still promising. Officials note the northern state area saw the coldest temps and heaviest frost while regions in the central west face continued chill and snow flurries.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Charles J. Reed
United States Weather Bureau
Robot S. Herrick
Jews State Horticultural Society
William Paul Moothart Improves After Back Setback
Moothart is recovering at the hospital from erysipelas and a recent setback. He has a facial skin graft healing well and, though briefly active, may return home soon. His absence is felt in G. A. R. circles as plans for his program progress.
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William Paul Moothart
William Paul
Red Oak Man Found Guilty of Murder
John Stewart was found guilty of second degree murder by a Montgomery county jury in Red Oak Iowa for the slaying of Vert Girardi an Omaha produce buyer and alleged rum runner. He was given until May 19 to file a motion for a new trial.
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Associated Press
Red Oak
Iowa
John Stewart
Alvert Girardi
Omaha
Montgomery County
Stewart
Ku Klux Klan Holds Initiation at State Fair Grounds
More than a thousand Klan members attended a ceremonial initiation at the Iowa state fair grounds last night. A R Covey, secretary of the state fair association, said he granted permission for the use of the grounds. Gates were largely closed except one gate where four torchbearers halted entry. The initiation took place in the stack pavilion.
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Associated Press
Des M
A. R. Covey
Iowa State Fair Association
Stack
New Theory in Mount Case Stated Today
Chicago Illinois May 9 A new theory on how the skeleton thought to be Leighton Mount reached Evanston shore after his disappearance in 1921 was raised by the state attorney team. Assistant States Attorney Gorman said a 75 foot pier section washed away in 1922 could have dragged Mount’s body under the pier before the structure was boarded up.
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Chicago
Til
Leighton Mount
North- Western University
Evanston
States Attorney
Gorman
Mr. Gorman
Mount
Three Men Die In Auto Wreck Near Rochelle
Five De Kalb men traveling to a lodge meeting collided with a car and overturned on the Lincoln highway four miles west of Rochelle. Three were killed and two injured.
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Associated Press
Rockford
Lincoln Highway
Rochelle
DeKalb
Theatrical Notes by Inez Cunningham Highlight Chicago Scene
Inez Cunningham writes moving pictures notes for the Chicago Tribune page and is noted as an able understudy for Mae Tinee. Her husband Howard Cunningham is an advertising man in Chicago and her father-in-law C. C. Cunningham leads a local bank.
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Chicago Tribune
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Mae Tinee
Howard Cunningham
Chicago
C. C. Cunningham
The
National Bank
Fruit prospects amid cold wave debate among growers
Farmers discuss impact of last night’s cold on fruit with John Teeter claiming early cherries are gone while Matt White and John Applegate report little damage aside from possible effects on some fruit.
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John Teeter
Matt White
John Applegate
John
Hope for Release of Captives in China Update
Reports from Peking indicate government orders to the Suchow bandits' captors meet with doubt on an early release. Officials fret that ransom payments may be pursued but residents will resist and prolong the ordeal. Local figures express varied views on fruit and frost topics alongside the international crisis.
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Associated ‘Rese
Peking
China
Foreign Commission
Shantunge
Diplomate
Teeter
Alioe
Amos Weaver
Washington
Cc. O. Dayton
Decoration Day executive committee meeting outlines observance plan
An executive committee for Decoration Day met led by J. D. Glasgow. Representatives from patriotic groups discussed inviting schoolchildren, cemetery services in the morning, an afternoon service at the Graham theater, and selections of speakers and music, with a plea to conserve flowers for the day.
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J. D. Glasgow
Graham Theatre
Des Moines Fireman Killed in Auto Crash
Des Moines fireman Joseph J. Murphy died when his car overturned north of Camp Dodge shortly after midnight. James Hill and Fred Hill suffered injuries but escaped. The incident was reported by The Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Joseph J. Murphy
Camp Dodge
James Hill
Fred Hill
Newton Residents Guilty on Prohibition Violations
Frank Bergeman and Jas Bassuet of Newton pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the prohibition law. Bergeman received 30 days in jail and a $500 fine by Judge Wade. Bassuet was fined $400. Additional Newton residents Harry Robinson Jesse Johnson and Rawson Sherman were to be arraigned later this afternoon.
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Des Moines
Frank Bergeman
Jas. Bassuet
Newton
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Bergeman
Wade
Bassuet
Harry Robinson
Jesse Johnson
Rawson Sherman
Night flying beacon lights planned for Des Moines route
Des Moines report says lights for night flying on the Chicago to Omaha mail line will be completed by July 1 with beacons every 25 miles. Iowa City currently sits between Chicago and Cheyenne, with three miles of lighting to illuminate the route.
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Cheyenne
Cago
Omaha
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