Reduction of Armament Talks Open in Geneva
Geneva May 18 The disarmament conference under League of Nations auspices discussed land sea and air armament with an American delegation aiding. Count von Bernstorff and Marshal Pilsudski figure among noted attendees as Russia stays away over Lausanne. Americans urged separate naval talks and a practical future program.
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Associated Press
Geneva
League of Nations
Preparatory Commission
Gibson
Hughy S. Gibson
Switzerland
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Germany
France
Russia
Lausanne
M. Verovsky
Japan
Italy
President Coolidge presses French debt treaty approval
President Coolidge wants the French debt agreement ratified this session despite prolonging adjournment. Senate and House leaders have discussed the issue as opposition groups brace for lengthy debate. The May 15 adjournment date has moved to June 1 then June 15 as talks continue.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Congress
Senate
House
ST UA Tong Devate
Rain Delivers Helpful Steady Rain For Farms In Area
A soaking rain arrived this morning easing farm and garden conditions. It fell steadily through much of the forenoon with indications of more moisture possible this afternoon.
Plans for Washington High Senior Class Day and Events
A full schedule outlines senior activities at Washington High School. May 31 marks the class day program with valedictorian Isabelle Davis and salutatorian Helen Young to speak, plus music and class numbers. The 1926 commencement week includes a class play The Goose Hangs High on May 27–28, baccalaureate May 30, class day May 61, junior-senior banquet June 1, and commencement June 3 with Dr Naboth Osborne delivering the address.
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Washington High School
Isabelle Davis
Helen Young
Phillips Drug Store
W. W. Bowers
First United Presbyterian Church
Methodist
Naboth Osborne
Burlington
Bernadine Neville
Duncan Brother Dies After Illness in Ainsworth
Mr. and Mrs. Will Duncan returned from Ainsworth where they were summoned by the illness of Jack Duncan. He died last evening at eight o'clock.
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Will Duncan
Ainsworth
Mr. Duncan
Jack Duncan
County Track Meet Revival At Washington This Spring
A county track meet is scheduled for next Saturday May 22 at Washington to be hosted by Washington with Wellman Katona West Chester Brighton and possibly Kalona among the entrants. Supt Culver and coaches expect several strong showings and a morning preliminaries with finals at 1 pm fifteen events including two relays. A loving cup awaits the winner and ribbons awarded for top places while officials will be drawn from the five schools to keep costs down.
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Washington
Athlet
Wellman
Katona
West Chester
Brighton
E. C. Culver
Albert McKinstry
Supt. J. H. Peet
Fairfield
Kalona
Harshbarger
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Tennis Courts Restored for Summer Play in Town
The Y M C A courts in the northeast part of town have been repaired under Elwood Detrick. The ground is praised as in admirable condition for summer activities. Those interested in joining a tennis club should see Mr. Detrick.
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Elwood Detrick
Tellnis Club
Detrick
Senate Debates Farm Relief Amid Haugen Bill Fight
In Washington on May 18, lawmakers clash over the Haugen farm relief plan. Senators McNary and McKellar urge action this session while Robinson questions priorities. The House backs a price stabilization fund funded by an equalization fee on basic crops. Knowlson’s strikeout motion fails.
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Washington
House
Senate
McNary
Oregon
McKellar
Tennessey
Congress
Robinson
Arkansas
Tssue
Ded. C
Iowa
Cummins
White House
Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Knowtson
Minnesota
Pennsylvania to name a U S senator in tense primary
Philadelphia May 18 one of the greatest political battles in Pennsylvania is under way at the polls voters decide on candidates for United States senator governor and other offices The three cornered Republican senatorial race tests party leadership since Boies Penrose's death Pepper Pinchot and allies contend for control as polls close at 7 P M standard time
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
United States
Congress
Woth
Boies Penrose
Reublican Party
George Wharton Pepper
Coolidge
Melon
A Oke
W. 8
Ware
Philadelphia Republican Organization
Campaison
Gifford Pinchot
Sanity decision on Russell Scott deferred indefinitely
Menard Ill May 18 a sanity commission concluded tests on Russell Scott the Chicago murderer who escaped the noose three times and announced the decision deferred indefinitely keeping the case unresolved for now
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Menard
Ill
Russell Scott
Chicago
Sanity Commission
Honorary Frat Elects Iowa City Juniors and Others
The University of Iowa honorary society All for town reveals new juniors from Iowa City and other cities. Members include William Berry Elvin Tilton Clarence Berne Louis Carrol Paul Dwyer Joby Folwell Philip Foster Wesley Fry Walter Hanson Peter Janas Charles McConnell and Harry Rice. The group honors intelligent campus participation scholarly standing and devotion to the school.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Lanlight
Iowa
William Berry
Elvin Tilton
Clarence Berne
Hartley
Louis Carrol
Davenport
Paul Dwyer
Colwein
Joby Folwell
Philip Foster
Mason City
Wesley Fry
Manning
Walter Hanson
Peter Jana
The
Universalty
Kather Hay
Washington
Rain Falls Across Iowa Enhancing Conditions
Des Moines reports general rain throughout Iowa on May 18 easing drought. The heaviest totals were in the northwest counties hit hardest by drought, with an estimated average rainfall of about half an inch as a weather system from northern Missouri moves eastward, likely bringing rain to the eastern state today.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Northwest
Missouri
Columbus Junction Bank Closes Under State Action
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Columbus Junction was closed today by board resolution. Examiner William Taylor of the state banking department is in charge. The bank held $40,000 in capital and $304,000 in deposits per December. President N. Johnson and cashier RE. O. Newell led the institution, which had suffered from frozen paper for years and faces reorganization or liquidation.
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Farmers and Merchants State Bank of
Columbus Junction
William Taylor
State Banking Department
TESSUP TALKS AT UNIVERSITY MEETING
Senior day exercises at the University featured an address by President Jessup and the awarding of prizes and scholarships. George Lane of Chiola earned the Theodore K.F. Sanxay scholarship. Agnes Samuelson received the Pi Lambda Theta prize for outstanding graduates.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Jews Today
Jessup
George $. Lane
Chiola
Theodore KF. Sanxay
Agnes Samuelson
State Superintendent of Education
Judge Overrules Change of Venue in Teche Murder Trial
In Creston Iowa Judge Homer A Fuller overruled defense motion for a venue change for Teche Gibson on murder charges. Court ruled no reason for an unfair trial in the county and recessed until 1 15 pm to begin jury empaneling. Marjorie Sechwaity departed for Chicago to begin work at Forman National Bank.
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Creston
Homer A. Fuller
C.T. Gibson
Teche
Gibson
Marjorie Sechwaity
Chicago
Forman National Bank
Supt Peet To Address Washington County Rural Graduating Class
Supervisor 8 T Donahey cites cost estimates for hard surfacing roads and asks for authoritative figures. An Illinois state engineer report shows 1925 average paving costs per mile at 26 488 dollars including grading and drainage but not heavy grading or large bridges. Johnson County nearby averages 23 160 dollars per mile for 18 foot width paving.
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Donahey
Ulinois
Johnson County
Jail pie costlier sheriff accused in Cleveland case
In Cleveland the grand jury may probe Sheriff Fred Kohler over jail profits from candy pastries and tobacco sold to inmates. Louie the piesman Sagers claims $1 daily cell rent and high pie prices while Kohler defends higher jail costs but denies profits.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Common Pleas
Fred Kohler
Louis “Louie
Sagers
Erand
Homer G. Powell
Common Please Court
Frank C. Phillips
Louie
Hunery
Kohler
Powell
Rural Washington county class to graduate May 29
About one hundred eighth grade students from Washington county rural schools will graduate on Saturday May 29. Superintendent Mrs Winnie Palmer will announce names after exams next Saturday. Commencement address by Supt J H Peet at 2 pm at the high school. Ten highest in class listed with student names and homes. Many country schools have closed. reports from over thirty teachers received. Eighth grade certificates issued for parochial grads at Richmond.
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Amos Chapter
Order of de Molay
Washington
Cyrus Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Wellman
Hove
Washington County
Winnie Palmer
Supt
J. H. Peet
Washington City
Daugherty and Miller to be arraigned next Thursday
New York May 18 Former attorney general Harry M Daugherty and Col Thomas W Miller former alien property custodian indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government will be arraigned next Thursday Arraignment was delayed today because Miller suffers blood poisoning The pair were accused of conspiring in the transfer of American Metal Company securities to a German owned Swigg company created to buy from the alien property custodian German properties seized during the war
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New York
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
Col.Miller
Daugherty
Miller
American Metal Company Securities
Swigg Company
Agriculture Employs 45 501 Men in Iowa 1924 Report
Des Moines May 18 Agriculture shows 45 501 persons employed in 1924 in Iowa. Lou Morgans, director of the state census bureau, reports 516 089 in domestic and personal service. 59 46 percent in professions. 184 988 in transportation. 69 212 in manufacturing and mechanical lines. 160 694 in unclassified labor.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Lou Morgans
Iowa Census Bureau Today
Whittaker Heads to Pairs Field on Business Trip
H. L. Whittaker traveled to Pairs field this morning for a day’s business.
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H. L. Whittaker
Pairsfield
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