Another Davenport Bank to Be Closed in Merger
Plans finalized to transfer deposits and assets of Security Savings Bank to American Commercial and Savings Bank. Security Savings, organized 21 years ago, will cease to exist after the deal. Last statement shows deposits of 1.5 million, capital 150 thousand, surplus 100 thousand, undivided profits 28.5 thousand, total assets 1.6 million.
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Davenport
The
Associated Press
Security Savings Bank
American Commercial and Savings Bank
Governor seeks economy in road engineering
Des Moines May 26 A request for economy in highway engineering expense has been made by Governor John Hammill and the highway commission agrees. The commission reports reductions of 11500 annually and ongoing scrutiny of staff to remove unnecessary positions. It notes the discontinuance of 1500 a year paid to Prof Fuller Ames for consulting bridge engineer work.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John Hammill
Highway Commission
Prof. Fuller
Ames
Commission
President Ernest Burton Dies at Chicago University
Chicago May 26 Ernest Dewitt Burton president of the University of Chicago died at 9 41 A M today at Presbyterian hospital Public funeral services will be held at Leon Mandel Hall on campus at 2 30 P M Thursday
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ernest Dewitt Burton
University of Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Burton
Leon Mandel
No Trace Found of Missing Iowa Youth
Edgar Haefner, 25, son of a German Lutheran minister, disappeared Friday afternoon after being seen on the Mississippi river bridge into Illinois. Relatives and friends search the river area as bloodhounds track the missing man. A reward of 590 dollars is offered for information leading to his location.
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Muscatine
Edgar Haefner
Mississippi River
Ilinds
Futility of the Hour in Portland Convention of Grand Dukes
A Portland Oregonian note describes a convention of grand dukes debating ways and means to restore royalty to the throne, signaling a symbolic or satirical gathering regarding monarchy restoration.
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Portland Oregonian
Oddity Among Animals at London Zoo Tigon Born to Lioness and Tiger
A London Zoo tigon, a cross between a lioness and a tiger, is described as a rare oddity. The animal was bred and presented to the zoo by the maharajah of Nawanagar.
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London Zoo
Nawanagar
Japan's Power System Ranked Among World's Best
Japan has developed its electric power network to a high standard, ranking as one of the best served countries in the electrical field.
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Japan
Motor Boat on the Hudson Beats Time Record
Gar Wood in Baby Gar IV set a faster Hudson run to beat the Twentieth Century Limited between Albany and New York City. Official time arrived at 8 50 20 with a 2 hours 45 minutes 20 seconds stretch from Albany to Columbia Yacht Club. The Century Limited’s official time was 3 hours 10 minutes.
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New York
Gar Wood
Albany
New York City
Wood
Columbia Yacht Club
86Th Street
Manhattan
Albany Station
Grand Central Terminal
Des Moines Appointment: Andrew Named Banking Superintendent
In May 26 Des Moines Iowa Governor Hammill appointed L A Andrew of Ottumwa as state superintendent of banking to succeed Robert L Leach effective July 1. The move follows C E Beman’s resignation and Andrew’s longtime prominence in Iowa banking and leadership roles in the Iowa Bankers Association and Iowa Farm Bureau. An advisory board will be formed to assist the new superintendent by week’s end.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
L. A. Andrew
Ottumwa
John Hammill
Andrew
Robert L. Leach
C. E. Beman
Oskaloosa
Senate
Iowa
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Iowa Farm Bureau Association
Hammill
Banking Advisory Board
Inmate Arrested for Murder at Jail Farm as Missing Girls Sparkan Inquiry
Toronto dispatch reports Jennie McVinn, 16, arrested for the death of Margaret Mick 55, matron of the Municipal jail farm found strangled. Two other girl prisoners Isabelle Prouse and Bessie Carroll remain missing after the incident. McVinn escaped from the farm following the death.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Canada
Jennie McVinn
Margaret Mick
Isabelle Prouse
Bessie Carroll
McVinn
Cashier Fred W Kenney Found Dead in Manila Bank
Fred W Kenny, cashier of the Philippine Trust Company, was found shot to death in Manila yesterday. Officials say death appears self-inflicted amid business worries. Kenny, a former U.S. Army captain in the finance department, left his accounts in order according to a company statement.
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Associated Press
Manila
Fred W. Kenney
Philippine Trust Company
Trust Company
Kenney
United States Army
Finance Department
Board of Education Examiners Appointed
Des Moines. May 26. Dr E L Jones president Buena Vista college Storm Lake and Miss Erma L Krout Mahaska County superintendent named as state board of educational examiners by Governor Hammill.
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Des Moines
E. L. Jones
Buena Vista College of
Storm Lake
Erma L. Krout
Mahaska County
State Board of Educational Examiners
Hammill
Hardly Probable Old Professor Returns to Chair
A professor returns to his chair after a brief absence and discovers a cat resting there. He wonders aloud if he has been sitting on the cat all afternoon.
Perversity of Electric Lights Out on Dark Nights
An aphoristic note from the Toledo Blade mocks the odd pattern of electric lights failing during the darkest nights, calling the behavior absolutely weird.
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Toledo Blade
Indictment in Scopes Case Set After One Hour
Dayton Tennessee May 26 a Rhea county grand jury of thirteen including farmers indicts John T Scopes science teacher for violating the Tennessee law against teaching evolution in public schools A special term of court is to convene July 10 for the trial Plans include a tent over the baseball park to seat about 1000 and efforts to fill the courthouse Committees raise funds and organize the city William Jennings Bryan will prosecute from Columbus Ohio George R Rappleyea obtained the warrant for the arrest
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Preons
Dayton
Tenn
Rhea County
Grand
John T. Scopes
Tennessee
Scopes
John T. Ralston
William Jennings Utryan
Columbus
Ohio
Extensive Revision of Freight Rates Recommended Today
Interstate Commerce Commission examiners urged a broad revision of grain and grain product freight rates from Rocky Mountain territory to the Mississippi and eastward. A second tentative report proposes revising Chicago shipments from many Iowa points, noting current rates favor St. Louis and parts of Kansas City and suggesting a distance scale to equalize charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Rocky Mountain Territory
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Fair and Warmer Weather Predicted Today
The United States Weather Bureau forecast fair and warmer weather for today and tomorrow in Des Moines. Frost was reported overnight across eastern areas with limited damage from Sunday night’s cold. Cedar Rapids raw 28 degrees and frost noted in Waterloo and Iowa City.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
United States Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Iowa City
Science class testimony during grand jury session
The transcript notes seven boys from Scopes science classes testified at yesterday’s grand jury hearing. The proceedings reference Yator of Walter White as superintendent and label him a fundamentalist in the context of the case.
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Yator
Walter White
Scopes
Drill Bores Through Stone Says Pholad Exhibit
The pholad, a small sea creature related to the oyster, is noted for its powerful drill like ability to bore holes through stone. Demonstrations highlight its distinctive shell and feeding habits.
Agriculture To Start Epidemics Among Bugs
NEA Service reports the Agriculture Department seeks new pest controls by introducing deadly disease strains to bugs. spraying and gas methods are seen as less comprehensive than a food epidemic, with birds blamed for rising bug birth rates and crop losses.
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Department of Agriculture
NEA
Washington, D. C
Public Health Service
Agriculture Department
Voss Admits Note Forgery Tied to Land Bank Loan
In SAC CITY May 26 1924 C J Voss Denison banker confessed to a Des Moines stock and land bank loan scheme to cover a $410000 Prudential mortgage extension. Richardson testified about Voss admitting using Des Moines funds for his own use to retire the Prudential loan, and about forged signatures on mortgage papers.
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Associated Press
Sac City
C. L. Voss
C. V. Richardson
Denison Realter
Des Moines Joint Stock and Land Bank
Iran
Gillmore
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Prudential
Richardson
Voss
Des Moines Stock Bank
Des Moines
Times
Denson
Omaha
C. J. Voos
Denison
Peters Frus. Company
Knights of Columbus Elect Officers at Iowa Convention
State officers of the Knights of Columbus will be elected this afternoon at the end of the 24th annual Iowa convention. Delegates voted to discontinue publishing the Caravel, the group’s monthly magazine edited by Joe McCormick. The silver jubilee opens tomorrow with a pontifical mass at the cathedral and features speakers including Bishop Howard of Davenport, with events at Columbia College ending in a barbecue reception and ball.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Knights of Columbus
Columbia College
Bishop Howard
Davenport
Iowa Railway and Light reorganized into new corporation
The Iowa Railway and Light Co and its subsidiaries announce the formation of the Iowa Railway and Light corporation with authorized common stock of 20 million and preferred stock of 15 million. The change affects Ioone Gas, Wapsie Power and Light, and Jefferson Electric. Cedar Rapids report dated May 26.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Railway and Light Co
Ioone Gas Company
Wapsie Power and Light Company
Jefferson Electric Company
Iowa Railway and Light Corporation
Don’t Do It Runnin A Car At Night With One Leg
A quip by Pegleg Paterson warns that running a car at night with one leg and no lights endangers a large family and could provoke sharp consequences. The comment captures rural humor and cautionary tone from the Country Gentlemen.
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Pegleg Paterson
Jewelry Heist In Chicago Ends With Large Loss
Three armed robbers struck the Adolph Gastman loan bank in downtown Chicago today seizing three employees and binding them in a rear room. The loot included diamonds and jewelry valued between 100 000 and 150 000 dollars. The vault had been opened and Gastman said he carries about 75 000 dollars in insurance.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Adolph Gastman Loan Bank
Gastman
Presbyterian Assembly Faces Crucial Theological Split
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States weighs whether to insist on literal biblical inerrancy or allow ministers to affirm miracles, amid ultra fundamentalist pressure. The report also addresses three charges against the New York Presbytery over Fosdick and sermons by uncreed ministers. A Chester overture to exclude New York was rejected for lack of evidence.
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Associated Press
Ohio
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Churches
United States of America
Permanent Judicial Commission
Presbytery of
New York
Harry Emerson Fosdick
First Presbyterian Church of New York
Presbytery
Columbus
Chester
Pennsylvania
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the
Eleven Jurors Seek Woman's Freedom in Murder Case
New Haven reports eleven of twelve jurors urged acquittal for Olympia Marori a 30 year old mother found in a murder case against John Bagnano claiming self defense after a February theatre lobby confrontation. One juror demanded second degree murder conviction Irving A Andrews opposed the motion and bond offers reached 22000 for release.
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Associated Tress
New Haven
Conn
Miss Olympia
John Bagnano
Irving A. Andrews
Yale
Orange
Relief for Amundsen expedition considered by Coolidge
Washington May 26 President Coolidge favored governmental relief for the Amundsen Arctic expedition though he had not decided on action. Navy officials believed Amundsen may still be alive and no major step like sending a navy dirigible was yet decided. Reports from Nome and Spitzbergen noted uncertainty about news and possible delays in confirming Amundsen’s status.
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Coast’s Guard
Wayne B. Wheeler
Navy
War Anti-Saloon League
O Wheeler
Justice Department
Wheeler
George Washington
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
Coast Guard
Washington
Coolidge
London
Amundsen
North Pole
Shenandoah
Los Angeles
Arctic
Navy Department
Nome
Alaska
George S. Maynard
Point Barrow
Kotzebue
Maynard
Wainwright
Oslo
Norway
Shipping Gazette
Spitzbergen
Twin Sisters File Suit Vs Husbands
Fremont Nebraska May 26 twin sisters Mrs Mina Noel and Mrs Laura Noel filed charges of non support in district court against their husbands John H Noel and Lawrence Noel farmers near Fremont. The brothers were cited to appear Wednesday. The two couples were married about a year ago at a double ceremony.
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Associated Press
Fremont, Neb
Mina Noel
Laura Noel
John H. and
Lawrence
Suicide in Hamburg Man After Initial Gunshot
Jack Hughes aged 60 of Hamburg died after shooting himself a second time following a first bullet that pierced his forehead but glanced off in SHENANDOAH. His wife found the body as despondency over ill health was blamed for the death.
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Associated Press
Shenandoah
Jack Hughes
Hamburg
Truck Driver Dead After Train Collision Near Manly
Mason City reports Harry B. Fenton a Decker Packing Company truck driver died in hospital after his truck was struck by a Rock Island passenger train three hours earlier, the collision occurred south of Manly on Monday afternoon.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Harry B. Fenton
Decker Packing Company
Rock Island
Manly
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Charles P. Stewart
Agricultural Department
Harvey W. Wiley
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Denison Realtor
NEW Light Concern
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