Nov term of district court opens with light docket
The November term, presided by Judge Charles A. Dewey, opens next Monday with only twenty new cases and several older ones set for trial. Grand jury will be impaneled Tuesday, and petit jurors report November 15. Key cases include Keck vs McKinstry and Cummings vs Cummings. criminal docket features four cases and minor charges.
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District Court
Charles A. Dewey
Washington
Chesey
Kiefer
Leach
Brighton State Bank
Stapp
Martin
Williams
Dearing
Keck
McKinstry
Ainsworth Savings Bank
Crawford
Cummings
Bennett-Brown Co
Coffey
Big state conference for older boys eyed in Washington
The community braces for a November 26 to 28 event drawing about four hundred youths from eastern and southern Iowa. Local leaders aim to provide at least half as many rooms, with Supt. J. K. Peet as committee chair and D. J. Ross coordinating planning. A Boone conference follows December 3 to 5 with similar program, as hosts await formal schedules.
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Iowa
Washington
Harry Kreider
Y. M.a.os A
J. K. Peet
D. J. Ross
Boone
Ross
Socialist candidate’s ballot error boosts county treasurer vote
In Nanvers Massachusetts the hometown of the late Senator Lodge, John F Putnam faced a ballot mistake that left his name on the ballot. He received 872 votes for county treasurer amid a socialist presence in the area.
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Nanvers
Mass
Senator Lodge
John F. Putnam
Defends Parents Not Responsible for Downfall of Youth
Professor M W O Shea of Wisconsin, at the Iowa State Teachers association, argues parents are not to blame for modern youth declines. He says whipping or confinement won t fix the emotional era and urges a social program with schools and playgrounds separated from city noise to keep youth away from excitement.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
M. W. O'Shea
University of Wisconsin
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
O’shea
O'Shea
County Treasurer Advances 1927 License Plate Rollout
A shipment of 5 600 automobile license plates arrived at the courthouse and will be ready for distribution in December when 1927 vehicle registrations begin. Miss Mame Shearer notes concern over plate shortages as more than 5 500 are already issued with two months left. Washington county 1927 plates will be 8 3 instead of 4 as this year. Delinquent taxes statement slated for next Monday, with the annual sale set for early December and slightly fewer properties listed than last year.
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Court House
Mame Shearer
Washington County
Des Moines
Bidwell Takes Over Plumbing and Heating Business
John W. Bidwell now runs the plumbing and heating operation formerly Wilson Heating Co after purchasing it in September. Mr. Wilson retires from plumbing and heating and becomes a general agent for Maytag Washing Machine Co, with headquarters at the Bidwell store. Call Bidwell for plumbing and heating and Wilson for Maytag washers.
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John W. Bidwell
Wilson Heating Co
Bidwell
Wilson
Maytag Washing Machine Company
Mr. Bidwell
Wilcon
Man Fales From Fifteenth Floor At Roosevelt Hotel
A man thought to be T. Harden Carter of Englewood New Jersey either jumped or fell from the Roosevelt Hotel's fifteenth floor and was killed.
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New York
T. Harden Carter
Englewood, N. J
Roosevelt
Mussolini Rules Under Martial Law In Italy
Rome reports Benito Mussolini has seized seven of thirteen cabinet portfolios and controls a new security apparatus. Martial law extends across the government as Mussolini holds roles from premier to interior minister and commander of the militia. The fascist grand council authorizes a purge and drastic measures move toward passage in the chamber next Tuesday.
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Associated Press
Rome
Benito Mussolini
Mussolini
Interior
Marine
Aviation
Minster
Labor
National Council
Chamber of Deputies
Washington High football defeats Muscatine 13 to 0
Washington High School beat Muscatine 13 to 0 in a hard fought game. Washington stifled Muscatine on defense after a fumbled punt by Bain allowed a strong Muscatine drive, then Weiners punt block and turnover. Bain and Layton scored in the fourth quarter as the home team dominated with a cohesive line and tough backfield play.
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Washington High School
Muscatine
Bain
Tousant
Washington
Weaver
Layton
Turner
Young Writer Delacorte Aims for Dickens Like Fame
New York youth Albert P. Delacorte, 13, aspires to possess the descriptive power of Dickens or Jack London. He already has a story published in a major magazine.
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New York
Albert P. Delacorte
Dickens
Jack London
Homecoming Game Draws 27 000 Fans to Iowa City
In Iowa City 27 000 football fans were expected for the homecoming game between Iowa and Minnesota. The city wore school colors as festivities opened with a parade and events for students, including a freshmen sophomores flagball contest, a cross country run, a golf tournament, and campus tours with a noon luncheon for alumni.
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Associated
Iowa
Minnesota
Inquest Resumes Into Hartnell Death by Gunshot
Coroner's jury reports Hartnell died from a twenty two caliber gunshot to the left temple fired by an unknown person. Hartnell was found near his Valley home on October 31. Officials pursue leads, weighing accidental shooting as most likely, amid a concealed shooter uncertainty.
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Hartnell
Whipping Abolished At Mitchellville Girls School
Des Moines Iowa November 6 the state board of control issued an order ending severe punishment at the Mitchellville school for girls It calls for removal of a teacher who instituted rubber hose whipping and other abuses The board bans confinement in dark rooms and lip tape and allows better lit rooms on a bread and milk diet Miss Ray Hanchett superintendent was exonerated but Mrs Nancy B Pace was removed Mrs McCormick was censured for slapping and disciplinary measures vary by case Girls escaped and testified to cruel treatment prompting the investigation and new order
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Mitchellville School
Ray Hanchett
Jpoard
Nancy B. Pace
Pace
McCormick
Minnesota Dominates Early Lead as Iowa Fights On Field
Iowa and Minnesota clashed before about 26 000 fans on homecoming day with warm 70 degree weather. Minnesota scored first on a 36 yard run by Almaquist and added a 63 yard rushing effort by Nydahl to lead 16 0 at the end of the first period.
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Associated Press
Iowa Field
Iowa City
Iowa
Minnesota
Nydah
Joesting
Peplaw
Lowa
Barnhart
Armis
Kutsch
Cowboy
Nydahl
Wisconsin
Jessen
Byers
Grimm
Schmidt
Yegge
Olson
Rice
Gophers
Governor Hamill Receives Gracious Ohio Victory Note
After losing the Iowa governor race Alex Miller wired congratulations to Hamill and received a courteous note in return. Hamill thanked Miller for his campaign courtesy and said he would have congratulated the winner if the election decision had varied.
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Alex Miller
Join Hamill
Justice Court Fines Two for Assault Case
In Justice Court Justice of the Peace J. W. Patton tried an assault and battery case yesterday and at the close levied a fine of five dollars and costs each on Lloyd Goodwin and George Young.
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Justice of the Peace
J. W. Patton
Lloyd Goodwin
George Young
Attorney Attacks Canton Prosecutor in Mellett Murder Case
Canton Ohio Navy 6 E Mills attorney for three defendants in the murder of Dop R Mellett Canton publisher in a formal statement to the Associated Press today declared prosecutor C B McClintock attempted to induce Patrick Eugene McDermott key man among those indicated to implicate Ben Rudner and Louis Mazer his co defendant but that McDermott declined Then thousands of dollars was offered McDermott as a reward if he would tell all Mills declared The prosecution and allied investigation have followed the wrong bent from the beginning He does not think that this conspiracy was linked with a liquor conspiracy He discounts completely the story of the informer Steve Kaseholk who was the first to point to McDermott Rudner and Mazer as the murderers of Mellett He believes all identifications by state witnesses are cases of mistaken identity McDermott will go on trial December 6.
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Associated Press
Canton
Ohio
Navy
E. L. Mills
Dop R. Mellett
Associated Press Today
C. B. McClintock
Patrick Eugene McDermott
Keyman
Ben Rudner
Louis Maser
McDermott
Mills
Steve Kaseholk
Rudner
Mazer
Mellett
Probe home life of Mrs F S Hall in Mills case
Special prosecutor Alexander Simpson shifted focus to the Hall home site as witnesses describe events before the Mills Hall murders. Mrs Jane Gibson remains hospitalized with a kidney infection and may be unable to testify for weeks. Louise Geist Reihle and Barbara Tough gave testimony as Hall household maids.
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F. S. Hall
Jane Gibson
Alexander Simpson
Hall Mills
Tis Stevens Hall
Henry
Willie Stevens
Hall
Trenton
Arthur & Reihle
Louise
Withe
Rethle
Reble
Secret New York Heiress Wedding Revealed in Baltimore
The November secret marriage of Barbara Sands heiress granddaughter of Mrs. Wm. Vanderebit er to Lt. George R. Burgess A. S. A. stationed at Fort Adams Rhode Island was disclosed by Ogden L. Mills, a defeated Republican governor candidate and cousin of the bride. Burgess obtained a leave of absence to permit the ceremony.
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Associated Press
New York
Baltimore
Barbara Sands
Wm. K. Vanderebiter
George R. Hurgess
Fort Adams
Newport
R. 1
Ogden L. Mills
Burgess
Newark Teacher Dies By Own Action Left Humorous Note
The note by Charlotte Vogel a 44 year old unmarried school teacher states Kindly do not dis arrange my permanent wave which I got for this occasion and pl take good care of my clothes. She valued simple clothing in life and left a new embroidered silk kimono and other finery.
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Newark
N. J
Charlotte Vogel
Nichols Funeral Sunda Grave Services Held in Elm Grove
Funeral services for Miss Attir Nichols who died in Chicago will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery Sunday morning at 9 30 conducted by Dr W W Bowers The funeral party is expected to return tonight
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