Lawmen Push Stricter Dry Law Enforcement Plan
Iowa peace officers return from a state house conference calling for reorganized enforcement to end overlaps among state county city and federal agencies A central board would divide duties civil and criminal cases and a Des Moines liquor court with its own judge and prosecutors could speed liquor prosecutions The group plans to present proposals at the December 4 extra legislative session for codifying and simplifying the criminal code.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State House
General Assembly
Thews
Lee County
John B. Hammond
Naquor
Sudkentn
Hammond
Walton trial opens in Oklahoma Senate impeachment
Governor J C Walton begins trial before the Oklahoma state senate on twenty two impeachment charges alleging willful neglect of duty moral turpitude and incompetence. The hearing is expected to be lengthy as Walton's lawyers seek to have all charges heard before verdict. U S District Judge Coterval denied an injunction to stop the legislature from proceeding.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. C. Walton
State Senate
United States
Cotteral
Lawton
Louisiana judge overrules bias motion in Morehouse case
Judge Fred M. Odom refused to disqualify himself in the Morehouse Parish illegal firearms case. Defense planned an appeal to the state supreme court after alleging court bias against Captain J. K. Skipwith and three co defendants. They were convicted of carrying firearms on another's premises. the sentence included the maximum fine of ten dollars and costs.
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Associatedress
Bastrop
Fred M. Odom
Morehouse
Supreme Court
Odom
J. K. Skipwith
Cyclops
Morehouse Parish
Ku Klux Klan
First Warehouse Certificates Sold in Iowa
Des Moines reports the first warehousing certificates issued in Iowa were sold yesterday in OBrien county to local banks. The certificates allow storage of grain at one cent per bushel and permit farmers to borrow money against them. The sale occurred without rediscounts and the state plans to loan via an intermediatary if needed.
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Associated Pree
Des Moines
Iowa
O’brien
Pringhar
Cassady
Fortieth General Assembly
Secretary of Agriculture
O'Brien County
Department of Agriculture
Intermedium
Camsary
Tate of
Tatarest
Evans Challenged to Reveal Facts Over Klan Shooting
In Atlanta on November 8 William Joseph Simmons imperial leader of the Ku Klux Klan called on Dr. Hiram W. Evans imperial wizard to publicly disclose facts regarding the shooting death of Captain William Coburn by Phillip Fox, Klan publicity agent. Peace warrants against Evans Ramsey Harwood McKinnon were renewed or dismissed in Birmingham and Atlanta as officials claimed no basis for warrants. The whereabouts of Evans remained unknown as officials sought answers about threats cited by Dr Johnson.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
William Joseph Simons
Emperor Simmons
Klan
Avanta
Birmingham
H. W. Evans
Imperial Wizard of the Klan
H. K. Ramsey
Imperial Klaigraff
Brown Harwood
Imperial Klazik
T. J. McKinnon
Ramsey
Harwood
McKinnon
Dr. Johnson
Evang
Johnson
Fox
Evans
Klan Imperial Palace
Caution Over Pride From Compliments
A remark notes the pain in the care of another’s pride when a person may become puffed with pride if given a compliment.
Discrimination Over Fake Diamond Then Glass Amethyst
A brief critique notes the distinction in taste and honesty as a reader refuses to wear a bogus diamond while accepting a glass amethyst as large as a thumb. The remark frames social pretension and value in a wry, observational tone.
Odom Adjourns Court Indefinitely on Misdemeanor Cases
The court led by Judge Odom adjourned proceedings indefinitely concerning the misdemeanor dockets, halting further action on these cases for the time being.
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Odom
Washington France talks press toward reparations inquiry
In Washington the United States and France continued direct negotiations on reparations plans. Secretary Hughes gave no outlook after a half hour meeting with Ambassador Jusser, while the French ambassador affirmed ongoing conversations.
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Associated Press
Wasiton
D. C
Washington
France
Jusser
Hughes
White House
Coolidge
President Enrolls in Red Cross Today
President Coolidge was enrolled as a member of the American Red Cross for 1924. He paid $1 dues to Miss Jeanette Moffett who pinned on his coat the Red Cross button. The ceremony occurred during a Red Cross call preceding Armistice Day activities.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
American Red Cross
Jeanette Moffett
William A. Moffett
Red Cross
Schwab Justifies Loans to Myrtle Hayes Over Twenty Years
Charles M. Schwab testified at a hearing on his liability for notes tied to Myrtle B. Hayes alleging forgery. He said loans, starting in 1902 with 2000 dollars to Hayes then Bowman, were intended to prevent public misunderstanding and shield a Brookline hotel project from exposure.
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Associated Press
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Myrtle B. Hayes
Schwab
Hayes
Myrtle Bowman
Armistice Day Observance Urged for Monday
Governor N E Kendall urged observance of Armistice day on Monday November 12 since the 11th falls on Sunday. He emphasized the holiday’s vast significance for the country and world and called on the public to mark the day.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
N. £. Kendall
N. E. Kendall
Year Off Feared If Return Hurdles Remain
A speaker notes that many would take a year off if not for fear of being unable to return. The remark highlights concerns about reentry, career stalls, and financial stability, urging planning and support for those considering a sabbatical.
Happiness and Worry in the Pursuit of Joy
An exploration of how happiness is often shadowed by persistent worry. The piece argues worry latches onto positive aims and can undermine steady progress toward fulfillment. It contrasts fleeting contentment with ongoing anxiety in daily life.
Bible serial prints continued story plan by Topeka Journal
The Topeka Blaze Journal will publish the entire Bible in a condensed continued story, "The Everyday Bible." Dr. Charles M. Sheldon prepared the edition, removing controversial passages while keeping main teachings for the busy newspaper reader.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Topeka Blaze Journal
United States
Charles M. Sheldon
Christian Herald of New York
Arthur J. Carruth, Jr
Journal
Five Iowa judges named for supreme court vacancy
A list of five Iowa district judges was presented to Governor Kendall as candidates to fill the late Justice Silas M. Weaver's supreme court seat. The nominees are Daniel F. Coyle Humboldt Edward M. McCall Nevada J H Applegate Guthrie Center F D Letts Davenport and C W Vermillion Centerville. The appointee will serve until December 31 1926 and Kendall will act after Justice Weaver's funeral.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Silas M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Kendall
Daniel F. Coyle
Humboldt
Edward M. McCall
Nevada
J. H. Applegate
Guthrie Center
F. D. Letts
Davenport
C. W. Vermillion
Centerville
Justice Weaver
Big Ten Cuts Pro Players As Rules Tighten
Chicago reports say the Western Conference enforces anti professional rules, with 30 to 40 disqualified in fifteen months. Wisconsin faces loss of star tackle E C Gerber two days before facing Illinois amid student outrage.
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Associated Press
Chicago
John L. Griffith
University of Wisconsin Athletic Council
E. Gerber
Badger
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
E. C. Gerber
Illini
Gerber
Officials of Chester Concession Company Resign
In New York the Otoman American development company a major holder of concessions in Turkey including the Chester concession faced upheaval as several top dealers and directors resigned after an attempt to sell one million dollars in stock at one hundred dollars a share per the New York Evening Post.
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Associated Press
New York
Ottoman-American Development Company
Turkey
Chester
Council Tables of
Europe
New York Evening Post
Man killed when car slips from a jack in Clinton
Lawrence Edwards, 28, a Jackson county farmer, was killed when the car he was repairing slipped from a jack and fell on him in Clinton. His wife witnessed the accident and could not move the vehicle, needing neighbors for help.
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Associated Press
Clinton
Lawrence Edwards
Jackson County
Many Capable People and Limited Top Positions
The statement notes there are many capable individuals suitable for high roles, but not enough openings to accommodate them all, highlighting a surplus of talent relative to available posts.
France Rejects Dictatorship Move in Germany
Paris reports the French government informed Berlin it will not tolerate a dictatorial German government. Munich telegram says Bavarian irregulars plan to march on Berlin. Paris notes Allied council asks Netherlands to bar exiled Crown Prince Frederick William from leaving and Germany to avoid his entry.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
Berlin
Germany
London
Exchange Telegraph
Munich
Poiheatre
de Metz
Bavarian Palatinate
Palatinate
Rhine
Freddie
Allied Council of Ambassadors
Frederick William
Farm Department Forecasts US Crop Yields For Year
The Agriculture Department estimates the corn crop at 3 029 192 000 bushels up from 3 021 4 000 a month ago and 2 890 712 000 last year. Wheat 781 737 000 bushels oats 1 302 453 000 hay 102 914 tons apples 193 855 000 bushels. Old corn stocks on farms Nov 1 803 257 000 bushels versus 177 287 000 last year. Iowa corn forecast 24 379 000 bushels.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Iowa Debate Team Chosen for Triangular Meet
Iowa City selects nine debaters to defend and oppose the world court proposal in a triangular contest with Illinois and Minnesota. The affirmative team debates Illinois in Iowa City, while the negative faces Minnesota in Minneapolis.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
University of Ilinois
University of Minnesota
W. J. Berry
Washington
Homer Biddinger
Oelwein
Robert Birchard
Davenport
O. T. Doran
Cassidy, Mo
Paul Dwyer
Oolwelh
Ernest G. Linder
Oakland
Max Levingston
Waterloo
Charles R. Sellers
Iow
Hardigg
Illinois
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Hope Hampton Secretly Marries Manager J Brulatour
New York November reports reveal film star Hope Hampton wed her manager J Brulatour in August. Brulatour, a prominent figure in the movie industry and a dealer in used equipment for making pictures, was identified as the groom.
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New York
Hope Hampton
J Brulatour
Abolition of U S Shipping Board Proposed by Marine Congress
New York Nov 8 The American mercantile marine would be privately operated if the United States shipping board and all emergency fleet reserves were abolished, a resolution adopted by the American maritime congress states.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
American Mercantile Marine
American Marine
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