Governor Smith Urges Democrats to Keep Battling
Governor Smith appeals to the Democratic Party to carry on with a constructive program for the nation. He delivers a nationwide radio address, stresses unity, cooperation with Hoover, and outlines a path to support his party in future campaigns while declaring he will not seek public office again. He plans a two week vacation after the broadcast.
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Will Heed Coolidge Plea For Vessels
Washington reports that President Coolidge will push for a larger navy in the upcoming session. A United Press survey shows broad support for the $274,000,000 three year building program, with only a shrinking bloc of midwestern independents opposed, citing priorities like farm relief and power projects.
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Wayman Installed as Des Moines University President
Des Moines reports the inauguration of Dr. Harry Clifford Wayman former president of William Jewell College Liberty Missouri as president of Des Moines University. He has led school affairs since arriving last summer.
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General Tariff Revision Favored for Special Session
Senators Borah Brookhart and other leaders favor a broad tariff revision in a special session next March. They say the present six year old tariff system should be changed, with farmers and industrialists backing the idea and President Hoover pressed to call an extra session after the short session ends. Democrats split on scope, aiming for lower duties on many industrial products.
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Funeral of Andrew A Beenblossom in Washington
Andrew A Beenblossom died at his home 129 West Harrison Washington after a gradual illness. He was born January 6 1847 in Burlington Des Moines county and married Mary Eliza Looney January 5 1876. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:20 p.m. at the home conducted by Dr W W Bowers. Burial at Elm Grove Cemetery. Surviving are his widow a daughter Mrs Harold Perry of Kansas City a brother Mack Reenblossom two sisters Mrs G W Corbin and Mrs Ella Hopkin. He and Mrs Beenblossom spent winters in Kansas City. The Red Cross drive reports local membership at 43% with goal to reach about 500. canvass continues with monthly date to be completed and memberships to Mrs Rose Reed by Friday.
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Milwaukee Sinks Test Wells Here
Wells in Milwaukee yard test nine site factors to determine water quality for engine use. One well reached about 240 feet near the freight house. plans call for additional wells, a tank, and a watering place to supply soft water for engines locally, replacing others deemed hard. A decision on sinking more wells may take weeks or months. Des Moines reports a third gasoline filling station robbery since Sunday night, four men taking $175 from attendant RV Lord.
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NBC to broadcast Iowa Wisconsin football game at Iowa City
National Broadcasting Company announced it would broadcast the Iowa Wisconsin football game at Iowa City on Saturday. The Chicago-Illinois game was moved to air due to greater interest in the Iowa City matchup. Station list for the telecast was not provided.
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Sebk Farly closes Iowa roadhouses to curb lawlessness
Iowa City officials announce roadhouses in John county will close payelock each weekday and even open on Sunday. Old blue laws will be dusted off and roadhouses closed on the Sabbath. Sheriff Frank J. Smith says the early closing hour will stamp out lawlessness.
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Thursday's Five Best Radio Features of 1928 Programs
A compact roundup notes NBC and Columbia network highlights for Thursday featuring Seiberling Singers and the network lady's Musicians. It mentions Rank Simmons' Show Bo and performers like Mrs. L. R. Dalton who spent Sunday and yesterday at celebrations.
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President-Elect Delays Cabinet Decisions For Now
Palo Alto California November 1. President-elect Hoover will not decide cabinet makeup until after his South American trip. He is said to be displeased with early speculation on appointees including Attorney General and Treasury Secretary. He may announce plans after return. Hoover also weighing setting up headquarters in the South with Florida Pass Christian Mississippi or San Antonio Texas among options.
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Court session continues with various motions and cases
Court proceedings resume with pending sentencing on a liquor charge and an order suspending only the jail portion. Arguments on motions in multiple Washington county cases proceed as the court plans further sessions tomorrow and Friday for miscellaneous work and scheduled trials next Monday.
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Arrests Tied to Army Auto Theft Ring at Fort Des Moines
In Des Moines on November 14, police announced that wholesale car thefts spanning over a month were believed solved with the arrest of privates from Fort Des Moines. Nine suspects gave statements as authorities pressed the investigation.
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Captain of Vestris Dies as Ship Sinks Near New York
Reports say the captain perished with the vessel Vestris off New York while a survivor, George Fantana of New York, stood on the wreckage. He observed Captain Carey on the sinking hull as lifeboats and wreckage floated nearby.
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Sicilian Volcano Threatens Countryside With Lava Flow
The Mount Etna eruption continues to threaten Sicily as lava advances toward rural areas and the second highway between Messina and Catania. The central river, quiet since Friday, has resumed flowing at about three meters per hour, engulfing more homes and disrupting traffic. Damages run into millions as lava reaches coastal towns and jetty areas near Nuntiata, with many houses at risk.
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Des Moines Mayor M Vicar in Critical Condition
Mayor M Vicar of Des Moines is reported in critical condition with chronic nephritis. Physician Dr Tom Throckmartin said the mayor had a turn for the worse Tuesday night and remains in critical state this morning.
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Iowa dairymen assemble for Ames convention
Iowa dairy readers gather at Ames for the three associations annual two day convention. The dedication of a new $5 million Iowa State College building is part of the program. Speakers include G. Le Me Chicago and I. Leighton of Town state college. An evening banquet will cap the gathering.
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Olson of Illinois Champion Husker Olson of Illinois Champion
Walter Olson of Illinois won the United States corn husking championship by husking 26.62 bushels in one hour and 20 minutes, beating Elmer Williams who finished second with 29.31 bushels. John Woods leaves for Muscatine to visit nieces Lou and Minnie Hediey. Mrs pan Brindley and Kathryn Bishop head to Los Angeles for the winter. Mr and Mrs Leland Morrison and Mr and Mrs Tom Herdo begin a Daytona Bay trip by auto to spend winter. plan to return in about three weeks.
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Survivors Tell Tales From Wreck of Vestris
New York reports detail the rescue of 211 survivors from the steamer Vestris after its sinking off the Virginia Capes. Accounts describe lifeboat chaos, brave rescues by a boatswain and radio operator, and criticisms of officers for delayed SOS calls as crews and passengers faced disaster.
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Corn Husking Slowed by Wet Fields in Town
Orchard County reports corn husking proceeding slowly due to soft fields and very tough husks. Winds have caused damage, but remaining corn on stalks is high quality and being cribbed more safely. New corn moves to market in unusual volume for this date amid shortages. Winter wheat looks well as southern pastures stay good. Hog cholera continues to rise weekly despite vaccination efforts.
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Brookhart to Resume Hearings on Patronage Sale
Senator Brookhart announced the senate subcommittee will resume its patronage sale inquiry next week. The panel will meet Tuesday to pick up where it left off in Atlanta, Georgia, continuing to collect evidence on alleged political payments tied to federal postmaster appointments. The Atlanta hearings reportedly showed postmasters paying portions of salaries to politicians.
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