Farm Commission Meets Senate Race Closest Ever Known in Iowa
Iowa's bitter contest for the U S Senate between Republican Brookhart and Democrat Steck drew national attention as recounts and provisional tallies whittled Brookhart’s slim lead. Official counts showed shifting margins across counties, with Steck challenging a recount and both sides arguing over ballot accuracy and county board revisions.
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Iowa
Associated Press
Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
United States
Senate
Two Men Killed in Robbery at East St. Louis Roadhouse
A robbery at Eagle Park north of East St. Louis left two men dead and two wounded. One robber was fatally shot by a guard, and a roadhouse employee kidnapped and killed. About $1600 was taken from the cash register. Names given include Melvin Norvell, 27, a watchman, and a man identifying as J H Cole of Madison. the latter identified by owner Charles Phayer as one of the robbers.
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ST. Louis
Eagle Park
East St. Louis
Cash Register
Melvin
Norvell
Roadhouse
J. H Cole
Madison
Lil
Charles Phayer
Legion advocates child welfare program at Indianapolis conference
Ernest A. Ryan details Kansas child welfare efforts including a kiddies billet near Independence funded by Dan A. Dabney to honor two soldier sons. Adjutants plan a nationwide survey with the welfare committee and stress the Legion aims to build homes for dependents, not an orphanage, over five to ten years.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
Kansas Department
Ernest A. Ryan
Independence
Kan
Dan A. Dabney
National Legion Convention
Legion
Ryan
Kansas
General Dawes Confined After Minor Operation
Vice president-elect General Charles G. Dawes remained in bed following a minor operation at Evanston hospital. He passed a comfortable night and read the newspaper at breakfast, with doctors and secretary noting no complications. Dawes expressed a wish to smoke his pipe, and his recovery was described as on track. Miss Oletha Seeton of Keota attends a Presbyterian meeting in Washington.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Evanston Hospital
Oletha Seeton
Keota
Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
Washington
Senator Seeks Contest After Narrow Victory
A U S senator stands with a reduced majority after the official counting period. The Associated Press tally indicates he will receive the election certificate while opponents prepare for a contest citing alleged misapplied law and discarded votes.
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Associated Press
State Executive Council
Steck
Brookhart
Steck Campaign Costs Top Iowa Senate Race
Denicel F. Steck democratic candidate for the U S Senate spent 1049.10 in the November 4 election, the highest campaign expenditure in the state per the secretary of state. His contributions total 700. Opponent Senator Brookhart reported 344.69 in expenses, including 289.29 for railroad fare.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Denicel F. Steck
United States
W. C. Ramsay
Steck
Brookhart
Coolidge Sets Farm Stabilization Plan With Commission
President Coolidge backs a commission of farm leaders to develop a permanent stabilization program for agriculture. The body met at the White House to outline its purposes and will organize with the Agriculture Department this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Commission of Representative Farm Leaders
Commission
White House
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
Department of Agricullture
Department of Agriculture
Norwegian Explorer Plans Pole Flight Next Summer
Roald Amundsen intends to fly to the north pole next summer after meeting with James W Ellsworth at Hudson Ohio. Ellsworth agrees to finance the venture with $100000 and will send Lincoln Ellsworth to accompany Amundsen. Three planes will be used on the mission.
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Associated Press
Akron
Roald Amundsen
North Pole
Explorer
Hudson
Here
James W. Ellsworth
Ellsworth
Lincoln Ellsworth
Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Five Hundred Ten in Java
Batavia Nov 17 The number of persons killed in last Wednesday's quake is officially estimated at 510. A dozen villages were destroyed as aftershocks continue to shake the region.
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Batavia
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Complications in Mrs. Harding Case Reported More Marked
Mrs. Florence Kling Harding remained resting quietly this morning but kidney and liver complications were more marked, according to a bulletin from her bedside. The note says she is very weak and exhausted and able to take scarcely any nourishment.
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Marion
Florence Kling Harding
Carl Sawyer
Harding
Chicago Leads Western Conference Title Chase
Chicago climbs atop the western conference standings after a Saturday with upsets including Illinois loss and Minnesota beating Illinois. Notre Dame continues toward a national claim as Michigan Iowa and Nebraska outcomes loom. Grange suffers a dislocated shoulder and Illinois battles to a 21 21 tie with Chicago in earlier play.
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Two New Members In Iowa Delegation of Next Congress
DES MOINES November 17 There will be two new members of the Iowa delegation in the national house when the next congress convenes one current congressman defeated in the June primary and another not seeking re election The two new members are Republicans as are the remaining nine Iowa congressmen Congressman elect Lloyd Thurston will represent the elect congressional district His home is in Osceola
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Hoover cites farming stability and wider trade gains
Secretary Hoover reviews the last fiscal year noting three standout features: higher agricultural prices, sound German reparations policy, and renewed American stability in farming. He reports a complete early recovery, adequate transportation, steadier foreign currency, and a rising U S favorable trade balance from 176 million to 757 million, driven by gains with South America and Asia.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
America
Asia
Thurston and Letts in Iowa Races Highlight Senate and House Seats
The article notes Clarke County's representation by Thurston in the state senate during the 39th through extra sessions with railroad legislation and labor ties. It reports F. D. Letts Davenport as Congressman-elect to the house, confirms the district judge seat eligibility ruling, and lists re elected Iowa congressmen including Kopp Robinson Haugen Cole Ramaeyer Dowell Green Dickinson Boles and others.
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Stae
Clarke County
Senate
Thurston
Republicam
F. D. Letts
Davenport
Judge Letts
Harry Hull
C.F. Letts
State House of Representatives
Iowa
W. F. Kopp
Mt. Pleasant
T. J. B. Robinson
Hampton
Gilbert N. Haugen
Northwood
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Ramaeyer
Bloomfield
Cassius C. Dowell
Ive Moelnes
William R. Green
Council Bluffs
L. J. Dickinson
Aleona
Towa
William D. Boles
Sheldon
Porter to Speak on Girlhood at Chester Church
Miss Emily Porter will address the Methodist church in Chester Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m. Porter aims to offer practical guidance on girlhood problems and invites all interested in young life to attend.
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Chester
Emily Porter
Methodist Church
Porter
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