Rumor Rathbun In Canada May Avoid Arrest
Reports from Des Moines claim Ernest Rathbun under habeas corpus relief, outside Iowa and possibly in Canada, leaving him not subject to re-arrest while his Iowa Supreme Court habeas action and pending motion proceed. Governor Hammill had not acted on the case.
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Rhineland separatists push to take over occupied zones
Reports from Aix La Chapelle and Dusseldorf describe Rhineland leaders declaring a republic and planning to extend control across the occupied territories in France and Belgium. British and Dutch dispatches note clashes in Saxony and Bavarian splits, while Paris worries over potential Allied complications.
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Paris
Rhineland
Aix-La-Chapelle
Dusseldorf
France
Belgium
Joseph Matthes
Dueren
Amsterdam
Cologne
Progressives to Outline Demands in Incoming Congress
Republican progressives in the west plan a bold program to shape legislation and control of the house and senate. They aim to leverage the new balance of power as the 1924 convention nears while lawmakers expect limited affirmative action in the December session.
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ID Ted Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
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Senate
Vice Exists at Iowa Capital Des Moines Sermon Claims
Des Moines church leader Rev. N C Carpenter condemned public apathy toward enforcing the law saying vice persists. He alleged more than twelve hundred unmarried couples live as man and wife in Des Moines and that twenty five to fifty college girls within fifty to a hundred miles are weekend brides in Des Moines. He noted a Klan past and exposure of Knights of Columbus in a related controversy.
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N. C. Carpenter
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Ku Klux Klan
Knights of Columbus
Perry Country Club House Destroyed by Fire
Perry Iowa suffered a devastating fire at the Perry Country Club house early today. The blaze damaged the building’s basement and caused an estimated six thousand dollars in losses.
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Perry Country
Exoneration for Webb in Wife's Death Declared
The Westchester grand jury exonerated Charles Webb today regarding his wife’s mysterious death at the Westchester Biltmore country club several weeks ago. The investigation found no evidence implicating him in the fatal incident.
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Associated Press
White Plains
N. Y
Charles Webb
West Chester Biltmore Country Club
Remove Ear Obstruction Helps Wayland Boy Hear Again
Eight year old Charles Neff, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Neff of Wayland, suffered headaches and deafness from a cotton obstruction in his ear that had hardened like a bean. A specialist removed the blockage and the boy now hears perfectly with no further headaches.
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Charles Neff
Fred Neff
Wayland
McCrorys Welcome New Member at Home Mission Institute
Rev. J. Reade McCrory reports that a delegate to the United Presbyterian home mission institute arrived late yesterday. The newcomer is J. Reade McCrory Jr, who reached at 3:45 this morning to stay with Rev. and Mrs. McCrory and their five daughters. He was born at the county hospital where he and his mother are said to be doing well.
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J. Reade McCrory
United Presbyterian Home Mission Institute
McCrory
Reade
Delegates Named to Iowa Baptist Convention
The elected delegates from Washington Baptist Church to the Iowa Baptist Convention meeting at Muscatine this week include Rev and Mrs John D Kern Mr and Mrs F R Sage Miss Martha Red Mr and Mrs J W Baker Mrs Will Sickles Mrs John Dodd Mr and Mrs John Hryson Mrs Ed Grayson Mr and Mrs Chas Hayes Miss Bessie B Jones Mrs George Dice Mrs A E B Forgey Robert J Sage and Stanley Thompson.
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Washington Baptist Church
Iowa Baptist Convention
Muscatine
John D. Kern
F. R. Sage
Martha Red
J. W. Baker
Will Sickles
John Dodd
John Hryson
Ed Grayson
Chas. Hayes
Bessie B. Jones
George Dice
A. EB. Forgey
Robert J.sage
Stanley Thompson
Martin Whittaker Attends Homecoming at Iowa City
Martin Whittaker attended the Homecoming events and the Iowa versus Illinois football game in Iowa City on Saturday.
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Martin Whittaker
Iowa City
Prohibition Meet Planned in Des Moines Officials Say
Iowa officials announced a prohibition conference summoned at Des Moines within the next weeks in response to President Coolidge request to governors. County attorneys municipal officers state and federal prohibition agents and all law enforcement personnel will attend.
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Associated Press
Iowa
President Coolidge
Washington
Des Moines
John Hammill
Steamer San Gil Sinks in Storm South of Jamaica
A United Fruit Company steamer San Gil bound from Boston to Panama radioed that it was sinking in heavy seas southwest of Jamaica. The vessel carried 61 crew and 9 passengers. all aboard were reported safe, though danger remained if the gale persisted.
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New York
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Jamaica
Hammer Family Attend Iowa City Football Game
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hammer and their children were among attendees at the football game in Iowa City on Saturday.
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E. B. Hammer
Iowa City
Iowa Prohibition Officer to Attend State Conference
Governor Hammill announced that an Iowa officer connected with enforcing prohibition laws will be called to the conference to discuss administration and policy.
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Ficer
Iowa
Hammill
Governor Walton Faces Impeachment Charges
The Oklahoma House received a report from the investigations committee listing twenty two charges against Governor J C Walton for willful neglect of duty incompetency corruption and offenses involving moral turpitude. A bill of impeachment details the charges.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. C. Walton
Oklahoma
Spain Quiet After Coup D Etat Shifts Government Jobs
Madrid reports after a coup the capital resumes daily life as cafes fill and bullfights attract crowds. The new decree forces government workers to work nine to two while officials face dismissals and alleged sinecures. General Weyler’s son loses a lucrative post.
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Ice Palace
Primo Rivera
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Millan de Priego
Home Office
General Weyler
Recognition Occasion Noted In Formal Announcement
A formal statement noted that a recognition occasion would be determined when it arises. Authorities indicated the event would be scheduled following future developments. The announcement outlined the process but offered no specific date yet.
Des Moines Police Raid Home of Polk County Prohibition Chief
Des Moines police raided the home of John Hamery chief of Polk county liquor squad and seized alcohol wine stills and gear. Hamery a former city superintendent of public safety said the items were taken after late night raids when the county courthouse was closed and questioned the motive of the raid.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
John Hamery
Polk County
Police Department
Hamery
Stokes Rest Case in High-Profile Divorce Trial
New York October hearing in the divorce action of W. E. D. Stokes against Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes. Max D. Steuer rested after calling 21 witnesses, twelve Black. plan included seventy witnesses. Edgar T. Wallace expected to testify for Mrs. Stokes. Lemuel Untermeyer accused plaintiff of exploiting witnesses’ superstitions. Justice Mahoney denied motions to dismiss and to compel Stokes to testify.
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Associated Press
New York
Max D. Steuer
W. E. D. Stokes
Helen Elwood Stokes
Stokes
Edgar T. Wallace
Wallace
Lemuel Untermeyer
Adam Butterfield
Steuer
Untermeyer
Mutiny Reported in the Greek Army
A fragmentary Reuters dispatch from Athens reports a mutinous movement within the Greek military. Messages indicate the mutineers were warned to disperse within an hour or be shelled, and that General Metaxas and newspaper directors had disappeared.
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London
Athens
Reuters
Metaxes
Freshman Football Captain Elected at State University
Rice, former Washington high star end, chosen Freshman captain at the state university. He follows Joyce Dusenbery, named freshman captain at Coe in 1922, as another last year Washington football standout honored.
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