Davis to testify first before air board in Washington
Acting Secretary of War Davis is slated as the first witness for the president’s special air board in Washington. The panel will begin public hearings Monday at 19 30 A M, aiming to finish and report to Congress prior to its opening. Colonel Mitchell may be summoned if not represented by others.
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Associated Press
Washington
Davis
Special Air Board
War Department
Davin
Owill
Department
Col
Wm Mitchell
Army
Congress
Wilbur
Navy Board
Warn Farmers to Seed Wheat Shortly in Iowa
The Sheloy county farm bureau warns Iowa farmers to seed winter wheat soon to avoid hessian fly damage. Dr. Carl J. Drake of Iowa State College cites 68 percent fly emergence at Millard Nebraska and predicts a safe seeding date based on three years of records and local pupa finds. Iowa losses dropped to nothing this year, but nearby states still suffer fly damage.
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Wlarlan
Sheloy County
Millard, Neb
Hessian Fly
Towa
Millard
Neb
Iowa
Big Ten Football Schedule Announced for Fall Contests
Iowa City reports a seven Saturday slate to decide the conference champion with twenty two games across the season. Key dates November 7 and 21 feature four games each as Wisconsin Iowa Chicago Illinois Michigan Northwestern Indiana Ohio Illinois Wisconsin and Purdue Chicago are listed among the matchups.
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Iowa City
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio State
Chicago
Illinois
Town
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Iowa
Ohio
Purdue
Minnesota
Railroad Merger Plans Face Stockholder Opposition
Washington D C Sept 18 big railroad men challenge the statement that paying lines oppose consolidation with unprofitable ones. Small stockholders fear loss of dividends if mergers reduce returns while large owners seek profits from a reshuffle. The Van Sweringen hearing tests whether rail mergers hurt tiny holders. Union of small investors could block consolidation in Washington plan.
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Washington, D.C
Henry County Sheriff Accounts Cleared of Debt Error
A report incorrectly stated James Sheppard, Henry County sheriff, owed $124.40. State audits found his books in good order, while Ina Bennett, county recorder, owes the county $124,740 and has refused payment until deposits by two other officials are rectified.
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Des Movins
State Checkers
James Sheppard
Henry
Sheppard
Ina Bennett
Henry County Recorder
Mount Pleasant Bank
Re-Elect Reno Heads Farm Union in Iowa Rally
Milo Reno of Agency was re-elected state president of the Farmers Union at Des Moines. Lee Cotterrell and Robert H. Moore were re elected secretary treasurer and elected vice president respectively. Four directors named Nick Navtos FE Kennedy Theodore Blume Denson Smith. Membership voted to consolidate the state exchange and the Farmers Union Cockerage Association into a non stock non profit service association to handle livestock trade.
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Rye
Des Moines
Milo Reno
Agency
Farmers’ Union
Reno
Lee Cotterrell
West Branch
Robert H. Moore
Paul Moore
Service Association
Farmers Union
State Treasury Receives 23000 Amid Mechanics Bank Liquidation
Des Moines reports the executive council and surety parties reached a settlement in the Mechanics Bank failure. Iowa's share of the loss amounts to 23000, about half of the funds on deposit at failure, with the bank now in liquidation and about 166000 paid to private and public depositors.
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Des Moines
Executive Council
Mechanics State Bank
Italy to open giant Apennine tunnel linking Florence and Bologna
Florence August 27 Italy nears completion of a double track railway tunnel under the Apennines part of the electric direct line between Florence and Bologna. The 18 kilometer tunnel will rank among the world's longest, surpassing the Mont Cenis and approaching the Simplon.
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Tials
Apennine
Florence
Maly
Italy
Apennines
Here
Bologna
Simplon
Alps
Mont Cenis
France
Fleet Ships Depart Honolulu Final Look Before Homeward Bound
About 10 000 bluejackets paused in Honolulu for a final look today before the U S fleet sails homeward tomorrow. All hands must be aboard by 5 A M Friday as the ships prepare to depart.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
United States
Congress Eyes Uniform US Aircraft Regulation Next Term
Washington Sept 17 Congress plans to push uniform federal aviation law to regulate aircraft nationwide A bureau of air navigation in the Department of Commerce is proposed to foster commercial use Senate leaders and Hoover aides back a measure though earlier bills failed The National Aeronautic Association reports 13 states and 12 municipalities have air laws while eight have not replied to inquiries States and cities listing enactment years show California 1921 Connecticut 1918 21-23 Delaware 1923 Indiana 1920 Kansas 1921 Maine 1923 Massachusetts 1919-22 Michigan 1925 Minnesota 1921 New Jersey 1921 Oregon 1921-23 Utah 1923 Vermont 1923 and Hawaii 1947 Municipalities include Atlantic City 1919 Chicago 1921 Davenport 1921 Houston 1923 Kissimmee 1908 Los Angeles 1920 Nashville 1921 Newark 1920 Nutley 1916 Santa Ana 1921 Venice 1919
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Washington
Congress
Bureau of Air Navigation
Department of Commerce
Sendor Bingham
Conn
Coolidge
Wadsweth
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Masachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
Oregon
Utah
Vermont
Hawaii
Atlantic City
N. J
Chicago
Davenport
Iowa
Houston
Texas
Kissimmee
Fla
Los Angles
Cal
Albany ham and egg governor dining in Syracuse
Governor Smith described by New York Mayor Hylan as the big ham and egg man from Albany ate ham and eggs for breakfast at a local hotel. When asked what he was thinking, the governor replied about the ham and egg king from Albany with a smile.
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Syracuse
Poultry Diseases Across Buena Vista County Demonstration
In Storm Lake on September 18 a Buena Vista County poultry demonstration led by John G. Niles revealed tuberculusis and fowl typhoid as the main diseases affecting local chickens. Professor Nile presented post mortem examinations and discussed causes and treatments, stressing sanitation and prevention as the best remedies.
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Storm Lake
Buena Vista County
John G. Niles
Nile
Niles
President Coolidge to Address American Legion Convention
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge will speak at the American Legion convention in Omaha on October 6 and review veterans attending the event. National Commander Drain says the president will likely arrive the morning of October 6 and deliver a short address before noon before reviewing the parade. He is not expected to attend a dinner or function that night as he returns to Washington.
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Washington
Coolidge
American Legion
Omaha
Drain
Legion
Benygiet Ag
Ooata
Librarians Converge for Regional American Library Association Meet
Librarians and literary figures from seven midwestern states travel to Sioux City for a regional convention of the American Library Association October 13 to 16. Miss Bertha Baumer leads Nebraska and Miss Mary Roseman heads the Town association as Charles F. Belden and Carl K. Milan address the gathering. Convention HQ is Hotel Martin with rail fare set at one and a half the regular rate if 250 attend.
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Sioux City
Midwestern
American Library Association
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Whansie
Nebraska
Missouri
Laws
Bertha Baumer
Omaha
Nebraska Association
Mary Roseman
Charles F. Belden
Boston
Christian Refugees Arrive at Zakoho from Mosul Distress
Advices to the Exchanges Telegraph correspondent report eight more Christian refugees reaching Zakoho from the Govan district of Mosul in destitute condition. Britain lodges formal complaint to the League of Nations at Geneva over Turkish forces removing Christian inhabitants from Mosul villages.
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Zakeoho Bagdad
Zakoho
Govan
Mosul
Great Briain
Council of the League Nations
Geneva
Turkey
Irak
County Sumlay School Meet Sets Moral Education Plan
Sunday schools in the county plan to discuss the duty of public schools homes and churches to moral and religious instruction at their annual convention to be held September 28.
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County Sumlay
Kbok UK
Church
Irish Republican Leader Rough Welcome on American Visit
General Richard Mulcahy former Irish Free State commander arrived in Hoboken with four aides to attend the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Washington. A hostile crowd of about 10 000 hurled rotten eggs tomatoes and sticks and shouted black and tans as police struggled to disperse the mob. Mulcahy was assaulted punched and kicked while others were pummeled a Union Jack was pinned to his coat lapel. Police reserves restored order and the group was hurried to taxis and fled to New York. Three men and two women were arrested as Hoboken police handled the melee.
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New York
United States
Richard Mulcahy
Irish Free State Army
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Washington
Roosevelt
Hoboken
WN. J
Mulcahy
No Yielding in Saklatvala Case Draws Strong Protest
Washington reports ongoing protest over denying admission to Shapurji Saklatvala, British MP and Communist, with Sen Borah and Idaho's Korah claiming grounds insufficient. Officials vow to exclude future individuals who advocate overthrow of government by force. Saklatvala replies from London, awaiting American judgment.
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Washington
United States
Shapurji Saklatvala
State Department
Korah
Idaho
Sentate Foreign Relations Committee
Saklatvala
Inter-Parliamentary Union
Borah
India
Ubverties Union
New York
Baklatvala
Parent-Teachers Association Revises Constitution
The Iowa State Board of the Parent- Teachers Association begins revising its constitution due to growth. Local associations rise from 3000 to 3500 in six years. The revised document will be presented at the state convention in Iowa City from November 10 to 14.
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Ames
Iowa Parent-Teachers Association
Iowa City
Seven Joke Types Declared by Film Director Vignola
Hollywood director Robert G. Vignola states there are seven joke varieties in film comedy. He lists fall, blow, cheat, mimicry, surprise, dumb, and expressive joy jokes, with fall and blow jokes often most successful with audiences.
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Hollywood
Calif
Robert G. Vignola
Irregularities Found in Dubuque County Pay and Claims
The state checkers report overpayments and unitemized claims by the Dubuque County board of supervisors. They note clerks and election officials paid beyond legal rates, assessors overpaid under a board resolution, and a court reporter overpaid for testimony in a state case. Board members named are R J Curtis C W Dallaman and A H Pittard.
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Associated Press
DES
Sam Hardy
State of
Iowa
Fred Kintzle
Oliver Lieb
Checkers
Dubuque County
R. J. Curtis
C. W. Dallaman
A. H. Pittard
Communists Harshly Treated In Italian Crackdown
Rome reports a sweeping government clampdown on communists across Italy. Police seized literature in Florence and Messina, arresting Fosco Frizzi 20 and Adriano Maresti 18 among others. Deputies Ezio Gaudi and aide Zanni were detained in Messina as authorities disrupt insurrection plans.
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Rome
Italy
Florence
Messina
Fosco Frizzi
Adriano Maresti
Sicily
Ezio Gaudi
Bologna
Zanni
Conservationists to Meet at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Des Moines reports Iowa conservationists will hold an annual Lacey Conservation Day at Lacey Keosauqua State Park to honor Major John F. Lacey a pioneer in wildlife and natural resource preservation. The event featured remarks by L. H. Pammel and Senator Pullen recalling Lacey’s legislative and conservation legacy.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Friends of Conservation
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
John F. Lacey
Theodore Roosevelt
Gilford Vpinehot
State Park
Arthur Seeor
H. Rees
H. J. Blackledge
Henry Strickling
Major Lacey
L. H. Panmel
State Conservation Board
Pullen
Jefferson County
Dr. Panmel
House Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
Department of Agriculture
Arizona
Pammel
Communist MP Saklatvala barred from US trip
London dispatch reports Shapurji Saklatvala, a communist member of parliament, barred from entry to the United States as part of the British delegation to the inter parliamentary conference in Washington. He says Secretary Kellogg caused his troubles and accuses him of clinging to petticoated aristocratic ideas of Great Britain after passport visa revocation.
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London
Shapurji Saklatvala
United States
Washington
Kellogg
M. I
Great Britain
Charge Fee to Listen in on Radio Under Soviet Government
Moscow reports broadcasting in Soviet Russia began a year ago after private ownership of amateur receiving sets was allowed. Four Moscow stations and others in Leningrad Kharkov and Kiev relay concerts news and education with Komintern on 1450 meters. A listening fee of 1.50 dollars is charged while set manufacture is state monopolized and imports are forbidden.
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Moscow
Soviet Russia
Council of Commissars
Leningrad
Kharkov
Kieff
Komintarn
Radio
Des Moines Hearing on Advancing State Business
A public discussion in Des Moines on how the Industrial and Agriculture Commission, appointed by Governor Hawmill, can boost Iowa's commercial and industrial growth is proposed for Saturday September 26. J. G. Mitchell proposes grain men and business leaders outline views before committees. focus includes grain markets, Iowa industries, and a security market.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Publc
Industrial and Agriculture Commission
Hawmill
J. G. Mitchell
Towa = i Industriana
Mitchell
Health official sent to Walford to check diphtheria outbreak
Des Moines reports state epidemiologist Dr. A C Busby is ordered to Walford Iowa to inspect and control a diphtheria outbreak amid health department actions and stationing.
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Des Moines
A. C. Busby
Walford
State Health Department
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