Attorney details Daugherty's hand in big fraud case
Senate hearing reveals Harry M Daugherty influenced continuances and resignations in the Miller Brothers Indian land grant case. J M Peck, former U S attorney for Western Oklahoma, testifies that 10 000 acres valued at 50 per acre were involved and that civil actions to recover the lands were not pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daugherty
Associated Preas
Washington, D. C
Harry M. Daughert
Miller Brothers
Oklahoma
Senate
J. M Peck
United States
Western
Peck
Guthrie
Department of Justice
Arison
Departement of Justice
United States Attorney Benchraws
Bewring
Daughertz
Chain stores prosper in February reports says Federal Reserve
Des Moines April 1 chain store organizations in the United States show broad gains in February sales for eight systems reported to the Federal Reserve bank. Some chains like drug and music rise while grocery and shoe chains dip. Specialty stores show decline, possibly due to large inventories awaiting spring demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
State Briefs Yreton Bootlegger Alert In School Drinks Probe
Yreton board of education warns of bootleggers alleged to have sold alcohol to public school children under four. The board reports that boys drank hooch said to be sold by bootleggers. Davenport reports a 4 revolver shot through Caspar Schroepfer's heart ending his life. The aged man had been ill for six weeks and is linked to the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreton
Board of Education
Yang
Davenport
Caspar Schroepfer
Boite
Mortuary services for Mrs August a B Landpher
Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta B Landpher will be held at 430 pm Wednesday from her niece Mrs J ie Asquiths home, burial at Elmwood beside her sister. Surviving are a brother Himm Hoxie, three nephews and five nieces. A son Arnold Hoxie Landpher died during studies. Mrs Landpher affiliated with the Baptist church and was devoted to church and community work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta FE
Auusta B. Lendpher
J. Ie
Asquith
Lev
Elmwood
Ken Hoxie Brownecedent
X. Y
U Henry Orisandpher
Himm
Hoxie
Wirt
Hloxie_ Wate
Fonsith
Sam ‘Starr
Oxie Kell
Misses Morning Train After Using Gun in Dance Hall
Frank Van Eaton, 21, told police a tale of Western chivalry after shooting a man near Hast Fifty first street station. He claimed a group of six insulted his wife and sister in law at Glover Garden dance hall, then fled, later signaling to his company he killed to aid detaining. A wounded man, John Halley, was found nearby. Other details from Anadarko, Okla. remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Frank van Eaton
Anadarko
Oklo
Hwerlf
Hast Fifty-first Street
Opan
Frank
Youngy van Baton
Newark
Jie
Leavn
Glover Garden
van Halton
van Daten
John Halley
van Eaton
Dreamer of Death Plot Seeks Arrest of Six Countrymen
In Chicago Amrit Payeha claims a death plot by six Serbs, saying he dreamed of murder and even burglars. He cites Vladimir Kominjan as rival and asks police to arrest the six. Authorities denied the request and note the tale blends dream vision with personal conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Amrit
Payeha
Anine Acalysts
Ruore
Vladimir Kominjan
Serbia
Geo
Komlusan
Wheel and poker games banned at Mexican border
On April 1 the Mexican government ordered a gambling curb at border resorts, banning roulette black jack wheel of fortune chuck-a-luck and stud poker. Only poker dice Klondike and the ordinary craps will be allowed, with no effect on the race track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Tia Juana
Border
lWne
Mexican
Washington
Frace
February activity in Midwest industry and rail loadings
The seventh federal reserve district report notes slow livestock movements and curtailed packing plant operations in February while rain interest quickened. Iron and steel capacity expansion shows progress. automobile production rose to record levels. Freight car loadings indicate high distribution activity, boosting employment in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Middlewest
Seventh Federal Reserve District Bank
Iron and Steel Mts
reiPort
Dawes Commission Eases Path Toward Home for April Twenty Two
Pars April 1 The Dawes Commission experts met at 430 pm today with a brighter prospect for a speedy finish. Gen Dawes and Owen D Young have tentatively booked passage for April 22, while their assistants plan an earlier departure, likely by week’s end. The reparations burden on German railroads was to be settled as English and American delegates resolve differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pars
msMitlee
Altho
Des Moines poll results show Klan candidates defeated
In Des Moines and nearby towns multiple races reflected strong opposition to the Klan. Rice trailed opponent F H L. Schleiter by about 240 votes, while Burlington reelected Mayor Thomas Smith with a clear lead over E G Marquardt. Cedar Rapids and other cities reported fresh mayoral wins and ballot measures, with a heavy snowstorm not preventing over 11 000 voters in one city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod
Rice
Charles W. Mayser
F H L. Schleiter
May Cone
Charies Parmeter
J E. M. Hell
George Young
Charles Rolfe
W_ oO
Kaiser
Henry Cook
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Rail
C. DB. Huston
Martin Evans
S.C. Vilas
K. J. Zika
Public Improvement Departement
J. D. Kennedyr
Park Department
Louis Roth
Finance Department
Kenwaad Park
E. W. Fanta
Ilabor
Lover Warlan C. Robbing
Citizens Landidate
Alison
Allison
Miller
Iward
Fredji
Harve Speedy
John O. Alan
Leo A. Stengier
Gene Owen
Thompson
Ng Tesup
Jesup. la
Equetia
Gn.thomeos
C. L. Bright
R. W. House
jCharles
E. Hood
Earl Fisher
Edward T. Seamns
William E. Bur
George E. Walker
Marble Rock
Ry Eiarbis Rock
Fred Gates
Charles Dessmore
Acker
Re-election Victory in City Elections Amid Snow
Mayor Gnagy secured re election in a city race marked by heavy snow and statewide turnout. New councilmen include RB A Buck Leon Link, with James Robinson John G Miller Edward McFarlane and Frank Fish elected in respective wards. City officials from the Waterloo ticket also returned as judges clerks and department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles MacKay
J. C. Beem
John R. Gwynne
Ernest Koepke
WL Cotten
John W. Sweitzer
George Kreian
John Roch
Ralph Slippy
Larry Eed
A. Townslay
Leo Leeper
MacKay
Waterloo
A. Buck
Leon Link
James Robinson
John G. Miller
Edward McFarlane
Frank ¢. Fish
Chas. WW. Chapman
Riverfront Commission
C. A. Morris
W. T. Rose
Prisbie
Prof
Webster City Banker Enters Guilty Plea
Webster City Iowa April 1 former cashier of the Webster City Savings Bank pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulent banking. Judge Clark said sentencing would occur next Monday. Rood was charged with receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
n_ pz
Rood
Webster City Savings Bank
Traudvant Banking
Clark
Ben Hur program outlines talks and music event
Ben Hur program at Melehoir court invites members and friends for an evening of talks by Judge John Ww Gwynne TL Bick erberg and J H McCarty readings by Marian Mensen and musical numbers by Miss Seery Mr Goss Rodney Finn and Mr and Mrs Edward plus lively entertainment by the tribe of Ben Ilur in clubrooms tomorrow evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Fur
Melehoir Court
Tribe of
City in Brief: Local Notices and Travel Rounded Up
Various short items note administrative changes, travel plans, and local happenings. Elizabeth T. Pierce appointed administratrix of Carl Pierce's estate. J. Batham visits Des Moines on Santa Fe business. John Gronen to visit Minneapolis relatives. A. J. Howard returns from Decorah due to his brother’s illness. John L. Welahan heads to Los Angeles on business and pleasure. Holy Name court to meet at P. F. Slack home for prayer. Wendell Barrett and others return to Cornell College after Mount Vernon visit. H. Maynard travels to Miami to join wife for four weeks. Ruth and Catherine Tumry vacation at Lumry home. Tennie S. Bird files 1,010 instruments in March. total 2,415 since Jan. 1, 1924. Leap year does not raise marriage licenses. 27 issued in Marcel. Judge Wood and state bank league leaders to address Waterloo local league formation. 26+ delegates expected. I. W. McCartney returns from Fort Worth, where daughter Elizabeth is head of music at Texas Woman’s College. she is engaged for term ending 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Court
Gol Gr
P. F. Slack
Edwards Street
Wendell Barrett
Toya
Ernest O'Connor
Mount Vernon
Cornell College
HH. Maynard
Miami
Fla
Ruth
Catherine Tum Ry
Sioux City
W. R. Lumry
Tennie
Bird
J. Wi .Thon Psor
Marcel
GW. Wood
J.C. Murtagh
Waverly
Waterloo League
I. W. McCartney
Fort Worth
Tox
Elizabeth Mcartney
Texas Women's College
McCartney
Tetum
Sweet Voice and Smile Helped Win Waterloo Ticket
Miss Constance McDermott, daughter of city sanitary inspector GC MeeDermott, ran the Waterloo ticket headquarters in Lafayette building. Her pleasant voice over the telephone and gracious manner swayed visitors and callers, aiding Mayor Guagy’s victory. McDermott, a graduate of Our Lady of Victory academy, is noted for dramatic talent and recent stage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guagy
Waterloo
Constance McDermott
McDermott
Lafayette Building
MeeDermott
Elty Sanitary
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Clinton Bootlegger Shot in Quarrel in Clinton
In Clinton Ta bootlegger Wielaze was shot during a battle over possession of alcohol valued at about 1000 dollars. He is in critical condition. Hector Goodson of Moline was arrested and charged with assault to commit murder and held on 5000 bond. Police seek a companion believed to have fired the shot and fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moline
Victage
Wiliam
King
Clinton
Developeda
Hector Goodson
Morris Goodson
Viggo ‘Fanborg
Polies
Wielaze
Army World Fliers Delayed For Final Tests Before Flight
Seattle April 1 Major Frederick L. Martin announces minor delays in the Army World flight project. The air cruiser Chicago, at Sand Point, undergoes repairs on a leaky balloon while three other Army planes are tested. The four craft are prepared to leave at 6 30 a m Thursday for Prince Rupert as the next leg of the round the world attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Chicago
Sand Point
Here
United States Army
Prince Rupert
B. G
Mottow
Frederick L. Martin
Great Britain Ends Day of Secret Treaty
London reports reveal British government actions to end a day of secret treaties. Foreign and under secretaries outlined plans to present every treaty to Parliament within 21 days to secure ratification and prevent further covert agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Arthur
England
Mount Auburn Men Escape Death When Boat Overturns
In Mount Auburn a boat overturned on the river, leaving three men struggling in the water. Wiest and Rice escaped drowning while others fought to stay afloat until farmers rescued one man and searched for a missing companion. Police and divers were not yet deployed as the body of White remained unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Auburn
Wiest
White
Retired Japanese Officers Form Political Group in Japan
In Tokia on April 1 retired Admirals and Army generals met to found a military group named Kofukakai. The aim is to aid army and navy candidates in the diet and promote military education. About 160 retired officers plan to join, with several former officers running for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japa
Kofukakai
Army
Davy
Japan
Navy
Progressives Reject Fusion Nominations in Nebraska Contest
In Omaha on April 1 the Nebraska Progressive party denounced fusion with the Democratic party for April primaries. Rev. Z Beebe and W O H Green urged a May 1 Omaha convention to overturn the fusion nominations and possibly declare them vacant as part of a campaign to change party timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Progressive Party
Democratic Party
Z. Beebe
Woh Green
Sixty Six Millions For Four Government Departments
Washington April 1 Ap propriations totaling 66 845 160 for the departments of state justice commerce and labor are carried in a bill reported today to the house Of the total which is 33150136 more than last year s appropriations and but 214343 less than budget estimates 14958646 is for the state department 21364893 for the department of justice including the judiciary 23769195 for the commerce department and 36756318 for the labor department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
DB. C
Departments of State
Justice
Commerce
Labor
House
State Department
Department of Justice
Judiciary
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Lumberman's Slayer Sought After Ambush Kill in Kentucky Hills
Somerset Kentucky April 1 Authorities search the Cumberland foothills near Bauer 100 miles west for ambushed assassins who yesterday shot and killed Fenn B Marcilliat a Louisville lumber man and Bauer Cooperage representative well known in Cincinnati and New Orleans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerset
Cumberland Mountains
Bauer
Here
Fenn B. Marcilliat
Louisville
Marcilliat
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Bauer Cooperage Company
Radio pole fatality at Marengo
In Marengo Iowa on April 11 George Tacobs age 48 died after a steel radio pole toppled during erection to secure an aerial. The pole crushed his skull and he died minutes later at a local hospital. A second item notes Frank B Schrader promoted to assistant roundhouse foreman at Minois Central shops replacing Charles Horsiey. successor unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Iac
George Tacobs
Jacobs
Frank B. Schrader
Minois Central
Charles Horsiey
Mounds, Til
Wr Schrader
Venerable Lawyer Becomes Judge of Municipal Court
J G Beem elected to join John W Gwynte the current junior judge on the municipal bench B Curtright retires after years on the bench Beem brings 30 years of practice experience and previously served as police judge before the city court was established
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Beem
John W. Gwynte
B.curtright
Beem
Indoor Baseball At Kiwanis Luncheon
Siwanians held an indoor baseball game at their day luncheon in Hotel Rus Sell Lamgon. Teams formed from members. questions were asked at home plate by Sloane M Wallace instead of pitches. A sample query asked who wrote Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siwanians
Rus- Sell-Lamgon
Sloane M. Wallace
Carrect
Bunyan
St Johns Church Bazar To Run April 30 May 3
Women of St John s Catholic church plan a bazar at Knights of Columbus hall from April 30 to May 3. They have prepared many comforters aprons and fancywork items. The highlight will be a cedar chest hope box as a major attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
St. John’s Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Petition for Additional Paving in Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls residents petition for more paving at $2.27 per square yard under Bryant Paving contract. Special council meeting to act on the request. Garage purchase reported as Hi Aadanson buys Russell-Lamson garage in the hotel block to run repairs and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Bryant Paving Company Tecentry
By Council
Hi &. EL Aadason
Alley
Russell-Lamson
Russall- Lamson
Crawfords entertain 12 couples at card party
Mr and Mrs J Crawford hosted twelve couples for a Monday evening card party at their home. Prizes for play went to Mrs Walter Ries and John Mergen. Miss Myrtle McDonald performed several piano numbers. Catholic Girls Club of St Josephs parish to meet at O Keefe Towne chapel at 730 PM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Crawford
Walter Ries
John Mergen
Myrtle
McDonald
Catholic Girls
Catholic Girls’ Club
St. Joseph's Parish
O’keefe & Towne Chapel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reserve Bank
William Vaughn
Wiliam Vaughn
Cear Falls
Unionongregational Church
M. Morrow
Elm
Dod
P.d. Slack
Paul Jack
Sacred Heartatholic Church
Independence
Dr. Jah
Rosemary Fatber
Rosemary
O'Keefe &Towne Ortuary
J. Rt. Macartney
Wilk Ba Fairview
George Gus Smith
Saryves
Hilary P. Jones
Coolidgs
Alaska
Hig
J. H. Thomas
Fbor
William Morris Hughes
Australia
I Auteticg
New York City
Beulah Edmonston Croker
Richard Croker
Tarrish Estates
Esparza
Jacksonville
Hall
Croker
Guanajuato
Mexico
Spinois
Dawes Commission
Charles McCumber
Henry Schnadt
Herman Hungerigay Sessar
Herman Neverman
William Ambrose
H.C. Bohr
Fred Bang
Buuier-Bremer Tele
1. O. Porter
Albert Neal
Willits Roberts
Fred
H. Voss
O. I,olsal
J.P Martin
W. C. Betiis
Paine
Greeny
Greene
Janesville
Black Hawk County
J. W. Bennett
Paul Pre
Carl Wild
R. W. Kendall
Garrick
Charles Smith
Fred Yirick
C. W. Taylor
Council-The
Grundy Center
Grunds Center
Fred Frost
R. Kahl
Bruns
Denver
H.C. Bruns
Rudolph Schneider
Gnagy
Buchanan
Elder
Optical Service
Elizabeth T. Pierce
Carl Pierce
J. ©. Batham
Santa Fe Lines
John Gronen
Fifth Street
Minneapolis
A. J. Howard
Decorah
John Ll. Welahan
Vine Street
Los Angeles
Army World
Huemobile
Iowa
Waterloo—Oelwein
West Fifth St
Hupmobile
Kentucky Hills
J.C. Brem
Kiwanis
AWN
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!