Zimmerman Resigns From City Council to Teach Law Clinic
Arthur A. Zimmerman councilman for the Second ward resigns to take a law teaching post at the state university summer session. He cites heavy demands of the new position and his duties at the firm Pike Sias Zimmerman Frank, noting the law clinic aims to train students practically before entering practice. The council will elect a successor per city ordinances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Zimmerman
A. E. Gnagy
Egalell
State University of Town
Pike, Sias, Zimmerman & Frank
Rexrsons
Zimmerman
Genventen
Sisi Cltenia
Vollega
Iowa City
Taman Siammusi
F. F. Favilla
Supreme Court
A. E. Gangs
State Abandons Attempt to Get Riot Conviction
The Illinois Attorney General Brundage, returning from Marion, says no further state trials will proceed after a second Herrin case acquittal. He notes no justice in Williamson County, as remaining rioters’ cases were nolle prosequied. Frank Herrington calls the acquittal a splendid victory and a sign of innocence. Federal prosecutors say they will not pursue charges unless new facts emerge.
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Tinais
Urhher
Williamson
Chicago
Williamson County
E. J. Brundage
Marion
Jast
Herrin Paine
Seringfeld
Frank Herrington
Finois
Washington, D. C
Hugh
Department Out Justice
Herrin
Court Marshal on Committee to Run Ku Kluxer Empire
Court order in Atlanta assigns a committee to run the Ku Klux Klan business until a hearing on the case. Imperial Emperor William J. Kimmons Imperial Wizard H W Evans and J M George named to oversee operations, with Sheriff J J Lowry as custodian of palace headquarters. If disputes arise the committee may seek court instructions.
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Atlanta
J. J. Lowry
Imperial Palace
William J . Kimmons
H.W. Evans
J. M. George
Ku Klux Klan
Thomas
Radio Convention and Short Course at Ames Apr 20
The second radio short course convention will be held at Iowa State college on Apr 20 and 21 under the engineering extension department and a prominent radio club. Speakers include C M Jansky from the University of Minnesota and H T Mathews from Chicago. L M Packman of Valparaiso and I R Deal will appear. The college radio station will be open for inspection and four reels of radio development pictures will be shown Friday night.
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If. R. Shifter
St. Olafs College
Northfield
Minn
H. T. Mathews
Chicago
Lil. M. ON
Packman
Dodge
Institute of Telegraphy
Valparaiso
Lnd
If. R. Deal
Deal
Parker
Towa Overbanked economist claims in Iowa speech
Professor Claude Renner of Iowa State College told the annual gathering of economists that Iowa has too many small banks. He argued crowded local markets with two banks serving tiny towns raise high loan rates, overbid long term deposits, and reduce bank profits and customer welfare.
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Associated Press
Towa
iProf
Claude LL Benner
Iowa State College
Economista
Aciglogisia
Banka
Renner Saith
Jbank
State College
Assembly
Robbers Break Into Lawn City Office in Cedar Paris
Cedar Paris April 7 Special Robbers broke a window to enter Parnoers Co operative company office last night. They gained little. about 1.50 in stamps and a small amount of cash were found. The safe dial was battered but the safe remained unopened.
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Paris
Parnoers Co-operative Company
Attica
Packer Receiver to Sue Scranton Bank Over Certificates
George C Williams receiver for the Associated Packing company was authorized by Polk county district court to sue the Bank of Scranton for $50,000 in certificates of deposit part of the packing company assets. The bank allegedly held up payments on the certificates.
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Tes Moines
George C. Williams
Associated Packing Company
Polk County District Court
Bank of Scranton, Scranton
Williams
Barge Line Men Meet in Davenport to Discuss Traffic
Davenport Iowa April 7. Manufacturers from many cities on the upper Mississippi will meet in Davenport April 12 to discuss ways for inaugurating barge traffic on the upper river this year. Expressions will be received from various cities showing the probable tonnage available for investments if barge lines are put into commission.
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Davenport
Upper Mississippi
Possible Rift in Des Moines Strike Reported
Des Moines April 7 settlement talks between Ironworkers and employers were expected to produce a breakthrough this morning. A conference between sides could mark the first break in a strike involving about 1,100 outlying trades. Other crafts remained firm with no sign of compromise.
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Des Moines
Cing
Grala
State Briefs roundup reports diverse local events
Opal Thompson seeks 3000 dollars from George Upton after alleging a hug caused two fractured ribs. Miamburg traces Floyd Tooley missing after he went to town for granaries. he has a wife and baby. Shenandoah notes Dorothy Patten, who married Arthur Moody after her father Albert Patten’s death and the Hickman life terms, following supreme court affirmation. Iowa City urges social science emphasis in high schools amid fears of social upheaval. Muscatine outlines a 1923 paying program costing about 125600 dollars after last year’s four miles of paving at 248000. Lake City reports oil discovery on Peter Johnson farm near Humboldt. expert Jota Gotz tests oil at 250 feet claiming 250 barrels daily, with deeper lake of oil at 1009 feet. Des Moines Electric Supply of Marshalltown files for bankruptcy. liabilities 27560.68, assets 5403.51.
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Ieoend
Opal Thompson
George Upton
Ogden, Jr
Miamburg
Floyd ‘Tooley
Shenandoah
Uiase
Dorothy Patten
Albert Patten
Arthur
Ben Hickman
Supreme Court
Arthur Moody
Iowa City
LeRossignol
Nebraska University College of Business Administration
Russia
Muscatine
Lake City
Peter Johnson
Rumboldt
Jota Gotz
Morten
Tia
Des Moines
The
Electric Supply Company
Marshalltown
Central teachers press for national department of education
Des Moines April 7 The central division of the State Teachers Association went on record favoring a national department of education with a secretary in the President's cabinet. They support four years of high school work with normal training for certification and a statewide physical education program. Frank P. Almy of Grinnell was elected president for the coming year.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Teachers’ R Association
General Assembly
Frank P. Almy
Grinnell
Central ‘Division
Smitheastern
Ottumwa
Southeastern Town Teachers Association
H. M. Taxlor
sGenierville
LE. Blackmar
National Education Association
San Francisco
Sunt
H. M. Taylor
Center- Fille
Garrett
Faireld
Gren
Parmington
County
Waverly Man Elected President Of Northeastern Iowa Teachers
Donnel son and E C Lyon cited as superintendents as the Northeastern Iowa Teachers Association meets in Dubuque on April 7. Waverly man elected president, with Dr George Munt of Dubuque as vice president and D R Earl of Grundy Center as secretary, Ruby Byer in Cedar Rapids as treasurer. Other new officers include Elkeng and Waukon representatives.
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Waverly
Dubuque
T. M.clevinger
State Control of Telephone Rates Beaten by House
A bill using drastic provisions of the Flar rison law passed the house 83 to 0 with a publication clause to take effect immediately. The measure imposes penalties for drug possession with fines up to 1000 and imprisonment up to five years for dispensers. Buildings where violations occur may be enjoined.
Ford Buys Bauxite Mines in Georgia for Shoals
Henry Ford has purchased bauxite mines in southern Georgia for an estimated 400000 to 1000000 dollars. The former owner is a Chattanooga man, undisclosed. The purchase signals Ford’s continued interest in Muscle Shoals aluminum manufacturing and possible expansion into northern Georgia and eastern Tennessee deposits. The fusee ignition device by Jacob Zech of Prague is noted as a historical aside.
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Chattanooga
Henry Ford
Georgia
Ford
Albany
Millerand seeks British backing in Ruhr policy
Paris reports indicate President Millerand pressed to secure British guarantees for France’s Ruhr security as he weighs reparations stance. Loucheur’s London visit sparks cabinet tensions with Poincare. martial law in Memel and Krupp trial delays accompany ongoing Ruhr crisis coverage.
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Paris
Loucheur
London
United Press
Jaws Loucheur
England
Millerand 7
Poincara
Britain
France
Teporta
Joucheur
Millerand
Poincare
Miller
Ruhr
Promoters Warned by Postmaster General on Oil Stock Fraud
Washington April 7. The Postmaster General warned promoters and others fraudulently promoting oil stock to expect vigorous action. Investigations in Texas have led to 200 cases before the Fort Worth grand jury as agents note promoters rarely have real funds in oil ventures. Authorities stress difficulty in proving intent to defraud and years of work per case.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pastolice Department
Texas
New
Fort Worth
Poindexter Heads to Peru with Wife Silent on Writings
Miles Poindexter former U S senator from Washington state and newly named ambassador to Peru traveled to South America aboard the Grace Hiner Santa Eliza with his wife and secretary Miss Hattie Leek while Mrs Poindexter refused to discuss her writings alleging drinking and gambling in official Washington diplomatic circles.
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Miles-Poindexte
New York
ADTH
Miles Poindexter
United States
Washington
Peru
Hattie Leek
South America
Grace Hiner Santa Eliza
Seizure of $2,050,000 In Champagnes In New York Raids
Prohibition agents seized 10,000 cases of champagnes wines and fine liquors valued at 2 000 000 and arrested seven men in one of the largest raids since the Volstead act. In Jersey City a mob attacked agents with bricks shovels and clubs during a raid on Ange Olook’s saloon, injuring several agents and leading to confiscation of liquors valued at 40 000.
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New York
Prohibition
Jersey City
Ange Olook
Runkle Quits as Choir Director at Grace M E Church
Kenneth E. Runkle, longtime organist and choir director at Grace M. E. Church, resigned to the official board. He prepared about 60 services and programs, led a noted choir, and authored a cantata performed in November. No future plans announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth E. Runkle
Grace M. E. “Church
Runkle
Grace Church
Postal Receipts Rise in 50 Cities in March
Washington April 7 1923 postal receipts in fifty industrial cities rose 12.91 percent in March compared with March 1922. The gain was widespread with unusually strong increases in southern states and healthy advances in New England and the Rocky Mountain region.
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Washington
Post Office Department
New England
Rockymountain
Pioneer Railroader Robertson Dies in St Louis
Alexander Robertson aged 63, noted president of the Missouri Pacific railroad, died in St Louis after several days of illness. A veteran of railroading since 1883, he began as a switchman for the Fitchburg line and held various posts across multiple railroads, widely known in railroad circles.
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St. Louis
Alexander Robertson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Robertson
Fitchburg
Harding May Start Trip West in June
Washington April 7 President Harding's western trip will begin about June 15. If he goes to Alaska he likely will not be back in Washington before Sept. 1. The president plans a series of short stage rests, stopping a day or two at several cities along the way.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
Alaska
South
Florida
Daugherty
Mking jRny
Evie
Tarding
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Republican Party
League of Nations
International Court
League
New York Tribune
Gould Relapse Endangers Financier in Menton
Menton France April 7 George J Gould financier suffers serious relapse after apparent recovery from recent illness. Heart action very weak physicians warn his family the attack may prove fatal.
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Menton
France
George J. Gould
Dayton Army Flier Killed in Nosedive
Capt. Richard Derby aged 28 from Dayton was killed at McCook Field when his airplane nosedived from 2,000 feet. Derby’s wife, living with him, was prostrated upon being informed of the tragedy.
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Daylor O
Richard Derby
Dayton
McCook Field
Derby
Detectives Probe Primrose Path Women Slain on Staten Island
New York April 7 Detectives in New York and Jersey City arrested James Kitading husband of a victim and Rosario Di Lorenza for manslaughter in the Staten Island killings of Irene Blandina and Bessie McMahon. Initial reports say two other men were involved and the victims were last seen with two men and two women on a Staten Island road. The case hinges on scattered clues and the possible Sicilian link. authorities expect developments as the probe continues.
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New York
James Kitading
Staten Island
Brogutio Dttarenc
Jersey City
International News Wire
Irene Blanidine
Bessie McMahon
Utica
M. D
Jose Padigo
Blanding Liver
Newark
Frank Bongiovani
Buffalo
Bongiovani
wWoen
Irene Blandina
Jersey
Blandino
Rosario di Lorenza
Miss Balliett Names Attendants for Her Wedding Next Week
Miss Helene Balliett has chosen her sister Mrs Harold B Plumb as matron of honor for her marriage to Walter R Mayne of St Louis. Bridesmaids include Miss Mae Wangler and Miss Gladys Klein of Chicago. Best man is Norman Champ of St Louis, ushers from St Louis and Louisville. Attending events this week included a small party hosted by Catherine Sedgwick and a luncheon by Mrs J A Bown and daughter Margery. An informal gathering at Balliett’s home is planned for Tuesday with guests from St Louis Des Moines Chicago and St Paul
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Helene Balliett
Harold B. Plumb
Walter R. Mayne
St. Louis
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mae Wangler
Gladys Klein
Chicago
Bennett C. Clark
Miss Balliett
Eleanor Johnson Williams
Des Atoines
Clark
J. A. Bown
Margery
Balliett
Hiubert White
St. Pal
Harry Crowe
Gertrude
Wiliam Sims
Jeanetta
Grasett
Williams
Des Moines
Wilson Contemplates Clarke as 1923 Democratic Hope
The piece discusses Ohio figures weighing Justice Clarke as a presidential possi bility, arguing his age and resignation from the Supreme Court were unselfish. It notes Clarke's strong League of Nations stance and his appeal to Wilson, while doubting his candidacy viability due to age and health. It also covers Harding renomination questions and Daugherty's influence on potential announcements.
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Wilson
Clarke
Supreme Court
Johnl . Clarke
League of Nations
Cox
Justice Clarke
United States
Ohio
Mexico rubber potential near Mexico City eyed by US
Washington experts consider Mexico for rubber supply to break British control. Mexican officials say vast lands south of Vera Cruz suit rubber crops and plants like guayule thrive in hot dry zones. US commerce department and private interests anticipate a large scale exploitation if political ties align.
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Washington,d. C
Mexico
Tha
Manuel CL Telex
Stubber Prees
India
Vera Cruz
Senor Tellez
Zacatecas
Department of Commerce
Confess
United States
Illinois Man Would Quit Colorado Jail
Attorneys for George Griffith of Carthage Illinois filed a writ of habeas corpus in district court seeking release from Littleton county jail where he has been confined over three months. Griffith was arrested and charged with the murder of Howard Iton son of the postmaster Buick Colorado Christmas last year.
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Denver
Calo
George Griffith
Carthage
United States District Court
Griffith
Littleton County
Griffiths
Howard Iton
Ni? Buick
Coto
Cummins Invited to Address Legislature Des Moines
Des Moines April 7 The town house yesterday passed a joint resolution inviting Senator A T Cummins to address a joint session of the general assembly The resolution already had Renethru the senate
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Des Moines
Town House
A. T. Cummins
Senate
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Lawn City
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Prague
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Memal
Budrys
Krupp
Essen
Bredelly
Berlin
Recklinghausen
Vira
Schaefer
Athens
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Gerald Chapman
Tocal
Athens General Hospital
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Runkel
Grace Me E. Church
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Gould
White House
Huy
Fat
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Iit
Marion ‘Star
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