Radio pioneer Ainsworth dies in hotel fall rescue attempt
Two men aided by a guest formed a human ladder to reach Ainsworth on a 19th floor window ledge after a fire swept his room. He dropped to the sidewalk below and died instantly as spectators watched in horror. Ainsworth, radio industry leader and founder of WMH, left a widow and two children in Cleveland.
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J. W. Melville
Chicago
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New York
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Cincinnati
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Federation Speakers Seek Change in Prohibition Law
Debates over relaxing prohibition see speakers urging reform. unions cite worker drink needs and enforcement issues while contrasting foreign approaches. Allegations of law evasion surface as officials recount corruption and enforcement failures amid ongoing national debate.
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Federation
Figures in Day's News Years on the American stage
New York figures appear in a migratory birds feature noting nine birds highlighted in a year of stage performances. The item surveys entertainers linked to birds and seasonal themes on the American stage.
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Ted
New York
Taylor seeks new liquor trial amid juror overheard claim
A defendant labeled as Taylor requests a new trial arguing unfair proceedings. Attorney Milton Fields highlights an affidavit alleging juror overheard comments by WW Humphrey about courthouse security and verdict timing. prosecutors deny the claim and seek to file affidavits from the jury foreman. The judge set today to hear arguments on the motion and sentencing.
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Negro
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Humphrey
Hatlitt
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Albert Sherwood
Hood
H. B. Boi
Taror
Washington Bars Mencken Journal Over Mailed Issue
The April issue of the American Mercury was barred from the mails after a Farmington Massachusetts chamber of commerce petition led Postmaster General to ban the magazine. The article claimed to offend small town morals and spurred legal action in Michigan and Boston. Postmasters in other cities were warned to exclude reproductions of the article from mailings.
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American Mercury
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Mencken
Washington
Farmington
New
Herbert Asbury
New Yorkewspaper
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Hane
Bishop Asbury
Michigan
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Imails
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Boston
Forfeited Hudson Car to be Sold by Court
Judge F E B Boies ordered forfeiture of a Hudson car seized with 28 gallons of alcohol from Clarence Rash of Flora county on Grant highway. The Motor Finance Company claims 651.93 on the car. Sale set for 2 p m April 15 at the Chevrolet range Cedar Falls. proceeds to county school fund if bids exceed liens and costs. Present at hearing were County Attorney W A Cake Wolf and others.
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Flora County
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Motor Finance Company
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Government program trains officers at public expense
Officers educated by the government to attend civilian colleges for special courses will be required to serve three more years in the army after completion. The policy aims to ensure continued service and develops qualified personnel for defense needs.
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District contenders set for Toledo district meet
District contenders from East High and nearby schools prepare for tonight’s Toledo district meet. Lyle Pleshex of State Center leads the field as competitors eye district honors amid a tense pre meet, with tactics and form under scrutiny.
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Prizes Offered to Stimulate Interest in Study of Food
Announcement of a prize essay contest for school children on the best story about bread. Campbell Baking Company offers 250 in prizes with awards of 50, 25, 15 and 5 dollars plus 100 prizes of 1. Essays due May 3 and winners announced May 14 after judging by a panel including Municipal Gwynne and other local officials.
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Cheney elected Vice President of Iowa Electric Ry Assn
W J Bertke of Sioux City and C M Cheney of Waterloo were named officers in the Iowa Electric Railway association at a joint convention with Midwestern utilities. C M Cheney became vice president and J E Averis Davenport treasurer. Town division officers named include C S Macy Adel president A Neal Fort Dodge and A Bultman Centerville vice presidents L Weeks Davenport secretary.
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Incidentally Confused Note on Europe Stock Allocation
An unclear report describes a plan involving Europe stock and funds, mentioning Kildee, Sindy, and stock tests at a university. The fragment references a professor and a university in Tehals and Minticsoft with mention of a joint support or study venture and a hypothetical monetary flow.
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Mystery Shots Fatally Wound Gary Steel Worker
A steel plant in a town near Millis was shaken by a mysterious shooter who emerged from shrubbery and fired at a worker named Mullins. Police believe the case is a homicide and are investigating the identity of the assailant.
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Fire damages residence on Eibiwards Street
Fire alarms sounded as sparks from a chimney ignited wooden siding at the Messager home on Y8t Eibiwards Street. The blaze damaged shingles and a portion of the roof while Walter Jackson and others reported the incident on the Canada Street address at 1152.
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Local Ball Club Signs Jim Grant
Jim Grant brother of Spat Grant is signed by Manager Cletus Dixon this morning in Des Moines. Grant will report here after April 20 with prospects for Waterloo. The team seeks a left handed pitcher and notes Grants past with Philadelphia Nationals and semipro clubs in Minnesota.
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Coast Guard Cutter Gear Returns to Arctic Service
San Francisco April 1 The veteran coast guard cutter Gear built in 1852 sails from the Golden Gate in May for its annual farewell trip to Alaska and Arctic waters. Captain Cochran praises the ship as remaining sound despite ice and storms, with hopes it will return to Puget Sound after this voyage.
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Owner of 640 Acres Adds 158.5 More at Bid of 150 Acre
Joseph Kerr, owner of Wand in Bagh township, added 1 acres to his holdings at a sale conducted by Willan Holland. He bid 150 dollars per acre on a tract offered by Mrs. Carl Tieree, exex of Washand's estate. The farm lies near Nagte Center and is well improved with buildings.
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Bagh
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Gan Ow Hough
Explosions on Oil Tank Vessels Leave 35 Believed Lost
Reported from San Luis Obispo April AP describes a 5,000,000 barrel fire at Union Oil tank and reservoir farm sparked by lightning. A high wind fanned the blaze causing injuries and prompting a second tank farm fire near Brea, about 260 miles southeast. Seven others reportedly drowned. local rescuers work amid wrecked houses and heavy smoke.
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Wade Nelson Urges Guarding White Space Value
Wade Nelson spoke to the Advertising Club at Hotel Russell Lamson urging careful guarding of white space and truthful ads. He argued against advertising discrimination and proposed stricter censorship of ads placed by merchants to improve advertising standards.
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Electricians Strike Over Wages in Cedarapids
About forty electricians in Cedarapids on a morning strike after wage demands were denied, with talks to reject a tentative agreement and return to work next week. Arbitration board had offered a raise briefly noted in local reports.
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Wieland Motor Co Opens Paige Jewett Salesroom Tomorrow
Wieland Motor Company announces the Paige and Jewett salesroom will open tomorrow at 415 Fifth Street West. Visitors will see new passenger cars and sedan models on display with floral favors for attendees. W. G. Wieland will oversee the sale, with John Jansen in charge of sales and Henry Wadine leading the mechanical department. A Paige and Jewett line will be kept in stock.
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Temperatures Puzzle From Masten Weather Page
Fragments show garbled weather notes with odd phrases and dates. The legible bits reference temperatures and a Friday timeslot with unclear local context or geographic markers.
Walsh Urges Brookhart Corner in Senate Contest
Senator Walsh Democrat of Montana urged the Senate to count 1444 more votes for Brookhart in his contest with Dithiel Stee a Democrat from Arkansas. Senator Caraway led the majority report arguing that following the law would give Steck a majority of 75 votes. The debate over the Senate contest extended to the rest of the week and into next week.
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Muscatine Legion Post Cancels State Convention Plan
The Muscatine American Legion post voted to turn back the 1926 state convention to the department due to internal factional disagreements and lack of cooperation. An assessment to cover expenses was opposed, with a special assessment revoked before the decision.
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Cut Park Trees Provide Fuel for Schoolhouse Heating
Osnmark Iowa April 1 (INS) The town faces coal shortages for heating the schoolhouse. Four miles from the railroad, and 160 tons of coal are hard to access due to road conditions. As a last resort, park trees are being cut to fuel the building.
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French Debt Debate Progressing With Washington Talks
Paris reports Finance Minister Peret says Ambassador Terenger and the American government show progress on debt talks. Peret awaits more information from Washington before heading to London to discuss British debt. Washington developments were moving slowly but likely to complete by the end of next week.
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Protects Buyers of German Real Estate
Washington, D. C., April 5. Secretary Kellogg advised the House foreign affairs committee that protection is afforded to American property owners against the Schutzner band, an organization seeking restitution for German citizens. German real estate bidders faced by American citizens is noted.
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Hougs Foreign Attains Committee
Chicago Extends Daylight Saving Time Start to April 25
Chicago adopts a 2 am start for daylight saving on April 25 amid ongoing protests against the system. Legislation to place the measure on ballots before fall elections failed, leaving the change in effect and the aid schedule restored by then.
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