Disarmament Commission Opens Talks at Geneva
Geneva April 13 The League of Nations disarmament commission begins work with aim of a world wide agreement. Ambassadors Gibson and Cushendun carry hopes and rumors swirl of British American positions. German Count von Bernstorff calls for action toward an international convention while Litvinov backs partial disarmament and bans on air power and poison gas.
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Geneva
Baldwin
Gibson
Baron Cushendun
Commission
Count von Bernstorff
Maxim Litvinoff
Russia
Mexican Revolt Nearing Collapse Across Border
Reports from Nogales on April 13 describe the collapse of the Mexican revolt as rebel units retreat toward Sonora. Gen Francisco Manzo and staff cross into Arizona amid rumors of court martial and removal from command. Manzo and Gen Benito Bernal face immigration scrutiny over their stay in the United States.
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Portes
Sonora
Naco
Fausto
Topete
Francisco Cruz
Nogales
Ariz
Francisco R. Menzo
Mexican Revolutionary Forces
Manzo
Benito Bernal
Naval supremacy debated from new angle in 1939
Gen Dawes argues the United States needs heavy cruisers while Britain needs light cruisers, calling any naval arms race unnecessary as both nations share a shipbuilding burden and the principle of equality at sea. He warns against forcing peoples into competition due to differing expert interpretations.
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United States
Great Britain
Dawes
Little Rock student wins Sankey prize at university
Little Rock student Vernon Chase of Little Rock Indiana has been chosen liberal arts senior at the University of Town for best promise in studies. He receives the Theodore Sankey prize of 508 dollars for graduate study at an approved American university. Honorable mention went to five seniors: Harry E Boyd Millicent Bush Herbert Gale Harris Thompson and Bur won A Miller.
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Town City
U.p—H
Cameron
Harris Thompson
Lisho
Burwon A. Miller
Newton
Three Hurt When Automobiles Crash
Des Moines reports three people injured in a motor car collision. Igene Sillett, 19, suffered fractures to the left leg and arm. B. E. Krebs, 23, was bedded with injuries to both legs and one hand. Treva Phiecels, 19, received severe bruises. Drivers W. H. Thiessen and 71, Daxseo were also injured.
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Des Moines
Igene Sillett
B. E. Krebs
Wes
Treva Phiecels
W. H. Thiessen
Daxseo
Direct word from Southern Cross crew reaches Sydney relatives
Messages signed by pilot C. P. Ulm report the Southern Cross crew surviving after being forced down March 1 en route from Sydney to Wyndham. The crew expresses hope of returning to action, while Ulm notes weakness from starvation. Rescue operations spanned two weeks, with the plane landing near Port George and a Derby relay carrying the news.
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Sydney
NB. W
Southern Cross
C. P. Ulm
Wyndham
Derby
Ulm
AU O. K
Kingsford- Smith
al O. K
Boy Dies After Beating by Schoolmates
Chicago report says Joseph Stein a 11 year old pupil died after a beating by four schoolmates. He returned home complaining of being picked on and died within hours. Police school officials and the coroner launched an inquiry with all 4000 pupils to be questioned to fix responsibility.
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Chicago
Joseph Stein
Lunch Counter to Speed Lawmaking in House
Washington report notes a new lunch counter installed in the chamber area to speed lawmaking. Rep Underhill of Massachusetts proposed the idea and Speaker Lonfororth yielded the prairie dining room for swift meals between sessions.
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Washington, D. C
U.R
Rep
Underhill
Alas
Sachusetts
Lonfororth
Pravrie
Tim
Mortuary Services For Mrs Margaret Horton Planned
Funeral arrangements are set for Mrs Margaret Horton of 1109 Washington Street who died Friday at 3 20 p m after a paralytic stroke. The service is Monday at Petersens chapel with Rev Charles L Lannholm officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood. Surviving are her husband Ivan Bradt, a daughter Floren Orion, son LeRoy Bradt, and brother William Gladstone. Also noted is her earlier marriage to Nathan Horton and relocation to Waterloo. Darlene Ruth Lubert infant funeral at 3 pm Sunday at home with Grace Church pastor Rev Roy Tessie Smith in charge. burial at Fairview.
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Margaret Horton
Atargaret Horton
Washington Street
Petersen Fros
Charles. L Lannholm
Union Congregational Church
Elmwood
Margaret Gladstone
Schenectady
Darlene
Ruth Lubert
Darlene Ruth Lubert
Amos. Lubert
Mulberry Street
Roy Tessie Smith
Grace M. 3
Fairview
Woman Struck by Auto Remains in Critical Condition
Mrs. W. H. Meredith, 49, of 623 Riehl Street, was hit by a car at 5:45 p m as she crossed Park Road near Frirytew Avenue. She suffered a base skull fracture and internal injuries and remained unconscious in Allen Memorial Hospital while the driver, Roy C. Barber, claimed limited visibility from the setting sun. Authorities noted she was a bookkeeper at Davidson Co furniture and her husband worked as an interurban conductor. he was in La Porte City at the time of the accident.
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W. H. Meredith
Riehl Street
Park Road
Frirytew Avenue
Allen Memorial Hospital
Roy C. Barber
Bramober Street
Thals
Meredith
Davidson Company
Duny
la Porte City
No Wine Cards on Leviathan as Liquor Policy Becomes Quiet
New York reports that United States Lines with Leviathan and 10 other ships ban wine cards aboard dining rooms and public bars. Liquor sales will proceed unobtrusively with no set price schedule until an average price is established. Captain Robert Dollar argues dry policy can be profitable, citing Dollar ships’ round the world cruises.
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New York
United States Lines, Inc
Leviathan
Joseph E. Sheely
Robert Dollar
Dollar Steamship One
Round-The-World Cruises
Oelwein Woman Accident Victim Here Recovering
Mrs John Jenney of Oelwein is recovering in the city from injuries suffered when the car she rode in was struck on Sycamore street Waterloo Thursday night. She was thrown forward injuring her right leg while her husband and train crew assisted her to complete the journey. The Jenneys moved to Oelwein three weeks ago for work at Stroebel’s.
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John Jenney
Oelwein
Waterloo
Jenney
Sycamore Street
Bl Ys Hotel
Jenneys
Oelweth
Stroebelsimuste House
Gold Rush Expected From Quebec Prospect
Indications point to a new gold rush at the Chibougamau prospectors property in northwestern Quebec 200 miles north of Quebec. An official assayer reportedly estimates copper ore at 1950 a ton with 9.42 copper and 10.51 gold, prompting scouts and mining company representatives from Canada and the United States to charter planes to the scene.
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Ottumwa
Ont
INS
Chibougamau
Quebec
Rmish
United States
Campaign expenses reported for Mayor J. J. Carroll in mayoral race
The report shows Carroll spent 46.70 with 25 going to the Democratic campaign chest and the rest on cigars candy and printing. opponent William Weber listed 42.25. Other candidates reported 15 to 30 each. Reverend George B. Shoemaker, missing Cedar Heights, was reported recovered today.
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Fowa City
Iiks
J. J. Carroll
Wiliam Weber
George B. Shoemaker
Cedar Heights
Temperature forecast fragment for Friday to Saturday
Fragmentary weather note lists maximums for Friday and Saturday with unclear times and illegible terms. No identifiable places dates or events present.
SWE BOY SCOUTS AND 2 MEN FROM PLUNGE
Chewelah Washington April 13 Five Boy Scouts and two men clung to a quartzite peak for eight hours after a rockfall left them on a ledge. Harold Stiffenson died after the fall. Paul Hutchinson and five scouts were rescued. Don Hutchinson remained trapped until rope rescue brought him to safety. Willis Sarl and Shorty Witcherham aided the final ascent. the scoutmaster’s condition was serious.
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Chewelah
Wash
Semit
Harold Stiffenson
Paul Hutchinson
Idaho
Don Hutchinson
Stiffenson
Lis
Willis Sarl
Hutchinson
Shorty
Witcherh
Typhoid Cases Reported After Flood Flood
Two additional typhoid cases were reported amid funeral services for Mrs. Fred W. Dumire. Bert Smith of 1707 1-3 Jefferson Street and Mrs. Emil J. Kinss of 1214 Elgath Street West were stricken, linked to well water exposure during the flood. The tenth case in the city.
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Fred W. Dumire
Petersen Bros
Bert Smith
Jefferson Street
Emil J. Kinss
Elgath Street
Allen Memorial Hospital
Kloss
Kentucky Derby Winner Beaten in Second Test
Reigh Count, the famed American Derby winner, failed to place in the Newbury Spring Cup at Newbury, England, as Ath DT won the race this afternoon marking a second consecutive defeat on British turf.
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Eng
iWsi
Jorse Reigh
Ath- DT
A J McGranahan Stricken With Typhoid Fever
A J McGranahan of 1882 Third Street West is ill with typhoid fever and was admitted today to Allen Memorial Hospital. The infection's source is believed linked to recent flood conditions. Nine typhoid cases have been reported to the board of health since the flood.
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A. J. McGranahan
Third Street West
Allen Memorial Hospital
Board of Health
Booze Case Continued After Arraignment
T. P. Anthony was arrested with a quart of liquor in his car and arraigned in municipal court. He pleaded guilty to illegal transportation and the case was continued to a later date for sentencing, with bail set at 150 dollars.
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T. P. Anthony
Anthony
Mexican Revolt Highlights Aviation Value for Mexico
In Monterey N L Mex April 13 authorities say commercial aviation could solve Mexico’s transport challenges. Revolutions showed rail lines and mountain terrain slow troop movements, and pilots foresee emergency landings and rapid air links. Joffre predicts five planes in service before mid summer with airports in 54 cities and mail and freight contracts already in place.
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Mexico
Satl Tileub
Cristobal Garrienm
Juan Andreu Almazan
Garcialazo
United States
Charles A. Lindbergh
Washington, D. C
Mexico City
J. Ss. Joffre
Inter-Americas Transportes de Aeros
Joffre
Rosenwald opposes medical society policy on affordable care
Chicago April 13 Julius Rosenwald philanthropist and leader of a large mail order business returned from Arizona and announced he would push plans to provide medical and hospital care for the middle classes at far lower prices. He said the Chicago Medical Society resists expanding facilities that would aid moderate income people seeking affordable care. He pledged to work toward reducing physician charges for the middle class.
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Chicago
Julius Rosenwald
United States
Chicago Medical Society
Arizona
Chisaga Medical Society
Rosenwald
Heated Assembly Deadlock Over Tax Board Plan
Lawmakers clash on creating a state board of assessment and review to replace the tax commission. The house passes its own measure with three members, including a farmer, salaries of 4000, and full-time duties, while the senate proposal differs on governor appointment and pay. Also approved is a plan for city 40,000 plus to set up teachers pension funds. In Council Bluffs, Joe Lavadure jailed six months for damaging a brother-in-law’s car after being denied access to his wife.
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Senate
State Executive Council
Executive Council
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Tax Commission
State Board of Assessment and Review
Tovrien and Associates
Councii Bluffs
Joe Lavadure
Brother-Inlaw
Nations Pay Herrick Tribute on New York Pier
New York hosts a solemn return for Myron T. Herrick ambassador to Paris. Diplomats and military officers from the United States and France honor his flag draped coffin aboard the Tourville as 21-gun salutes echo. Col Lindbergh leads the personal party and travels home with the Herrick family aboard a seven car special train.
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America
France
Herrick
A& Bend
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Lafayette
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tourvillé
United’ States
Paris
Markishead
Cincinnati
Macom
Fort Jay
Pier
Walter F. Brown
James J. Walker
Paul Claudel
Wilbur J. Garr
Hanson B. Ely
Louis R. de Steigner
U. S
Lindy
Parmely Herrick
Walker
Col. Lindbergh
Lindbergh
Waterloo Hosts Fire Fighters State Meeting
The seventh annual convention of the Iowa Association of Fire Fighters will be held June 5 and 6 in Waterloo. A committee with Lieut. William Alten as chair and members Archie McKinney Irving Andrews plus Ray Garra brant set the dates at noon today. President J W Martin of Sioux City and secretary William Hottell of Des Moines lead the association, organized in Waterloo seven years ago with the first meeting here.
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Iowa Association of Fire Fighters
Waterloo
William Alten
Des Moines
Iowa to List Resources for Industry Survey
Des Maines reports Iowa joins states authorized to survey industrial and natural resources to attract industry. A House vote approved the bill 77 to 8 but cut the appropriation from 20 000 to 16 000. Money will fund the survey and its advertising.
April’s New Books and Notable Authors
Brief sketches of authors and works for April. Sinclair Lewis’s new novel is dedicated to Dorothy Thompson after their marriage. Elswyth Thane, Walter D Edmonds, and Joan Lowell are among featured writers with life stories and notable books.
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Sinclair Lewis
Dorothy Thompson
Elswyth Thane
William Beebe
Undersea
Fife
Jesse Lynch Willams
Percy Mann
Round Valley
California
Walter D. Edmonds
Boonville
N. Y
Rome Haul
Pitts Sanborn
New York Telegram
Carolln Wells
Whitman
Joan Lowell
Marie Cher
France
Paris
Miss Brower and George Rath Granted Marriage License
Elizabeth Brower of 944 Walnut street and George E. Rath of 406 Independence avenue were issued a Des Moines marriage license. Brower, daughter of Blanche Brower, is a Town State Teachers College graduate and former Cherokee Indian high school instructor. Rath, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Rath, is Rath Packing mechanical superintendent and ISU School of Engineering graduate.
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Des Moines
Elizabeth Brower
Walnut Street
George E. Rath
Independence Avenue
Iss Brower
Blanche Brower
Town State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
East High School
Rath
Edward F. Rath
The
Rath Packing Company
School of Engineering
Iowa State College
Ames
Theta Delta
Assembly Amends Agricultural Laws in Iowa Session
Secretary Mark Thornburg reviews changes to farm laws in Des Moines. main points include tuberculosis eradication expansion, dairy cattle tests, and labeling reforms. Additional provisions cover creamery overrun limits, direct state aid to farmers institutes, and veterinary licensing.
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Courier Special Servicr
Des Moines
Mark Thornburg
State Department of Agriculture
Senate
YS Men Won Meet At Deere's Monday Noon
Meeting time for the Y's Men's Club is moved from evening to noon on Monday. Homer Alberght announced the change and the group will dine at one noon before touring the John Deere tractor plant. It marks a rare luncheon club excursion as a group through the plant.
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Deere's
Y's
Homer Alberght
John Deere
Bowlsby Lions Speaker to Address LINSCINH Club
A. Bowlsby, district traffic superintendent of Northwestern Bell Telephone, will address the Lincinh Lions at Block's Tearoom on Thursday. He will then guide members on a four hour tour of the local telephone plant.
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Bowlsby
Co. A
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Lins Cinh
Charles Zimmerman Ill With Erysipelas
Charles F. Zimmerman prominent traveling salesman for Sherman Coffee House is seriously ill with erysipelas at his home 625 Leland Avenue. He fell ill about a week ago.
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Chas. Zimmerman
Charles FP. Zimmerman
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