Illinois and Iowa politics and a Herrin shooting surge
The column notes five southeast Iowa counties voting on road paving projects, cites promises of a stronger highway system, and comments on Illinois primary results against World War I posture. It reports violent unrest in Herrin with a fatal shooting, military control, and an election day climate. It also covers Gen. Andrews and prohibition policy debates on enforcement and nonintoxicating beer laws.
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Vork
Iowa
Uume Imanemarial
Appanoose
Jasner
Jefferson
Madiaska
Mongop
Senate Vote on Brookhart Reveals Two Party Struggle
Massachusetts and national figures weigh the Brookhart Steck vote as shaping a two party system in the Senate. Debates show bipartisan arguments for and against Brookhart and Steck, with Coolidge supporters and insurgents naming discipline and political motivations.
Denies Charge Against Trev Holmes in Cabareting Claim
New Bedford magistrate and parish priest Trevor Holmes, father of five, denied charges that he attended a cabaret in Houston with Miss Intounette Fortin, a member of his church. The church elders board is examining the matter.
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Trev
Guy W. Holmes
New Bedford
Mags
Hoston
Tin
Judge Stiles Schedules Dual Court Sessions In Waterloo
Judge E. B. Stiles moved between two Waterloo district courts this morning to expedite two motions. In one, Nick Jasjer vs. Nick Lautgen sought examination for property to satisfy a $1,142 judgment. In the other, George Kress P W Belangee F L Towne Anna Decker and Sam Scott challenged sewer assessments in the second Home Park addition. The Lutgen case was continued to Friday after a courtroom interruption.
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Be. B. Stiles
Nick Sau Jer
Nick Lautgen
Stiles
George Kress
P. W. Belangee
F. L. Towne
Anna Decker
Sam Scott
Waterloo
Leo Leeper
Lutgen
Stites
Leeper
C. Z. Rudolph
Danville Grand Jury Probes High School Booze Incident
A Danville parent committee pushes for a grand jury inquiry after six high school students confess bringing liquor to a spring dance in the school building. The attendees totaled 500, with expelled leaders potentially testifying next month as States Attorney Farrow promises deeper probes despite school officials deeming the matter closed.
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Danville
Elmer Farrow
Ford Denies Friend Burbank Infidel Says No Life Was Lost
Detroit Mich Amrit 14 (A) Luther Bure bank’s funeral sees Henry Ford defend friend Tatther Burbank amid infidel charges. Ford asserts Burbank did not disbelieve in life after death, calling the press misquoting and noting Burbank’s faith in permanence of life beyond matter. Ford recalls visits and talks about life plants and the world.
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Ford
Burbank
Mich
Amrit
Luther Burebank
Banty Trasa
Henry
Detroit
Tutner Burbank
Violence Flares as Kluxer Clash Rocks Herrin
Herrin endures renewed klan faction violence with two shootouts at a garage and near the Masonic temple. Six men die, including three Klansmen, amid mass gunfire from machine guns and cars. An eyewitness and officials vow a coroner's inquest as guardsmen patrol the town.
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Klervin
Aap
Iferrin
Ferday
George Bell
Marlon
Artie Boswell
Col
Davis
John Ford
Aurd Treadway
Harris Yur
Charles. Briggs
Brown Mast
St. Louis
Mack Sizemore
den Siarmore
Harland Ford
Claude Weaver
Frankfort
Sizemore Brothers
Foard
Antiklan
John Siwith
T Man
Aris
Smith
Helineis National Guard
Carhansale
Tattle Ts Restmerd
Marguy
Wen Sizemore Fant
Blackie Arms
Marton
Kiehite
Carbondals
Cairo
Smith Purag
Haton
Nanan
Illinois Voters Poll Huge Majority for World Court Foe
Illinois voters favored the world court foe in the statewide primary, with Brennan winning the Democratic nomination. The board reported McKinley leading Republican contenders amid a high turnout and tensions over the world court issue, while riots and bond votes marked the day across Chicago and downstate.
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Middlewest
Court Tooth
Ttn
Chigaso
Illinois
Brennan
Chicago
APV
Willianh Meiinley
Thapublican
Sanlor
Leriay
Frank L. Smith
Chainman
Cott Mities
McKinlay
World Court
Slugard
Smith
Georgea I. Brennan
Cicago
Democratic National
Leeman
Inyder
Pan Oon
Jennan Ga
James James O. Monroe
Melinley
McKinley
United States
Reed
Boral
Shipislead
Work Court
Hughes
Hoover
Gal. Smith
Chadrman
Repiblican State Central Committees
Tineis
Washington
Coolidge
Herrin
Issuys
Meliiles
Allen S. Moore
America
Marine colonel's wife on witness list for defense
At San Diego Army base the defense for Col Alexander Williams in a court martial on drunkenness charges moved forward with his wife Marie Thompson Williams named among seven witnesses. She attended a dinner March 6 1926 and accompanied him from the Hotel Del Coronado, with testimony likely aimed at countering Gen Smedley Butler's account. Final defense testimony was anticipated as the case nears conclusion.
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Marine Base
San’ Diego
Cal
Marie Thompson
Kentucky
Alexander, Williams
Marine Corps
Smedley
Butler
Marina
Mra. Williams
Hotel del Coronado
Williams
Gen. Butler
Peneral
Col. Williams
Skull of Mammoth Found in Wyoming
A prehistoric mammoth skull weighing over 740 pounds was unearthed near Tingle, Wyoming by Prof. Ey Barbour and university assistants. The long tusks measure 32 inches, and the relic was placed at a Nebraska museum. The discovery is touted as the oldest mammoth skull found in this U S region.
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Lincoln
Seb
Burgeet
United States
Unity of Nebraska Museum
Ey i. Barbour
Carbondale Guards Rush to Herrin After Riot Siren
Carbondale Illinois April 14. Members of the One Hundred Thirtieth infantry Illinois guardsmen are trained to respond swiftly to Herrin alarms. A siren installed at their armory summons troops from work within an hour after word of yesterday's Herrin riot arrived by telephone.
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Carbondale
Ill
Uip
Illinois
Herrin
Coroner Dr Sidney J D Smith Seeks Seventh Term
In a short interview county coroner Dr Sidney J D Smith cites 1915 service since Jan 17 and plans to run again. He notes annual income from the office has ranged from 300 to 400 dollars and says he has limited inquests to only necessary cases while keeping expenses down.
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Sidney JD. Smith
Smith
France Considers Response After Russia Skips Disarmament Talks
Paris April 14 France plans to consult powers on next steps after Russia refused to attend the League of Nations disarmament conference. War Minister Paul Painleve suggested the Geneva conference on May 18 might be postponed. He noted Russia has Europe’s largest standing army and said the factor must be considered. Arrangements for the conference will begin in principle in the meantime.
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Paris
INS
France
Russia
Paul Painleve
Painleve
Geneva
Europe
Painteve
Mexican Statesman Poisoned by Political Enemies Suspected
In Sinaloa on April 14 AP reports Gen Angel Flores a Mexican statesman was poisoned with at least two types of poison found in his stomach. Authorities probe a political conspiracy as the motive. Flores widow claims to know who poisoned him but will not disclose the name.
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Maine
Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Brookhart-Steck
Senate
Brookhart
Cou
Marty
Steris
Dehaif
David Teed
Pennsylvania
Bingham
Connectiut
Walsh
Steck
George
Georind
Goir
West Virginia
Beast
Kentucky
Sinaloa
Angel Flores
Flores
Nagle Enters State House Race in Johnson County
Lee Nagle, a four year Iowa City resident formerly of Ren Gak, declares candidacy for state representative from Johnson county. He joins Samuel Whiting and Samuel W. Mercer in the race to fill the vacancy created by Ray Yonter’s appointment as state insurance commissioner.
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Iowa City
Lee Nagle
Ren Gak
Johnson County
Ray Yonter
Samuel Whiting
Samuel WM
Mercer
Mother and Daughter Seek Divorces in Madison Court
In Madison April 14, a mother Nellie Thomas and her daughter filed divorce petitions together in district court. Nellie Thomas sued Charlie Thomas, and her daughter, while Bess B. Milligan filed against William Milligan, who has rejoined the army.
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Madison
J—S
Nellie Thomas
Charlie
Thomas
Bess B. Milligan
William Milligan
Two States Seek Ruling on Grant Game Refuge Land
Wisconsin and Iowa seek Attorney General ruling on legality of federal government control of Wisconsin plan to set aside land along the Mississippi for a wildlife refuge. Meetings with federal representatives discussed licensing, egress rights, and state ownership questions with no action yet taken.
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Tautosae
Wis
Wisconsin
Jaws
Central Sargent
Towa
Ist
Wiscon- Tands
Uaimmill
Tawi
Tewa
Government sale of non intoxicating beer eyed by Washington
Assistant Secretary Andrews told the Senate Prohibition Committee that restricting government sale of non intoxicating beer could aid law enforcement while warning that open saloons would be disastrous. He said small stills in homes are likely and that government sale would help remedy this, but warned against restoring saloons. The session included lively exchanges with Senator Reed of Missouri on illicit liquor methods and the scale of bootlegging.
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Gen. Andrews
Prohibition
Avats
Sen
Washington
Washington,d. C
Anril
Andrews
Treasury
Senate Prohibition Committee
Auession
Jiutien -Codman
Democrat
Mi Souil
Reed
Missouri
Ubekis
Oregon
Buckner
New York
Raliona
Sul
John Barleycorn
Senate
Martin-Hoeny Geore
Courier Delays and Paper Re delivery Policy
The notice states delivery by 5 0 o clock and offers a reprint if the paper is late due to carrier error. Readers should contact the office before 5 PM to obtain a replacement copy or ensure prompt delivery.
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