Thorne Enters Senate Race in Washington Iowa
Clifford Thorne formally enters the Republican race for U S Senate in Iowa with Washington as his home base. The press notes his long career in law and rail regulation, highlighting his 1900s to 1910s work, presidency of the National Association of Railway Commissioners, and authorship of Iowa anti-discrimination and commerce counsel laws. He served in the Spanish American War and will issue a detailed statement on policy soon.
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Journal 15
Clifford Thorne
Office
United States
W. Brockhart
Thorne
D. J. Palmer
Board of Railway
Anis
Brooklyn
W. G. Thorne
Methodist Church
Clifford
Yale
Chicago
Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association
Iowa
Commission
State Commission
Commerce
Henderson
Ludge Henderson
Mississippi River
St L.ouis
National Association of Rail
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Counsel
Bryan Denounces Bourke Cochran's View of Election
Former secretary of state William Jennings Bryan criticizes Bourke Cochran on prohibition and crime, warns of bootlegging and international issues. He urges a citizenship withdrawal law for Americans aiding foreign governments and flags, deflects discussion of Cox, notes revenue bill as key issue, teases political plans with a sly remark.
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Bourke Cochran
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Florida
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Congress
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Cam
James M. Cox
New York Democrats
Srvan
Doctor Testifies In Kneaskern Murder Trial
Decorah Iowa April 15 With Dr A F Pritchen Decatur state witness on the stand the trial of A F Kneaskern charged with the murder of Mrs Irene Van Brocklin was resumed in district court Dr Fritchen who performed an autopsy described the wounds and said she was holding her right arm in front of her white shirt and that she must have been applying pressure The coroner sheriff and a local official were the state witnesses examined Friday The defense did not cross examine and the examination may take 10 days
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Associated Press
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A. FP. Pritehon
Decoreh
FL Kneaskern
Irene van
Fritehon
Willis
Ellingson
Charles van Brocklin
Iowa declares July 24 as State Flower Day by Gov Kendall
Gov Kendall designated July 24 as State Flower Day following a joint resolution from the Thirty-ninth general assembly requesting an annual observance. The proclamation urges Iowa residents to plant and cultivate flowers and shrubs to preserve and enhance the state’s natural beauty.
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Parauanto
Thirty-ninth General Assembly
N. EB. Kendall
Kendall
Iowa
Commonwealth
Tama Indians Take Powwow to Kendall
Des Moines reports two rival factions of a Tama Indian tribe on the reservation near Tama will meet Gov. Noh Kendall Tuesday to seek mediation over this summer’s annual powwow. The discord dates back four decades, with potential gubernatorial mediation noted.
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Des Moines
Tama
Noh. Kendall
Gilmour Reappointed to Osteopath Board in Iowa
Des Moines April 16. Dr. R. B. Gilmour of Sioux City was reappointed to a three year term on the state board of osteopathic examiners by Gov Kendall. Other board members include Dr. H. J. Marshall of Des Moines and Dr. C. J. Hustenton of Keokuk.
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R. B. Gilmour
Sioux City
State Board of Astropathic Examiners
N. BF. Kendall
H. J. Marshall
Jad
C. J. Hustenton
Keokuk
Trio Confesses Pisgah Bank Robbery in Bluffs Case
Connell Blufs, Ta April 15 Three men Al Fiori R G Beatty and D D Good confessed to robbing a Pisgah bank on December 23 1921 according to State Agent Dsacar O Roth They admitted taking 16309 in bonds and 2200 in cash after locking cashier Jink Barker in the vault Wanton Woman Hurt Carroll April 18 Mrs Fred Dillavay is in critical condition after being thrown from a buggy by a rearing horse she was driving
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Fred Dillavay
Disorderly house raid ends with arrests in Des Moines
Des Moines on April 23 Sheriff Robb led a raid on an alleged disorderly house. Seven men and five women were arrested and spent the night in the county jail.
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Bes Moines
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Death by Own Action Offense to Spiritualists
New York April 15 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle says self harming acts are a desperate offense in spiritualism discourse. Maude Fancher’s poisoning attempt to aid husband guides him from spirit land, leaving her fate debated as to life after death and dangers of spiritualism. Herman Fancher paces Newark hospital as his wife lies ill, with grim prospects of death. In Springfield, John L. Lewis argues coal strike shows leaders’ failure and vows miners will not yield while criticizing nonunion operators and government statements.
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International News Wire
New York
Herman Fancher
Newark
Arthur Conan Doyle
Novaliat
Arther
N. J
Maude Fancher
Associated Press
Springfield
John L. Lewis
United Ming Workers of America
Lewis
United States
Beardstown Faces Sanitary Menace From Rising Waters
Floods sweep through Illinois towns as the Mississippi breaks levees. In Beardstown a 200 foot break threatens sanitation and farmlands. Naples braces as residents abandon homes for army tents. La Crosse reports rising water prompting basements to empty, while nearby cities move goods to higher ground.
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Associated Press
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le Crosce
Wis
North la Crosse
Two Black Hawk Men Enter Race for Iowa House
Des Moines issued papers today for W. H. Bickel of La Porte City and A. U. Green of Cedar Falls, bringing Black Hawk county hopefuls to ten for the Iowa House of Representatives. Bickel, a former Benton County auditor, has run lumber yard and now travels for a living. Green, a Cedar Falls resident, owns substantial property and has long interest in county and state policies. Mrs. Elda Glaighty. Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Glaighty will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Asking officiating and interment in Elmwood beside her husband.
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W. H. Bickel
la Porte City
A. Ul, Green
Cedar Falls
Iowa House of Representatives
Black Hawk County
Bickel
Benton County
T. Mears
Waterloo
Mr. Green
Elda Glighty
Ellalaghty
Flrat Baptist Church
Opcinting
Elmwood
Tariff Bill Fight May Spread Over Extended Period
Washington news wires report the tariff measure faces a protracted fight in Congress with thousands of votes and hundreds of amendments. Leaders expect about two months of steady work in the Senate and conference to complete the bill, while election year pressures and other major bills loom.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Capitol
Congress
Washington
House
Rector Rumored to Seek Congress Seat in Third District
Dr John Dysart rector of St John’s Episcopal in Dubuque is rumored in Waterloo to seek a Republican nomination for Congress in Iowa’s Third district. A well known figure across the Iowa diocese, he has preached in Waterloo and formerly led a United Presbyterian ministry. His entry would heighten a race already featuring candidates from Dubuque and other counties.
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St John's Episcopal Church
Dubuque
Waterloo
Dysart
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
Delaware
Black Ilank
Franklin
Hardin Counties
Three Boys Die After Lying on Tracks Near Fort Worth
Three youths from Columbus Ohio were killed by a Texas and Pacific passenger train west of the city shortly after midnight. The victims are Carl Vance Riggs 20 Elmer Thrill 17 and John Shumate 15. Edward Miner from Port Henry New York said the boys lay down on the track to run when a train came. Miner refused to participate. A separate jury deliberated for three hours without reaching a decision in G W Towery versus Walter Holman damage suit about an automobile collision. Towery seeks 96 dollars. Holman countersues for 40.
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Fox
Columpus
Texas & Pacific
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Elmer Thrill
John Shumate
Edward Miner
Miner
Port
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Walter Holman
Howers
Holman
Fair Lillian Stirs Senate's Gallantry in Immigration Row
Washington April 315 Senators clashed during debate on renewing the four percent immigration restriction after Mrs Willian Rus sell Moore former stage star and recent immigration commissioner to Europe became the focal point of the session Critics charged Senator Reed with ungentlemanly conduct while Senator Harrison accused Republicans of discourtesy in presenting her report emphasizing the political clash over immigration policy and personnel.
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Williams Will Contest Settled
The prebate of Elizabeth Williams of Waterloo faced an objection by Carmen Walmsley of Minneapolis. The contestant withdraws the challenge, allows probate and distribution per the will, which includes $10,000 in bequests to churches and groups, and $2,000 to Dr. Thomas Harton. The estate value was about $21,052 with real estate and personal property minus $1,000 debts.
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Waterloo
Carmen C. Walmsley
Minneapolis
Minn
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Pickett, Swisher & Farwell
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
Young Women’s Christian Association
Wills
Yale
Rex
Thomas Harton
St. Mark's ‘Church
Horton
Siva
Williams
Sam
Nothling
Senate Extends Law Limiting Immigrant Intake to 3 Percent
Washington April 15 The Senate adopted by viva voce vote a joint Congressional resolution to extend for two years the law restricting immigration to 3 percent of foreign nationals in the United States as counted in the 1910 census. The measure, already passed by the House, now goes to conference due to Senate amendments.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
United States
House
Business Thinking Shapes Pennsylvania Senate Battle
The piece notes Reed and Pepper as leading candidates for the U S Senate in Pennsylvania, with Wittig Burke as Pepper's Republican rival. It argues voters judge on business prospects, cites Genoa talks and U S farm policy gains led by Eugene Meyer Jr, and credits government actions for improving postwar business, while acknowledging some steps began under Wilson and War Finance Corp leadership.
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Reed
Pittsburgh
Generelly
Pennsylvania
Penrose
George Wharton Pepper
Pepper
Popper
Tabor
Wittig J. Burke
Bo Hatter
United States
Europe
Genoa
Eugene Meyer, Jr
New
Wilson
Two Views On US Profit, Europe Trade At Odds In 1920s Column
A 1920s analysis discusses two US business schools. One favors inward prosperity within American borders, the other supports global trade. It notes half a million dollars for farm credit, hints at Europe’s slow recovery, and cites President Harding’s wish for US representation on the reparations commission.
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United States
America
Europe
League of Nations
Harding
Congress
What About the Tariff in a Recovery Year
The piece discusses the tariff dilemma facing Republican leaders as the economy recovers. It notes New England industry concerns over a tariff shaped by farm interests and farmers' views on tariffs on raw materials, warning against stalling recovery.
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Republican Party
Cinge
New England
New York Evening Poet, Inc
Slippy Ahead in Recount of Vote
City election contest board resumed tally with Aarph B Slippy gaining ground as recounts in First to Fourth wards alter totals. Johnston’s lead shrinks from 47 to a margin near 3 during adjustments, with precinct rechecks showing shifts in votes for both candidates.
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City Engineer Election Contest Board
Aarph B. Slippp
W. D. Johnston
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