World court issue dominates primary campaigns in Iowa
The world court remains a hot political issue as campaigns unfold in Iowa counties. Brookhart and Cummins clash over court votes while voters face debates on highway bonds, forest Week, prohibition, and film regulation as campaigning centers on states’ primaries and candidate renomination hopes.
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McKinley
Prink L. Smith
United States
Cummins
Brookhar
Itvall
Normancy
World Court Now Backed by Associated National Politics
A Washington byline surveys Illinois primary fallout on the world court issue and its impact on McKinley Coolidge dynamics. The piece argues campaign sponsors use the court stance to influence votes, noting Chicago patronage and local offices shaping the race while Republicans show mixed support and concern over associating with Wilson era policies.
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Marat Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Illinois
Mckinley
Coolidge
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Goolitlee
Melhinie
Chicago
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Chicara
Downstate
Dethenelian
Woodrow Wilson
Cuban Sugar Duty Appeal To President Coolidge
President Machado of Cuba has forwarded a formal appeal to President Coolidge requesting a reduction in the duty on Cuban sugar. The diplomatic note emphasizes trade relations and the economic impact on Cuban exports.
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Cub
Coolidge
Mail Bandit Dead Beside Road In Chicago Suburb
April 15 report identifies the dead man found in a ditch near Broadview as the Indiana Harbor mail robber who killed Deputy Sheriff Walter Wishers of Will County. Dr. B. G. McMahan of Geland, IL, is named. Barjey Hossert of Maken, IL, identified the accomplice. Investigators note $4.10 found in packets. motive and loot disposition remain unclear. Frank Watson, mail truck driver, remains in custody after interrogation by postoffice inspectors.
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Geland
Barjey Hossert
Maken
Til
Fisher
Dr. McMahan
Wisher
Frank Watson
Te Mail Trach
Altha Amet
Chicago
Indianapolis
Children Besiege White House as Civil Liberties Union Seeks Clarification
Report notes a chaotic scene near the White House with children and demonstrators pressing for a policy review. Police action was discussed as the Mayor and officials faced questions over granting permissions for crowd management and public safety.
Coed Dies After Blood Transfusion at Drake University
A 20 year old Drake University student died in Boston after a blood transfusion failed to save her. Friends and colleagues offered blood in a bid to revive her, but medical staff could not restore her. The incident follows a strike wave in New Jersey with riot act enforcement surrounding pickets and arrests.
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Garfeld
Burke
Sherif Niwave
Mergen
County
Rex
Charles Weber
Church of All Nations
New York
Garfield
Des Moines
Justice of the Peace
Fis
Ann Gorden
Fore
College of Literal Arts
Drake University
Pital
Mansy
Mise Gardens
Girl Duellist Quits When Seconds Tell of Usual Customs
Budapest April 4 A young 18 year old society girl challenged a 24 year old clubman to a sabre duel after he ridiculed Hungarian women’s fencing. Seconds ruled duellists must be fully dressed and hinted that stripping to the waist was proper. The challenger went into hysterics and withdrew.
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Budapest
Indians on Riot Drinking Gambling and Police Powerless to Arrests
Des Moines April 14 reports describe Klamath Falls and nearby reservation towns where Indians riot drink and gamble, shocking white residents. Courts and local authorities admit limited power, pending a federal decision. officials say fed help may be needed to restore order.
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Klamath Falls
Boaltyy
Blywa
A. V. Leavitt
Andee Leavis Doeikton
Courier Delivery Notice Error Correction Request
The notice informs readers the Courier will be delivered to homes and urges callers to report missed delivery by 6 30 PM. If the paper is not received on time, contact 5100 to have a copy sent.
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Hoy
Pleike
Powe
Norge dirigible sighted in mist near Stockhom and Leningrad
Reports from Stockholm say the Norge of the Amundsen Ellsworth expedition entered a mist zone as it moved toward the Baltic sea. In Leningrad military and naval forces prepared to greet the airship, with planes to escort it to the landing field at Trosk.
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Trosk
Working Girls Choose Hair Marceling Over Meals
Des Moines April 14. When a working girl debates marcel or meals the curly hair wins. Goldie Allen, director of the employment bureau, notes many girls on low salaries face hunger while seeking stable work. Domestic help earns more than inexperienced office positions as demand rises.
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Indigestion Sends Coolidge to Bed
Washington April 14 AP Indigestion sent President Coolidge to his rooms today The illness appeared yesterday and Maj Coupal visited him twice The president attended offices briefly then returned to the White House and went to bed for rest Dr Ganga said heart action and temperature were normal but there was intestinal pain Officials expect him back at work tomorrow
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Washington, D. C
APJ
Coolidge
Maj. Coupal
Three Counties Vote for Paying and Bond Issues to Do Work
In Iowa five counties voted on road programs and bond issues. Jefferson, Apranoase, and Mahaska approved both surtax and bonding plans, while Jasper County rejected the combined project only in rural areas. Monroe County totals were pending final ballot check with a slight favorable result for unity but opposition to bonds.
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Mihaska
Jefferson
Rapanoose
Monroe
Jasper
Tawa
Iowa
Bes Moines
Jasper County
Jefferson, Apranoase
Mahaska Cotnties
Monroe County
Hammill to Get K P Degree at Marenga
Marenga Ta April 12 vie Gos Hammill and Wy secretary of state will have 2 third degrew as the order 6 Kaigzhis of Ytottias conferred en Mem here dune 24 mA YOUNG JENICE 2 Ni Awe 15 wah Tosi Ortiz YOULTUT Mexican was hanged in the county jail have tre day for the ararier of his 2 year old sweetheart Emiliana Martines March 24 12h Ortia kilsed h eirl im a tie op imiloney and stint Vireil Till 13 whey wars talking to The girl Wandits Pokey Tat Cadarr Rapids Woo April li
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Tosi Ortiz
Emiliana Martines
Ortia Kilsed
Herrin Klan Leader Plans Escape After Violence
Ku Klux Klan figure John Smith announces he will leave town when he can liquidate his business and intends to sue the city and county for protection failures. He says threats by men tied to bootleggers have escalated since January and may relocate to Florida.
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IAP
John Smith
Ku Klux Klan
Hlectin
Smith
Tan
Williamson County
Herrin
Florida
Peking Evacuated as Rebels Push Out of Tung Chow
By April 15 in Peking the People's Army begins evacuation as Tung Chow 14 miles from the capital sees heavy bombardment. Marines stand ready to intervene if needed while 80 American teachers and children hide in a schoolhouse cellar. Police and gendarmes prepare to assume city control as chaos edges toward resolution.
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Illinois Central Officials Visit Waterloo Pension Event
A B net senior vice president of Illinois Central and Jo J. Pelley operating vice president arrived in Waterloo in two special cars to attend pensioners’ event. They praised the carrier’s long standing pension system since 1901 and emphasized welfare of employees during the reception in the private car.
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Jo J. Pelley
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Yandhel
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Illinois
Central
Herrin Mayor Urges Troops Stay For City Election
Herrin, April 16. City officials request the militia remain on duty at least until after Tuesday's election to preserve quiet following recent hate violence. Major Marshall McCormick asked Lieut. Col. Robert Davis to keep troopers alert and sent the request to Adjutant Gen. Black in Springfield. No action has been taken yet.
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Cirin
Derrin
Buckner Padlocks 42 Drinking Places See New York Sweep
A New York City crackdown led by United States District Attorney Buckner shut down forty two night clubs cabarets social clubs hotels inns roadhouses and cafes with surprise visits. Officials pledged to widen the trail by adding five more taverns in the city and several out of town resorts.
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Lower Manhattan
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N.Y
United States
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Pastor Fights Paper Over Sunday Movies Appeal
Congregation members at Collegiate Presbyterian church urged Myron Boozer to withdraw support for the Ames Daily Tribune for backing Sunday movie showings. Movie theatres have been closed on Sundays for four years amid local protest. The Prince of Wales began a trip to Biarritz to recover wealth still not fully disclosed.
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Wrath
Lotuten
Prince of Wales
Biar- Me Todas
Coeters
House of Commons Suspends 13 Labor Members for Wilfully Obstructing Vote
In London an all night sitting led to the suspension of thirteen Labour MPs for wilful obstruction. Neville Chamberlain named the offending members and moved suspension, a motion carried after delays and missing tellers. The session resumed as the house sought to proceed with business despite the protest.
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le Iolonies
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Brookhart Greeted on Arrival at Home in 1930 Iowa
Crowds gathered to greet Cpt. Smith Brookhart upon his homecoming from Washington at midnight with about 400 admirers. He spoke briefly from a truck in railway yards, outlining no details of plans as tentative campaign talks against Cummins were arranged for Saturday. He planned to travel to Des Moines Friday with political allies to discuss his Senate bid.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Lawa
United States Senate
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Des Moines
Weatie
Iowa
Wall
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Smith v. Brookhart
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Ousulk
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Two Slayers Lose Last Hope for Life
April 15. Raymond Costele, sen, and Madison county farmer Mitch Fricker were sentenced to death in Chicago for murders. Gov Small refused to intervene on the state board’s recommendation, denying clemency.
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Chicago
Madeline White
Mitch Fricker
Madison County
John Nungesser
Small
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
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