Democrats Leave Senatorial Scrap Open to Everyone
Des Moines Iowa voters face an open senatorial field as Democratic leaders decline to endorse a single candidate. Five prospective entrants include J Ray Files Claude Porter Frank F Miles Mike Healy and James C Murtagh. The party aims to back the top vote getter in the primary for the fall race with farm relief as a central issue. District groups will choose their congress representatives.
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Des Moines
Deen
Wnelthe
Yeasterday
Democratic State Central Ecomnifise
Iowa
Washington
Maines
Mike Healy
Fort Dodge
James C. Murtagh
Waterloo
Alex Miller
Wash
John T. Clarkson
Albia
J . W. Fousel
Humboldt
Judtor
R. J. Riegel
Rock Rap
Bowman Denies Entering Any Political Office
Dés Moines April 17 Senator M L Bowman of Waterloo says he is not a candidate for any political office. After a support rally across the state he refused to run for lieutenant governor, turned down a bid to run for Congress against T J Robinson in the third district, and notes his prior campaign for United States senator ended when Brookhart lost his seat to Steck, per a pledged promise to Brookhart supporters.
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Dés Moines
CINS
M- L
Bowman
Waterloo
Svas
Congress
T. J.B. Robinson
Black Hawk County
United States
A. B. Cummins
Brookhart
Stéck
Three Girls Escape From Reform School Recaptured
Mitchellville Ind April 17 Three girls escaped from the state reform school Thursday night after removing an iron window guard and descending from the second story on a rope of clothes. Authorities recaptured them and blocked five other inmates from a similar breakout. Police captured the fugitives on the highway shortly after their escape.
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Mitchellville
State Reformatory
Aithe
Irie
Reform School
Molorovchy
Hardin Supervisors Allocate 37000 for New Poor Farm Buildings
Eldora April 1 The Hardin county board of supervisors awarded contracts totaling 47000 for rebuilding the poor farm structures destroyed by fire years ago. Town Falls Construction handles general work, while plumbing and heating go to Siawal-Van Avery of the city and Woot-Wy Conpanes of Cedar Rapids secured the electric work. Construction to begin soon.
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Eldora
Contrarts
Yeaterday Saoothr Board of Supervisors
Icerie
Ihardin County
iTacts
Bulldine
Plumbing Sud
Town Falls Construction Company
Siawalfer-Van Avery Company
Woot WY Conpaans
Cecker Rapids
Temperatures Record Fractured Riddle in Local Note
Fragmentary weather note records unclear temperature data for Friday. Readable items mention a few figures and terms but lack full context or reliable values. Officials urge verification and not to rely on the incomplete entry for forecasts.
Four Figures in Day's News
Mrs. WW Tremington of Minneapolis will run for Congress after a recent announcement. Lieut. Commissioner Gunpei Yamamura is named head of the Japanese Salvation Army. Georgia congressman W D Upshaw sponsors a bill for national censorship of motion pictures. George B H Wrennan, Illinois Democratic leader, wins the nomination for U S senator as an avowed wet.
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WW. Tremington
Minneapolis
Congress
Gunpei Yamamura
Japanese Salvation Army
W.D. Upshaw
Georgia
George BH. Wrennan
Illinois
United States
Iowa Delegation Files Nomination Papers in Nominations
Iowa members of Congress file nomination papers with the secretary of state. Named incumbents and several Republicans and Democrats appear, including Lloyd Thurstan of the Eighth, J. B. Robinson of the Third, Gilbert N. Haugen of the Fourth, and other candidates for state senate and House seats amid a slate of filing documents.
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Iowa
Congress
Nes Moines
United States
House of Representatives
Lloyd ‘Thurstan
J. B. Robinson
Gilbert N. Hau
MH. W. Romkey
Des Moines
State Senate
Busby Named Vice President Outdoor Advertising Assn
Des Moines April 17. The Iowa Paster Advertising association voted to rename as the Outdoor Advertising Association of Iowa at its thirtieth annual convention. The meeting set a $27 April event at Ames hosted by Iowa State College of Agriculture. J. R. Stewart of Clinton was reelected president. A. J. Bisby of Waterloo named vice president. Fred J. Trainer of Ackley secretary. Elbert Payton of Centerville treasurer. Stewart serves a fourth year as president. Mrs. 2 Bushy of Waterloo named president of the Poster Art Alliances.
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Des Moines
Iowa Paster Advertising Association
Towa
Reclion
Ames
Tawa State ‘College of Agriculture
J. R. Stewart
Clinton
A. J. Bisby
Waterloo
Fred’ J. Trainer
Ackley
Elbert Payton
Centerville
Stewart
Mra
Bushy
P Jent
Poster Art Alliances
Community Club to Be Erected at Charles City Park
A community club project is planned for Charles City Park in Whales City. The long delayed project received approval yesterday for a facility including a large club house, lounging room, patios, and seating areas. The plan envisions incorporation and construction on the fair grounds with spaces for meetings and social events.
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Charles City Park
Whales City
Longs Club
Pornissaten
Dimensiong &O
Gti
Krao the Ultra Feminine Bearded Lady Dies in New York
Krao, famous sideshow performer known as the missing link, died of influ enza. She kept her image for 30 years and requested cremation to prevent further exhibition of her peculiarities. Circus workers recall a gentle, cultured person despite her fearsome look and agile, backward bending fingers.
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New York
Krao
Famous Player Lasky Buys Half Interest in Blank Theatres
Lasky Corporation acquires half in Blank Theatres in Des Moines and nearby cities for about 2.5 million dollars. Contracts signed in Chicago by Samuel Kate and A H Blank. the merged group to operate a chain including Broadway and Garden theaters in multiple towns and further properties under development.
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Les Moines
Player-lasky Corporation
Wealvh
A. H. Blank
French Franc Slips Amid Patriotic Donations
A garbled report describes the French franc hitting a new low despite patriotic gifts and jewelry donations. Mentions President Tat Tae and Viyenner Beianediy, references to the Ministry, and a tense political climate with public appeals and security concerns.
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Marehhal
Tae
Monpoa
Rees
Valine
Perog
Nate
Unclear text fragment about works by the world
Fragmentary OCR text mentions St Spanty Tort s and various garbled names and places. No coherent event or facts about a person, organization, or date can be established for a proper summary.
Nine deaths toll for north forest fires and floods
Minuintpolis reports extensive damage from forest and prairie fires and floods across the northwest states and two western Canadian provinces. Three deaths in Minnesota and North Dakota, including a lumber dealer burned saving his home, and a flood killed a family in Alberta. Fires in Montana and Idaho under ranger control as crews work to curb spread. Incendiary origin investigated for Massachusetts fires. Firefighting organized unusually early due to extended dry conditions.
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Minuuntpolis
Minn
Ningdoutha
Lellencoat Forest
Tive Northwest
Canadian
Minnesota
North Dakota
A. Loubakkenk
Braddock
N. L
Hon
Mes
Fred Breakin
sWouk
Allabasca
Pires
Plymouth
Maas
Dakotas
Kootenai National Forest
Montana
Idaho
Massachusetts
Curb Verest Vives
Missoula
Mont
INS
Mootonai
Secretary Kellogg proposes neutralized Tacna Arica state
Secretary Kellogg unveiled another plan to settle the Tacna Arica territorial dispute between Peru and Chile. The proposal would create a neutralized state in the territory or, if rejected, transfer it to another South American state with equitable compensation. Kellogg noted no confirmation of Chile's rejection of the latest proposals.
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Washington
Kelloy
Peru
Chile
Inmate Slashed at Soldiers' Home in Danville
Last night at the Soldiers' Home in Danville an inmate, Fred Javers, was slashed with a razor in his barracks and seriously wounded perhaps to die. Officials suspect Frank Kawlisci, who is missing from the home, with a search underway along the Illinois-Indiana line. No motive has been found.
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Danville
Sinal
Fred Javers
Frank Kawlisci
Salvation Army Delagation Heads to Chicago Congress
A Salvation Army delegation from Iowa led by Adjutant Surman Sr. Marshall leaves Des Moines for Chicago to attend a global congress. The Iowa corn song will be sung at every opportunity during the convention as part of the program.
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Des Moines
Anvil
Salvation Arms
Iowa
Adjutant Surman
Marshall
Chicago
Congress of the Salvation Army
Local disturbance reported near tourist park and shops
An officer investigated a midday incident across the street from a shop. The proprietor and nearby passerby described theft of small items and cash, totaling about 374 in coins and checks. The officer noted no immediate suspect and the scene showed scattered goods along the roadside.
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ATTA
Vale
Thivaday
Tiver
Ce Cash Pegisver
Dickels
Gipssos
Owas
Waterloo Boy a Oratory Winner at West High
Reips Childs of West High won the district oratorical contest held last night in the high school Little Theatre speaking on The Constitution. Only one contender, Joseph J. Erwi of Prairie du Chien, Wis, was present. Childs advances to the higher contest May at Fort Dodge. Judges included County Attorney W. A. Cook Glenn B. Beers F. L. Edwards Judge J. C. Beem and Roy Shart.
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Reips Childs
West High
Joseph J. Erwi
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Childs
Fort Dodge
W. A. Cook
Glenn B. Beers
FL I. Edwards
J. C. Beem
Roy Shart
Fisher Says Dry Law Economic Boon but Is Corrupting Youth
Washington April 17. Prof Irving Fisher Yale economist testified before the senate prohibition committee. He criticized dry leaders for emphasizing mere observance of the law and warned it fosters defiance among youth. He praised the economic benefit, citing $6 billion saved annually by abolishing liquor traffic.
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Washington, D. C
INS
Irving Fisher
Yale
Senate Prohibition Committee
Fisher
Brookhart Returns to Home Town to Launch Campaign
Des Moines AP reports Brookhart returns to Washington Ta for an open campaign kickoff to reclaim his senate seat. He meets with campaign manager J C Lewis and supporters to map a plan spanning the state before the June primary. A speech is set for Oskaloosa with a late night address and a KTNT radio broadcast from Muscatine.
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Des Moines
Col Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Senate
J. C. Lewis
Oskaloosa
State Health Board Plans Examinations of School Children
Des Moines reports the state health board with the American Child Health Association working to ensure every child entering school on September first is physically fit. Parents from rural and civic communities join, as officers of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers back the national effort to safeguard child health nationwide.
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State Health Board
Des Moines
State Board of Health
American Child Health Association
Nutans] Congress of Parents and Teachers
Poevery
American Child Health Aciadinn
Ciiy
Jewelry stolen from racehorse owner’s Dublin home
Jewelry valued at about $100,000 including diamonds rubies sapphires pearls and gold and costume pieces was stolen today from the Dublin home of Major Dermot McCillanet a well known racehorse owner.
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Dublin
Dermot McCilinet
Queen Mary skirts and Paris fashion clash in London
London apr 17 AP reports strong variance between Queen Marys edict that skirts should stay four to five inches from the ground and Paris designers preference for higher hemlines. Court regulations resist change while London dressmakers push for eight to nine inches. Trains shortened to improve debutantes grace. long trains linked to social mishaps. Also notes on Java dance, wall poetry decor, Bacon Shakespearianism debate, and Buckingham Palace servants dance attendance.
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London
Jord Chamberlain
West End
Paris
Court of St. James
Lord Chamberlain
Buckingham Palace
Fonda
Stills and Moonshine Jug Found by Police on Monroe Street
Police seize two moonshine stills and a four gallon brown jug on Monroe Street awaiting claimant. Acting Captain Crum and Deputy Buckley executed a search warrant and recovered the items this morning. By late afternoon, officers sought to identify the owner.
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Police
Mw, Crumsine
W. Buckley
Monroe Street
Municipal Court Jury List for Next Two Years Selected
Jury list for the next two years was formed under the new law. A jury commission of G G MacKay CW Knoop and EK W Koepke prepared about 900 names alphabetically for filing. Names were sealed in envelopes and placed in the jury list box for future drawing as needed.
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Mable
G. G. MacKay
CW. Knoop
EK. W. Koepke
Alplahetic‘aly
Rockford Man Jailed for Death of Animals in Fire
Charles City April 17 Nick Knapp jailed by Constable Graham at Rockford on a charge of wantonly killing animals tied to an arson case from which he was previously released on bonds of $2,000. The charge stems from a barn fire at the Hal Jones farm where cattle and horses perished.
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Charles City
Nick Knapp
Graham
Rockford
Rouektora
Krapa
Hal Jones
Two Missing Spanish Fliers Rescued in Palestine Desert
Capt Estevez and his mechanic, missing pilots from April 97, were found in the Amman region of Palestine after nearly a week in the desert. One man had fever, located about four miles from the abandoned plane, then the other was recovered. Both were in fair condition considering the circumstances.
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Estevez
Lier
Amman
Palestine
Washington School Wins Sing Contest
Washington school wins a school singing contest with glee clubs from Washington and Wilton securing class awards. Fifteen schools represented with 280 contestants. Sigourney and Monkton received orchestra honors. Wilton girls glee won in class C.
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Washington School
Washington
Pince
Xterchy
Sigourney
Monkton Orchestra
Wilton Girls
Apho
May Call Women to Tell Whether Colonel Was Lit
The San Diego court martial of Colonel Alexander Williams nears a turning point as prosecutors seek more witnesses to prove intoxication at the Hotel Del Coronado on March 4. Rear Admiral Washington leads a trial marked by procedural delays and possible calls for additional female testimony.
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Marine Base
San Diego
Cal
Alexander
Williams
Cros
Thomas Washington
Hatel del Coronado
Judge Advocate
Charles S. Rice
Smedley DP
Butler
Stat
Col. Williams
del Coronado
Gen. Butler
Gen. Buller
German study links parental voice types to children’s singing ranges
Professor Felix Bernstein of Gottingen reports evidence in German and Italian families that voice types such as bass, tenor, baritone, mezzo soprano, and contralto follow heredity. He notes basses and sopranos are more common in the north, while top tenors tend to come from southern regions. marriages predict child voice classes.
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Gottingen
Germany
Felix Bernstein
University of
Ile
Italy
Fie
Bernstein
Fire Chief’s Assistant Scores Hole in One in Fort Dodge
HT Grant, assistant fire chief, made a hole in one during a golf week in Fort Dodge. He achieved the feat today with a fellow fireman, just starting golf this week.
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Fort Dodge
Fapi
R. HT
Grant
Saptere Check Artist Wanted In Mason City Ty
Mason City seeks an artist for a public art project. The call invites applicants with mural or sculpture experience to submit portfolios and proposals by a posted deadline. selection emphasizes originality and community impact.
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Mason
Choir of sixty thousand to form largest ever assembly
Chicago voices rally April 21 as sixty thousand school children gather to form the largest choir, the Mass of the Angels. They study mandolin and chorus under teachers from Toledo to Mason City, with plans to bring Gregorian chant to churches across the diocese.
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Chicago
Zanesville
Henry Rubenstein
Real International
Dayton
Toledo
Graups
Olfa A. Singerberger
Schecesaw Seminary
Mandolrin
Mason City
Jula
St. Gah
Switzerland
Mtungiele Aota
Three French Soldiers Killed in Truck Acci dent
Three French soldiers died and an attacker was injured when a French army truck left the road and slid down an embankment. The incident occurred today near a local outpost, with several civilians reported shaken by the blast.
Cedar Rapids farmer dies by own hand at home
Henry, a 53-year-old farmer in Cedar County, Cedar Rapids, killed himself with a 12 gauge shotgun this morning after extended illness. The death was reported as a self-inflicted tragedy following long health problems.
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Henry
Cedar County
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