Widow Sues to Claim 318000 in Miller Estate Case
In Hudson district court a widow, Blanche Miller, testifies over ownership of about 28000 in securities claimed as a gift from her husband C F Miller before their 1918 marriage. Administrators allege the assets belong to Miller's estate. testimony covers reputations and money borrowed from Miller by others after his death December 9 1920.
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Bladche Miller
Fra Rodamar
C. F. Miller
Plainti
Hudson and
Vicinity
Miller
W. H. Waltman
A. K K. Wilson
Samuel Watters
al Ackles
John Gutknecht
B. F. Swisher
Mr. Watters
Bwister
Mr. Ackies
A. B. Lovejoy
Rodamar
Paia
Mr. Miller
Fred
C. F. Deufel
W. F. Gutknecht
Elmer Gutknecht
Hudson Savings Bank
Denfel
Miller House
Antler
Snowstorm and Snowy Cyclone Affect Wisconsin and Indiana
Reported snowstorms hit Wisconsin and Indiana with continued snowfall since dawn. In Watseu Wisconsin two inches had fallen by morning. in Crepone Watara Indiana temperatures dropped as snow continued from the northeast, with Warsaw sustaining minor property damage.
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Wisconsin
Indiana
Watara
Ind
Warsaw
Germany to Quit Parley Barred from Committee
Paris reports in April that European papers foresee a new war driven by perceived allied weakness over Genac crisis. Le Monde and Figaro criticize peace efforts while warning that vanquished powers resume conflict and question French acceptance of massive eastern mobilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Goodrich to Harry Report on Russians
Ex-Gary James Goodrich of Indiana, serving with the American relief administration in Russia, arrived on the Olympic and will report to President Harding. He spoke with Lenin but would not disclose their conversation. He asserted famine conditions were improving due to American supplies and transport, noting children’s starvation had eased and Russia remained grateful to America.
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New York
Gary
James WV. Goodrich
Indiana
Russia
American Relief Administration
Harding
Lenine
Goodrich
Washington
Trussia
America
Leip
Hold Up All Fatty Films Until Public Has Been Tested Out
New York April 10. Movies of Roscoe Arduckie banned from screens as death linked to Virginia Happe party in San Francisco is investigated. Will Hays orders halt affecting contracts worth 2,500,000 with Famous Players-Lasky and numerous theatre clients. Managers nationwide notified.
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New York
Roscoe Arduckie
Pretty
Virginia Happe
San Francisco
Will Hays
Motion Plcture Producers and Distributors of America
Hays
Famous Players-Lasky Corporation
City Chemist Seeks to Find Brew Kick
Omaha officials race to determine the kick in a home brew after City Chemist C P Crowleys Crewmaster, David Herstein and Max Frise ere cited by federal agents. A malt, hops, and a receipt for home brew were seized and displayed. The chemist will test the brew to measure its kick.
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City Chemist
David Herstein
Max Frise
Genoa Bombshell Fails to Move U S Policy
Washington reports the Russo German pact fails to alter U S stance. President Harding and cabinet members deem the treaty academically interesting but not affecting American health or wellbeing. The administration stresses Germany can act with sovereign peace with the U S while Russia remains outside formal relations.
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International News Wire
Washington, T. C
Hughes
Herbert Hoover
Rassis
Germany
United States
Russia
Genoa
Stanehildren
Woman Preacher Maud Boyden Sees Epoch for Humanity
New York April 19 Maud Boyden England's noted woman preacher tells International News Service before leaving for Hot Springs that humanity can and will make a great advance. She cites Sir Oliver Lodge on atomic energy and warns nations must be morally fit to wield new power. She asks if science will be used for life or death and says religion must guide use of power. She questions America can lead toward sanity and calls for women to show the way.
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New York
S. Maud Boyden
England
Womdn Dredeker
International
Hot Springs Tolty
Oliver Lodge
London
Ile
Henry Pord
Europe
America
América
Woman of
Summer Rail Rates to West Coast Low
Western Passenger Association announces summer excursion rates from Waterloo a 20 to 25 percent cut versus three or four years ago. Tickets go on sale May 15 with final date Oct 31, 1924. Major routes include Los Angeles San Francisco Long Beach or San Diego round trip 381.70 and Omaha gateway to Portland or St Paul 97. Rate details cover Chicago New Orleans to San Francisco and return 89.30 and Omaha to Portland with return via St Paul 77.85. Yellowstone and Colorado prices to be announced. interstate travel expected to boost summer tourism.
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Ling
Western Passenger Association
Waterloo
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Long Beach
San Diego
San
St. Paul
Minn
Omaha Gateway
Chicago
New Orleans
California
Salt Lake City
Denver
Omaha
Portland
Ore
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Enginemen Killed as Passenger Trains Collide Head-On
Plains Kan April 19 Two Chicago Rock Island & Pacific passenger trains 212 and 211 collided head on near here causing the deaths of engineers Charles Widaman and G P Frick Pratt. One Oklahoma passenger Mrs Hilton of Guymon fatally injured and several others hurt. Firemen uninjured. both crews reportedly jumped before impact.
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Pagergo
Hayarsi
Juror in Bribe Case Gets 6 Months for Contempt of Court
Chicago April 19 Theodore G Ladin juror in the trial of Wil Ham F Quesse Chicago flat janitors union president charged with perjury and conspiracy was found guilty of contempt of court Judge Swanson in criminal court sentenced him to six months in county jail and fined 106 dollars Ladin’s failure to respond satisfactorily to questions asked by the assistant state attorney Harbar led to the contempt finding Papers filed Nomination papers at Arch We McFarlane Republican candidate for congress from Third district filed at Des Moines He has conducted a thorn and aggressive canvass of Lag district for several days
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Chicago
Theodore G. Ladin
Wil Ham F. Quesse
Swanson
Aod
Lodin
Agalatant Star
Harbar
Arch We
McFarlane
Congress
Des Moines
Head of World's Dairy Congress Named U S Delegate
Washington April 19. KE Van Norman president of the World's Dairy Congress Association was named commissioner of agriculture and U S delegate to the general assembly of the International Institute of Agriculture to be held in Italy from May to 18. The dairy congress will be the first international meeting in the United States and will be followed by the national dairy show. The host city for the congress and show had not yet been chosen.
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Washington
D. C
KE. van Norman
World’s Dairy Congress Association
United States
General Assembly
International Institute” of Agriculture
Italy
Revised figures on tornado death toll show duplications
Chicago April 19. Checkup to: Gay showed that 36 persons in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri lost their lives in the recent storms and tornadoes. Official compilation of facts showed that duplications in the number of deaths had come over badly crippled wires. Property damage will reach $2,000,000, the central division of the Red Cross aiding sufferers.
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Chicago
Indiana
Hwnnolg
Missouri
Central Division
The
Red Cross
Wind Sparks Fire From Rubbish Piles Near Homes
High winds ignite rubbish between two buildings on Lafayette Street owned by W. J. Peverill, sparking first blaze at 7:30. Firemen extinguish with little material loss. A second alarm at 11:40 a.m. reports rubbish in a tellar areaway at Firth and Jefferson streets, causing minor damage.
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Lafayette Street
W. J. Peverill
Firth and
Jefferson Streets
Play Sets Iogure with Bronson Tri Arhace Agency
Advertisement notes phonetic listing for plays sets and Bronson Tri Arhace Agency with phone number 1374. Reads as a classified style promotion likely for products or services. The readable snippet hints at a business contact and an offer but lacks full details or a clear event.
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Iogure
Bronson Tri Arhace
Phons
Explosion at Serbian ammunition dump devastates Monaster
An enormous blast at an ammunition dump near Monaster, in southern Old Serbia, destroys the railroad station and causes wide damage. Casualties were not yet known, with reports from Monaster indicating many killed and injured.
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Associated Press
Belgrade
Fugo
Duplicate rides of Revere and Dawes in 1775 observed
Boston marks the one hundred forty seventh anniversary of Lexington and Concord with a reenactment ride by Paul Revere and William Dawes. The two patriots traveled historic routes with an escort of cavalry as towns welcomed them with patriotic exercises.
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Boston
Mass
Lexington and Concord
Pawl Revere
William Dawes
Revere
Dawes
Youth Shot by Girl in Kid's Love Affair
In San Jose California on April 19 a 17 year old boy, Har old Galloway, was shot at a Mountain View party by Irene Branstedt, 14. The incident followed a high school romance that allegedly triggered the shooting. Galloway sustained gunshot wounds and was said to be near death last night.
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San Jose
Cal
Harold Galloway
Mountain View
Irene Branstedt
Helium Funded Navy Bill Aims For Fort Worth Plant
The House includes helium funding in the naval appropriation bill. The Fort Worth helium plant is slated to be run by aviation, with a large budget approving operation. The text notes wind and flood impacts along the Mississippi, Davenport, Muscatine, and Meredosia as levees strain against rising waters. Local officials report levee strengthening, disrupted traffic, and widespread property disruption across Bettendorf and nearby towns.
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Musecetine
Mississippi River
Muscatines
Port Louisa
Maderek
Trafic
Davenport
Ill
Milwaukee Railroad
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Andrew M. Hummrick
Cairo
Washington
D. C
Rend
Maral
Renpre
Farville
Lanham
Tex
Red Cross
Iamount
Arkanene Adea
Fort Worth
Ford Muscle Shoals Conference Postponed in Detroit
A planned conference involving Henry Ford bidder for Muscle Shoals government property Gov. Thomas Kilby of Alabama and Victor H. Ham publisher of the Birmingham News was set for Ford's Detroit office this week but postponed until next week.
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Birmingham
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Thomas
Kilby
Alabama
Victor HH
Birmingham News
Ford
Detroit
Deaf Blind Pianist Helen May Martin From Olathe Delivers Recital
In Olathe Kansas on April 18 Miss Helen May Martin, deaf and blind from birth, gave a piano recital. She has been praised as a second Helen Keller yet has mastered music beyond Keller, showcasing notable artistry despite her impairments.
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Olathe
Kan
Geat
Berth
Helen May Martin
Helen Keller
Miss‘ Kellar
Texas Grand Jury Probes Ku Klux Klan Activities
The land jury in session at the courthouse investigates the Ku Klux Klan in Corateana and Navarre County. Numerous witnesses have testified, with several others awaiting their turn as reports spread details of the probe.
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Texas Grand Jury
Corateana. Fer
Corateana
Navarre County
Urgent flood relief appeal and Mississippi River flooding notes
A telegram from Governor McRae asking for federal emergency appropriation to fight Mississippi floods in Arkansas is reported along with river levels and flood impacts across Louisiana and Indiana. The Mississippi River and its tributaries cause levee breaches threaten Bayou Sara and Moreauville areas while train service and food deliveries resume as floodwaters shift. Three men drown in a flooded Wabash valley pit near West Terre Haute as conditions worsen in mid-April.
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Iashes
Meredosia
Meredosia Lake
McGee Creek
Meredosian
Inka
Springfield
John Chanthers
Vilage of
Naples
Adj
Carlos E. Black
Coil
S. D. Tripp
New Orleans
Bayou
Sara
Baton
Rouge
Pisce
St. Francisville
Moreauyitle
Mississipp
Keyou Des Glaces
Moreauville
Simsport
RY United Press
Terre Haute
Ind
West Terre Haute
Wabash
Witness Denies Killing Van Brocklins In Kneeskern Trial
In Decorah Iowa on April 19 Elmer Van Brocklin testified for nearly two hours denying any involvement in the Dec 13 1921 killings of Irene and Charles Van Brocklin. The cross examination featured clashes between prosecutors and defense counsel as Edward Grimatad Ossian city marshal testified before adjournment.
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Charles van Brocklin
Irene van Brocklin
Shesa
van Brocklin
Kneeskern
Elmer van Brocklin
Nelson
E. Jf W. Cutting
Kimer van Brocklin
Edward Grimatad
Ossian
Sweet files nomination papers for U S senator race
Congressman Burton E. Sweet of Waverly filed as a Republican candidate for the U S Senate at the June primary. He appeared with Secretary W C Ramsay and was among six GOP hopefuls, including Charles E Pickett, Cal Brookhart, Leshia Francis, Clifford Thorne, and Claude Stanley, in the Des Moines filing lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Gressman
Burton E. Sweet
Toda
W. C. Ramsay
U. S
Congressman Sweet
Waverly
Charles E. Pickett
Waterloo
Cal
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Leslia E. Francis
Storm Lake
Clifford W. Thorne
Claude M. Stanley
Corning
Fighting Breaks Between Miners in Wilkesbarre and Somerset
Fighting erupted between union and nonunion miners in Wilkesbarre as nonunion workers tried to operate a washery for East Boston Coal. Shots were fired but no injuries. Sheriff and deputies were dispatched. In Somerset, temporary injunctions halted organizers seeking to unionize nonunion coal fields, issued by Judge John A. Berkey at the request of four large Somerset County coal companies.
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Wilkesbarre
East Boston Coal Company
Join MacLuskis
Somerset
Pennsylvania
Johnn A. Berkey
Somerset County
Governor to Attend Council Bluffs Circus
Des Moines April 19 Governor N Kendall and Adj Gen Louis Lasher left today for Council Bluffs where they will be guests of honor at the military circus to be held there during the week.
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Des Moinee
Move Theatres Defy Ordinance In Ames April Protests
Ames Indiana April 19 The new city council passed a Sunday closing ordinance for movies but theaters reopened with free will offerings. Large crowds attended both shows with police needed to control exits at the Princess. Manager Joe Gerbracht arraigned and pled not guilty on the charge of violating the ordinance. bond set at 100 dollars for trial Thursday.
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Ames
New City
Wings
Princess
Joe Gerbracht
Gerbracht
Pioneer Downtown Des Moines Office Building Destroyed
Fire in Des Moines destroyed the Clapp block an early downtown office building from the 1910s with losses around 400000 Fire Chief Burnett suffered two story falls and minor injuries while directing the fight Attorney A B Minetor trapped severely burned on face and hands Nearby roofs caught fire but were quickly quenched Heaviest losses to Brunk's Booterie Grand Union Tea Wingate Burns Brothers Chicago Manufacturing Polk County Investment J Gottlieb Subway Shoe company
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Des Moines
Burnett
A. BE. Minetor
Brunk’s Booterie
Grand Union Tea Company
Wingate Company
Burns Brothers
Chicago Manufacturing Company
Polk County Investment Company
J. Gottlieb
Subway Shoe Company
Master Plumbers Converge for Iowa Convention in Mason City
One hundred master plumbers from across Iowa gather in Mason City for the annual convention. National president Joseph W. Gagnon of Chicago attends. E. G. Dunn of Mason City will deliver the main address at tonight’s banquet.
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Mason City
Iowa
Joseph WW. Gagnon
Chicago
National Organization
E. G. Dunn
Jessup Addresses Mason City Alumni Banquet
President W. A. Jessup of the University of Iowa was the guest of honor and speaker at Mason City alumni banquet in Iowa on April 19.
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Jessup
Mason City
W. A. Jessup
University of Iowa
Appeal Planned to Test Ordinance Legality
The case will be appealed to the district court to test the legality of the ordinance. Many interested parties from both sides plan to attend the trial Thursday evening, with arrangements possible to hold it in the council chambers to accommodate them.
Blanton to Take Rest After Five Years in Congress
Representative Blanton a Democrat of Texas known for fiery oratory and recent charges against fellow congressmen over travel funds seeks indefinite leave of absence from the house for rest after five years of continuous work. The move comes amid prior expulsion attempts and public speculation over his future in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Blanton
Texas
House
Senate Sidetracks Edge Antitrust Bill in Senate
Washington April 13 The senate sidetracked Senator Edge's resolution and bill aimed at defining antitrust restrictions on big business. By a 38 to 18 vote the Edge measure was displaced in favor of other legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Edge
Irish Mutineers Attack Loyal Troops Barracks
Belfast reports say mutineers attacked Wellington barracks housing Free State troops, one sentry wounded, six attackers captured. East Belfast violence kills one boy, wounds several, fires burn Altcar Street homes. North Belfast casualties include one dead and 28 wounded amid rioting and arrests. Royal troops regain some positions as talks resume on truce.
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Cinternational
Dublin
Irish Republican Army
Wellington Barracks
Free State
Four Courts
Royal Free State
Michael Collinge
Arthur Griffith
Eamon de Valera
Iies
Roderick O’connor
O'Connor
Taught
Stephen O'Mara
Limerick
Truca
Thuredas
Roderick O’conny
Belfast
Jack Scott
Crown
Mutinans
Manor Hamilton
Quezon Quits Joint Mission to Harding
Manuel Quezon resigns as joint head of the mission to present Filipino independence claims to President Harding. He will not participate unless the mission is instructed to push for absolute independence. General Emilio Aguinaldo is named honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
Mantila
P. L
Manuel Quezon
Harding
Quezon
Emilio Aguinsido
Infant dies. funeral held for Jack Brink Jr
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Jack Brink 310 Connor Street died at home at 830 pm yesterday. Born faster day the child was an only child Funeral services were at the home with Rev H Mueller officiating and burial at Fairview
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Jack Brink, JR
Jack Brink
Conner Street
Rev. H. Mueller
Fairview
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