Ford Jury Probe Links Woman and Jewish Salesman
Detroit April 20 A government inquiry into a alleged jury scandal centers on Mrs Cora Hoffman a woman juror and J Miller a Jewish real estate salesman with frequent discussions during the trial Ford attorneys allege they sought to influence the juror The defense seeks a mistrial and a new trial with 11 jurors The court weighs disqualification and whether a new jury can be drawn for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
INS
Henry Ford
Fred AL Raymond
Ford
Cora Hoffman
Thea
Dews
J. Miller
Aftravit
Hoffman
Ford Attornaya
Lord
Newbury
Wiiam J. Gallagher
Sapiro
Marion Woman Demonstrates Mission Work at M E Convention
Mrs E A Baker of Marion opened the nine day Women's Foreign Missionary Society convention in Waterloo district with a demonstration at the morning session. Reports from extension and young people's departments were read. Afternoon programs included an India speech by Miss Olive Gould and a talk by Miss Z Boeye on Our Neers as the session elected new officers including Ferguson, Snider, Borman, NyVGrayen, Blunt, ApSleby, Cowie, Burr, Gleason, and Fisher for various posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.A- Baker
Marion
Waterloo
A. N. Gleason
Grace Church
Olive Gould
Jubbulpore
India
Z. Boeye
Mason City
Pea’ Moises Branch
C. A. Ferguson
Wrterloo
F. L. Snider
Gaugh
Charles City
Elizabeth Corey
Bristow
A. M. Gleason
Nt. Te Fisher
Two Towns Hit by Floods and Tornado Damage
Reports from local officials describe extensive floodwaters affecting two towns with multiple farm homes damaged by a tornado that struck last night. Six farms were hit as authorities assess the scope of destruction and injuries in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Brazil
Here
Notable Olympic and sports legends teased in quiz section
A quiz asks about famous athletes nicknamed Old Red and Four of Alien, a crippled-hand forearm plate image, the youngest American to win a major title, and three famous Olympic athletes known as the Whales. Answers appear on another page of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Midian
Fordigwtite Fae Teas
Iistilla —Tion
Amer
Fragmented Temperature Note with Erratic Data
A garbled weather fragment lists days and numbers without clear meaning. It includes scattered terms like maximum and weekday references but lacks coherent forecasts or locations.
Aristocrats of Dogdom Vie at Forum Show
A vivid account of a Cedar Valley dog show at Perum hall featuring a Russian wolfhound Princess Ortoff of Lusty and other hounds. The piece highlights handlers owners like Mrs. Theodore J. Bondlac of Cedar Rapids and FFMM Shores of Waterlny Kennels, plus judging work by Smittes and Topsy on bloodhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nandier
Mya
Tima
Roseville
Cedar Valley Kennel
Rosaylle
Advi Sry
St. Louis
Waterloo
Ortoff
Lusty
Stommnoff Lasky
Hee Dani
Rovetta
Ortoft
Mis
Theodore J
Four Bills Face Veto by Hammill in Des Moines
Four bills passed by the recent general assembly may be vetoed by Governor Hammill. One bars solicitors from canvassing teachers and pupils in or near schoolhouses. A second concerns creation or rental of schoolhouses costing over 1000 dollars. A third allows public school children to attend high schools outside their district with tuition paid by the state. The fourth lets Des Moines waterworks trustees establish golf courses and recreation facilities on waterworks property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
General Assembly
Des Moines Board of Waterworks Trustees
State bond oversubscribed in Des Moines ahead of deadline
Des Moines April 20. The $8,500,000 issue of participatory bonds approved by the legislature will be oversubscribed by Monday. State Treasurer Bay 4 Johnson said applications exceed capacity and more are coming in daily. Funds from the warrants will cover claims against the state sinking fund due to losses in closed banks. Warrants carry 4 1/2 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wi—Tihe
Junte
Johnson Feale
Johnson
Bootleggers Face Mandatory Fingerprinting Law
Iowa enforces a new finger print law for bootleggers and other criminals. The Forty second General Assembly amended chapter 616 of the 1924 code, mandating inked prints be recorded, with Chief James E Risden confirming the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Polter Charlies Mohils
James E. Risden
Bureau of Investigation
State Department of Justice
Forty-senond General Assembly
City seeks new trial in Waterloo damage case
The city attorney filed a motion for a new trial in the suit of Ava Howard versus the City of Waterloo. A verdict awarded $550 to Howard after she slipped on a public sidewalk, and the motion challenges the judge’s instructions and the form of the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Waterloo
I. W. Thompson
District Court
Walter FP. Jensen
Ava
Franktin
Paren Rirpets
Jensen
Des Moines River Listed in Government Flood Warnings
Washington April 20 flood warnings issued by the Weather Bureau cover the Des Moines River from Traes to the mouth, the Mississippi from Keokuk to Hannibal, the Arkansas from Oxford to the Oklahoma line, the Neosho River in Kansas, and the Missouri River between Kansas City and Lexington, as new rains spread through Oklahoma Missouri and Iowa while rivers rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Oklahoma
Missouri
Iowa
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Traes, St
Keokukuda
Hannibal
Arkansas River
Oxford
Rua
Neosho River
Kansas
Missouri River
Kansas City
Lexlyuston
Sinumea Oyer Af
Missouri bank closes in Bethany amid week of closures
Bethany Savings Bank, with resources totaling more than 3400,600, was closed today. It is the second bank to shut its doors in the area this week after the Harrison County bank closed Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Bank
Bethany
Nshths Bethany Savings Bank
Harrison Cobin Bank
Switches Jobs in Nevada Local Government Shakeup
Harlan, recently elected council member, resigns to take a town post. Charles G. Armstrong succeeds him as council head. Firemen saved Garver Hardware Store after a blaze caused about $4,000 damage. Local fire department, insurance records, and police investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Tnsi
Harlan
Ecoutiell MaAanvatlargy
Mackbat
Charles G. Armstrong
Garver Hardware Company
Piro Departmenta
Prominent Northeast minister dies in Mab age 68
Dr. Th HH. GRERN. Tov. PLT. Gree died in Mab on Monday at age 68. Funeral at Medardalle next Sunday with interment at Decorah. A longtime remedy and pastor in the region, he served as a minister and community leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th HH. Grern
Jaw
Mweniseflyst
Nae Somhly
Ani Rooker
Agize
Rainfall Surpasses Normal Across State For Week
Des Moines April 20 Nearly three times the normal rainfall fell in the state last week per a weather bulletin by Charles D Reed director. Northwest district received about three inches over four months. Farm work slowed with limited upland activity while winter crops show excellent progress and oats germinate uncovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Ieather- By- Tenn
Reed
Mary Moran Dies After Fall From Tree
Cedar Walls April 20 Miss Mary Moran about 60 died at S Arlington hospital from injuries after a fall Saturday night while placing a birdhouse in a tree. Her left leg was severely fractured. she lay on the ground for hours before neighbors found her. A sister and a niece were expected from Fonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourier
Cedar Walls
Mary Moran
Ava
Sartort Hospital
Gansreng
Miss Moran
Duffy
Fonda
Moran
Spring Presbytery Meets at Greene to Transact Business
The Waterloo presbytery met at Greene for its spring session with broad representation. Dr. R D Echlin Cedar Falls moderator of the session presided as candidates for ordination and other business were discussed and acted upon during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Presbytery
Greene
Courier Suecind
Sprin
Watterloo
R. D. Echlin
Cedar Falls
Shelter tents shipped to flood victims from Fort Des Moines
A consignment from Fort Des Moines to relieve Mississippi and Arkansas flood districts was dispatched. It included 10 tents and poles, 8009 tent pins, and nearly 1000 blankets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fort Des Moines
Mississippi
Arkansas
St. Louis
West High Orchestra Aims for Honors at District Contest
West High Orchestra with 78 players plans a strong bid at the district music contest to be hosted by West High. About 1,000 northeast high school musicians attend the Friday and Saturday event. Ralph Pronk directs the ensemble amid judge assignments announced by Fred J. Khuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Weat High
West High
Three Months Vacation Advised By Doctor
Hollywood VA April 20. Doctor George J. Simmons longtime editor of the American Medical Journal urges three months of vacation each year for the business man to prolong life and boost success. He warns against constant scrambling for more wealth and stresses rest and renewal as essential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
George J1. Simmons
American Medent . Journal
Aita
Adkis
Lowden Mourns Nation's Loss in Campbell's Death
Cedar Wars reports a telegram from former Governor Frank C. Lowden lamenting the death of Prof. Macy Campbell. He praises Campbell's work and expresses deep sympathy to Mrs. Campbell and the family, noting the loss to society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Campbell
Guarter
Cedar Wars
Macy Campbell
Frank C. Lowden
AL Seekey
Teachers Eclipse
Hoon
Prof. Campbell
Committee Still Looking Around for State College Head
Des Moines April 26— W N Gemmill says the state board of education educational committee is “looking around” for a new president of Town State College. He notes the panel has no likely candidate yet and lists members Claude R. Petter Des Moines W Co Stuckslager Lisbon Miss Anna B Lawther Dubuque Jenny C Shutt Sioux City Georges T Baker Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Vlea Thins
Town State College
W. N. Gemmli
State Board of Education
Gemmill
Claude R. Petter
Gov Smatl Case to Court June 1
Springfield April 20 Defense of Cov Let Savill in the 1,000,000 suit brought by the state will be closed at a hearing here April 30. The case will be given to the court June 1 for final disposition after rebuttal evidence in May before Chancellor Charles H. Brickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cov
Savill
Aetster
Charles H. Brickle
Earthquake Felt Along Luzon West Coast
An earthquake shock was felt along the entire west coast of Luzon at 1 30 this morning. There was no damage reported in the area and residents reported nothing serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzon Suawen
Island
Luzon
Depew Predicts Coolidge Renomination for 1928
Chauncey M. Depew forecast Calvin Coolidge would be unanimously renominated by the Republican Party for president in 1928. He warned Gov. Alfred E. Smith might impact the race if he opposed Coolidge, noting Smith’s stance could boost Democratic prospects. Depew, aging and frail, led his annual birthday tribute but will miss the event due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Chauncey M. Depew
Calvin Coolidge
Republican Party
Anred BE. Smith
Coolidgn
Otter
America
Brand
Depew
Smith
Charley GC. Marshall
U. S
Second Juror Chosen in Snyder Gray Case
At Queens County Courthouse on April 1 20 Willtam Meisner was selected as juror No 2 in the Snyder murder trial. He is a landscape painter by trade and was the fourth salesman questioned that day. William Young, already chosen yesterday, is the only other man found acceptable and will serve as foreman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens County Courthouse
Willtam &. Misner
Springfield
Snyder
Meisner
Uis Atnese
William ©. Young
S Young
Drake Student Named Secretary to Labor Chief Davis
Henry J. Garrett, a Drake University tutor, is named personal secretary to Secretary of Labor James J. Davis. Garrett will finish his Drake course and assume duties after the current school year ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Washington
Harry Ries
Unity
Iowa
Wleh
Aunrerd A. J. McKinstry
Rica
Drake
Davis
Bes Moines
Henry J. Garrett
Drake University
James J. Truvin
Labor
Succes
John ©. Meikle
Garrett
Scores Hurt When Stone Cracks Bridge
In Tokio on April 26 scores of Japanese villagers on Shikoku Island died or were injured when a 17 000 pound stone monument cracked under its weight. The stone, drawn by horses and followed by 1 000 persons, was planned as a monument in honor of a revered war leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
INS
Shikoku Istana
Venga
A. Monumenc
Amivla
Seven Points Frosty Weather Report Not Damaged
Light frost was reported from seven town points today according to the United Sintea Weather bureau. Weather forecaster Charles J. Reed notes frost affected town areas including Cedar Rapids and Town City with damage reported in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das Molnea
United Sintea
Dex Molnest
Towa Alls
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Cros
Charles J. Reed
Town Red Cross Appeals for Help for Flood Victims
Des Moines on April 20 flood relief appeal issued by Wubert terback chairman of the Town State Council of Red Cross chapter. He urges contributions to local chapter in each town county to the Des Moines office or direct to Midwest branch of the American Red Cross in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Wubert t+terback
At Smith for President Club Organizes in McAdoo Home
Milledgeville Ga April 20 J A Tigner president announces the At Smith for President Club formed in Willam G McAdoos boyhood home with about 100 members all Protestants except one The club sent a telegram to Gov Smith praising his reply to Charles C Marshall in New York about his affiliation with the Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Gao
Willam G. McAdoo
J. A. Tigner
Guv. Smith
Charles C. Marshall
New York
Davenport Man Heads Midwest Gas Association
Frank T. Edge of Grinnell was named president for the year at the Midwest Gas convention in Davenport. A. Nash of Davenport was elected president, with H. R. Sterrett of Davenport as first vice president, Louis Stein of Minneapolis as second vice president, and A. W. Schmidt of Des Moines as secretary and treasurer. Executive council members include C. T. W. Myers Town City EB H Viewegg Grand Island NE, J. P. McGuire Porgo, D. B. Stephenson Sioux City IA, F. C. Gaffman St Paul, and H. W. Butler Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Frank T. Edge
Grinnell
Midwest Gas
Plon
Toads ‘ & A. Nash
Devenport
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
H. R. Sterrett
Davenport
Louis Stein
Minneapolis
A. W. Schmidt
Des Moines
C. TW. Myers
Town City
Jail City Officials In Gunfight Aftermath
Murphyabora Illinois April 10. Mayor William Dudzla Police Chief William Green and Willan Davis a Jackson County deputy sheriff were jailed following a gun fight at a poolroom. Proprietor Wred Suika was wounded and hospitalized at Browning in Duquein. Suika not expected to survive. four men shot during the clash with Dowell overals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphyabora
Ill
William Dudzla
Willian, Green
Willan Davis
Jackson County
Suka
Siika
Browning Hospital
Tn ‘Duquein
Peaches Browning Apologizes in Disorderly Conduct Charge
Chicaro April 20. Peaches Browning apologized in court today after arraignment on disorderly conduct charges. The estranged wife of Mr Tsrowaulng faced the case. the charges were dismissed after her apology to Paul Serger following an incident involving her companion Al Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Wrtvs
Tsrowaulng
Anyealelis
Shortage Found in Dubuque County Treasurer Accounts
Des Moines April 20. The shortage in the accounts of former treasurer C Mullin of Dubuque county amounts to 28 398 10 dollars. The figure appears in a report filed with the state auditor by Earl Holt examiner. The shortage concerns funds tied to independent accounts and Martin’s role is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea Moines
C. Mullin
Dubuque County
Dnday
Earl Hol
Martlin
Marshalltown Man Sentenced for Local Auto Theft
Doy Mooney of Marshalltown received an indeterminate sentence of up to 16 years in a state reformatory for theft of an automobile at Electibles Park Waterlog last September. Court clerk Clarande Nichols presided over the case in district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Doy Mooney
Drtke Clarande Nichols
Aqamosa
Electibles Park
Indians to Run at Kansas Relay Races
The Tarahumars, Didlans who recently raced at panduraines events left here for Snawrenes, Ian, aiming for the Kansas Relays in Topeka. They will compete between Kansas City and Topeka in the Saturday relay events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Fl Pase
Tex
INS
Tarahumars
Didlans
Texas Relays
Snawrenes
Ian
Kansas City
Topeka
Kansas Relays
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ford Jury
M. E. Convention
Rein
Aiea
Mack
Hammill
AL AL Com
Shevlit H
Werner
Pebaelpil Shenker
Waterdes
Narbunat
T'onpde
Abo
Ture Rey
Mount Carmel Baptist Ehurch
CEMA
Peeart Cole
Floya Winsterlas Speett
Deseniane Turker
Waletlan
Frank J. Karkoth
Udeots
Mathilde M- Beratman
Reinbeek
Thehue M. Clark
Carwha O
Burlington
Alan
Sorin
EGRO
TRIAT
AGALN
ETL Elon
John SW
Jone
Peta
Swith
Betty
Capraty
Nushkent
Asst
Turkestan
Nicholas Baranvott
Uist
Waverly Farmer
V. K. Gackins
K. of
Hall
Modern Woodmen of America
Shel
Waterloo Playground Commission
Bruskins
Devils
Schmidt
Willaam Dusk
J. L. Goss
C. R. Marquard
W. A. Renn
J. Jones
Wiverly
J. WY. Spilth
WW. RB. McKlinsery
Cedar Pulls
Goss
S. D. White
Alien Haves
Twelfth Street West
Bot Green
Potiea St. Balance
Des Meiners
Fidels
Feemer United Hughes Senta Pew
Wralington
Oshie
Ahrand
Mish Rendall
Emmargenee A. Edwarts
Enmargerie A. Mdwareds
Park Avenue East
Emmaryone A. Watters
Waterbury
Handence
Thomas Eaiwareds
Lafayette
Rory Westen
Keele & Towns
Emerliany
Mts
Stsan Bowman
Muneral Rerviess Ter
Sagan Rowman
Yesterdy
Foenyw
Willart Newell
Willard Nowell
St Wrane
Pawaatbhorn
Ve Sa
Ty Ak
Bulrbank
Dorothy Ferris
Chicago
Epworth Teasue
Methodist Episcopal Church
Waterlo
Clear Lake
Ir Stilute
Jatita Institute
Ats Buen
West High Orchestra
Ralph Pronk
Ered J. Khuss
FL E. Kendrie
University of Town
Olive
Symphony
ORCHE
Tra
State College
Gov. Smatl
Altho
Picnie
Wimosyberg
Snyder Gray
Photon
Tha
Mikrophone
Plemeer Bldg
Coolidge
Town Red Cross
al For President
McA
Midwest Gas Association
Peaches
Baltimore
Torist Street
Herl
Whittler School
Freire
Hharing van Wert
Allen
Lester W. Miller
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!