Rural school probe widens over Miss Francis case
In Des Moines a legislative hearing delves into Miss Francis and deputy superintendent Miss Nelson amid claims of state funds for rural schools and the authority governing their distribution. Witnesses describe experience, qualifications, and administrative actions as lawmakers seek admissible evidence.
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Des Moines
May KE
Francis
Thelma Nelson
Duply
Yesigur
Sehuots
Korsey
Neson
Byer
Byers
Miss Francis
Miss Nelean
Miss Nelson
Gov
Nendall
Gov. Kendall
Nelson
Cold
Anlle
Des Moines University
Tna
Tokio Announces Reduction in Navy Personnel by Treaty
Tokio declares a program to cut navy personnel under a treaty. Over the next several years the plan aims to reduce enlisted strength and streamline the armed forces as part of treaty obligations.
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Tokio
Death notices for Mrs. Gesina Smitty and Mrs. F Crow
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Gesina Smitty with services pending Wednesday at 411 Sycamore and burial in Fairview. Surviving family includes spouse and several children. The body awaits transport from Petersen Bros. mortuary to the family home. Also announced is the death of Mrs. F Crow, mother of Mrs. T M L Tachi and Wterson, in Orlando Florida. Burial will be in Marshalltown Friday beside Mrs. Crow’s husband.
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Gesina Smitty
Smith
George Hace
Sycamore
Burray
Fairview
Murray
Allison
Waterloo
Reger
1. S. Growl
F. Crow
T. ML Tachi
W Terson
Orlando
Pia
Marshalltown
Notable Changes and Renominations Stir News Mix
Reports from various fronts note Gen Charles G Hein sailing today amid Republican buzz over his potential presidential bid. Leopold Stokowski nominated as fellow by a historic London body, while questions arise around Prohibition affidavits and a long serving Constantinople college head resigning after 61 years.
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Hein
Charles G. Shaves
Chicago
Randall
Republican Party
Cleveland
Prince of Wales
The
Oval College of London
Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Orchestra
London
Frederick C. Gillett
Massachusetts
Maury Mo Putrick
Wone's College
Constantinople
Near East
Amerie
Noyes Introduces Coolidge Praises Associated Press
York April 22 Victor F. Booth reports Lawson reelected as director by the Saginaw News Courier. Booth praises Lawson’s ability to serve the association and asks support for undivided backing. Coolidge mentioned in tribute to the president and Mrs. Coolidge.
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Sip
Ian
Ion
Tam Toman
Samoetho
Callec
Wes
Wlertian
Floret
Mantua
United States
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Coolidge
Lawson
York
Victor F. Rhe
Seay
Hague quits CFNatorial bid to back Sweet in Iowa race
Vernon L. Hague withdraws from the Republican U S Senate contest and endorses Sweet. Hague, a Princeton graduate and Fairfield cattleman, says he will consider running again when Senator Cummins’ term ends in two years. He cites lineup as reason and praises supporters and press backing. He vows continued effort to oppose radicals within the party.
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Iessa Fort Dodge
Vernon L. Hague
United States
Cummins
Jague
Princeton
Fairfield
Fort Dodge
Sweet
Sweet Shoul
Hiram Johnson
Bill Bryan
DAnnunzio to Pay Tribute to Duse After Shock
Italy April dispatch says Gabriele DAnnunzio, grieving over Eleonora Duse’s death, will return to his villa to gather himself and pay fitting tribute to the great actress once the shock passes. He called the actress a great artist in private remarks received from Rome via the United Press.
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Dannunzio
Duse
Breseia
Italy
Gabrifile
Aniomaio
Jin Hig
Issdar
Sar
Eleanora Muse
United Presa
Rome
Dugse
State Briefs Highlight Local Events Across Towns
Marion reports floating debris on West Lake as ice fails to bear cold water. Clifford Rueloe swam despite danger. Hinton notes one and two percent member interest in the Iowa Growers Association after meetings led by A J Banks Montour organizer. Sioux City says dances will bar unchaperoned girls with police stationed at halls to enforce rules. Marshalltown banker Albert P Balch, 69, longtime state bank president, dies after months of illness.
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Marion
West Lake
Clifford Rueloue
Clifford
Hinton
Iawa Corp Growers’ Association
Corm
A. J. Banks
Montour
Steax City
Marshalltown
Albert FP. Balch
Marshalltown State Bank
Yuma Quarantine Tensions Rise Over Arizona Border Bar
Yuma Arizona April 24. The town awaits word as governors and officials discuss the quarantine boundary on the Yuma Indian reservation. Imperial County supervisors back the border barrier while Sheriff Stam vows to demolish any barrier and allow delayed motorists to pass once fumigated. A new caravan forms at Knob Siding seeking entry to Arizona.
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Yuna
Ariz
Arizona Bay
Arizona
Phoenix
Yuma
Stum
Knob Siding
Coolidge Hints At New Peace Parleys For Europe
President Coolidge, addressing newspaper editors, urged reasserting the public mind on the law of service. He warned against excessive public spending, emphasized American ideals and moral power, and floated the possibility of another world conference to promote peace and reduce armaments.
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Associated Press
America
Coolidge
Ynil
Bareau
Post Office Department
Osly
Senate
Treasury
Brazile
Pioneer of County to Be Buried Tomorrow
Paul Nuebel sr a sturdy early Black Hawk county farmer dies at 82 in Waterloo. He will lie in state at St Marys Ya m and be buried at St Francis Cemetery Barclay township after a requiem. Born in Germany February 18 1842 he came to Iowa and married 1869. He and his wife reared 11 children who served across the country. one son operates the farm now. Widow and 10 children survive.
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Paul Nuebel
Black Hawk County
St. Francis
Barclay Township
St. Mary’s Church
Ya.m
Nuebel
Germany
Waterloo
Cottage Street
Ambitious Peace Doctrine Emphasizes Righteousness to End Wars
The speaker argues against war as destructive and for peace as constructive, urging mutual understanding and international treaties. True global peace, they say, rests on the righteousness of all people, with wars ending only when nations choose to cease.
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Earth
Horse Shot to End Suffering After Auto Crash
A United Fruit horse, tied to a fruit delivery wagon, suffered a broken leg in a collision with a southbound car at Fifth and Commercial. Patrolman William Venable shot the animal at 4 p.m. in front of Hotel Bussell-Simson after the horse, released from harness, endangered bystanders. A large crowd watched.
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William Venable
United Fruit Company
Fourth Street
Bussell-Simson
Ben Bareh
Loy
Nashua Merchant in Critical Condition at Waverly Hospital
Nashua hardware dealer A Mang Man, taken to Prairie du ERGs two weeks ago, was moved to Waverly hospital after a Monday consultation. Doctors report his condition very serious and unable to be treated locally.
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Nashua
A. Mang Man
Prairie du Ergs
Waverly Hospital
Courier City Editor Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon
Wilton Floberg city editor of the Courier spoke to Wiwanian members at a Kiwanis luncheon about how a modern newspaper is put together and how news is gathered. Rev Fred J Clark spoke on Kiwanis value, saying the club raises business standards and fosters fellowship among businessmen.
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Courier City
Kiwanis Club
Wilton Floberg
The
Courier
Fred J. Clark
Promote French Culture in Japanese Colleges
Tokio April 22. One of the most prominent men in Japanese business circles Viscount Shibusawa and Ti. Takuma Dan organize to promote French culture in Japan. Authorized by the department of education the group will seek an amount of 16 000 yen. The primary aim is to bring French scholars to Japan to feature in universities and teach the French language.
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Tokio
Viscount Shibusawa
Takuma Dan
Potoemote Prenel McUlture
Japan
Department of Education
Farmer Lindquist abandons Edwards farm amid heavy debts and disappearances
Henry Lindquist vanishes with family from the Edwards farm near Gilbertville leaving unpaid mortgages and liens far exceeding holdings. Writs of attachment issued as sheriff and bailiffs prepare to serve. A hired worker tends 14 cows while Lindquist’s whereabouts remain unknown after selling cattle and other property during a boom era land deal collapse.
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Henry Lindquist
Edwards
Gilbertville
Theodore Peek
Peek
Lindquist
Min
Political Enemies Come to Defense of Sen Wheeler
Washington April 22 Republican leaders of Montana surprised party rivals by defending Senator Burton K Wheeler Democrat of Montana in the Daugherty investigation. New evidence suggesting a frame up was turned over to the committee by foes including ex attorney general Ward and GOP national committeeman Langstram. They were subpoenaed to testify as hearings delayed until their arrival.
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Washington, D. C
Burton EK. Wheeler
Montana
Wheeler
Thaw Case Deliberations Handed To Jury In Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on April 22, the court handed the jury the question of Harry K. Thaw's sanity for determination at 3:72 p.m. The report notes the ongoing legal action as the jury considers the defense. Ida Reichert filed for divorce from William H. Reichert, whom she wed in Philadelphia on March 15, 1908, citing marital issues.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Thaw
Beoree
Ida Reichert
William H. Reichert
Actress Idara Kimball Young Improves After Operation
Fare Wayne Ind April 22 Idara Kimball Young film and stage actress is reported improving and recovering from abdominal tumor removal surgery performed Sunday night She will likely remain here about a month before returning to her home in Los Angeles
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Fare Wayne
Ind
Idara Kimball Young
Wags
Los Angeles
Women’s devotion helps youth thru long law course
Chicago, April 22. The devotion of a mother and sister to George Denry Weinman enabled him to complete Northwestern University law studies. Weinman, blind since infancy, passed the bar exam and will graduate soon. His family read aloud all law texts, transported him daily, and kept the home. he used Brailleshart Hann to take notes and a typewriter transcription year. Despite the handicap he has been an honor student through four years at the university.
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Chicago
Denry Weinman
Weinman
Northwestern University
Tiune
Legion Auxiliary Prioritizes Orphans Care at Convention
Cedar Rapids Iowa May Holt Woodbine and Mrs Carrie Hunton led a 100 plus member convention of the fifth district auxiliary urging that care for orphans of world war veterans be the primary concern. Hunton charged Iowa lacks contact with needy families and called for immediate steps. Officers to be elected later today as delegates from Linn Bouton Tama Marshall Grundy Cedar and Jones counties attend.
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Cedar Rapids
Anvilly
Women’s Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Carrie Hunton
Newton
Auxiliary
Fifth Distriet Auxiliary
Hunton
Iowa
May Holt
Woodbine
State Welfare and Hapital Relief
Linn
Bouton
Tama
Marshall
Grundy
Cedar
Jones Counties
Maj Martin prepares flight to join men at Dutch Harbor
Maj Frederick L. Martin commander of a United States Army squadron preparing for a 540 mile flight from Kanatak to Dutch Harbor Unalaska to rejoin three companions who landed there from Chignik Alaska. He was forced down a week ago en route from Seward to Chignik. Also noted is Stuart MacLaren British aviator continuing world flight from Baghdad toward Bender Abbas in Persia.
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Kanatak
Portage Bay
Frederick L. Martin
Dutch Harbor
Unalaska
Chignik
Alaska
Martin
Seward
Bushire
Persia
Stuart MacLaren
Bagdad
Short Hall
Bender Abbas
Persian Gulf
Historic City Hall at Alton Burned in Fire
The Alton city hall a historic building noted for its coeval design and the Lincoln Douglass debate of 1858 was destroyed by fire this morning. Mayor John Elble suspects arson amid calls to move the structure for a larger public building. Also noted are visiting relatives in Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
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Alton
Alton City Hall
John Elble
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