Japan Pursues Army Modernization Amid Equipment Shortfalls
Japanese army leaders seek to modernize forces by March, studying French British and American methods. They aim to double aviation squadrons from six, expand over five years, and pursue research into chemical defense and mechanized warfare while denying aggressive aims.
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Tokio
Theu A
Rothen
I Forces
Mareh
France
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Army Air
High Command
Tsuno
Europe
Jepan
Women of London Seek More Divorces Under Equal Rights
London reports a surge in divorce suits as wives pursue equality grounds under the new statute. Clerks note hundreds of undefended cases filed yesterday and the movement appears linked to the equal rights provisions expanding grounds beyond misconduct.
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London
Equal Rights
Esterad
Interior Work Contract Awarded for New Ow C A Building
The Y M C A building committee awarded H A Maine company the contract to finish interior work for 400 dollars. Black Hawk Decorating will handle painting and decorating at 1500 dollars. Marble and tile expansion noted. partition and interior work excluded from the initial contract. Maine to begin work on final contract Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. OB. Cleveland
H. A. Maine Company
Ow C. A
Black Hawk Decorating Company
Maine
Mixed Global Briefs Signal Shifts in Trade and Politics
A fragmented World News roundup notes revived talks on trade and state development in Moscow and London discusses diplomatic receptions with Britain and Japan in Persia. In Madrid and Boulogne authorities tighten security as unrest looms while Gandhi urges Indians to pursue freedom through self sacrifice.
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London
Britei
Lonton
Japan
Persia
Canese Tract Telestaph
Middle East
Madrid
Sternio
Boulogne
France
Rome
Surious
Buenos Air
Charles F Murphy Leader of Tammany Dies at New York Home
Charles F Murphy longtime head of Tammany Hall dies at his New York home leaving behind a legacy in New York politics. Gov Alfred E Smith and U S Senator Royal Copeland issue statements of grief noting Murphy’s influence and national character.
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Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
N. Y. Home
A. O'Gorman
Royal Copeland
New York City
la Morse
Ody Taggart
Beart
Inter Tamany
New York
Murphy
Taggart
Smith
Albany
Alfred BE. Smith
Charles FF. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Senate
International News Wire
Washington, D. C
United States Senate
Royal S. Copeland
International News Service
Copeland
Kegrer
Balloons Reach Earth After Storms In Iowa Town
Reports say two racing balloons, part of the national elimination race, landed near Dubuque Iowa after a storm. One craft piloted by Lieut Thaden and aide Rasmussen escaped damage and was prepared for shipment to Detroit. Balloons left Kelly Field Wednesday and weather stalled several entries over Missouri.
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Earth
Page
Dubuque
Liew
Hyong Thaden
S.A. U
Kellyfield
Missouri
Kansas City
San Antonio
Tax
Great Lakes
Armis
OW. Hin
Moline
Army
Lieut
Ashley , Rinkey
Poel Pournier
Oma
Kate Cie
Hertert van Thaden
van Orman
Goodyear
Norman W
Peek
Flores Sticks In Presidential Campaign
Ren Angel Flores denies reports he will withdraw and says his campaign will end May 1 with publication of his platform. The statement came from Mexico City on April 25. Flores reaffirmed his bid and listed his campaign plan.
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Ren. Flores
Mexico City
Tay
Ren
Angel Flores Isday
Publica. Ys
Sheppard Denies Big Four Endorsement For La Follette
O R C chief L E Sheppard says the Big Four labor brotherhoods have not picked a candidate. He notes Warren G Stone was speaking for himself and that no board action endorsing a candidate occurred. Endorsement will wait until nominations and platforms are announced.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert la Follette
Warren G. Stone
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railway Engineers
L. E. Sheppard
Order of Railway Conductors
Stone
Brotherhoods
Sheppard
Board of Directors
Women Voters Converge for Fifth National Convention
In Buffalo on April 2 delegates to the National League of Women Voters begin their fifth annual convention. Mrs Maude Wood Park national president opened the sessions with a welcome from Mayor Frank Schwab. The nominations committee report draws major attention.
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Bulffalo
Tisberts
National League of Women Voters
Maude Wood Park
Lucy Page Gaston Sues Street Car Co
Chicago April 25 Lucy Page Gaston leader of the anticigaret movement has filed suit for 20000 against the Chicago Street Railway company for injuries suffered January when struck by a street car. negligence charged in the bill.
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Chicago
Lucy Page Gaston
Anticigaret
Isuit
Chi‘nago Street Railway Company
Cedar Rapids Man Elected Iowa Jewelers Head
Adolph n of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa Retail Jewelers' association at the close of their nineteenth annual convention yesterday. R. B Swenson of Ottumwa was chosen vice president and Elmo B. Roper of Gretton secretary treasurer.
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Adolph N
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Retail Jewelers’ Association
R. B Swenson
Ottumwa
Elmo B. Roper
Greston
Waterloo Girl Hurt in Omaha Auto Crash
In Omaha, April 25, Frank L Taylor president of the Omaha train exchange was severely injured when his car struck a pole and was taken to a hospital. Passenger Miss Annette Laka of Waterloo Iowa sustained slight injuries.
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Omaha
Neb
Frank 4. Taylor
Omaha Train Exchange
Annette
Laka
Waterloo
Oelwein Kiwanis Guests Of Waterloo Members Tonight
Waterloo Kiwanis and their wives will entertain 30 Oelwein Kiwanis members and spouses at Hotel Russell Lamson tonight. George Ike, G W Norton, Judge W E Ingersall, A R Connor and F Berger from Oelwein will speak, with Miss Regina Ingersall reading and Theodore J Ptak playing cello.
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Waterloo Kiwanians
Oelwein
Oelwein Club
Regina Ingersall
Theodore J. Ptak
Mrs. DeWalo Returns From D A R Meeting
Mrs. George W. DeWalo arrives home from Washington DC representing Waterloo chapter at the continental congress. Her party, including Mrs. Hy Burk and Mrs. Kingsley, was greeted by courtesy calls and hosted by dignitaries such as Mrs. Hoover and Congressman Robinson.
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George W. DeWala Arived
Washington, D. C
Waterloo
Continental Congress
W. Hy ‘Burk
C. Hu. Kingsley
Washington
DeWald
Herbert Hoover
Towa
California
T. 7. B. Robinson
Cedar Falls
Caonver
Marine Band
Senator Cummins
Senate
House
Brookhart
Daugherty
Taft
Supreme Court
Iowa
Amy Gilbert
State Center
Frederick Frisher
Sheldon
Carbolic acid remark and jail terms in local court
In police court Judge Gwynne questions Robert Monahan who quipped he drank carbolic acid as the cause of his bun. Monahan, intoxicated, faced a routine $10 fine or three days in jail. A first offense drinker received a similar minimum sentence while a prohibition evader had his case continued. Jim Becker Brown and Jessie Carson faced disorderly conduct charges, with $15 forfeitures. The jail records noted no voluntary inmates as warm weather drew people outdoors.
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Robert Monahan
Gwynne
Monahan
Union Station
Jim Becker
Brown
Jessie Carson
Tria
Stree
Lida Corrigan Seeks 50360 Alimony in Divorce Filing
Lida Corrigan petitions for divorce from Serry Corrigan claiming cruelty and requests 50360 alimony. She cites property valued at about 100009 with a third interest in 250 acres plus 120 more acres in Butler county and substantial livestock and assets. One child, William Jerome, age five, to seek custody. Alice Scheers sues S C Scheers for divorce with 6 weekly alimony. married March 14, 1922, deserted August 1922.
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Lida Corrigan
2. C. Murrath
Serry Corrigan
Butler County
Corrigan
Waterlon
William Jerome
Alice Scheers
S. C. Scheers
Courle
Wan Is Killed in Yards at Oelwein
Rugh Turner, age unknown, was found by railway workers in Oelwein Iowa after his body lay on the tracks of the C G W line. Investigators including the coroner say he fell under the wheels while riding the train through the yards. Turner had resided in the city six years and is survived by a son.
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Oelwein
Rugh Turner
C.G. W. Railway
Danderine Promises Thick Hair and Dandruff Relief
Beauty ad urges girls to use Danderine to make hair appear thicker and shinier. It claims the product tones stimulates each hair to grow thick and strong, stops hair loss and dandruff, and leaves hair healthy and youthful after a single brushing. Available at rug or toilet counters.
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H. A. Maine
Cable Briefs
Asstcaivg
Berlin
Ff Arction
Dawes
Moscow
Ir Graix
Uisto
Big 4
Iowa Jewelers Head
Oelwein Kiwanians
Bishop
Ellis Hotel
Bangkok
Wan
Beauty
Danderine
State Board of
Iealth
Yung Coal
B. M. Osbun & Company Investment Securities
1St National Bank
Watertop
Associated Manufacturers Company Securities
Hawan and
Florghenny Shoes
Russia
Oxford
Carlton
Walet
Goodpear Walt
Buck’s Booterie
West Fourth Street
Florsheim
Lott
E. 5Th St
Climax
the Gift Shop
E. Fourth St
Lincoln Park
Heath, & Milligan’s
Wheel Goods
Ves
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