Farmer Distress In Northwest Defies Quack Cures
New York April 26 A Wired dispatch notes massive farm distress in the Ninth Federal Reserve Bank district Montana North and South Dakota and Minnesota with over 560 banks closed and farm foreclosures widespread More than 600 000 farmers in 15 wheat and corn states have gone bankrupt in two years The piece argues distress may drive political sentiment toward third party or Democratic alignment and critiques quick fixes as futile while praising limited local remedies and past government efforts before concluding with an ad for Martin Invincible San Felice two for 156
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Courier Delivery Notice Clarifies Home Arrival Time
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3 34 o'clock. If due to carrier error you miss the paper by that time, please phone A100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Infant Blinded by Moonshine Eye Wash Tragedy
In Chicago on April 26 infant Mary Westfall two months old was blinded after moonshine liquor was applied as an eye wash by midwife Mary Matusek. Matusek paid a $25 fine, the maximum under law, for improper treatment of the infant instead of the city health board’s nitrate of silver prescription.
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Senate committees act on agriculture taxes and reforms
Today in Washington the Senate and House meet as the agriculture committee continues hearings in Muscle Shoals. A Senate committee probes the indictment of Senator Wheeler. Conferees in both chambers seek to reconcile differences in immigration bills. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds an executive session with Maj. Allen on the German relief bill.
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Chicago Sets Daylight Saving Time Tomorrow
Chicago notes daylight saving begins at 2 a m tomorrow for seven consecutive years with the extra hour lasting until the last Sunday in September. In New York daylight saving becomes optional at 2 a m tomorrow and runs until September 8.
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Pinchot renews hard line on liquor violators in Pa
Harrisburg April 246 Gov Gifford Pinchot vows unprecedented crackdown on liquor law violators. He invites mayors from 41 Pennsylvania cities to a law enforcement conference in Harrisburg on May 7 to coordinate actions with district attorneys sheriffs and police. This follows two prior conferences with district attorneys and sheriffs.
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Huge ceremonial of Moose event slated Sunday
The Moose lodge plans a major 200 member ceremony with James J. Davis, secretary of labor, expected to speak at Grace M. E. church at 10 30 a m and a banquet at 6 32 p m. Davis trip to Waterloo canceled due to government business. Rodney Brandon may substitute and deliver a public address. Mooseheart Legion and Mooseband participation planned with initiations and a street parade through the business district.
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Reis Is Given Fine And Jail For Drunk Driving
Charles City Iowa April 26 M Reis was sentenced by Judge Clark to pay a 100 pound fine and serve one year at Anamosa after conviction for driving an automobile while intoxicated. The sentence will be suspended during goose behavior. Reis was separated to Will Shafer, by whom the Will be employed.
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Weather Outlook for the Week in Washington DC
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday April 3 shows showers likely in the north and Missouri region, with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Temperatures start below normal and trend toward normal or slightly above as the week progresses.
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Polish girl lawyer Wanda Stopa dies by suicide in Detroit
Detroit police report Wanda Stopa, 23, a listed Chicago attorney, killed herself in a downtown Detroit hotel after a murder charge and flight from Chicago. Police traced a poisoning death to a room with an empty bottle and a farewell letter signed by “Kenney.” Her body to be returned to Chicago for burial as her mother laments.
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Wanda Jean
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U S and Japan renew five year arbitration pact
Washington April 25 The United States and Japan renewed for five years the agreement to refer international disputes to arbitration at The Hague The treaty was signed by Secretary of State Hughes and Masanori Hanibara the Japanese ambassador No provision covers immigration questions as the United States treats it as a domestic matter
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Frosty Wave Still on Its Way
Forecasts from the United States Weather Bureau say a cold wave remains on track. Temperatures will fall steadily this afternoon and tomorrow will be cloudy and cool with frost expected in western portions of the state tonight.
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United States Weather Bureau
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Tilden Withdraws from Davis Cup Team
The Davis Cup committee of the United States Lawn Tennis Association announced the resignation of Liam T. Tilden, 17, of Philadelphia, from the American team. The notice was issued in New York on April 26.
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Business Men Buy Counh, Blupys Bank in April sale
The Commercial National Bank of Council Bluffs, led by President and principal owner CE Price, has been sold to a group of local business men. The transfer will occur immediately.
Quarantine Ordered For Suspected Epizootic Disease
A garbled report notes a man with epizootic symptoms is placed under quarantine amid a suspected outbreak. Officials in Keokuk and surrounding areas act to prevent disease spread, with observers in southern Iowa monitoring reports and advising calm while tightening measures.
Warrant Issued For M S Daugherty
A Senate resolution and clerk notes moved to arrest M S Daugherty of Ohio, brother of the former attorney general, for contempt after he failed to respond to subpoenas. The sergeant at arms prepared to serve the warrant once signature was obtained, with Brookhart introducing the arrest resolution before the Daugherty investigating committee.
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Hellon Criticized by Iowa Disabled Vets for Fund Use
Des Moines April 26 Andrew W Mellon secretary of the treasury was condemned by the disabled veterans of Iowa in a state meeting for alleged unwise investment of funds created by war insurance premiums. Resolutions adopted by the convention incorporated the condemnation and a telegram was sent to congressman W R Green and Senator Charles Curtis protesting the bonus law clause which provided for payment of bonus to needy heirs of world War veterans who died overseas.
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Andrew W. Mellon
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W. R. Green
Charles Curtis
Two Towns on Low Rent List Highlight National Trend
A National Industrial Conference Board survey shows New York rent bids rising, with the one lease up 50 percent over ten years and 3 percent in the last year and three months. Increases are most noted in the East while the South drops. Davenport, Des Moines, and Omaha report decreases.
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Petition Filed for Second Thaw Trial
Philadelphia April 2G Wil Gray counsel for Evelyn Thaw, divorced wife of Harry Thaw, filed a motion for a new trial to certify Thaw's case. Gray reconciled differences after a meeting in the lawyer's office yesterday afternoon following prior criticisms of the attorney's conduct during the Thaw trial.
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Unlimited Credit Restores German US Trade Links
The Associated Press reports that $4,000,000 from the International Acceptance Bank of New York will back Germany’s new geld rediscount loan led by Dr Hjalmar Schacht. Unlimited credit facilities for German merchants in the US will follow, signaling American capital’s first major role in Germany’s economic rehab. Twenty top mercantile houses in New York Chicago and Boston join the syndicate backing this move.
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Burton to Fill Cleveland Temporary Chair at Convention
Washington April 26 Theodore Burton of Ohio was named by President Coolidge as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland The selection aims to ratify Coolidge’s choice and Burton is expected to deliver the keynote Burton has long been a regular Republican leader and former U S senator from Ohio He also serves on the American Debt Funding commission and was offered the Navy post upon Denby's retirement The convention will decide its permanent chairman with Burton unlikely to hold both posts.
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Prench Flier Lands at Aleppo on Second Broad Jump
A French aviator under Lieut. Luisy completed her second hop toward a record flight to Japan, landing near Aleppo Syria. Officials gave a brief communique confirming the arrival and declined to indicate the next stop, though a subsequent leg lasting about 100 miles to the coast toward Japan was anticipated.
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Man Seeks $80,000 Alimony in Divorce Petition
In Stony City Ta an attorney Thomas Nevington files for divorce against Mae Rev ington alleging cruelty and requesting eighty thousand dollars in alimony. The petition claims she owns property in Wawe Wart and cites marital fault as grounds.
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District convention of Royal Neighbors set for Tama and Marshall counties
Trev, Utah is hosting the district convention of Royal Neighbors lodges for Tama and Marshall counties with morning afternoon and evening sessions planned. The event will be held May 17 following earlier notices stating April 26 in Treva area.
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Taxi Driver Jack Rose Murder Trial Ends with Fresh Killing
In Chicago a rival cab driver shot and killed Jack Rose as he left court where Rose faced trial for Frank Sexton’s death. Patrick Sexton, his wife and daughter were arrested after the fatal assault amid a taxi drivers war.
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Waterlo o Bay Sailors Guard Yanks in Honduras
Pay Wilkins a 41 percent member of Liz Ratlers crew and nine officers of the U S cruiser Milwaukee stationed at Tegucigalpa Honduras protect the American legation and citizens amid revolutionary unrest. Mrs Fred E B Wilkins, parents of the Waterloo bluejacket, note reports of killed sailors but the U S Government doubts these claims. Young Viking enlisted two years ago and has been in Tegucigalpa the past weeks. a card dated April 2 and received April 16 says he is well.
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Honduras
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Davenport Student Wins First by Bok Peace Plan Speech
Davenport student David Fonts won first in nine extemporaneous speaking contest on the Bok peace plan. Grinnell’s Charles Nutting took second and Walter Felder of Burlington third. Catherine Le Clinton placed sixth. In the afternoon business meeting Harry Barnes of Iowa City was elected president and WFL Beck of Town Center re elected secretary treasurer. The next contest topic will be The World Court.
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Forged Names Tied to McCray Mail Fraud Case
United Press report from Indianapolis notes final government witnesses in the McCray trial alleging forged names on notes tied to government officials. Farm managers testified their names were forged on McCray discounted notes with Indiana banks as the federal court proceedings continued.
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Legislature tightens stance on extra session adjournment
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature moved toward adjournment late in July after disposing of all major measures, with the special session focused on finalizing the enrolled prison labor bill. The House and Senate advanced interim prison contracts ahead of the July 4, 1927 deadline and debated oversight, while Gov Kendall signaled likely support.
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