Tammany Looking for Successor as Chief Rests
Report from New York April 26 says widow of Charles Francis Murphy, longtime Tammany Hall chief, seeks a successor as the leader lies in state. Speculation centers on a triad leadership or possible appointment by Gov. Alfred E. Smith, with funeral set for St Patrick's Cathedral and honorary pallbearers including Gov. Smith and Sen. Copeland.
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New York
Charles Francis Murthy
Thiminany Hall
Modiel
Seventeenth Street
Five Boroughs
Hale
Avery
Fourteenth Street
Chief
Richard Croker
Murphy
Trould
Tate
Alfred E. Smith
George Brennan
Chicago
Illinois
Gov. Smith
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Dann
Cardinal Hayes
United States
Copeland
Cedar Falls Council Sets Paving Decision for Monday
Cedar Falls moves to decide a paving project Monday on about 25 blocks after adjourned sessions. Earlier meetings trimmed 14 blocks amid remonstrances. Also noted are teaching contracts for next year and staff records in the superintendent’s office detailing teachers by school and subject.
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Cedar Falls
Leavn
Hight Echool
Marian Henry
Charles City
Alveda Markle
New Hampton
Gladys Thrush Commercial
Esthervil Lincoln
Lucy Herbrechtmeyer
Charles Cit Ethellfinger
Stout
Mrs Peavey Undergoes Serious Operation
Mrs. W. E. Peavey of 1228 Third Avenue West underwent a serious operation today at Presbyte Kien hospital. Surgeons from Waverly and Waterloo performed the procedure. Relatives include Charles E Warsaw Kingston Pa and H M Peavey Winkiree C2p sons. Mrs Anna Donald Son ME Vergon X.Y and Mrs Hattie Johnson New York City sisters.
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W. E. Peavey
Third Avenue West
Presbyte Kien Hospital
Waverly
Waterloo
Anna Donald Son
ME. Vergon
X.Y. Ano
Hattie Johnson
New York City
Nebraska man found in Chicago River
The body of a man believed to be Berger M. Johnson of York Nebraska was found in the Chicago drainage canal. Partial identification came from papers in his clothing pockets. The body showed signs of having been in the water for several weeks.
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Chicago
Berger M. Johnson
York
Neb
State Briefs Storm Lake War Policy Rejected
Sioux City presbytery at its closing session here rejected a proposal to commit to a policy of front-resistance in a future war. Officers elected include Moderator Rev. A. M. Mcintosh. Clerk and treasurer Rev. F. H. Shedd, delegates to the general assembly to be held in Grand Rapids in May, with Shedd and W. D. Jones named.
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Storm Lake
Sioux City
A. M. Mcintosh
Onux Uy
F. H. Shedd
Grand Rapids
Shedd
W. D. Jones
Campaigns and Officials Highlight 1920s News Ties
Governor Pinchot loses delegate bid to Ralph Strassburger and launches a state day law campaign. King George makes Wembley broadcast debut drawing Atlantic attention. Mourning Italian actress Eleonora Buse’s Pittsburgh death prompts transport to New York en route to Italy with the Italian ambassador's support.
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Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Ralph 3
Strassburger
Norristown
King George
Great Britain
Atlantic
Mme
Eleanora Buse
Pittsburgh
Prince Caetant
United States
New York
Italy
J P Morgan reports in Fangis French finance probe
Paris April 26 J P Morgan’s Paris visit stirs French political and financial circles. Talks with reparations panel members resume tonight with Rabineau and other officials present. Morgan suggests a cautious approach to a German loan while seeking assurances of security for investors.
Legislature Finishes Extra Session With Recalls and Controversy
The legislature push during the extra session faced sharp debate as Representative Doolittle blamed lobbyists for blocking passage. The House approved an adjournment resolution to reconvene on July 22 to approve the revised code of 1924, with plans to wrap up pending items.
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House
Doolittle
Delaware County
Police Rescue Girl Kidnapped by Thugs in Chicago
Constance Sorensen was saved early today after mobsters abducted her from her escort and forced her into a taxicab. Four officers halted the cab as bullets flew. Sorensen, found in the rear seat, said she was driven to a lonely shack and attacked by one man. The three captors named Frank McKnisht, Antonfiaadon, and Irving Kaeri is ye.
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Chicago
Constance Sorensen
Hres
Arliss Sorensen
Keaton
Bagsed
Frank McKnisht
Anton
Fiaadon
O Irving
Kaeri
Iowa City Dean Elected Resident of College Deans Association
Review from Iowa City reports Dean Robers of the University of Iowa was elected resident of the Association of College Deans during a meeting in Ann Arbor in mid April. The event highlights leadership within university administration and regional academic coordination.
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Iowa City
Ann Arbor
Mid
Robers Review
University of Iowa
Association of College Deans
Maj Martin Flies Through Snow to Chignik in Storm
Maj Wrenerieic 1 Martin commander of the round the world flight reached Chignik Alaska after a perilous flight from Kanatak in a snowstorm and gale. The journey required towing through a shallow bar to reach open water and a low level flight along the coast. Martin and his mechanic endured brutal weather and the crew planned to continue to Dutch Harbor to rejoin the globe circling flight.
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Maj
Martin
Chignik
Alaska
Wrededchi
Youtertay
Seattle
Kinatak
Alsuka
Dutch Harbor
International News Wire
Elemente
Wrenerieic 1
Marth
Kanatak
Kctla
Standard Oil Exploration
Portage Bay
Seward
Uhignile
Harbor
Kanetak Creek
Maj. Martin
Rum- Nik Bay
Ignik
Marlin
Here
Obituary notes from Waterloo area deaths flood page
A long list of obituaries and funeral notices from Waterloo and surrounding towns. Clara Shaulis of Orange Township and several relatives are named with birth and death details, service times, and burial plans. Additional notices cover Mrs. G. R. Burd, Mrs. Nathaniel Morehouse, Victor Litchfield, Theodore Nasing, Mrs. D. WIlson, and Mrs. Ella Noggle with locations, service arrangements, and familial survivors.
Seven Senators Back Buser in Gubernatorial Race
Seven members of the state senate economy bloc released a signed statement endorsing Senator I. W. D. Buser of Muscatine for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. They criticized Speaker JJ. FF. Anderson and said he is Buser's chief opponent among Iowa farmers. An Iowa farm journal was criticized for unwarranted support of Anderson. Signers include Ramkey Maines Johnston Lucas Jackson Shinn Harrison Snook Nelson Cass and McIntosh Decatur.
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State Capitol
Des Moines
Economy Bloc
State Senate
I. Wd. User
Muscatine Counter
FF. Anderson
House
Buser
Towa
Iown Farm Journal
Anderson
Ramkey
J. Maines
Johnston
Lucas
Jackson
Shinn
Harrison
Snook
Lee
Nelson
Cass
McIntosh
Decatur
Notable Tragedy Slams Koreans at Sea Collision
April reports from Seoul describe the sinking of two steamships off the West coast of Korea near Chinhampea after colliding with a Japanese destroyer. Around 200 Korean students perished as the vessel capsized in rough seas, with few survivors retrieved.
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Tokyo
Korea
Chinhampea
Visil Ina
Seoul
Cond
Cedar Falls Rotarians Dinner at Road Builders Camp
Cedar Falls Rotarians are invited by Moore-Young Construction Company to dine at their field headquarters near Cedar Pass, about a mile from here, next Tuesday. After dinner, guests may inspect the plane set up near the highway to speed concrete highway construction between Thr ive and Waterloo and also Janesville.
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Cedar Pass
Moore-Young Construction Company
Here
Waterloo
Janesville
State Auxiliary of S. O. O. F. Is Organized Here
Waterloo and Cedar Falls en campment auxiliaries installed officers and planned expansion to form a state body named Ladies Encampment Auxiliary. Cedar Falls leads as district No. 1 with Waterloo and Newton to follow. officers listed include Christine Ostergaard grand matriarch and Winnie Ergueson grand high priestess among others.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Newton
J. XN
Ostergaard
C. H. Banson
Christine Ostergaard
Winnie. Erguesson
Erand
Edns Benson
Waterton
Julia Tiker
Cedar Palis
Netip Crawford
Lana Walton
Waterlog
Crippled Guide Helps Blind Vet On 21 Day Hike
Thomas N Hamel who furnished the Ayes and James Sterling who provided the legs for the trip of two Spanish American War veterans from the Sawtello soldiers home near Los Angeles to San Francisco have arrived after 21 days of hiking. Hamel guided the two as he rode in his wheelchair pushed by Sterling who is blind.
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San Francisco
Val
Thomas N. Hamel
James Sterling
Sawtello
Los Angeles
Hamel
Sterling
Playwright's Wife Dies as Plot Parallels Stage Drama
In Hollywood Mrs. Frank Keenan, 66, collapsed at the Writers' club theatre as her playwright-husband scored a premiere success with a comedy about lost love. The tragedy mirrored the couple’s real life with the man on stage pointing to a painting of his dead wife and lamenting she could not share his fame after years of hardship.
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Los Angeles
Val
Frank Keenan
Theatre of the Writers’ Club
Hollywood
Keenan
Double Slayer Is Hanged in Colorado Era
Canon City Colo April 26 Joe McGonigal a double slayer was hanged in the State Cententiary at 5 05 this morning McGonigal was convicted of killing in Aguilar Colo June 12 1923 Wilbur Ferguson a young college student and Miss Elia Centers Jealousy of Ferguson attentions so the girl was believed the motive for the crime
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Canon City
Colo
Joe McGonigal
McGonigal
Agular
Wilbur Ferguson
Miss Elia
Ferguson
Sunnyside Tourney Opens Amid Cold Start
Sunnyside Country Club opens its Open Solf championship with play starting today. A ladies’ tournament will begin Tuesday with blind hogie nine holes and continue each Tuesday.
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Sunnyside
Manchester A. L. Band Seeks Permanent Leader
Manchester Iowa April 26 The American Legion band was directed by Crimp Anderson now of Dubuque last Tuesday evening and plans are being made to secure him as permanent director. Anderson a Manchester boy who has developed unusual ability in band work under his direction the band members are satisfied that much progress can be made within a short time Weekly concerts are planned to begin in May.
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Manchester
American Legion
Survey New Route for British Flyers
Vancouver reports orders to survey a new route for British air travelers. The British army flyers recently arrived in Bombay after an air journey around the world, coming from England.
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Vancouver
B. C
Tliers
Bombay
England
Game Warden Watches Fishers Above Dam During Spawn
Rough fish crowd the river near Fourth Street Bridge as they strive to pass the dam during spawning. Game warden Tom Wakkon warns anglers to follow state rules allowing two lines with one hook each. Snagging remains illegal and offenders will face prosecution. onlookers observe schools of fish in shallow water.
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Fourth Street Bridge
Tom Wakkon
Waldron
Telegraph Briefs New York World News Clippings
Telegraph reports summarize multiple brief items: Coleman and Delong killed by bandits near Tirana arrive on steamship Duilie. Havana strike ends as dock workers’ sympathy fades and taxicab drivers resume posts. A court suit against Lou Tellegen proceeds in San Salvador. US mediation offered by Sumner Welles to Honduran factions. Portland reports forest fires in southwestern Oregon and Washington. Phoenix notes fumigation plans for rail passengers to curb foot and mouth risks. Pola Negri applies for US citizenship. Countess Dombsk, 27, referenced.
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New York
Robert 4. Coleman
San Francisco
George B. Delong
Tirana
Albania
Duilie
Havana
Posta
Geraldine Far- Tar
Lou Tellegen
San Salvador
Honduras
United States
Sumner Welles
Portland
Ore
Washington
Oregon
Phoenix
Ariz
California
Coolidge Likely to Veto Bonus and Jap Immigration Plans
Washington April 26 President Coolidge expected to veto both the soldiers bonus bill and the immigration measure due to the Japanese exclusion clause. White House reports show Coolidge sympathizing with Borah against large treasury outlays while seeking a way to limit Japanese immigration without breaking the gentlemen’s agreement. Senator Reed was called to the White House to discuss possible solutions with conferees on the measure.
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International News Wire
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Borah
Republican
Idaho
Congress
Reed
United Press
Washington, D
Coolidgs
Pennsylvania
White House
Circus quarantined as hoof and mouth disease area hits Illinois
Springfield April 26 state officials acting after a circus from the hoof and mouth disease area of California unloaded at Galesburg without a permit. B M Davison state agriculture director and Dr F A Laird state veterinarian drove to arrange quarantine and possible prosecution. The circus likely will be disinfected promptly to prevent a recurrence of the cattle disease ravaging the region.
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Springfield
California
Galesy Bung
B. M. Davison
Department of Agriculture
F. A. Laird
Forest Fires Sweep Timber Sections of Washington Oregon
Dry winds drive forest fires across Oregon and Washington. A 20 mile front from Vancouver Washington northeast to Acot is reported. Five residences and a fruit cannery at Orchards near Vancouver have burned. Residents of Sifton near Orchards may evacuate. Fires burn private timber on Neal Creek Hood River area. Fire activity reported near Olympia and Tillamook.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
Washington
Vancouver
Wash
Acolt
Orchards
Sifton
Stevenson
Neal Creek
Hood River
Olympia
Tillamook
Reds denounce U S wealth in May Day appeal
The executive communist international to Gay published a May Day appeal denouncing the United States. It laments U S wealth usage and accuses Washington of seeking new oil sources and monopolizing by deceit and violence. The proclamation warns of a new war prospect.
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Moscow
Executive Communist Internationale
Gay
United States
Cedar Rapids Wins Half Mile Relay at Drake Carnival
Des Moines April 26. Overcast skies greeted 2,000 athletes at the Drake relay carnival finals. The half mile relay class Ahird Schools was won by Cedar Rapids Ta Tatts Leaf Loftus Cahel of Northeast High Kansas City Mo. Second went to Westport High Kansas City Mo. Third place recorded. Time 882-10.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Leaf
Loftus
Cahel
Northeast High
Kansas City
Westport High
Kansas
City
Jury in Kelso embezzlement case discharged after deliberations
Maquoketa Iowa April 26 the jury failed to reach a verdict in the J Kelso Jr embezzlement case after night deliberation and was discharged at 835 this morning Kelso faced charges over 4800 in bonds of George Felderman given for safekeeping at Belvue The state showed a 1933 loan of 3000 from Dubuque Federal Bank and 3500 of Felderman bonds used as security at two banks Kelso admitted using the bonds but claimed a right to do so
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Maquoketa
J. Kelso, Jr
Kelso
George Felderman
Kelso State Bank
Beltevua
Dubuque Federal Bank & Trust Co
Felderman
Consolidated National Bank
Dubuque
Van Orman Wins Balloon Flight Near Rochester
Van Orman nearly set an American balloon distance record, landing on the Great Western railroad track two miles north of Rochester, Minnesota, after a long flight. He is unofficially the 1924 national balloon race winner with 1,073 miles. Officials noted Hawley’s 1914 record from St. Louis as the previous benchmark. Honeywell and aid arrived in Des Moines after a balloon elimination race near Sandborn, Minnesota, with reports they tied for first place.
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San Antonio
Tex
W. T. van Orman
Great Western
Rochester
Minn
van Orman
Alvan R. Hawley
St. Louis
Honeywell
Des Moines
H. E. Honeywell
Sand
Born
Boudnot
Kansas City
Waterloo Shooters Enjoy First Shoot at Symes Park
Waterloo Gun club members held the season’s opening shoot at Symes park traps with several good scores. A registered shoot is planned for Tuesday May 27. Club officers include Nicholas Webber president L W Witty secretary Jim Carson treasurer F M Shores field captain and J C Hartman publicity director. Ackley Gun club to hold a registered shoot at the club grounds July 17 with Fred C Whitney serving as cashier.
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Waterloo Gun Club
Symes Park
Nicholas Webber
L. W. Witty
Jim Carson
F. M. Shores
J. c. Hartman
Ackley Gun Club
F. M. Kachelhoffer
Fred C. Whitney
Fickle April Turns Colder With 81 Degree Record
Weather foes a cold wave in the state as temperatures swing from 81 yesterday to 47 last night. A brisk wind, frost in the west, and likely rain tonight temper plans for outdoor Sunday activities. Tomorrow looks partly cloudy and colder with more chilly air.
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Weather Bureau
Cedar Falls Cast Chosen For Senior Class Play
Cedar Falls High School announces the senior play Whose Little Bride Are You to be staged May 23. Cast includes Tom Petersen Lawrence Drohman Ralph Petersen Virgil Russell Helen Bergeman Elsie Christopherson Mildred Minish Janet Corsaut Evelyn Riedel and Eldon Stevenson. Also notes Lonzo Des Moines spoke to Waterloo Salesmen Club on basic salesmanship and Geraldine Muller, four, recovering from severe burns at 321 Sumner Street.
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Cedar Falls
Jorrine Kellman
City High School
Little Bride
Tom Petersen
Lawrence Drobman
Ralph Petersen
Virgil Russell
Helen Bergeman
Elsie Christofferson
Mildred Minish
Janet Corsaut
Evelyn Riedel
Eldon Stevenson
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Tammany Looking
Ascorlater Press
Charlie ¥. Murphy
Tammany
John E. Heerity
Narses
Userity
Xnebraska
Ae George
Gieford
Pascuol Z
Ralph
Strassourger
J.p.morgan
Fangis
Gov’t
Associated
Proag
Paris
J. P. Morgan
Reparations Commission
M. Rabineau
Bank of France
M. Francais-Marshall
Finance
Alergana
Germany
M. Barthen
John Hradbury
M. Robineau
International Bankers’ Committee
Dawes
Ftum
France
Vanes
MacDonald
Mussolini
Theunis
Belgium
Poincare
Saya
Richebart
Zere
Thany
Iby
Associated Pressy
Alay Francis
Superintendent of Public Instruction
House of Representatives
Takin
Misa Francis
Henial
Gibson
Miss Francis
World Flight
Konatak
Clara
Shaulia
Shaulis
Toraing
J. K. ‘Shaulis
Grange Township
Decedent
la Crease
Wis
Valley City
N. D
W. J. Scchoulis
W. Shaulis
Sumner
Orange Township
Carrie Reinhart
Dia
Flist Baptist Khhurch
St EL ‘Williamson
Elms Wood
Petersen Bros
G. I. Burd
G. R. Burd
J. F. Murphy
Walnue Street
Sct. Francia Hospital
Gardavilio
St. Joseph's Church
Calvary Cemetery
Burd
Fort Dodge
Garnaville
Our Lady of Victory Academy
West Bigh School
Bklund Business College
Harold
Arlene
Francia
4A. P. Hennen
Nathaniel Morehouse
Mintia Jane Morehouse
R. 6
Gilbertville
St. Francis Hospital
Sprinsfield
Nellie Jenks
Clarksville
Floyd
Center Point
Clarence
Paul
Grayce
Ethel
O'Keefa & Town Chapel
Fairview
Victor B. Litchfield
Decorah
Hileman & Gindt
Litchfeld
J. B. Litchfield
A. J. Howard
F. A Wiley
Lyle Moore
Cold River
Alberta
Theodore Nasing
Randolph Street
O'Keefe & Towne
Borla
Elmwood
Mr. Nasing
Ilinois
Osage
Lucile Mack
Karl
Kenneth Clayton
D. Wilson
Fred D. Wilson
Wileman & Gindt
Brandon
Polk County
High Street
Ella Noggles
Ela Noggies
Comimercial Street
First Methodist Church
State Auxiliary of
Double Slayer
Colorado
A. L
Game Warden
Washington-Oregon
Reds
Flay
U.S
Cedar Falls School
Lonzo
D. Lonzo
Fulier Brush Company
Greater Waterloo Association
Geraldine
Frank Muller
Sumner Street
B. M. Osbun & Company Investment Securities
Act
National Bank
Associated Manufacturers Company Securities
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