Kneeskern Found Guilty of Murder Seeks New Trial
Wealthy cattle buyer B F Kneeskern was found guilty of first degree murder in a Penns Grove district court for the slaying of Mrs Irene Van Brocklin and her husband. The jury recommended life imprisonment but Kneeskern's defense announced plans for a new trial amid dramatic courtroom scenes and family turmoil.
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Ecorah
B. F. Kneeskern
Tria
Irene van Braeklin
Penn
Sis
Charles van Worn
Kneeskern
Charles van Broctlin
Seville
Manageab
Ty van Brocklin
Wirst
Elmer van Brocklin
Elmiér van Brocklin
Russians Ignore Promises to Pay Off Own War Debt
Conference reports show Allied demands for a clear Soviet position on debt and Russo-German issues. French delegates led lengthy debates as Barthou plans return to Paris to brief Premier Poincare about Genoa progress and a note on allied council discussions.
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France
Lloyd George
Barthoy
Paris
iBy United Préssy Taris
L Louis Barthom
Genoa
Poincare
Rehr
Barthou
Gena
Alio
Yeomen Session to Consider Home Sites in Iowa
The Yeomen’s Orphans Home association plans an open session in Waterloo led by secretary H.G. Farmers to discuss site options for a proposed home for children of deceased members. Sites nationwide are considered for 560 to 2400 acres with good transport and a four season climate. An aged and infirm facility may follow after the children's home is arranged.
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William Telf
Brotherlood
Yemen
Valerias
Iowa
Homer
H.G. Farmers
Yeomen's Orphans Home Association
Waterloo
Tes Maines
K.nf PL
United States
Rome
Infim
Jury Sought in Matt Pots to Face Murder Charge
In a district court here the Potsech murder case against Shot Cam Brother's brother Alfred Potsech is linked to a February killing. California police marshal involved faced a shooting that killed Alfred, prompting a sixth murder case overseen by Judge Ho E B. Taylor since November. The trial drew limited attendance amid other ongoing proceedings.
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Alfred
Lniseth
Fortorah
Tia
Axsaeryjee
Oman
Iman
Ignarine
Ant
Alfred Potsell
Motseth
Thea
Ho E B
Gov Kendall Views Demonstration of New Concrete Pile
Gov Kendall of Iowa and officials from Hyde Missouri and McMasters South Dakota observed the demonstration of the Bignell pile invented by Edward Bignell of Lincoln Nebraska. The inventor called it epoch making in waterway engineering with substantial pile construction savings. A concrete pile driven to bedrock with hydraulic nozzle pressure reached 17.5 inches square and 7 feet deep in minutes.
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Omaha
Thorne Last to File for U S Senate Nomination
Thorne Clifford Jr of Washington Iowa was the last to file for the Republican nomination for United States senator in Des Moines. He submitted at 1:14 a.m. as filing closed at midnight, part of a batch of more than 359 nomination blanks for the primary. Two women seek state senate nominations Mamia S. Feeney of New Hampton for the fourth district and Mrs Bessie Farnsworth of Miseitine for the twentieth district.
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Des Moines
Clifford Jr
Thorne
Washington
Rimsay
Mamia S. Feeney
New Hampton
Bessie Farnsworth
Burglaries Hit Des Moines Stores In Significantly Small Losses
Three burglaries in Des Moines netted less than 50 dollars. One gang cracked the safe at Standard Qil staan and escaped with 12 dollars. Another group entered Matthews Carriage and Wagon Building and got 3 dollars, plus a 500 dollar insurance policy. Tires were stolen from the same company’s facility.
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Des Moines
Yepgs
Matthews Carriage & Aula
Pa Tage
Joint Station at Farmington Burned
Fire of unknown origin early this morning destroyed the joint station at Farmington Iowa used by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. All records and freight stored inside were lost and station agent Levi Buickles was seriously injured by falling timber while saving goods. Loss estimated over 15000.
Reserve Division Camp to be Held at Fort Des Moines
Omaha Nebraska April 87 The encampment of the Eighteenth division of reserve officers and one Hat er man will be held at Fort Des Moines near Des Moines July 11 to Aug 20 Maj Burt of army headquarters announced. Plans call for 2 000 officers and 1 009 enlisted men to attend. They will be recruited from Nebraska South Dakota and Kansas. Citizens training encampment will be held at Fort Des Moines Aug 1 to 34.
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Neh
Offiecta
Port Des Moines
Des Moines
Flt. Burt
Army Headquarters
Nebraska
South Dakota
Kans Bas
Fort Les Moines
Aig
Indiana Knight Templar officers crowned at national gathering
Newby of Knightstown Iowa deputy grand master of the Knights Templar Order in the United States was elected a high officer at the thirty first triennial convocation. Other officers include Norris of Manchester Iowa deputy grand chancellor and George W. Vatory grand secretary. William L. Sharp of Chicago was named grand captain general as Seattle hosted the event amid a spirited contest with Indianapolis.
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New Orleans
Tun
Voonidas
Newby
Knightstown
Knights Templar Order
United States
Witlhan Hl
Norris
Manchester
Prin Hraiser
George W. Vatory
Denver
Colo
Waeh
Dey
Indianapolis
White Slavers Get Penitentiary Terms
Davenport Iowa April 27 Leon Totten Adrian Meh and Walter Hennigan Des Moines were sentenced to 16 and three years respectively in federal prison for violation of the Mann Act in transporting Carol Green 15 from Adrian Mich to Grinnell Ia Yoiten described as Green’s brother in law brought the girl from Muskegon Mich in a box car Hennigan joined the party en route to Grinnell where they were arrested by police
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Leon Totten
Adrian
Meh
Walter Hennigan
Deg Moines
Carol Green
Mich
Grinnell
Yoiten
Miss Green
Muskegon
Hennigan
Cedar Rapids Divorcee Ends Life in Gas Funeral
Lona Brundage, 22, a divorced woman from Cedar Rapids, is found dead in a gas-filled room this morning. Despondency is blamed for the suicide. She was divorced from Burley Pratt two years ago and left two small children with him. She formerly worked as a telephone operator but had not been employed recently.
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Cedar Rapids
Lona Brundage
Burley Pratt
Irl
Stop Work as Boy Flies His Kite
A boy’s kite string touched a 2,000 volt power line halting electric service for about an hour. Workforce across local industries totaling over 2,500 were forced to stop work yesterday in Wort Madison, Ta.
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Wort Madison
Town Low in List of Farm Loan Advances
Mrs. Gould Nichols dies at Waverly as town records note Farm Loan Advances approval for agricultural and livestock purchases worth 40,000 announced by the finance department. Loans listed include Iowa’s Linn County 15,000 and Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, and Wisconsin amounts with Waverly tied to the report. Mrs. Cred ApATexy of that residence dies the previous evening. age about 60. daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Hayzlel, pioneer settlers in the county.
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Waverly
Cred
John Hayzlel
Des Moines Jewelry Store Robbery Report
A theft at a Des Moines jewelry store involved a suspect named Janet Wits who stole watches on April 27. Police believe the same suspect committed two other robberies, disabling safes by knocking the combination back.
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Stn
Janet
Des Moines Parades in Memory of Grant
Des Moines set to mark Gen. Grant's birth centennial with afternoon ceremonies by patriotic groups. A grand parade is planned and a dinner tonight will feature an address by Gov. N Kendal amid the commemorations.
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Grant
Dre. Tanrat
Gen. T. Grant
Kendali
24 Criminal Appeals for Supreme Court Docketed in Des Moines
April 37. Appeas from 24 criminal cases are on the Supreme court docket for the May term. Among them are appeals of Eugene Weeks and Ira Pavey. Death sentence in several cases under challenge, with the court convening in May.
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Tes Moines
Appea
Supreme Court
Eugene Weeks
Ira Pavey
William Jennings Bryan lecture at the high school auditorium
OWA briefs report a William Jennings Bryan lecture at the local high school auditorium. The item notes student radio remarks and political activity including Wallace and L Clemming, with local officials cited and community reactions.
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Tnited Tresey
Wu Pei Bu Opens Peking Drive With 30000 Troops
Gen Wu Pei Bu opens a field drive on Peking directing 30 000 soldiers marching north from Liu-li 25 miles south of Peking toward Chang Shen Tiens. His wife Mme Wu attends temple offering for Li Po Tei and mingles with supporters as foreign interests prepare protection measures.
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International News Service
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Ching
Wu Pei-Bu
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Chang Shen Tiens
Chang ‘Teo-lin
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Wi Pei Bu
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Bryan Starts New Row on Darwinism
Associated Press report from Morgantown West Virginia notes William Jennings Bryan sent a $100 check to Dr R C Spangler professor of botany at West Virginia University as a reward for stating his view on Bible doctrine and Darwinism Spangler undecided whether to accept claiming the letter shows evasive response and Bryan called it cowardly evasion in the dispute over evolution versus scripture
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Morgantown
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William Jennings Bryan
R. C. Spangler
West Virginia University
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W. C. Baylor
Mystery in Death of Famous Writer of Mystery Tales
New York on April 27 reports the death of Frederick Van Rensselaer Dey creator of Nick Carter and author of mystery stories. His body was found in a hotel with a pistol by his side and a final message reportedly sent by him hours earlier. Relatives say his finances and personal life were sound and health good.
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Nick Tarter
Dors
Frederick van Rensselaer Deyn- Tay
Fang
Levingston Wiens Contest Winner at State University
Max Levingston son of Mr and Mrs J Levingston won the freshman oratorical contest at the State University of Town Iowa City. He spoke on Napoleon de Little and topped a field of former state champions. Levingston previously won high honors at West High and graduated last year.
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Max Levingston
J. Levingston
Grant’s example guides a united American spirit after war
The piece argues that postwar unity across the North and South, reflected in Grant’s legacy, helped heal sectional wounds and inspired a world seeking peace. It lauds Grant as a model of national purpose, restraint after victory, and faith in a republic guided by justice and liberty.
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Grant
Spain
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South
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Appomattox
Ford Loses His Old Ford But Gets New Ford in Ford Shop
Detroit April 27 Henry Ford had his new car today after his previous Ford was stolen. He reported the loss to police by phone and later retrieved a replacement from a factory storeroom.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Midh
Henry Ford
Enemies Within and the Strength of American Democracy
The passage reflects on internal threats to republics and the progress of democracy. It upholds the sacrifices of the founding fathers and the patriots commanded by Grant as the basis for national security, praising patriotic citizenship and the enduring American spirit.
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Republic
Johnson to press probe of big bon duplication
Washington congressman Royal C. Johnson and Representative Woodruff of Michigan announced a joint resolution to investigate the justice and war departments for irregularities in adjusting government war contracts and the sale of surplus war materials. Johnson claimed hundreds of millions in government bonds were duplicated and circulated. He said no lease probe would be asked and that the justice department would handle the issue.
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Royal C. Johnson
South Dakota
Johnson
Woodruff
Michigan
Department of Justice
War Department
Heirs Seek Tax Refund in Trust Fund Case
Five sons of Tate F. P. Smith sue John C. Cannon internal revenue collector in Chicago seeking 375000 damages. They claim a Supreme Court ruling exempting trust funds from taxation and challenge an extra 52491.92 in taxes after paying 61756.15 inheritance taxes on their father’s estate.
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Chicago
Tate F. P. Smith
John C. Cannon
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court
Arbor Day origins and spread from Nebraska to national observance
The article traces Arbor Day from Nebraska origins sparked by J Sterling Morton amid tree scarcity. It notes Morton later led to a national movement, the first Arbor Day planting over a million trees, and how governors set dates in various states. Arbor Day now emphasizes planting trees and improving surroundings across the country.
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Nebraska
J. Sterling Morton
Mr. Morton
Man Killed by Fall from Twentieth Floor
Chicago April 27 J Walter Knott aged 40 insurance broker died today from a fall from a twentieth story window in the Marshall Field building. His body landed in a light well near a cafe on the seventh floor as hundreds dined. Witnesses could not tell if the death was suicide or an accident.
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J. Walter Knett
Plennedtn
Marshall Field
Knott
Soviet May Day Plans Spark Russia Demonstrations
Moscow reports Soviet authorities announce plans for May Day demonstrations across Russia, with government events and predicted parades. Officials outline official celebrations for workers and youth, signaling nationwide activities on the holiday.
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Moscow
Russia
Secrets of Klan Found in Raid on Los Angeles Room
Reports from Los Angeles detail a raid on William S. Coburn’s offices as District Attorney Woolwine probes Ku Klux Klan ties. Files list K titles and robes priced at 5.50 and 7.44 while Nathan A. Baker and other Klansmen are summoned for questioning. Simmons, Imperial Wizard, is said to be out of town amid inquiries into the LA raid.
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United Press
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Ku Klux Klan
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Coburn
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Aorney Woolwina
Wiliam S. Coburn
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Nathan A. Baker
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Woman Voters Seek 160000 Fund For National League
Baltimore April 2 The National League of Women Voters discusses financing for the evening year at its third annual convention. Efforts aim to raise 100000 to meet the annual budget while Pan American delegates depart for Washington and a large mass meeting is planned. Mrs Maud Wood Park seeks re election with no opponent as officers are chosen.
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National League of Women Voters
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National League
Maud Wood Park
Women Arrested in Mine Riot Near Uniontown
Eight women were arrested and 12 policemen and deputies were injured during a riot at Lower Hill Mine No 2 nine miles southwest of Uniontown Pennsylvania in the Payette coke region. The mine was closed by a near strike several weeks ago and the women face hearings tomorrow.
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iPayette
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Judge Rules Workers May Quit Despite State Law
A U S District Court in Kansas City Kansas holds that men in the agril law sector may quit work whenever they choose without the state probing their reasons. The ruling comments on the currentions of attorneys as Judge Pollock notes.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Kan
Agril
U.S
Biscourt
Kaneas Industrial Court
United Mine Workers America
Pollock
Aged Couple Die of Slow Poisoning in Brooklyn
Autopsy reveals Fremont M. Jackson, 75, and Anna Jackson, 76, were murdered by poison given in small doses over a long period. The couple was found dead in their luxury Brooklyn apartment, with authorities describing the case as a first class murder mystery.
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Freemont M. Jackson
Anna
Brooklyn
Disappeared Administrator Swain Returns to Duty
Denver April 27 Alv A Swain former newspaper man and Republican politician who disappeared March 16 after discovering alleged shortages in an estate he administered has returned according to his attorney. Swain will make a public statement in a few days with no explanation given.
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Denver
Coto
Alv. A. Swain
Harding handsoff policy praised in Indiana merchants meet
Indianapolis April 27. The handsoff policy of the Harding administration toward the national coal strike was commended in resolutions adopted this afternoon by the Indiana Retail Merchants association in convention here.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Retail Merchants’ Association
Open Campaign for Flood Relief Fund
Springheld J April 27 Phi Illinois food relief committee appointed by Gov Small to collect funds for flood stricken communities begins an active campaign to raise enough money to help victims re establish themselves under normal conditions.
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Phi
Illinois Food Relief Committee
Small
Bega
New York Police Arrest Three in Major Mail Truck Theft
New York police deputies arrest Louis Wolfe, Jack Wolfe, and Jacob B Prior after a mail truck robbery on October 24 near lower Broadway. Officials say $2,600,000 in securities were stolen and $75,001 in bait securities were recovered in the case.
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Louis
Jack Wolfe
Jacob B. Prior
Post Office
Lower Broadway
Bait Stalen Securities
U S Recognizes Egypt and Notes Territorial Rights
Washington confirms formal recognition of Egypt as an independent state while reserving all extraterritorial and treaty-based rights in the territory. The statement underscores the United States stance on sovereign recognition and legal privileges in Egypt.
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Washington, D. C
Egypt
United States
Duplicate Liberty Bonds Supposedly in Circulation
Washington reports Representative Royal C. Johnson of South Dakota accuses that millions of dollars in duplicate liberty bonds are circulating. No high treasury denial yet. Genoa notes a British delegation says signatories will meet in two weeks to decide steps if Germany misses reparations by May end. Tblin reports a proclamation for an immediate truce by Commandant General Brennan and three other generals of the irregular Irish Republican army.
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Royal C. Johnson
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