War headlines of Hawaii maneuvers and senate rules
In Hawaii naval maneuvers are praised for training and testing under near war conditions, while Senator Moses defends old rules against Dawes. A Michigan bill imposes a whipping post for armed robbery and murder, exempting women, inviting criticism of deterrence and fairness. A Wisconsin joint commission studies a Mississippi River bridge at McGregor, risking a Prairie du Chien ferry. The tariff debate returns with Mark Sullivan noting farmer leverage in tariff policy. Explosions in Sofia prompt sheltering, later revealed to be blasts by soldiers against insurgents. A jury is being chosen in Maquoketa for J Kelso Jr., former Bellevue bank cashier, on banking-law violations.
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Hawaii
Air Service
Wilbur
McGregor
Blaine
Wisconsin
Maquoketa, Ja
J. Kelso, Jr
Kelso Bank
Bellevue
Western Farmers Hold Tariff Fate In Their Hands
Washington April 29 An announcement at the White House notes the linseed oil tariff may hinge on western flax farmers with costs and conditions of production guiding any change. The tariff commission report is not automatically decisive as President Coolidge seeks broader industry input before acting.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
White House
Tarif Commission
Department of Agriculture
West
Republican Party
Cabiinet
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Congress
Coolidge
Tariff Commission
VOSS
We Rald Tribune
Henry George
San Felice
Courier delivery cutoff and contact instructions
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 20 o clock. If you do not receive your paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, call 5200 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Michigan Senate Eyes Whipping Post for Gun-Related Robbery
Lansing April 29 A bill to establish two whipping posts in Michigan for men convicted of armed robbery or murder during a robbery attempt passed the state senate by a one vote margin after an amendment excluding women was adopted. the measure, already approved by the house, now goes to conference with the amendment.
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Michigan Senate
Michigan
Lansing
Mich
Senate
House
Chief of Moroccan Rebels Leads Men Into French Zone
Si Mohammad, brother of Abd El Krim, leads a large harka into the French zone of Morocco, prompting Lyautey to dispatch reinforcements. French plans avoid direct attack unless provoked as fears rise that after Ramadan tribesmen may press for action to preserve prestige.
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Associated Press
Paris
Si Mohammad
Abd-El-Krim
Morocco
Marshal Lyautey
French Morocco
Si Mohammed
Fort Dodge Plans North Seventh Street Viaduct
Fort Dodge city council approves building the long discussed North Seventh street viaduct at about fifty six thousand dollars. The bridge will ease traffic from the north into the city center and remove a dangerous railroad crossing. Local business leaders pushed the measure to finish before the Hawkeye airplane grounds season. The M and St L railway will contribute twelve thousand dollars toward construction.
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Fort Dodge
North Seventh Street
Want Troops to Aid Search for Kidnaper in Vermont
Grantville residents press Gov Billings to deploy national guard and assist in locating Earl Woodward, an ex-convict and kidnapper of 11 year old Lucille Chatterton. A $200 reward is offered dead or alive as six armed posses pursue him, with farmers from Northfield said to be aiding in the manhunt.
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Grantville
Vermont
National Guard
Earl Woodward
Lucille Chatterton
Fairbank Man Near Death After Train Collision
William Polege a 70 year old Fairbank resident is near death at home after his Ford coupe was struck by an eastbound C. G. W. local train last night. The wrecked car lay beside the track with no apparent obstruction noted, leading to the belief Polege did not look both ways before crossing. Actress Divorced. Mrs Margaret Goetz known as Thelma Morgan was granted a divorce from Ronald Edward Goetz Hollywood actor amid allegations of infidelity.
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Fairbank
William Polege
Polege
London
Margaret Goetz
Thelma Morgan
Ronald Edward Goetz
Hollywood
Iowa Tourism Drive Planned Across District Meetings
West Union Iowa April 29 Arrangements for the first of a series of district meetings were completed to plan cooperation in a statewide drive to let the world know about Iowa The effort organized by the tourism service federation of Iowa envisions a national advertising campaign to attract tourists and industries to the state Representatives from every county in the Fourth district will attend the meeting Walter H Beall district director will preside
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International News Wire
West Union
Iowa
Tourist Service Federation of
Walter H. Beall
Clouds and Wind Keep Frost Away for Fruit Crops
Des Moines reports a light precipitation benefiting wheat and corn across Iowa while warning a potential frost if skies clear and winds die. Snow fell in western Iowa with freezing temps at several towns. Des Moines saw 37 above zero and minor snow. Corn ground ready for planting. oats barley and spring wheat advancing. Davenport recorded late-season snow .7 inch, minor crop damage expected from frost threat remains possible in Fort Dodge apple orchards.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Poini
Alia
Webster Cuty
Carroll
Forest City
Decorah
Chesterville
Bureau
Davenport
United States
Jury Indicts Woman as Jailbreak Plotter
Fort Dodge Iowa April 29 Mrs Albert Happerle indicted by the grand jury on aiding a prisoner to escape from the county jail She allegedly smuggled a gun to her brother Frank Clayton A bench warrant was issued for her arrest and bond set at 2500 Clayton attempted escape three weeks ago and was shot at the courthouse front door
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Fort Dodge
Albert Happerle
Frank Clayton
Sherf
B. R. Bryson
Clayton
Jury Finds Thomas Guilty of Frauds
Des Moines reports G G Thomas, president of the defunct Capitol Hill bank, found guilty of fraudulent banking by a district court jury. He was indicted for receiving deposits after the bank became insolvent. maximum penalty is one year in prison. BLAST WRECKS FACTORY in Malden Mass injures is feared two lives.
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Des Moines
G. G. Thomas
Capitol Hill Bank
Thomas
Malden
Mass
Boston Rubber Shoe Company
U S Minister Denies Urging Stop to Executions
Sofia Bulgaria April 29 American minister to Bulgaria Charles 3 Wilson denies a report that he urged Bulgaria to halt executions of those arrested after the Sveti Kral cathedral bombing. A later dispatch notes a deadly clash as police killed a suspect after a six hour standoff in a canal. Troops clash with communists near Sofia causing panic and street explosions as government forces dynamite underground hideouts. The Bulgarian government may call an army class to mobilize 20 000 volunteers to calm unrest and the ruling party plans to skip May Day demonstrations.
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Associated Press
Sofia
Bulgaria
Charles 3. Wilson
Sveti Kral
Treds
Rome
The
Tribuna
Ropa Am
Sofie
Distatch
Tribuns
Council of Ambassadors
Paris
Democratic
Extra Police Guard Austen Chamberlain from Red Bomb Plot
London April 29 extra police guard has been assigned to protect Foreign Secretary Austen Chamberlain amid a reported plot against his life. Official quarters provide reticence on details, with some elements said to be disclosed outside London.
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Austen Chamberlain
Associated’ Brees
London
Tee
Son Finds Father Dead in Wrecker Train Crash
San Diego April 29 A Santa Fe passenger train traveling south from Los Angeles to San Diego derailed in driving rain 20 miles north of Sorrento Canyon. Engineer John Warboys died at a San Diego hospital. 13 passengers injured. His son W J M Warboys, also an engineer, from the wracking crew at San Bernardino headquarters, was unaware of his father’s death.
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San Diego
Cat
Pnla Fe
Los Angeles
Sorrento Canyon
Here
John Warhoys
Warboys
W. J M. Warboys
San Bernardino
Santa Fe
Census hints 150,000 boost in population
Des Moines reports forecasts show Iowa population rising by about 156,000 in the last decade from 2,450,000 to 2,606,000 according to census director Lou F Morgans. Tornado near Kyle Texas kills two and injures one. unknown toll at Chiland due to impassable roads.
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Des Moines
Towa
Lou F. Morgans
Belgian King’s ad hoc hero praised by war cross
Henry Himpe, 33, of Omaha, who ordered King Albert of Belgium to "get the hell out of here" before learning his mistake, has been awarded the Belgian war cross with one palm. The incident, recalled from early trench days, led to a reprimand for tactless conduct. Himpe and his chauffeur are mentioned in the report.
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United Press
Omaha
Neb
Hoenry Himpe
Albert
Belgium
Smeone
Himne
Himpe Peremopterity
Four Dead and One Burned in Portland Apartment Fire
Four people were killed and one seriously burned in an apartment fire at Han dticks apartments in Portland Oregon. Forty residents escaped as flames swept the building early today. EB Sullivan aged 43 died after leaning from the fourth floor and missing a safety net. Miss Clara Shore age 29 and Miss Frazier age 20 were found dead in their rooms likely trapped. A Lawrence blind man’s body was found in his room while Mrs Law escaped after suffering burns.
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Portland
Ore
Familly
EB. Sullivan
Clara Shore
Frazier
Theody
A. Lawr
Omar Clark on trial for altering United States money
Omar Clark was placed on trial in Mason City on April 29 for attempting to pass a counterfeit one dollar bill raised to appear as ten dollars by cutting from stage money. He was arrested after police intercepted the incident.
Overseas Veteran Offered Pulpit of Mason City Church
Mason City Illinois April 29. Rev A A Wickenden overseas veteran who was wounded in the St Mihiel sector has been offered the pastorate of the First Baptist church to succeed Dr A W Tandy who left February for Fulton Missouri Rev Wickenden has pastored at Owatonna Minnesota for four years and is expected to accept and begin duties June 2 He is 32 and served with the Y M C A and later joined the Fourth infantry after enlisting when war began.
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Mason City
A A. O. Wickenden
St. Mihiel
First Baptist Church
Mr. Wickenden
Cohtingen
Fourth Infantry
Denison Wins Suit Against Treasurer in Bank Failure Case
Denison Iowa authorities won a district court judgment against former city treasurer C. I. Voss and four bondsmen over the Bank of Denison failure. The city held about 90 000 on deposit. Defense argued insolvency in April 1924 and bondsmen not liable. Change of venue motion for Voss forgery and embezzlement case to be heard today.
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Denison
Voss
Auto Hits Barrier Injuring Driver in Tope Street Work
Aiday tope street repair works in Tope St stretched across the road. Alvin Schafer a salesman was dying from injuries after his car struck the barrier at night. Workmen on poles tried to warn him as the windshield shattered and glass pierced his throat.
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Aickley
Alvin Schafer
Schafer
Fire at Lyric Theatre Threatens City Block
Fort Dodge officials probe a 3 am Lyric Theatre fire deemed incendiary. Firemen stopped the blaze from reaching the stage and nearby rooms after kerosene was poured on seats and walls. Theater manager Edward Forke was away from the city.
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Associated Prrasy
Fort Dodge
J. A. Tracy
Lyric Theatre
Central Avenue
Frank IE. Trusty
Edward Forke
Germany’s Hindenburg Era Seeks Steady Foreign Policy
Berlin reports: Chancellor Luther pledges continued unity in foreign affairs and insists on unchanged policy as Hindenburg nears presidency. He urges swift resolution of Cologne evacuation talks, calls inflation talk criminal, and emphasizes adherence to security pacts and Dawes Plan within a peaceful European program.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Gologne
Hans ‘Luther
Germany
Hans Luther
Congress
The
League For Industry’ and Commerce
Voh. Hindenburg
Luther
Hindenburg
Europe
Dr. Luther
Hindenburgs
Luthera Hanover
OTS
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