Hammill Endorses State Highway Bond Issue Call
Gov John Hammill endorses a 100 million statewide highway bond plan and hints a special session to pass it with a working majority. Proponents predict voter approval in 1928 to speed county bond retirement and save interest. Hollis backs a special session and expects a majority in the legislature.
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Des Moines
Dee
Toe Bass
John Hammill
Aue
John F.D. Aue
Burington
Iowa Good Roads Association
Hammill
Hollis Favorable. Co
A. Hollis
Black Hawk County
Iowa
House of Representatives
Hollis
Party Chiefs and Leaders Back Hoover in Front Run
The piece notes bankers show limited opposition to Herbert Hoover as president, citing their view he would be more proactive than Coolidge and that business managers largely favor him for his support of corporate problems. It mentions Dawes as a possible alternative from Dawes to a broader business consensus. Milwaukee Tribune reports the death of Edgar J Hughes, executive vice president of the First Wisconsin National Bank, from pneumonia.
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Europe
Hoover
Mr. Coolidge
White House
Javier
Dawes
Milwackeer
Milwauker
Wis
Tee
California Girl Sues Thaw for 100000 in Love Balm Case
Miss Wall, 20, accuses Harry Thaw of luring her with promises of marriage during visits to California and Virginia in 1923 and 1926. She alleges Thaw offered to reimburse travel and demanded letters back and threats to media. Thaw admits sending a $20 photograph and defending the relationship.
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California
Harry Thaw
Ee Ege
Miss Wall
Pennsylvania State Hospital For
Thaw
Stephenson
Laguna Beach
Cal
Day In Chicago A Day Of Explosions And Conflicting Claims
In Chicago over the last 24 hours a bomb exploded at a fashionable hotel and another wrecked a theatre. Attorney Richard P. Poulton was slain in the city center. Gangsters Tony Lombardo and Polack Joe Saltis were arrested and released on habeas corpus. Police report crime declines while a crime commission notes increases. City hall payroll accusations surface and federal officials cite a tenfold narcotics rise since prohibition.
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Chicago
INS
Richard P. Poulton
Toop
Tony Lombardo
Polack
Joe” Saltis
U S Forces Evacuate Foreigners From Canton
U S gunboat Sacramento lands field guns at Canton and moves them to the consulate in Shameen to protect foreigners amid communist activity. Armed launches from the Pampanga rescue Americans in Tungshan and others are sent by Standard Oil boats. Fifteen Americans and two British subjects are evacuated to Shameen island.
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Shanghai
United States
Sacramento
Canton
Shameen
Chang Fak-Wei
Pampanga
Tungshan
Standard Oil Company
Shameen Island
Standard Ol Company
Honan
Hongkong
Asheville
Heavy Farm Fire Losses Raise Tenant Fire Insurance Rates
Des Moines reports show farm fire losses on tenant occupied properties trigger higher rates. Town Insurance Service bureau estimates a 15 percent rise for tenant farmers with increases of 1 dollar per thousand for one year policies, 7 dollars for three years, and 3 dollars for five years. State figures place Iowa farm fire losses in 1926 at over 2 million dollars due to poor building maintenance.
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Des Moines
Town Insurance Service Bureau
Iowa
Berlin Fire Department Responds Swiftly With Oxygen Supply
Berlin's fire department, hailed as the maid of all work, rapidly dispatched three wagons to a west end house after a doctor, mid operation, realized he lacked enough reviving gas. Fire crews arrived with oxygen to stabilize the patient, underscoring the department's readiness and versatility.
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Berlin
Fire Department
West End
Woman and daughter bank robbers freed on parole
Mrs. Catherine Rogers and her daughter Zera Cram of Sioux Falls were released on parole by the South Dakota Board of Parole in Pierre after serving time for a 1935 bank holdup at Renner. The two had held a bank clerk at gunpoint and threatened to shoot if needed. The parole comes as they were serving a three year sentence.
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Board of Parole
Sioux Falls
S.D
Catherine Rogers
Zera Cram
South Dakota State Penitentiary
Renner
Ss. Col. Bank
State Board of Parole
Ab Pierre
Mnsher
Ier
Son-in-law of Bryan dies in Florida nephritis case
Reginald Owen, son-in-law of the late William Jennings Bryan, died in Wan Florida last night from nephritis contracted while he was in the trenches.
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Brean
Florida
Wan
Maine
Reginald Owen
Indaw
Willian Jennings Bryan
Dempsey Wins Round in Legal Feud With Kearns
Former heavyweight champ Mark Dempsey won a legal round as Judge Frederick A. L. Winslow dismissed one breach of contract claim by manager Duck Kearns. The suit sought 250000 alleged as a third of Dempsey's earnings across the United States Mexico and Europe.
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Dempsey Wiess
New York
Mark Dempsey
Hns
Duck Kearns
Frederick AL Winslow
Kearns
Rempsey
United States
Mexi
Ico
Europe
Man Found Dead on Pilot of Engine near Fort Madison
Monmouth Ill Dec 13 Fred L Martin age about 50 superintendent of Warren County poor farm was struck and killed by a Santa Fe train today his body found on the engine pilot at the Fort Madison stop 40 miles away Identification from papers in his pockets An investigation suggests he may have died by his own hand after recent criticism of farm administration Surviving are a widow and several children
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Monmouth
Ill
Fred L. Martin
Warren County
Here
Fort Madison
Governor Williams J Fields Leaves Office in Kentucky
William J Fields's term as Kentucky governor ends with 67 pardons and clemencies issued. Turner Harrod narrowly escapes the death penalty. four life sentence cases receive clemency. Frem D Sampson sworn in as Republican governor succeeding Democrat J C W Beckham. Fields did not seek re election.
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Frankfort
William J. Fields
Kentucky
Turner Harrod
Louisville
State Court of Appeals
Frem D. Sampson
Gov. Fields
Sampson
J. C. W. Beckham
Iowa Supreme Court affirms bank robbery convictions
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the convictions of brothers David Harding and Bray Harding of Omaha for entering and robbing Mondale Savings Bank on December 15, 1925. They were convicted in Harrison county district court after stealing more than $4,000 and locking the cashier and employees in the vault.
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Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court Today
David Harding
Bray Harding
Omaha
Mondale Savings Bank
Harrison County
Seek Pastor Who Resigned by Mail
Search resumed today for Rev. David J. Good longtime pastor of Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church who has been missing for ten days. A brief note mailed from Binghamton typo indicates his resignation which was accepted yesterday.
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Daytona
David J. Good
Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church
Bingham, Til
Good
Millis slays family of six then hangs self in Oklahoma
Phillip Millis, 35, a farmer in Hennessey Oklahoma, killed his wife and all six children with an ax and then hanged himself. Neighbors found the bodies hours later. In Dodge, Walter Scherfl, 14, fatally shot his wife Dor while waving a revolver at her in greeting. coroners ruled the death accidental.
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Hennessey
Okla
LPI
Phillip Millis
Millis
Wort Dodge
Walter Scherfl
Dor
Robbers Break Into Selwin Home In Sioux City Theft
thieves broke into the Ralph Selwin residence in Sioux City last night and stole about $1 000 in cash and coins. Local police investigation underway as officers search for suspects and review nearby surveillance.
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Tiheves
Sioux City
Ralph GC. Selwinn Hone
Congress Today Report With Mixed Committee Activities
House debates tax reduction bill as flood control hearings proceed in Sacramento. Senate plans to ratify a committee as a signatory state. Deficiency appropriation bill considered. Investigating committee meets to plan trials for Senators Elect Vare and Smith.
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Senata
Vare
Smith
Embezzler Murfin Linked to Love Letters in Bank Shortage Case
Police release a packet of letters from Olin A. Murfin, Lancaster banker and embezzler, detailing tender notes to Mrs Gladys Young of Kirksville and others. The missives portray a dreamy affair while a $60,000 shortage looms over Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank.
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Murfin
Mrs. Young
Gladys Young
Kirksville
Missoula
Mont
Mason City
Lancaster
Mohlis
Wayne County backs road bond in close vote
Wayne County approved a 500,000 road bond after a tight election. Lineville Corydon and Seymour supported the measure strongly while the overall result remained close amid post election tallies.
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Corydon
Wayne County
Lineville
Seymour
Thompson to Speak at Farm Bureau Meeting
Des Moines reports Sam H. Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau will speak at the Iowa Farm Bureau federation annual meeting in Des Moines January 11 to 19. State president Charles E. Hearst announced today.
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Des Moines
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Charles EE. Hearst
Yule Talk Rush Triggers Store Line Additions
The Northwestern Bell manager says the Christmas rush drives up talk time with overloads on local and long distance exchanges. Department stores have added wires to handle the surge as shoppers plan gifts and conversations rise.
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A. J. Weigel
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Tog
Eight Hour Day Sought for Horses by French Society
Paris December 13 1944 The French League for the Protection of Animals proposes an eight hour day and one day off a week for horses as a step toward an animals Magna Charta. Dr B G Lee heads the effort urging applying human labor laws to laboring beasts to protect them from abuse. He argues horses need rest and fair treatment though they cannot vote or strike.
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Paris
League For the Protection of Animals
League of Nations
B. G. Lee
League
Bombing Terrorizes Guests of Hotel in Chicago
A bomb exploded in a shoe repair shop in the Cooper- Carlton hotel district last night, smashing windows and damaging property but causing no injuries. Police quoted shop owner Gust Chetas saying the Boothlacks' Protective association had warned of trouble if the shop opened.
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Chicago
South Side
Cooper-Garlton
Gust Chetas
Chetas
Boothlacks' Protective Association
Cooper-Carlton
Coal Parley Closes With Recessed Talks in D C
In Washington Secretary of Labor Davis presided over a three hour coal wage talks session that recessed until afternoon. Miners representatives to meet privately at 2 pm while operators meet an hour later. No joint session announced nor details released.
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Washington
D. C
Dee
INS
Davis Coal
Davis
Flood Control Bill Presented in House
A bill to provide 258,960,000 dollars for flood control in the lower Mississippi River under the plan recommended by army engineers was introduced by Senator Jones Republican Washington chairman of the commerce committee. The secretary of war would take charge of the entire flood control project and proceed per Major General Edwin Jadwin chief of army engineers.
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D. C
Mississippi River
Army Engineers
Senator Jones
Republican
Conmerce Committee
S Oute
Edwin Jadwin
Conopus Officers Installed at Black's Room Luncheon
Harley S. Butters was installed as president of the Watterley Conopus club at a noon luncheon, succeeding J. D. Liffrins. Institute officers for 1928 include W. P. Liggins as vice president, Dr. C. R. Briggeman secretary, Edward F. Kistner treasurer, with J. H. Tuthill master of ceremonies and Dr. T. W. McManus as installing officer. The musical program featured the Backstom Lollypops, a seven member colored orchestra. Building permits listed include J. B. Bundfield garage at 498 Riverside valued at 156, Wateriog Lumber Co filling station at 200 Mullan cash 2,000, Waterloo Lumber Co gas tank at 200 Mullan cash, C. E. Frederick heating plant at 134 Maple, G. & Wagoner heating plant at 119 Prospect Blvd. Sioux City named Frank Bartholomew captain of the 1928 eleven after two years as a Marionside College football guard.
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Harley S. Butters
Watterley Conopus Club
Black'searoom
J. D. Liffrins
W. P. Liggins
C. R. Briggeman
Edward F. Kistner
J. H. Tuthill
T. W. McManus
J. BD
Bundfield
Riverside
Wateriog Lumber Co
Mullan
Waterloo Lumber Co
Mullan Cast
C. E. Frederick
Maple
G._& Wagoner
Prospect Blvd
Sioux City
Dee
Frank Bartholomew
Marningside College
Millions in Bank Notes Destroyed by U S Treasury
Washington December 13. Rome men are born with money others accumulate money or have it thrust upon them. In Washington Edmund Schreiner heads the destruction of notes worth about $2,000 daily. Notes are cut into pulp by a macerator after verification by bank and treasury officials. In a year ended Oct 31, millions are destroyed with a complex tracking of bank notes and retirement.
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Treasury
Washington
D. C
Rome
Schreiner
Comptroller’s Office
Gorta Bank
Reserve Bank
National Bank Redemption Agency
United States
Althe Schreiner
Keover
Comptroller
Congress
Lehreiner
Sleuths Foray Into Night Club In Swallow Tail
In London on December 13 the modern Sherlock Holmes echoes appear flawed as 20 Scotland Yard detectives arrive at Chez Victor in limousines wearing swallowtail coats and white bow ties. They census patrons after a probe into illicit drinks, while guests critique the detectives attire.
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Ondon
Shernock Holmes
London
Scotland Yard
Lunon
Youth Pleads Guilty to Larceny of Chickens in Iowa
Judge George W. Wood sentences 22 year old Harold Fuller of Jesup Iowa to five years in the reformatory for stealing 21 chickens. He is paroled to W J Campbell of Jesup on a promise to reform. Judge and attorneys Edward H. McCoy and R L Bardiner urged the youth to reform.
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George W. Wood
Harold Fuller
Jesup
Ab Ana
W. J. Campbell
Edward H. McCoy
R. L. Bardiner
Missing Girl Mane Letts Found in Lat City
Porter reports from Dubuque that Mane Letts age 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Letts of Manchester has been found in Lat City after being missing for one week.
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Dubuque
Mane Letts
Edward Letts
Manchester
MARNAGE LICENSES. Charlies O White Ochycin Jane E Gordon Waterloo
Fragmentary note reports a gun test in England and mentions names Charlies O White Ochycin Jane E Gordon Waterloo with unclear context and timing.
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Charlies O, White, Ochycin
Jane E Gordon
Waterloo
Kiwanis Club Names Henry Wurster President
Henry Wurster of 237 Lovejoy avenue was elected Kiwanis club president on unanimous ballot after A. D. Donnell withdrew from the race. He succeeds Fredd. Miller as the club heard L. V. Surtee discuss gasoline and oil production with a film illustrating wells and refining stages.
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Henry
Legion May Take Up Disaster Duty
Indianapolis Dec 19 The American Legion discussed a plan for mobilizing members in national emergencies such as floods earthquakes and tornadoes The national commander E L Spafford announced a regional setup with a vice commander heading five districts to organize transportation communication supplies medical aid and civilian help for rapid rescue and protection efforts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
American Legion
E. £. Spafford
Spafford
Trust fund for scholarships not subject to inheritance tax
Iowa supreme court rules a $25 000 trust for the Johnny W. Graham scholarships is not subject to inheritance tax. The fund, to be held by the First National Bank of Council Bluffs, supports college scholarships and is considered a public charity. Justice Albert writes the opinion.
Shipping board condemns loan and cancels contract
The Shipping Board condemns Commissioner W. S. Hill for taking a loan from Swayne & Hayt of San Francisco and orders cancellation of the Swayne & Hoyt contract for the operation of the American Australia Orient ee.
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Woids
Washington, D. C
The
Shipping Board Today
W. S. Hill
Swayne & Hayt
San Francisco
Swayne & Hoyt
Australia Orientee
Louis theologian to speak Thursday at United Presbyterian
Dr. John A. Henderson vice president of Xenia Theological Seminary in St. Louis will address First United Presbyterian Church Thursday evening. He will arrive Wednesday and stay with Rev. and Mrs. W. O. Chisholm as part of promoting the seminary, one of the denomination two theological institutions.
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John A. Henderson
Xenia Theological Semiary
St. Louis
First United Presbyterian Church
Henderson
W. O. Chisholm
Pittsburgh
President names three new Iowa postmasters
President Coolidge announced nominations for Iowa postmasters. Frank M. Williams of Council Bluffs and Charles C. Shrader of Iowa City are named along with William S. McKee of Muscatine. The appointments reflect federal staffing changes across the state.
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Iowa
Washington, D. C
Divorce Granted in Nevada Soap Company Official Case
Deannette T Colgate was granted a divorce from Henry Colgate in Reno Nevada in district court today. Colgate is described as secretary of the Colgate Soap Company based in Morristown.
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Reno
Deannette T. Colgate
Henry 4. Colgate
Colgate Soap Company
Morristown
General Tire declares increased stock dividend
Akron Ohio General Tire and Rubber Co announces a rise in the common stock dividend rate to 1 percent. The 26 shareholder list indicates the boost will affect Dee, 26, and other investors listed in the report.
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Dee
General Tire & Rubber Co
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