In Spotlight of TODAY'S News and the Mexican Slush Fund
A front page review notes no evidence that Heflin Borah LaFollette or Norris received Mexican funds. It contrasts testimonies of Arturo Elias and Miguel Avila, questioning truthfulness among key witnesses in the case. A doctor ends a life sustaining treatment in a Chicago case. The piece also covers wartime compensation deadlines and U.S. tax relief talks.
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Heflin
Borah
LaFollette
Norris
Mexico
Buch
Arturo M. Elias
Gentral
New York City
Miguel Avila
Geom
Mexico City
Elias
Navy waste accusations rock Capitol hearing on $725 million build plan
Rep. James V. McClintic charges navy press reports hid airship superiority tests at Guantanamo Bay and Hampton Roads as lawmakers examine the navy’s $725 million building program. Rear Admiral Magruder criticizes excess personnel and bureaus, cites costly repairs, and calls for more ships in commission.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
James V. McClintic
Oklahoma
House Naval Affairs Committee
McClintic
Guantanamo Bay
Lam
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Magruder Ciles Waste
Washington, D
Magruder
Shipping Board
New York Navy Yard
Severn Navy Yards
Navy
Chief of Naval Operations
Naval Aircraft Factory
Philadelphia
Boston
Slander verdict vindicates Frank Fairall in district court
In Town City on December 16 a district court jury ruled in favor of Frank Fairall against his former friend Frank Douglas in a slander suit. Fairall sought $5000 and was awarded $1 with costs undecided. A prior jury had deadlocked on the case.
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Town City
Frank Fairall
Frank Douglas
Pairall
Douglas
Suspect Couple Given Suspended Prison Term
Mrs Elizabeth Riley and Mr Robert Felther pleaded guilty to adultery charges after a raid on Riley's home. Judge Dowell imposed three years in prison but suspended the sentences. Riley’s five year old daughter Tele was ordered sent to the soldiers' orphans home at Davenport.
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Audubon
Dee
Elizabeth Riley
Mrobert Felther
Missouri to Honor Lindbergh with Engineering Degree
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh may receive an honorary engineering degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia. The decision was learned today.
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Lindy
Columbia
INS
Charles A. Lindbergh
University of Missouri
Capone Arrested in Joliet for Carrying Concealed Weapons
JOLIET IL December 16 Capone known as Scarface was arrested on a concealed weapons charge as he stepped from a train bound for Chicago. His brother Ralph and five Chicagoans were also taken into custody. Capone reportedly carried two revolvers while others had one each. Police said they wanted to consult with Capone and he planned to proceed to Cicero, a Chicago suburb.
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Joliet
Scarface
Capone
Los Angeles
Chicago
Ralph
Cicero
Identified Bandit From Alburnett Bank Robbery
John Duffy of Chicago confessed alcohol runner was identified as one of two men who robbed the Alburnett State bank on November 30 and fled with nearly $7,000. J R Schomler already jailed was the other robber. Daly denies involvement while officers seek links to a Vinton bank theft.
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Cedar Rapids
John Duffy
Chicago
Alburneel State Bank
N. M. Straight
A. v. Schuler
Walter J. Barngrover
J. R. Schomler
Daly
Vinton
Duffy and
Schomler
Margaret Sullivan
Cedar Rapids King of Bootleggers Held by U S Grand Jury
Indictments for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act were returned by the federal grand jury in Dubuque. Joy named as the king of Cedar Rapids bootleggers along with J S Holton Floyd Dewitt, both arrested in October with Maloy after alleged alcohol sales to undercover prohibition agents. Maloy and Holton are serving three months in county jail on illegal transportation charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Bebd
Ma Joy
J. S. Holton
Floyd Dewitt
Maloy
Holton
Winter Knocks Out Infant Paralysis
State board of health investigates two suspected infantile paralysis cases in Bussey Iowa. Epidemologist to visit Bussey after trip to southeast Iowa to diagnose illness. Cold weather seems to end paralysis cases, doctors note winter reduces incidence of baffling disease.
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Bes Moines
State Board of Health
Bussey
Towa
Senate probes Mexican slush fund papers and Hearst links
Washington investigators press to verify documents linked to Hearst papers amid denials by Senators Borah Norris La Follette and Heflin. Witnesses Hinman Page Avila and Watson describe discovery in Mexico and California and discuss attempts to confirm authenticity and possible publication impact on the Japanese treaty.
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Washington, D. C
United States
William Randolph Hearst
Senate Investigating Committee
Borah
Norris
la Follette
Heflin
Congress
Menbers
George Hinman
Mexico City
Hearst
New York
John Page
Hinman
Page
Mexico
Miguel Avila
Treasury
Avila
Victor Watson
New York Daily Mirror
California
Watson
Reed
E. B. Coblentz
New York American
Miss Gleitze Fails in Gibraltar Swim
Tangier December 16 Miss Merca Cileitze London stenographer who swam the English channel abandoned after eight hours in rough seas attempting the Straits of Gibraltar. She started at Cape Spartel at 3 a.m. and was half way to her goal when exhaustion and high waves halted the effort. Her tug reached Tangier at 1 p.m.
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Tangier
Mercedes Cileitze
London
English Channel
Straits of Gibraltar
Gleitze
Cape Spartel
Dance Hall Ordered to Pay for Lost Hat in Ta. Case
Justice B F Carter orders Kurl Kaufmann and Merle Sellhammer dance hall operators to pay university student Harry Musee ten dollars or compensate with a hat he checked there. Decision reflects responsibility for hats left in the hall's care.
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Town City
Mable
B. F. Carter
Kurl Kaufmann
Merle P. Sellhammer
Harry Musee
Good Fellows Party Brings Santa to 500 Local Kids
The Good Fellows Christmas party tomorrow afternoon will serve about 500 children from needy families. The Business and Professions Women's club sponsors the event at 3101-2 Fourth Street West with two donated trees by Jd. C. Murtagh and buses to transport youngsters from schools to the party. Santa will hand out candy and presents after carols, stories, and refreshments. All cash gifts go to clothing and gifts, with food and nuts donated. The Courier continues collecting donations through Christmas Eve.
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Sig
Good Fellows
Business and Professions Women's Club
Jd. C. Murtagh
B. and P. W. Club
Fourth Street
West
AML
Naneen Davis
Santa Claus
Legion Post Here Starts Round Two of Fight to Legalize Boxing
A Waterloo area farmer asked the board of supervisors for ten dollars for two days lost labor due to a snowbound road near his farm. The comment warned that many similar claims could flood county finances. The American Legion in Waterloo urged immediate legislation to legalize boxing in Iowa, saying several states already permit the sport. Waterloo is cited as the starting point for the boxing drive, with previous legislative attempts noted and continued efforts promised.
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Legion Post
Iowa
Waterloo Township
Board of Supervisors
American Legion Organization
State Department
State Legislative
E. J. Brucher
Berker-Chapman Post
Drs Moines
Waterloo
Des Moines
Funeral by City for Fire Victims in Quebec Orphanage
A civic funeral will honor victims of the Hospice St. Charles fire that destroyed the orphanage. Thirty three bodies recovered, 17 children unaccounted for, burial after a group service. Loss estimated at 250000 with 90000 insured. cause undetermined.
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Quebec
St. Charles
Mother St. Hidefonse
Des Moines Weather Frees Iowa From Cold Snap
Des Moines reports unsettled weather with rising temperatures ending the two day cold snap. Western and central Iowa may see 15 degrees above tonight while eastern areas run about 10 above. Snow is possible. Charles City and Sioux City hit 2 below last night, with Des Moines 4 and Davenport Keokuk at 8 above zero.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Towa
Charles City
Sioux City
du Duque
Davenport
Keokuk
Triplets Born in Greensburg Area Reports Conflicting Sets
The article notes a multiple birth near Browns town outside Greensburg with the second set consisting of girls and the first set of boys. Details on parents and timing are inconsistent in the fragment.
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Greensburg
Michael Garrity
Brownstown
Here
Archie Kelsey Held to Grand Jury on Two Grave Charges
Dakota City Nebraska December 16. Archie Kelsey and Harold Big Fire semipro baseball players were held to the grand jury on charges of breaking and entering and grand larceny for stealing 73 dollars in merchandise from a South Sioux City oil station. Ben Kelsey was sentenced to 30 days in jail for intoxication. officers say he was not directly involved. The three are Winnebago Indians.
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Dakota City
Neb
Archie Kelsey
Harold Big Fire
Sioux City
Ben Kelsey
Winnebago Indians
Forbes to Tell of Dope in U.S. Prison
Col Charles R Forbes ex head of the Veterans Bureau was to testify before a federal grand jury in Kansas City Kansas about statements he has made. Materials were reportedly obtainable in Leavenworth prison.
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Forbes
U.S
Kansas City
Kan
INS
Charles R. Forbes
U. S. Veterans Bureau
Federal
Leavenworth
Prisoner Denies Stolen Car in Des Moines Case
Bert Gortz 29 of Pontanelle Iowa was arrested in Des Moines with a crime stolen from the business district more than two weeks ago. He denied stealing the car, claiming he bought it from another party. Officials are investigating his story.
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Avantic
Dee
Bert Gortz
Pontanelle
Des Moines
A. McKee
Japanese Diet Rioters Get Short Prison Terms
Tokin December 16 three Japanese diet members were sentenced to three months imprisonment for rioting during a diet session a year ago, released on probation for a year. Four others received 300 yan fines, two got 56 yan, and one was acquitted.
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Tokin
Dogs to be destroyed if unclaimed after owner injury
Des Moines reports 48 dogs found at Ralph Little's home after his Wednesday injury face destruction unless relatives claim them. The Animal Rescue League has temporary custody. the dogs were unlicensed and untagged.
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Des Moines
Ralph Little
Little
Animal Rescue League
Sidewalks Ice Warning Prompt Ashes Spread Urged
Waterloo streets face icy sidewalks after a partial thaw. Street commissioner Harvey Wil says crews will sprinkle ashes on walkways and crossings but asks residents to do their part on their own sidewalks to prevent accidents. He notes ashes should be placed on streets not lawns to avoid lawn mower damage next summer.
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Chicago
Harvey Wil
Wil
Waterloo
Floods Threaten Ohio Regions As Rivers Rise Rapidly
Central, eastern, and southern Ohio faces rapid flood growth after record rainfall. Muskingum at Zanesville rising an inch hourly with flood due tomorrow. Gallipolis lowlands under water. a 150 foot stretch of the Ohio river highway collapsed into the river. Pomeroy streets near flood levels as merchants evacuate businesses.
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Columbus
Ohio
Muskingum
Zanesville
Frank Ewing
Gallipolis
Pomeroy
Growth Praise At Cedar Rapids Banquet Draws 1090 Attendees
A mammoth banquet at the Shrine temple in Cedar Rapids drew over 1,090 men, representing the city’s growth. Speakers including Merais, Martin, San Felice, Dutch Master, Waterreater, and Havana Ribbon Cigars lauded Cedar Rapids and recounted pioneer stories.
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Cedar Rapids
San Felice
Havana
Courier Delivery Notice for Timely Paper Acknowledged
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30 pm. If you fail to receive your paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please call ALO for a copy of the paper. The office is reachable before 8 38 pm.
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Alo
Muaé
Ible
Oklahoma Senate Open to House Charges in Johnston Case
Oklahoma City Dec 16 Guardsmen barred a lower house committee meeting in the senate chamber to discuss charges against Gov Henry S Johnston The senate later opened the impeachment process with a resolution allowing joint access as insurrection fears rise and a possible seventh charge of immorality looms.
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QO. ©. Hammond
Henry M. Johnston
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Oxla
LPI
National Guardsmen
Henry S. Johnston
Senate
Johnston
House Committee
INS
Oklahoma State Senate
Altho
House
Justce F. P. Branson
Supreme Iauch
Harry Cordell
State Board of Agriculture
Tom Johnson
Gov. Johnston
Johnson
Stauds
Lindbergh Faces Dilemma Over Mexican Bull Fight
In Mexico City Lindbergh weighs whether to attend a gala bull fight honoring him. The American Humane Society has urged the U S embassy not to allow his attendance, creating a diplomatic dilemma.
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Lindy
Mexico City
Dec
America
American Humane Society
United States
Lindbergh
Stole Ton of Coal to Give Back Two
Sioux City reports Leo Schofield stole a ton of coal from neighbor Mrs Pauline Emrtet and, repentant, promised to replace it with two tons. The exchange is framed as a moral shift from eye for an eye to Christian giving.
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Sioux City
Leo Behofield
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