Fewer Bankrupts in 1926 Than 1924 Reported by Referee
Federal referee J. E. Jordan notes fewer bankruptcy referrals in 1926 compared with 1924 and 1925 across Black Hawk Bremer Grundy and Buchanan counties. He explains common law assignments and receiverships are state procedures while federal bankruptcy proceeds through the U.S. courts and referees.
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J. E. Jordan
Marsi-Place Building
Black Hawk
Bremer
Grundy
Buchanan
Jordan
United States Court
Triankrupt
Fur Robbers May Also Be Dows Bank Bandits
Clarion Iowa December 28 AP officials believe two Omaha arrested men linked to a fur robbery in Saginaw Michigan may be part of the Dows State Bank bandits who escaped with about 60000 in loot. Sheriff Fred Johnson and Marshal Werzine pursue identification with aid from State Agent Yackey and Omaha police pictures.
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Clarion
Omaha
Saginaw
Mich
Dows
Fred Johnson
Wright County
Werzine
Yackey
Correction on ownership of Steber avenue firehouse
Mrs Robert Parry says the duplex at 408 Steber avenue burned at Christmas Eve was owned by him not Garry Perry and that the house was insured for 2500 dollars. Osage Man Dead Charles Fessenden 63 died Christmas Day at home in Rock township after a stroke. He was a county supervisor. Funeral held at 1730 at home with Rev W T Smith officiating.
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Steber Avenue
Robert Parry
Garry Perry
Courier
Osage
Dee
Charles Fessenden
Rock Township
County Board of Supervisors
W. T. Smith
M. E. Church
Mt. Auburn
J. S. Dal
Church of Christ
C. V. Allison
Waterloo
Glee
Decatur, Jr
George
Psisters
Snow Blocks Five Gunless Hunters at Y M C A Camp
Five boys from Wi Y cadence braved deep snow for a gunless rabbit hunt at the Y M C A camp on Morris Island near Cedar Falls. They were forced to abandon a mile from camp as snow drifts rose to nearly man high, blocking access. J Godttring, the boys' secretary, accompanied the group and helped them attempt the trek.
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Morris Isla
Cedar Falls
J. Godttring
Constitution looks like mummy says Illinois bar head
Robert W. Besse, president of the Illinois state’s attorney’s association, warned that the U S Constitution has been amended and construed until it resembles an Egyptian mummy fitted for a factory. He argued that people drift from liberty and that government is seen as all powerful, with laws written to bind the public.
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Chicago
United States
Robert W. Besse
Sterling
Illinois
Slayer Given Stay at Foot of Gallows
Chicago December reports that Sam Washington, who killed Minnie Moore, had his execution stayed at midnight just hours before the scheduled hangings. Campbell McCarty, another Black man, also received a stay on an insanity plea shortly before his hanging.
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Chicago
Sam Washington
Minnie Moore
Campbell McCarty
Democratic Governors Invited to Jackson Day Dinner
Twenty four Democratic governors have been invited to attend the Jackson day dinner in Chicago on January 8. Gov. Alfred C. Ritchie of Maryland, a potential 1929 presidential candidate, will be the principal speaker. The Iroquois club hosts the event.
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Chicago
Alfred C. Ritchie
Maryland
Convict No 69 From Council Bluffs Receives Long Term
Fort Madison Iowa December 28 UP Deputy Sheriff R Bird Council Bluffs arrived at the state penitentiary with Orville Dailey sentenced to 28 years for robbery with aggravation Dailey held up a grocery store proprietor obtaining 11 dollars and was later captured after being shot through the wrist He was the sixty ninth prisoner delivered at the prison gates this year a record for the year Crimes range from wife desertion to attempted murders and robberies
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Fort Madison
R. Bird
Council Bluffs
State Penitentiary
Orville Dailey
Dailey
Residence and Garage Permits Issued for Two Properties
A permit was issued today to C. F. Cheney of 510 Sycamore Street to erect a residence on Western Avenue at an estimated cost of 5000 dollars. Another permit was issued to Mrs. Caro Ling Fullerton of 324 Seventh Street West to build a garage at an estimated cost of 200 dollars.
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C. F. Cheney
Sycamore Street
Western Avenue
Caroling Fullerton
Seventh Street
State expenditures rise in routine maintenance 1924 data
Washington report lists state routine expenditures for the year ending June 30 1924 with figures drawn from U S Census Bureau data and detailing maintenance and operation costs exclusive of public improvement outlays adding to permanent assets.
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Washington, D. C
United States Bureau of the Census
Business Men Meeting Planned for Tuesday Evening
Members and friends of the newly organized Business Area's and Warmers' association will hold a booster meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 in the Suffern building on the second floor. Farmers, professionals, and business men are invited as plans for future activities are formed.
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Witl
Suffern - Building
Black Hawk County
Farmes O. Murtagh
Waterloo
Jersey
Dulian A. Smith
Vinton Community Club
D Madigan
Peder Pedersen
Cedar Walls
Teachers College
Community group eyes larger roster and dues growth
The association aims to lengthen its roster significantly to raise its value as a community organization. Active membership dues are set at a monthly rate, seeking stronger financial support.
Baptist Ministers Meet in Des Moines
Baptist ministers from across Iowa gather in Des Moines for the annual Iowa Baptist conference opening tonight with an address by Dr. T A Pearson president of Iowa State College. The conference will close Thursday.
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Des Moines
Dec
Iowa
Iowa Baptist Conference
T. A. Pearson
Lowstate College
Train wreck near Muricda shocks region
A express train plunged down an embankment near Muricda today. Rescue trains have been dispatched to the scene as crews work to recover passengers. Police and local authorities have opened an investigation into the accident.
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Madeld
Ma Sond Werg
Bond Tor
Muricda
Seena
Untidy hair description hints at modern style mix
The fragment notes a hair style described as having four shingled tines at the back to create an unclear modern touet. It reads like a casual observation of hair texture and styling.
German Breweries Beat Banks for Year
Verlin reports Germany's breweries led industrial firms in year end dividends. Breweries paid about 12 percent on average, some up to 15 percent, while banks averaged around 8 percent.
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German Breweries
Banks
Verlin
Germany
World’s most dangerous woman criminal linked to fire ruin
Fragmentary wire service text reports Ellen Peck once dubbed the world’s most dangerous woman criminal. It notes her Game cottage was destroyed by a fire linked to Iran Games. Other items recount a burglary in Clinton Iowa where a thief robbed a store and was shot at by police.
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Nlw
Dee
Ellen Peck
Tesrucd
Iran Games
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