Cold wave grips Midwest as highs dip below zero
Des Moines reports 12 below at one point with 6 below in Dubuque and zero in Sioux City. Chicago shows relief after subzero records, with readings rising to 5 above. Heavy frost and snow across Montana to the Pacific coast. dozen deaths noted, including six in Chicago and one each in Portland and Seattle region.
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Duwis Lodsy
United States Weather Bureau
Wubluque
Tooay
Sioux City
Nes Moines
Chicago
Altho
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Pacific Coast
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Wash
Reno
Nev
Indianapolis
Ind
Humboldt
Mich
United States
Harrisburg
Town
Tes Moites
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dorre
Red Oak
St Louis
Teapot Dome and Farm Policy Stir Washington News
In a fragmented report the article discusses Teapot Dome developments and a presidential agricultural commission planning meetings next Monday. It notes partisan reactions, potential emergency farm legislation, and expected court actions, with references to Senator Walsh and Senator Spencer and ongoing public controversy.
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Agricultural Commission
Cougress
Routine Calendar Actions in Congress Session
The article outlines ongoing legislative moves during a special Congressional session. It notes attempts to override President Coolidge’s veto with a two-thirds Senate majority, discussions of a rate increase affecting postal charges, and debates over measures on agriculture, farm relief, and wage changes for postal workers. It mentions voting dynamics, pending measures, and the political maneuvering surrounding taxation and costs.
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Coolridge
Quinius
Senate
Mali
Prosia Tates
Congtsa
Gav
Passengers Dance as Aquitania Battles Gale
Reported aboard the Cunard liner Aquitania as it fights a gale on a slow passage from a rough sea route. The ship struggles to maintain speed with high winds and heavy seas, while passengers endure a challenging voyage and wave conditions. Captain notes the slip is intact, crew and passengers remain aboard.
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Aquitania
Mystery Disease Surges Across Border City
A wave of a mysterious disease has sickened more than 200 people across Azadabad near the border. Reports from Central News describe fever, fatigue, and aches as doctors race to identify the pathogen. Authorities warn residents to seek care if symptoms appear and to follow public health guidance while investigations continue.
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Homeiea
Byrsia
Atihan
Azadabad
Maui
Unclear State Briefs On Wing Shart and Townshire College
Fragmented OCR notes reference Wing Shart cnucse at Townshire college and various names including Dubuque Kirkpatrick Ausherman Chathaupaga and Banc Madrid. Mentions obituaries or incidents, a revolver denial, and a university squad en route to California to meet the University of California at Berkeley on New Year's day.
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Cnucse
Townshire College
Hunire
Atsherman
Banc Madrid
University of Pennsylvania
California
University of California
Berkeley
Police Nab Four and Read Off Plot to Rob Two Banks
Police in Omaha say four men were arrested after a plotted double bank robbery near Council Bluffs. Informants tie the group to other Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota robberies. suspects include Kingie, Marsh, Ganbert, and Dunning. Police hold them for questioning on multiple charges.
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JNIL
Onmali
Neb
Cornell
Pasimus
Council Plas
Lowa
Tar
Kingie
Gmuiathay
Owenmay
Xia
Tohn Marsh
Atias Ganbert
Omilay
Taliner
Sioux City
le Marvis
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Heihang
Warris
Couple Wins Separation Maintenance After Silent Years
A Maquon area couple, Mae and Linceain Huggins, ended their 12 year silent marriage as the court granted Mae separate maintenance. The trial revealed chronic cruelty claims from both spouses, who have lived in the same farmhouse with minimal communication.
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Hieron Alee
Io Huggins
Maquon
Linceain Huggins
Remsen Man Kills Friend and Shoots Self
In Sion City Iowa a 45 year old Remsen man William Ausherman killed his friend James Connors of Sioux City and then shot himself about 10:30 AM yesterday in Connors home. Connors was hospitalized and not expected to live. authorities investigate motive as the wife described a nervous visit and no quarrel prior.
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Sion City
William Ausherman
Remsen
James al Connors
Sioux City
St. Joseph's
Connors
Khantly
Aushermian
Connorsok
Tetter Chattanoogh
Paraniy
Ausherman
Fire in Texas Causes 150000 Dollar Loss
Denise believed the blaze at a Texas business in Vale tev View and Paradise started today after suspected robbers struck banks and shops. Estimated loss reaches 150000 with widespread property damage and a pattern of similar fires in nearby towns. Authorities pursue leads as a rash of arson cases challenges investigators.
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Denise
Pata
Wottsboro
Valetev View
Paradise
Texas
Paty
Notable Californians Miller and Roth Obituaries
Obituary notices report Anriuari C Suiller of Los Angeles and Miller’s death in Kentucky with a long career, education, and bar admission in 1865. Mrs Miller’s funeral details are noted along with residence in Los Angeles. Also listed are E L Roth of Waterloo moving to Rockford, age, survivors, and a Christmas death with services held in Pomona and California connections.
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C Suiller
Los Angeles
Cod
O_ Miller
Mortuary Bend
Miller
Kentucky
Western College
Irs
Coolidge Commends Large Stock Gift by William Ritter
In Columbus on December 29 President Coolidge praised Wen M. Ritter for distributing about $90,000 in stock from his hardwood lumber firm to employees and veterans. The president called the act generous and noted it could foster better cooperation between management and workers. The gift was given outright with no strings or conditions.
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Coolidge
William Ritter
Columbus
Wen M. Ritter
Anony
L21
Ritter
Pardon for Leopold and Loeb Might Be Justified
Clarence Darrow, defending Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb for Bobby Franks murder, argued they may deserve a pardon after years if their mental disorders improve and they can be restored to normality. He suggested insanity would require asylum and pledged to publish remarks upon returning to Chicago.
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Leopold
Loeb
Darrow
Denver
J Pichard Boeh
Nathan Tlaserpe
Clarince Darrow
Bobby Franks
Teopolet
Chicago
Potato Bug Under Control and Potash Ban Protest
The United States plans to protest to Great Britain over the embargo on American potatoes. The Department of Agriculture informs Secretary Hughes that the embargo has no legitimate basis, as the potato bug is under control domestically. It will be noted that Canada faces similar discrimination, with Canadian pots allowed into Britain.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Great Britain
Department of Agriculture
State Hughes
Canada
Fire Destroys Air Garage at Wallace Field Davenport
A fire in Davenport on December 29 destroyed the Wallace flying field repair shop. Dozens of planes and motors, tools, repair parts, and a Moline Knight touring car were burned. Damages were extensive and the cause is under investigation.
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Davenport. In
Wallace Flying Field
Women Ordained to Be Missionary Dies in Colorado Mission
Edith Shinrock, 69, ordained as a minister of the People’s Church in 1909 to pursue missionary work in Kit Carson county Colorado, died last night in a local hospital Omaha Neb Dec 29 She had been ill since Christmas day
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Omaha
Neb
Edith Shinrock
Kit Carson County
Colorado
Davenport Pollen Die in Tragedy Over Women
A quarrel over women led to the killing of McPike by Fletcher Marchbank in Davenport. Seven bullets from a 25 caliber pistol struck McPike as he lay dying the night of the event. The assailant fled and remains at large. motive cited as jealousy over a woman.
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Davenport
Tater
Fletcher
Marchbank
Jlarge
Caluvedt
Body of man found near Le Mars prompts investigations
The unidentified man was found near the outskirts of Le Mars. Two men have been jailed as investigators pursue the case. Frank Kies, Tripoli youth, is seriously injured after a collision Friday night. He remains in St Francis Hospital recovering from broken ribs and kidney injuries. A return to normal life is anticipated after a six week trip to California.
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Sil
Div
Frank Kies
Tripoli
Tessenger
St. Praneis Hospital
Heig
Fire alarms report small blaze at Armstrong plant
A minor fire occurred at the Armstrong Manufacturing Company plant causing slight damage. It started in a hex of unknown origin and chemicals were used by the fire department. A roof fire led responders to a residence on 839 Allen Street in Haulin. A second run at 420 Saxon Street occurred at 12 40 p m for the same cause.
Earthquake in Kushiro and Western Front invite noted
A two minute earthquake of average intensity rocked Kushiro in northeast Japan. Brussels reports King Albert accepted an invitation from Marshal Petain of France. A remark notes a journey across the Sahara desert.
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Kushiro
Japan
Brussels
Albert
Marshal Petain
France
Sahara Desert
Tiny microbes may kill disease germs, says UWisconsin professor
Minneapolis Minn Dee reports Dr Robe C Green of the University of Minnesota announces discovery of infinitesimal microbes that kill bacteria while remaining harmless to humans. He notes the organisms can destroy typhus, diphtheria, dysentery and other infections within hours, with potent filtration evidence and parallels to Twort and D'Herelle theories.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Dee
Robe C. Green
Istaart
Ami
University of Mliinesota
Green
Carterie
Baete A
Baete
Twort
Dr .D'Herelle
Paris
Dr. Green
Groen
Mortimer Testimony Questioned Under Oath in Forbes Trial
Five witnesses including Madi Frederick L. Martin testified they would not believe Elias H. Mortimer under oath as the Forbes Thompson conspiracy trial resumed. Mortimer, government star witness, faced defense attempts to undermine his credibility. Dowdall of Minneapolis, Mortimer’s long acquaintance, said his word could not be trusted.
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Chicago
Madi
Frederick L. Marrtin
Elias H. Mortimer J‘nder
L. Charles R. Forbes
James W. Thompson
Veterans’ Bureau
Muortigier
Fortes
John W. Thompson
St. Jenis
Mortimers
Dowdall
Minneapolis
Minn
Mortimer
Cone Theo
Council Holds Special City Council Meeting Tonight
Mayor A. bk. Gnags calls a special council session to appoint a building commissioner and to fund connections, hear objections, and review contract No 23. The board of examiners will present examination results of candidates for the post. The meeting is set for this evening.
Looney Served with Indictments in Rock Island
John P. Looney former jailer lord and publisher of a weekly scandal paper was brought to Rock Island county circuit court and served with indictments returned over two years after his departure following the murder of his brother in kin battles between underworld gangs. John Connor Sooner involved in the clashes between gangs in underworld circles.
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Rock Island, HL
John P. Looney
Football Stars Feted by Rotarians at Hotel Russell-Lamson
Former Iowa football captains Dr Free Lohman Glenn Miller Jetand Parkin Ronald Reed joined Cornell captain elect Jodd ean Donald Graham star Iowa halfback Russell Ward and West High captains John Alfier and Hast High captain elect at a Rotary luncheon. They shared memories and praised coach Burt Ing Wersen as among the country’s best.
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Iowa
Free Lohman
Glenn Miller
Jetand Parkin
Ronald Reed
Joddean
Cornecll College
Donald Graham
Towa
Russell Ward
John Alfier
Hast
West High
Rotary Club Today AL
Russell-Lamson
Hawkeye Pilots
Parkin
Graham
Burt Ing- Wersen
McClintock Inquiry Takes Ominous Turn in Two Directions
Chicago December 20 The McClintock death inquiry grows grimmer as Health Commissioner Bundesen testifies on possible typhoid germ culture findings and Coroner Wolff cites a partial report from Dr McNally about unusual contents in the late William McClintock's organs. The full report is not yet available, due Friday January 2.
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Chicago
William McClintock
Orphen
Herman N. Bundesen
Tha
William Meclintock
Orphan
Wolff
W. On. McNally
Wolfe
College to change name to Duke University
Trinity College trustees vote unanimously to rename the institution Duke University to gain immediate 6 million dollars for building under a 340 million fund from James B. Duke. If the name change did not occur a new Duke University would be established.
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Durham
Trinity College
Duke Universsity
James B. Duke
Duke University
Trinity
Duke
House Burns as Sick Woman Is Saved
Fairfield event details a Sunday fire at the Bilis home ten miles northeast. Mrs Johnson, ill in bed, was moved to safety on a feather bed as fire overtook the house. Firefighters and rescuers saved the woman but the blaze and furniture were a total loss valued at 3900 dollars with no insurance.
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Fairfield
John Bilis
Here
Jom Johnson
Helplesly
Betwen
John- Son
Cops Free G E Johns Over Bail Check Incident
Cedar Rapids police released G E Johns after he wrote a 39 cent check for a bail bond. He was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge and failed to appear for a trial. The bank returned he had no funds on deposit, prompting cautious pursuit on capture.
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Cedar Rapids
Der
G. E. Johns
Johnson
Robbed Hen Roost Leads to Jamison Arrest in Kansas
Card bearing the name BU Jamison found in a chicken roost at RB W McDowell near Salem after 28 fowls were stolen. Police announced Jamison was arrested at Sabetha Kansas as the investigation follows the robbery and related charges.
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Bills City
Neb
Jamison
RB. W. McDowell
Salem
Sabetha
Kan
Back of the yards inmate faces new year on death row
Bernard Grant, 19, sits in county jail awaiting January 16, the end of a six day reprieve. His confession is disputed as Walter Krauser recanted, while Grant seeks further reprieve amid public protests and fatigue. He protests his innocence and accepts whatever comes.
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Chicago
Bernard Grant
Gay
Len
Grant
Bovernoy
United States
Hay
Nathan Leopold
Richard Loeb
Wallows
Bobby Frans
Walter Krauser
Krauser
State Supreme Court
Tam
Tami
Blind Woman Fights Fire in Des Moines Home
In Des Moines on December 29 Mrs Dora Hathaway who is totally blind and uses a crutch or chair to move smelled smoke from a rented room. With help from a small grandson she dragged herself to the door and found the blaze. Neighbors arrived and the fire was put out with only minor damage.
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Des Moines
Dora Hathaway
Brothers swept to sea near Mission Bay tragedy
Ban Diero California Des 29 report of two youths, William Warren 24 and Chiude 20, swept from a rowboat at Mission Bay and drowned when it capsized beyond the channel. Bodies not recovered. They recently arrived in San Diego from Phoey Ariz and could not manage the swift current.
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Ban Diero
Cal
Des
Tho Wothers
William Warren
Chiude
Mission Bay
San Diego
Phoey Ariz
McCoy Jury Told to Go Back and Try to Arrive at Verdict
In Los Angeles on December 29 the jury in Kid Mc Coy’s murder trial of Mrs Theresa W Mary last August was ordered to resume deliberations by Superior Judge Charles S Crail after failing to reach a verdict. The panel, nine women and three men, stood 10 to 2 in favor of a decision but could not disclose which side led.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Kid McCoy
Theresa W. Mary
Witk
Avenine
Charles 5
Crail
Weeks Would Give World Fliers Ride
Washington December 29 Secretary Weeks approved a plan to reward Army world flyers. It would advance Capt. vonel WL Smith by 1,000 files on the promotion list and Lieut Wade Nelson Arnold by 600 files each. The plan would place Capt. Smith about 13 years of service and among captains on the promotion list. the three lieutenants would gain about four years of service.
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Washington, D. C
Weeks
Army World
Vonel WL Smith
Wade
Nelson
Arnold
Smith
James
Fifty Stocks Rise to New Peak Prices
New York stock session saw over 50 issues hit new peak prices for the year as total sales neared 2,000,000 shares. Pishep Body scored 49 points to 242, the highest price in its history. General Electric rose to 301, first near-peak since 1902, and U.S. Steel reached 121, a 1917 landmark.
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New York
Pishep Body
General Electric
Sinva
Southern Surety Buys Hippee Building in Des Moines
Des Moines December 29 The 12story Hippee building at Sixth Avenue and Mulberry Street was sold by Union Improvement Company to Southern Surety Company for about 1.5 million dollars. The deal is described as Polk county history’s longest single real estate transaction.
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Des Moines
Sixth Avenas and
Mulberry Street
Union Improvement — Company
Polk County
Aged Man Burned to Death in Home in Iowa Fire
In Manson Iowa this morning a fire destroyed the Franke Mack home. John Stamiller, about 7 years old, Mrs Mack's foster father, was burned to death. The blaze is believed caused by an overheated furnace. Mr and Mrs Mack and their four children escaped in their night clothes.
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Manson
Franke Mack
John Stamiller
Marriage Liganeses Show Waterloo Couples Wed
Waterloo couples dominate marriage liganeses with Mable Seliger and Sexton listed together and George E Mathiesen paired with Margaret Arthur, reflecting a local registry entry from Remsen and La Forte City.
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Sexton
Waterloo
Mable Seliger
George E. Mathiesen
Remsen
Margaret Arthur
la Forte
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