Four Lives Price for Denying Girl Christmas Gift
Emma Hobough a forty-year-old widow confessed to killing four members of the Bassler family on a farm eight miles from Logansport. Authorities say she blamed lack of Christmas presents for her daughter's wants and claimed abuses by relatives. The father mother son and granddaughter were shot with a shotgun as the events unfolded Sunday night and Monday morning. A sanity inquest was conducted as prosecutors prepare grand jury testimony to press murder charges.
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Dee
Emma Tobenigh
Walker Bowyer
Canity Commission
Rodiy
Emma Huhbough
Withun
Altho
Hoboux
Shitif Bowser
Wrotnau
Abs. Hodough
John Bassler
Kate Bassler
Viola Morough
Bassler Fort
Noxinus
Hassler
John
Bisoda
Wall
Grand Jury
Killonough
Chanea
Cedar Park to Establish Winter Skating Rinks
The town board led by Mayor AK plans a Pat's Pond Gel Skating Rink project beside Cedar River. Work is scheduled for the afternoon with the bathhouse and rink to be prepared and lighting installed. Facility will be supervised, opening to winter use with river protection in place.
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Nayor AK
Targoe
Cadar River
Stoner
Irorough
Ed Ronigh
Pat's Pond
Eaies
Kiwanis Event Highlights Ecology of Vows Talk
Professor J Cabbc, head of geology at Town St Teachers College, spoke today at the Kiwanis Noonday luncheon in Hotel Russell Lamson. Mrs W A Sage contributed two vocal solos during the program at the event titled Ecology of Vows.
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Kiwanis
J. Cabbc
Town St
Countess Hides Hidden Disc… Theft Brings Bandit Loot
Countess and her mother flee as $60 worth of jewelry vanishes from the Countess Wansy’s home. Police believe an international gang looted the residence of J. B. Caeden, a banker, amid a spate of thefts from various individuals. The victim is the wife of General Nichnas Ali Robikuit, who led forces prior to Grarpa.
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Wansy
Wang
Delleve
J. 8
Caeden
Willionaire
Geraela
Nichnas Ali Robikuit
Hlian
Grarpa
Hammond Report Analyzed for Incomplete Facts
A mangled historic note discusses a Hammond investigation, criticizing the report as lacking full facts. It mentions a “committee of 100 business men,” union officials, county fines, and court fees. Names and precise details are unclear due to text corruption. the piece questions sponsorship and official complicity.
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Hammeml
Royal
W. c_T Uf
Butt
de Union Sil
Spoetnars
Nammoud
Unis Waz
J. W. Thompson
Phi Sigma Chi Initiates Seven New Members
Seven new members join Phi Sigma Chi at the PSG Beta chapter, following a semimonthly Terraon meeting. The event included coronations at the New Year’s dance and party in WR with planned celebratory activities, a tomorrow evening gathering, and a Saturday prize event in Black's tea room.
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Phi Sigma Chi
Hcomen
PSG
Phi Yema
Terraon
Fred Debeomit
Maal Ota
Jobng Katzenstein
SiR ERIC OUTLINES LEAGUE OF NATIONS 1925 AIMS
In an exclusive interview Sir Eric assures the League’s world role for 1925. He notes the league’s growth to 60 nations and its binding influence on policy, while acknowledging uncertainty over exact future scope and the frontier issues between Turkey and the Trak territory.
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Geney
Myie Ingnioned
League of Nations
United Press
Sf Erte
Aines
Sven
Vwldl Spedk
League
Turkey
Trak
Teague
Oysters Tied to Typhoid Death of Millionaire Orphan
Dec 30 Ghicazo reports typhoid source traced to Evanston restaurant where William McMlinteck, millionaire orphan, allegedly ate tainted oysters days before death. Conners notes investigation at the office. puzzle over same restaurant linked to other typhoid cases. Funeral services for Maurice Kneherie set for Friday at Lutheran church in Waverly.
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Ghicazo
William McMlinteck
Evanston
Young McQlinteck
Conners
Marantina
North Shore
Wiommey
Shepherd. McClintock
Iheck
J Marinus
Conney A
Delegates Attend Eighteenth Cosmopolitan Clubs Convention
One hundred delegates across thirty two chapters gather in Cedar Rapids for the Cosmopolitan clubs eighteenth annual convention. In district court Sudan Chicago pleaded guilty to transporting liquor and was fined thirty dollars. unable to pay, he was jailed for 28 days. Bridge officer Minnie Youngs, eighteen, prevented a potential jump from the Jongzlas Street Bridge into the Missouri River after she said her father scolded her.
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Cedar Rapids
Alg
Sudan
Chicago
Chary
Comet BloMs
Minnie Youngs
Jongzlas “Street
Missouri River
France Seeks New Debt Deal While Denying Default
U S officials report bewilderment as Paris signals willingness to pay a 4 billion dollar loan while denying any default. Bombshell claims by M Jusserand clash with French finance ministry balance sheet and Parmentier talks. Paris insists debt is political, while Washington weighs a show down with Paris to force settlement.
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Washington
I. G
Dew
Paris
Age Vie
Credtors
Dent Funding Commission
Jusserand
France
M. Jusserand
Commission
International
International Exchange
State Department
Wits
M. Clementel
Chamber
Debe
United States
M. Parmentier
Wonderment
Baldwin
Snakes Inspire New Hosiery Designs in Berlin
Berlin, Dec 20. Snake skin patterns appear in women’s hosiery with colors including coffe and ink shades. The most popular feature vertical stripes and long yellow-striped varters. Varied reptile patterns like blotches and spots mimic water snakes and add fashionable texture.
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Berlin
Senate factions agree for early Shoals bill vote
Washington sources report warring Senate factions reached a tacit agreement for an early vote on Muscle Shoals, with supporters aiming to pass the Underwood bill first and then refer the matter to a three member commission to report by next December. The move has backing from Progressive Republicans and aims to avert an extra session, though some call for a March or September session to address broader issues.
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Ternational News Wire
Washington
Bee
Congress
Underwood Bi
aBe
Special Commission
Progressivis
Borah
Tiaho
Smoot
Utah
Capitol Hill
Coolidge
Seliger and Sexton Marry in Sacred Heart Parish
Mabel Seliger wed F O L Sexton at Sacred Heart rectory this afternoon. The bride, daughter of Clara Seliger of 726 Kirst Street West, wore navy satin back crepe with blue harmonizing tones and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. The groom is a telegraph operator at Hillness Central railway station. After visiting his parents in Kansas City, they will reside at 509 Washington Avenue.
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Mies
Michel Seliger
Clara Seliger
Kirst Street
Sexton
Sacred Tear
J. M. Molloy
Leo Whraft
Brida
Sacred Heart School
Northwestern Bell Telephone Office
Hillness Central
Kansas City
Waulington Avenue
Cattle Train Kills Two in Caboose Near Chicago
December 30 Chicago reports a cattle train crashed into the caboose of a freight train killing T J Mischo 13 and likely fatally injuring Edward Shore 40. Both crew members lived in Chicago and were aboard the freight train bound for the stock yards. The impact propelled the cattle train through the caboose and two coal cars, with smoke obscuring the scene and hindering visibility as Engineer Edward Doll described the disaster.
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Chicago
T. J. Mischo
Edward Shore
Chicago Junction
Ilinois Central Railroad
Chisato
Edward Doll
Gun Clio to Elect Officers Tomorrow
The Board of Directors of Central Gun clad will meet in the railroad WY. MO AL at 7 30 p.m. tomorrow to elect officers for the coming year. The board includes El movr Tagerson Adalon Frisner A Ja Ingersoll James Saunders P M Shores J Tricker Henry La Crowell AL Ho Fishburn and AL B Nausnan. The retiring officers are Ret Ty On president Rae ort McClaren secretary and Kilmer Taverson treasurer.
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Central Gun Clad
WY. Mo
AL Ab
Elmovr Tagerson
Adalon Frisner
A. Ja. Ingersoll
James Saunders
P.M. Shores
J. Tricker
Henry la Crowell
AL Ho Fishburn
B. Nausnan
Hith
Ty On
Rae
Ort McClaren
Kilmer Taverson
St John’s Day Observed by Masons at Masonic Temple
Waterloo and Martin lodges observe St John’s Day at the Masonic Temple. Master Mason degrees conferred by past masters about 6 pm with a social hour at 2:30 pm. Supper served at 5:30 pm. An evening program includes an orchestra, readings, and music. Dan Hozan of Clinton speaks. Also notes a marriage in Suiver.
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ST. John's Day
Masonic Temple
Waterloo and Martin
Imiey
Paat
Dani Hozan
Clinton
Cobb Denies Chicago Death Rumor as Unfounded
Irvin S. Cobb, in Paducah, Kentucky, telegraphs the New York World to dismiss a Chicago report of his death as entirely unfounded. He notes the parallel with Mark Twain who also denied such rumors. The message emphasizes no one should be disappointed by the false assertion.
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Cobb
Chicago
New York
Irvin S. Cobb
Mark Twain
Mark
Hingelr
New York World Today
Paducah, Ky
Note on Dead Bandit Confesses Slaying for which Two Are in Pen
Des Moines reports a released pistol duel confession ties 1923 Des Moines detective killing to a boxcar robbery case. William B Wright, killed in Alabama, is named as the man who shot Griffin, while two men Cecil Mickle and Spike Gaskill remain serving life for the same slaying. Officials caution on the Wright confession and seek to reopen the Griffin case.
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Griffin
West Thirteenth Street
Laredo
Ripley Union ‘Trust Bank
Des Moines
Der
William B. Wright
Mabite
Ala
Iowa
Kansas
Wright
Ottuma
Cary
Thomas Griffin
Cecil Mickle
Rock Island
Mickle
Gal
Fort Madison
Gaskill
Ruth Sorim
Taines E. Risden
Playground head resigns as skating inked in Waterloo
Gerald McClynn director of Waterloo playground activities since last June resigned to take a higher paying role in rural Kentucky. McCourt will assume charge after March 1 at Waterloo and comes recommended by the National Playground Association. Plans call for skating rinks at Pat's Pond and Cedar River park to open to support a mid February citywide tournament.
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Gerald TV. McClynn
Waterloo
Kentucky
McGivan
Waterloo Playgrommd Commission
Black
MeCourt
New York City
McCourt
National Playground Association of America
New Ghymi
Pwas
Louisville
Pat's Pond
Gedar River Park
Focal P Playground Commission
Park Board
Saad
Toys Nerw
F.C. Batchelor
Minneapolis
Coolidge Not Yet President Claim Behind 1928 Boom
Omaha dispatch reports a 1928 Coolidge presidential bid hinted by former Treasury secretary and Iowa governor Shaw at a Nebraska State Bar meeting. He argued no third term and noted succession rules, insisting the presidency requires election and that de facto successors lack de jure status.
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Coolidge
Omaha
Neb
Ges Hie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Iowa
Nebraska Sate Bar Association
Theodora Roosevelt
Shaw
Harding
Sui
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Congress
America
Bladine exposes tax scam selling ledgers at high price
Dubique Ia Dec 30 a scheme to sell cheap ledgers and account books to storekeepers retailers and professionals for exorbitant prices has been uncovered by Lars B Bladine collector of internal revenue Men posing as revenue officers claim merchants must use one of ledgers or face a heavy fine Books valued under a dollar have been sold for as much as ten dollars The scheme was found in Council Bluffs with the arrest of R J Ferguson
Cosmopolitan Clubs Admit Members at Convention
Cosmopolitan Club chapters at the University of Southern California Lawrence Appleton Wis and Beersily were admitted to the National Association of Cosmopolitan clubs in convention here. The Indianapolis intercollegiate chapter was raised to active membership. Twenty four nations and a score of colleges are represented. National president L H Pammel Ames appealed for greater activity to promote closer international relations.
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Ames, Inc
University of Southern California
Lawrence Appleton
Wis
Beersily
L. H. Pammel Ames
Rockefeller Plans Second Million Gift
New York December 30 John D Rockefeller Jr plans to give away another million as a New Year's gift He will donate 1 000 000 to an unnamed educational institution following his prior 1 500 000 gift in oil stock to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York
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New York
John 1
Rockefeller, Jr
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Congress to Standardize Loaf Weight in Bread Bill
Senator Capper introduced a bill in Washington to standardize loaf bread weight to prevent annual losses from shortweights. He warned the public loses about 300,000 dollars daily and over 100 million yearly due to bread being under weighed.
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Washington, D. C
Dea
Senate
Senator Capper
Hudson Farmer Suffers Right Hip Injury After Fall
Cedar Falls dispatch reports Chris Jorgensen brought to Sattari Memorial Hospital for treatment of a complicated fracture of his right hip after a fall from an eight foot ladder at noon. He was butchered chess and slipped, causing the mishap.
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Chris — Jorgensen
Sattari Memorial Hospital
Jorgensen
Science Convention Discusses X Ray and Earthquake Causes
Washington D C Dec 30. The American Association for the Advancement of Science held sessions presenting studies on earthquake origins and oceanographic work under Navy direction. Dr Austin H Clark described mud deposits at river mouths causing weight disparities that may trigger crust slip and quakes. Prof L A Snyder reported X ray exposure sterilizing male rats within two months, fertility returning after exposure ends.
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Washington
D. C
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Navy Départment
Austin H. Clark
National Museum
L. A. Snyder
North Carolina College of Stirniture
Rabies and Smallpox Outbreaks Prompt Health Order
New Moines December 30 Severe rabies and smallpox outbreaks are reported to the state board of health from several Iowa counties. An order to kill all unlicensed dogs is issued. In Monroe county 49 dogs exposed to rabies have been killed and licensed animals receive veterinary care. Three human deaths are attributed to hydrophobia. Mason City Cerro Gordo county faces a smallpox epidemic with a general vaccination order. Over 10 000 smallpox vaccinations have been shipped into the county.
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New Moines
State Board of Health
Iowa
Monroe County
Mason City
Cerro Gordo
Woman to Press Assault Charge in Cave Man Shooting
Sioux City Iowa December 30 formal charges of assault with intent to murder were filed by Ano Wy Carson against her cave man lover Harry Lardas after he shot Miss Carson as she walked home from work. She says he followed her into a hotel and fired when a roomer intervened. Lardas claims self defense after being attacked by Wilson and others. Miss Carson remains hospitalized with a wound in the abdomen.
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Sioux City
Ano Wy. Carson
Harry Lardas
Lardas
Miss Cargan
Miss Carson
Lardos
John Wilson
Wilson
Steamer Gingo Maru Ablaze Off Mexican Coast
A blaze aboard the Gingo Maru forced abandonment off the Mexican coast after fire and looming explosion risk. Passengers and crew were rescued by the Julia Luckenbach, while the liner Mary remained en route Valparaiso to American Pacific ports.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mexico
Julia Luckenbach
Mary
Valparaiso
Hola
Milk Price War Foreseen in City Amid Retail Rumors
Patrons report eight cent guest retail for milk at certain dealers with rumors of a broader price drop to consumers today. Opinions say feed costs and distribution tests do not justify a decrease now. Most milk is sold at 12 cents a quart retail, a rate set after a prior nine cent summer price. Some smaller sellers vary on price.
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Mik
Cardinal Giorgi Dies in Rome at 68
Cardinal Oreste Giorgi died of pneumonia at his residence in the Palazzo Altemps Rome. He was in his sixty ninth year and served as grand penitentiary of the Holy Roman Church. Born at Valmontone Italy, he was created a cardinal on December 4 1818.
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Giorge Pres
Rome
Oreste Giorgi
Palazzo Altemps
Valmontone
Italy
Holy Roman Church
Four held for restaurant holdup identified in arcadia case
Four men arrested in Siovas City are identified as the band that robbed the Arcadia restaurant and earlier held up the Gio Royal theatre cashier, escaping with several hundred dollars.
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Hwoldups
Siovs City
Arcadia
Gio Royal Theatre
Returns to Chicago after visit with aunt
Clare Rakow consulting engineer with Warren Webster Treat and Light Co Chicago spent Monday with his aunt Mrs J J Lyon returning to his home this morning.
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Chicago
Clare Rakow
Warren-Webster Treat & Light Co
J. J. Lyon
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