Spotlight on Col Smith Senate seating sparks constitutional clash
Illinois appointee Col Frank L. Smith faces possible ouster by the Senate after a debate on whether he should take the oath as senator. Ed ward F. Dunne argues credentials should be presented first, then Senate removal if warranted. The piece also notes deaths from liquor in major cities as a dry-law debate element.
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Frank L. Smith
Ilinois
United States
Edward F. Dunne
Illinois
Col. Smith
Senate
Dunne
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Detroit
St. Louis
Baltimore
Cedar Falls Man Denies Lost Bridegroom Tale
Cedar Falls dispatch reports Allan Read of the University of Missouri denies an engagement to Miss Jannah Griggs, Sioux City girl who vanished after canceling wedding plans. Read says their association ended after graduation and that a man in Grand Forks may be another Allan Read.
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Courtey
Cedar Falls
Allan Read
University of Missouri
Jannah Griggs
Sioux City
Read
B. Read
Miss Griggs
Grand Forts
N. D
Laterniversity
Galley
Bailey
Meyer
I College
Second Wife Hides From Man Who Beat Third Wife to Death
The second wife Mildred Murphy fled a hotel in Milwaukee after learning Lee Daniel Murphy, accused of killing his third wife Misa Carnelia Buitlas in California, may target her for information she provided to police. She believes Murphy is en route toward San Francisco and fears for her safety as authorities track his movements.
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San Francisco
Lare Gatd
Peoria
Cruel Woman Is Declared to Be Sane
Mrs Mary Gessler, 40, of Norway Ta, was discharged from the psychopathic hospital at Town City after voluntary examination. She had been charged with cruelty to her 80-year-old husband, an invalid, and was brought before county authorities for examination. Authorities declared her sane. Mrs Gessler is mother to four children.
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Winton
Dee
Mary Gesater
Norway
Town City
Gessler
Siege of Wu Pei Wu Sees Historic Sinafu Death Toll
London dispatch reports appalling Sinafu siege deaths with figures ranging from 16 600 to 29 000 as Gen Fong Yuh Siang attacked Wu Pei Su defenses and forced a rout amid cold and starvation.
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London
Sinafu
Wu Pei Wu
Fong Yuh Siang
Wu Pei Su
Sacramento Pardon Bid Fail For Darby Day's Son
Chicago millionaire Darby A. Day failed to obtain a pardon for his son now serving one to fourteen years in San Quentin for hurling acid in his wife’s face. Gov Richardson refused, saying the case must be enforced without regard to social position or standing. Day Jr offered to travel from Beverly Hills to plead the case.
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Sacramento
INS
Darby A. Day
Chicago
San Quentin
Richardson
Darby Day, Jr
Beverly Hills
Bowman to Oppose Road Bond Plan for Farmers Union
In Des Moines June, the Farmers Union backs Senator M Ta Bowman to oppose a proposed 100 million dollar state road bond. Bowman, term as senator ends Jan 1, previously led battles on bank guaranty legislation and the raid bond issue. The executive committee voted to support Dr T J Wolfe of Mount Vernon for speaker of the house.
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Farmers’ Union
T. J. Wolfe
Mount Vernon
House of Representatives
Student Thwarts Fatal Thorne Choking at UC Berkeley
Berkeley reports a UC student Ahmedin Youth, aided by Paul Phelan, saved Reynolds by using his teeth to pull a thorn from Reynolds throat after a thorn pierced him while hunting. Reynolds was choking but recovered after Youth and Whelagaen forced him to the ground and removed the thorn.
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Berkeley
Cal
Paul Phelan
Ahmedin
Iemeth Reynolds
University of California
Reynold
Reynolds
Whelagaen
All Office Staff of Milo Francis to Quit
Des Moines December 30 INS Loyalty to their retiring chief kept the staff of Miss May 0 Francis state probation force from applying for positions in the incoming administration. Samuалson, the new state superintendent, defeated Miss Francis last June after a bitter primary campaign. Attachès of Francis' department say the staff remains loyal to her and will not seek new posts.
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Des Moines
INS
Francis
oMoc
Mias Ignes
Samuatson
Miss Francis
Abo
Piace
Impasse in Mexico on land and oil reforms sparks producer meeting
Oil producers in Mexico plan action as President Calles refuses to extend the filing period for concessions under new petroleum and land laws due January 1. Companies delay may prompt seizure of properties, affecting foreign rights acquired before 1917.
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Ram
Beubt
Mexico
Calles
New York, Yee
Mexico City
New York
Mexicos
Carles
United States
Ship Adrift With 40 Men on Board
New York December 30 The steamship Wiertone carrying 49 crew members was adrift 506 miles east of Bath, rudderless and helpless, according to wireless messages. Captain Hickman said distress calls came in at 10 20 and early today Wickman reported no immediate danger and only minor towing service required.
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New York
Wiertone
Alot
Bathmore
Independent Wireless Company
Hickman
Wight
Cintain Wickman
Oldtime Stage Star Undergoes Operation
Frankie Halley world famous actress of two fenerntiais age will undergo surgery at Pacific hospital in Los Angeles in a desperate effort to save her life. She was once the highest paid actress on the stage and led the Weber and Wielda fractions. She is sister of the Kite Briley of Barnum and Bailey fame.
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Los Angeles
Wal
Dec
Ale
INS
Frankie Halley
Pacific Hospital
Caday
Frankie Bailey
Weber and Wielda
Kite Briley
Barnum & Tatley Reus Fame
Vinton Tularaemia Victim Recovering
In December a 28 year old Vinton resident Yerakie contracted tularaemia but is now rapidly recovering. Doctors were puzzled by the unusual symptoms until a University town mood test indicated tuberaemia, a rare disease from rabbits. Yerakie suspects a mink that ate a tularaemia infected rabbit as the source.
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Vinton
Yeakie
Yerakie
University of Town
Yeakle
Courier Delivery by 6 30 Each Day
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 6 30. If the carrier makes an error or you do not receive the paper by that time, please call BI. A copy of the newspaper will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Girl Motor Victim Leaves Hospital for Home
Edith Weldeman, once in critical condition after a hit and run on Fourth and Allen, leaves Presbyterian Hospital for her farm home near Dowla. She recalls feeling strong and thankful to be going home as flood damage in Nashville rises with the Cumberland River at 535.0 feet.
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Nashville
Tenn
Kentucky
Mminufacturing and
Presbyterian Hospital
Wdlth Weldeman
Fourth
Allen Streets
Dows la
John Weldeman
Falls
Tran
Weldeman
Miss Weideman
2 .Courier
Lyn Bly
Stroms
Trail Strangler Narrowed To Suburbs In Kansas City Case
Kansas City police traced the strangler slayer of three this week to hiding in eastern suburbs. Witnesses added a tan man matching the suspect description seen near a residence advertising rental rooms, linking to earlier coast cases and another in the Cornelia Bluffs area.
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Kansas City
Fend
Tan
Sager
Cornel Bluffs, In
Weather forecast predicts cold wave and possible snow in Des Moines
Des Moines forecast shows a cold wave with temperatures near 27 and possible snow this weekend. The US Weather Bureau predicts a drop to the mid 30s or lower followed by another cold spell as the week ends.
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Des Moines
Rec
United States
Capert Declares Bad On Des Peril Wome Beauty
Chicago reports Dr H R rerun from Memphis Tennessee told osteopathic attendees that beauty standards are harming women’s health. He urged reform emphasizing natural development and warning that fashion trends and tight shoes can cause defects in infants and mother health.
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Capert
Chicago
Dre H.R
Memphis
Tenn
Byrum
Xhoes
Bellaves
Omaha booze haul leads to arrests at Pantihen
In Omaha Nebraska Uec a lark which seized 100 federal agents raided a box near Pantihen late Wednesday night. A drum shipment valued at about 50000 dollars was allegedly loaded onto a truck. Charles Hutter former Sarpy county sheriff and three others named Wenger Timney Jackson and Charethe medal were arrested as the drums were being loaded onto three trucks.
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Omaha
Neb
Uec
Iran
Pantihen
Here
Charles Hutter
Sarpy County
Ay Timney Wenger
Fon
Tom .Jackson
Boost Good Roads by Paper and Radio
Boosts for a county real estate issue promote advertising by newspaper, radio, and public meetings to secure passage of the measure. The levy totals 1 136 000 dollars to be voted on the upcoming election date. Twenty people killed in a Moscow arc mill fire at Rubinsle.
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Montezuma
Poweshiek
Dar. SM
Rudis
Fir
Moscow
Millar
Rubinsle
Action by Congress Sought in Year of Alcohol Toll
Holiday travel in Waterloo shows heavy volumes with tickets selling across the Chicago Great Western and Rock Island lines. Milton Malslet notes revenue nearly doubles last year amid highways and dirt roads pushing travelers toward steam trains despite a fare concession.
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Waterloo
Milton M. Malslet
Union Depot
Chicago
Bill for Vet Beds Expansion Seeks 316 Million
Washington Dec 30 A veterans hospital construction program seeks 316 050 000 for new structures or additions to existing ones It would authorize 65 000 additional beds for world war veterans with mental disorders The bill urged by the American Legion lists St Cloud Minnesota 200 beds 300 000 Fort Snelling Minnesota 250 beds 375 000 Knoxville Ia 100 beds 150 000 Nebraska new site not chosen 250 beds 1 000 000
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Washington, D.C
Johnson
House Veterans’ Committee
Aamerican Legion
St. Cloud
Minn
Forte Snelling
Knoxville
Nebraska
Ed Anderson Recovering After La Porte Crash
Edward Anderson 121 Dearborn Avenue is semi conscious at Holy Family Hospital La Porte Indiana after a skull fracture suffered when a car carrying him and four Iowa students left the road while returning to Taylor University Upland Indiana The funeral for LaVerne Rachtell who died shortly after the crash will be held tomorrow at Linden Methodist Episcopal church Burial will be in Pattview. Mister Hazel Chamberlain and Kenneth Hoover are listed among others injured with serious injuries.
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Dearborn Avenue
Holy Family Hospital
la Porte
Ind
Anderson
Plains
LaVerne Rachtell
Carl
Rachtell
Butler Avenue
Bachtell
Iowa
Taylor University
Upland
Arly. Iim
LaVerne
Linden
Methodist
Episcopal Church
Cy W. Harrop
Merskull
Callie
Te. C. Anderson
Turtle Lake
Bhaise
Aidiad
Myron Me Taylor
Wokaid
Tae
Ginda Amd
Prous Elryvchos
Former Interior Secretary Albert Low Dies in Texas Home
Elbasa Tex December 39 Former interior secretary Albert Low died at his home from pneumonia. His condition worsened overnight prompting a late call to Dr H H T Safford. He was reported to be out of danger by morning as faculty and family kept watch through the night.
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Elbasa
Tex
Albert Iau
Secretary of the Interior
Prowmonia
HH. T. Safford
Government to redesign denatured industrial alcohol policy
Washington reports Secretary Mellon will end use of poisons in denatured industrial alcohol to enforce prohibition. He believes stronger enforcement drives drinkers to tainted substitutes and that distasteful formulas will deter bootleggers, while critics label the move as a dangerous policy.
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New Jersey
Ifen
Washington, D. C
Mellon
James M. Doran
Congress
Washington, D.C
Dwards
Andrews
Senate
Polley
Con
Miening
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Association Against
Wheeler
Chorist
J. M. Doran
Prohibition Unit
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