New Year Notes and Sports Shifts in Mindset and Baseball
A New Year snapshot mixes reflections on self restraint and gaiety with sports notes. Mike Sexton’s Mississippi Valley league leadership has helped grow it from six to eight clubs, boosting talent and regional appeal. Iowa auto ownership hints at wealth gaps as car market investment exceeds 16 billion dollars nationally. New Year calls revive open-house customs, urging friendship and gesture. A pedestrian accident warns about cranking cars in gear. News also covers Hudson Hope teaching needs, film projects, and a missing 21-year-old sled passenger amid ice hazards. Acts of theater, performance jitters, and audience warmth surface alongside public health concerns about bubonic plague cases in several West Coast ports.
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Iowa
Lana
New York
Inwans
France Talks of Debt to America Moratorium Sought
Washington reports indicate Washington officials consider a longer moratorium on France’s debt to the United States. Senator Reed cites need for France to specify years of relief and terms. Unofficial French remarks prompt U.S. calls for a clear official proposal and timing.
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France
America
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Washington
Inaton
Coolidge
Reed
Pennsylvania
Ionly Fing
Parmentier
Parmenter
Jusserand
Aimerica
Andrca
Saints
Martin Cigars
Harvester
San Feliee
Jurors Probe Alleged Kid McCoy Jury Fix Attempts
Los Angeles officials say the county grand jury will investigate alleged efforts by a powerful gambling ring to tamper with the jury that tried Kid McCoy for the killing of Mrs. Teresi Mors. Deputy District Attorney Pricke disclosed the plan to influence juror John Apfel, as McCoy faces manslaughter sentencing next Monday and his lawyers seek a week’s delay for a new trial.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Kid McCoy
Teresi Mors
Rand
Pricke
McCoy
Courier Delivery Deadline and Reprint Policy
The notice informs residents the Courier will be delivered to their address before 5 20 o clock and to call 5100 if not received. If delivery fails due to carrier or other errors, a copy will be sent and phone calls must reach the office before 6 20 P.M.
Gas Heaters Kill Seven in Carbon Monoxide Toll
Los Angeles reports seven deaths from carbon monoxide fumes blamed on gas heaters. Neighbors found Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Lindsay dead in their Trollwood home as authorities plan a conference with the district attorney to curb the peril.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pec
D. M. Lindsay
Trollywood
Pibce
Davis
Ambassadors Frame Note to Germany on Cologne Evacuation
The allied ambassadors approved the identical note to Germany regarding the Cologne evacuation postponement under the Versailles treaty. They will not release the text until it is delivered to the German government in Paris.
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Germany
Cologne
Associated Press
Paris
Ship Gingo Maru Towed Into Port After Severe Fire
The Japanese steamer Gingo Maru, badly damaged by a fire that killed two children and burned two passengers, was towed to Manzanillo Mexico. The crew preserved the ship and most passengers were taken ashore by the steamship Julia Luckenbach as smoke remained aboard the vessel.
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San Francisco
Cal
Manzanillo
Mex
Julia Luckenbach
Blast of Lighting Plant Kills Man in Nebraska Home
Lincoln Nebraska firing tragedy reports a carbide lighting plant exploded at a home injuring and killing residents. Cox, age 66, died and his wife is hospitalized in critical condition with severe burns. Neighbors heard the blast as the south side of the house burst open and Mrs Cox stood on the porch calling for help.
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Lincoln
Nel
Poke Cox
Cox
Crigsp
Min
Language officers exchange between Japan and U S armies
Tokio reports Washington approval of a six month exchange of language officers between the United States and Japan armies. Lieutenant General Issel Anaki, minister, endorsed the move, calling it a friendly gesture reflecting good relations between the two forces.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Washington
United States
Japan
Issel Anaki
Weeks
New Year Eve Violence Prompts Police Patrols In New York
A gun fight between marine police and smugglers aboard a motorboat containing 200 cases of liquor launched New York’s New Year security drive. Police plan 200 extra officers on Broadway and 100 more elsewhere, with 200 patrols in Brooklyn. Hotels and cabarets report full reservations amid preparations for a wet celebration.
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Broadway
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Greenwich Village
Brooklyn
Illurinis
Dante
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Attonmad
Chicago
Reity
Auto Kills Coaster on Iowa City Street
Ralph Deming is killed when a sled on which Grinnell Tore Rabin rode is struck by an automobile on an Iowa City street last night. Deanity’s companion in the sled was injured. The driver did not stop. police search for the car. Children were coasting on a street set aside for youngsters near the patrol department. a crossing had just reopened after hours.
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Iowa City
Grinnell Torerabin
Deanity
Nening
Yorrahin
Patien
Harness Racer Sells For Three Thousand Seven Hundred
Atlanta Ga Dee two years ago for five cents. Pete Green bay gelding capable of stepping a mile in 2 662 has been sold for 3700 Walter ander local horseman announced Gu a Can eins offered to give the horse to Canter but the latter refused to accept the gift without remuneration So he paid five cents for the horse 4 41 Hougne
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Atlanta
Dee
Pete Green
Walter “Ander
Gua
Burglar Insurance to Jump in Los Angeles in January
Reported by leading insurers, burglar insurance rates are set to rise in January in Los Angeles due to a steady rise in crime. The schedules for the coming year show increases ahead, with Los Angeles eclipsing most American cities except Omaha and Cincinnati in the projected rise.
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Angels
Los Angeles
Burghrry Insurance
Onutha
Cincianai
Stile
Cold Wave Detours to Northern Route
A garbled weather note reports a cold wave forecast impacting northern routes. The text mentions Des Moines and Minneapolis, with references to a shifted forecast and temperatures around 15 above, but many words are corrupted and details unclear.
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Moines
Weather Bureau
Noddy
Sera
Minneapolis
Work assistant to mangh alaskan roan
A special temporary assistant to oversee work in charge of an Alaskan pond was named today. The position involves managing the pond owned institution with an appointed supervisor. The announcement lists the new assignment and the responsible official.
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Washington
pXeel Wo Smith
Fight in French Chamber of Deputies Leaves Mark
Paris reports a brawl during a discussion of the amnesty law in the Chamber of Deputies. Deputy Balanant attacked Deputy Reynaud with his fists, breaking a tooth before other members separated the combatants.
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Paris
Deble Chamber of Deput Fodis
Balanant
Reynaud
Sane Cear
Britain withholds bankers from U S on debt talk
London reports two leading Bank of England figures Norman Montaguie Colett and Sir Alan Garrett Anderson are in the United States on purely banking business unrelated to government work. Treasury notes sealed their identities in New York, amid speculation they came to discuss inter allied debts.
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London
Great Britain
United States
Treasury Department
Richt
Montagsie Coliet Norman
Bank of England
Alan Garrett Anderson
America
Treasury
New York
Caronia
Yeggs Rob Stores in Five Towns Across County
Five towns Conesvile Nichols Lone Tree THB and Rivervaid were hit by a professional burglary gang that worked all night. Cash loot is estimated at $150 with merchandise losses unconfirmed. Sheriff A. Whiley and deputies pursue the suspects after a preflight inspection revealed safe and drawer locations.
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Mee
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THB
Rivervaid
Sheriffa. A
Whiley
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Lucchesi Sentenced to Five Years in Rockwell City
Lucchesi, former president of a state bank, pleaded guilty to embezzlement after confessing stealing 40 000 dollars. Judge Konner sentenced him to an indeterminate term not to exceed five years at the Rockwell City reformatory. He was captured in Memphis after absconding and brought back to Des Moines for trial.
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Ner
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Konner
Ttaling
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Teno
Des Moines
Net
Isadore Dudse Bon
Towa City Constable Ends 14 Years on Job
Jett Matthes, Iowa City constable, completes his fourteenth term, totaling 28 years in office, and begins his next term tomorrow. He has served in the role during a period marked by consistent patrols and community service, overseeing local law enforcement duties and handling dog control requests among other duties.
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Towa
Towa City
Sy. Jett
Matthes
Iowa City
Marble Rock voters approve power franchise deal
Marble Rock Indiana voters approved sale of electric power to Northeastern Power Company, West Union, for 345000 and authorized a 35 year franchise. The plant has been in operation 10 years and the measure passed four to one at a special meeting on Monday.
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Northeastern Jews Power Company
West Union
Two Held for Death of Iowa City Coaster
Iowa City police report two men Marvin No tek and John Kinney held in connection with the killing of Razor Demingam in Iowa City. Coroner orders an inquest to be held this afternoon as authorities prepare for further proceedings.
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Fannerciken
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McClintock
Olson
Crowe
Brand
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Wolf
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Shepherd
Iintock
Cintock
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Marvin Notek
John Kinney
Apert
Hillas
Wdght
Job Lorack Jett
Davenport
Donohue
False Report Son Dead Kills Mother
A misinformed report claimed Sanford, a 4 year old, was struck by an automobile and died, prompting a shaken mother to collapse. The child was later found to have only a sprained ankle, leaving the family distressed by the erroneous tale.
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New York
Rose Nation
Sanford
San Iford
Government orders safety step in bubonic area
Washington reports the public health service launches a right health inspection program for ships entering any American port from New Orleans San Pedro or Oakland as a precaution against bubonic infection rats found in these cities prompt tighter controls to prevent spread.
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New Orleans
San Pedro
Oakland
Washington, DC
Uoc
Politic Heath Service
Des Moines Woman Arrested on Larceny Warrant
Des Moines woman was arrested today by Des Moines police on orders from Polk County Sheriff on a warrant charging larceny. The arrest occurred at her sister Therese’s home in Cedar Rapids after a prior detection of crimes linked to her identity.
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Cedar Rapids
Giadys Bulreess
Des Moines
Poli County
Chargis Hey
Theres
McCormick Firm Denies $1000000 Damages Claim
Edwin Jacobs McCormick chairman of International Harvester said the entire netter rests with New York attorneys as a motion in state court reveals claims that McCormick showered money on Mrs Jacobs. The suit seeks large damages and alleges marital strain amid the family dispute.
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Hi B
New York
Cyrus
Rep Cole Protests Postal Rate Boost Would Kill Papers
Rep Cole, a former Caday Rapids publisher, told the joint congressional postal committee that Sterling bill rate hikes would bankrupt hundreds of small town newspapers. He urged only a small increase, arguing government policy should not overburden publishers who perform a vital news service.
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Rep. Cole
Washington
Cole
Towa
Congressional
Caday Rapids
Coie
Bucket Brigade of Priests Bravely Save Fordham Shrine
New York police report priests stationed in a bucket brigade to defend the Fordham University administration building as flames swept the north wing last night. They preserved the blessed sacrament from the sodality chapel, a valuable library, and the treasurer’s records before firemen arrived.
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New York
Fordham University
Sodality
Printers to Protest Postal Rate Rise
Indianapolis union leaders announce opposition to a second class postal rate increase aimed at boosting postal workers wages. International Typographical Union President James M. Lynch says executives have authorized letters to Congress outlining the stance.
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Ind
International Typographical Union
James M. Lynch
Congress
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