In Spotlight of TODAY'S News and Crime Twist
A Chicago bank robbery tale unfolds with James Dillon confessing the heist was staged and six accomplices named. Nearly $12,000 recovered. a mother faces testimony as defense seeks to argue insanity. Also reports on vanity leading to a leg amputation, and a slice of political and sports notes including Hughey Jennings' baseball era.
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Adams Predicts Hoover's Nomination
A 1910s column by Mark Sullivan discusses a proposed limit on Mexican immigration, the impact on Canada, and the broader immigration restriction debate. It notes industry groups and chambers of commerce urging labor access, while some labor federations call for strict limits. It also mentions uncertainty over Congress action this session and upcoming deportation and eligibility discussions.
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Bevins Case Jury Delayed in Iowa Court
In West Union on February 1 the Bevins fraud trial continued as the judge overruled a defense motion to dismiss the indictment on federal constitution grounds. The day focused on efforts to empanel a jury in the Hawkeye banker S. H. Bevins case before Judge W. L. Eichendorf.
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Courier Delivery Schedule Note
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by this time call 5IOR to have a copy sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6 30 pm.
Hoover as Republican Nominee Predicted by Iowa Writer
A Massaguer cartoon of Herbert Hoover as Secretary of Commerce is cited with racial caricature of President Coolidge. John T. Adams of Iowa predicts Hoover will be the Republican convention choice on the first ballot, reflecting press sentiment of the time.
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Government halts sale of Russian railway bonds
The state department blocked a Chase National Bank led distribution of a $30,006,000 issue of Soviet Russian railway bonds. Banks in Chicago and San Francisco were to handle the sale. Secretary Kellogg announced the policy as a historic exclusion of the Soviet government from the American money market.
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Washington Refuses Tri-lown Air Mail Plan
Washington reports the Post Office Department denied a Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Mason City air mail extension due to insufficient business in those cities. The Feb 1 dispatch notes the delegation from the three Iowa cities urged service expansion but was rebuffed.
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Short Interviews With Home Folks
Frank C. Fish, longtime Fourth Ward councilman in Waterloo, states he will not seek re election in March. He praises four years in public service, aims to see continued policies, and notes the strain of balancing business and city duties.
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Lowden Nomination Papers to Be Filed Saturday
Iowa congressman predicts Hoover will win the nomination on the first ballot at the Kansas City convention. California Republicans in the House endorse Hoover citing his engineering and public service record. Nomination papers for Frank Lowden will be filed next Saturday for Illinois primary, with strong eastern support noted.
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Two Die in Fire at Pure Oil Manager Home
Two persons burned to death in a blaze at the home of Frank J. Norrie, Pure Oil general manager, in Minneapolis. Firemen search the ruins for a maid believed missing. Bodies recovered likely Nomie Barnes and Frank E. Barnes, with a maid still unaccounted for on the third floor. Separate item: Midshipman Kellogg, 22, Medina, Ohio, died by suicide at Annapolis amid concerns over scholastic standing.
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Governor Transmits Graft Charge Against Knapp
Albany officials disclose charges against Florence Knapp former New York secretary of state for forgery grand larceny and other felonies tied to 1925 census funds. Governor Smith forwarded Leboeuf report to Albany district attorney who will present to the March grand jury with possible trial in April.
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House May Fight Senate Ship Bill
Washington Feb 1 The House prepared to oppose the Jones shipping bill as passed by the Senate with material opposition expected from Republican leaders. Rep Tilson of Connecticut indicated he would oppose the measure unless substantial changes are made. The Senate approved the bill 53 to 31 despite administration opposition.
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Pickett Heads New Garden Clubs Association
Pickett, head of the horticulture department at Iowa State College, was elected first president of the Iowa Association of Garden Clubs formed at the sessions of Iowa home and farm weather officers. Mrs. E.W. Spence. R. Fitzsimmons, Ames. W. S. Snyder, Sioux City. Johnson, Le Claire. Otto Brownell, Des Moines. Frank Field, Shenandoah, named directors as the new organization opened a three day gardening short course.
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S. Pickett
Iowa State College
Towa Associaton
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Cedar Rapids
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R. Fitzsimmons
W. S. Snyder
Sioux GC
Population figures show US at 123 783 325 by 1932
Washington BC Feb 1 Dr. Joseph A Till assistant director of the census bureau estimates the continental United States population will be 123 783 325 two years hence from 1930. The 1920 figure was 105 710 620. Uncle Sant’s family is noted as growing.
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Joseph A. Till
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Investgation of Power Industry Advances in Senate Panel
The Walsh resolution to probe power concerns was favorably reported by the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee with amendments. It limits scope to interstate commerce, blocks a federal trade commission led inquiry, and caps utilities campaign expenditure review to presidential, vice presidential, and congressional races. It would probe capital assets and liabilities of public utilities with interstate operations and of firms owning stock in multiple utilities across states.
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Waterloo's Preferred Blonde Contest at Riviera
Waterloo readers are invited to enter a blonde beauty contest staged by The Evening Courier and the Riviera theatre. Entrants 16 or over will be judged on beauty and personality on February 8, with finalists appearing for final judging that evening. Prizes and judging details to be announced, with a separate men’s letter contest offering Riviera tickets.
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Girl DidiVot Want Bow Legs Now She Has No Legs
Chicago news reports 30 year old Mias Sadi¢ Holland in critical condition after double leg amputation above the knees. Two weeks earlier a leg-straightening operation by Dr Henry Ieson caused gangrene leading to the drastic procedure.
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Two officers killed defending fur factory truck robbery
New York police report a plainclothes patrolman William Kelly killed during an attempted holdup in Brooklyn as he turned off lights to raise alarm. Watchman Herman Bermish, set to wed next month, died defending a fur factory door while five robbers tried to seize a $50,000 truckload of furs. robbers fled when pursued.
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Antiwar Pact to Be Signed by Feb. 6 in Washington
Paris dispatch says a French American antiwar treaty will be signed in Washington no later than February 6. The confirmation came after a conference between United States Ambassador Myron T. Herrick and French Foreign Minister Briand. All details had been settled, according to an informant.
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Cables of Revolt in Russia Reported by London Papers
London dispatch says Turkish papers report a southern Russian revolution with the soviet government mobilizing large naval and military forces. Principal Crimean ports closed by mines. no confirmation yet. Riga report of army units revolting denied by Moscow.
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Ten Years Ago in the Service
James E. Trimble recalls World War I service in 1918 near Fresnes in the Woevre sector. His unit occupied a dugout with muddy floors and straw bedding, salvaged furnishings from abandoned houses, and lived there about three months before Trimble enlisted in Fort Dodge at 16 after being turned away in Waterloo. He served in the One Hundred Fourteenth Light Fleet Infantry, Thirtieth Alyiston.
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Senate probes Standard Oil ties in Continental trading deal
Washington Feb 1 The senate investigates the Continental Trading Company oil transaction involving Standard Oil of Indiana and Sinclair Crude. Testimony shows contracts for $1.75 per barrel and profits around 25 cents per barrel, with Stewart and Carlson among key figures. The panel aims to uncover who arranged the deals and how profits flowed, tying to Teapot Dome era leases.
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