Insurrection Tabs Says Rebels Retire and Replenish
Washington reports from Feb 6 indicate insurgents along the Mexican border retreated to Salamayuca to replenish ammunition while awaiting reinforcements. Orozco forces withdrawn from Juarez clash with federal troops, as observers note possible future attacks balanced by temporary calm. San Tomas near Fort Hancock cited as captured by revolutionists, prompting State Department updates.
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Washington
Merrit
Department of Texas
Wood
Rio Grande
Ei Paso
Texas
Juarez
Col. Rabago
Orozco
Salamayuca
Insurrecto
Ojinaga
Here
Galeana
Gasas Grandes
San Tenncis
Fort Hancock
State Department
$750,000,000 Land Grab Is Bared
Springfield Ill Feb 6 Land grabs aggregating a minimum of 250000000 in value have victimized the people of Illinois. The joint committee report to the governor and general assembly shows the lake front of Chicago sought by private interests for lands to be taken over. The Chiperfield committee presents a detailed study of land speculation from Waukegan to Cairo and the East St. Louis levee and waterpower sites along the Illinois River.
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Springfield
Illinois
General Assembly
Chicago
Chiperfield
B. M. Chiperfield
Canton
Waukegan
Inliana State
Chicago River
Cairo
East St. Louis
Wiggins Ferry Company
Mississippi
U. C. T. Plans Big Social Dinner and Dance
The U. C. T. Booster club will host a dinner and dance at K. P. hall on Saturday evening February 11 a leading season event for traveling men. Efforts aim to gain six new membership applications by then as members work to boost attendance. A special program will enhance the evening along with supper and dancing for members and their ladies.
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U. C. T. Booster Club
K. P. Hall
Robbers Loot Linwood State Bank Safe
Robbers blew up the Linwood State Bank safe today and escaped with $1,800 after the explosion. The incident occurred in Linwood Kansas on February 6. Police are investigating the bank burglary and reviewing security footage. The overnight loss may prompt a review of local bank security measures.
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Linwood
Kan
Board statement defends resignation and lobbying stance
The Iowa State Board of Education issued a reply to President MacLean on his resignation saying it was by request and not personal. It notes resignations were urged to restore harmony and details the push for funding and opposition to lobbying by professors, with figures for short course promotion and extension work funding.
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Cedar Rapids
Evening Press
State Board of Education
MacLean
Board of Education
General Assembly
Storms
Ames
Meatng
Novel Decree by Federal Judge Changes Railroad Fate
Des Moines based federal court orders Newton & Northwestern to abandon steam operations on the Des Moines Junction to Newton segment. An engine and freight car will run weekly for two weeks, then bids will be sought for 90 days, with sale and abandonment if no buyer. The line once extended to Rockwell City, now loss making. local citizens failed to stop the change.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Smith McPherson
Newton & Northwestern Railroad
Des Moines Junction
Newton
Rockwell City
Fort Dodge
W Southern
Farrar and Loring
Holds Up Rector's Broad Daylight
A bold bank robber entered Rector's restaurant on Monroe and Clark streets in Chicago at 9:20 am yesterday. He demanded cash from two employees at gunpoint and fled with 3302 dollars from the drawers and safe, leaving behind a half chewed cigar and a streetcar transfer as clues. A witness, a woman employee, saw the robbery but could not raise an alarm before the escape.
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Chicago
Rector’s
Monroe
Clark
Archer Avenue
Aha
Editor William Gray Dies in Clear Lake
William Gray former editor of the Mirror postmaster and politician died last night of consumption. In Waterloo the Livestock Commission company sale last Saturday brought about 35000 dollars with just over 200 horses sold.
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Clear Lake
Evening Press
William Gray
the Mirror
Waterloo Livestock Commission Company
Macon Bodkoos: Over News Men Scene Approaches
In Washington on February 6 the Arkansas congressman Macon denounced a newspaper correspondent and challenged newspaper men to explain their conduct. The House adopted a resolution for a subcommittee investigation to summon witnesses under oath and report by February 18.
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Washington
Macon
Arkansas
Congress
Arkansan
House
Judiciary Committee
Burton in Stand Against Lorimer
Washington February 6 Senator Burton of Ohio spoke against adopting the committee report exonerating Lorimer from bribery charges. He defended Cullom against Bailey of Texas who suggested the same means were used to elect Cullom.
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Washington
Burton
Ohio
Lorimer
Bailey
Texas
Supervisors to Fight Road Improvement Bills
Des Moines Feb 6 1936 Evening Press reports Supervisor Myer of Winneshiek county travels to join the state association of supervisors in opposing Balkema and Wilson road bills. The group plans to mobilize all county supervisors across Iowa to counter the transportation measure affecting local government.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Myer
Winneshiek County
State Association of Supervisors
Balkema
Senate
Wilson
Smith Defeats Johnson In Twenty Round Bout
Sidney boxing headlines report Australian middleweight champion Dave Smith defeated American Johnny Thompson on points in a twenty round contest. Result advances Smith’s standing. Thompson falls to defeat in Sydney on February 6.
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Smith
Johnson
Sidney
New South Wales
Dave Smith
Johnny Thompson
Flames Destroy Misour t Capitol in Jefferson City
Jefferson City Missouri February 6 The state capitol was struck by lightning at 7 15 last night and is a total loss Penitentiary trustees and legislators fought the fire Gov Hadley personally directing the battle The building burned beyond recovery water pressure inadequate local company slow to respond A special train brought Sedalia firefighters to aid legislature remains in session with no adequate meeting place A constitutional amendment to erect a new capitol had been defeated
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Jefferson City
State Capitol
Hadley
Penitentiary Fire Department
Sedalia Fire Department
Man shoots self thrice in Storm Lake home
A. L. Bryan, amid unaccountable mental distress, shot himself three times through the breast in his Matin Street home. He died shortly after, found by his wife in the cellar. the act lacked any clear motive, and Bryan was esteemed in the community as a Masonic judge.
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Storm Lake
Evening Press
A. L. Bryan
Fishing town of 258 men carried out to sea
Helsingiers Finland February 6 An entire fishing village of 253 men was moved out to sea in a galeriting night. The disaster was not discovered until morning when the village was out of sight. Boats have been sent to the rescue but have not yet returned.
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Helsingiers
Finland
Bjorke Sound
Storm Blows Severely Across Midwest Cities
A multi city storm snarls transport as snow and sleet halt Chicago elevated lines and rail traffic. Des Moines Davenport and Burlington report heavy snowfall, frozen wires, and trains running late amid blizzards and freezing temperatures.
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Chicago
Tralley
Des Moines
Davenport
f@vening Press
Newell High School Fire Nets Major Damage
Fire at Newell high school in Iowa destroys the building with only the library of about 500 books saved. Loss estimated at 22000, half insured. At Macksb ura post office and restaurant, drug store, barber shop and two vacant structures burned, total loss over 16000. A boy survived a well incident with minor injuries as a crowd watched.
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Storm Lake
Evening Press
Newell High School
Marksburg
Boy wedged in tile well rescued after hours of digging
In Creston Iowa on February day a boy named Jimmie Flannery son of P Flannery fell into a tile well and became wedged so tightly that a rope could not pull him free. Firemen and neighbors worked for hours tearing tiles to reach him and pull him out safely.
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Creston
Evening Press
Jimmie
P. Flannery
Oregon primary law looms as senate action eyed
Des Moines reports the Oregon primary law as the main measure before the legislature tomorrow with a possible senate passage. The bill, a blended version linked to Representative OConnor, will take precedence over the special primary bill, Harding postpones action, and Young’s votes will be watched. In Cedar Rapids a morning fire at the Princess theatre caused 5000 in interior damage. Diebold and Young own the theatre with sufficient insurance to cover losses.
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Des Moines
Evening Press
Oregon
Senate
Frank O'Connor
O'Connor
Harding
Senator Young
Kenyon
Funk
Cedar Rapids
Princess Theatre
Diebold & Young
Davenport Club Secures Finney In Trade Deal
Davenport Iowa February 6. The Davenport club traded fielder Fred Johnston for outfielder Finney of Ottumwa with cash. Pitcher Nicholson goes to Milwaukee after signing with Eau Claire club for the coming season.
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Davenport
Iowa
Bavenport
Fred Johnston
Finney
Ottumwa
Johnston
Nicholson Gots
Milwaukee
Wis
John Nicholson
Eau Claire
Milwaukee American Association
Kennedy Replies to Agricultural Papers in Affidavit
Des Moines Feb 6 Evening Press reports Prof W J Kennedy denies charges by state farm papers. He says their attacks stem from his refusal to approve stock food contracts used to advertise in their publications.
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Des Moines
Cevening Press
W. J. Kennedy
Jefferson Davis Elected Confederate President Fifty Years Ago
Richmond Va Feb 6 It is noted that fifty years ago on Feb 9 Jefferson Davis was elected president and Alexander Stephens vice president by the Montgomery provisional congress of the Confederate States.
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Richmond
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
Confederate States
Montgomery Provisional Congress
New Manager Arrives for Waterloo Wholesale Firm
J T Francis arrives from Fort Madison to become manager of W T Weed Wholesale Company in Waterloo. A veteran wholesale implement man, he led Fort Madison Plow and previously Rock Island Plow in Moline and Rock Island. The firm, in the Masonic temple building, will cover Iowa with vehicles, plows, and hardware not sold by locals, and will act as general agent for Waterloo products. Francis plans to move his family to Waterloo in June after Fort Madison schools close.
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J.T. Francis
W. T. Wood Wholesale Implement Company
Fort Madison
Francis
Moline
Rock Island Plow Company
Rock Island
Ill
Fort Madison Plow Company
Iowa
Parliament Opens With Usual Pomp
London February 6 Parliament opened with the king queen and royal officials present. King George used the amended declaration omitting the Catholic reference for the first time. Local notes include Arcady farms manager E M Little visiting, Miss Mabel Miller’s health improvement after Rochester treatment, Jack Salmon resting easier, and a bankruptcy hearing for R J Stuffelbeam.
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London
George
Northwestern train derailed in Cedar Rapids injures three
A Northwestern fast mail No. 15 derailed in the east end yards Cedar Rapids this forenoon. Conductor J. K. Gondwin and brakemen B. A. Magee and A. G. Addison were slightly hurt. All eastern mail delayed until noon.
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Cedar Rapids
Evening Press
J. K. Gondwin
B. A. Magee
A. G. Addison
Lodge Opposes Popular Senate Election Plan
Washington February reports Lodge denounces the proposed popular election of senators as a fundamental threat to the national government and urges firm resistance. The Progressive Republican league issues an appeal asking supporters to contact their senators to adopt the resolution for popular election.
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Washington
Progressive League
National Progressive Republican League
German Aviator Killed In Doeberitz Flight
Berlin reports Lieutenant Stein of the German military aviation service was killed today when his aircraft failed during a flight over the Doeberitz military aviation field. The machine fell and the pilot did not survive.
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Berlin
Stein
Doeberita
Burial of Mrs Voelker and notices of the day
The service for Mrs Katherine Voelker was held Sunday at her home and at the German Lutheran church with Rev Theodore Wolfram preaching on Psalms. Pallbearers from her husband George Voelker’s funeral carried her casket to Fairview cemetery amid a heavy snowfall. Also noted are local arrivals, supermarket changes, hospital updates, and upcoming court pleas from six fishermen charged with spearing fish.
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Katherine Voelker
Theodore Wolfram
Voelker
Fairview Cemetery
Henry Meyer
W. F. Widmann
G. Kreschmar
F. Koepke
HL Milter
C. Venter
John Lingelbach
Holland, Pa
Wy Lingelbach
Oelwein
George Klinger
West Union
Adena Klinger
Booth
la Porte
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Macon Bodkoos
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Storm
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Davenport Club
Pitcher Nichelson
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Chih
Kennedy
Davis
J.T. Urancies
W. T. Weed Wholesale
Company of Waterloo
E. M. Little
Lake Forest, Ill
Arcady Farms
H. E. Colby
Arcady
Mabel Miller
Rochester
Minn
Jack Salmon
R. J. Stuffelbeam
F. S. Merrian
Lewis Lichty
Omaha
Lodge
Mrs . Voelker
Elizabeth Paul
George Paul
Bennett
St. Luke’s Hospital
Wm. Keach
Charles City
Woodraf
Fourth Street
Mr. Keach
Waterloo
W. A. Horn
Bir. Horn
Mr. Keitch
Charles P. Bratnober
Minneapolis
Mr. Bratnober
F. F. Knapp
Buchanan Optical Co
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