Munn Retains World Heavyweight Title In Two Falls
In a dramatic spotlight, Munn pinned Stanislaus Zbyszko in two straight falls to keep the world heavyweight championship he won from the Strangler Rewis. The piece notes wrestling’s need for new faces and recalls era rivals like Lewis and Cuddock.
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Strangler
Rewis
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Munn
Big Boy
Sioux City
Lewis
Zbyszko
Stecher
Cuddock
Longworth Seen Likely Speaker in Amiable Contest
Ohio's Nicholas Longworth is favored to become speaker, with the contest against Illinois's Martin Madden shaping as a smooth, low-conflict race. Madden's own committee chairmanship could shift if he wins, while Pennsylvania’s Pepper supporters pivot toward Longworth, making the outcome a parliamentary affair rather than a stark two-man showdown.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D.C
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Grant
Martin Madden
Illinois
Joe Cannon
Mustice
Madden
Appropriations Committee
Daniel R. Anthony, Jr
Kansas
Ilence
Longworth
Warer
Pennsylvania
Ware
Pepper
Appropriations
J Madden
Vepper
Senator Pepper
Loving Maden
Maden
Uncle Joe Cannon
Uwecie Joe
Jens
Congress
Uncle Joe
Dills Cannon
Cannon
Victor Murdock
Champ Clark
la Follette
Courier Delivery Notice With Late Paper Procedure
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If the carrier boy or another cause makes you miss the paper by that time, please phone S206 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p.m.
Friday 13th Fine Day for Hanging Kammerer Says
Kammerer reacts to Gov Small refusing a stay of execution for the Bavarian waiter jailed in Page county. He must hang at dawn tomorrow for killing John Eder, Mrs Eder and three children after claiming a debt. Kammerer, 47, once studied for priesthood.
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Wheaton, I
John Kammerer
Gov. Small
John Eder
Edér
Eder
Page County
Kammerer
Quarantine Quells Rabies in Monroe County Iowa
Des Moines February 12 Monroe County is quarantined for rabies by the Iowa state board of health until January 1 1926. Health Commissioner Dr Rodney Fagen sent notices to health officers and Albia. Dogs must be quarantined and leashed when moved. Vaccination after two weeks may release a dog. Eight antirabic treatments issued to Waterloo Centerville Williamsburg Iowa City and Sul ly totaling 31 doses each for a 85 dose program since January 1.
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Des Moines
Monroe County
Iowa State Board of Health
Albia
Rodney Fagen
Fagen
Waterloo
Centerville
Williamsburg
Iowa City
Sully
Coolidge urges Senate fight to confirm Warren as attorney general
President Coolidge called for a finish fight in the Senate to confirm Charles B. Warren of Detroit as attorney general. Senator Curomins delivered the message after meeting Coolidge at the White House. The president reportedly rejected attacks on Warren’s sugar interests and pressed to name his own cabinet choices, while willing to bear responsibility for Warren’s fitness and urged no withdrawal of the nomination.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
Senate
Charles B. Warren
Curomins
Towa
White House
Warren
Lad’s Heroic Rescue Ends in Tragic Death in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Clarence Steger 14 died in hospital after attempting to save his mother Fan Steger from a fire caused by an exploding lamp. Mrs Steger died the next day. Clarence’s clothing caught fire while he tried to beat out flames with a table cloth. Thugs Rob Holland Jewelry Shop in Chicago Vault
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Cedar Rapids
Clarence Steger
Frank Steger
Jubilant Crowds Mark Papal Coronation Anniversary
Rome February 12. Fifty thousand Catholics filled St Peter burst into celebration beyond the Sistine chapel for the third anniversary of Pope Pius crowding the basilica bay. Cardinal Loratelli led high mass as the first to receive the red hat since the pope. Royal viewers included Princess Josephine of Belgium Princess Mathilde of Saxony Prince John of Saxony Prince George of Bavaria and Prince Godfrey of Austria along with the pope's family.
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Sistine Chapel
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Josephine
Belgium
Mathilde
Saxony
Prince John
Georgia
Bavaria
Godfrey
Austria
Pope
Mine Disaster Kills Dozens at Dortmund Mine
Rescue workers race through gas filled chambers as a massive explosion at the Stein mine near Dortmund kills about 131 miners. Only seven of 185 trapped are saved, bodies brought out as flames and asphyxiation devastate the industrial region.
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United Press
Berlin
Med
Portmund
Dortmund
Iyvnet
Stein
Sparky Crem
Dortmutil
Luther
Senres
Gaylor bound over in attempted murder case in Algona
In Algona Iowa February 12 Ralph Gaylor underwent a brief hearing after his ex wife testified she blamed their marital troubles on a local crowd. He allegedly entered a packing plant where Mrs. Gaylor worked and fired two shots, then was subdued by coworkers Felice master and Harvester Verso at the scene.
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Algona
Ralph Gaylor
Gaylor
Bars Short Skirts and Beauty Helps for College Girls
Lincoln coeds at Union College Collegeview were given four days to abandon short skirts low necklines rouge and slicks and adopt attire deemed inconspicuous by WW Prescott president at a meeting urging skirts only. The ruling limits skirts to nine inches from the ground and sleeves to elbow length, with collars required. Prescott said the model girl should be inconspicuous so people remember her personality.
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Union College At
Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
Neb
Union College
Collegeview
Prescott
Institutiun
Explosion disrupts Chicago Evening American editions
An explosion in the engraving department of the Chicago Evening American in the Shearer Building injured six workers and caused shattered windows and smoke. Several others suffered shock and hysteria but no fatalities were reported. The blast, said to involve ether, briefly halted production as the newspaper planned only two editions.
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Chicago
Chicago Evening American
Shearst
James P. Bickeit
Navajo War Settlement Reported Peaceful
Turmoil between Na Sians and whites neared explosive height but ended after authorities turned over the body of a slain tribesman to Indian Agent Stucker and Sheriff Maetayi, with calm restored by dawn.
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Ton
Stucker
Maetayi
Tong Wars Paying Trade 31000 For Each Man Killed
United Mrov Chictee Beh, 10 Chinnae tone watts a paring business, John V Clarke, Pittshaven, roid Yahee, Clarke under arrest charged with taking part in tong wars in several cities. The fate is Shogun for a killing. $250 for winding a man and 312% for shooting up on race, he said. Police announced Clarke confessed to acting as pay-off man and chaniteur for Mip Sina Kilters. Of Se chinamen rounded up following Clarke's arrest, x were identify him as his assistants in several depediations. they are wanted in Pittshurch for Murder and will be pried over to Pittsburgh police. Captain of Dee tectives Steger announced Clarke and two others will be tried here.
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Congress Pauses for Tributes to Abraham Lincoln
Washington D C Feb 12 Congress paused today in tribute to Abraham Lincoln. In the house representative Moore Ohio Republican read the Gettysburg address. Senator Thomas J Walsh Mont Democrat inserted a eulogy in the senate record and Senator Smooth Utah Republican delivered it in the Civil War context.
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Abraham Lincoln
Moore
Ohio
Thomas J. Walsh
Mont
Senate
Smooth
Utah
All Comforts of Hotel at Atlanta Pen Witness Says
Testimony in the Sertin and Fletcher case reveals lax enforcement of prison rules at Atlanta federal penitentiary under A E Sartia. Deputy Warden Pletcher and Captain Madden testified that 220 convicts held outside cards allowing near free entrances and exits. Willie Haar paid 10 500 for special privileges and his father Fred Haarst enjoyed hotel like accommodations.
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Atlanta Federal Penitentiary
A. EB. Sartia
Sertin
J. J. W Pletcher
Lawrence Riehl
John S. Madden
Martin and Fletcher
Willie Haar
Hisather
Fred Haarst
Maddon
Walbank Named President Of Iowa Clothiers Assn
J A Walbank of Mount Pleasant was elected president at the Iowa Retail Clothiers association convention closing session in Des Moines. Harry Simon of Waterloo was named vice president and Joe W Smith of Council Bluffs became a national director. DIES IN FLAMES OF HOMOS, Harrison Neb Feb 12 Fred Schacter ranchman burned to death when fire of undetermined origin destroyed his home 12 miles north of Harrison with him alone in the house. MARKETS OBSERVE HOLIDAY Chicago Feb 2 The Chicago Stock Exchange Board of Trade and commodity markets were closed for Lincoln birthday.
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J. A. Walbank
Mount Pleasant
Lowa Retail Clothiers Association
Harry Simon
Waterloo
Joe W. Smith
Council Bluffs
Homos
Harrison
Neb
Fred Schacter
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Chicago Stock Exchange
Board of Trade and Commodity Markets
Lincoln’s
Speed Thrown In Hell's Bells Show Shooting
New York Feb 4 Eddie Garvie comedian faced court over a pistol incident during Link's Bell at Wallick theatre. A gun fired injuring Callow Self in the arm while Shirley Booth remained on stage as the curtain fell. Garvie claims accidental trigger pull after a property dispute and police planned to charge him with carrying a weapon without permission.
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New York
Feu
Pilytol
Sett
Iowa Legislature Debates Economy Committee Reform
Iowa lawmakers vote 27 to 19 to abolish the retrenchment and reforms committee amid charges it wields excessive power. Gov Hammill sends Gore letter urging amendments to qualify for federal highway aid, with action possible by Nov 9 1926. recess set Feb 25 to Mar 4. County fairs may gain land for displays if voters approve.
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Black Hawk
Studdard
Woodbury County
Cart Ny
Ha Sail
Hammill
State Senate
Howand ‘M. Gore
Washington
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Senate
House
Des Moines
Bergman
Jasper County
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