Italy Rejects Coolidge Naval Disarm Proposal
Rome reports Italy will follow France in rejecting President Coolidge's plan for a five power naval restraint treaty. Reasons given point to defending Italy's long coastlines and African colonies. In Washington Kellogg presses for a three power pact with Great Britain and Japan and clarifies U S aims with the League.
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Rome
Italy
France
Coolidge
Washington, D. C
Great Britain
Japan
Kellogs
League of ‘Nations
League
Shellogg
League. of Nations
Washington
Kellogg
United States
Branch Bank Bill Aims to Bolster Reserve System
The New York Herald Tribune reports on a debated branch banking bill aimed at strengthening the reserve system. Lawmakers discuss stringent limits and compromises, with broad expectations it will pass and many believe President Coolidge will sign it.
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An. Anting
Owenty
Hieanse Hemsal
Coolidge
Ey Newy
Herald-Tribune
West Coast Storm Ravages California and Los Angeles
A continued west coast blizzard and high seas caused massive damage across California. Bridges washed out many roads flooded neighborhoods and evacuations began as floods threatened homes. In Los Angeles heavy rainfall flooded streets, bayside erosion ate four feet from beaches, and rescuers aided stranded residents while coast guard and crews labored to reach affected areas.
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Atill
Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
van Nuys
Venica
Santa Monies
Santas Monies
Sovernment
Point Virgin
San Pedro
Palos Verdes
Amull
Murder Suspects Grilled as Night Hours Drag On
Report of state agents interrogating two murder suspects through the night hours. The investigation proceeds as a courthouse watchful scene unfolds. Waverly residents await developments while details of Walter McCaffree’s disappearance link to an appointment with Laura Fortney, who was away tending a sick relative. Funeral services for McCaffree held at Koch's chapel with burial at Waverly Junction.
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Fartney
Yackey
George Gilesple
Hudson
Walter Macaffree
Waverly Junction
Fifth Street
Waterloo
Frank Fortney
McCaffree
McCaffre
Denyer
Walter Aes Caffree
Wis
Bremer
Charles McCaftrac
Koch
Waverly
Veterinarians Too Modest, Editor Says
Urbana February 16 UP Veterinarians are urged to show more of their value to farmers and livestock by the editors of the Chicago Daily Drovers Journal as they address the eighth annual conference for graduate veterinarians at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture.
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Urbana
Troeger
Chicago
Grady 77 Died After Four Weeks Ill In Grange Township
Mrs. J H Grady aged 77 died at 10 20 this morning at her Grange township home after four weeks illness from paralysis. Born June 26 1850 near Davidsville Somerset County Pa she lived there until 1889 when she moved with her parents to the Fike farm later known as the Siam Vel Fike farm in Orange township. Surviving are two sons Herman and Sanaan? withering and a host of sisters and a brother. The funeral will be at the Beos? church tomorrow and burial in Orange cemetery. Mrs Nelson Andrews dies at relative’s home in Clarver Iowa to be held tomorrow.
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IL Gray
J. H. Grady
Accoun
Grange Township
Susan Fike Grady
Davidsville
Somerset County
Laws
Fike Farm
Rand
Alioaft Wienke
Sidigloth
Dehnstewne
Don
Wy A
Bloued
Waterton
Soin Pike
of the Brethren
Orange Township
Orange Cemetery
Grave in Garden county sought in 1924 Nebr. murder case
Oshkosh Neb Feb 16 Buffalo and Garden county authorities with Mrs Minnie Boyer search for a grave in Garden county windswept sands alleged to hold Frank Boyer who vanished March 27 1924. Mrs Boyer and two nephews confessed to knowledge of the death and burial near the Boyer ranch amid claims of an accidental shooting and conspiracy.
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Oshkosh
Neb
Garden County
Sind Hills
Buffalo
Garden O County
Frank Boyer
Minnie Boyer
Kearney
Henry Boyer
Altho
L Boyer
Thomas Hoyer
Thomas
Oklahoma
Governor Moore Attacked by Jolo Princess in Tirade
Princess Tarhuta former University of Illinois co-ed and fourth wife of Datu Tahir Morachieftain accused Gov Moore of meddling with local customs and called him a persecutor. She said she faces sedition charges over Jolo unrest and disputed Patikul casualties claiming 80 deaths versus official 30.
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Jolo
Manila
Tarhuta
University of Illinois
Datu ‘Tahir- Mora
Gov
Moore
Gov. Moore
Patikul
Cthak Leads in State Checker Meet as Waterloo Leads
In the annual state checker tournament Waterloo topped the standings early this afternoon with 42 points. J Kinsinger of Grundy Center and T France of Valley Junction trailed tied for second with 30 points each as the scoring table showed players such as R L Gilbert Iowas Willis and others accumulating points across the field.
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Ab. Cthak
Waterloo
Gilbert
Lowa
Clarence i Ly. Goss
David Millar
Dows
Music Starts Riot Nine Dead Fifty Hurt
Rioting between Mohammedans and Hindus in Indore City over two days left nine dead and about fifty wounded. Reports say music at a Hindu temple angered Muslims, triggering clashes and temple mosque confrontations.
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Bombay
Feh
Indore
Kerosene Cure Fatal for Chicago Infant
In Chicago on February 16 a baby boy of George Lewandowski died after ingesting kerosene believed by a caregiver to be a remedy. Doctors report the kerosene was given as a supposed cure, leading to the tragic outcome.
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George Lewandowski
Motor Cop Killed When Auto Upsets Near Here
An auto accident east of town claimed the life of a police officer. The crash occurred on Take Street at a grade area near the roundabout. Investigators believe the steep grade may have contributed to the fatal upset of the vehicle.
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Wein, WL
Reb
Monlorevede
Sehsa
Ata Ix
VieLEN? QUAE New York disturbance near university center
A nighttime disturbance near a New York university campus drew residents from nearby areas. Initial reports place the center of activity about 0.508 miles southeast of New York, with authorities noting heightened tension and police responses.
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Vielen
Quae
New York
Lardhani University
Youth Held for Murder Blames Jazz Tune
In Conneaut Ohio on February 1 authorities prepared first degree murder indictments against 16 year old Ieloyd Hewitt for the slayings of Mrs. Frederick Brown age 27 and her five year old son Frederick Jr. Hewitt confessed grabbing the victims with a baseball bat after Mrs Brown repulsed his advances. He told Sheriff Frank D Sheldon the music of a jazz tune made him feel funny inside guiding his crime.
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Conneaut
Ieloyd Hewitt
Frederick Brown
Frederick, Jr
Cook
Frank D. Sheldon
Senate Approves Bill for Trial of Related Offense
Statehouse Des Moines Feb 16 The Iowa Senate approves a bill to permit consolidation of related offenses in one indictment. The measure passed 30 to 17 and, if approved by the House, aligns state procedure with federal practice. Debate cites efficiency vs confusion and rigid jury caution. The day also saw several other measures debated or advanced.
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Statehouse
Des Moines
State Senate
House
Gilchrist
Pocahontas County
Frailey
Lee
Beatty
Keokuk County
Baird
Pottawattamie
Senate
Fulton
Rigby
The
Conservation Board
Lovrien
State Highway ‘Commission
Levrien
A.specal
Prichard
House Roads and Highway Committee
Pritchard
State Board of Architectural Examiners
Two New Names on State Health Board
Gov Hammill today reappointed Dr. I Saylor of Des Moines Dr E B Suse of Clinton and Dr W D Hayes of Sioux City as members of the state board of health Two other members were appointed Dr C B Smith of Dubuque succeeding I Marsh Williams of Oskaloosa and Dr A A Robertson of Council Bluffs succeeding W W Stewart Washington The terms are for two years and begin immediately.
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State House
Des Moines
Hammill
EB. R. Suse
Clinton
W. D. Hayes
Sioux City
State Board of Health
C. 8. Smith
Dubuttue
I. Marsh Williams
Oskaloosa
A. A. Robertson
Council Bluffs
W. W. Stewart
Washington
Nore
Boys Reinstated After Fraternity Exclusion
Des Moines officials reinstate three studentsEdward Ayres Roosevelt High Lincoln Coste West High and Robert Maulsby Roosevelt after six documents showed they had joined fraternities. They were expelled in January and now return to school.
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Des Moines
Woman Burns Scorching Oil Heater Fire Tragedy
In Cherokee on February 16 1944 Mrs. Clarence Scott Marcus Ta was seriously burned when attempting to light an oil heater. The blaze spread to her clothing and her husband Marcus Scott wrapped a blanket around her to extinguish the flames. She reportedly suffered fatal injuries while her husband received serious burns.
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Tia
Clarence Scott
Marcus, Ta
Scott
Shanghai Defeat Ties to Cantonese Counterattack
Shanghai reports confirm Inland defeat as Sun Chuan-Fang’s forces retreat from Ilangchow. Kellogg’s peace proposal rejected by Cantonese officials. British troops limited to 4000. Empress of Scotland brings 400 tourists. New orders spark questions on Hankow concessions and Lianghan funding. Looting clashes erupt in Shansi amid troop movements. Confucian rites to be abolished in nationalist reform.
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Shanghai
Ilangchow
Chekiang Province
Marshal
Sun Chuan-Fang
Marshal Sun
U. S
Wellogg
Fhiangsu
Sun Chuan
Fang
Kellogg's
Shad
China
Kellogg
Fei
Birdhana
Suffolk, Regiment
India
England
Hongkong
Singapore
Tewas
Whankow
Wuchow
London
CNS
Eugene Chen
Hankaw
Owen O'Malley
Foreign Office
Hankow
Miles Lampson
Cy Malley
Gov Peay In Critical Condition After Illness
Nashville report says Gov. Austin Peay remains in critical condition at the Tennessee executive mansion after contracting a severe cold during a Washington trip and developing pneumonia. His son Austin Peay Jr a UT law student has rushed to his bedside and Mrs. Peay stays at the sick room throughout the day.
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Nashville
Tenn
Austin Peay
Tennessee Executive Mansion
Washington
Austin Peay, Jr
University of Tennessee
Dunkerton Hi Declamatory Contest Winners
In Dunkerton Indiana on February 10 awards were given in the senior high declamatory contest. Oratorical first Alfred Tappel cond, Dramatic first Gertrude Owen cond, Humorous first Kenneth Rice and second Mark McGee with Nina Pritchard awarded for dramatic and Neil Maurer for oratorical.
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Gourier
Dunkerton
Hisit
Oratevical
Neil Maurer
Alfred Tappel
Nina Pritchard
Gertrude Owen
Mark McGee
Kenneth Rice
Congress Today Senate and House Actions Briefed
United Press reports Senate considers branch banking and agriculture bills while committees discuss Copper bid for youths programs Public lands studies continue lumber and railroad inquiry in Grant County Oregon House reviews calendar measures Census panel re apportions inter state ecommerce and rail regulation details remain unsettled
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United Press
Senate
Nebates
Meadden
Public Lands
Grant County
Oregon
HOUSE
Fire alarm sparks damage at residence on Tech Street
Fire alarm at S860 a mis House on Nowell and Tech streets reported sparks causing fire damage. Residence owned by James P H at 227 Tech Street incurred about $5 in damage. another call from Pilop.com noted a home fire with $20 damage. Listings include contact for Hernan C. Miller at 2404.
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Mis
Joseph Wooek
Adn
January Iowa construction up 92 percent in 1926
Des Moines reports January 1926 Iowa construction volume at 1 848 000 dollars, up 92 percent from January 1925. Public works and utilities lead with 968 000 dollars, followed by social and recreational projects 350 000, residential 197 300, religious and memorials 130 000, educational 95 000, and commercial 63 000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. Dodge Corporation
New York
Merry Widow Club No Joke founder defends project
P Te Lorenzen of 1015 Randolph Street denies his proposed Merry Widow Club is a joke. He says the club will be decent and respectable and preserve the old time dance as a national expression of joy. He invites youths and their parents to join in keeping the tradition alive while warning flash forwarders to beware as sentries halt intruders.
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Te. Lorenzen
Randolph Street
Lorenzen
Lving
General Motors to Offer Stock Issue
New York February 19 General Motors announced through J P Morgan Co it would offer 25 million dollars in four percent preferred stock to strengthen its cash position The issue priced at 120 and a quarter in line with the market valuation of the stock which closed at 120 1 4 yesterday on the exchange This marks GM first public financing in six years GM is among the country four billion dollar corporations.
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New ‘York
General’ Motors
J. PecMorgan ,& Co
General Motors
Iowa U Signs Franks Wickhorst as line coach
Frank Wickhorst, All American Navy tackle last fall, is signed by the University of Iowa to coach the line. He will report to head coach Burton Ingwersen at the start of fall practice on September 15.
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Town “City
Frank ‘Wickhorst
Navy
University of Iowa
Paul E. Belting
Wickhorst
Burton Ingversen
Merchant Buys Davenport Block in Davenport Iowa
Davenport merchant H E Scharff, a ladies ready to wear retailer, purchased the South Putnam building for 250000 dollars. The 64 by 130 foot corner property sits in the heart of Davenport’s business district on Second Street.
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Davenport
H.E. Scharff
South Putnam
Second Street
Deer Dash Through House Foils Pursuing Dogs
A buck deer fleeing pursuers entered Mrs. Fred Marshall’s Nashua home, wrecked furniture, smashed through a window, struck a pedestrian, and dashed through the residential district seeking escape.
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Nashua
N. W
Fred Marshall
Vinol Strengthens Elderly Patient Report
84 year old patient E. M. Bucket reports gains in strength and weight after taking Vinol, a cod liver oil tonic prescribed for weak nervous men and women and sickly children for over 25 years. Druggist J. Miller and Robert Drug Co. endorse it as pleasant and effective.
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J. Miller
Robert Drug Co
Fagged-Out Man Praises ARTUM For Backed Nerve Recovery
L. M. Robinson of Holly Grove Ark credits ARTUM with restoring vigor after 38 years of prostate kidney bladder and rheumatic trouble. The ad touts radium-based remedy as a life changing tonic, claims quick symptom relief, and notes availability through local druggists with Associated Radium Chemists guarantee.
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L. M. Robinson
Holly Grove
Ark
Arizona girl jailed over taxi hold up link
Phoenix police report Miss Olson an 18-year-old Mason City high school student who mingled with Phoenix boys for weeks. She aided taxi cab robberies and posed as a telegraph messenger while working in citrus fields and at a bowling alley. She was arrested and held for further investigation with no solid link yet to the holdups.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tone Olson
Mason ‘City
Masquerade Ps
City
Jin
Phoenix High School
Olson
Altho
Toledo authorities hold salesman over bank threat
Omaha police report Leonard M. Gassen, 29, an automobile salesman from Toledo, is being held for identification after threatening to blow up a bank if his check was not cashed. Investigators believe he may be the same man who used a similar ruse on a Toledo bank recently.
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Omaha
Neb
Leonard M. Gassen
Toledo
Farmer Killed by Grindstone Wheel Near Scotch Grove
Monticello Iowa February 16 Harry Green forty? nine died instantly when a grindstone wheel shattered while he sharpened an ax deeply gash in his head. He leaves a widow and two small children.
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Monticello
Harry Green
Scotch, Grove
New Soldiers Bound for China and Philippines
Jack Molhoek aged 23 of Waterloo and Marion J S Lockhart age 21 of Independence enlisted for army service and were sent to Des Moines last night. Molhoek will transfer to the coast artillery for the Philippines and Lockhart will join the fifteenth infantry being recruited for service in China.
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Jack Molhoek
Waterloo
Marion Js.Lockhart
Independence
Des Moines
Molhoek
Coast Artillery
Philippines
Lockhart
China
50 Day Jail Sentence For Lewd Acts
August Elling, 47, convicted of lewd acts with a child, a 6 year old boy, on January 14 1926. He was sentenced to 50 days in county jail by Judge Fr Boies after pleading guilty in open court. Elling said he met the boy at Fourth and Jefferson streets.
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August Elling
Fr. B Boies
Telling
Fourth
Jefferson Streets
Building permit to cover hatchway at old temple
Commissioner issued a permit to cover the elevator hatchway in the old Masonic Temple building at Park avenue and Sycamore streets. The project, authorized to the Masonic Temple Corporation, involves an expenditure of 50 dollars.
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Masonic Temple Corporation
Old Temple
Park Avenue
Sycamore Streets
Venice Theatre Trust Bonds 225000 Filed
A trust deed securing 225000 in bonds was filed today with county recorder Mrs Iva Brebner. The Venice Theatre Company to Arthur J Strauss Milwaukee Wis trustee. Bonds mature January 4 1930 to January 1 1939. Instrument 40 pages signed by Harry A Dusold president and Sidney Moore secretary.
Policemen Ordered to Take First Aid Course
Davenport Iowa February 1916 ins report states every city policeman must take a course in first aid. The edict was issued today by Chief of Police B C Eckhardt. The first class was to be held tonight. Eckhardt became interested after attending a class conducted by the telephone company. He arranged for Rudolph Thoensen a telephone employee to instruct a class of policemen one evening each week.
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Davenport
B. C. Eckhardt
Eckhardt
Telephone
Rudolph
Thoensen
Theft of Ten Suits Of Clothes Reported In Sioux City
Two Negro suspects entered Mor ey Clothing store shortly after opening and stole ten suits valued at 300 dollars. Two hours later they were arrested with the stolen goods in their possession. Location listed as Sioux City Ta. February 16.
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Sioux City
Morey Clothing
Field to Build Big Auditorium at KFNE Station
Shenandoah Iowa February 16 Henry Field owner of KFNF announced plans for a radio auditorium to seat 1000 persons. The building will include studios reception room rest room dining room and offices.
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Shenandoah
Henry Field
KFNF
Warehouse company starts largest van in Iowa
The Iowa warehouse at 821 Mulberry Street placed in service Monday a new 212 Mack truck claimed to be the largest moving van in the state. Its loading space is 25 feet long 7 1/2 feet wide and 7 1/2 to 2 feet high. Local and long distance hauling of household goods now may be accomplished with certainty of protection against all kinds of weather.
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Iowa
Mulberry Street
Towa
Missing Boy Found In Cedar Falls
Bernard Ackerson aged 17, who disappeared from his parents home at 904 Third Street West, Cedar Falls, returned last evening. Police had been asked to search for him and were advised of his whereabouts.
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Cedar Falls
Bernard Ackerson
C. H. Ackerson
Third Street West
Fredericksburg Falls To Frederika In Close Games
In Fredericksburg February 16 special report Fredericksburg boys lost 23 21 to Frederika and the girls 14 to 9. Ed Ott, once four miles east of town, is very ill with pneumonia.
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Frederikva
Fredericksburg
Frederika
Ed Ott
Here
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