Jardine Seeks Unified Farm Policy and Business Ties
Dr William M Jardine new secretary of agriculture in Roosevelt cabinet declares agriculture must gain from business cooperation and national effort. He stresses quality produce, balanced crop shifts, closer producer consumer links, and newspapers as a key tool to inform policy and farmers. He praises President Coolidge for understanding western farming needs and urges reliable farm information.
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Topeka
Kan
William M. Jardine
Jardine
Accreta of Agriculture
President Coolidge
Washington
America
Coolidge
White House
West
Borah Poised for Dominant Role in Foreign Affairs
The piece argues Senator Borah, as chairman of the foreign relations committee, will influence policy ahead of others. It notes his disciplined routine, vitality, and belief that foreign relations should be publicly guided through speeches and annual reports. It predicts Borah could become a leading figure in U.S. foreign affairs, potentially reshaping the secretary’s role.
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Borah
Tate
Foreign Relations Committee
Secretary of State
Hughes
Kellogg
Held Services for Upham in Chicago
Funeral services for Frederick W. Upham former treasurer of the Republics national committee were held in Chicago. Officials and political leaders attended as the body lay in a temporary mausoleum before final interment at Ripon Wisconsin.
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Frederick W. Upham
Republics National Committee
Mainn Beach
Fla
Ripon
Wis
Chicago
Washington
Stable romance ties San Francisco couple in marriage
Stable manager William Threkeld marries Miss Walta Linforth, heiress from a prominent San Francisco family. Their shared passion for horses and thoroughbreds is said to have drawn them together, amid rumors of a long courtship and prominent social ties.
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An Francisco
Cal
Walta Linforth
San Francisco
William Threkeld
Gov Donahey orders probe into Olin State poison case
Ohio Governor Donahey declares the investigation of the recent strychnine poisonings at Olin State University must continue. He directs the Ohio board of pharmacy to conduct a thorough inquiry to prosecute those responsible for lax dispensary oversight and to establish direct accountability for the poison distribution.
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Gov. Donahey
Columbus
Olin State University
Donahey
Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Webster City Man Ends Life With Gun
Webster City Indiana Feb 20 W B F Dowling formerly a well known merchant shot himself to death last night A coroner s jury fixed despondency as the motive He had been in ill health He leaves a wife and five children.
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Webster City
W. BF. Dowling
Three Men Stole Galesburg Car, Waterloo Nabs Suspects
A Dodge coupe stolen Jan 9 in Galesburg was located in Waterloo after three drunken men offered to sell the car to a patrolman for $100. A. E. McFarland and William Conner of Galesburg and Fred Trabeu of Oelwein confessed to driving it from Galesburg to Waterloo and all agreed to return without requisition. Police expect to arrest them within a day or two.
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Waterloo
Galesburg
Til
Charles Hilton
B. A. Leighton
A. E. McFarland
William Conner
Galeshure
Fred Trabue
Oelwein
Mortuary Services For Mrs Ella Frances Walker Held
Private prayer services will be at 1720 site and the home 1428 Hawthorny Avenue Saturday. Public service at Westminster Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Dot Dar and Rev. Howard Irvine. Mrs Walker active in congregational work and longstanding with the Walker family. Body at Petersen mortuary awaiting funeral details. Also noted: Mrs William Grote of Waterloo advised of death in Chicago February 1. Funeral arrangements in Chicago, burial at Mount Hope Cemetery. Archibald S. Sindege received word of brother Thomas Sinder, mother to Mrs. Archibald, after recent illness.
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Ella Franc Walker
Ella Frances Walker
Hawthorny Avenue
Y Pom
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Darling
Howard Co. Irvine
Jesup
Walker
Eimwand
Petersen
Ar Tes
Todas
William IT
Chicago
Moune Hope Cemetery
Grote
Waterlow
M. CA
Ashland Avenue North
Breen Opposes Inheritance Tax Shift as Tax Action Debated
Washington reports that lawmakers including Rep. William M. Green urge keeping estate taxes and lowering income taxes. Charles S. Dewey condemns inheritance taxes as a hindrance to initiative, calling it a socialistic experiment while warning of confiscation of wealth upon death.
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Uternatwoond
Washington
B.C
Representative Wiam &, Green
Iowa
Ways and Means Committee
Green
Charles S. Dewer
the Treasury
America
Dewey
Cummins May Help Hammill's Battle for Confirmations
Des Moines reports Gov Hammill may rely on a letter from Senator Albert Cummins to aid his effort to secure confirmations in the state senate. Cummins argues that two thirds consent is required only for treaties, while a simple majority suffices to confirm appointments, suggesting a party conflict over senate rules.
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Des Moines
Hammill
Albert B
Orders Express Co to Explain Failure to Reduce Charges
Des Moines February 20 The board of railroad commissioners ordered the American Railway Express company to appear February 27 at 10 a.m. to show cause why the reduction of express rates ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission has not been put into effect in Iowa. The reduction amounting to about 1 percent of rates for various commodities was directed by the interstate body, but the express carrier has refused to apply it to intrastate traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Board of Railroad Commissioners
American Railway Lxpress Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Iowa
George L. McCaughan
Mundelein Visits Cardinal Gasparri in Rome Conference
Cardinal Mundelein held a lengthy conference with Cardinal Gasparri on Catholic progress in the United States. A second meeting with Private Chamberlain Moneisner Caeein arranged Mundelein's visit to the pope.
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Mundelein
Cardinal Gasparri
George Clarendelein
Chienzo
Gasparri
United States
Moneisner Caeein
Quarantine Holds 500 Coeds at Northwestern
In Svenston Minnesota on February 20 Northwestern University barred Willard hall after one student contracted smallpox. A physician vaccinated all 500 co-eds under quarantine. Nearby dormitories were watched and all students asked to receive vaccination to prevent spread.
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N. Y
Svenston
Kfive
Northwestern University
Willard Hall
Mies Helen Maxon
Fiancock
Mich
New Governor Parks Named for Alaska by President Coolidge
Engineer George Alexander Parks of the interior department in Alaska has been announced to become governor of Alaska when Gov. Scott Bone’s term ends. Parks voiced doubt about taking the post but was assured he is the best man for the job.
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George Alexander Parks
Department of the Interior
Alaska
President Coolidge
Scott Bone
Parks
Half Dozen Bills Passed to Clean Up Calendar in Senate
A flood of petitions favoring the 385,000,000 road bond issue reached the Iowa Senate today through the Iowa Good Roads association. Bank guaranteed by Bowman, Waterloo, was passed to enable a public hearing this afternoon as bankers and other state interests fill the State house corridors.
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House
Brittain
Senate
International News Wire
Des Moines
Iowa Good Roads Association
Bowman
Waterloo
State House
Che Spearing
Archbishop Messmer Resting Comfortably After Illness
Milwaukee archbishop Sebastian G Messmer rallied from a sinking spell and was reported resting comfortably with a normal pulse at midnight by physicians. Dr Louis Jermaine noted irregular heartbeat and serious condition while Monsignor Bernard Trande joined staff at St Francis of Assisi infirmary to keep vigil.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tata
Sebastian G. Messmer
Louis Jermaine
Bernard ‘Trande
St. Francis of Assisi
Col Nuttman Cited for Heroism in Wars
Washington February 20 Col Louis M Nuttman was cited for gallantry in action and awarded three silver stars in special orders by the War Department today He was cited for bravery in Santiago Cuba in 1898 Bayan P I in 1902 and Yangtsun China against the Boxers In 1906 he is now stationed near Seventh Army Corps area headquarters at Omaha
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Washington
BP. C
Louis M. Nuttman
War Department
Col. Nuttman
Suantiago
Cuba
Bayan
P. I
Yangtsun
China
Ile
Seventh Army Corps
Omaha
Prehistoric Skeletons Found in Crimean Excavations
Russian scientists Bentsch and Osmolov announced in Moscow today that two human skeletons were unearthed in Crimean excavations. The skeletons, they said, appear to be Neanderthal in type. Bones of giant prehistoric animals were also found in the digs.
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Mosgcaw
Crimean
Bentsch
Osmolov
Stayers killed in escape attempt in Louisiana
Nemro Stayers and two convicted murderers, Almo Smith and Sab Praber, were shot and killed last night at Galbraith, Ta, after attempting to escape from Sheriff Payne and Deputy Weaver following a sentence for the murder of Dan Barr, a high school student, according to received reports.
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Natchitoches
Almo Smith
Sab Praber
Newy Trees
Dan Barr
Galbraith
Renarts
Payne
Weaver
New Hampton Fire Causes $5,000 Loss
New Hampton Ta Feb 20 Fire from a defective chimney destroyed the Phil Turndecker shoe wailer the John Ashwalter barber shop and the Smith McTntee confectionary store barn yesterday afternoon at a loss of 5000 dollars.
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New Hampton
Phil Turndecker
John Ashwalter
Smith & McTntee
Rail unions meet to discuss third party move
Chicago February 20. Railroad brotherhood presidents met to decide whether to back a third party move by the Conference for Progressive Political Action. they showed differences of opinion and expected lengthy discussions. Robert M La Follette Jr arrived as the senator's representative to present a potential launch or continued independents strategy. The Socialist party also convened to chart its future, while some leaders expressed opposition to forming a third party. Wisconsin and Illinois delegates joined the discussion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
Bansportation
Brother Deals
Conference For Progressive
Senator la Follette
Robert M. la Podlette, Jr
Wisconsin
Conference For
Progressive Political Action
Las Follette
Bob
Socialist Party
Thomas Cassen
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Fifth Brotherhood
Big Four
CPR
Nebraska
Illinois
Maccabees Hold State Convention at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa February 39 The tenth quadrennial Iowa State Maccabees convention opened with over 100 delegates present and arrivals on morning trains. Mayor Ball delivered the welcome which Burgin Des Moines answered. Morning business includes annual reports and officer elections. Burgin is expected to be reelected state commander and J F Rai likely chosen supreme delegate to the July national convention in Washington. A dinner and smoker for delegates is planned for tonight.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Maccabees
J.F. Ball
Orhich
Burgin
J. F. Rai
Washington
Oil Concerns Attack Lincoln City Gas Sale Ordinance
Lincoln Neb Feb 26. Following the state supreme court ruling on legal state operation of a gasoline filling station, oil firms urged Federal Judge Munger to determine the legality of Lincoln city ordinances allowing sale of gasoline by the municipality. The Matrid Oil Co and 17 others had sought to restrain municipal gas sales.
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Lincoln, Neb
State Supreme Court
Busin
Charles W. Bryan
Thomas C. Munger
Lincoln City
Matrid Oil Company
Witness Tells of Stokes Affidavits
Chicago Feb 20 Joe Bruner cab driver and State witness in the Stokes defamation case testified he induced two more underworld figures to sign affidavits claiming Mrs Helen Elwood Stokes lived at a notorious resort Bruner named Emma Dixon and Netlie Fem mick both colored Emma identified a photo as Helen Tinderwood a known inmate
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Chicago
Joe Bruner
Staxmcab
Stokes
Underworld
Helen Elwood Stokes
Bruner
Emma Dixon
Everleigh Club
Netlie Femmick
Emma
Labor reports rise in unemployment in seasonal areas
Washington dispatch notes the federal labor department reports considerable unemployment across sections of the country, largely seasonal. In Washington, D. C., Democratic National Committee Chairman Shaver issued a message declaring the organization cannot be killed or seriously harmed by defeat.
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Washington
Federal Labor Department
Washington, D. C
Shaver
Democratic National Committal
Equal fights for peeresses seek Lords seats bill
Viscount Agetor introduces a bill to grant seats in the house of lords to women who hold peerages in their own names. Col Robert E Olds of New York, wartime European director for the American Red Cross, accepts a role on a League of Nations committee to study an international federation for mutual relief of disaster victims.
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Viscount
Agetor
House of Lords
Robert E. Olds
New York
Red Cross
League of Nations
International Federation
Robbers Hold Up Oil Wagon Driver Near Washburn
Two highwaymen staged a gas purchase ruse on the La Porte City road near Washburn, robbing M C Hunemiller, driver for Hawkeye Oil, of 72 dollars after forcing him to surrender. An all night search by police failed to locate the suspects.
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LA Porte Road
M. Cc. Hunemiller
Hawkeye Oil Company
la Porte City
Washburn
Commons Kills Bill for Equal Franchise
London February 20 The bill to grant women the vote at 21 instead of 20 was killed in the house of commons this afternoon by 220 to 153 after the house refused it a second reading. An amended proposal by Sir William Joynson Hicks to postpone reform until later in the current parliament was carried.
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Associated Press
London
House of ‘Commons
William Joynson- Hicks
Home Secretary
Bandits Elude Police After Waterloo Car Chase
A vehicle used in a holdup fled toward Waterlo o without a rear license plate. Police in Waterloo dispatched two squads under Chief B A Leighton but failed to locate the bandits. The victim telephoned from Washburn to report the incident and describe the getaway.
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Vielim
Washburn
Waterloo
B. A. Leighton
Keither
Robber Gets Fine on Court Disorderly Conduct Charge
Edward Clabough was sentenced to 15 days in jail or a $50 fine for disorderly conduct in municipal court today after a breaking and entering charge tied to Cottage Grove Avenue was dismissed. A warrant had been out for a week after a supposed burglar escaped through an upper window when police arrived at E A Marble’s home. Clabough surrendered himself.
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Edward Clabough
Cottage Grove Avenue
Gloria Swanson Reported Gaining After Surgery
Gloria Swanson American motion picture star who had an operation at Auteuil Tuesday night was reported this morning to be making steady and satisfactory progress.
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Gloria Swanson
Auteuil
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Maccabees
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