Daugherty Holds Whip Hand With Political Secrets
The article reports Attorney General Daugherty's steadfast defense amid a Republican split over his possible resignation. It notes pressures from senators like Lodge Pepper and Borah, White House deliberations, and Daugherty's vow to reveal party secrets if forced out, signaling a high-stakes internal political battle.
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Atlains
Lodge
Pepper
Borah
Coolidge
John T. Adams
Republican National
White House
Insurance Inquiry Details Thompson Stock Fraud Scheme
A Des Moines inquiry reveals Thompson firm agents bought stock nationwide from 40 to 299 per share amid receivership efforts. Records list Des Moines businessmen who purchased heavily, including banks, with stocks in several insurance and fire companies. Testimony shows North American Fire and other firms were insolvent. officers' salaries and stock holdings noted as receivership proceeds unfold.
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Thompson
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Iowa Bonding & Casualty Co
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Iowa National Fire
Annutty and Globe’ National Fire
Three Denver firemen fatally hurt in collision
Three Denver firemen died and three others were seriously injured when a 20 ton triple combination fire truck collided with a small automobile speeding toward a fire. The crash hurled the car 70 feet, smashed a curb, and trapped some firemen under wreckage before they were rescued and taken to hospital. The car driver was uninjured.
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Colo
P. J. Larsen
Bix Feack
Mechine
General Hospital
Burglar Smashes Window to Steal Jewelry Display
A burglary report notes a thief smashed a window to steal jewelry from a store display. The incident prompted police to investigate and seek information. a $100 reward was offered for tips leading to the capture of the culprit. Authorities requested details via telephone at 10 am.
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Teapot Dome Pipeline Reaches Chicago After 1400 Miles
Elmont and Kaun report Teapot Dome pipeline extending 1400 miles from the Teapot Dome field through Kansas to Chicago. Supervisor Navid Tins notes it is the longest continuous line, with eight hundred miles of piping, a telegraph and telephone system, and crossings of highways and towns along a nine train depth route.
Fire at Davenport Causes $50,000 Loss
Fire at Davenport caused by a defective furnace pipe destroyed the Sanitary Butter company store and the Davenport Phonograph & Ac. The blaze, the third major fire this month, left the phonograph firm with partial insurance coverage and about $50,000 in losses.
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Canal Street
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Bayenbort
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King Vietor Emmanuel Stricken by Grippe Seeks Bed Rest
Rome Ped. 22 reports that King Vietor Emmanuel has been stricken with la grippe and will remain in bed for a few days. The illness was announced today, outlining a short period of rest.
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Bodies Fall From Westminster Cathedral Front in London
A crowd near Westminster Abbey watched as three bodies and a woman fell from the cathedral front to the pavement. Police suspected a double murder and suicide. The victims could not be identified due to severe injuries.
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Club Claims 12 Foot Whisker Untaxable
Sacramento Feb 23. A club claiming 12 feet of whisker stock as its only asset argues that its possession of a 22 foot board does not justify state franchise tax. The Whiskers Club of Camp 40 seeks tax exemption, citing Zack Wilcox of Carson City Nev who bequeathed 13 feet of whiskers as its property.
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Slemp to Testify in Di Lease Proceedings Next Week
Slemp, secretary to President Coolidge, is slated to testify next week. Reports suggest initial disclosures will cover the books of W. Le. Siftles & Co. and Ungerleider & Co. The hearings may reveal details of Slemp’s Palm Beach trip and discussions with EB McLean and Albert Fall. Bank officials are also to testify on the uncashed checks and the millennial stash fund, with McLean and Doheny expected to answer questions about Fall’s note signature.
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Senate Panel Backs Earlier Inauguration Date
Washington DC The Senate Judiciary Committee urged passage of a constitutional amendment to shift presidential inaugurations to the third Monday in January following elections. Senator Norris Republican Nebraska proposed the amendment. It would place the president and vice president in office earlier and allow the new Congress two weeks to organize before the president takes office.
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Fred Wimberly Speaks to Salesmen Luncheon on Personality
Fred Wimberly addressed the International Association of Salesmen at its weekly luncheon, urging inductive methods backed by sincerity and honesty. He argued personality can win clients more than aggressive argument and stressed thorough training in psychology.
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International Association of Salesmen
Greater Waterloo Association
Iowa Protest of Farm Conditions Sent to Congress
Iowa lawmakers and Governor signees back a telegram urging McNary-Haugen style price support for agriculture. Representative Lovrein will present the petition to President and Congress, arguing farming must be paid in line with industry as bank failures mount and imports flood the market.
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Vote on Revenue Bill Stalls Amid Delays In Congress
Washington Feb 23 Delays in changes to the revenue bill slow progress as Democrats and some Republicans press for amendments. The Ways and Means Committee chair indicated a Tuesday vote now unlikely with possible consideration later in the week. An amendment passed would open tax returns to special congressional and finance committees and requires inspector access by governors when no state income tax is imposed.
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Defaulting Banker Arrested After Three-Year Search
Washington February 23 Arthur B Wilcher a Nevada resident was arrested by justice department agents on charges of misappropriating sixteen thousand dollars from Ely National Bank. Government says he left Ely with funds in 1921 and escaped a Creed Colorado agent in September 1923 grabbing the pistol. He will be taken to Nevada for trial.
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Washington pastor conducts services at Muse Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs Muse wife of the Gazette editor were held at the First Methodist church in Mason City, Ta. Rev L Clark of American University led the service. Burial followed at Bimwoo cemetery as one of the largest crowds in memory attended the farewell.
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Pig Stealers Leave Bloody Trail Behind
Red Oak Indiana February 23 police traced a blood smeared route from Harry Turner’s farm to Wallace Jackson Or Mike Schenck and Layton Jackson whose confession followed the discovery of dressed hogs at Schenck’s as the trio reportedly killed several hogs owned by Turner to remove the evidence.
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Mike Schenck
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Harry Turner
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Fire causes 15000 dollar loss in Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction Ja Feb 23 fire starts in rear part of Farmers and Merchants bank building at 130 am causing about 15000 dollars damage to the bank and nearby structures. Fire under control by 4 am. Heaviest losses include Dr G B Bruce who occupied quarters above the bank and Dr and Mrs Brice who barely escaped.
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Columbus Junction
Farmers’ & Merchants
Tribune Reporter Faces Expulsion From Mexico
Mexico City February 23 President Obregon approved article 33 of the Mexican constitution against John Frederick Wright correspondent of the Chicago Tribune for sending allegedly false information. An official interior secretary bulletin calls the correspondent an enemy of Mexico and indicates he may be expelled from the country.
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Mexico
Infection Claims Life of Child in Waverly Hospital
Leela Heite four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo C Heite died at Mercy hospital after complications from a hangnail. The body will be transported to Great Falls Montana for the family home, where they lived until three years ago when Mr Heite took a job with a store company.
Senator Greene Gains in Battle for Life
Washington reports Senator Greene of Vermont showing signs of recovery after a bullet wound to the head with attendants hopeful of his condition. He was rushed to a hospital and regarded as out of danger with partial paralysis noted, while updates from Buenos Aires note postponed events due to rain and slow progress after a second brain operation.
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Condition of Bishop Stuntz Is Unchanged
Miami Florida February 23 Bishop Homer Stuntz of Netraskal shows little change doctors said today He is suffering from paralysis At times he is rational then lapses into semi consciousness Candys salesman jailed Ble Adams traveling sales man for a candy concern sits in county jail awaiting a beating on an inebriacy charge Arrested at Marshalltown Thursday and brought here by deputy sheriff Baldwin
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Hammill Calls for Market Based Farm Stabilization
Lieut. Gov. John Hammill said at the Iowa bankers convention in Burlington that unsettled farm conditions require a sound marketing system and business level stabilization of farm products with other industries rather than price fixing charity or state aid.
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Rroup Tt
Town Bankers' Association
John Hammil
Farm House Burns Near Hudson Iowa
Fire at 1 36 p m gutted the Hol Witt farm house near Hudson Iowa causing heavy damage and marking a dramatic event in the local farming community. A separate note reports Join De eroff killed on the eve of his wedding in a nearby incident, underscoring a day of misfortune for area families. The Wide Awake club, hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Averill, drew guests including Miss Fannie Lynch who attended last Wednesday evening.
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Coolidge Enters Ohio Presidential Primary Race
President Coolidge formally files declaration with Secretary of State Brown to enter Ohio Republicans primary for president. Arthur L. Garford also files authorization for his name as second choice candidate and Hoke Dent named campaign manager to sign declarations. Delegates for districts and at large selected, filings expected within days.
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Osage Brakeman Believed Fatally Injured in Train Accident
In Osage February 23 special Walter Leslie GG W brake man is believed fatally injured after a fall beneath train wheels near Rochester Minnesota. One foot was cut off and his head crushed. A special train transported his wife and children to Rochester for care. His parents Mr and Mrs Will Leslie live at MeIntre.
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Colder Weather and Snow Predicted for Weekend
The state weather forecast promises colder temperatures and snow tonight and Sunday. A sleet and snow storm grips the southwest, train crews report ice and snow on trains from Des Moines. Yesterday reached 27 above zero, with a low of 19 above overnight.
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Imperial Potentate to Attend Des Moines Shrine Ceremonial
Des Moines news reports Imperial Shrine potentate Conrad Dykeman of Brooklyn New York and several other high Shrine officials will attend the Za Ga Zig ceremony at the Coliseum on March 11. Guests of honor include James Burgess of Denver Cheford Ireland of Peoria and Thomas of Houston and Chicago.
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Conrad
Mrs Nellie Post Dies After Illness at Frio La
Mrs Nellie Post mother of Mrs G J Mahanke of 1247 Logan Avenue died Friday after a long illness. Funeral services scheduled for Monday at Pella. Mrs Mahanke was summoned to her mother's bedside and with her when she passed.
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Budget Law Test in Polk County by Hauge
Representative Hauge of Polk County introduced a penePal budget law amendment in the house to test general budget feasibility locally. The measure seeks to demonstrate practicality of the state budget in Polk County without delaying the recess that begins February 25. The house passed the cleaner law in largely the same form as in the senate, while the upper house acted on codification measures and Senator Cessna Poweshiek proposed an amendment allowing the executive council to set state gasoline policy.
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Masonic Building Fund Drive Gains Momentum
Masonic committees in Waterloo organize for the drive to raise the remaining 100000 dollars for the new temple superstructure at Park Avenue and Mulberry. Chairmen E Chickering of Waterloo chapter O H S and G D Allan head the lodge campaign teams Becker chapter C B S with selections tonight for a week of fundraising starting March 10. The foundation was set last fall.
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G. Db. Allan
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Contest Sues Bok for 1 100 000 Damages Over Peace Prize
In New York on February 23 a summons and complaint seek 1 100 000 against Edward W Bok, donor of the American peace award. Frank Henerick and J Hendrick contend their Peace plans were misjudged in the 100 000 prize contest and seek 1 000 000 for prize value and publicity damages.
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Jaward
Heflin seeks summons over GOP election debt
Senator Heflin of Alabama charged that funds borrowed from a New York Federal Reserve bank were used to pay off the Republican national committee's election debts. He called on the oil investigating committee to summon William Boyce Thompson, former Ways and Means chairman, who helped finance the 1920 campaign.
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New York Federal Reserve Bank
Republican National Committee
Heilin
Alabama
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Bremer Republicans Endorse Coolidge and Sweet in Caucus
The Bremer county Republican caucus at Waverly before noon today was harmonious and well attended. Delegates pledged support to Calvin Coolidge for president Burton Sweet for U S senator and T J B Robinson for congressman. Miss May Frances state Superintendent of schools was among 15 state delegates chosen.
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Calvin Coolidge
Burton Sweet
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May Frances
Atalissa Store and Postoffice Robbed in Atalissa
Ta Feb 23 The postoffice and general store at Atalissa were robbed last night of about $500 worth of merchandise and stamps. Postmaster W. J. Hobinke owned the store. Thieves likely used a motor truck to haul away loot. Loss included stamps valued at about 1stmall.
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