Legion Chiefs At Des Moines Meet Outline Program
International News from Des Moines Feb 24 describes the fifth annual meeting of American Legion chiefs in Iowa with 1,800 delegates from 32 posts. National Commander James A Drain arrives from Chicago. program includes luncheon, discussions, and an 6:30 pm banquet. Drain to outline national program emphasizing disabled veterans, orphans, and a 5.6 million endowment fund with Coolidge as honorary president.
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Internatinal News
Witney
Des Moines
Laws Department of the American Legion
Ben A. Weister
Mason City
Legion
Iowa
James A. ‘Drain
Washington
Chicago
Richard Henry Bittle
Mel- O-D
Drain
Hammill
Women’s Auxiliary of
American Legion
W._B. Williams
National Legion
Williams
Vida
Coolidge
C. G. Dawes
Des Moines State Briefs Halt Liquor Search At University Club
State briefs report deputy sheriffs halted revelry at the University Club roadhouse near Des Moines, entering to search for liquor but finding none after scanning all rooms. Altoona notes Alfred Acoona died after being struck by a heavy truck, having lived in Van Meter for years. Sioux City reports Elmer Dunning, sought in an attempted bank robbery case, died by suicide Saturday night, with poor health cited as a factor for him and his wife.
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Des Moines
University Club
Altoona
Alfred Acoona
van Meter
Sioux City
Elmer Dunning
Zor
Farm Savings Bank
Congress to Quit with Record Far Behind Program
Congress to Quit with Record Far Behind Program reviews postwar gains under Harding era, praising tax cuts and debt reduction led by Secretary Metcalf. It notes rapid debt payoff after World War I and contrasts with earlier financial turmoil, citing stabilization and avoidance of violent credit expansion in the four years following the war.
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Congress
Harding
Republic
Metlon
Sean
William Jranings
Davenport Bandits Rob Tourist Near Carbonelift
A traveler on the road from Detroit to Kansasity was halted by bandits near Carbonelift Sunday night. They took 8205 in cash and valuable papers, leaving the tourist penniless. The robbers insisted on more but fled as the man begged for mercy.
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Davenport
Ta Fe
Taul
Loomis
Leproit
Detroit
Rich Politician Davison’s Photo Entry in Nassau Politics
The caption notes LF frube Davison, a Nassau County representative in the New York legislature. It states his father Ile hie Henry Davison, a journalist at Ute Morgan ranking firm and former head of the American Red Cross in World War I, left him most of his fortune to pursue politics as a life career.
Senators Accused of Using Position to Enrich Purges
The Justice Department probes alleged improper influence by Senators Spencer Missouri and Bursum New Mexico amid indictments for government contract dealings. Wheeler Montana Democrat faces Montana trial and new grand jury action in Washington. Spencer denies, noting a 16 year old contract for Foulke Fur Company sealskins involved his firm as counsel.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
Justice Department
Washington
Spencer
Missouri
Bursum
New Mexico
Wheeler
Montana
Thoregoing
Department of Commerce
Foulke Fur Company
St. Louis
Pribilof Islands
Carl Magee
New Enginer
Mexico
War Finance Corporation
Stone
Senate
Spein
Eghene
Ber
Ant Thay Chen
Preliminary Advertising Club Formation Progress
The text outlines early steps to form an Advertising Club, with planned organization, membership drive, and potential hosting of a meeting in a few days. Key organizers named include M Meme Barr Paunl Urls and Alexander Frank, with others linked to Flaza, Rhalta, Grebbers, and B A Carlson involved in leadership roles.
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MT Meme Barr
Paunl Urls FY Gas
Alesander Frank
Flaza
Rhalta Vivatre Grebbers
7H ' Toyal
B.A. Carlson
Jaivertivine Iauae
Paley Pheaiinir Conscod
Niester
Ndvur
Hseepuratian
Hubbard Dies of Heart Disease at 60 in Waterloo
George Anson Hubbard 60, formerly of Waterloo, died at Allen Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. He worked as a Pillsbury salesman, rose to Chicago positions, and was active in Masonry and Rotary. Survived by daughter Mrs. John W. Sutherland and sister Mrs. Kingsley. Funeral plans set with waterloo rites and Ascalon commandery escort.
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George Anson Hubbard
Chi- Ses
Waterloo
Calvin L. Kings
Macanager
Pillsbury
Masonic Cales
Rotary
Allen Memorial Hospital
S Hubbard
Cazenovia
Loratio Hubbard
Pillsbury Company
Chicago
Chcago
Cireles
Medinah Temple
Chicago Rotary
Elonie
Hubbard
Waterion
John W. Sutherland
Kingsley
Pinehurst
Kingbard Hill
C. W. Baxter
St. Mark’s Church
Ascalon Commandery
Knights Templar
Elmwood
Waterloo Lodge
A. PP
A. M
Mr. Hubbard
Obituary notices from Waterloo and area chronicles
An obituary notice details Esther Maria Thurston Henry of Waterloo, born 1842 in Michigan, widow of Clark Henry, with surviving children and relatives across Iowa and California, funeral at 2:30 PM with Rev. DeWitt Clinton. burial Mount Vernon cemetery. Additional notices mention Elenry, a Waterloo resident, and multiple family obituaries in Waterloo records, including deaths of Alfred Olson and others, with funeral arrangements and memorials noted. Premier Kantin's illness reported as critical in Stockholm on February 23.
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D. C. Henry
G. Henry
Logan Avenue
Esther Maria Thurston
St. Joseph County
Micch
Ira Thurston
Janesville
Clark Henry
Charles
Frank
George
Dickey
Alton Baish
Waterloo
M. A. Bennett
San Diego
Cal
Coates
Dwight Thurston
Buffalo Gap
S. D
DeWitt Clinton
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Son of Gen Wood Dodges Warrant for Issuing Bad Check
A son of General Wood faces a warrant for issuing a bad check. He declines to discuss the matter, saying he must pay the fiddler and cannot return to France. Separate items report no current discussions of a new disarmament conference in London and the U S move to eliminate slackers and profiteers in case of future war. Assistant Secretary Davis promotes universal service and democracy while backing pending legislation.
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Wood
France
United P
London
Coolidge
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Kellogg
United States
Washington, D. C
Dwight FP. Davis
Women's Conference On National Defense
Congress
Deficiency Bill Reported By House Appropriations Panel
Washington Feb 23 The House Appropriations Committee reported a deficiency appropriation bill carrying 54 426 562 dollars, 476 674 under budget. The measure funds naval construction 330 600 000 and a 700 bed hospital at Santa Monica, plus 100 000 for naval oil reserve suits and 135 000 for grand jury fees in Wheeler case. It omits 125 000 for Commerce inspections and 150 000 for Memorial. Other items include a World War women memorial building site, Omaha Indians funds, air pollution conference, and German war trophies distribution.
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Associated Press
Washington D. C
House Appropriations Committee
House
Naval
Pacific Branch
National Home For
Santa Monica
Cal
New York
Utah
Florida
Texas
Arkansas
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Lexington
Saratoga
Congress
Naval Oil Reserve
Wheeler
Crat
Montana
Department of Justicre
Department of Commerce
American Red Cross
Nebraska
Court of Claims
Debate Commission
Moonshiners accused in killings tied to booze
Kansas City police opened an exhaustive search for men believed to be moonshiners who killed B J Lovejoy and Recree Peters. The bodies were found half buried in a former whisky cache in the east Missouri river bottoms, scarred from a fight. A lookout seat and whisky still nearby point to theft of liquor as motive. Several men and two women held for questions as investigations proceed.
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United Press
Kansas City
Palice
B.J. Lovejoy
Recree Peters
Mae | Feur
Missouri
Jodts
Lovejoy
Peters
Ruth Phillips
Martha Hassel
Service in House Pays Washington Birthday Tribute
Des Moines dispatch reports the Iowa House debated a two cent gasoline tax bill by Representative Brittain of Madison county. The measure was withdrawn from committee and placed on the calendar for immediate action but votes closed it in committee. Debate continued as members sought to study the issue during recess and consider disposal before adjournment.
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Hammond
Des Moines
Iowa
Brittain
Madison County
Ared
Johnson
Marion
House
Venard
Rotarians Discuss Character Analysis by Portia Graham
Portia Fearis Graham addressed the Rotary Club at the Hotel Russell luncheon on character analysis. She argued people are naturally suited to certain professions and cannot succeed in others, noting browns will excel where brunettes will not. The First M.E. choir performed two numbers and other members sang spirituals as the program, led by Wiley Wyant, proceeded.
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Portia Fearis Graham
Rotary Club Today
Russell-Lamson
St Mitle
Prosecution Declines to Punish River Pollution Cases
Mason City reports indicate industrial plants seek to curb river pollution with county attorney W Butler noting prosecution would be unlikely to stop pollution. State engineer Pedersen investigates Shell Rock River contamination. Clyde Guynn faces a $10 fine or 30 days for a bad check. Police report six defendants fined for gunbrin g, two for drunkenness, one for intoxication.
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Mason City
Mason City Industris
W. Butler
HE. V. Pedersen
Pedersen
Butler County
Shell Rock River
Couty
Clyde Guynn
Nourt
Notable Lawyer Dore Hedges Died at Atlantic City
War Wah RO eas eae wo. Dore Hodges, nationally known lawyer, died yesterday at Atlantic City. He will be buried Thursday at Dangville, N. ., with funeral services Wednesday.
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Lobe Hodges
Atlantic City
Dangville
Hope
Credit Men Open Meetings in Omaha
The tri state conference of credit men from Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota opened in Omaha Neb this morning. The convention aims to continue sessions through Tuesday night with J H Tegne of New York serving as the principal speaker for the National Association of Credit Men.
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Omaha
Balto and Huskies to Star in Nome Film
Gunnar Kasson and his famed dog team who delivered diphtheria serum to Nome will leave Nome for Hollywood to act in Balto the motion picture. The team that completed the Fairbanks to Nome relay embodies the drama of the famous anti diphtheria mission and will be featured in the film Balto.
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Balto and Huskies
Nome
Alaska
Gunnar Kasson
Fairbanks
Mine Town Buries Explosion Victims in Sullivan
Sullivan Ind February 23 burial of victims from last Friday's disaster in City Coal mine drew mourning and aid efforts. Red Cross survey lists 36 widows and 87 children. Prosecutor Norval K. Warriss said early talks with miners suggest accident with no criminal negligence. Indiana legislature approved 16,000 for relief to destitute families of 51 killed.
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Sullivan
Ind
City Coal Company
Red Cross
Norval K. Warris
Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Big Texas Land Case Slated for Retrial inFederal Court
Kansas City recounts a fraud case tied to Hidalgo county Texas land sales. W E Stewart once president of a land company and later a senator is set for retrial. The inquiry also involves R B Creager Republican national committeeman for Texas.
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Big Texas
Kansas City
Hidalgo County
Texas
R. B. Creager
Republican National Committee
Oldtime New Orleans newspaperman dies at 60
R Semmes Colston, 60, a leading southern newspaperman and long time news editor of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, died suddenly yesterday at Sattles Wharf, Ala. His death marks the loss of a storied figure in Southern journalism.
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New Orieans
R. Semmes Colston
South
Sattles Wharf
Ala
New Orleans
Ames Man Appointed On Pharmacy Board
Statehouse Des Moines February 23 Gov Hammill appointed George Judison of Ames to the pharmacy commission for three years beginning July 1 The appointment is not subject to confirmation by the senate
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Statehouse
Des Moines
Hammill
George Judison
Ames
Pharmacy Commission
Senate
Karnak Claims Health Revival for Railroad Engineer
A. C. Williams of Clinton testifies Karnak freed him from six years of troubles, restored weight and strength, and cured stomach, back, and kidney pains. He praises Karnak as vastly superior to prior remedies and notes its broad distribution through Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and nearby towns via local druggists.
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Warnak
Karnak
A. C. Williams
Clinton
Chicago
Shipstead Urges Federal Control of Capital Abroad as Peace Insurance
Senator Shipstead of Minnesota urged federal control of all American banking and investment credit abroad as a tool for world peace. He argued such global credit power would determine humanity's destiny and criticized large European war debts and foreign loans to France, urging President Coolidge to oppose huge foreign financing.
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Shipstead
Washington, D. C
Senate
Minnesota
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Ladd
Europe
Clementel
France
America
Coolidge
Exhume Olson Body Amid Inquest Into McClintock Death
In Chicago on February 23 the decision was made to exhume Dr. Oscar Olson as testimony in the Will iam McClintock inquest proceeds. Olson, a friend of the McClintock family and brother of Chief Justice Harry Olson, died after eating fruit given by William D. Shepherd, the chief beneficiary in McClintock’s will. Judge Olson alleges Shepherd instigated the probe, claiming ties to the fortune and Olson’s ward.
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Chicago
Oscar Olson
William McClintock
Olson
McClintock
Harry Olson
Kim
Willian D. Shepherd
Young McClintock
Jidge Olson
John T. Adams Joins Coolidge Potomac Cruise
John T. Adams of Dubuque Iowa former Republican national committee chairman and newspaper publisher accompanied President and Mrs Coolidge on an afternoon and overnight Potomac cruise yesterday along with about six other guests from Washington.
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Washington, D. C
John T.adams
Dubuque, Ja
Republican National Committee
Duibuque
Coolidge
Potomac
Opera star De Lucca dies in poverty after lotteries win loss
Naples papers report the once famous operatic tenor De Lucca died in poverty on Sunday here. He had earned a fortune singing across the Americas but squandered his wealth on lotteries and risky ventures, ending his days in financial ruin.
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Naples
Lucca
Americas
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Beating Bad Breath
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a gentle bowel and liver stimulant as a substitute for calomel. The sugar coated tablets are advertised to purify the system, clear blood, and banish bad breath with no griping or after effects. Inventor J F M Edwards claims seventeen years of practice backing the formula. Prices are 15¢ and 30¢.
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Dr. Edwards
J. F. M. Edwards
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