Highway Control Bill Amended Now Up To Senate
Ames area report on the highway control bill notes amendments added by the House of Representatives. The principal amendment creates a state highway commission appointed by the governor, with per diem salaries. Other amendments redirect primary road funds to counties by area, allow state control of two road systems, and set bond and financing rules for the primary fund.
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Senate
Diveyan Highway Commission
Aame
Mono
Siheu
le Budget Alrestor
Amester
Commission
County Boards of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Jon
E “Commission
Honda
Arizona Fears Boulder Dam Plan Threatens Water Rights
The Herald-Tribune reports Arizona objects to California's Colorado River water claims under the Boulder Canyon plan. Senators Ashurst and Cameron denounce California's push as a national crime that would divert water from Arizona’s lands and irrigation prospects, while urging federal restraint. Also listed are recent marriage licenses from Independence, Waterloo, and Garrison.
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Colorado
Ina
Califarnia
Saya
Ashurst
California
Los Angeles
Arizona
Colorado River
Cameron
Roy
Senrztor Ashurst
Californa
Federal Treasury
Foulder
Califor
Calfornia
Com Angeles
Abe
Fis
Aaa
Bs Penerated
Boulder Canyon
Aehurat Rayrine
Herald-Tribune
Temperatures Forecast For Wednesday
Readable fragments indicate a temperature forecast for Wednesday with high and low ranges, but data is garbled. Expected notes include max and min temperatures and time references. No clear figures or locations are readable to extract concrete values or identifiers.
Britain to dispatch cruiser to Nicaragua in crisis
London reports British warship Colombo is being sent to the Nicaraguan coast to protect lives and property amid Liberal Conservative warfare. The move follows U S notes and a British pledge to stand by during the turmoil, with the United States noncommittal on guarantees while Britain seeks to shield nationals.
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London
Colombo
British West -Indies
Glam D. Cy Keb
United States
Nicaregua
Issins Howard
M.S. Colombo
Washington, D.C
Sudiantees
Great Briain
Hag ‘Alculded
Altha Relugdantly
Nicaragua
Eberhardt
Managua
Nicaraguaia
Nica-raguita
Diaz
Mexico
Cradiy
Leltoy
Reuge
St Marie Nan
Beitish
Meh Vearty
Bellboy apologizes for poor old woman in five million fortune tale
In Chicago a bellboy notes Hetty Green’s wealth and calls her out as a poor old woman. Mrs Green, famed banker heiress, has an estimated fortune of 5 million yet lives in a downtown hotel bed room. A guest nurse removes her to a hospital as hotel staff watch.
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Chicago
Hank oMelats
Adi Sa Chabtott
Hetty Green
Garrett
Marines Reinforcements Sail Toward Nicaragua Route
American Marines at Granada Pasa Quezalguagua Whichingalpa Pasallega and other points along the coast are on shore duty. Two thousand juries are now en route to Nicaragua to replace the units in position.
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Gua
Granada Pasa
Quezalguagua
Whichingalpa
Pasallega
Nicaragua
Rudner Sentenced in Canton Murder Case
In Canton, Ben Rudner of Massillos Hardware was found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Dan Ro. Mellett. The jury of seven women and five men deliberated five hours before sentencing Rudner to life imprisonment. District figures tie Rudner to alleged hireling Dermot Dermot as a conspirator in the crime.
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O.F Bab
Ben Rudner
Massillos Hardware
Sullly
Otf
Dan Ro
Mellett
Ana Ave
Ohio
Buster Penttentigey
Rudner
Patrick Atys Dermot
Bree Imucher
Louis Mazer
Melfete
Bral
Ratify treaty to curb smuggled alcohol gains Senate support
The French Senate approved a Franco American treaty aimed at halting smuggling of liquor, a pact that stalled in Washington last June. The move follows long negotiations and backs stricter controls to curb illicit alcohol trade.
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Puyis
Mortuary notices from a late 19th century obituary page
The fragmentary text lists several obituary notices and funeral details. It mentions Mr George O Richards and Mr Adam Nelson Sven with burial at Shell Reef and Clarksville respectively, marriage references to Dora, and multiple family survivors. It records church services at Congregational and Methodist Episcopal venues and solicits prayers for the deceased.
Congress Enters Final Week With Glennup Effort
Washington DC Feb 24 Facing filibuster threats a week from tomorrow Congress opens a program to clear many bills while risking further major legislation The Swing Johnson bill on Boulder Canyon dam faces renewed delay in the Senate House awaits action in the Senate as party leaders maneuver The Naval appropriation leads in the House with hours set for Muscle Shoals and cruiser construction discussions
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Boulder Canyon
Congress
Colorado River
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Unon Jn
Senate
Court Appoints Innes Receiver for Caward-Dart
Judge Bennet Ve. Inans Wan named temporary receiver for Caward-Dart Company after Stover White Elwell petition. Receiver bond set at 14000 dollars. Attorneys Fike and others listed. company air burner plant closed temporarily, court 예상 plans asset sale at final.
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Wudze Ti
G. Boire
Stover, White & Elwell
Caward
Dare Company
Bennet VE. Inans
Neiver Hs
Fike
Qvermans& Rank
Nanen Ax Attorneya
Frank
Phint
Moline Pitcher Sold to Des Moines Heads to New Venture
Adamson a Moline pitcher sold to Des Moines in the Western Kapita league. He won a recent game and notified Molining rth of the Mississippi Valley league that he plans to join Des Moines in pro baseball. Christman, Northwestern star, also made the same announcement.
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Moline
DES Moines
Mallia
Adamson
Kapita
Mississippi Valley
Adiam- Kon
Nes Moines
RU Christman
Norlinwestern University
Winaling
Naule the Sane
Day's Calendar of Washington News
Congress at noon with naval bill conference report under review. Senate considers router dam and other measures while Lake diversion case proceeds before Special Master Hughes. Appellants wrap up presentation as House Judiciary probes impeachment charges amid aiding procedures and relation discussions with Nicaragua and Mexico commission efforts.
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House
Senate
Hugher
Real Estate Deals Mark Spring Market In Waterloo
Real estate activity in Waterloo shows springlike gain with multiple home sales and new construction. John Deerdort buys 115 Prospect, a showplace in Prospect Hills, for 9000 cash and plans a family move. L. B. Gours buys 1415 Fourth Forest West for March 1 possession. C. Steward facilitates transactions including five residences with cash purchases. Miller under construction on King Lane advances an extensive 5-story home project priced 8000 to 12000, and five-acre plots near Mitchell’s Cutters plan bungalow builds amid varied roof colors and built-in garages as Waterloo expects a busy year with 150 new homes last year and more to come.
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Mier
Homie
Proapent Hills
Sogtian
Hag
Starcam
Deerdort
Greene
Furest
West
L. B. Gonrs
Ory Motor Company
Muuses
Chatlea
Burkley
Amalia Zerkel
Mur
L.A. Kauffman
Baltimore Street
Mel Smith
Brown
James M. Searles
Commercial Street
Pod
Ryan
Washington Street
Dr. Ross Co. Bodwell
Tll Reberavelice
Waterloo
Ste
Gilmore Held for Wrecking of Bank
Sioux City dispatch reports Ralph Gilmore of Sioux City to stand trial March 21 on two charges including unlawful issuance of certificates of deposit without authority and embezzlement. Officials say Jefferson Bank funds, totaling sixty thousand dollars, are missing.
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Sioux City
Ralph
Gilmore
Union
Bank of Jefferson
Jefferson
Eik Pont’ Jats
Peanut in Windpipe Kills Babe of 2 Mrs. Burlington
Ruth Quillen two year old daughter of Marshall and Lila Quillen of Mount Pleasant Iowa died after peanut lodged in her windpipe resisted multiple medical attempts. Doctors had planned bronchoscopic removal and surgery but the child passed away at midnight.
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Babe
Burlington
Ruth Quillen
Marshall
Quillen
Mount Pleasant
Lind O'Clock
Frnis Scares Navy Yard Afloat on Utah Incident
Ruscon and Lindire aboard the battleship Utah caused a scare at the Charleston Navy Yard as a fire broke out below the gun deck amidships and was controlled there. The Utah remained in service with the Navy yard reporting the incident promptly contained with no further damage.
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Ren Lindire
Utah
Charleston Navy Yard
Navy
Bank Debits And Mortgages In Weekly Report
Waterloo Clearing House Association report shows weekly banking activity ending February 3 1827 with debits totaling large sums and mortgages recorded. Figures list weekly debits by week ending dates and prior weeks with year 1825 1826 comparisons and mortgage totals for the period.
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Waterlon Bank
Waterloo Clearing
Washington
Untitled fragment on Johnston career in New York banks
Fragmentary OCR reports Johnston rising from high school to Marion National Bank through 1917, with references to New York banks and leadership roles. The text is garbled, but indicates early life, a bank career path, and involvement with a national bank, leaving unclear dates and concrete outcomes.
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New “York City
Iss Johnston
Ana
Marion
Louisville
York
National Bank
Hiri Naka
Kellogg Opposes Committee Trip to Central America
Secretary Kellogg objects to a Senate Foreign Relations Committee tour of Central America and Mexico. He requests the committee, currently in executive session, to review State Department information before deciding on sending a delegation. Kellogg is ill and did not appear in person. Borah released the discussion and the panel’s next meeting will decide on the resolution.
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Washington
A. Teller
Erie Elaing
Central America
Mexico
Kellogg
Plans for Iowa alumni dinner Monday announced
Nathan B Barber president of the University of Town Clot of Black Thlink County announced completion of committees and workers for the Alumni of Iowa dinner and program Monday at Hotel Russell Lamson marking the universitys eightieth anniversary. The University of Iowa club sponsors the dinner with a general committee including Barber Larry Schulte and Ronald Reed. Bre GL Hospers chairs the banquet committee and Dr Harold R O Dell chairs the ticket committee. Seven captains lead five workers each for the arrangements. The alumni list held by the University of Iowa Club of Black Mawk County is complete as the committee seeks informants. Dinner served promptly at 6 pm with 7 pm radio broadcast from Iowa City to be read at Gio Frailx. Local entertainment planned to augment the radio program.
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University of Town
Black Thlink County
Russell-Lamson
University
University of Iowa Club
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Ltarry Schulte
Ronald Reed
Bre GL
Harold R. O'Dell
Lcket
Roger Birdsall
Leo Leeper
Cailin Wieder
Dean W. Gwynne
Mal Mosler
Jt. E. Rosselli
E. K. McCoy
University of Towa Chub
Black Mawk County
Towa City
Gio Frailx
Jocal Entertainment
Radio Progran
Dog Saves Master From Gas Fumes in Iowa Home
In Cedar Rapids Feb 24 a loyal dog barked to wake its unconscious master Ray Walker. Walker had entered the kitchen to cook breakfast when his wife found him asleep on a chair. A physician revived him after an hour, noting the gas fumes from a stove as the danger. The dog’s alertness likely saved his life.
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Cedar Rapids
Besias
Ray Walker
Walker
Simpson Receiver Seeks Sale of Seven Faxes to Wind Up Company
The district court is asked to approve a petition by Clay Edwards, receiver, to sell seven faxes described with fancy names. Proceeds will be appraised after sale to settle creditors as remaining assets are distributed. The receiver aims to convert the items into money to close the company’s affairs.
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Simpson Company
Clay Edwards
Totny
Indie Vwithin
Four Children Die When Home Burns in Escanaba
Escanaba Mich Feb 24 Four children of Mr and Mrs Harry McKaughlin died from suffocation after a fire destroyed their home last night. The mother was overcome by smoke and badly burned trying to rescue the children. A man named William Blanking faced a heavy fine and was arraigned in municipal court with charges of contraband related offenses and related costs.
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Escanaba
Mich
Harry McKaughlin
PATS
William Blanking
Tudge George
J. Sager Upan
Muncipal
Ping
Costa
Heiress to Du Pont Millions Scrubbing Floors in Hospital
Miss Dupont, heiress to the Du Pont fortune, began scrubbing floors at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. The 23 year old, daughter of Lanwtte Dupont, said she chose the task as a personal project to pursue beyond parental expectations. She joined other nurses in cleaning duties and socialized during the effort, framing it as her idea of a meaningful activity.
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du Pont
Lanwtte: Jupent
Winnington
Del
Ian Hive
Budget 10 Carry Extension Money for Teachers College
Des Moines February 24 The appropriation for extension work of the State Teachers College at Cedar Falls is expected to be returned in the budget bill Senator Breckenridge Rodman chairman of the Appropriations committee said today About six senators oppose the seventy two thousand dollars asked for the work but the committee as a whole will likely approve the amount Breckenridge said a subcommittee reported favorably on the appropriation with plans to permit extension work to be handled in county seal tanks under supervision of the Teachers college A joint hearing with the house appropriations committee to shave it will be held this week but due to legislative delays will not be held until after the recess
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Des Moines
Peachers
Cefar Falls
Breckenridge
Rodman
Altheve
Teachers College
House Appropriations Committee
Britain Threatens Break With Moscow Over Soviet Violations
London reports Britain will sever diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia unless flagrant violations of solemn agreements cease. A note was sent through the Soviet emissary in London amid two years of Anglo-Soviet dissatisfaction. Critics blame Moscow for funding anti-British agitation during last year’s miners' strike and discuss Bolshevik involvement in China tensions.
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Great Britain
Russia
Isoviet
Thea
Miers
Moscow
China
Bolshevists
Former Iowa Girl Divorced in Paris from U S Consul
Shenandoah Iowa telegram reports Blanche Schiveltzer Leonard has been granted a divorce from Walter Anderson Leonard, U. S. consul at Warsaw. The decree cites abandonment. the couple wed in 1920, Mrs Leonard having lived in Shenandoah, with her husband based in Besfa.
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Iowa
Paris
U. S
Shenandoah
UNS
Forts
Blanche Schiveltzer” Leonard
Walter Anderson Leonard
Warsaw
Poland
Cabiegram
Explosion Kills Real Estate Agent in Hollywood House
Creighton, 43, a real estate salesman, died in a tearful blast at his Hollywood home. The explosion shattered windows and damaged nearby properties as investigators work to determine the cause. In Des Moines, the Corinthian Baptist Church, formerly United Presbyterian, changed hands for $30,000 amid neighborhood tensions.
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Cal
Web
Creighton
Des Moines
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Nego
United Presbyterian Church
Youth Enqs LW Garfield Mot 24 NS
A garbled report notes a youth named Theodore was involved in an incident at a cemetery. The body of his brother was found, and police and others arrived at the grave site to investigate.
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Garfield
Capital Tangle in Washington Embassy Plan
United States officials approve a parcel for a new chancery near Massachusetts Avenue and the American observatory site. The red brick building will rise above a park with formal gardens, tennis courts, and separate entrance paths aligning with the embassy’s residential area.
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United
Giy
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Bassy
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Watal Observatory
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Massachusetts
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Ofea
Port Cacharr
Britain
Italy Refuses Conference on Disarmament
Washington reports Italy rejected Coolidge's disarmament talks due to doubts about naval equality and the Power's willingness to confer without firm assurances. A secret note accompanying a formal reply clarified Italy's position, while the State Department acknowledged verbal explanations from the Italian ambassador.
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Coolidge
Rae
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Peesenttigy
Lila Sovernment
Reporter of Tragedy Ends Life in New Jersey Home
In Asbury Park New Jersey on a Wednesday a man confessed to shooting his wife Helen and wounding a deputy sheriff during an attempt to serve divorce papers. Edward Reiker, 25, shot himself in the breast and is not expected to recover. The deputy sheriff Abraham Kulpbi hia and Mrs Relker were present. the report notes the tragedy followed a failed divorce action.
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Asbury. Park
N. J. Wen
Latay
Helen
Abraham Kulpbihia
South Langhorne
Edward Reiker
Boy, 8, Kills Brother With Father's Gun
In Flokton California on February 24 a coroner's jury ruled the death accidental after an 8 year old in a detention home shot and killed his 6 year old brother Louis with a father's shotgun during a dispute over a stick used for a ball game. The incident occurred four miles from here.
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Flockton
Cal
Louis
John Grace
Rai
Daugherty Miller conspiracy trial resumes in New York
After a week recess due to a juror illness the Daugherty Miller conspiracy trial resumes. Aaron Sapiro tells the jury he has presented no defense witnesses because the government has offered no evidence supporting its conspiracy charges.
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New York
Daugherty Miller
Aaron Sapiro
Consel Fav
Thomas W. Miller
Tibbitts Visitor at Governor's Office Des-Atatnes
Des-Atatnes Feb 24 Mayor G. A. Tibbitts of Waterloo visited Des Mathes to discuss bids now before the general assembly. Tibbitts said he irons out interest in several proposals before the lawmakers.
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Governor’s Office
Des — Atatnes
G. A. Tibbitts
Watarloo
Doh
Warmilll
Tibbits Arte Hila
General Assembly
Des Mathes
Father seeks probate of estate of son missing fourteen years
Application filed in Black Wawk county district court by J H Thomas of Wentsworth SD for probate of Charles A Thomas, reported absent since January 1 1919 from Cedar Falls. The petition notes a $1000 bequest to the absentees from grandmother Mary A Thomas and requests appointment of a guardian for the estate. The proceeding requests legal steps to establish the heir and settle the deceased’s affairs.
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Black Wawk County
J. H. Thomas
Wentsworth
S. D
Charles A. Thomas
Cedar Falls
Charter
Mary A. Thsimas
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