Ford campaign grows as Ford backers seek independent run
National Ford presidential petitions circulate in 44 states with 19 from both Alabama and Oklahoma leading. Chicago hosts national headquarters as Patrick McDonnell says Ford has no knowledge of the movement and the plan is an independent ticket not seeking Democratic or Republican nomination.
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Littermatinn Coe
Iliawatha
National
Ford-resident League
Ford
Theauns
Fon Alfindis
Oklahoma
League
Henry Ford
Dearborn
Mitch
United Press
Chicago
Patrick EB. McDonnell
McDonnell
First Rock Island vice cases readied for hearing
The first trials from the vice expose in Rock Island are set, including Mayor H M Schriver and City Attorney Scott. They face charges of conspiracy to permit gambling as Judge Hartry Edwards presides. Two indictments against Scott were quashed, with duties attributed to the police chief.
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Rock Island
Vice
H. M. Schriver
Scott
Willthe
Hartry Edwards
Dixon
Maiten
Promise Quick Trial for Slayer of Child
Philadelphia, Feb. 27 details of the confession show Wylie Texas Morgan admitting kidnapping assault and murder of six year old Lillian Gilmore last Saturday. The body was found on Neshaminy creek banks near Croydon after Morgan led detectives to the spot. Morgan will be arraigned later today charged with murder kidnapping and felonious assault. Public Safety Director Cortellou said the case would be rushed.
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Philadelphia
Wylie
Texas Morgan
Lillian Gilmore
Neshaminy Creek
Croyden
Morgan
Director of Public Safety
Cortellou
Kisl
Waterloo Gun Club Will Hold Shoot on June 14
At a Waterloo meeting Fred Whitner of Des Moines representing the American Trapshooting Association announced the club will stage its annual registered shoot on Thursday June 14 at Byrnes park grounds. A practice shack and field will open Thursday afternoons and nonmembers may apply through secretary L W Witry.
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Memo of
Waterloo Gon
Fred Whitner
Des Moines
American Transhooting Association
Byrnes Park
Jaca Club
Jin
L. W. Witry
Missionary in East Victim of Influenza Dies in Asia Minor
Robert E. B. Willson, a New York missionary of 12 years in Asia Minor, died from influenza. Wireless dispatch relayed to Near East Relief says he was in Mersine when ill. He leaves a widow and three children.
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New York
Robert EB. Willson
Morning Sun
Asia Minor
Near East Relief
C. S
Hatfield
Willson
Mersine
Explosion Rocks Russellton Mining Town Near Pittsburgh
A powerful blast at Superior mine No 1 in Russellton, near Pittsburgh, destroyed the magazine and damaged over 1100 houses. Two men were injured. Early reports say the explosion occurred in the mine.
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Pittsburgh
Russellton
Pittsbur
Superior Mine
Superior Fuel Company
Germany's Floating Debt Near 3 Trillion Marks
Germany's floating debt for the ten days ending February 20 rose by 514.7 million marks, bringing the total to 2.9258 trillion marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Klan Controversy Sways Des Moines City Hall Circles
In Des Moines and St Louis, the Ku Klux Klan controversy dominates local politics. Parker asserts state action against klan influence following Mer Rouge murders, while St Louis voters head to April 3 elections amid reports of klan endorsements for mayor and city commissioners.
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Des Moines
Parker
Louisiana
Met Rouge
Mer Rouge
Associated Press
St. Louis
Skull Fossildated Older Than Human Ancestor Claim
New York reports that anthropologists announced a fossilized skull may date 500000 years earlier than the Pithecanthropus erectus find, potentially making it one of the oldest human relics. Dr Franz Ro ss of Columbia University called the claim extraordinary and possibly linked to early man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Franz, Ross
Columbia University
Preus Calls Tariff Fence Rail Too High
Gov. Preus at the northwest agricultural conference urged tariff reductions to broaden foreign markets for American farm products. He proposed removing the top rail of the tariff and asked President Harding to use his prerogative for tariff cuts to aid cooperative marketing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Chicago Graft Cases Up After Elections
Chicago February 27 preliminary motions in the trial of Fred Janidin the political boss of Chicago and 23 co defendants charged with graft in connection with alleged misuse of Chicago board of education funds will be heard next Monday. Trials will not start until after the Antil elections the officials said. Indictments were returned by a regular grand jury not a special grand jury and will serve as the basis for prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fred Janidin
Chicago Board of Education
Senator Caraway Uses Umbrella in Streetcar Scuffle
In Washington on February 27 Senator Caraway of Arkansas fought a streetcar altercation with an unidentified passenger after accusations of jostling and offensive language. The man allegedly struck Caraway in the face and the senator responded with blows using his umbrella on the opponent's back.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Caraway
Arkansas
Washington
Ourteenth
Sorth
West
Senator Care
Judge Questions Intoxicated Man In Humorous Court Room Exchange
A Chicago night court judge addressed Edward Hinkleman charged with drinking, delivering a sharp tirade about those who get drunk and return home to their families. The judge offered a bleak choice between a man or a sledge at the ile, then pledged to send the defendant to a church on the rockpile.
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Ile
Chicago
Jonn Haas
Edward Hinkleman
Chutech
Berger and Convicted Socialists Escape Penitentiary
Victor Berger a Socialist from Milwaukee and four co defendants convicted years ago of conspiring to obstruct army recruiting had no expected prison terms. The government announced all charges were nol pressed, freeing them from further prosecution. The group included Adolph Germer secretary of the Socialist party Irwin St John Tucker EpIscopal rector Louis Engdahl editor and E A Bruse secretary of the Young People's Socialist party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Victor Berger
Sostalist
Milwaukee
Nolle
Berger
Adolph Germer
Socialist Party
Irwin St. John Tucker
Episcopal
Louis Engdaht
American Socialist Society
E. A. Bruse
Young People’s Socialist Party
Landis
Blaine Proposes Army Cut Preserve State Militia
Gov John J Blaine urged Wisconsin lawmakers to shrink the regular army to coast defense and outpost needs and to fund a portion of its upkeep toward maintaining the state militia He spoke against a bill to abolish the state militia in Madison on February 27 19xx.
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Madison
Wis
John J. Blaine
Wisconsin
Blaine
Niece and Cox Widow Duel Over Estate in Herrin Case
In Herrin Illinois, Clara Niece Etling fights Cox widow for Georgce B. Cox estate valued at about 4 million dollars. The case moves through Marion common pleas court as defense weighs the final jury panel in the second mine riot trial.
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Cox
Herrin
Cincinnati
Georgce B. Cox
Common Pleas Court
At Corners
Clara N. Et‘ing
Philadelphia
Gox
Elizabeth Niyman
Marion, Tit
Hartwell
Kidnapped Election Judge Shocks Chicago Ballot War
Chicago voters faced a disrupted mayoral primary as Michael A. Lanning, a Democratic judge, vanished after being kidnapped by five men at polling places amid charges of ballot box stuffing and gun threats. The city undergoes redistricting reducing wards from 35 to 1 alderman each. Republican turnout dominates as Democrats and Socialists face weak opposition.
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Agsoulated
Chicago
Thompson
Uume Aleo
Eldarmani
Gidetea
A .Poupertizan
Twanty-firat
Inglodtoe
Gold Coast
Lake Michigan
Michael A. Lanning
January labor report shows big gains for Towa
Iowa text reports a 45.7 percent employment rise in January from last year, with 2 percent gain over December 1922. Building activity stayed strong, aiding many skilled and unskilled jobs, while various sectors like meat packing and carshops show improving demand.
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Towa
Associated Press
Des Moines
Abor
A. J. Urick
Urick
Gement
Gangster Killed in Butcher Union Hall During Labor War
Chicago's labor conflict turns deadly as William Red Kinsella, a feared gangster, is shot during a heated meeting of the butchers union. Paul Rodin is wounded as over 50 shots ring out. Kinsella dies at the scene or nearby as police seek to question union members.
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Butcher’s Union Hall
United Press
Chicago
William “Red
Kinsella
Butchers’ Union
Paul Rodin
Habraw
Amalgamated Meat Cutters’ Union
Rodin
Ten bids on Lincoln ward school contracts opened
Cedar Falls February 27 special edition reports ten bids for the general contract on the Lincoln ward school. The range ran from 134 805 by Leaks Construction company Waterloo to 108 924 Capager Construction company Albert Lea Minnesota the project estimate. Plumbing and heating had eight bids with a high of 32 569 and a low of 24 311. Electric fixtures attracted six bidders.
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Cedar Falls
Lincoln Ward
Waterloo
Capager Construction Ccompany
Albert Lea
Minn, i
Influenza Epidemic Strains Iowa University and Ames College
An influenza epidemic at the University of Iowa and its College of Medicine overwhelms the hospital system. Five physicians from Iowa State College at Ames are aiding care for students as nurse shortages bite. Authorities fear what happens if the outbreak grows.
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Iowa U
Ames
Iowa City
University of Iowa
College of Medine
State College At
Hines New Head of Veterans' Bureau Dubuque Iowa
Tax guidance is issued by Lars F. E Bladine collector of internal revenue in Dubuque as the period for filing income tax returns ends March 15. The article discusses exemptions for single filers head of family and divorced or widowed individuals, with large bequest plans for Ottumwa Public Library from J J Hackworth estate and other estate details.
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Dubuque
Lars FE. Bladine
Internal Revenue
United States
Bladine
Exoneration in Shenandoah Morphine Case
In Shenandoah Iowa on Feb 27 Charles McMahon companion of Kathryn Lukashavac was released after a coroner’s jury verdict exonerating him of responsibility for the nurse’s death. The jury ruled the woman died from morphine exposure and freezing after a fatal automobile ride but did not fix blame or identify who administered the morphine. The stomach contained morphine per Iowa State University chemist W Teeters.
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Shenandoah, Ia
Feo
Charles McMahon
Kathryn Lukashavac
Towa Woman Enlisted as Soldier During Civil War
Mrs. Clara Gear Hobbs, who died at Omaha, is believed to be the only woman who enlisted with military consent and served throughout the Civil War as a regular soldier in the Twelfth Iowa regiment. She joined to accompany her husband Dr. J. C. Hobbs, afterward a Methodist preacher, and kept her name on the roster as a nurse at his side.
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Bellevue
Clara Gear Hobbs
Omaha
Twelfth
Iowa
Hobbs
J. C. Hobbs
Andrew
Omain
United States
Man fatally shoots self after farm partner incident
On a farm northwest of Clinton, Henry Hansen, angry over a suspected theft by his former partner, fired several shotgun rounds at Mil Johnson. Johnson fled to a neighbor’s farm house as Hansen held a siege. hearing deputies approaching, Hansen then shot himself in the heart, ending the standoff.
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Clinton, Ta
Clinton
Henry Hanser
Mil Johnson
Johnson
Hansen
Horace Ingwersen
Lincoln crowd enjoys Lincoln band concert with six absentees
In Lincoln Iowa on February 27 the Lincoln band played to a pleased crowd despite illness keeping six musicians away. Director L Schmeldt led the ensemble and featured a new march Wa Lin with solos by Mrs O W Brahms Theodore M Rehder and Mr Schmeldt. HWECLA declares dividend attracting investor attention in Spokane with 25 090 to stockholders record March 1 payable March 28 including 15 cent quarterly and 10 cent special dividend.
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Lincoln, Ia
Lincoln Band
L. Schmeldt
O. W. Brahms
Theodore M. Rehder
Schmeldt
Hwecla
Spokane
Wash
Ieela Mining Company
Miss Frances Williams Voted University Prettiest Girl
Frances Williams of Burlington Ta is named the University of Iowa's prettiest girl by a student committee. She will represent Iowa in a Big Ten beauty contest conducted by Antoinette Donnelly. Williams is a junior in liberal arts, member of Pi Beta Phi, and has served as YWCA secretary assistant for three years while working to support herself.
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Iowa City
Frances
Williams
Burlington
University of Iowa
Daily Iowan
Miss Williams
Iowa
Antoinette Donnelly
Chicago
College of Liberal Arts
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Wertz Slaying Case: Two Women Arrested on Murder Charges
Mrs Mina Wertz and her daughter Mrs Robert Leeper were arrested on bench warrants charging murder in the December 27 killing of Roy Wertz. Indicted with Robert Leeper, the trio faces first degree murder counts as accessories before and after the fact. Preliminary hearings set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertz
Leeper
Associated Press
Jowa City
Mina Wertz
Robert Leeper
Roy Werts
Waterloo Dwellers Mourn Three Local Deaths
Obituaries report deaths of John W. Wilson 43 a Waterloo resident of 35 years cause dropsy survived by five daughters two sons all of Waterloo and three sisters and a brother also Waterloo. Body at O Keefe Towne funeral home for arrangements. Ralph Wetlaufer plasterer age about 35 died of heart trouble Waterloo family illness noted. T P Wilson age 58 died of pneumonia at farm home near Elk Run born Apple River Illinois survived by husband John G Wilson Freeport Robert Wilson Dysart Laurene at home William Bruner brother and other siblings. Bodies at O Keefe Towne mortuary for arrangements.
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John W. Wilson
Waterloo
Hugh W. Smead
Logan Avenue
Mr. Wilson
Illinois
Tie
Illinois Central
Allsidents
Hart
Roy, Courtland
Wilbur Aid Bernice Wilson
Nellie Sittead
Gertrude Farrenbush
Helen Heiple
Lizzie Wilson
Samuel Wilson
O'Keefe, & Towne Funeral Home
Wwwatt Funeral
Ralph Wetlauser
Ralph O. Wetlaufer
Altho
Mr. Wetlaufer
Charles Wetlaufer
Robert
Roriona Alice
California
O'Keefe & Towne Funeral Home
T. P. Welson
T. P. Wilson
Elk Run
Apple River
Ill
Black Hawk County
John G. Wilson
Freeport
Robert Wilson
Dysart
Laurene
Wiliam Bruner
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Perging
Des Moines Briefs Chronicle Violent Incidents and Local News
Des Moines reports Ira Jones shot by special officer Charles Miller during a yard stroll. Knoxville residents Yarnell and Webb suffer explosion injuries from a keg of powder. Des Moines Rabbi Klein announces a nationwide campaign to defend Jews. Red Oak jury to hear Hodges case for second degree murder. Allison notes coal shortage relief from copious corncobs. Princeton man Irving Ewart dies after fall at work. Davenport uncharged high schoolers in alley craps game. Bertha Stoltenberg dies from lamp burns. Oelwein votes on a $100000 memorial building bond. Dubuque man Hubert Holzmann jailed 26 years for criminal assault. Cedar Rapids quotes on Ruhr occupation and Prohibition. Lady Royden address. Marion teen Gussy Jackson critically ill.
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Des Moines
Ira Jones
Melcher, Jr
Jones
Rock Island Railroad
Charles Miller
Knoxville
Charles Yarnell
Harley Webb
Red Rock
Israel Klein
Chicago
Red Oak
James Hodges
Aaron Anderson
Stanton
Hodges
Allison
Princeton
Irving Ewart
Davenport
Bertha Stoltenberg
Oclwein
Dubayne
Uoon Lucille Zahina
Hubert Holzmann
Miss Mary Nugent Dies at St Francis Hospital
Miss Mary Nugent of Washburn aged seven died after a long illness at St Francis hospital. She is survived by brother Michael, one of Iowa's pioneer family members. Born July 3, 1805, she moved to Dubuque in childhood and later to a Miss Nugent area. Funeral at St Joseph's Church tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Burial Calvary cemetery.
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Mary Syugent
Washburn
St. Francis Hospital
Michael, Washburn
Iowa
Dubuque
Miss Nugent
Black Hawk County
St. Joseph’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
Infant O'Connor Twins Die. Services Planned
John and Jean O'Connor infants of Pa and Mrs. O'Connor Raymond Iowa died yesterday in St Francis hospital. Bodies remain at O Keefe Towne funeral home until tomorrow morning then to Raymond for burial. Harvey Medley funeral set Wednesday at 3 p m Kistner chapel Elder V A Hall in charge. Burial at Twin Bluffs Wistor designated after services.
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O'Connor
TWLNS
John
Jean
Pa O'Connor
Raymond
Warvey Medley
Harvey Medley
Kistner
Elder V. A. Hall
Twin Bluffs
Wistor
White House Drops Merchant Ship Aid
Washington announces the administration will abandon efforts to obtain government aid for the American merchant marine as the shipping bill fails this session. The February 27 report notes the White House indicates this course following the bill’s collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Washington, D. C
Mrs Beyea Addresses Kiwanis on Child Education
Nurse and WWI veteran Mrs D Piste Heyea spoke to the Kiwanis on child education noting delinquency stems from neglecting fundamentals and parental guidance. She urged focusing on moral basics rather than talking points as society faces youth temptations and law issues.
Beautiful Har in a Moment Hair Care Ad
An advertisement touts Danderine as a quick hair beautifier that cleanses dust and oil. It promises softer, glossier hair that looks thicker and healthier and claims dandruff eradication and strengthened roots. The copy urges buying a 35 cent bottle at drug stores or counters.
Simple Application Dissolves Blackheads
A simple method dissolves blackheads using calomel powder and water. Rub lightly on damp skin, then wash to remove every particle. Avoid squeezing or pinching which enlarges pores and may leave traces of blackheads behind.
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Kan
First
East
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Rock Springs, Wye
H. J. Knight
U. S. Air Mail Service
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Knight
Rock Springs
Wya
Preus
Senator Caraway
Umbrella
Frank Ehli
Altho Thompson
Lawn City School
Hines
Veterans’ Bureau
Ottumwa
C. R. Forbes
Ottumwa, Ja
Fen
Laws Public Library
J. J. Hackworth
Hackworth
Huckworth
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Tackworth
Wapello Sayings Bank
Nam‘ed Executor
J. PF. Webber
R. Forbes
Tobin
Califa
William Phillip
Charles VL. Verrill
Maryland
United States Employes Compensation Commission
Uni
Weky
le Urtasury
McMahon
Girl
Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
Ruhr
Percy Stickney Grant
A. Maud Royden
London
Marion
Gussy Jackson
Mary Biugent
Luc Ace
Beyea
D. “Piste Heyea
France
Kiwanis Club
Otks
Martingue Im
Har
Carl C. Bickley
Leavitt and Johnson
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