Arch ie Burris Hung at Fort Madison for 1921 murder
Arch ie Burris a Ottumwa taxi driver was hanged today at Fort Madison state prison for the December 17 1921 murder of Mrs Hattie Enfra Bates in Ottumwa. He faced two trials and the Iowa Supreme Court twice reversed and remanded before final conviction. Burris, 34, spoke prayers and requested pastors before the trap, with witnesses viewing the execution through the stockade.
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Associated Pres
Fort Madison
Ill
Archie Burris
Mra
Halle Renfrew Bates
Burris
Wapello County
Weath
A. W. McEuain
Smith
Ottumwa
Mr. Smith
Drayer
Paradise
Henry Richards
Burris Ware
John Jenkin
JiBesris
Hattie Enfran Bates
Burtis
Iowa Supreme Court
Venelio District Court
High Tribunal
State Penitentiary
Fort Jiadison
Iowa
Gov. Kendall
P. Jf. Hollowell
State Prison
Ira Pavey
Sume
Eugene Wee Bentts
Shellby County
Joseph Smith
Meiroe County
Fin
John Junkin
Ottumwe
Clara Rosen
Chester Barlows
Charles City
Lane
Henry Schmidt
West Enion
Mr. and
Nes. Peck
Robert Fred Ailen
Siaml
Camp Dotge Faly
Calles Condemned Diplomatic Reception Postponed
Mexico City January 2 President Calles, confined by illness, caused the New Year reception of the diplomatic corps at the national palace to be skipped yesterday. The absence of Calles led to the cancellation of the formal event with no substitute held.
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Mexico
Cire
Calles
Atheas
Cleanup Cape Sleuth Granted Leave to Reorganize Schenectady Police
New York police official Starts Cleanup Cape H. Fucsian granted 30 days leave to reorganize Schenectady police amid rampant vice. The Youmans murder and threats against a captain fuel a manhunt as officials seek a strong leader to curb corruption.
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Edefty
Schenectady
Bucer
Forest Fire Sparks Flaming Fan Above Desert Sky
Tucson in early January 2004 faced the New Year’s first forest fire as flames spread near the Santa Catalina mountains. A bright glow visible from 40 miles lit the desert sky and prompted rangers across the district to rush to the scene. Details remained scarce as crews arrived near Pim’s Canyon, hampered by limited communications at dawn today.
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Tucson
Ariz
Santa Catalina
Ari
Pims Canyon
W. C. Logan Sees Gradual Recovery After Car Accident
W. C. Logan remains confined to bed at 218 Leland Avenue after being injured when caught between two cars Wednesday. His condition today is somewhat better with two broken ribs and a fractured collarbone from the crash on Fourth Street East while cranking a car in gear.
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W. C. Logan
Leland Avenue
Logan
Fourth Street East
Pittsburgh Dispatch Announces Independent Policy
The January 2 issue of the Daily Dispatch from Pittsburgh Pa reports the newspaper will be completely independent from any political party. It notes the policy was announced New Year's Day and emphasizes nonpartisan coverage.
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Pittsburgh
New
Daily Dispatch
Reverend George G Zellholfer Dies in Berkeley
Paralysis caused the death of Reverend George G Zellholfer in Berkeley California at 2 p.m. yesterday. He had 35 years in the Evangelical church including a four year pastorate at First Evangelical parish Waterloo. He resided in Los Angeles during illness and lived with his daughters Mrs W Clark and Miss Tona in Be law. Born in Parrington February 22, he leaves a wife who died years ago and many relatives. Funeral and burial plans will be in California with services set for Saturday. Surviving are three sisters Emma Warned Onecianain Mrs Blanchaine Grand dnnnellin Mrs Tenn Maart and numerous children including Ve As Kari Waterton Mrs Goluebb Fort Collins Coto Batte hank O V Mea William and others. The obituary also notes the death of J A Butler’s wife at 630 Miley Street and her prior life in Au. Butler formerly of Dylane. Her remains were to be taken to Teelweta for services.
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George G. Zellholfer
Berkeley
Cal
George &. Achhhoster
First Evangelical Parish
Waterloo
Aelimeter
Los Angeles
W. Clark
Tona
Parrington
California
Nte
Aire
Emma
Oncianain
Blanchaine
Tenn Maart
Des
Woold
Toted
Kari
Waterton
Airs
Goluebb
Fort Collins
Coto
Batte Hank
Mea William
Horker Gies
Frozen man with bullet through body puzzle for police
Cedar Rapids dispatch says Armstrong Schrader a Milwaukee railroad worker was found frozen near the Curless home in Kenwood Park. He bore a .32 caliber bullet wound near the heart and investigators probe possible self inflicted death after a threat to the Curless family. Autopsy planned. inquiry continues into motive.
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International News Wire
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong J. Schrur
Milwaukee Railroad
Schrader
Kenwood Irk
Hemt
M. MH. J. Curesd
Sidney Street
Kenwood
Irk
Schirader
Curless
Pres
Armstrong J. Echrader
J. Curless
R. A. Yorphal
Andrews
Marshalltown
Schrater
Curiess
Congress Not to Crowd France in Matter of Debts
Congress debates debt policy as European and American creditors reshape international finance. The piece notes private banking loans to foreign governments and potential impacts on U S merchants, with European trade revival tied to American capital. It cites Henry Ford buying Belgian steel rails and questions about effects on domestic industry and loans abroad.
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Congress
France
Frms
Wall’ Street
Wall Street
New York
Joan
South America
Washington
Europe
Henry Ford
Belgium
Vetrail
Amerina
Detroit
Woduty
Ope
Herall-Teilitne News Serviery
Clemente Notes on Debt Funding to Mellon
Fragmented text discusses Clemente sending a note to Mellon regarding debt funding. References to formalities, French government, duties, and payment issues appear, though text is garbled and partial. Names Clemente and Mellon are present.
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Clemente
Mellon
Leshan
Girl Cora Corelli Gallagher Shines in Naples Triumph
San Francisco soprano Miss Cora Gallagher known as Cora Corelli wins praise in Naples for her performance in Ponchielli's Manon Lescaut and heads toward a career abroad. Daughter of Rey Gallagher, a shorthand reporter in the San Francisco Supreme Court, she is hailed as the era’s greatest singer sent abroad.
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Cora Corell
Cora Gallagher
San Francisco
Sing
Tama
Fortune
Italy
Miss Corelli
Rey Gallagher
Supreme Court
Naples
Pinedol
Manon Lescau
Gasoline tax proposed in Iowa highway report
United Press reports the Iowa State highway commission urges a two cent gasoline tax with one third directed to the primary road fund and two thirds to county road aid. The 1924 paving, traveling, grading and tile drainage totals are listed, with maintenance costs and funding reforms including bond authority and bond interest from primary funds.
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United Press
Des Moines
State Highway Commission
Gar. Kendall
Wah State Road S
BowWa Commission
Primar
McCoy Faces Months in Jail Before Appellate Plea
Los Angeles January report says former boxer McCoy will likely remain jailed for several months before any penitentiary sentence for manslaughter is decided. Judge Grail plans to sentence him to one to 10 years, but defense vows a new trial and possible appeal, delaying disposition for months. Bail may apply pending appeal. other robbery and assault charges linger.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McCoy
Mars
Charles S. Grail
Grail
MrCoy
Wn T’ Appea
Hutt
Apringst McCoy
Alorsh
Ant Thowright
Han
Eharges
Tornado Toll Reveals 1 929 U S Deaths in Past Years
Reporters noted 1 929 fatalities across the United States from the past eight years as tornadoes struck Arkansa s Iowa Wisconsin and other states causing widespread destruction and property losses. March weather events in England and Canada referenced in the copy appear loose and nonessential.
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Wore
Arkansas
Tovas
Towa
Misael
Icsham
Postal officials caught in probe of bribery
Washington report says six veteran postal officials in 43 cities were suspended and a Senate committee employee discharged as inspectors tie money to the National Association of Postal Supervisors. McDermott and Riedesel faced payments. no law violated per Justice Dept findings. Clerks' groups condemn suspensions as an effort to defeat postal bill passage.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
The
Postal Service
Senate Postoffice Committees
House Postoffice Committee
National Association of Postal Supervisors
Peter McGarty
New York City
James M. Greig
Boston
Peter Wiggle
Detroit
Harvey M. Tittie
Springfield
Ohio
J. J. Fields
Louisville
William Sawson
Chicago
New
E. H. McDermott
Senate
Supervisors’ Association
Frederick C. Riedesel
House
Riedesel
McDermott
Department of Justice
Justice Department
Bill
United Press
Post- Office Department
Thomas J. Fisherty
Thhe National Federation of Postal Clerks
Post Office Department
Don
BE. H. McDermott
Senate Post Office Committee
Flaherty
Johnsons take state treasurer and auditor posts in Des Moines
Johnson of Muscatine becomes state treasurer and J C McClune of Oskaloosa becomes state auditor at Des Moines. Johnson appoints James F Thomas as deputy treasurer while McClune plans no major staff changes. A temporary secretary will fill Johnson’s vacancy until the new council meets after Gov Hammill’s inauguration on January 15.
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Des Moines
TLE
Ray E. Johnson
Muscatine
J. C. McClune
Oskaloosa
Johnson
W. J
Hammill
Golden Bears Seek Rockne Opponents for January 10 Game
Alumni groups from California and Notre Dame push to book Knute Rockne's team for a January 19 Los Angeles Coliseum clash. Rockne cites his battered squad after the New Year’s day defeat to Stanford in Pasadena as his main objection.
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Iso Angeles
University of California
Notre ‘Dame
Golden Bears
Knute Rockie
Los Angeles Coliseum
Rockne
Stanford
Pasadena
Keokuk Police Chief Sued for Trespass Damages
Keokuk chief of police J. C. Pastis is named in a district court suit for 85000 damages filed by Mrs Blane alleging he entered her rooms without invitation on December 23. He denies the charges claiming it is a frame up and that blackmail charges may be filed against the woman.
Vinton Councilmen deny padded expense claims
Vinton Iowa councilmen charged state checkers with submitting padded expense accounts. The council alleges discrepancies in room and meal charges by state checkers George Turner and Patrick Moore and plans to protest payment to Mayor Rice. Des Moines officials question motives, hinting at possible retaliation for earlier findings.
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Vinton
Farry
White
Patrick J. Moore
D. L. Bryan
George A. Rice
Moore
Turner
Sapenees
Bren
Des Moines
Jan
George Gallarno
State Auditor's Office
George Turner
Patrick Moore
Vinton Council
Gallaruo
American Marines Reported Landed at Nanking China
London dispatch reports American Marines landed at Nanking, China amid unrest as rebellious troops set fire to ships and floated debris, in a tense late 1930s style briefing.
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Nanking
London
China
Eile
Attorney General Removes Van Ripper from Office
Washington DC reports Van Ripper, an assistant United States attorney from New Jersey, refused to resign at Attorney General Stone's request and was removed from office in May.
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Washington, D.C
Walter JD. van Ripper
New Jersey
United
Stone
Landlord Encle Sam Sets Rents for Government Homes
A government report by Interior Secretary Hubert Work highlights lenient government landlords. It cites 29 small houses on government land near the Capitol rented for $6,010.50 annually, with one Washington unit at $160 yearly and the top rent at $200 per year. Also notes a government house yielding $90 yearly. First building permit issued to RF N Cowin for a bungalow at 2427 Fourth Street East costing $3,000. work to start immediately.
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Washington
Tania
United States
T S
Hubert Work
Capitol
RF N.cowin
Real Esinate Denier
Fonrih
Bailiff Wins Strike Against Dog Put on by Municipal Judge
In Omaha Nebraska on January 2 the bailiff Johnny Holden successfully led a one man strike against Judge Holmes order of opening court. Holmes begins with a formal procession and robes while Holden as bailiff mounts the platform and proclaims the court in session. After a two hour argument Holmes capitulated and opened court without the dog salute.
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Omaha
Neb
Johnny Holden
Police Court
Judge Holmes
United States
Jtis Amarole
Mean Who Fled from Honor Prison Camp Confesses
Detroit detroit Jan. Peter Malla 72 tearfully confessed today to escaping Salt Lake Citys honor prison camp where he served a life term for banditry and murder. He claimed to be the man sought by police and admitted escaping in 1922 amid privileges of the camp. Salt Lake officials headed to Detroit to question him.
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Mean
Honor
Detroit. Mich
Peter Malla
Salt Lake City
Malia
Central Station
Salt Lake
Werkes
Sait Lake
Detroit
Edae Again Blocks Power Trust Probes
Washington Jan 2 An investigation by the Federal Trade Commission of an arrested power probe was blocked in the senate by Senator Eder Republican New Jersey. The inquiry was proposed by Senator Norris Republican Neb. when defeated Edge launched into a discussion of alleged power influence over public utilities.
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Washington, DB
iTrade Commission
United States
Senate
Eder
Republican
New Jersey
Norris
Netra Whe
Edge
Airmen Build New Death on Wings in Washington DC
Fragmentary report describes an Army Air Service airship test that lifted from the ground and released an explosive charge. General Pat Weeks offers comments noting its apparent reliability and funding concerns while Patrick hints at subsequent steps.
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Dymy
Washington, T. C
Army Air Service
Pat Wek
Patrick
Aeromedia
Army Bill Would Not Get Strength of Present
The war department appropriation bill would maintain the regular army at 12 006 commissioned officers and 125 600 enlisted men for the coming fiscal year with a total of 381 131 114 dollars. The measure, drafted under Representative Anthony Wemudlic an, Kansas, proposes 40 000 000 for rivers and harbors plus 14 708 000 for air services and about 4 400 000 for new planes. It also includes 3 040 000 for Dam No 2 at Muscle Shoals and 56 000 for bombing tests against obsolete vessels.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
House
Anthony Wemudlican
Mkansas
Guan
Budget Bureau
National Guard
Fox Sho
air S@l'Vice
Holdup Man Tells Ma of Beatings Then Arrested
Richard Points 19 allegedly attempted a New Year’s restaurant holdup in ioney Creek Virginia. After entering masked, he faced proprietor Charles Russell, his wife and eight customers. Points’ gun misfired, a struggle followed, and he fled as a customer hit him with a mustard bottle. His mother later sought Russell’s arrest for assault, while Points was jailed on the holdup charge.
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Ioney Creek
Richard Points
M- Points
Charles Russell
Points
Russell
County Farn Bureau Moves Offices Here
The county farm bureau moved its offices from Cedar Falls to a room in the Falls courthouse, with equipment loaded by van. The group, active for several years in Cedar Falls, sought quarters after a location committee appeared before the board of supervisors. Quarters were found by repurposing spaces, including areas once used by R. A. Doty, overseer of the poor.
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Ontivesty
Cedhasement Fearn
Falls
Mncoiture
Heve
Cedar Falls
Bureau
Board of Supervisors
R.A. Doty
British golfers spend fortunes on the lines and fees
Four men die when an automobile strikes a train at a grade crossing last night. Names listed include Clever Sharpster 30 Lenton Jan 2 Jenkins 39 Henry Fuerst 50 Elihu Dray 50. Golfers spend about 10 million annually in fees and dues plus 180 million on equipment, travel, clothing, instruction, prizes.
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Helphns
Spt- Lenton
Britain
der” Jenkins
Henry Fuerst
Milton
Elihu Dray
Store Fire Destroys Wengston Drug Store
Davenport Jan 2 A fire believed caused by a defective wiring totally gutted the Wengston drug store. Stock and building valued at about $25,000 were destroyed but fully insured.
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Davenport
Wengston Drug Store
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