Pennsylvania 1a Leader Beneath Penrose Death
The passing of Penrose marks a historic shift in the Senate as Pennsylvania loses a longtime boss. His successor will not fill his shoes, and the chamber shows weaker discipline, with three Republican camps shaping policy. McCumber of North Dakota is likely to chair the finance committee, leaning toward farm bloc tariffs, while lingering illness colored Penrose's last influence and weakened party control. Continued on page two, column two.
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MARK_SULLEVAN
Washington, D. C
Penrose
Senate
Cannon
Pennsylvania
Wnatil Penrose
Krox
Cox
Kenyon
Capper
Old Guard
Lodge
Curtis
McGormick
Lamrpot
Finance Committee
McCumber
North Dakota
Altho
Peroness
Hic
Penr
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Himis
Fort Dodge Skates and Golfs in Ideal Weather
Fort Dodge enjoyed ideal New Year weather with hundreds skating on the Des Moines river and a dozen or more golfers on the country club course overlooking the river. Veteran weather prophet EB M Dunn ing smiles, recalling predictions of a mild winter by professors and lumbermen months earlier.
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United Press
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
EB. M. Dunning
Dunning
Cabinet considers European situation in brief session
Washington Harding and the cabinet spent two hours discussing the European economic situation and the possibility of a US invitation to a conference. The report notes other items in brief from Davenport to Peoria crimes and political nominations.
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Washington, D. C
Harding
United States
Gov Sproul to resign seat for U S Senate
Harrisburg reports Gov Sproul will resign within 24 hours to accept appointment to the United States Senate to replace the late Boies Penrose. A formal statement is expected soon as circles close to the governor discuss the move. Pennsylvania Governor Sproul may quit to join the Senate amid the Ford Newberry contest and looming votes.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Dan
Sproul
United States Senate
Tate
Penrose
Newberry
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Sioux City Prohibition Agent Arrested After Hotel Shooting
Dan Kelly federal prohibition agent is under arrest for assault with intent to commit murder after Merle Bergeson was wounded at a Sioux City hotel. Kelly says the shooting was accidental as one of his pistols discharged. The incident occurred early Sunday in Sioux City Iowa.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Dan Kelly
Prohibition
Merle Bergeson
Bergeson
Kelly
Secretary of Pharmacy Board Faces Ouster
Des Moines reports ouster proceedings to remove Harry E. Eaton secretary of the state pharmacy board. H N Hossiple of the Antisaloon League says charges will be filed with Gay Kendall alleging Eaton sanctioned sale of whisky and pure alcohol by drug stores.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
H. N. Hossiple
State Antisaloon League
Harry E. Eaton
State Pharmacy Board
Gay. Kendall
Eaton
Wine Bibbers Nabbed in Police Raid
Three gallons of wine were seized and eight alleged customers arrested when the police booze squad raided Louis Forte's home. Three more gallons and a quart of moonshine were seized from Jos Fresco's place. Joe was not arrested.
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United Press Des
Police Confiscate Dirty Magazines in Denver
Denver police order confiscates magazines deemed “low standards” sold at newsstands. The publications are those shipped by express or other means rather than through the mails, the official announcement said.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Express
Kneeskern for Preliminary Hearing in Brocklin Case
Castalia stock buyer Kneeskern faces Mayor Conover today for a preliminary hearing in the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Brocklin. Bond set at 15,000 after a venue change. rumors link Kneeskern to Mrs. Van Brocklin and a moonshine party at the Brocklin home. He is about 38 and linked with his father in the northeastern Iowa stock basin.
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United Presses Decorah
B. Kneeskern
Castalia
Conover
Charles van Brocklin
Wkneeskern
Steward Barthel
Howard Defends Farm Bureau Bloc In Congress
James R. Howard, president of the American Farm Bureau, speaks at Minnesota convention defending the agricultural bloc as a national asset. He says the bloc, formed in Washington, has pushed constructive legislation in six months, transcends party lines, and serves farmers and national interests amid tense times.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Congress Ag
Landmark of National Progress
James R. Howard
theAmerican Farm Burea Federation
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Washingiton
American Farms Bureau Federation
Congress
Senate
Loase of Representatives
Tthan
American Farm Bu‘yean Federation
American Farm Bureau Federation
Lony
America
Congr
Agricultural Bloc
Kenyon
Senate Agricultural Bloc
Washington, D. C
William S. Reniyon
Towa
Gray Silver
Farm Bo‘yeau Federation
Agricultural Bior
Special Grand Jury Called on Bluesky Schemes
A special grand jury was ordered to convene on January 16 by Tincoin district court judges Lerday to investigate alleged bluesky promotion schemes and causes for business failures.
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Tincoin
Lerday
Illinois Federation Forum Addresses Woman's Club Constitution
Chicago January 3. The proposed Illinois constitution will be debated at the legislative forum of the Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs today. A three day session begins tomorrow with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs board meeting.
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Associated Prove
Chicago
Illinois
Ilinois Federation of Women’s Clubs
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Highway Conditions Across Several Towns
The report lists towns including Alvest Lea Algona Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault Mason City New Hampton Postville Waterville Waverly and surrounding areas. Highways are in good motoring condition with unsettled weather forecast tonight and Wednesday and likely snow in the northwest portion.
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Usmmary
Sioux City undertaker and nurse found dead in limousine
A leading Sioux City undertaker and Miss Anna Giddings were found dead in a limousine near Dickinson, about 9 am, with the interior bloodied. The report suggests the undertaker was shot and the other woman possibly killed herself, details uncertain due to the damaged text.
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Undertaker
Uni
Sioux City
FL Dickinson
Anna Giddings
Tugether
Hickinson Lintunsiae
Lott
Viehking
Quail coveys increasing in river county reports
A dispatch from River County notes rising quail coveys based on a recent survey. Despite restrictive laws and farmer efforts to propagate quail, favorable winter conditions and a bright outlook bolster trapping demand and prices. A black mink earned $12, with other mink averaging $7 to $9, as market prices rise.
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River County
Rive
Wypertamen
Farners
Aeasou Pyue
Corn relief purchase for Russia reaches millions of bushels
More than 3,000,000 bushels of corn have been bought by the purchasing committee for Russian relief. A shipload of 240,000 bushels left New Orleans on December 31 and deliveries will be made at New Orleans, Baltimore, and New York on a free-on-board basis. The Soviet authorities will transport the corn to famine areas.
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Washington, D. C
Janu
New Orleans
American Farm Bureau Federation Loday
Don Livingston
South Dakota
Baltimore
New York
Westerner to Bid on Muscle Shoals Project
C. Col Tinker, president of the Construction Company of North America, will submit an offer for the government power and nitrate project at Muscle Shoals Alabama next Saturday. Tinker, from San Francisco, inspected the plants yesterday according to Secretary of War Weeks.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Col Tinker
Construction Company of North America
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Weeks
Tinkler
San Francisco
Calls for ambulance then swallows poison tragedy
Des Moines report of Eleanor Bish a colored woman who attempted suicide by drinking poison. She telephoned police to send an ambulance to her residence before taking the poison and died at the city hospital last night.
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Elkhorn
Des Moines
Thomas Flantsen
Agnes N. Rosenkilde
United Press
Eleanor Bish
Rity J Hospital
Soldiers say they saw Major Opie shoot in France
Letters charging Major U I Opie of Staunton Virginia with killing soldiers in France reached Senator Watson of Georgia. William Gillie of Richmond and others claim Opie took a rifle from a soldier and shot a dying man while another soldier was nearby. The witnesses seek to testify before the Senate committee resuming hearings on alleged hangings and killings by the AL EL OP.
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United Press
Washington
D. C
U. 1
Opie
Staunton
France
Senator Watson
Georgia
William
Gillie
Richmond
William EB
St. John
Lynchburg
Riner
John St. Lewsiy
Straddurs
Senate Committee
AL EL OP
Bank Merger Creates Largest West Bank Institute
The Continental & Commercial National Bank and Continental & Commercial Trust & Savings Bank merged to form the second largest U.S. bank west of New York, absorbing Fort Dearborn and its trust arm. The deal brings deposits over 400 million and total resources exceeding 525 million with a 2 million plus loss guarantee from clearing houses.
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Citwage
Crowe Toswbey
Koverub
Lela Ti Hiss
Yupythaabng i Corieian
Fort Dewrtornantes
Imerger
Continental
Commercial Banks
Oran
Soc
Crowe
Uylira Associated Press
Chitago
Continental & Commercial National
Continental& Commercial Trust & Savings Bank
United States
New York
Fort Dearborn National Bank
Art Dearborn Trust & Savings Bank
Chicago
Lnte Instiight
Chicago Clearing House Association
Continental & Commercial Insitution
Fort Dearborn
James B. Forgan
Chicago Clearing House
Comittee
la Salle Street
Destrora National
Clearing House
Drovers’ National Bank
Rovers’trust & Say
Ings Bank
Edward Tilden & Co
Wiltien
Parry M. Dawe
We Son
Alexander Robeseer Swift, Jr
Henry Seeders
Englewood State Bank
Tilden
Eight Years in Pen for Manin Gang That Killed Bob Murray
George Moore was sentenced to eight years in the Penitentiary for manslaughter related to the killing of railroad detective Robert Murray, following his conviction. He was also fined a sum. The case ties to the Manion gang activity in Council Bluffs.
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Manin
Bob” Murray
Associated Press
Council Bluffs
George Moore
Robert Murray
Manion
Milwaukee seeks control of Chicago Milwaukee Gary Co
Milwaukee railroad lines applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval to acquire control of the Chicago Milwaukee and Gary Company by purchasing all its capital stock. The move would give Milwaukee ownership of the Gary firm and its assets in the Midwest.
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Washington, D. C
Jan
Chicago, Milwaukee & Railway Today
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee & Gary Co
Stork
Burch Murder Trial Enters Seventh Week
The Burch murder trial reached its seventh week as the prosecution prepared to continue rebuttal evidence in the insanity defense case. The proceedings focus on contrasting expert testimony and the defendant’s mental state as the case nears its final phases. A juror was excused earlier for cause, and additional witnesses were expected to be called.
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Burch
Ted Tress
Bolton Kener Vony
Four Killed Many Hurt in St Louis Accidents of Day
A string of accidents in St Louis left four dead and many injured. Reports from local authorities describe deadly collisions and a series of crashes across the city. Investigators are reviewing roadway conditions and emergency responses as residents cope with the spate of incidents.
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St. Louis
Linn County Supervisors Face Charges
A garbled report from Linn County describes a 1930s incident where supervisors faced accusations over courthouse funding and a move to Cedar Rapids. The piece notes a $2.00 payment per voter and a contested courthouse project with questions about finances and ballots.
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Linn County Supervisors
Mrs Rowley Charged Again in Illegal Operation Case
Mrs. Carrie Rowley, previously convicted of practicing criminal surgery, was arrested yesterday in Mojnes on charges of performing an illegal operation on a girl. She had been released on bond after last September’s conviction as the complaint reached policewoman Mrs Emma Berkay.
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United Press
Yes
Victim of Crossing Crash Will Recover
Albert Mahon, injured when his car was struck by a Northwestern passenger train, is expected to leave the hospital this week. His companion Eingiebert Eifstrom died instantly. The funeral for Eifstrom was well attended yesterday.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Tan
Albert Mahon
Strucky
Northwestern
Pagsenter
Eingiebert Eifstrom
Ib Wig
Akali
Ilfstram
Wusely
Photo Engravers Strike Over Wage Cuts Across 30 Cities
About 2,400 members of the Photo Engravers union in 30 cities walked out in Chicago today to protest proposed wage reductions or lengthened hours. Employers push to reinstate a 48 hour week at current pay or cut wages for 44 hour workers. Waterloo Service & Engraving Co. among plants affected, with twelve workers idle. others continue at reduced capacity as talks proceed.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Photo Engravers’ Union
American Photo Engravers Association
Louis Llader
Waterloo Service & Engraving,Co
Dispatch
Fron
Waterloo
T.J., Forhan
Waterloo Concern
Employers’ Organization
Nebraska
Towa
Fordan
Forhan
Debates on Ireland Britain treaty split Irish Dail
Dublin reports show strong public support for ratification yet deep splits in the Dail Eireann. Pro treaty factions predict a 15 vote majority while De Valera and hardliners vow opposition. A new weekly, The Republic of Ireland, debuts to press opposing independence surrender.
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Presa Dubily
Dun
Ireland
Dail
Parliageo
de Valera
Hal
Art O'Connor
Irish Republic
Eamano de Valera
Griffith
Dall
Associated Press
Dublin
Dall Eireann
Great Britain
London
Hireann
Limerick
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Tipperary
Tyrone
Louth
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Republic of Ireland
Dail Eireann
Charles Burgess
Labor
Georgina Markiewicz
Defense
Erskine Childers
Great Vitain
Ani
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