Berlin Sings for Soph Tucker at Farewell Party
Sophie Tucker arranged a farewell party for her and Irving Berlin at the Kit Kit club in London. Berlin sang Remember as Mrs Berlin watched, while the couple shared memories of early struggles and shared acclaim for Tucker’s influence on Berlin’s career.
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Berlin
Sph Tucker
Farcuwell
London
Sophie Tucker
Lonfion
Irving
Ang
Ellin Mackas
Milas Tucker
United States
Jophie
Miss Boeker
Jim
Ita Merriest
Miss Tucker
Irving Berlin
Elin
William Jasman
Airs
Sophis
Tucker
Payne
Hatness
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Passon
Senate Predictions On Court Approval Amid Propaganda
Editorials and columnists debate whether the Supreme Court will be approved despite organized opposition. The Ku Klux Klan funds anti Court material and letters flow from southern and western senators as ratification grows likely with more than 64 senators in favor, though votes may shift with pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Blan Grean
Washington
Edward Bok
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Edward Bol
Bol
Probelsly Vaere
Mer
Fayver
Fatrixv
Tyaiy Mar
Wien
I Rondini
Seven Gid Cases Dismissed by Court
Judge H. Boies dismissed seven old criminal cases at the county court upon the recommendation of County Attorney W. A. Cook. Defendants include Edward Stanhope Sylvester Tolliver Floyd Boyer Gayland Finley Harry Kildow Katherine Feller Venus Lovejoy, and M. H. Wilson. Joe Hayterger pleaded guilty to larceny of an overcoat and received 30 days in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A Cook
H. 8. Boies
Cook
Tere Jagainet
Edward Stanhope
Descr
Ition
Sylvester Tolliver
Floyd Boyer
Gayland Finley
Harry Kildow
Katherine Feller
Venus 3B
Lovajey
M. H. Wilson
Oss Baldwin
Gayland Pinley U Wminvor
Eldora
Ackerman
Kildow
Feller
Polk County
Kildow Wypon
Lovejoy
Black Hawk County
Ktas Kian
Joe Hayterger
Boies
Milwaukee Shooting Ends in Double Tragedy
In Milwaukee on January 18 Richard Haefer 45 shot and killed his nephew Gardhard Endre Bert 22 wounded George Thurnbauer and then killed himself. Witnesses included Haefer's wife four children and Endresart's mother. He had prior family estrangement and a divorce action preceded a 40 day sentence in the House of Correction after beating his daughter Amanda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Richard Haefer
Gardhard Endre- Bert
George Thurnbauer
Hoefer
Endresart
Haefer
Horse of Correction
Amanda
Indicted Man Returned by Sheriff After Cold Holdup
A disjointed report states Robert Osburg, 29, indicted for a local store holdup near Fort Madison. He was brought back by the sheriff after a Saturday night incident at the Mississippi bridge area, with alleged belongings including apparel and a hat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdup Man
Fort Madison
Aobert Osburg
Wolding
Sbi
Mississippi Bridge
Burglary Report Details Break-in at Burlington Indus Site
A damaged OCR fragment describes a break in at an industrial site in Burlington involving drilling through walls to steal alcohol. The passage mentions a person drilling, gullery facilities, and an entry through a warehouse area, with unclear names or dates.
Tama Grand Jury Meets in Pinkerton Case
Tama county grand jury, which adjourned in December without a report, met today over Linus Pinkerton sought for complicity in the murder of Frank Momamer Traer night marshal last summer. No report is expected before Saturday when court will reconvene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoledo
Tama County
Linus Pinkerton
Frank Momamer
Traer
Farmers resist proposed raise in freight rates
Des Moines Iowa 18 Mark G Thornburg state secretary of agriculture testified in Kansas City that Iowa farmers cannot bear a freight rate increase. He cited Iowa crop data showing per acre gross returns of 15.18 this year versus 15.50 last year and cost of producing corn at 88 cents per bushel. He noted oats abundant hay scarce cattle and hogs tight with a need for higher butter output and efficiency to reduce production costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Dan
Mark G. Thornburg
Kansas City
Tre
Towa
Thornourg
Lawa
LoWa
Charles D. Reed
Shire Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau
Little Prospect of Coal Mines Seizure
Senator Watson of the Interstate Commerce Committee says there is no plan to consider a Copeland resolution to authorize presidential take over of anthracite mines. Several committee members share this view and no action seems likely.
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Washington, DD. G
Watson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Dogs Lose Legal Privilege in Oklahoma Supreme Court Case
Oklahoma City January 1 AP report notes a push to limit dog owners liability as a revival of feudal canine prerogatives. The movement cites accidents and petty destruction by pets to press for stricter accountability under state law.
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Oklahom City
Okla
APJ
Dors
England
Ikahoma
OlAhoma
Madera
Oklahoma
C. McDonalt
Wusoner Centre
Taso
McDonalt
Man Denies Evolution Link In Rotary Club Talk
Rev. Fr. Malloy told Rotary members that humans are not descended from apes and that evolution fails to explain man’s origin. He contrasted evolution with constitutional safeguards and praised the republic. The luncheon menu featured Iowa corn dishes and sausages as visiting Rotarians joined in the event.
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jBas
Pr. J. ML. Malloy
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Rotary Club Today
Father Moilay
Fie
Republic
Iowa
KK. G. Wheeler
Sibley
B. G. Mann
Grundy Center
Floyd Goodrich
Humboldt
Hince Gates
Will He Taitteau
Labor Film Draws Crowds Here Tuesday at K of P Hall
The Central Labor body arranges a two night showing of a labor themed feature motion picture, with no admission charge. Des Moines and Rapids cities praised its educational value, while local committee chairman Floyd stresses the event’s community appeal despite scarce ticketing. Chester B. Green, Waterloo insurer, recovering post surgery at Presbyterian Hospital, sits up for the first time since the operation.
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K. of P
Central
Floyd
Upday
Rapids ‘Burry
Fim
Hacker Argent
Hioy Prate Tem
Charleston Rules Set to Limit Dancers for Safety
Charleston dancing faces new safety rules in Charleston as instructors and cabaret managers reach an understanding. The plan bans stage Charleston, limits feet off the floor, restricts side kicks, and requires dancers to lift and set feet quickly to reduce injuries and protect walls.
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UPI
Charleston
West High Deelam Prelims Open Tomorrow Night
West High School dramatic class preliminaries begin tomorrow in the Little Theatre with two groups Split due to large turnout twelve contestants perform tomorrow and twenty-two on Wednesday Oratorical tryouts Thursday nine contestants Humorous division tryouts follow Monday and Tuesday Final home contest to crown four winners per group slated for early February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West High School
Little Theatre
Hunting Record Set by Reinbeck Guis Get Rabbit Possum
Miss Esther Gibson age 21 assistant to the postmaster and sisters Elen and Bernice Voss ages 19 and 14 hunted on the William Voss farm northwest of Reinbeck. They used .22 caliber rifles in a Saturday afternoon trip and set a local hunting record for rabbits and opossums.
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Reinbeck Guis
Reinhbeck
Esther Gibson
Elen
Bernice Voss
William Voss
Snow Blankets France as Cold Claims Many Lives
A severe snowfall blankets most of France causing numerous deaths especially in the south and east. Telecommunication lines are disrupted as roads fill with snow and railways slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Minneapolis Broadcoasts Programs for Sportsmen
Minneapolis broadcasts for sportmen issued by WOO station in cooperation with the Izaak Walton League of America. Radio program airs every Tuesday night from 9 to 9:30 with features on sportsmen and writers, focusing on outdoors topics and wild game interest.
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Minneapolis
Minn. Dan
Izaak Walton Laigie of America
WOO
Fsa
CAN Outdoors
Falas Vi
New Iowa Tax Filings Delayed By Bill Changes
Federal taxpayers in Iowa urged to assemble data now for income tax returns as new revenue act delays filing. Bladine says computations now help, though actual return preparation takes minutes for many. information returns on $1000+ payments in 1925 due to Washington.
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Dubuque
Lars Bladine
Internal Revenue
District of Iowa
Congress
Bladine
Senate
House
Washington, D.C
Colder Tuesday Forecast for Town Weather
Snow and ice melted rapidly as the day warmed with noon readings at 40 above. Yesterday reached 35 above and 9 above the minimum, while Saturday’s high was 42 above and low 16 above. The stats weather bureau predicts partly cloudy unsettled conditions and much colder weather Tuesday.
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Stats Weather Bureau
Crude Rubber Prices Fall on Stock Rise and Washington Probe
New York reports crude rubber prices dropping with spot smoked rubber sheets offered at 7 4 2 3 1 4 cents against 23 4e the prior close. The decline is blamed on higher London and New York stocks and lack of market influence. A rubber investigation in Washington adds to the downward mood as traders expect further declines.
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New York
London
Washington
Beaten Because He Looked Like Sleuth In Moline
Harold Engesser was severely beaten last night by Darrell Jones and John Barflet who confessed they attacked him believing he was a liquor detective active in Moline. Police reported Jones recently convicted of bootlegging.
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Moline
Tan
Harold Engesser
Darrell Jones
Johu Barflet
Ware
Engesser
One Man Plus One Battle Equal One First Class Riot
A forenoon call reported a one man riot at 1920 Black Hawk Street. George Pettitt, 33, surrendered after officers arrived to a scene described as tornado-like and was booked for intoxication. He praised the officers as “good fellows” and said he liked Werterlag people. An empty wooden bottle was found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawkstreet
George Pettitt
Mark Rechtterlig
O. B. Beckwith
Petlitt
Pattitt
Bring Back Missing Auto Rent Manager
Boone Iowa January 18 a former manager of an auto mobile rent company is charged with borrowing a company machine and fleeing to southern Missouri leaving $400 in questionable checks. He was returned to face a hearing as company officials say he severed ties before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Hageman
Missouri
Tha Company
Hagman
Widow of Seven Husbands in Bluebeard Tale Shocks Ohio
In East Liverpool Ohio a Christian Missionary Alliance official Rev William Christy died of arsenic poisoning. His widow Mrs Laura Christy is jailed as County Prosecutor Brookes calls her a modern bluebeard after her brother Charles Whippler lists six prior husbands dying suddenly under suspicious circumstances.
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East Liverpool
William Christy
Christian Missionary Alliance
Laura B. Christy
Liston
Brookes
Christy
Charles Whippler
Iowa Grain Dealers Meet Opens Three Day Iowa Convention
Des Moines hosts the twenty second annual Farm Grain Dealers association of Iowa convention from January 19 to 21. Speakers include Charles E Hearst Henry A Wallace S J Cottington and Gov Hammill with W J Nolan Minnesota lieutenant governor. A Des Moines Philharmonics chorus performance led by Margaret Hampton will highlight the program. The Farmers National Elevator Mutual Insurance association also meets January 21 along with the managers association.
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Des Moines
Farm Grain Dealers Association of Iowa
T'Ueaday
Thesenginda
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Henry A. Wallace
Wallaces’ Parmer
J. Cottington
National Farmers [Elevator Grain Company
Stanhope
Hammill
W. J. Nolan
Minnesota
G. Merritt
Glidden
Deasers
Des Dfalues Philharmonics Chorus
Margaret Hampton
Harp Soloisi
School Semesters Close This Week
The 1925-26 school year ends this week in fas district schools with exams at East High and Junior High on Wednesday and Thursday. Grade schools dismiss at noon Friday and reconvene Monday. West High and its buildings finish exams and promote Friday with semester marks and new schedules for next term. About 75 pupils will transition from various buildings into West High.
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Wirst
Fas
Lin East High
Ing
Jen
West High School
West Grade
West High
Eigen
Andrews to War on Bootleg Druggists and Loot at Jewelry Store
Washington headline reports Assistant Secretary Andrews ordering 22 regional prohibition offices to crack down on bootleg druggists. He urged permit revocation and detailed methods to obtain evidence. Albany dispatch notes a jewelry store break in where an alerted watchman was gagged and bound as robbers fled with jewelry valued between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars.
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Andrews
Washington, D. C
Tan
Albany
XI. V
van Heusen Charles Company
Rowe Nominated Vinton Postmaster
President Coolidge sent Clarence Rowe's nomination to the Senate for postmaster at Vinton Ta. The official action marks Rowe as the choice for the local postal leadership in the town.
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Rowe
Vinton
Washington
D. C
Coolidge
Senate
Clarence Rowe
Vinton, Ta
Bucklin and Conger Estates Bequeathed to Daughters
The wills of H. Highmey and H Conger probate reveal that property is left to their daughters and grandchildren. Specific bequests include 333 to Elizabeth with remainder divided among three daughters and later to their children if a daughter dies. The Bucklin will directs life use of the estate for Elizabeth and division among four children after her death.
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Jessie Bucklin
Jessie Ducklim
Waterloo
Ellensburg
Wash
Emma J. Bucklin
Miss Bucklin
Nashud
W. Bucklin
Hheman & Gindt
BR. L
Mabel Josoll J. Highmey
Hud
H. Conger
Long
Hawk County
Wagon Mound
N. M
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Juicy Odell
Alice M. Gipe
Jason
Mar
Dentists to Meet at University of Iowa Clinic in Feb
Several hundred Iowa dentists will witness the seventeenth annual clinic of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry on February 23 and 24. Peak highlights include addresses by noted dental scientists Dr John A Bliss of Sioux Falls and Dr John G Meiser of Cleveland.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa College of Dentistry
Ohn A. Bliss
Sioux Fits
John G. Meiser
Cleveann
Murphy family rites set for Mrs Syl vania M Murphy
Funeral services for Mrs Syl vania Margaret Murphy 73 who died Friday will be at Nisiner chapel 9 20 a m Tuesday Rev Earl Roadman Grace Methodist officiating Body taken to Vinton for Evergreen cemetery service with Rev W G Rowley Funeral at Long Beach Cal daughter Mrs Winifred Gates to arrive Tuesday for the funeral John J Clarke father of Prof G Wardy Clarke formerly of Water loo now in California details of Clark family noted in local column
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Sylvania M. Murghy
Sylvania Margaret Murphy
Nisiner Chapel
Earl Roadman
Grace Methodist Episco- Ipal
The
Tate
Murphy
Carmerly
Winifred Gates
Lang P Beach
Cal
John J. Clarke
Scarlet fever quarantine reported in city
A quarantine was in effect after a scarlet fever case was confirmed. John Rice, listed as a 400 Second Street resident, and Mrs Rose Vier of 4220 Lincoln were noted in the release. The notice indicates the public health action began Saturday and continued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Rose Vier
Lincoln
Four Men Rob Bank in Franklin Park Heist
Four robbers stormed the State Bank of Franklin Park suburb of Chicago early today forcing two tellers a stenographer and two cashiers into a vault before escaping with an estimated 10 000 to 30 000 dollars. Police pursued suspects and details remained scarce as investigators reviewed the bank’s security records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
State Bank
Franklin Park
Six months to file claims against state under new statute
Des Moines reports the state auditor states claims against the state must be filed within six months of accrual or be invalid. The board of audit reviews all claims before warrants are issued, and failure to comply shifts redress to the general assembly. The six month limit, effective April 4 1928, replaces the previous longer period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J. C. McClune
Board of Audit
General Assembly
Roof Fires Burn Hyde and St McCabe Homes
Two roof fires kept the fire department busy at noon. The J. M. Hyde residence at 627 Baltimore Street sustained 35 damage. The St McCabe home at 1024 Wo m. caused 54 damage. An insurance ad follows.
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J. M. Hyde
Baltimore Street
Lily A. Mr
St. McCabe
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