Gover not confirms not calling $100 million road bond session
Des Moines reports say a special legislative session to consider the proposed $100,000,000 road bond appears imaginary. Gov Hammill says he has not decided and may call the session within a week if needed. He seeks pledges from legislators to ensure passage and dates for vacancies via special elections in six districts are under study.
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Des. Moines
Legisla
Hammill
Des Moines
Hemmill
Shane
Menteay
Ito
Lyon
Osceola
Sioux-O'Brien
Wills-Montgomery
Linn
Dubuque
Jasper
Emmet
Legislative Committee
Executive Council
Supreme Court
Sixth Pan American Conference Opens Business Sessions
The report describes the opening of the Sixth Pan American Conference with rule discussions on executive sessions, agenda limits, and decision procedures. It notes demonstrations over the Nicaraguan question, flags of 21 nations, and mixed reactions to the Cuban and Mexican flags during the opening ceremonies.
Opponents Exiled From Moscow as Reds Punish Leaders
Moscow government orders opposition leaders to depart to distant points for indefinite exile. Three groups incorrigibles penitents and nonpenitents receive different penalties. Leaders Trotsky Rakovsky and Radek head penitents sent to remote northern and Caucasus towns. Kameneff and Zinovieff reassigned to provincial posts. Incorrigibles led by Sapronoff exiled to Siberia.
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Reds
Moscow
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Christian Rakovsky
France
Karl Radek
Newpenitents
Tretzky
Rakovky
Radek
Ust-Sysolsk
Komi
Aréehange
Trotsky
Whittier School Art Exhibit Draws Community Support
Whittier pupils enthusiastically back a school art exhibit opened Monday featuring 150 colored prints from old masters and modern paintings. Miss Agness Faint says neighborhoods were canvassed for ticket sales, each grade funding a room’s picture. A Thursday evening show includes picture posing and piano solos, with Whittier Parent-Teacher Association arranging a brief program.
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Whittier
Agness
Barbara Blepper
Prandis Jones
Wilms ‘Tarr
Gwendolyn Morgan
Faul Brendt
Tae
Phys Cele
Wafred Aluss
Betty Dead
Bobby Keagey
Juanita Lawson Willam Geenard
Andrew Jackson
Warren Lisser
Sedtrice Willison Meir
Bart Prediveard
Cook
Taser
Abceti
Blue Lary Kytheytr Gallregher
Wo Tl. Pedirate
Greta Macintosh
Woman Driver Kills School Girl Near Manton
An auto driven by Miss Malvina McLaughlin struck and killed a school girl near Manton as she and two companions traveled to school. The victim, listed as Mary Halvorson, was reportedly unwed and in custody of a guardian. Federal officials checked the building during the incident.
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Manton
Gan
Maxine Hogohorn
Glen
Hogoboom
Miss. Malvina McLaughlin
Vicki Weimer
Greee Hecker
Phe Heckeer
MeLauchin
Nea
Merde
Judes
Garret Tillon
Tile Swatson
Une
Mary Halvorson
Oil Deal Probe Targets Three Million Profit Trail
Senate plans new inquiry into a three million dollar oil deal. It traces actions by Blackmer and others including currency movement and property seizures in the United States. Canadian lawyer Osler initially refused to testify citing client confidentiality before backing away. Stewart reportedly fled to South America then returned denying knowledge of the chase. Rockefeller Foundation linked stockholders in Standard Oil of Indiana are urged to assist the probe as the Senate seeks evidence.
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Packs
Blackmer
United States
Africa
Osler
Stewart
Berris
South America
Senate
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Wnortis
Standard of Indiana
Rockefeller Foundation
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Mr. Rockefeller
Senate Committee
New York
berpid-Tribune
State Parley Sets Tuberculin Testing Policy
Dr. Peter Malcolm the state veterinarian in Des Moines will confer with M. G. Thornburg state secretary of agriculture before announcing breeding cattle testing policy in Black Hawk county. The county supervisors published notice Black Hawk is accredited for compulsory bovine tuberculosis testing. H G Peverill, farmer near Waterloo, indicated possible further legal action though the exact action remains undetermined.
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Peter Malcolm
Des Moines
M. G. Thornburg
Black Hawk County
Cowier
Board of Supervisors
H. G. Peverill
Waterloo
Public Utilities Combat Proposed Probe by Senate
Washington D C Jan 18 Former Senator Levine Lemont Wisconsin representing the joint committee of National Utility associations presented a case today against the Walsh resolution for investigation of the power industry arguing before the senate interstate commerce committee to which the resolution was referred he said no facts have been presented in the need for an investigation The broad scope of the proposed inquiry makes the undertaking impossible and the senate has no jurisdiction over the matters investigated Fort Dodge Ia Jan 18 Two Des Moines men Charles Longsdon 26 and Harry J Christy 18 were to be taken to state institutions to begin serving sentences for 10 years each on a charge of theft of an automobile at Moorland Ia Jan 12 They pleaded guilty before Judge Sherwood A Geiger Longsdon will serve at the state penitentiary at Fort Madison and Christy will go to the reformatory at Anamosa They were arrested at Sioux City Sunday
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Washington
B.C
Levine Lemont
Wisconsin
Joint Committee of National Utility Associations
Walsh
Senate Inter- Tecommerce Committee
Senate
Fort Codre
UPI
Itwo Des
Aged Couple Found Dead From Open Gas Burner
Newton Ta. Aged couple Mr and Mrs James Tough were found asphyxiated by gas from an open stove. Authorities say Mr Tough and Mrs Tough, aged about seventy, were last seen the previous evening but found yesterday. Mrs Tough fell ill from the gas and her husband tried to aid her before collapsing himself. The radio remained on as the bodies were discovered.
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Newton
Jane
James ‘Tough
W. H. Cascorf
Yeaterday
Tough
Income Tax Forms Available for Distribution
Income tax blanks are released and available for distribution at the government collector GC. M. Williams office near the federal building. Requirements for filing remain unchanged from 1926. Taxpayers must submit their returns by March 15.
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M. Williams
Gveverme Callector
Children Tax Relief Sparks City Exemptions
Rome officials report major cities including Florence are exempting parents with children from 23 municipal taxes. The measure targets large families as a relief effort amid budget pressures. Dates and exact exemptions vary by city.
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Rome
Florence
Congress Today Focuses on Shipping and Appropriations
Congress debates shipping legislation and appropriations as committees hold hearings. The commerce committee weighs recommendations while the naval affairs and agriculture panels pursue inquiries and farm program issues amid ongoing studies.
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Naval Affairs
Agriculture
Fland Control Committee
Marines Drive In Nicaragua Fight As Sandino Recruits Rise
Managua report says three days of heavy Marine air bombing harassed rebel positions in San Albino area while Marines mass for a push against Augustino Landing. Moncada’s forces reportedly retreated toward El Chipete as U.S. ships land troops at Corluto, with Major General Lejeune and Brigadier General Feland in command. Sandino, once under Moncada, now leads a small but growing faction in Nueva Segovia attracting disaffected and adventurers.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Mmarine Corps
San Albino
Marine
Augustino
Quilali
Sandino
el Chipete
Quilati
Matagalpa
Nas
John A. Lejeune
Logan Feland
United States
Corluto
Moncada
Henry L. Stimson
Coolidge
Monceda
Nueva Segovia
Weils Orchestra to Play at Governor's Ball
Lloyd Wells and his Antioch Palace Orchestra will furnish music for the Governor's Ball in the Armory on January 27. Invitations go to 350 guests, including Cliff Niles and Governor Hammill. The noon luncheon precedes the speech to Gates Business College students, with Marry Shaw named on the sponsoring committee.
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Lloyd Wells
Antioch Palace
Armory
National Guard
Cliff Niles
Iowa State Highway Commission
Joni Hammill
W. H. Bailey
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Gates Business College
Citizens’ Committee
Marry Shaw
Ten Inducted Into Honor Society at West High
At a 2:00 PM assembly in West High auditorium ten seniors were inducted into the National Honor Society. Supt. Charles A. Kittrell gave the address as faculty selections honored 10 students for scholarship leadership character and service. Names include Viola Anderson Ralph Burton Erma Cole Marian Hollis Frederick Howe Doris Miller Edward Rohlf Lilla Shauger Helen Silver and Jean Stevenson.
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West High
Charles A. Kittrell
Viola Anderson
Ralph Burton
Erma Cole
Marian Hollis
Frederick Howe
Doris Miller
Edward Rohlf
Lilla Shauger
Helen Silver
Jean Stevenson
Pisgah Farmer Disappears After Selling Hogs in City
Council Bluffs Jan 18 The Des Moines thenatorins report A T Freiz Pisgah farmer disappeared after selling several roads of cattle at South Omaha yards and taking cash receipts. He visited friends in Council Bluffs Saturday then vanished amid fears of foul play.
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Council Bluffs
A. T. Freiz
Pisgah
Freiz
South Omaha
Council Blass
Wastermail boosters plan Cedar Rapids luncheon flight
A second flying party will leave Friday in two planes for Cedar Rapids to meet local business leaders and press the Was terloo air mail route plan. The group includes Fiske Marshall C A Morris Postmaster Ray Eggert Mayor Glenn Tibbits John Cable and possibly a sixth. At Cedar Rapids the luncheon will coincide with farewell to Col Robins bound for Washington as assistant secretary of war. The proposed route would run from Minneapolis to Moline via Mason City Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.
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Wasterloo
Cedar Rapid
Post Office Department
Fiske Marshall
C. A. Morris
Ray
Eggert
Glenn A Tibebitts
John Cable
Cedar Rapids
Marines to Invade Nicaragua Rebels Mountain Retreats
Washington dispatch reports the War Department ordering the Pa rama district to supply 69 pack mules, one escort wagon, 90 days field rations, shoes, harness and veterinary gear for Marines in Managua to begin a three months campaign against Nicaraguan rebel mountain districts.
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Washington, D. C
Nicaragua
War Department
Pahama
Managua
Byrd Plans Sept. 10 Sea Voyage To South Pole
Commander Richard E. Byrd announced in Chicago that he will sail from New York on September 10 aboard the whaling ship Sampson for a South Pole expedition. Byrd will be accompanied by four scientists, several dog teams, and an airplane to establish a base on the polar plateau beyond the ice barrier.
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Chicago
Richard E. Byrd
New York
South Pole
Sampson
Byrd
Gun Duel in Street Fatal to Two Men
Two men met at a Berwen street corner and exchanged revolver fire until both were killed. A bystander girl reportedly wounded by a stray bullet. The deceased were A. G. Wendelick, 30, and Victor Novak, 35.
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Chicago
Ber~ Wen
Proserby
Polite
A. G. Wenclik
Victor Novak
Singer Thea Marovska Ends Life After Critic Chorus
New York January 18 INS Thea Marovska debut as concert singer drew polite applause yet critics were harsh. She later ended her life by inhaling gas in a friend’s apartment leaving a note of failure addressed to Warner. Relatives to claim her body as morgue officials seek them.
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New York
Thea Marovska
Yvette Gilbert
Max Reinhardt
Thea CaeroNaia
Arthur Hatnets
The
Nnion
Shriners
H. H. Paradise
New York City
Los Angeles
Shriner
Carter
Free Scholarship at Iowa Offered to Best Speaker
Iowa City Iowa January 18 JINS opportunity to win a four year scholarship at the University of Iowa for the extemporaneous speaking contest April 27 first and second place win four year scholarships in liberal arts district winners compete after selection at four district contests last year 64 high school orators competed Maurice Zimling West High Waterloo won.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa High
College of Uberal Arts
Maurice Zimling
West High
Waterloo
Differential reasoning word grouping exercise
A reading from a society page presents several wordgroup tests by Dr Cyril Burt. Each item asks which word does not belong from pairs like dog horse rabbit eel and others such as rectangle square circle triangle hexagon plus and equal. The page notes to cross out the odd word in each list, with answers provided on the Society Page.
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Cyril Burt
England
Towa Vigilantes Hunt Horse Thief
Vigilantes in northwestern Iowa joined in the hunt for an alleged horse thief. F. M. Curry, 25, an employee of Henry Schultz near Kiron, is suspected after reportedly taking a horse from Schultz, bringing it to Ida Grove.
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Towa
Ida Grove
Iowa
Cilef
F. M. Curry
Henry Schultz
Kiron
Curry
Schultz Chi
Friedl to Open Bakery Cafe at 609 Commercial
Philip Friedl plans a March 1 reopening of the Wenzl Friedl building at 609 Commercial Street as a bakery and cafe. The site will be remodeled with a new front and modern cafe fixtures. A complete bakery outfit has been ordered from Albert Pick Company of Chicago. The Friedl family has run a bakery and restaurant on the site for 40 years, though last year Andrew Friedt left to operate a second location at 104 Fourth Street East. Philip Friedt has sold his Wa verly business to his brother Louis.
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Wenzl Friedl
Commercial Street
Philip Friedl
Wavery
Albert Pick Company
Chicago
Friedl
Andrew Friedt
Nother
Fourth Street East
Philip Friedt
Waverly
Louis
Mortuary notices and building updates in Town City
Obituary notices for Helen Marion Parrish and Marion Jeannette Sweeney list deaths, ages, residences, and service details with churches and burial sites. Other notices include a railroad worker Bacheman death, a building permit batch for Hukill Wise and Olesen, and quarantines for diphtheria and chickenpox with listed addresses.
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Radio
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Lac
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California Street
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Kistner Morctuary
Marion J. Sweeney
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Walnut Street
William Hardcastle
Plymouth Concregational Church
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Elmont
Sohn Bachman
Ventana
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Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
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Town City
Kearns Chapel
F. H. Shedd
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Hukill
Longfellow
C. H. Wise
Deus Olesen
Lafayette
Sidney Weisman
Evelyn Myers
Forest
Dole Smiddy
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