Fall denies Teapot Dome bond charges open and above board
Albert B. Fall former interior secretary recuperating in El Paso after influenza says bond dealings linked to Teapot Dome were open and above board He alleges government attorneys seek a charged jury case and claims Sinclair aimed to acquire a ranch with Everhart handling details in a straightforward business arrangement
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Secretary of the Interior
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Teapot Dome
Continental Trading Company
International News Service
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Three Rivers
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Five Dead in Path of Freak Storm and Tornado
Clipped dispatch notes a Midwest storm and tornado path with five dead as wreckage spreads. Chicago detectives search for Miss Frances Sidwin Smith, a college student reported missing after a party stopped for car repairs near Hoopeston. The timeline and exact locations remain unclear with possible stops in Lansing, Illinois or Michigan.
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North Atlantic ‘States
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Chicago
Northernllinois
Frances Sidwin Smith
Smith
Hosperton
Juvenile Crime Rise in Polk County Court Statistics
In Polk County Iowa records show 1008 juvenile offenders in 1977 and 1996 counts for varied offenses. Of note were 91 youths charged with breaking and entering and many tied to lingering law infractions. judge notes links to poverty and family stress.
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INSI
Polk County
Maser
Verde Cours
Caine Fon
African M. E. group to give program at Dunkerton Church
A fragmented report notes an African Methodist group organizing a program at Dunkerton Church. The garbled text references local attendees, a church event, and community involvement with unclear details.
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Frggram
Dunkerton
Farmers Concession Meeting Highlights McNary-Haugen Bill Support
Magnus Johnson, former U.S. senator from Minnesota, addressed Iowa farmers during the second day of a three day convention. He urged passage of the McNary-Haugen act and said the bill would resolve farmers' problems through orderly production, marketing and political action.
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Ed States
Mianciota
Kemmiler
M. Tog
Smbadicé
Farmer with 52 Cents Seeks Bankruptcy Adjudication
Iran E. Newson a farmer near Dunkerton Black Hawk County states cash in hand 42 to 52 cents and asks U S district court to declare him bankrupt. Petition lists liabilities 5405.63 81 135 secured 4245 unsecured 25 overdue. assets total 2100 including livestock 1350 farm implements 630 car 100. Personal property valued at 15 cents exempt from execution.
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Iran E. Newson
Ding
Dunkerton
Black Wk County
United States District Court
J.B. Jordan
Elks Lodge Fined for Selling Booze in Iowa City
The Elks Lodge at Iowa City and four officers received final fines of 2500 each after pleading guilty to violating the national prohibition act before Federal Judge J W Folly nezux. They posted 500 bond and may reopen the club rooms immediately, while a permanent injunction was acknowledged. A prior raid on Dec 10 seized five and a half gallons of alleged liquor from behind a bar in the basement.
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Plans for Lions International convention in Des Moines
Waterloo Lions hear plans for the annual Lions International convention to be held July 10 11 and 12 in Des Moines with Worth Hillman presenting after early talks with the Des Moines committee William Pickens NAACP field secretary will be guest speaker at the event Also brief notes on winter motoring joys and a local motor trip from Waterloo to Minneapolis Sioux Falls and back with snow delays and road closures by Northfield.
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William Pickens
National Association For Advancement of Colored People
F B. Newkirk
Fourth Street West
Waterloo
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
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Northfield
Tractor Factory Scan By War Board Visit Planned
General to scan tractor factory in Waterloo region as part of a national survey. Major General Smith will speak at a joint luncheon of the American Legion and service clubs at noon and then tour the Waterloo airport. Local committee members include Glenn A. Tibbitts Miles Brict Reed and Allan Johnson.
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Raussell-Lamson
Waterloo
Ip Gronf Highway
Obituary notices from Waterloo region plus kinship ties
Obituaries and funeral notices report Clark Olmstead 68 died at St Francis hospital after a long illness. his body sent to Webster City Iowa for burial. Other notices mention Mrs Hannah Munnings and Cyrus Cleveland death updates. funeral services held in Des Moines and Waterloo area. Mrs Louisa Joyce dies after extended illness. relatives listed from Waterloo and nearby towns.
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St. Francis Hospital
Webster City
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Des Moines
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Whaley
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Wellman and Son
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Schuyler
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Egan
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Omaha
W. Lee
Goleman
Louisa Joyce
Waterloo
Gibbs
Mulberry Street
England
United States
Skaneatcles
Charles Gibbs
St. Gibbs
Les
Astihe Schapel
Grace Htethog Oiehurch
Ar Danesville
Three Declam Winners Chosen At Janesville
In Janesville the county contest named three declamation winners from local schools. Catherine Campbell was among the top performers, with judges praising clarity and delivery. The event, held at Certay Heights, featured several contestants from Firiet cenpreed and Janesville. Winners will advance to further competitions in the coming weeks.
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Janesville
Inter, Gademi AL EL Dewett
Companionate Divorce Lasts 33 Days and Connie Remains Home
A fragmented report describes a so called companionate divorce lasting 33 days with Connie staying in the same residence. The text contains garbled phrases and stray names, but notes a dispute and a marital split terms ending with a potential reconciliation or ongoing tension.
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Connie
Assessor Notes Women Hesitate as He Presents Case
J de Rainbow deputy describes visits to households for 1928 property assessment. He says many wives answer doors and provide information while husbands work away. Women sometimes treat him as a safety or tax figure, inviting him in after identifying his role. He notes cordial reception and surprising reliance on wives for data.
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Areek
Tome Ta Fish
Waterloo
Ian
Mary
Judge Denies Plea to Cut Assessment on City Lots
A judge refused a request to reduce taxes on about 1000 city lots. The Riverview and Galloway parcels were assessed and reviewed, with Cedar Rapids securities firm Wenner tied to the suit. Valuations ranged from 40 to 88 dollars per lot and tax rates varied from 21 to 42 cents.
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Galloway
Er Securities Company
Cedar Rapids
Wenner
Sap
Cedar Rapids Doctor's Case in Hands of Jury
The case of Dr. Jesse L. Cook of Oxford Junction charged with murder went to the jury at Cedar Rapids. Arguments for the prosecution and defense were heard this morning as jurors prepared to consider the evidence and determine his guilt or innocence.
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Cedar Rapids
Ts. Jar
Jesse L. Cook
Oxford Junction
Eva. Thompson
Walter J. Br
Shampson
Ty Cooll
Abandoned B Flat Tenor Sax Sparks Local Mystery
A B flat tenor saxophone abandoned at a repair shop on Fourth Street East remains unclaimed for over a year after a repair bill was left unpaid. Neighbors speculate on the master’s absence and possible dangers, while the instrument’s wails echo through the quiet block. The shop owner plans a sale to recover costs as owners move or fade into memory. Also: 26 die in Hungarian bus crash near Diesgroer during artillery training.
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Goss Viol
Fourth Street East
Budapest
Diesgroer
Zimmer Harp Trio to Open Concert Series at East Wish
Miss Nellie Zimmer leads the Zimmer harp trio under Fast High at East Wish enditorium next Monday evening. Zimmer, president of the National Association of Harpists, has trained in the U S and abroad and studied under Mile Henriette Reale. The program includes solo and ensemble pieces with Francesca Losavng as tenor vocalist.
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East Wishenditorium
Nellie Zimmer
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National Association of Harpists
Mile
Henriette Reale
Pina
Land tax sale clears 1478 parcels in Black Hawk County
A total of 1478 parcels of real estate in Black Hawk County were sold at auction at the courthouse for taxes or scavenger sale. Deputy Treasurer Ja T. Bunn led the sale. Riverview addition gains a clean slate, and Waterloo officials including Mayor Ann A. Tibbitts and City Clerk Charles C. MacKay bid, saving about 11,084 in special assessment taxes.
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Court House
Ja T. Bunn
Riverview
Ruan
Ann
A. Tibbitts
Waterloo
Or Tibbitts
Charles C. MacKay
Courthouse poll shows Hoover with 22 of 97 votes
A courthouse poll reports Herbert Hoover receiving 22 votes out of 97 amid a mix of names and factions. The item notes undecided voters, the presence of both men and women in the poll, and mentions credit to Hoover as an executive while recounting surrounding commentary and confusing OCR fragments.
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New York
Philadelphia
New Sor
Herbert
Tong
Coolidge
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Aew
Hrimself
Dark Horse
Kansas City
Lesel
Hogue Approves Plans for More Sewer Repairs
EB Hogue told Mayor Tidale that storm sewer work on Campbell Avenue is finished and further repairs are needed on Berte Avenue Clough Street and Campbell Avenue. She plans to approve the contract for these repairs after reviewing the budget.
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Glenn A. Tidale
EB Ll. Hogue
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Earl Carroll's Wife Goes Back to Paris
New York January 25 Bert Carroll and his French wife Marcelle end their marriage. Carroll, a theatrical producer who recently returned from Atlantic penitentiary after a perjury sentence, will stay in New York while his wife returns to France.
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New York
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Atlante’ Penitentiary
Will Tenn
Tie
Senate Debates Pine Bill and Telegram of Con tinuing Hearings
Senate continues debate on the hippine bill amid foreign relations committee review of Nicaragua resolutions. Public lands panel holds hearings on Teenot Doma while Interstate Commerce probes Walsh power-industry actions. Privileges and Elections weighs Wilson Ware contest. House moves small bills and agriculture committee extends hearings on cer borers.
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Foreign Relations Committee
Nicaragua
Public Lands Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Walsh
Privileges and Elections Committee
HOUSE
Agriculture Committee
Coast Editor Clarke Dies at 58 in San Jose
Arthur L. Clarke longtime editor in chief of the San Jose Mercury Herald dies in San Jose at 58. He earlier held executive newspaper posts in San Francisco Los Angeles Chicago New York and began his career in Omaha at the Bee sports desk.
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San Jose Mercury-Herald
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Los Angeles
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New York
Clake
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Omaha Bee
Blanton Seeks Repeal Of Banker Pay Law
Washington report states Blanton urges repeal of a banker pay law amid public debate. The account references political figures and legislative action affecting financial regulation policy.
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