Governor Small Won’t Run in Herrin Slay Inquiry
Illinois Governor Len Small says he will not run in the Herrin killings inquiry and questions why Illinois cannot crush lawlessness in Williamson County without a state militia. He argues state funds are nearly exhausted for National Guard use and troops would be unsustainable, but vows to use his authority to end the bloody strife and protect residents.
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Wilkeson County
Gary
Len Small
United Press Today
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Mlinois
Williamson County
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Chi- Creo
Chicago
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Illinois
Irdy
Grim Weapons Start Probe of Coroner Jury and McGuire
Grim weapons are reported as part of a probe of the coroner jury and McGuire. Fowler drew a gun and was arrested as Sheri White and five deputies arrived. Three automatics were found on him. Maj. Robert Davis ordered a strong detail to attend Thomas funeral. Gangsters plan to attend. Armed Klansmen feared reporters must leave the city. A Klan guard watched over Glenn Young’s body at First Baptist Church. Young’s funeral set for tomorrow.
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Sheri White
Robert Davis
Thomas
St. Louis
Galligan
Lymar Hotel
Hammer Bandit Captured After Robbery Attempt in Ta
A would-be bandit attacked a store in Sheldon with a hammer striking the clerk on the head. The blow failed to render him unconscious and the assailant fled, but help arrived and the would-be robber was placed in jail, claiming the name Martin Wilson, 16, of Sioux Falls.
RAY RENSLOW HURT IN MACHINE ACCIDENT AT WORK
Ray Renslow, of 549 1 2 Oak Avenue, suffered a wrenched and bruised left shoulder when a coworker started a shaft driven machine overhead at Waterton Gasoline Engine Co. He was helped to Presbyterian Hospital.
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Weather Relief Seen as Cold Remains Across Midwest
Des Moines reports seven degrees below zero with subzero readings across most of the state. Forecasters expect relief within 24 hours as temperatures edge up and winds moderate, while the Northwest nears zero after 39 to 40 below in the Dakotas and Canada.
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Berlin protests delay over Cologne in new German note
Cable briefs report Berlin replies to the latest allied note on Cologne. Germany protests evacuation delay and disputes the Versailles treaty version while suggesting a safety pact with France if negotiations proceed.
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Infant son of Mr and Mrs Kemp dies at hospital
Gerald Kemp infant, born December 14, 1924, died yesterday at 4530 pm at Saint Francis Hospital. He was the only son of Albert J and wife. The body lies at 108 Glenwood Street. Funeral conducted at Mary Church Gilbertville with burial to follow in the village cemetery, Father Nemmers officiating.
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Coolidge vows further tax relief tied to budget discipline
President Coolidge spoke to executive and administrative officials urging Congress to strictly follow the budget to enable tax cuts. He projected a $373 million surplus for fiscal year 1926 and favored reducing expenditures by employing more efficient governance while avoiding unwarranted increases. The president warned against counting on rising revenues as a license for higher spending.
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House May Hear Helen Keller Talk Des Moines
The House of Representatives passed a resolution inviting Miss Helen Keller to appear before members on Tuesday February 2. Keller, famed as the blind deaf and numb girl, speaks by feeling voice vibrations and touching others to read their speech. She will address local women's clubs and civic organizations next week.
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House of Representatives
Helen Keller
Boy Found Dead Beside His Shotgun in Shenandoah
Elmer Deputy, age 12, son of Frank Deputy, Hepburn, was found dead on the Denney farm near a shotgun after taking his pony for the cows. Authorities believe death may have been instant and undetermined if accidental discharge occurred while opening a gate or if the gun was dropped. The boy's mother is a patient at the Clarinda state hospital for the insane.
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Republican Caucus to Set Plans in Washington
Washington January 27. A call for a Republican caucus to be held February 27 was issued by the Republican committee of the house. The meeting will outline organization plans and the election of a speaker and house officers. Insurgent members who bolted the last campaign are to be barred from leadership posts under current plans.
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Washington, D. C
House
Elouse
Senators Approve Freight Rate Probe
Washington D C Tan 27 The senate today approved a conference report the Smith Loeh resolution directing the interstate commerce commission to conduct an inquiry into freight rates with a view to their readjustment.
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Interstate Tatameree Commission
Wenstrand brothers freed on bond in Clarinda case
Carl Wenstrand and his brother Blot Wenstrand, jailed in county custody for weeks, obtained bond of 4400 dollars. Their father Charles Wenstrand remains charged with criminal activity tied to a banking scheme in Shenandoah and faces federal court in Council Bluffs.
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Carl Wenstrand
Blot Wendstrand
Charles Wenstrand
Shenandoah
Counei Riulis
Funeral services for John Hamilton at Saint John's Episcopal
A ceremony for John Hamilton, former president of The Movehanisy Nasional bark, will be held Saturday afternoon at St John's Episcopal with the Mas Romie lodge in charge. The grave service follows with respectful tributes to Hamilton from Mears and others.
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Movehanisy Nasional
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Taxation talk dominates Kiwanis meeting in Totel Russell
A fragmentary report notes discussions on taxation during a Kiwanis gathering in Totel Russell Lansan today. Mentions state departments and appropriation dates including January 27 and a committee of commerce and labor.
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Sea Swallows Up Portuguese Island Port Alexander Vanishes
London reports the island of Port Alexander was engulfed by the sea. Survivors describe a huge wave. vessels stayed to help, with the island described as large enough to hold about 15,000 people in the source. The fate of inhabitants remains uncertain and limited details reach the Portuguese legation.
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Judge Sidetracks Daugherty's Opinion of Capital Crowd
Federal Judge Lindley refused to allow Harry M. Daugherty to testify at the conspiracy trial of Gayton B. Means and Thomas D. Felder about matters he called relevant to Washington. The court barred testimony on immaterial issues after Daugherty hinted at hidden and powerful figures in the capital. Daugherty said he knew Felder 15 years and had worked with him in Atlanta 14 years ago, calling Felder a capable lawyer.
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United States
Gayton B. Means
Thomas D. Felder
Washington
Daugherty
Flefetse
Charles City Firemen Lose Teeth in Gas Explosion
Fire Chief Walter Blunt and two firefighters were overcome by gas after breaking a gas main while battling a basement fire in a Charles City candy store. They were revived before the gas exploded, blowing out the front of the building. The store and merchandise were insured.
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Walter Blunt
Husband Takes Job When Governor Sick in Texas
Austin reports Governor Miri am A. Ferguson was confined to the executive mansion with a threat infection and could not appear in the capital yesterday. In her absence the duties of the governorship were performed by her husband James K. Ferguson.
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Redheaded Slayer Seeks Mate as Defense Moves Slow
Dorothy Ellingson, 16, who killed her mother, faced slow defense planning in San Francisco as attorney Alexander Mooslin met with potential backers including Patrick McCarren. Ellingson received two marriage proposals and multiple sympathetic letters from admirers across the United States while legal aid and public commentary surrounded the case.
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Ile
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Glendale
Cal
New Haven
South Dakota Ends Rates Fight in Interstate Order
Pierre South Dakota fans report final settlement of general express rates after two years of state railroad commission focus. The interstate commerce commission ordered new rates to take effect, with J Wey Hash noting South Dakota in zones three four and five stands to gain a 10 to 26 percent reflection in interstate rates.
Wheat climbs near 32 a bushel as market rallies
Wheat rose to about 1.993 and a quarter dollars per bushel for May delivery, a new high for the day. Reports said Argentine farmers held grain for higher prices while Hungary and other exporters became importers. In Waterloo, Hu B Peek began 1925 with two new houses at 883 and 937 Columbia Street, each about 2300 dollars. Barnum Minn saw a farm home fire kill Mrs John Gerard. three others escaped.
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Hungary
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SIDE TALKS on childhood memories and Christmas recollections
Two women discuss what children will remember from holidays and daily life. They recall snowy nights, warm kitchens, and risky tree adventures, noting mothers’ efforts to shape lasting memories. An elderly narrator reflects on a mother’s care, and a son recalls a moment when a lamp lit the room as she cared for him.
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King's Palace Lit by Volunteers as Engineers Strike
London reports a 4000 strong engineering strike over non union hiring disrupted public works sites including Parliament Buckingham Palace Hampton Court and Kew Gardens. Volunteers supplied lighting maintaining illumination at Parliament and the king's palace as the morning passed. Government said the strike was not effective.
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Mrs Gibbs to open chintz shop in Los Angeles home
Mrs William Gibbs MsAdone Jr daughter in law of wartime treasury secretary plans a chintz shop opening next week in her Los Angeles residence. Washington officials push economy measures replacing red tape with white string as standardization updates government supplies. The tax appeals board classifies patent rights as tangible assets. In New York illuminating gas disaster claims 11 lives including two infants. A Vanderbilt descendant twins born Saturday, one boy and one girl. In Oakland, California women in a philosophy cult with Hickory Hall beatings are recounted in testimony by Idica Conklin in Superior Court.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Los Angeles Times
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Board of Tax Appeals
New York
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William K. Vanderbilt
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Cal
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Surerior Court
Government Jobs Cut By 100000 In Four Years
Washington January 27 the White House disclosed that in four years government employees dropped by more than 100000 as part of postwar deflation of federal industry. Officials said further reductions are planned while departments trim staffs without harming efficiency.
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North Dakota urged to pass child labor law
A special meeting of the state senate committee on Ting in First Baptist church resulted in support for a child labor amendment. The list of initiates includes Charles Mollis, Smith, Thompson, Moore, Rausch, Killey, Rickley, Berteh, Horner, Gibson, Walters, Hoar, Stevenson, Wood, and Ellyson. New library workers Anna Bevins and Monica Nettleton join staff at Waterloo libraries, with Nettleton serving an apprenticeship in Mason City. Fire at Western Electric plant in Mason City destroys $25,000 worth of equipment, partially insured. Metis has relapse. William Hetts remains seriously ill. A nor’easter storms southwestern Pennsylvania, crippling wires and transport. four inches of snow blanket the area. Interurban trolley service and vehicle traffic tied up.
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Robert Stevenson
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Binir Wood
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Estherville
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Senate weighs zone advertising rate hike in postal bill
Washington DC January 27 The Senate considered a section revising second class zone rates in the postal rate increase bill The proposal would raise first and second zone rates for advertising matter to 1 cent per pound while keeping general reading matter at 1 1 4 cents The revised zones set rates of 3 cents for zones 1 2 3 6 cents for zones 4 5 6 and 8 cents for zones 7 8 The post office recommendations were not adopted and amendments to limit the increase to zones 1 and 2 were likely
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Waterloo Boy Goes to Haiti with Marines
Floward Shannon son of Peter Anon 14 1-2 Fourth street left Port Paris Island S oily with a detachment of U S marines for Haiti West Indies where he probably will be for several months Shannon joined the marine corps at New Orleans La in October and was stationed at Paris Island before sailing for Haiti where he will be attached to the first brigade of marines Detachments of marines have been on duty in Haiti since 1915 when a force landed there in restore order during a revolution Peaceful conditions now prevail and west of the sea soldiers are stationed Port au Prince the capital
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Marine Corps
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Sioux City State Briefs Highlight Local Honors and Accidents
William D Irvine named illustrious recorder emeritus by Abu Bakr temple of the Mystic Shrine after 38 years with Ma soniic organizations. Iowa events include a council bar hearing and prep for trial of Keith Collins and Fred Pottenhyer on mail robbery charges. Methodist minister BL Higley dies after a stroke on Iowa State campus. A pastorate leader, Osa Wartham, passes from burns in a home fire. Dr L A Merillat cites tuberculosis elimination goals in 15 years. Des Moines gas prices rise one cent per gallon at stations across Iowa to 17.2 cents. Frank Ganghart dies from injuries after a coasted object struck him near a telephone pole. Doubaques Theory Brauhan injured when pine falls from a rafter at M K and St P shops. Des Moines greater Des Moines committees back Drake University stadium and field house, planned seating up to 21 000 with future expansion to 50 900.
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William D. Irvine
Anil
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Surine
Keith Collins
Fred Pottenhyer
Rodling
Higley
Iowa State College
Osa Wartham
Hesira Yen the Howe
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Des Moines
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Complete Vote of Last Election in Cummins Hands
Washington D C Jan 37 The complete vote of the electoral college based on November election returns has been received by the president of the senate Senator Cummins Republican Iowa It was announced today The intestate to return its vote was South Dakota The electoral college will meet Red 11 to formally elect Calvin Coolidge president.
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Senate
Cummins
Iowa
South Dakota
Calvin Coolidge
Water floods five Georgia counties in historic disaster
Jan 27 report from Atlanta describes South Georgia deluged by unprecedented floods. One stretch of counties is practically buried under roaring water driving toward the Gulf of Mexico. Cattle drowned, acres washed away, fences wrecked, and small buildings carried off.
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Wife of Dean of Men Dies in Texas
Des Moines reports that Mrs. J. Foster, wife of Dr. John B. Foster dean of men at Iowa State College in Ames, Iowa, died yesterday in San Antonio Texas, with the cause not disclosed and funeral arrangements pending.
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Stecher Defeats Browning In Heavyweight Match In One Fall
Jon Stecher former world heavyweight wrestling champion defeated Jin Browning of Missouri in Nashville Tennessee last night in one fall after an hour and one and a half minutes using a hammerlock. Browning won the second fall but quit due to an injured shoulder.
Stubborn cough remedy promises quick relief and savings
A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup claims to break up stubborn coughs within 24 hours or less. The ad promotes pine extract as the healing ingredient, suggests alternatives like honey or molasses, and guarantees satisfaction with a refund.
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