In the Spotlight on Hoover inauguration and era
Hoover nears oath as president amid red white and blue displays in Washington. Coolidge and entourage prepare for Northampton departure. Wall Street runs on Hoover inauguration optimism while Congress passes the Jones prohibition bill. Lindbergh dodges questions in Mexico City. Aviation stunts and a Florida boxing event draw crowds. Chicago questions McGurn amid Valentine’s Day massacre intrigue.
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Notable figures prepare to leave amid incoming parade crowds
Washington March 1 AP Inauguration plans for Herbert Hoover loom as crowds pour into the capital.Calvin Coolidge girds for return to Northampton while Dawes Curtis and others prepare to depart. Indian delegations and tepees near the Washington Monument shape a colorful prelude to the ceremony.
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Ten bandits executed for murders of two American engineers
Mexico City reports that ten bandits were executed in Guanajuato for the murder of two American engineers J. M. Underwood and C. G. Aisthroppe. The killings occurred after a February raid on an American mining property, with federal troops in pursuit and the executions announced by President Emilio Portes Gil.
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Three Brothers in Jail by Themselves
Three brothers from Clive were jailed today after alcohol fueled disturbances at various locations. Q. E. Brown received ten days for larceny and vagrancy over a theft from a discount store, G. W. Brown got three days for a disturbance at a mission house, and Ed Brown began a ten day sentence for drunkenness.
Fort Dodge Seeks Tariff on Gypsum Imports
Domestic gypsum producers urged Congress to impose a tariff of at least 3 dollars on imported gypsum. T. F. Breen, spokesman, warned interior markets would suffer as seaboard plants profit from low prices. The push targets the United States Gypsum Co. and argues imports threaten domestic industry.
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Plan Dedication of New Chapter House in Ames Iowa
Active members of the Town State college chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon plan a two day dedicatory program for the opening of their new 50 000 dollar chapter house at Iowa State College. The 30 men capacity home will be run by its mother and servants and opens with instatory ceremonies for pledges.
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Stocks Lifted In Inaugural Rally On Wall Street
The Hoover pre inauguration rally on the New York Stock Exchange saw two dozen issues rise to new highs with gains from 1 to 325 a share. The buying surge, including blocks of 5 000 to 35 000 shares, pushed total sales past 3 000 000 by midday. The rally spread to other markets and to the over the counter sector where banks and insurance shares trade.
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Whole Town Fights Fire at Cumming
Des Moines reports six business district buildings in Cumming near Des Moines destroyed by fire last night. Estimated losses exceed 25000 dollars. Fire started in Alexander Rockefellow general mercantile store and is believed to be set by two prowlers seen fleeing. The Rockefellow store bank warehouse post office and meat market were burned. The town’s residents aided the effort.
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Glider Sets 175 Mile Distance Record Tale
Dale Drake claimed a 175 mile distance record for a glider towed by airplane after a coasted landing near Van Nuys California. The tow rope snapped while passes at 7400 feet over Santa Susanna Pass causing a late coast to within two miles of Metropolitan airport. Drake said he would have reached Van Nuys if not for the rope failing.
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Sioux City Raiders Jail Another Dozen
Sioux City residents ponder the next steps as twelve people were hauled into police court after raids on two local hotels. Prohibition agents led the operation inspired by E. C. Greyweather, federal administrator for Town and Illinois, seizing small quantities of liquor. Clergy groups formed to push enforcement.
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City to blast ice from Cedar to avert flood
Waterloo officials urge rapid coordination of emergency agencies as ice in the Cedar River threatens flood. Ernest J. Matthias of a dredging firm warned the river has opened to Cedar Falls and blasting may be needed to break ice jams at Cedar River Park island. City engineers report four feet of solid ice near Mullan Avenue Bridge and plan dynamiting to prevent jams and property loss.
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Wilbur Nominated for Ninth Circuit Judge Post
On March 1 in Washington President Coolidge nominated Curtis D. Wilbur secretary of the navy for the United States circuit court judge seat in the Ninth district. Wilbur hails from Boone Iowa and is set to retire from the navy post, paving the way for his brother Ray Lyman Wilbur to join Hoover cabinet as secretary of the interior.
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Fear tidal wave toll feared high along Japanese coast
London dispatches report tidal waves along the Japanese coast near Ghosh have destroyed villages and driven seas inland by miles. Choshi lies on Nippon’s Pacific coast, about 60 miles east of Tokai, with casualties not yet known.
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Blast Kills Seven in Mountain Explosion at Stone Mountain
Investigators probed a blast that killed seven men and wounded eight at a compressed air tank near Stone Mountain. Officials believe a worker failed to close a petcock, and a safety valve did not operate. Three of the dead were white.
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Bulletin on Foch Shows Improvement
Paris March bulletin states Marshal Feeth’s lung condition slightly improved and temperature lower. Pulmonary congestants lessened. temperature 98.7. pulse 84. Five physicians at the tenting observed veteran’s grim fight against disease signed the bulletin.
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Iowa Fire Losses Reduced During 1928 Report
Iowa fire losses fell by 1,020,309 from 1927 totaling 6,141,523 across 45 more fires. Cedar Rapids Keokuk Mason City and Sioux City led declines with several other cities including Council Bluffs Dubuque Fort Madison Fort Dodge Ottumwa and Waterloo also reporting reduced losses.
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Lindbergh Crash Mention At Waterloo Airport
An official from Waterloo Airport minimises Lindbergh’s crash impact noting it demonstrates aviation safety remains credible. He argues a crash could happen to any pilot and that having a single usable wheel for landing lessens danger, suggesting no major risk to public confidence.
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Col Stewart In Charge Of Fight To Retain Control
Col Stewart, chairman of the Standard Oil of Indiana board, announced he holds proxies from 32,000 of 57,000 stockholders in the bid to keep control from John D. Rockefeller Jr. He said thousands revoke earlier proxies for the Rockefeller interests and 99.67 percent of the 7,918 employees who own stock have proxies in his favor.
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Hog prices reach peak on light hog receipts in Chicago
Chicago March 1 heavy hog receipts decline sent prices to new season highs. Medium weight butcher hogs sold at 1140 dollars, highest since September, with 22 000 read. Scarcity drives 15 to 25 cent gains per hundredweight and February receipts fall 22 percent versus a year ago across major markets.
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Rivers hold new flood peril across Ohio plains
Cleveland March 1 D anger at two more points brought renewed apprehension along Ohio rivers A large ice gorge in the Maumee river fifteen feet high above Maumee town threatens the lowlands as water backs up behind the dam The Setoto ne high crest nears Portsmouth and the Ohio river leaving marooned villages in its wake Waverly peak led to Jasper isolation cut off from outside links
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Chaplin Resumes Work After Illness Battle
Charles Chaplin, famed screen comedian and producer, reportedly won his battle with ptomaine poisoning and intestinal influenza. Studio representatives in Los Angeles say he should be able to return to work next week.
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House to disallow amendments on interior bill
Washington March 1. The house voted to disagree with amendments to the interior department appropriation bill and sent the measure to conference for the third time. A prohibition enforcement push sought 3 million more in the next fiscal year, with a broader plan for higher penalties and federal enforcement. Conferees tentatively backed a 3 million increase, while the Senate had demanded 24 million. Conferees will meet again to finalize, with both sides hopeful a final 3 million agreement will pass. Harris, the Georgia dry, signaled support for the compromise and predicted Hoover would push the full 24 million later. Other business included a filibuster on extending the radio commission’s life and a cabinet farewell meeting.
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