Nickel Plate merger blocked by interstate commission
Interstate Commerce Commission disapproved the proposed Nickel Plate Lines merger under Van Sweringen interests. The seven to one vote surprised many, who expected support as part of the consolidation policy connected to administration plans and Senator Cummins. The ruling emphasized objections to the transportation phase and protection of stockholders.
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NICE
bUton Délar Mer
Cummins
Cane Mission
He Shang
Brennan Seeks Senate Seat in Wet Referendum Campaign
Brennan, Democratic national committeeman Frank Mois, announces candidacy for the U S Senate framing it as a direct referendum on Volsteadism. He says ending Prohibition would empower federal lawmakers to vote their convictions, aligning with Gov. Al Smith. Primaries are April 13. Republicans name McKinsey, Smith, and others.
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George
Brennan
Al-Smith
United States Senate
Minos
Roger Sullivan
Ulinois
Roger Sulivan
Frann i- Mois
Recorder
Wil County
Willian
Mmckinsey
Cal
Frank L. Smith
Fea
McKinley
Chicara
Gay Smith
Jini Conte Quarie
Gow Smith
Walker
New York
Telephone Business Grows 16 Million in 25 Years
New York reports show the American Telephone and Telegraph Co expanding revenue to 107,405,046 from 91,046,324 the previous year. The system added over 1.7 million telephones in 1925, reaching 16,720,000 connected lines by year end, with daily connections rising and overall earnings at 12 million, up from 6 million in 1904. A resigned official noted as prohibition officer in the district.
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York
Maral
American ‘Telephone ' & Telegraph Go
Syst
Iowans Must Vote Under True Names Says Atty General
Des Moines Iowa, with Sioux City input, the attorney general ruled that voters must use their baptismal or legal names when voting unless a court has changed them. The decision overturns a city ruling allowing religious names for Catholic sisters to vote under altered names.
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Des Moin More
Jersey
Lowa
Yen
Gibson
Sioux City
Ehurel
Jowa Jaw
France Seeks Ban on Showing of Eiffel Death Flight
France moves to restrain the showing of a film depicting the fatal flight of Lieutenant Leon Cullot on February 24. The France en route captain seized wireless flight instructions and will return them to Paris. The aviation tragedy sparked allegations of a French American moving picture scheme and was already banned in France.
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Leon Cullot
France
America
Paris
Havre
Lieut
Cutlot
Waterloo Among Ten Towns for State Music Festival Tests
The State high school musical festival district contests will run May 7 and 8 with Waterloo among ten centers including Mason City Des Moines Red Oak Washington Osceola Bel Plaine Sioux Center Grove and Sheldon. Preliminary rounds draw 12 000 to 15 000 musicians while about 10 of these advance to the finals here sponsored by the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs and the University of Iowa.
Railroads refuse $1 day wage boost
Cleveland report says western and southern railroads declined a union request for a one dollar daily wage increase for trainmen and conductors. W J G Lee, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, announced the denial and noted carriers prefer to discuss working-condition changes before meeting wage proposals.
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Cleveland
APY
Wilway
W. JG. Lee
Me Brotherhood of Road
Toda
Paramount School Graduates First Class of 18 Actors
New York March 3 AP notes commencement exercises for Paramount Pictures school. The first class of 18 students completed a six month intensive program and earned diplomas as motion picture actors and actresses. The school aimed to develop its own players for the studio system.
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New York
Paramount Pictures
Metiondictuve
Paver
Asky
Germany Seeks Permanent Seat on League Council
London reports indicate Germany may gain a permanent seat on the League of Nations Council at upcoming sessions. Observers note Britain and France differ on the issue, while Poland and other powers debate related security pacts and concessions.
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League
London
Nerec
Givine
Spain
Council of the
League of Nations
Valand
Shain
Briand
Poland
Austen Chamberlain
Locarno
Toligh
Sin
Domitiee
Waly
Henner
Proposals for Farm Relief Considered by Committee
Washington reports President Coolidge listened as farmers from 11 north central states presented relief needs. A 22 member Des Moines conference group met with Coolidge and then with Agriculture Secretary Jardine to discuss remedies. Hm. Citing varied bills, the House agriculture committee plans hearings on farm relief proposals starting soon.
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North Central
Duis Aders
House
Senate
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Coolidge
White House
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Jons
George J. Peek
Maine
Department of Agriculture
Jardine
Coulidge
Washington, D
M. Caturen
Enemy of Evolution Barred at Minnesota Campaign Opener
Denied permission to speak against evolution at the University of Minnesota today Rev Wohy a Baptist minister and anti evolutionist known nationwide will challenge teachings at the university Dean Kelly said Rev Mr Riley had agreed to one subject for the talk but was told to speak on another and he denied being informed of a switch. The incident centers on whether evolution teachings should be tolerated at the state university.
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Minn
University of Minnesota
Wohy
Nev
Riley
Jie
Kelly
Youths Sentence to Death Chair Upheia
A Nebraska supreme court ruling sets October date for the execution of Carl Moore, an autos salesman, after an unanimous decision finds his confession voluntary. The court fixed the electric chair sentence and outlined rights for review or commutation.
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Mareh
Eare
Dansida
Carl Moore
Sebraska Supreme Court
Lo Co
Moore
Purdoi Board
Still Has Sunday School Class at 91
A partial notice notes Cade Tammy Skyles remains teacher in the senior Bible class at Sante Fe Avenue McE day school. The original class may resume Sunday service. Flo has been teaching but two Sundays have passed without a full class meeting.
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Ort Madison
Maren
aAltho
Robert Scopy Returned for Maurer Murder Trial
Chicago March 3 UP An inmate, brother of Russell J. Scott, arrived from San Quentin to stand trial for the murder of Joseph Maurer a drug clerk during a holdup. Russell is now in Chester jail hospital. Proceedings indicate the gallows may be the sentence.
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Russell JT. Scott
San Quentin
Cab
Joseph Maar
Russell
Chester
Store Hospital
Paper Delivery Notice Clarifies Receipt Time
The notice states delivery should occur before 3 30 and requests readers contact the service if the issue arises. It mentions sending a replacement copy and notes a phone line for assistance.
Three Killed and 20 Hurt in Chicago Train Smash
A collision on the south side linked a Illinois Central suburban train with a Michigan Central fast freight killed three and injured about 24 passengers, 15 seriously. Rescue efforts hampered by wreckage as investigators examine open switch fault and track interlocking system.
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Michigan Central
Edward
Benjamin
Subuard Tal
Cath Wain
Hound Matieson
Drakes
Countess Cathcart Case Baffles New York Officials
New York authorities remain puzzled over the Countess Cathcart writ of habeas corpus as she stays at an Ellis Island site. A $500 personal bond and release terms require her to report to the immigration commissioner on expiration of leave. No return order has been issued, and officials say any such order must come from Washington. A hearing on the writ is postponed to Friday, while Federal Attorney Buckner questions how the petition can succeed.
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Ellis Iswend
Commissioner of Immigration
Ellis
Washington
Buckner
Housebreakers flee after light flash in Linden Avenue break-in
Mrs. A. E. Relff reported two unknown men attempted to force entry at Erie Farmham Avenue Linden Avenue late yesterday afternoon. The housebreakers fled when a light flashed, no one was injured, and the Fatrow German family reportedly speaks only German.
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Linden Avenue
Werak Tate
Erie Pahrnaw
Fahrnaw
Fatrow
Lumber Yards Weigh Cash and Carry Plan Discussion
Nearly 1,000 lumbermen from the Central and Northeastern Lumbermen's associations meet with the Northwest Timbermen in Cedar Rapids to discuss a cash and carry system. Linbach of Cedar Rapids heads the Central group, while John Smith of Spencer chairs the Northeastern unit.
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Lew Liwibermen’s Association
Jtecail
OA Linbach
Cedar Rapids
John Smith
Spencer
Postal Receipts Up 40 Percent in February 1926
February 1926 postal receipts show a 40 percent rise from February 1923, with the Waterlooo office reporting $509,692.04 versus $455,955.04 a year earlier. Postmaster Ray Eggert notes that 20 years ago the entire year’s receipts were only slightly more than one month today, citing 1906 totals of $71,581.06.
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Ray &. Eggert
Eggert
War Dept Seeks 2900 Planes for Five Year Air Program
Washington March 4 The War Department urged Congress to approve a five year aviation program creating a force of 8650 men and 2900 aircraft with projected expenditures of 150 million dollars. Secretary of War Davis backed the plan in an adverse report to the House Military Affairs Committee, aligning with the Lassiter ten year framework and Morrow board guidance.
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War Department
Congress
Davis
House Military Affairs Committee
James Lot
Lassiter
Morrow Board
Biggest Still Found Near Ida Grove Seized by Feds
Federal officers report the largest illegal liquor still ever seized in the United States. Found at a farm near Ida Grove, Iowa, the outlay is estimated at $50,000, requiring eight or nine railroad cars to transport the equipment. Three men are under arrest.
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House
Iowa
Louisiana
Dakotas
Tllinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Sioux City
United States
Ida Grove
Wisconsin Fiddley Wins Chicago Prize
Leisune Bru from Rhinelander Wisconsin won the old fiddlers contest sponsored by the league before a large audience. He claimed a 208 cash prize and a silver cup after besting 138 entrants. Peter Lemmon of Aurora earned second, McGeonm took third, and Thomas Crollipkee finished fourth.
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Bruse Wits
Peter FL Lemmon
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Gov't Sleuths Jail 40 Counterfeiters in Roundup
New York officials announce the roundup of about 40 counterfeiters across cities including Philadelphia Detroit and others. U S Secret Service chief in New York overseed the operation targeting spurigns currency and related counterfeiting networks.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Palna
York District
United States
Averet Service
Heavy Fighting in Progress in China Reported
March 3 dispatch from Peking describes heavy fighting south of Peking and a surprise attack by the First People’s Army near Shantung. Chinese forces reportedly inflicted severe losses on the opposing army, capturing more than a brigade of prisoners and advancing against Tsang Vhow.
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Plen Sin
People’s
Rantoring Tsang Vhow
ACAVY SELLING IN RAILS RODS TO MARKET FRENZY
Treasury officials warn against overcutting for national defense as Army and Navy rely on dwindling air clothing equipment and wartime buildings. Captain Johnson notes needs rise with air service expansion and higher appropriations. Military and naval forces remain smaller than major powers and require modernization beyond tradition.
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National Guard
Neves
Treasury
Iva
Tre
Johnson
Army
Navy
New York Stock Market Crashes Again In Heavy Trading
New York March 3 AP A record stock market crash hits the New York Exchange in late trading as Nickel Plate common stock dives 28 points to 135 after the Interstate Commerce Commission rejects a merger term. Widespread declines in rail and industrial issues follow, with Erie down sharply and Chesapeake & Ohio rising on minority shareholder opposition. Early volume surpasses 2 million shares hourly, signaling a volatile session amid continuing market pressure.
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Inter- State
Commeres Commission
Wight Lave
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van Sweringen
Chesapeake & Ohio
Eteas
United States Steel Common
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Erie
Erie Railroad
Chesapeake & Ohl Railroad
Var Sweringens
Wabash Comnton
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Quarantine 700 in Meningitis Scare at Great Lakes
More than 700 navy recruits were not in quarantine today after two men died from spinal meningitis at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Six cases receive treatment in the isolation hospital. Commander Robert Dawes says quarantine is precautionary and the disease is confined to one regiment. About 1,200 men die on duty at the station.
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JM5
Morere
Uoder
Robert 4. Dawes
Teacher Accused of Advocating Free Marriage Trend
Shannon City Iowa Mareha. INS reports principal Guy E Stockdale resigned after allegedly teaching pupils that future weddings without a marriage ceremony would be common. Parents and the school board reacted quickly with the departure, Stockdale claiming he merely discussed how common law marriages might develop in the future.
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Mareha
INS
Guy E. Stockdale
Consolidated School
Tram
Stockdale
Exclusion of Karolyi Raises Diplomatic Curtain
Washington report notes Kellogg refused to explain why a passport was denied to Countess Catherine Karolyi, citing state matters not to be divulged. Amid this, Ames voters will decide on a proposed 15,000 pool bond. a bank robbery at First National Bank in Lock and O. involved three robbers stealing 7,000 dollars.
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Catherine Karolyi
Kellogg
Senate Foreign Relations
Ames
Tin
Insi
Aless
Cincinnati
Lock and, O
Sheffield Nears Exit Over State Department Slights
Sheffield, angry at the State Department, reportedly ready to quit amid perceived snubs. The ambassador to Mexico, Shelter, voiced annoyance over official actions and the Mexican government's reaction, while U.S. diplomats in Washington faced questions about supporting or clarifying Sheffield’s stance.
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State Department
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Pewro Walgren
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