Withdrawal note mutes Johnston from Michigan primary ballot
In Ray City Michigan a hoax withdrawal note led to removing Martin Hiram Johnston from the April 7 Michigan primary ballot. The letter claiming to withdraw Johnston came from Milburne and was presented by state official John Baird. Johnston, known as Paddy, died last July and was buried at Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Associated Press
Ray City
Mich
Mare
Hiram Johnston
Oak Iudge
Johnston
Illiam W. Johnson
California
Calvin Coolidge
William G. Simpson
Petrose
Chayton Deland
Tilirain Shaston
Allwaukee Township
Methiest Town
Milburne
John Baird
Zilwauker
Martin Hiram Johnston
Paddy” Johnston
Saginaw River
Reed
Mexico
United States
James A. Reed
Missouri
William Randolph Hearst
al Smith
Goolidee
Gunited Press
Topeka
Kan
Coolidge
Kansas
David Mulvane
Mulvane
Henry Ailen
Follette
Bismarck
N. D
Slaig Supreme Court
Robert M. la Follette
Probe on Daugherty At Justice Dept Is Seen Prolonged
Washington anticipates a drawn out inquiry into Daugherty s fitness to head the Department of Justice. Senators may reveal requests for jobs to gain influence, while critics urge a swift leadership change amid the national emergency. Public confidence hinges on the attorney general s capability during the crisis.
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Daugherty
Department of Justice
Senate Committee
Ti Ja
Washington
Tgherty
Seneral
Baugh
Coolidge
Attorney General
Mitch Engers
New York Tribune
Light Truck Collides With Sedan Injuring Three
A Rath Packing Company truck driven by William Remradt crashed into a sedan driven by Lester Henry on a city street late last night. Three occupants sustained injuries, were treated at the scene, and transported to their homes. The intersection was partially blocked as authorities investigated the accident.
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William Remradt
Sycamore
Lester Henry
Ambulante
Perrous
Osmore
Raovesth
Republicans of Iowa Back Calvin Coolidge at State Convention
The Iowa Republican convention endorses Calvin Coolidge as a national leader and instructs delegates to vote for him at the Cleveland national convention. The body also backs the McNary Haugen agricultural relief bill and a national bonus, with delegates approved for county and district representation. Exports show total rise to 4,000,060 dollars with 174 cigars and 125 items valued at 4,000,060.
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J Committee
Iowa
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Town
Fidelse Calvin Cynoaridge
Itr
Cleveland
Conkruss
Bpangler Oof Linn
Aeay Betes
Cormty
Wright Soni Din
Vavier
Gisteiet
Girl Kidnapped on Way to Church Held Captive Two Days
Chicago police report 17 year old Maria Koch was abducted on her way to church from a taxi by two men. She described being kept in a tumble down house cared for by a woman in white. She was found in front of her home dazed with two black eyes and severe bruising and will be questioned further once she recovers.
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Chicago
Maria Koch
Churcll
Rock Island to build new Iowa Falls depot
Chicago March 5 directors announced expenditure of 6,500,060 for Rock Island Lines improvements during 1924. The plan includes replacing about 296 miles of track with heavy rail at 1,550,000 and a new passenger station at Iowa Falls Iowa and updated facilities at Melcher Ia with modern toilets.
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Chicago
Iowaalls
Melcher
Obituary notices from St Francis hospital era mix
Pearl May McKinney 40 died at St Francis hospital after a lone illness of heart disease. Born Sept 19 1884 Leaf River she moved with her parents five years of age. Surviving husband George Sehafstal five children sister and brother also listed. Services from Petersen chapel conducted by Dr W Beardler. Burial at Petersen Bros mortuary. Jennie Miller Mampion service details given for First Mr Church with Rev Rolle Fhirlpyre and Rev Edehnson. Fannie A Hileman 62 died at home after illness. Funeral arrangements announced for tomorrow.
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Pearl May McKinney
St. Francis Hospital
Decedent
Leaf River
Dolf Meaney
Grundy Center
George Sehafstal
Sylvia
Tonanlan
Aletta
Rayme
Sven
Leroy Haxply
Roy Sehafstal
Petersen
Chapel
W. He Beardler
Tenste Compton
Jennie Miller
Mampion
Price
FB. Church
Chacse
Rev- Rolle F. Fhirlpyre
Revo. Edehnson
Tairat
Elmwend
Petersed Bros. Mortuary
William Stoops Services Planned at Local Funeral Home
Funeral services for William Stoops will be conducted by Rev. Al Curr at a local funeral home tomorrow. The body will be taken to Moberly, Missouri for burial. Also listed are services for Joe James Fourah at a local church Thursday with arrangements by Reverend Brumegar, and burial planned in Fadaview.
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Wilmdam
Stoops
William
Tomarrow
Kreefe & Tasne
Moberly
Horn Tames Foutch
Jove James Foureh
Poy
Pee
Versen Bros Chanel
Revo F B
Brumegar
Fuciat
Fadaview
Robinson 15 Busy With Work Of Six Big Committees
Washington News from Waterloo Evening Courier reports Representative Robinson of the Third Iowa district holds six committee assignments including Ag Counts Census public buildings expenditures in civil service and war veterans He outlines a weekly schedule and stresses the need to balance committee work with floor debates on the tax bill He opposes reapportionment and urges careful study of census changes while considering veteran and insular affairs issues and autonomy for Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Washington News
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington
DL C
Conness
Isi Une Lille
Civil Service
Robinson
Way Veterans
House
Iowa
Isanin
Veterans' Committee
Frank T Hines
Gen. Hines
American Legion
Philippines
Porto Rico
Horace M. Towner
Corporations to Get New Income Tax Form
A new income tax form T6087 for corporations reporting dividends to stockholders has been issued but supplies are scarce at the federal building. An extension until March 15 is granted for taxpayers using this form due to limited blanks and processing. individuals with income above 2100 must file a return. Married filers receive a 300 exemption if no children. Local notices warn about filing deadlines and policy details.
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Hous Cor
Paul
Revenue Department
Theocal
Federal
Jaime
C. Witt
FG Rudhreiel
Radio Programs for Thursday March 6
Radio listings show a dense schedule of musical programs, concerts, and children's shows across U S stations. Notable entries include Pittsburgh RCA 426 at 6:30 p m, Hastings KFKX 241 at 10:30 p m, Los Angeles WHI 398 at 8:47 p m, Chicago WLS 260 at 7 p m, and New York WEAF 7-10:40 p m with music and talks.
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Radio Dizest
Associated Presa
RCA
Pittsburgh
KFKX
Hastings
WHI
Los Angeles
WED
San Francisco
Pont
Stchextra
Daneco
St. Genis Post-Dispatch
Vonucert
Chicago
Aris Cale
Lal proRran
Star
Ronver Te Avcar
Erorman
WDAF
Kansas City Star
School of the Air
Night- Hawkes
WHS
Ner Anu
Cherry - Wda
Philadelphia
WEAF
New York
Dallas News
Philada
Rance bin
Isha
Bas
Talis
Elussy
Lewisvilla
Cleveland
Ste
Russell brief reports a governor’s uncle dead at 76
Mrs Nathan Kent of the uncle of Gov N E B Kendall died in Russell at age 76. In Davenport Louis Schwerdtferger a cigarmaker chose to die in the harness after quitting work on doctor’s advice. Harry Lifley, 44, died after being crushed at the Hawkeye Portland cement plant. A missing 12 year old LeLand Pierson prompted a joint police and county search in Sioux City.
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Russell
Nathan Kent
N. EB. Kendall
Dieppari
Frank Goddard
Mason City
Martha Bush
Leland Pierson
Marionette Show Draws Crowds at Cong Church
Tony Sarge's oriental troop Hintewa performs The Willow Plate Story at first Congregational church at 4:30. A large crowd of children gathers as eleven cast members travel with the show including an announcer five musicians and five operators. About forty seats are reserved with more available, Rev Pred J Clark notes.
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Tony Sarge
Hintewa
Waterloo
First Congregational Church
Pred J. Clark
East High to Show Pictures This Week
East High presents a motion picture program this Friday at 7 49 p m and Saturday at 10 a m The feature is the five reel Smouldering Embers starring Frat Keenan The Herold Lloyd comedy High and Dizzy and a one reel scenic picture conclude the bill Saturday’s show is for school children who cannot attend Friday night Letters of appreciation have been mailed to East High patrons by program authorities All have been well supported since the inauguration last fall.
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East High
Frat Keenand
Herold Lloyd Comdy
High
Dizzy
Bill package seeks light wine beer limits in House
Washington March 5 a batch of bills favoring light wine and beer was introduced in the house as part of a move to modify the Volstead act. Measures split into two groups first limiting alcoholic content to 2.75 percent by volume and second proposing 4 percent for beer and 10 percent for wine and cider. BROKER BROKE. Boston March 5 an involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court against G W Fremond Co Inc dealers in stocks and bonds by creditors.
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Washington, D.C
Boston
Mass
G. W.fremond & Co., Inc
Birth of 19-Pound Baby in Newton Area
Physicians report the birth of a 19 pound boy to Mr and Mrs William Henson of Ogdensberg near Newton New Jersey on March 5.
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Newton, N. J
Physicians Today
William Henson
Ogdensberg
Here
MacDonald Back From Public Change As Labour Wins Power
The former British prime minister Ramsay MacDonald reemerges politically as Labour returns to government after public shifts. Once harshly opposed to WWI and alienated by many, he reenters leadership in Parliament while reportedly declining a golf club comeback at Lossiemouth. His past battles with policy and party struggle are recalled as he resumes public life.
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Associated Press
London
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
MacDonald
Labor
Lloyd George
Russia
National Seamen's and Firemen's Union
Stockholm
Bolshevists
Leeds
Wevelwith
Abdsravon
Westminster
Clyde
Lossiemouth
Apy Tate
Postmaster Reappointments Favored for Dumont and Allison
In Washington March, Mrs Seen B Wilcox, Dumont postmaster, is recommended for reappointment by Rep T J Robinson, with broad local support. Eugene Owen is urged by Robinson for postmaster at Allison, and both appointments are expected to be approved.
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Washington, D. C
Seen B. Wilcox
Dumont
T. J. F .Robinson
Wilcox
Eugene Owen
Robinson
Allison
Rollinger and Strong Sign for Mason City Bout
Rollinger of Waterloo and Everett Strong of Mason City, middleweights, have been matched for an 11 round fight at Mason City on Thursday March 13. Previous actions show Strong defeated Marine Ranieri while Bollinger shaded or drew with Neri. Rumor says Lou may take John Goss as manager, aligning him with Albert Knson, as Tony Gentle boxes Julius Wirth in Des Moines Friday instead of Louie Kelly.
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Rollinger
Waterloo
Everett Strong
Mason City
Pavents
Davenport
Strong
Marine Ranieri
Bollinger
Lou
John Goss
Albert Knson
Tony Gentle
Julius Wirth
Des Moines
Louie Kelly
Army man with aphasia blamed on radio lingers at Fort Ontario
Capt. 3. OP. Wolt, Seventeenth United States Infantry, wandered to Fort Ontario from Fort Omaha, Neb., while suffering aphasia. He was under observation at Port Ontario hospital for two days. Physicians say radio exposure caused a nervous breakdown. he will be moved to Water Road infirmary for further observation and treatment.
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Maren
Wolt
Seventeenth
United States Infantry
Fort Ontario
Fort Omeaha
Hots
Army Medical Corps
Port Ontario’ Hospital
Wolf
Fie
Renorit Hospital
Confession Touted in San Quentin Bomb Case
San Francisco authorities linked a London confession to Ralph Thurber in the Wall_ecreer blast. They said Thurber was at San Quentin in 1920 and received a 14 year term for forgery, released Sept 3 1921, with the explosion occurring three months after his entry.
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San Francisco
San Way
Quentin Prison
Ralph Thurber
London
Thurber
San Bentin
the Lion
San Quentin
Fifteen Seek Post Overseer of Poor in Black Hawk Co
Fifteen applicants sought the Black Hawk County overseer of the poor post after Fred Sporte’s resignation. At today’s board of supervisors session the field was narrowed to three finalists for final consideration. The board did not elect a successor at this meeting, and officials indicated the county’s pauper service will continue under the same system used during Mr Sporte’s four-year tenure.
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Black Hawk Co
Fred Sporte
Bim
Sporte
Cedar Rapids Girl Injured Jumping From Speeding Auto
A Cedar Rapids girl, identity withheld, leaped from a speeding car to escape unwanted advances while waiting for an interurban near Marion road. She was injured with a badly lacerated face and hands and an injured knee, and is hospitalized. The driver was a stranger. the report notes he claimed to be a motorist offering a ride. A rural schoolteacher is mentioned as a possible acquaintance.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion Road
Theirl
Hospital to pull radio headsets in every room
Omaha March 5. Ratio headsets will be installed in every room of the Lord Liste Hospital for patient entertainment. Individual sets will connect to a central receiving station recently provided to the hospital. Ice wrecks bridge detouring thru trains between Marshalltown and Des Moines on main Chicago Great Western line after ice jam.
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Omaha
Neb
Lord Liste Hospital
Rey. B.D. Cleveland
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Chicago Great Western
Northwestern
Great Western
Tale
Valoya
Grange Township to Elect School Directors Next Monday
Orange Township notices announce the annual school election at Orange school house Monday. Polls will be open from to 3 p.m. Candidates include Klinga Tan and RB Pullin. Also notes social visits, moves, and local community events from Cedar Heights to Orange Center.
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Grange Township
Orange Two
Orange School House
Ara Wow
Klinga- Tan
BL Pullin
George Woods
Dortha Elizabeth
Frye
Sindlinger Place
Anderson
Gilbert- Stile
Frank Summy
County W. Co
County Institutes of Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Cedar Heights
Orange
Orange Township
Cedar Parl
Earl Brunson
Jaci Geaham
Glen Moser
T'nul Walters
Spencer Miller
Kenneth Wausing
Servied
Ira Eiko
W. W. Maust
Mrs. Moberly
Drage Center
Clyde Bechteiheimer
Sam.Fikes
Omaingo Center
Nels Sorensen
Waterton
Hotlmans
John Flac Yaugh
Josiah Shaukis
Harry Smucker
Klinn
Will Dress
Illinois
Sud Harry Nckets
Wastertoo
Habeas Corpus Writs Restricted in Municipal Courts
State Senate adopts amendment to municipal courts bills removing authority to grant writs of habeas corpus in municipal courts citing possible appeals to district courts. Measure also allows direct appeal from municipal to state supreme court. House passes several bills including state treasurer fund deposits, Tow Head lake drainage payments of 22000 dollars, and Trailways bills. Two bills deferred pools and trusts and a gasoline business amendment.
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Associated Press
State Capitol
Des Moines
Munici|pal
Sen‘ate
Executive Council
Tow Head Lake
Calhoun County
Parsons
Calhoun
Chautauqua Plans Made for Summer
Waterloo Chautauqua board met at Greater Waterloo association to shape the 1924 season. Prominent talent and speakers including S Parks Cadman Senator Pat Harrison and Ray Smith are listed. Dr H W Reaehler was reelected president and platform manager. Summer program remains on Third Avenue and Jefferson Street in late July or early August.
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Waterloo Chautauqua
Greater Waeterlan Association
Total Chautauqua
J. Li.Loar
J. T. Loar Company
Bloomington
S. Parks Cadman
Brooklyn
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Ray Tl. Smith
Cappy Ricks Play Company
WH. Reaehler
Chautauqua
Third Avenue
Jefferson Street
First Woman President of NEA to Visit T C
Cedar Falls March 5 special Mrs Josephine Corliss Preston first woman president of the National Education association will visit Teachers college Friday en route to her home at Walla Walla Washington from an educators conference in Chicago She will speak at 410 a m during assembly Unclaimed auto found a mystery car is in possession of Waterloo police It is a new Chevrolet bearing a Minnesota license number left standing near Union depot for three days when the patrolman on the beat decided it was abandoned and took it to the station Minnesota authorities have been wired for information
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Cedar Falls
Josephine Corliss Preston
National Education Association
Teachers College
Walla Walla
Wash
Educators
Chicago
Waterloo Polite
Chevrolet
Minnesota
Union Depot
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Michigan
Paul Davis
Paul Davis Dry Goods Company
Thio
Cin Jo
Altstaudt & Langlas Baking Co
Towa
Rock Island
Iowa Falls
Fannie AL Hileman
Fannie A. Hileman
Todasy
al Ayn
Robingon
Jowa
Toveason
Lana
Uslis
Wan
Vongert
Ronnie
WIAZ
Rathivio
Trton
Har Pan
oTehestra
Thres Wow
Cincinnati
Oon
Cadwean
Dalle
Tye
Memphis Cates
Tina
Roneerty Vonvers
Sannes
Wort
Evarh
Arches
Erenceira
Daier Musit
Cong’s Church
Allison P. D
Mello Seery
Leo Seers
Black Awk Todge Hall
Willm Mumper
Frank Stram
Wiginer
Chicaen
Margaret Dasson
Cal Dar Rapids
Tanner
Bay
sMeumonia
Blough
Elmer Brough
Mloyd Sheeler
Lichty
Guy Miller
Sanderson Hume
Orange Center
Ruth Miller
Eiiza Miller
Elmer Bough
Colorado
Wheeler
South Watering Chorch
Irene Gratam
Margaret Dawson
Dawson
Thera
Barton
Canada
Ben Walters
Oenate
Bill Bang
National Education Ass'n
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