Rebels make gains as Mexican civil war widens
Reports from the southern republic note revolu tionists enjoying success while government forces regroup. Monterey remains under Gen Gonzalo Escobar with about two thousand defenders. five thousand troops were dispatched from the Vera Cruz campaign to retake the city. Several hundred American tourists are stranded in Mexico City awaiting transport to Tampico.
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House Passes State Public Health Bill Sterilization of Defectives
Des Moines reports the House approved a public health commission bill calling for sterilization of inmates deemed mentally unfit and forming a state Eugenics Board. The 91 to 7 vote shapes policy with members from the University of Iowa medical director and state health officials on the board. passage moves to the Senate with opposition silent.
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Iowa bill defines roadhouse for license act
The Iowa general assembly lower house defined roadhouse in a bill by the committee on suppression of intemperance. The measure amends township license law to include any public building near a road offering entertainment food or drink for hire or profit outside city limits, permanent or temporary.
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Death Ends Tom Taggart's Career
Thomas Taggart longtime Democratic leader and former senator died at his Indianapolis home at seventy two. Stomach trouble ended his life as he neared his seventy third year with his wife and family at his bedside. Born in Ireland in 1856 he came to the United States as a child settling in Xenia Ohio later rising to prominence at French Lick Indiana where his hotel served as a Democratic hub. Burial plans stated Crown Hill cemetery with no decision yet on lying in state. Continued on page two.
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Fire destroys Hollis farm cattle and buildings in mystery
A Hollis family farm two miles west of Hudson suffers a devastating blaze at 4 a.m. killing 43 registered Holstein cattle and damaging the barn, outbuildings, and equipment. Cattle owner Frank Hollis and workers tried to rescue the animals but smoke and flames overwhelmed them. The loss is estimated at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars with a second fire at the same site within six weeks noted. Charles A. Hollis, a Black Hawk county representative, is connected to the property.
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Hoover Eyes April Extra Session for Farm Relief
Washington March 6 President Hoover plans to call Congress into an extra session between April 10 and 35 for farm relief and tariff revision after a conference with Republican Floor Leader Tilson.
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Good and Hyde Sworn in Cabinet Will Meet Friday
President Hoover completes his new cabinet as James W. Good and former governor Arthur M Hyde are sworn in. Hyde becomes secretary of agriculture, joining six others sworn in yesterday. Col. Henry L Stimson remains en route to assume State role. first cabinet meeting set for today.
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Henry L. Stimson
New York
Manila
Hoover Host to Iowans at Inauguration Luncheon
Mollie Carran, Hoover's West Branch teacher, became the first luncheon guest of the new president at Washington event marking his inauguration. West Branch delegation, old friends, and local figures including New Butler and Dr. L J Leech attended despite rain. Reeder of Tipton, who once held Hoover's hatchen, took part in the reception and oath line.
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West Branch
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J.” W. Reeder
Tipton
Herbert Hoover
White Mouse
Hammill
Stresemann Presses Minority Protection At League
German Foreign Minister Gustav Stresemann addressed the League of Nations council urging an international jurisprudence to safeguard minorities and prevent state assimilation. The council opened debate on Dandurand of Canada’s proposal to change how minority complaints are handled, with the session seen as pivotal for Europe’s peace prospects.
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U. PI
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Europe
League of Nations Council
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Dandurand
Canada
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League
Blimps Saved In All Night Battle
An all night gale aimed at saving three military blimps ended with the 50 mile per hour wind abating. Two seamen were injured as they clung to ground cables while the navy blimp J-4 deflated losing helium gas. J-3 and TG-3 returned to Langley Field Virginia. J-3’s cage was damaged but ship intact.
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Langley Field
Phi Sigma Chi Boys to Sing in Courier Riviera Frivolities
Phi Sigma Chi members will form the mile chorus of the Courier Riviera Frivolities show to be staged at the Riviera theatre March 20 21 and 22 with a 150 cast. Rehearsals start tomorrow at the Elks Club at 4 pm. The revue features Chicago street scenes plus a gay nightclub number and a dream train sequence directed by Vivian O Halloran with Bobby Burns assisting. Social sponsors include Mr and Mrs Charles Greeley, Mr and Mrs iitk Gross, and Mr and Mrs G Mack Fish.
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Chicago
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Dawes Says He Will Not Run for Senate
Charles Gates Dawes returned from Washington with his wife and friends. He will stay at Central Trust Company as chairman until March 28 and then head a mission to Santo Domingo to resolve its financial problems.
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Lindbergh Enjoys Obscurity Amid Mexican Revolution
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh remains largely unbothered by war coverage as Mexican rebels command headlines. Reporters focus on revolts and security. Lindbergh plans to return to the United States once rail links resume and repairs on his airplane at Valbuena field advance.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow
United States
Valbuena Field
Avalanche kills 13 in Armenian village amid heavy snow
Thirteen people were killed and many injured in an avalanche in Zangizur Armenia. Several houses were destroyed as heavy snowstorms battered the region, reports from Erivan indicate.
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Russia
Zangizur
Coolidge Enjoys Quiet Life After Presidency in Northampton
Former president Calvin Coolidge greets neighbors in Northampton Mass after leaving the White House. He says the best part of retirement is not waking early to run the nation and give speeches, though he notes he is not yet ready for full public quotes.
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Mass
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Moiple
Law Office
Coolidge & Hemonyay
White House
Washington
Mutinous Rebel Troops Threaten Vera Cruz and Juarez
Rebels in Vera Cruz mutiny and threaten to attack Juarez while the city grows short of defense. Milk and cream shipments surge as a new revenue source for a baggage company, with Fort Dodge and Janesville noted for large can counts and peak volumes from May to September.
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Juarez
J. C. McCabe
Hilneis Central
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Janesville
Atlantic Coast
Boston
Mass
Army flyers begin nonstop mail flight to Central America
Captain Ross G Host of the Army Air Corps took off from Bourne at 42 25 o clock for Kelly Field Texas to hand over official mail for high officials of Central and South American governments. Captain Ira C Baker and Captain Hoyt joined the crew of the Question Mark and plan a single stop at Kelly Field on the way to Panama. Baker expects a March 10 dawn-to-dusk flight from Brownsville to Panama carrying official mail.
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Army Air Corps
Bourne
Kellyfield
Texas
Ira .C. Baker
Hoyt
Calin Baker
Kelly Field
Iaker
Brownsville
Tex
Panama
Washington
Georgia Flood Warnings Loom as Rivers Rise
Heavy rains flood Georgia Alabama and South Carolina with crests above flood stage. Newtown evacuates 400 residents as the Flint river swamps the last highway into town. Montezuma streets flood again. several Flint river dams fail without further damage.
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Alabama
South Carolina
South Georgia
Florida
Newton
Montezuma
Dancing Barber Dies in Electric Chair at Charlestown
George E. H. Taylor, a former dancer and barber from Lawrence and Cleveland, was executed for the murder of Stella Pomikala. He walked to the chair at midnight and died eight minutes later in Charlestown state prison.
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George E. H. Taylor
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Lawrence
Mass
Cleveland
Cold Wave Threatens Thaw In Iowa Tonight
A new cold wave was forecast by the weather bureau for tonight and tomorrow across Iowa. The two month snow accumulation was melting under a spring sun, but zero temperatures were expected in the north and east, likely spreading elsewhere.
Rebels threaten Juarez and Monterey amid Mexican crisis
Reports from El Paso and Mexico City describe rebel movements toward Ciudad Juarez and Monterey as federal troops mass northward. Officials warn U S aid may be used to defend the border while embargo and arms policies face reconsideration.
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