In the Spotlight of TODAY'S News A. J. Edwards
Obituary notes the death of Alvert J. Edwards, longtime advocate, attorney and church worker, praised as a benefactor and trusted public servant whose influence spanned more than fifty years. Reactions emphasize his honesty and civic legacy across Des Moines and the Iowa community. The text also includes brief reports on civic campaigns in Iowa, market chatter on wheat prices, boxing customs in New York, a Chicago public health stance, a Madison Square Garden cycling event, and political insurgent dynamics in the U.S. Senate.
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McCormick Seen As Generation's Hope In Senate
Mark Sullivan writes on the young leaders in the U S Senate, highlighting Medill McCormick of Illinois as the standout among 16 members under 50. He notes McCormick's double-heritage from the McCormick reaper and Medill journalism, and recalls a poignant family episode from Europe during his youth.
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Texas
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Mississippi
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Montana
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James W. Wadsworth
New York
David Reed
Pennsylvania
Robert Nelson Stanfield
Oregon
C. CG. Dill
Washington
Park Trammel
Florida
Rice W. Means
Colorado
Walter P. George
Georgia
Davis Elkins
West Virginia
Medill McCormick
Illinois
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Joseph Medill
Hilles Denies Rumor As Ambassador To Germany
Charles D. Hilles, NY Republican national committeeman, rejects reports he was chosen as ambassador to Germany. He says White House declined comment and calls the claim unfounded, noting he merely visited the White House and the ambassadorship was not discussed.
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Chicago Council to Draft Laws After McClintock Death
Coroner inquest into William Nelson McClintock death spurs Chicago city council to have its legal department draft ordinances to curb germ culture abuse. State prosecutors say typhoid death suspected, with officials noting easy accessibility to deadly agents.
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Illness of Judge Delays Scott Case
Detroit March 7 due to illness of Judge Frank Emerick who is hearing the divorce suit of Congressman Frank D Scott at Alpena Mich the resumption of the trial scheduled for next Tuesday has been indefinitely postponed The Alpena court clerk wired Ward Perk attorney for Mrs Scott that a new date would be discussed next week as the judge’s condition would not permit a definite date now.
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Nova Scotia Coal Miners Strike Shakes Halifax Area
The great eastern Canadian labor dispute erupts as 12,000 miners walk out halting ten Cape Breton mines. Maintenance workers join the stoppage, effective at midnight, signaling potential hardship if the walkout endures.
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Negro Breaks Both Legs but Wins Bet
Des Moines dispatch reports Daniel M. Williams, a Black man, leaped from a moving freight train to win a $5 bet. He struck rocks on impact, breaking both legs, as police and an ambulance transported him.
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Sun Yat-Sen Remains Critically Ill in Peking
Dr Sun Yat Sen, leader of South China reform, is confined to bed for over a month in Peking and remains critically ill with liver cancer after an operation on January 26. The Associated Press reports his condition is unchanged.
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Bank Cashier Victim of Negro Swindler in Iowa
Louvis J. Stransky, cashier of the bank at lberon Iowa, testified as the government’s principal witness against James Milton Spencer, the alleged negro swindler. Spencer faces trial in Birmingham on charges of using the mails to defraud. Stransky said he was named general manager of Spencer’s company without consent and that Spencer fleeced many Iowans and victims nationwide, totaling over a million dollars. He described circulars offering unsecured loans with 6 percent interest prepaid. Stransky sent $25 for a $409 loan. after weeks no money arrived and a later letter named him general manager, but no funds were received. Federal agents said more Iowans would be summoned.
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James Milton Spencer
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Bowman challenges foes of bank bill for radio debate
Statehouse Des Moines March 7 Senator Bowman Black Hawk county Leday issues a challenge to any opponent of the bank depositors guarantee bill to debate on Iowa State College station Ames He appeals to state bankers association and Senator Shane for a counterargument If no opponent is found President Pearson will allow Bowman to speak on air with a promise of equal time for the opposing side The bank guarantee bill sits on the calendar next week and several other measures are noted including a proposed nonpolitical four year term for the state superintendent of public instruction and utility taxation changes The report also covers a taxicab contact at the end.
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Boy Confesses Slaying Doctor Baldwin in Trunk Murder Case
Harold Willis, 15, said he killed Dr. Benjamin Baldwin after finding his mother Margaret Willis fighting the physician. Mrs. Willis, sentenced to life, faces possible rehearing as the boy claims she sought to sacrifice herself to protect him. Authorities consider reopening the case following the youth’s disclosures.
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Senate Opens Warren Nomination Vote In Open Session
Washington March 7 The Senate voted 46 to 29 to consider in open session the nomination of Charles B Warren as attorney general. Earlier lawmakers opposed an administration push to require a two thirds vote for an open session with a 35 to 38 roll call.
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Courier delivery deadline notice
The Courier will be delivered to your home before 4 30. If you do not receive your paper by then due to farmer by or other error, call S 60. A copy will be sent. calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
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Mason City Personal Invites for Sunday Church Services
Five hundred men and women from 23 churches conducted a citywide house to house outreach in Mason City Iowa on March 7. Teams of two or three visited 197 sections inviting every man , woman and child to attend church Sunday. Each recipient received a card listing the 23 churches and inviting services at any church.
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Lavoye Evicted by Court to Appeal Judgment
Lavoye Wyoming residents fight a federal court order granting oil company possession of townsite within 60 days. Town leaders vow to appeal to the United States circuit court of appeals, stating homes and buildings will not be vacated until higher courts rule.
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T. Blake Kennedy
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Valing
Lavaye
Salt Creek
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St. Louis
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Garner Family Collected by Race with Death
Centerville March 7 members of the Garners famous jockey family faced a fatal race with death as their mother Mrs Garner died of cancer. Mack Garner rider of In Memoriam and Guy Garner premier rider of stalls in France are among the mourners with Wayne, Charles, Harry, Lambert and Bill Garner also linked to racing interests across Toledo, Vavanna Cuba, Louisville and Lexington.
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Senate row erupts over ousting four Republicans
United Press report from Washington describes a Republican floor clash as Norris blocks action on a committee resolution to strip La Follette, Frazier, Ladd, and Brookhart of seniority and treat them as new party members. Borah warns the move hurts states that elected them. Brookhart and others defend their principles as changes to committee chairs are outlined. Norris seeks time to study the matter, while Contingent moves to suspend rules are discussed.
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Sioux City Briefs Report River Receding and Accidents
Sioux City reports show Missouri River waters receding two feet near Niobrara Nebraska as several accidents occur near Center Point. A child’s parents Forrest and wife are buried. brother Stanley is badly injured but alive. In Indianola Robert Bartlett wins first in state oratorical contest at Simpson College. Des Moines notes improved health of Eugen at emergency hospital. Davenport covers Ray Peikey’s 10 round win over Dago Joe Gans and Kid Dixon’s second round knockout of Mugg Davis. Sioux City fire rescues Mrs. Frank Harrison from 2604 Nebraska Street. Elkad Kenneth Brinkhouse to report to West Point for tests. Logan notes multiple weddings with Ratekin and Sillby affair. Voak and Kinney plead not guilty to manslaughter. Iowa City adopts zoning ordinance after lengthy debate.
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Omaha
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Edna Mae Sillby
Charles Bendorf
Margaret Taylor
Jowsy Marvin Voak
John Kinney
Ralph Deming
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Mitchell May Resign From Army To Seek Senate Seat
Fortress Monroe Va March 7 Brig Gen William Mitchell deputy chief of the air service may resign his army post to run for Wisconsin’s senate seat against Republican Irvin Lenroot. Mitchell’s father once served as senator from Wisconsin and he favors a move to Congress. He would revert to colonel in the Sixth Corps Area Chicago post and plans to serve in the Midwest, with retirement possible in three years after 30 years of service.
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Weather Outlook for Week in Washington D C
Weather forecast for Washington D C shows scattered showers early in the week with a later period of continued unsettled conditions. Temperatures are expected to run near normal with some days possibly above normal for the period.
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