Des Moines votes show high turnout in school election
Historic Des Moines turnout in last day’s school election tops expectations with more than 35 000 votes cast. The piece notes strong public engagement and urges broader participation when issues are perceived to affect outcomes. It contrasts city turnout with small-town unrest and highlights a mix of political and social concerns.
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Germany Rejects French Bribe Move Over Council Seats
In Geneva the German delegation dismissed a French suggestion of reducing forces in the Rhineland in return for German acquiescence to Poland's admission to the League Council. German spokesman said the question of Ruthen occupancy remains an Allied-Germany matter and that enlarging the council is a League issue with equal merit for all candidates. Assembly in recess. subcommittees active, Briand's return hoped for crisis resolution.
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Poland
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Hot Senator Race in Wright Hardin Hamilton District
A lively contest unfolds for the senatorship in the Wright Hardin Hamilton district with multiple candidates. Sen Willisin Selmedika Frardin coat seeks re election while Oscar Ulstad in Wright county and Ww Cole in Hamilton county enter the field. Ridara, Hayes, and Ulstad are named among the contenders in this county byline.
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Triplets Lead School Debate Team and Choir Trio
Margarette, Marcel Yao and Madeline Taynman form the school debate team and a three part choir with first soprano, second soprano and contralto roles. They are active as Camp Wire-Girls in church work and sophomore class activities.
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Briand Seeks Ninth Cabinet as France Faces Crisis
Paris March 9 Aristide Briand veteran French statesman today accepted a request from President Doumergue to form his ninth cabinet to replace the one fallen last Saturday He said he would try to organize a capable government and hoped for an answer from the president that evening Edouard Astriot radical leader earlier declined to form a cabinet and urged Briand to be summoned to Geneva for league meetings Briand planned to depart for Geneva Thursday leaving finance post as the only key unsettled to be decided later
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State Supreme Court Upholds Liquor Transport Penalty
Des Moines March 9 AP The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a cash bond ruling in State v H Casebelt Webster County holding the liquor transport law applies to individuals as well as corporations and common carriers. Judge Bryson noted the decision interprets state law and does not determine the defendant’s status who was acquitted below.
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Hurricane Strikes Dalmatian Coast Amid Casualties
Dispatch reports a fierce hurricane ravaging the Dalmatian coast with hundreds feared dead. The Halinn steamer Zone wrecked against rocks. many crewmen drowned as ships and vessels were destroyed or damaged along the coast.
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Women Candidates Lose by Technicality in City Election
Insurgent slate backed by women failed to carry in yesterday's school election due to uneven term durations and ambiguous candidate terms. The Lyon women among the three insurgent candidates were defeated.
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Many Cases of Flu Across Nation Not Epidemic Says Surgeon
Surgeon General Huey Sunmanes of the U S Public Health Service reports many influenza and pneumonia cases nationwide but not an epidemic. He notes most flu is mild and treats effectively, urges intelligent prevention and home rest for severe colds and fevers until symptoms improve.
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One Riches Farm Feud Ends in Sheriff Murder
Union County Sheriff Fred Collings was shot on March 9 while serving papers for a land dispute at the George Gibson farm near Thayer. Gibson was arrested. authorities fear mob violence as the sheriff lapsed toward death. The feud stems from a prior piano replevin dispute. Gibson faces a first degree murder consideration.
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Wife Stands Blows and Baiks at Breadknife
Fort Madison Iowa report says Mrs Werhert E Sandrock called police after a confrontation in which her husband chased her from their home carrying a bread knife. He was bound over to the grand jury on concealed weapons charges. she may seek an insanity hearing for him.
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Second Honeymoons Shape High Court Divorce Awards
New York jurists hear reconciliations amid adultery and stocks disputes led by Doris Mercer Wresse who wins 200000 for alienation of affections. Eleanor Brewster claims Nugene Brewster pushed second honeymoon idea. actress Curtiss Palmer cited. International tales include Stillman couple in Paris and Lord Craven effects of moral turpitude debates. Public figures Manton and Tinney feature in varied matrimonial cases as court proceedings continue.
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Black Messiah Executed for Baptismal Murders in Africa
Capetown reports Mwanalesa known as the black messiah was hanged at Broken Hill for the baptismal murder of 22 or more natives who sought salvation through his private rite. Chief Shaiwata and Headman Makwai were executed with him. they led aeli, a movement with strong native support, whose principal rite was baptism by immersion.
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Mwanalesa
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Makwai
Aeli
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Center Voting for May Elect Man or Woman
Seattle voters faced a mayoral choice between Mrs. Berthis K Landes and incumbent Eewin J Brown. A concurrent measure proposed replacing the mayoral office with a city manager system, which if approved would take effect June 7 and prevent either Landes or Brown from serving as mayor.
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Subcommittee Deliberations in Brookhart Senate Contest
Washington AP report notes the senate subcommittee at noon began slow ballot counting in the Steck Brookhart contest. Chairman Ernst said further tabulations are needed as many ballots raise legal questions. He stressed careful work to address all issues before Senate floor review.
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Preliminary Arms Parley Date Set at Geneva for May 17
The League of Nations council, meeting in secret, fixes May 17 in Geneva for the Preparatory Disarmament conference. Geneva reports deny another postponement while an economic conference is slated for April 20.
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Courier delivery note seeks timely paper at home
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 3:80 clock. If the carrier is late you may phone 5100 for a copy. Phone contacts must reach the office before 6:80 p.m.
Dr Tittle Defends Evolution Theory
Dr Tittle argues the theory of evolution shows how humans emerged from a common ancestor through a long process of change. He says the idea clarifies origins and fits scientific understanding despite widespread misinterpretation.
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Wan Urges Elimination Of Surplus Chop Problems
Dr W W Orr Shamuoer calls for actions after a string of robberies in Waterloo over the past fortnight. He notes one suspect is over 18 and condemns calling them bandits as it inflates their sense of heroism. Recalling past murders on Commercial Street, he highlights how crowds sought to witness the bandits.
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Supreme Court Says Intoxicated Drivers Menace to Highway
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court affirms the conviction of John M. Fahy for driving while intoxicated. The court rejects claims of an unfair trial and leading questions, upholding a one year sentence as justified by the grave risks of intoxicated driving.
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Noted Actress to Marry in Paris at Age 61
New York reports famed actress Miss De Wolfe, age 61, will wed Sir Charles Mendl, head of the British embassy press section, in Paris tomorrow. De Wolfe, long a prominent figure in New York society and a former actress and producer, has recent years seen success as a performer and interpreter.
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Abducts Prisoner at State Boys' Home
A state boys home incident left a prisoner abducted last night. Police and officials described an unidentified male as the suspect. ongoing investigation aims to locate the escapee and ensure the safety of residents. No further details on motive or weapon were released.
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Horse lover fugitive escapes county authorities
A man named Frank Luisito Chester yrison, accused of planning to found a local horse meat packing plant, escaped from custody last night after information reached county authorities. The case involves an alleged farm venture tied to the horse industry and remains under investigation.
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D A Rites Highlight Americas Daughters Praises
Des Moines report on the annual conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution details shifts from social duties to practical achievements. Mya William Moore outlines Americanization efforts while Mrs Lowings presides over tablet commemorations. Lectures by Romy Mc Murray and Dr J P Pogdall address history and political science amid ongoing business.
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Plan to Govern Production by Incentive and Surplus Elimination
Edwin T. Meredith proposed a farm relief plan to remove surplus crops by balancing production with domestic and foreign demand. He urged a minimum price for six crops, an agricultural insurance fund, and a system to prevent surpluses while maintaining American living standards for farmers. He also urged a federal commission to fix prices and a tax to fund guarantees.
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Judge to Dismiss McCormick's Suit
Judge Robert E. Balteell announced in United States district court that Starold McCormick's bid to prevent Edith Rockefeller McCormick from accessing about 27,590,900 Standard Oil shares held in a trust for John D. Rockefeller descendants will be dismissed. The report notes related corporate actions, including Chrysler dividends and a quarterly payout of 70 cents per share as directors declared the year’s dividend.
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