Marble Rock bus crash injures youngsters in Iowa
The accident left seven Marble Rock school children hurt as a Rock Island passenger train struck their bus near Marble Rock Iowa. The most seriously hurt Thelma Schafer 8 remained in fair condition with a skull fracture and possible internal injuries while six other children Paulina May Raymond Schafer Glenn Shaffer Max Barnett Eugene May and Edna Merfeld improved and were out of immediate danger. The railroad crew was cleared of blame and two funerals were held for Harrison May and Roger Stauffer as Greene residents mourned the deaths and the community rallied in sorrow.
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Thelma Schafer
Marble Rock
Allen Memorial Hospital
Schafer
Paulina May
Raymond Schafer
Gienna Shaffer
Max Barnett
Eugene May
Edna Merfeld
Cedar Rapids
W. E. Warren
Rock Island
Counier Special Servitey
Harry Arthur
Bethel Baptist Church
George ©. Foster
W. ©. Kelford
Waterloo
Hillside
Greene
Courier
Marble
M. J. Hogan
Harrison May
Charles May
Rose Hill Cemetery
Roger Stauffer
Bert Stauller
Methodist Episcopal
Wiliam E. Butler
Perjury Case and Slush Fund Heats Up Oil Scandal
Washington advances in the Teapot Dome inquiry as prosecutors widen the probe into oil profits and campaign funds. Names tied to the Republic n national committee and Standard Oil stock are linked to alleged payments and ind ic tments as witnesses including Col Robert Stewart and Harry F Sinclair face questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Albert
B. Pall
Manly
Teapot Dome
Republicsn National Committee
Standard © Company
Indiana
Robert Stewart
Indiana Company
Senate
Washington, D.C
r-Rapid Tre
Teenot Dome Committee
Dtrectay
Mranwine
Mary Melon
Botan
Dahin
Wiliisin M. Ritter
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate Debate Continues on Norris Muscle Shoals Resolution
Senate debates Norris Muscle Shoals resolution with Merchant Marine Committee speeches limited to ls minutes. Interstate Commerce Committee continues coal investigation. Agriculture Subcommittee pursues cotton inquiry. House keeps radios bill under consideration as Merchant Marine Committee holds shipping hearings. Farm relief discussion ongoing.
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Senate
Norris Muscle Shoals
Merchant Merine Committee
Interstate Commerce Committee
Agriculture Subcommittee
HOUSE
Merchant Marien Committee
Teapot Dome Prospects Hover Over 1920s Campaign Bonds
The article reports on ongoing congressional hearings into Teapot Dome era politics. It references Senator Walsh and figures Such as Butler Hays Mellon and Sinclair, noting bonds and contributions tied to the Continental Oil deal profits and political fundraising. The inquiry centers on when bonds were received or returned and whether campaign funds moved improperly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearer
Continental Trading Company
Boraly
Butier
Butler
Borah
Smeletz Donalions
Buller
Coolidge
Wong
Wal F H. Hays
Hardling
Thast
Walsh
Montana
Hays
Sinclair
Mellon
Building in State for February Half More Than Year Ago
Des Moines reports February construction contracts in Iowa totaling 3,937,500, up 58 percent from February 1927 but down from January 1928. Public works and utilities lead the total with 2,987,400, industrial projects 447,000, and residential buildings 298,100. First two months of the year show 8,245,000 in new work, nearly double the 4,348,700 started in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Towa
FLW Dodge Corporation
Waterloo sends free chick remedies to four states
Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania will receive a free treat for baby chicks from Waterloo. Nearly 1 million samples of remedies and feeds were mailed Saturday by the Walker Remedy company. Several hundred thousand packages were sent in a special Illinois Central mail car for delivery. The Walker Remedy company ships about five and a quarter million samples yearly nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Waterloo
Walker Remedy Company
Ilnois Central
Brain Tests for N Eventog Past
A vintage brain test item asks readers to identify language and governance pairs from a scenario with three statements. It presents a time-limited puzzle where one man fits all three pairs, implying a logic challenge typical of early 20th century intelligence tests.
Chauffeur confesses to triple murder in Texas home
Newton Burns, a Sulphur Springs chauffeur, confessed to killing Mrs. J. W. Juergens, her daughter Myrna, and Mrs. Rosa Schirra in San Angelo. The bodies were found after a neighbor heard screaming. a hatchet, large knife, and ice pick were found near the scene. Burns was arrested hours later, held without bond on murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur Springs
Newton Burns
J. W. Juergens
Myrva
Juergens
Rose Schirra
Frank Flippen
San Angelo
Myrna
Rosa Schirra
Pittsburgh
Mun
Nant Burns
Burns
At Oil Company
Texon
Tex
Academy of Immaculate Conception
Hoover Contests Whole Field for GOP Nomination
Hoover maneuvers amid a split in Indiana and Ohio Republican factions as public sentiment could propel him to the nomination. Analysts warn misread public explanation risks and note Hoover’s potential to unite or fracture party momentum depending on delegate outcomes.
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Aiso
Hoover
Republican Party
Indiana
Ohio
Sharp Pleads Guilty to Assault and 30 Days Jail
J Tr Sharp pleaded guilty to assault after an incident on Park Road involving two traveling men, HH Berdle and L Anderson. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. co-defendant Elmer Messingham’s case remained pending before the grand jury. County Attorney P. Edtyneds reported the action.
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Sharp
J. Tr. Sharp
Agi
Park Road
HH. Berdle
L. Anderson
Weay
Penliy
Assaull
Batettery
Ludge
Avenreing
County Atterney P. Edtyneds
Swisher
Las
Linn
Des Moines
Story County
Weather report fragment for weekend temperatures
Fragmentary weather notes show temperatures for Saturday and Sunday including day and night values with unclear labeling. The text references maxima and minima for the weekend and mentions Monday readings, but specifics are garbled.
Oneeze Wins Law Quit On Noiseproof Room
Paris reports a dramatist Henry Bernstein won a lawsuit after hiring an architect to soundproof his city apartment. A sneeze through the wall ended the dispute, with the judge ordering the architect and contractor to cover a third of Bernstein's costs.
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Oneeze
Law
Paris
Henry Brunostein
Bernstein
Johnny Risko Pounds SharKey for Heavyweight Bout
New York March 12 Johnny Risko weighing in at 198 1/2 pounds will have a one pound edge over Jack Sharkey for their 15 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Risko is a Cleveland baker boy and the Boston challenger weighed 199 pounds.
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New York
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Jack Sharkey
Boston
Madison Square Garden
Near House Vote on Radio Measure
Debate concluded in the house on a proposal for equal distribution of radio stations among states by population. The amendment by the house merchant marine committee to extend the federal radio commission's authority for another year was under consideration with a vote expected before adjournment.
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Washington, D. C
House
Vodey
House Merchant Marine Committee
Senate
Federal Radio Commission
No Decision on Kansas City Knights of Columbus Convention
Fifth district conference in K C hall failed to reach a decision on the site for the Iowa Knights of Columbus state convention May 21 22 Waterloo has been mentioned but limited state officer presence prevented a firm vote Attending officials include Co C Ries Iowa City state deputy Joseph McCormick Cedar Rapids state secretary William Fox Indianapolis supreme supervisor W Oelwein district deputy and related council officers Jeffery Sullivan is grand knight of Waterloo council.
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Decisior
The
Knights of Columbs
K. C. Hall
Waterloo
Co. C. Ries
Iowa City
Joseph McCormick
Cedar Rapids
William Fox
Indianapolis
W N. Oelwein
Jeffery Sullivan
Reign of Terror Charged Against Coal Zone Police
Senate inquiry hears reports of misery and brutality in Pittsburgh and central Pennsylvania coal regions. Ohio operators claim Pennsylvania railway sought to destroy their mines for employing union labor. witnesses describe shootings evictions and attacks on girls amid a long mining suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Ohio
Senate
Interstate Com Merce Committee
Pennsylvania Railway
Thomas Sagic
Roseville Coal Company
Chester Penrod
Robinson Coal Company
Crooksville
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Coal and Iron
America
Pitsburgh
Broughton
Pittsburgh Terminal Com Corporation
Bruceston
Clarissa Englert
Pricedale
Accordion Salos Entertain Rotary at Luncheon
Margaret Morris performed on the piano accordion for Rotary Club members during the noon luncheon at Hotel Russell Lamson. Bruce Gates explained two international convention resolutions affecting club operations, with a vote planned for next Monday. Golf trophies were presented by Ralph Sarff to Swisher, Dowthett, Clark, Simon, Liffring, and Hussman for various flight placements across 1926 1928.
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Margaret Morris
Rotary Club
Russell Lamson
GC. A. Morris
Bruce Gates
Ostend
Ralph Sarff
Ben Swisher
Claude Dowthett
Cr. D. Clark
Harry D. Simon
F. Cg.liffring
Ar. Hussman
Mine Union Man Held for Murder
Beaugard Baker of West Frankfort Illinois was lodged in the county jail on charges of murdering Ler Walz a miner at the union headquarters in West Frankfort following an argument. Walz a member of the regular faction was at the meeting with anti Lewis men. Police report Baker fired six shots.
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Benton
St. Maret
Beaugard Baker
West Frankfort
Ler Walz
Walz
Baker
West Prankfort
Polics
Wala
Man Married Ten Days Ago Is Dead
Dr. Charles N. Dean of Sumner Tennessee died in a local hospital a few days after his wedding to Dr. Jeannettt Throrkmorton at Derby. He was married ten days ago and died yesterday from pulmonary hemorrhage. His body was prepared for burial.
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Mes Mnies
TNS
Charles N. Dean
Sumner, T
Jeannettt PL
Throrkmorton
Derby
College Merge Committee Draws Up Plan
Members appointed by Bishop Keenry meet to plan a merger of Upper Iowa University and Cornell College following a lay and minister vote. A April 15 deadline for recommendations was set, with a preliminary survey completed and local support noted in Fayette for preserving Upper Iowa as a Christian education institution.
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Frederick
Keenry
Upper Iowa University
Cornell College
Upper Iowa Conference
Grace M. B
Keenery
MacMillan
J. P. MacMillan
Chicago
General Board of Education
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
H. C. Jones
Iowa City
J. P. Wali Horn
Payette
H. J. Burgslanier
Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Flow. Court
Davenport
Frank Cale
J. W. Dickman
Fayette
A. B. Curran
E. J. Lockwonk
J. W. Huenchett
Conference Action
Lindy Sees First Million In Less Than A Year
Charles A Lindbergh has earned close to a million in a year since his Paris flight. Most income comes from writings and royalties, with additional sums from tours, aviation leadership roles, and awards. He maintains a humble posture despite rapid wealth accumulation.
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Lindy
Washington, D. C
Charles A. Lindbergh
Tme
Altho
Hee
Midas
Paris
Treasury Department
Lindbergh
Spirit of
Sinclair Lewis
Willa
Cather
Guggenheim Foundation For the Promotion
Hero
St. Louis
Dwight Morrow
United States
Mexico City
Woodrow Wilson
America
Commander Ends Life After Submarine Sinks in Gale
The FORPEDO GOAT Panormos sank in a gale in the Gulf of Aegina today after a collision. The ship’s commander committed suicide before the vessel fully submerged. No other casualties were reported.
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Athens
Panormos
Gulf of Aegina
Woman Seeks Divorce Custody After Shocking Incident
Delong released from county jail after Tuesday night shooting threat toward his wife Krvs Delong who sought injunction. Huston Flaxner gains custody. Annie Gordon obituary notes New Orleans marriage and Waterloo move. Funeral set at African Methodist Episcopal church with Rev J P Sims presiding.
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H. F. DeLong
Hammond Avenue
Sherif W. PF. Dilworth
H. R. Crumrine
Krvs
M. Delong
R. W. Hasmes
Huston Flaxner
Huston Flax
H. T. Wagner
A.m
Harry M. Anderson
Eyett Street
Old Avenue
DeLong
Annie Gordon
New Orleans
Huston
Waterloo
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Jane White
Ovlwein
Constance Richter
Norfolk
Lawrence Gordon
New
Otte Charles
Gordon
Chicago
Fr Gordon
Newell Street
Petemwen Bras
Mmofinaty
African Methodist. Episcopal Church
J. P. Sims
Should Pussywillows Be Wet Or Dry War At Waterlo o Churches
Report notes a dispute among local admirers after pussywillow decorations at two Water loo churches sparked a quarrel over whether the catkins should stay moist or be kept dry. Participants named include Dr B G Leffler Mrs George Mack Helen Fletcher and I Willis Jenks. The catkins were grown by John Thelmer of Cedar Falls. Separately a man named Matt Nennan lost part of his right middle finger in an accident at Zeidler Concrete Works. A fire at a downtown Cleveland furniture store injured eight firefighters with property loss approximately 100000.
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Waterloo
B. G. Leffler
Black Hawk
George Mack
Prospect
Boulevard
Helen Fletcher
Gales Business College
Studen
I. Willis Jenks
Black Hawk Building
John Thelmer
Elizabeth Street
Cedar Falls
Matt Nennan
Iowa Street
Allen Memorial Hospital
Zeidler Concrete Products Machine Company
Newell and
Mobile
Troop Ship That Brought Waterloo Boys to Cuba Retired
The 20 year veteran transport Thomas, once named Minnewaska and later renamed after the Spanish American War, will be withdrawn from service. It carried Company 5 of Waterloo and the Forty-ninth Town infantry to Cuba in December 1898 and later moved troops in the Pacific. The ship is said to be on its final voyage, sailing from Manila as a troop ship.
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Waterloo
Cuba
U. S. Army
Thomas
Forty-ninth Town Infantry
Spain
F. R. Fisher
Palm Bay
Fla
Hamed
Atlantic Transport Line
Pacific
Alnce
United States
Watt
Manila
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Rendan
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Germany
Switzerland
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Sweden
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Herman Miller
Miller
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Frank W. Court
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J. C. Hartman
Prunny Street
Cornell Entlege
Type Town University
Milton Stater
Margaret Crawford
Ihea Bawthorney
Coirkenpox
Ackerman
Harold Wingolf
Ane Gable
Bornsby Pregier
Daniel Predher
Gz Buty
Ralph Gates
Linden
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Russell
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Fifth Street
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Los Angeles
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Reign OF Terror
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Lakeland
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