Governor Unable to Confirm Clark for State Board
Des Moines March 15 Gov John Hammill faced another appointment to fill the vacancy on the state board of control after J B Butler retired. The senate refused to confirm Mason City’s G 4 Norman Clark by one vote, despite Hammill’s support, amid Democratic push for B J Feuling New Hampton. Other confirmations followed, including budget director J Hogue and lab board picks, with Caswell and Huston among discussed alternatives.
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Des Moines
John’ Hammillinday
Meath
State Board of Control
J. B. Butler
Fort Dodge
Clark
B. J. Weuling
New Hampton
Feuling
Mason City
G. C. Caswell
Caswell
wAnother
Charles Huston
Cedar Rapids
Jed
Hogue
Biencoe
Albo Jt
Peovenion Exidey
James “Devitt
Oskaloosa
Ns Schoentgen
Democrat S
State Board of
AL Ie Urick
Ee Earerre
Eorgé W. Ee Abbi
Iran Keevans
Haffa Trial Near Completion Amid Confusing Testimony
Detective Hugh Gruniing testified about a trio linked to a murder case. Bertske is killed in a prior conflict, Harbour remains a fugitive, Moore sits in prison for second degree murder.
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Hugh Gruniing
Rootes Peyb
Bertske
Harbour
Elopes in Overalls Stir Rural Iowa Case
In Guthrie Center on March 15 Charles Foster 28 eloped with 15 year old Beulah Ludwig near Casey and were arrested after returning to Council Bluffs on their way to Colorado. Beulah is back with her father Ora Ludwig. Bert Pearce of Greenfield is held on perjury charges for helping obtain the marriage license. Charles faces grave charges and is jailed.
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Guthrie
Charles Foster
Beulah Ludwig
Charles
Beulah
Ora Ludwig
Casey
Bert Pearce
Greenfield
Council Bluffs
Coloado
Battle Promised to Obtain Clark OK from Senate
Promised Senate action centers on Clark approval as Jasper county plans a one cent tax hike toward road funding. Browne of Jackson supports a two cent rise, totaling four cents, with Bergman and others urging primary road use. A split decision on distributing added revenue between primary and secondary roads is noted.
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Battle
Clark
Senate
Mnan
Jasper County
State Highway Commission
Browne
Jackson
Bergman
Tennessee Flood Waters Subding After Weekend Rain
Middle Tennessee flood waters receded today after torrential weekend rains hammered highways and property. The Cumberland crest reached 49 feet two inches above flood stage, with many roads underwater near Savannah. Levels were expected to return to normal later this week.
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Nashville
Tenn
Middle
Tennessee
Cumberland
Yielutty
Savannah
Trenchman Invents Urn Praia Handle for Pens
A trenchworker creates an urn praia handle designed to carry a fountain pen, aimed at women seeking a practical accessory amid wartime constraints. The device blends utility with stylistic concern, reflecting inventive improvisation in daily life.
Browning wins separation suit against Peaches
New York reports Edward W. Browning has won his separation suit while Peaches loses her counter suit and alimony claim. Peaches previously received 300 dollars weekly in alimony since late November, with her counsel fees set at 8500 dollars paid by Browning. Observers expect Browning to demand his terms, possibly including removal of his mother in law from the home.
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New York
New York American
Edward W. Browning
Peaches
Supreme Court
Seeger
Heenan
Youth confesses accidental killing of honor pupil
New York March 13. Walter Goldberg 18 confessed to police that he accidentally shot and killed Anna Harris 16 a Brooklyn high school honor student at her home last night He said we were alone when the revolver exploded and he grabbed the gun from Anna and ran placing both weapons under a porch authorities found the guns later under a porch after his admission
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New York
Walter
Goldberg
Anna
Harris
Brooklyn High School
John J. Ryan
Ryan
John J. Sullivan
Itv
Summer sausage poisoned with trichina may claim four lives
Bridgewater Ta March 15 With eight persons seriously ill two critically the death toll from homemade summer sausage may reach four. Paul Raasch 28 and Lawrence Schultz 12 on farms north of here are unlikely to recover. Raasch's brother Edward 35 died last Friday. Dallas McDermott 32 died Saturday. Schultz nephew of the Raasch brothers. Pearl Schultz and two other children remain seriously ill. Mrs Mermnan Raasch and Wilbur Gerlach also affected though Gerlach tasted only a sample. Trichina poisoning with near paralysis observed in all cases.
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Bridgewater
Paul Reasch
Lawrence Schultz
Here
Raasch
Edward
Dallas McDermott
Schultz
Rausch Brothers
Pearl Schultz
Lough
Mir
Birs
Mermnan Raasch
Wilbur Gerlach
Cumberland
McDermott
Ranasch Farm
Ames Debaters Prepare for Equal Merits Debate
Ames debate team from Iowa hosts a discussion on an equal merits for women amendment to the National constitution set for April 1. University of Iowa women’s team members and Town State college coeds offered views after radio callers submitted opinions. The Town State lineup includes Vir Rinks Alexander Scott Arka Mary Don Peterson Perre and Selvin Pedersen Davenport.
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Ines
Maren
Wormen
University of Iowa
Llosa State College
WOT
Vir
Alexander
Scott
Arka Mary
Don Peterson
Perre
Selvin Pedersen
Davenport
Temperatures Forecast for Monday to Tuesday Night
Weather glow shows maximums for Monday and colder Tuesday night with mild daytime highs. Forecasters caution about shifting conditions and potential frost risk late Tuesday into Wednesday in some areas.
Special Agent Kills One Shoots Another in Bloomington
A Bloomington incident left I. Mareh 5 and companion Tow Sholtz wounded, with one killed and the other in critical condition. The special agent operation is under investigation as authorities report a fatal shooting and ensuing exchange. The chaotic event disrupted Crievebrit near the Take Erde area, with unknown assailants and ongoing inquiries.
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Bloomington
I. Mareh 5
PieomJonk
Battie
Incomplete text from Hawaiian raid notice surfaces
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions Hawaii and a raid but lacks clear names, dates, or actions. The readable parts hint at a local or historical notice, but essential details are missing to identify persons, organizations, or outcomes.
Ford Sapiro libel suit jury selection under way in Detroit
In Detroit on March 16 the Ford Sapiro libel case began jury selection. Prospective jurors were questioned as judges weighed Jewry as a potential factor. Ford, absent from court, faced contempt threats. lawyers argued about whether a subpoena had been served.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford-Sapiro
Im Court
Ku Klux Klan
Wiliam Henry Gallagher
Rngeon Sapiro
Fred M. Raymond
Sapiro
Ford
Wayne County
Michigan
Henry Ford
William Henry Gallagher
Gapiro
Stewart Hanley
Defense
Ford Gallagher
Police Seek Graves of 40 Babes Slain in Baby Market
Los Angeles area officers excavated a Tujunga cabin to locate bodies of about two dozen infants alleged to be victims of a baby market. Minnie Williams, a drug addict, is jailed on narcotic charges and has refused to speak as the search began two years ago after neighbors accused her of operating the market.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Tujunga
Minnie Williams
Victim of Shooting Unchanged. Assailant Dead
Austin news reports city manager Adam R. Johnson survived five bullet wounds with condition unchanged at the hospital. Dr. C W Goddard, city health officer and noted physician, shot Johnson then died by suicide by slashing wrists and throat with a pen knife. Johnson’s prognosis remained hopeful.
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Austin
Tex
Adam R. Johnson
C. W. Goddard
Goddard
Johnson
Plan to Obtain Seed Loans Money
Washington March 14. Albert Williams federal farm loan commissioner outlined several methods to provide 8.6 million dollars for seed loans to farmers. The most feasible plan would authorize loans through intermediate credit banks where farmers have collateral, with counties issuing collateral warrants for those unable to furnish their own.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
White House
Albert (. Williams
Federal Farm Loan Comissioner
Treasury Department
Willams
Estranged Husband Held in Death Quiz
Hamilton Ohio March 15 A family quarrel was blamed by police for the murder of Frank Mitta 64 and his 1 year old daughter Mrs Catherine Mitts Foley Michael Foley 24 estranged husband of the murdered woman a prize fighter was questioned by detectives in connection with the crime The tale says a man entered the Mitta home and fired a shotgun killing Mrs Foley and wounding her father who died soon after
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Hamilton
Edav
Frank Mitta
Catherine Mitts Foley
Michael Foley
Noice
Mitta
Fire alarms at 241 Alta Vista Avenue charge roof spark damage
On Monday evening at 385 p.m. a house on 241 Alta Vista Avenue suffered roof damage from a spark. The owner Herman C. Miller can be contacted at phone 2404 to acquire the property.
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P. mi
Brauner
Alta Vista Avenue
Sparke
Feauras
Herman C. Miller
Spring Opening Night set for shops and bands
Window trimmers prepare behind drawn curtains for tomorrow nights spring opening. Merchants show latest fashions from world centers in a dazzling color display with American Legion bands and drum corps. Some stores present live models in frocks and coats. others host open houses. Funds from merchants will remunerate Legionnaire musicians.
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Milady
American Legion
Legionnaire
Radio Commission Calls for Parley on Broadcasting
The Federal Radio Commission ordered an automatic extension of licenses for ship and amateur stations and announced plans to accept broadcasting applications through the federal radio inspection service. Public hearings will begin in Washington on March 29 to consider broadcasting matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Radio Commission
Commerce Department
Federal , Radio Inspection Service
Washington
Ferguson Facing Loss of Franchise in Texas
Austin March 13 The case against James F. Ferguson moves toward revoking his political rights for a second time Gov Dan Moody opposes Ferguson in a heated Democratic party struggle and weighs signing a bill to repeal the amnesty given after Ferguson's 1917 impeachment The lower house passed the measure 78 to 25 after senate approval ensuring a strong legislative push to strip rights.
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Austin
Tex
James FE. Ferguson
Dan Moody
State
Democratic Party
Senate
California Building Changes Character, Peek Tells Canopus
Dr. E. E. Peek told Canopus club members in Black’s tearoom that California shows a shift from ordinary homes to palatial residences funded by movie money. He noted high aggregate building values yet a lack of small homes, thriving oil interests, and Huntington Beach under oil derrick pressure. He spoke from Long Beach after flood periods, mentioning $20,000 cleanup due to rubbish along the coast.
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California
E. EE. Peek
Canopus Club
Black
West Coast
Peek
Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Huntington Beach
Dr. Peek
Longe Beach
Action Beats Unrest Kiwanis Club Talk Urges Civic Involvement
Guy C. VanDeveer, cashier of the State Bank of Waverly, urged Kiwanis members to take a more active part in city, state, and national affairs as a remedy for unrest. He spoke today at Hotel Voll-Lamon, outlining that all men are classified as have beens or never-wases, and must engage to improve society.
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Guy C. VanDeveer
State Bank of Waverly
Kiwanis Club
RONDS IMPROVE U S 20 EAST STILL BLOCKED NEAR D YERSVILLE
Reports today show main highways improving though conditions remain poor on segments between Waverly and Plainfield and east of the Grant highway from Winthrop to Dyersville. North to Mason City traffic resumes for Red Ball Transport Hawkeye Stages and Northeastern Iowa Transport. State Road 59 open to Traer with good conditions west to Fort Dodge.
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Altho
Red Ball. Transportation. Company
Hawkeye Stages
Iowa ‘Transit Company
Mason City
Waverly
Plainfield
Tramc
Grant
High Way
Winthrop
Dyersville
Waterloo
Fort
Dodge
Points
Traer
City not liable for injuries in park ruling
Des Moines March 15. The state supreme court held that a city cannot be held for claims arising while performing governmental functions. It reversed Webster County Court’s award of damages to Bernard Henley a minor, in a suit by his father Martin Henley against Gowrie town after injuries in a city park.
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Des Moines
State Supreme Court
Wiebster
Bernard Henley
Gowrie
Martin Hensley
Supreme Court
Means Urges Vets to Consolidate Under One Head
U S Senator Rice W Means Republican of Colorado commander in chief of the Spanish War Veterans urged consolidation of G A R Ameri can Legion and Spanish War Veterans at the Iowa state meet. He said the Legion has not reached its peak while the G A R is in decline and that consolidation under one head will be proposed at the national Spanish War Veterans convention in Detroit in August.
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Cedar Rapids
U. S
Rice W. Means
Republican
Colorado
Spanish War Veterans
G. A
American Legion
Means
National Convention
Detroit
Belle
Bluegrass
Frankfort
Kentucky
Blueggrass
Tampa
Fla
Lela Mae. Stiles
Fifty Enroll for Y M C A Institute on Church Schools
Fifty church school workers enroll for a Y M C A sponsored institute to be held from 5 30 to 9 30 p m today at the local Y M C A under the Y auspices. The faculty includes BH W Brandenburg central boys work secretary of the M C A and Fred Cram in charge of educational research in the extension division of Iowa State Teachers College. The theme is The Educational Approach to Religious Education A fellowship dinner will be served at 6 30.
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Chicago
Central Boys’ Work
M.C. A
Fred Cram
Iowa State Teachers College
A. Fellowship
Augustana College Plans to Reopen After Scarlet Fever
Augustana College in Rock Island Illinois plans to reopen on Wednesday after no new scarlet fever cases among students since Sunday. The college, closed since March 9, saw two students die from scarlet fever.
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Rock “Island
Ill
Augustana “College
Manush
Auto Strikes Boy. Freshman McQuown Injured at Locust and Fifth
Lawrence McQuown, 14, a West High School freshman and son of A B McQuown, suffered a fracture of the small bone in his left ankle when struck by an automobile driven by Ray Pratt at Locust and Fifth streets. Pratt took him to a doctor's office and then to his home at 210 Campbell Avenue.
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Lawrence”. McQuown
West High School
A. B. McQuown
Third Avenue
West
Ray Pratt
Campbell
Locust and
Fifth Streets
Mutual Omco Files Incorporation Papers
Articles of incorporation for the Mutual Oil company were filed late yesterday in the office of County Recorder Eva Brebner. The Waterloo based firm will buy sell and deal in gasoline kerosene and other petroleum derivatives with authorized capital of 20000. First officers listed are R F Porter president Vaughn Graft vice president E E Mattingly secretary Qra Howard treasurer.
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Mutual Oil Company
Gountr
Eva Brebner
Waterloo
R. FF. Porter
Vaughn Graft
E. EF. Mattingly
Qra Howard
Fall from horse leaves Cedar Rapids woman in danger
Mrs. W. H. Smith is in serious condition after falling from a horse on a paved Cedar Rapids street yesterday. Doctors fear a skull fracture may have occurred. The incident occurred in March with authorities noting the gravity of her injuries.
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Cedar Rapids
W. H. Smith
Fire at Schipppers Brothers Meat Market in Oskaloosa
Fire in the Schipppers Brothers meat market in Oskaloosa Iowa caused about 10000 dollars in damage. An adjoining store sustained smoke damage as well.
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Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, Ja
Schippers Brothers
Mrs Metcalf Nearing Return From Rochester Hospital
Mrs. William Metcalf who underwent an operation a month ago in Rochester Minnesota will return soon to her home at 210 Cortlandt Street.
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William Metcalf
Rochester, Minn
Cortlandt Street
State Senate kills gambling bill in surprise defeat
In a decisive vote the state senate rejected a bill to expand gambling operations, ending the push for new gambling mote in a surprise turn amid the session.
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Reno
State Senate
Prince of Wales Sells Mayfair for Limehouse Walks
London report describes the Prince of Wales visiting Limehouse pubs shops and coffee stalls to meet ordinary people. He avoids royal reserve by speaking directly with Tom Dick and Harry and greets families while local clergy conduct visits. Police are kept unobtrusive to allow unimpeded calls.
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London
Prince of Wales
Mayfair
Belgravia
West Ind
Tom
Harry
Women In Industry Organize For Health Chicago March 15
Western Electric Hawthorne factory workers graduate six hundred from a single class as part of the firms health and hygiene program for about 14,000 employees. Memphis attorney Miss Marion Griffin says modern women surpass past generations in a March Memphis debate. The Prime Minister’s housekeeper Mrs. Graham retires after decades serving Britain’s leaders. Duchess of Bedford takes up aviation, pledging time for flying while not piloting her own plane.
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Chicago
Western Electric Company
Hawthorne
Memphis
Tenn
Marlon Griffin
Tennessee
Assembly
Superia
Aga UN
Duchess of Bedford
London
Lady Maud Moore
India
Opportunity School
Monument
Denver
Emily Griffith
Griffith Altho
Griffith
England
American Girl Active In Society of London
Miss Marcelle Durean, American daughter of Marchioness Curzon, famed in British court circles, plans London season events after a Riviera winter. Miss Duggan, raised in diplomatic circles, is linked to Alfred Duggan and the Curzons through marriage.
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London
Marcelle Durean
Marchioness Curzon
Riviera
Wisconsin Man Serves State for 46 Years
Madison Wis March 15 For sixty six years of service to the state entitles Oliver G Munson of Viroqua to a record of vast legislative experience In 1881 when James Garfield was president and William Smith was governor Munson began as a bookkeeper to the state senate and rose to senator later returning to clerical duties In 1919 he was elected chief clerk and has held that post since then He noted the senate action censuring Robert M La Follette during World War I as one of the most dramatic incidents he witnessed
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Madison
Wis
Oliver” G. Munson
Wisconsin
James Garfield
William Smith
Munson
State Senate
Senate
Robert M. la Folietta
School bond issue defeated in Sioux City vote
Sioux City voters yesterday rejected a proposition to issue 74,000 dollars in school bonds for school improvements, ending plans for upgrades in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Aplington Re-Elects School Officials in Poll
In Aplington Iowa on March 11 Jesse Stockdale and Charles Willike were re elected by 34 of 38 votes at the Monday school poll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aplington
Jesse Stockdale
Charles Willike
Jesup Voters Reelect Miller and Elect Walker to School Board
Jesup Louisiana voters on March 15 re-elected Evin Miller to the school board and elected Clark Walker to oppose former member Mrs Alina Baughman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Evin Miller
Clark Walker
Alina Baughman
Marriage License Notice and Welsh Farm Hiring Hurdles
Willian Roy Shoemaker and Cedar Walle oy Edna Church Cedar Falls appear for a marriage license. The text also notes Welsh farmers struggle to hire young women for farm work with isolated farms offering low wages and monotonous duties.
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Willian
Roy Shoemaker
Cedar Walle Oy
Farr
Lianybyther
Wales
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White Plains
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Associated Press
Justice Seeger
Frances (Pha Cies Browning
Honor High School
Ames
Aliniraum
Onnt Wilheln
Fox
Mra. i
Hawaii
Dulauly
Radio Commission
Action
Unrest
U.S. NO. 20
East
Y. M.C. A. Institute On Church
Augustana College
Auto
Mutual Omco
Seflion
McHe the
Princeso Pwates
News and View
Princes Risborough
Eng
Graham
Chequers
Lloyd George
Ramsay MacDonald
Stanley Baldwin
Labor
Marion Griffin
Brazil
Miss Duggan
Aljfred Duggan
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Nicotine
Lela Mae Stiles
Edna Church
Cedar Falls
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