Des Moines Notes On Bills And Civic Life In 1926
The column surveys House of Representatives rules on how fast bills move and the push to push measures before adjournment. It notes Lita Grey Chaplin’s rent for a 40 room mansion and possible earnings from future film work. It discusses a May national conference on social work and corn prices, plus William, Prince of Needon, touring the U S with an escort at Des Moines. It cites revenue data for the district and optimism about 1927 prosperity. It ends with reflections on Prohibition denaturing alcohol after April 1 and the tension between Mammon and Cupid in marriage trends.
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Des Moines
House ‘of Representatives
National Conference On Social Work
Chicago
Internal, Revenue Department
Water power issue gains national debate in states and Congress
Washington dispatch notes water power as a growing political issue. Gov Alfred E. Smith of New York proposes a statewide referendum on developing water power through a state authority versus private licenses, tying to Boulder dam and Muscle Shoals debates. The topic spans public utilities, financing, and potential presidential implications.
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Mark St Llivan
Washington
Dig Hay
New York
Alfred B. Smith
Smith
Congress
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Frank’ L. Smith
Illinois
Samuel Tasull
Chicago
Finois Commission
C Ming
Boulder Dam
Boulder ‘Dam
Sinclair Case in Hands of Jurors
The Senate contempt case against Harry F Sinclair was given to a 12 man jury in Washington. Under Justice Hitz the jurors decide five facts: whether Sinclair was summoned before the Senate oil committee, whether he appeared, was sworn, whether questions were asked, and whether he refused to answer. The government presented evidence. the defense offered none to contradict.
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Washinton D. Marcb
Senate
Harry F. Sinclair
Disigs of Columbia
Supreme Court
Hitz
Sénate Oil Committee
Taxes Paid Early Show Good Times
County treasurer reports a strong early tax season with 192,922.09 paid over the counter in the first half of March, up from 161,229.70 in 1926, a gain of 31,692.39. Cashier Lyman Church noted yesterday's receipts of 21,615.25 and Treasurer Madigan said early payments reflect better finances and more time to serve taxpayers.
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A Madigan
Lyman Church
Madigan
Ten Burned in Dust Explosion at Buffalo Plant
Buffalo police report ten men burned in a dust explosion at the Automatic Transportation company plant. Five of the injured are feared fatally burned. The blast occurred in Buffalo, New York, on March 16.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Hera Foadax
Chaplin's Wife Plans Return to Movies Amid Hard Times
Los Angeles March 16. Lita Grey Chaplin says she is returning to film work within two weeks after filing for divorce. She alleges Charlie Chaplin forced her to seek $4,000 a month temporary alimony, lives in a $3,000 monthly Beverly Hills mansion, and has refused offers of $2,500 weekly plus royalties for screen appearances for herself and children. She plans no onscreen appearances for her babies and rejected vaudeville to stay with her children.
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Lita Grey
Chaplin
Lita
Akleigs
Los Angeles
Cal
Lita Grey Chaplin
Mercury
Tollowond
Charles Chaplin
Geverly Hills
Ture
Vna
Ford May Be Put On Stand Monday In Libel Suit
Henry Ford faces a possible Monday appearance as an adverse witness in the $1,000,000 libel suit filed by Aaron Sapiro. Attorney Gallagher outlined Ford’s anti Jewish campaign links to a supposed international Jewish ring. The trial opened with debate over whether the charges against Sapiro were true or libel.
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Ford
Federal Building
Detroit
INS
Henry Ford
Aaron Sapiro
Chicago
William H. Gallagher
Sapiro
Dearborn
Independent
Gallagher
Fred S. Raymond
James A.reed
Missouri
Reed
United States
Sapira
Sapire
Ews
America
Russia
Sapha
Eee
Benedict Arnold
B. Longley
Auto King
Federal
Aan Ieee Ee
Pastor Assails Evil Phrase So's Your Old Man
Omaha Neb March 15 Dr Clarence Allen editorially blasts a church paper The Advocate for defending the phrase so's your old man calling it a source of juvenile disrespect for elders He plans a campaign among his parishioners to combat its use stating it is abominable and should be opposed across many people
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Clarence
E. Allen-of
Omaha
Clarence 1
Allen
Advocate
Haffa accused agent testifies in maintenance suit
Dr Frank A Haffa deputies as special agent for liquor law enforcement, aiding a booze gang case. William A Cook, former county attorney, testifies late yesterday that Haffa cooperated with the office from 1924 to 1925 to aid in breaking up a major city bootlegger network. Cross examination names several gang members and notes an undercover role for Albert Hertske. A W Haffa testifies about varnish and cans in his son's downtown vehicle. Trial adjourned to Friday morning.
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Frank A. Haffa
William A. ‘Cook
Nancy — Y. Haffa
Frank Hiatta
Nemad Hundley
Troyer
Dr. Haffa
Cook
Haffa
Ray Trindley
Ted” Tréyer
Malcolm Harbour
Tuggene Moore
Jack’ Corey
Harbour
Siertske
Carvey
A. W. Haffa
Lme A
Elsie Miller Fractured Skull Patient Improves Slightly
In Iowa City on March 16 Elsie Miller who suffered a fractured skull after a stump fragment struck her head last Thursday remains unconscious but shows slight improvement according to physicians.
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Towa City
Elsie Miller
Leopold exonerated in Joliet prison escape plot
Joliet Illinois March 16 Nathan Leopold Jr was today exonerated of complicity in the May jailbreak at the new state penitentiary near Joliet and the escape of seven convicts from the jail last Saturday. Prison officials reported no involvement by Leopold in a plot to poison guards and free all convicts. Juanita Gallardo, 19, is held on aiding the escape that followed the fatal confrontation with Patrolman Leo Grant. The Will County grand jury was ordered into session next Monday to hear evidence in the jailbreak of three condemned Mexican convicts.
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Joliet
Nathan EF. Leopold
New. State
John le Walker
Oung -Leopold
Young -Co
Ee Bobby
Franks
Ron
Leopold
Bernardo Roa
Jhit
Detroit
Roa
Irl
Juanita Gallardo
Ill
INS
Will County
Peter Klein
Statlerille “Penitentiary
Diggers Save Man Buried 30 Minutes
In Sioux City Iowa on March 16 Andrew Nelson a 59 year old ditch digger was buried alive for 30 minutes when dirt collapsed in a cavern. He was rescued by coworkers who found the air pocket around his head and says he owes his life to that gap and suffered only bruises and minor injuries.
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Sioux City
Andrew Nelson
Nelson
Wife Held Equally Responsible for Home Rent
Sioux City Iowa March 16 Judge Miles W Newby ruled in district court that woman shares equal responsibility with her husband for house rent and debts for life’s necessities. The judgment against J M King and Mrs King amounted to 250 dollars for rent as the court stated rent is as essential as clothes or food.
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Sioux Citvi Ta
Miles W. Newby
M. King
Paola Saves Women From Death Gap in River
March 16 report from Atlantia says Mrs. Dooin wife of Philadelphia National League club manager and her companion Mrs A Drexel Allen were saved when their car plunged over an embankment into cold water. Patrolman William Coleman heard the crash and dived in, pulling both unconscious women from the nine foot deep car.
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Atlantia
Charles Dooin
Mer
Philadelphia National
A. Drexel
Allen
Philadelphia
Dooin
Tmisto Bridge
William Coleman
Coleman
Short Interviews With Home Folks at West High
In West High social science under instructor C. Dunsmoor, about 100 students are enrolled. A classroom library provides access to leading periodicals and newspapers, and pupils show keen interest in world events and current reading.
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Duns‘moor
West
Tus
Dunsmeoor
West High
Dunsmoor
Fat Comedian Roscoe Arbuckle Plans Return to Films
Hollywood March 16. Public demand will bring Roscoe Arbuckle back to the silver screen after six years in retirement. He left after a scandal linked to Virginia Rappe's death and was driven from acting but now says only 160 of 200000 ballots opposed his return. Arbuckle has directed pictures under assumed names and expects offers from producers and directors.
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Hollywood
Cal
Rostoe
Fatty Arbuckle
Ace of
United Press Today
Loomade
Archbuckle
Virginia
Rappe
San Francisco
Arbuckle
Vaudevilla
Fim
Ity
Will Hays
Iowa bill seeks funds to fight corn borer pest
Statehouse reports a bill proposing 200000 dollars to finance emergency eradication of corn borer infestations in Iowa and nearby areas. The measure would create a fund to be used if pests threaten crops, with anticipated support from Senator Benson and opposition to salary raises for state department heads.
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Statehouse
Des Moines
Benson Clayton County
Courier delivery instruction and contact times
The notice explains home delivery by 5 30 p m and a replacement copy will be sent if late due to carrier error. It asks readers to call 5100 before 6 30 p m to request a copy.
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Tima
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Eis
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Gov. Smith
L. A. Gauss
Shanghai
Sinclair Case
Plaintiff
Robert Torrez
Gregorio Rizzo
Rizzo
Father
Utah
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W. H. Wing
Haiti
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Paola
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Clayton
Olinson
Willian Eler
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Sweden
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Europe
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Committee On Police
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