Desperate fight marks effort to capture Nanking
Shanghai reports heavy fighting near Nanking with unconfirmed claims of Cantonese advances. Defense commissioner Pi Shong Chen warned of imminent developments and a sweeping victory for defenders. The fall of Nanking would threaten Shanghai, with 33,000 idle and an anticipated 259,000 involved in a general strike. American firms and residents in Nanking are noted, while British guards step up precautions around Shanghai international settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Nanking
Pi Shong Chen
General Sebor Union
China
Rianesu
Calvany- Dev
Ing
Frayed OCR fragment reveals unclear finances and motive
Incomplete text from page one shows speculation about a financial issue and an unnamed figure. The fragment hints at penalties or fines but excludes concrete details like names dates or places. Further readable context is needed for a precise summary.
Ankeny Inspects Nursing Schools Across State
Miss Ankeny visits Waterloo and local hospitals to inspect nursing schools and hospital records as part of a statewide effort to standardize nursing standards. She recently began her new post created last fall from the state board of health office, focusing on hospital and home nurse inspections.
Bears Mortuary Services for Harry D Bears Held at Kistner’s
Funeral services were set for Harry D Bears formerly of Aviaterlon, died Wednesday in Mediapolis, Minn. Burial will be in the family plot at Elmwood. Surviving include widow Lizzie Kentenear, children Clarence Eva Ray Roger Edith LaRos Grace, and siblings J N Ressarear, Ida Wade, and others. Born Somerset, Pa., son of John and Rebecca Bear. Funeral for Mrs G Hy Widmann at Immanuel Lutheran Church set for 2:39 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kistner
Harry D. Bears
Aviaterlon
Funeral services for Wao i Me Cheaney held at St. Marys
Funeral services were set for Wao i Me Cheaney who died yesterday at 9 a.m. in St Marys Catholic Church with Rev Father Phondosius Trassmeyer officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Juin cemetery after a mass at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punerel
Cheaney
Achermant Street
St. M.iry's Catholic Church
Phondosius Trassmeyer
GOSGRAVE AND DE VALERA SEND OUT DAY'S GREETINGS
Irish Free State leaders Gosgrave and De Valera extend St Patrick's Day greetings to Irish diaspora in America. They note progress, self reliance, and growing prosperity, while stressing unity, social reform, and the aim to recover spiritual leadership in a future Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosgrave and
DE Valera
Day
William T. Cosgrave
Irish Free State
United Press
Dublin
Ireland
St. Patrick’s' Day
America
Patrick
Nurses Attend Dr Carl Bickley Home Event
Twenty four nurses from Allien Memorial Hospital were guests of Dr Carl Bickley at his home on 2AM Kimball Avenue last evening. The evening's program lasted two hours and included. socializing and light refreshment with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bickley
Allien Memorial Hospital
Kimball Avenue
Iowa House Passes Income Tax Bill. Senate Doubts
Des Moines reports the Patterson Johnson income tax bill passing the house 56 to 49 amid hubbub. It would tax income with a five tier rate up to 6 percent and exemptions of 1500 for single and 3000 for married couples plus 400 per dependent. Railroads and utilities taxed. funds aimed at trimming property taxes. Lawmakers Patterson and Johnson led the drive. opponents include Simmers Charlton Maxwell and Nagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
vatterson-Johnsoun
Iowa
House
Senate
George Patterson
Kossuth
Francis Johnson
Dickinson
Leonard Simmers
Wapello County
Clyde Charlton
Polk
G. E. Maxwell
Marshall
Lee Nagle
Johnson
Irish Fought 700 Years for Freedom Lions Told
Molloy, pastor of Sacred Heart church, addressed Black’s Tearoom Lions Club on St Patrick’s Day. He said Irish natives earned the title The Fighting Irish by seven centuries of struggle for liberty and cited St Patrick’s mission to Ireland. The club postponed Thursday’s meeting to Friday evening and will attend a dinner featuring Judge Sherwood Clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Valera
United Press
Beatha Agus
Molloy
Ireland
America
Down
Patrik
Bootland
Europe
Lions Club
Round Up Narcotic Ring in New Orleans
In New Orleans three men were arrested as federal narcotic agents seized 11 automobiles and 25 000 rounds of pistol ammunition in the roundup of a ring that arranged the purchase of 62500 dollars worth of narcotics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mien
Reorganization of Emmetsburg Bank Complete
The First National Bank of Emmetsburg is reorganized after selling 600 shares and electing a new board. The bank is renamed National Bank of Emmetsburg with capital stock of 60 900 dollars and a 21 000 dollar surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetshburg
First National Bank of Emmetsburg
National Bank of Emmetsburg
Tenders for Okoboji Cottage for President
Wealthy local man E M Badecraw has offered his summer home at Okoboji for President Coolidge to use as a summer White House. The large Badecrew residence is described as ample for the president and his party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
E. M. Badecraw
Hamemil
Take Okoboji
Building Permit Granted for Residence at 1623 Lin Street
A city building permit was issued to O. C. Landerst of W410 Smith Street for the construction of a two story frame residence at 1623 Lin Street, with an estimated cost of $3,800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Landerst
Smith Street
Lin Street
Boy Seriously Ill in Presbyte Hospital Stay
Caro Kline, son of Mr and Mrs Canmie Kline of 428 Washington Street, is seriously ill in Presbyte Hospital. No further details available from the fragmented OCR snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilm
Caro) Kline
Canmie Kline
Washington Street
Gerignstye HL
Presbyterisen Vosrndtad
Hog Industry appoints national pig pen administrator
Rob ert J. Evans of Chicago named national administrator for the swine extension by the National Swine Growers association. The plan aims to mobilize farmers, processors, retailers, veterinarians, and colleges to boost pork quality and prices for producers and consumers. Evans outlined strategies to improve pork products and marketing, stressing higher returns for farmers and broader collaboration.
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Cilesco
Mussolinie
Hich
Ethie
Ny National
National Swine Growers’ Association
Landis
Wil Hays
Robert J
Chicago
Belrer Park
Ers
Fededies
Meekers
Dalla Evans
Ghicaga
Tomade
Dye
Sinen
Ascehition
Tie
Yen Serum Laboratories
Evans
Governor Wage Conference Stalls in Iowa Talks
Des Moines March 17 INS Coal operators and miners in Iowa made no progress in opening talks to extend work beyond March 31. Mine workers offered to keep the old contract until a new scale is adopted in central fields, while operators rejected all but talks with the miners scale committee. Labor leaders voiced disappointment as Gov Hammill planned another session, but miners remained pessimistic. Morris warned that coal prices would rise while waiting on scale committee appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Eo Hammill
Justice FL. Faville
Agricultural- Industrial Commission
Joe M.morris
United Mine Workers
George M. Heaps, Jr
Lowa .Coal Operators. Association
Heaps
Ee Ae
Hammill
Morris
145 Year Old Turk With Trouble Third Set Teeth
Constantinople reports Agha Zaro aged 145 struggles with his third set of teeth after decay of the second about 40 years ago. Born in Kurdistan in 1808 he served as a guardsman through many sultans. He married three times, each wife dying young. His 110 year old eldest son died recently, spurring a world voyage that Italy spoiled his digestion. He returns to Constantinople, living on a pension and coffee, claiming perfect health despite his age and odd diet of sour milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Agha Zaro
Zara
Kurdistan
Selim, III
Mahmud II
Mejid IV
Asiz I
Murad V
Abdul Hamid VII
Rasad V
Italy
Prague Beggar Token Scheme Trials Welfare Help
Prague reports a new city scheme where residents buy small value discs from the municipality and give one to a beggar instead of money. Beggars redeem tokens with the welfare committee for aid after review. The program has issued over 500000 tokens, with thousands of discs returned and hundreds aided by food clothing lodging or employment found. Frauds have been discovered among cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Welfare Committee
Yalan Home Solds at 126 Franklin Street
J and Valan sold their brick bungalow at the corner of Virst and Franklin this afternoon for cash. The showplace home in Castle Bill district is described as one of the finest in that part of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalan
J. &. Valan
Franklin Street
M. Fawcett, Castle Bill
Virst and
Franklin
Despondent father admits Gary double murder
Walter Scholl 33, a former convict and jobless accountant, confessed to slaying his two children Vivian 8 and Donald 5 in a Gary house. He said despondency from a failed second marriage drove the crime and asked for the death penalty. The inquest heard his account as he awaits indictment and trial at Crown Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Walter Scholl
Lake County
Scholl
Crown ‘Point
E. Ey. Evans
Chicago
Walter ‘Scholl
Vivian
Donald
Mamma
Daddy
Margaret Scholl
League of Women Voters Convened in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts the seventh annual convention of the League of Women Voters. National president Miss Belle Sherwin of Cleveland attends with Miss Marguerite Fills of Minneapolis and Mrs. J.R. Parkes of Minnesota. The event runs through Friday with social functions for delegates.
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Des Moines
Town League of
National League
Belle Sherwin
Cleveland
League
Marguerite. Fills
Minneapolis
J.R. Parkes
Minnesota
Iere
Diverse 1927 short items span weather to boxing and ships
A cache of brief notes covers surprising topics from a hurricane tied bloom growth in Florida gardens to a rubber tail lamp from Paris. It notes a farmer in Indiana who never left his home county, a Citadel instructor winning spades in bridge, Paris allocating medals, a boxing philosophy professor in Kalamazoo, and radio pianos as broadcasting gear. It ends with a liner mascot key from the Alcantara voyage and a Chinaman in Charlotte commenting on civil war.
Marriage Licenses Rockford and Mason City couples
Walter L. Symes of Rockford Iowa and Pearl Newbery of Mason City Iowa obtained marriage licenses, with the documents dated the 23rd and 26th respectively. The notice records the pairing of two individuals from different Iowa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter L. Symes
Rockford
Pearl Newbery
Mason City
Old Alabama farmer scolds children for industry
An Alabama talking farmer tells his son with blunt dialect that his work ethic is lacking, remarking it is a doggone good thing for him to fail. The Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph quotes the exchange in colorful regional speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Pittsburgh Chronicle- Telegraph
Outside Work of Women Boosts Omaha Divorces
A two year survey by University of Omaha sociologists finds 60 percent of recent Omaha divorces involve women who worked outside the home. Clerks formed 26.8 percent of working women, with many cases citing financial tension. The study notes many cases include prior marriages and stresses the role of home conditions and economic factors in divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
University of Omaha
Sullenger
Prof
Nebraska
Red Flag and Shamrock Marks Parade Day Across City
Across the city, green ribbons, shamrocks, and Irish cheer mix with vigilance as watchmen, hospital staffs, and students celebrate St Patrick's Day. A fireman, Herbert Gilley, found a garter snake near his home on 20 Douglas Street, while hospitals report staff creative displays and some forgetful moments. Sacred Heart and Ellis Club activities push charity dances and local performances as schools sing and speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gates Business College
Ste Patrick
Herbert
Gilley
Central Station
Ihilled
Douglas
Sacred Heart School
Tonteht
Eliss Club
Passengers face hunger after train stalled four miles from Ruthilda
Ruthilda Saskatchewan March 17 Hunger threatens 17 passengers marooned on a Canadian national train four miles from Ruthilda after being stalled 32 hours by massive snowdrifts. Four women and a 5-year-old child are among those aboard with scant provisions and dwindling fuel and water. A plow two miles away to clear the track struggles on coal and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruthilda
Sask
Canadian’ National
Algo
Have No Hesitation To Consult Morris Plan Co
An advertisement urges readers not to hesitate and seek the Morris Plan Co for financial troubles with cheerful counsel. It offers money borrowed at 6 percent interest per year and promises guidance on managing finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Plan
Adlerika claims dull grouch relieved by cleansing remedy
An advertisement quotes Jack Ryder praising Adlerika for stomach and bowel cleansing. It promises upper and lower bowel action, relief from gas and bloating, better appetite and sleep, and removal of hidden poisons. Available at leading druggists and Waterlog stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ryder
Adlerika
Adleriks
Robert Drug Co
C. A. Miller
Remarkable ARIUM claims boost to health at sixty three
Suffering for twenty years, H Turner of Kentucky and Rev Bo McKenny of Texas praise ARIUM for restoring vigor and strength. The ad promotes ARIUM as a remedy for prostate, kidney, and bladder issues, claiming rapid improvement and guaranteed results from Associated Radium Chemists Inc. with nationwide availability through druggists and listed distributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Turner
Kentucky
Bo, McKenny
Toague
Tex
Associated
Radium Chemists, Inc
New York
Aritum
Schuneman Co
Wangler Bros. Co
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Garhi
G. H. Widmann
Anna Warris
Brooklyn
Walter Goldberg
Emmetsburg Bank
Tenders
Coolidge
Okoboji
Mrs. Smoot II
Mindniam
Gary Slayer
League of Women. Voters Convenes
Moorehavven
Fla
Wayne
Henry, Mersman
Paris
Charleston
S. D
R. M. Byrd
Citadel College
Aris
Kalamazoo
Mich
Western State Normal
Gerald Barnes
Key
Southampton
Tong
Norway
Charley
Charlotte
Charles der
Him
eThursday
Kéarns
Commercial Street
Herman
Miller
Master Hairdressers’ Association
Mathia Peterson
St. Patrick
Park ‘Avenue
St. Patrick's
End-O. Corn Laboratories
Garfield Blvd
Wangler Bros, Mobert Drug Co
C. A. Miller's
Mary and
Martha
First Brethren Church
Sixth and
Wellington Sts
The
Majestic Shoe Shop
Goodyear
Davidsons
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