Adventurer May seeks sunken General Grant treasure
In 1866 the schooner General Grant sank near the Auckland Islands with a rumored fortune of 16 million dollars. Mugene C May pursues the wreck, recalling a survivor’s tip, but he fails to locate the treasure and may have fallen to despair or murder as motive and fate intertwine in his quest.
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Mugene C. May
General Grant
Auckland Islands
May
Jim
Nimaelf
Plain
West Drier Outlook Splits Observers in Prohibition Polls
Mark Sullivan reports on Western sentiment leaning dry while observers doubt newspaper polls reflect actual votes. He notes business and political leaders favor prohibition, with many states having 44 senators and city populations shaping the outcome. The piece discusses the challenge of moderating anti saloon factions and the risk for dry platforms among western governors and parties.
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Mark Sullivan Gallup
Weis
Args
Wels
Devs
West
Lile
Litle
trans-Mississippi
iWest
Grauiny
Didicwit
Hammill Ready to Call Legislature on $85 Million Bond Issue
The Des Moines Capital reports Governor Hammill would call a special session if two thirds of each legislative branch sign petitions. The target is an $85,000,000 bond issue to be discussed, confined to that proposal. Hammill was not at the state house and could not be reached to verify the report.
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Wapella
General Assembly
Hammill
Board of Supervisors
Deferson County
Warpello
Iowa
Yes
Mus
Wamanuill
State House
Col Forbes Expected to Enter Leavenworth Today
Leavenworth Kan March 18 arrangements were believed to be completed this morning for Col Charles R Forbes former director of the United States Veterans Bureau to enter the prison here late today. He is under sentence of two years on charges of conspiracy in defrauding the government by letting contracts for veterans hospitals.
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Leavenworth, Kuo
Charles. R. Forbes
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Veterans’ Hospitals
Courier Delivery Deadline and Missed Paper Policy
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 20 o'clock. If by carrier error or other cause you do not receive the paper by that time, please contact the office and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must be read by 220 p.m.
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Thane
Junior Senator Guess From Town Divides Voters
In a Town race for the junior United States Senate seat, citizens debate whether Smith W. Brookhart or Daniel F. Steck will join Albert D. Cummins as the other candidate. Examining questions by Troy H. Griffin, the examiner, most applicants settle on Steck or Brookhart as the plausible choice.
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United States
Judge
Grimn
Short Interviews With Home Folks
The Waterloo drug store scene centers on aspirin as the top seller, says Lee Paige a CaluJ Milley pharmacist at 218 Fourth Street West with 15 years serving Waterton drug patrons. He notes chewing gum powder and other items are close rivals.
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Waterloo
Lee Paige
Caluj
Milley Drug Store
Fourth Street West
Waterton
Paige
Cummins Denies Seat Factor in Brookhart Contest
Senator Cummins of Iowa, a Republican, said personal privilege would not influence his stance on the Steck-Stockhart election dispute. He asserted he has not sought to sway any Senate member regarding the Brookhart case and dismissed rumors of political motivations.
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Cummins
Brookhart
Washington
B. C
Senate
Cedar Rapids Youths Admit Multiple Holdups
Confessions from Harry Taylor aged 18 and James Spinka aged 16 reveal they planned and carried out several robberies in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Police pursued them after they robbed Dewsit's cafe in Mt Vern on driving a stolen car. both suspects were arrested following a high speed chase and were found heavily armed.
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Cedar Rapids
Harry Taylor
James Spinka
Taylor
Spinka
Wey
Holt
Dewsit
Mts Vernon
McClenahan Enters Three-Way Race for Superintendent
Des Moines reports a three cornered race for state superintendent of public instruction as McClenahan former state superintendent enters the contest by seeking nomination papers. He opposes May El Francis current superintendent and Agnes Sammelson in a battle shaping up for the office.
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Des Moines
Marehe
Superintendent of Public Instruction
McGlenahan
Secretary of State
May EL Wkrancis
Isiice
Agnes ‘Sammelson
Trials of Amerigo Dumini Proceed with Memory Testimony
The crown continues its case in the Dumini trial with minor witnesses as it seeks to establish the killing of Deputy Gipson Mavean. Prosecutors struggle to elicit coherent testimonies from memory experts and witnesses, while defendants push to limit the evidence presented.
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Chieti
Waly
Marek TR
TNS
Crown
Ainor
Amerigo Dumini
Gipson Mavean
Tr Dyne
Dumint
Calise
Troops Attack Protest as 174 Students Die in China
News reports from Peking and Tokio describe violent clashes as Chinese guards fire on 11,000 students protestng government policy. Seventeen deaths and many injuries accompany the demonstration before cabinet offices, amid demands tied to international treaties and reparations.
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Peking
CAP
Tientsin
Win
Foreign Office
Authocines
Student Killed by Train in Tama City
Des Moines senior Maren 18, a liberal arts student, was killed last night in Tama City after being struck by a four train. Police report says Manning McCay, described as a jumper, was seen near the scene heading toward South Dare koi.
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Iawa City
Tan
Maren
Mortime J. Maloy
Des Moines
Votlece of
Liberal Arts
Tame
Bere Mis Manning McCay
South Dare Koi
Fynight
Tama
Aml Stepper
Msseneer Ppain
Path cleared for Coolidge trip through Plymouth
Snow removal crews work on a 12 mile stretch to Ludlow as President Coolidge plans a possible visit to his father in Plymout h Vermont. A 13 man infantry squad awaits orders while security arrangements are set at John Johnsons home. Clouds of new snow threaten to block the path again.
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John C. Coolidge
Coolidge
Plyworth
Banse
Plymouth
Albert
Washington
Here
Ludlow
Siowshovelerus
Cinsj
Cram
Azra Johnson
Secret Service
Seletiman
Agra
Johnasan
Co. D
John, Wilder
White River Junction
Iowa Income Tax: Payments Show Big Gain Says Bladine
Dubuque March 18 AP Income tax payments at the Iowa revenue bureau in Dubuque show prosperity. Lars Bladine collector said total payments so far 2 296 759 23 compared with 2 036 173 46 year ago. Deputies deposited 1 151 377 36 Tuesday versus 375 150 30 in 1924. Returns indicate this year will vastly exceed 1925 despite federal tax cuts.
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Dubuque
Iowa Revenue Bureau
Towa
Lars Bladine
Ccllector
Bladine
Congress
Burzettes Sought for Murder of Van Note
Mason City Iowa March 15 The nationwide search for Everett Burzette and Melvin Burzatte two men wanted for the murder of Morris Van Note a 61 year old farmer living here has produced no information leading to their arrest Sheriff Geral Cress reports state police and Canadian authorities are alerted Warrants allege first degree murder and the men have disappeared from the community
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Mason City
Searer Tor Everett
Melvin
Burzette
Morris van Note
Geral Cress
State Department of Investigation
Iti
Wife of Former Gov Kendall Ill in Naples Italy
Des Moines report says Mrs. Kendall, wife of the former governor, is critically ill in a Naples hospital after a stroke. A telegram from Centerville confirms Kendall and his wife are on a winter visit abroad. Details were not released. the Kendalls have spent much of the post office years traveling for Kendall’s health.
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Des Moines
Nate Fa
Nendall
Ulin & Hospital
Naples
Italy
Charles, Wooden
Centerville
Kendall
Lowly
Kenldall
Mercury Slips After Warm Day in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a weather shift as the mercury near 72 degrees yesterday rises then tumbles today. Clothiers saw a rush for spring and summer wear while sporting goods stores market golf gear. The Iowa League of Women Voters holds its annual convention, with officers to be elected and installed.
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Des Moines
Mercury
Weather Bureau
Mercury Aim
Iowa League of Women
Olliivers
League reviews US reservations on World Court participation
Geneva reports that the League of Nations examined American reservations to participate in the Permanent Court of International Justice. Sir Austen Chamberlain indicated reservations would be considered after assurances from the British ambassador in Washington, Sir Ronald Howard, that the U S State Department would support the move.
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Geneva
League of Nations
Dte
United States
Permanent Court of International Justice
de Haene
Austen Chimberlain
League
Austen
Washington
Kame
Howard
State Department
Politician Killed After March 17 Argument in Peoria
Thomas Ward surrendered to police after a St. Patrick’s Day confrontation between Edward Umphenour and Martin Dempsey over who was the better Irishman led to the killing of Lawrence Foster, a former state legislative candidate, in Peoria. Four witnesses Umphenour Magan Dempsey and Edwards are in custody.
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Peoria
Thomas Ward
Lawrence Foster
Wis
Dempsey
Farm Produce and Foods Cheaper in February Declines
February saw notable price drops in wholesale commodities and retail foods led by farm products and supplies. Labor department reports indicate broad declines from January with storage and retail sectors reflecting the largest decreases in the period.
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Washington
Marvel 18
Tadas
Bertie and Whapdy Bound Over for Liquor Nuisance
Bertie MM Spiker and Whapdy were bound over to the grand jury on liquor nuisance charges after remarks about jail. Neither could raise bail.
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Fort Mutisert
Fearful Missing Girl Alert At Fort Maddison
A 13 year old girl has vanished since Tuesday. Local authorities and residents search with help from an attentive man who was seen paying attention to her before she disappeared. No further details on motive or location provided.
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Fort Maddison
Rosin Aguilerray
Pioneer Gives Bulk of Riches to Family and Charity
The will of N. G. wife son Boxholm pioneer filed for probate in district court. estate valued at 300 600 dollars with 960 acres in Boone county and 1 280 acres elsewhere plus securities. Bequests include 1600 to County Red Cross 1000 to Salvation Army Boone and 2000 to Swedish Old People’s Home. The widow and children inherit the bulk of the property. Wilson, a sailor, settled in Boone in the 1860s and was Boone county’s first mayor.
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Boone. In
Boone County
Securities
Wilson
Boxholm
Sweden
Four Poultry Thieves Sentenced to Bard County Jail
Four men pleaded guilty to larceny of poultry in Manwoketa. Judge W. Maines sentences George Prindle Earl Welch Myron Bradley and Oscar Welch to one month in Bard County Jail plus a blistering lecture.
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Manwoketa
W. Maines
Bard Labor
George Prindle
Earl Welch
Myron Bradley
Oscar Welch
Dudue
Hem
Sheffield Probing Death of Americans
Mexico City reports Ambassador Sheffield presenting to the Mexican government over the deaths of Rex Melipone and H. Heidenkamp, American engineers for Weil Construction, killed in a battle with bandits at Nayarin.
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Mexico City
NSI
Sheffield
Rex Melipone
HH. Heidenkamn
Weal Construction Company
Nayarin
Widespread Disruption At Dinner Event In London
A chaotic incident at a London dinner party led to a balcony firework display that ignited carpet and caused panic. Prime Minister Baldwin reportedly attended as fireworks were thrown and chaos ensued among diners during the event.
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London
Maret Psg
Trish Eho
Habel Cean
Pres Mier Baldwin
Coolidge patriarch nearing end as Plymouth town bids farewell
Col John G Coolidge father of President Calvin Coolidge is in fragile health in Plymouth Vermont. Doctors say death may come within 24 to 48 hours as the family and town gather at his farmhouse. President Coolidge remains in Washington awaiting word while visiting dignitaries and a 400 member musicale at the White House are canceled.
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Washington
ND. C
Coolidge
Plymouth
A. Musicale
White House
Tatieaud
John G. Coolidre
Albert Cratl
Bridgewater
White Farmhouse
Tal
Cram
John G. Coolidge
Wilcome
Albert M. Cran
Nt Nga
Col. Meplidge
Calvin
Peistrowells
Mare
Jon Coolidge
Jehnny Cackage
Green Mountain
Gogdby
Vermont
Velons Triemis
Hoa
Col. Coolidge
Ne Waniher
Cor
Catonel
Segaits C Qi
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