Open Letter Demands Federal Inquiry Into Indiana Politics
Vincennes publisher Adams urges Senator Capper to push a full congressional investigation into Indiana politics. He cites alleged corruption including Stephenson’s control and political patronage, a $100,000 bonded walshky used for political purposes, irregular highway indictments, and a stall to seat a federal judge aligning with Stephenson’s machine.
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Senator Capper
Indianapolis
Ind
Maret
TNSI
Tndiana
Politica
Chemas Ho Adams
Vincennes
Arthur Capper
Kane Sas
Micheennes
C. Stephenson
Indiana
Bondedwalsky
John T Wiliams
Indiana Highway Commission
Stephenson
Marsh Denies Any Upham Agreement in Senate Testimony
The article reports senator testimony denying any Upham agreement connected to a 1920 campaign. It cites George White 1920 claims about Doheny contributions, notes Harding bonds examination at Marion, and Nye’s Teapot Dome committee plan to locate Continental bonds in President Harding and Mrs. Harding estate ledgers.
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Marsh
Upham
Senate
George White
Doheny
Harding-Cox
White
Sinclair
Harding
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Marion
Continental Trading Company
Liberty
Nye
Conti Mental Company
Smith Sinclair Oil Scandal Row Surges in Senate Debate
Turbulent Senate session reopens after a letter to Gov Smith. Robmann and Nye are criticized by supporters while questions arise about Harry F Sinclair and his campaign contributions. The debate centers on the governor's appointments and alleged ties to the Sinclair oil dynasty.
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Senate
New York
Wien
Smith
Robinson
Nye
Copeland
Harry F. Sinclair
New York Raring Commission
Robmann
Tadianan
Sinclair
Miagas Arid Brinking
RY Laney
Canadian Authorities Spare American Girl in Death Sentence
Doris McDonald’s death sentence is commuted to life imprisonment for the murder of taxi driver Adelard Bouchard. Her husband George McDonald faces execution Friday in Valley Field Quebec. Officials in Ottawa and Quebec confirmed the switch after petitions and an affidavit arguing she contributed little. The couple’s families from Halifax Chicago and Portland joined in appeals as McDonald awaits transport.
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Ottawa
Ont
Department of Justice Today
Tinale
Doris McDonala
George
Valley Field
Que
Kingston
Montreal
Goris McDonald
Adelard Bouchard
Willy Death
Quebec
McDonald
Bouchara
Denver
Fist
John McDonald
Halifax
N.S
Portland
Hazel Greco
Chicago
Michael Green
Fleet
Doris Parker McDonald
Ling
Valleyfield
Unclear remarks tie Doheny to New York official
The report recalls comments by Senator Robinson about Doheny and a New York racing commissioner Sinclair. Robinson questions why Sinclair stayed in office and hints at political conflicts involving Governor Smith and associates.
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Wilson
Doheny
Robinso
Walsh
Montana
Drontanan
Robinson
Tam
Harry Sinclair
New York
Nat Sinclair
Smith
My. Sinclair
Inns Meer
Ulderly Man Struck by Auto Improves Condition
An elderly man injured in a vehicle incident shows improvement in condition. The report notes a fracture and ongoing treatment at a local hospital. Officials identify minor details about the accident scene and responding responders.
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Ulderly
Funeral Service Held for Mrs Walter Akin-Waterloo Bible Student
Large funeral attended for Mrs. Walter Akin 79 longtime Waterloo resident and Graves Memorial Church charter member. She read the Bible four times in four years and was deeply involved in religious life. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery with family and friends in attendance.
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Graves Memorial United Brethren Church
Walter Akin
Yeaterda
Waterloo
Mes
Akin
Graves Memorial Church
I. Inelveny
A. B
Ford
Albee
Ross Aid
Geeta
Elmwet
Brain Tests at Port, Inv Keep Researchers Busy
Fragmented OCR text describes brain tests and various names and terms. The readable portion mentions Port and Inv and references to scientists and studies. The content is garbled with no clear events or outcomes.
Two Men Shot Dead Near Willoughby After Cleveland Case
In the early hours near Willoughby east of Cleveland two men were found shot dead in a sedan. The victims, identified as Ben Nadel and Dan Pfaff, were linked to the Pat McDermott case and Melendez murder.
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Cleveland
Moms
Ben" Nadel
Pat McDermot
Don R. Mel- Jett
Calon
Oa Romipanion
Elvel
Willothby
Noel
Last Nation Road
Nadel
Miui
Highway Patrol
Luke Cuiiv
Marshal James Maloney
Willoughby
Maloney
Criteac
MrDermott
Mellett
Hiberty
Dan Pfaff
Pfaft
Jail Open House Planned by County Officials
County board and Sheriff H. T. Wagner invite the public to tour the new county jail on Saturday. Guides will lead visitors through the facility during the day, highlighting its milder and secure design.
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New Coury
H. T. Wagner
No Black and White Marriage Licenses in Black Hawk County
A Black Hawk County official states no marriage licenses will be issued to interracial couples. The stance follows a March 16 license to Sam Brown, a Black man, and Julia de la Rosa, listed as a Negress in some reports, raising questions about racial eligibility for marriage.
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Black Hawk County
J. W. Thompson
Thompson
Sam Brown
Julia de la Rosa
Marswalltown
Miss Rosa
Violent unrest in Leipzig and Madrid reports
Dispatches describe workers killed in Leipzig after a crane accident worsened by wind. From Madrid to Berlin officials note political agitation and violent clashes as agrarian unrest escalates with farmers wounded and police responding to attacks on a bankrupt farmer's auction.
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Germany
Bacharnshia
Ming Vresizis
Paris
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League of Nasijows
Madrid
Taca Berlin
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Fela Aab
Vse
Agrarians Iit
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Foreclosure Sought On Bellairs Mortgage In Des Moines
Des Moines March 21 court action seeks foreclosure of a $3,000 note given by Frank C. Bellairs to Ruavantes. Stella H. Bellairs resists the suit while taxes and assessments remain unpaid on the property. The note matures Feb 1, 1929 and was financed via the Iowa Loan & Level Co now defunct.
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Des Moines
Ruavantes
Frank C. Bellairs
Imva
Stella H. Bellairs
Bellairs
W. CG
T. U
Iowa Loan & ‘Level Co
Lowman Aims to Shelve Lame Duck Prohibition Agents
Treasury Secretary Lowman announced a plan to place all present prohibition bureau agents into civil service automatically. He opposed registering lame duck agents who did not qualify under competitive service exams, calling for a streamlined approach to the federal dry organization.
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Washington, D.C
Tan
The
Treasury
Lowman
Gishwuon
Prohibition Bureau
Civil Service
Federal Dry Organization
Police Chief Guarded Alcohol With Shotgun In Conspiracy Trial
Two officers will testify about Thomas L. Taggart public safety commissioner of Siotux City guarding a large alcohol supply with a sawed off shotgun. The trial concerns a two year old seizure of alcohol stored in the Dougherty warehouse and a deal conspiracy involving Taggart.
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Merten
Thomas L. ‘Taggart
Siotux City
Taggert
Dougherty
Webster County Pig Case Up Third Tie
The third trial of John R. Tracy v Liberty Gil company in Des Moines district court concerns the loss of 153 hogs. Tracy claims hogs died after eating rat food prescribed by the defendant. Proceedings have gone to trial twice previously without verdicts.
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Fort Bader
John R. Tracy
Liberty Gil! Company
Des Moines
Webster County
Tracy
Passenger Injured in Park Avenue Car Crash
Loon Parsons of 517 Franklin Street suffered head cuts when the automobile he rode in with N. Wetler of Parkersburg collided with a car driven by D. Deights of Fayette, at Park Avenue and Mulberry Street. Parsons was taken home and treated. his condition was stated as good.
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Loon Parsons
Franklin Street
N. &. Wetler
Parkersburg
Dod
Deights
Fayette
Park Avenue
Mulberry Street
Parsons
Military honors for Jowan killed in San Antonio crash
Military honors were paid in San Antonio for Jowan who died in an air crash. A funeral service featured a military procession and a gun salute with a flag presentation as the body was flown home from Atlantic to Williams. Relatives and officials attended the ceremony in a solemn observance of the fallen service member.
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Jowan
San Antonio
Atlantic
Williams
Fe Geramj Mis
Milena
Swisher on Dartmouth team to debate Penn
Swisher, a former cashier at Vuinbar Savings bank, prepared to debate Penn with Dartmouth teammates. The scene centers on a political or school debate, while a separate report notes a death by suicide earlier and an ongoing inquiry.
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Swisher
Dartmouth
PENN
Vuinbar Savings Bank A Suirel
Weed
Homme
Navy supply bill eyed largest outlay since treaty era
Washington March 27 The navy department supply bill totaling 359 million dollars was reported to the house by the appropriations committee. It shows a net increase of 20.38 million above current funds but 1.29 million below budget, citing higher aviation costs and eight 10 000 ton cruisers started in 1924 as drivers. The measure authorizes aviation expansion, new dirigibles, cruiser and submarine programs, and funds the marine corps at 24.186 million dollars with 18 000 enlisted and 1 176 officers.
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Washington, Dy, Co
Washington
Navy Department
House
Appropriations Committee
Idaho
Marine Corps
Nicaragua
China
Penn State students clash after playoff win
Amid celebrations for Penn’s victory over Princeton in the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League, about 15 undergraduates including the senior class president were arrested after a two hour disturbance in West Philadelphia near the campus. Firemen doused crowds with water to quell the bonfire as police and reserves faced resistance. One officer was injured by a bottle during the melee.
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Philadelphia
Atarch
Pifwen
University of Penntsylvania
Penn
Princeton
West Philadelph
Pelictynan
Family Alibi Saves Slayer Suspect Dog
In Sturgis Michigan on March 21 a jury acqutted Jack the nine month old police dog in a murder case. Four jurors believed the dog was not a criminal and hung the jury, leading to Jack's freedom and return to his handler Mrs Henry Price. The dog had been accused after several sheep were killed the prior night.
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Sturgis
Mich
U.P
Jack
Jacks
Altright Elibi
Henry Price
McAndrew Likely to be Voted Off Chicago Schools Today
Chicago board of education plans to vote this afternoon to remove William McAndrew from his post as superintendent. The expected 8 to 1 reversal follows charges of insubordination and alleged British propaganda ties, with only a single board member possibly changing the outcome.
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McAndrew
Chicago
Chicago Board of Education
Toole William McAndrew
Angrew
McAndy
Owster
Elvayec
William Hale
Thompson
Chicago Kidnappers Reported From Aicher Civcws
A Chicago kidnap operation tied to an underworld scheme is being investigated by police. Victims were seized and held for ransom, with one account noting a ransom of up to 10 thousand dollars. Authorities warning of threats linked to the abductions. Reopened case linked to a prior abduction in Denver.
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Civcws
Mare
INS
SEO
Preven
Tetwas
Mitton
Iia
Denver
Fas
Din Oon
Jake Adjer
Hielel
Fay Samsan
Michigan Senator Demands Mellon Resign Over Hays Bond Sale
After Senator Couzens introduces a resolution in the senate calling for Secretary Mellon to resign, he pledges immediate action. He accuses Mellon of concealing Hays’s involvement in peddling Sinclair Oil bonds.
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Sen. Couzens
Michigon
Senate
Mellon
The
Treasury
Hays
Appointments Target City Offices Amid Election Rumors
Speculation swirls over appointive city posts as the next administration looms. Current holders Mackay Jensen Barber face possible contests while other terms expire and may attract candidates. Rumors point to Burr Towne Birdsall Beers Beecher as potential city attorney contenders.
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Glenn A.tusbills
Charles O. Mackay
Walter FP. Jensen
Nathan B. Barber
Webb
M. W
H. Berg
Phimbing Pein
Harvey Will
C. J. Meyer- Tielt
George Carpenter
Burr Towne
Roger Birdsall
Glenn Beers
William Beecher
Read Three Out of G G P Ranks Lineoln Neb March 21
C A Sorenson Plans to introduce a resolution at the Republican national convention to read out Albert B Pall F Sivelair Will Hays and Daugherty. Sorenson is to solicit funds in Nebraska to repay Sinclair 160090 to the party. Des Moines bids for federal courthouse reach 483000 by A G Sanford of Montgomery Ala with three Des Moines firms bidding. Treasury to announce let date. Sears Roebuck to open a retail store in Des Moines about March 1. Marriage licenses issued Ora W Benson Waterloo and May Dawson Waterloo.
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Des Moines
IHGH
Washington, D. C
Des Moinnes
A. G. Sanford
Montgomery
Ala
Treasury Department
Sears Roebuck & Co
North Dakota Primaries Boost Smith and Lowden Campaigns
In North Dakota the Democratic candidate Gov. Al Smith and Republican Frank Lowden gained clear primary votes with 10 and 12 pledged delegates respectively. The state showed low turnout and general apathy as campaigns intensified with speeches by state officials and national figures, while Lowden faced limited opposition and other candidates pursued separate efforts across the region.
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Chicago
Middlewest
al Smith
Frank Lowden
Il Pels
North Dakota
Lowden
Smith
Tilineis
Marke
Laws Emmerston
Oly Glenn
Carl Strom
Len Small
Frank L. Smith
Frank O. Lowden
Wlilliam Hale Thompson
Simatl
Ah Key
Missoufian
Errta
Minn
Hoover
Iowa
Aimee Semple McPherson Campaigns to Creston
Des Moines March 20 Aimee Semple McPherson will carry her revival campaign to Creston on Sunday. Ralph Jordan announced the revivalist's wager. She will leave Des Moines at 6 a.m. Sunday with her mentor and appear at Creston High School at 9 a.m.
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Des Moines Barch
Aimer Semple McPherson
Creston
Ralph Jordan
Des Moines
Mentor
Creston Igh School
Court wedding ties Reinbeck youths in courthouse
Reinbeck Carl FH Vogh 24 and Mildred Toranven 14 both of Reinbeck were married today in the courthouse office of the clerk of court Dr Rog elie Smith pastor of the church read the ceremony. Philip Winslow III Grundy Center Ta a student at Morningside college in Sioux City after labor pneumonia the parents informed at noon today and left for Sioux City by auto. Belay Tam travels. University of Iowa its undefeated outdoor season opens Friday at Texas relays in Austin and Rice at Houston. Gedar Rapids pled guilty to issuing a fraudulent 810 check and was sentenced to 60 days in jail with a $100 fine. Peanut kills child in Binax City Iowa infant Noordsock four months old died after a nut lodged in a sling.
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Carl FH. Vogh
Mildred Toranven
Reinb
Rogelie Smith
Arate
Ehilip Winslow III
Grundy Center
Philip Winslow
Fpf. O. Winslow
Sioux City
Labor Pneimonia
Morningside College
Belay Tam
Town City
University of Iowa
St Texas Relays
Austin
Rice
Gedar Rapids
BF. McFarlane
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