Kinloch mine disaster toll climbs as rescue efforts continue
Kinloch mine near Parnassus Pennsylvania reports 36 known dead with 33 unaccounted. Rescue teams, working amid gas and barriers, press into unexplored sections seeking survivors while officials avoid raising hopes. Brothers Oliver, Charles 19 and William 32 found dead in the wreck.
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Parnassus
Kintoch
Kinloch
Charles F. Brush
Westmoreland
QO. F. Taylor
Pines Creete
Taylor
Prigady
Valley Camp
Oliver
Charles
Willam
David, Jr
David
William
Hoover Era Policy on Non Leasing Oil Lands Praised
The article quotes supporters of President Hoover advocating non leasing of oil lands as essential for long term national welfare. It argues mineral resources cannot be restored once depleted and credits authorities across geologists schools and experts for endorsing the policy. It contrasts forest renewal with irreversible mineral loss and stresses cautious stewardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
United States
Lodo
Pietroleurm Company
Heral
War Widow Mexico City Report On General Aguirre Execution
Portes Gil received a detailed official account of General Jesus M. Aguirre's execution at Vera Griz by firing squad after a court martial. The general reportedly faced death bravely saying he wished to be an example for the army and died tranquil with a clear conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Jesus M. Aguirre
Vera Griz
Portes Gil
Efficient Mineral Resource Use Amid Oil Boom Limits
The piece argues for broad public backing of improved mineral use and cites Ex Senator Thomas warning of western disasters tied to the Hoover program. It notes wells drilled but closed for lack of market could yield 1 to 1.5 million extra barrels daily, while investors see inadequate returns due to low oil prices.
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Thomas
Rebels Gain Reported in Mexican War Front
Rebels report important gains as Mexican war tensions rise. Bridges near Naco under repair while rifle pits and searchlights guard the line. Government forces claim Calles troops retreating toward Torreon amid staged movements shared by officials in Zacatecas Guanajuato and Chihuahua.
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Page
Vange
Naco
Topete
Waco
Nogales
Gonzales
Francisco Borquez
Zacatecas
Guanajuato
Borghez
Calles Federal
Torreon
Borgu
Gon Marcelosco
Ghihuahua
Calles
Torrion
Callas
Jose Gonzalo Escobar
Jimenez
Chihauhla
Juares
Brackens and Others File Building Permits and Notices
Building permits shown for Brackens 262 Kenworth Road a tale story dwelling in Prospect Hills valued 35900 CB Brune 428 Culley private Brynge S100 William Orrk 1804 Forest private garage and a funeral notice for Mrs Frank King died Thursday with services Saturday at the Christian church Orw lein. Marriage licenses Franks Smith Waterino Berdina Ackerman Watering weed 1a
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Brackens
Keniworth Road
Prospect Hills
Brune
Culley
Brynge
Wiliam Orrk
Forest
Oelwein
Orlwen
Mare
Frank King
Christan
Frank Smith
Waterino
Berdina, Ackerman
Watering
Temperatures and Rainfall Report
Readable figures show maximum Thursday and minimum Thursday night with Friday temperatures listed. Rainfall totals include today and earlier readings, highlighting light to moderate precipitation.
Experts approve Germanys offer for reparations
Paris reports tentative approval by reparation experts of a conditional German payment plan matching allied war debts. Berlin notes Germany seeks a moratorium with US delays. actual sums not disclosed amid US war debt stance. Schacht to inform Berlin of in principle acceptance.
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Paris
Germany
United States
Sjalmar, Schacht
Freichsbank
Berlin
Hes
America
Outlook
Hijalmar Schacht
Schacht
Reichsbank
Albert Woegler
Ruhr
Fritz Thyssen
Raui Silverberg
Tron
Son of Charles City Woman Killed in Chicago by Train
Jack Butler son of Mrs Mary Butler of 303 Tenth Avenue Charles City Iowa was killed in Chicago by a train on Thursday The body will be brought home today by his brother Mart This is the second son of Mrs Butler to be killed while employed as a railway trainman the other died in an accident at Calmar some years ago Surviving besides mother and brother are a sister Mrs Fred Meyers Details of the accident are not provided
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Courier Special Service
Charles City
Jack ‘Butler
Mary Butler
Tenth Avenue
Chicago
Mart
Butler
Calmar
Fred. Meyers
Lee
Clark Stib
Clark
Fratley
Gilchrist-Clark
House
Shané
Senate
Brookins
Cyclist Killed in Bicycle Automobile Collision in Charles City
Charles City March 22 J F Hof was killed when his bicycle collided with an automobile driven by Thomas Livingstone. Hof was thrown to the pavement and suffered a fractured skull at Clark and Brantingham streets. Coroner B J Oakes ordered an inquest for 1 30 p m today.
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Charles City
J. EF. Hof
Thomas Livingston
Hoaf
Clark
Brantingham
B. J. Oakes
Sandburg Feature at Teachers Meet In Iowa
Teachers in the central division of the Iowa Teachers association convened at Roosevelt High School in Des Moines for the spring meeting. Carl Sandburg the Illinois poet will lecture, with speakers including Nel Lee Hall of Stephens College, M S Pittman of State Teachers College Ypsilanti, and B H Bade of Ohio State University.
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Des Moines
Central Division
Iowa Teachers Association
Roosevelt High School
Carl Sandburg
Illinois
Nel Ne Lee Hall
Stephens College
Columbia
M.S. Pittman
State Teachers College
Ypsilanti, Mich
B. H. Bade
Ohio State University
Brandon farmer recovering after shotgun accident
Charles Hopker of Brandon is reported to be improving after a self inflicted shotgun wound to the abdomen while hunting. Doctors at Allen Memorial hospital say he is not in serious condition and is expected to live unless complications arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hopker
Brandon Farmer
Allen Mremecial Hospital
Hopker
Royal Neighbors delegate elected from Third Impression district
Blanche W. Schmidt returned from Council Bluffs where she attended the Royal Neighbors of America state convention. She was elected one of two delegates from the Third Impressional district to the supreme camp convened in Minneapolis the week of May 20. Mrs. Walter Rownds was named alternate at the supreme camp.
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Blanche W. Schmidt
Fourth Street West
Council Bluffs
Royal Neighbors of America
Impressinnal
Mbinnneapolis
Walter Rownds
Cecly Falls
Vote on New Indictment Bill Sparks Senate Debate
In Des Moines March 22 the Gilchrist Clark bill to replace the form of indictments won senate approval 35 to 7. The measure aims to curb delays and appeals by simplifying charges, drawing sharp exchanges with Frailey who opposed it.
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Senate
Chamber
Des Moines
Iths
Gilchrist and Clark
Linn
Frailey
Gilchrist
Lee
Joe
Fralley
Wilford
Page
Clark
Wilson
Damage at Waterloo parks noted as flood recedes
Park officials led by A C Sherwood report light overall damage across Waterloo parks after a flood. Cedar River beds at Hurtan Avenue show worst harm with sand removal needed. bathhouse and 30 feet of walk washed away while tourist park septic tank was ruined. Cleanup will be costly but not excessive.
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Waterloo
Sanid
Park Commission
A. C. Sherwood
Cedar River Park
Hurtan Avenue
Altho
C. ©. Ghettermen
Chesterman
More Rain but Not Enough for Flood
Rain from Davenport to Charles City and Omaha drenched Iowa last night but likely won t raise river levels. Federal observer Charles D. Reed said showers and thunderstorms are forecast tonight and tomorrow with cooler weather in the west and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Davenport
Charles City
Omaha
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Reed
Leighton Remains in Critical Condition after Gall Bladder Surgery
Edwin A. Leighton a former Waterland police chief and Timeis Central special agent at 728 Wellington Street remained in critical condition at Presbyterian hospital after a gall bladder abscess drainage operation. He showed initial improvement but later suffered serious heart attacks threatening his recovery.
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Edwin A. Leighton
Wellington Street
Timeis Central Railroad
Waterlan
Presbyterian Hospital
Leighton
Meld as Drunk Driver Arrest Report
Ben Marlett, 31, of Wellington Street, was arrested this afternoon on a charge of driving a car while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Marlett
Wellington Street
16 Naturalized Citizens Receive Papers Tonight
At the naturalization hearing before Judge Ralph W. Hasner 16 new citizens were granted papers. R E Griffin questioned candidates and witnesses. A ceremony at 7 45 p m in Memorial Hall will present certificates by Clerk J W Thompson. Citizens include Bruno Rinehart Oscar Marx Eugene Oesterle Anton L Andersen Edward J Beck Kersten Hansen Hans Jensen Bach Mary A Sorensen Joseph David Cohn Nikolai Geranimgn Demosthanes Soumposis Harry Petry Matt Benak Benjamin Spriggs and Patrick Coyne.
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Ralph W. Hasner
R. E. Griffin
Omaha
Federal Department
Memorial Hell
Women’s Patriotic Organizations
J. W. Thompson
Thew
Bruno Rinehart
Oscar Marx
Eugene Oesterle
Germany
Anton L. Andersen
Edward J. Beck
Kersten Hansen
Hans
Johanna Jensen Bach
Mary A. Sorensen
Denmark
Joseph David Cohn
Russia
Nikoloiienin Geranimgn
Demosthanes Soumposis
Harry Petry
Greece
Matt, Benak
Austria
Banjamin Spriggs
England
Patrick Coyne
Ireland
Utilities Crew to Rebuild Dam Cable After Flood
The Iowa Public Service Co will restore life cable and chains above the dam after a log swept by during last week's high water. Work includes setting new poles to fasten the cable ends. R H Garrison, division manager, proposed the plan which Mayor Glenn A Tibbitts accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Public Service Company
R. H. Garrison
Public Utilities Company
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Kansas City Journal-Post to charge for radio programs
Kansas City March 22 The Kansas City Journal-Post announces its new board will treat radio programs as advertisements and charge for their publication. The move applies to all radio content published by the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansas City
Kansas City Journal-Post
Journal-Post
Arrest of 81-Year-Old man for Child Desertion
John Greene 81 of Thirteenth Street West was arrested early this morning and is held by Cedar Rapids police on charges of child desertion.
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John Greene
Thirteenth Street West
Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Godfrey Messer Dies After Gallstone Operation
Mrs. Godfrey Messer 593 wife of the district superintendent of schools in Waterloo and Parkersburg Iowa died in a royal hospital after gallstone removal She had been in poor health for some time Born Grace Amelia Ament in Muscatine Ia June 14 1575 she married Messer May 17 1818 and moved to Waterloo in 1918 to serve as truancy officer Surviving are a nephew Richard Welch two sisters Mrs J R Wilson Beach ND and Mrs A B Rowe Billings MT two brothers Douglas Ament Denver and Vernon Arment Los Angeles The body is at O Keefe Towne mortuary burial in Victor Ia likely Monday Mr Messer formerly was a school principal
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Godfrey Messer
Schagts
Parkersburg
Royal Hospital
Messer
Grace Amelia Ament
Muscatine
Waterloo
Richard Welch
Joe Ament
South Dakota
J. R. Wilson
Beach
N. D
A. B. Rowe
Billings
Mont
Douglas Ament
Denver
Colo
Vernon Arment
Los Angeles
Cal
O'Keefe & Towne Mortuary
Victor
Washington, Alcott and
Hawthorne
Edgewood
Four youths arrested for Salvation Army hall vandalism
Patrolman Harry Johnson arrested a 19-year-old and three teens ages 15 16 16 after they confessed to breaking windows at the Masonic temple and the Salvation Army hall. County probation officer Mrs Makepeace Law oversees the boys on the charge.
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Salvation Army
Harry Johnson
Masonic Temple
Boy Scout Troops Formed and Reorganized in Wapsiminicon Area
Reorganization of three old troops and formation of two new units announced by Arthur F. Jury and Ivan S. Ryle. Four of the five troops are in Independence with Nos. 40 and 42 sponsored by Rotary Club and American Legion. Troop No. 47 led by Harry Liske, No. 44 to have a soon chosen scoutmaster, meeting April 1 in Independence, plus troop No. 24 reorganized at Cedar Heights with A. G. Blank as committee chair.
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Wapsiminicon
Boy Scouts of America
Arthur F. Jury
Ivan S. Ryle
Independence
Rotary Club
American Legion
Dr. L. D. ‘Schrader
Phil Rosemond
Presbyterian Church
Catholic Order of Foresters
Harry Liske
Rudolph Leytze
Will Littlejohn
Cedar Heights
A. G. Blank
Harry A. Gee
W. D.burdick
C. H. Trunkey
Busses Mired On Gravel Highways In Iowa Region
Spring thaws and rain clogged main gravel roads near Ames. Three buses stuck between here and Huxley while forty cars waited as state forces cleared the blockage. A dozen busses and trucks stuck on the Lincoln highway east of Ames since Wednesday. Lincoln road impassable to all vehicles between here and Boone. Wilson highway north of Ames blocked by a stalled truck.
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Ames
Here
Huxley
State Highway Commission
Lincoln Highway
Highway Commission
Lincoln
Boone
Wilson Highway
Tornado Levels Merrillton School Leaving Two Children Dead
A tornado struck Merrillton Alabama March 92 causing extensive damage within a five mile radius. Two Black children Miller Parker and Roosevelt Smith died when a church used as a school collapsed. John Henry Lee was severely injured and not expected to recover. Dozens were injured.
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Merrillton
Ala
Miller Parker
Roosevelt Smith
John Henry Lee
Suspect in Gary death confesses long crime spree
Gary Indiana March 22 A man identified as Gilliss Mack confessed to a string of crimes making him among the Midwest’s worst criminals. He admitted killing Josephine Ordoriza 20 with a hatchet and described attackers on a 6 year old Milwaukee girl and her companion, plus robberies and assaults. He linked Welsh’s beer hall murder to know him and his employer. The spree began January 25 ending with Ordorizz’s death.
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Gary
Ind
INSI
Gilliss Mack
Midwest
Mack
Josephine Ordoriza
Gary Citizerns
Gilling
Mary Gigl
Milwaukee
Chester By~balsk
Red Cross Pleads for Furnishings Plea at Red Cross headquarters
Red Cross workers appealed this afternoon for a large number of household furnishings including chairs sideboards mattresses and springs to stock Red Cross headquarters and meet relief needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Corner room at Russell-Lanson depot aids flood victims
The Russell-Lanson telegraph station, used as a reception and distribution depot for flood victims, is found to lack beds and bedding for many families. Headquarters list needs are being addressed as supplies are allocated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell-Lanson
Mail Pilot Jumps From Plane In Blaze
Mail pilot Paul J. Kennit leaped from his air mail plane near Haymon, Illinois, 190 miles southwest of Chicago, after the craft caught fire. The aircraft was destroyed, but about 400 pounds of mail survived the blaze as it had been dispatched from Dallas the previous night.
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Chicago
Paul’ J. Kennit
Kansas City
Haymon
Dallas
Grocery Remodel Adds Meat Dept and New Lighting
The Please-A-Grocery Store at 322 Fourth Street East is remodeling to include a meat department and an entirely new lighting system. Display cases and refrigerators for the meat area have been installed. Morley Haynes is named manager of the section. Paul Muehl is proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth “Street
Morley Haynes
Mianagay
Paul Muehl
Michigan Senate Approves Less Drastic Prohibition Statute
Lawsing Michigan reports the state senate passed an amended Cuthbertson bill tightening penalties for one time dry law offenders while removing life terms for bootlegging after four convictions. The measure sets minimums of 50 days jail up to four years for sales, with fines from 50 to 2000 dollars. non sales carry fines up to 2000 and optional jail terms.
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Mich
Senate
Cuthbertson
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Elmwood
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Mtulberry Street
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