House Takes Up Gas Tax Bill After Senate Passage
Des Moines reports the gas tax measure, introduced by Senator Bergman Jasper County, shifts to the House after Senate approval. The bill imposes a two cent per gallon tax on motor gasoline for major roads with about six million dollars yearly, while auto license fees remain unaffected.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
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Jasper County
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Bowman
Black Hawk
He Bergman
Senae
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Benson
Breakenridge
Tagliatenance
Frimars
Sheriff Defends Deputy From League Charges
In Waterloo the sheriff defends his deputy against accusations by the Civic League. He pledges to dismiss drinking deputies but aims to rehabilitate past offenders, denouncing attempts to smear his office. An accuser sought affidavits that deputy Robinson had drunk, but the sheriff presented evidence refuting misconduct and defended staff credibility.
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Civic League
Waterloo
Aiscredit
John B. Hacimand
Wieterloo
F. A. Robinson
Robinson
Tuat
O. GO. Thames
C.ti
Former Princess Kenin of Russia Gravely Ill in New York
The former Princess Kenin, now wife of William B. Leeds and heir to the late Princess Anastasia's fortune, lies seriously ill in New York from complications after the birth of her first baby. Allot debate opens in the French Chamber as non-sectarian Alsace schools are urged. The Italian embassy in Washington denies Mussolini underwent a major operation and any threats to his health.
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Kenin
Russia
William B. Leeds
Anasataia
New York
Allot
Chamber of Deputies
Edouard Verriot
France
Alsace
Washington
Mussolini
Italy
Remark Turmoil as Sheriff Faces Election Board Claims
The report details a confrontation involving Sheriff Wagner and Thomas during a veiled dispute over official conduct. Robinson, concealed, surfaced to deny threats, and discussions touched on warrants and the fate of the sheriff’s force. Milnes reportedly warned of inquiries and authorities prepared to probe statements.
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Robinson
Thomas
Milnes
Jacob
Wagner
Election Board
Wagner Taday
Dempsey Placed on Ineligible List in New York
New York March 21 The state athletic commission adds heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and another fighter to the ineligible list for failing to comply with a recent commission demand that Dempsey accept a challenge from Harry Wilts.
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Jack Dempsey
New York
Louis Carpenter at 7 Fights for Life After Poison
A seven year old boy, Louis Carpenter, remains between life and death after accidental poisoning last week. He was rushed to a Francis hospital where doctors report a brave fight to survive. Authorities say the incident is under investigation.
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Louis Carpenter
Lewis Carpenter
Caven
Patson
Ana Death
Francis Hespital
Tie Bey
Fatty Arbuckle to Marry Doris Deane in San Marino
News reports that comedian Fatty Arbuckle plans to wed Doris Deane tonight at her home in San Marino after sunset. Details on the ceremony and officiant are unclear, with verification of arrangements ongoing.
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Fatty Arbuckle
Doris Deane
Angelas
Hells Vivine
Cote
Rasroe
Arinmekt Unis
Toris Deane
Mation Pietire Artestas
San Marino
Jury selection slow in Ellingson gate case
San Francisco March 24 jurors questioned in the Dorothy Ellingson murder case of a 16 year old girl who killed her mother and ran wild at jazz parties. Attorneys asked jurors if less evidence would convict her than for other charges and many said yes, disqualifying themselves. Only six jurors temporarily passed for duty. the girl showed interest mainly when a woman was examined. Her family attended but the courtroom showed few familiar faces from her past.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jurara
Dorothy Ellings
Lalay
Talesmen
Ailwera
Uty
Dorothy
Garothy
Caues
Keelier Bund
Chicago
Alineis
J. N. Sletten
National Funeral Director's Association
Illinois
St. Louis
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Indiana
Princeton
Evansville
Abie Rosenblooms Arrest For Speeding Again
Abie Rosenbloom was arrested yesterday in connection with speeding in the city. He faced police court today on the charge and was released on parole under supervision.
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Abie Rosenbloom
Pie
Abie
Fin
Tornado Devastation Prompts Broad Relief Effort
Southern Illinois Indiana and surrounding counties rally for recovery as rebuilding begins. Cities send workers, supplies, and sanitation measures advance to prevent epidemics. Death toll climbs with hundreds killed. relief funds top millions as hospitals treat survivors.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Wllneis
Indiana
Hoover Sees Farm Prices Above Prewar Average
Florence S C March 24 Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce told the annual chamber of commerce meeting that farm product prices are fifty percent above the prewar average and that farm products enjoy greater price stability than ever before He contended agriculture is not discouraged and noted farm acreage growth lags population while consumers grow faster than producers He added future national leadership will be found on farms rather than in factories
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Florence
S. C
Herbert Hoover
Chamber of Commerce
Hoover
United States
Bank notice for depositor payouts at Black Hawk National
F d Eighmey receiver of Black Hawk National bank announces to depositors of all types to report for payment at 108 cents on the dollar. He urges depositors to come at the earliest time to receive funds and notes satisfaction with issuing certificates and official savings accounts when payments are completed.
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Tede
F. d. Eighmey
Black Hawk National Bank
Alb
Nero
Mr. Fightey
Chrisomas Vings
Girl in Auto Accident Recovers at St Francis Hospital
A 14 year old girl struck by a car Sunday evening near Abe Let Porte Cow sustained injuries including a head and back trauma. She was admitted to St Francis Hospital where doctors report she is improving and her condition is stable.
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Margaret Coin
Abelet Porte
Sati Cory
Rerovery
Ates Dovalante
St. Francis Hospital
Hepitay
Haddy Tacerabert
Poisoning Case Tears Through Medina Family
Mrs Martha Wise of Medina is said to have confessed to poisoning 13 members of the Gienke family, three deaths reported among her aunt, uncle and mother. She allegedly placed arsenic in a water bucket at the Gienke home, with others remaining in serious condition.
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Martha Wise
Médina
Mrs. Wise
Galluses Require for Well Dressed Men in New Silhouette
International News Wire reports fashion experts in Chicago unveil fall men’swear trends featuring taller silhouettes, broader shoulders, and red tones. Suspenders reemerge to keep trousers straight, cuffs disappear, coats gain higher pockets, and waistcoats shorten.
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International News Wire
Chicago
Coolidge Cabinet Changes Rumored For Summer
United Press reports a summer reshuffle as four officers including Weeks Work Davis and Postmaster General New may retire. Coolidge could assemble a cabinet largely of Harding appointees with Mellon and Hoover still seen staying longer. Gregg named solicitor of internal revenue bureau. Hartson resigns. Wadsworth also plans private life exit.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Davis
New
Fife
Harding
Indy
Coolidge
Aivn
Mellon
Hoover
Work
Oil Conservation Board
Pennsylvania
Ehiy
Dwight Davis
Weeks
Charles D. Hillis
Frank W. Mandell
Wyoming
Senate
Gregg
Revenue Post
A. W. Gregg
Texas
Treasury
Internal Revenue Bureau
Nelson ‘I. Hartson
Secretary of the Treasury
Hartson
Couzens
Ford Motor Company
Cross Burned On Dead Man's Body Near Oroville
After Henry A. Schalow died from a mental disorder authorities in Biggs investigate a burned cross pattern on his body to determine if a religious sect ritual was involved.
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Cross
Oroville
Cal
Henry A. Schalow
Biggs
Woodlock to Receive Recess ICC Appointment
President Cootdze will offer a recess appointment to Thomas F. Woodlock a New York financial writer as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Senate refused to confirm Woodlock due to southern Democratic opposition demanding a southern appointee.
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Washington, D. C
Cootdze
Thomas F. Woodlock
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
White House
Senate
Woodlock
Sinclair Oil Lease Annulled by Soviet Court Says Reds
Moscow reports the Sakhatien concession held by Sinclair interests was annulled by a Soviet court. The government was ordered to return 200000 roubles guaranty. Also reported, Homer T. Lane a psycho analyst was sentenced to one month in prison in Bowie Street Court and recommended for deportation after allegations of aliens law violations and paid consultations.
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Sinclair
London
Moscow
Sakhatien
Homer T. Lane
Detroit
Boston
Bowie Street Court
Lane
Wickersham to Represent U S at League Commissions
Geneva reports Georar Wickersham of New York will represent the United States in the League of Nations committees beginning April 1 for codification in international law. The appointment marks U S involvement in drafting standards under the global council.
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Wickersham
Geneva
Georar Wickersham
New York
Hhe
United States
Forest fires rage in Rhode Island towns and forests
Fires sweep eastern Rhode Island forests and timberlands as a three day blaze devastates areas near Providence and surrounding towns. Residents report widespread damage and fear further spread while authorities battle the flames.
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Trob
Maret
le Rhode
Sonne Te Ntaise
Senator Gooding candidate to succeed himself
Boise March 24 United States Senator Frank R Gondlaz Republican Idaho announced he would seek re election in 1925. Robbers entered a residence early today and escaped with 40090 dollars in stamps, no currency taken. Bank employees and others reported a separate robbery, with three attackers using a car to flee after the heist.
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Boise
United States
Frank R. Gondlaz
Idaho
Bare
British expedition may use tractors for pole trip
London reports experiments suggest mechanical tractors could replace dog sleds for a south pole expedition. Other items note Lincolnshire derby Wednesday grand national Friday and Oxford-Cambridge regatta Saturday as key sports events of the week.
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London
South Pole
Pireaus
Greece
John la J ‘Gan
Art. Madrii
Boy Kills AIS Parise in Lincoln Hospital Death
Elsa Ware is jailed after the death of her husband Albert Ware in Lincoln Illinois. Albert Ware died on the operating table from a brain concussion reportedly caused by a club blow during a struggle with her son.
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Lincoln
Ill
Elsa
Ware
Albert Ware
Hosos
Waterloo Obituaries Include White Farwell Stringer Notices
Simpson Colfax White 59 retired from the Water Joom post office after 15 years died at 11 24 a m at 402 Western Ave Waterloo born July 27 1877 in Homer Iowa came to Waterloo in 1899 worked at several grocers then post office money order dept survived by widow Minnie L Kistner and son Harold E White sister Mrs Edward Morse funeral plans pending C A Farwell wife of Waterloo pioneer businessman Mary P Evans Farwell born New Orleans 1941 died in New Orleans body to Waterloo for Episcopal services burial details to be completed Michael Stringer 1y died at 11 30 p m age 1845 born in Germany lived in Iowa Wisconsin Fort Dodge Sioux Falls Minneapolis Waterloo Rockwell City Willard Stringer body at O Keeffe Towne funeral home.
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Colfax White
Water Joom
Western Avenue
Waterloo
LSGG
Homer
Hamilton County
Iowa
Independence
J. A. Fisher Bros
White
A. J. Cole
Bollinger & Johnson
C. P. Foster
Siss& Cole Wholesale Fruit and Commission
R House
Minnie L. Kistner
First Methodist Church
Harold E. White
Wwatarlaa
Edward Morse
Modesto
Cal
CG. A. Parwell
C. A. Farwell
New Orleans
H. W.W. Grout
Mary P. Evans
Farwell
California
First National Bank
Minneapolis
Minneapolis In the Middle Eighties and Mr. Farwell
Mrs. Farwell
Michael Stringer
Riehl Street
Germany
America
New York State
Wisconsin
Stringer
W- M. Schivarm
Fort Dodge
J P. Carmon
Sioux Falls
S. D
Fila McElhone
Agnes
Ocken
F. A. Upham
Gelwein
W. H. Redington
Leo Stringer
Willard Stringer
Rockwell City
Falkenhainer Named Next Governor of Eleventh Rotary District
Falkenhainer an Algona insurance man was chosen without opposition to be the next governor of the Eleventh Rotary district. His formal election occurs at the International Rotary meeting in June, succeeding C H E Boardman of Marshalltown. The convention kept current district boundaries despite talks of division, with Iowa excluding the western counties. Delegates heard a dinner and dance and the site for the next convention will be decided later.
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Park Dodges
Marelli
Falkenhainer
Algona Insurance
Rotary
International Rotary
C.H. E. Boardman
Marshalltown
Iowa
Davis Reports Healthy Condition of Business General
Washington March 24 Secretary of Labor Davis told President Coolidge that the United States displays a generally healthy business condition. He noted some unemployment but said it is normal while Secretary Melon cited barometer industries as healthy. Speculation in wheat caused some reaction but has not diminished overall activity in all lines of business.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Coolidge
Davis
Treasury
Mellon
Waterlo o Evening Courier Patterns Classed for 1925
To obtain the Courier up to date pattern service send 16 cents for each design to Fashion Department Evening Courier Waterloo. Patterns fit for 4 sizes including medium 2 1/2 yards of 27 inch material. Also order UP TO DATE SPRING & SUMMER 1925 Book of Fashions for 12 cents.
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
Waterloo
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