France Mourns Bernhardt as World Honors Actress
Paris and global crowds pay homage to Sarah Bernhardt after her death at Boulevard Pereire. State funeral considered. body to lie in state so all may view. In Paris, newspapers and messages flood in while relatives prepare the home. An Oklahoma tale recalls Bernhardt's estranged brother Joseph. Prohibition enforcement bill in Harrisburg advances to governor for signature.
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United Press
Paris
France
Sarah Bernhardt
Wie
Boulevard Pereite
Bernharde
Joan D'Arc
Bernhardt
Pr Uite
S. Adem
Berthardt
Register of Friends
Arthur Ainsworth
Grand Rapids
Mich
Janien WK
Hackett
Associated Press
McAlester
Okla
Marcel
Mme
Joseph Bernhardt
Washake
Sarah
Bernhardts
Legislature Plans Curb on Burbank
Des Moines reports in March that the senate introduced a bill to curb the State Treasurer Burbank’s power over the $22,000,000 sale of state bonds by requiring executive council approval of all bond sales and adding a publication clause. The move aims to prevent granting one official absolute control over marketings.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Burbank
Senate
Judiciary
Surbank
Bate
Burglary Novel Trick Hits Des Moines Hotels
A stranger, registering as James Holland of Meson City, rented a room at the Mirkwood hotel then bored a passage to Walk's clothing store on the ground floor. He fled with over $2,000 in silk shirts and costly garments, leaving two suitcases of loot behind.
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Des Moines
Des ‘Moines
Mirkwood
James Holland
Meson City
Holland
Walk's Clothing
One Dead One Shot in Dakota Farm Dispute
On a Geddes area farm near Geddes South Dakota two men were killed and one wounded after a quarrel over corn. Frank Wilcox 24 and G B Wilcox 60 his father were taken to Lake Andes for investigation. The report says a shotgun was used and a man was shot in the head and another in the hip and elbow.
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wWil Ham Wennners
Lead
Robert Watters
Geddes
Frank Wilcox
G. B. Willcox
Young
Wilcox
Kemmiers
Waltery
Enake Andes
Sioux City
Ottumwa Mayor Wins Re election in City Vote
In a March 27 election Charles Chilton the present incumbent was reelected mayor by more than 1300 votes. Early unofficial returns show Thomas Weefe reelected as commissioner and Joan Schaefer on the same ticket elected commissioner by a large margin. Chilton defeated labor candidate Charles Sehl, leader of last summer’s Burlington railroad strike showmen.
Miss Frase Seeks New Bondsmen in Des Moines
Mary Frase former park department secretary faces a pending appeal and must secure new bondsmen or begin serving a sentence for a defrauding conviction. She is under a 7500 dollar bond and facing possible immediate action unless replacements are found. John Griffin and Folly Gitsen previously served as bondsmen and could be released.
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Des Moines
Mary Frase
Park Department
Cane Yassing
Miss Frase
Mherry
Supreme Court
Mirasa
Rockwell Clu
John Griffin
Folly
Haya
Legislature Proposes Elevator Safety Standards in Des Moines
In Des Moines the Fortieth general assembly plans state wide elevator safety legislation after a Randolph hotel accident. A bill will require state inspection of all elevators, drafted by Labor Commissioner AJL Uriek, with the engineering committee to prepare a measure.
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Des Moines
Mare
Randolph Hotel
Fortieth General Assembly
Ajl -Uriek
Henge
Armory Arson Trial Opens With Testimony In Ames Case
Jurors were selected yesterday in the state armory fire case at Ames Nevada. Trial testimony began this morning with CT witnesses and is expected to continue through the week. The hearing centers on damages and responsibility linked to the Towa State facility blaze.
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Orie
State Armory
Towa Stata Vallese
Ames
Nev
Nevada
Bt SR
Civil War Veteran Killed by Train in DeWitt
A retired farmer from Grang Mound, Harmon, was struck and killed by a fast Northwest passenger train at DeWitt yesterday afternoon. He was the last surviving Civil War veteran in Grang Mound.
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Clinton
Harmon
Grans Mouad, Jr
Killet
DeWitt
Jefferson Reform Mayor Re-elected
Jefferson, Ta. March 27. Re-election of R. Wood as mayor and a majority of councilmen on a reform ticket keeps Sunday baseball and movies restricted.
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Jefferson, Ta
Jefferson
R. Wood
Reform
Flood Waters Fall and Dangers Along Missouri River
Flood danger subsides after high water near Decatur and Onawa Iowa and Sergeant Bluts. Buildings removed along the river banks. Brasfield’s island, previously under 12 feet of ice, is now dry and families return home. Ice gorge near Onawa has cleared and normal conditions resume.
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Missouri
Sioux City
Decatur
Brasfield
Sergeant Biuts
Onawa
Inquest to Probe Des Moines Hotel Elevator Fatality
Des Moines officials announce an inquest into the Randolph hotel elevator accident that killed four and seriously injured five. County Coroner Clift will preside behind closed doors, with survivors including Tlelen, Ieucille, Louis, Esther Weskins, and Mary Will in serious condition.
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Des Moines
Randolph Hotel
Clift
Tlelen, Ieucille
Louis
Esther Weskins
Mary Will
Farmer's Son Guilty of Murder in South Dakota Case
After 14 hours of deliberation, George Cooley, 23, son of a wealthy landowner, was found guilty of murder in the shooting of Mrs. John Mudlet, 71, at her home in Tabor. The verdict, returned at Tib on January 26, carries a life sentence.
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Foun
Maren
George Cooley
South Dakota
Tyndal
John Mudlet
Tabor
Boone Woman Dies After Fall Downstairs
Mrs. Marvel Hartman of Boone died from injuries after a fall downstairs following a stroke of paralysis. She is survived by two sons serving in the United States Navy.
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Boone
Marvel Hartman
United States
Manning Train Service Restored After Freight Wreck
Train service over the Milwaukee line was resumed today after a 10 hour delay caused by a freight wreck near Des Moines. Carcasses of a large load of cattle and hogs were removed from the debris. In Des Moines Ralph Tracy, 39, was killed when he failed to hear an oncoming westbound Milwaukee train and was struck, suffering a fractured skull and left knee.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Des Moines
Milwaukee
Ralph Tracy
Saunders Defiant Over Piggly Wiggly Stock Exchange Row
Clarence Saunders, president of Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc., says he is satisfied with how the New York Stock Exchange handled charges of unfair dealing over class A stock. The exchange denies the accusations, notes shortage of shares and notes Saunders warned of possible delisting, while Saunders contemplates suits against brokers and the exchange.
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Associated Press
New York
Clarence Saunders
Piggly Wiggly Stores, Inc
New York Stock Exchange
Welcher
Arthange
Exchange
Saunders
Memphis
Tenn
Clarence Sauna
Piggly Wiggly Sun, Inc
Wall Street
Licensing Livestock Inspectors Under New Agricultural Act
Washington plans to license livestock inspectors as security for farm loans under the new agricultural credits act. Tentative rules will go to producers associations banks cattle loan companies livestock exchanges and others for advice. Inspectors will be used and compensated by the national agricultural credit associations on others.
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Washington, D. C
Saranac Lake Man Appointed Attorney General at San Juan
Saranac Lake man Herbert P. Goats was chosen as attorney general of Porto Rico, succeeding Salvador Mesrio whose resignation was accepted. Weeks said President Harding would announce the appointment returning from Florida. Goats would sail Saturday for San Juan with former Representative Horace M. Towner, Iowa, appointed governor of Porto Rico to succeed Mont Reils.
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Washington, D. C
Herbert P. Goats
Saranac Lake
Porto Rico
Salvador Mesirio
Sec Yretary Oks
Weeks
Harding
Florida
Coats
San Juan
Horace M. Towner
Iowa
Mont Reils
Two Women Die in Hospital Fire in Detroit
Two unidentified women inmates of the county hospital at Hiloise near Detroit were burned to death in a three story brick building that housed the women’s psychopathic ward. The fire, believed caused by a tinsmith’s torch, destroyed the ward and left charred bodies in the ruins.
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Detroit
Mich
Hiloise
Here
Tlnsmith
Death mystery in Dubuque beauty parlor owner
Miss Elizabeth Orsinger died after drinking whisky provided by a Dubuque man. Edith Watson named Fred Stoeffinger and I W Cooper as the men involved. Coroner's chemist analyses awaited to solve the case. A flood victim, CG. KK. Johnson, was recovered near Sioux City after last week’s flood.
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Chicago
Elizabeth Orsinger
Edith Watson
Miss Orsinger
Fred Stoeffinger
I. W. Cooper
Satosien
Dubuque
Sioux Cit
KK. Johnson
Fat Motorman Named to Transit Board in Philadelphia
Ralph R. Nyman a 400 pound motorman was chosen to represent the Philadelphia Rapid Transit employes on the board of directors. He is president of the Co operative Warfare association and has served as a motorman for 14 years succeeding John Wy McElroy the first employee elected to the board.
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Philadelphia
Ralph R. Nyman
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Lines
Nyman
Co-operative Warfare Association
Ma Lorman
John Wy. McElroy
Dorothy King murder case linked to prominent figures
In a report to County Medical Examiner Charles Norris Dorothy King’s death is tied to a powerful suspect. Dorothy King’s mother Anna Keenan names a plan involving Mitchell, Stotesbury’s private circle, and a blackmail scheme. John Waresley Mitchell is identified as a Philadelphia millionaire connected to the case. George LeBrun relays the information from Dorothy’s mother. The article notes Mitchell’s wife traveled from Palm Beach to confront him aboard a special train at Washington.
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Charles Norris
George LeBrun
Norris
Lebrun
Dorothy King
Anna ‘Keenana
Butterfly
Mitchell
Meats
Washington, D. C
New York
John Wearsley Mitchell
Philadelphia
Palm Beach
Stotesbury
Eawood
Atlantic Coast Line
Union Station
Indians Can Make Hooch Three Times Strong Moon
Washington dispatch reports that certain Indian tribes allegedly prepare peyote juice from dried cactus blossoms. The Interior Department notes peyote, once a medicine, now acts as a stimulant with potent effects, spreading especially among tribes in Oklahoma and Nebraska.
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Washington, D. C
Interior Department
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Bank Bandits Shoot Up Kansas in West Moreland
Sheriff Mayer of West Moreland Kansas was seriously wounded when bandits robbed the Farmers State Bank and fled with 1600 dollars. Mayer was fired upon as he attempted a ruse to nab the assailants, receiving buckshot injuries from two shots.
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Kansas
West Moreland
Kan
Sheri Albert EB. Mayer
Farmers State Bank
Mayer
Fragmented digest of world briefs
Digest items from Netrait Michigan to Warsaw and Berlin report varied events. A rabbi in Michigan disputes a claim about Jewish tradition. Coast guard says a rum running ruse misled them near Virginia capes. In Oslo a prohibition on heavy wines is lifted. Poland proposes amnesty for offenses tied to politics or religion. Berlin reports Chancellor Cuno remains bedridden with pleurisy.
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Norfolk
Coast Guard
Virginia Capes
Christiania
Warsaw
Berlin
Cuno
Edstrom Exhibit Shines as Swedish Sculptor Gains Praise
Washington report on David Kastrom Edstrom, famed Swedish sculptor, showing at the Art and Archaeology League club rogue in the Art Center Washington. His works include the Isis statue and the monumental Man Triumphant, with early pieces and war memorial studies on display. Critics call him a leading American sculptor in promise. British writer Haldane McFall praised his genius.
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Washington News
Waterloo
Lvening Coucley
Washington
D. C
David Kastrom
Ottumwa
Hts
Art and Archaeology League Club
Art Center
Edstrom
America
United States
Sweden
Stockholm
Wolstrom
Royal Academy
Los Angeles
H Edstrom
Isis
Europe
Stoker
Paris
Rome
Mai
Haldane McFall
Hidstrom
London
Iowa silver service may return to Des Moines or be kept aboard Iowa’s successor
Washington March 27. The silver service donated by Iowa to the Navy for the battleship Iowa now lies in Philadelphia storehouse after the vessel was sunk in maneuvers. Acting Secretary Roosevelt says some states may request return of original gifts. Navy defers action. If no return, the service could go aboard the cruiser Des Moines or be kept aboard the Iowa’s successor as a symbolic peace vessel with an Iowa name.
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Washington
Waterloo -Byenine
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Mavy Department
Panama
Navy
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
United States
Des Moines
Navy Department
Mississippi
Pacific
Canas
Kendall
Insurance Company Seeks Heirs of Walter Atwater
Northwestern Mutual Life asks for locating heirs of Walter T Atwater a farmer from Black Hawk county who took policy No 3104 in 1863 for 200 dollars. James T Gallagher assistant superintendent notes unpaid dividends and urges any information on Atwater or his family to aid settlement. If alive he would be about 94. Lorinda Atwater wife or heirs still unlocated.
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Walter T. Atwater
Black Hawk County
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
J. W. Thompson
James T. Gallagher
Milwaukee
Mr. Atwater
Northwestern
Gallagher
Atwater
Thompson
Lorinda Atwater
Sunday School Basketball Banquet Tonight at YMCA
The inter Sunday school league holds a banquet at the YMCA starting at 6 o'clock with more than 150 members expected. The revised program features a toastmaster, invocation, welcome, musical items, talks on basketball’s value, team manager remarks, trophy presentations, and plans for next season led by church and school officials.
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W. R. Jameson
X_ McDonald
A. Cohagan
H. R. Gould
J.R. Macartney
Pientess
Potter
Hodney Finlayson
Tessm
E.W. Main
Butts
Walnut Baptist Church
Eam
F. W. Richardson
C. B. Luce
Rev Benjamin Tate to Enter New Field as Evangelist
Rev Benjamin W Tate, based in Waterloo, will close his district work after three years and begin evangelistic duties under the Clarke fund on April 1. He will travel to Cincinnati for a conference with Clarke fund trustees and conduct tent meetings in Wisconsin through spring and summer before entering broader evangelistic work. As district evangelist he served 431 northeast counties, organizing revivals and aiding congregations. His family will remain at 923 Forest Avenue.
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Benjamin W. Tate
Christian Church
Waterloo
Clarke Fund
The
Cincinnati
Mr. Tate
Wisconsin
Afr. Tate
Porest Avenue
Hungarian Rebels Fight Government in Hungary
Belgrade dispatch reports serious fighting between government forces and insurgents led by Gen Kronoy in Hungary. News notes many killed and wounded as currency fell sparks general strike and demands Bethlen government resignation. Mussolini cited as Italy's prime minister and notable figure, described as the son of a village blacksmith.
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Belgrade
Hungary
Kronoy
Count Bethlen
Budapest
Frankito Mussolini
Italy
Campbell Proposed as Street Commissioner
Mayor Gnagy said no appointment will be made until council input is obtained. Charles W. Campbell, longtime local contractor, is among the candidates praised for his construction knowledge and leadership skills. His supporters say he would be an indefatigable, well equipped choice for the post.
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A. E. Gnagy
Charles W. Campbell
Mrs Amelia Siedenburg dies at 60 in Riceville
Mrs Amelia Siedenburg 60 died 10 47 p m yesterday at her daughter's home Mable V Siedenburg 1321 Lafayette St She came from Riceville seven weeks ago for radium treatments and x rays She was born Oct 6 1863 in Illinois and moved to Iowa as a child Surviving husband Mark Siedenburg and children Harry Mabel Bertha Lula died in 1922 two brothers and one sister Funeral arrangements filed with Kistner funeral home Riceville services and burial planned in Riceville cemetery River bill hearing attendees Dr BE T Alford J K Joder Judge W N Birdsall and Rev Fr Wenner at Des Moines tomorrow
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Amelia Siedenburg
Amela Siedenburg
Mable V Siedenburg
Lafayette Street
Riceville
Winois
Iowa
German Lutheran Church
J Mark Siedenburg
Harry Siedenburg
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Mabel
Bertha Siedenpurg
Waterloo
Ela_ Marzenich
Coronel Siedenburg
Lulu
Kistner
Bural
Kiwanis Hear Dr. J. R. Hanley on Advertising Value
Dr. J. R. Hanley addressed Kiwanis at Hotel Russell Lamson on the value of proper advertising in business. He urged that word of mouth from satisfied customers reflects character behind the business, arguing character and courtesy drive lasting reputation and lawful conduct, with cautions on credit overextension and a need to recognize the spiritual side of business.
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J. R. Hanley
Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
Wade
Cedar River rises modestly with little damage reported
The Cedar River is higher today due to spring melt but remains below typical seasonal peaks amid a winter of heavy precipitation. Waterloo dodges major damage as snowpack melts gradually, while roads in rural areas deteriorate under thaw conditions and a sudden dam threat looms if thaw accelerates.
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Cedar River
Iowa
Waterloo
Sir James Dewar Dies Inventor of Thermos Bottle
London March 27 Sir James Dewar renowned scientist and inventor of the thermos bottle and cordite died here today in his long and influential career.
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Lord
Dewar
London
James Dewar
Beautiful Hair In A Moment Advertisement Claim
This advertising pitches Danderine as a quick hair fix. It promises moisture cleansing the hair, making it wavy fluffy and thick, eradicating dandruff and itching, and strengthening roots to promote growth. A bottle costs 35 cents at drug stores.
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Bere la Chitise
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Bea ‘Tent
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Pasadena Cal
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Jefferson Reform
Farmer
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Saunders Unfair
Piggly Wiggly Head
Gov't, Will
Drirks
Young Daugherty
Netrait, Mich
L. Pranklin
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OWA
Capital
State
Benjamin Tate
New Field
Gov’t
C. W. Campbell
Maarinaren
BE. T. Alford
J. K. Joder
W. N. Birdsall
FR. J. Wenner
Dr. J. R. Hanley
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