Farmers plan first plant for corn stalk byproducts
In the spotlight a New York cellulose firm backs Ames research to convert 1,500,000 tons of corn stalks into artificial silk, lumber substitutes, and high grade paper. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids considered as sites for 300 commercial establishments. The venture hinges on Dr. Sweenes's Ames work and signals a potential boon to the American corn belt as authorities urge prudent risk.
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Middlewest
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
New York
Cellulose Products Corporation
Sweenes
Ames
China policy clarifies troops are a police safeguard
President Coolidge stated that American forces in China are not an expeditionary army but a police presence to protect Americans and their property. Williams requests for 1,500 more troops were met. no plan to enlarge forces or occupy China. Extraterritorial rights are disavowed and cooperation with other foreign forces is for safeguarding lives, not conquest.
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Washington, D.C
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Henry Ford Operated After Michigan Ave Car Crash
Detroit March report says Henry Ford underwent a minor operation at Henry Ford Hospital after a Sunday car plunge down a Dearborn embankment near his estate. Counsel says he rests easily, expects no serious complications, and will be kept from testifying this week in the Ford-Sapiro libel suit. The accident occurred on Michigan Avenue near the Rouge River bridge as Ford’s coupe went off the south side and struck a tree, leaving him unconscious before he was carried to his home.
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Ford- Sapiro
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Fire traps residents in Syndicate deck blaze in Franklin
In Franklin Ohio a $400 000 fire swept the Syndicate deck in the business district. Three people died Miss Mamie OBrien 45 Mrs Emma Philbrook 68 and George Gage 60. Fred Benjamin 65 suffered a broken back after leaping 50 feet to a life net held below. Twenty one others were rescued by firemen police and volunteers.
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Mamie O'Brien
Emma Philbrook
George Gage
Fred
Benjamin
Spaniards Defeated in Moroccan Battle at Wetama
Reports from Spain say a March clash in Morocco's Wetama region saw a Franco Spanish force repelled by Moroccan tribesmen with about 100 casualties. Captain Ostariz was reported killed in the western sector of the engagement.
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Sinclair New Trial Under Advisement
Washington March 30 Justice William Hitz in district supreme court took under advisement the new trial motion of Harry Sinclair oil magnate against his contempt of the Senate conviction. Government and defense argued at length on complex legal points.
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Courier Delivery Time and Redelivery Policy
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6:30 o'clock. If you do not receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach the office before 6:30 p.m.
Missionaries Stand Fast Amid Chinese Riots at Hankow
United States missionaries in Yangtze valley refuse to abandon posts despite danger and official advisories. American destroyer ships evacuate some. others remain in Hankow or seek Shanghai refuge as mobs attack concessions and clashes flare at Fuchow and nearby ports.
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Stool Pigeon Finds Jail Life Irksome
Lincoln, March 30. Joe Allen, 84, offered two reasons for disliking his 30 day municipal court jail sentence for writing no fund checks. Allen had married two weeks earlier and had been in jail since the day after his marriage awaiting trial. His attorney said jail life is hard on Allen because he was an evidence man for prohibition officers and must sit with men he helped convict.
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Peaches Browning Loses Pittsburgh Hosting Job
In Pittsburgh on March 30, Charles Lazaro owner of the Flotilla nightclub announced Peaches Browning wife of Edward West Browning of New York would not appear as hostess and dancer next week. Lazaro cited no reason for the change and had previously said Browning would perform despite public opinion.
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Flotilla
Edward West Browning
New York
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Chang
Marines Mobilize for China Begin Entraining in Philly
The Sixth Regiment Marines, about 800 officers and men, are ordered to reinforce China’s sea forces. They entrain in Philadelphia from the Navy Yard for four troop trains, part of a long march toward the Far East.
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Philadelphia
China
Paws
North Atlantic
Philadelphia ‘Navy “Yard
Three Men Fatally Hurt and Children Left Fatherless
Chicago’s west side tragedy follows a layoff driven by hunger. Joseph Clemente, 45, shot construction foremen John Palumbo and John Prete after losing his job. He fled and was fatally shot by police after a lengthy standoff. Three mothers became widows and 11 children lost their father.
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Chicago
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Clemente
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Paltumbo
John Prete
Prete
Hisyhildren
Jie
Lowden Says No Significance to Iowa Group Visit
After a Des Moines group urged Col. Frank Q. Lowden to seek the Republican presidential nomination, Lowden called the Iowa visit of little significance. He said the meeting involved general discussion, with no special meaning and no statement needed. The Iowa delegation was led by Maj. Frank Q. Lund of Webster City, campaign manager for Senator Smith W. Brookhart.
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Oregon
Des ‘Moines
Frank
Q. Lowden
Sinnissippi Farms
Lowden
Iowa
Frank Q. Lund
Webster City
Smith W. Brookhart
Haugen to Speak at River Inner Banquet Visit
Gilbert Taugen, a courthouse compressman from Fourth Jos district, arrives at 2:30 p.m. today by Keckskid railway from Northwood Iowa. Postmaster Rayal Verert greets him with a small party from Waterloo Boat Club and River Improvement Association. Haugen will address Boat Club members and guests at a Peter Russel Lamson dinner for about 600 attendees. He is noted as co author of the McNagy Unugen farm relief bill and has served in Congress for 28 years.
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Rayal Verert
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Boat Club
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Des Moines May Host First Cornstalk Silk Plant
Des Moines may be chosen for the first Murameri can Cellulose Products plant to convert 1 200 000 tons of corn stalks into artificial silk and lumber substitutes. Frank J W Gardiner, representative, said plans cover 390 plants across the corn belt with alternate sites Peoria Cedar Rapids and Ames.
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Des Moines
Muramerican Celliase Products Corporation
New York
Frank J W. Gardiner
Gardiner
Woman Burned to Death in Farmhouse Near Ottumwa
Ottumwa Iowa area report of a farmhouse fire nine miles southwest where Mrs Miaise Orman perished. She was alone when flames started and origin is unknown. Husband away on an errand two hours earlier. house burned to ground and body recovered after fire subsided. Neighbors discovered the blaze and authorities investigated.
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Terrific Explosion Wrecks Ehrenfeld Mine Mouth
Reports from Ehrenfeld and nearby cities say that a massive explosion wrecked the No 3 mine mouth, entombing hundreds. Rescue workers from the U S Bureau of Mines and volunteers rushed to the scene as officials estimated 340 to 400 trapped with several workers badly burned or injured.
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Ihrenfeld
Cambria County
George McCua
Federal” Bureau
Howe
Stord
Spring Roads Improve for Traveling Salesmen
In a lyrical spring vignette, a traveling salesman wanders muddy towns and hopeful waits for paved roads. He keeps a light heart, imagines better routes, and anticipates revived business as spring returns.
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Swaterlea
Council
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Italian flier de Pinedo to tour New Orleans after crossing continents
Commander Francesco de Pinedo the Italian aviator arrived in New Orleans after crossing three continents and will spend a day in the city. Minor repairs will be made to his plane with a final inspection expected late tomorrow or Friday before he continues toward the Pacific coast then back through U S and Canada before returning home. He was feted by New Orleans Italians and will attend a banquet tonight.
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Francesco ‘de Pinedo
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Canada
New Jersey raids seize Scotch and malt valued at 300000
Newark, N J March 30 government agents raided Sayreville and South River seizing 300000 in Scotch whiskey and malt liquor. Col Irh L Reeves prohibition administrator for New Jersey announced the operation. After the Sayreville raid 1000 cases of uncut Seated were seized and Police Chief George Cross was arrested. Reeves is investigating a report that liquor came to the United States aboard the steamer Kilmarnock and was unloaded to other vessels before the ship seizure.
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South River
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Irh L. Reeves
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Reeves
Kilmarnock
American Actress Wins $15,000 Suit
The jury returned a verdict for Fay Marbe, an American actress, against Daly's Theatre for breach of contract and deto nation. The award was 805,000 for damages to her prepatition and Fe far Tied.
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London
Crone Emmet County Representative Dies of Heart Attack
R B Crone a member of the Iowa House from Emmet county died at Town Lutheran Hospital from a heart attack. He was 55, living near Estherville, a farmer and Republican serving his first term. He collapsed at the Martin hotel where he resided. Crone had previously taught and served as superintendent of schools at Chardan Fonda Washington Tipton and Mort Dodge. He was a University of Iowa graduate.
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House of Representatives
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Martin Hotel
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Fonda
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University of
Towa
Hammill Seeks New Miners Wage Talks
Hammill announced efforts to unite miners and employers for another conference to avert a nationwide strike. He hopes to prevent a shutdown affecting Iowa industries and maintains momentum for resumed wage discussions.
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Hammill
Towa Indies
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