Senator Willis Dies After Apoplexy in Delaware
In Delaware Ohio Senator Frank B Willis collapsed from a fatal apoplexy moments before a planned campaign speech to about 2 1 500 supporters. The homecoming event featured a parade and torchlight procession as Willis, a key Hoover opponent, faced the evolving Ohio delegation landscape ahead of Kansas City.
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Walshs Bold Oil Probe Feat Shocks Washington
Washington, March 31. Senator Walsh’s leadership of the oil investigations stands as a landmark in modern American public service. The Democratic convention in Houston is expected to award Walsh nearly all non Smith votes, with support from dry and Protestant blocs, while he may decline the nomination, preferring the Senate’s esteem over the vice presidency.
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Washington
D. C
United States
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America
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Charles B. Hughes
New York
Supreme Court
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McAdoo
John W. Davis
Montana
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United States Senate
Senate Banking Investigation into Columbia Land Bank
Congress Today reports the Senate Banking and Currency Committee begins inquiry into the federal land bank at Columbia South Carolina while Commerce panel reviews the San Francisco Bay Bridge bill. The House considers Newton bill to authorize combinations of importers to combat foreign monopolies.
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Wreck injures many on Broadway and Liberty trains
Pittsburgh reports that more than 100 survivors arrived from Lima after a rear end collision of the Broadway and Liberty limiteds. Two Pennsylvania Railroad fliers were among the injured, with 20 seriously hurt remaining in Lima hospitals. The wreck site was isolated by a blizzard yesterday.
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Endurance dancing continues for Cedar Rapids couples
Two couples surpassed a 60 hour mark in a continuous endurance dance event in Cedar Rapids. Otto Loskhart and Ruth Gordon from Rock Island remain paired with Henry and Mrs. Irvins of Cedar Rapids, continuing until 10 p.m. today to attempt records. Earl Johnson and Juanita Gansworth, both from Davenport and Moline, collapsed earlier but the remaining participants show good health with frequent rest periods and many shoe changes.
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Otto Loskhart
Ruth Gordon
Rock Island
Henry Irvins
Earl Johnson
Moline
Juanita Gansworth
Davenport
Sleeping Sickness Defense in Desertion Case
In court Hodgson cited sleeping sickness as the reason for not holding a job and deserting his two children. His wife charged him with failing to support them. Hodgson said the illness caused him to wander and miss work frequently in defense against the child desertion charges.
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Knocking Meant to Halt Hotel Bond Sale
Town City Indiana March 31 A bonding company refused to buy the 400000 bond issue for a new hotel after concerns about knocking the project. Backers WHI J. Harer and Paul Doyle say the site is purchased and the structure will be built despite financial doubt.
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Whi J. Harer
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Short Interviews With Home Folks
County treasurer Ed Madigan remarks that many taxpayers have revised the old adage about paying taxes. He notes a long line of customers at the Pay Here counter as residents discuss delaying payments and choosing to put off duties until tomorrow.
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IL ‘Oaks
Prayers for Chicago Radio Appeal by Paul Rader
Chicago evangelist Paul Rader plans a radio broadcast asking nations to pray for Chicago. He urged voters to seek decent officials to end mob rule and political corruption and restore the city’s good name, with plans for rebroadcast via amateur shortwave for global listening.
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New French Note Advances Treaty Talks
The latest French note in antiwar treaty negotiations marks a distinct advance toward a general agreement. Briand’s qualifications accompany the reply, yet officials here feel the two governments are closer than before and hopeful a formal treaty outlawing war may soon be drafted.
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State Department
Junkers Plane Back in Baldonnel Hangar
Bad winds and rain kept the Junkers Brensen grounded at Baldonnel Flying Field Dublin March 31. The three men Baron von Huenefeld Captain Hermann Kohel and Arthur Spindler postponed a trans Atlantic flight as the sodden field made immediate take off impossible.
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Former Swiss president Adore dies at 82 in Geneva
Adore, 82, former president of Switzerland, died at his home today. He served as a Geneva resident and led a national Red Cross committee that helped negotiate the Swiss clauses of the Versailles treaty.
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Flapper Sentenced to 25 Years in Portmouth Prison
Kingston report states Dor is McDonald, known as a tapper convict, proclaimed lessons from a high life missteps. She expressed hope others learn from her errors as gates of Portsmouth prison closed behind her for a quarter century of life behind bars.
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Smith Delegates Solid for Governor Smith in Waterloo Caucuses
In Waterloo, delegates chosen from nine precincts show strong support for Governor Al Smith for president. County leaders anticipate 26 Smith-pledged votes to the state convention, with Meredith supporters inactive. A double delegation was selected in the Second Ward First Precinct to push a solid Smith slate to Des Moines. County Chairman M. H. Kelly sidelined by illness, John T. Sullivan acts in his stead.
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al Smith
New York
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Wilbur W. Marsh
Democratic National Committee
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Black Hawk County
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Coolidge
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Milo Miller
Joseph Gutgen
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Ellis E. Wilson
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RL Jugnitt
T. G. Menges
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S&s
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Arthur Knopp
G. PF. Tandon
OF. Kiros
W. H. Whitehill
George McGuire
Towa Power and Light Buys Gas Company
Des Moines reports Iowa Power and Light Co has purchased approximately 3 million dollars in stock of United Gas and Improvement Co in a deal that consolidates the Des Moines gas and electric operations. The merger takes effect immediately with a meeting planned to appoint new directors and officers. A second item notes the body of Thomas A. Johnson, 45, a beer runner, found shot dead amid a gambling war in Chicago.
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Des Moines Gas Company
Iowa Power & Light Co
Des Moines Electric Company
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Res Company
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Weather Outlook for Chicago and Great Lakes Region
Weather forecast for April 2 to April 9 covers Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and northern central plains. Temperatures mostly above normal early in the period with a cooler trend toward the end. Likely one or two precipitation periods.
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Mississippi
Missouri Valleeys
Great Galalns
Deposition in Fall Leasing Case Nears End in El Paso
In El Paso on March 31, attorneys pressing the deposition of Albert B. Fall former secretary of the interior hoped to conclude today. Fall's frail condition slowed sessions while government counsel Aflee Pomerene watched as Harry F. Sinclair’s attorneys prepared to cross examine. Proceedings are conducted in secrecy with reporters kept away from Fall's residence.
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Aflee Pomerene
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Jury Frees Blonde Who Shot Husband in Self Defense
Lorraine Stiglitz a 26 year old blonde was freed by a district court jury after admitting she shot her husband Arthur Stiglitz 37 in a hotel room on February 2 during a party. Witnesses testified he forced her into a scene to obtain money she earned as a waitress in Omaha St Joseph Casper Denver and Denver.
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Florence Cochran Bradshaw
Broadhorn School
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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U.P
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Omaha
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Casper
Wyo
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Golo
Spring Weather Forecast Extends Stay as Snow Retires
Des Moines reports from March 31 indicate spring will linger as warm-up expected with some clouds. Snow from winter’s last fling largely melted. Osceola notes 7 inches, Davenport 5, Clinton 5, Fort Madison 3, and Washington 3 inches in recent spring storms.
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Editor Named to Succeed Sen. Ferris
Arthur F. Vandenberg, Republican editor of the Grand Rapids Ezzard, was appointed U S senator by Gov. Fred W. Green to succeed the late Woodbridge N. Ferris. Vanderberg had been expected to seek the seat in the fall election.
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Mich
U.P
Arthur F. Vandenberg
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Grand Rapids Ezzard
U. S
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Fred W. Green
Vanderberg
Earthquake Kills 25 and Hurts 29 in Smyrna
Constantinople dispatch reports a Smyrna quake that killed 25 and injured 29 or more. Wireless advisories note damage across the quarter with Pittres seriously harmed and four others receiving treatment for injuries.
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Prince of Wales Repeats Falls Then Quits Point Race
In a stemplechase at Bromsareve Worcestershire the Prince of Wales fell twice, remounted, and then gave up unhurt in the race. Also noted, sales notice for Sioux City deputy marshal appointment and other brief items appear in the edition.
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Worcastershire
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Courier Delivery Time Notice For Home Papers
The Courier will be delivered before 5 30. If undelivered due to carrier bay or other cause call 4100 to receive a copy. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 20 p.m.
Gov Cox's Son Arrested in New York City
James M. Cox Jr. aged 24, Yale student and son of former Ohio governor, was arraigned in Yorkville court after a high speed chase across Manhattan. He faced simple assault and leaving the scene charges with additional driving while intoxicated. Police fired numerous shots during the pursuit from Fifth Avenue to the Biltmore Hotel.
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Iins
James M. Cox, Jr
Yale
Ohio
Harding
Yorkville Court
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Fifth Alverna
Twenty-ninth Street
Hotel Biltmore
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Remus Free From State Hospital for the Criminally Insane
Former Cincinnati bootlegger George Rens Remus was ordered released from the state hospital for the criminally insane by three judges of the court of appeals on a writ of habeas corpus. County Prosecutor Balkin said he would refuse to sign the journal entry and pursue a new trial, or, failing that, proceed to the state supreme court.
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Tima
State Supreme Court
Heeney Named to Fight Tunney for World Title
Milan Beach Fla March 21 Verma Heeney will fight Gene Tunney for the world heavyweight championship in July Tex Rickard announced after a conference with Charley Harvey manager of the New Zealander Heeney.
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Fla
Verma Heeney
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
Charley Harvey
Ten Years Ago in the Service
Burr Towne recalls a March stop in Charlotte and a September 25 1918 incident in the Argonne where a German plane set ablaze five observation balloons. He describes Battery D of the 147th Field Artillery in the Thirty-second Division fighting 44 days straight, beginning with 135 horses and ending with 37. many guns had to be drawn by hand.
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N. C
Argonne
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