New Day Chief Brunson Plans War on Offenders
Omaha reports that Brunson, new head of prohibition enforcement, outlines a tougher policy against offenders across South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. He plans hearings, increased charges, and closer cooperation with local police, with focus on petty liquor offenses and silent homebrewers. Washington confirms staff changes and a broader cleanup campaign.
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Iowa
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aTaspec
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Debating Haugen Bill Sparks Senate Clash and Debate
The article outlines a partisan clash over the Haugen bill with Coolidge's opposition, contrasting it with the Tincher bill. Advocates claim the Haugen measure would shift emphasis to agriculture, risking higher grain and cotton prices, inflating acreage, and provoking broad industry concern amid informal estimates.
Reinbeck Elevator Burns With Ten Thousand Dollar Loss
Fire destroyed the Morisor Walter timber company's grain elevator in Reinbeck causing about 10 000 dollars in damage. The blaze consumed nearby lime shed barn and outbuildings while fire crews fought the flames with three water streams as wind carried embers. Insurance coverage listed Sonnox Harley and others.
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Sonnoxharley and
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Great Western
Strike Threatening Orderly Gov't Warned in Commons
A document reports a looming strike threatening orderly government and the House of Commons. It describes rationing plans for coal fuel gas and milk distribution controls, with public anxiety urged to be avoided and loyalty to government rules emphasized.
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House of Commons
Schumann-Heink to Tour 15 Cities for Disabled Vet Fund
Mme Schumann-Heink announces a $750,000 fund for disabled American veterans. A benefit concert tour will begin in Los Angeles May 29 and visit 15 cities including Salt Lake City Denver Omaha Des Moines Milwaukee Toledo Columbus Louisville Memphis Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston. A national committee led by Col. A. A Sarague will raise the balance.
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American Legion
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Des Moines
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Toledo
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Louisvile
Memphs
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Boston
Johnson Sought A Prisoner Of Auto Rige
A report states Johnson sought a prisoner in an auto race incident dated around the 23rd. A modern man described a plan to drive, with details about a motor quartars and a hotel guest. The tablet evidence linked to a dismissal after a physician examined the tablets.
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Aa Povogner
Auto Rige
Jookhis Ivy Marl
Tawip
Soliaedty
Sadurdiy
Charles ¢ Wheelaing
Joe Cal
Paul
City Council to Organize 45 Board of Review Tonight
The city council will organize as a board of review to pass upon assessments of personal property and new buildings as of 1926, per Assessor Townsley. Taxpayers may object after a hearing. only personal property and newly added building values will be reviewed. Mayor Tibbits expects completion within two weeks with nightly meetings.
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Glenn A. Tibbitts
Davenport Hotelmen Meet Hindenburg in Berlin
In Berlin on March 3, American hotel proprietors gather for a two day visit as 300 hotel men tour Europe. President von Hindenburg receives a nine member delegation and Chancellor Luther hosts a garden tea. Delegates include Linward of San Francisco and Lane of Davenport.
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Davenport
Balloon Race Report From Little Rock Details Ward Van Orman Victory
From Little Rock Arkansas on May 3 AP reports pilots in the Litchfield Cup and national elimination balloons race have concluded the flight and instruments will be sent to Washington. Ward T Van Orman, winner, landed near Petersburg Virginia after an estimated 515 miles, according to revised great circle measurements.
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Duffy Edward funeral, two weeks illness in Des Moines
Edward F Duffy 51 died Friday in Des Moines after a two week illness. Funeral 9 am Tuesday at Fairbank Iowa Catholic church with Rev Halpin officiating. He worked as a laundry foreman in Des Moines and is survived by three sisters Agnes Gibbons Wil Vin Doolittle and Ike Reed. Parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
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Waterloo
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Kansas City
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Rebels Capture Bluefields Nicaragua Report
Rebel forces reportedly captured Bluefields with casualties and civilians wounded. The government plans heavy recruitment and aims to retake the area soon as officials describe ongoing conflict and local business activity continues amid unrest.
State YMCA Plans 1000 Boys Clubs in Iowa Towns
Oskaloosa Iowa May 1 API three thousand new boys clubs will be added by the Young Men's Christian Association in Iowa from plans of the state Christian Citizenship Commission led by George Meyer and George Ross. The expansion targets Hi clubs Pioneer groups and railroad employed boys clubs with Rotary Kiwanis urged to send boys to YMCA summer camps to gain leadership for club work Camp Foster will accept boys where no camp exists and state Y organizations will boost county city and railroad clubs to meet the goal.
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Newton
C. B. Atkinson
Knoxville
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Slightly Hurt When Run Over by Tractor
Keokuk May AP report states Thomas Burner of Carthage injured when he slipped while fixing a tractor mounted disc and stalk cutter. The machine ran over him, causing facial cuts and a broken left elbow, but no internal injuries. He walked a mile home before seeking care at Sir Joseph's hospital.
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Fire Alarms Report Two Blazes In City
Fire department responded to a vehicle fire on Eleventh Street West at 1 30 PM Sunday and a power house blaze at 6 PM Saturday caused by a spark from an electric motor. The car fire was less severe with minor damage. the power house fire was extinguished without major loss.
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Senate Becomes Trial Court For Impeachment Pleading
Washington May 3 AP For the first time the Senate transformed into a trial court to decide an impeachment case brought by the House of Representatives. Federal Judge George W English Illinois accused of transgression of bankruptcy cases undue authority and other misdemeanors filed a detailed denial of the indictment. The next step is a rejoinder by the House. A trial date is not yet set. Galleries crowded as seven prosecutors led by Senator Butler appeared.
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Keokuk juvenile author Cornelia Meigs began with Drama League win
Cornelia L. Meigs of Keokuk started as a Drama League of America award winner for The Steadfast Princess, which sparked a career in juvenile writing. Her works often set in the Des Moines River valley feature Indians pioneers and Mississippi voyagers, and she has helped Red Cross war work and toy painting for children. Major Montgomery Meigs is her father.
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Drama League of America
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Knipp Bout Delayed To Thursday Amid Doubtful Fans
Local pugilist Joe Knipp, a noted middle son, is slated to fight the state attorney on Thursday at 1:30 p m in Ting court. Promoter John Fist and fans fear the bout may collapse as many expect a poor turnout and refuse the $1.10 admission.
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Hughes Loses Fight in Antitrust Suit
Washington reports that the Jawa Malleable company chief, along with 48 others, faced a Supreme Court challenge over alleged unlawful restraints on trade. The case centers on the Sherman Act and the alleged conspiracy to restrain interstate commerce. The article notes resignations within associated organizations amid the proceedings.
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Supreme Court
Tawa
Ohio
Boy Found After Climbing Strawberry Peak Incident
A boy named Elmer waits in a nearby infirmary after a large rock fell during a climb on Strawberry Peak near here. Authorities say the injury occurred as he attempted the ascent and was treated locally.
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Sloane Wallace Rested Amid Vast Mourning
Thousands attended the funeral for Sloane Wallace as services filled the city auditorium. West district teachers honored the casket with a reserved section, while six board of education members served as pallbearers. Westminster elders and distinguished figures, including J B Lee of New York, sent tributes and flowers.
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Thompson dies in St Louis linked to hospital graft case
John W. Thompson a wealthy St. Louis contractor and Col Charles R Forbes died of heart trouble in St. Louis after appeals on probation were rejected. Both men were convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government over hospital contracts and began serving two year sentences at Leavenworth.
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Slain in Towa City Shadows Loom Over Strike Stand
A man identified as Lawrence W. Blair was found dead at Mrs. Edna Rogier's home in Towa City Louisiana. Police say an Omaha man Mawkins is held in connection with the slaying which followed a dice game. Five other Negroes and three white men are being sought as party members. Phi Theta Pi sorority held a spring dinner and dance at Elks Home Waterloo with several out of town guests. William Green of the AFL said he would announce labor’s stance on the English strike from AFL headquarters in Washington.
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Rotary Installs Install Allan as Club Chair
Bruce Gates retires as president of the Rotary club at a noonday Hotel luncheon. Clyde Allan succeeds Gates as president, receiving a past president emblem. Secretary George Shoenmaker reports $900 saved for a permanent Rotary Reserve landing. A campus ceremony at Cedar Rapids marks the college’s fiftieth anniversary.
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Clyde Allan
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Iowa State Teachers College
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Y M C A Workers Report On Past Year
Members of the Waterloo Armistice association heard reviews of Young Men's Christian Association work over the past year. Speakers included S A Cohagan F W Richardson and J H Godfring. A committee was named to plan the annual picnic on June 7 with Mrs Codagan Rev Edwin Boardman and Rev R E Williamson appointed.
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Statute Limits Aspirin Sales to Pharmacies in Some States
A Courier report notes a May 2 statute restricting aspirin sales to establishments with registered pharmacists. The state Pharmacy Board studies legal avenues for wider access while awaiting court rulings on related actions. Also mentions marriage licenses in Iowa and other local notices and events.
Three Candidates Seek County Schools Chief Post in Black Hawk
Three prominent educators, A J S Jewett of Buchanan county, Jesse B Cundy of the consolidated district, and J A Woodruff formerly of Des Moines, vie for the Black Hawk county superintendent position vacated by J H Moeller who resigns to join Iowa State Teachers College faculty. Election set for May 11 at the county districts representatives’ meeting.
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Lone State ‘Teachers College
A. JS. Jewett
Buchanan County
Jesse 3. Cundy
Dickinson County
J. A. Woodrutt
Des Mires
Church Financing Plan to Spread Across Denominations
Dayton May 3 AP The Lutheran Brotherhood convention adopted a church financing program to create a foundation funding building projects with member investments secured by church property The loans would bear 5 percent interest Des Moines Fort Dodge and Red Oak leaders were elected to key posts for the movement and the plan is expected to be adopted by the Augustana synod later in May
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Storm Blows Silos Down and Moves Barns in Illinois
Jay May 8 AP report describes a heavy wind storm that swept a 25 foot wide swath between Union Grove and Mount Carroll road in Whiteside County Illinois, blowing down silos and moving barns from their foundations. In Delmar Iowa a separate windstorm toppled large telephone poles with no injuries reported.
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Grand jury empaneled in May serio session
Two women and five men were sworn in as the May Serio grand jury. Names listed include Alvin Fenton as foreman and several other jurors. Judge Go Wood delivered the charge to the panel.
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Bereny Chira Sargent
Wilbert Filler
Ot. Brandhorst
Mike Nugent
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McGee
Go Ww. Wood
Invite Sportomen to Help Transfer Base From River
A tentative effort by the Waterloo chapter and Izaak Walton League to move a limited number of bass fry from the Cellar River to an artificial pond is approved by the state fish and game warden. The operation under Thomas Waldron will use artificial fly or spinner lures with barbless hooks and will run during defined fishing periods until sufficient fish are secured.
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