Black Hawk county to seek bond for paving expansion
A booster group asks the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors to call a special election to issue 1,000,000 in bonds to finish paving all primary roads. Supporters cite state sentiment and road benefits, while paving would proceed on a first come, first served highway plan. Roosevelt and Hoover references appear in a broader column with various 1929-era notes.
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Black Hawk County
Board of Supervisors
Highway Commission
Senate Deadlock on Mellon Case Delays Action
In Washington on May 3, the Senate Judiciary Committee failed to agree on how to proceed in the Mellon case after a sixth day of hearings. The panel debated disclosure of Mellon's deposition in a civil suit with the Aluminum Company of America and considered inviting Mellon to testify on unclear points. The session followed a brief House debate as tariff debate continued. Republicans and Democrats remain closely divided, delaying a decision. A separate item noted Leslie Shaw, former Treasury Secretary, admitted stock ownership during his tenure, cited in debate over Andrew Mellon’s eligibility amid a 1900s anti-stockholding rule.
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Washington, D. C
Iu.p
Mellon
Senate Judiciary Committee
Friends of
Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton
Hasting
Nela~ Ware
Senate
Aluminum Company of America
Aluminum Company
Ile Farm
House
Ways and Means
Shaw
Leslie M. Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Toosevelt
Andrew W. Meslon
Treasury
Steiner
Overon
Norv
Senaloy Norris
Grant
Dmnes A. Stewart
Sioux City Woman Heads B P O At National Convention
Mrs. Os Co. Borman of Sioux City was elected supreme president of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Does at the closing session of the eighth annual national convention yesterday. Other officers named include Mrs. Edna Mathewson of Kearney Nebraska as grand counselor, Elie Hite of Brathee Nebraska as senior counselor, Mrs. C. W. Taylor of Omaha as junior counselor, Mrs. W. E. Bolen of Omaha as supreme secretary, Mrs. Guy Myers of Omaha as treasurer, Mrs. George Dugaiy of Perry as inner guard, Mrs. Emma Darling of Norfolk as voter guard, and Mrs. H. O. Bell of York as conductor. Omaha was chosen as the convention city for next year.
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Os Co. Borman
Benevolent and Protective Order of Does
Fhe Loden
B. P
Omaha
W. EL Bolen
Guy Myers
Cgrearge Dugaiy
Perry
Jmer
Enna Darling
Norfolk
HO. Bell
York
Condeetr
Vertion Chy
Last Survivor of G A R Post Dies
Maquoketa Iowa May 3 McMeans 89 civil war veteran died yesterday from paralysis after a stroke. Enlisted about 1861 served in Company M Second Iowa cavalry. He was the last survivor of the R M South G A R post disbanded several years ago and for years the only Civil War veteran in the Memorial Day parade in Andrew Iowa.
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Maquoketa
McMeans
Sant Berry
Company M
Second Town Cavalry
Fie
R. M South G. A. R. Post
Brownie
Ab Andrew
Courier Delivery Notice for Evening Paper
The Courier should be delivered to your home before 5 30. If you do not receive the paper by then due to carrier error or other cause, please call BLM and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
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Young Tries for War Debts Plan
Paris May 3 AP Owen Young and Dr Hjialmar Schacht held secret talks to thrash out a commercialization plan for reparations debt. The aim is a scheme acceptable to Germany and the allies, though few experts expect a breakthrough.
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Paris
Owen BD
Young
Hjialmar Schacht
Germany
Orror
Indictments Hit Chicago Sanitary District Officials
Chicago May 3. Fifteen persons including present trustees of the Chicago sanitary district and former President T J Crowe were named in two series of indictments returned today before Chief Justice John J Sullivan in criminal court. The charges allege conspiracies embezzlements and diversions of public funds with a quarter of a million dollars reportedly spent on liquor parties including a New York event in 1997 and billed against officials and employees of the Chicago sanitary district.
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Chicago
O.R
New York
Butterworth Again Heads U S Chamber
William Butterworth of Moline Illinois was re elected president of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States by the board of directors after the seventeenth annual meeting. Directors elected include Jon N. Camlin Rockford Walter Charry Cedar Rapids George W Holmes Lincoln Ned Charles W Lonsdale Kansas City Edward P Peck Oman.
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Washington, D. C
William Butterworth
Moline
Jil
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Chamber
Jon N. Camlin
Rockford
AWL
Walter TL. Charry
Cedar Rapids
George W. Holmes
Lincoln
Ned Charles W. Lonsdale
Kansas City
Edward P. Peck
Oman
Rum Runners Freed Under $800 Bonds
Lawrence P. Bertrand and Albert ENi oll were arrested yesterday at Levey Ta and freed on $800 bonds. They pleaded not guilty to illegal possession and transportation of 320 gallons of liquor. Mrs Minnie George, arrested with them, faced no charge. Confiscation proceedings began in district court yesterday.
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Des Moines
UPR
Lawrence P. Bertrand
Albert Enioll
Levey
Minnie George
State of siege in riot areas as Berlin fights violence
Rioting in southeast Berlin has left at least 17 dead over six days. Police occupy houses in Neu Koelln and Weddin, issue warnings, and seize a communist vehicle as unrest continues amid barricades, arrests, and calls from Socialists to avoid further agitation.
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UPI
Berlin
Enige
Weddin
Betageen
Reds
Red Front League
Neukoelin
Riets
McClintock Heirs Challenge Will in Probate Fight
Recognition of William N. McClintock heirs includes California and town heirs. Hearing on overturning the will due to alleged undue influence may delay into fall. Nine heirs were named by Judge Philip Sullivan. William Darling Shepherd as guardian and principal beneficiary stood to gain.
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California
McClintock
William D. Shepherd
Lis
Téibelle Pope
Shepherd
Blanc
Chicago
William N. McClintock
Mlliehaire
William Darling Shepherd
Mecintock
Tsabil Pope
May Test Legality of Lawyers' Wet Poll
May test legality of lawyers wet poll in Massachusetts as the state supreme court weighs referenda validity. Heston Bar Association backed repeal of the eighteenth amendment while Volstead Act enforcement looms. Ralph Waldo Gloag opposes and seeks supreme court ruling on the organization's right to canvass.
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Boston
Massachusetts Supreme Court Oy
Heston Bar Association
Ralph Waldo Gloag
Two killed in riots in Bombay voting clashes
In Bombay on May 3 two persons were killed and 38 wounded amid fresh outbreaks of communal voting clashes. Prompt police action prevented the battle from spreading.
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Usi
Neukoelln
Neukoelin
Bombay
Une
Waterloo Cedar Falls directory adds 418 numbers in May edition
The May semi annual telephone directory will distribute May 11 and shows 418 more numbers than the November 1928 issue. Waterloo and Cedar Heights total subscribers rise to 11 925 from 11 507, with Cedar Falls also gaining. First quarter 1929 adds 305 phones in Waterloo, prompting a 62 page alphabetical section and a 35 page classified section.
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A. J. Weigel
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Waterloo
Cedar Heighs
Cedar Falls
Weigel
Rail yard cleaner killed by freight engine at roundhouse
Peter Krpon, 48, yard cleaner for United Central railroad, was run over by engine No. 2882 in the north end yards. He died before help arrived after his chest was crushed and his left arm severed. The accident occurred at 10 55 this morning on the roundhouse track. no witness to the strike. Krpon’s wife lives in Austria. he had worked at the yards for years.
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Peter Krpon
Garelay Street North
Uinols Central Railroad
North End
Round House
Griggs Woolf
Roundhouse Hoster
Krpon
Austria
Ma Kennedy Files Answer to Breach of Promise Action
Seattle May 2 Mrs Minnie Ma Kennedy fights a breach of promise suit filed by Rev EL Clark centering on alleged improper conduct and marriage proposal. Kennedy says the claims are false and recounts meetings in a cafe and support through meals and entertainment while denying further advances. Clark claims a dark theater meeting and seeks $30,000. Kennedy asserts no obligation existed.
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Kennedy
Seattle
Minnie "Ma
Clark
Thase Superior Court
Mark
Fourth Avenue
Aimee Semple BecPherson
Heaviest May Snowfalls Hit Central Illinois Weather Calm Elsewhere
Midwest counts damage from gales and May snow across Illinois Missouri Indiana and Ohio. Tornadoes and hail left destruction, rail and road communications crippled. Lake Michigan waves flood Chicago streets and shorelines as crews battle wreckage and rising waters.
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U.P
Great Lakes
Columbus
Missouri
Sincis
Tudiana
Lake Michigan
Central Illinois
Indiana
Valparaiso
South Shore
Coast Guard
Darger
Doctor Freed of Conspiracy to Kill in Davenport
A Davenport grand jury returned a clean bill of health for Dr. Gerard M. Pothoff head of a chiropractic sanitarium and for Dr. Jesse B. Patel amid a case involving alleged illegal operations. The report clarifies they faced no charges regarding conspiracy to murder Parker W. R. Scott and related accusations.
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Davenport
i-Pr
E Grand Jury
Gerard M. Pothoff
Fils Parker
W. R. Scott
Jesse BR. Patel
Ranneettan
French Fliers Sail for Atlantic Flight
Cherbourg France May 3 Jean Assolant and Armand Lott sailed on the liner President Roosevelt for New York to begin their trans Atlantic flight. They will meet Rene Le Fevre in New York who will join the venture. Des Moines May 3 George Criser of the Minneapolis Symphony, en route from St Joseph Missouri to Minneapolis, was carried by plane due to his wife’s serious illness.
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W. W. Atterbury
Pennsylvania
Ower
Liverpool
Canada
Cherbourg
France
Jean Assolant
Armand Lott
President Roosevelt
New York
Assolant
Lor
Rene LeFevre
Des Moines
George Criser
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
Aru
Minneapolis
St. Joseph
Hoover Adds New Game to Outdoor Morning Exercise
Washington reports President Hoover has added volleyball to his outdoor routine. A net now graces the White House south gardens as medicine ball sessions continue but are eased by lighter play. Hoover has shed about ten pounds from the vigorous regimen and intends a less strenuous program ahead.
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Roosevelt
Hoover
Washington, D. C
White House
Medicinehall
Transfer Iowa Farm Girl From Luxury Jail to Prison
Rita Deran an Iowa farm girl sentenced to eight to 16 years for kidnapping a state highway patrolman has been moved from the county jail to Muncy Industrial Prison for Women in Pennsylvania. The transfer was kept secret amid fears of an attempted jail delivery and involved three armed-guard cars. Grand jury findings noted her cell was luxuriously furnished with cushions and cut flowers.
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Lancaster
Rita Doran
Rita Deran
Iowa
Muncy Industrial Prison
Muncy
Rita
Tad Will Be Laid to Rest Tomorrow
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Thomas Aloysius Dorgan known as Tad originator of the Indoor Sports drawings and slang phrases. Dorgan died yesterday in his sleep at his Great Neck Long Island home after bronchial pneumonia worsened a weakened heart. A noted sports enthusiast and caricaturist he chronicled life with breezy slang from Twenty-Three Skiddoo to Yes We Have No Bananas. Only family and close friends will attend.
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New York
Thomas Aloysius Dorgan
Coastguards Search for Plane in Lake Michigan
Indiana Harbor May 3 Coast guardsmen and police searched waters at the southern tip of Lake Michigan near here for a biplane seen to dive into the lake during a rain and sleet storm yesterday A lighthouse tender reported the plane flying low suddenly dipped into the waves and vanished Choppy water hindered the search The plane appeared privately owned as air mail fliers were not operating in the area
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Indiana Harbor
Ind
INI
Coast
Lake Michigan
High Winds Halt Damage by Frost in Iowa
Des Moines reports show temperatures from 25 below zero to freezing across northern Iowa last night. Weather officials say minimal vegetation damage is expected and dry, windy conditions reduced harm compared with Wednesday night. A separate item from Dubuque notes James Cunningham died after a collision with a car driven by Robert Collun. Collun faces investigation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Dubuque
James Cunningham
Ty Robert Collun
Audubon
Collun
British King Bestows Order of Garter on Hirohito
Emperor Hirohito receives the badge of the Order of the Garter in a ceremony at Tokyo’s imperial palace. The Duke of Gloucester, acting for King George, presents the honor as pageantry unfolds with elaborate processions and remarks on the event.
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Hirohito
Order of Garter
Tokio
U.P
Duke of Gloucester
George
Imperial Palace
Hirohito Bay
Storm toll rises from southeastern twister waves
Jacksonville reports two dead and many injured as a violent windstorm and tornadoes slam the area. Across the South and Midwest storms claim multiple lives, with Maryland and Virginia seeing fatalities and a Rye Cove Virginia school collapse killing several children.
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