Simmons Denounces Tariff Bill As Mortgaging Country
Senator Simmons of North Carolina, on the Senate Finance Committee, issues a minority report arguing the tariff bill would impose three to four billion dollars in taxes on the people. He cites higher prices on imported goods and thwarts special interests, calling for full exposure of the tax laden Fordney bill and labeling it a potential mortgage on the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Dressy
Washington
J. C
Sivinien
North Carutt Tankir Heme Gras
Senate Financial Committee
Senate
Fordney
BupHe
Simmonal
Messure
Simmons
Mind your head judge hears speeding case
A United Press dispatch from New York reports a judge considering a speeding trial after a mother’s warning cry was heard in court. The item includes a service narrative with garbled names and odd phrases reflecting an era newspaper style. Bertha White sues for divorce and damages, while other clipped notes mention a girl in knickers and a noisy explosion later linked to sugar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Georete
Bay
George Alger
Eiznt Font Siant
Thorne Opens Campaign For U S Senate Nomination
Associated Press report from Washington May 6 states Clif Ford Thorne, longtime legal advisor to national farmers groups, opened his campaign for the Republican nomination for U S senator. He cites debates among six GOP hopefuls on federal spending, rail transport, agriculture, and government business relations. Thorne pledges clean campaigning while noting ongoing mudslinging nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Clifford Thorne
National Farmers’ Organizations
United States
Thorne
Federal Reserve
Busin
Iime
Fowa
Mgeane
Iowa
Chicago
Demme
Cedar Falls Girl Wins Prize for Highways Essay
Des Moines May 26 Ethel Adeline Forrest Carroll Iowa won first prize of 15 dollars and a gold medal as the Iowa winner in the prize essay contest conducted by the highway transport committee chaired by J J Pigert United States education commissioner announced by P T EL McClenihan state superintendent of public instruction. Second prize went to Mary Hellen Wier Cedar Falls. Third prize honors went to Alvin Mugiehardt Monova, Miorence Ireland Clinton Irene Holland Lyundiurant Janet Perkins Des Moines Winston Mann Des Moines Sadie Moogeterp Des Moines and Mildred Haye Dulque. Members of the Iowa contest committee were Miss Marion Brooks chairwoman Mrs Florence P Pierce and Carl Franzen Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ethel Adeline Forrest
Carroll
War l
Iowa
iPrize
Highway Transport Committee
J.J. ‘Pigert
United States Y Commissioner of Education
PT. EL. McClenihan
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mary Hllen Wier
Cedar Falls
Vaeh
Alvin
Mugiehardt
Wholesale Expulsion of Drake Students May Follow Probe
Des Moines May 6 United Press reports a university probe began after four Drake staff members were expelled for an alleged obscene article in the campus paper. Dean Morehouse’s investigation prompted suspensions. his effigy was hung in protest and a liquor transportation rumor tied to a fraternity. Private detectives joined the effort as 58 more students faced possible suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy United Press
Des Moines
Ghark Diggs
The
Drake
Delphic
D. W. Morehouse
Mer
University
Robb
Braceat
Plainfield Farmer Dies in Chair at His Home
Adelbert Annis of Plainfield Iowa was found dead in a chair at his home Friday about 6 p m after a day of farm work. The heart disease caused his death. He leaves two sons and two grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Adelbert Annis
Laaverne
Annis
Sidney
Baptist Church
Mrs. Green of Council Bluffs Dies in Washington Hospital
Mrs William Tt Green wife of Representative Green of Council Bluffs died in Garfield hospital Washington D C after a long illness. She had been semi conscious for a week. Surviving are the husband a son and a daughter. The body will lie temporarily in an oakville Rock Creek cemetery pending permanent interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.D. C
William Tt. Green
Representative Green
Council Bluff
Garfield
Vanktim
Judge Rules Selway Stock Notes Void and Uncollectable
Des Moines May 6 Judge James C Hume ruled that stock notes subscribed for Selway Bleel corporation were outlawed and declared void by the receiver Thomas Tobin in Polk County district court. The decision completes half a year of litigation over the company affairs though unpaid indebtedness as represented by the stock subscription contract may still be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sel Y Bleel Corporation
Re Eeiver
Thomas Tobin
James C. Yume
Polk County District Court
Hume Neld
Indict 25 Men for Stock Deal Fraud in Midwest
Federal grand jury returned a blanket indictment against 25 men charging fraud tied to failures of Guaranty Securities. Names of banks and towns include Omaha and Lincoln areas, with mentions of Midland Savings Bank and Plowers State Bank among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Federal Gran Jury
Guaranty Becurities Company
Omahs, Dey
Motnes
Denver
Midland Savings Bank
Lincoln
Plowesr Stata Bank
Jumaha
Farmers State Bank
Tollege View
Xeb
Colon
Escaped from Noose as Chinese War Ends
A lengthy dispatch from Shanghai dated May 6 reports Gen Chang Tso-Lin’s retreat amid heavy casualties as Wu Pei-Fu seizes military mastery at Peking. Chang’s scattered forces flee toward Mukden while China’s capital replaces its leadership and orders disarmament actions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prem
Shanghai
China
Tuin- Ning
Tienstin
Oy Gen
Chang
Peking
Chang ‘Teo-Lin
Mukden
Pei-Fu
tao-Lin
Great Wall
Ted
Lisa
Tientsin
Chang Tso- Lin
Wu Pei-Fu
S&su
Wil-nurt
Sara Bartue
Thorsdale
Will Ported
Williams
Chang Rippey
Supreme Sin-Tien Glone
Foreign Doctors Court
Pengtai
Wu Pei-Pu
Webster City Man Shot After Twice Evading Officers
Webster City May 6 J Johnson is being treated at a local hospital with a bullet wound in the thigh following alleged resistance to officers after he threatened his wife with an ax and appeared intoxicated. Fred Ickes, motorcycle police, shot Johnson as he tried to escape for the third time that day. Earlier escapes included tearing a shirt from Constable Louie Cantondine and striking the officer, then swimming a creek to elude pursuit by Officer Bert Williams and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Webster City
Johnson
Fred Ickes
Louie Cantondine
Bert. Williams
South English Man Indicted for Wife's March Death
Lawrence O. Blory, a South English resident, was indicted and arrested for the murder of his wife Mrs. Slory, who died in March under suspicious circumstances. An analysis of vital organs reportedly indicated poison. After a weeklong grand jury investigation, Blory is confined in the county jail charged with first degree murder. Mrs. Flory was about 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence O. Blory
Slory
Flory
Pioneer of Dubuque Dies in Los Angeles
An elderly Dubuque pioneer, George M. Foeli, who arrived in America in 1841 at age eight and settled in Dubuque, died Monday in Los Angeles. His burial is planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Los Angeles
Ehlers
Gharies AL Foelly
Superor
Cure
Jett
George M. Foeli
Foel
America
Garrison Painter Dies After Fall From Scaffolding
Vinton Iowa resident Renfford White, a sign painter, died after a fall from scaffolding about 80 feet high. He slipped while painting a sign and never regained consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton, Ja
Li Clienl
Renfford
White
Iowa Briefs: Across towns report losses and rescues
In Clarinda Roy Cook’s disappearance caused $1000 bonds by his mother and grandmother. Dunlap: Ralph Dunlap, 6, is in critical condition after a car accident. Grinnell: C W H Boyer, banker and longtime citizen, dies at home. Des Moines: Two boys aged 13 and 14 confess to robberies to fund a world trip. Estherville: Francis Mills and a girl fall into a Des Moines river hole and are rescued by Willard McCox who jumps in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brass
Clarinda
Roy Cook
Ralph Dunlap
Grinnell
C. W. H. Boyer
Des Moines
Estherville
Francis Mills
Gir
Willard McCox
Tae
Indicted Coal Firm case shows multi-million stock losses
West Virginia based Coal & Timber Co and related firms run by receivers face alleged losses of several millions to stockholders. All indicted men were released on bonds from 1000 to 325000. Samuel G. Moore of Des Moines is among those indicted with a 10000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fal Coal & Timber Co
West Virginia
Nvoira
Samuel G. Moore
Bes Moines
Ana
Report on Mexican election violence and mine industry strain
A dated report outlines deaths surrounding a Mexican election and warns of overload in the mine industry. It notes wage disputes, labor committee actions, and calls for a federal agency to investigate industry practices amid wartime production shifts and replacement labor concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D D. C
Maxtec
Hernin
Mingone
Olen Retgreta
Vraepan
House Labor Committee
Oon
Indiatry
Disorders Shift to Ulster Under Truce in Violence Rise
International News Wire reports worsening violence in Ulster despite a truce as raiders hit National and Ulster banks in multiple towns stealing thousands of pounds. Casualties include pub owner John McCracken shot at Dungate and Thomas McBride, shot in Glenmorgan, Tyrone, with critical condition. A schoolmaster, John Carolan, was abducted and shot with his body dumped in a hole. his nephew wounded nearby. Former IRA officer John McBridge was wounded in north Tyrone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Wire
Belfast
Ulster
Bailieborough
Kilnaleck
Kingscatch- Wally
Ballyjamesduft
County Cavan
John McCracken
Dungate
County Tyrane
Thomas McBride
Glenmorgan
County Tyrone
John Carolan
Chicago mayoralty contest begins early campaign push
Mrs. Jacob Paur a noted social leader and Republican figure in Chicago starts campaigning for the mayoralty nomination. Despite primaries being more than a year away she aims to secure a party backing and public support in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jacob Paur
Beast
Henry P Davison Dies on Operating Table at Home
Henry Pomeroy Davison of J P Morgan & Co a noted financier dies on the operating table after a one hour operation following a day of family preparation. He was a wartime Red Cross leader and a major figure in American banking credited with shaping international finance and trade relations. Davison held many directorships and was honored by France Italy and international Red Cross bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Davison
Morgan
Pear
Davison
Henry Pomeroy Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
America
Morgan & Co
Darison
War Council
The
American Red Cross
Snd
World League of Red Cross Societies
Italy
Legion of Honors
Jleigh
Girl Prisoner in Sheet Tron Shed Remains in Stupor
Irene Menges, 26, held two years on her father’s farm near Crawford County, was found in a dingy smokehouse cell wearing a gauze vest. Sheriff Knappenberger released her. her family, father Jacob Menges and relatives, detained for questioning. She shows no emotion yet and has begun to respond to environment. The prison interior had no furniture and was lit by a small oil lamp as two holes provided air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBF
United Press
Bucrras
Irene Menges
Here
Sherif Knappenperger
Crawford County
Jacob Menges
Irene Becauga
Knappenberger
Menges
Verdigt Verdict Challenge in Decker Case at Waterloo Bank
A motion to arrest and vacate judgment in the Waterloo Bank & Trust Co case alleges a forged verdict. Willis X. Birdsall claims the foreman deceived jurors, producing a verdict in favor of the defendant. Judge Stiles overruled a late new trial motion. an entry was expunged from the court calendar. The bank held a mortgage on the car sought to be replevined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Decker
Waterloo Bank & Trust Co
Stier
Willis X. Birdsall
Becker
Birdwall
It'sa
aMant
T Hird
Stiles
Bryan's Hotel Room Mecca for Thirteen Thirsty Travelers
A report describes an incident at Bryan's hotel where thirteen strangers knocked on the door seeking what was described as goal stuff. Bryan complained to the clerk and noted the scene involved a convention and a gathering with friends. He and his wife were traveling by automobile toward California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Mecca
Associated
Prem
Ay Ban Antonie
Pumbez
W.J. Bryan
Bryants
California
Ser Pete
Iowa and Florida Primaries Highlight Campaign Talk
The piece surveys upcoming June primaries in Florida and Iowa, weighing chances for Tremmell and Gilchrist in Florida and the six Republican contenders in Iowa led by Stanley and Thorne. It notes the 35 percent rule, possible party convention revival, and Democratic odds with Clyde Herring. Also mentions Kellogg in Minnesota and last night’s boxing results.
Moving Day in Maine and North Dakota Primaries
Maine and North Dakota will hold the remaining two primaries in June. In Maine the sitting Republican senator Fred Hale faces two challengers, but is expected to gain the nomination. Democrats nominate Ex-Gov Curtis but a Democratic Senate seat is unlikely. In North Dakota Senator McCumber, with long service and strong committee influence, is favored as the June 8 primary approaches, while local pride may rally support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ploride
Treenmel
Florida
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Bryan
Ancceus
Park Tremmell
Tremmell
Gilchrist
Clyde L. Herring
Les
Maine
North Dakota
Fred Hale
Belef
Hale
Curtis
Shone Forennee
Porter J. McCamber
McCumber
Finance Committee
Senate
New York
Myening Post, Inc
flaude_HKitchin
Oregon
North Carolina
Claude Kitchin
Scotland Neck
Kitchin
Congress
Litness
Ways and Means
Mandel
Fordney Othe
Ways and Means Committee
Nitchin
Purse of 490000 Hung Up in Paris for Jack Dem World
Paris May A purse of 490000 75 percent to the winner and 25 to the loser was offered Jack Dem World champion heavyweight boxer this afternoon for a return match with Georges Carpentier Euro champion to be held in Pershing stadium next autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jack Dem
Pittsburgh Plus Critiqued by Litchfield in Testimony
E C Litchfield of Litchfield Manufacturing Co Waterloo testifies at Chicago hearing that Pittsburgh plus raises costs for manure spreaders and overhead. He notes a factory output of 10,000 spreaders yearly and says the added charges deter farmers from buying, slowing agricultural and industrial recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Chicago Journal of Commerce
E-C. Litchfield
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Waterloo
Litchfield
Uitehfield
Primary in Iowa May Show Trend of Soldier Vote
The piece discusses forthcoming primaries in Iowa and Oregon with emphasis on soldier voters, anti Catholic and anti alien sentiments, and Klan activity in Oregon. It notes three Oregon GOP congressmen up for renomination and potential political impact on November elections. It highlights Claude Kitchin as North Carolina leader and possible shifts in the ways and means leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Pee Ee ES Prg
Supreme Court
Congress
Oregon
Federated Patriotic Societies
Ku Klux Klan
Patriotic Societies
Kansas City Real Estate Sees Rent Declines in May
Kansas City real estate firms report a slight drop in rents for May with houses $5 to $10 cheaper monthly and apartment rents easing. Experts anticipate further declines, though demand for housing appears to rise slightly after months of soft market. Leaders foresee a recovering trend as buyers wait for lower prices while high demand persists for apartments and homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Wilber Mansfield
The
Mansfield Land and Loan Company
Leater PF. Gregg
Grege Realty Company
Illinois Con Con to Meet Again in June
The constitutional convention will reconvene June 13 to complete work and submit the proposed new constitution to a vote of the people. President Charles E. Woodward announced the plan as the convention recessed after completing all second readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Springfield
Charles E. Woodward
Washington House Approves 17 Million Hospital Bill
Telegraph briefs note the House passed a 17 million hospital bill with 42 million for construction of institutions. Other items include Harding on Federal Reserve Board roles in European rehabilitation, Harrison attacking administration picks, Wu Pei fu gaining control near Peking, Bev eridge winning Republican nomination by 20 472 votes, Ralston Democratic nomination by 79 408, Genoa Little Entente proposal adjournment, and improved industrial conditions per the Labor Department employment service monthly report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Goldier Hospital
New York
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Europe
Washington
D. C
Harrison
Mississippi
Nat Goldstein
Peking
Wu Pei-Fu
Labor Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bertha White
Joliet, AL
Hartha Edelstein
Strees
Seofchinen
Oman
Wm. R. Green
Council Bluffs
Negro
Yen Kung-Cho
Chang Tso-Lin
Manchuria
Liang Shih-Yi
Garrison Painter
OWA
Englant
Cavan
North Tyrone
Devison
Troy
First National Bank
Bankers Trust Company
First Security Company
American Foreign Securities Company
New Jersey & New York Railroad Company
Guaranty Safe Deposit Company
Southwestern Development Company
Ppt
Eit
Benatoer Kenyon
Allent
Seaion
Charles A. Rawson
Rawson
Stanley
Chifford Thorne
Pickett
Sweet
Brookbart
Francis
Minnesota
Frank Kellogg
Peter, Isen
Lew Tendler
Johnny Dundes
Danny Fresh Oickery
Tony Caponi
Jack Britton
Weltever
Downes Padget
Philadelphia
Matty Brooks
Harry Hawker
jon @ Toul
Grand Rapids
Mich
Bebe “Asher
Frankie Jumatt
Scranton
Par Fots Latro
Bowman
Bowman Rooster
M. L. Bowman
Carleton Sias
W York Times
Malwratens
Rissia
Jack-Georges Go
Pittsburgh Plus
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!