Public Ills May Be Cured Only By Action of People
Speech by Lt Governor Hammill at a 1930s Iowa event extols women’s power in reform and education while urging moral civic duty. He condemns corruption in Washington and calls for an international legal framework to outlaw war, urging citizens to uphold American ideals and self restraint.
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Drielaird
Iowa
United States
Hamainil
Adwulity
Prichard
Nap
Amer- Dean
Honelands
Lavy
Joneses
Washingston
Mr. Hammill
College of America
Europe
Aine
Cherji GB
Sherm
Automobile Funes Kill Des Moines Broker in Garage
An automobile incident in Des Moines killed a broker found in a garage. The report notes the broker, a founder of a brothers company, was torn from life in the disaster and the family plans to mourn as the firm contemplates its future.
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Funes
Des Moines
Tes Moines Monoxien
Younker
Brothers
Yoaunker
Jie
Tes
3 “Y Brothers Company
Four Hen Killed on Railroad Crossing
A garbled report describes a railroad crossing incident at Mayfair station near Mobile with a train collision. Named individuals include Trony Mar nelle, Sylvester Sullivan, Pan edel, and Thomas McNamara, all city employees of Chicago.
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Chicaza
Mitwan
Sheipa
Mobile Urasse Mayfair
Trony Marnelle
Sylvester Sullivan
Pan
Ams
Thomas McNamara
Chicago
Senate Passes Tax Reduction Bill with Income Tax Slash
The Senate moved a tax reduction bill proposing reductions in income taxes and changes to surtaxes and inheritance taxes. It included a 4 percent top rate for certain incomes, adjusted estate and gift tax rates, and set a new public board for tax appeals. Opposed by some Republicans and interest groups, the measure faced House revisions and expected conference action.
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Senate
Tay
Tima
House
Stark
Roland
Prad
Nate Lp
Waterloo to Host State B P W Headquarters and Birthday
Waterloo hosts the State B P W headquarters with young women from Kuokuk in charge. The federation marks its fourth birthday with performances by federated clubs, an orchestra, vaudeville acts, and a prize for the most popular group. A Mother’s Day breakfast was planned, followed by a tour of nearby sites and a special sermon at First Baptist Church by Pastor Williamson.
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Kuokuk
Federation
Hove
I Mra
Marion Cooley de Paar
A. &. Johnson
Margaret Morrison
Waterlan Club
Elizabeth Kenney
Waterloo Club
Water Russell-Lamson
Cedar Faile
Iowa State
Watertag
First Baptist Church
Res
Williamson
Students Who Stole Auto Face Grand Larceny Charge
Five high school students, two girls among them, were charged with grand larceny after being returned from Grinnell for allegedly stealing an automobile. Some will be placed in juvenile custody Monday pending disposal of the charges.
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Des Moines
High Ischant
Grinnell
Auring Minday
Risley Jay A Wins Excelsion Handicap at Javon Track
York May 10 0719 Risley Jay A captures first place in the Excelsion handicap feature race at Javon track with Synsing in second and a third place finish for his rival.
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York
Carday Javon
Risley Jay
Synsing
Veuseil Bluffs-Miss Florenca LooXsec Report
State briefs mention Veuseil Bluffs-Miss Florenca lOOXsec and a geuker at the state School. Details cover automobile evidence, a sheriff appraisal of land at 88 400, and an appeal in district court. The Jasper County Wool growers association shows optimism. J Morrissey named president. James Borys faces a 20 year sentence for robbery with a deadly weapon. appeal bond set at 3 600.
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Veuseil Bluffs
Florenca
Sistriet Enurt
Mowton
Jasper County Wool Tirowere’ Association
Morrissey
Des Vaines
James Borys
Fort Wadost
WG Bonner
Hfs
Chad Crabtree Hurt in Ladder Fall While Painting
Charles G Crabtree 76 Civil War veteran living at 630 Park Ave was severely injured when a ladder slipped as he painted a home on Fletcher Avenue. He was hospitalized in serious condition with possible internal injuries and broken ribs and shoulder. Dr Huntoon backed his car into the ladder, causing the fall from about 15 feet. Crabtree, a longtime figure in Memorial Day ceremonies, is a former commander of the Robert Anderson post. His condition remains critical but hopeful for recovery.
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Charles G. Crabtree
Vetere
Park UA Orie
J. L. Why l
Fletcher Avenue
DB. CG. Tunoon
Eby
Dr. Huntoon
Crahren
Crabtree
Gr. Huntoon
Iic
G. Crabtree
Robert Anderson Post
Smith Forces Weigh Third Choices In Democratic Contest
A fragmentary 1932 report outlines Smith and McAdoo factions debating second and third choices for delegates. It notes Carter Glass, Ralston, and Robn Fuse as possible seconds, with western governors and Mitchie considered for later rounds. The piece suggests third choices may shift outcomes if both camps fail to unite.
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McAdog
Carter Glass
Virginia
Ralston
Indiana
Robn Fuse
Arkansas
Mors
Eure
Smith
North Stith
Underwood
Huttle
Ke Gov. Mitchie
Maryland
Sar
Acton Farevel
John W. Davis
Senator Halston
Amith
McAdna
Davis
Gore
Body of One Gallows Victim at Amite Has 37 Stab Wounds
Examining authorities report Andrea Lemania bear 37 stab wounds after he stalled himself as two companions dangled from Nangman ropes in Amite. Undertakers said investigation will determine how the condemned obtained the knife as six victims were brought to New Orleans for burial amid a crowd of hundreds.
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Amite, la
New Orleans
Andrea Lemania
Amite
Wan
Rail officials urge uniform crossing signals to cut deaths
Des Moines reports officials and engineers urge nationwide uniform railroad crossing signals to reduce grade crossing fatalities. They caution that stopping at crossings remains the safest method, while railways push for shared funding and possible 50 50 cost plans.
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Tnc
John Ames
State Highway Comission
National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners
Ston
Iowa Highway Commission
National Safety Council
National Safety Round
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Beck conducted locally
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Beck were held yesterday afternoon at tier's chapel, with Rev. Ros Williamson of First Baptist Church officiating in Rural Wisconsin. Floral offerings testified to the esteem of friends. burial followed at Hudson cemetery. Surviving are parents two sisters and a brother.
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Frank Breck
Frank
Beck
Frontier
Rosl Williamson
First Baptist Church
Wis
Ehuweed
Jacob Lons
Cas_ oaths
Alice YE Platt
Alice Tann Piatt
George R. Pia
Hudson Cemetery
Mary
Marshall
Newfoundland Premier Down in Legislative Vote
The Newfoundland government of Premier William Warren has fallen after a legislative vote following the indictment of former premier Sir Richard Squires and others on charges of larceny of government funds. Squires' supporters toppled the Warren ministry.
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Newfoundland
William Warren
Sir Richard Squires
Squires
Warren
Mrs Work to Be Feted at White House Funeral
The funeral of Mrs flubert Work wife of the Secretary of the Interior will be held Monday at the White House. President Coolidge offered the mansion for the service as Mr Work resides in a hotel. The funeral is private with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.
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White House
Washington, D
Flubert Work
Secretary of the Interior
White Hlouse
President Coolidge
Work
White ‘House
Sfron
Arlington National Cemetery
Wardman Park
Washington
Madison
Ind
Colorado
Bombs Hit Two Buildings In Wake Of Explosion
May 10 reports describe a blast wrecking an automobile supply concern and displacing ten residents above it. A second bomb destroyed a one story brick pool hall. The first blast aimed at an open shop painting and decorating firm.
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Henry Armstead
Kenyon Nominated in Mock Republican Convention
Grinnell Iowa May 10 Judge William Kenyon was nominated for president and Charles A Rawson for vice president on the fourth ballot of a mock Republican convention held by Grinnell students. Kenyon drew 120 votes beyond the required total after a deadlock between forces backing President Coolidge and Senator Brackhart ended.
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Grinnell
Wiliam
Kenyon
United States
Charles A. Rawson
Coolidge
Braoakhart
Little Eva of Tom Show Dies in Michigan Home
Chicago May 10 Mrs Katie Putnam Emery widow of Harry B Emery and famed actress died here at over 70. She originated the Eva role in Uncle Tom's Cabin at age four and spent the last seventy years in Benton Harbor Michigan.
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Chicago
Katie Putnam Emery
Harry B. Emery
Utah
Emmbry
Iithe
Eva
Piay
Benton Harbor
Mich
Believe 70 Dead in Motorboat Capsizing Near Formosa
Reports from Tokio dated May 10 state the motor boat Kinga Maru capsized near Keeling Formosa. Seventy people are believed dead with about 30 survivors from the vessel carrying passengers and crew.
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Tokio
Keeling
Formosa
Nicotineless Tobacco Promised From State Labs
Paris May 11 report that the state tobacco factory laboratories have developed a process to remove all nicotine from tobacco without affecting flavor and a demand is forming for large scale production of the new brand.
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Paris
State Tobacco Factory
Pew
Russian Delegation Freed After Berlin Raid Arrests
The Russian Soviet government commercial delegation members arrested during police raids on the Helegalingy Hero headquarters have been released, per Vessisch Zeitung. The incident occurred in Berlin on May 10.
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Berlin
Castle for Rent to Some Millionaire
London reports one of England’s largest castles, Arundel Castle, may be rented for 40000 dollars a year to a suitable American millionaire. The Duke of Norfolk owns the estate near London. the Norfolk family is rich, with the present duke aged sixteen and his mother in charge of affairs.
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London
England
Tonent’ Cay
Mey
Aruyde Castle
Duke of Norfolk
Norfolk
Duchess of Norfolk
Arundel
Windsor Castle
Althe
Arunde
Snowstorm Fizzles and Frosts Linger in Iowa
Western and eastern Iowa escape major snowfall as officials report no real snowstorm. Cedar Rapids logged 52 degrees the coldest over 24 hours with frost warnings possible in western regions. Minor damage to cherries and other small fruit noted. crops unlikely to be affected significantly.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Weather Bureau
Death in Factory Foreman's Mysterious Case
Chicago May 10 John Arendt paint factory foreman is found dead in a barrel at his workplace after 15 suicide attempts. Police arrest 24 suspects but evidence reveals only Arendt's footprints in powdery clay. Widow had reported 14 prior suicide attempts.
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Chicago
John Arendt
Altho
Arendt
Wis
Brookhart to Vote Absentee in Coming Primary
Senator Smith Brookhart will cast his vote as an absent voter in the upcoming primary where he seeks renomination. He cited heavy legislative duties in Washington as preventing travel to Iowa before the election, leaving his campaign plans in doubt for weeks.
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Brookhart
Des Moines
Smith Brookhart
Washington
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Towa
Cafeteria holdups cost two men 25 years in pen
Spsl vester Miller and Oscar Hawkins of Cleveland, labeled Negro bandits, were sentenced to 25 years at Fort Madison by Judge Anderson in Marion district court after confessing to the Bishop's cafeteria robbery of 1209 dollars on April 14. Al W. Winton, a former convict and cook at the cafe, was bound over to the grand jury and jailed in default of $5,000 bond.
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Cedar Rapids
Hoover to Talk on Shoals Next Week
Secretary Hoover will present his opinion on Muscle Shoals to the Senate agricultural committee next week. His appearance was postponed from today due to a shift in committees plans.
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Hoover
Shoals
Washington, D. C
Senate Agricultural Committee
Muscle Shoals
Oil Strike on Navajo Reservation Reported
A report from the Bureau of Mines at Shiprock N.M. states a structure on the Navajo Reservation is producing about twelve thousand gallons of oil every 24 hours. The oil is water free and was reached after drilling three thousand feet into Dakota sandstone.
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Washington, DC
Navajo Indian Reservation
Bureau of Mines
Shiprock
N. OM
War dept plans new transcontinental flight by Lieut Maughan
The War Department announced Lieut Russell Maughan, a transcontinental flier, will attempt a daylight to darkness flight from New York to the Pacific coast around May 15. He previously tried the route, forced down near Missouri and again at Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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The
War Department
Russell Maughan
Transcontinental Flier
Wil
Bout
New York
Pacific Coast
Amissouri
Cheyenne
Wyo
Mason City Woman Reverts to 1870s Bob After 54 Years
Mrs. Eliza McManus of Mason City recalls having her hair bobbed in 1870. At 76 she brings back a traditional shingle style, noting it cost 26 cents then versus 74 cents for a barber today. A mother of ten with deep pioneer roots, she remains lively.
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International News Wire
Mason City
Eliza McManus
Cedar Rapids High School Captures Three Cups in Music Tests
Cedar Rapids Washington high school earned three cups in the state high school music contest underway with Benjamin Franklin junior high. Awards went to the focal school in orchestra and boys glee club and the band contest. Sheldon won first in mixed chorus. Shel don moves from class B to A with Hampton and Rockford taking prizes. Rockford not judged today.
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Cedar Rapids. Ja
Washington High School
Benjamin Franklin
Focal School
Rockford
Chelsea
Warkon
Sheldon
Clase
Boys’ Glee Club
Williamsburg
Des Moines to Inspect and Register Every Auto
Des Moines will inspect each automobile in the city and require a small red poster on the windshield signifying inspection. Police Chief James Cavender announced the plan to examine about 27 000 cars, aiming to recover stolen vehicles and protect citizens from buying them. Des Moines follows New York City in adopting the system.
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Des Moines
James Cavender
Itr
United States
New York City
Convention Delegates Address Salesmen Luncheon
Council Bluffs and Miss Edith Parson discussed at a Waterloo luncheon hosted by Waterloo salesmen. Mrs Bell outlined projects of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs including an educational loan fund and legislative work by the state organization to aid girls education.
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Iowa Federation of Business ‘and Professional Women’s Clubs
Edith Parson
Council Bluffs
Waterloo
I Greater Waterloo Association
Bell
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