Southern Surety wins $106,000 in reinsurance suit
In Des Moines on May 14 judge Pollack directed a verdict for Southern Surety Co. over a $100,000 Carnegie Trust deposit case. The Philadelphia Indemnity Co. and 13 reinsurers refused $725,000 of payment after Southern Surety covered Allegheny County funds. The firm seeks appeals, while eastern counsel prepare a bill of exceptions.
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Ce Des Moines
John CG. Pollack
Southern Surety Company
Uses Moines
Ile
Indemnity ‘Company
Philadelphia
Southern Surety
Hag
Allegheny County
Quinegle ‘Trust Company
Pol|cock
Norge Dirigible Mystery Deepens As Storm Rages
London reports fear the Norge has been lost after bad weather en route from Spitzbergen to Alaska. Oslo papers cite heavy rain and poor radio contact while Alaska stations register a possible Norge message. Experts cite ionized air and dead radio zones north of the Beaufort Sea as explanations for silence.
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London
Alaskan
United States
St. Paul Island
Seward
Norge
Nove
Aften. Posten
Nome
Bering Sea
Arctic
New York
Michael I. Pupin
Columbia University
Railto Corporation of America
Beaufort Sea
Righals
Ty Pen
Arctic storm threatens Amundsen Expedition ship
In icy Arctic seas a storm brews as airships in the area contend with overcast skies and failing barometers. The Amundsen expedition vessel is believed to be overhead while Rialto stations report no word from Norge thirty hours after a brief message from St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amundsen
Rialio
Norge
Ames Woman Heads State Chapter P E O
Ames woman Harriette W. Stage was elected president of the Iowa State chapter of the P E O Sisterhood at its three day convention in Fort Dodge. Other officers elected include Therence Bennett Chesokee first vice president, Gertrude Sebarn Port Dodge second vice president, Irene White Oskaloosa re elected, Mary Nedgeman Cedar Rapids recording secretary, Lucile Neely Des Moines corresponding secretary, Nell Romey Mason City treasurer re elected. The next meeting place was not chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort-Douge
Int
Harriette WR. Stage
Ames
Iowa State
Chesokee
Siice
Gertrude Sébarn
Port Dodge
Favorit
White
Oskaloosa
Ar- Benize
Mary Wnedgeman
Cedar. Ails
Lucile Neely
Des Moines
Nel
Farmers Union Picnic Speakers Named at City Event
The Farmers Union announces a May 4 gathering in City, ND with national president Charles Sa Barréte among speakers. Other slated voices include Ilo Reno of the Lawn Farmers, A. W. Rieker of the National Producers Alliance and editor of Farm Market Guide, James Manahan of Equity Co-Operative Exchange and state manager G.Q. Tal hott. The event features speeches and a milk-morning to evening schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alley City
Nld
Mayo
Chiries Sa Barréte
Groria
Isman
Ata
Ilo J Reno
Lawn
Farmers Willows
A.W. Rieker
National Producers Alliance
James Manahan
Equity Co- Operative Exchange
Wisconsin State to Reimburse Million Inheritance Taxes
A May 14 report notes the first of several refunds of inheritance taxes in Wisconsin estates, expected to drain about $1,000,000 from the state treasury. County Judge A. G. Zimmerman ordered the refund, based on a modern law taxing assets six years before death. The U S Supreme Court’s Schleisinger case in Milwaukee recently struck down the law as invalid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maison. Wig
Wsconsin
A. G. Zimmerman
United States Supreme Court
Milwaukee
WLS to Broadcast Business Lectures from University of Chicago
The University of Chicago School of Commerce lectures will air twice weekly on station WLS. The Illinois Manufacturers Association will cooperate to feature speakers and topics linked to business administration and commerce. Chicago May 14.2.
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WLS
School of Commercce
University of Chicago
Ilinals Manufacturers’ Association
Chicago
Students seated on Publishing Board in Town Town
In May 74 Barie Benin Oskaloosa Ind avisiec FE Hickerson Mawne Ayr were selected for two-year terms on the board of directors of Student Publications Inc publishers of the Yawan Frival cand-other iersity of Town periodgiea and Franvis my Albin, at a popular election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Barie
Loans to brokers, dealers rise at Fed week ends May 8
The New York City Federal Reserve member banks reported loans to brokers and dealers totaling 50 000 000 for the week ended May 8, up from 24 63 7 000 for the week ended April 28, according to Federal Reserve Board figures.
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YINFR
May
Hell
New York City
Federal Reserve
Hoake
Federal Reserve Board
Funeral services for William Barber announced
Funeral services for William Barber of 2035 Independunner Ayes Moe will be held at the Kinter chapel. The funeral will be conducted by Hy Macartney pastor of the West Preyhyt Church with a reverent ceremony. The obituary notes he died early morning from a heart attack leaving grief in Sadwrdas Brey and Ville.
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William Barber
William, Barber
Independuner Ayes Moe
Kinter
Brey
Hy Macartney
Preyhytey
Ohare
Hanesville
Navy Seaplanes Set For 80 Mile River Race
Navy fastest seaplanes prepared to race in the Curtiss marine trophy over an 8 mile course above Potomac at 4 pm. Two single seater scouting planes with 50 horsepower aim to exceed 150 mph despite heavy pontoon landing gear. Glots Jeter and Innes Barnes named pilots, with seven other entries from navy sea planes. Secretary of the Navy Wilbur and National Aeronautic Association organizers to welcome spectators.
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Washington, PD. C
INS
Navy
Bath
Potomac
Gloats
Thamgs Jeter
Innes Barnes
Wilbur
National Aeronautic Association
Michigan Resorts See Sharp Rise in Early Inquiries
Petoskey Michigan May 14 Officials of the Michigan Resort Association report inquiries about northern Michigan resort advantages have doubled from last season. The surge signals an unprecedented interest in visiting the north woods this summer. Inland lake sites and Great Lakes frontage are especially popular among inquirers seeking resort real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petoskey
Mich
Slwice
Michigan
Michigan Court Ad. Rresort
Mmticin
North Woods
Dave Brew
Great Lakes
Death Eliminates Primary Contest In Des Moines
A death eliminates the Republican primary contest for the state representative two seats in Woodbury County. Incumbents Dr. B. Forsing and Ralph Pritchard of Sioux City head the Republican ticket. Democratic nominees are A. J. Amster and K. H. Persons, both of Sioux City.
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Des Moines
Woodbury County
Ernest J. Boughey
Sioux City
B. Forsing
Ralph Pritehird
A. J. Amster
K.H Persons
Settlement in damage suit against Memorial Union Iowa
Mrs Kate Hastetter filed a district court suit against the University of Iowa Memorial Union for 33000? alleging condemnation of her property for the Memorial building. The University Enterprise offices agreed to award Hastetter 17250, settling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
May Tbup
University of Iowa Memorial Union
Kate Hastetter
University Enterprise
Hostetler
Smith on Way for Capital Conference
Frank J. Savith, Republican senatorial hopeful from Illinois, heads to Washington to meet President and Administration leaders. He aims to unify Republican factions in Chicago County and plans discussions with Senator Charles S. Deneen on the political situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Savith
United States
Mmlinois
Washington
Politica
Cal
Savith
Republian
Ceele
Chicago
Charles S. Deneen
Phil La Follette in Lincoln on Business
Phil La Follette of Wisconsin, son of the late Senator La Follette, visited Lincoln on private business. Officials declined to state if the trip related to organizing an independent La Follette party in Nebraska as hinted by a campaign plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil la Follette
Lincoln
Neb
Phil Ta’ Falluite
la Follette
Wisconsin
Linton
Boxers and Cross-Buyed Film Comedian Land Speeding Case
In Los Angeles on May 14, a Nebraska lightweight boxer was jailed for speeding 3 miles over limit. Judge Chambers sentenced him to two days in jail marking the fifty fifth motorist jailed in three days of the war on erring motorists. Film comedian Ben Purpin appeared but left when his case was postponed until tomorrow.
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S Angeles
Cal
Ace of Kdling
Nebraska
Hudking
Nudkins
Chambers
Ben Purpin
Tociay
Pike Stocking in Mississippi River Adds 200000 Pike
Madison Louisiana May 24 UP Wildlife wardens complete stocking of 200 000 pike in the Mississippi River here from Spirit Lake hatcheries. Additional fish will be placed in the river forming Lake Cooper above the Keokuk dam to aid upstream migration during spawning season.
Rock as Deadly Weapon Question Raises Local Officials
Fort Madison Iowa May 14. County officials wonder if a rock can be a deadly weapon after a quarrel between Jesus Serrano and Weancis Munoz. Serrano jailed. Munoz hospitalized. Serrano allegedly grabbed a rock, confronted Munoz, then struck him causing injury. Munoz faces charges.
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Fort Madison
Jesus Serrano
Weancis Munoz
Lee
Serrano
Munoz
Heiress to Greet Stork Third Time
In St. Charles Missouri on May 14 192? the Norris family prepares for another birth. Heiress Dellora Angell Norris inherits a large estate from John W Gates. She married Lester Norris in 1923 and already has two children aged two and fourteen months.
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St. Charles
Lester Norris
Norris
Dellora Angell
John W
Western Editors Meet at Iowa City Conference
The annual meeting of the Western Conference Editorial Association convened in Iowa City with delegates from Purdue Wisconsin Chicago Northwestern and Minnesota in attendance. Rex Large editor of the Des Moines Register and Frank Throop publisher of the Davenport Democrat spoke on current editorial issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Purdue
Wisconsin
Chicago
Northwestern
Minnesota
All Laws, University
Western Conference Editorial Association
Rex Large
Manasins
Des Moines Resis
Frank Throop
Davenport Democrat
Urbana Han Drops Dead in Cedar Rapids
A man identified as Urbana Han collapsed and died on an interurban platform in Cedar Rapids after arriving by interurban car. The death occurred on May 14 while he was visiting relatives, with witnesses noting the sudden collapse on the street near the station.
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Urbana Han
Cedar Rapids
Rushine
Mugene BP
Wrekoffl
Urbana
Koi
Hey
Wid
Man Tries to Slay Self After Threat with Shears
Cliford Stymgton, described as a drug addict, attempted fatal self harm after threatening others with sheep shears. He was confined at Mount Pleasant for treatment and later held at the county home. Authorities report the incident involved a suicide attempt following a violent act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliford
Mount Vieasant
Stanton
Tesst Wilds Speak at Creston Commencement
Creston Ta May 14 AP Dr Walter AL Jessup president of State University of town to deliver commencement address May 26 in high school auditorium and junior college. exercises to be completed soon.
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Creston
Apy
Walter AL Jessup
State University of Town
Wennessy
House Stumbling Thru Changes Farm Relief Bill
Washington May 1A AP By a vote of 1 to 5 the house labors through the Haugen farm relief bill amid a flood of amendments. Leaders expect a vote on this and other agricultural measures next week as debates delay action on crucial provisions and reductions in appropriations. Open spots on the senate calendar arise as four groups push pet measures while farm relief contends with a unified bloc.
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Haugen
Washington
Iby Haugen Fame
Washington, D. C
Hauges Farm
Curtiswell
Federal Farm Board
Crenies
Washington, D.C
House
Cully
Congress
Hansen
Republican
Yowa
Senate
Rev V A Hauber Named President At St Ambrose College
Davenport May 14 AP Rev V A Hauber the longtime dean of Davis Hall and professor of theology was appointed president of St Ambrose College by Bishop James Davis. In other moves Very Rev William Flannon longtime St Ambrose president since 1919 is named pastor of St Mathias in Museatine IA succeeding Very Rev Rt Leonard named rector of Sacred Heart Cathedral.
Landis to Speak at Hospital Dedication in Chicago
Farm er Judge 1K. OM. Landis the baseball commissioner will be the personal speaker at the dedication of the new 2,000,000 veterans hospital at Great Lakes station tomorrow afternoon. American Legion telezations from Chicago and a timer of Midwest cities are expected to attend.
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Chicago
OM. Landis
Veterans’ Hospital
Great Lakes Station
American Legion
Middlewest
Ohio U Report for Military Training
A faculty committee at Ohio State University reported last night in favor of compulsory military training. The group examined merits of mandatory training and presented its findings to the university, but did not comment on other aspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State Univers
Ohio State University
Two Check Kiters Are Found Guilty in Bank Charge
Los Angeles witnesses John S Pronk and Hoya A Landon were found guilty by a six man jury in Judge Waiun's court of a $338.00 check fraud tied to a Ponzi scheme. Prosecution alleged unknitled financial maneuvering and a forged endorsement.
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Los Angeles
Cal
INS
John S Pronk
Ponzi
Unkivwaad
Hoya A. Landon
Tranch Bank
Waiun
Temperatures rise across the region amid unsettled skies
A weather bulletin notes warmer readings across the area with scattered thunderstorms developing later. Forecasters expect highs near seasonal norms, while cooler overnight lows bring brief relief, and residents are advised to monitor updates for potential rain and humidity spikes.
Berlin Guards At Public Buildings In Fear Of Uprisings
Berlin authorities deployed guards at public buildings and ordered police on standby amid persistent rumors of a coup and revolutionary plots by fascists. Police also uncovered several loads of arms and ammunition buried near the Berlin suburb of Fettow as investigations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Scle
Ume
Luther
Severa
Fettow
Gravel Project on Highway 57 to Be Finished Saturday
Cedar Falls May 14 Special Graveling of the seven and one half mile stretch of highway between Cedar Falls and Hudson will be finished Saturday afternoon according to contractor Sargeant Four hundred yards of gravel were laid Thursday afternoon Mr Sargeant also will place 1000 yards gravel on Twenty seventh street road thru Cedar Falls township
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Cedar. Falls
Cedar Alls
Hudson
Sargeant
Mhuraday
Detroit Police Hold McSwiggin Suspect
Detroit police hold Joseph Bruno, 39, and roommate Homer Train, 28, for questioning in the slaying of William T. McSwiggin, Cook County assistant prosecutor. Bruno carried a clipping about his Windsor arrest for MacSwiggin Killing and admitted gun knowledge. police say machine gun fire caused the three deaths near Chicago on April 27.
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Detroit
Mich
Joseph
Bruno
Homer Train
William TH. McSwiggin
Cook County
Illinois
Twoather
Chicago
Windsor
Ont
MacSwiggin
McSwiggin
Poisoned Crew of Cruiser Concord Recovers
The 89 men of the United States cruiser Concord stricken by ptomaine poisoning after yesterday's noon meal are recovering. Six still severely ill were in the naval hospital but out of danger. navy yard officials would not disclose meal details. The ship, under Captain Aleb Watson, arrived Thursday from Guantanamo.
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Philadelphia
Concord
Naval Hospital
Dager
Navy Yard
Aleb, Watson
Guantanamo
Nutting Resigns as Iowa U Biology Head
Prof. Charles C. Nutting, former head of the biology department at the University of Iowa, resigns to be replaced by Prof. WW. Swingle of Yale University. Swingle will take over in September and Nutting will stay part time in the department, planning extensive research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Pietcher
Mrs S Sussman S European Tour Begins
Mrs S Sussman of 2035 Walnut Court apartments will leave on a long European tour visiting England Germany and Poland and staying in France for part of the trip. She expects to return in five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats. S. Sussman
Walnut Court Apartments
Alonday
Europe
England
Germany
Poland
France
Mellon to Lead Pepper Drive in Pennsylvania Fight
Secretary Mellon will appear at a Pittsburgh rally to campaign for Senator George Pepper in Pennsylvania. He urges GOP renomination of Pepper and opposes Governor Pinchot and Representative Ware, signaling White House backing while party factions clash. The drive marks Mellon breaking years of political seclusion as tensions rise amid contest between Vare and Pinchot.
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Washington, D. C
CNS
Andrew W. Mellon
United States
Pittsburgh
George Wharton Pepnar
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the
Bill” Ware
Philadelphia
Coolidge
White’ House
Mellon
White House
Washington
Vare
Pinethot
Mella
Pepper
East High Tennis Pairings For Annual Tournament
Pairings for the first round of the East High annual tennis tournament were announced. Five entrants drew byes Lee Stevenson Lewis Ryan and Hutchinson. Ritz faces Marse while Brown meets Bickley in first round matches, with the round to be completed by next Wednesday. The East High golf tournament has reached the semifinals with Wilider against Caburn and Brown against Calling in the semis.
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Hament
Lee
Stevenson
Lewis
Ryan
Hutchinson
Ritz
Marse
Brown
Bickley
Four Rock Island Trains Change Schedule
Four Rock Island passenger trains will shift schedules at 12 01 p m Sunday announced today by Robert L Johnstone agent No 61 now leaves union depot at 2 43 p m three minutes later No 19 now leaving at 12 50 will leave union depot at 1 02 p m No 62 now out of union depot at 2 20 a m will depart 15 minutes earlier at 2 05 No 20 now departing at 10 p m has been moved to leave union depot at 11 p m BUILDING PERMITS Building permits issued today to J A Jungst for an addition to a residence at 2112 Right street cost 300 and to Mrs May Harker Car erection of a garage at 227 Ricker street cost 200
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Rock Island
Robert
John Ston
Low
Teaves Union Depot
Aoom
Union Depot
Lea. m
J. A. Jungst
Rieht Street
May Harker
Ricker Street
Lan Es
Bequest To Welfare Enterprises Totals 5000 At Charles City
May 14 report shows executors of Mrs Anson Brackett estate paid 5000 for local welfare uses in Charles City. 2000 to Starr Home for the Aged, 1000 to Ladies Aid of the Congregational church, 1000 to Ladies Cemetery Association, 1000 to Social Service League. Mrs Brackett died July 7 1922, husband A M Brackett died last December, remaining funds go to relatives. Mrs Brackett sister of Mrs Elizabeth Cars, Milas Waller an early settler family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
Anson Brackect
Starr, Home
Ladies’ Aid
Congregational Church
Ladies’ Cemetery Association
Social Service League
Milas Waller
Chief and Walker Deny Friction Behind Transfer
Chief Charles F. Mohlis and Detective B E Walker deny the transfer to sergeant on the second shift stems from friction. Walker notes he applied after hearing Mohlis was named chief and asserts they have been friends. Mohlis says the day shift detective post was abolished due to available daytime officers. Also named are Emil Steffen of the identification and auto theft department and Secretary Mark Hechlfer tig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Mohlis
Giy
B E. Walker
Sergeancy
Hhi Police
Walker
Sale
Mohtis
Nichols Passive Candidate for Judge in 17th District
Nichols now appears as a passive candidate for district judge in the seventeenth judicial district covering Benton Marshall and Tama counties. He previously resigned the judgeship in 1912 to return to general practice and had been urged this spring to run but declined. If nominated and elected he pledged to serve. The current judges on the bench are J W Willet of Tama and B L Cummings of Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chivenne
Nichols
Vinten Xttner
Seventeenth Judicial District
Benton
Marshall
Tama
J. W. Wilett
Lama
Cummings
Marshalltown
Police Notes Interfering with Officer Case in Municipal Court
In municipal court William Argyros operator of a shoe shining parlor at 60% Sycamore street was arraigned for interfering with a police officer. Judge J Waine held him for wider advisement and Argyros was released on $25 bonds. He faced charges of hindering Sgt Mark Reentfertig during an arrest. Fritz Kulpp and Harry Bunch failed to appear after a Thursday arrest in a dice game near the Bunch residence and forfeited $10 bonds. Judge J G Beem reviewed Ida Waskins Marie Lee and Jonkins for disorderly conduct.
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William Argyros
Sycamore Street
J. Waine
Themence
Argytos
Mark Reentfertig
Reentfertig
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Fdaxtiacar
Gray Sil Hunntnelon
Iap
Uray Silver
Marsurg
WoVa
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Rai East St. Law St. Lois
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St. Paul
Land
Mississippi
Stork
Tesst Wilds
Cheston
Rui
Losten Jy
Gehrig
Dr. Hauber
St. Ambrose College
Landis
Ohio U
Wasxinurn
Tinarsetay
Haniay
Stes Anieriee Retusiahy
Bad Vridus
Nutting
Iowa U Biology
Mrs. S. Oessman
Secy Mellon
Rock-Island
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