Senate gridlock tests US politics in daily briefings
In Washington a wary mood pervades as senators face a crowded calendar. Farm relief debt pacts and military programs loom while calls for adjournment grow. Marshal Pilsudski tightens grip in Poland as public opinion presses for constitutional changes. Hoff ends track run amid AAU suspension. Arkansas prison break thwarted as guards kill four convicts. A fugitive fraudster known as Lord Resverbbook eludes capture after a long career of swindles. A Chicago bondsman is kidnapped, robbed, and dumped, highlighting concerns over bail and crime.
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Democrats Debate Abolishing Nomination Rules Rise
A Democratic party movement in Iowa pushes to end the two thirds rule and unit rule, seeking reforms to allow delegates to vote individually. National figures including Norman Mack and Elizabeth Marbury comment. the issue intersects with McAdoo and Smith factions and could influence a future convention.
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Ty Mark Sullivan
Washington, D
New York
Norman Mack
Buaffalo
Elizabeth
Marbury
Iowa
McAdoo
Smith
Ghattanooga News
George F. Milton
Democratic Party
Siven
Republican Party
Evram Johnson
Mullaney Re-Elected States Officer for Knights of Columbus
James C. Mullaney of Sioux City was re-elected state deputy of the Iowa Knights of Columbus at the 25th annual convention. Joann Connelly of Des Moines lost as district deputy, 114 to 23, Joe McCormick of Cedar Rapids was reappointed secretary, John Wall Jasper of West Point elected treasurer, RB. F. McGairy of Creston re-elected state advocate, Dr. John J. Brady of Sheldon named state warden, Paul F. Katler of Clinton noted. Sioux City expected to host next state convention.
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Davenport
James C. Mullaney
Sioux City
Iowa
Knights of Columbus
Joann Connelly
Des Moines
Joe McCormick
Cedar Rapids
John Wall Jasper
West Point
F. McGairy
Grundy Woman's Funeral at Hinrich Church
Mrs. John Schoen aged 78 will be buried from Hinrich church near Wellsburg after dying at her son Joe’s home. Funeral Wednesday afternoon with body to be sent to Parkersburg. Survived by son Will in Michigan, daughter Mrs Ben Meyer of Anlington, daughter-in-law Mrs John Voogh, and eight grandchildren. husband died in Waterloo years ago.
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Waterloo
John Voogh
Cut Four Safes Open for Gem Shop Loot
Six expert cracksmen invaded the jewelry refining shop of Emil Sneider in Newark North Carolina today. They cut open four safes with acetylene torches and fled in a automobile with about seven thousand dollars in cash precious metals chemicals and several thousand dollars in nonnegotiable bonds. The watchman was bound and gagged.
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N. C
Emil Sneider
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France Rejects New Krim Peace Offer Waris
The council of ministers rejected peace offers from Abd-el Krim the Riff leader saying he did not represent real power or even his own tribe. Military operations against the rebels in Morocco will continue.
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Council of Ministers
Abd-el Krim
Riff
Ifferhey
Krim
Morocco
Sir Charles Walpole Found Dead in Home
London reports the death of Sir Charles Walpole, famed British jurist aged seventy seven, found shot in his residence with a revolver nearby. He held major judicial posts and authored authoritative jurisprudence works though recently he had kept a low profile.
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London
Charles Walpole
Charles
Eruption of Mount Tokachi Destroys Hamlets in Hokkaido
Yokio May 25 INS Fifty dead and 200 homes wiped out as Mount Tokachi erupts. A mountain lake bursts its dam sending a wall of water through Tomiranomura and Maruyama areas. Officials warn casualty numbers may rise as reports come in with about 2,000 refugees driven to the hills.
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Tokachi
Hokkaido
Asahai
Tomiranomura
Maruyama
Des Moines Pastor Scrutiny in Suit Over Affairs
Harry A. Keasey Sunday school superintendent at Park Avenue Presbyterian testified in district court about alleged secret affairs with Mrs. Wedding wife of the pastor. He described paying her dental bills buying a trunk and suitcase and a reclining house as part of his efforts to secure her leaving him. Mrs. Keasey denied the allegations under cross examination noting a past fraud sentence but claiming it was to shield a relative, not the real culprit.
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Des Moines
Harry A. Keasey
Sehori
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Waidding
Bondsman Taken for Ride Robbed and Shot
Chicago May 25 AP bondsman Joseph Ginsburg age 45 was kidnapped from his home early today. He was forced into abductors' car, robbed of 600 dollars, wounded in arm and chest, and pushed from the vehicle on a deserted road near Lyons. He refused to identify or discuss details of the abduction or the two hour ride.
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Chicago
Joseph Ginsburg
Lyons
Ginsburg
Forty Moros Killed in Lanao Engagement
Manila dispatches report that 200 constabulary troops fought Moro outlaws in Lanao, destroying two forts. Two constabulary soldiers died and eight were wounded. Official word cites uncertain Moro casualties, with private advices claiming about 40 killed. Colonel Luther J. Stevens led the operation.
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Luther J. Stevens
Chicago crime report cites gang violence and a fatal shooting
May 24 report from Chicago notes a second killing tied to gang warfare. An unidentified man was shot and died near shore. Assistant State's Attorney William H L McSwiggin and two companions were also killed earlier, with Terwyn police called to remove the body. Further details were not released.
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Cinsi
Cicero
Shore
William HL McSwigzin
Tid
Terwyn
Nebraskas ovens near 100 degrees in March day
A fragmented Nebraska weather note reports temperatures around 100 degrees in Omaha and other cities. Mentions dawn, March third day, and a scattered reference to advertisements and local activity amid the heat. Entities include Omaha and Nebraska.
Courier Deliv ery Timed to Arrive by 3 20
The notice says newspapers should be delivered before 3 20 each day and if not received by that time due to carrier error call 5100 for a reprint. Call before 6 30 p m to reach the office.
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Polish government proclaims interim rule and new election plan
Warsaw May 27 The provisional Polish government outlines plans for a one year dictatorship with a president empowered to dissolve parliament. It aims to hold a presidential election next Monday, enact emergency legislation, dissolve parliament, and later call fresh elections. Advices from Posen note anti Pilsudski factions may accept a presidential candidate to avoid dissolution. Helen Bridge, Red Cross nurse trainer, reports no atrocities seen amid street fighting.
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Cool Breezes End One Day Iowa Heat Wave
Des Moines and Council Bluffs reports note relief from a severe Iowa heat spell that left no heat prostrations. Official forecasts warned of possible Slinder showers and cooler temperatures. Des Moines resident Mrs. A. K. Faireniid was mentioned in the day’s brief weather recap.
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Iowa
A. KK. Faireniid
Lou Schrader
Council Bluffs
McAdoo Addresses Co-Operators Tonight in Des Moines
In Des Moines a speech by William Gibbs McAdoo opens today’s Co-operative Club International convention. The public is invited to attend. Recent sessions covered sponsorships of charities including children’s homes and schools amid ongoing club business programs.
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Willian Gibbs MccAdoo
Co-operative Club International
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Roofs Torn From Buildings by Wind in May Storm
A May storm swept across the area, damaging the Buck Grove creamery roof twelve miles southwest of town and tearing away about twenty feet of Bell Canning plant roof in Grundy Center. A light machine shed at Peter Myers farm also suffered damage, with the storm affecting Hall at Dike and nearby towns. Widespread wind damage and fallen trees were reported across the region.
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Bell Canning ¢Ontpant
Grundy Center
Peter Myers
Jegge
Canning Company
Dike
Hunterstorm of
Mandigani
Two Die in Home Exposition Live Wire Accident
Blunt Michigan May exposition ends in tragedy as Eddie Cantrell 61 of San Jose California and Henry POS, a manager of the spas, are electrocuted while attempting to assist Cantrell from five live wires. Hathinven died instantly.
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Manger
Spas
Eddie Cantrell
Sain Jose
Cal
Marks
Cantrell
Hathinven
Runners Captured With 165 Gallons
Harry Mosve and Claire Ryster of Sioux City were captured with 164 gallons of alcohol three miles west of Independence by Buchanan county Sheriff Willey at 10 am. They were driving a high powered car registered to Mosvo and admitted bootlegging on a large scale before the arrest ends their operation for now.
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Harry Mos5ve
Claire Ryster
Sioux City
Willey
Buchanan County
Chicago
Dubuque
Mosvo
Chorus Girl Admits She Staggered in Bathtub of Wine
Joyce Hawley testified in Wart Carroll perjury trial that she sat in a stage bathtub at Earl Carroll theatre and drank liquor served there. She said she was offered 3500 to deny champagne at the party and revealed her real name and origin in Chicago before moving to New York last August.
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New York
Joyce Hawley
Wart Carroll
Earl Carroll Theatre
Carrol
Chicago
Farmers Voice Against Rail Rates and Taxes in Iowa
A Cedar Falls landowner asks farmers to revolt against rising taxes and road expenditures. He argues freight rates have risen modestly, but taxes and state spending harm farmers and landowners, urging a return to normal times.
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KR. H. Waters
Brnckhart
Tan Reap
Iowa
British Amateur Championship Sees American Golfers Fall
In Muirfield Scotland May 25 America's golf team faced misfortune in the British amateur championship second round. Roland MacKenzie and Walker were eliminated, while Bobby Jones and Gunn won their first round matches. Francis Ouimet and George Von Elm advanced, with Ouimet winning 2 and 2 and Von Elm moving to the next round amid continued American hopes.
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Grant Peck
Garden City
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Coolidge Defends Dry Cop Order but Would Modify It
President Coolidge defended the executive order allowing state county and municipal officials to serve as federal dry agents. He said the order is legal but would not be applied generally or oppressively. The White House spokesman warned it would be modified if found oppressive.
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Iowa Fugitive Caught in Texas Gives Bail
Dallas May 25 AP Isaac Wright was arrested and held on bond for Nevada on four Iowa statutory charges. Wright was arrested on a fugitive warrant issued by Campbell R Overstreet. He was released on 1000 bond. Sheriff R H Treberzad of Nevada was notified of the capture.
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Isaac Wright
Nevada
Iowa
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Mallory Advances in Middlesex Tennis Championship
Molla Mallory beat Mrs G M D Marriott 6 3 6 1 to reach the fourth round at Chiswick England in the Middlesex championships this afternoon.
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Chiswick
England
Molla Mallory
G. M.D. Marriott
Gruver Recaptured in Rain Meditates in Solitary Cell
Gruver, confined in the county jail unit after a brief escape, reflected on his liberty yesterday afternoon. Sheriff Wagner recaptured him on lower Sycamore Street at 5 p.m. in a pour rain, with the lone count for bootlegging pending further action.
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Arnold
Dudleh) Gruver
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Denjtist
Sherif W
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Syelamore
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Threaten Dynamite to Get Gov Water in Scottsbluff Neb
Irrigation farmers in Scotts Bluff Neb threaten to dynamite flood gates to force the government to supply water for irrigation amid crop death warnings. Businessmen traveled to Mitchell to plead with Harry Bashore, manager of the North Platte irrigation project, to open flood gates to save the crops.
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Mitchell
Harry Bashore
North Platte
Split Over Baptism and Rockefeller Money Threatens Baptist Convention
In Washington a six day session of the Northern Baptist convention confronts modernism versus fundamentalism over baptism and Rockefeller influence. Delegates debate a resolution allowing affiliation without baptism, with Park Avenue Baptist Church seating fueling tensions and claims that John D. Rockefeller Jr. pressured concessions.
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Baptist Convention
Washington, D
Northern Baptist Convention
Standart OH
Park Avenue Baptist Church
New York
Harry Himerson Fosdick
Tat Tohn J. Rockefeller, Jr
Governor Accepts Blame for Pardons in Illinois Probe
Joliet WL May 25 Gov Lean Small told Will County grand jury he alone is responsible for pardons issued in Illinois. The jurors are investigating pardon conditions at Joliet State Penitentiary after a deadly escape by seven convicts and ensuing political pressure. A grand jury report is expected Wednesday recommending firings and reforms affecting many governor appointees. The probe follows a five-year tenure marked by pardons and prior corruption trials.
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Joliet
Lean Small
Illinois
Will County
Peeton
Peter Kiem
Peni
Ro Wberts
Ilinois
Proposes Splitting Large Precincts to Count Votes Faster Mason City
County Auditor George Frost advocates dividing Mason City precincts to ease election judge workload and speed results. A study shows boards process about 400 ballots on average, with counting boards aiding precincts over 100 ballots. Frost suggests submitting the plan to city administration for approval.
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Prem City
George Frost
Trost
Mason’ City
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