Norris Persists in Censure Bid Amid Senate Vote Forecast
Senator Norris of Nebraska and Senator Hingham of Connecticut push controversial actions amid a pending privileged vote. Norris vows to press on with censure despite opposition from regulars, while Hingham faces pressure after alleged lobbyist exposure tied to tariff conclaves. Republicans split, majority expected to back the resolution.
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Nebraska
Democrats
Hingham
Connecticut
Woyvis
Bingham
New England
Six More Men Shot in Pheasant Battle Rumsford Sparks Talk
Washington dispatch reports six more men wounded in a pheasant clash as Indiana Senator Watson weighs quitting Republican leadership. The piece centers on faith in the White House, tariff fights, and internal GOP tensions amid Hawley Smoot debate and stock-market anxieties.
Dirty Students in Washington Won’t Get Any Diplomas
Washington, Nov 2 UP Dirty weeks may prevent High School students here from graduating. The rules committee of the board of education is considering offenses warranting refusal of a diploma: immoral conduct, indecent language, violent opposition to authority, persistent disobedience or disorder, dishonesty or untruthfulness, habitual tardiness, unauthorized absence, unclean condition of person or clothing.
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Washington, D. C
Board of Education
Force plebiscite on Young Plan across Germany
Berlin reports show nationalist drive to force a plebiscite on the Young Plan gaining a preliminary tally. Telegraph Union and Wolf News Agency note 10 percent of voters registered in favor, totaling 4,136,384 and 40.08 percent, shifting the issue to the Reichstag for likely defeat and triggering a referendum.
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Germany
Telegraph Union
Wolf News Agency
Theroichstag
Convicts Officer Guilty of Manslaughter in Oklahoma
Chandler Oklahoma November 2 A jury in district court found Jel Harris veteran peace officer guilty of manslaughter in the first degree for the murder of Oscar Lowery during a Independence Day liquor raid High tensions marked the verdict as Harris faced possible 4 to 8 year sentence with Judge Johnson to pass sentence on November 12 Defense plans appeal and jurors deliberated about 17 hours Harris collapsed in his chair when the verdict was read requiring escorts out of the room
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Okla
Juyy Lin
Jel Harris
Harris
Oscar Lowery
Lowery
Janes Farvis
Johnson
Accordant
National Debt Cut Down 847 Millions
Washington D C Noy SmAthSue The national debt Oct 31 was 697,800,000, a reduction of 847,000,000 during the year. For the first four months of the fiscal year ending Oct 31, the government reports a surplus of 107,000,000 over the previous period. Receipts increased 117,000,000 to 1,190,708,000.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Iowa City Moves to Purchase Airport Land
Negotiations began today by the city council to buy about 240 acres for an airport at a price of 250 to 300 dollars per acre. The council approved the airport project, already endorsed by the state railway commission, with a $70,009 bond issue authorized last spring.
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Nay
Oy Council
Cannell
State Railway Commission
Iowa
Weather outlook for Upper Mississippi and central Great Plains
Weather forecast for the week starting November 2 shows generally warm, dry conditions with occasional precipitation in northern portions. Temperatures expected to be reasonable across most areas, with southern portions more likely to see clear periods and limited rain early in the week.
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Great Plains
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Eight Hunters Shot as Man Climbs Fence During Pheasant Season
Eight men were shot in the Waterloo vicinity during the final days of a three day pheasant season. Guy Leversee, 50, a farmer from Washington township north of Cedar Falls, had his left hand amputated after a gun discharged while he rested it on his knee. Three other men, including Charles Dutcher and Archie Kilby, were hit by stray shot as a hunter climbed a fence. Other injuries included a left leg wound to a Jesup man and the loss of a forefinger and thumb by Jack Sehrandt of Luxemburg. Automobiles ferried victims to Sartori hospital and Readlyn medical offices for treatment. The article notes this was the last day of the open season.
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Cedar Falls
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M. BH. Wilson
Kern Street
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Archie Kilby
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Oelwelh
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Kenneth Pettkester
Oclwein
Nick E. Wellner
Joseph Wellner
Jack Sehrandt
Luxemburg
Sehrandt
Joseph Yanger
Youll
Readlys
Joseph Netley, Jr
Simnitaventic
Cedar Talls
Bartford
Dog Terns Down Both Claimants in Favor of Judge
In Chicago on November 2 UR Prince and Collin presented cases in Judge Eliott's court. Derry Serckick claimed Prince had been stolen by Frank Nardi, while Nardi offered a rival Prince and urged the court to call him. Prince interacted with the judge, licking the bench as the case continued.
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Prince
Collin
Eliott
Derry Serckick
Frank Nardi
Nardi
Entiat
Sercitek
Nordi
Senate Lays Off Tariff Rate Job
Washington Nov 2 The Senate, hampered by many absences and a small turnout, recessed until Monday after a nearly two hour session. Only two days earlier a White House statement said President Hoover wanted the measure completed within two weeks. Senator Borah urged taking up the Iowa schedule mid Senate reading to dispose of rates not needing prolonged debate.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Althe
White House
Hoover
Borah
Idaho
Republian
Iowa
Girl Bandit Gets Life In Chicago Robbery Case
In Chicago on November 9, 19 year old Josephine Dobscher, known as the slicker bandit for her red raincoat, was sentenced to life in prison after a jury conviction for robberies at drug stores. Judge Dennis J. Normoyle called it the heaviest sentence for a woman in similar charges and indicated a possible pardon after serving a minimum term.
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Chicago
U.P
Josephine Dobsecher
Fife
Dennis J. Normoyle
Miss Dabscher
Shin
Indict Prominent Bootleggers for Not Paying Taxes
Federal grand jury in Chicago indicts Terry Druggan Frank Lake and Ralph Capone for income tax evasion. Conviction could bring five years in prison and a $5000 fine. Claims tax due amounts listed. attorneys say earnings were illegally obtained and not taxable. Also notes census job appointment for W R Keith Tamil in Washington.
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Courier delivery timing and reprint policy notice
The Courier promises home delivery before 5 30 o clock. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other causes, call 5100 and a copy will be sent. Calls should reach the office before 6 40 a m.
Iowa Tragedy Toll From Friday Accidents
A string of Iowa accidents Friday left seven dead and two injured. Victims include Ralph Permeter, 13, killed by a shotgun accident while hunting. Cynthia Ann Davis, 8, struck by a car after dodging a streetcar. Roy James, 9, and Halie Murray, 40, among others. Witnesses report trains, autos, and a quarrel caused most fatalities. a woman, Mrs John Gerdes, 62, died after being struck near Linwood.
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Corbett Brooks
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Muscatine
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Atantic
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Cresco
George Wilson
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Enid
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Milwaukee
Goodwin
Rock Island
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Ais
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Glen James
Bainbridge Colby Weds Widow in New York Ceremony
New York November 2 Bainbridge Colby broker lawyer and Wilson era Secretary of State married yesterday to Mrs Anna v Ely 39 a widow since 1914 Colby was divorced from his first wife Mrs Matlie Sedgwick Colby in Reno October 8.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Anna v. Ely
Matalie Sedgwick Colby
Reno
Senate poised to censure Senator Bingham Monday
Washington report notes Norris plans a Monday vote on a resolution of condemnation against Connecticut Republican Hiram Bingham for employing a paid lobbyist during tariff hearings. The measure, deemed of the highest privilege, would dominate Senate business until final action.
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Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Hiram Bingham
Connecticut
Bingham
Charles G. Evanson
Connecicut
Arthur R. Robinson
Indiana
Jannounerd
Binghamo
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Simeon D. Fess
Ohio
Queen Marie Gut of Royal Palace Rumors Circulate in Bucharest
A Bucharest sourced report claims dowager Queen Marie of Romania has left Balchik due to dissension in the royal family. Rumors suggest conflict over regency for Mihai I and opposition to her influence. An unconfirmed note says she was asked to depart by an intermediary for Princess Helena.
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AUPAS
Bucharest
Marie of
Mihai 1
Mawvle
Balchik
Helena
Qqueen
Chinese Retreat Before Russians Near Fuchinhafen
Harbin dispatch reports severe fighting between Chinese and Soviet troops at Fuchinhafen with the Chinese retreatting about 60 miles toward Huachuan. Northern Manchurian front activity revived as Soviet forces reportedly attacked Tingling last week but were repelled. Rumors say Mukden may seek separate negotiations with the Soviet government from Nanking.
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Manchuria
Russia
Fuchinhafen
Huachuan
Ersten
Mukden
Nanking
Englishman Claims Father Invented Incandescent Lamp
Kenneth Swan asserts Sir Joseph Swan invented the incandescent lamp before Edison, with Swan noting his father first exhibited a successful carbon filament lamp in 1879 and Edison’s date of invention as 1879. He cites U S jubilee exclusions and mentions a later “squirted” filament replacing earlier forms.
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London
Thomas
Joseph Wilson Swan
Kenneth Swan
Sir Joseph
United States
Newcastle-on-Tyne Dee
Institution of Electrical Engineers
America
Swan Odaumsom Company
Swan
England
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