Flood curb plan dominates Mississippi Valley meet
The ninth annex convention of the Mississippi Valley Association debated flood control and inland navigation plans led by Maj. Gen. Edgar Jadwin. Hoover urged a nationwide deepening of the Mississippi system while internal dissension over reelecting James E. Smith and Ashburn's chairmanship surfaced.
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Louis
Mississippi Valley
Congress
United States Army Engineering Corps
Edgar Jadwin
Crims
New Orleans
Tensas
Achafalaya
Jadwin
Big River
Herbert, Hoover
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Lakes
Great Lakes
Hoover
Hehdly
Soniral
United Bites
John J. Fershing
James E. Smith
Sb. Louk
George E. Leach
Minneapolis
Pack
Smith
T. @. Ashburn
Inland Waterways Corporation
Gas Fumes Knock Out Nine Workers at Davenport Plant
Nine Davenport workers were overcome by gas fumes from a Halligan candy factory range. Eight men and one woman were hospitalized with two in serious condition and all expected to recover. Investigators examined the near-tragedy as Oscar Theleman and H W Buckley were named as seriously affected.
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Davenport, Is
Halligan Company
Oscar Theleman
H. W. Buckley
Candy Maner
Fragmented Weather Entry Notes Low Readability
Partial OCR shows scattered temperature data and dates but lacks readable context or complete facts. No clear locations, dates, or measurements can be confirmed from the fragment.
American Legion Endorses Preparedness as Peace Guarantee
Harry M. Reed commander of Beck er-Chapman post No. 148 told Kiwanis club at Hotel Russell Lamson that the American Legion stands for preparedness and universal conscription in any future war. He cited the diverse membership and community of interest as key strengths. Martha McCormick and Dr W P McCormick sang a miniature operetta, Jehu River, with piano accompaniment.
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American Legion
Harry M. Reed
Becker-Chapman Post
Kiwanis Club
Russell Lamson
Reed
Legion
Martha McCormick
W. P. McCormick
Westminster Presbyterian Church
McCormick
Calles Denies Mexican Aid to Nicaraguan Rebels
New York World telegrams President Calles of Mexico denying reports that his government aided Nicaraguan rebels against U S policy. He replies that the newspapers’ statement is absolutely false and calluminous.
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New York
New York World
Calles
Mexico
Hearst
United States
The
World
Lindbergh Heads Hunting Trip With Governor Byrd
Col Charles Lindbergh flew from Bolling Field to Richmond Virginia for a hunting trip through Virginia woods with Governor Byrd He was joined by Hi F Guggenheim of the Guggenheim Foundation for the Promastrom of Aeronautics and Mrs Guggenheim The reader accounts date from Washington with mention of the trip on November 15.
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Washington, D. C
Charles A. Lindbergh
Bollingfield
Richmond
Hi F P. Guggenheim
Guggenheim Foundation
Promas Trom
Guggenheim
Lindbergh
Virgina Woods
Gov. Byrd
Runway Delays Force Giles to Postpone New Zealand Flight
In San Francisco on November 13, Cant. Frederick A Giles postpones the start of his planned 12 020 mile flight to New Zealand. The delay stems from weather on the runway and a tailwind change. Giles prepares at a Millis field for the postponed voyage.
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San Francisco
Cal
Frederick A Giles
New Zealand
Millis
Giles
Drunken Driver Assessed Fine and License Loss
A drunken driver, identified as Popham, was ordered to pay S400 and lose his license after a court proceeding. The case records show the defendant faced monetary penalties and license suspension for the driving offence.
Lindbergh and Elder Highlight White House Air Tour
Washington observes aviation icons at the White House and auditorium events. President Coolidge presents Hubbard Medal to Charles Lindbergh for the first nonstop Atlantic flight as Ruth Elder receives praise. crowds cheer 000 officials. Lindbergh predicts wide future air travel.
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Washington
BD. C
Charles Lindbergh
Ruth Elder
President Coolidge
White House
Miss Elder
Lindbergh
Coolidge
National Geographic Society
Hubbard
Atlantic
Town Marshal Clears McKenzie in DWI Case
Des Moines Nov 15 A town marshal ordered Charlies McKenzie to escort three intoxicated men home in his car and after the drive, McKenzie had two drinks. The supreme court freed McKenzie ruling the driver not necessarily guilty of driving while intoxicated as the incident and collision occurred during a later dispute and hotel argument.
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Des Moines
McKenzie
Albert
Butters and Johnston Nominated by Conopus Club
Harley S. Butters general manager of Overland-Waterloo company and Robert H. Johnston general agent of the Rock Island railroad in Waterloo were placed in nomination for president of the Canopus club at a Black's tearoom luncheon. The meeting aimed to head two tickets for officer elections on December 6, with James G. Clark as guest speaker describing a revolving fund for student aid, a cause later noted by the Elks order.
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Harley S. Butters
Overland-Waterloo Company
Robert H. Johnston
Rock Island Railroad
Waterloo
Nominaton
Canopus
Black's Tearoom
James G Clark
Elks Order
Government suspends Mississippi river work at Taunton for winter
McGregor Iowa Nov 15 The approach of cold weather ends the government s work on the Mississippi river north of town The steamer and barges and quarter boats used in constructing or repairing wing dams and riprap work have been put away for the winter season.
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McGregor
Mississippi River
Oldest Editor Retires After Long Service at Robinson Areas
A veteran editor known as Mele Hie pataria retires after decades in up country journalism. He began as a printer and edited the Robinson Areas first issue dated December 14, 1963. He marked his final birthday by setting the last line of type.
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Harper's
Nation wide dinner links 15 000 girls in 200 cities
Mrs F B Brocksus and Miss Dell Miniger lead Waterloo efforts for a national Young Women's Christian Association emplaced dinner on November 22. The event unites 15 000 girls in 200 elites with synchronized meals across time zones, featuring speeches broadcast and special music.
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F.B. Brocksus
Dell Miniger
Della Hitch
Blue Triangle League
Waterloo
Young Women's Christian Association
Isabella M. Dress
New York
Division of Jacques Muehsam German Glasses Draws Adults
Berlin reports the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Chicago Institute of Art acquire the Jacques Muehsam collection of German Bohemian and Dutch glass drinking vessels. The 750-piece set dates from the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries with a Voltaire gift goblet and a 1592 first known German glass. Sold by Dr. Hans Wermer Muehsam for $140,000 to the American owners.
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Berlin
Metropolitan Museum of New York
Chicago Institute of Art
Jacques Muehsam
Jan Steen
Bohemia
Frederick the Great
Voltaire
Hans Wermer Muehsam
Man at Telephone to Accept 500000 for Invention Slain
Herbert Meisterknecht engineer and inventor was murdered while at a telephone to accept 500000 for an invention. Authorities sought Alexander Schreiber of Cleveland with arrests in Yonkers Newark as the suspect. The sister of the victim remained in bail as a material witness.
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Highlands
Herbert
Meisterknecht
Alexander Schreiber
Cleveland
Pol
Yonkers
Newark
N. J
Schreiber
Sophe Meister
Rosie Fairburn Loses Appeal for Husband Estate
In Des Moines Iowa a Supreme Court session considers Rosie Fairburn guardian for the insane widow of Wi Vatroun as appellant in the estate dispute with Mary de Fairburn et al. The court weighs a deed and dower rights related to Waterlon property and ownership transfers to Owen Fhirbuma.
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Rosie Fairburn
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Grit
Resi Li
Fairburn
Wi Vatroun
Mary de Fairburn
Black Hawk
Judge Stiles
Owen Trburn
Davenport Dentist Dead in Davenport Hotel Room
Davenport physician Henry A. Lating was found dead in his room at the Blickhaws hotel yesterday afternoon. The body showed a heart attack as the cause with no evidence of foul play, and investigators noted no immediate signs of external injury.
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Davenport
Henry A. Lating
Blickhaws Hotel
Prohibition District Realignment Considered by Treasury
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Seymour Lowman discusses new prohibition district alignments for the Midwest. Proposed groups include Kansas with Nebraska and Iowa with Missouri, plus North Dakota with South Dakota and Minnesota with western Wisconsin, aimed at concentrating enforcement where dry sentiment is strongest.
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Washington, D. C
Middlewest
Treasury
Seymour Lowman
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Lowman
War Council
Civil Service Commission
Prohibition Bureau
East
West
Curtis Warns Farm Congress on Corn Borer Threat
Dean Curtis of Iowa State College told the American farm congress in Kansas City that the European corn borer has invaded 125 000 square miles in the U S and Canada and could ruin crops if unchecked. He noted a $10 million federal eradication fund and urged domestic markets for American farm products. Queen Elizabeth wore a jeweled bracelet watch.
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Kansas City
American Farm Congress
Dean OC
F. Curtis
Iowa State College
Farm Congress
United States
Canada
Dean Curjtis
America
Curtis
Court seeks alimony and child support order for Richter
Chicago November 13 Herman Richter has appealed to the circuit court asking a ruling to require settlement with his wife and to pay 35 dollars monthly for his son's support He says he came to the United States from Germany in 1914 and his wife refused to accompany him He states he had been paying 360 dollars monthly voluntarily but seeks a legally binding arrangement He also asks for an order to settle 1500 gold marks on his wife in lieu of alimony
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Chicago
Herman Richter
Cirenie Court
Hils Son
Richter
United States
Germany
Navy preps new aircraft carriers with all metal bombers
The USS Saratoga near Camden New Jersey receives finishing touches and aims for commissioning by November 30 under Admiral Eberle. Plans rush for 100 all metal bombing planes to equip Saratoga and Lexington with a powerful deck airfield and innovative launch systems.
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Washington, D. C
Saratoga
Camden
N. J
EB. W. Eberle
Naval Operations
Cleveland
Ue Saratoga
Lesington
Gleb L. Mardin Company
Philadelnina Navy Yard
Harry E. Yarnell
Philadelphia
Lexington
U.S. Navy
J . Yarnell
Glenn L. Martin
Inset
Judge Blames Dry Law Supporters for Murder
In Joliet Penitentiary a 17 year old youth was slain by Ostertag a moonshine drinker who shot him after an encounter near a river. Judge Green branded Volstead act advocates as murderers and sentenced Ostertag to life in prison calling for the electric chair.
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Peoria
Ovlertag
George McCloskey
Joliet
T. N. Green
Ostertag
McCloskey
Blaine La Follette and Gale Lead Delegate Battle in Wisconsin
Senators Blaine and La Follette join authoress Gale and Theodore Kronshage to campaign for delegates-at-large at the Republican national convention. They are backed by the La Follette Progressive group after state conference endorsement. La Follette attacks Gov. Zimmerman over election tactics and tax and conservation issues.
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Milwaukee
John J. Blaine
Robert J.la Follette
Iona Gale
Theodore Kronshage
University Board of Regents
la Follette
Fred R. Zimmerman
Hiaine
Herman L. Ekern
Wisconsin
Zimmerman
Hearing date set for Iowa Falls Motor Truck Line case
Hearing on O L McLeod Iowa Falls for certificate of convenience and necessity to operate motor truck freight from Iowa Falls to Waterloo and intermediate points will be held December 30 at the County Auditor office. Notice published by George L McCaighan secretary of the railroad commission board. McLeod operates several motor freight lines from Iowa Falls and the proposal originates there as per C A Hanson secretary of Groster Waterloo association.
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O. L. McLeod
Iowa Falls
Waterloo
Ackley
Austinville
Aplington
Parkersburg
New Hartford
Benson
Gedar Falls
Board of Railroad Commissioners
F. W. Esher
George L. McCaighan
McLeod
C. A Hanson
Groster Weterloo Association
Leper Sentenced in First US Leprosy Murder Trial
Edward Payton a leper with an estimated 12 years to live began a 10 year term for killing Lford Richardson at the federal leprosarium in Carville Louisiana. His guilty plea to second degree murder was accepted by Judge Louis H Burns as spectators filled the court. He will be kept in solitary confinement at the facility.
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Baton Rouge
Edward Payton
Lford Richardson
Carville
Payton
Fellers Court
Continental United States
Louis H. Burns
Burns
Gray Set Record for Altitude When He Lost His Life
Washington November 15 Capt Hawthorne Gray set a new world altitude record on a balloon flight cost him his life The Belleville Illinois balloonist was found dead in his deflated balloon near Sparta Tennessee after rising to 42470 feet before the oxygen tube failed The prior record of 35424 feet was set by Soring and Berson Germans on June 20 1890.
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Washington, D. C
Hawthorne Gray
National Aeronautic Association
Belleville
Sparta
Tenn
U. S. Bureau of Standards
Association
Gray
Soring
Berson
Germans Owe U.S. 224 Million in Occupation Costs
Washington D C November 16 A balance of 224 221 388 was still due the United States from Germany for costs of the American army of occupation as of June 30 1927. The annual report by Maj Gen K W Walker reveals Germany paid 8 916 849 in Dawes plan annuities last year and notes other details of the settlement.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Germany
Dume
Kenzie W. Walker
Doctors Suspended Over Liquor Prescription Sales
Four physicians on the Edward Hines Jr Memorial Hospital staff are suspended for 99 days pending investigation into liquor prescription sales. Col. R W C Francis, hospital commandant, and three others were named, though investigators say the colonel was not involved.
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Chicago
I.p
Edward Hines, Jr. Memorial Hospital
R. W. C. Francis
Pierson Granted New Trial in Bank Deposit Case
Des Moines reports that E. W. Pierson, convicted of receiving deposits at State Savings Bank after insolvency, was granted a new trial by the Iowa Supreme Court today.
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Des Moines
JINS
We. E. Pierson
State Savings Bank al
State L Supreme Court
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