Underwood Opens Campaign Flays Isolation Policy
Senator Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama launched his Democratic bid at the Texas State Fair, denouncing U S leadership in world affairs since WWI. He argued America abandoned its wartime ideals, rejected Versailles, and urged a peaceful, cooperative policy to reestablish stable international governance.
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Oscar W. Uniterwood
United States
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Texas
Russia
Europe
World Affairs
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Underwood
Fea
Alabama
Democratic Party
Congress
Obituary notices for Agnes Selzer Latta and Carl Willert
Agnes Selzer Latta with roots in Mt. Vernon township and Black Hawk county died at home after illness. She was born November 4 1886 and was a longtime member of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. Surviving: husband Fred G Latta and daughter Ivy Caldwell and other relatives. Carl G Willert died at St Francis Hospital after ten days of illness. He is survived by his widow a three year old daughter and his parents. The bodies are to be transported to Rockford Illinois and funeral arrangements are pending.
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John A. Selzer
Selzer
Agnes Selzer
Mt. Vernon Township
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Carl G. Willert
cSt. Francis Hospital
Jem
Rocrford
O'Rysse & Towne
American Tobacco Co. to Lease Tobacco Provinces Assets
New York Oct 24 One of the largest tobacco deals in years was announced with plans for the lease of Tobacco Provinces manufacturing properties to the American Tobacco Company for nine years. The cash payment totals about 12 million dollars with an annual 2 500 dollar payment. The deal transfers all manufacturing assets including supplies trademarks plants and equipment.
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Tobacco Provincts Corporation
American Tobacco Company
Communists March in Berlin Faced by Police
Berlin protesters confront police as communist bands march on the city amid political tension. Separatists gain little ground. Adenauer leads local opposition in Cologne. France pledges firm reparations policy despite German financial strain and a firm stance in talks.
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United States Forges View on Europe Debt and Reparations
The article argues America should fix Germany's reparations first to gauge Europe’s ability to repay debts to the United States. It notes total European debts to America hover near 10 billion dollars, roughly three years of U.S. income tax. It warns against debt cancellations while European nations fund large armies and cites limits on American banking support for European military finance.
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France
Belgium
Italy
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America
Iran
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Methodist Women Missionary Society Opens Convention
Des Moines October 25 delegates from the United States Methodist Missionary Society gather at First Methodist Church for the convention. Mrs J B McConnell and Mrs W F McDowell presided at sessions with remarks by missionary speakers from India Japan Korea and other overseas posts. Delegates will be hosted by the Des Moines branch at a reception at the state house tonight ahead of public meetings starting tomorrow.
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JI. PF. McConnell
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Washington
India
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Thomas Nicholson
Nicholson
Chicago
Des Moines
Society
State House
Vets Bureau Inquiry Sparks Prosecutions Probe
Washington October 26 A Senate inquiry into the United States Veterans Bureau moves toward criminal prosecutions. Two new federal investigations into narcotics losses at Perryville Missouri under Forbes era and alleged graft in hospital construction are being reviewed by the Justice Department. Major Gen John F O Ryan leads the Senate probe and Forbes may testify to defend his record as former bureau director.
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Tacoma
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James H. Wack
Joan Wf. Thompson
St. Louis
Black
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Mathew O'Brien
San Francisco
Charles F. Cramer
C. D
Hurley
Seattle
Hurley-Mason Company
Tor
American Lake
U S Notes on Reparations Seek Immediate European Settlement
The United States dispatches a note to Britain urging an immediate, workable reparations plan to resolve Europe’s crisis. The note portrays reparations as core to Europe’s problems and offers U S aid, arriving as Lloyd George seeks American cooperation. The document aims to reveal Washington’s stance before its public release.
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Hughes
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Lloyd George
Railroads Conclude Tax Case Arguments in Des Moines
Attorneys for the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and the Chicago Great Western railways finished their arguments in the state tax case this morning. The state’s attorney opened with a table showing higher assessments since 1914, including 15.9 percent on town farm lands, 35.9 percent on town lots, 34.2 percent on bank stock, 56.1 percent on telephone and telegraph property, versus a 1.54 percent rise in railway property assessments.
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Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
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Gibson
Housing inspector urges cement pits for outside toilets
Edward H. Sands, state housing commissioner, visits Des Moines with city officials to discuss enforcing state housing laws on cement outdoor toilet pits. He notes lax compliance due to cost and hardship for residents outside water and sewer districts and says enforcement now applies statewide.
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Charles Wasson
C. L. McDermott
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Red-Haired "Double" for Mrs Stokes Enters Divorce Case
New York October 25. Witness Thomas Brander denies Mrs Stokes visited Bethel Connecticut with Edgar T Wallace a corespondent in the divorce case Brander once shared a New York apartment with Wallace and Walter L Pepperman Interboro Rapid Transit executive The defense introduced Mrs Toward Pell a red haired double for Mrs Helen Edward Stokes as a surprise move in the trial
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Helen Edward Stokes
Halloween Masquerade at Y M C A Friday
About 800 attendees are expected for the Hallowe en Masquerade social at the Y M C A on Friday evening under the co sponsorship of the Y M C A and Y W C A. Costumes are required and prizes will be awarded for best outfits. The grand march begins at 7 15 p m with activities including stunts and refreshment after nine.
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R. C. Heald
Gaylord Bussey
Vacancy to Fill One Senate Seat and House Seats
The Associated Press reports that one Senate seat and several House seats remain to be filled before Congress convenes. Most contests likely decide on November 6, with Democratic gains possible but Republicans maintaining substantial delegations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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William P. Dillingham
Vermont
Porter
Dale
Park H. Pollard
Coolidge
Palmer- Labor
Driver Indicted in Rock Island Arsenal Death
Frank G. Rittenmeyer of Rock Island was indicted for manslaughter by a federal grand jury in Peoria over the Sept 7 death of 7 year old Tack Monahan of Rock Island who was killed when Rittenmeyer’s car, described as a wild automobile, crashed into a ditch on government property at the Rock Island Arsenal. Rittenmeyer is jailed in Peoria County.
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Frank G. Rittenmeyer
Rock Island
Federal Grand Jury
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Louis Pitzvenry
Rittenmeyer
Tack Monahan
Rittenmower
Rock Island Arsenal
Railroad Station Robbery at Albia Iowa
Three masked men forced entry at the Chicago Burlington and Quincy station in Albia Iowa last night holding up ticket agent A M Stevenson and escaping with about 184 dollars. Police reported no trace of the robbers and agents gave officers detailed descriptions.
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Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
A. M. Stevenson
State Briefs Ties Movies and Officials Tangle
County Attorney Seeburger seeks ex tradition papers from Acting Gov. Hammill for the return of Russell J. Cockburn now in a government hospital in St. Louis. Cockburn is sought for trial on a charge of padding city payrolls totaling about $80 000. Ames Acting Gov. Hammill names President Pearson of Iowa State College as Iowa’s delegate to a national illiteracy conference in Washington. Iowa City: Prof E H Lauer director of the State University extension division and Dr S T Orton address the opening session of the first annual institute of social work. St Paul Minn J B Howe is sentenced to one year in the workhouse for passing checks without funds amid an embezzlement probe revealing a 10 000 bill.
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Russell J. Cockburn
St. Louis
Cockburn
Ames
John Hammill
Pearson
Iowa State College
Iowa
Washington
Fan
Iowa City
E. H. Lauer
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Ralph J. Rea
Des Moines
State Conference of Social Work
S. T. Orton
Psychopathic Hospital
Institute of Social Work
St. Paul
Minn
J. B. Howe
E. ©. Seele
Mason City
Episcopalians Meet in Des Moines For Canvass Plan
Representatives from Ames Boons Des Moines Chariton Oskaloosa Ottumwa and other towns gathered for the Des Moines deanery conference to plan the Every Member Canvass a nationwide Episcopal church drive urging clergy and laity to take a spiritual inventory and engage in church affairs.
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Chicago After Demos Convention A $100000 Campaign Planned
Chicago business leaders launch a drive to bring the Democratic national convention to Chicago. With George Brennan urging, a $100,000 fund is sought to secure the event, while officials express optimism about national prosperity and continued cooperation with the Coolidge administration amid European tensions.
Coolidge Policies Praised by Judge Gary in New Address
Judge Elbert Gary, head of the American Iron and Steel Institute, lauded President Coolidge’s policies and the 12 hour day abolition in steel. He praised Coolidge’s influence, pledged industry cooperation, and noted 600,000 workers and a $2 billion annual business while urging fairness and liberal conduct.
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Calvin Coolidge
Elbert Gary
American Iron and Steel Institute
Gary
Harding
Iron and Steel Institute
Hotat Commodors
White House
Igen
Pledzo
Doctors marvel at Babe kept alive by electric light
Chicago doctors at the American College of Surgeons conference visited South Shore hospital to witness a premature baby weighing three pounds three ounces kept alive by an electric light and milk from a dropper. The infant, born to Mrs Goctenae Schiller, was kept warm under a crib and fed small milk doses, with physicians predicting survival.
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American College of Surgeons Conference
South Shore Hospital
Goctenae Schiller
Saxton Youth Information Withheld by Welfare Worker
Oklahoma City on Oct 25 re ported Ralph Saxton an 18 year old wanderer whose Marion Iowa parents thought him dead. Miss Edna McKinnon the welfare worker in charge refused to reveal his location or return date and said information would be kept secret.
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Okla
Ralph Saxton
Marion
Edna McKinnon
Tiberty
Mec-Kinnon
Drunken Drivers to Face State Charges Move in Dubuque
Dubuque Iowa October 25 County Attorney Allan Kane orders police to refer intoxicated drivers to his office for state court arraignments. Police court fines max out at 1700 while state court penalties include up to 1000 fine or one year in jail or both.
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Allan Kane
Ini
Ford backs Coolidge on dry law enforcement
Henry Ford said in Detroit on October 25 he supports President Coolidge if he enforces prohibition laws. He added he believes the president is handling enforcement correctly and endorsed the third party organized in Detroit.
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Henry Ford
Youths Confess to Large Thefts Across Iowa and Minnesota
Three youths confess to a string of thefts across multiple towns including Iowa Falls Mason City Cresco Riceville Minneapolis St Paul Staples St Clout Fort Dodge and Elkhart amounting mainly to provision thefts. Two suspects are sons of Cresco, Iowa families and a third hails from Elkhart Indiana, according to deputy sheriffs.
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Baby Drowns in Farm Stock Tank Near Massena Iowa
Inez Morrison two year old child of Richard Bissell of Massena falls into a stock tank on the Bissell farm and drowns. Her body is recovered after a search, ending the tragedy that occurred Wednesday afternoon. Risk factors include farm neglect and water hazards on rural properties.
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Richard Bissell
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Inez_ Morsen
Bulgaria Loses Air Defense in Smash
Spa Oct 25 The Bulgarian air force suffered destruction after a military plane at a field near Spa crashed while departing for Bulgaria under the Neuilly treaty. An unexplained accident wiped out air defense capability.
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District Druggists Conference Sets Improved Methods
About 50 retail druggists from Black Hawk Fayette Butler Bremer Grundy and Buchanan counties gathered at Hotel Russell Lamson for the Iowa Pharmaceutical association meeting. Delegates endorsed cooperative and newspaper advertising and display boards for drug topics. They opposed consolidating the state board of pharmacy, citing self support and revenue concerns. A. Palkenhamer of Algona represented the state association. Frank Stockdale and Rufus G. Pankew of the Stockdale Business Institute spoke on business ethics at the closing session. Churchill Drug Co hosted luncheon.
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Russell-Lamson
Iowa Pharmaceutical Association
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A. Palkenhamer
Algona
Frank Stockdale
Rufus G. Pankew
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Churchill Drug Company
Uncheon
Austin Burt Tells Lions of New Dam Problems
Austin Burt manager of Citizens Gas and Electric Co told Lions Club members the center gate of the new dam had a malfunction due to a joker. Adjustments to the automatic machinery will restore a seven foot river level in a few days. Burt described gate operation and noted the dam cost $60 000 more than a straight concrete dam. Several Lions officers were also elected.
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Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Lions Club
Burt
F. AL. Shaver
Paul Highmey
IT. R. Chanter
Herbert Parker
Paul Davis Co Buys Stock of Rae Show
The Pan Davis Dry Goons company has purchased the bankrupt stock of the Dorothy Rae cnop, including fixtures and store room tease at 10 Sycamore. The stock, a large assortment of infants and girls wear, will be moved to the Davis store and offered for sale next week.
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Dorothy Rae
East Schools Report Strong Enrollment Rise in District
Enrollment in East district public schools ended the first six weeks at 3 585, up 172 from last year. Boys 3 983 and girls 954. Wawthorne School had the largest grade registration with 375 pupils. Attendance averaged 95.60 percent. John Fiske led grades in attendance with 27.92 percent after attendance. tardiness totaled 435 cases with McKinley and Washington grades showing multiple tardies.
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Higi
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John Fiske
Grede
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Fitte
McKinley
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Joan Fiske
Alcott
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