Potawattamie County Fair closes with large crowd
At Avoca Aug 22 a big finish drew 1,800 paid admissions on closing day. Motoring traffic topped 1,000 autos as free acts races and other entertainments filled the program. The trot feature, won by The Honor driven by Gray, came from behind in the 2:20 class over three heats, with purses totaling $400. Several other races and prize events completed the day’s program.
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News-Telegraph
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Aquilla
Alomer Prince
M. Dyke
Mackinaw
Agnes. R . Calvin
Steck Leads in 63 Iowa Counties by Fewer Votes
Washington Aug. 22 The recount in 63 Iowa counties finished showing Daniel Steck, Democrat, ahead of Senator Smith W. Brookhart by 9 271 votes. The totals stood 253 772 for Steck and 242 600 for Brookhart. In the same counties there are 5 832 contested Lakota on which the committee will have to make no decision.
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Iowa
Daniel Steck
Smith W. Brookhart
Senate
Brookhart
Ellingson case goes to the jury in San Francisco
In San Francisco on August 22 a jury of seven women and five men was seated to decide the fate of Dorothy Ellingson, a 17 year old girl charged with murdering her mother. Judge Louderback instructed the jurors on the questions involved before they began deliberations at 10:09 a.m.
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Early ball scores from major leagues
National League results include Cincinnati 6 Boston 1 in the 7th, Chicago 6 Brooklyn 2, St Louis 21 Philadelphia 3, Pittsburgh 8 New York 1. American League shows Philadelphia 6 Chicago 0 in the 5th, Washington 8 Detroit 0 in the 2nd, New York 7 Cleveland 1 in the 2nd.
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New York
Washington
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Cleveland
Well Known Lady Dies Suddenly Here in Cedar Falls
Carl C. Magee newspaper man former Cedar Falls resident shot and killed John B Lassiter in a Las Vegas New Mexico hotel lobby after a fist fight with former district Judge David J Leahy Magee, editor of the New Mexico State Tribune, is jailed in San Miguel county awaiting charges Manslaughter bond set at 10000 by local business committee
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Judge Leahy
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F. L. Snider
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Okio
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Magten
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San Miguel County
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Albuquerque Morning Journal
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Subscription Coupon Promises Extra Votes in Newspaper Race
A damaged clipping touts a 20 000 extra votes offer with a first subscription coupon and a 37 000 vote total. The coupon is valid only with a subscription remittance. The text is partially garbled but centers on a gifts and voting incentive tied to News Telegraph subscriptions.
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Sulligei
Boy Killed by 110 Volt Current
A boy died after a 110 volt contact incident near a desert area. Police and investigators reported the accident occurred yesterday evening when a light device touched a live wire. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
Wilfred Fredericksen Wins Baby Beef Title at Elk Horn
Elk Horn Aug 22 Special Times shares Wilfred Fredericksen, famed stock judge, winning the baby beef championship on the final day of the fair. Stock judging concluded yesterday afternoon and the champion was moved to Heelan Fair, with exhibits later advancing to the Des Moines state fair. Local merchants Carl Densen and Pleimar Nelson received prizes for booth displays indicating strong community participation. The fair was deemed a great success.
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EWK
Carl Densen
Pleimar Nelson
Lakerpe
Sveunid
Marne to get new Rock Island crossing finished
Special to News Telegraph from Marne Iowa reports residents are excited as work begins on the Rock Island crossing repair. Crews with scrapers and road tools start earthwork and grading to improve the crossing, after prior criticism this project is moving to immediate completion with plans for a first-rate finish.
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Marne
J. Desmand
Coon Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Birthday
Pilot Grove township residents Mr and Mrs Scott Coon marked their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Mrs Coon's 92 year old mother attended. Notably both Mr and Mrs Coon shared the day as their birthdays and relatives presented them a silver purse.
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Elliott
Scott Coon
Pilot Grove Township
Wener to Attend California University on West Coast
George K. Wener will leave Wednesday for Los Angeles to attend the southern branch of the University of California again this year. Miss Harriett Burnside, who has spent the summer with relatives in Audubon, will return to California with him.
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Los Angeles
Calif
University of California
Harriett Burnside
California
Cumberland Boy Enlists in Army Story
Cumberland Iowa August report says Panl Oestrich son of P A Oestrich a local streetcar man left yesterday for Fort Crock to be stationed with the U S navy in a local military enlistment item
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P. A. Oestrich
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Helen Wills Reaches Final in National Championship
Aug 22. Miga Helen Wills, nation pion, went into the final stage of the women's national championship tournament this afternoon as she faced Eleanor Goss, 3 6, 0 0, in progress. The young Californian gained momentum after the early setback but then faced Goss’s defense, stepping up into contention for the title.
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Suspect sought in Des Moines homicide case
A suspect was held in a Des Moines homicide inquiry. The death of a woman, identified by married name Lang, fathered by Chaes Lang, occurred after illness at Chestnut Street residence. Surviving relatives include children and a large extended family across Iowa and Missouri. Investigators pursue leads as inquest or legal action unfolds.
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Mamie Shu
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Ban Bre
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Marry Scull
Pearl Garver
Ana
Carson Young Men Caught Stealing Tires at Griswold
Griswold La Aug 22 Police report two young men from Carson were caught stealing tires from a Chevrolet garage. They faced charges, were fined 250 dollars, and released after admission of guilt.
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Griswold
Gas Well Opens in Guthrie County Near Baley and Herndon
A new gas well was struck at a depth of 14 000 feet on the Annome Leber farm between Baley and Herndon in Guthrie County. The Central Gas and Hab Company reported the well is 60 feet deeper than previous gas finds in the county, marking another production site for Leon farms area.
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Central Gas
Elliott men mobbed at Red Oak circus pockets picked
In Red Oak on the circus visit last week Ed Wilson and Hale Carey of Elliott had their cash stolen by a smooth pickpocket. The News-Telegraph reports the incident as a brief local crime note with limited details.
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Hale Carey
Elliott
Red Oak
Mrs William Krei Fe Dies Suddenly in Town
Mrs William Krei Fe, wife of the agelt known Civil War veteran, died today after a brief illness of four days, leaving a family and friends in mourning.
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William Krei
Weather notice shows cloudy night and plus cold
Partly cloudy conditions with light winds expected tonight and tomorrow. Temperature outlook cooler with scattered brief showers unlikely in most areas.
Hit by Train Seeks Damages From Railroad
A. C. Weiss files a petition in district court seeking 2000 in damages from the C R I & P railroad for personal injury and vehicle damage after a July 6 train incident near Shelby. Attorneys Ayers Alberson Norri represent Bankers Life in a foreclosure action against John Smith et al for 14165.97 on 160 acres in Victoria township. Both cases set for September term.
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A.C. Weiss
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Shelby
Ayers, Alberson & Norri
Des Moines
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Acttion
John Smith
Simpson grid captain visiting at Audubon
Audubon Iowa August 28 local report from News Telegraph. Mercer of Albis captain-elect at 1925. Binspson College south west in this city Wednesday with William Layland.
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Audubon
Mercer
Albis
Binspson College Southwest
William Layland
Opportunity Drives News Telegraph Prize Campaign
The News Telegraph urges readers to enter its gift campaign offering a Willys car and other prizes. Read how nomination, effort, and a simple application could bring a family the car, health benefits, and city and country travel pleasure.
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News-Telegraph
Opening Game of Doubleheader Pitchers Battle
Opening game of a doubleheader featured a pitchers battle between the Giants and Pirates. Meadows and Barnes started as the mound duel, but Pittsburgh surged in the ninth with five hits and five runs to seize the win. Rawlings stood at second for Pittsburgh, while crowd scenes and gate squeezes marked the day as the curtain rose on the Giants Pirates series.
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Johnny” Rawlings
Eddie Warne
Aetarentio Condeile
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Toder
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Syracuse Sandlot Star Al Grabowski Shuts Out Providence
Al Grabowski of Syracuse dominated Providence, 1 to 0, in the first game of a double header. He held Providence hitless and runless as only one Providence baserunner reached second.
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al Grabowski
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