Navy dirigible Shanandoah leaves for maneuvers
Headlines recount a string of early 20th century reports from New Jersey to London and Sydney. The Shanandoah departs Lakemast for Atlantic fleet maneuvers off Virginia, while Italian Somaliland sees cavalry and tribesmen clash. Iowa City plans two weeks of Camp Dodge training for units from 113th Cavalry and 186th Ambulance. A U.S. fleet detachment reaches Australia as Indians seek lands. claims to recover over 68 million dollars for Montana and Wyoming tribes are filed in the Court of Claims. Public notices include naval construction plans under Baldwin’s compromise, a fatal crossing incident in Charles City, and Feng Yu-hsiang urging abolition of unequal treaties. Youthful burglars in Ames are caught. Vanderbilt engagement details surface. an aviator’s globe-flight plan shifts, awaiting permission for a New York to Buenos Aires leg.
Unidentified Man Murdered by Tramps in Red Oak Yards
An unidentified man was killed by a blow from a heavy iron bar during a quarrel among four tramps in Red Oak railroad yards. The victim, found unconscious about nine, died three hours later. He was well dressed for a tramp, with a right arm amputated and three toes missing. A Baltimore and Ohio pass made out to Mrs. F Stahl and Denver addresses were found. An inquest was planned and a tramp suspect was radio broadcast.
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Red Oak
Burlingyton
Cor
Omaha
Walter ‘Sullivan
Denver Namer
F. Stahl
Parsons
Denver
Sullivan
Gasoline War Spreads in Des Moines Fight to Finish
Des Moines reports a gasoline price war after a two cent cut by Standard Oil, with large firms promising further reductions to force independents out. Hawkeye at Valley Junction and an Ames road Standard station matched the cut, as officials forecast continuation of the battle across the state.
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Des Moines
INS
Standard Qi
H. E. Wormhoudt
Manhattan Oil Company
Hawkeye Company
Dt Valley Junction
Standard Station
Ames Road
Ankeny
Standard Oil Company
Massena Merchant Dies in Sacramento California
Massena, Ia July 25. C V ilson assistant manager of Slocuty Company reports receipt of a telegram from W W Slocum who has been visiting in the west noting the death of a Massena merchant in Sacramento California. The message is unclear due to damaged text but confirms the death of a local business figure while abroad.
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Massena
Spechal
News-Telegraph
C. V.il Son
The
Slocuty . Companyatore
W. W. Slocum
Ether, CO
Right to wear high hat and long face sought in state exams
Nearly 76 applicants across the state began examinations for entbidavers licenses at the state board of health today. The testing, expected to continue through the day, involves prospective wearers of the so called high frat aldathe long face. Lamorrow leads the effort as officials assess eligibility and criteria.
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DEX Movies
State Board of Health
Lamorrow
Big Conference To Restore Train Service Next Week
Farmers business leaders and railroad officials plan a July 30 meeting at the Everson farm to discuss adding a Rock Island branch train between Lewis and Griswold. The push follows a county farm bureau petition urging patronage of railroads over trucks to boost line service and prosperity for farms and carriers.
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Rock Island
Here
Griswold
Everson Farm
Chicago
Farm Bureau
Rock Island Railroad
Lewis and Griswold
Weat
Topeka
Cans County
Rock, Island
Steck Gains 30 Votes in Brockhart Senate Recount
Washington July 25 Steck gains a net thirty votes in the recount of the Brockhart Senate seat contest. Ballots are challenged by both sides with Brockhart ballots marked and Steck ballots questioned when names appear with ink marks or pencil arrows it is reported this afternoon.
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Washington
INS
Daniel F. Steck
Smith W. Brockhart
Senate
Mondey
Brookhart
Steck
Red Cross Worker and Aides Slain in Manchuria Ambush
A dispatch reports Major Morgan Palmer an American Red Cross worker and five companions were killed by Chinese bandits on the Sungari river in Manchuria. Dr Harvey Howard of the Rockefeller Institute was captured. U.S. officials in Washington said the Pekin government will be asked to investigate and secure the captives.
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Shanghats
Morgan Palmer
American Red Cross
Suggari River
Manchuria
Shanghi
Harvey “Howard
Rockefsfeller Institute
Wen Wu
Chiao Ho
Washington
Morgen Palmer
Americvan
Iis Ranch
Sungari
China
State Department
Samuel Sukobin
Harbin
Palmer
Howard
Rockefillery Foundation
Sokobin
Harold Ballwin
Mary Wood
Arbin
INS
Pekin
United States
Maj
John W. A. MacMurray
Peking
Shen excursionists return home today
Shenandoah Iowa July 23 Four train loads of Shenandoah voyagers returned home and were not broke A check showed the 1700 Niagara Falls visitors paid an average of 50 dollars each for the trip including the side trip to Canada Upon arrival motor cars awaited to take them to the Elks Club for a home coming program sponsored by the Shenandoah Kiwanis Club.
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Shenandoah
INS
Niagara Falls
Canada
Jast
Elks, Club
Shenandoah Kiwanis Club
Fire destroys ice house in Adair county city
In Adair In July 28 fire of unknown origin destroyed the ice house and its contents belonging to the Harry Meat Market of the city about 9 30 this morning The building was in the northwest section of the residential district just outside by insurance SHENANDOAH Week Day 1 be the subject of the Rev Alexander Robertson local pastor why eal vay ao
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Adair
Spevvnlle News-Telegraph
Harry Meat Market
Discity
Shenandoah
Alexander Robertson
Jocal
Eal Vay Ao
Former Exira Coach Taught at Mason City
Special to New Teleproject notes Ja Exira boy athletic coach Leonard Kline, well known for guiding local youths. Bline, who graduated from the university of Iowa, visited Mason City and spoke about his career and training methods.
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Exira Boy
Mason City
Exira
Leonard Kline
Mr. Bline
Tawa
Scathing attack launched in new evolution case
Loren H Wittner filed suit in district court of Columbia to stop salaries of instructors teaching scientific theories conflicting with the Holy Bible. He claims Congress promotes ignorance and unites church and state while restricting education to biblical teaching. Justice Siddons ordered defendants to show cause for an injunction. Wittner aims for a federal case reaching the Supreme Court quickly.
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Kenneth Clark
Washington
Congress
Loren H. Wittner
District Court of Columbia Supreme Court
Wittner
Aviens
Justice Siddons
Supreme Court
Scopes
Nessee
Father chained boy to keep him at home
Miles Martin a 10 year old boy, was bound with a padlocked chain by his father Christopher Martin to keep him at home. Christopher was warned by Judge B R. L. Anderson and reprimanded for cruelty after being arrested on humane authorities complaint. Miles and his sister Mary were threatened with removal if kinder treatment was not provided.
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Cedar Rapids
INS
Miles Martin
Christopher Martin
Dudge
R. L. Anderson
Miles
Mary
Good Roads Meet Develops Into An Old-Time Shindy
A county gathering in Audubon and surrounding areas sparks a heated Cass County centered dispute over road paving plans. Delegates from Audubon Pottawattamie and others clash with Cass County advocates, debating Whiteway Highway versus Primary No 7 and potential statewide funding. The meeting ends by pledging to expand the good roads group across the district while avoiding grasps at major bond issues.
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Aod Roads Association
Audubon
Pottawattamid
Harlan
Shelby
Cass County
Goods Roads Association
George, Lynch
Adair
FP. J. Becker
Orchard
Agin
Euitar Orchard
Corner Bluffs
Primary 7
Pattawattamie County
Tarlan
Avoca
The
Bluffs
Brown
Hurlan Republican
Haynes
Soad Roads Association
Highway Commission
Cass
Good Roads
Des Moines Man Found Dead in Smoldering Car Near Wiota
Nels A. Anderson 60 of Des Moines is found burned beyond recognition in a high gear touring car near Wiota. Sheriff McKee and Coroner Roland investigate. wife notes possible heart disease as cause. Evidence includes a melted tin box with burned legal papers and a stopped watch at 2:35. Anderson formerly mayor of Farragut and father to several children.
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Nels A. Anderson
Cottage Grove
Avenir
Des Moine
Winta
W. A. McKee
Cass County
Burdette Roland
McKee
Anderson
Des Moines
INS
Wiota
Farragut
BP. Anderson
Wiuta
Faundary
Weather forecast for night and Friday
Partly overcast conditions with possible thunder storms in the northwest. Warmer tonight and in the east portion.
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