Cass County Red Cross Elects New Officers at Meeting
At the Cass County Red Cross meeting in the Ornanaly building, a representative group discussed the current program and future plans, read committee reports, and elected officers led by Chairman L. M. Getz and Treasurer O. R. Patrick. The Home Service Committee highlighted aid to disabled ex servicemen and free legal help benefiting about 1000 men. Nursing Service noted 120 cases sent to Iowa City for state-funded care, 42 Cass children helped by the Junior Red Cross fund, and 753 children treated after inspections. New officers include Getz, Tompkins, Patrick, Cockshoot, with a slate of directors from Atlantic, Griswold, Cumberland, and other towns.
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Cass County Red Cross
Red Cyors
Cockshoot
O. R. Patrick
Ethel E. Hedges
Towa City
Cass County Medical Society
Griswold
R- Pattick
Atlantic
R. W. Cockshoot
Josie Okell
Lewis
C. P. Maeredith
Chas. Sheargy
Cumerland
Mias
Gertrude Louis
Clara
Schelm
Eq. Eustis
Mras'Esthere
R. L. Barnett
Charles
Shegrar
Mra
Worthington
Cumberland
Iargen
Charles Tompkins
Longa
Trott
Red. Cross
Norsing
Southwestern Towa
Death by Own Action Reported in Grove Farm Incident
A Grover farmer identified as Alvar Aeter, aged about 50, reportedly died by his own action. The incident occurred at his Grove, Iowa residence, with details limited due to the fragmented OCR text. Local authorities are assessing the case and notifying next of kin.
Move Carefully in Selection of New Ambassador
Washington July 29. President Coolidge and Secretary of State Kellogg will move carefully in choosing a new ambassador to Japan to replace Edgar Bancroft who died in Tokyo. The vacancy comes amid delicate talks on Chinese questions and arms control. Possible candidates include Silas Strawn Frank W Mondell Henry P Fletcher.
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Washington
INS
Coolidge
Kellogg
Japan
Edgar A. Bancroft
Toklo
Bancroft
United States
Europe
Barcroft
Silas Strawn
Chicago
Strawn
Senate
Mondell
Fletcher
Frank W. Mondell
Idaho
House
War Finance Corporation
Henry P. Fletcher
Italy
Upsets Mark Seabright Invitation Tennis Parade
Seabright New Jersey July 29 After elimina tions of California invaders Johnston Kinney Casey and Griffin the third round of the Seabright invitation singles continued with A H Chapin Jr Springfield Mass who beat Howard Kinsey in straight sets set to meet Jamies O Anderson later today A match pits Vincent Richards Olympic champion against Gerald Patterson leader of Australian forces and a third features Williame former Hawke star in major day of play.
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Seabright
N.jij
INS
California Invactors
Bill Johnston
Howard
Robert Kinney
Ray Casey
Clarence Griffin
A. H.chapin Jr
Springfield
Mass
Howard Kinsey
Jamies O. Anderson
Vincent Richards
Gerald Patterson
Will
Jick Williame
Hawkes
Filipinos Seek Coolidge Aid in Control Plan
Manila July 29 INS leaders plan to send a special envoy to Washington to urge President Coolidge to back a Filipino cabinet that would share executive power and be partly responsible to the legislature. General Wood resists changes now, while Osmena may be appointed envoy to arrive in Washington in September. A separate note reports the labor party accusing the colonial system of labor bondage, which the Filipino labor bureau denies to the League of Nations.
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Manila
INS
Leonard Wonil
Executive Department
Washington
Coolidge
Wood
Philippines
Frowna
General Wood
Sergio Osmena
Hipino Labor Party
Govenor
Leonard Wood
Jlippines
Cruz
Filipino Bureau of Labor
Islande
Ague of Nations
Geneva
Daring hold up erupts at Drake Hotel in Chicago
Chicago July 29 INS A bold cash heist at the Drake hotel ends in gunfire. Four bandits invade the Gold Coast hotel prompting a pistol duel with police and guests. One bandit is shot as the thieves flee toward the beach while a cashier is wounded. Major pursuit follows as detective squads swarm the scene.
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Chicago
INS
Drake Hotel
Gold Coast
Fiolice
Igvnot
Knayn
Syhathay Té
Funeral plans move forward for William Jennings Bryan
Washington dispatch reports arrangements for the funeral and burial of William Jennings Bryan on Friday. The body will arrive tomorrow morning, lie in state at John T. Wright’s undertaking parlor, then be moved to New York Avenue Presbyterian Church for services led by Rev. Joseph R Sizoo. Relatives including Bryan Jr and Grace Hargreaves are en route, with Charles W Bryan expected tonight. The War Department grants no official funeral steps, but may honor Colonel Bryan if Mrs. Bryan consents. The service will be broadcast by WRC and CNN affiliates.
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Washington
INS
Willian Jennings Bryan
John T. Wright
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Bryan
Joseph R
Charles W. Bryan
Nebraska
War Department
WRC
Radio Corporation of America
Drizzling Rain Fails to Quell Drouth Rumor
A light drizzle persisted through today in the area, soaking dry earth and easing conditions for now. While the rain was not heavy, it brought noticeable relief and may reduce concerns of drought, with more precipitation hoped for.
MacMillan Party Battles Ice Pack in Arctic Traverse
After twenty one hours of near continuous fighting the Bowdoin and the Peary of the MacMillan Arctic expedition broke through the Melville Bay ice pack. Commander Donald B. MacMillan reported in a dispatch to the National Geographic Society.
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Washington
INS
Bowdoin
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Melville Bay Ice
National Geographic Society
Donald B. MacMillan
NOFICE Opening Thursday Evenings at 9 O'clock
Notice reads that beginning July 30 our store will be open Thursday evenings at 9 o'clock to take care of our country trade during the busy season. It emphasizes extended hours for local customers and seasonal demand.
Nobody Loves You Remedy Ad Promotes Mayr’s Cure
An advertisement claims societal love and happiness depend on a kindly disposition and cites Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy as a simple harmless remedy for stomach and liver ailments. It asserts the product removes catarrhal mucus, reduces inflammation, and promises complete and permanent results in thousands of cases with bloating and related issues. It directs readers to purchase at druggists.
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William Jennings Bryan
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NEA
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Clarence Darrow
Bryan Funeral
Dertaker
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Daytin
Dayton
Nog
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Rogers_house
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Cordon i McKenzie
Drouth
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Ta Salle Hve
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Welch Moore Shoe CO
Towa
Iowa Electric Co
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