Farmer dies after drinking disinfectant mistaken for pop
Elbert Godfrey a farmer from near Elliott Iowa died after drinking from a bottle in his car that he believed contained pop. A note found in the vehicle said he bought sandwiches and a bottle of pop but mistook a second bottle holding formaldehyde for drinking liquid. He collapsed near the car and was later found by a passing motorist.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Elbert Godfrey
Elliott
News-Telegraph
Ebbert Godfrey
Dispatch
Godfrey
Gouriil
Homd
Fatal Auto Crash After Drinking Incident
Last night a collision occurred when an automobile plunged from the road. S. Kearns died in the wreck and G. Battin and James McCuster were injured. A passenger reported the group had been drinking prior to the accident. McCuster was found near the front seat and Estling was unhurt. The car pinned the victim beneath it.
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Lay
S. Kearns
Nice
Stedp
Prada
G. Battin
James McCuster
Alge
McCuster
Pasgerby
Kearns
Religious War Looms After Priest Slaying in Spain
United Press reports Spain faces possible religious strife after the ambush slaying of Cardinal Soldevila, archbishop of Saragossa. Authorities tighten security as riots flare in towns once faithful to the cardinal. the pope’s chief representative in Spain was killed near the St Vincent de Paul monastery, with a chauffeur and valet wounded.
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United Press
Madrid
Spain
Sol,de Vila
Saragossa
Koma
Catholic Church of Spain
St.Vincent de Paul
Tracg
Ehauffeur
Apgkosnian
Cass County Fair Shifts to New Circuit Route
In Cass County, the fair moves onto a new circuit with Auditor overseeing the change. The meeting notes indicate the fair fee structure and ownership details are under review by local officials.
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Cass County
Loop Hole Found In Ship Liquor Ruling
United Press reports a treasury department discovery of a loop hole in the law allowing vessels from certain nations to bring liquor into American waters if ship officers prove intoxicants are necessary for crew health. Officials say the loop hole exists in the enforcement of the Supreme Court ruling banning booze from ships within the eight mile limit.
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United Press
Washington
The
Treasury
Department
U. S. Supreme Court
Five Die in Knights Templar Special Wreck
Five people died when a Knights Templar special train bound for a Flint convention wrecked six miles west of Durand Michigan. The list of dead includes a commander, a fisherman, and a newsboy, with several others reported injured. W K McEween, head of the Lona commandry, confirms the grim toll and ongoing investigations.
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United Press
Movement To Japan Jailed Communists Charged
Associated Press reports more than a dozen communists face charges in a movement labeled as seeking to facilitate travel to Japan. The article notes arrests and ongoing legal actions tied to alleged communist activities.
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Associated Press
Burr
Ar‘tadliy
Mae Gs
Pete Ye
Walnut Bank Reopens After Reorganization Plan
The American State Bank, closed May 28, plans to reopen within two weeks with a new board following a meeting of depositors and others. L. G. Puller of Calumet, Iowa chaired, bank examiners Granstahl and Knutesen are overseeing affairs, and a note-reflection drive continues, urging depositors to keep funds in the bank.
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Walnut
Special Log News
American State Bank
L. G. Puller
Calumet
Iowa
Olio Rowan
Mesars Granstahl
Knutesen
Atater Banking Department
Farm Bureau Picnic Planned at Sunnyside on June 20
Farm Bureau board set plans for a County picnic at Sunnyside on June 20 with a parade of floats. L Wright reported township participation and a banner for the best float. The Franklin township band will provide music while Dean Curtiss and Mrs Cutler are announced as speakers. A big hall game between east and west sides will headline the sports program.
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Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Cass County
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Sunnyside
L. Wright
C.F. Curtiss
Agricultural College
Antes
Gene Cutler
Logan
Rum Scandal Hinted In Wisconsin Salons
Madison reports from Wisconsin state officials and legislators connected to drinking bouts as hinted by Anti-Saloon League advocate Thomas Galea. The league claims new evidence surfaced from a league investigator.
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Wisconsin
Madison, Wils
Jung
Thomas Galea
League
Gales
Simpson Campaign Begins Here In Earnest This Week
Simpson college launches its $2,000,000 endowment drive with canvassers visiting districts until June 20. Delegates met in Des Moines with Bishop Homer Stuntz and others, aided by a $200,000 Rockefeller Foundation gift to boost efforts.
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Sampson College
di Moines
Con
Homer Stuntz
Omaha
Methani Church
I. W. Hanseker
Philadelphia
B. FL Carroll
General Hduestion Board
Rockefeller Foundation
Methodist Church
Ot Simpson College
Speci
Rum Is Pouring Over N Y Border
Washington announces steps to control the border Prohibition enforcement laxity sparks renewed rum running from Canada into New York A fresh dry agent force will be deployed to the border as the government prepares quick action to stop the spillover before it escalates.
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N. Y. Border
United Press
Washington
Oanard
New York
Prohibition Department
Astute
Demo Candidate in 8th District Pleased With Election
Democracy candidate P. Daughton concedes defeat in the 8th district race to Republican H. K. Evans. Unofficial returns show Evans leading by about 1,000 votes in a normally pro Republican district. Daughton says the result is flattering given the district’s usual party balance.
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Demo
Associated Press
Grand River
P. Daughton
H. M. Towner
H. K. Evans
Judge Evans
My. Daughton
Germany to Deliver New Reparation Note Thursday
Berlin reports on June 5 states Germany will forward a new reparation note to the allies Thursday afternoon. The contents remain undisclosed, but it is understood Germany prescribes several annuities and proposes that capacity for tor liability be settled by an international committee of experts.
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Germany
Assisiated
Berlin
Premier Baldwin silent on U S liquor ruling
London June 5 Premier Stanley Baldwin refused to answer questions about the British attitude toward the U S Supreme Court ruling on liquor. The premier offered no further comment as officials framed the response amid mixed feelings in Parliament and the press.
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Baldwin
U. S
United Trega
London
Stanley Baldwin
Atihade
U.S
Auprems
Judge Evans Wins In 8th District Special Election
Judge Hiram K. Evans of Corydon Wayne county Republican won the 8th district special election for Congress, defeating Democrat J. P. Daughton by a 1,400 vote majority. Evans carried Clarke Deeytur Page Ringgold Taylor Wayne, while Daughton took Appanogse and Lucas. Turnout was light with a notably small female vote.
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Hiram K. Evans
Corydon
Wayne County
Congress
J. P. Daughton
Grand River
MN. M. Owner
Porto Rico
Harding
Evans
Exch
Clarke
Deeytur
Page
Ringgold
Taylor
Wayne
Daightan
Daasghtai Te Nganis
Appananse
Fremont
Lucas
Union
Daughton
Court House
Clark County
Appanogse
Drugs Win 11-3 Over Purities In City League
Price's Drugs defeated Day's Purities 11 to 3 last evening in the city baseball league. Tonight Spence's Speeitus faces Jeek's All-Nations in the next scheduled game.
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Price
Day
Spence
Speeitus
Jeek
All-Nations
Athletic Row at Ames Sparks Campus Handbills
Following the resignation of athletic director C. W. Mayser at Iowa State college, unsigned handbills appeared on campus. The leaflets list reasons for Pearson’s removal, including a charge that the armory fire last fall was caused by inadequate college fire protection.
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Associated Press
Ames
C. W. Mayser
Iowa State College
R. A Pearson
Iowa World War veteran bonus checks mailed at 5000 daily
Iowa veteran bonus payments move by mail at a rate of 5000 checks per day, with over 50,000 veterans soon to receive clocks. State Auditor Glen Haynes announced the plan in Des Moines on June 5, noting most recipients will see their bonuses mailed in the next ten days.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Glen Haynes
Heat Strains Shrines Parade as Spectators Faint
Washington June 5 Forty heat prostrations among Shriners marching up Pennsylvania avenue occurred today before half the parade passed President Harding's reviewing stand. Ambulances moved 82 to hospitals as spectators also suffered in 90 degree heat. Harding urged fraternity, warning against secret conspiracy and stressing loyalty to the flag and lawful authority.
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United Press
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Harding
Red Cross
Shrine
Roo
Associated Press
President Speaks
Imperial Council of the
Republic
Ringgold County Voters Defeat Bonds for New Court House
Ringgold county voters rejected a proposal to issue 160000 dollars in bonds to build a new court house. The old courthouse was condemned and torn down leaving the county without a courthouse. The official tally showed 2030 in favor and 2248 against.
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Ringgold Court House
Associated . Press
MT. Ayr, Ja
Ringgold County
Bond Syndicate Faster Than Burbank Delivers Money Sooner Than Agreed
State Treasurer Burbank says the Estabrook Bond Syndicate of New York will pay the full $12,345,000 on the four and a half percent soldiers bonus bonds by Thursday. The sizable payment, larger than anticipated, will enable the auditor to mail the bonus checks.
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Burbank
Des Moines
Estabrook Bond Syndicate
New York
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