President Harding Attends Battle Monument Dedication
President Harding, after golf with Senator Frailinghaus en, travels to Princeton to dedicate the Battle monument. He will receive the Doctor of Law degree and praise Washington and the Trenton Princeton campaign, stressing liberty and representative government as enduring memorials.
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United Press
Bariton
Harding
Frailinghausen
Princeton
Bayard Stocktop
Byskesockated Pressq
Washington
Trenton-Princeton
Andy
Delaware
Wind Damage Report Across Counties
Early morning high winds caused widespread damage to telephone wires and trees across Griswold Anita Wiota Brayton Exira and surrounding territory. Some towns reported crossed wires and brief service interruptions while wider property and rainfall impacts were minimal.
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Hube
Griswold
Mas- Beni
Lewis
Walnut
Anita
Wiota
Brayton
Exird
Cleveland magnate Dunn dies at Chicago home
James C. Dunn, president of the Cleveland Indians, died at his Chicago home after months of illness. His wife and three daughters were at his bedside. He organized the Dani McCarthy contracting firm in Chicago and was prominent in local business circles. He was 55. The burial is expected in Marshalltown, his longtime hometown.
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Chicago, Jr
James. C. Dunn
Cleveland Indians
Hare
Dunn
Munn
Marshalltown
Bor
Cleveland Iniahs
Chitago
Dani-McCarthy Contracting Firm
Railroad Merger Feasibility Doubtful Yet Probable
Chicago based Chicago and Alton railroad president William C. Bierd told United Press that a merger of U S railroad systems into three or four groups is under consideration following reports of consolidation between the Chicago and Alton and Missouri Kansas and Texas railroads. The Interstate Commerce Commission may study mergers under a law directing investigation and recommendations. Professor Ripley of Harvard is compiling statistics and has submitted an initial report with merger recommendations for the Southwest.
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United Press
Chicago
United States
William C. Bierd
Chicago & Al-ton Railroad
Biard
Chicago & Alton
Kansas
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ripley
Harvard University
Bjerd
Admiral Kato Offers Premiership in Japan Controversy
June 9 report from Washington states Admiral Baron Kato offered the premiership of Japan. The admiral indicated he has reconsideration time, amid questions about his leadership of Japan’s government and military affairs.
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Fokio
Japan
Baron ‘Kato Waer
Kato
Washington Arms
Postage Reduction Sought by United Press Ingramton
A United Press report from Ingramton indicates a push for reduced postage rates. Officials argue lower costs would ease mail burdens for businesses and residents alike, potentially affecting local postal policy decisions this year.
Young Men Win in Pottaattamie Primary Fights
Pottaattamie County returns show young men victorious in key contests for sheriff and county attorney, with George Sparks winning county auditor as Mack Goodwin tops John Wheeler on the Democratic side. Republicans fill several offices unopposed, and Democrats court a write in mechanism for two lost candidates, while official names list a mix of Kane and Silver Creek township contenders and a single Valley township candidate for supervisor.
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Pottawattamie
Shiin
Percy Larison
Rank Northup
George Sparks
Jay ‘Stiff
Mack Goodwin
John Wheeler
Garry
Fred J. Boiv
Valley Township
Kay Bartleuy
Kane Township
W. _ Atwood
Kane
L. Ilenry Cutler
J. J. Turner
Belkpuap Township
W. R. Green
Paul S. Rasmussen
Frank Ryder
Mderman
Second Ward
J. I. Whitney
E. G. Cowles
Kane, Township
Mae Robinson
T. J. Smith
Robert Be Organ
C. W- Beem
Ambers Bool
A. I. Ingram
Charles B. Hammer
Silver Creek
Joseph O'Neill
Peage
Mahlon Brown
Alg
Gale
Beaverdam Workman Killed by Dynamite Blast
Cedar Rapids June 9 Max Palmer a Beaverdam workman was blown to death today by a dynamite charge. Failure to wet out of the way after setting the charge is blamed. His body was blown ninety feet.
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Associated ‘Press
Cedar Rapids
Jays
Max ‘Palmer
Ric Is On His Way to Chicago Lighted Path
An incomplete OCR snippet mentions Ric heading toward Chicago with references to American figures and a staged arrival. The readable text hints at an arrival or journey but lacks clear names, dates, or events to anchor specifics.
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Ric
Brookhart Campaign Cost Under $500 in Iowa Nomination
Des Moines reports Col. Smith Brookhart, Iowa senatorial nominee, says his campaign cost less than 500 dollars with only two contributions 112 dollars and 7 dollars. He notes expense filings will shock the nation as no official tallies have been filed yet.
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Brookhart
United Press
Des Moines
Smith Brookhart
Iowa
United Press Today
Much Needed Showers For Northwest Part Of State Predicted
Des Moines June 9 showers are forecast for the northwest region as a hot spell ends the state saw 90 plus readings in Cedar Rapids and Clarinda while Waterloo Sioux City Keokuk Davenport and Burlington reported 90 degrees. Weather man CG Reed predicts storms late today or tomorrow that could aid crops in the drought hit area.
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United Press
Des Moines
CG. B. Reed
Weather Man
Mercury
Gedar Rapids
Clarinda
Dures
Waterloo
Sioux City
Keokuk
Davenport
Burlington
Reed
Massena Man Faces Sanity Hearing Before County Commission
The sanity hearing for Charles E. Parker of Massena opened at the county house with complaints filed by local witnesses. Parker, son of William E. Parker, allegedly caused uneasiness in Massena as numerous signed complaints arose. Farmers along the Montgomery county line reported him wandering aimlessly, adding to the fear stirred by local rumors of the Omaha maniac.
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Cags County Insane Commission
Charles E. Parker
William E. Parker
Massena
Count
Parker
Montgomery County
Mountain Climbing Party Sets Altitude Milestone
An Associated Press dispatch reports a party climbing Mr Everest in Into China reached 26 800 feet on May 21, the highest altitude by a white man. Members Mallory Summerville and Norton near 2 200 feet from the summit, besting the 24 683 feet record by Duke Abrazar in 1910. Everest stands at 29 002 feet.
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Associated Press
Washington
BD. C
Everest
Into- China
Mallory
Summerville
Norton
Duke Abrazar
Paige Announces National Demonstration Week Start
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company declares National Demonstration Week starting Monday June 11 across the nation. Paige dealers will host open houses and offer rides in the Paige 6-606 to buyers and nonbuyers alike, with performance charts for comparison. The event marks an anniversary celebration tied to past speed records set on May 7 at Cotati California and May 1 last year on Uniontown track, highlighting stock chassis record gains and faster speeds.
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Paige
Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company
Uniontown
Cotati
Calif
Man Found Unconscious in Box Car Near Marion
In Cedar Rapids the young man Guy Mobley of Panura was found unconscious in a box car in the mile yards at Marion Monday. He had a fractured skull but recovered consciousness today. He cannot recall the events or why he left home.
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Way United Press
Cedar Rapids
Milee
Marion
Guy Mobley
Panura
Congress Weighs Ford Offer On Muscle Shoals Project
Washington June 9 House leaders delayed a decision on Henry Ford's proposal for the Muscle Shoals power project. Republican leader Mondell cautioned no agreement before a lengthy conference, leaving members uncertain about when the measure will be brought to a vote.
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Muscle Shoals
Associated Press
Washington
lHouse
Henry Ford
Man and Woman Sentenced on Statutory Charges in Des Moines
DES MOINES Ia June 9 William Waldron was sentenced to three years in Ft Madison penitentiary after a jury conviction in District Judge Thomason's court for a statutory charge. Elizabeth Proctor pleaded guilty and received three years in the Rockwell City women's reformatory.
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United Press
Des Moines
William Waldron
Ft. Madison
Thomason
Tourton
Elizabeth Proctor
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
To Regulate Radio Affairs Before Congress
Washington June. A bill introduced in the house by Representatives White Milne would complete governmental regulation of radio. It follows recommendations from the recent radio conference called by Secretary Hoover at the request of President Harding.
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United Press
Washington
House
Representative White
Milne
Hoover
Harding
Porter Indiana Mystery Ends In Tragedy At Beach
Porter Indiana June 9. A mystery grips authorities as a contractor is found dead at Chesterton dunes. The unidentified man is burned beyond recognition, with a suitcase bearing the name Anderson nearby. A revolver and a radio set lie close to the scene and $15 in a tent wallet is reported.
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Indiana
United Press
Ind
Boone
Chesterton
Wnan
Yas
Anderson
Contractor William Foglesong killed by beam in Boone accident
In Boone Iowa on June 9 William A Foglesong a Des Moines contractor was fatally struck when a steel beam swung from a pole acting as an unloading derrick. The accident occurred last night leaving the cause under investigation.
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Associated Press
Boone, Ia
William A. Foglesong
Des Muings
Italian tariff dispute closed after senate conference
The senate today closed the matter sparked by Ambassador Ricci of Italy over tariff policy following a conference with Secretary Hughes. The exchange drew floor criticism but is now considered settled as far as the senate is concerned.
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Washington, D.C
Ricci
Italy
Senate
Doning
Hughes
Farm Bureau Picnic Held At Crystal Lake
The county farm bureau held its last picnic of the season at Crystal Lake on the eighth Tuesday of this week. Four townships in the southwest part of the county were represented. A. G. Shinn of Harrison County spoke and delivered a fine address.
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Farm Bureau
Crystal Lake
A. G. Shinn
Harrison County
United Rail Workers Seek Harding Block on Wage Cut
A 1.2 million rail workers committee in Cincinnati begins a bid to persuade President Harding to suspend a $109 million wage reduction set for July 1 by the U S Railway Labor Board. They plan to present a detailed case with experts figures and may organize a strike if rejected. Nearby Chicago reports a broader wage cut affecting clerks, signal men and other railroad staff next week. The July 1 cut would total $110 million for maintenance of way workers shop staff and clerks, with 20,000 clerks in signal, and oilers among those affected.
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Cincinnati
Harding
United States Railway Labor Board
Labor Board
Washington
Chicago
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Associated Press
Cincago, IU
U. S. Labor Board
Disappearance of Fern Petersen Shocks Minneapolis
Police search for Fern Petersen twenty in two, of Boyd Illinois, who vanished from the home of friends in Minneapolis after going for a bottle of cream. M Teslow, a host, said she was last seen at his residence during the errand.
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Associated’ Press
Minneapolis
Minn
Twin Cities
Miss Fern Petersen
Boyd,Ill
Miss Petersen
M. Teslow
Bodies of Mexican Rebels Recovered From River
The bodies of General Lucio Blanco Colonel Martinez and Major Garcia, alleged leaders of an invading party into Mexico, were recovered today from the Rio Grande near Laredo Texas after they were killed by Custom House guards and soldiers on Wednesday night.
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Associated Press
Laredo
Tex
Lucio Blanco
Martinez
Garcia
Custom House
Rio Grande River
Sherer Worse Again Taken to Hospital
Robert Sherer, civil war veteran, once again worsened after heart trouble and was moved to a hospital in Atlantic for treatment after a brief period of partial recovery. The report notes unusually hot weather with a high of 84 and low of 65, compared to last year.
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Lewis
News-Telegraph
Robert Sherer
Atlantic
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