President Harding seeks Volstead act change over foreign ships
Washington reports indicate President Harding may urge Congress to amend the Volstead act to ease the ruling that foreign ships cannot bring liquor into American waters. White House spokesmen say the administration believes the Supreme Court interpreted the law too rigidly and that enforcement as written is now untenable without legislative change.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
Supreme Court
United, Press
Administration
White House
U. S. Supreme Court
Three Hurt in Plane Crash Delivering Dempsey Tickets
Three men were injured when an airplane crashed near Livingston. Roy Molumby and Major G A Lane, a Legion commander, were among the injured while Earl Vance, the pilot, escaped with lesser injuries. They were distributing tickets for the Dempsey-Gibbons fight when the crash occurred after a poor landing.
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United Press
Shelby
Mont
Livingston
Roy
Molumby
State
Legion
Missing American Held By Mexican Bandits
American Frank R. Newman, missing for fifty days from Durango City, reports friends that he is being held by Mexican brigands for ransom. If payment is not forthcoming, he will be killed. The Mexican government is handling the case and the gang is believed led by the infamous brigand Juan Galindo.
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United’ Press
Mexico City
Frank R. Newman
Durango City
Miongy
Juan “Galindo
Kneeskerni Says Hels Pauper Transcript Expense
Winneshiek county officials dispute the cost of a transcript of evidence in the trials of B F Kneeskern, a wealthy cattleman convicted of murdering Irene Van Brothdin. County Attorney Nolsan of Decorah said Kneeskern attempted to leverage the expense to influence the case.
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Kneeskerni
Hels
Transcripton- County
Associated Press
Charles
ITV
Winneshiek County
Myuot
B. F.kneskern
Irene van Brothdin
Kelley
Cqunity
Nolsan
Knéskern
Former Cass Man Gets Diploma and Daughter At Same Time
Rev James Walls formerly of Lewis graduated from Simpson College Indianola Ia with a B A. On commencement day June 6 Mrs Walls returned from Keokuk Methodist Hospital and presented their first baby Rosalind as the commencement gift. Walls was in Simpson glee club and a five minute speaker during the college tour through southwestern Iowa.
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James Walls
Lewis
Simpson College
Indianola
Walls
Methodist Hospital
Keokuk
Rosalind
Simpson
M. T. Butterfield
Methodist Church
Promise ‘City
Town
Wally
Simpson College Glee Club
Iowa
Spring Hill
Cass County
Elks Mark 25th Anniversary With Banquet and Program
Atlantic edge 445 Elks Lodge celebrated its 25th founding anniversary at the club house on Poplar Street. Hundreds gathered for a banquet and program led by toastmaster T B Swan. Dr F W Porterfield of Waterloo delivered the main talk on memories, though planned speaker J We Murtagh could not attend. Continued on page eight.
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Lodge of Elks
Atlantic
Poplar Streets
T.B. Swan
J. We. Murtagh
Waterloo
F.W. Porterfield
T. B. Swan
French Sentry and Two Germans Killed in Ruhr
Paris reports a French sentry and two German civilians were killed in the Ruhr last night with a wounded German succumbing early today. Bomb explosions on rail lines were reported and unrest appears to be growing. The sentry was shot at Reneklinghuzsen as he passed while the Germans were slain for disobeying the curfew.
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United Press
Paris
Ruhr
Reneklinghuzsen
Prominent Omaha Man Found Dead in Ditch
United Press reports Rufus A. Brown a prominent Omaha insurance man had been missing since June 6. His body was found facing downward in a city ditch on the outskirts. The left side of his face showed heavy bruising.
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United Press
Omana
Neb
Rufus A. Brown
Ying Face
Reign of Terror At Bulgarian Capital City
United Press reports in Athens that about a thousand Bulgarians and Macedonians have entered Sofia, causing a reign of terror in the capital. The war is said to be in full swing with clashes between supporters of the allied forces and local factions, escalating tensions and triggering turmoil in the city.
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United Press
Athens
Sophia
Salonieale Abigil
Petinie Stamboulasky
Apa
Iowa Jurist Warns Against Curbing Courts In Speech
Iowa Supreme Court Associate Justice Truman F. Stevens told a local Rotary Club that courts are the bulwark of liberties and warned against constitutional amendments to let Congress decide judicial constitutionality. He traced Marshall era to modern times, urged caution amid calls from Borah and Owen to weaken the high tribunal, and cited the Owen bill as dangerous to the balance between state and federal powers.
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Congress
Truman F. Stevens
Iowa Supreme Court
Rotary Club
Calumet
la Follette
Borah
Owen
Brookhart
Keens Republic
Stevens
John Marshall
Supreme Court
Thomas Jefferson
National Congress
Marshall
Senate
United States
America
Relyea
J. B. ‘ ‘Rockefellow
Pregent
Predant
Oscar Otto
Typhoon Leaves Philippines Natives Homeless
A searing typhoon devastated the island of Saymat causing many deaths and widespread destruction. Reports from Manila say villages were blown down leaving residents homeless and some fatalities confirmed.
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Philippines
Harding Unable to Call Dry Co Conference
President Harding will be unable to hold the proposed conference with governors on enforcing prohibition laws until after Alaska and the territories are consulted. Delays stem from governors being tied to state legislative work and the need for the president to explain the federal scope of enforcement.
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Harding
United Press
Washington
Former Atlanss Lady Adolph Kluever Dies at 82
Mrs. Adolph Kluever of Atlantic dies after Brights disease at home with son Matthew in Audubon county. Born in Germany August 24 1841 she married Adolph Kluever in 1864. Services set at German Evan church Atlantic and Bridgewater with interment at Oakfield near Brayton. Survived by eight children, 40 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Adolph Kluever
Audubon
Atlantic
Matthew
Jann
George Tewill
Bright
Bridgewater
Oakfield Cemetery
Brayton
John
Grant
Mich
Nick and
Timmry
Atlantic Territory
Chris Ef
Dora Arp
Audubon Territory
Emil
Emma Thompson
Tyler
Minn
G. Hahn
Canada
Kleever
Illinois Day Law Repealer Placed on Calendar Today
Springfield June 12 The Illinois House of Representatives moved to place the prohibition law repealer on the calendar. Introduced by T. G. O Grady of Chicago last week the measure faced potential adjournment constraints. The vote was 78 to calendar and 60 against, a surprise move amid earlier defeats for less significant wet bills.
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United Press
Springfield
Illinois House of Representatives
T. G. O’grady
Chicago
House
Train wreck in Grayling kills three people
Three persons were killed and several buried in wreckage after a train collision near Grayling Michigan on Sun. 12. Authorities reported multiple fatalities and ongoing rescue operations as wreckage was searched.
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Grayling
Mich
Sune
Iowa Mason ic head raps Klansmen in speech today
Worshipful Grand Master FP W Glaze of Oska locsa denounces the Ku Klux Klan in Iowa Masonry. He says the Grand Lodge does not approve of the organization and urges members to aid the law, not take it into their own hands. He notes lodge activity, temple openings, and losses from deaths while stressing unity.
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United Pr
William A. ‘Norris
Cromwell Down
Mastera
John C. Danlavey
Janice
Charles H. Slocum
Doutds
Quick
Metellan
Finestoention
Ku Klux Klan
Glaze
Iowa
Bsing
Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Sheffield
Thos, L. Roberts
Congregational Bible School Opens With Good Enrollment
The Congregational Bible School opened yesterday with solid enrollment. Rev. J Alexander led the junior and primary classes assisted by Mrs J Anete and staff. Craft work engaged girls under Georgia Berry and Wilma Warner while Dwight Ball guided the boys. Miss Marie Beck led the piano and singing session as 40 attendees participated in the first morning.
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Tilly
Tegro Saved From Court Delayed Appeal In Harriett Martin Case
Fragmented text outlines a legal saga with mentions of a defendant Tegr o saved from execution, a remand for new trial by the high court, and plans by state attorneys to appeal. It references a grand jury delaying normal business and potential defense testimony surrounding Mrs. Harriet Martin and perjury allegations.
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Cane Saveh
High
Remale Grand Jury
Aegree
Harriett Martin
Old Time Atlantic Man Beath Dies in Marengo May
Alfred G Beath once an Atlantic man and brother in law of Carl Phares Sr of 504 Oak St Marengo IL died at his son in law and daughter De and Mrs Baugh home in Marengo on the 30th of May He was born in Bath England and came to the US with his parents at age three The family lived in Rockford NL led the mining city Leadville Colo before moving to Marengo where he spent his final years He was married to his wife who died in 1915 and survived by relations from England to Illinois
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The
Republican News
Marengo
Alfred G. Beath
Atlantic
Carl Phares
Oak Street
Bath
England
Rockford
Beath
Leadville
Colo
Law
Iowa Anti-Saloon League Aids U S Enforcement
Iowa Anti Saloon League places its entire resources at the disposal of Superintendent Henderson to help enforce the constitution in New York. The move is tied to dry law enforcement and aligns with U S efforts across states.
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Iowa
U. S
New York
Associatedressdes
Hornsby Facing Divorce Proceedings In St Louis Court
Rogers Hornsby star player in the National League announced he would not contest divorce filings brought by his wife in a St Louis district court. The case was filed yesterday and was noted in the report.
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ST. Louis
Rogers Hornsby
Last Chapter III Chinese Outrage Is Written Today
TSACCHWANG China June 12 captives freed after weeks of delay as bandits held up Shanghai to Peking express near Suchow May 6. Eight captives named include Major R W Pinger Leon Friedman J B Powell Lee Solomon Fred Bui Emile Gensberger B D Su. Men to receive six months back pay after agreement with Chinese government. Women released first. some captives freed gradually over time.
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Associated Press
Tsacchwang
China
Shanghai- Peking Express
Suchow
R. W. Pinger
U.S. Army
Manilla
Leon Friedman
Shari
J. B. Powell
The
Weekly Review
Shanghai
Lee Solomon
San Francisco
Calif
Fred Bui
Rowlett
Birmingham
Eng
Emile Gensberger
B. D. Su
Incge
Svere
Reegarerd, Ia
Step Father of BL By Shrauger Dies at Exira at 95
Word received today reports the death of Isaac Statzel a longtime Exira resident and step father of D and Shrauger of the city He was nearly 95 and had been ill for some time Surviving are four daughters and two sons Funeral plans not yet announced.
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Shrauger
Exira
Isaac Statzel
D. &. Shrauger
Improvements at Country Club Add to Convenience
Improvements at Country Club add to convenience as a new locker house with a shower bath is nearly ready. An addition to the clubhouse has been built and members are set to enjoy home like comforts this season as the club thrives with a growing membership nearing ninety.
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Galk and Country Club
District Court Short Session Opens with Divorce Granted
Judge T. C. Whitmore opened the June term of the district court for a brief session with no jury work expected. A divorce was granted to Mrs. Ethel Parmley, legally separating from her husband Harry F. Parmley on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The day mainly involved motions and minor matters with J. F. Byers serving as bailiff.
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District Court
Ethel Parmley
Harry F. Parmley
J. F. Byers
Funeral services for Thomas Taylor postponed to Thursday
The Thomas Taylor funeral services are postponed until Thursday morning at nine o clock at the Catholic church. The delay is due to one son being unable to travel in time. The deceased died yesterday at his home on 400 West Sixth Street. Friends are asked to note the new arrangement.
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West
Thomas Taylor
West Sixth Street
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