Flood Ravages Rivers and Creeks Hover Town
A severe flood from the Betna river and Troublesome creek swelled after heavy rains, washing out bridges and roads, marooning residents across the rural area, and halting mail service. The Botna bridge and West Second Street routes were inundated while trains detoured. North Chestnut residents evacuated briefly as water rose near homes, and isolation persisted along several outlying roads.
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Betna
Rock Island
Atlantic Northern
Botna
Kimballton
Burlington
Milwaukee Roads
Second Street
Griswold
Ateslantic Canning Factory
H. Riley
Ed Woolsey
Lynch
Riley
City Plant
City Water and Power Plant
North Chestnut
North Chestnut Street
Gcrass
Toillay
Bull Creek
Etrettms
Audubon County
Des Moines
Omaha
John Hancock
Lewis
Buck Creek
Phelan Denounces Klan Demonstration at Convention
Former Senator Phelan spoke at the Democratic National Convention urging unity against the Ku Klux Klan. In nominating McAday, he condemned religious and political enmity and urged Americans to stand together, drawing moderate applause.
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Madison Square Garden
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U. P
Phelan
McAday
Pandemonium Over Klan Mention Stirs Democratic Convention
Madison Square Garden witnessed pandemonium as the first direct Klan reference was announced before the Democratic National Convention. Delegates cheered, hats flew, and a parade erupted amid fights in Missouri and Colorado delegations. The scene cooled when the band played America and a flag parade formed.
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Madison Square .Garden
U. P
Madison Square Garden
Ku Klux Klan
Issouri
Colorado
Nv Issouri
Alasbama
America
Walsh says 6. O. P. is not faithful to its trust
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana, assuming the Democratic national convention chair, declares the nation faces a trial in the presidential campaign. He accuses the Republicans of shielding corrupt public servants and argues the party in power risks world judgment if kept in power despite scandals. Continued on Page Six.
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New York
A. P
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Senate
Walsh
United States
Crooke
Republican Party
Destructive Storm Devastates Anita Iowa Area
A June storm lashed Anita Iowa with high winds and heavy rain causing widespread damage. Turkey Creek flooded its banks washing out bridges culverts and fields flooding roads and washing out corn fields and gardens along the Rock Island line. The east Turkey Creek bridge suffered drift damage and the Rock Island track near Anita was undermined by floodwaters.
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Anita
Turkey Creek
Rock Teland
Rock Island
Al Smith Promises Support If He Shows Strength
New York June 26. Chances for Governor Al Smith to capture the Democratic nomination appear brighter as his managers say he has been informed by backers that if early balloting shows enough strength to persuade others he can win, they will back him.
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New York
U. P
al Smith
Smith
Tom ‘Taggart
George Brennan
Ed Moore
Corn Only Knee High At Time For Laying It By
Des Moines June 25 A detailed crop review from the Department of Agriculture notes a backward season with corn progress lagging. The best corn in the state stands knee high for this period, typically the time to lay by, while light yields from washed hillsides and flooded valleys may still be offset by favorable weather.
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Des Moines
Department of Agriculture
Iowans to Give Me Adoo 2 Ballots News Item
The Iowa delegation to the Democratic National Convention faced a split over support for McAdoo. Members debated balloting strategy with plans to vote for McAdoo initially and then scatter strength to other figures. Fights persisted between the Meredith led majority and the anti McAdoo faction led by Marsh.
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Adoo
New York
A. P
McAdoo
Thay
Underwood
Davis
P. Meredith
Wilbur W. Marsh
National Committee
U S Invited to Attend Dawes Parley
Washington reports the State Department was advised by Ambassador Kelogy that an invitation for the United States to participate in the forthcoming council premiers conference on the Dawes reparation plan had been handed to the American embassy.
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Washington
A. P
State Department
Kelogy
Fantag Thiut
Corn Prices Rise Amid Tight Markets and Weather Woes
Corn prices firmed with Chicago bids around 94 cents, while Omaha saw higher cash prices as crop damage and weather boosted outlooks. Analysts warn of tight supplies if late-season conditions persist and water levels remain elevated.
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Chicago
Omaha
Fifty Great Oil Concerns Charged With Conspiracy
Attorney General Stone announces the greatest federal anti trust action charging fifty oil refiners with forming a conspiracy to restrain trade in gasoline. Primary defendants include Standard Oil of Indiana and New Jersey and related subsidiaries. secondary defendants joined by license agreements. George Johnson and family plan a move to Connecticut as friends bid farewell with a party at the Johnson home.
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Stone
Ie Despartment of Justice
Gov‘rnnment Agust
Monopeolivy
Hie Cmonthy Defendannts Iy
Standart Oil Vominary
Indiana
New Jersey
California
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
New York
Ohio
Texas
American Refinery
Aetna Refining Company
Standard Oil Company of Indians
Standard Development Company
Texas Company
Gasoline Products
Standard Oil Company of
Kan Standard of) Com ‘Pany
Standard OU Cinpany of
Actual Refining Company
New England
George Jonson
Connecticut
Roy
de Jana
Firth
Hazel Stree
Convention Chaos Over Klan Fallout Darkens Madison Square Garden
At the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden, chaos erupts as debates over presidential nomination and the Ku Klux Klan provoke protests. Spectators tear down standards, wave flags, and chant during McAdoo and Robinson demonstrations, with fists and noise echoing through the hall.
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McAdoo
Robinson
Ponines Folnstin
Fisis
Hiss
Alsbana
C.H. Broush
Arkansas
Senate
Phelan
California
Plaatform
G. McAdooo
Meadoo
Walsh
Weather outlook with overcast and storms possible
Partly overcast tonight and Thursday with likely local thunderstorms. Some warming is expected tonight in western areas as conditions shift to warmer patterns overnight.
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Rafters
Missouri
Cordell Hull
Rhode Island
Rhode
Taupin
U.S
Great Oil Concerns
Alabama
I West
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