Selway Stock Scandal Ties Iowa Officials to Losses
A Polk County court transcript reveals judgments against Cass County residents including Senator Julius A. Nelson and C. F. Beekman for $5,484 and others for $2,061 and $1,359.91. The Selway Steel Post and Fence scheme stretched across counties, with high pressure sales and “bird dog” banks, leaving victims to recover via receiver claims as the busting empire collapsed.
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District Court
Polk County
Cass County
Nelson
Selway Steel Post & Fence Company
Bird
Thomas Tobin
Selway Company
Julius A. Nelson
C. F. Beekman
Henry W. Hansen
William Guitenfelder
Herrin Murders Charged to Mine Officials There
United Press reports that the coroner's jury blamed Southern Illinois Coal Company officials for the Herrin killings during the union mine clash. C. K. McDowell, crippled mine superintendent, was branded a murderer and accused in Henderson's death after a hospitalized witness said McDowell fired the fatal shot. Eighteen miners buried. no further prosecution expected. Associated Press notes Sheriff Melvin and 12 deputies were told to stay away. he arrived only after looting and arson.
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Herrin
Williamson County
Southerllinois Coal Company
C. K. Mec. Dowell
George Henderson
McDowell
Henderson
Associated Press
Herein
Ill
Atrika Mine
Melvine
Britain to hear German proposal for League membership
London moments into debate as Premier Lloyd George indicated Britain would listen if Germany sought affiliation with the League of Nations. The government would consider a German proposal, as Lord Robert Cecil noted in the House of Commons.
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London
Eng
Lord Robert
Ceeil
House of Commons
Germany
Sague of Nations
Lloyd George
Great Britain
Wife of Gov Small Dies After Acquittal Joy
Mrs Len Small wife of Illinois Governor Len Small died this morning from a brain rupture following joy over her husbands acquittal. Doctors said the nervous strain of the trial and the homecoming celebration contributed to her death. The governor stayed at her bedside throughout.
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Kankakee
Len Small
Llinois
Visits Mother in town by Harry Worth
Harry Worth of Omaha spent Sunday here with his mother Mrs. M. E. Worth during a family visit.
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Harry Worth
Omaha
M. E. Worth
First pictures of horror in southern Illinois mine fields
The News Telegraph presents first pictures of the recent horror in southern Illinois mine fields. The shudder of non-union workers is described. the paper emphasizes the enterprise of NEA service and notes the regular subscriber status. The old home paper beats the field.
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News Telegraph
Illinois
NEA
Two Conventions to Meet Here Saturday Next
Two conventions gather in this city Saturday next with the G O P at the city hall and the Democratic at the I O O F hall. Delegates to the state convention will be chosen with seven for the G O P and nine for the Democrats. Griswold man presides at the G O P meeting, while the Democratic chairmanship is yet to be named.
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Edut
I. O. O. F. Hall
Elock
Griswold
Bryant
Wiota Votes Light Project Victory in Iowa
The WIOTA town election last week approved the electric light proposition 48 to 3. Guthrie Center Power Company will furnish the current and nearby farms between Anita and Wiota will receive power where desired. The system will restructure center town lighting to accommodate the new supply.
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News-Telegraph
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Anita
Guthrie Center Power Company
Federal aid for Anita Atlantic road refused by board
The board refused federal aid for the Anita to Atlantic extension, delaying improvements until next year. Officials argued funds would be withdrawn and redistributed, with local committees led by Dr A B Campbell of Anita and Mayor A K Coomes of Atlantic pressing for the project.
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State Highway Commission
Atlantic
Anita
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Highway Commission
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Iowa
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Anivand
Holton
A. K. Coomes
Anita Couple Married Here Saturday Evening
Kenneth Noel Doun and Lois Veda Holmes, both 21 of Anita, were united in marriage Saturday evening at 7:30 by Rev. F. W. Simpson at the parsonage. The bride is the Holmes daughter and the groom the Dean son. they will reside in Anita with parents Clyde White and J. B. Holmes listed as local connections.
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Kenneth Noel Doun
Lois Veda Holmes
Anita
F. W. Simpson
J. B.holmes
A. DB
Clyde A. White
Pinched Dean Rowe Hurrying To Train
Dean Rowe, a known insurance agent, hurried to the station with friends when he stepped on a curb and was charged with fast driving. He appeared in police court and paid the customary deposit.
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Dean Rowe
Slippery Gulch Heads Into Week of Big Show and Polls
Activity rises around Gulch Headquarters as residents vote and learn standings for Mayor Mayoress and Sheriff. Woodwork for a mammoth dance floor is under way while Tark readies for the dress rehearsal and city lights will soon glow like Broadway. Joe Price leads the mayoral race with over 1100 votes. Miss Braun edges ahead for Mayoress and Cockshoo remains the sheriff front-runner.
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Esgin
la Broadway
New York
Joe Price
Miss Braun
1,200,000 Railway Employes To Quit Saturday
Chicago June 26 Strike of 1.200006 railway workers seems likely after the policy committee of the shop crafts met to canvass the strike call. The walkout order will go out Thursday with men to walk on Saturday in large centers. A few centers voted against the walkout but the final result remains to be seen.
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United Press
Chicago
Euilahl
Efeven
Laetre Calan
Rock Island Railway President Sneak Broadcast Intercepted
Newsreel report from Chicago notes President J Gorman of the Rock Island Railway sent a message over radiophones at about 9:15 this morning. The broadcast supported the cross crossing safety campaign by the I S and Canadian railways to cut railway crossing casualties this year.
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Rock Island Railway
J Gorman
Chicago
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I. S
Canada
Committee Report From Haiti In Senate Inquiry
The senate investigating committee released its report detailing the Marines actions in Haiti and the U S occupation. It endorses gradual Marine withdrawal as soon as possible and cites improvements in sanitation, public works, and the recovery of government finances.
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United Press
Washinton
Haiti
Senate
Des Moines Streetcar Eight Cent Fare Blocked
Des Moines court issues permanent injunction against the Des Moines street railway company and the city council, halting enforcement of the eight cent streetcar franchise after a long legal battle. Judge J C Hume calls the November street election the most corrupt Des Moines had seen and the company plans an appeal to the state supreme court.
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Des Moines,a
Des Moines’ Street Railway Company
J.C. Hume
Des Moines
Hume
Supreme Court
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