Firing of Reclamation Head Sparks Uproar Over Appoinment
United Press reports a political firestorm over the dismissal of Arthur Powell Davis as director of the reclamation service by Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work. Davis claims his resignation was coerced by private power interests in Colorado and California seeking to stop a government dam on the Colorado River. A congressional probe is launched into the removal and related matters, with Davis alleging Work sought a business role in the post.
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United Press
Washington
Arthur Powell Davis
Reclamation Service
Interior
Hubert Work
Davis
Work
Colorado
California
Colorado River
Congressional
Ned
A. P.davis
Council Adjourned Till Friday Evening Over Paying Plan
The city council met last evening to consider objections to the proposed paying program and adjourned to meet Friday evening. About thirty people attended representing objections from various city districts, with a few supporters present. The council reviewed the filings and prepared to resume discussion.
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J the
Coounel
Illinois Anti-Klan Bill Becomes Law
Springfield report that the anti Ku Klux Klan bill passed by the General Assembly was approved by Governor Small. The measure outlaws disturbing the peace with deadly weapons and targets intimidation tied to Klan activity.
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Associated
Pressy
Springfield
Jane
Small
Worley Victim of Local Plant Disaster Remembered
Richard L Worley who served on a mine sweeper in the late World War and helped keep sea lanes safe near Scotch and English waters died in a city plant boiler accident. He was 24, married in 1919 to Catherine McPherson in Inverness, Scotland, leaving two small children, Catherine and Rose. He was born September 4, 1894 in Lincoln Township and is survived by his mother Mrs. Sarah Scarlett Worley and sister Meg Wyatt.
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Richard L
Dick) Worley
City
Mycon Parmley
En‘fisted
U. S. Navy
Casey
Vwas
Inverness
Scotland
Catherine McPherson
Catherine Clare
Rosé Marlo
Lincoln Township
This County
Andraw
Sarah Scarlett
Worley
McNeil
Meg
Mabel
Wyatt of
Opheim
Des Moines Good Will Tour Makes City Stop
The Des Moines good will tour arrived on schedule and delighted locals with a park concert by the Argonne Post American Legion band and stunts by Homey White. City Hall program featured Ellis Eisenbeck, Graeme Stewart, E Lytton, and Dr J M Million. The party toured Aurubon and Griswold branches then continued west, with eleven coaches including two diners.
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Des Moines
Atlantic
Argonne Post
American Legion
City Hall
Ed O'Dea
Ford
Ellis Eisenbeck
Des Moines Club
Pe Chase
Graeme Stewart
E. Lytton
Drake University
Chamber of Commerce
Méssrs
Wiley and Davis
John Raya
Rock Island
J. M." Million
Des .Moines University
Des'Moines
West
Harlan
Northwestern
Boone
Pullman
Here
C.C. Gardner
John G. Ragan
W. Tisher
Depositors of Defunct Walnut Bank Asked To Sign New Waivers
Depositors of the defunct American State Bank in Walnut Iowa are to be asked to disregard earlier waivers. Dr M Moore president of the reorganized entity says signers may now accept a revised waivers with reduced cents from the original. About 800 deposits were involved amid slow progress of reorganization.
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Walnut Bank
Walnut
American State Bank
M. Moore
Longtime mail carrier Guy Swires retires after 36 years
After many years Guy Swires retired from postal service after 26 years as a mail carrier. During his career he walked over four and a half times around the world.
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Guy Swires
Threnty
World Over Four
Retirement of City Mail Carrier Ends Thirty Year Run
Guy Swires retires after more than twenty six years with the city mail service and a total of 114,270 miles walked during duty. He began April 1807 at age thirty, delivering mail rain or shine for 300 plus days yearly, with long northwest routes and daily home visits. Swires is one of three original carriers still active thirty years ago, alongside former colleagues from Omaha and local names, now closing a long era of service.
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Guy Swires
Swires
Tigat
A. L.moreland
Ter Card
Scott Hyer
Omaha
Swiree
Jegi He
Fragmented local notice of a broken urn incident
The readable fragments reference a broken urn and a person named Ve or Ve v5. ve 27 in Bep. Details are incomplete but indicate a minor incident with a fall and damaged item occurring yesterday. The text preserves no full names or locations to confirm a specific event.
President Harding Highlights Tax Cuts and Debt Drop
President Harding in Salt Lake City touts federal tax reductions and debt payoff progress, urges states and municipalities to join in trimming costs. He credits budget reforms and "business methods" in government, aiming to extinguish half a billion in debt annually and to reduce public spending while stressing national and international economic stability.
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Associated Press
Salt Lake City
Utah
Harding
U. S
United States
Hardling
Shicigney Jin
Accidents Claim Two Men Buried Tomorrow in City
Funeral services for Myron Parmley and Richard Worley follow a collision at the city power and water plant. Parmley’s service is at 1 River Street residence with Rev. Simpson. Worley’s service at 2:30 at Yorveterten Church with Rev. Mack. American Legion to provide full military honors. local Masonic or veterans groups to attend.
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Worley
Parmley
Myron’ Parmley
Richard L
Dick) Worley
City
Mr. Parmley
Riverstreet
Twbutelowk
F. W. Simpson
Atlantic Cemetery
Foy Dick Worley
Yorveterten
William A. Mack
The
American Legion
Repairing Boiler Break Causes City Plant Accident
A boiler tube burst at the city power and water plant led to a major accident yesterday. Inspector Dons from Hartford Boiler Insurance, headquartered in Omaha, surveyed the scene, found a twelve foot blown tube and additional tube damage, and ordered immediate repairs.
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City
Donsmore
Hartford Boiler Insurance Company
Omaha
Slayer of Ohio Cop Nabbed in Detroit
John L. Whitefield, sought in Cleveland for the alleged murder of Patrolman Dennis Griffin, is held in Detroit pending Cleveland police guidance. He was captured by a nine-man Detroit squad after a six week nationwide manhunt using riot guns.
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Ohio
Detroit
United Press
Mich
John L. Whitefield
Cleveland
Dennis Griffin
Whitefield
Governor Proclaims Martial Law in Okmulgee County
Governor Walton orders state troops into Okmulgee as mob violence and lawlessness prompt martial law. Six battalions of National Guard take charge, with four other counties eyed. Walton cites failed sheriff enforcement and abuses, including detaining a minister and abuses by deputies.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Okmulgee County
Walton
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
United Pre
Orkmulgee
Okio
National Guard
W. C. Walton
U.S. May Seize Foreign Ships Carrying Liquor
Washington June 27 Associated Press officials at a treasury prohibition meeting decided to seize foreign vessels that bring liquor into American waters in violation of supreme court and treasury rulings. Ship owners will be notified and given time to comply before seizures begin.
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Associated Press
Cashington
W.S
Supreme Court
Treasury Department
Treasury
Prohibition Enforcement
Mt Etna Erupts Again with New Lava Flow Seen
London June 27 report says a new violent eruption began this morning on the south side of Mt Etna. Observers from Rome note lava progressing at about one kilometer per hour, with visibility affected by smoke and ash.
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Py Associated Press
London
Mt. Etna
Attempt to remain in air four days fails in San Diego
Captain Lowell Smith and Lieutenant John Richter aimed to set a new endurance flight record by staying aloft for four days from Rockwell Field. A generator burned out forcing a landing after six hours, despite an air refueling in flight just before the accident.
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United Press
San Diego
Cal
Lowell Smith
John Richter
Rockwell
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