MacNider Week Drives Legion Loyalty in Iowa
The American Legion marks MacNider Week from June 28 to July 5 with a nationwide membership push. Iowa aims to add 10,000 new members as about half of local service men have joined, led by Commander Glenn Jones urging ex service men to enroll and strengthen state ranks.
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Legion
Iowa
Hanford MacNider
Glenn Jones
Incal Legion
Organization of Heart
Monarchist agitator arrested in Rathenau assassination case
Berlin dispatch reports Ernest Peshow a suspected monarchist agitator was arrested in Frankfurt on suspicion of involvement in the assassination of German Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau. The case ties him to possible royalist networks.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Ernest Peshow
Frankfort
Dr. Rathénau
Me Ley
Centerville Miners Tour County Coal Field in Effort to Unionize
Fifty two Centerville automobil coal miners left Centerville around noon for a survey of the county coal fields. They plan persuasive talks to close remaining wager mines and to shut down nonunion operations. Few nonunion gopher mines reportedly remain in the area.
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United Presa
Centerville
Yeomen Children's Home eyed as key regional asset
Local campaign committee urges Cass County residents to back the Yeomen Children's Home in this county highlighting economic and social benefits. They say the institution would add 1000 to 2000 residents and attract national attention, comparing potential impact to Aurora Illinois Moose home. The committee cautions against believing every rumor and stresses the project’s value and wholesome atmosphere.
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Cass. Co
Atlantic
Tice
Atsself
Moose Organization
Mooseheart
Aurora
Ill
Cass County
President Harding seeks end to coal strike talks
President Harding presses for settlement as coal operators and miners' leaders accept White House conference invitations. Aimed at voluntary settlement, the plan may include a compromise proposal discussed by Hoover and Davis. If talks fail, the government will take drastic measures to protect the public.
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United Press
Washington
Harding
White House
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Dis
United
Commerce
Hoover
Labor
Davis
Northern Colorado Coal Fields Face Disorder Fears
United Press reports in Denver that northern Colorado coal regions may see serious disorder as three mine tipples and two railroad bridges were burned near Frederick. State rangers are equipped with machine guns and mobilized. the Colorado National Guard is in readiness. Strike sympathizers are believed behind the trouble. one person injured at the gate.
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Colorado
United Press
Denver
Caly
Frederick
State
Colorado National’ Iso
Frederick Gate
Two Days to Big Legion Show in Slipper Gulch Camp
Two days remain until the big Legion show opens in Slipper Gulch with press notices of a grand camp, Kicking Mule Lodge, and a bustling setup at City Park. A race list and local elections mix with carnival finance jokes as visitors await performances, betting, and revelry across the town.
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Slippers Gulch
Atlantic
Readiess
Boyd Senter
Americans in Mexican camp seizure face urgent protection
Washington moved to protect six Americans among eighty five held by bandits after the LaCorona Oil Co camp seizure near Tampico. American Consul Shaw in Tampico reported uncertainty on the fate of captives and possible ransom payment of 45 000 pesos as fears for the detained grow.
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United Press
Washington
LaCorona Oil Co
Tampico
State Department
Cortex Oil Co
Vicay Tampico
Shaw
States Department
Corntarcanyy
McCumber Leads Early in North Dakota Primaries
United Press dispatches from Fargo report Senator Porter J. McCumber holding a large early lead for the Republican nomination in the North Dakota senatorial race. In 187 of 2296 precincts McCumber had 15,895 votes to Lynn J. Frazier’s 8,742, a 7,153 advantage, with rural areas still to report.
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Fargo
N. D
Porter J. McCumber
Lynn J. Frazier
McCumber
Frazier
Mrp Cumber
Senster McCumber
Senate Finance Committee
Associated Press
Pollar
J. McCumber
Lynn’ d. Frazier
Dempsey and Wills Will Contest For the World's Heavyweight Championship
New York June 28 Jack Dempsey has formally accepted the challenge of Harry Wills for the world heavyweight title bout A request was made for a conference to set a date for the match and to arrange terms
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Wills
Associated Press
New York
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Hahas
Local Man Buys The Restaurant at Marne
Local realtor and automobile dealer C. W. McCausiland closed a deal to buy the restaurant at Marne from Peter Ecksman, the former owner. McCausiland already owns two adjoining businesses and the buildings. Sam Simonsen, who ran the restaurant, goes to Colorado for health reasons. McCausiland plans to resell the restaurant.
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Marne
Synn Simonsen
McCausiland
Peter Ecksman
Sam Simonsen
Colorado
McCaustland
Battle Still On In Dublin As Rebels Fight Free State Troops
In Dublin, June 2, rebels, aided by independent workers, seized strategic buildings at street corners while Four Courts battles continue. British troops guard banks, and intense street fighting erupts on Dame Street. One person killed, three seriously injured amid volleys. Rory O Connor leads insurgents toward a finish on the free government.
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United Press
Dublin
Free State
Struet Corners
Four Courts
Rory O'Connor
Free Government
Dame Street
Funeral Services for Mrs Ralston and Mrs Gerhardt Held
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Cass county women Mrs Roxie E Ralston wife of Dr J T Ralston and Mrs Henrietta Gerhardt both died Tuesday morning Rev J E Ball officiated at Carson and Zion Lutheran church interments followed in Atlantic cemetery offsets noted pallbearers named including Hupp Heera Marsh and others.
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Cass County
J.E. Ball
Congregational Church
Roxie E Ralston
J. T. Ralston
Carson
Iowa
Pall Bowers
H. K. Williams
L.C. Allender
Blt
Hupp
W. C. Heera
My. Harry Marsh
Henrietta Gerhardt
Pymosa Township
Zion Lutheran Church
J. H. Lindemeyer
W. Otto
Albert. _Ratzlaff
Herman Kloppenberg
Wm. Westphalen
Theodore Knop
Thomas Peterson
Atlantic Cemetery
Local K of C Members Meet Wiota Last Night
Local council Knights of Columbus held a meeting in Wiota last night with the Wiota affiliated group. Following the ritual work a social event was held in which Knights and their families participated.
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Wiota
The
Knights of Columbua
Rail Employes Quit In Advance Of Strike Hour
Chicago dispatch reports a railroad labor dispute may not trigger a strike as the United States Railroad Labor Board cites union heads and executives to avert walkout. Maintenance of way workers in West Chicago quit after a strike call, signaling possible broad participation by up to 500,000 workers, with traffic disruption feared but officials optimistic about averting a tie up. The railroads prepared to guard property at major centers as talks continue.
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United Press
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Ben Hooper
West Chicago
Union
Traveling men in Atlantic boost band concerts with funds
The traveling men who live in Atlantic contributed a lump sum to the town by supporting band concerts this summer. They are noted as a distinct business community that spends money locally and boosts town events, deserving preference in business when possible.
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Atlantic
Lower House Plans Short Adjournment After Deficiency Bill
Washington reports final arrangements for House adjournment once the third deficiency appropriation bill is cleaned up, expected tomorrow or Saturday. Earlier notes indicate the House clearing way for an August 15 recess, with the Senate approving a concurrent resolution and leaders aiming for a return by Saturday.
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Washington
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
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