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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1926
Page
4
In Missouri Valley two small-built men in overalls and smoked glasses robbed the Standard Oil filling station on Saturday night, securing 200 dollars. The incident is reported from the June 7 edition of Iowa Today.
Waterloo voters flocked to polling places for what analysts call the heaviest senatorial vote in Black Hawk County history. Bitter fights also marked the Republican county attorney and sheriff races as residents cast ballots in early June.
Los Angeles authorities abandon the investigation into evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson after tracing rumors about her whereabouts. Police chief Herman Cline says they believe she is dead and that she drowned, having been missing three weeks with no evidence supporting other theories.
Washington June 7 The senate elections committee recommends dropping the contest of former Senator Magnus Johnson former laborite Minnesota to unseat Senator Thomas Schall The report is unanimous and expected to be approved in the Senate tomorrow for action.
Senator Borah urged a national referendum on the eighteenth amendment during a Senate Judiciary Committee session. He proposed reporting the Brace resolution without recommendation to allow a test vote, then sending it to state legislatures for action. The panel reviewed President Coolidge’s March order, which empowered state and local officials as federal prohibition agents, while Borah pressed for broader public vote on liquor policy.
In Fronton Ohio on June 7 eighty miners were overcome by an unknown gas while entering the Alpha Portland Cement Co shaft. Rescue crews reached the 600 foot shaft, saved all, and brought them to the surface after teammates at the rear warned of the gas and alerted others.
The first Chicago to Twin Cities air mail flight landed in St. Paul with government contractor Dr. Dickinson aboard. A southbound plane carried Northwest letters as crowds, police, National Guard, mail carriers, cadets, and civic groups greeted the arrival. The new service cuts eight hours from Chicago to Twin Cities and enables overnight mail to New York. The local bonds plan a $295,000 airport development vote set for June 21.
Charlotte reports June 7 results showing Lee S. Overman extending his lead over young challenger Robert Reynolds for senator in Saturday’s Democratic primary. Overman’s margin is expected to surpass 635,000 votes.
A distressed report from Houston details a gun incident at Brash ities where Beh rag qn eve berome Imex R EL Tat, steward, shot and killed several people and wounded others before a suicide attempt. Police and hospital responders treated survivors including Cory Bottinmsm and Mrs. Eima Mitem as the scene was secured.
Fragmented OCR style note discusses a railroad mail case lost by carriers. Mentions Washinsinn J Beilermads and names like The Fovicnmest Horome Tiong Tor, referencing a protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission over interpretation of law. Indicates concerns over mailable items termed fishoden related to railroad transportation policy.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a local school reserve event at Foose Field involving students and priests. The text mentions a two week term and a large attendance, with references to Besirice and South Deka and a camp setting. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
A medical expert notes that married life appears to extend longevity, citing statistics from a physician who emphasizes social and health benefits of marriage. The report discusses how partnerships may influence longevity for men.
Speech by Master on The seis Gecacei at the seni om Shing of che compress EF mm addressed the morose state of affairs. The汀 speech included perilous notes on control of power and the need for clarity amid rising tensions.
Floods in Roumania spread destruction across Milkrow river district East after weekend rains. Bridges swept away and entire villages submerged in the worst in decades. Death toll reported in the hundreds with towns Otosth Patesti Cam-Pierre inundated. Military convoys aid stricken areas as power and timber losses mount.
Preliminary hearings today at Ida Grove for Florine Kirkskey a Negress accused of murdering Temes Jrogna in Linux City. Witnesses testified Jrogna threatened Kirkskey during the evening and fired four shots, one hitting Jrogna in the heart. Kirkskey, in custody at the county jail, faces murder charges after the fatal assault linked to an earlier quarrel.
Not a single marriage license has been issued at Yorast County clerk's office since Barry. From January 1 to May 13, twenty seven licenses were issued, sparking wonder if Cupid has gone off the job.
A seven foot rattlesnake skin from a rattler killed last winter by Joe Irish at Bow Tint Green Pin is on display at Eagles Savings Bank in Shellsburg. The snake’s rattle is intact and the show prompts talk of opening a restaurant by Jim, a local builder formerly with ER Dowden.
Special to Daily Times Atkins June 7 only ten hours after complaining of a headache Mabel Schminke 144 i died at 3 30 am today. She played ball yesterday with friends then fell ill no funeral arrangements made. A brother Fred died seven years ago age nineteen. Survivors include two brothers Will Clarence Erma and Lillian and the parents. The cause remains undetermined.
Dr Henry Suzzallo president of Washington University addressed 959 graduating students at the University of Iowa commencement calling for a liberal program for the university of today. He urged a finer quality of mind for American life and urged humanized teaching to train intellect and character together.
A chaotic scene disrupted a House committee hearing on impeachment charges against District of Columbia Commissioner Fenning. Representatives Rankin and defense attorney Frank J. Hogan clashed as ink wells water glasses and fists flew, Rankin alleging an assault and Hogan sustaining a forehead injury.
Generally fair conditions prevail with a slight cool down overnight. Tonight will be moderately cooler than tonight and Tuesday remains mostly clear with light winds and comfortable temperatures.
Vague OCR read shows Iowa voters weighing senator race between Brookhart and Cummins. Des Moines clashes hint at farm bloc influence, with Republicans aiming to control the seat while Democrats mobilize. Washington watchers note large turnout expectations as polls approach.
The vote in Towa City and surrounding county showed Smith W. Frerk as the leading Republican senate candidate, with Edfi this morning. Benjamines captured a wide margin in the race for state superintendent of schools.
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