Calles Charges Mexican Clergy With Sedition
Mexico City August 10 President Calles issues a broadside accusing Catholic clergy of seeking wealth and political power provoking revolutions and bloodshed while keeping masses ignorant. Bishops refuse to accept regulations. no plan for reconciliation. Economic nervousness grows as depression and boycott effects spread. Treasury convenes experts. government workers form a constitution defense league. Few worshippers attend churches as rural committees control distribution. Ambassador Sheffield’s return plans remain routine with no new talks disclosed.
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Mexico City
Calles
Liver Exchange Hi
Treasury
Panihaa
League For Defense of
Chicagoan Appointed Civil Aviation Director
Chicago today reports William P. MacCracken Jr of Chicago, age 37, named first director of civil aviation and assistant secretary of commerce in charge of regulation and development. He prepared to travel to Washington to assume duties after President Coolidge announced the appointment.
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Chicago
America
William P. MacCracken, Jr
American Bar Association
Washington
United States Steel Reports July Total of 3.6 Million Tons
The Steel Show Increase filled orders of the United States Steel corporation on July 31, totalled 3,602,522 tons, an increase of 128,880 tons compared with the end of the preceding month. The gain was the first regard by the corporation this year.
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United States Steel Corporation
Herzog Family Reunion Attends Red Oak Gathering
Creston residents Mr and Mrs Adolph Herzog Mr and Mrs Will Herzog Mr and Mrs John Herzog and Mr and Mrs Nick Herzog joined 63 Hessle relatives at the Hossie family reunion in Red Oak Shantanqua Park. The Swiss origin Hessle family plans next year’s meeting at McKinley Park in Creston.
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McKinley Park
Dempsey License Refused for 10 Fight in New York
Dempsey’s bid to fight Gene Tunney for the world heavyweight title at Yankee Stadium on Sept 16 was temporarily denied by New York license officials. The committee deferred action pending Dempsey’s compliance with state athletic rules on defending titles within six months, amid references to Harry Wills and promoter Rickard’s plans.
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New York
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Yankee Stadium
John J. Phelan
Lcense Committee
Dempsey
New York State Atheletic Commission
Harry Wills
Dempey
Rickard
Phildelphia
Philadelphia
Curtain Trick Reveals Tighter Fold for Better Drape
A reader explains a curtain making tip to improve drape by folding salvage ends together and using a double fold on each side rather than stretching the material straight.
Brighten Faded Carpet With Warm Water Ammonia Mix
Wipe a faded carpet with warm water mixed with a tablespoon of ammonia per quart to restore color. The method is simple, effective, and widely used for quick brightening without harsh cleaners.
Waterloo Man Dies From Gun Shot Injuries
Clarence Garland died from abdominal wounds after a Saturday shooting by Richard Carr on a Waterloo street. Carr, jailed, faces first degree murder charges, claiming self defense as Garland’s sister and Verna Carr were present. Garland’s mother and Carr’s family expressed sorrow amid the fatal dispute.
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Waterloo
Clarence Garland
Richard Carr
Carr
Sam
Garland
W. A. Cook
Verna Carr
C. B. Carr
Albany Street
J.C. Murtagh
Will creates $1,000,000 trust to run Warnock business
The estate of the late William Warnock filed a will forming a $1,000,000 trust directed by four of Warnock's oldest employees and associates. The will states the business will continue and those who helped build it will have a chance to own it. The estate stays in trust for 21 years with the aim that by then the employer may control the company.
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Sioux City
William Warnock
Warnock
Burt Returns From LaPorte To Attend Family Deaths
M L Burt arrived back from LaPorte Indiana and traveled to Hutchinson Kansas after the death of his mother Mrs Burt and their son Myron. He was accompanied to Hutchinson for the funeral. The Creston Monarchs head to Diagonal tomorrow to take part in a three day tournament with Conway and Bed.
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M. L. Burt
LaPorte
Ind
Atones
Hutchinson
Kans
Creston Monarchs
Diagonal
Onal
Conway
Bed
Franklin Families Hold Reunion Here
The third annual Franklin family reunion was held at Mc Kinley Park on Sunday afternoon with sixty four members in attendance. Mrs J A Franklin of Creston and Mrs Earl Smith of Atlantic organized the event. Plans for next year named Red Oak as the meeting place and Aarph Franklin of Red Oak and Herbert Smith of Atlantic as arranging committee. Attendees included many Franklins and Smiths from Atlantic Creston Griswold Massena Cumberland and Des Moines among others.
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Franklin
McKinley Park
J. A. Franklin
Creston
Earl Smith
Atlantic
Red Oak
Aarph Franklin
Herbert Smith
Griswol
Nellie ‘Franklin
Arlene Hwton
Des Moines
Will Hydmen
Cecil Hyndman
Cumberland
Rose Hyndmen
Massena
Don Ruth
Alfred Ruth
Umlonville
Ralph Franklin
Mil
Railroad Police Officer Shot in Ottumwa
F. G. Bilkey, Milwaukee railroad police lieutenant and former Muscatine chief of police, was shot twice and struck with a club by two men while observing suspects near freight cars between Milwaukee depot and Des Moines River in Ottumwa. He grabbed the gun barrel. assailants fled after the wounds to his abdomen, hand, and head. Bilkey later listed as wounded but identified as a Milwaukee railroad special agent.
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Ottumwa
G. Bilkey
Milwaukee Railroad
Bilkey
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Nero
Muscatine
F. G. Bilkey
Penning Charged With Traffic Violation
Washington dispatch reports police seeking to serve a warrant on former District commissioner Frederick A. Penning, resignation accepted by President Coolidge. The charge involves auction or raffling and ties to earlier impeachment efforts amid political controversy and wage dispute.
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Washington
Capita
Frederick A. Penning
District of Columbia
Coolldae
Penning
Tne
Wageant
Herat
Revolutane
Maine
Blantonexes
Rachin
Col Brookhart Set to Speak at Union County Fair
Col Brookhart of Iowa and Republican Senate candidate will address Croeton during the Union County Fair on August 24 25. The exact speaking hour to be arranged for convenience with a schedule sent to Brookhart, who plans to depart for Kansas City after the talk. The fair program includes music by the Creoion municipal band a McKinley park auditorium play and exhibits. Local 4 H clubs and lodges may set up concessions as part of the event with several board members in attendance.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Iowa
Croeton
Union County
Brookhart
Yentuay
Sr Brookhart
Tapeak
Rookhart
Téir Anociation
Kansan
Creoion Municipal
McKinley 'Park
Agust
Fair Association
F. D Ickis
A.D. McKee
CH. Thomas
George A. Johnston
J. M. Scurr
J. Petinger
William Cihak
Elme Roper
Ferguson Certainty as Run-Off Nomination Certifies
Dallas Aug 10 Gov Miriam A Ferguson certified to oppose Dan Moody in the Democratic run off for governor. The move follows her failure to withdraw as Moody’s campaign funds raised from two other candidates prompted a committee vote. Moody plans a statewide drive and seeks governor’s status before a Sept 13 special session.
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Dallas
Tex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Dan Moody
Democrati Fe
Nic
Ferguson
Moody
Friends
Ting
Total Resources of Banks Show Increase
Total resources of 7,978 national banks in the United States Alaska and Hawaii on June 20, the close of the fiscal year, aggregated 25,215,624,000, an increase of almost 1,000,000,000 over a year ago, reported by the comptroller of the currency.
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Washington
United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Ringer Receives Three Day Reprieve in Nebraska
Donald Ringer, 19, the youngest Nebraskan ever condemned to death, received a three day reprieve from Governor McMullen to await the pardons and paroles board review for possible commutation at its Aug. 18 meeting. The reprieve extends his time before execution for the 1924 Hastings murder of Earl Moore, a Hastings auto salesman.
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Ringer
Lincoln
Donald Ringer
McMullen
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Twelve Year Old Hit By Auto In School Recess Incident
A 12 year old boy was struck by a vehicle during recess near Nereckiate Wyse and Pescucatcensissatee Perea. Authorities investigated the scene and reported the student sustained injuries. no further details on condition or driver identified at this time.
Ottumwa Sells Four Players to Kansas City Club
Ottumwa baseball president Manning confirms the sale of pitchers Al Bauer and Ray Foley, outfielder Gordon Johnson, and shortstop William Marrott to the Kansas City club of the American Association. The four will depart after the current seven game slate. sale price not disclosed. Bauer leads the Mississippi Valley league in wins with nineteen. Foley has twelve wins in twenty starts. Johnson was team batting leader at .941 last Saturday. Marrott is among the league’s top shortstops.
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Otte
Manning
Ottumwa
al Bauer
Ray Foley
Gordon Johnson
William Marrott
Kanas City
American Association
Dan O'Leary
Marshalltown
Kansas City
Nebraska Primaries Anticipate Heavy Vote Amid Fair Weather
Nebraska holds a state-wide primary as county and congressional contests draw strong interest. After a light statewide rain, farmers will resume threshing while Omaha hosts a heated Sheriff race with 17 candidates and brisk early voting across county offices.
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Omana
Nep
Nebraska
Omaha
Dividends in Closed Banks Reach Half Million Dollars
Iowa banks closed in July paid out over 500000 in dividends to depositors. State Banking Superintendent L A Andrew notes Citizens State Bank of Earle Grove issued the largest single payment totaling 224064.63 dollars, among distributions from the failed institutions.
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Wew Moines
L.A. Andrew
State Superintendent of Banking
Citizens’ State Bank of
Earle Grove
Retail Shoe Dealers Here Today Convention in Creston
Retail shoe dealers from Des Moines and southern Iowa attend a one day convention of the Southern Iowa Retail Shoe Dealers association in Creston delayed by heavy rains. Delegates register at Crestmoor golf club, with talks by George A. Johnston and Walter Arant at the Towana hotel banquet.
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Des Moines
Town
Creston
Iowa
Retail Shoe Dealers’ Association
Crestmoor Golf Club
George A. Johnston
Orsney
Walter Arant
U Towana
Johnson
Arant
State Dealers’ ‘Association
W. H. Bernes
Ames
Preaids
Fred 8
Southerland
Monticello
Ice
John Anderson
Carroll
Tru L. Welch
Atlantic Secreary
Carl Jap
Red Oak
Clyde Wiltsey
Arthur Briand
Ottumwa
Towana
Avanti
Mr. Johnston
Hayden Orchestra
Helen Johnson
Russell Neville
Orient
J. W. Good Fell
Chamber of Commerce
William H. Gernes
Ira L. Welch
Shoo Snell
Cement Manufacture Talk Delights Rotary Club
Mr. Stewart explained cement industry history to Rotary members at the Iowana hotel dinner. Afterward the group watched Willard theater pictures tracing cement from rock to finished product, showing quarrying, milling, grinding, and final uses. Mr. Frank of Chicago won most of the club that night.
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Rotary Club la
Iowana Hotel
United States
Iowana
Willard Theater
Stewart
United State
Frank
Chicago
Auto Racers Sue Fair Board for Disbarment
Heatord August 19 men from Arizona and Florida sue the Taylor County fair association for 200 dollars claiming disqualification from a race. William Williamson and John Smith own a large racing car they arrived with but were denied entry by the American Motor Contest association for improper car entry.
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Heatord
Taylor County Fair
Far Association
Wiliamson
John Smith
Larinda
American Motor Cont ‘Est Association
Kinkeydinks Fall to Gas House Rats in Close Tilt
In a tight morning game at Taylor diamond the Gas House Rats defeated the Kinkeydinks 7 to 6. Gas House Rats’ battery was McCoy and Moran, while Kinkeydinks’ battery was Clark and Mullen. Powell and Donovan manage the teams.
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Gas Mouse Rats
Taylor Diamond
Rats
McCoy
Moran
Kinkeydinks
Clark
Mullen
Theats
Powell
Donovan
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Mexico
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Chicagoan
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Tien
Jack
Jenson
Guean Lima
Ccr
Tention
Cas Carr
Clarence
Nellie Garland
Verna
Kelly
Wie
Col. Brookhart
William Bradley
K. C
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Walter Avant
Uto
Fair Board
Gas House Rats
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