Manis Held as Killer of Four Women
In Francisco August 12, police seek conclusive link between Philip H Brown in Santa Barbara custody and the “dark strangler” who murdered four women in three California cities. Identifications at San Fernando tied Brown to the Santa Barbara case, with further attempts planned as officials move to confirm his guilt. Brown, an escaped inmate from Patton Insane asylum, arrived under murder warrants and has given conflicting statements about the alleged attacks.
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Francisco
Philip H. Brown
Santa Barbara
California
Brown
San Fernando
Los Angeles County
William J. Franey
Ollie B. Russell
Praney
Althoug
Charles Dullea
San Francisco
Merton Newman
Patton
San Bernardino County
Apul
Illinois Direct Primary Law At Risk In Dixon Ruling
A Dixon circuit court decision declared the 16 year old direct primary law invalid and unconstitutional, enjoining Lee county election officers from paying primary expenses. The ruling targets county conventions under the statute, with only Lee county’s spring results affected. The decision was stayed pending appeal to the state supreme court, with State's Attorney Mark C. Keller planning the appeal.
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Minols Supreme Court
Dixon
William J. Emerson
Lee County
State Supreme Co
Mark C. Keller
Town Women Golf Third Round Match Report
Town women contesting the third round of the championship faced Davenport as the rival. Factions and players named Mier Elsabeth Gurtie and Maps indicate a tense match for the championship flight with Davenport showing strong play and aiming to force a late decisive finish.
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de Moto
Anes
Elsabeth
Mgurtie
Cites
Mtr
Binet Dot
Davenport
Rayer
Kendall Returns from Maine Vacation Trip
Former Governor N E Kendall returns to Iowa from a Maine trip in better health. He tried golf, bought a summer home with a golf course nearby, and says he is out of politics. Kendall comments on David Stewart's Sioux City nomination as a party solidifier.
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Kendall
David Stewart
Sioux City
Stewart
Planes Press On to Lincoln in Ford Reliability Tour
Des Moines reports the Pitcairn 19 piloted by J G Ray took off for Lincoln at 10 08 am as the first plane on leg six of Ford reliability tour with 21 other planes following. Pitcairn 3 delayed by engine trouble and Pitcairn 20 suffered a wheel loss but remained airborne. Travel Air No 2 led the field with fastest time of 1 hour 57 minutes 58 seconds.
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Des Moines
Pitcairn
St. Paul-Des Moines
Faribault
Minn
Stcoln
Neb
P. F. Downs
Ankeny
Walter Heech
Travel Air Number Two
Detroit
St. Paul
St Paul
L. G. Melater
B. G. Knapp
J. P. Riddle
Casey Jones
J. W. Livingston
R. W. Schroeder
C Mummert
C. G
Pthe Steairn
Harold
Pitealen
van Stil
Schedu
Lincoln
Pilotay
New York Favors Dempsey Tunney Title Bout License
The New York athletic commission recommended granting a license for a world heavyweight title bout between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney set for September 16 at the free stadium. The vote was two to one, with chairman James A. Farley in support. The license committee’s denial remains a barrier, despite the commission’s action. A tense exchange outside the offices followed, with Mullins and Dempsey trading sharp remarks before promoter Rickard and Tunney’s manager left.
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New York
State Athletic Commission
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Free Stadium
James A. Farley
Farley
Dempsey
Harry Wills
John J. Phelan
Tex Rickard
Tunney
Commission
Col
J. Phelan
D Walker Wear
Wear
Brower
Athletic Commission
Paddy Mulling
Wills
Mullins
Gene Normile
Dempy
Holder
Saratoga Springs
Mulins
Los Angeles
Coliseum Club
Chicago
Mullin
Five fish catch reported by local anglers
P E Kelly and Floyd Kretzer returned from Summit Lake with a five fish haul. The largest, an eight pound wall-eyed pike, topped a mixed catch of fair sized catfish. Also noted is a final day to file petitions for the district court August term. Creston members attend park event. J W Goodsell travels to Osceola for a chamber address.
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P. E. Kelly
North Elm Street
Floyd Kretzer
West Spencer
Summit Lake
J. W. Goodsell
Creston Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
American Held in Mexico Case Seeks Help from Ambassador
Ambassador Sheffield has taken up with Mexican authorities the case of J. H. Grande of Los Angeles, jailed in Mexico City for six days on unspecified charges as an American citizen. Grande, linked to Companiax Platanera Mexicana, arrived from Los Angeles and was held incommunicado. The embassy argues the action violates treaty agreements. Washington reports J. J. Flaherty of the Knights of Columbus will meet Secretary Kellogg to discuss a resolution urging intervention over the religious dispute in Mexico.
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Wesmingtom
Sheffield
J. H. Grande
Los Angeles
Mexico
Grande
Fate Department
Ecific
Mexico City
Los Angele
Companiax Platanera Mexicana
Trea Y
Washington
J. J. Flaherty
Knights of Columbus
Kellogg
Philadelphia
Confers With Committee on Junior College Rules
Mr DeWolf returned from Iowa City where he consulted with the junior college committee of the State University of Iowa He verified that all requirements were met for credit transfer from Creaton junior college and for library requirements at the local college to be accepted by other institutions
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Iowa City
State University of Iowa
DeWolf
Creaton Junior College
Transfer of Federal Prisoners to Council Bluffs Jail
Federal prisoners Harry E. Montgomery and Charles Noble were moved from Ottumwa county jail to the Council Bluffs jail by order of federal court after one man walked away during a dentist visit. Both, held on narcotic charges, will be arraigned in September. Mrs Adkins travels to Murray to handle business matters. Vincent Briley returned from Des Moines after viewing Ford reliability test planes arrival. Mrs Hayden and daughters Jo Ann and Mary Breanor plan a Murray weekend with the Frlay family.
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8. Adkins
Murray
Vincent Briley
Dex Moines
Joh Hayden
Jo Ann
Mary Breanor
A. Frilay
Miners Rescued After Week Trapped In Mine
Five Hudson a mine workers trapped by a cave-in last Thursday were brought to the surface alive. Randolph Cobb led the group to safety followed by Roy James George Castiller B Wilson and Harry Watson. The rescue occurred after seven days of arduous digging with light provided by shared matches and careful use of mine lamps. James was hailed as a hero for warning others.
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Balem
Hudson A
Randolph Cobb
Roy James
George Castiller
B. Wilson
Harry Watson
Watson
National Guard
Cobb
Cantiller
Unce
James
Health series by Dr Morris F lein starts Aug 16
The Advertiser will publish daily health articles by Dr Morris F lein editor of the Journal of the American Medical Association and spokesman for doctors of America. Each piece promises authoritative guidance on staying well and improving health with statements backed by American medical science. Watch for them starting August 16.
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Morris Flein
Journal of the American Medical Association
The
Doctors of America
Fish
Medical Science of America
Catholic Community Picnic to Be Sunday
The Catholic community picnic sponsored by the Knights of Columbus council will be held Sunday at Potanick's Grove east of Creston. A basket dinner is served 12 to 1 with the afternoon filled by games including a married vs single men baseball match a fat man's race tug of war and girls ball throwing contests. Coffee and sugar are provided by the Knights. Invitations have gone to all local Catholic families.
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Womren
Sheridan Cownell
Knights of Columbus
Potanick’s Grove
Creston
Stewart Unable to Speak at Union County Fair
Senator David W. Stewart appointed by Governor Hammill will miss speaking at the Union county fair August 24 or 25 due to duties in arranging affairs for the November session of Congress. Democratic candidate Class de Porter also cannot attend. Republican long term candidate Brookhart will speak August 24 in Creston, timing arranged around Kansas City visit.
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Dmvid W. Stewart
John Hammith
A. B. Cumming
Union County Fair
The
Fair Association
Stewart
C.H. Thomas
Fair Board
Creston
Tals
Ofter
Clase de Porters
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Kansas City
Creston Monarchs Fall as Bedford Wins in Exhibition
In Kansas City, Bedford pitcher Nelson stymied Creston at the plate while Bel ford faced the Monarchs. The game ended at clock with Bedford ahead. Diagonal and Conway are set to meet in the next scheduled contest as today’s events unfold.
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Pis Graton
Selarcan
Slaion Rae
Kansas City
Belford
Nelson
Bedford
Diagonal
Conway
Totne Farehs
Sunset Supper at Crestmoor Tonight
The Crestmoor supper event for 1926 is set for tonight as the third omen gathering at Sunset. Committee chairs Sir Hooor F Harsh and Mr Gerald Smith oversee arrangements with Yong At the lib hose flanking duties. A low hut will host the event with plans for a later “Phornday” supper following the prior year’s gatherings on June 10 and July 4.
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Crete Minor
Harsh
Gerald Smith
Whittemore Denied Writ of Error in Baltimore Death Sentence
The United States Supreme Court denied the writ of error sought by attorney G. Pendleton on behalf of Richard Reese Whittemore. The case concerns a death sentence currently upheld in Baltimore.
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Whittemore
Beverley Farms
United States Supreme Court
Oliver Wandgll Holmen
G- 1S
Pendleton
Behialf
Richard Reese
Baltimore
County Schools Report Shows 4320 Pupils in County
Miss Day’s year 1926-27 report for Calon towns and rural districts tallies 4 971 school age children countywide, with 4 320 enrolled. The county employs 200 teachers, average salaries rise from rural 73 13 to town 97 24 and high schools 193 21 for men and 142 58 for women. Property value totals 1 232 692 with 106 schools, 71 good, 29 fair, 6 poor. 1108 trees on sites. total expenditures 587 316 81.
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Calon
Schioole
Miss Day
Furne
Misa Day
Schootunda
Apple Crop Dips to 78 Percent of Normal
A August State Horticultural Society report details crop conditions as of August 1 with summer and all apples at 78 percent of normal. Other results show pears 14 percent grapes 88 percent potatoes and cabbage figures, and berries including black raspberries at 63 percent and gooseberries 75 percent.
Family Killed When Auto Struck by Train
A Michigan family of three perished when their car was struck by a northbound railway train at about 4:45 am. Mrs La Beasley and the two year old daughter died, while Mr Beasley was killed. Mrs Beasley survived with no injuries. The auto was hurled about 100 feet in heavy storm darkness near Highway 3 or Morrison after turning from Lane highway.
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Michigan
Ami
la Beasley
Culeago
Beasley
Morrison
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Phillip Brown
Dinois
Aue
Bysone Gage
Fey Ucay
Maine
N.Y
New York Federal Reserve Bank
Wilson
United Presbyter
Piente
McKintey Park
Council Bluffs
Kentucky
Crestmoor
Union County
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