Mexican Church War Swells Amid Talks for Conference
Aug 19 Mexico City reports business leaders and Catholic hierarchy pushing for a government sponsored conference to calm the religious controversy. The president has not altered his stance, while pickets target stores and theaters, and a Spanish journalist is held for deportation. In California a 600 man troop request echoes unrest near the border as Estrada’s followers face charges in the U.S. and Ambassador Sheffield’s resignation rumors are denied by Kellogg.
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Mexico City
Callee
Vera Cruz
Restituteo Herrador
Mexico
Spain
Herrador
el Dictatm
San Diego
Oulu
Ninth Corps
San Francisco
Caleio
Lower Fornia
Mexicali
Enrique Estrada
Estrada
Lower
California
United Stites
United States
Marine Barracks
Washington
Navy
Paul Smith
N.Y
James Ir. Sheffield
Resige
Kellogg
State Department
Sheffied
Department
Nicaragua Moves to Suppress Revolution
The Nicaraguan government is mobilizing troops nationwide to quell revolutionary outbreaks. American chargé Lawrence Dennis reported revolts in Leon Chinadega and Corinto with telegraph wires cut and railways halted. State Department has not received a request for gunboat protection at Bluefields but will act if needed.
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Wephingcom
Lawrence Dennis
Managua
State Department
Dennis
Leon
Chinadega
Corinto
Bluefields
Town Lutherans Hold Bran Tallal Synod Meeting
Several hundred delegates attended the tri annual Bran Tallal synod meeting at Wartburg seminary in Dubuque. The gathering eyed election of a new synodical president to replace Rev. F. Richter and discussed Wartburg enlargement. Rev. Ac Auntin of Ray Claire delivered the preparatory address and the sermon was by Rev. Richter.
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Dubuque
Dubuqne
Bran Tallal Synod of Laws
Wartburg Seminary
Tule Moraine
Aynod Ile
Lowe
Nebraska
Kansas
Winconsin
Minnesott
Ohio
Texas
Colorado
F. Richter
Clinton
Wartburg
Mary
Ac Auntin
Ray Claire
Wisconsin
Richter
Canton Officers Named by Mazer in Murder Probe
Cleveland reports Aug 19 ponder the Canton police tied to liquor and vice probes as District Attorney Bernsteen orders Howell Leuck to clean up Canton. Canton attorney Clark is arrested on federal prohibition violations amid new warrants and Mazer accusations. Investigators pursue the Mellett murder angle with Leyck’s aid as more officials are named.
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Cleveland
Canton
Don R. Mellett
A. E. Bernsteen
Howell Leuck
sSorman E. Clark
Bennsteen
Clark
Louis
Mazer
Leyck
Meller
Attorne
Mellett
Red Light Puzzles Farmers Near Claremore Oklahoma
Residents report a recurrent glowing red ball seen nightly between 9 and 11 near a cemetery and Ruby, Oklahoma. Some link the light to St Elmo's fire, while others seek natural explanations for the eerie phenomenon observed by farmers and townspeople across Silahoma.
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Claremore
Vala
Tere
Silahoma
Jartien
St. Elmo's
Ruby
St. Kamo
St. Elio’fre
Adair County Masons Picnic At Orient
The Adair County Masons plan a picnic in Orient tomorrow at the city park starting at 2 PM with Rev. A T Bishop of Clarinda as main speaker. Lodges will present acts, followed by a supper and an evening picture show from the Masonic service bureau. The Orient golf course will be open in the afternoon for visitors to play.
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Orient
A. T. Bishop
Clarinda
Masonic Service Bureau
One American Among Plane Crash Victims in England
Aug 19 Folkestone England British air ministry began an investigation into a cross channel crash near Aldington causing three deaths including American Robert Blaney of Boston Italian Vigo Rizzi and French pilot M De Lisle. Twelve injured including seven Americans were taken to Royal Victoria Hospital in London. The airliner struck a barn and haystacks in dense fog during a forced landing.
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Folkestone
England
Air Ministry
Telay
Boston
Europe
Harvard
Vigo Rizzi
London
Ambassador Club
Paris
M. de Lisle
Royal Victoria Hopital
Victoria Virden
Central Land Bank of Baltimore
Edna Bennett
Louton
United States
Canada
Lou Hearn
Mary
Mise Bennett
Bennett
Victoria Hospital
Margaret Hazzard
Stanley
Rotary Conference Adjourned Today in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa August 19 Rotary club presidents and secretaries from 60 Iowa cities gathered for the Elevnth District conference with District Bev Bruce F Gates of Waterloo and Al Falkenhainer of Algona alternating on the rostrum. Morning addresses covered duties of club committees and district affairs as the annual presidents breakfast concluded and the conference adjourned at 1 oclock.
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Rotary Conference
Dubuque
Rotary Club
Lowa Cltien
Elevnth
Bruce F. Gates
Waterloo
al Falkenhainer
Algotia
Rotary
Oelock
Let Contracts for Road Work in Muscatine County
Contracts to gravel about 40 miles of county and primary roads were awarded by the board of supervisors as part of the road program adopted June 23. Work to start by September 1 and finish by November 1. Moore and Eldridge of Clemons IA were successful on most contracts, winning just over 29 miles. Local firms received the remainder.
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Muscatine
Board of Supervisors
Vetera
Moore
Eldridge
Clemons
Out of town man pleads guilty in mayor’s court
An out of town man arraigned in mayor's court yesterday afternoon pled guilty to intoxication and was fined $15 and costs. A marriage license was issued this morning by the clerk of the district court to Warren C Harrison 22 and Mary Baird 22 both of Cromwell.
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Warren C. Harrison
Mary Baird
Cromwell
Rules School Board Exceeded Its Power in Dubuque
A Dubuque school board exceeded its discretionary power by appointing a sergeant at arms for meetings at 150 dollars a month. Miss May Francis, superintendent of schools, rescinded the appointment after a county ruling reversal. The April 12 meeting saw Dr Brownson move for the post to maintain order and safeguard supplies.
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Desormes
Yey
Dubuque
AL Avin
Brownson
Fanny
Francis
Dempsey Ready to Leave Camp for Tunney Fight
Dempsey and his camp prepared to depart White Sulphur Springs by Sunday for training near Philadelphia for the heavyweight title bout with Gene Tunney set for September 23 at the municipal stadium. Tex Rickard traveled to Philadelphia for talks with Mayor Kendrick and Sesqui-centennial officials to finalize arrangements. a statement was expected after the meeting.
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Dempsey
Tunney
Philadelphia
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Jack Dempsey
White Sulphur Springs
Gene Tunney
Tex Rickard
New York
Kendrick
Municipal Stadium
Revenue Collector Held for Embezzlement in Chicago
Federal agents arrest Edward Selbmann chief deputy collector of internal revenue on embezzlement charges totaling about 8400 dollars. A slip involving a 200 dollar check triggered the arrest and an apparent suicide attempt. Officials cite wartime strains and past ownership of the Staate Zeitung, a German language paper, as factors.
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Chicago
Edward Selbmann
Eld
Internal Revenue
Selbimann
Selbmann
Staate-Zeitung
America
Tulip Queen Returns Home With Tulip Bulbs Worth $5000
Miss Elizabeth McKean known as Tulip Queen of Bellingham Washington arrives in New York returning from a Europe trip. She brings five rare tulip bulbs valued at 5000 dollars to be planted in Bellingham, the tulip center of the United States.
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Elizabeth McKean
Bellingham
Wash
Europe
New York
United States
Grade School Teaching Staff Is Announced
City announces teaching staff for four grade schools with many teachers returning to former positions. First grade pupils to attend full day while kindergarten shares one half day. Two positions remain to be filled in coming days. List covers Irving Jefferson Lincoln Franklin and Franklin schools with principals and grade assignments.
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G. E. de Wolf
Mr. DeWalt
Creston
Stevens and Carpender Charged With Murder
Stevens and Carpender face murder charges in Souerville, with authorities reporting a tied investigation and ongoing legal actions. The scene draws attention from state figures, including a senator, as officials coordinate to advance the case and present findings to the public.
Porter Demands Tariff Reduction at Davenport Exposition
Democratic U S Senate candidate Claude R Porter addressed a Davenport crowd at the exposition grounds on Wednesday urging abolition of the high tariff to aid economic independence. He called for registration reform favorable to farmers and praised Davenport and Scott County during the Mississippi Valley fair.
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Davenport
Iowa
Middle West
Scott County
Claude R. Porter
United States Senate
Exposition Grounds
Nineteen Die in German Train Wreck Near Lehrte
Nineteen persons were killed and five seriously injured when a Berlin Cologne express derailed at speed near Lehrte Germany. The crash followed suspected tampering with switch plates by an unknown person. The engine left the rails and plunged. coaches were torn apart amid darkness complicating rescue. Only two identifiable victims, including one English passenger, were recovered. Authorities fear more bodies may remain in wreckage.
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Lehrte
Wet
Sheriff Cited for Contempt In Clinton County Case
Waterloo August court cites Sheriff E R Cooke for contempt after he barred a deposition in a habeas corpus case involving Jack Corey. The deposition sought from Gene Moore in a Clinton hospital relates to Corey’s extradition on a confidence game charge. Moore’s testimony could affect Corey's habeas corpus challenge and the courtroom action dates to August 27.
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Waterloo
GW. Wood
Sheri E.R. Cooke
Clinton County
Cooke
Henry Brandt
W. A. Cook
W. L. Belt
Jeffery Sullivan
Jack Corey
Gene Moore
Clinton
Brandt
Corey
Milnois
Hammill Corey
Land
Moore
Ga Clinek
A. J. House
Maquoketa
Waterloo Court
Wood
Eugene
Boys and Girls Band Performs in Creston Street Concert
The boys and girls band from the Mason City home for children stopped in Creston this morning for a brief street concert led by L. M. Stubbs superintendent. They had previously played at Bedford for the Odd Fellows and Rebekah association, delivering a short program with about 24 players.
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Mi ‘An City
Creston
L. M Stubbs
Mason City
Bedford
Odd Fell and Rebekah Association
Nome
Freight and Passenger Trains Crash Near Woodward
A Santa Fe passenger train bound from Los Angeles to Chicago collided head on with a freight train four miles east of Woodward. Passengers were shaken and bruised but none seriously injured as crews jumped to safety.
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Woodward
Oka
Ane
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Chicago
Here
Gilman to Head City Officials Carroll Meeting
The Iowa League of Municipalities elected Mayor Stewart Gilman of Sioux City as president and Mayor B. Benham of Muscatine as vice president. Frank Pierce of Marshalltown was named secretary and treasurer, with trustees Mayor V Findlay of Fort Dodge and Mayor W G Ray of Grinnell. The next annual meeting will be at Red Oak.
County Fair Premium List Is Increased
Additions to the premium list raise total awards to about 2 200 for Union County fair exhibits with a new sheep department. Totals for individual departments include horses 422 and beef cattle 310, dairy cattle 245, and various other prizes. race purses are separate. A Porter campaign visit to speak Sept 24 is being considered, with details to follow after his Des Moines return.
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Union County
Fair oMerats
Porter
Des Moines
Apeak
Mrs Anna Thompson Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs Anna Thompson aged 14 years and wife of Granville Thompson died suddenly at 9 30 Wednesday evening at 906 South Kerry Street. Survived by husband eight children and several relatives. Funeral services Friday afternoon at Dodge Center church with interment at Dodge Center. The Thompsons moved to Creaton about eight years ago from Dodge Center.
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Anna Thompson
Granville Thompson
South
Kerry Street
Thompson
Arthur Hamitn Bilston
John Means Dies in Hospital Here
John Means longtime Creston resident and mover of the G A R died early today at Greater Community hospital aged over 85. He is survived by five children Eola Steel Judge N D Io Means Lorimer Bertha Schutz Macksburg Luella Helzer Emerson Ethel Weiss Howes Ark A V Means Scotts Bluff Neb. Masonic funeral services will be held at the Methodist church this afternoon at 3 with Rev L H Ashley in charge. Interment Graceland cemetery. Body at Roland funeral home until funeral time for calling friends.
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John Means
G. A R
Creston
Greater Community Hospital
Means
Eola Steel
Judge
N. D
Lorimer
Bertha Schutz
Macksburg
Luella Helzer
Emerson
Ethel Weiss
Howes
Ark
A.V Means
Scotts Bluff
Neb
Methodist Church
Ashley
Graceland Cemetery
Roland Funeral Home
Election Officials Disappeared in City Primary Contempt Case
Amid a fraud probe, election officials in Chicago face contempt figures as a grand jury investigates alleged fraud. Fifteen have left the state since the April primary and twenty six have disappeared since the probe began. Court attaches reported efforts to serve writs, with eighteen contempt writs possibly served.
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Chicago
Catoigo
Cour
Fruds
Sen
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