Tornado Toll Rises in Northern Iowa and Minnesota
A twin tornado outbreak killed three in Austin Minnesota and two at Twin Lakes near Rockwell City Iowa. The storms injured dozens and damaged farms and businesses across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. American Legion patrols assisted in Austin as power failures hampered relief efforts.
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Iowa
Minnesota
St. Paul
Austin
Minn
Glenville
Twin Lakes
Rockwell City
August A. Neubauer
Harold Baumgartner
Laverne Roberts
Nora Springs
Marion Baumgardner
Harry Johnson
Chris O. Hagen
Stella Powell
Traer
George Steer
Havelock
Des Moines
Calhoun County
Hamilton County
Radio Chargers Hum As Smith Ceremony Nears
Radio hobbyists tune in as Gov Al Smith prepares to deliver his acceptance speech in Albany New York from 5 30 to 7 00 p m. The nationwide broadcast links 57 000 miles of wires with stations including WOW Omaha WHO Des Moines WOC Davenport and KOTL Council Bluffs.
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Gov. al. Smith
Albany
N. Y
Omaha
Des Moines
Davenport
KOTL
Council Blutts
Rotarians Attend Creston Park Camp in Windy Supper
Rotarians of Creston enjoyed a chicken supper at the Rotary club cabin in McKinley Park. The planned program was canceled due to strong lake wind. Guests included Harry Coen George A Johnston J D Reynolds of Creston Thomas Raine Eric Penn and P A Dun of Omaha.
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Creston
Rotary Club
McKinley Park
Harry Coen
George A. Johnston
J. D. Reynolds
Thomas Raine
Eric
Penn
P. A. Dun
Omaha
Lost Sailors in Ocean Storm Aboard W. S. McKenney
Panama August 21 14 sailors die when the Mystic Line steamer W S McKenney loses steering control in a fierce storm. A heavy sea shifts cargo and a deck load of lumber falls overboard as crew attempt to cover the hatch. Attempts to salvage the missing men fail. The American Star also battered but no casualties. Captain Patterson cites wind speeds of 100 to 150 miles per hour.
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Panama
Mystic Line
W. S. McKenney
Nelson Line
American Star
Balboa
Patterson
The
Hope Dems For Trail Blazers Of Arctic Sky
Chicago reports hope for Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer, missing aviators on the Greater Rockford. Canadian and U S authorities search the Greenland coast near Cape Chidley, while a Danish assist is sought. The plane carried three weeks of provisions and a collapsible boat. Mrs Barbara Burich returns home from Council Bluffs and Omaha with niece Lola Staley.
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Hope Dems
Trail Blazers
Chicago
Bert Hassell
Parker Cramer
Arctic Airways
Rockford
Greenland
Cape Chidley
Labrador
Donald MacMillan
Nain
Associated Press
MacMillan
Hassell
WNP
Rawson Field Museum
9AFA
Ralph Brooks
Calumet Harbor
Indiana
Greater Rockford
F. L. Hall
Stanford Conn
Hall
Canada
United States Coast Guard
Marion
Washington
Rockford, Tl
Chamber of Commerce
Stockholm
Sweden
Barbara Burich
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Lola Staley
Union County Fair Opens Busy Week In Creston
Creston hosts the Union county annual fair with hundreds flocking to grounds before noon. Pettinger predicts a record opening day crowd as exhibitors report quality displays and a strong showing across departments. Racing and nightly programs plus four platform acts and band concerts fill afternoons through Saturday.
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Union County
Creston
Pettinger
J. J. Pettinger
Creston Municipal Band
Charles A. Hayden
J. Robert Steele
Taylor County
Five Bandits Hit Chicago Bank Messenger Cash Haul
Five robbers in a blue sedan halted a taxi carrying bank messengers and seized $19,000 in cash and negotiable paper near Lawndale and Division streets as they forced the cab to stop. The bandits, armed with pistols and rifles, fled after grabbing the satchel.
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Chicago
Lawndale
Division Streets
Service State Bank
Strike Oil on Missouri Farm Near Rockport
Ralph A. Clayton secretary of the Missouri Independent Oil and Gas Company confirmed a report that oil was struck on the Will Bischoff farm northwest of Rock Port Mo at 1465 feet. The well is not a gusher but is expected to yield about 100 barrels a day.
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Hamburg
Iowa
Ralph A. Clayton
Missouri Independent Oil & Gas Company
Will Bischoff
Rockport
Clayton
Scouts Assist Officials At Creston Fair
Boy Scouts from Warren Shook Howard Stickles Harold Arnold Lyle Webster and Marshall Camp are on duty at Creston Fair with duties split across today tomorrow Thursday and Friday as they assist fair officers and display latest car models from all well known makes
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Creston
Boy Scouts
Warren Shook
Howard Stickles
Harold Arnold
Lyle Webster
Marshall Camp
Smith to formally launch presidential bid in Albany
Governor Smith readied to address supporters on the Capitol steps tomorrow as he replies to William Allen White's charges. He defends his New York legislative record against accusations of tolerating immorality and vows the campaign launch will proceed while critics react to his counter assault.
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Albany
N. Y
Smith
New York
Capitol
White
William Allen White
New York State
J W Coen of Afton Dies After Long Illness
J W Coen 74 a former Union county supervisor and Creston resident died at his Afton home at 9 30 last night after two years of declining health. He leaves two children Vane Coen Kansas City and Mrs Lyle Perry Afton two sisters and two brothers. Funeral set for 2 30 Wednesday at the Afton Methodist church with Rev Clark Howard and Rev Mr Menoher of Corning officiating. Interment in Greenlawn cemetery.
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J. W. Coen
Union Couny Board of Supervisors
Creston
Afton
Mr. Coen
Vane Coen
Kansas City
Lyle Perry
S. Sullivan
Anna Flannary
Kentucky
Aldermen Enforce Bedford Traffic Ordinance at Intersections
Bedford city council passed a speed and general traffic regulation ordinance designating stops at all primary road intersections. The marshal fined 23 violators at $3.85 each for failing to stop on signals, including diverse locals and one councilman, with Mr and Mrs W S Boenhouse and daughter Treva noted as visitors in Cres ton.
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Bedford
Advertiser
Senatorial Hopeful Attacks Hoover At Farm Picnic
L W Housel of Humboldt argued Hoover insulted farmers in his acceptance speech by dangling a national treasury payment as relief. He urged Governor Smith's plan to consult agricultural leaders and economists to devise a practical, fair equalization program.
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Mapleton
Towa
Herbert Hoover
L. W. Housel
Humboldt
Monona County
Hoover
National Treasury
Houser
Congress
United States
Housel
Smith
Standard Bearer Returns to Birthplace
Herbert Hoover visits his birthplace West Branch Iowa and his cross-roads Village, renewing old friendships and revisiting childhood scenes after resignations and cabinet changes in Washington.
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Hoover
Iowa Village
Brookhart
West Breonch
West Branch
Town
Herbert Hoover
Stanford University
California
Adams County 4-H Winners Advance to State Fair
Helen Grundman and Helen Beatty represent Adams county 4-H in the state fair demonstration after taking first place and $15 at the Adams county fair. Prescott township poultry club also names Grundman and Hellis Kneller for Des Moines competition. Kneller and David Beck win poultry judging first place. Seven 4-H clubs competed. farm bureau women run eight display booths tied to the remonstrations program.
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Coring
Iowa
Advertiser
Helen Grundman
Helen Beatty
Prescott Township
Adams County
Hellis Kneller
Des Moines
David Beck
Farm Bureau
Auto Accident Brings Big Suit in Bedford
Howard Gilchrist, a minor, seeks 40000 damages from Sanford Straight in Taylor county district court. The petition filed by his father Jim Gilchrist alleges the boy’s spine was broken when a Bedford truck carrying him was hit by an automobile driven by Howard Straight, a minor son of Sanford Straight, on July 27.
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Bedford
Advertiser
Howard Gilchrist
Sanford Straight
Taylor County
Gilchrist
Jim Gilchrist
Howard Straight
Fire Strikes Kerrigan Farm Barn Destroying Big Building
A fire at the James Kerrigan farm north of Creston damaged the main barn and its contents valued in the thousands. Hay straw and grain including 600 bushels of oats were stored there. some items were saved. The blaze origin is unknown and insurance will not cover the loss.
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James Kerrigan
Creston
Creston Debates 25-Year Electric Franchise Refusal
Town Southern Utilities saw a 652 to 685 defeat for a new 25 year electric franchise in Creston with all five wards voting against it except Ward Two. The large margin against the proposal, driven by Alderman Joan P. McCoy, mirrors concerns over long term rates and public interests in the light of ongoing rate reductions by the company.
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Creston
Southern Utilities Company
Joan P. McCoy
Good Roads
Southern
Iowa Southen Utilities Company
McCoy
MccCoy
Ready for Battle Presidential Campaign Coverage
The Daily Advertiser states its commitment to accurate fair reporting of campaign moves for the presidency and vice presidency with timely special articles and pictures. It notes membership in The Associated Press and access to the AP report and NEA feature service for news pictures.
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White House
Daily Advertiser
Associated Press
A. P
Telegraph Aires
NEA
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