Simple Rites Mark Burial Of Old Editor
Victor Fremont Lawson longtime Chicago Daily News editor and AP co founder was buried after a simple funeral at New England Congregational Church Graceland cemetery. Brig Gen Dawes and AP figures attended as tributes poured in to the journalism pioneer.
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Graceland Cemetery
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George Rogers
Cleveland Plaindealer
Adolphe Ochs
New York Times
Lawson Remembered As AP Co operative Pioneer
Chicago August 24 All leased wires of The Associated Press were silent for three minutes at 11 oclock in honor of Victor F Lawson a founder of The Associated Press and longtime promoter of co operative news exchange Funeral services for Mr Lawson were held in Chicago at the same hour
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Chicago
Associated Press
Victor F. Lawson
News Exchange
Death by own action for 24 year old Clarence Henderickson
Funeral services were held in Strand Adams County for Clarence Elmer Henderickson who was found hanging in his father's barn near Strand. He was 24 and in good health, with no cause yet learned. He had been working in a Mason City garage.
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Clarence Elmer Henderickson
Mason City
Bodies of Hastings Couple Found Shot in Auto
Clarence Yager and Mrs. Lawrence Bird, both of Hastings, were found shot to death in a car about one mile west of Hastings. County Attorney Walter Crow said he is convinced it was murder. An inquest is planned for tomorrow.
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Hastings, Neb
Clarence Yager
Lawrence Bird
Hastings
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Walter M .Crow
Yager
P. A. Yager
Two Children Hurt In Crash Near Creston
Two young girls, daughters of Mr and Mrs Earl Hufnagel of Des Moines, suffered minor cuts and bruises when the automobile they rode in wrecked about a mile east of Creston on primary road No 8. The parents escaped injury. The party went on to Lenox after treatment at Great River Community hospital.
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Des Moines
Creston
Greater Community Hospital
Lenox
Steck Loses 103 Votes In Sac County In Iowa Senate Recount
The Associated Press reports Daniel F Steck, the Democrat, shed 103 votes in Sac County during the Iowa senatorial recount, reducing his net gain to 797. Across 64 counties Brookhart posts 245 903 uncontested and 4 538 contested votes, while Steck has 254 169 uncontested and 1 416 contested votes. Contested ballots to be decided later. State totals show Brookhart 249 219 to Steck 253 566. Tama and Taylor Counties recounted. Union County to be addressed. Steck gains noted in Tama. A further telegram seeks missing ballots from two precincts in Council Bluffs.
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Council Bluffs
Marine Guards of Coolidge Found Asleep
Two marines from the summer White House detail were found asleep at their posts in Swampscott Massachusetts. Charges of neglect of duty were filed and Captain Adolphus Andrews the president's naval aide ordered an investigation. Lieut J E Wright who supervised the detail reported one marine left his post and another slept on duty. The 18 man detail has kept a 24 hour watch on White Court this summer aiding the secret service in protecting the president.
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Mass
White House
Adolpus Andrews
J. E. Wright
White Court
Secret Service
Reynolds and Champ Team Win In Red Oak Fourball
Bob McKee of Des Moines amateur champion and Degnan Reynolds of Crestmoor Golf Club defeated Wilber Sackett of Red Oak and Mayfield Marshall of Des Moines four up in a low ball four some at Red Oak Sunday. McKee shot par 72, Marshall 77, Sackett 81, Reynolds 83.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Degnan Reynolds
Crestmoor Golf Club
Wilber Sackett
Red Oak
Mayfield Marshall
McKee
Marshall
Sackett
Reynolds
Eight Iowans Die In Auto Mishaps Across State
Des Moines reports list eight Iowa fatalities from auto accidents since Friday. Included are Manus Menough near Des Moines, Thomas Aking and William Fierer of Grimes, plus others from Ventura Cedar Rapids Nevada Fort Jackson Adrian and Sioux City. Injuries also occurred and additional deaths followed from related crashes.
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Manus Menough
Here
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Menagh
Thomas A’king
William Fierer
Menough
Philipp Hustid
Joseph Roger
John Dunlap
Ventura
Center Point
Nettie Tow
Cedar Rapides
Nevada
Raymond Melinger
Fort Jackson
Adrian
Applying Finishing Touches For State Fair
Des Moines Iowa August 24 workers rush to complete preparations for the Iowa state fair official opening. An extra corps assists in the final phase as Missouri cattle carloads arrive and ships from Davenport bring more stock. State fair police begin duty and will be augmented Wednesday. Eighty acres are opened as a free camping area for tourists. Officials say a mooring for the Shenandoah may be announced soon.
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Des Moines
C. BE. Cameron
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Davenport
Iowa Lutherans Plan Junior College
The Iowa district of the Missouri Synod considers establishing a junior college in the state at its convention. Hampton Boone and Ogden offer sites. A report shows the Lutheran Home Finding Society placed over 800 homeless children in good homes since 1903. Rev. George Vogel of Des Moines cites Jonah as a guide to Christian life during services at the fair grounds.
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Fresal Hampton
Iowa
Missouri Synod
Hampton, Boone and Ogden
Lutheran Homefinding Society of Iowa
Fort Dodge
George Vogel
Des Moines
Fair Grounds
Jonah
MacMillan Expedition Begins Retreat From Greenland
The MacMillan Arctic expedition has started retreat from Etah Greenland and reached Igloo Houny on Machison Sound. Lieut. Commander Byrd reports Peary arrived Igloo Houny at 2 45 a m with NA 2 and NA 3 aircraft. NA 1 was hoisted aboard with wings dismantled. MacMillan declines further exploration. Chief boatswain returns from sick list and all naval personnel are well. Igloo Houny lies about 100 miles south of Etah.
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Creston duo with license from district clerk
James O. Perry aged 30 and Laurence Kneller aged 20, both of Creston, were issued a marriage license Saturday by the district court clerk.
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James O. Perry
Laurence Kneller
Creston
Distric Court
Pirates Hold 8 Run Lead in Crucial Series Game
New York and Pittsburgh opened the fifth and final game of their crucial series with Wayland Dean starting for the Giants and Ray Kremer for the Pirates. At 3 p m CST Pittsburgh led 6 2 and New York trailed 1 0 0 0 0 8 with 0 1 0 0 8 proving the late inning score.
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Pittsburgh
Wayland Dean
Giants
Ray Kremer
Pirates
Carlisle Murder Clue Piece Examined In Stabbing Case
James Risdeno state agent studying the Carlisle straw stack murder brings hair and clothing fragments from the cremated body to Iowa City for color and material analysis. Mrs Lina Chambers of Clear Lake reported missing but was found in Iowa City. Jeanette Miller in Dubuque jail pleads guilty to shoplifting after talks with Stout relatives. she is connected to Russell Vogel of Waterloo.
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Carlisle
Iowa Willy
James Risdeno
Dean W. J. Teeters
Colege
Dubuque
Jeanette Miler
Stout
Russell Vogel
Waterloo
Backfiring Motor Sets Building On Fire At Altmont
A backfiring motor powering an electric lighting plant ignited oil and grease, triggering a blaze that destroyed the Altmont Country Club recreation hall during a dance. Volunteers from Dancers formed a fire brigade and saved part of the Altmont General Store and Post Office contents. The store, operated by Ed Doyle, sat in a building owned by Ed Struve. Damages were put at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars.
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Altmont General Store
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Ed Struve
Former Creston Woman Visits Brothers After Long Absence
Mrs. William Gerhardt of Corpus Christi Texas visits her brothers D A and Carl Wareham in Creston. Formerly Maude Wareham class of 1893 Creston high school, she notes Creston’s growth and improvements and recalls friends and residents including former teacher Lizzie T Hayes in Omaha.
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Corpus Christi
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Carl Wareham
Ohio Manufacturer Turns To Robbery
Dayton police report Fred Nichol, president of a local firm, admitted to being the blue-masked robber who on August 14 looted the North Dayton branch of the Dayton Savings Bank and Trust Co, escaping with 28000. His adopted daughter, a bank clerk, provided key information leading to the arrest. Nichol cited financial troubles as the motive.
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Gun Explosion in Army Camp Kills Seven at Camp Grant
At Camp Grant in Rockford area seven soldiers are dead and 20 to 30 injured after a howitzer explosion in the Eighth Infantry (colored) regiment. Identified dead include Captain Osceolin Browning and Corporal Henry Williams. Several injured were taken to Rockford hospitals. one casualty died en route.
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Eighth Infantry
Henry Willams
Ben Anders
Herbert Durant
Delmas
Chicago
Aighan
Rockford
Camp Grant Range
Charlie Wright
Calrect
Tow Sisters On Way To Recovery
Lillian and Julia Tow Cedar Rapids school teachers sisters of Nettie Tow killed in a Friday night automobile crash near Newida are convalescing at a local sanitarium and expect to return home tomorrow. A coroner jury ruled Nettie Tow’s death an accident with no stated responsibility. Paul Shelton of Ottumwa drove the car involved, with companions present for a religious meeting.
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Lillian
Julia Tow
Cedar Rapids
Nettie Tow
Miss Tow
Chicago Student Dies From Beating By Gang
In Chicago five youths are in custody after the fatal beating of John Klasinn a University of Chicago pre medical student and Kansas ranch heir son. James Mitcham a fellow student was also beaten but to recover. Arch ie Cahlini and four others are implicated with confessed participation.
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John Klasinn
University of Chicago
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Klasinn
James R. Mitcham
Fort Worth
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Archie Cahlini
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Miss Ellingson Found Guilty Awaits Sentence
Dorothy Ellingson a 17 year old girl was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of her mother Mrs Josephine Ellingson in their San Francisco home on January 13. The verdict carries a penalty of one to ten years with possible parole after one year. Ellingson awaits sentencing before Judge Harold Louderback.
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San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Harold Louderback
Dorothy
Josephine Ellingson
Fence Busters Beat Sluggers Fifth Time
The Fence Busters defeated the South Side Sluggers 12 to 7 at Irving school diamond on Sunday for their fifth win over the Sluggers this season. Bid Breese starred with a homer and multiple doubles while pitching and fielding support came from Reck yer and Walters. The Sluggers were backed by Cox Reed and Strey in the loss. Donald Brookmen manages the Fence Wreckers.
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Release Mile Suspect for Policeman's Murder
Des Moines August 24. Police pursue links between the Des Moines slaying of Patrolman Ollie Thomas and two deaths at a Sioux City hardware store. Edwin Smith of Milo Iowa, wounded and arrested Saturday, was released after a satisfactory explanation. Over 25 underworld figures were seized over the weekend in the manhunt for Thomas's killer.
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Ollie Thomas
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Polit. Insector
Polit. Insector Vonn Stated To ‘Day That Edwin Smith of Milo, Ia
Marah
Indianola
Creston Red Sox top Atlantic in Bridgewater tourney clash
Creston's semi pro nine beat Atlantic 12 to 1 to reach the tournament final while Griswold and Bridgewater split yesterday's feature with Bridgewater winning 3 to 1. Attendance reached 668 as Creston aims for September play including stops at Cromwell Greenfield and Bridgewater.
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Jed Atlantic
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Arbor Hill
Denies Scott Murderer Found Sane by Officials
Dr. Frank A. Stubblefield, superintendent at the state hospital for the criminal insane in Chester Illinois, rejects reports that Russell T. Scott has been found sane. He says Scott remains under observation with no decision or communication from Chicago authorities, and no timeframe for a ruling.
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Citizenship ceremony and August term opening in Union County
Two residents, B Campbell of 216 Peterson Avenue and Peter Orth of 700 South Elm Street, were naturalized by Judge A R Maxwell in Creston during the August term opening. Carl Hanson did not appear. The court docket lists 268 actions, with 22 indictments and 14 probate cases. grand and trial jurors were summoned for August sessions.
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Peterson
United States
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Union County District Court
Justice
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W. E. Pierson
State Savings Bank of Afton
C. A. Pierson
Afton Bank
Roper Consolidates Villisca And Creston Stores
Elmo B. Roper widens control by buying his brother Robert Roper’s Villisca share and merging stock in Creston. The Roper Brothers trade name stays. Robert exits. Creston store remains under Elmo’s ownership with no management changes. Sale aims to reduce duplicate merchandise across both locations.
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Villisca
Creston
Robert Roper
Villisea
Roper Brothers
War Veterans Must Claim Tax Exemption
United States war veterans who wish to claim tax exemption must file their affidavits before September. If not claimed, their property will be listed by the assessors. County auditor Miss Beulah Spencer announced that exemption claims cannot be honored after August 31. Civil War veterans are exempt on the first $3,000 of value, Spanish American veterans on the first $1,800, and World War soldiers on the first $500.
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