Dempsey Fights Cold Back At Saratoga Training
Jack Dempsey, world heavyweight champion, is back at training near Saratoga Springs after a three day layoff caused by a cold. He plans to resume sparring and conditioning ahead of the September 14 title defense against Luis Firpo in New York.
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Saratoga Springs
Jack Dewpeey
Saratoga Lake
Dempsey
Lois Angel Firpo
New York
Jack McAuliffe
Detroit
Firpo
McAuliffe
Farmer Lodga
Minnesota
English Missionaries Shot in China by Bandits
Shanghai reports two British missionaries Rev. W. H. Whiteside and Rev. F. J. We were shot and killed by bandits in Szechwan province on August 14, per a letter from Mienchow received today.
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Shanghai
China
W. H. Whiteside
F. J. We
Tht
Ch Missionary Society
Szechwan Province
Mienchow
Weather Outlook for Chicago Areas
Chicago weather bulletin indicates generally fair conditions tonight and Friday. Warmer temperatures are expected in eastern and central portions tomorrow.
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Chicago
Weather Summary for Local Observations
The past 24 hours ending 12 a.m. show varied conditions across districts. Temperature ranges from cool to mild with light winds. Skies cleared in some areas while light showers were reported nearby.
Italian fleet readied for Taranto orders and voyage
Milan dispatch reports the Italian fleet prepared to receive orders at Taranto harbor and sail to Greece. Athens notes Greek response to Italy's demand after the killing of five Italian officials, offering a modified acceptance of the fifty million lire and fleet salute terms.
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London
Milan
Taranto
Greece
Athens
Grawe
Start Trial of Men in Looney Murder
In Rock Island Illinois on August 30 the circuit court began the trial of Anthony Billbury and George Ho Droft for the killing of John Connor Looney son of fugitive underworld head John Looney. Darrow defends the pair, Hadley leads the state, with a jury expected in two weeks.
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Rock Island
Illinois
John Connor Looney
John Looney
Young Looney
Market Square
Looney
Tarsapple
George Buskley
Danseny
Anthony Billbury
George Ho Droft
Clarence Darrow
Charles W. Hadley
Indiana Governor McCray Calls Creditors Meeting
Indianapolis Aug 30 Gov Warren T McCray summoned his creditors to a meeting Friday afternoon at 8. It is believed the gathering concerns his deteriorating financial condition and obligations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Warren T. McCray
Grand Champs of Owa Are Picked Today
Des Moines Iowa reports judges have nearly completed awards for swine cattle and horses at the Iowa fair. A few ribbons for grand champions will be decided later today and tomorrow morning.
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Owa
Tvs
Afton Lady to Teach At Chadron Nebraska
Mrs. Mause DeLay of Afton will teach in Chadron school next year at 125 dollars per month. Chadron, a city of about 7000 people, expects a qualified addition. the school board considers the appointment fortunate.
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Afton
Chadron, Nebr
Mause DeLay
Chadron
Nebr
DeLay
Hug and drive banned in Los Angeles traffic law
Los Angeles Aug 30. The new traffic rule bans the drive and hug method with one hand on the wheel and the other around a flapper. Drivers seen doing this are tagged as if parking beside a hydrant. One motorist was warned that both hands must be on the wheel. He protested.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Mint head of Texas asks 18 resign post
S. E. Seabey of San Antonio director of the mint and associate of the late President Harding asked President Coolidge to permit him to resign and return to private life. The President assented to the request.
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Mint Head OF
Texas
Washington, D. C
Seabey
San Antonio
Mint
Harding
Coolidge
Rear Admiral Knox Dies Aboard Train to Ohio
Annapolis reports Rear Admiral Harry Knox died suddenly of heart trouble on a train from St. Louis to Greenville Ohio. He was 79 years old.
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Annapolis
Harry Knox
St. Louis
Greenville
Ohio
Will Burroughs Injured in Vehicle Accident Near Council Bluffs
Will Burroughs of West Montgomery Street was in an automobile accident Wednesday when his car overturned after leaving the road near Council Bluffs. He sustained minor injuries and is not believed to be seriously hurt. Mrs. Boroughs left early this morning for the scene.
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Will Burroughs
West Montgomery Street
Council Bluffs
Buroughs
Shelby Fight HLM Man 5 Held in Bonds
Chicago promoter James J. McGrath was arrested by federal officers for transporting the Demsey Gibbons fight films. He was held in Minnesota by U S Commissioner Glass under bonds totaling $1000.
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Shelby
HLM
Chicago
James J. McGrath
Fulda
Minn
U. S
Glass
Man Dies in Brooklyn Gang Fight
In New York Brooklyn a gang fight left one man dead after two men confronted a third. The wounded assailant was shot as the victim fell, and died shortly after the exchange.
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UN Man
New York
Brooklyn
Creston Boy Leads on Chicago Stage
Mrs Walter Smalley reports Creston native Arthur Braunberger, stage name Arthur Uttry, as leading man in the Chicago musical comedy Up She Goes at the Studebaker Theatre. She praises his voice and notes the show is a winter hit, with plans to stay in Chicago.
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Arthur Braunberger
Creston
Walter Smalley
Chicago
Mis. J. P Sheridan
Joe Achmitz
Studebaker Theatre
Arthur Uttry
Ames Athletic Star Deac Wolters Marries in Audubon
A. E. Deac Wolters, noted Ames athletic star and future coach of Waukon High School, wed Margaret Graham of Audubon at the bride’s mother Mrs. J. M. Graham’s home in Audubon. The ceremony occurred on August 30 with Wolters returning to coaching duties soon after.
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Audubon
Deac
Wolters
Ames
Margaret Graham
J. M. Graham
M. Wolters
Waukon High School
Wandering Bug Inflicts Torture on Physician
A half inch cricketlike insect flew into Dr. J. McDonald's ear about 8:30 pm and wandered to the eardrum. It remained alive for about 30 minutes until another physician removed it with forceps. The pain was intense but the patient recovered.
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J. McDonald
McDonald
Finefield Family Arrives Home From Minnesota Trip
Mrs W F Finefield and sons William and Edward return with Mrs T C Kennedy and daughter and Mrs L W Hierring and children from Minnesota. They visited St Paul Minneapolis Princeton and Duluth. En route home they witnessed an automobile accident near Northwood Iowa in which M R Downey of Lafayette Indiana was killed and several others injured.
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W. F. Finefield
William
Edward
T. C Kennedy
L W. Hierring
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minenapolis
Princeton
Duluth
Northwood
M. R. Downey
LaFayette
Ind
Ad Vertiser Ringside for Greb Wilson Bout in New York
Creston readers get AP round by round reports of the Johnny Wilson versus Harry Greb clash at the Polo Grounds in New York City. Jack Golden will narrate the action locally with his megaphone for morning fans.
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Johnny Wilson
Harry Greb
Polo Grounds
New York City
Creston
Associated Press
Jack Golden
Pinchot Plan Tests Miners Wage and Eight Hour Day
Gov. Pinchot proposes a 10 percent pay raise and an eight hour work day with union recognition and union rep presence at pay time. Miners and operators meet in Harrisburg and adjourn without a definite decision while preparing for a September 1 strike showdown. A four point framework includes overtime at eight hour rate and collective bargaining.
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Harrisburg
Gove Rnor Pinchot
Harrison
Pinchot
Conciliation Board
Death of Princess Anastasia of Greece in London
Princess Anastasia widow of William Leeds dies at 11 52 PM in London. She inherited a fortune about 40 million dollars and married Prince Christopher of Greece in 1920. Born Nannie May Stewart, she was an Ohio banker’s daughter and first wed George Worthington before divorcing.
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Anastasia
William B. Leeds
Perosus
Christopher
Greece
George
George II
Kingonstantine
Nannie May Stewart
Ohio
George Worthington
Cleveland
Mr. Leeds
Paris
William B. Leeds, Jr
Xenia
Marie
Russia
Constantine
Mrs Ruth Switzer and Edith Looney Visit City
Mrs Ruth Switzer and Edith Looney of Malvern are in the city visiting friends and taking in local sights. Their trip includes social calls and catching up with acquaintances.
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Ruth Switzer
Edith Looney
Malvern
City
Hammill urges farmers to build their own market
Acting Governor John Hammill told a Jewell Iowa gathering that American farmers must form cooperatives and control both production and distribution to secure fair prices. He urged selling directly to consumers, reducing middleman costs, and spoke on credit reform. He planned further talks with Green County Farm Bureau members before a state-focused hiatus.
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Jewell
Iowa
John Hammill
Hammilldis
Hammill
Green County Farm Bureau
Jefferson
Deputy Marshal Bourk Reappointed After Marshal’s Death
United States Deputy Marshal A. L. Bourk was sworn in by Commissioner John Flint this morning as the death of Marshal Guy Preyer creates a temporary vacancy. The reappointment was required for deputy marshals district wide. Bourk learned of Colonel Brewer’s funeral set for September 4 in Des Moines.
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United States
A. L. Bourk
John Flint
Guy 3S. Prewer
I. H. Hammond
Mr. Bourk
Colonel Brewer
Des Moines
Pregent Plana
Small Gasoline Blaze at Roberts Taxi Garage
A small gasoline fire near Creston department at the Roberts Taxi garage was extinguished by garage workers at 6 46 yesterday afternoon. Fire activity was contained with no damage and no apparatus was used. Harry Barrien of Orient visited the city for relatives and business.
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Ives
Creston
Roberts
Harry Barrien
Orient
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