Subway Strike Paralyzes New York City Transit
New York City faced major disruption as nine hours after midnight strike action by Interborough Rapid Transit motormen and switchmen reduced service. Traffic shifted above ground with 7,000 police on duty. Officials claim 75 percent normal service, while organizers estimate only 10 percent of trains ran by nightfall.
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New York
Chicago
Interborough Rapid Transit ‘Company
Brooklyn
Pennsylvania and
Grand Central Railroad
Canal Street
Pennsylvania
Grand Central
125Th Street
LR. T
Harlem
Interborough
Tve
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Boston
Philadia
P W Anderson Dies After Long Illness
Frank W Anderson died at 5 a m at his home 229 South Lincoln street after a six month illness He was 85 and had lived in Creston about 43 years Survived by son Harry Anderson Hastings Neb and daughters Mrs Hubbard Glendale Calif Mable Baughman Chanute Kan Mrs Martha E Black this city Funeral plans pending Anetta Ruth Worden visiting Lenox for Fourth of July events
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Frank W. Anderson
South
Lincoln Street
Mr. Anderson
Creston
F W. Anderson
Hubbard
Glendale
Calif
Mable Baughman
Chanute
Kan
Martha E. Black
Harry Anderson
Hastings
Neb
Dance Orchestra to Go on Kiwanis Trip Shenandoah
Members of the Pleasure Dance Orchestra have been awarded a trip to London with the Kiwanis club excursion from Shenandoah July 12. The edition also comes from Montreal July 16 on the steamship Dorie. The group will play for dancing aboard the ship. Daglen has waived pommert and view face for members of the Ghevssaneh soscatclerty. These are use all the international forms necessary in London. Boslad Savtag also.
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Kiwanis
Shenandoah
London
Kiwans Club
Montreal
Dorie
Tausichine
Daglen
Pommert
Mgmbera
Ghevssaneh Soscatclerty
Tondon
Boslad Savtag
Wale Ff
Monarchs win Nevin tourney at Creston July Fourth and Fifth
Monarchs claim first place in a four team Nevinville event over Menlo, Nevinville, Blacksburg, and Creston. Menlo beat Macksburg 18 to 2. Nevinville beat Creston 8 to 5. Creston later toppled Cromwell 15 to 0 and lost to Menlo 13 to 6. final standings: Monarchs first, Menlo second, Nevinville third, Macksburg fourth.
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Creston Stonarcas
Nevinville
Menlo
Meplo
Blacksburg
Creston
Macksburg
Creston Monarchs
Monarchs
Monarch
Pete
Miller
Reckner
Plowman
Hipes
Moran
Brown
Peak
Breese
Olson
Cromwell
Creston Town
Sandeman
Huntington
Webber
Sundstrom
Carlson
Conrad
Rhodes
Ater
Herring
Avitt
Omaha
Fairground
Aftenoon
Gidley
Welcher
Gantleman
Krisinger
Storm Damage Lays Waste to Crops Near Cres ton
Farmers report last night's wind and rain damaged corn and oats near Cres ton. Some corn washed out or blown over but may straighten. oats blown down are heavy and unlikely to recover. Rainfall measured about 1.1 inches.
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Creston
Conductor Killed When Auto Turns Turtle Near Fort Dodge
George W. Jones, a 45 year old Missouri Pacific and St. Louis conductor, died when his car ran off the road sixteen miles west of Fort Dodge and overturned Sunday afternoon. Jones, alone in the vehicle, was thrown clear into a nearby field while returning from Twin Lakes after spending the day with his family.
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Turtle
Fort Dodge
George W. Jones
Campaign funds meet orders DC DA to handle OConnor testimony
Washington July 6 campaign funds committee decided to transfer the record of testimony in the F X OConnor case to the District of Columbia district attorney for action as he deems appropriate. OConnor had denied telling reporters that William S Ware offered to buy his support in the Pennsylvania senatorial primary. The panel also sought Morin’s attendance for further questioning and weighed publishing large contributors to the Anti Saloon League.
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Washington
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Dstrict
District of Columbia
F. X. O'Connor
Philadelphia
O'Connor
Pepper
William $. Ware
Pennsylvania
John N. Norin
Ware
Senate
Com- 4
Norin
Senator King
Morin
William H. Stayton
Association Against
League
Westerville
Ohio
Reed
Missouri
Wheeler
King
Utah
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Gott
West Virginia
Illinois
Chicago
Rockefeller
Joseph Boyer
Detriot
Woodward Avenue
Kresge
Jamee
McKee
Muscatine
Marriage Licenses Reported at Creston and Macksburg
Concentrated News notes marriage licenses issued Saturday to Merrill Young and Martha Holton from Creston and Macksburg, and to Dwight Rigler of Lincoln Nebraska and Lola Dora Kellman of Indianola. county supervisors meet in regular session at the courthouse. a Creston man arrested last night arraigned for intoxication. another arrestee to be arraigned later today. LeBaron purchased J Earl Kunath residence at 108 West Adams Street via John F Golden agency. Rotary dinner meeting cancelled for Independence Day. Creston city council held a brief July session. adjourned until tonight. Congressman Edgar Howard of Columbus Nebraska visited Creston on return from Washington following congress adjournment. He is visiting daughters Mrs Harry Rex and Mrs Clarence Coen. Mr Howard remained in Creston for several weeks.
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Merrill Young
Creston
Martha Holton
Macksburg
Dwight Rigler
Lincoln, Neb
Lola Dora Kellman
Indianola
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Rotary Club
Edgar Howard
Olumibus
Neb
Washington DC
Congress
Harry Rex
Clarence Coen
Mre
Howard
Convention Delegates Named by Republicans
Republicans endorse state and county tickets for the June primary and nominate national offices. A farm program resolution urges price protection and federal state and local law enforcement. Delegates named include J. W. Stratton Wesley Bryant Mrs John Milnes Mrs H L Trump E L Carroll G W Swan M G Bacon Bernie Parsons Frank Vorhies Gale McCall Blue Petrie LG Bowers. Alternate and district judicial delegates listed with George A Johnston and others.
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TNE
J. W. Stratton
Wesley Bryant
John Milnes
H. L. Trump
E. L. Carroll
G. W. Swan
M. G. Bacon
Bernie Parsons
Frank Vorhies
Gale McCall
Blue Petrie
LG. Bowers
Des Moines Fatality Rate In Automobile Accidents Up
Des Moines records show a doubling of its fatality rate in auto accidents for Jan 3 to Jun 19, rising to 11.9 per 100000 from 5.9 the prior year’s period. The 1925 annual rate was 13.2, 1924 had 12.1, with four weeks ending Jun 19 yielding 17.9 for right deaths, and a long comparison to 1925 figures. Corresponding prose notes Mrs T W Anderson and daughter Arlinma and Mrs L E Black departed for Griswold for a week at Art Sasse’s home.
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Des Moines
Department of Commerce
Washington
T. W. Anderson
Arlinna
L. E. Black
Griswold
Art Sasse
Andrews to stay as day chief in prohibition enforcement
Washington reports that General Andrews will remain in his post as assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement. Secretary Mellon told President Coolidge at a cabinet meeting that Andrews would not resign, asserting confidence in his continued service despite pressures and disappointment over Congress failing to pass needed enforcement measures.
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Washington
Andrews
Mellon
Coolidge
Lincoln
Andrewe
Iho
Congres
Risa
Damages Sought in Railroad Collision Lawsuit in Union County
C T Gibson on behalf of Gail Jones, a minor, files in Dietelot Court seeking 1250 damages for injuries after a December 17 1925 collision with a Chicago Great Western freight train at an intersection near Talmage Union County. Jones alleges no lights for the standing train and dark night conditions. He claims facial and head injuries plus pain and incapacity to work, seeking 1000 damages plus 250 for lost wages. Gibson is brother of George H Gibson, previously involved in a district count murder case.
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Chicago Great Western Railway Company
Dietelot
C. T. Gibson
Gail Jones
Jones
Union County
Thayer
Talmage
Gibson
George HI. Gibson
George Gibson
Fred Collings
Storm floods Dayton but no lives lost
Ohio storm sweeps southern western and central regions isolating Dayton from wire service. Phoneton station reports deep water and power cuts while Western Union loses two wires. Pennsylvania railroad officials in Chicago say no fatalities known. Read the Want Ads.
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Ohio
Dayton
Columbus
American Telephone
Phoneton
Western Union
Mussolini Nine-Hour Day Enforced Sparks Worker Strike
A dispatch from Chiasso reports Premier Mussolini’s attempt to enforce a nine hour day faces strong resistance. About 1,000 workers at Carrosio near Turin strike after extra hour was imposed. Police and fascist militia occupy mills and several strikers are injured. Agricultural workers in the Mo Hinella district reject fascist unions.
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Daily Herald
Chiasho
Italy
Mussolini
Carrosio
Turin
Poace
Milita
Mo- Hinella
Crowds Attend Opening of Creston Country Club
Between 2 500 and 3 000 people from all parts of Union County attended Creston country club opening day Sunday. The day featured picnics, swimming, fishing, games, and a golf exhibition with Nebraskana winning two up. Crestmoor members hosted guests and the Fourth of July events included band concerts and a dance at McKinley Park.
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Union County
Creston Country Club
Sanday
Thnr County
W. Brady
J. W. Goodwell
Creatos Chamber of Commerce
America
Jaton Kunath
St BE Moore
Creston
P. E. Kelly
Ralph Huh Pickerel
Crestmoor Golf Club
Job McKee
Des Moines
Towa
Deg” Reynolds
Crestmoor Club
Gene Slatheriy
Omaha
L. H. Lied
Misouri Wate
Fhanptonsiy
Nebraskana
Crestor
McKinley Park
Te Fairground
McKinterpark
Mrs Suzaner Hamner Dies at Son's Home
Mrs Suzaner Hamner dies Monday evening at 7 30 at her son E Hamner's home 612 North Poplar Creston aged 84 She came to Creston three years ago from Winternet She leaves one daughter Oma Childers of Bamaing Calf Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the Methodist church Rev Homer Baumgardner to officiate Burial will be in Prairie Lawn cemetery at Spaulding
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Mee
Gumaates Smn
E. Hamner
North Poplar
Methodist Church
Homer Baumgardner
Prairie Lawn Cemetery
Spaulding
Salone Beats Genet In 12 Round Spokane Bout
Spokane report says Jack Salone from St Paul, middleweight, edged Norman Genet of Akron, Ohio by decision after a 12 round bout at Alan Ida last night. Event dated July 6 with judges' decision noted.
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Spokane
Wash
Jacksalone
St. Paul
Norman Genet
Akron
Alan Ida
Five Day Chautauqua Program Set for August at Creston
Creston Independe nt Chautauqua officers announced the five day event at McKinley park from August 4 to 8. The agenda features Clarke Concert Company in instrumental and costume performances, Dusty Miller lectures, Goforth's Band shows, Tooley Opera, Howard Orchestral Quintet, Thomas B. Me iegor talk, Dr William Forkell lectures, and musical performances by the mate quartet. Organizers include J W Joodsell president and committees chaired by Charles W. Hayden Rev J Hamilton Woodsum Elmo B. Ropers and Harry W. Osborn.
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Creston
Chautauqua Today
McKinley Park
Tve
Clarke Concert Company
Clarke Company
Dusty” Miller
Goforth
Normandy
Howard
Thomas B. Me
Iegor
Law
William Forkell
America
Scott Armtrong
Arthur W. Crane
Bert ‘Tallmas
Charles W. Hayden
Rev
J Hamilton Woodsum
Elmo B. Ropers
Harry W. Osborn
Mystery Deaths of Brothers On Farm Farm murders prompt coroner verdict
Investigators say Herman Junkermeier shot his brother August on a farm while both were working their father’s land. August’s body was found in a well two weeks after his death. Herman’s body was found two days after death. Neighbors report frequent quarrels on the farm. The coroner ruled Herman died by suicide and August by a gunshot, no jury planned due to sufficient evidence.
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Charles Coy
Arya
Herman Junkermeier
August Junkermei
Herman
August
Beem
Tha Merman
Rain Messed July 4 Celebrations Across Iowa
Weather drenched Independence Day events from Des Moines to Sioux City with showers and thunderstorms. Des Moines saw repeated rain during picnics and fireworks while Creston recorded heavy precipitation early morning. other towns logged varied amounts from Dubuque to Sioux City.
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Dow Rm
Des Moines
Nl Gapaia
Creston
Dubuque
Amuch
Albia
Keokule
Fortoche
Carroll
Town Palls
Sioux City
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New York City
P. W. Anderson
Oliver Jones
Anetta Ruth Worden
Lenox
Nevin Tourney
Q” ‘Shop Nine
Air
Ana Ars
Stoneburner
Mt. Ayr
George L. LeBaron
J. Earl Kunath
West Adame Street
John F. Golden
Gen. Andrews
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ry Mussolini
Suzaner Hamner
Son
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