River crime mystery deepens in Deckert attack
William Deckert a 25 year old Burt county farmer and former German air pilot was bound to a log in the Missouri river near the Iowa Nebraska line. Deputy McManus found a warning letter nailed to a rowboat used by Deckert and three attackers are believed involved. Authorities seek the letter's author and details as Deckert recovers.
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Sioux City
Journal
Walthill
Neb
Missouri
William Deckert
Burt County
P. J McManus
Thurston County
Deckert
Iowa
Nebraska
Three men attack farmer on Missouri river ambush
William Deckert a 25 year old farmer and former German air pilot woke in Fraternity hospital narrating an assault by three men who bound him to a log and set him afloat in the Missouri river near Decatur Nebraska. Police seek arrests while Deckert recalls threats over land disputes and a note warned against Nebraska shores.
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Sioux City
Tekamah
Neb
Nebraska
William Deckert
Missouri River
W. D. Smith
Burt County
Deckert
Decatur
Missouri
No Twelve Mile Limit for American Ships
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled there is no twelve mile limit preventing seizure beyond that point for American ships. The decision reversed a Connecticut district court finding in a government libel case against an American rum runner seized beyond the twelve mile limit. It holds that an American ship on the high seas remains under U S allegiance and nations may bind their subjects to their laws abroad.
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New York
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court of the District of Connecticut
High Seas
United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
District judicial nominees renominated by Osceola convention
Judge A R Maxwell of Creston Judge Homer A Fuller of Mt Ayr and Judge H H Carter of Corydon were renominated for district court judges in the third district by acclamation at the republican district judicial convention in Osceola. Delegates and alternates from the county conventions attended a luncheon after. business includes nominating Republican candidates for district court judges.
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A. R. Maxwell
Creston
Homer A. Fuller
Mt. Ayr
H. H. Carter
Corydon
Republican Party
Osceola
C. W. Steele
George A. Johnston
L. J. Camp
E. A. Lee
R. Brown
Kenneth H. Davenport
Joseph P. Healey
Adam Pickett
J. W. Yard
D. W. Harper
G. F. Wagoner
L. C. Smail
F. E. Harkness
F A. Shute
P. A. Carlson
W. W. Morrow
Ray Wilson
Matt Western
Frank Harkness
G. Swan
Wiley Gripp
A. L. Huntington
F. A. Shute
District Judicial Convention
Local residents hasten visits and departures
Mr. and Mrs Bert Long of Chicago arrived for a few weeks visit with relatives. Mr and Mrs M Willie left today for Clarinda after spending several days with friends. Mrs E E Long leaves tonight for Detroit to visit her son R L Long and family.
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Bert Long
Chicago
M. Willie
Clarinda
E. E. Long
Detroit
Mich
R. L. Long
Noted Attack Survivor Names Suspects in Missouri Incident
Deckert, battered and left on a log in the Missouri eddy, recalls the assault and claims to know the attackers. He gave names to Sheriff Smith, and Sheriff Jensen will aid in rounding up the suspects. Deckert lay unconscious for about 36 hours, with brain concussion noted on arrival at the hospital.
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Deckert
Missouri
Submarine S-51 Recovered in Dry Docks After Death Toll
New York reports divers found about 12 bodies inside the wreck of the S-51 submarine off Block Island. The sunk vessel carried 36 men. 13 believed washed out as it lay on the ocean bed after the City of Rome collision.
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New York
United States
Block Island
City of Rome
Submarine 8 51 Brought to Brooklyn Dry Dock
In New York July 8 seaweed and water poured from gaping holes in forward compartments as the submarine 8 51 was pulled to the navy yard at Brooklyn. Officers after examining the hulk raised from 22 fathoms off Block Island Rhode Island said it will take six hours to pump out water and clear debris from nine months undersea.
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New York
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Navy
Block Island
Rhode Island
French Franc Slumps to New Low on July 8
The French franc fell to a record 39.01 per dollar after a modest recovery, as the Bank of France planned a nearly one billion franc increase in circulation. Pessimism rose in financial circles due to criticism of Finance Minister Caillaux amid debates on stabilization and debt accords.
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Paris
Bank of France
Chamber of Deputies
Caillaux
Creston Chamber Lunch Meeting Also Details on Highway Officials
Creston Chamber of Commerce members plan a noon gathering at 12 15 tomorrow at the Iowana hotel. Harding Highway association officials will join the luncheon. Two visitors arraigned in the mayor's court were charged with transporting liquor improperly labeled. One man fined 25 dollars and costs the other 75 dollars and costs.
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Creston Chamber of Commerce
Iowana
Harding Highway Association
Jast
President Coolidge Lands First Big Pike at White Pine Camp
President Coolidge caught a six pound pike while trolling near White Pine camp at Lake Osgood during his summer retreat. Oscar Otis and a veteran woodman watched as the president, smiling at the catch, prepared to enjoy a quiet stay with Mrs Coolidge and household staff.
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Paul Smith
S, Y
Coolid
Lake Osgood
White Pine Camip
Coolidge
Oscar Otis
Aker
Vermont Hills
Mr. Coolidge
Osgood
Mrs. Coolidge
Secret Service
Irwin R. Kirkwood
Platteburgh
Stevenson
Saranac Lake
President Coolidge
White Pine Camp
Sanders
Aged Woman Killed When Struck by Auto in Crescent
Mrs. Mary LaChappele, 82, of Council Bluffs was killed near Crescent, seven miles from Council Bluffs, when struck by an auto driven by A H Smith, 73. Smith says the woman ran into the car and he was driving slowly. investigation to determine exact circumstances.
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Council Bluffs
Mary LaChappele
Crescent
Here
A H. Smith
Smith
Miss Mildred Mattingly Arrives Home From Fontanelle Visit
Miss Mildred Mattingly returned home Wednesday after spending the past week visiting friends in Fontanelle.
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Mildred Mattingly
Fontanelle
East Seen As Cause Of Farm Relief Failure
Congressman Edgar Howard warns that middle west agriculture must organize to win farm legislation. He criticizes New England influence in Washington and cites tariff, banking, and railroad policies as burdens on farmers, signaling rising western revolt.
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Middle West
Edgar Howard
The
Advertiser
Howard
Congress
New
New England
Mellon-Morgan
Republic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Morgan- Mellor
Iowa
City Council Adjourns Over Quorum as Ordinance Revision Planned
Last night the city council adjourned after a short session due to lack of a quorum. With three members present the group discussed binding ordinances into volumes and revising obsolete sections but took no action. Councilman Schmoll is away in Colorado for the summer, reducing attendance further.
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Newcomb
Benson
Schmoll
Colorado
WM. L. Burt
R. Brown
Brown
Former Residents Give Concert Here
Mr and Mrs Henri Boyd former Creston residents now in chautauqua and lyceum work presented a musical program at the Methodist church last night. Their company included Mr Snyder and Mr Oakley vocalists Miss Wright violinist and Miss Boone pianist.
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Henri Boyd
Creston
Methodist Church
Boyd
Snyder
Oakley
Miss Wright
Five Year Old Boy Dies After Gun Accident
Billy Young aged five died after a revolver shot to the head in Geneseo Illinois. He had been playing with the weapon at his parents home and was unconscious after surgery. Doctors gave up hope early today and he died at 10 o clock this morning.
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Rock Island, Ill
Billy Young
Geneseo
William Young
F W Anderson's Funeral Planned for Friday
Funeral services for Frank W. Anderson who died Tuesday morning at his home 229 South Lincoln Street after a six month illness will be held Friday at 2 30 in the McGregor and Coens chapel. Rev Homer Baumgardner of the Methodist church will officiate with burial in Graceland cemetery.
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Frank W. Anderson
South
Lincoln Street
McGregor and Coens Chapel
Homer Baumgardner
Methodist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Herrick assails French parade as slap at U S
Paris reports Ambassador Herrick denounces a planned anti debt demonstration as an insult to the United States and himself. American Volunteers in the French Army say wreaths at the Alan Seeger monument will neutralize the anti American tone. French interior minister Durand may withdraw prohibition as arrangements for the Sunday display are finalized.
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Paris
Myron T. Herrick
Association of American Volunteers
Alan Seeger
Place de Etats Unis
French Veterans Association
Herrick
United States
M. Durand
Interior
Association of
American Legion
George, Washington
Waverly Drew Dies in Des Moines Hospital
Waverly Drew, about 28, died at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines after a short illness and an operation. He lived in Creston most of his life and worked for Hatch Motor Company. Survived by wife Margaret Cadman, son Robert, his mother in Omaha, and three sisters, all in Omaha. Funeral plans pending.
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Creston
Waverly Drew
Methodist
Des Moines
Mr. Drew
Hatch Motor Company
North Birch Street
Margaret Cadman
Robert
Omaha
Gladys Drew
Frank Martin
Lloyd Clark
Drew
Creston High School
Expenditures in Pennsylvanian Primary Reach $2.79 Million
Washington reports that expenditures in the Pennsylvania Republican primary, as disclosed to the Senate Campaign Funds Committee, totalled 2,793,582 dollars.
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Penn
Washington
Pennsylvania
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
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Council
Self
F. W. Anderson
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