Railroad Executives Prepare to Open Shops With Non-Union Men
Senate agriculture committee rejected Ford and semi government ownership offers for Muscle Shoals. In Chicago officials said railroads plan to reopen shops with nonunion workers as peace talks stall over seniority and protections for new hires.
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Washington
Associated Press
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Senate Agriculture Committee
Norris
Page
McNary
Keyes
Gooding
Norbeck
Harreld
McKinley
Kendrick
Wyoming
Capper and Ladd
Smith
Ranedall
Harrison
Heflin
Carroway
Alabama Power Co
Frederick Engtrum
Charles Engstrum
Charles Carson
Ford
Chicago
Alleged Deserter Returned to Fort Crook
Deputy Sheriff J A Baker Carl Nimrod and Harry Mayhew escorted John L Lane to Fort Crook Nebraska where he was returned to army headquarters Lane was charged with desertion from the United States Army at Fort Sill Oklahoma He was arrested by Sheriff C E Peterson early in the week
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Red Oak
J. A. Baker
Carl Nimrod
Harry Mayhew
John L. Lane
Ford Crook
Neb
Army
Lane
United States Army
Fort Sill
Oklo
Cc. E. Peterson
Carazen Leads in Glencoe National Golf Final
Glencoe Illinois July 15 Gene Sarazen of Pittsburg took the lead in the 72 hole National Golf final with a total of 288. John Black of Oakland fell to 217 after a 75 stroke round and Jim Barnes the title holder exited before the finish.
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Glencoe
Associated Press
Gene Sarazen
Pittsburg
John Black
Oakland
Calif
Jim Barnes
State Croses in Trial of Madalynne Obenchain
The prosecution rested its case in the second trial of Mrs. Madalynne Obenchain for the murder of J. Belton Kennedy in Los Angeles. The jury was excused for the afternoon as defense attorneys presented motions and arguments.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Madalynne Obenchain
J. Belton Kennedy
Weather Indications For Next Twenty Four Hours
Chicago weather bulletin notes generally fair conditions for tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures. North west portions expect cooler air tonight and into Sunday.
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Chicago
Three Iowans Run For Top G A R Posts In Des Moines
Judge J N Willett of Tama and Mrs Marie Basham and Mrs Lola Elliott of Des Moines seek the three top offices at the fifty sixth G A R encampment in Des Moines on Sept 24 and 25. Willett runs for commander in chief. Basham for national president of the Women's Relief Corps. Elliott for national president of the Daughters of Veterans. All three are endorsed by the G A R department of Iowa and face clear fields. Basham has held four national and many state offices. Elliott has been a Daughters of Veterans member five years.
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Lowans
J. N. Willett
Tama
Marie Basham
Des Moines
Lola E Elliott
Grand Army of the Republic
Xelief Corps
Daughters of Veterans
Willett
Basham
Women's Relief Corps
Lola Elliott
The
Department of Iowa
Elliott
A. B E. Elliott
Canada Will Need 60 000 Harvesters
With rye harvest starting in Manitoba, farmers call for 60,000 outside harvesters to aid the western Canada grain crop. It would be the largest Manitoba harvest in ten years and the second largest ever in western Canada, following 1915 when wheat yields reached 425 million bushels.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
Western Canada
Canada
Handkerchief May Be Clew to Slayers
A bloodstained handkerchief with an embroidered monogram may identify four masked attackers who clubbed to death 61 year old Miss Sue Harris at her Mackinaw area home. Police report she fought back with scissors during the robbery of about 12 dollars. Only tire tracks from a small car serve as another clue guiding investigators.
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Peoria
Ill
Sue Harris
Mackinaw
Harris
Canadian Official Quits to Accept Chicago Job
Brice M. Stewart resigns as director of the employment service of Canada after receiving notice from the minister of labor. He will take charge of the unemployment office in Chicago for the Joint Board of Amalgamated Clothing Workers.
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Chicago
Montreal
Quc
Brice M. Stewart
Employment Service of Canada
Stewart
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Messenger Robbed of 12000 Dollars in Milwaukee Hold Up
The Edmonds Shoe Co messenger, guarded by three armed guards, was robbed of 12000 dollars in Milwaukee this morning. The bandits arrived in autos and fled by car with the payroll funds.
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Milwaukee
Associated Press
Edmonds Shoe Co
Brewer Looks Over Ft. Madison Situation
Brewer, marshal for the southern district of Iowa, inspected twenty five deputy marshals under Lt. George Ketterer and praised the force. Twenty five more deputies were sworn in, totaling fifty. He expects no trouble but prepares for emergencies in Ft. Madison.
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Ft. Madison
Guy Brewer Marshall
Iowa
George Ketterer
Brewer
Iowa Aircraft Corp. Could Mail Service In Iowa
Des Moines report cites Carroll Sturgess of the Curtis Iowa Aircraft Co saying enough planes could be mobilized in twenty four hours to handle state mail service if rail service collapses. A maximum of eighty plants could be made available in a week.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Carroll Sturgess
Curtis Iowa Air Craft Co
Sturgess
Trotter Divorce Trial Delayed Again in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan the July divorce suit of Lotlie M and the Rev Melvin E Trotter was postponed until Monday as attorney Charles Ward seeks another case in Cheboygan. The case centers on unfaithfulness accusations involving Miss Florence Moody former private secretary at City Rescue Mission and alleged paternity. Moody is said to back Trotter, raising tension as the trial nears witness testimony.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Lotlie M
Melvin E. Trotter
City Rescue Mission
Charles Ward
Trotter
Cheboygan
Florence Moody
Train Fired On At Camden Station in Baltimore
A Baltimore & Ohio passenger train from Washington to Baltimore was fired upon near Camden station. A bullet pierced a coach window within inches of passenger W. E. Evans of Baltimore. Authorities have not identified the shooter.
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Baltimore
Associated Press
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Camden Station
W. E. Evans
Mine Workers Back Lewis Stand Amid Strike Talks
The United Mine Workers united behind John L. Lewis to reject President Harding’s coal plan. E F Grable met Harding, declined comment, signaling no immediate strike, but cautioned a new conference could alter the situation in 48 hours. Harding urged continued work while law changes are pursued.
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White Hope
United Mine Workers Today
John L. Lewis
Harding
E. F. Grable
United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Waymen
Congress
Stunt Flying Over Cities to Be Barred
A proposed United States aeronautic safety code would bar low flying over crowds and stunt flying over populous areas. Drafted by the bureau of standards, the National Aeronautic Association, and the Society of Automotive Engineers, the code includes pilot licensing inspections, proximity restrictions, airfield radio rules, and navigation aids pending the Wadsworth Hicks bill.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Bureau of Standards
National Aeronautic Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
Wadsworth Hicks
United States Bureau of Commercial Aviation
Nts
Seiners Pay Big Sum for the Fun
Six Clay county residents were fined 240.45 dollars after admitting to using a seine on Trumble lake near Ruthven Iowa. Deputized game wardens found them with 24 pickerel 23 perch buffalo and 3 carp before a Spencer justice of the peace. They pledged to switch to hook and line.
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Arnolds Park
Clay County
Spencer
Justice of the Peace
Trumble Lake
Ruthven
England's Richest Bride to Honeymoon in U S
Lord Louis Mountbatten and Miss Edwina Ashley the richest English heiress plan a three month honeymoon in the United States after their Tuesday wedding. They will motor through Europe in a Rolls Royce given to the groom by the bride. Mountbatten is a close personal friend of the Prince of Wales and joined him on the recent Far East tour.
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London
Lord Louis Mountbatten
Edwina Ashley
England
United States
Europe
Lord Mountbatten
Prince of Wales
Far East
Husband Kills Wife Then Shoots Self in Iowa
Corey Kirby killed his wife at her sister’s home in Wellman Iowa then shot himself ending his life. Mrs Kirby recently filed for divorce. Kirby came from Barnes City and questioned his wife about the suit. He was about forty. they had no children.
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Wellman
Associated Press
Corey Kirby
Kirby
Barnes City
Nomination for Hearst is Dark
New York July 15 W R Hearst publisher met Mrs Hearst returning from Europe aboard Cunard Mauretania beside the John F Hylan awaiting the liner reporters asked if Mrs Hearst would campaign for him Hearst said he would leave for California soon and questioned nomination claims noting they won’t nominate him
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New York
W. R. Hearst
Bootleg Queen Suspected in Catonsville Murder
Baltimore officials identify the murdered woman found near Catonsville as Carmelia Saioca of Fairmont West Virginia known to police as the bootleg queen. About two thousand people visited the city morgue in an effort to identify the body amid a bootlegger’s plot investigation.
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Baltimore
Catonsville
Carmelia Sairoca
Fairmont
W. Va
Saioca
New Burial Plots and Driveways Noted at Graceland
The Graceland cemetery showcases improved grounds with new driveways and burial plots laid south of the grounds. Mayor Ed C. Keith and the city administration receive credit for a consistent improvement program as sexton Robert McGinnis reports all graves decorated despite heavy Memorial Day rainfall. The cemetery committee including J. W Valin and Aldermen Hickey and Strance remain active while more plots and driveways are planned for patrons.
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Graceland
Ed. C. Keith
Sexton
Robert McGinnis
J. W Valin
Hickey and Strance
Woman Rescues Baby From Water Cask Miracle in Muskegon
Mrs Arthur Jacobson of Chicago revived her 16 month old daughter after the child fell into a water cask. She seized the baby's feet and shook it until life returned as a physician arrived eight miles away. The infant was found propped in a chair crying.
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Muskegon, Mich
Arthur Jacobson
Chicago
Frank H. Hahn Named Cedar Rapids Postman
Washington reports Iowa post masters appointed today including Cedar Rapids Frank K. Hahn and Eagle Grove Benjamin S. Barney, Independence Alfred G. Rigby, Laporte City George Banger, Melbourne Janette WB Gillil, Sabula Phillip T. Serrurier, and West Burlington Flossie K. Pfeiff.
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Washington
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Frank K. Hahn
Eagle Grove
Benjamin S. Barney
Independence
Alfred G. Rigby
Laporte City
George Banger
Melbourne
Janette WB. Gilliland
Sabula
Phillip T. Serrurier
West Burlington
Flossie K. Pfeiff
Motor trucks used for mail service in Indiana
Washington July 15. Postmaster General Work announced the use of motor trucks for mail between Bedford and Switz City Indiana as rail passenger trains were halted by a strike. The move follows railroad disruptions and marks the first deployment of motor mail service in the area.
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Washington
Associated Press
Postmaster General
Bedford
Switz City
Indiana
Silent Tribute Opens Rainbow Reunion in Minneapolis
Two minutes of silent tribute marked the opening of the Rainbow Division Veterans association two day reunion in Minneapolis. Several hundred delegates from twenty seven states attended welcomed by Mayor George F Leach who is a former colonel in the One Hundred Fifty first Field Artillery. Discussions cover Americanization definitions practical enforcement and the pending allower registration bill plus plans to erect monuments for Rainbow men in France.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Associated Press
Rainbow Division Veteran's Association
George F. Leach
Leach
One Hundred Fifty-first Field Artillery
Congress
France
Auto overturns kill Ellsworth youth near Webster City
Ardean Hanson nineteen of Ellsworth Iowa was found dead on a road near Webster City after the automobile he was riding in alone turned over breaking his neck. The death was reported by the Associated Press from Webster City Iowa on July 15.
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Webster City
Associated Press
Ardean Hanson
Ellsworth
Iowa
Hanson
Air Station on the Thames to Cut London Paris Flight Time
The Air Ministry plans experiments to establish an air station on the Thames near Parliament. Test flights will begin soon and the site could shorten London to Croydon and Paris travel by air by about an hour. A Southampton Cherbourg Le Havre air service is also approved to speed cross Atlantic passenger routes via Cherbourg to Southampton and then to London by train.
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London
Associated Press
Air Ministry
The
Thames
House of Parliament
Croydon
Paris
Southhampton
Cherbourg
le Havre
Love Rejection Leads to Poison Plot in Shenandoah
Ted Green a 19 year old Farragut lad attempted suicide by ingesting poison after Lucella Hughes 15 of Shenandoah spurned his advances. Prompt medical aid saved his life and Lucella hurried to his bedside. The couple’s affair began when she worked for Green’s mother Mrs Henry Green and ended in a quarrel this week. Lucella Hughes is a daughter of Doc Hughes at the county farm.
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Shenandoah
lLoves
Ted Green
Farragut
Lucella Hughes
Locella
Ted
Henry Green
Doc” Hughes
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