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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1924

Page

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Americans at Dawes Conference in London

Delegates from the United States Kellogg and James A. Logan Jr. attend the London Dawes reparations conference at the Foreign Office with advisers. Prime Minister MacDonald stresses unity of Germany and security for investors while Herriot regards Dawes as a starting point and proposes MacDonald as chairman. Heriot-Herriot-MacDonald agenda to be set. Hankey named secretary general as talks adjourn to resume tomorrow.

Associated Press London Inter Allied Conference Dawes St O’c'rch Foregn Ican Kellogg Colt James A. Logan, Jr MacDonald Mr. MacDonald Germany Herriot France Premier MacDonald Maurice Hankey Commons Paris

Reparations Committee Outlines Dawes Plan Policy

The reparations committee in Paris laid out a five point foreign policy for implementing the Dawes plan. It calls for Reichstag approval of necessary laws, installation of executive bodies, alignment with German bank and railway provisions, deposit of bond certificates, and securing a loan of 800 million gold marks once conditions are met.

Associated Presa Paris Reichstag

Anderson Denies He Wants Agriculture Job

Des Moines July 16 J H Anderson Republican governor nominee candidate denied rumors he would seek secretary of agriculture to replace the late Cassady. He called the suggestion unfounded and unwarranted and said he remains in the race for governor only, not the agricultural post.

Associated Press Des Moines J. H. Anderson R. W.cassady Anderson Cassady Iowa

Missing cashiar of Wyoming company shot by his friend

Clyde N Fisher cashier of the Gunn Quealy Coal company was shot and fatally wounded by mine foreman J Walker while en route to a mountain cache of food water and blankets two miles from a coal camp. The payroll valued at over 6000 dollars disappeared with Fisher and a public search failed to locate him.

Rock Springs Wyo Clyde N. Fisher Gunn Quealy Coal Company J. Walker Fiher's Fisher Leach

Robb discusses child problem and crime prevention

Winfred E Robb of Des Moines former Polk county sheriff and 168th Infantry chaplain gave a talk on the making of a criminal at the Methodist church. The event promotes the Iowa Children's Home with pledges from attendees and described home work to place orphans in good homes for useful citizenry.

Winfred E Robb Des Moines Polk County 168Th Infantry France Methodist Church Robb

Conductors Delay Endorsement of LaFollette

In Cedar Rapids the Order of Railway Conductors delayed endorsing Senator Robert M. LaFollette due to late hours. L. E Shepherd said action would occur tomorrow. The convention discusses next year’s venue with bids from Cleveland Cincinnati Minneapolis and others, likely to be decided Friday.

Cedar Rapids Robert M. LaFollette L. E Shepherd LaFollette Cleveland Cinciinnatti Minneapolis LaFolette Conference For Progressive Political Action

Waterman and Byers Lead Cedar Rapids Golf Meet

Mrs Waterman of Davenport and Mrs Byers of Cedar Rapids led the opening rounds in the women's championship flight at the country club course. They both shot 93 to hold medal honors, while Mrs Beardsley of Cedar Rapids broke 100 and trailed by six strokes. Observers expect a final match between Waterman and Byers as they are in separate brackets.

Cedar Rapids Country Club C. D. Waterman Davenport F. C. Byers D. E. Beardsley Waterman

World Flyers Reach English Landing Field

American army airmen on a world flight landed at Croydon England at 2 08 P M after a 225 mile leg from Paris in three hours and three minutes. Lt Lowell H Smith led the squadron with the Chicago New Orleans and Basti on the field crowds cheered as they signed autographs and exchanged greetings with Mrs Stuart Maclaren. Col Robert M Thompson sent wishes from Le Bourge and the airmen expressed good health and high spirits. A parallel report notes Stuart Maclaren is six hours overdue at Paramashiro Island and a Japanese destroyer heads north to locate his craft.

Associated Press Croydon England le Bourget Croydet Paris Lieut Lowell H. Smith Stuart Maclaren World Flyer Far East Sam Smith Maclaren India Chicago Les Ne PF Arnold Nelson John Harding, Jr New Orleans Leigh Wade A. M. Ogden Bastion Whch Robert M. Thompson le Bourge Tokio Paramashiro Island Kuriles Paramashira Toshimoye Lake Yotorofu Island

New Radio Device Claims Soundless Interference Elimination

John Hayes Hammond Jr describes a radio system that uses curved dented rays to isolate sender and receiver so only a compatible device can read the message. He predicts cross Atlantic print transmission and plans Vatican Observatory experiments and a private audience with the pope about radio use.

Hy Ausoviated Press New York John Hayes Hammond, Jr Italy Hammond Atlantic Ocean Hammonis Vatican Observatory

BUREAU PLANS MARKET WORK

The American Farm Bureau Federation outlines plans to invite farmers to buy and operate a $26 million grain elevator system. A five company cooperative will take over facilities, with a $4 million working capital and capital stock structure including common and class A and B preferred shares. Directors from Iowa join the board, with La Salle Street offices in Chicago and a major incorporation.

Chicago American Farm Bureau Federation John W. Cloverdale Cooperative Grain Marketing Company J. M. Dyer Spencer Iowa Iowa Farmer Elevator Association J. W. Coverdale South LaSalle St Cooperative Marketing

Iowa Tennis Tourney Winners Not Picked

Fort Dodge July 16 Semi finals and finals slated today at the northwest Iowa tennis tourney entering its third day. Ted Swenson Cedar Rapids vs Baker Decorah and Joe Van Ginkle Des Moines vs Dr P V Janse Laverne in semis. Laura Fry Cedar Rapids defending women's champ advances to final. Fort Dodge sisters Alice Ford and Helen Ford contest semifinal for place in final. Third round men s doubles begun Walker Anderson Fort Dodge and Van Ginkle Hefley Des Moines favored to advance.

Fort Dodge Northwest Iowa Ted Swenson Cedar Rapids Baker Decorah Joe van Ginkle Des Moines Dr. P. V. Janse Laverne Laura Fry Floyd Evers Alice Ford Helen Ford Fort Dodges Walker-Anderson van Ginkle-Hefley

Past Week Favorable For Corn Says Report

Des Moines reports a week of favorable weather with excellent corn growth but estimates that about one third of acreage may not mature to marketable corn. Haying and harvesting progressed rapidly while oats benefited from cool weather and winter wheat yields remain good. The berry crop looks solid but northwest counties still need rain.

Des Moines Northwest

Sioux City Girl, 14, Weds. Family Record

Jessie McKnight aged 14, a Sioux City sixth grader, married yesterday to Guy V. Welch, a packing house worker, setting a new low age record in the McKnight family. Her mother was 17 at marriage and a sister wed at 15.

Associated Press Moux City Jessie McKnight Sioux City Guy V. Welch Packing House McKnight

Iowa Campaign Man For LaFollette Named Cedar Rapids

Al W. Maxwell a longtime Democratic editor in Iowa and Oklahoma will manage the La Follette campaign in Iowa He plans county organizations and says Iowa supporters will raise funds if the national committee lacks money to fund the effort.

Cedar Rapids al W. Maxwell Iowa Oklahoma Robert M. LaFallette Maxwell Wisconsin

Wheeler May Support LaFollette in Campaign

Senator Wheeler of Montana said he would likely back Robert M. LaFollette this year, ruling out John W. Davis as a choice. He would not accept a LaFollette vice presidential nomination and stressed he is not quitting the Democratic Party, though he may align with the Wisconsin senator's independent bid.

Associated Press Washington K. Wheeler Montana Daugherty Investigation Committee Robert M. LaFollette John W. Davis Wheeler Morgan United States la Follette Democrat Party Anle New York Senate la Follette Bloc Wisconsin LaFollette Daugherty Committee

Tax Appeal Board Plans New Work

Washington July 16 Machinery created by the new tax law for adjustment of tax claims was formally set in motion with the organization of the board of tax appeals. The 12 members include Charles D Hamel of North Dakota, chair. Plans call for the board to form committees of three with headquarters in cities central to local communities to reduce taxpayer travel to Washington for claims.

Associated Press Washington Board of Tax Appeals Charles D. Hamel North Dakota Chairan

Canada Church Union Bill Passes Parliament

The church union bill uniting the Presbyterian Methodist and Congregational churches of Canada passed its final stages in parliament. The house of commons approved a senate mandate allowing congregations to remain from the united church if they choose.

Ottawa Church Union Presbyterian Methodist Congregational Churches of Canada House of Commons Senate United Church

Gibson Opinion Supports Francis Aide Approval Questioned

Des Moines July 16 Attorney General Gow says in response to opinions by Miss May E Francis superintendent of public instruction and F Clark chair of the house committee that the superintendent and governor hold power but approvals may be set aside by proper proceedings He notes Deputy Nelsom lacks required teaching experience and that the governor's appointment could be reviewed by the legislature Seven opinions by Clark cover the superintendent's action in certain school rulings and the Francis committee plans next week to report to the house.

Associated Press Des Moines Ben J. Gow May E Francis Public Instruction F. Clark House Ent Mias Nelsom Mias Francis Misa Francie Clark Francis Commitee House of Representatives Bachool

Interest Drop for Farm Aid Lowers Direct Loan Rate

The Federal Farm Loan Board reduced the rate on direct loans to cooperative marketing associations from 5.5 percent to 5 percent. Officials say the cut will aid this year’s crop investment and reflect a permanent financing system for farmers. The intermediate credit banks lent over 58 million dollars last year to about 200 000 farmers, operating at a small profit with the lower rate.

Associated Press Wahimeton Federal Farm Loan Board Today Cooperative Marketing Associations Cooper Crysfit

Youth 12 Dies After River Wading Accident at Ellig Beach

Cedar Rapids reports George Mocha aged 12 drowned after stepping into a 12 foot hole while wading with two friends near Ellig beach. A lifeguard struggled to free him as Francis Messinger attempted rescues. Mocha later died despite initial signs of recovery.

Associated Cedar Rapids George Mocha Ellig Beach Mocha Francis Messinger

Republican Convention Officers Are Announced

Dubuque July 16. P R Bald ridge secretary of the republican state central committee announced the selection of officers for the state convention July 22 at Des Moines Temporary chairman H E Spangler Cedar Rapids secretary Mrs Nath an E Kendall Albia assistant secretaries Mrs Guy S Brewer and Mrs Lou McHenry Des Moines and Mrs Chas K Needham Grinell official reporter H E Beach Des Moines reading secretaries Thomas Watters Jr E F McMahon Bruce Flyick Paul Hewitt Neil Garrett Ora Williams and Mrs A H Hoffman Des Moines and C J Hager Waukon Chief door keeper G A Brunson Algona sergeant at arms Col James FE Thomas Red Oak chief usher R G Clark Webster City Invocation by Rev W A Longnecker Knoxville.

Associated Press Dubuque P R. Baldridge Republican State Central Committee Des Moines H. E. Spangler Cedar Rapids Nathan E. Kendall Albia Guy S. Brewer Lou ©. McHenry Chas. K. Needham Grinnell H. E. Beach Reading Thomas Watters, Jr E. F. McMahon Bruce Flyick Paul Hewitt Neil Garrett Ora Williams A. H. Hoffman C. J. Hager Waukon G. A Brunson Algona Col James FE. Thomas Red Oak R. G. Clark Webster City W. A. Longnecker Knoxville

Woman Helps In Search For Gabe Simmons

Davenport July 16. A woman recalls Gabe Simmons hiding near the tri cities after the West Liberty murder of Orton Ferguson. Police report sightings in Rock Island and Moline while a road camp destination is noted. A Clermont arrest of a man resembling Simmons occurs. Leo Redbird denies the claim and says he is Winnebago en route to a Dakota reservation.

Davenport Jabe 5Simmons Orton Ferguson West Liberty Tri-Cities Rose Steckle Simmons Rock Island Moline Tri- Cities Ferguson Simmons M Associated Press Dubuque Gabe Simmons Clermont CC. C. Wright Fayette County Weet Union Muncatine Leo Redbird Wisconsin Dakota Reservation

Suspect in Ferguson Slaying Not Gabe Simmons

A man held for identification in the West Liberty murder case bears little resemblance to Gabe Simmons. A long distance message notes differences in eyes jaw teeth and other features. Perry reports the detainee will likely be released after description comparisons.

Associated Press Cedar Rapids West Union Gabe Simmons Orton Ferguson West Liberty Simmons

Strict Censorship Shuts Brazilian News Lines

Rio de Janeiro reports say the Brazilian government halted the American Press Association from sending or receiving news dispatches in Brazil. The blockage also appears to block AP and United Press exchanges deemed unfavorable to government interests.

Associated Press Buenos Aiires Rio de Janeiro American Press Association Brazil United Press

Rebels Free Prisoners in Sao Paulo Clash Report

Official dispatches from the Brazilian embassy state prisoners freed by revolutionists were among those captured yesterday as Brazilian troops fought rebels at Sao Paulo. Front-line activity was reported with rebels said to be giving ground. A later wireless from the General Belgrano in port carried a Brazilian foreign office denial of a British report that rebels had advanced to within eight miles of Santos.

Associated Press Washington Sao Paulo Buenos Aires General Belgrano Brazilain Foreign Office Andee

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