Murtaugh Outlines Iowa Democratic Lines at Convention
Waterloo Democrat J C Murtagh urged voters to regard themselves as Americans first and Democrats second as he outlined his stance on national issues at the Iowa convention. He backed veterans benefits, organized labor, and no wage cuts, while preserving church state separation and opposing religious tests for office. The gathering affirmed Davis and the party platform as it prepared for the fall campaign.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
J. C. Murtagh
Waterloo
State Central Committee
E. J. Feuling
Feuling
Clyde L. Herring
Wilbur Marsh
Murtagh
John W. Davis
Davis
J. P. Morgan & Co
America
Irish Free State
Radium Burns Suit Filed Against Iowa Doctor
Adaline Rosek sues Dr. W R Whiteis of Iowa City seeking 35000 dollars alleging radium burns administered at a local hospital. She seeks court records and evidence. Judge Ralph Otto Epas orders production by July 28. Whiteis denies all allegations.
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Associated Prenay
Iowa City
W. R Whiteis
Adaline Rosek
Iowa Ty
Ralph Otto Epas
Defendannt
Whiteis
Bodies Of Mine Blast Victims Recovered At Gales Mine
Ten miners died in a blast that wrecked a section of the H. C Frick Coke mine in Gales. Sixty five of seventy five workers escaped, and state mine experts with the coroner opened an investigation into the accident.
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Associated Press
Gales
H. C Frick Coke Company
Mason City Child Dies After Scalding Accident
Ellery Schultz two year old son of Mr and Mrs George Schultz of six miles north of Plymouth died in a Mason City hospital from scald injuries suffered when he fell from a sofa and overturned a boiling water pail. The burns covered his body and local doctors could do little. Chicago golfers Johnston of St Paul and Seckel of Chicago were even after 18 holes in the Western Amateur final.
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Associated Press
Mason City
Ellery Schultz
George Schultz
Plymouth
Tinley To Lead Guards Of 4 Mid-West States
Brig. Gen Matt Tingley of Council Bluffs is nominated major general in command of the Thirty Fourth division of infantry, a national guard unit with HQ in Des Moines. The division includes Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota guard organizations. The nomination awaits war department ratification and governor approvals.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Matt Tingley
Council Bluffs
Infantry
National Guard
War Department
Lasher
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakotas
Tinley
Persian Acts When Protecting Americans Is Sought
State department officials prepared to urge the Persian government to shield Americans after attacks on foreigners since Major Imbrie’s killing. Reports say Mrs. Imbrie, widow of the late consul, was insulted by a youth who grabbed her veil and spat on her, with a policeman nearby failing to intervene.
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Associated
Wahington
State Department
Robert Imbrie
Teperan
Department
Joseph S. Kornfeld
Imbrie
Davis Plans Week Of Conference In New York
Davis, the Democratic presidential nominee, will spend a week in New York starting Thursday for finalizing his acceptance speech and meeting party leaders. He will then travel to Clarksburg West Virginia for the official notification ceremonies and work with manager Clem L. Shaver on campaign organization.
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Associated Press
Dark Harbor
Isleboro
John W. Davis
Democrat
New York
Clarkeburg
W. Va
Clem L. Shaver
Clarksburg
Davis
Watson Quits Tax Probe as Senate Committee Leader
A Senate committee investigating the Internal Revenue Bureau voted today to accept Senator Watson Indiana Republican as chairman and replace him with Senator Couzens Michigan Republican. The inquiry will resume on September 4.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Committee
Internal Revenue Bureau
Wason
Republican
Indiana
Couzens
Michigan
Morgan Denies Ocean Trip Is For Business
New York July 26 J P Morgan denies his voyage to Europe on the steamship Minneaska is not for business or tied to the inter Allied conference in London He states the trip is a vacation and he does not seek to press personal views on the matter
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Associated Press
New York
J. P. Morgan
Europe
London
Weekly Weather Forecast for Washington July 26
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday covers the Upper Mississippi valley and lower Missouri valley. Showers are expected in the early part of the week and again toward the end, with a cool spell in the middle and latter parts.
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Washington
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Missouri Valley
Kendall sends third name to end deadlock in Iowa
Governor Kendall submitted Herbert I. Foskett of Shenandoah and Clarence M. Young of Des Moines for budget director and associate director posts. The Iowa senate suspended rules to allow a budget director without confirmation, with action limited until February 1, 1925. The move aims to resolve the confirmation deadlock amid farm bloc opposition.
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Kendall
Associated Press
Deg Monnes
Iowa Senate
Herbert I. Foskett
Shenandoah
Fockett
Clarence M. Young
Des Mones
Senate
Governor Kendall's Budget Director Nominee Refused Senate
Glenn C Haynes, the second selection for Iowa budget director, was rejected by the state senate. The move widens a funding stalemate and prompts renewed push to keep the special session open until the budget law requires only a simple majority for confirmation. George W. Clark withdrew from consideration after the session. Governor Kendall was notified of Haynes rejection shortly after noon.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Glenn C Haynes
Kendall
Iowa
State Senate
Haynes
Senate
Fred L. Maytag
Newton
George W. Clark
Clark
House of Representatives
Deadlock Over Nominee Stands Amid Budget Dispute
The deadlock, blamed on budget dissatisfaction and farm-grouptensions, led to Haynes rejection after executive session debate on confirming any governor Kendall nominees. Some lawmakers urged farm interests be equally represented on the budget board. The governor sought legal guidance on adjourning without confirmation and possible reappointment until next session.
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Haynes
Gibson
Maytag
United States rail wage cases spark contempt actions
A string of late news items covers the railroad labor board’s contempt actions against witnesses in wage disputes with western railroads, a federation election in Portland, a golf tournament in Illinois, and a Wool Mohair rate ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
Western Railroads
Engine
United States District Court
United States Railway Labor Board
Wheat carryover near 102 million bushels June 30
Washington reports the June 30 wheat carryover at about 102,000,008 bushels, roughly even with last year’s figure according to the department of agriculture estimate.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agricultre
Senate panel to reopen Mayfield seat contest at Atlantic City
Chairman Spencer of the senate committee probing the Mayfield Texas seat reported an executive session was held recently in Atlantic City. The panel approved limited reopening of the case.
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Associated Press
Washington
Spencer
Senate Committee
Mayfield
Texas
Atlantic City
Woman Tarred a Maryland Girl in Martinsburg Case
A coat of tar and feathers was applied to Dorothy Grandon a 20 year old from Martinsburg West Virginia near Myersville Maryland Thursday night. Mrs Lloyd Shank and eight men faced hearing charged with assault and battery The men were released on $2000 bail each and Mrs Shank remained jailed for lack of bond.
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Associated Press
Frederick
Dorothy Grandon
Martinsburg
W. Va
Myersville
Lloyd Shank
Hylan May Run For New York Governorship
In New York July 26 the possibility of Mayor Hylan entering the Democratic nomination for governor causes a stir in political circles. George W. Olvaney, leader of Tammany, withheld comment as progressives push for action and Governor Smith is urged to seek re election.
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Ascoriated Press
New York
Han
California
William Randolph Hearst
George W. Olvaney
Tammany Ifail
Smith
Coolidge Abandons His Weekly River Cruise
President Coolidge cancels his usual weekend trip aboard the Mayflower due to cooler weather. He stays in Washington for conferences and official work, presenting a notification and address.
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Coolidge
Associated Press
Washington
First Defence Attack Heard in Franks Case
Attorneys for Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb challenged state witness Detective Sergeant James Gortland as the defense cross examined his notes and methods. The hearing in Chicago disclosed added juvenile delinquency experts as the trial moved into new evidentiary terrain and jurists weighed the so called friendly judge remark and related disclosures.
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Associated Treas
Chicago
Nathan Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
James Gortland
Leopold
Clarence Darrow
Gortland
John R. Caverly
Criminal Court
Darrow
Benjamin Racfbach
Joseph P. Savage
Jacob Weinstein
Franks
Weinstein
Alienists Added to Boiled Down to Life Court Fight
Dr William J Healy of Boston and Dr Benjamin Glueck of New York join the staff for the Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb case. They are noted as juvenile delinquency specialists and may intensify the upcoming courtroom fight for the defendants lives.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William J. Healy
Boston
Benjamin Glueck
New York
Demse
Nathan” Leopold Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Clarence
Darrow
Healy
Baker Foundation of
Glueck
Sing Sing
Jurist Candidate For Congress Explains Law
Davenport July 26 Judge F D Letts Republican nominee for the second Iowa district Congress explains eligibility dispute. He cites Article 56 barring district judges from other offices during their term but notes three Iowa congressmen were elected while serving as district judges. Letts argues Congress determines member qualifications and eligibility hinges on taking office.
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Associated Press
Davenport
F. D Letts
Iowa
Supreme Court
Letts
Congress
Chicago chosen as seat of 1925 Eucharist congress
The Associated Press reports Amsterdam July 26 that Chicago has been selected to host the Eucharist congress in 1925. The decision places the major religious gathering in the American city, signaling planned activities and participation from the Chicago area and international delegates.
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Ry Associated Presa
Amsterdam
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Foreman F ends in Gas Rescue
Cedar Rapids gas company foreman Frank Tenley was overcome by gas while inspecting a trench under First Avenue. His son and others dragged him out, reviving him after a dangerous leak. Tenley entered the tunnel to connect lines but released gas, causing him to lose consciousness within minutes. Prompt family intervention saved him.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Frank Tenley
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
First Avenue
Enley
Wheat futures surge as Chicago hits new high marks
Chicago wheat prices climbed above 1.50 a bushel led by Liverpool gains and strong world demand. May futures reached 1.42 while September and December futures stayed around 1.35 to 1.38 as prices set new highs for the season.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Winnipeg
Canadian Northwest
Liverpool
Volunteer Speakers to Aid La Follette Wheeler Campaign
An army of volunteer speakers will be called into service during the campaign season to pledge support for the La Follette Wheeler independent ticket. A special committee will supervise the speechmaking under the campaign committee, organizing a speaker bureau to arrange engagements for Senator La Follette and Senator Wheeler and select volunteers for neighborhood rallies, ward meetings, and larger city and state appearances.
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Associated Preas
Washington
LaFollette
Wheeler
Ralles
Oelwein Woman Shot To Death In Domestic Tragedy
Mrs Lottie McQuinn May, 20, was killed last night at her Oelwein home by shots fired through a window and glass door. Her husband Austin May, a section hand, was jailed, with charges expected to be filed later. the couple married June 2 of this year.
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Cedar Rapids
Lottie McQuinn May
Oelwein
Austin May
May
Associated Press
Dubuque
Fred Goldsmith
Spud Hunt Contest Attracts Entries In Iowa
The Advertiser runs a week long cash prize contest for the largest Irish potato grown in central southwestern Iowa. Over 25 entries have been weighed and recorded, with spuds ranging from eight ounces upward. The contest closes Saturday August 2, with five one dollar prizes for the top tuber.
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Iowa
Advertiser
K. T. Evison
Creston
Russian Train Drivers Condemned For Wreck
In the Transcaucasia district engineer Gavrilov and two drivers Voyevodin and Sharyachev were sentenced to death by a Soviet commission. Assistant station master Savitsky received eight years in prison for joint responsibility amid a spate of railway fatalities. The drivers allegedly sped trains despite poor roadbed and rails, causing six derailments and loss of life.
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Tifles
Transcaucasia
Gavrilov
Voyevodin
Sharyachev
Argentine Globe Flyer Follows MacLaren Route to Paris
Major Pedro Zan ni, Argentine flyer, departed Amsterdam this morning for a world flight. He arrived Rotterdam and left at 9 45 for Le Bourget near Paris, where experts doubt he can continue beyond Lebourget today. He is emulating Stuart MacLaren’s historic route.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pedro Zanni
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Lebourget
Aviating
Stuart MacLaren
Postpone Installation of Automatic Rail Control
Washington notes the Interstate Commerce Commission indefinitely suspended data requirements for 42 railroads to install automatic control systems. No timetable for resumption given.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hogs Reach $10 Mark At St. Louis Yards
East St Louis July 26 hogs sold above 19 a hundred at the national stock yards for the first time since Oct 2 1922. A top of 10.15 was recorded.
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St. Louis
East St. Louis
National Stock Yards
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Glenn C. Haynes
Fred Maytag
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