Ames Hopes Sport Council Boosts College Athletics
Ames Iowa July 31 Students voice strong approval of the new athletic council at Iowa State College The state board of education approves council organization ensuring faculty control and Missouri Valley conference compliance Faculty will elect representatives for four year terms alumni serve three year terms and students one year The council will name an athletic director to manage all activities with staff decisions subject to approval by authorities
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
State Board of Education
Missouri Valley Conference
Klumb Cross-Examined in Oesterreich Case
Roy H. Klumb motion picture director faced cross examination in Los Angeles at the preliminary hearing for Mrs Walburga Oesterreich accused of killing her husband Fred Oesterreich a year ago. He testified that she asked him to dispose of a pistol and was questioned about loan notes he obtained from the deceased now held by the widow.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Roy H. Klumb
Walburga Oesterreich
Fred Oesterreich
Klumb
Marland Refinery Shuts Down for August
Ponca City Oklahoma July 31 Walter Miller director of the Marland Refinery announced the shutdown will be effective probably during the entire month of August. Crude oil charging stopped yesterday afternoon and gasoline will be drawn from storage to fill all contracts during the period.
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Ponca City
Okla
Marland Refinery Company
Walter Miller
Miller
Weather Indications For Chicago Over Next Day
Weather indications for the next twenty four hours show increasing cloudiness with local thunder showers late tonight or Wednesday. Expect warmer temperatures in the southern and extreme eastern portions tonight, cooler by Wednesday afternoon and night.
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Chicago
Weather Summary for the Past 24 Hours
Local observations report conditions over the last 24 hours ending 7 a m. Details include sky cover, temperature ranges, wind directions and speeds, precipitation amounts, and visibility levels observed across the area. Data reflect regional patterns and hourly variations for forecasting purposes.
President Harding Up and Reading as Pneumonia Detected
At 9:15 a.m. a bulletin announced President Harding has bronchial pneumonia in his right lung. Earlier notice said no lung trouble. Doctors report he rested well and read a newspaper, with temperature about 101 and pulse 125, respiration 44 and irregular. Mrs Harding has had little sleep since the illness.
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Harding
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Calif
Sawyer
President Harding Stricken With Bronchial Pneumonia
Bulletin reports President Harding in the Palace Hotel San Francisco diagnosed with bronchial pneumonia. Five physicians voiced little optimism for recovery as he slept through the night while Lt. Joel T. Boone stayed at his side.
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Harding
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Calif
Joel T. Boone
President Harding Stricken With Pneumonia In San Francisco
Bulletin at 1:50 A. M. July 31 reports President Harding in grave condition as pneumonia develops after a late consultation in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Harding
President’s health improves after first pneumonic stage
Bulletin from the Palace Hotel San Francisco dated July 31 reports the President has fought the first stage of the pneumonic condition and rests fairly well. He says he feels better with a temperature around 100 degrees, pulse near 120, and respiration about 40 and regular.
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Harding
the Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Calif
Harding's Condition Held Favorable, San Francisco Update
At 3 10 P M in the Palace Hotel General Sawyer told the Associated Press the President's condition remains favorable. The special train carrying the President's party was released temporarily with no plan to move him from San Francisco and arrangements were made for Secretary Christian to deliver the President's address.
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Harding
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Calif
Sawyer
Associated Press
San Fran
Christian
Banks Drive to Loan to Cattle Men
Omaha bankers announce an extensive campaign with the Federal Lands Bank to aid cattle raisers in Nebraska Kansas Iowa and Missouri. A. P. Hogan reports that during July they have lent 1.5 million dollars across the four states.
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Omaha
Nebr
Credit County Bank
Federal Lands Bank
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
A. P. Hogan
Dr and Mrs Keith Return From Minnesota Trip
Dr. and Mrs. W. K. Keith have come back from a three week absence in Minnesota. They were away for the stated period and have resumed their residence.
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Dr. Nd
W. K. Keith
Minnesota
Illinois high way police salaries ruled unconstitutional
Springfield July 31 the attorney general Brundage said payment of salaries for 100 state highway maintenance police to be appointed by Gov Len Small is unconstitutional The ruling affects Senate bill 60 which apportioned 3 million dollars for highway maintenance and deems it improper to link salary funds to this appropriation The auditor said he will follow the attorney general unless court orders shield payments
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Springfield
Len Small
Brundage
Andrew Russell
Senate
Sisters' Home Burns Down in Independence
Fire destroyed the Sisters' home in Independence and another building on the same lot today. No casualties were reported.
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Sisters
Independence
Britain Unites the Empire
Britain connects the empire by rejoining a seized German submarine cable from Emden to the United States. One end now links Halifax with a telegraph system spanning Canada to Vancouver and undersea to Fiji Norfolk Island Australia and New Zealand. Messages from London to the Antipodes travel in about 30 minutes.
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London
Great Britain
Emden
United States
England
Halifax
Canada
Vancouver
Fiji
Norfolk Island
Australia
New Zeland
British Empire
Minister to be buried in Minneapolis funeral
Minneapolis, Minn., July 31. Police will conduct the funeral ceremonies for Major Lockram, a pastor in the city for many years, aged 60, who was found dead in his hotel room. Officials say heart trouble caused the death.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Lockran
Fire destroys Linn Lumber yard in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids July 31 A fire destroyed the Linn Lumber Company yard in Linn County this morning causing damage estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Linn Yards
Cedar Rapids
Linn Lumber Company
Chicago Rail Men Refuse 25 Percent Grain Rate Cut
Chicago rail executives meeting here refused to cooperate with western leaders by cutting freight rates 25 percent on all grain and flour. The decision preserves current pricing amid regional price pressures and logistics concerns.
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Chicago, Ill
Western
Missouri Valley Swimming Meet Hopes In Ames Plans
Ames Iowa July 31 E Daubert Iowa State college swimming instructor aims to add swimming as a minor sport in Missouri Valley schools. He seeks dual meets and a Missouri Valley championship meet if feasible. Over 400 Ames students have passed the Red Cross life saving test, now a degree requirement.
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Ames
Iowa
E. Daubert
Iowa State College
Missouri Valley Conference
Red Cross
Mrs T B Crail Leaves for Des Moines Visit
Mrs T B Crail departed today for Des Moines to spend several days with relatives and friends. Miss Belle Webb of Afton also visited Creston on Monday with friends.
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T.B Crail
Des Moines
Belle Webb
Afton
Creston
Flood Devastates Carroll County Towns in Maryland
A cloudburst floods the Patapsco River north branch area in Carroll County Maryland. Marriottsville and Sykesville report widespread inundation with hundreds of homes underwater. Seven miles of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad submerged. Livestock perishes and utilities fail as Ellicott City faces rising waters.
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Baltimore
Carroll County
Patapsco
Marriotsville
Sykesville
Pisesville
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ellicott City
Federal Trade Body Seeks Tighter Grain Futures Laws
The Federal Trade Commission urges stronger federal rules on grain futures to prevent abuses. It calls for daily publication by the Chicago Board of Trade of total prior day futures volume and open trades by grain, and for Board of Grain delivery acceptance at key markets to prevent squeezes or corners. Rev and Mrs Woodsum return to Creston after attending the Baptist Convention in Iowa Falls.
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Washington, D.C
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Grain
Chicago
Commission
Creston Faces Winter Coal Shortage With Transportation Strains
Creston dealers warn of rising coal prices as transport limits threaten hard coal shortages. An anticipated September 1 hard coal strike could leave Creston relying on inferior soft coal. Rex Coal and Ice says demand is normal now, with ample bituminous supply but few hard coal orders. Jackson, Sherry notes locals delay orders until late, stressing railroad capacity to meet a winter surge.
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Creston
Rex Coal and Ice Company
Creston Peope
Jackson, Sherry and Company
Ice Cream Rules Spark West End vs Workers Debate
In Outlaw London England July 31 the Ice Cream and Temperance Refreshment Trades Federation argues regulation against ice cream and soft drinks favors West End clubs and hotels that can sell until midnight while the working class must stop after 9 30 pm. They cite wartime measures and plan to press the Labour Party to bring the issue to the House of Commons for redress.
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London
England
Voletead
West End
Federation
Labor Party
House of Commons
Russia Stands Put On Genoa Debt Program
Moscow announces no change in policy toward foreign debts and creditors. Christian Rakovsky, head of the Russian delegation in London, reiterates Genoa's mutual recognition of debts and says free ports are out of date. He asserts Russia needs capital and must protect itself as America did under McKinley.
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Moscow
Russia
Genoa
Christian Rakovsky
London
M. Rakovsky
America
Hoboken Residents Tear Down I WW Flag Again
Hoboken New Jersey residents acted to remove a red I. W. W. flag today for the second time, reflecting local anger at the government. The July 31 incident saw citizens take matters into their own hands amid unrest and debate over labor apostrophes.
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Hoboken
N. J
Federation of Iowa Musicians Reports Growth and Appointments
At the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs semi annual meeting Des Moines reports show 52 senior clubs with 2503 members and six junior clubs with 126 members. Seven new clubs have formed since March. New officers include Frank P. Hoffman as second vice president and J J Dorgan directing the junior work. district chairmen are named and plans set to observe Music Week and publish a federation directory.
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Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Mt. Vernon
Frank P. Hoffman
Ottumwa
Paul G. Clapp
Iowa City
J. J. Dorgan
Davenport
Maud Eldridge
Department of Finance
John W. Teed
Federation
K R. Harlan
Iowa
Sheldon Minnich
Ames
George Judisch
C. Rawhauser
New London
L. M. Ruedy
Maude E. Dudley
Waterloo
Lorraine Mead
Cresco
Leo Schofield Patterson
Cedar Rapids
Emma Cruikshank
Oskaloosa
Ll. M Bolton
Elizabeth Taylor
Centerville
Vinnie Hammer Atlantic
A P. Allard
Fort Dodge
Fredrica Helver
Sioux City
National Federation of Music Clubs
Horrors of Siberia Turn Her Hair Grey
Captain Jack Hammer recounts cruelty by red troops in Siberia after the schooner Silver, chartered by Olaf Swenson of Seattle, was held by Soviet authorities. Swenson’s property seized, another vessel confiscated, forces moved into Koymarve district, and Hammer’s wife returned home with grey hair from witnessing the winter killings.
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Alaska
Siberia
Silver
Jack Hammer
Olaf Swenson
Anadyr
Koy‘marve
Mire
Hammer
Captain Hammer
Arctic Ocean
Horse Gland Operation Reported in Argentina
Buenos Aires July 31 Yriogen a famed Argentine race horse underwent a gland operation believed to be the first of its kind on a horse. The horse died hours later from internal hemorrhage after failing to revive from anesthesia. Yriogen, 13, was sire of many winners on the Argentine turf.
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Buenos Aitres
Yriogen
Veronoff
Yriegen
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LW. W. Flag
Federation OF Iowa Musicians
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