Steck to Oppose Smith W Brookhart in Iowa Senate Race
Ottumwa’s Dan Steck will oppose Senator Smith W Brookhart for the November Senate seat after winning the Democratic primary over John Denison of Des Moines by 1 828 votes and 39 percent to 36 percent. The tally shows Brookhart leading Sweet for the Republican nomination and Murtagh prevailing in the Democratic gubernatorial contest.
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Associated Press
Dee Moines
Dan Steck
Ottumwa
Smith W. Brookhart
Steck
John Denison
Des Moines
Denison
Stock
Demosa
Charles R. Keyes
Fred P. Woodruff
B. M. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
S. W. Felton
Sioux City
Richardson
Woodruff
B. B.burchett
Bloomfield
Murtagh
F. D. Letts
Davenport
Harry Hul
General Assembly
Brookhart
Burton E. Sweet
Sweet
J. C. Murtagh
Waterloo
Daniel Unsicker
Wright
Unsicker
John Hammill
W. J. Burbank
J. H. Anderson
Iowa House
Glenn C. Haynes
Hammill
Burbank
Anderson
Haynes
Buser
Banks
Clem Kimball
Council Bluffs
John R. Price
Albia
Kimball
Price
Ray Johnson
Muscatine
Leon Ainsworth
G. G. Wolfe
Mount Vernon
Former School Head Named For Postoffice
Des Moines June 5 Z C Thornburg former superintendent of Des Moines schools was nominated late yesterday to be postmaster here by Senator Cummins Washington dispatches say. President Coolidge is expected to send Thornburgs appointment to the senate in a few days and confirmation will follow quickly as Senator Brookhart has no objection to Thornburg or Lieser the remaining candidates after W C Harbach was rejected.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Z. C. Thornburg
Cummins
Washington Dispatches
Coolidge
Thornburg
Senate
Brookhart
Lieser
W. C. Harbach
Rain Ends Iowa Drought. Widespread Spring Rain Benefits Crops
Des Moines reports a broad rainfall ending the spring drought in most Iowa areas. The heaviest fall was 1.8 inches in the southwest with many stations reporting over a half inch. The rain aids corn wheat oats and pastures though May drought hurt crops.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Charles D. Reed
Iowa
Heated Senate Debate Over Daugherty Probe Evidence
Washington reports a heated Senate session on the Daugherty investigation with Chairman Brookhart asserting evidence shows a conspiracy to shield criminals in the justice department. A committee report criticizing former Attorney General Daugherty was underway as unofficial returns indicated close races for state senate seats and Democratic contests across districts.
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Nye
Tuck
G. H. Getty
Boone
O. BE. Wilson
Morning Sun
J. JC. McClune
Oskaloosa
M. F. Donegan
Davenport
W. R. McGinnis
Leon
Donegan
Lloyd Thurston
Evans
Washington
Daugherty
Senate
Brookhart
Department of Justice
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Daniels
Roberts
Kern
Clark
Langfitt
Mills
F. C. Stanley
C. A. Benson
Eldora
O. E. Gunderson
Forest City
Brede Wamstad
Osage
Government issue veterans bonus application forms released
Major General Davis announced public distribution of adjusted compensation forms for World War I veterans. Over 15 million copies are printed for widespread use, with distribution starting around June 30 and a standard blank used for all services. Fingerprints aid identification and two witnesses suffice for veteran signatures.
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Washington
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Adjutant General of the Army
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Veteras’ Bureau
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Navy
Marine
Coast Guard
Coolidge Urges Real Estate Boards to Promote Mutual Benefit
President Coolidge told the National Association of Real Estate Boards that honest deals favor both buyer and seller. He warned against one sided gains and urged realtors to act as mediators providing real service to both sides, ensuring lasting business and confidence.
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Washington
Coolidge
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Radical French Leader Declines Cabinet Formation
Edouard Herriot, noted radical leader, refused to form a new ministry to replace the Poincaré cabinet. President Millerand, after consulting parliamentary leaders, offered the premiership, but Herriot insisted on the President’s constitutional term and declined the task.
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Associated Press
Edouard Herriott
Pincare
Millerand
M. Herriott
M. Herriot
Bishop Nichols Dies After Lingering Illness
San Francisco reports the death of Bishop William Ford Nichols of the Episcopal Diocese of California at age 75 after a long illness. He was a senior leader in the Anglican community in the United States.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William Ford Nichols
Episcopal Diocese of
California
Angelican
United States
Uninvited radio act disrupts Iowa station broadcast
A red breasted robin invaded a WHAA program at the University of Iowa broadcast, drawing applause from the mail bag. Separately, Bobby Jones shot 74 at Oakland Hills while Bill Mehlhorn and Dave Robertson tied for second with 73. Senate and House leaders move to drop farm relief and authorize a new treasury prohibition bureau by large margins.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
WHAA
Detrooit
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
Oakland Hills Country Club
Bill Mehlhorn
St. Louis
Dave Robertson
Detroit
Eddie Loos
Chicago
Air crash at Kelly Field injures pilot and harms boy
In San Antonio on June 4 two Kelly Field airplanes collided in flight. One pilot died from injuries while another was mangled. a Mexican boy working in a cotton field was buried when debris struck him.
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San Antonio
Tex
Kelly Field
Federation head seeks world arms limit conference
Mrs. Thomas G. Winter, president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, announced in the biennial session at Los Angeles that she would urge the convention to petition President Coolidge to convene an international conference of world forces to further limit armament.
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Los Angeles
Thomas G. Winter
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Coolidge
International Conference of World Forces
Prohibition Convention Opens At Columbus
Prohibition party delegates gather in Columbus Ohio for the national convention with calls to reconsider the party, disbandment moves and talks of taking principles to other parties. J A Murray Nebraska and Robert H Paten Illinois propose disbandment and new party options as Macon opens proceedings.
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Prohibition National Party
J. A. Murray
Nebraska
Robert H. Paten
Springfield
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Prohibition Party
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New Jersey
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Sears
H. P. Faris
Clinton, Mo
William FF. Varney
Rockville Center
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Mr. Faris
Alligator Escapes and Hides in Parrot Cage
In Tampico Mexico a man eating alligator that escaped from a zoo enclosure three days earlier was found asleep in the parrots' cage. The escape occurred at night and a citywide hunt followed with a general alert issued.
Slayers Trial Prep Amid Million Dollar Defense Fund
Chicago June 5 Prosecution and defense ramp up for the Leopold Loeb case with a planned July 15 arraignment and two indictments for each teen on kidnaping for ransom and murder. A $1,000,000 defense fund is reported as Clarence Darrow weighs a team of experts while state prosecutors plan perjury charges on altered testimonies.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert Franks
Jacob Franks
America
Illinois
Clarence Darrow
Atorney
Rone
Michael Hughes
Samuel Ettelson
Jacob Franka
Leopold
Low
Shriners Close 1925 Convention In Kansas City
The Imperial Divan wraps up the Shrine of North America annual meeting in Kansas City with installation of Imperial Potentate James E. Chandler and officers. Decisions on temple charters await, and next year the convention returns to Los Angeles after its award by the imperial council. Akron, Ohio wins a shrine temple. seven petitions for temples are denied.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
James E. Chandler
Shrine of
Akron
Ohio
Imperial Council
Priest Shot To Death in Massachusetts Murder Unclear
In Dracut, Massachusetts Rev. Michael G. Gilbride, pastor of St. Marys church in Collinsville, was shot dead at John King Sr. s home. Captain David Petrie was seriously wounded during pursuit of John King Jr. who was arrested for the slaying. A gunfight followed near the woods. King Jr. was wounded slightly and others were captured. The 37 year old suspect faces charges.
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Associated Press
Dracut
Mass
Michael G. Gabride
St. Mary's Church
Collinsville
John King
David Petrie
Lowell Police
John King, Jr
Gilbride
King
Lowell
Captain Petrie
Twenty fifth Iowa United Commercial Travelers Convention Opens
Des Moines hosts the twenty fifth annual grand council meeting of Iowa United Commercial Travelers of America. Delegates arriving a day early expect total travelers attending to reach about 2,000.
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Des Moines
Grand Council of Iowa United Commercial Travelers of America
Death Ray Fails In Government Tests
London June 5 The deadly power of the death ray failed to materialize in recent government tests the house of commons was told by William Leech under secretary of the air ministry. An expert placed in the ray's path at ten yards distance showed no signs of harm and was unscathed, despite the claim.
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Asso 2Tae
London
House of Commons
William Leech
Aar
Ely
Oil Committee Report Ready
The Senate oil committee approved Senator Walsh of Montana's investigation report with minor changes. It condemns the Sinclair and Doheny leases as illegal and indefensibly wasteful and says Fall's secret negotiations violated statutes. Fall’s $100,000 payment is deemed reprehensible though loan status undecided. Denby and Roosevelt are exonerated. No conspiracy found linking oil operators to 1920 convention.
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Washington
Republicans
Senate Oil Committee
Walsh
Montana
Sinclair and Doheny Oi
Senate
Oil Committee
Harding
Navy
Interior Department
Fenier
Congress
Fall
BE. L. Doheny
Denby
Navy Department
Roosevelt
Siilarly
Edward B. McLean
Crippled World Plane Overtakes Other Ships
Phanghai June 5 America's aerial expedition around the world is re united Lieut Lowell H Smith commander whose plane the Chicago was delayed at Kagoshima Japan yesterday by engine trouble today not only crossed the 500 mile stretch over the China Sea but did so in an hour and a quarter less time than the two earlier planes of the fleet All three planes head for Amoy next stop on the flight Saturday morning Washington June 5 Sergeant A M Ogden of Mississippi the only enlisted man in the world flight has been recommended for promotion to second lieutenant Lieut Lowery H Smith the expedition commander made the recommendation Also Sergeant Alva Harvey of Texas mechanic for Major Martin in the first stage of the trip is recommended for promotion by Major Martin
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America
Lowell H. Smith
Chicago
Kagoshima
Japan
Hope
China Sea
Tyne
Air ‘Fleet
Smith
Leslie P. Arnold
Amoy
Washington
A. M. Ogden
Mississippi
Army
Lowery H. Smith
Alva Harvey
Texas
Martin
Western Union Seeks Injunction Against Unions in Chicago
Western Union Telegraph charges a conspiracy by 11 unions to enforce closed shop employment and asks the U S district court to restrain the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and others from interfering with the company or its properties in Chicago valued at 4 million dollars.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States District Court
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Mulvihill Loses Seat Fight at Republican Meeting
At Cleveland on June 5 the Republican National Committee refused to seat Mulvihill’s delegates replacing him with Perry W. Howard of Jackson Mississippi in a unanimous 38 vote. Other items note AFL’s Gompers to appear before platform committees and retirement of Mrs Harriet Taylor Upton with possible Kentucky replacement for vice chair.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Republican National
Mulvihill
Republican National Committee
Perry W. Howard
Jackson
Mis
Howard
Committeman Hiles
New York
Asenevatet Presa
Ohio
Samuel H. Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Republican National Platform Committee
Organized Labor
Gompera
Democratic Platform Committee
William F. Anderson
Cinecinnati
Methodist Episcopal Church
Stephen Swiss
New York City
Joseph Schrembles
Christian Science Church
Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
William M. Butler
Coolidge
A. T. Hert
Louisville
Kentucky
Demonstration in Tokyo against U.S. immigration exclusion
About twenty five thousand people attended a rally in Ryogoku Hall voicing fierce opposition to the U.S. exclusion clause. Speakers delivered fiery speeches and resolutions as Japan marks a holiday tied to Prince Regent Hirohito's January wedding.
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Associated Press
Tokio
America
Ryogoku
Orient
United States
Hirohito
Tilden Says Trouble Has Been Settled
Wil iam T. Tilden, second, announced during a Rhode Island state championship match that the player-writer controversy is ended and that he would rejoin the Davis Cup squad if his services are desired. He promised a formal statement to explain the remark later and expressed willingness to play for the United States.
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Associated Press
Providence
Wiliam T. Tilden
Rhode Island
Tilden
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Five Killed As Tank Explodes On Japanese Plane
Six aboard a Yokosuka base hydro air craft were killed or wounded when a fuel tank exploded. Two Japanese naval officers and three non commissioned officers died. a fourth non commissioned officer was mortally injured. The Fi type plane fell about 600 feet into rocky hills above Tokio Bay.
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Yokosuka Naval Base
Tokio Bay
Naval Base
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