Revised Figures Show Iowa Senate Nomination Stand
Complete unofficial returns from Iowa’s primary show Brookhart leading with 41.1 percent of the U S Senate vote after revisions. Other tallies include Thorne 52 232 Pickett 60 544 Francis 39 781 Sweet 35 255 Stanley 15 018 and superintendent Francis 112 746 Bender 81 220 McClenahan 70 502.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Thorne
Pickett
Francis
Sweet
Stanley
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
May Francis
Bender
P. EB. McClenahan
Burbank
Ainsworth
Ramsey
Leffert
Strike ballots sent to railroad workers on wage cut
Chicago June 7 strike ballots returnable June 30 went out to railroad employees affected by recent wage cuts. About 1 200 000 ballots were mailed. The wage cut takes effect July 1 and paralysis of the railroad system could loom if action continues.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Graettinger's Dreams of Gold Prospect In Iowa Farm
Mr. Harke near Graettinger tested a gravel gold separator for ten hours and recovered $10 from eight tons of gravel. He notes improvements needed as much gold escaped. Another firm’s amalgamating machine is not yet running. L. J. Kelley owns land in the gold belt and sent gravel samples to Denver showing over $2 per ton.
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Emmetsburg
Harke
Graettinger
L. J. Kelley
Gold Belt
Denver
Hull Sees Rebuke in Brookhart Nomination
Washington June 7 The nomination by Iowa Republicans of Smith Brookhart for United States Senator was called by Sherman Hull from the Democratic National Committee as an emphatic repudiation of Harding and the Republican congress, surpassing the Beveridge win in Indiana and Pinchot win in Pennsylvania.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Towa Republicans
Smith Brookhart
United States
Sherman Hull
Democratic National Committee
Harding
Republican Congress
Beveridge
Indiana
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Boy Marksman Held for Murder in Florida
William Lester, 15, faced a manslaughter charge in Miami for the death of 13 year old Phillip Heslington Jr. The coroner's inquest found the fatal wound came when Lester tried to shoot an object from the victim’s hand as he rode away on a bicycle.
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Miami
Fla
William Lester
Phillip Heslington
Young Heslington
Lester
Weather Outlook for Chicago June 7
Weather indications for the next twenty four hours show fair and continued warm conditions tonight. Thursday is unsettled with possible showers and cooler air in the west and north portions.
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Chicago
Weather Summary for June 1 to June 7 Observed
Dr. H. M. Stanley records the past 24 hours ending 7 am with highs around 81 degrees and lows near 59 to 63 degrees. Rain is reported as trace to 1 inch on several days, with Thursday and Saturday entries showing no precipitation. Silk is noted as Madagascar’s cheapest clothing material.
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H. M. Stanley
Madagascar
Prosecutor Reviews Valentino Case After Dismissal
Los Angeles June 7. Evidence at Valentino preliminary hearing led Justice of the Peace J Walter Hanby to dismiss a bigamy charge. District Attorney Thomas Lee Woolwine will decide whether to appeal the ruling or present the case to the Los Angeles County grand jury.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Rudolph Valentino
Justice of the Peace J
Bodies Arrive From France On The Ship Somme
Sixty four flag draped caskets carrying the last American WWI death toll in France were lifted aboard the Somme and placed on an army pier. Special funeral services will be held Sunday before the bodies are sent to relatives. Also aboard were 376 officers and men with their wives, who had served along the Rhine.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
France
Somme
Rhine
They Walked Him in and He Walked Out
Louis Filley of Omaha disappeared after pleading guilty to narcotics possession in a U S district court. Federal officers were in the courtroom when he vanished yesterday leaving authorities puzzled.
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Omaha
Louis Filley
United States District Court
Central City Girl Wins $500 Postgraduate Prize
Nancy Pennoyer of Central City Nebraska, a University of Nebraska business administration graduate, receives a $500 prize for postgraduate work in mathematics. The article also notes a 1588 shorthand system named Characterie by Dr Bright, a London physician.
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Central City
Neb. U
Neb
Nancy Pennoyer
This City
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska
Brookhart Pledged Support in Iowa Senatorial Campaign
Washington June 7 The republican organization pledges support to Smith W Brookhart Iowa nominee for United States Senator The pledge comes after Brookhart defeated the state party’s regular organization in the Iowa primary The statement was issued by Senator McCormick Illinois Here is no detail on dates beyond Monday’s primary.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Republican Organization
Smith W. Brookhart
Republicans of
Iowa
United States
McCormick
Ilinois
Brookhart
Capital in China Adopts Western Customs
Peking begins to shed old etiquette as handshakes replace bows and hats rise. Chinese boys learn English and French to aid foreign patrons while English shop signs appear in distant districts. Shakespeare gains classroom attention and boy scout groups form as brass bands play familiar tunes. Yet many old ways persist with pigtails and camel caravans visible among the traffic and 200 cars in the streets.
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Peking
Associated Press
China
Gobi Desert
Brookhart Support Pledged by National Republicans
Washington June 7 The National Republican organization issued a statement saying they will join the national and Iowa state committees to back Smith W. Brookhart for the United States Senate. Brookhart is described as a highly regarded citizen of proven courage and high principles.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
McCormick
National Republian Organization
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
United States Senate
Brookhart
Flags at Halfmast for Col. F. W. Galbraith
Flags at half mast will mark July 9 at all American Legion clubs in memory of Col. Fred W. Galbraith who died in an automobile crash in Indianapolis while attending a Legion conference. National adjutant Lemanuel Bolles says he died in active service and the Legion honors a true leader. The notice was sent to every Legion post nationwide.
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Cincinatti
Asociated Press
American Legion
Fred W. Galbraith
Lemanuel Bolles
the Legion
Robert E Bentley
Cincinaati
Col. Galbraith
ENLARGE POWERS OF BANKERS
Paris June 7 The allied reparations commission voted three to one to enlarge the powers of the bankers considering the loan for Germany They were authorized to consider any reasonable suggestions that might be brought forward.
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Paris
Associated Pres
Allied Reparations Commission
Cemi
Germany
Mrs Day Tells of Beck Attack and Death at Post Field
Oklahoma City's Mrs Jean Day testifies before a special army board about an alleged attack by Lieut Col Paul W Beck, commander at Post Field, which led to Beck's death by her husband in early April. The private session included letters about alleged relations with women at other posts. civil authorities’ prosecution prospects remain unclear.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Jean Day
Special Army
Paul Wark Beck
Post Field
Oklahoma
Beck
Federal
Jean P. Day
Pruett
Day
Army
Some Balk by the Italian Ambassador
Washington June 7 The Italian ambassador Senor Ricci formally replied to Senator Watson Illinois objecting to tariff talks by foreign representatives in the United States He said tariffs are an international question and suitable for discussion here He defended his speech and denied any intention to meddle with American internal affairs The statement was regarded as unusual
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Washington
Associated Press
Watson
Ilinois
Senor Ricci
Rampage Man Dies After Hotel Attack in Clinton
Clinton June 7 Associated Press Wim Gibson who went on a wild rampage in a hotel yesterday and shot Charles Cahill then killed himself died last night at the hospital. Cahill suffered a scalp wound but is not in serious condition.
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Clinton
Associated Press
Wim. Gibson
Charles Cahill
Advocates Push Eight Year Compulsory Education in Japan
Tokyo advocates press for extending compulsory schooling from six to eight years. Backed by Dr. Baron Yamakawa and others, the move follows reduced armament costs. Government foresees 4,000 new classes, 8,000 teachers, with substantial ordinary and extraordinary costs and a three year preparatory period.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Baron Yamakawa
Tokio Imperial University
Ten Biscuit Factory Girls Overcome By Gas Leak
Ten girls employed by a biscuit company were overcome by gas from a leaking oven in the dough room. The incident occurred as they began work and early reports indicate several are seriously injured. President B. B. Bushnell said the room filled with gas before escape was possible.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Biscuit
B. B. Bushnell
Biscuit Company
Indigo cultivation spans vast Indian lands
About 606000 acres are devoted to indigo farming in India. Indigo plantations cover extensive tracts, reflecting the crop's historic prominence in the region's agriculture and trade.
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India
Lenox Doctor Helps Exonerate Local Oil Stock Victim
Dr J W Coakley testified after being summoned as a witness in a Texas case involving William Reed Sr of the Lenox area. Oil firm agents sold Reed $14 000 in stock, with the trial revealing fraudulent transactions and unsound company business, leading the court to exonerate Reed from payment. The scheme spanned Union Clarke Adams and Taylor counties and even reached Des Moines' Catholic Diocese.
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Wiliam Reed, Sr
Lenox
Iowa
Coakley
My. Reed
Texas
Reed
J. KR. Locke
Bedford
General Houston
Delaware
Oil Company
Lamb
Union
Clarke
Adams
Taylor
Des Moines
Thorn Poison Caused Death of Aged Woman
Miss Katherine Coakley aged 67 from West Des Moines township died in Oskaloosa after a thorn wound became infected spreading poison. Dr J A Ryan identified the abscess on her left heel and despite prompt care she passed away. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Coakley and survived by parents a sister and three brothers.
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Oskaloosa
Katherine Coakley
West Des Moines
Coakley
J. A. Ryan
Beacon
Miss Coakley
Michael Coakley
No need to prove liquor intoxicating in prosecutions
The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that in liquor prosecutions it is enough to prove the liquor offered is whisky or wine. The decision states no scientific expert is required to identify a well known article of manufacture and commerce. Also noted, about 5 percent of India's population works in agriculture.
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San Francisco
Calif
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Triple Barreled Strike Ballot 10 To Be Voted On
Cincinnati June 7 Associated Press. A triple barreled strike ballot will be sent to 400000 shopmen with three questions tied to the new wage cut order. Ballot printing is being expedited to reach the workers as quickly as possible.
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Cincinnati
Associated Press
Woman Dies After Gasoline Tank Explodes Near Rutledge
Mrs. Maude Siddland, telegraph operator for the Milwaukee Railroad at Rutledge, Ia, died from burns early today after the gasoline tank of her car exploded. The blast occurred when she lit a lantern to look into the tank.
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Mtumwa
Associated Preas
Maude Siddland
Milwaukee Railroad
Rutledge
Here
Burne
Market Reports and Grain Prices From Chicago and Des Moines
Market summaries show cattle receipts around 12 000 with beef steers steady and bulls strong while hogs gain 5 to 10. Sheep receipts near 15 000 with steady prices and miscellaneous butter and storage figures noted. Grain futures list July wheat 1.14 and corn 63 1/2 with lard and ribs futures. Des Moines notes cattle steady to 15 higher, hogs steady to 15 lower, and spring lambs selling around 12 to 14 dollars. mixed livestock values and storage data accompany.
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Chicago
Lamson Bros
Coe
Hubbel Bidg
Des Moines
Falas Bata
Ueckae
Cunene
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Hes
J. W. Coakley
Houston
U. S
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Cash Market Report
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