Coolidge Heads to Washington for Intensive Work
President Coolidge departs Minnesota for two weeks of heavy duties before a New England vacation. His special train moved through Wisconsin and Illinois with brief stops, greeting crowds while avoiding large gatherings. Madison hosted a sizable, calm welcome as Lenroot left the train.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Senator la Follette
Washington
Mr. Coolidge
Holy Name Society
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Coolidge
Arthur B Smart Held on Union County Charge
Arthur B Smart is held in Fast St Louis Illinois on Union County charges. A warrant charges removing and concealing mortgaged property. He is also wanted in Osceola for passing bad checks. He allegedly bought a car with a mortgage that prohibited removal and fled after purchase. Extradition is possible.
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Arthur B. Smart
Adair County
Fast St. Louis
Union County
Fred Collings
Wently
Missouri
East St. Louis
Collings
Smart
Jury expected to complete Shepherd trial today
A Chicago jury trial of William D. Shepherd for the murder of William N. McClintock entered its fourth week of selection. Eight jurors have been sworn as the state telegraphed expense money to three witnesses Nordland Carson and Matillo to testify about relations among the Shepherds and McClintock and his mother.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William D. Shepherd
William N. McClintock
C. A. Nordland
Auburn
Neb
Stella Carson
Linden
Jerome Matillo
Indianapolis
Shepherds
McClintock
Use Telephone As Decoy To Rob Des Moines Man
Des Moines man Abe Adelman fell for a decoy hoax when a caller urged him to go downtown to post a bond. A stranger confronted him at his home and demanded money, escaping with 300 dollars after Adelman believed he was meeting a holdup man.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Abe Adelman
Adelman
University of Iowa Grants Largest Graduation Class
The University of Iowa awarded 1,174 degrees in the largest class in its history at commencement in Iowa City. A quiet program featured a campus procession and Old Capitol bell, with remarks from William O. Thompson and Jessup prior to degree presentations. Luncheon speakers included former Governor Frank C. Lowden, Harvey Ingham, and George E. MacLean.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Old Capitol
William O. Thompson
Ohio State University
Jessup
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Harvey Ingham
The
Des Moines Register
George E. MacLean
University
Secretary Wilbur rejects polar airship rescue plan
Washington reports Secretary Wilbur will not dispatch the dirigibles Los Angeles or Shenandoah to aid the missing Amundsen polar expedition. He calls the idea a wild goose chase and cites infeasibility and weather dangers. The Los Angeles plans to resume its Minnesota flight after a water recovery issue.
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Arsvorted
Washington
Wilbur
Los Angeles
Shenandoah
Norwegian Aero Club
Navy Department
Minnesota
Cleveland
Mo Tors
Amundsen
Paris
Jean Charcot
Titanka Man Wins Ottumwa Badge in Trapshooting
Titonka shooter J McCutcheon captured the Ottumwa diamond badge in the handicap event at the Iowa state trapshoot tournament in Fort Dodge Iowa. He defeated H Traux after two tie breaks in a 20 target shoot off securing the badge and championship in the handicap. Waterloo received the 1926 Iowa state trapshoot title at a trapshooting association meeting. H M Cooper was elected president and Al Yearous re elected secretary treasurer.
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Fort Dodge
J/McCutcheon
Titonka
Ottumwa
H. Traux
Yale
Waterloo
Trapshooting Association
H. M. Cooper
Marshalltown
al Yearous
Eagle Grove
Recoverer of Radium Leman Dies Martyr to Science
Dr Edwin B K Leman, who for 13 years studied radium rays and recovered pure radium from ore, died after weeks of weakness and failed blood transfusions. His death is noted as a martyrdom to scientific progress in Fast Orange New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Fast Orange
N. J
Edwin BK. Leman
Murphy Sanity Hearing Details Indicate Competency
Cresco Iowa June 9 testimony from Thomas Hester of the state hospital Independence describes Dennis J. Murphy showing no signs of insanity during last winter at the hospital. Hester testified Murphy talked with other patients dressed, bathed, found his room and answered that he felt fine. He noted Murphy smoked only on a rear porch once daily.
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Associated Press
Cresco
Dennis J. Murphy
Wauken
Murphy
Thomas Hester
State Hospital
Independence
Waukon
State Hospital For the Insane
Independence Hospital
Hester
Farm Bureau To Aid Defense Day Plans
Washington reports cooperation between the American Farm Bureau Federation and the War Department for the Defense Day muster on July 4. President O B Bradfute offers support and the department accepts. Farm organizations suggested July fourth picnics to provide muster tests.
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Farm Bureau
Defense
Associated Press
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
War Department
O. B. Bradfute
Federation
Department
Bodies of Kentucky Miners Brought to Surface
In Sturgis Kentucky fourteen miners killed in a West Kentucky coal mine explosion were recovered today and brought to the surface. Seven white men and seven other workers were found at the 400 foot level more than a mile from the shaft mouth.
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Associated Press
Sturgis
West Kentucky Coa Mining Company
Explosion injures boy at coal mine in Centerville
Centerville on June 9 reports 7 year old Chester Corsi, son of Dave Corsi, struck by a dynamite cap found at a coal mine. Right thigh torn, left hand mutilated, severe body burns. physicians fear possible death.
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Associated Press
Centerville
Phar Numa
Chester Corsi
Dave Corei
Diagonal resident arrested on intoxication charge
A Diagonal man was arrested Monday afternoon for intoxication and pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor M L Burt. He was sentenced to 30 days in county jail.
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Diagonal
M. L. Burt
Hart-Parr stockholders vote to reorganize and refinance
Hart-Parr company stockholders in Charles City and Ta vote to reorganize to obtain working capital. New capital nearing $1,000,000 will be invested as orders from agricultural interests surge, with the firm name to stay the same. Sales manager Dave Darrah notes farmer demand has already returned.
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Charles Wty
Hart-Parr Company
Charles City
Huart-Parr Company
Dave Darrah
Invalid receives BA degree via university radio course
Clifford Lideen, an invalid from Burlington Iowa, was awarded the first BA degree earned through the University of Town radio correspondence courses. He could not attend commencement but the radio station broadcast Dean Kay's praise as Lideen forged his way through studies after ill health ended his plans for a legal career.
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Preas Lowa City
Clifford Lideen
Burlington
University of Town
University Tradio
Dean Kay
Lideon
Robbers Target False Teeth and Jewelry in Sioux City
Thieves entered the home of Mrs. A. Johnson during her absence and stole jewelry valued at 604 dollars, several pairs of silk stockings, and a set of false teeth. The incident occurred in Sioux City on June 9.
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Sioux City
Mra. A. Johnson
Creston Native Harry Archer Aimed At Stage Audiences
Harry Auracher born and reared in Creston, a NY musical comedy composer known as Harry Archer, author of Little Jessie James and My Girl. The Billboard notes Archer’s theory that each score number requires unique orchestral treatment and flavor, tracing his rise from cabaret piano player in Chicago to leading dance orchestras with Isham Jones among his former musicians.
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Harry Archer
New York
Harry Auracher
Creston
Billboard
Archer
Billie
Ruth Auracher
George Auracher
Jessie James
Girl
Ber
Chicago
Isham Jones
Unknown man attacks girl visiting here in Creston
A 16 year old girl Miss Faye Hainline was assaulted Monday afternoon while returning from a doctor visit. Police traced a suspect vehicle with Nebraska plates and questioned two men who were cleared when the girl failed to identify them. The search continued as authorities sought the attacker and the car's owner claimed the vehicle.
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Creston
M.L. Burt
W. A. McKee
Dick Fisher
Fred Collings
Thorugh
Nebraska
Burt
Faye Hainline
W. L. Hainline
Bliston
Granvill Thompson
Cherry Street
Fremont Street
Rainbow Park
Cedar Street Tunnel
Afton
Fisher
Mrs Nancy Bullock Dies at Daughter’s Home
Mrs Nancy Bullock age 77 of Pleasant township died suddenly at 6 45 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs W L Lamb 214 South Pine street while visiting. She had lived in Pleasant township since age six. Funeral at Oak Hill church Thursday at 2 pm with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
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Nancy Bullock
Pleasant Township
W. L. Lamb
South Pine Street
Oak Hill Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
DePauw President Blasts College Athletics Pace
Greencastle Ind June 9 New DePauw University president Lemuel Herbert Martin spoke in his inaugural address warning that continuation of athletics on present scale will ruin the American college education. He said athletics is in a bad way and colleges cannot keep up the pace.
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Associated Press
Greencastle
Ind
Lemuel Herbert Martin
de Pauw University
Army Men To Hold Campfire In Mason City Tonight
Mason City Iowa June 9 grand army men arrive for the opening ceremony at the armory with a campfire. Five auxiliary groups begin their business sessions this morning as relief corps aides meet and the G A R Ladies hold a memorial service. Sons of Veterans and auxiliary join in a joint session after welcoming remarks by J T Laird and Mrs Emma Philips.
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Mason City
Grand Army
Armory
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A R
Daugsters of Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Relief Corps
Cin.il
Sons of Veterans and Auxiliary
J.T. Laird
Emma Philips
Daughters of Veterans
Creston Rotarians Plan Cabin for Boy and Girl Scouts
The Creston Rotary Club will erect a 30 by 30 foot log cabin along McKinley Park Lake for the city scouts. Built from telephone poles at about $500, the cabin will sit in a shaded central square near the bathing beach. The project, announced by the club publicity committee, followed a Monday committee meeting deciding on the site in the park’s southwest corner near the dam.
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McKinley Park Lake
Creston Rotary Club
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Efte
Bie
Crest Theatre Named For Creston Prescott Crest
Mrs Roy Ramsbottom of near Creston wins the naming prize for the new Creston theater with The Crest and a slogan Rest at the Crest and see the best The Crest owner Roy E Benson says remodeling on North Maple Street is advancing toward an opening date A Wurlitzer organ canopy entrance sign and six oil mountain paintings are planned Cy Fangman of Omaha will handle buying and assist management for the Crest
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Creston
Roy Ramsbottom
Ramsbottom
Roy E. Benson
The
Crest
Masons Hold Grand Meeting In Davenport Iowa
About 1,000 Masons gathered in Davenport for the eighty second annual Grand Lodge session opening this morning. Grand Master Ernest R. Moore urged completing the purchase of the W P Bettendorf home for a state Masonic sanitarium at a price of 50 000. Tonight visitors will tour the proposed sanitarium grounds for a lodge party.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Sesson
Grand Lodge
Ernest R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
C. C. Hunt
W. P
Officials and Burlington Railroads Plan Subway Compromise
City officials meet Burlington railroad delegates in the courthouse grand jury room to discuss a subway under Elm Street tracks. The May 5-6 talks explored a compromise to avoid a long legal battle after earlier federal court actions and a rejected decree.
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Elm Street
Burlington Railroad
Grand Jury
Court House
Iowa
State Highway Commission
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Plains
United States Supreme Court
Martin J Wade
Wade
Roy Bonham Dies After Six Years of Ill Health
Roy Bonham died at 6 30 this morning at his home 404 West Lucas street following years of ill health and a spinal injury He was born March 27 1877 aged 48 and married Lydia A Stearns in 1897 They leave a widow two daughters Mrs Charles Gilman Jr and Mrs W W D Ward and many relatives Funeral services set for 2 30 Thursday at the Christian church with interment at Grace land cemetery
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Roy Bonham
West Lucas Street
Lydia A. Stearns
Charles Gilman Jr
Near This City
W. W. D. Ward
Richmond
L. L. Bonham
C. S. White
Omaha
E. P. Todd
Salem
Music Club Declines Award For Male Voice
The National Federation of Music Clubs declined to award the best male voice prize, saying no competitor met the standard. Willam Reler of Chicago won the piano prize and Catherine Wade Smith won violin honors. Kathryn Noll of West Chester, Pa won the contralto prize.
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Associated Pree
Portland
Ore
National Federation of Music Clubs
Ce Federation
Willam Reler
Chicago
Catherine Wade Smith
Kathryn Noll
West Chester
Voite
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Jane
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Iowa State College
Ames
L. J. Nickle
Boys’ Club
Reed
Howard Anderson
Peoria
Anderson
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W. H. Robb
Peoria Journal
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