Brookhart urges cooperative economics plan for labor control
Col Smith W Brookhart, Republican nominee for the U S Senate, spoke at a 5000 turnout in Mason City urging a cooperative economy where labor hires capital, earnings capped at five percent, farming treated as labor, and profits reinvested or shared. He cited Denmark and Russia as tests and proposed cooperative banking to avert economic wreckage and wars.
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Mason City
Col. Smith W. Brookhart
United States
England
Denmark
State Federation of Labor
Central Park
Soviet
Russia
Europe
Pepper
Senate
Coolidge
Chicago Tribune
John Lewis
Globe-Gazette
Col .Smith W. Brookhart
United
Iowa Federation of Labor
Albert B. Cummins
Myre
Teurope
Iowa
Mostow
Odessa
Jaskell
Hervest Hoover
Hoover
Coolidae
Colonel Brookhart
Brookhart
American Tennis Star Eliminated in Paris Semi Final
Paris June 10 Vince Richards American star was eliminated from the singles of the international hard court championships in the semi final round by Henri Cochet of France. The score was 6 1 6 4 6 4 With Richards defeat the last American disappeared from the men's singles of the tournament Suzanne Lenglen and Milg Vissto defeated Mrs Shepherd Barron and Miss Joan Fry 6 2 6 1.
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Paris
Vince Richards
Henri Cochet
France
Richard
Cochet
Suzanne Lenglen
Milg
Vissto
Whittemore 10 Die On Gallows In Maryland Case
Baltimore reports Richard Reese Whittemore, dubbed a millionaire crime trust leader, was sentenced to die for the February 1926 murder of penitentiary guard Robert H. Holtman while escaping. Judge Eugene O Dunne set the execution date pending Gov. Ritchie’s approval and possible appeal. Whittemore’s counsel Edgar Allen Poe indicated an appeal will be filed. The article also notes Whittemore’s public appearance at a state labor convention and his remarks on cooperative economies and international cooperation.
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Baltimore
Richard Reese Whittemore
Maryland
Robert H. Holtman
Criminal Court
Eugene O'Dunne
Albert
Ritchie
Whittemore
Edgar Allen Poe
Effort to Secure Iowa Special Legislature Session
A Des Moines report says a renewed committee push seeks a special session within months. Legislators, including Volney Diltz, survey responses show strong support for action on road reform. Proposals include a higher gasoline tax, a $100,000 bond issue for hard surface roads, and revision of primary road law.
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Des Moines
Assembly
Volney Diltz
Polk County
Dilte
Dike
Berlenbach Faces Stribling in 15 Round Title Fight
New York June 10 Paul Berlenbach defending the world light heavy weight title against Young Stribling of Georgia in a 15 round contest at Yankee Stadium. Berlenbach weighed 174 reproducing a slight 3 pound advantage over Stribling at 171 as both fighters passed official weigh-ins showing excellent form for the bout expected to stay within class limits.
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Berlenbach
Stribling
New York
Paul Berlenbach
Young Stribling
Georgia
Yankee Stadium
Challe
State Athletic Commission
D C Wilbur Dies After Short Illness at 86
D C Wilbur died at 4 45 AM in his home 612 North Oak after a four day illness. He moved to Creston from the county eight years ago with his son Azle who resided with him. Survived by three sons and a daughter Arlie at home John of this city Elmer of Des Moines and Mrs A Barringer of Afton and 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services Saturday at 2 20 PM at Beulah north of Thayer. The body will lie in state at McGregor Co chapel until 1 PM Saturday.
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D. C
Beulah
Thayer
McGregor & Coenschapel
Car and Tire Stolen During Night
Clint Henry reported a 4 Ford touring car stolen from McKinley park between 10:30 and 11:10. The vehicle, number 90 1790, was not found by afternoon. Carl A. Nelson also told police his garage at 601 North Vige Street was broken into last night and a tire was stolen after jacking up one wheel.
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Clint Henry
McKinley Park
Prowlers
Marriage license issued to Harold Stone and Carrie Cornelison
A marriage license has been issued to Harold Stone, 21, and Carrie Cornelison, 18, both of Thayer. A local man arraigned in mayor's court this morning for intoxication was fined $15 and costs.
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Harold Stone
Carrie Cornelison
Thayer
Jadd Wins British Northern Tournament in Liverpool
George Jadd, British golfer, wins the British Northern Professional Championship in Liverpool with a 72 hole stroke play aggregate of 296. Bill Mehlhorn posts 299 after strong first two days, while Americans Kirkwood Hagen and Barnes faced round start protests before being allowed to play.
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Liverpool
Gadd
Bill Mehlhorn
Mehorn
George Add
Liverpoool
Jor Kirkwood
Walter Hagen
Jim Barnes
New Road Map Shows Proposed Construction
A display at the Advertiser office presents a road program plan for Union county. The map outlines a 20 year construction schedule under a state bill, including paving 1 803 miles of primary roads and 1 871 miles graveling, with all primary roads in Union county to be left. The proposal relies on a three cent gasoline tax replacing the two cent tax, requiring eight years to complete.
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Tnion
Fred L. Luce
T. Good Roads Committee
Union County
Raymond Ludwig Buried Today At Baptist Church
Funeral services were held for Raymond Ludwig at 240 in the afternoon. He died Saturday night at 801 North Cherry Street. The Baptist Church officiated by Rev. J Hamilton Noodsum. Pallbearers included Bernie Lewis Clayton Bacon Freytag Russell Phebus Lernard Tennett and Gentry Pearl. Interment followed at Graceland Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, father, mother, and sister.
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Raymond Adwig
North Cherry
Baptist Shore
Hamilton Noodsum
Bernie Lewis
Clayton Bacon
Rank Freytag
Russell Phebus
Lernard Tennett
Gentry Pearl
Graceland Comedry
Ludwig Ia
Is Ite
Mia
Weter
Sears Leads Mrs Bryan Owens by 426 Votes
Jacksonville Florida revised totals show Congressman W J Sears leading Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen by 426 votes in the Democratic renomination race for Congress from Florida's fourth district. Final counts: Sears 20 43, Owen 20 009 with adjustments from Monroe Brevard and Volusia counties.
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Sears
Bryan Owens
Jacksonville
Monroe County
Brevard County
Volusia County
W. J. Sears
Ruth Bryan Owen
Congress
Florida
Owen
Air Mail Beacons Frighten Coyotes in Utah Route
Unitah county sheepmen report new airway beacon lights along the transcontinental mail route drive coyotes away. Leon Shaw, a woolgrower, notes coyotes missing as herds move to spring quarters, attributing the change to the bright searchlights guiding air pilots.
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Salt Lake City
Unitah
Leon Shaw
Dance masters of the world meet amid controversy
An event featuring professors including M. Savhir of Budapest and Prof. Jimmy Tellis of Athens sparked laughter and debate after an exhibition. The meeting drew attention as attendees debated cultural performances and labeled the display as immoral and unworthy by some critics.
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Ater Oie
Ander
M. Savhir
Budapest
Jimmy Tellis
Athens
Vote buying alleged in Pittsburgh during PA senatorial primary
Washington reports transcript of Senate Campaign Committee hearing where McGovern, Pinchot ally, claims Allegheny county election machinery was "made to order for fraud" and Pepper watchers were paid. He cites 14,000 Pepper watchers and estimates $490,000 cost for the county. Also notes Pinchot allegedly gained 20,000 more Allegheny votes than counted.
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Washington
Senate
Pinchot
Pittsburgh
Pepper-Mellon
Pennsylvania
McGovern
Ware
Pepper
Alleghany County
Pepper Organization
Vare
Senator Reed
Missouri
Reed
Senate Campaign Committee
Pinshot
Allegheny County
M mm
Mrs G W Cunningham Dies at Afton Home
Mrs G W Cunningham died at her home in Afton at age 77. She had lived in Afton for 40 years. The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 20 PM at the Method ist church in Afton with Rev Mr Allen officiating. Burial will be in Lawn Cemetery of Afton. Survivors include two sons Sumner Cunningham of Galesburg and Tay W Cunningham of Afton, a daughter Jane, Maude Mt Danton of Detroit, Michigan, a winter Tillie, and one brother Benjamin Justis. There are 12 grandchildren.
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Mira
GW. Cunningham
Afton
Aingham
Fire damages Larkin home on Irving Street
Fire yesterday afternoon damaged the George Larkin residence at 506 Irving Street. The alarm was turned in at 40 minutes past noon. Firefighters arrived to find a roof blaze with headway and used one hose line and a chemical tank to combat the flames before bringing it under control.
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George Larkin
Irving Street
Larkin
Taden Com
A Power Dies at Home in Illinois
T. A. Power dies at home in Illinois after a long industry career. Funeral services were held Thursday in Industry. Survived by his wife four daughters and two sisters. He had been a resident of Industry for life and had suffered ill for six months.
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Fa. Power
Industry
HW. White
J. R. Ambrose
Kent
Power
J. K. Ambrose
Willian Gibbs
Hurl
Arizona
Charles Brooks
Burlington
Rain Ends Drought as Union County Crops Gain Moisture
Rain fell over Union County bringing relief to crops and pastures while weed eradication plans move forward. Farmers and landlords are now required to cooperate in cutting noxious weeds on farm and rented land. County officials, the weed eradication group, and township trustees coordinate efforts to destroy three weed varieties. By afternoon four tenths of rain accumulated, with one and a half inches reported between morning and early afternoon.
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Union County
Union Equnty
Union Coun Eradication Organization
Vange
Crestonate
Ausua
Waterloo Man Elected President of Iowa Sportsmen
Waterloo man elected president of Iowa State Sportsmen's Association at annual meeting. A L Yearous of Eagle Grove re elected secretary. Directors include W S Hoon Jewell MH M Cooper Marshalltown John Peterson Rundall John Gillespie Des Moines named town director for Amateur Trapshooters Association of America Charles Hummelt La pega City W S Hoon Jewell scored 147 in amateur division and John Jann Spirit Lake led professionals with 148. Ottumwa Diamond badge won by If M Jones Sioux City.
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Waterloo
yey—Nie Weaver
Iowa State
A. L. Yearous
Eagle Grove
Hoon
Jewell
Cooper
Marshalltown
John Peterson
Rundall
John Gillespie
Ds Moines
America
Charles Hummelt
la * Te City
John Jann
Spirit Lake
M. . Jones
Sioux City
Found Creston to Be Friendly City
A brief letter from a passer praising Creston as a friendly, obliging city. The writer commends the locals for their welcome to strangers and notes Creston's hospitable spirit compared with other towns visited.
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Creston
Subway Plans Again Before City Council
City council meets to decide on subway construction beneath Burlington tracks after years of litigation with the railroad. Federal Judge Wade required statutory damages assessments or an appeal before any work begins. Monday night’s adjourned session will dedicate itself to choosing the best course, with two council members absent.
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Burlington Acks
10. 1
Railroad. Company
Ve Eity
Creston
Cty of
Martin J. Wade
Town City
Wade
Circuit Court of Appeals
Kerosene Adulteration Trial Began Yesterday
The lengthy civil case stems from a $25 000 damage suit by Prod W Simpson administrator of Alvina Simpson's estate against Binelaie Refiring and Wogan regarding adulterated kerosene linked to a May 1925 explosion. Several Linn County and Webster County defendants faced fines for violations of prohibition and illegal possession or transportation of alcohol. Collected penalties ranged from 100 to 250 dollars plus costs. some pleaded guilty to related charges. Bud Jonathan a Linn County prisoner received 60 days in jail for the same offense.
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Aeerec
Prod
W. Simpon
Alvina Simpon
Wogan
United States District Court
Tadze George
Scott
Webster and
Carroll Counity
Carl Brown
Fort Dodge
Manor
Donald Aarons
Port Dodge
Arroll County
George Bierl Je
John Mower
Goetainger
Nagel
Job Kolln
Us Viches
Bud” Jontan
Linn County
Marshal ML. Fenty
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Mellon
Josiah Stamp
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Sir Josiah
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Cipal
G. W. Cunningham
T. A. Power
Illinois
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