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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1925

Page

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Seven Killed in Iowa Weekend Auto Accidents

Des Moines reports seven people killed and three escaped serious injuries in Iowa over the weekend. Near Lamont a car racing with another swerved off an embankment killing Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hurley and Mrs. Florence Galloway and injuring others. Near Northwood three Chariton residents Dr. David Q. Storie O W. Sturt and Kenneth Burkholder died when their car hit a ditch and ravine, a fourth person injured. In Hawarden nine year old Gerald Rees died after being struck in a traffic jam.

Associated Press Des Moines Thomas Hurley Florence Galloway Loca Lamont Northwood Chariton David Q. Storie O. W. Sturt Kenneth Burkholder Gerald Rees Hawarden

Slayer of War Veteran Faces Long Jail Term

Dorothy Perkins was sentenced to five to fifteen years in Auburn prison for the murder of Jersey City war veteran Thomas Templeton and her suitor. Judge McIntyre urged pity but affirmed the harsh punishment, noting the many letters urging accountability.

Associated Press New York Auburn Dorothy Perkins Thomas Templeton Jersey City McIntyre

Montana flood claims two lives in Gallatin and Asotin counties

An electrical storm with hail and cloudbursts caused flood damage across Gallatin county Montana and Asotin county Washington. Dwain and Leota Morrow two children drowned in Barkston Montana as Asotin Creek flooded. Fifteen cars were trapped but drivers escaped.

Associated Press Lewiston Idaho Gallatin County Montana Asotin County Washington Dwain Leota Morrow Barkston Mont Asotin Creek

Three Chariton Men Die In Kensett Auto Crash

The bodies of Dr David Store Kenneth Burkholder and Corwin Stuart all of Chariton were sent to their families after an auto overturn near Kensett Sunday afternoon. Burkholder's body with his father went to Gilman for burial while Stuart and Storie were sent to Chariton.

Associated Press Mason City David Store Kenneth Burkholder Corwin Stuart Chariton Kensett Burkholder Gilman Stuart Storie

Americans Set for British Open Qualification at Troon

Jim Barnes and MacDonald Smith each carded 77 while Joe Kirkwood shot 79 in the opening British Open qualifying round at Troon Scotland. Third American aspirant John Bredemus scratched as did Douglas Grant. Barnes and Smith rank among 20 lowest scores for finals.

Associated Press Troon Jim Barnes Joe Kirkwood MacDonald Smith Barnes Smith Kirkwood John Bredemus Douglas Grant England Scotland New York Kighty

Either Evolution Or Christianity Is Fake

Rev. James M. Gray of the Moody Bible Institute told a mass meeting of fundamentalists in Des Moines that Christianity and evolution are incompatible on the three essentials he cited scripture redemption and Christ. He charged some so called evolutionists misuse the term to gain social status.

Associated Press Des Moines James M. Gray Moody Bible Institute of Chicago

Found Dead in Rear Yard of Daughter's Home

Glenwood. Lee N. Long aged 50 was found dead in the rear yard yesterday by his daughter Mrs. Ray Stowe at her home where Long and his wife were staying. He had returned from Spokane and was seen on the steps shortly before his death heat possibly caused heart failure.

Associated Press Glenwood Lee N. Long Ray Stowe Long Spokane Wash

Issues Injunction Against Des Moines Eagles Room

District Judge Fletcher issued a liquor injunction against the Aerie of Eagles lodge rooms in Des Moines Iowa. Police testified 1500 bottles of beer and 150 gallons of beer mash were found. The county attorney seeks an abatement order to padlock the place for one year.

Des Moines Fletcher Aerie of Eagles

LaFollette Buried In Forest Hills Cemetery

Robert M LaFollette was laid to rest in Forest Hills cemetery beside his parents after a simple service in the state capitol rotunda. Dr A B Haydon called for dedication to the democracy he dreamed, praising the senator as fearless and incorruptible and urging a return to government serving human value.

Madison Wic Robert Marion LaFollette State Capitol Forest Hills Wisconsin Snator LaFollette A. B. Haydon Haydon

Creston to Celebrate Fourth at McKinley Park

Creston Chamber of Commerce forms Citizens' Committee led by Elmer Hardman to plan the Fourth of July at McKinley Park. The group will seek city funds, organize picnics, music, a prize contest, and a fireworks display. Members include Carl Nord, S J Boesen, Ray Peterson, Ray Allen, Wayne Bertholf and Jake Pinkus.

Creston Chamber of Commerce Iowana Citizens’ Committee McKinley Park Elmer Hardman Carl Nord J. Boesen Ray Peterson Ray

Faiman's Former Business Manager Takes Stand

In the Shepherd murder trial defense damages the credibility of star witness Charles Faiman. Luella Rhubell, former business manager at Faiman's National University of Sciences, testifies she never saw a Shepherd letter and that she removed files before 1924. Rhubell admits firing and later pays a fine. defense notes suggest persecution. Dr. Fischer, an expert, says Faiman lacked knowledge to handle germs until the crucial moment to kill McClintock. White, city lab director, doubts Faiman could have obtained Bacilli easily.

Associated Press Chicago Jhune William D. Shepherd Charles C. Fai Luella Rhubell Faiman National University of Sciences Shepherd Billy” ‘McClintock L Shepherd Rhubell W. W. O'Brien Rhu‘bell John Fischer Fischer Labratories Farman McClintock Fischer J. L. White City Health Department

Explorer Algarsson Sets Sail For Farthest North Point

Grettir Algarsson of Victoria B C sails from the Mersey with Commander Wesley and crew in a small dirigible bound for the farthest north. He plans to reach the northern Arctic point this year, though prior reports questioned the mission and delays.

Associated Press Liverpool England Grettir Algarsson Victoria North Pole Mersy Algarsson Wesley

Preliminary Hearing Set for Maynard on July 6 in Clinton

In Clinton Iowa a preliminary hearing for Tex Maynard on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder related to the shooting of two Clinton County motorcycle deputies George Hewland and Ferdinand Alexander was scheduled for 10 a.m. July 6 in municipal court. Doctors expect the wounded deputies to be discharged from the hospital by then.

Associated Press Clnton Tex Maynard Clinton County George Hewland Ferdinand Alexander

Winter reported improving after confinement at home

Concentrated News notes P C Winter of 401 North Jarvis street was taken Wednesday and now shows some improvement. A hundred Creston residents took a special train Sunday to St Joseph Missouri and Kansas City Missouri, returning overnight. Mrs Ed Hipes, Mrs CE Carney, Mrs Will McKee and Mrs A L Huntington left for Marshalltown to attend a Spanish American auxiliary convention today through Wednesday.

P. C. Winter North Jarvis Street Mr. Winter Creston St. Joseph Kansas City Ed Hipes CE. Carney Will’ McKee A. L Huntington Marehalltown

Creston shuts out Corning in 10-0 baseball rout

Creston pummeled Corning 10 to 0 on the Corning diamond as Bischoff limited opponents to 31 batters over nine innings. Eddie Peak starred at second base and led Creston with five trips to the plate as every Creston player contributed to an errorless game. Romberger doubled and was forced out at third in the fifth. Creston plans to host House of David of Benton Harbor Michigan next Friday at 5:15 on the fair grounds diamond with a ticket campaign to cover expenses. Shenandoah visits next Sunday.

Creston Corning Bischoff Eddie Peak Romberger House of David Benton Harbor Mich Fair Ground Shenandoah

Double Game, Kent Loses To Monarchs

The Creston Monarchs beat Kent 7 to 5 in a doubleheader on Sunday at Kent. Kent also beat Lenox 15 to 3. A key moment was Bill Reid hitting a home run in the seventh inning for the Monarchs. Monarchs lineup includes Bud Breese, Mike Reckner, Bill Reid, Red Hipes, Bob Plowman, Jim Moran, Jim Bradley, Rex Mitchell, Clint Strey, and Chuck Schull.

Creston Monarchs Kent Lenox Monarchs Bill Reid Monarch Bud Breese Mike Reckner Red Hipes Bob Plowman S. S Jim Moran Jim Bradley Rex Mitchell Clint Strey Chuck Schull

Creston Beats Orient 24 to 6 at Crestmoor course

Creston defeated Orient 24 6 on Sunday afternoon at Crestmoor golf course. Five foursomes started 5 minutes apart and stayed near previous positions through 18 holes. Orient fought hard but unfamiliarity with Crestmoor may have influenced the outcome. Visiting players and families enjoyed ideal weather and a good day of golf.

Orient Creston Crestmoor

Union County Grass Exhibit at Iowa State Fair Urged

The Creston area, famed for bluegrass, is urged to exhibit its grasses at the Iowa State Fair in August. A public effort seeks about $300 to prepare the display with the Advertiser pledging $5 toward the fund.

Union County Creston A. B. Hall

Senator Edwin Ladd Dies in Baltimore at 62

Baltimore and Washington reports confirm North Dakota Senator Edwin Fremont Ladd died at 10 20 a m in Baltimore. Born in Maine 1859 he built a career as chemist educator and long time North Dakota agricultural advocate and nonpartisan League ally. His death ends a notable line in agricultural policy and politics.

Associated Press Baltimore Edwin Fremont Ladd North Dakota Ladd Maine United States Starks University of Maine North Dakota Agricultural College Senate Congress Standards Committee Hardin Supreme Court Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin la Follette Frazier Norris Nebraska Shipstead Minnesota North Dakota Farmer Washington Senator Ladd E. F. Ladd

Cummins Will Vote To Seat Man With Most Votes

Webster City June 22 United States Senator J A Cumming said en route to Storm Lake that in the Stock Brookhart contest at Washington he would vote to seat the man who the senatorial committee reports having received the most votes.

Associated Press Webster City United States J A. B. Cumming Storm Lake Freeman Journal Stock-Brookhart Washington Senatorial Committee

Blows Up Blockhouse To Escape Capture

Second Lieut. Le Peyre and six Senegalese soldiers, the remaining garrison of 22, blew up their blockhouse on June 14 near Fez to avoid capture by Abd el Krim's forces. The siege ended eight days earlier as their two cannon were silenced and no rescue arrived. A heliograph report confirmed the final act.

Associated Press Paris Fez Morocco le Peyre Abd-el-Krim Ile Heliograph

Foreigners Flee Canton as Anti Foreign Movement Grows

News from New York reports foreigners leaving Canton en route to Hongkong and Macao as a general strike begins in Shameen. The Canton government reportedly approves native departures and a siege is declared on Shameen with gunboats on the creek. Hong Kong warns of student and worker sympathy strikes with life and property protection promised.

Associated Press New York Canton Hongkong Macao Shameen M. Nakadsky Shameen Gate Shanghai Paria Tehang Loh France Hong Kong

Drowns At Twin Lakes Resort Nine Year-Old Boy

In June 22 Fort Dodge reports Lyle Dalbey nine son of Mr and Mrs Claude Dalbey of Chardan drowned at Twin lakes Sunday afternoon the first casualty of the season. He dived from the springboard after a heavy meal and did not resurface. His body was recovered nearly immediately by Donald Dudier of Churdan after three hours of efforts by doctors and a pulmator.

Associated Press Fort Dodge Lyle Dalbey Claude Dalbey Chardan Twin Lakes Donald Dudier Churdan

John Moore Arrested On Federal Charge In Chicago Rail Mail

John Moore a Chicago mail clerk on the Burlington railroad was arrested here Sunday by federal officers for pilfering money from letters. He is jailed with bond set at $2000. Moore had worked 31 years on regular mail trains and would soon have received a pension. he has a family in Chicago.

John Moore Chicago Burlington Railroad Moore

Country Club Opening Draws Big Crowd at Cran ton Grounds

The Cran ton Country club opened Sunday June 21 with over 100 families attending. Activities included golf tennis fishing boating kids games swings trolley rides and a boat race. A specialty band led by Alva Thomas performed during lunch and the afternoon featured community singing and a band concert. Many guests praised the grounds and hinted at joining the club.

Cranton Country Club Alva Thomas H. J. Trusty Country Club

Coolidge to Head to Summer White House Tomorrow

President Coolidge plans departure tomorrow for his summer White House at Swampscott Massachusetts. He will address tonight the semi annual meeting of a government business organization outlining tax cut hopes and further economy plans. The speech will be broadcast on WCAP WEAF WJAR WEEI WOC WSAI and WOC.

Associated Préss Washington White House Swampscott Mass Coolidge Government Busines WCAP WEAF WJAR WEEIL WOC WSAI

Mrs Bertha Babbitt Dies After Two Year Illness

Mrs Bertha Babbitt aged 24 wife of Floyd Babbitt died at 5 10 Sunday afternoon at her Cromwell home after a two year illness. She was daughter of Charles and Helmke and reared in Kent area. Funeral at 2 o clock Tuesday at Congregational church Cromwell with Rev C S Baird officiating burial in Cromwell cemetery.

Martha Edna Babbitt Floyd Babbitte Cromwell Charles Helmke Kent Congregational Church Baird

Death of Dr George F Severs longtime state health board member

Centerville Indiana June 23 Dr George F Severs 68 longtime member of the state board of health died at his home after an operation. He had served 13 years on the board and leaves a widow and three daughters.

Associated Press Centerville George F. Severs State Board of Health Severs

Rain Benefits Iowa Crops After Last Night Storms

Rain fell in Iowa last night with enough intensity to aid crops especially corn and not cause damage. The Weather Bureau reports benefits to agriculture and forecasts thunderstorms for tonight and tomorrow.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Weather Bureau

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Des Moines Eagles MAR Says Explorer Algarsson Union County AT the Fair Add Starks, Maine George Washington University Virgina Cummins Twin Lakes Resort Coolidge’s Bertha Babbitt
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