Grain Marketing Company Faces Public Utility Fight
The Grain Marketing company seeks state approval to transfer public warehouses to operating firms while the Illinois Agricultural association and Indiana farm bureau oppose it. The Illinois commerce commission postponed the hearing to Friday as negotiations continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presay
Chicago
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Agricultural Association
Grain Marketing Company
C E. Bradfute
American Farm Bureau Federation
Bradfute
Federation
Gray Silver
Washington
Farm Bureau
Indiana Farm Bureau
Iinois Agricultural Association
State
Comerce Commission
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Commission
Association
Donald Kirkpatrick
Commerce Commission
H. S. Ballard
Columbus
Frank Smith
Smith
Mullaney Elected State Deputy at Knights of Columbus Meet
James C. Mullaney of Sioux City was chosen state deputy at the Knights of Columbus twenty-fourth annual state convention closing session. He succeeds Albert McGinn of Council Bluffs. Joe McCormick of Cedar Rapids was reelected secretary for an eighth term. Officers reappointed include J. F. Walliasper treasurer Paul Kamler warden BEFL McEntry, Creston advocate. Delegates named to the Duluth national convention: Mullaney, McGinn, Devaney, Mehan, Wolters, Kass, Cronin, Hansen, Kastner, Farntzen. Convention city for 1926 to be chosen by the executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
James C. Mullaney
Sioux City
Knights of Columbus
Albert McGinn
Council Bluuffs
Joe McCormick
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Walliasper
West Point
Paul Kamler
Clinton
Befl McEntry
Creston
Duluth
J C. Mullaney
Sioux Whity
Council Bluffs
J. H. Devaney
Cascade
J. M. Mehan
Denison
John Wolters
Davenport
Joe Kass
le Mars
E. P. Cronin
Victor
Herman Hansen
Neola
Ralph ‘Kastner
J. P. Farntzen
Exoneration for TC-6 Balloon Crew After Fort Crook Wreck
Omaha May 27 Officers and crew of the TC-6 semi rigid balloon were exonerated from blame after a board of inquiry found the wreck at Fort Crook on May 3 was caused by a sudden high wind of cyclonic nature. The report was filed with Major General Mason M. Patrick, chief of the Army Air Service.
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Ry Tee Associated Press
Omaha Neb
United States Army
Fort Crook
Here
Mason M. Patick
Army Air Service
Former Vice President Marshall Ill With Cold
Washington May 27 Former Vice President Thomas R Marshall ill at the New Willard hotel presented a good night and was described as much improved today He is suffering from a severe cold with exhaustion after arriving yesterday from Indianapolis Indications suggest his heart action has caused concern but doctors refuse to discuss details A complete rest is advised given his age past 71.
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Associated Press
Washington
Thomas R. Marshall
New Willard Hotel
Marshall
Indianapolis
50 Men Trapped After Carolina Coal Mine Blast
A gas explosion at the Carolina Coal Company mine near Sanford North Carolina traps about 50 to 65 workers. Dense fumes hinder rescue efforts while officials report one recovery and authorities seek federal aid.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
N. C
Carolina Coal Company
Sanford
McLean
Bureau of Mines
Washington
Mine disaster at Sanford claims six bodies recovered
A message to the Atlantic and Yadkin dispatcher reports six bodies recovered from the Sanford mine. In Raleigh officials say three explosions hit the Carolina coal mines trapping 50 to 60 workers, with fumes hindering rescue attempts after the initial blast.
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Greensboro
N. C
Atlantic and Yadkin Railroad Company
Sanford
Raleigh
Carolina
Large still seized on Rasmussen farm near Davenport
Iowa officers confiscated 35 gallons of moonshine 750 gallons mash and a 125 gallon still with two coils on the Rasmussen farm six miles west of Davenport. Louis Vanacker was arrested as owner and is under state indictment on a separate liquor charge. He recently faced a $300 federal fine in Peoria for a prior case.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Iowa
Frank Martin
Rasmussen Farm
Louis Vanacker
Peoria
Darrow Reiterates Willingness to Aid Scopes Defense
Clarence Darrow, Chicago lawyer, says he remains ready to join Dudley Field Malone in defending Professor John T. Scopes of Dayton Tennessee, indicted for violating the Tennessee anti evolution law. Darrow disputes reports he had not volunteered his services.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Clarence Darrow
Dudley Field Malone
New York City
J. T. Scopes
Dayton Tenn
Darrow
Malone
Scop
Missing Shepherd Witness Hides Self In New York
Robert White, a key witness in the Chicago William D. Shepherd murder trial, arrived in New York over a week ago and evaded police as authorities request a search. The development was disclosed today.
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Shepherd
New York
Associated Press
Robert White
William D. Shepherd
Chicago
Corn outlook brighter than in May 1924
Des Moines May 27 corn conditions improve from last year despite a recent cold snap. First planting nearly finished with most of the crop up and cultivation active. Frost damage last week spanned multiple counties from Lyon to Johnson, with 10 percent replanting statewide expected, while oats and small grains need rain and pastures suffer from drought.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Weather Bureau
Lyon County
Kossuth
Humboldt
Wright
Webster
Greene
Boone
Dallas
Guthrie
Adair
Cass
Dams
Montgomery
Page
Allamakee
Winneshick
Butler
Bremer Fayette
Clayton
Iowa
Johnson
Weather Bureau
Washington
Jail sentence suspended for bootlegging defendant Jesse Davis
Governor Hammill suspended the remainder of a six month jail sentence for Jesse Davis, convict in April 1924 for bootlegging. The suspension followed recommendations due to the illness of Davis wife and medical advice. Davis must pay over 150 dollars in costs.
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Jesse Davis
John Hammill
Davia
Davis
Mrs Robert White To Be Buried At Orient
The body of Mrs Robert White of Orient who died in El Paso on Feb 12 1925 has been brought home and will rest in a receiving vault until burial on Friday. The funeral is set for 2 30 P M at the Congregational church in Orient.
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Robert White O
Orient
el Paso
Texas
Congregational
Colored Women Close Iowa Convention Today
The twenty fourth annual session of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs votes to establish a student loan fund for Iowa State University students. Council Bluffs will present the invitation for next year and officers will be elected at the closing session today.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Iowa State University
Council Bluffs
Demand Sterling Reaches Highest Point Since War
London May 27 The Associated Press reports renewed demand for sterling as the cable transfer rate to New York climbs to 4.867 16 the highest since the war reflecting market urgency for British currency.
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Associated Press
London
New York
Shipping Board Votes Sale of 200 Ships
Washington May 27 The shipping board voted today to offer for sale 200 ships for scrapping.
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Shipping Board
The
Associated Press
Washington
Hood sues for foreclosure on Creston mortgage
John W. Hood filed suit in district court on Tuesday seeking judgment of 4182 dollars against John A Golden. Hood aims to foreclose the Creston property mortgage securing the alleged unpaid note. The Girla Athletic club met Tuesday evening after school in the basement of the Methodist church.
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John W. Hood
Distriity Court
John A Golden
Girla Athletic Club
Methodist Church
Plan Postal Shower For Aged Resident W Yard Of Lincoln
W Yard of Lincoln township an old settler and schoolmaster will be 88 next Sunday May 31. An effort is made to have a post card shower in his honor with friends urged to send congratulations by mail. He taught in the county many years and was once county superintendent at one time.
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W. Yard
Lincoln Township
Remodeling Plan For Creston Theater At 117 North Maple
Creston prepares a modern theater at the former Spurgeon Mercantile site 117 North Maple Street. Roy E Benson and Sy Fangmin of Omaha announce management with a Chicago designed interior, Wurlitzer organ, automatic ventilation, slope seating, new lobby and electric canopy sign. Opening is expected in a few weeks.
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North
Maple Street
Spurgeop Mercantile Company
Roy E Benson
Creston
Sy Fangmin
Omaha
Chicago
Ernest Porter Elected Irving Association Head
Ernest Porter of 707 North Vine street was named president of the Irving Parent-Teachers association for the coming year at the final meeting of the school year held in the Irving school building on Monday night. He succeeds J. W Milnes of 704 North Elim street as officers were also elected: Mrs A M Hogan vice president Myra Heeren secretary and W G Wilson treasurer. The association gratefully noted Milnes long service spanning almost ten years. Lunt orchestra provided music while reports showed a successful and profitable year.
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Ernest Porter
North Vine Street
Irving Parent-Teachers’ Association
Irving School
J. W Milhes
North Elim Street
A. M Hogan
Myra Heeren
W. G. Wilson
Milnes
Irving Association
Lunt Orchestra
Miss Jones Entertains Kiwanis At Iowana Hotel
Chautauqua entertainer Miss Christie Jones of 314 North Jarvis Street presented a program at the Kiwanis weekly dinner at the Iowana hotel Tuesday night. She played piano accordion selections, delivered two readings and sang two numbers accompanied by herself.
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Christie Jones
North
Jarvis Street
Kiwanis Club
Iowana Hotel
Memorial Day Service Plans Completed at Methodist Church
The Memorial Day program announced by J. W. Stratton outlines a 2:10 pm service at the Methodist church with Rev Homer Baumgardner Rev B E Wager and Rev Edward Hutchinson as speakers. Veterans will march from Potter Post I to the church at 1:30 pm and proceed to Goineland cemetery after services. City offices will close 1 to 4:30 pm.
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J. W. Stratton
Earl Beckner
Creston Choral Club
Homer Baumgardner
Mr. Stratton
J. P. Healey
B. E Wager
First Methodist Church of
Omaha
Sleep of Peace
H. J. Trusty
Edward Hutchinson
Marshalls
Will & Wayne Bertholf
W. F. Chisehlager
Auxiliares
Potter Post Iwill
Montgomery Street
Goineland Cemetery
Matt Conway
Willis Stearns
EB. L. Haeh
God
Court House
Alumni meeting planned for Creston High School
Over 400 expected at the Cres ton high school alumni association forty eighth annual meeting in the high school auditorium Monday night June 1. 93 seniors invited by president Lawrence Cook with entertainment by a Creston orchestra and an executive board committee overseeing the program.
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Creston High School Alumni Association
Af Iowana Hotel
Lawrence Cook
Fred Ide
Roy Power
Ed Harkness
Francis Moran
Walter Larson
John Nord
Bernadine Huin
Franklin Agnew
Welcome Loren Recknor
J. P. Healey
High School Builders' Manager Inspecting Creston Work
Ralph P. Hayes of Davenport and Illinois manager for M. A. Floyd Construction visited Creston to inspect the new $270,000 high school project. He praised progress under a capable superintendent and planned to bid next in Corning and Marengo for additional school buildings.
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Ralph P. Hayes
Davenport
Illinois
M. A. Floyd Construction Company
Minneapolis
Creston
Hayes
Corning
Marengo
Joseph Harris Dies at 46 in Greenfield Home
Joseph Harris 46 died suddenly Monday at his Greenfield home 208 North Adair street after two years of poor health. He leaves a widow and four children Edna Dorothy Thelma Kenneth and his mother. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at his Greenfield home.
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Joseph Harris
North Adair Street
Greenfield
Mr. Harris
Edna
Dorothy
Thelma
Kenneth
Good Roads Men Organize County Groups in Iowa
Good roads representatives from Lee Louisa Henry Muscatine and Des Moines counties formed separate county organizations in Burlington Iowa to promote the 1928 $85 006 000 bond issue and support state legislature road plans. Glen Haynes spoke on road-law reforms and primary system goals.
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Burlington
Good Roads
Lee
Louisa
Henry
Muscatine
Dee Moines
Iowa
Glen Haynes
Voss Trial Details Forged Gillmor Signatures
Sacramento City report describes evidence in the Voss forgery case in Denison Iowa. Witnesses testify that Ira Gillmor's name appears on statements and mortgage extensions allegedly forged by C L Voss to obtain 40000 dollars. Col F C Worthington, handwriting expert, tests three Gillmor signatures and finds inconsistencies.
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Sac City
Ira Gillmor
Illinois Merchants’ Trust Company of Chicago
C. L. Voss
Denison
Gillmor
Bank of Denison
Voss
Omaha
Deniaen
Ira
Col
F.C. Worthington
Colonel Worthington
Motorship Wakena Burns Off Near British Columbia
The Wakena caught fire off British Columbia with fuel-tank explosions. Sixteen crew members aboard the 116 foot wooden motorship were reported in danger. the Bella tug rescued six teen men and brought them to Nanaimo as the Griffeo pledged to search the area.
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Associated Press
Nanaimo
PB. C
Seattle
Wash
Pacific Ocean
British Columbia
Griffeo
Trial Halted In Adams County Case Due To Attorney Illness
In Corning district court a criminal trial paused after evidence began due to the sudden illness of Adams county attorney. The trial resumes June 4 with the original jury, aided by the Union county attorney.
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Corning
Adams County
Union County
Seniors' Peg o My Heart Triumph at Strand
Nine Creston high school seniors presented Peg o My Heart at the Strand to refute claims amateur theater is amateurish. Mary Louise Hansen led as Peg with natural Irish style while Ethel and Alaric portrayed their roles well. The cast, trained by Miss Alta Bell, received musical interludes from the high school orchestra directed by Miss Harriet Goodsell.
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Strand Theater
Creston High School
Peg
Strand
New York
Celtie
England
Fonsin Ethel
Mary Louise Hansen
Peg O' My Heart
Ethel
Prise
Helen Hintz
Alta Bell
Creston
Mise Harriet Goodsell
Executions of Sveti Kral Cathedral Leaders in Bulgaria
In Sotian Bulgaria on May 27 three leaders in the Sveti Kral cathedral disaster were executed in a public square before thousands as troops surrounded the site. The April 16 attack during Gen. Cheorghiet funeral and the April 14 assassination attempt on King Boris preceded the event.
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Sotian
Bulgaria
Sveti Kral
Zadgoreky
Priedman
Koeff
Iies
Sofia
Cheorghiet
Boris of
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North Carolina
Creston Theater
Miss Jones
Kiwanis
Iood Roads
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