Dirigible Disaster Bodies Treated With Utmost Care
Commander Klein defending the handling of the Shenandoah crew remains says all 14 bodies were wrapped in white sheets and caskets were dignified. He denies claims relatives were shown mangled corpses and notes notices on caskets advised against opening them. He cites letters from Red Cross officials confirming efforts to reassure families.
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Caldwell
Jacob H. Klein
Shenandoah
Howard W. Spratley
Venice
William H. Spratley
Klein
Maggie Spratley
Emma F. Lyon
American Red Cross
Guernsey County
Pelle Valley
Salvage Carload From Shenandoah Wreck Sails to Lakehurst
The first carload of salvaged parts from the Shenandoah disaster will be shipped to Lakehurst New Jersey the home station of the airship. Commander Jacob H Klein head of the investigation board said the scenes of the wreck have been fully investigated and the 19 survivors will be interviewed before the final report. John F McCarthy remains in poor condition and Raymond Cole plans to join from Marietta to report to Klein before Lakehurst.
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Caldwell, O
Here
Lakehurst
N. J
Naval Airport
Jacob H. Klein
Board of Investigation
Marietta
John F. McCarthy
Raymond Cole
Caldwell
Klein
Waterloo Baseball Manager Seeks Free Agent Status
Cletus Dixon, two year manager of the Waterloo club in the Mississippi baseball league, will ask to be made a free agent at tonight's directors meeting. Dixon led the team to the 1924 pennant and is reportedly sought by other Mississippi Valley clubs.
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The
Associated Preand
Waterloo
Cletus Dixon
Dixon
Fort Smith
Clyde Kettenbeil
Thomas Spurbeck
Stuart
Narke
Charleston
Workers Seek Cloudburst Victims in Wenatchee Debris
Wenatchee, September 8. Workers press to recover bodies believed buried under debris from the cloud burst that struck West Wenatchee Saturday. Twelve lives lost. damages estimated at 500000. Four missing. Crews total 150 more as two priority debris piles near the Great Northern roundhouse and along freight cars are searched. most bodies found near the roundhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wenatchee
Wash
West Wenatchee
Great Northern Railway
Union County Gas Tax Share Rises to 3741.69 in July
Union County's July share of Iowa's two cent gasoline tax totaled 3741.69, the highest since the law took effect last April. Two thirds, 2494.46, goes to county and township road funds with half to each, one third to the primary road fund, all per state law. June and May shares reached 2130.51, while April was 623.61 as the tax repartition began.
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Union County
Iowa
Guy H. MecCornack
State Highway Commission
Rain Ends Unusually Hot Iowa spell as storms move in
Rainfall across Iowa ends a stretch of record heat with cooler temperatures. Sioux City reports 0.71 inches in 24 hours and Mason City notes 1.10 inches by noon, aiding soil moisture for plowing and pastures while corn growth lags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Mason City
Ten Games On Football Schedule For Shenandoah
Shenandoah high school announces ten lettermen report for first practice under Coaches C R Jackson and R B Glover. Schedule lists games from Sept 18 to Nov 26 at various locations including Coinere College Springs Villisca Atlantic Coming Glenwood Tabor Red Oak Hamburg and Blanchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shenandoah
C. R. Jackson
R. B. Glover
Coinere
College Springs
Villisca
Atlantic
Glenwood
Tabor
Red Oak
Hamburg
Blanchard
Death of John S. Forquer at 79 in Cromwell area
John S. Forquer died at 7:30 this morning at his home 226 South Myrtle street after a two year illness. Born January 6, 1846 in Preston county West Virginia, he was 79. He lived in Cromwell for many years and moved back two years ago. Survived by his widow two daughters Mrs Ida Brooks Waketa Oklahoma and Jennie at home and one son E J Forquer of Kent. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
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John S. Forquer
South
Myrtle Street
Preston County
W. Va
Cromwell
Ida Brooks
Waketa
Okla
Jennie
E. J. Forquer
Kent
Mitchell Air Service Criticism Referred for Probe
Colonel William Mitchell’s charges against army and navy air service administration are referred to the army inspector general for investigation. If grounds exist, acting Secretary Dunvig will decide on court martial. Key figures include General Helmick, Hull, and Mitchell as the central accuser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Mitchell
Inspector General of the Army
War Department
Dunvig
Helmick
Mitchell
John A. Hull
Army
Navy
Air Service
General Air Service
Vance Tosses One Hit Gem as Dodgers Top Phillies
Brooklyn star Dazzy Vance pitched a one hit game against Philadelphia to win the first game of a double header 1 to 0. Hawks singled, was thrown out trying to steal, and Vance struck out six to raise his season total to 204 in his 21st victory. Both teams played errorless ball as Pierce matched Vance. In Philadelphia, the Athletics led Washington 1 to 0 in the second inning of the third game in the series before rain or other play continued.
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Brooklyn
Dazzy Vance
Star Hurter
Phillies
Dodgers
Chick Hawks
Hawks
Vance
Robins
Pierce
Stock
Wheat
Fournier
Philadelphia
Philadephia Athletics
Senators
Washington
Simmons
Holt
Ferguson
Ruel
Harriss
Cochrane
Athletics
Afton residents granted marriage license on Saturday
John C. Smithson aged 68 and Lila F. Myers aged 61 of Afton were issued a marriage license by the district court clerk on Saturday. An adjourned city council meeting will convene at 7 30 tonight in the grand jury room of the courthouse to review bills and routine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Smithson
Lila F. Myers
Afton
Court House
Paraded Hooded Klansmen Draw Crowds in Creston Night
About 475 to 500 robed Klansmen and Klanswomen marched through Creston's business district on Labor Day evening despite earlier showers. Spectators filled Adams and Montgomery streets as officers controlled traffic while bands and illuminated floats led the procession. The event ended with an evening program including a cross burning and fireworks at the lakefront field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Adams
Montgomery
Adams Street
Creston Organization
McKinley Park
Baldwin Liquor Case Tried In District Court
The state accuses E. C. Baldwin of illegal liquor possession in a Creston and Afton case tried in district court. The jury, including Esther Swisher and George Speelman, was to hear closing arguments after Baldwin claimed ownership of a grip found in a wreck that killed Bessie Evans, while he said he loaned it to her.
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E. C. Baldwin
Creston and
Afton
Esther Swisher
George Speelman
Jay E Comfort
Carl Shields
Warren Julian
Herman Dillough
Angie Saylor
Lillie Bridge
Charles Ramsbottom
Martin Brittain
C. E. Jeffrey
Platte Center Sunday School Assoc Golden Jubilee Meet
The Platte Center Sunday School association will observe its golden jubilee on Sunday September 20 at the Platte Center church. All interested in Sunday school work and the Platte organization are urged to attend the jubilee convention.
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Platte Sunday School Association
The
Platte Center Sunday School Association
Platte Center
Platte Organization
Woman enemy of booze slain in Iowa murder
Vinton Iowa September 8 authorities reported no clues in the killing of Mrs C B Cook president of the Benton County W C T U at her home last night Friends and relatives suspect liquor runners and bootleggers while Sheriff Whitefield Ruhl asked the state criminal investigation department for help An autopsy was planned to determine bullet size and distance of shot as investigators search for a motive and suspects including her husband C B Cook of Sioux City and church associates who noted her anti liquor campaigns and education efforts.
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Associated Press
Vinton
Cook
Benton County
Whitefield Ruhl
State Criminal Investigation Department
Des Moines
George Atkins
Clinton
Sioux City
Waverly Gas Company
Waverly
C. B Cook
L. Modlin
State Bureau of Investigation
New York Mayoral Candidates Near Primary Day
New York on September 8 1931 candidates for mayor race into final stretch. Governor Smith campaigns for Tammany Democrat nominee State Senator Walker while Mayor Hylan and three Republican hopefuls schedule nightly speaking events. Primary looms next Tuesday with tense exchanges and non political Labor Day appearances in Brooklyn.
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Associated Press
New York
Smith
Walker
Hylan
Smithy
Brooklyn
Senator Walker
Reverend R H Robinson Called to Creston Presbyterian Church
Rev. R H Robinson, after nine years as a missionary in India, received a unanimous call to the Creston Presbyterian church at a Monday night meeting. He preached here last Sunday and is expected to accept to fill the vacancy from the Sept 1 resignation of Rev. William L Cain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Robinson
India
Creston Presbyterian Church
Mr. Robinson
William L Cain
Willmar, Minn
Iowa City
Creston Pitcher Harold Smith At Center Of Nationals Buzz
Harold Smith a Creston born pitcher known as Legs joined the Washington Senators after leaving Texas League play. Newspapers in Creston Ames and Washington feature Smith with praise noting his speed and natural motion. He briefly appeared on hospital lists after a batted ball incident and may debut against Boston soon.
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Harold Smith
Creston
Washington Senators
Ames
Smith
Legs
Hal
Washington Times
Washington News
Boston
Post
Harris
Martial Law Debated in Hartshorne Mining District
Hartshorne Oklahoma faces a tense situation as state officials consider declaring martial law in the mining area. A dynamite blast at Rock Island Coal mine number twelve prompted officials to seek Governor Trapp’s aid, while nonunion miners arm themselves amid escalating tensions and a prior smoldering mine dump fire.
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McAlester
Okla
Hartshorne
Oklahome City
Rock Island Coal Company
Oklahoma City
Will Anderson
W. E. Goteher
Pittsburg
Trapp
Creston Dominates Cromwell in Two Day Tourney Championship
Creston semi pro team crushed Cromwell 12 to 1 to claim the championship over two days on the fair grounds diamond. Bischoff pitched both Creston games, fanning seven in the finale and allowing only four hits. Carlson and Strunce led Creston with multiple hits as Cromwell failed to support Griffith. Bridgewater claimed second place with a 2 to 1 win over Cromwell in the rematch after Sunday’s 3 to 2 Cromwell victory.
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Land of
Cromwell
Creston
Cromwellites
Fair Grounds
Bridgewater
Griffith Ag
Cromm
Yeaterday
Afton
Bischoff
Strance
Carlson
Hickory
Strunee
Strunce
Griffith
Sullivan
Prohibition Chief and 30 Agents Fired in Pittsburgh
Gus J. Simons, divisional prohibition chief, and 30 agents were discharged by District Director Fred C. Baird for ignoring orders to report for duty over Labor Day weekend. Baird cited a railroad yard sighting where beer was unloaded by a gang of men without officers on duty. William J. Martsell named to run the office temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Gus J. Simons
Prohibition
Fred C. Baird
Yesteray
Baird
William J. Martsell
Simons
Letter Carriers Prepare 3 000 Resolutions
Detroit Sept 8 three thousand resolutions prepared for presentation to the National Association of Letter Carriers in session here condemn wire clipping in letters and window envelopes delaying sorting request Saturday half holidays and full Christmas holiday and urge sterilization of mail from hospitals and similar institutions to prevent infection of letter carriers.
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Detroit
National Association of Letter Carriers
Geje Sion
Iowa Firemen Set 48th Convention for Sept. 15 and 16
Belle Plaine Iowa hosts the forty eighth annual Town Firemen association convention on September 15 and 16 with speakers including R S Wallis of Iowa State College Ames L R Stubbs of Cedar Rapids and Warren Taylor Des Moines assistant fire chief.
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Belle Plaine
Town Firemen’s Association
R. S. Wallis
Town State College
Ames
L. R. Stubbs
Cedar Rapids
Warren Taylor
Des Moines
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Freedom
Round House
Mitchell's Air Service
Cal
San Antonio
Texas
Aeronautic Bureau
Air
Wendell
Vance and
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Worner
Baldwin
N. Y
Smother Cromwell
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