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Newspaper

Creston Daily Advertiser

Location

Creston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1926

Page

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Judge Orders Fraud Trial to Continue in Miller Daugherty Case

New York stories report delays in the fraud trial of Thomas W. Miller and Harry M. Daugherty as prosecutors seek to prove a conspiracy to defraud the United States. Testimony covers bribe claims, impounded enemy property, and payments connected to a $7,000,000 claim for stock in the American Metal company.

New York Thomas W. Miller Richard Merion Richard Merton Hie Ipmoiperty George E Wiliams Daugherty-Miller Williams Geneal United States Williiams Merton William S Rand Miller Fanlure Henry M. Daugherty Mthomas W. Miller Chamber of Federal Julian W. Mack Atttorneys Germany John T. Kling Connecticut Liberty American Metal Company Liperty King Mbiller Midland National Bank Washington Court House Ohio Daugherty Mal Daugherty Auitormey Max D. Steur Harry Daugherty

Gertrude Ederle to Appear in Des Moines

English channel swimmer Gertrude Ederle will appear in Des Moines next Wednesday for two exhibitions and serve as judge for two women’s swimming contests at state championship events. A contract for her appearance was signed today at Avon Country Club where the meet will be held, with prizes of 50 and 25 dollars for the senior and junior winners.

Des Moines Gertrude Ederle Miss Ederle Robb Ederle Avon Country Club

Friday Cottage Prayer Meetings Start Ahead of Religious Life Week

Friday evening prayer meetings will be held in homes across town as a lead up to Religious Life Emphasis Week. Listed locations include McCue 1004 West Montgomery Starr 500 North Kim Scullen 411 North Walnut Newcomb 1014 West Adams Ide 607 West Montgomery Jones 600 North Sycamore Critchfield 302 North Spruce Hawk 606 West Mills Boyd 105 East Mills Showers 505 North Vine Robinson 501 North Maple Main 1119 West Jefferson Bell 507 West Adams Jones 314 North Jarvis Briggs 105 North Sycamore York 1102 Sycamore Twyard 104 East Mille Steers 505 South Walnut McNees 709 West Mills.

McCue West Montgomery Starr North Kim Scullen North Walnut Newcomb West Adams Ide Jones North Sycamore Critchfield North Spruce Hawk West Mills Boyd E. Mills Showers North Vine Robinson North Maple Main West Jefferson Bell North Jarvis Briggs York Sycamore Twyard East Mille Steers South Walnut McNees

Porter Chooses Joint Debates in Iowa Senate Race

Democratic nominee Claude Porter calls for a series of debates with Col. Smith Brookhart, proposing one per congressional district to let voters judge agriculture and relief plans. Brookhart reacts from Burlington, saying he will respond in time and criticizes Congress for delaying farm relief.

Des Moines Iowa Claude R. Parker Canidate Col Smith W. Brookharrt Porter Chilonel Brookhart Atate Chial Brookhiairt Mr. Porter Cnedit Brookhart Burlington Smith Brookhart Kiwanis Club Claude Porter United States Senate Burlington Kiwanis Club Congress House Committee

Mrs Susan Keys Died at Home of Son

Mrs Susan M Keys died last evening at 7 at her son Frank Keys home 490 South Park street Funeral services will be at the same residence at 2 30 Friday afternoon Rev C C Harris will officiate Interment in Graceland cemetery She is survived by one son Frank two daughters Mrs L C Madden of near Diagonal and Mrs L L McGregor of Creston and eight grandchildren

Susan M. Keys Frank Keys South Park Street C. C. Harris Graceland Cemetery

Yard accident claims life of J M Swanson engineer

John M Swanson a veteran engineer for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy died at Greater Community hospital after injuries from a yard collision between a north branch motor car and the engine he rode. The crash scalded him and he died at 1 30 PM. Fireman William Ralls escaped unharmed as the runaway engine was stopped near the west end tunnel. Swanson survived by his wife and several grown children.

John M. Swanson Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Greater Community Hospital North Branch Swanson Yarde William Ralls Craw West End Tunnel The Burlington

Germans Aroused by Killing of Civilians

Germans anger over occupation violence rises after a German civilian was killed by a French trooper near Ameres. Four French cyclists allegedly attacked pedestrians. one German, Holstein, was killed. Lieutenant Rieweler allegedly killed one and wounded two, and was held as a prisoner after a Coblenz general hearing.

Garmersheim Germany Ameres Luxembourg Bondier Germain Innio Holstein Lieut. Rieweler Rouwicnear Landau Coblenz Frencahs

World Series Notes Odds Favor Yanks Amid Opening Games

Sept 30 reports show six to five in favor of the Yankees with heavy bets and large wagering on a Yankees sweep. Ruth appears healthy with ankle strong and a noted admirer in Heilmann. Sherdel stands 5 ft 10 in 165 lbs as Cardinals ace, while 40,000 seek 25,000 seats for two opening games likely to draw about 137,000 and near $550,000 in receipts. First two games set for 1 30 p m standard time.

New York Yanks Broad Street St. Louis Babe Ruith Harry Heilmann Detroit Babe Ruth Astrong Y Béligough Willie” Sherdel

Sedan Struck by Youth Driver Causes Minor Damage

A sedan driven by Miss Eleanor Felcka was damaged this morning after colliding with a car driven by Madden of Diagonal. The crash occurred as Felcka traveled south on Sycamore at Montgomery street while Madden moved east on Montgomery. Madden's car sustained slight damage.

Eleanor Félcka Madden Diagonal Felcka Sycamore Montgomery Street Montgomery

Imprisoned miners in Ironwood freed after five days

Forty three miners in the Pabst mine near Ironwood Michigan endured five days underground from Friday noon to yesterday afternoon. They survived on corncob pipes bark and damp rock water while relieved by nurses and relatives. One man attempted suicide with dynamite but was stopped. most should be released to go home today.

Ironwood Mich Pabst Grandview Hostal Flaine Stolich Associated Press

Illinois Senator Indicted in Prohibition Case

Grand jury indicts Illinois State Senator Lowell B Mason of Oak Park and Major Percy Owen former state prohibition director in a renewed indictment tied to sacramental wine conspiracy. A confession by a wine dealer spurred the yearlong probe by the Internal Revenue Bureau leading to the charges.

Chicago Lowell B. Mason Oak Park Percy Owen Illinois Owen Twenty-Third Internal Revenue Bureau Mason United States William E. Mason Winifred Mason Huck Congress Major Owen

Eland Featured Among African Antelopes as Finest Game

An active note highlights the eland as the finest type of game animal among African antelopes reflecting its admired size and reputation.

Advertiser to Carry World Series Play-by-Play Reports

The Advertiser will receive direct play-by-play World Series reports from the Associated Press via a special leased wire. John F. Golden will broadcast the reports from the Advertiser office. Games begin in New York October 2 and 3 at 12:30 PM, then move to St Louis October 5 6 7, with possible October 9 10 in New York.

New York Advertiser Associated Press John F. Golden St. Louis

1927 Farm Bureau program outlined for Union County

Union county farm bureau members meet to outline a 1927 program with Murl McDonald from Iowa State College aiding. Major projects include limestone use, soil testing, limestone storage, demonstrations, and livestock disease control potential move to minor status. Also planned are nutrition work boys and girls club work and marketing studies of farm products.

Union County Farm Bureau Murl McDonald Iowa State College Ames Bureau

Final Arguments in Delesio Murder Trial

Final arguments for the state in the Carmine Delesio case, charged with first degree murder in the strangling of his wife in Oelwe, were underway in West Union. Special prosecutor E. H. Estey, assisting county attorney L. R. Layton, urged the jury to decide by noon. Delesio offered Chicago Italians as alibi witnesses claiming he was in the city the day of the murder.

West Union Carmine Delesio Oelwe Last Mainch E. H. Estey L. R. Layton Atttorney Mrr Estey Delesio Chicago

Fear Storm in China Roils Fishing Fleets

Hongkong reports a typhoon feared to have sunk about 130 fishing junks carrying roughly 2,000 people including women and children. Wreckage and stranded fishermen dot the coast south of Hongkong as the British steamer Hydrangea rescues 35 survivors despite rough seas.

Hongkong lIt Ie Portugese Maco Hydrangea

Ames Prepares for Lord Bishop of London Visit

Ames Iowa Sept 30 Officials at Iowa State college prepare to receive Arthur Foley Winnington Ingram lord bishop of London who arrives about 530 this afternoon He attends a banquet tonight with Bishop Morrison Des Moines and others Tomorrow he addresses students at 4 convocation before leaving Saturday for Des Moines to IA City to address the State University faculty

Ames Ila Iowa State College Arthur Foley Winnington Ingram D. B London Morrison Davenport Harry H Longley Des Moines Herman Knapp Iowa City The State University

Salvation Army To Hold Special Meetings Next Week

In the Belligious Life Emphasiis campaign churches of the Ministerial Alliance announce Salvation Army noon cemetery meetings from 12 to 1 daily. Visiting officers will lead segments with Chaptain Stubbs and Mrs Stubbs Tuesday, Field Major Parkhouse Wednesday, Bassign and Mrs Tinsworth Thursday and Friday, Maeign and Mrs Hook Saturday and Sunday. Street meetings are planned each afternoon and evening.

Salvation Army Chaptain Stubbs Newton Parkhouse Sign Tinsworth

Prisoners Welch and Smith Escape from Emmetsburg Jail

John Welch and Frank Smith, awaiting trial for the June George Groves robbery, escaped Emmetsburg jail by sawing through two sets of bars. They fled after being moved from Estherville July 21 and had previously attempted escape. Police in multiple cities chased clues including a stolen car report near Whittemore and a shooting alert in Mankato Minnesota. Welch is wanted in Aurora Illinois for breaking and entering. Smith is an escaped Utah convict.

Emmetsburg John Welch Frank Smith Estherville George Groves Whithemore Here Mankato Minn Welch Smith Groves Sibley Aurora Ill Utah State Penitentiary

Platte Sunday School Holds Fifty Second Annual Convention

The Platte Sunday School association held its fifty second annual convention at the Platte Center church. Rev Mr Graham was principal speaker in the morning. Committees were named for nominating and reports followed by an afternoon song service and address on the church’s role. Officers for the coming year include Earl Keefer president and A A Kitching vice president. The next annual meeting will be at Kent.

Platte Sunday School Association Platte Ceanter Church Grahham Graham P. C. Stomer A. A. Kitching A. R. Francis Ruth Madden George Johnston M. B. Dobbs Charles Brown Earl Keefer A. A. Kittehting Herman Bell A. R. Praneis Elkins

Tent Meeting at Creston Church This Weekend

The tent at 1000 N. Sycamore Street hosts nightly gatherings this weekend with Rev Case speaking. Tonight's topic is The Kingdom of God How shall we find it and recognize it. Pictures of travels in the South Seas and 14 years among the Indians are shown and valued.

Case N. Sycamore Stree South Seas

Creston Opens Grid Season With Winterset Here Tomorrow

Creston high school unleashes a 35 man squad under coach H. L Scott for the 1926 season facing Winterset in the season opener at 3 30. The line includes Peak Hipes Moran Boyce McDowell Dawson Delaney Jaundrey Em bree Campbell Bradley with seven lettermen back. Schedule shows five home games and four away including Winterset Oct 1 Clarinda Oct 8 Chariton Oct 16 Stuart Oct 22 Red Oak Oct 29 Centerville Oct New Greenfield Nov 11 Osceola Nov 20 Shenandoah Nov 26 Thanksgiving here.

Creston High Winterset H. L Scott Scott Peak Hipes Moran Boyce Leonard McDowell Dawson Delaney Jaundrey Embree Campbell Bradley Jandrey Hollister Clarinda Chariton Stuart Red Oak Centerville New Greenfield Osceola Shenandoah

Read's Attorney Consults Family in Shenandoah Report

Attorney E Emmet Tinley of Council Bluffs has been retained to represent ex banker Elbert A. Read and is in Shenandoah to confer with Read's relatives. Federal officials remain unsure about a warrant issued from Creston for Read's arrest on misapplication charges involving 7000 dollars from the closed First National Bank.

Shenandoah E Emmet Tinley Conncil Bluffs Elbert A. Read Cownell Pahuifts Cownell Bluffs United States Court Creston Eybert A. Read First National Bank of U. S J. W. Mitchiell Thig City Read

Huntsville Officer Slays Horace Cansler in Self-Defense

Horace Cansler, who had traveled from Des Moines to investigate his brother Burney Cansler’s May death, was shot and killed by Huntsville city officer B Birmingham after claiming self-defense. Birmingham released on $3,000 bond. Barney Cansler, Burney’s brother, was killed by City Marshal T B Gaines who faces $1,000 bond. Horace reportedly believed he was in danger as the officer fired after a pistol was drawn in a moving car.

Huntsville Tex Horace Causler Towa Burney Causler Barney Cansier Horace T. B. Gaines Gaines Horace Cansler Des Moines Birmingham Cangler Cansler

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