Progressives back La Follette and Iowa GOP renominates Brookhart
The Progressive Voters League of Michigan endorses Robert M. La Follette for president. United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart is renominated in Iowa by a large margin over 80,000 votes. Coolidge campaign head predicts 1066 votes at the national convention with 555 needed. Several commercial clubs condemn Republican senators and representatives. Mrs James A Stillman announces engagement of her daughter Anne to Henry P Davison of J P Morgan & Co.
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United States
Smith Wildman Brookhart
Iowa
President Coolidge
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
James A. Stillman
Pleasantville, N. Y
Anne
Henry P. Davison
H. P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
Debts of former Indiana Governor listed in bankruptcy report
Domestic debts of ex governor McCray were listed at 2 657 924 in assets and liabilities before the bankruptcy referee. Industrial section of Georgetown Maryland threatened by a fire with about 100 000 loss. Fire swept Stratton Warren Hardware’s Little Rock Memphis salesroom. Bishop Homer C Stuntz of the Methodist Episcopal church died in Omaha.
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McCray
Indiana
Georgetown
Little Rock
Ark
Stratton- Warren Hardware Company
Memphis
Homer C. Stuntz
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist
Omaha
Miami Fla
Multiple World Affairs and Domestic Policy News Tangle
Senate committee rejects two German relief appropriation proposals while Glass blocks presidential portrait as a trademark. House halts Lake Michigan water bill hearings. Borah plan on campaign funding rejected 157 to 188. Commission proposes a Department of Education and Relief but War and Navy remain separate. Royal Rome visit ends with king and queen in celebration.
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House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Washington
Lake Michigan
William E. Borah
House of Representatives
Department of Education and Relief
Congress
Joint Commission On
Walter F. Brown
Toledo
War and Navy Departments
Hunt named to federal trade commission. Navy cruise set
The senate approved Charles W. Hunt of Des Moines for the federal trade commission, succeeding Victor Murdurca who resigned. Jacob Gould Schurman is considered as ambassador to Japan. Midshipmen at the Naval Academy begin their annual cruise covering 10,260 miles with European ports on the itinerary.
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Charles W. Hunt
Des Moines
Federal Trade Commission
Senate
Mr. Hunt
Victor Murdurca
Jacob Gould Schurman
China
Japan
Cyrus S. Woods
United States Naval Academy
Iowa primary returns and party slate outlined
Detailed Iowa primary results show Brookhart leading in the Republican senatorial race with 192 463 votes and Sweet 160 801. Democrat totals include Stock 19 635 and Denison 18 470. Precinct counts for attorney general auditor and treasurer are listed with top candidates. Preparations for a Des Moines state convention on July 22 and a major contest between Brookhart and Steck for US senator are noted.
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U. S
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Ray Johnson
Muscatine
B. M. Richardson
W. C. Ramsey
R. W. Cassaday
J. C. Murtagh
Waterloo
L. W. House
Humboldt
BE. T. Likes
Des Moines
Dan Steck
Ottumwa
Edward McDonald
Coon Rapids
B. B. Burchett
Bloomfield
Maud Lauderdale
Ft. Dodge
Brookhart
Sweet
Denison
Keyes
Republican
Hammill
Burbank
Anderson
Haynes
Buser
Banks
Democratic
Murtagh
Unsicker
Lemley
McClune
Getty
Nye
Tuck
Wilson
Ainsworth
Johnson
Wolfe
Dist
Rep
Bell
Letts
Curan
Dowell Wade
Thurston Munyon
Benjamin
Boies
United States
Growth in Iowa calf clubs and cow testing grows statewide
Iowa shows rapid expansion in calf clubs with Shelby county leading growth from seven to sixty three entries. About 14 000 cows are under test across roughly forty five active cow testing associations. The legislature asserts state ownership of gravel and sands from streams for conservation. the Conservation Board may charge for this material. Poppy day closes after selling 18 500 Buddy Poppies, the event the most successful in five years. Farmers face varied fortunes with dairy and cotton areas faring better than the broader corn belt.
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Iowa
Conservation Board
Shelby County
Des Moines
Woman veteran uses radio to highlight war work in Norfolk
Commander Helen B Bucking leads Women's Post No 118 in Norfolk Virginia which used WTAR radio to publicize the group’s aid to disabled veterans and wartime service by women. The post sells handicrafts from hospitals to fund relief and advocates for veterans.
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Helen B. Bucking
Women’s Post No. 118
American Legion
Norfolk
WTAR
Navy
Commander Bucking
Bucking
Women's Post
Civitans
Florida
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Post Seeks One More Legion Member
American Legion officials in Burlington Wisconsin report the annual membership drive surpassed 1928 totals but a revision shows the post one member short of the department quota. Officials may import a veteran to reach the required roster.
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American Legion
Burington
Wis
Department
Governor Groesbeck Endorses American Legion Drive
The Michigan governor expressed eagerness to endorse the American Legion, calling it a constructive force for good. He said the organization has done much of benefit and deserves broader membership to improve conditions and promote patriotic citizenship.
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Michigan
Legion Boy Scout Troop Makes Good in Collinsville
The American Legion sponsored troop in Collinsville Ohio shows progress with a self-owned building donated by a church. Scouts aided by Legion members wired painted and furnished it. They conducted a city religious census for churches and maintain a free camp at Lake Euchee used for hikes and events like a father and son hike. The troop is interdenominational with eight Baptists thirteen Methodists eleven Presbyterians eleven Christians two Assembly of God one Nazarene and one Christian Scientist.
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American Legion
Legion
Collinsville
Ohlo
The
Lake Euchee
Assembly of God
Wil Plant Wild Rice to Feed Game Birds
Wisconsin Legionnaires plan to plant a large amount of wild rice in Beaver Dam lake to create a feeding area for migratory game birds. The project, supervised by state experts and undertaken by Legion members, aims to support healthy lake life and preserve habitat for ducks and fish.
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Beaver Dam Lake
Wisconsin Legionnaires
Beaver Dam
Legion
State Game and Fish Conservation Commission
Veterans of Virginia Approve Registration Drive
Veterans of Virginia back a Legion led effort to register members to vote in regular elections. Commander John J. Wicker reports that most members have registered, with at least eight posts in Strasburg Louisa Cape Charles Smithfield Berryville Abingdon and Marion fully enrolled, under a citizenship committee led by Allan S. Clarke of Danville.
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John J. Wicker
Virginia
Legion
Wicker
Strasburg
Louisa
Cape Charles
Smithfield
Berryville
Abingdon
Marion
Allan S. Clarke
Danville
Delegates Visit Midland War Gas Plant Tour
Delegates to a district American Legion convention in Midland Michigan were hosted by the Big Cow Chemical plant where deadly war gases and other chemicals are produced from salt brine.
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The
American Legion
Midland
Mich
Big Cow
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