Nine Deaths From Floods Hit Dubuque Area
Floods across Dubuque Delaware and Buchanan counties caused nine deaths and about 1.25 million dollars in damage. Anne Russell and her daughter drowned at Cascade when their home was swept away. Edward Bell drowned crossing floodwaters. rescuers battled debris, with several saved by clinging to a pole. Manchester and Dyersville areas heavily damaged. many left homeless.
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Dubuque
Delaware
Buchanan
Anne Russell
John Cowan
Cascade
Cowan
Edward Bell
Bell
Maquoketa
Nick Cigrand
Marshal Casey
Priest seeks acquittal for 11 policemen in second trial
Weettawken's priest addressed St Lavwyrence's Church urging prayers for the acquittal of 11 accused police officers and patrol mercs aiding bootleggers. The group, previously tried months ago, faces a second trial after a hung jury.
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Weettawken
St. Lavwyrence’s
Rioting of Miners Renewed in Nova Scotia
Reported unrest in the Nova Scotia strike by United Mine Workers flared again at Glace Bay and Sydney mines. Rioters struck properties as provincial police and Dominion troops were absent. Training troops remained at the corporation's steel plant while others stayed at a power plant mile away. Dawes Asked to Move from Picnic Table in Des Plaines Forest Preserve.
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Sidney
Nova Scotia
United
Glace Bay
Sydney
Dominion
Po Hce
Aberdesr
Dawes
Chicago
Arving Park
Des Plaines Forest Preserve
Charles G. Dawes
Minister Murdock to Seek Settlement in Nova Scotia Strike
James Murdock minister of labor in the Dominion government departs Ottawa for Sydney Nova Scotia to mediate the stalemate between striking miners and the British Empire Steel corporation and avert further disruption.
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Sydney
N. S
James Murdock
Ottawa
British Empire Steel Corporation
Five Men Drown When Thelma Gas Launch Capsizes
Five men drown at Laguna Beach California when the 30 foot gas launch Thelma capsizes off the coast. Rescue boats search the area for survivors and investigate the accident circumstances. Names, ages, and exact location not released.
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Laguna Beach
Cal
Hail and Rain Damages Hit Council Bluffs Area
A severe hail storm plowed through Council Bluffs and extending south toward Page County causing widespread damage. Mills County near Pacific Junction to Emerson and Malvern reported the heaviest losses with greenhouses totaling about 150000 square feet of glass. Local telephone lines between Council Bluffs and Glenwood were knocked out and darkness covered the city as the storm raged.
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Council Bluffs
Ity
Page County
Hine
Mills County
Pacific Junction
Emerson
Malvern
Glenwood
Mexico Defiance in Calles Statement To Kellogg
President Calles of Mexico issues a defiant reply to Secretary Kellogg in a statement circulated by the Mexican embassy. He condemns Kellogg as contradictory, pledges to obey international law, but rejects foreign interference and any suggestion that Mexico is on trial before the world.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
al Swift Ture
Calles
Kellogg
Celles
Man Killed by Train Near Denison
Ja John Steiner, an avid fisherman, was killed instantly on the Boyer Valley division of the Chicago and Northwestern when struck by a freight train returning from a fishing trip. The engine ran tender first and the victim's body was found about some distance from the collision site with severe injuries.
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Denison, Ja
John Steiner
Boyer Valley
Chicago and Northwestern
Seek Slain Girl's Brother in Montrose Fire Case
Montrose authorities and Cole Sheriff posses search for Otto A Frye after the charred body of his invalid sister Lillian Fye is found in a cedar cabin wreckage. Autopsy reports a fractured skull likely before the blaze. An inquest will be held.
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Montrose, Cole
Sheriff's Posses
Otto A. Frye
Lillian Fye
Cedars
Montrose
Patrolman Kaliszewski dies in Detroit bank holdup
In Detroit Michigan a patrolman Casimir Kalisze wiski aged 24 was shot and killed while trying to stop four men who robbed the Central Savings bank branch at Chene street and Harper avenue. An unidentified citizen was wounded. Early estimates put the robbed sum at about 12000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Casimir Kaliszewiski
Central Savings Bank
Chene Street
Harper Avenue
Des Moines Jury Awards 8000 in Assault Case
A district court verdict awards Almut Newton eight thousand dollars against W B Haines for alleged assault. The jury found Haines as a Kuklux Klan member. No affidavits of jurors were filed.
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Des Moines
W. B. Haines
Almut& Newton
Kuklux Ban
Aid Attorney General Appointment for Lawton Local Lawyer
Washington Bertice Marvie Parmenter of Lawton Oklahoma is appointed as an assistant attorney general. The announcement lists Parmenter as the newly named assistant attorney general in the state justice department.
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Aid
Washington
Bertice Marvie Parmenter
Lawton, Oklo
Davenport Man Dies En Route to Wedding
Robert Peckenheimer, 40, of Davenport, an accountant, fell ill aboard a train returning from Los Angeles after Shrine conclave travel. He died after being removed at Pueblo, Colorado. He was to marry Alma Wisse of Davenport in Denver, Colorado.
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Davenport
Los Angeles
Denver
Colo
Lancee Xod
Robert Peckenechmeider
Salt Lake City
Pueblo
Alma Wisse
Iowa Storm Toll Grows With Tornado Damage
In northern Iowa a tornado across Franklin Butler and Bremer counties destroyed Alexander depot churches and about 20 houses. Two killed, one missing, several injured. Damages estimated at $150,000. Mrs. Walter Weide fatally injured? Andrew Andersen seriously hurt. Scout volunteers aided debris clearing. A drowning death reported at Protovia and a river fording search near Wancoma for Frank Meyer.
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Des Moines
Franklin
Butler
Bremer
Iowa
Alexander
Franklin County
Minneapong and
St. Louis
Walter Weide
Belmond
Andrew Andersen
Chapin
Sheffield
Greene
Northwood
Governor Grants Reprieve to Slayer Ortiz
Springfield reports that Gov. Small reprieved Jose Ortiz until July 24, delaying his execution in Peoria. The stay allows Ortiz’s attorney to file records for presentation to the supreme court amid questions over alleged evidence and due process.
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Small
Springfield
Jose Ortiz
Peoria
Ortiz
Supreme Court
Dence
Storm Wrecks Farm Buildings In Carrville Area
Nashua reports a farmhouse and several outbuildings destroyed near Carrville a crossroads town four miles north in a wind driven storm. The half-mile square area suffered crop damage from hail while rain and wind tore through the farms.
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Nashua
Carrville
Here
Fourth Sofia Bomber Hanged for Cathedral Bomb Outrage
Sofia reports the fourth man to be hanged for the Sveti Kral cathedral bombing in April. Pertchemilieff, a communist, was executed as three others were hanged on May 27, following the attack that killed 160 people. In a separate case, Minn trapper Tony Reamer was exonerated by the Like of the Woods grand jury in Mrs. Dean Wheeler death inquiry.
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Sofia
Sveti Kral
Pertchemilieff
Bandatte
Minn
Tony Reamer
North Woods
Dean Wheeler
Moonshine Raids Sweep Union County Offenses in South Dakota
Federal prohibition agents raided Union County liquor operations amid a statewide drive against illicit manufacturing. Five complete moonshine plants were seized along with parts of others as owners reportedly scrambled to conceal equipment before officers reached the sites. Five men were arrested in the sweeping action near Elk Point and Sioux Falls.
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Elk Point
Pfitt
Prohibition
Union County
South Dai
Sioux Falls
Bell Boy Promoter to Again in Trouble
Sioux City, Iowa internal revenue lien for 157095 filed against Frank Bedow known as Bellboy Ponzi. Lien covers 1920 through 1923 with alleged underreporting of income and debt to the government. Bedow, a former bellboy turned promoter, has a history of sensational financial schemes and recent agents’ visits. He is reportedly in Dubuque.
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Sioux City
Internal Revenue Collector
Frank KL Beidow
Bellboy Ponzi
R. 3
Gadbois
James H. Bolton
Federal Court
Beédon
United És
Beddow
Parker
S. D
Parker Bank
California
Dubuque
Mystery Surrounds LSU Professor Slaying in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge reports a professor of agronomy at Louisiana State University, Osear B. Turner, found dead in a university building with throat and face injuries. A blood-stained fire ax and a handprint are linked to the case, with speculation the assailant was a student harboring a grudge. the motive and culprit remain unsolved.
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Baton Rouge
Osear B. Turner
Louisiana State University
Tornado Kills Baby and Destroys Homes Near Vian Ardmore
A tornado five miles south of Vian Oklahoma fatally injures Mrs. Mary Mc Connell and blows down two farmhouses. An infant in her arms survives. In Ardmore a six month old child of Mrs. R. Howard is killed when Audrey Killian’s home on the outskirts is destroyed by a windstorm.
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Storme
Muskogee
Okla
Mary McConnell
Vian
Oklahoma
McConnell
Ardmore
R. Howard
Audrey Killian
Flier Dies as Cadet Injured in Texas Plunge
A flier was killed when a Brooks Field aircraft plunged 500 feet into Texas near San Antonio. Lieut. E. L. Sears Jr, Brooks Field instructor from Manila, was killed. Cadet Roy A. Strickland suffered a broken arm and facial and body injuries.
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San Antonio
Tex
Brooks
E. L. Sears, Jr
Manila
Roy A. Strickland
Quake Felt Across Bogota and Nearby Cities
A violent quake was felt in Bogota and surrounding regions including Ibague and Tolima. The tremor caused extensive damage to buildings, with churches especially affected, and life appeared disrupted in the capital compared to Ibague and Tolima.
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Bogota
Colombia
Tolimina
Slugged Watchman Bound In Downtown Burglary
Cleveland shop watchman August Richter was beaten tied and gagged by two burglars who forced the safe open and looted about 10,900 dollars in cash. Richter suffered a possible skull fracture and is hospitalized as investigators pursue suspects.
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Cleveland
Richter
Madman Kills Nine Near Coburg Then Hangs Self
A resident of a village near Coburg allegedly fell into a domestic dispute and killed nine people with a hatchet including his mother brother in law sister in law and the latter's five children before hanging himself.
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Berlin
Coburg
Amuck
Supreme court adjourns for summer recess until October 5
Washington supreme court ends its session for the summer, to resume October 5. Several major cases loom, including contempt proceedings against M. B. Daugherty, awaiting rulings.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Daugherty
Vance Thompson Dies in Nice At 67 Noted Author
New York obituary notes poet and playwright Vance Thompson of Los Angeles died in Nice France in his late sixties after a life spent largely in Europe. Thompson, Princeton graduate, began writing after college and produced prolifically for decades, marrying actress Misa Lillian Spencer on July 27, 1890.
Hawkeye Clippings Show Iowa News In One Year
A roundup from Hawkeye State News highlights diverse events across Iowa including a large University of Iowa graduation, new air mail facilities in Des Moines, a fatal lightning strike near Denison, a thriving trader creamery delivering $6,000 in butterfat, and a vast 1924 export total of $33,992,701. The report notes public works, agricultural fairs, and community efforts such as park funding in Des Moines and patriotic observances statewide.
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Berger Benson
Alta
University of Iowa
William Tardine
Town State College
Ames
Dubuque
XN. E. Kendall
Kendall
Des Moines
Air Mail
Albert Langman
Denison
Trader Creamery
Alay
Neola
Harrison
Shelby
Pottawattamie
Iowa
Nebraska
Greater
J. G. Kruli
J. EB. Whitney
Oshvein
Els
United States Veterans’ Bureau
Knoxville
Hardin County Protective Association
Tennyson Lodge
Barnes City
Lodge
Audubon
Adair
Madison, Green
Guthrie Ar
Dallas
Dexfield Park
Iowa corn crop exceeds wheat yields in Canada and Argentina
The report notes Iowa corn outperforms wheat in Canada and Argentina with strong prospects. It highlights regional agricultural trends and comparative yields across major grain producers.
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Canada
Argentine
Artistic Designs in Modern Shop Windows
A San Francisco Chronicle writer notes a shift in store design with brighter exteriors and orderly interiors. Merchants now emphasize architectural schemes, using artistic window backgrounds and focused product displays to attract customers.
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Sam Fracisco Chronicle
Better Taste Needed in City Development
City officials debate beautification methods as flower boxes on streets show limited long term appeal. Civic department urges higher architectural standards, refined street fixtures, and public opinion to drive quality facades, with advisory committees modeled on national capital practice.
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Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Civic Development Department
National Capital
Institute of Architects
Profit in Beauty for Growing Village Improvement
Village beautification begins with local initiative. Planned streets, recreation areas, greenspaces, and attractive approaches spark energy and civic spirit. Damaged heaps become gardens. dilapidated stores yield to smart buildings. Landscape programs elevate business, tourism, real estate values, and individual standards of efficiency.
Children Need Home Delivers Stability for Young Learners
The New York Times argues that children suffer most when families move often. Frequent relocations disrupt friendships and schooling, while settled homes foster lasting community ties and a sense of responsibility. Continuous residence helps children feel they belong and can contribute to their town.
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Sehioo
Edhucc
New York Times
Plant Flowers in Vacant Lots for Talladega
A misread editorial urges residents to beautify empty parcels by planting flowers and creating gardens. The call emphasizes improving city appearances and reducing ugly spots, urging community involvement and local action in Talladega.
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Talladega
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Protovia
Howard County
Joseph Root
Henry Agnew
Emmetsburg
Wancoma
Fayette County
Frank Meyer
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Frank Beddow Gwes
Texas
Madman
Persona
U. S. Court
Hawkeye
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