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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1924
Page
2
In Marietta Ohio and at the convention hall delegates row and cheer while Charles F. Taylor denounces reforms and calls revolutions sacred. Duncan McDonald and Mahoney align with opponents as W. Z. Foster’s name sparks applause amid seating battles. Dawes learns of his nomination with family心 reunion style humor.
Centerville June 18 state board of control may probe the death of Puscenia Casseti inmate at Mt Pleasant state hospital after a second post mortem. Relatives halted funeral to press further inquiry citing a fight with a Mexican inmate who allegedly struck Casseti with a floor polisher. Post mortem found multiple broken ribs severed heart and torn liver. Superintendent Dr Macklin said paresis made bones brittle and the Mexican had no known homicidal history.
Fort Dodge will send a large delegation to the state convention of Spanish War Veterans in Waterloo June 25 and 26. About 30 from Fort Dodge and its auxiliary will travel with spouses to the meeting. Delegates listed include A. R. Weber and H. F. Handley with alternates H. G. Eaton and W. W. Durrell.
Many people aiming to save for a rainy day see vacation time become a flood of delays and cancellations. Workers report spending more on utilities while discretionary trips shrink as budgets tighten.
Charles G. Dawes spoke to supporters on the east lawn of his Evanston home despite heavy rain. He warned against demagogues and pledged no quarter in the coming campaign, while William M. Butler said Dawes rushed his message amid a show of resolve. Butler planned to brief President Coolidge in Washington Friday.
A broad sweep of Iowa items reports storms uprooting trees and damaging structures in many counties, with Fremont county bridges washed out and fields flooded. farmers evacuate homes as rains persist. Other notes mention Ku Klux Klan rallies near Oskaloosa and Knoxville, large crowds at a church event, and a flower show in Iowa City. Local notes include catfish catches, band and theater appearances, a flagpole dedication, and a small town civil war veteran ratio in Gravity.
Washington University Varsity crew dominated the Hudson three mile race on Tuesday clocking 15 02 to win easily at Poughkeepsie Wisconsin finished second ahead of four eastern crews. Penn squad also swept in varsity junior varsity and freshmen events.
Noble C. Stevens charged with wife desertion was arrested by deputy sheriffs and arraigned before Justice of Peace Carl Sass. He is be-
A brief jail entry notes an individual being held at the county jail on a 500 dollar bond. The text provides no additional identifying information or context.
H C Wilson of the Sioux City Traffic Bureau executive committee was authorized to appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission to argue for adjusted traffic class rates deemed by the Watertown Chamber of Commerce as unreasonable. He will also present on hard coal rates to Sioux City from eastern fields. All executive committee officers were re-elected with H J Burton as chairman and C C Flanley as vice chairman.
Frank G Carpenter newspaper man author and globe trotter died in Nanking after a long career begun in Mansfield Ohio He was born May 8 1855 and worked for the Cleveland Leader beginning in 1879 His death was reported from Shanghai on June 18 by this newspaper clipping
Wheaton Tl June 18 Two arrests were made today in connection with the incident in which a car plunged into a quarry, resulting in two drownings and a broader inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The widow Dorothy Barr and Mrs. Dorothy Barr were recovered today. The body of William Barr, husband of Dorothy, was recovered last night. Initial indications pointed to an accidental death, but the police announced two relatives of the victims are involved in the case.
Paris reports Premier Herriot and Foreign Minister Hay declare agreement with the Dawes report to address the current situation. Herriot states France and Belgium will cooperate and work in accord as talks with London proceed this Saturday.
Democratic presidential hopeful William G. McAdoo received a warm reception from railroad workers as his special train passed through Washington on the way to New York. A petition signed by 20,000 rail workers endorsed his bid. His daughter Sally prompted a quick stop at Mrs. Woodrow Wilson’s house before McAdoo continued to New York.
R. J. Hurni of 1117 Court Street was sentenced to five days in the county jail for speeding after a pursuit through the bottoms to the stock yards. Judge Joseph Hays criticized repeated offenses and, after Hurni failed to appear, required attorney A. C. Hart to produce him. Hurni appealed the ruling with a $300 bond. Other local fines included William Wacholz who paid $28 for reckless driving and H Beedle who was fined $15 for speeding.
At the Grace church dedication service Shrine Chanter members perform hymns. Ira A. Moore was elected president with Sidney Frum as vice president and Henry Fleckenstein as secretary treasurer. Joan B. Richards named manager and Horace F. Walt publicity chief.
The Lawrence School of Music directed by Abby Ann Lawrence will present a Friday recital in the Youngberg studio. It is announced as the first in a series of recitals to come.
Grooming a full slate for the general election the Woodbury County Democratic organization aims to present a complete ticket at the upcoming county convention. Names named include George W. Finch and A. G. Hess with others likely for county attorney auditor clerk and justices. Finch, a state senate nominee, withdraws from the race. J E Fitzgerald is set to replace him as county chairman amid factional tensions.
The Canadian Bank of Commerce files in Sioux City district court to collect a $36,395 judgment against William G. Wenbourne. The bank says the judgment was awarded in Canadian courts at Tabor, Canada.
West Junior High School earned the silver cup trophy for depositing the most savings during the year. The trophy is permanent and West High won in both semesters with a total deposit of 8700.71 dollars.
The annual Woodbury County Postal Service council meeting will be held Friday at the Community house in Sergeant Bluff. O J Moore president of the O J Moore Grocer company will speak on operations of business to the Postoffice Department.
Homestead jodge No. 241 of the Brotherhood of American Yeoman holds its annual memorial service tonight in the Knights of Pythias hall at Fifth and Douglas streets. Mrs. Don L. Jenkins leads the services assisted by Mrs. Dolly Leathart and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Michener.
United States shipping lines announce a battlefield tour for American Legion members guided by agent Stewart Gilman. The package costs 300 dollars per legionnaire.
City engineer I. N. Hintgen warns the public not to wade in the Perry Creek conduit. He notes children are at risk of disease or poisoning from contaminated water filled with refuse.
Trinity Lutheran church council hosted a farewell banquet at the West hotel for Rev. and Mrs. Frank Heilman. The pastor will depart August 1 to begin missionary work.
In Rome on June 18 Ras Tafari Makkonen, the Ethiopian regent, arrived to a noisy public welcome that diverted attention from cabinet crises and Matteotti's disappearance. Socialist leaders accused Mussolini of laxity in investigating the kidnapping as authorities pursued suspects in the possible murder.
Ottawa officials of the Postal Federation of Canada meet the dominion cabinet to avert a nation wide postal workers strike set for 5 p m government says it will not budge and that workers strike at their peril if it proceeds
A decree of absolute divorce was granted to Mrs. Ann Hamilton from her husband W Eugene C Hamilton on cruelty grounds. The petition cited cruel and inhuman treatment by the husband.
Fred Ulrick of 1215 Sixth Street was arrested today on a contempt of court warrant. He faced arraignment before Justice of Peace Carl Sass and posted a $1.00 bond. An injunction in district court bans him from liquor nuisance. His prior liquor violation led to the contempt proceedings. trial is set for June 26.
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