Ritchie withdraws from race as Reed opposes Smith
Gov Albert C Ritchie of Maryland withdraws from the democratic presidential race just before the June 26 convention in Houston Texas Senator Reed claims his votes can block Smith nomination Willmoore asserts Reed will be nominated Shaver comments on seating disputes and relief for farmers Houston welcomes leaders and inspects Sam Houston Hall housing plans George Van Namee to visit for Gov Smith campaigners
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Houston
Texas
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
James A. Reed
Missouri
Alfred E. Smith
Clem Shaver
National Democratic Committee
Edwards
Villmoore
Reed
Gov. Smith
Willmoore
Willlmoore
Henry Dooley
Porto Rico
Smith
Marie McCurry
Ohio State Democratic Executive Committee
Ohio
Atlee Pomerene
Shaver
Kansas City
National Executive Committee
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
George van Namee
Earhart Flight Ends Amid Weathered Struggle
Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon completed a trans Atlantic flight aboard the monoplane Friendship after a grueling trip described as simple fighting against weather. The group faced fatigue and danger, but prevailed in the historic crossing.
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Lou Gordon
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Des Moines Register quotes on organizing over shouting
Harvey Ingham says the farm west lesson is that organizing yields results not shouting or parading. He notes it takes time to learn this political ABC principle.
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Farm West
Harvey Ingham
Des Moines Register
First Iowa air tour hit by severe weather
The report notes unfortunate weather affecting the First Iowa air tour with potential greater danger if conducted on roads instead of in the air.
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Iowa
Porter says GOP platform unchanged except prohibition plank
ROF Kirk Porter of the University of Iowa argues that the Republican platform from Kansas City adds nothing new aside from its prohibition plank. He suggests leadership after elections matters more than platform promises and notes leadership, not platforms, holds sway.
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Rof. Kirk Porter
University of Iowa
National Party
Kansas City
Porter
A Sub scriber Sends Condolence to Grieving Writer
The columnist recalls hundreds of condolence messages from friends. A heartfelt note from Marion signed only as A Subscriber stands out for its quiet generosity amid personal sorrow.
Reed optimism on presidential bid in Houston
Senator Reed and his campaign manager express optimism about a presidential nomination at Houston. They contend Reed has a stronger national record than Smith and that Democrats could fare better in November with Reed.
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Reed
Houston
al Smith
Washington
Smith
Prohibition and personalities shape governor race strategy
Supporters of the governor rely on opposition to prohibition to win urban votes. The senator who opposes the dirty law could draw wet support from Smith backers. Reed would be stronger nationally known for his work, avoiding handicaps the governor may struggle to overcome.
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Prohibition
Smith
Reed
Maryland’s 16 Smith votes raise nomination prospects
Maryland delegation’s support boosts Gov. Alfred E. Smith toward the needed 733.1 3 on the first ballot as Virginia and other states prepare for forthcoming rolls. Ritchie hints at vice presidency while Western leaders and key figures like Claude Bowers and Jesse Jones surface as possible running mates.
Meredith Funeral Set for 2 P.M. Wednesday
Edwin T. Meredith former secretary of agriculture will receive lying in state at Des Moines temple from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. before a 2 p.m. service officiated by Rev. Elmer Nelson Owen. Burial in Glen Dale cemetery follows. Messages of condolence flow from President Coolidge and notable leaders.
Italian flyer fails to locate Nobile party in Arctic search
Maj. Maddalena conducted a reconnaissance from Kings Bay Spitzbergen in an Savoia Marchetti 55 but did not sight Gen. Nobile and his five companions. The effort follows two earlier failed attempts by Riiser Larsen and Holm, with plans to use radio contact on the next S-55 flight.
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Kings Bay
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Citta di Milano
Stefani
Norway
Bra
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Nobile
Riiser-Larsen
Lieut. Holm
Dentist in crash dies report from Gothenburg
Dr. B. F. Gibbs of Council Bluffs, a dentist, was injured in a plane crash at Gothenburg yesterday and was reported dying in a local hospital today.
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Gothenburg
Neb
B. F. Gibbs
Council Bluffs
Want Ads Offer Charge It Option
The Gazette Republican invites readers to charge Want Ads by phone for current subscribers with no past due accounts. Advertisers can use special 3 day and 7 day rates by calling 6000 and asking for an Ad-taker.
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the Gazette Republican
Iowa Bankers Convene Sees 1200 Attendees In Cedar Rapids
More than 1,200 bankers from across Iowa register at noon as a two day Iowa Bankers association convention opens in Cedar Rapids. Ray Noyemaster of Davenport was slated to become president, with sessions at the Majestic theater and Montrose hotel.
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American Commercial and Savings Bank of
Davenport
Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa
Majestic Theater
Montrose Hotel
George J. Schaller
Storm Lake
R. J. Campbell
Grace Church
Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Symphony
Frederick Doetzel
J. M. Dinwiddie
Cedar Rapids Clearing House Association
JF. Ball
Dinwiddie
Ball
Cedar Rapids
Bankers
Association
Cc. T. Schenck
First National Bank of Red Oak
American Bankers Association
Herbert L. Horton
Des Moines National Bank
Coolidge to Refuse Clemency for Death-Row Slayers
President Coolidge reportedly decided to deny clemency to Nicholas Lee Eagles John Proctor and Samuel Moreno three men sentenced to die in Washington D C next Friday for first degree murder The decision follows review of the Justice Department clemency report and will be announced after transmission to the attorney general in Washington.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Nicholas Lee Eagles
John Proctor
Samuel Moreno
Washington
D. C
Department of Justice
Tornado Toll Rises in Ohio Damage Across Three Counties
A central southern Ohio storm system left one dead, more than twenty injured, and about 750000 dollars in damage. In Buckeye Lake cottages were uprooted, in Whipple a tornado left homes demolished, and Lowell residents faced collapsed buildings and injuries amid guard and recovery efforts.
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Columbus
Ohio
Donald Thomas
Buckeye Lake
Newark
Summer Colony
Whipple
Washington County
Henry Erd
Lowell
Mabel Schwenderman
Cornelius Schwenderman
Hoover And Curtis To Confer Today On Future Campaign
Senator Charles Curtis arrives in Washington to meet with Secretary Hoover at noon and lunch at the Hoover home. Curtis plans to discuss campaign strategy after the mid day conference. Hoovers early callers include Senator Gillette and business leaders.
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Curtis
Washington
Charles Curtis
George Akerson
Akerson
Edward E. Gann
Gann
Senator Gillette
Massachusetts
W. Butterworth
United States Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Nott
Cleveland
James F. Burke
Pittsburgh
Earhart and co flyers greeted by throngs in London
Miss Amelia Earhart Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon arrived in London at 6 20 p m and were met with an uproarious welcome by thousands. The group traveled from Southampton to the Hyde Park hotel where crowds filled the streets and the lobby was lavishly decorated. Earhart appeared exhausted yet greeted press and admirers as a flower model monoplane was offered to her.
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London
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Hyde Park Hotel
Southampton
Miss Earhart
Earhart Flies Into Southampton Aboard Friendship
The trans Atlantic monoplane Friendship, piloted by Wilmer Stultz, arrived from Burryport Wales escorted by two British planes. Amelia Earhart greeted by Southampton's woman mayor as crowds cheered and ships waved flags along the harbor.
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Burryport
Wales
Wilmer Stultz
Atlantic
New Foundland
Barryport
Amelia Earhart
Boston
Miss Earhart
H. H. Bailey
Imperial Airways
Wild Indian Edward Rowan to Lead Cedar Rapids Art Center
Edward B. Rowan arrives to head the American Federation of Art experimental center in Cedar Rapids. He and his wife plan to open the Little Gallery downtown by fall with free daily exhibits of modern American paintings and sculpture.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids
Edward B. Rowan
American Federation of Art Experimental Art Center
Luther Brewer
Carnegie
Experimental Art Center
American Federation of Art
Rowan
Little Gallery
Pawnee Bill Visit And Wheat Outlook In Oklahoma
A letter from Pawnee, Oklahoma, dated June 19, describes a visit with Pawnee Bill on his buffalo ranch. The writer notes excellent wheat crops and discusses car shortages affecting farmers, along with personal reflections and plans for future front page topics.
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Pawnee
Okla
Bill
Buffalo
Oklahoma
Will
Miss Rasche Gets Mrs Stillman Backing for Germany Flight
Miss Thea Rasche the German aviatrix has secured backing from Mrs James A Stillman for a flight to Germany. A Bellanca monoplane named North Star was purchased for her. They plan to depart from Old Orchard Maine when weather allows with Albrecht Koenemann as navigator and relief pilot.
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Thea Rasche
Germany
James A. Stillman
Long Smooth Beach
Old Orchard
Rasche
Albrecht Koenemann
Miss Rasche
Mrs. Stillman
Berlin
Three Children Die In Milwaukee House Fire
Milwaukee report says three children left alone in a home burned to death. Jerome Geiger eight Marvin seven and Allen six months old were the victims. Their mother had gone on an errand and their father had left for work before the blaze was found. Firemen arrived to a house in flames. the two older boys were found in an upstairs room near the doorway and the baby in a front room crib.
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Milwaukee
Jerome Geiger
Marvin
Allen
Albert Geiger
Ruth Elder Congratulates Earhart on History Making Flight
Paris dispatch reports Ruth Elder telegraphed Amelia Earhart praising the historic Atlantic crossing. Elder, who failed to fly the Atlantic last year and was rescued at sea, says she was with Earhart in spirit and that the achievement is especially meaningful as the first woman to cross was an American.
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Paris
Ruth Elder
Atlantic
Amelia Earhart
Arthur Nelson to Oppose Shipstead in Senatorial Race
ST. PAUL June 19 AP Nomination of Arthur E. Nelson of St. Paul as republican candidate for United States senator was conceded today by his nearest opponent as returns came in from Monday's primary With Nelson holding a 3 2 lead Former Gov J A A Burnquist his nearest rival sent him a telegram congratulating him on his nomination State Senator A J Rockne was the third candidate In 1907 of the states 3694 precincts Nelson had 62352 votes against 42202 for Burnquist and 41451 for Rockne This represented a net gain for Nelson of 600 votes in the last 100 precincts to report Opposing Nelson in the fall election will be Senator Henrik Shipstead renominated by the Farmer Labor ticket and G F Cashman who was nominated without opposition Nelson who twice was mayor of St Paul has attained prominence in republican state politics at the age of 36 He is a practicing attorney here His two opponents also are lawyers.
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ST. Paul
Arthur E. Nelson
United States
Nelson
J. A. A. Burnquist
A. J. Rockne
Burnquist
Rockne
Henrik Shipstead
G. F. Cashman
Editor Kills Editor During Libel Trial in Vienna
Bruno Wolf editor of the Neurs Wiener Journal was shot dead in a Vienna courtroom during a libel suit heard against Oscar Poeffl. Poeffl a fellow editor faced charges for firing the revolver that killed Wolf amid long running enmity between the two.
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Vienna
CUP
Bruno Wolf
Neurs Wiener Journal
Oscar Poegl
Poeffl
Wolf
Dan Hunter Leads Cedar Rapids Air Tour As Rain Fails To Dampen Throng
Thirty one pilots and passengers join the first Iowa Good Will air tour at Cedar Rapids with twelve ships arriving within sixteen minutes. Dan Hunter aboard The Cedar Rapids leads in elapsed time from Des Moines, while Carl Christiansen of Des Moines trails by twenty seconds. Weather and scoring complexities keep the overall winner undecided as Governor Hammill and Eddie Stinson depart the tour.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Good Will Air
Waterloo
Iowa City
Paul Shaw
Hunter
Dan Hunter
Stinson-Detroiter
Cedar Rapids Airways, Inc
Carl Christiansen
Des Moines
Eddie Stinson
Detroit
Hammill
Centerville
Leonard Carothers
Ford
Clyde W. Ice
Rapid City
S. D
Henry Bolte
Sick Youth Who Held Up A Store To Be Released
Des Moines reports 20 year old Canadian Robert Huddleston who robbed a drug store for medical care will not face trial. Polk county grand jury refused indictment and police guard at his bedside in Broadlawns hospital was withdrawn. He was a typhoid fever patient suspected of contracting the disease from stagnant roadside water during a hike from Canada.
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Robert Huddleston
Polk County
Broadlawns General Hospital
Huddleston
Canada
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