Convicts Saw Way To Liberty In Texas Breakout
Thirty five long term white convicts escaped from the Ferguson state prison farm near Madisonville late last night and were believed cornered in the Trinity river valley thickets. Guards and county volunteers hunted them with dogs as they fled toward a Trinity River ferry and into swampy terrain. No injuries reported. communications with the farm failed as wires were cut.
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Houston
Texas
Ferguson State
Madisonville
Here
Trinity River Valley
Madison County
Trinity River
Postal revenues soar as efficiency boosts per worker
William R. Spilman notes New York postal revenues near seventy two million dollars, surpassing total department revenue when he joined. War era per employee revenue was over five thousand, now above seven thousand due to efficiency. Cedar Rapids post office ranks high in revenue among about a thousand first class offices. Prospects at Geneva navy limitations conference look dim with England and Japan urging stronger measures. In Lansing Kansas a coal mine holds three hundred twenty eight state convicts guarding fourteen bosses as they demand cigarettes. Prison officials deny the demand and show little worry for the bosses or guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
William R. Spilman
Division of Post Offices
Iowa
National League of District Postmasters
New York
Cedar Rapids
Lansing
Kans
State Penitentiary
Wood to be asked to stay as Philippines governor general
President Coolidge will ask Eonard Wood to retain his post during a visit to the White House in the Black Hills. Efforts to remove General Wood have not succeeded, and his administration is seen as the type the Philippines will need for several years. The piece questions Governor Hammill’s three year road program and notes Iowa counties voting large paving expenditures and broad support for improved roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eonard Wood
Hammill
Palm Beach
New York Alderman Proposes Reception for Clarence Chamberlin
An alderman in New York introduced a council resolution calling for a reception for Clarence Chamberlin and Charles Levine, who with Chamberlin flew across the Atlantic to Germany days after Lindbergh's solo flight. The move mirrors the reception Lindbergh received for his historic flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lindbergh
Clarence Chamberlin
Charlies Levine
Atlantic
Germany
ILI Rogers Receives Cal Coolidge Telegram During Recovery
Cowboy philosopher and comedian Rogers lies in a California hospital after a major operation. President Calvin Coolidge sends a telegram of regrets over the illness and wishes for a speedy recovery, praising Rogers as quite a cowboy.
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Ili
Rogers
California
Calvin Coolidge
European women still oppressed say Anita Pollitzer
Anita Pollitzer national figure says European women lack freedom and opportunities enjoyed by American sisters after returning abroad. The first day of summer brings cold weather forecasts and lingering snow shovels. Commander Byrd and crew delay trans Atlantic flight repeatedly, with Lindbergh’s slim lead between hope and achievement highlighted.
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America
Europe
Anita Pollitzer
National Woman's Party
Ommander Byrd
Lindbergh
James Barton Predicts Legionists Will Stay Straight in Paris
James Barton national adjutant of the American Legion believes most young men going to Paris for the Legion convention this fall will attend to business and abstain from drink. He notes that 1917-18 saw excess and warns against repeating those days.
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James Barton
The
American Legion
Paris
Michigan spelling champ Hulda Fornell tops national contest
Hulda Fornell, a thirteen year old Detroit native now in Washington for the national spellings contest, arrived from Sweden four years ago unable to speak English. Her achievement shames many natives.
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Michigan
Hulda Fornell
Detroit
Washington
Sweden
Kansas penitentiary mutiny barricades 328 in mine shaft
Kansas penitentiary officials report 328 inmates barricaded in a mine shaft after mutiny. They overpowered fourteen guards and demand cigarettes from outside sources. Authorities say no action will be taken now and the prisoners will eventually be forced to surrender as food and water run low.
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Lansing
Kas
Kansas Penitentiary
Postmasters Debate Civil Service Bill At District Meet
The district postmasters convention heard W H Stonesifer urge civil service tests for third and fourth class postmasters at term end. Delegates protested arguing senior postmasters deserve protection. W H Steenesifer warned pension eligibility for non civil service entrants, as President Russell adjourned until tomorrow with plans for a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Stonesifer
National League of District Postmasters
Earl Patton
Danbury
League
O. J. Haustman
Olin
Congress
W. H. Steenesifer
R. K. Russell
Condition of John Drew Critical in San Francisco
San Francisco June 22 The condition of veteran actor John Drew who has been ill since May 31 was considered critical today as he remains under medical care in the city.
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San Francisco
John Drew
Hajek Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack in Cedar Rapids
Joseph J. Hajek 61 prominent Free Thought speaker and writer died at home from heart disease after returning from his niece’s wedding in Chicago. He led Svornost as town manager for 30 years and edited Sibrinky Bohemian almanac. Survived by wife Louise and four children. funeral at Sokol hall Friday.
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Cedar Rapids
Joseph J. Hajek
Free Thought
Seventh Avenue West
Hajek
Chicago
Svornost
United States
Sibrinky
Reading Society
Sekol Association
Royal Arcanum
Woodmen of the World
Modern Woodmen of America
Bohemian Dramatic Association
Mr. Hajek
Brin
Czechoslovakia
University of Prague
Louise
Robert
Irma
Sylva
Harry Chadima
Sokol
Psenka
Barta
Stormy Weather Delays Byrd Paris Flight Again
Roosevelt Field New York June 22 storms again delayed Commander Richard E Byrd from departing for Europe. Byrd hoped to fly to Paris within a week. Yale University will confer a master of arts degree on a commander as part of afternoon exercises.
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Roosevelt Field
N. Y
Europe
Richard E. Byrd
Yale
Byrd
Paris
Women 10 Ask Coolidge 10 Endorse Bill
National Woman's Party plans an automobile caravan to visit President Coolidge in the Black Hills to urge support for an equal rights amendment. Rebecca Hourwich announces plans en route to Colorado Springs for the party's July 7 meeting. aims include equality before the law and removal of property and custody restrictions. Meantime in Rapid City drought and weather quirks sparking talk of Coolidge rainmaking as the President and Mrs. Coolidge fish the Black Hills with a three to one split in catches in favor of the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
National Woman's Party
Coolidge
Black Hills
South Dakota
Rebecca Hourwich
Maine
Hourwich
Colorado Springs
United States
Rapid
President College
Paul Smith
Publicity Prize Boosts Children's Camp Fund
The article details a national Christmas Seal publicity contest won by Cedar Rapids with a $25 prize to the Public Health Nursing bureau, now donated to the children's camp fund. Local donors include Merry J. Haley with one dollar and a tall elderly woman who gave ten dollars after climbing stairs. Funds aim to reach a $750 goal, with community appeal from newspapers, posters, radio, and personal letters.
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Children’s Camp Fund
Merry J. Haley
Lewis Roth
Frank J. Taggert
Public Health Nursing Bureau
Natonal Tuberculosis Association Committee
United States
Chicago
Lythe
Fea
Evening Gazette
Republican
Gazette-Republiican
Gay
Cedar Rapids
Wizard Francill To Demonstrate Wireless Car Control
Maurice J. Francill known as Americas radio wizard will display wireless control of a standard automobile in Cedar Rapids on Monday at 12 30 noon. The show will use no driver and no touch by a human hand as crowds are managed by police and street closure. He will perform nine demonstrations over three days starting Monday as part of a science feature by The Evening Gazette and Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice J. Francill
America
Cedar Rapids
Court Street
Francisl
Ralph Candler
W. C. Benesh
Martin Evans
Francis
Evening Gazette
Republican
Postmasters Show Vital Role in Nation and World
Dr. A L Murray editorial writer at The Evening Gazette told the National League of District Postmasters in convention at Hotel Montrose that civilization without postmasters is unthinkable. He said postmasters help share in the common life and unite the nation as communications expand. R K Russell, Iowa league president, reviewed postal work volume. Delegates hosted by The Gazette at lunch. afternoon set for officer elections and choosing the 1928 convention site.
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Cedar Rapids
A. L. Murray
Evening Gazette
Republican
National League of District
Hotel Montrose
America
Murray
R. K. Russell
Iowa
League
Post Office Department
Crystal Room
Montrose
Skaters End Journey When Rain Slows Move Home
Kansas City June 22 AP Rain soaked ten miles of skating weakening Mrs Henry Pfetzing and daughter Anna Catherine Pfetzing as they roller skated toward Havana Illinois. They were picked up by a car and reached Columbia Missouri last night.
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Kansas City
Henry Pfetzing
Anna Catherine Pfetzing
Havana
Columbia
Roads Today Report From Cedar Rapids Automobile Club
Roads across Cedar County and surrounding routes show mixed conditions, with several Lincoln Highway stretches listed as fair to good and Iowa routes ranging from good to poor. All roads will be improved today through dragging efforts.
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UC. S
Lincoln Highway
Cedar County
UC. 8
Waterloo
U.S
U. 3
Iowa
Iowa No
Debutantes Die as Fire Routs Palatial Boston Home
In Back Bay, two Boston debutantes die in a blaze at W. L. Shearer’s palatial residence. A maid leaps four stories to her death and another is asphyxiated in a closet. Governess Mrs Anna Dixon hangs to a cornice before rescue. Shearer family aboard yacht Paprika when alerted. Three firemen overcome during fight.
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Boston
Back Bay
W. L. Shearer
Paine Furniture Company
Anna Dixon
Shearer
City Hospital
Janet Shearer
Betty Howes
Henry Howes
Alice Scott
Helen
Hheir
Boston Harbor
New York
Protest Against Worms For Trout By President Party
Edward G. Taylor of the Izaak Walton League filed a formal protest at the summer White House against use of worms for trout by President Coolidge and his party. He urged sportsmanship and said the President should use hooks and flies so more fish could be thrown back. Taylor delivered the note to the president's secretary Everett Sanders after not meeting the President.
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Rapid City
S. D
Coolidge
White House
Edward G. Taylor
Izaak Walton League
National Conservation Association
Taylor
Everett Sanders
Belgian central bank cuts discount rate to five percent
Brussels reported the Belgian National Bank lowered its discount rate from five and a half percent to five percent today. The move aims to ease borrowing costs amid economic pressures.
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Brussels
U’p
Will Rogers Sends Message From California Hospital
California hospital note from Will Rogers to the Gazette-Republican editor dated June 22 1927 in Beverly Hills California. The exchange includes thanks from Calvin Coolidge and references to politicians and friends and a closing tip about an automobilist seeking two inner tubes.
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Los Angeles
California Hospital
Rapid City
S. D
Will Rogers
Beverly Hills
Calif
Calvin Coolidge
P. S
Russell Scott Granted New Trial In Murder Case
Illinois Supreme Court reverses a lower court ruling and grants Russell Scott a new trial in the 1924 murder of Joseph Maurer, a drug store clerk. Scott, once a Canadian millionaire, faced hanging and multiple reprieves before being found sane and sent to a state hospital, with attorneys appealing for the venue change.
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Springfield
Ill
Russell Scott
Joseph Maurer
Illinois Supreme Court
Scott
Lane
Illinois State Hospital
Chester
Chicago
Supreme Court
Three Joliet convicts sentenced to hang July 15
In Springfield Indiana the Indiana Supreme Court denied new trials for three of seven convicts who beat Deputy Warden Klein to death at Joliet on May 5 1926. escapes plagued the group with James Price Bernardo Roa James Shader and Gregorio Rizo noted among those who fled or were killed. three must hang July 15.
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Springfield
Peter N. Klein
Joliet
Supreme Court
James Price
Klein
Bernardo Roa
Will County
James Shader
Gregorio Rizo
Rizo
Walter Staleski
Charles Duschowski
Robert Torrez
Farmer 76 Killed as Horses Trample Hatton on Farm
Freeport Illinois June 22 A 76 year old farmer John Hatton was killed when a team of horses trampled him while he was hitching to his brother George Hatton s car which was stuck in mud on a Stockton area farm authorities said the vehicle was mired in mud at the time and the incident occurred on the Hatton farm near Stockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
John Hatton
Stockton
Hatton
George Hatton
Aurora
Towa
Why’s Why M% % in Cedar Rapids
An interview with an Ontario native in Cedar Rapids covers his 20 years with the Order of Railway Conductors, its wage and working conditions gains, and his views on aviation and leisure. He mentions hunting and fishing, classic songs, and his wish to vacation in Texas. The piece notes the ORC as both a labor and fraternal organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Railway Conductors
United States
Canada
Cedar Rapids
Texas
Roland Locke
Charles Paddock
O. R
Order
United States defends 5-5-3 naval ratio at Geneva talks
Washington officials press confidence that a treaty will follow American lines despite clashes with British and Japanese plans. They argue Britain may drop capital ship discussions, Japan will accept 5-5-8, and remaining differences are minor.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Geneva
Coolidge
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Naval conference yields first tonnage agreement amid wider talks
Geneva June 22. The big three leaders met after a technical commission agreed tonnage for vessel classes must include hulls and armaments but exclude fuel and water. US Britain Japan clash over cruiser needs and bases while Japan hints at armed merchantmen and possible submarine abolition only if others join.
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Geneva
Whle
Technical Commission
Hugh Gibson
United States
W. C. Bridgeman
Great Britain
Admiral Saito
Japan
Jellicoe
Britain
America
Italy
France
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Verne Marshall
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Fach
Civil Service
Cedar Rapids News
Joseph J. Hajer
Bill
Francill
Dr. Murray
Cedar Rapids Automobile Club
Gazette-Republican
Borah
Jim Reed
Pat Harrison
Capper
Alice
Nick
Will
Lindy
Joel E. Rogers
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