Knights of Columbus oppose Calles policy in Mexico
The Knights of Columbus at their annual convention unanimously denounced President Calles policy in Mexico. They urged the U S to protect American citizens and called for action to halt what they termed Bolshevik influence and religious repression in Mexico. They authorized up to one million dollars for a public education campaign and pledged support from about eight hundred thousand members to oppose Soviet influence and defend liberty.
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Associatd
Philadelphia
Knights of Columbus
Cales
México
Calles
Supreme Board of Directors
Soviet Russia
Rio Grande
Stell
Pessimism grows over Mexican religious clash amid boycotts
Pessimism about government Catholic conflict deepens as economic boycotts ripple through Mexico. Reports cite deadly clashes in Guadaljara Torreon Cuernavaca and Irapuato while Catholics fill churches and the cathedral remains closed for inventory. Washington says treaty rights of Americans in Mexico are being safeguarded.
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Guadaljara
Washington, D. C
Mexico
State Department
Knights of Columbus
Steamer Trunk Seized With $100000 Narcotics
Federal agents halted a black steamer trunk unloaded from the Montreal express at New York 125th Street station and found $100000 worth of narcotics inside. The trunk reportedly traveled from Russia to Switzerland then Montreal, with two similar trunks believed en route. Overall contraband value across the three trunks estimated at $3,000,000 after two months of investigation.
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Associated Press
New York
Montreal Express
125Th Street
New York Central Railroad
Russia
Switzerland
Montreal
Floods in Korea Cause 75 Deaths
Tokyo reports that more than seventy five people died and several thousand acres were inundated in Korea's Kogendo province due to recent heavy rainstorms. The dispatch provides no further details.
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Tokyo
Kogendo Province
Korea
Jiji
Seattle Man Claims Death Penalty Desire Over Extradition
Thom as Johnson, facing extradition from Seattle to Minneapolis over the Erndahl murder, says he wants Iowa style capital punishment and vows to hang. He also confesses to a Sioux City killing during a talk with Minneapolis detectives, describing a hold up and a 32 calibre pistol used at a location tied to the Huston VP Mountain Pen factory.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Wash
Thomas Johnson
Minneapolis
Leonard Erndahl
Sioux City
Minnesota
Iowa
Johnson
Erndahl
Towa
J. G. Gollier
Huston
VP Mountain Pen Company
Isabelle
Qet
Genshee
Harmon
Yangtze Flood Devastates China Officials Describe Toll
The Yangtze River flood, caused by dike breaks in Hupeh, kills about 3000 and forces a quarter million farmers to flee. Hankow narrowly avoids disaster as waters back through sewers drain. Refugees flood cities while officials fortify banks and warn of possible repeat famine this autumn.
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Hupeh
Hankow
Chicago
China
European Financial Affairs Hold Interest Of Observers Today
Observers focused on three points in European finance including Poincare’s rapid push for budget fixes. They noted Andrew Mellon’s Rome visit as private and recreation driven, with no official talks planned with Mussolini. Berlin hinted at private talks between Schacht and Strong, while German quarters denied French Franco‑British rehab aid rumors.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
Count Volpi
Rome
Berlin
Dr. Schacht
Man Runs Amuck Shoots Couple in Chicago Theater Mix
Edward H. Parr a 32 year old broker died early today after a man fired four times at him and his wife in a north side business center theater crowd. Mrs Parr survived. Fletcher D Andrews of Dallas, Texas said he fired at the couple believing they insulted him and is under psychopathic observation.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Edward H. Parr
North Side
Parr Wise
Democrats Name Three Candidates for Supreme Court
The Iowa Democratic Judicial Convention nominated Brown McCrary of Colifax Frank Sayre of Decorah and Byington of Iowa City for full six year terms on the Iowa Supreme Court and Carl Stanley of Corning for the short term. Unanimous selections followed a committee report and no contest or debate occurred.
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Associated Press
Des Moin
Brown McCrary
Colifax
Frank Sayre
Decorah
Byington
Iowa City
Iowa Supreme Court
Carl Stanley
Corning Wd
Quebec Village Fire Destroys Two Homes in Kennebec Area
In St Come de Kennebec Quebec 72 miles from here a fire swept the village destroying two houses. Damage is estimated at 500000 dollars as fire crews fought the blaze overnight.
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Quebec
Brehty
St. Come de Kennebec
Kendall Declines Senate Bid in Iowa Convention Short List
In Des Moines Iowa August the race for the short term Republican senatorial nomination narrowed as former Governor Kendall and former Lieutenant Governor Moore pulled out. Cummins faction reportedly backs a man, while Brookyart supporters push for his selection. Polk County caucus tonight, other counties to decide by tomorrow, Democrats to choose at their state convention. If called, the Democratic special convention would meet Monday, closing nominating for the term.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
N. B. Kendall
E. R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Kendall
Moore
Senator Cummins
Cummins
Smith W. Brookyart
Polk County
Democratic Party
State Central Committee
McPherson Case to Get New Public Hearing
In Los Angeles on Aug 5 the Los Angeles county grand jury and District Attorney Keyes plan another airing of the Aimee Semple McPherson disappearance. Foreman William H. Carter announced the grand jury has reduced its findings to writing and will send an open letter to the prosecutor. Keyes prepared a full statement expected to be released.
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Associatedress
Los Angeles
Calif
Los Angeles County Grand Jury
Keyes
Aimee Semple McPherson
William H. Carter
Grand Jury
Four heat deaths reported in Chicago as temperatures rise
Four people died in Chicago today as heat pushed the temperature to the mid eighty nines by early afternoon. The report notes the weather crowded into the city with dangerous heat levels and warrants concern from officials.
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Chicago
Washington Schools Plan Opening After Labor Day
Plan announces that Washington schools will open Monday September 6 with shortened sessions due to Labor Day. A general teachers meeting is set before opening, and extensive improvements at Lincoln school include a new heating plant and redecorated interiors.
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J. H. Peet
Washington
Lincoln School
Chickasaw Sheriff Faces Charges and Suspension
Chickasaw County Sheriff E. E. Attleson was suspended and will appear August 18 before Judge W. E. Elehendorf to answer intoxication wilful misconduct and maladministration charges. Former deputy C. A. Upham appointed to serve until a ruling.
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Associated Press
New Hampton
E. E. Attleson
Chickasaw County
W. E. Elehendorf
C. A. Upham
Attleson
Spencer-A. Wwios Sentenced for Illegal Liquor Sale
Spencer A Wwios, 61, received a three year sentence at Fort Madison for illegal sale of liquor.
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Spencer—A. Wwios
Fort Madison
Swedish Prince at Frisco Praises U S Institutions
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolphus and Princess Louise toured the United States for a month. He lauded American business methods and education, noting rapid city growth, efficient industries, strong libraries, museums, and scientific research. The royals will tour Hawaii as regular visitors, staying in a Waikiki college and skipping formal welcomes.
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San Francisco
Calif
America
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolphus of
Sweden
Byrincess Louise
Honolulu
Clinton Man Charged With Murder After Police Station Shootout
Eugene Moore, a bootlegger and gunman, faced first degree murder charges for the killing of Police Officer Fred Koch in a dawn gun battle in Clinton. Officer Charles Fannell, a participant, retired after testifying he urged Moore to stop and fired no shots. Moore and his wife were wounded and hospitalized. funeral services for Officer Koch will be held tomorrow with American Legion honors.
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Associated
Presay
Clinton
Eugene Moore
Fred Koch
Charles Fannell
Faninell
Moore
George Mattison
American Legion
Acquit Lumberman of Burning a Town
David Crawford, a wealthy Menominee county lumberman, was acquitted here yesterday of burning the village of Cedar River in June 1925 to collect 138000 dollars in insurance. Crawford said he would press sixty one civil actions against insurers who refused indemnities.
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Associated Press
Menominee, Mich
David Crawford
Menominee County
Cedar River
Here
Crawford
Forest Fires Grow More Serious in West
In Missoula Montana on August 5 reports from Forest headquarters indicate worsening fire conditions in western Montana and northern Idaho with high winds spreading flames. Most fires are advancing and new fires are starting.
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Associated Press
Missoula
Mont
Montana
Idaho
County drives gravel road project south of town
A half mile gravel road is being built with co operation of property owners and the county board. Two inches of pea gravel will cover the traveled way for a durable highway benefiting the country club residents and other road users. H A Baxter supplies the gravel from Muscatine with about five hundred tons needed. Supervisors expect more gravel on No 11 north from Washington and await further details on road No L1 project.
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County Board of Supervisors
Memers
Country Club
KE. L. Bartholow
Mr. Bartholow
H. A. Baxter
Muscatine
D. Morrison
Johnson County
Wich
State Highway Commission
Ames
Commission
No. 11
Washington
Argentine Aviator Bernado Duggan Reported Lost
A report via National Telegraph says Bernado Duggan an Argentine aviator and companions may have been found north of Rio Grande do Sul but information is lacking the seaplane vanished while attempting a New York to Buenos Aires flight between Ararangua and Rio Grande do Sul on Monday.
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Associated Press
Wilo
Janeiro
Brazil
Bernado Duggan
Rio Grande Do Sul
National Telegraph
Duggan
New York
Buenos Aires
Ararangua
Rio Grande de Sun
Twenty six die as boats collide in Brazil
A coastwise steamer Bitar carrying freight and passengers between North Brazilian points collided with a pontoon near the Bay Araras and sank, drowning twenty six people. Local rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated the cause of the collision amid rough seas.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Bitar
Page
Araras
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