Parkersburg Pastor Shot by Son Faces Death and Recovery
Mrs. Della Vandervoort, wounded by her 17 year old son Warren Vandervoort in Parkersburg, is conscious and expected to recover after two bullet wounds. Warren, held without bond in Allison, Iowa, confessed to the act claiming family quarrels led to the shooting of his father Rev. R. J. Vandervoort. funeral plans hinge on relatives in Sidney New York and a Monday service at the head minister’s church.
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Parkersburg
Ja. Ang
R. J. Vandervoort
Warren
Mr. Vandervoort
Er. A. Vandervoort
Sidney
J. H. Vandervoort
Sidney Center
Butler County
A. W. Burm
Waren
Allison
Hall Asteep
Iowa
Methodist Episcopal
N. Y
Upper
Dysart and
Reinbeck
Illinois
E. J. Lockwood
Convict Escaped Iowa Prison Hanged in California
Spencer Iowa reporting that Charles Craig, once an escapee from Fort Madison and later convict of murder, was hanged at San Quentin after a second killing. The victim was Samuel Hermansch, a California state forest ranger, killed after a Tehama bank holdup in June 1924.
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Associated Press
Spencer
Charles Craig
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Harry Peterson
Clay County
California State Penitentiary
San Quentin
Craig
Samuel Hermansch
Tehama
Calif
Mystery Explodes in California Death Case
In Martinez California the victim found after the Pacific Cellulose plant blast is identified as G W Barbe wandering laborer and missionary, not Charles Henry Schwartz as once suspected. Cecil Barker Placerville undertaker linked to the case, with handwriting comparisons supporting Barbe’s identity and the suspected insurance plot unraveling. Barbe’s age is placed around 35 to 40.
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Associated Press
Martinez
Calif
Pacific Cellulose Company
Charles Henry Schwartz
Schwartz
G. W. Barbe
San Francisco Morgue
Cecil Barker
Placerville
Barke
Barker
Barbe
John Barbe
Jersey Shore
Unusual Heat Drives Lemon Demand Across Britain
London reports a four week surge in lemon consumption totaling 52,500,000. The quantity equals June imports and exceeds typical monthly consignments from Italy by 15,000,000, reflecting England’s hot spell and unusual diet shift.
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London
England
Great Britain
Italy
Parkersburg Boy’s Sanity Exam After Parental Killing
Warren Vandervoort, 17, is to undergo a sanity inquiry after he killed his father, Rev. R J Vandervoort, and wounded his mother. Officials doubt his awareness of his mother’s fate or even her condition. The preliminary hearing left the court to consider whether insanity will be his plea in October.
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Vandervoort
H. W. Burm
Parkersburg
Warren Vandervoort
R. J. Vandervoort
John Behnke
Behnke
Butler Section
Tax Decree Settles Back Taxes for Railroads
A new decree by Judge Scott M. Ladd approved by Iowa officials orders Great Western to pay 95,356 plus 6 percent interest for 1922-23 and Rock Island 221,841.40 in back taxes and interest, totaling 346,197, ending three years of litigation between the state and the two railroads.
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Rock Island
Great Western
Associated Press
Des Moines
Aug. S
Scott M. Ladd
State of
Iowa
Great
Occasional Rains Expected Next Week in Midwest
The weather outlook for next week from Washington, Aug S8, forecasts fair start in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with probable occasional showers later. Temperatures expected to run near normal for most of the week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
Russell Scott Committed to Insane Asylum After Verdict
Russell Scott was taken to the Chester hospital for the insane today to begin serving a sentence that saved him from the gallows. A jury found him insane Thursday night, shielding him from execution.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russell Scott
Chester
London bus reaches Berlin as test vehicle
Berlin July 20 The first London bus has arrived as an experimental vehicle in Berlin and if satisfactory 200 buses will be put in operation.
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Berlin
One Person in Eight Is Missed by State Census Enumerator
In Manchester Iowa officials found over 400 residents were away during the 1925 census canvas rendering about 14 percent of the population uncounted. City leaders say many left for other states in summer and estimate statewide undercount could total around 825,000 Lowans, implying real population gains despite reported declines in some counties.
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Manchester
Iowa
Florida
California
Fred W. Hertoann
Lowa
Des Moines Forms Iowa First Credit Union Under New Law
Des Moines reports the first credit union of its kind in Iowa formed yesterday under the new credit union law. Police investigate an unidentified man found dead near a bridge as relatives and friends search for clues with fruitless results. A trio arrested after farmers helped pull a truck from a ditch were found transporting about $10,000 worth of liquor, prompting arrests. G A Brunson, director of the local prohibition office, ordered to move its office to Omaha as part of reorganizing enforcement. Ames hosts livestock judging for 100 to 150 boys in state fair contests.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Council Blgfish
G. A. Brunson
Omaha
Prohibition Enforcement
Ames
First National Bank of Council Bluffs Celebrates 60th
The First National Bank of Council Bluffs marks its 60th anniversary this week, tracing its origins to 1865 when it began as a local First National Bank after previously operating as a branch of the State Bank of Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
First National Bank of
First National Bank
State Bank of
Towa
War Experts Disagree on How the Next Great Conflict Will Be Fought
Washington August 8. Military experts split on future warfare with six or more schools predicting different modes. Some say land battles with infantry and sea battles with ships endure while others foresee air supremacy or chemical gas deciding the war. With such divergent forecasts nations face hard choices on building forces and weapons amid uncertain risks.
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Washington
Chemical School
Vote Cast in Lee County Contested in Senate Recount
A protest was filed in Washington with the Senate committee recounting Lee County ballots as to the 1920s senate race. Supervisors for Brookhart challenge Steck on blank and partial ballots, noting no county may be thrown out but questioning validity of partially blank ballots in Steck strongholds. Recount work continued in Lee, Johnson, Jones and Kossuth counties with Steck gains noted in Jones and Johnson.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Aug
Lee County
Dante Steck
Senate Committee
Senate
Brookhart
Steck
Allamakee
Buena Vista
Clinton
Hrookhart
Jones and Kossuth
Johnson County
Jones County
Steek
Brookharst
Troopers At Camp Dodge Review During Iowa National Guard Encampment
Troops at Camp Dodge in Iowa report smooth setup with Troop D winning best troop honors twice. About 2,600 personnel attended the encampment, with the 139th Infantry leading totals at 1,048 and the 168th Infantry at 957. A cavalry officer shortage is noted while a review by Brigadier General Ross is planned for August 9 with three regiments forming for the event.
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Camp Dodge
Towa
O. K
113Th Cavalry Horee
Alibi Club
Camp Ndoedge
139Rd Infantry
168Th Infantry
Monda
Cavalry
Ross
Iowa National Guard
Earthquake Felt Across Southern California Early Today
A minor quake was felt at 2 15 A M across five counties including San Diego Riverside and San Bernardino. The tremor stretched 130 miles from San Diego to San Bernardino with towns Lamesa San Jacinto and Hemet among those reporting shaking. No damage was reported.
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San Diego
Calif
Riverside
San Bernardino
Lamesa
San Jacinto
Hemet
Riverside County
Justice Sought in Excelsior Springs Lynching
A mob hanged Walter Mitchell a 33 year old Black man after he was seized from a jail cell following an alleged assault on a local woman and her companion. Officials waived an inquest and declared justice done, while Kansas City police arrived too late. The incident sparked a Black exodus from Excelsior Springs.
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Excelsior Springs
Aue
Clae County
Walter Mitchell
Leonard Utt
Kansas City
Excelsior Springs Junction
VALUE CITY PROPERTY IS GIVEN BOOST
The Iowa state executive council reports farm property valuations for the coming biennium will fall about 11 percent from two years ago while city property rises over 6 percent. Farm land average values are $68.24 per acre vs $76.61 previously, and city property totals reach $958.82 million, up from $951.60 million. Objections are to be heard Monday with Muscatine and O’Brien counties expected to appear.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Muscatine
O'Brien
National Capital Swarmed by Ku Klux Klan Parade
Washington buzzed with Klan members as robed riders filled Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol toward the White House. Officials expected about fifty thousand marchers in the roped off procession beginning early today, with trains bringing in large crowds.
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Associated Press
Washington
Aug
National Capital
Parade Review By New Camp Brigade Commander
The 168th Infantry 1338 Infantry and 113 Cavalry units will be augmented by special troops in camp. The review forms between 4 30 and 5 o'clock in the afternoon and will be the first under the new camp brigade commander. It is expected to attract a large Sunday crowd.
President Coolidge Absent In Coal Wage Dispute
President Coolidge believes industry must settle its own coal disputes and hopes solutions will arise without government interference. Secretary Hoover stated after discussing the anthracite situation with the president that the administration does not intend to intervene in the wage scale dispute between hard coal operators and miners.
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Associated Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Hoover
Adopted Browning Daughter Tries to Kill Self by Poison
Mary Louise Browning adopted daughter of Edward W. Browning admitted she drank poison after hearing harsh remarks about her adoption. A doctor treated her as police and officials investigated the adoption amid controversy from Public Welfare Commissioner Colar who called the act unmoral.
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Browning
Associated Press
New York
Mary Louise Browning
Edward W. Browning
Mr. Browning
Colar
Department of Public Welfare
Journal Ad Pages Guard the News Reader Balance
A playful note suggests the newspaper’s advertisements are essential to understanding the full Journal. The line hints at ads providing crucial context alongside editorial content.
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AD Camp
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Hi. W. Hill
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Vail
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