Judge Landis Addresses Iowa Legion Convention
Judge K M Landis defends the American Legion as the four million veterans solidly behind its mission. He praises Legion service in hospitalization and rehabilitation, calls it justice for disabled veterans, and flies to Grand Island Neb for further Legion duties.
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Legion
Landis
Wen
Iowa
Judge Landis
American Legion
Judge Land
Grand Island Neh
C A. Carmen
Grinnell
Halligan
American Legion Golf Association of
Arthur Harlett
Ottumwa
G. Decker French
Davenport
Dr. Bush
Ames
Volney Diltz
Des Moines
Don McLatin
Jews City
Racine
Kenesaw M. Landis
K. M. Landis
War Department
Grand Island
Neb
Kansas City
Nebraska Legionaires
Michigan Grange Members Visit President on Vacation Route
The Michigan Grange members joined President Coolidge during a vacation day in PLYSOUTH Vermont. Coolidge planned to leave for Washington Thursday night with plans to meet White House visitors and later speak to the fraternal congress. Dawes and Coolidge discussed agriculture and European affairs, noting the Ku Klux Klan was not part of the discussion.
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Associated Press
Plysouth
Michigan Grange
Coolidge
Congress
White House
Mr. Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Locatelli Rescue Dramatic North Atlantic Seaplane Pickup
The Italian seaplane crew led by Lieutenant Locatelli survived over eighty hours at sea after being spotted by the Richmond flagship of Rear Admiral Magruder near Greenland. The four fliers endured fatigue and seasickness, their damaged craft destroyed, and were rescued by the ship’s searchlight before dawn.
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Associated Prey
Richmond
Locatelli
North Atlantic
Magruder
Marescalchi
Stelli
Greenland
Jullio Crossio
Giovanni Barcoini
Bruno Farsgnelli
Pisa
Italy
Crassie
Body of Consul Robt Imbrie Returns Home
The body of Consul Robert W. Imbrie, killed by a mob in Teheran last month, is aboard the U. S. S. Trenton departing Bushire for the United States. Persian authorities gave full honors as the remains were transferred, at Iran's expense.
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Robt. Imbrie
Persia
Bushire
Uniteds
Gamsat
Robert W. Imbrie
Teheran
Dasra
United States
South Carolina Democrats Vote in Primary Contest
South Carolina Democrats vote in the state wide primary with Nat B. Dial defending his seat against James Byrnes, former Governor Cole Blease, and John J. McMahan as contenders for the general election tickets in Columbia.
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Columbia
S&s. C
United States Senate
South Carolina
Nat B. Dial
Laurens
James F. Byrnes
Aiken
Cole L. Blease
John J. McMahan
Chicago Lawyer Edward Bancroft Likely Ambassador to Japan
Edward A Bancroft a well known Chicago lawyer probably will be appointed American ambassador to Japan. The state department has sent a formal inquiry to Tokyo and the Japanese government is reported to have responded favorably.
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Washington
Edward A. Bancroft
Chicago
Japan
Tokio
State Department
Pilot Locatelli Faces Greenland Stranding After Crash
The crew of two engineers and Locatelli were forced to land heavily after engine trouble. With fuel for three hours and rough seas, they awaited rescue as waves slapped the craft and they rationed six days of food. Locatelli remained stoic and hopeful amid worsening odds.
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Locatelli
Richmond
Greenland
Democrats of Ohio Endorse Anti Klansman Platform
In Columbus the Democratic convention adopted a platform condemning the Ku Klux Klan as a test of fitness for public office. John W. Davis, the Democratic presidential candidate, urged honesty in government saying the party will offer a fearless, honest administration in November. He spoke at Newark and planned an informal address at the state fair grounds, greeted by James M Cox A V Donahey and other leaders.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ku Klux Klan
John W. Davis
Seargirl
N. J
Davis
Newark
United States
State Fair Grounds
James M Cox
A. V. Donahey
Dawes Plan Moves To French Senate Approval
Paris reports the Dawes reparations plan faces quick debate in the French Senate as Premier Herriot seeks approval. Former Premier Poincaré defends Ruhr occupation while critics press Herriot. government expected to win by about fifty votes in the upper house.
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Associated Press
Paris
Herriot
London
Raymond Poincare
Ruhr
H. Lemery
Dawes
Morgan Committee
Chamber of Deputies
Poincare
L’bclaire
M. Herriott
Marx
Strese
Texas Republicans Name Governor Candidate Today
Houston, Aug. 26. The Republican state executive committee met to name a candidate to succeed T. P. Lee who resigned after congratulating Miriam Ferguson, the Democratic nominee, on her July primary victory. Lee said he would not accept the nomination.
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Associated Press
Houston
Texas
T. P. Lee
Fort Worth
Republican State Executive Committee
Lee
Miriam Ferguson
Wilson Withdrawal Halts Cattle Market Across Major Markets
The cattle market faltered as Wilson and Company pulled back from buying, prompting a pause in Chicago Kansas City and Oklahoma City markets. Everett Brown warned shippers to hold 1200 pound plus cattle until after Labor Day while Wilson seeks court action and reassurance of credit amid temporary receivership in Trenton.
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Chicago
Livestock Exchange
Wilson and Company
Everett C. Brown
Chicago Livestock Commission
Brown
Commission
Wilson
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
New York
Thomas E. Wilson
Trenton
N. J
Des MoinesColonel Lloyd Ross Named Iowa Guard Brigadier General
In August 26 Col Lloyd Ross of Des Moines was appointed brigadier general to replace Mathew Tinley who was named major general by the war department. Ross takes command of all Iowa national guard troops.
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Des Moines
Lloyd Ross
Mathew Tinley
War Department
Ross
Iowa National Guard
Baby Health Contest Draws Interest at Town Fair
Des Moines August 26 The baby health contest at the town fair attracts many entrants with varied sounds and actions as judges prepare for the winner selection. Winners will receive a special prize in the Women's building. Edith Chilcote departs tomorrow for Normal Florida to visit the Deaconess home.
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Des Moines
Edith Chilcote
Normal
Deaconess
London pact eyed to force Ruhr evacuation rumor
A newspaper reports that a large part of the Ruhr would be evacuated within weeks after ratification of the London agreement. It also claims American officials told the premier that no French debt to the U S would be remitted.
Army world fliers near Boston with Greenland to Labrador leg
The air service reports progress on the Ivigtut Greenland to Labrador flight with Lt Smith aboard Milwaukee. Capt Knight says targets may reach Boston by Saturday after stops at Indian Harbor Pictou and Cartwright aided by favorable winds. Adm Eberle praises Magruder for Italian aviator rescue.
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Washington
Army World Fliers
Air Service
Ivigtut
Greenland
Labrador
Smith
Milwaukee
Patrick
Boston
Mass
Louis R. Knight
Army Air Service Forces
Indian Harbor
Ivig Tu
Cartwright
Lee
Hawkes’ Bay
N. F
Pictou N
Pictou
St. John N. B
Knight
St. Joann
Admiral Eberle
Naval Operations
Magruder
Atlantic Storm Puts Crews at Risk Off Virginia and New Jersey
A hurricane fringe endangers crews as the dredge McNally struggles in Pamlico Sound near Norfolk and a government dredge near Atlantic City is in danger with eighty men aboard. A tug and boats aid in attempts to save those aboard while coastal towns report severe storm damage.
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Norfolk
Pamico Sound
Virginia
Olina
Dred McNally
Philadelphia
Alantic City
N. J
Die of Injuries in Blasting Stumps
Iowa City report states Eimer Amish, 31, died in a hospital after injuries from dynamiting tree stumps near a rural area. He was blown and mutilated in the blast, and his widow was notified as of last night.
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Iowa City
Eimer Amish
Big City
Waso
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Nebraska
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Ottumwa Ta
Kensaw Mountain Landis
Iowa Legion
Bert L. Halligan
Robert Murphy
C. B Taylor
OG. B. Nelson
Oltumwa
K. M Landis
A. Hoffman
Champ Steno
Charles L. Swem
Kay Carlin
Democrats
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