G O P Leaders Plan Drive For Campaign Funds
A Republican drive for more campaign funds was planned at a conference chaired by Hubert Work national chairman. Attending were J R Nutt Jeremiah Millbank Herbert L Gutterson Franklin Fort John Q Tilson and James R Good. Smith Considers Speeches En Route To Syracuse Across New York Governor Alfred E Smith eyes schedules for a possible Pacific coast tour or Midwest farm centers with a state fair appearance possible.
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Hubert Work
Natioi
Chicago
New York
Work
Raskeb
Raskob
Pacific Coast
Midwest
Albany
De Molays to Hold a Special Meeting
The Amos Chapter De Molay will meet Monday evening at 7 30 o clock in the Masonic hall. Matters of special interest will be discussed and all Masons are urged to attend. Plans for the fall and winter are to be considered and a large attendance is desired. The meeting starts at 7 30.
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Amos
de Molay
Masonic Hall
Describing Heroism of Drowned Youth in Lake Ride Tragedy
In Evanston Illinois Aug 29 survivors recount Fred Rummler heroism during a forbidden boat ride on Lake Michigan. The four clung to an overturned catboat as Harold Tarrant and Marjory Oleson endured aboard while Rummler encouraged them until his strength failed and he drowned just before coast guard arrival.
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Evanston
Lake Michigan
Fred Rummler
Rummler
Harold Tarrant
Marjory Oleson
Chicago
Shirley Vonlee
Tarrant
Coast Guard
Miss Latta Returns From Two Month Europe Tour
Miss Catherine Latta came back last evening after a two months European tour. Mr Earl Corbin and Mrs Corbin are expected home from a week long business and pleasure trip through Illinois.
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Catherine Latta
Europe
Earl Corbin
Illinois
Boy Dies After Electrocuted at Canning Factory
Iowa City a coroner's inquest opened today into the death of Clifford Anderson 19 who was electrocuted yesterday afternoon in a local canning factory. Water-sodden clothing touched a live switch and electrocution followed, the victim dying within minutes.
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Iowa City
Clifford Anderson
Anderson
Man Who Would Be King Will Have Wish Gratified in Albania
Ahmed Zogu, the man who would be king, is seen as likely to be proclaimed king of Albania by year end. A national assembly committee will draft a special currency bill to convert the republic into a monarchy with Zogu as ruler, named Scanderberg II.
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Albania
Tirana
Ahmed Zogu
National Assembly
Zogu
Scanderberg III
Boston
Massachusetts
George F. Williams
Greece
Williams
Corn Condition Varies Across Iowa Amid Late Summer Weather
The weekly crop bulletin reports fair progress in corn with variable conditions. Some areas show dented ears and low frost risk while others remain in roasting ear stage. most corn is in hard dough. Storms damaged crops. threshing slowed by rain. grain in shock damaged, little seed suitable. Second crop hay and pastures improved. canning sweet corn fair, tomatoes poor. Hail and heavy rainfall cause million-dollar losses. temperatures below normal.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
St. Ansgar
Mitchell County
Reed
Farmers Rally for Republican Tariff Stance at Trask Picnic
William Lloyd Harding former Iowa governor addressed 35 000 to 50 000 at the Trask bridge picnic declaring farmers and laboring men will not exchange the American standard of living under the Republican protective tariff for Al Smith's appeal. The farm club hosts the event, now in its eighteenth year as the world’s largest country outing.
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Rockford
William Lloyd Harding
Iowa
Trask Bridge
al Smith
Mexican assailant held in Cedar Rapids jail
Mexican charged with stabbing Joseph Carcla Saturday night was held in jail in default. The Aug 239 date appears garbled but identifies Fabeo Ruiz as the suspect and Cedar Rapids as the location.
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Cedar Rapids
Fabeo Ruiz
Joseph Carcla
Death by own action ends James H. Beatty on steamer J.S.
James H. Beatty 23 of Washington died Monday evening in St. Louis after shooting himself aboard the Streckfus steamer J.S. He had been serving as mate and was to be named captain soon. Body to be brought to Washington for burial with services set at 10:30 Thursday at L. A. Jones funeral home and Elmtrove Cemetery. He is survived by his mother in Davenport, two sisters Hilton Olds and Lee Ebner, and a brother Don of Iowa City.
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St. Louis
James H. Beatty
Washington
J.S
Streckfus Comppany
Knww
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Elmtrove
James Beatty
John O. Beatty
Davenport
Hilton Olds
Lee Ebner
Don
Iowa City
Rockford Delirious When Whistle Blows
Rockford, August 29. A jammed locomotive whistle on a Great Northern train caused citywide rejoicing as false news spread that Bert R. Hassell and Parker D. Cramer had been found. Church bells and factory whistles joined in 15 minutes of bedlam before calm returned.
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Rockford
Greater Rockford
Great Northern Railroad
Bedlam
Bert R. J. Hassell
Parker D. Cramer
Marathon dancers agree to stop stalling in Des Moines
Five couples remaining in the marathon dance contest were reported to have agreed to quit stalling and to dance whenever there is music. The change is seen to weed out weaker pairs and prevent the marathon from lasting indefinitely under current conditions.
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Des Moines
Bond set yesterday after arraignment in grand jury case
A bond was set yesterday following the suspect’s arraignment as the grand jury prepares to consider the case.
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Bond
Grand Jury
Cedar Rapids Flood Forces Abandonments as Cedar River Rises
In Cedar Rapids Iowa heavy rain and Cedar River crest threaten the city. Eight feet above normal, the river climbs inch by inch with towns along the Cedar and Wapsipinicon reporting flood damage to crops and livestock. Vinton and LaPorte City face lakes and submerged roads.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Here
Manhattan Beach
Elis Park
Cedar
Wapsipinicon
Vinton
LaPorte City
Shellsburg
Palo
Quasqueton
Johnson wins California Republican Senate nomination by wide margin
Aug 29 report shows Hiram W. Johnson leading Charles Randall by about 200000 votes with 5604 of 9082 precincts counted. Randall trailed in San Francisco while Moore and Lewis ran unopposed for their party nominations. Five California representatives secured both parties without opposition.
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Johnson
California
San Francisco
Hiram W. Johnson
Charles Randall
Los Angeles
Randall
Wiley J. Phillips
Minor Moore
Lena Morris Lewis
Congress
Politics Stages At State Fair Today In Des Moines
Des Moines Aug 2 Politicians gather at the state fair as guests of the fair association for a noon luncheon of fair executives with Governor Hammill and state officers to escort the party over the grounds. Meanwhile thousands crowded the fairgrounds and business houses close at noon for a half holiday. The healthiest girl and the healthiest farm contests proceed with 20 and 25 entrants respectively. Evelyn Kirkpatrick of Keokuk won best posture in health contests yesterday.
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Des Moines
Fair Association
Hammill
Evelyn Kirkpatrick
Keokuk
Kiwanis airport sale discussed at Shenandoah
Shenandoah Iowa August 29 The Kiwanis airport here has been described in talks about acquisition by local groups. Officials did not release final terms. The report notes community interest and potential for improved air access.
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Shenandoah, Ja
Kiwanis
Flock of Airplanes Sweep East in Hunt for Missing Flyers
Twenty airplanes began a massive search from New York City to Buffalo for missing Curtiss Flying Service manager W. M. Merrill and Edwin M. Ronne of Buffalo after they vanished Monday aboard Colonel Lindberghs falcon monoplane. State police and aviation officials joined the effort as ground observers scouted Peters Mountain and nearby areas hoping for a sighting or crash clues.
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Curtiss Field
L. L
New York City
Buffalo
W. M. Merrill
Curtiss Flying Service
Edwin M. Ronne
Charles A. Lindbergh
Falcon
C. S. (Casey) Jones
Curtiss Service
Fairchild
Curtiss
Middletown
Peters Mountain
Here
Foran
Washington county enrolls 4532 in schools countywide
The county superintendent reports 4532 students enrolled in town and rural schools, 2273 boys and 2257 girls, with rural enrollment 1746 including 885 boys and 861 girls. School age 5 to 21 totals 5654 with 2910 boys and 2744 girls. Tuition pupils number 329 in high schools and 47 in grades. 157 graduated last year.
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Washington County
State Department
Washington City
Jackson Leads State Horseshoe Pitchers
Jackson of Lamont tops the Iowa state horseshoe pitching meet at the fair with 44 wins and 1 loss. Patt Mossman of Eldora stands second with 43 wins and 2 losses. Preliminary rounds extended into today with sixteen finalists to complete the title contest after Jackson beat Mossman yesterday.
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Des Moines
Frank Jackson
Lamont
Haseshoe
Patt Mossman
Eldora
Jackson
Mossman
Lincoln School of Aviation Planned by Nebraska Company
A Nebraska company contemplates establishing a school of flying in Lincoln. The asset was sold to the Lincoln Nebraska school of aviation and will be used by that organization in the future.
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Lincoln, Neb
Dickinson calls for pro-Tariff support at dairy picnic
Congressman L. J. Dickinson of Algona told the Alla Makkee county farm bureau picnic that American dairy interests owe a heavy debt to the Republican party for the Harding era emergency tariff and the general tariff bill giving dairy commodities special attention. He warned that a protest vote is revenge not judgment and would not pay dividends.
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Wallbkon
J. Dickinson
Algona
Allamakee County
Farm Bureau
United States
Harding
Dickinson
Three Injured at State Fair Grounds
Three serious injuries were treated at the Red Cross emergency hospital at the state fair grounds yesterday. Fifty seven minor cases also received attention. Ralph Hipps of LeGrand suffered severe injuries from a boar attack. Harry Herring and Frank Orr, jockeys, were badly bruised after being thrown during the afternoon races.
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State Fair Grounds
Des Moines
Red Cross
Ralph Hipps
LeGrand
Harry Herring
Frank Orr
Hundreds expected at Dutch Creek Fair tomorrow
If the weather is good, hundreds of Washington people will travel to Dutch Creek for the fifth annual fair. They will see exhibits, races, and a busy program with a Senator Brookhart address, a chicken dinner, and a Legion drum corps concert. The Carolina Winstress from Fort Madison is set for the evening, with the Washington band performing daytime concerts.
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Washington
Dutch Creek
Senator Brookhart
Legion Drum Corps
Carolina Winstress
Fort Madison
Washington Bang
Funeral services for John H. Kep hart at Pleasant Hill church
Funeral services for John H Kep hart were held yesterday at Pleasant Hill church conducted by Dr. W W Bowers with a quartet including Mrs. Don Darbyshire Mrs Lee Hestelline Frank Macon and Walter Gardner. Pallbearers were Joe Hill L R Lovelett Clem Latch ett William Hindahl J C Odwalt and F E Snyder. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill cemetery.
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John H. Kephart
Pleasant Hill
W. W. Bowers
Don Darbyshire
Lee Hesseltine
Frank Macon
Walter Gardner
Joe Hill
L. R. Lovelett
Clem Latchett
William Hindahl
J. C. Odwalt
F. E. Snyder
Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ames Man Plans 5000-Foot Plane Fall To Restore Hearing
Ames Iowa August 29 Proposes to fall 5000 feet in a plane to restore hearing. Mr Prohaska of Perry and Ames aviator Willford Gerbracht arranged the ride. They plan an ascent to 10000 feet and a free drop to halfway down as a test.
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Ames
Prohaska
Perry
Willford Gerbracht
Gerbracht
Medical experiments proposed for murder convicts
London August 29 British writer Dr William H Tomlinson proposes that criminals condemned to death for murder and cruelty should be subjected to medical experiments as part of their punishment, reflecting a controversial stance in crime policy.
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London
William H. Tomlinson
Kellogg pact signers cheer Kellogg on Paris departure
Secretary of State Frank B Kellogg departed Paris for Ireland amid cheers from thousands including workers from suburbs as President Cosgrave accompanied him. The peace pact moves toward wider adherence with nations inviting to join and ratify the anti war treaty.
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Kellogg
Paris
Frank B. Kellogg
Ireland
Havre
Save Vivas
Big Party
William H. Cosgrave
Irish Free State
Poincare
Foreign Office
Greece
Peru
Jugo-Slavia
Roumania
Denmark
Russia
Moscow
M. M. Litxinoff
United States
Washington
Liberia
Bolivia
Austria
State Department
Rumania
Jugoslavia
Department
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