Washington County Republicans nominate auditor at convention
The Washington County Republican convention will nominate a candidate for auditor tomorrow at 11 in the courthouse court room. Four candidates sought the post in the June primary but none won 35 percent, and 158 delegates from 23 precincts will determine the nominating choice.
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Washington County
Franklin Township
A. L. Griffith
Washington Township
J. T. Matthews
Howard Fulton
Clifford Hunter
Ben Briley
Covention
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
C. O. Davis
FE. L. Edmundson
Brighton
Brookhart Sees Norris Endorsement as Significance
Waterloo Iowa July 2 Colonel Smith W Brookhart Republican nominee for United States senator from Town Waterloo cites Senator George W Norris endorsement of William % Wilson Democrat candidate for Pennsylvania as an event of great significance. Brookhart argues Norris acts from principle and loyalty of Norris constituency despite party lines.
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Associated
Wilan
Norris
Nebraska
Brookhart
Pioneer Wyman Resident Dies After Long Life of Service
J B Dodds a Pioneer of Wyman and Civil War veteran died at his home in Wyman at age 85. A former general store owner and active G A R member he was a pillar of the Reformed Presbyterian church. Survivors include a daughter Mrs J K Dunn of Wyman and a son Calvin of Beaumont California. Funeral plans pending word from the son with a possible Saturday service.
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J. B. Dodds
Washington
Wyman
Mr. Dodds
Dodds
Reformed Presbyterian Church
J. K. Dunn
Calvin
Beaumont
Calif
Bolivian Government Opens Home Making School For Women
The Bolivian government establishes a professional home making school to teach women practical domestic skills and self supporting practices. The program aims to empower women through structured instruction in cooking budgeting sewing and household management.
Kansas City Man Killed at General Electric Plant
R. E. Porter, a student at the General Electric Co plant, was killed when he touched a 1,250 volt collector ring of an induction motor. He had recently arrived from Kansas City and is survived by a wife in Davenport, Iowa.
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Daly
R. E. Porter
General Electrics Co
Porter
Kansas City
Davenport
Porter dies from accident at General Electric plant
Ralph E. Porter son of Kansas City social and business leaders Joseph F. and Mrs. Porter was killed in Schenectady New York when he touched a highly charged electrical device. Porter presided over the Kansas City Power and Light Co and the New England National Bank. He married Dorris Martyn on August 26 1925 and she has remained in Davenport Iowa since his departure for the east. His body will be taken to Davenport for the funeral.
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Kansas City
Ralph E. Porter
General Electric Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Joseph F. Porter
Davenport
East
Nye Leads in North Dakota Primary Returns
AP reports Senator Gerald P. Nye the non partisan incumbent leading in both the regular term and short term races. Hanna the Republican candidate trails with Nye 62 632 to 48 020 in 1 291 of 2 167 precincts for the regular term and Nye 82 764 to 29 373 for the short term, with Sorlie and Sortie strong rural support shaping expectations.
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Associated Press
Fargo
N. D
Gerald P. Nye
L. B. Hanna
Nye
Hanna
Ladd
Coolidge
National Executive
Republican Party
A. G. Sortie
Sortie
J. M. Hanley
Independent
Sorlie
Hanley
Independence Day Quiet in Washington
The Fourth of July in Washington is expected to be quiet with no local celebration. Richmond plans a large community event with a Washington band and a ball game. Firecracker sales resume tomorrow for children with warned limits on Sunday.
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Washington
Richmond Tus
Washington Band
Richmond
Wheeler and Reed Share Water During Senate Hearing
At a Senate campaign funds hearing in Washington Wheeler and Reed toasted with water in a scene recalling pre prohibition days. Reed called for a glass of water and a page served Wheeler, provoking a brief relieved laugh before the proceedings resumed.
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Wheeler
Reed
Senate
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Wayne B. Wheeler
James A. Reed
Campaign Funds Committee
Dockoy
Congress Concludes Session After Rapid Legislation passage
Congress moves toward adjournment with major bills passing swiftly. The deficiency appropriation bill advances through conference and is approved in both chambers. the DIM radio bill to regulate wireless is sent to conference after Senate amendment.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
Louse
House
Enate
Swedish Prince Inspects Yellowstone Park Tour
Crowns Prince Gustavus Adolphus and Crown Princess Louise visit Yellowstone National Park arriving after greetings at Billings and Livingston. They tour Mammoth Hot Springs with park leaders and receive honors from Crow Chief Plentycous and Governor Erickson. Plans in Salt Lake City include an entertainment program and Zion National Park visit. Ames synod closes today.
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Vrees
Yellowstonid Park
Wrvyo
Prince Gustavus Adolphus
Louise
Sweden
America
Yellowstone National Park
Billings
Livingston
Mont
Stephen Mather
National Park Service
Horace Albright
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel
Herbert Work
Prine
Plentycous
Crow Seoul
Erickson
Montana
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Zion National Park
President Coolidge to Leave Wednesday for Adirondacks
President Coolidge plans to depart Washington next Wednesday for White Pine Camp in the Adirondacks to spend the summer. Mrs. Coolidge will accompany him as offices are set up at Paul Smith Hotel. A staff and security detail including Everett Sanders Edward Clark marines and others will move to the camp with the president.
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Washington, B. C
Coolidge
Adirondacks
White Pine Camp
Lake Owgood
Secret Service
Parliament Dissolved No More Sessions In Canada
Ottawa July 2 The Canadian Parliament has been dissolved and there will be no further sittings in the House of Commons announced this afternoon, ending the current session.
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Associated Presse
Ottawa
Ont
House of Commons
Robbins Circus to Tour Ponca Bills Wild West July 20
The Robbins Bros four ring circus joins Ponca Bills Wild West in a four show combination touring toward Wington on Tuesday July 20. The lineup features elephants camels polar bears hippo Miss Iowa lions jaguars tigers leopards panthers monkeys ostriches and a large animal menagerie. Two hundred acrobats fifty Sioux Indians fifty cowboys and the Cimmetta dancing horses perform along with a historic American review and an Arabian Nights spectacle under the tent.
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Big Four Ring Circus
Ponca Bills
Rover
Wington
Robbins Bros. Four Line Circus
United States Circus Corporation
Ponca
Wild West
Iowa Weather Eases Heatwave Reach in Des Moines
Des Moines and nearby parts of Iowa saw relief from the heat as a forecast indicated cooler, partly cloudy to rainy conditions. The seven o clock report noted cloud cover across Iowa with light rainfall in several cities including Des Moines and Davenport. Charles City reported over an inch of rain overnight.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Middle Western
du Suque
Davenport
Charles City
C. A. Dewey Named Judge Advocate for Iowa Veterans
Judge Charles A. Dewey receives appointment as Department Judge Advocate of the United Spanish War Veterans of Iowa. Appointed by State Commander Almon S. Reed, Dewey will attend the national encampment in September in Des Moines and take part in the ceremonies.
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Charles A. Dewey
United Spanib War Veterans of
Iowa
Almon S. Reed
Dewey
Des Moines
Clarence Frederick Sentenced for Escape in County Court
Clarence Frederick, who fled from an officer and was recaptured in St. Louis, received a fifteen day jail term from Judge Charles A. Dewey. The judge adjourned the March term after several sessions and a day focused on miscellaneous court business.
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Clarence Freaderick
St. Louis
Charles A. Dewey
Judes Dewey
Smith to Address Big M E Picnic
Dr. A S Smith of Mt Pleasant and former pastor will speak at the Methodist Sunday school picnic at Chautauqua Park after a noon dinner. Events include races for boys ages 9 to 12, relay, sack, wheelbarrow, and field events, with prizes and free lemonade.
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A. S. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Chautaugqua Park
Chautauqua Park
Dr. U
Smith D. VD
Riverside Mayor Delivers First Wedding Ceremony
Mayor George Maxwell officiated his first wedding in Riverside City Hall at two o'clock yesterday afternoon. The couple Harold Vincent Fitzsimmons and Dorothy A. Dautremont, both from prominent Riverside families, were married with dignity and dispatch. The ceremony occurred in the mayor's office and was praised by program participants.
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Riverside
George Maxwell
Harold Vincent Fitzsimmons
Dorothy A. Dautremont
Maxwell
Country Club Fourth of July Program for Youth
The Country Club schedules a July Fourth event for boys and girls with a tennis tournament from 8 to 4, games and stunts 4 to 5, a story hour at 4 30, and a Grand Circus Parade at 5. Participants should bring costumes flags drums and horns for the parade.
Iowa road bonds plan abandoned for special session
Des Moines reports the Iowa legislature abandoned efforts to summon a special session to push a $100 million road bond plan. Volney Diltz cited lack of time and insufficient support. Governor Hammill signaled a focus on a broad road program in January. County road work has begun in Benton County with $2.58 million in bonds funding 51 miles of primary roads and 18 miles of secondary roads.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Volney Diltz
Glenn Haynes
Iowa Good Roads Association
General Assembly
Llammill
Hammill
Iowa General Assembly
Iowa
Benton County
Merle Hall
Grays el
Local Show Window Prize Won by George Stewart
George Stewart of the Fred Stewart hardware store won a five dollar prize for a show window he recently fitted. The prize was offered by Shapleigh Hardware of S&S Tours, with photographer Charles Deyel credited for the display.
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George Stewart
Fred Stewart
Shapleigh Hardware Company
S&s
Tours
MY. Stewart
Charles Deyel
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