British cruiser Dauntless wrecked off Halifax harbor
The British cruiser Dauntless ran aground off Tribune Shoal near Halifax while on a Bermuda to Halifax voyage. Captain K D MacPherson and 50 aboard remained, 375 were taken off by Canadian ships Festubagt and Ypres. Salvage crews doubt re floatation, fearing breakup if winds rise as water floods lower compartments.
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Halifax
N. S
Dauntless
Tribune
K. D. MacPherson
Ypres
Bermuda
Parade Sets 10 O’Clock Sharp Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning the parade will begin promptly at 10 o'clock on the square. Participants should assemble by 9:45 at Tucker and EKicher's garage to organize. The event features the Leon Beatty post drum corps in new uniforms and other decorated vehicles.
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Tucker & Ekicher
Leon Beatty Post
G O P Committee Meets In Harmony Des Moines
The Republican state central committee held a special meeting in Des Moines or moderation after a tense period. William P. Hunt Ottumwa attorney named for the keynote at the July 18 convention outlined his address. Senator Smith W Brookhart urged support for Herbert Hoover and the party.
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Des Moines
Dove of Peace
Republican State Central Committee
William P. Hunt
Ottumwa Atttorney
Willis Stern
Smith W. Brookhart
United States
Herbert Hoover
Wind Storms Hit North Dakota and Minnesota
Severe wind and rain swept across North Dakota and Minnesota causing injuries and property damage. Leo Ryan and E Babr of St Paul were injured when a telephone pole toppled onto their car. Communications and power lines between Fargo and the Twin Cities were damaged.
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ST. Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Minnesota
Leo Ryan
E. Babr
Fargo
Twin Cities
Lindbergh Retires After Midwest Good Will Flight
Ford in Detroit hosts Col Charles A Lindbergh and Capt Emilio Carranza after a weekend visit with Edsel Ford. Lindbergh runs out of fuel en route to New York but lands safely in an Ohio alfalfa field before continuing to Detroit in the same flight.
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Ford
July 4th Weather: Fair Skies With Possible Showers
Officials forecast generally fair July Fourth with a chance of showers in parts of Iowa. Charles Reed notes thunderstorms possible but only light statewide rainfall. Temperatures near 90 degrees, avoiding yesterday’s 95 high in Marshalltown.
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Reed
Des ‘Nes
Iowa
Eai
Charles Reed
Marshalltown
Fetters Hearing Continues At Cedar Rapids
The Oscar Fetters habeas corpus hearing opens before Judge Moffett and resumes today in Cedar Rapids. Fetters, confined since 1914 at the Anamosa reformatory for murder, seeks release while the case against him proceeds. Washington county officials including County Attorney Baldrige and ex attorney Morrison, with Sheriff Denison, attend.
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Oscar Fetters
Cedar Rapids
Moffett
Tipton
Fetters
Department For the Criminal Insane
Anamosa Reformatory
Anamosa
Washington
Hugh Dougall
A. E. Baldrige
George F. Morrison
Washington County
Charles M. Denison
Ready to Start Sewer Contract in Sioux City
W. B. Carter of Sioux City has been awarded a $36,000 sewer extension contract for 3,380 linear feet along South Iowa avenue West Van Buren street and South Avenue B. He will begin operations Thursday with his excavating machinery and equipment. The city council met in regular session with routine business only.
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W. B. Carter
Sioux City
Iowa Avenue
van Buren Street
South Avenue B
Republicans See Democrats Defeating Themselves In November
Dr. Hubert C. Work, Republican National Committee chairman, predicts Democrats will defeat their own candidates in the upcoming national elections. He says the campaign will not follow old methods and that Democrats have effectively campaigned for 25 years. Work arrives in Chicago for talks with Illinois leaders and plans to depart at 6:00.
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Chicago
Hubert C. Work
Republican National Committee
Democratic Party
Republcan
Dr. Work
Illinois
Washington
Smith
Governor Smith
New York
Ernest H. Cherrington
Anti-Saloon League
Cherrington
Treasury debt at start of fiscal year stands at 17.604 billion
Secretary Mellon announced the national debt as 17.604 billion dollars at the opening of the new government fiscal year. He noted a 900 million reduction over the past 12 months and that most of a 389 million dollar treasury surplus was used to retire debt on June 30.
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Washington
Gangsters Fire on Crowd in Broad Street Shooting
In Philadelphia on July 3 gangsters opened fire on a crowded street with pump guns. One bystander, racketeer and rum runner George Cantana aged 48, was killed instantly. Three others were wounded: Michael Rosso 12, Walter Rosher 64 and Marion Hughes 24.
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Philadelphia
George Cantana
Michael Rosso
Walter Rosher
Marion Hughes
Warmest Day Yet Reported in Summer Heat
Today is expected to reach the season high as heat persists after yesterday's 93 degree peak. Thunder showers dropped about .15 inches, while Washington county corn fields improve under the hot spell and dry spell.
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Washington County
Tennis Match Billed Here for Wednesday
A tennis match between Washington and Columbus Junction teams is announced for tomorrow afternoon at the YMCA court. Probable Washington players include Don Woods Mark West Harold Johnson and Ernest Marshall. Junction likely features Harry Annis Lee Huston Robert Moore and Donald Howell.
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Washington
Columbus Junction
Don Woods
Mark West
Harold Johnson
Ernest Marshall
Harry Annis
Lee Huston
Robert Moore
Donald Howell
Smith to Vote for Hoover in the 1920s
Alfred E. Smith, a New Britain business man, declares he will vote for Herbert Hoover. He expresses confidence Hoover will win and notes he is not related to the New York governor.
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New Britain
Con
Jay
Alfred E. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Smith
New York
Radio features and political coverage listed for New York stations
Listings show WEAF and WNYC schedules with operetta and symphonic concert. WJZ offers independence day program and address by H Charles H Tuttle. WNYC reception to first voters at city hall with Gov Alfred Smith address.
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WEAF
New York
H. M. S. Pinafore
WNYC
WJZ
H. Charles H. Tuttle
City Hall
Alfred Smith
Federal troops kill 79 rebels in Jalisco clashes
In Jalisco state federal soldiers fought four engagements and killed 79 rebels. Reports say at least eleven rebels killed themselves during the conflicts and the tally was released officially today in Mexico City.
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Mexico City
Jalisco
Ost
Indian War Bonnet Stolen During Wy oming Massacre Parade
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a Miami Indian attending the sesqui centennial of the Wyoming massacre reported the theft of a prized war bonnet of eagle feathers. A white man is sought as the thief after the bonnet disappeared while the Indian marched in the parade.
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Wilkesbarre
Wyoming
Boy Killed by Explosion in Lagoline Drum
In Twin Grove Wisconsin on July 3 Clarence Roderick 23 tossed a firecracker into an apparently empty Lagoline drum. The blast killed him instantly and shattered the drum.
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Twin Grove
Wis
Clarence Roderick
Expressions of thanks for sympathy after loss
The Luers family and Ross Sheets and Sons thank all who assisted them during their wife and mother's illness and death. They appreciate the expressions of sympathy and the flowers received.
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J. A. Luers
Ross W. Sheets and Sons
Lynch third negro within four days in Mississippi
Mississippi reports a third lynching in four days at Summit yesterday. Shug McEllee, a black man accused of attempting assault on a white girl, was seized from county officers by a mob. Last Friday two other black men were lynched near Brookhaven after firing on two white men over an old debt.
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Summit
Misc
Marathon Hiker Stoud Targets Harvard Trials and Pike’s Peak Feats
K Dolphus Stoud of Colorado Springs a colored marathon hiker says he holds the world record for a Pike’s Peak descent with a 9 mile run in 48 minutes. He is Rocky Mountain Olympic rep and has trained 15 ascents in preparation for summer events at Harvard and Amsterdam competes this season.
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K. Dolphus Stoud
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Harvard Stadium
Amsterdam
Boy Killed by Lightning in Clinton Wisconsin
Martin Fenster a 15 year old boy was instantly killed when struck by lightning while standing in a garage near electric wires. The storm also caused heavy rain wind and damage to trees and crops in Clinton Wisconsin.
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Clinton
Wis
Martin Fenster
Iowa Cigarette Tax Revenue Sets Record in June
Iowa tobacco tax receipts for the last fiscal year reached 1 098 792 dollars and 37 cents with June tax at 107 168 dollars and 65 cents, the largest single month on record. Secretary of State Ray E Johnston announced the figures, noting the annual total surpassed the prior year by 195 587 dollars and 17 cents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Ray E. Johnson
Union District Bible School Picnic at Sunset Park
Union District held a Bible school picnic at Sunset Park with 170 attendees including children and parents. Afternoon ice cream, three week average attendance of 85, missionary collection 11 dollars and free will offering 37.81 dollars. Honored pupils carrying Bibles and flags listed with names. also honored by several adults. Miss Clara Faukner visited relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ameal Chaubal and Emily visited Kalona Friday.
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Sunset Park
Bible 1St Best
Lucille Kurtz
Doroth Chabal
Helen Myers
Charles Bear
Richard Myers
Ference Kyle
Stanley Knapp
Eunice Kyle
Ione Bear
Mabel Wiley
Ruth Jarrard
Robert Eckels
Don Steven Crawford
Fred Thacther
Richard Knupp
Richard Miller
Bobbie Hamilton
Francis Waitoff
Clara Faukner
H. J. Myers
Farmers Keep Skeptical Eye On Peck Advice
Des Moines reports J G Mitchell a leading Iowa farm analyst questions George N Peck of Moline Ill as a Democratic ally. Mitchell cites Peck's past roles and attacks on Hoover to warn farmers to scrutinize his motives before voting. Senator Brookhart backs the critique challenging Peck's political shift and guidance to agricultural states.
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Des Moines
George N. Peck
Moline
Ill
Farmers Post
Republican Party
J. G. Mitchell
Mitchell
Peek
Democratic Party
Industrial Board
Chamber of Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Effentry
Smith W. Brookhart
Committee of 22
Wheat Corporation
Food Administration
Dawes
Governor Hammill backs Hoover across Iowa in fall bid
Governor John Hammill returned to Des Moines after meeting Herbert Hoover in Washington. He said he would carry Iowa for Hoover this fall and expected Hoover to win nationwide, with the Midwest also leaning Hoover.
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Hammill
EL Moines
John Hammill
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Iowa
Hoover
Boy dies from Fourth of July accident in Pennsylvania
Paul Sload aged 2 died in Columbia hospital after injuries from a June 4 accident when ten torpedoes in his hip pocket exploded as he fell from a swing. He was the first Fourth of July accident victim in the area.
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Columbia
Paul Sload
Columbia Hospital
Sload
Mrs Badenoch speaks at Rotary Club in Washington
Mrs Neena Wilson Badenoch of Chicago spoke informally to Washington Rotary Club members about the link between her home economics work and the business world. She noted women’s role in buying and the feminine viewpoint influencing commerce as rotarians enjoyed a warm program featuring regional dancers and a violin solo.
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Washington Rotary Club
Neena Wilson Badenoch
Chicago
Frank L. Wilson
Washington
Des Moines
Rotary Club
Beth
Jean Livzey
Wellman
Beatrice Anderson
A. Anderson
T. R. Phillips
W. A. Anderson
Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Washington
A large crowd is expected in Washington for an American Legion Fourth of July celebration featuring Governor Hammill, a balloon ascension by Al Buchrow, a city hall speech at 2 PM, a 10 AM parade, and carnival shows all day. Activities include races for youth, toy prizes, a baseball game at Libe’s Park, and two dances at Armory and Boyd Berdo Barn.
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Isler
Washington
Iowa
John Hammill
Libe's Park
Town Avenue
Milwaukee Station
Reister
al Buchrow
City Hall
East Main Street
Libe
Washington Indees
July Fourth Community Celebration Schedule
A July Fourth program lists multiple band concerts at Central Park and City Hall Lawn from early afternoon to evening. Contests, a parade, carnival shows, a balloon ascent on North Iowa Avenue, and dancing at Armory and Berdo barn are included along with a baseball game.
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Central Park
North Iowa Avenue
Armory and Berdo Barn
Carnival Draws Crowds As Attractions Impress Locals
Hundreds filled the streets and expressed approval of the carnival and its attractions. Buster Springman conducted a large business with his miniature railway at the northwest corner of the square.
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Wes
Buster Springman
Hammill Expends $2,631.29 on renomination campaign
Governor John Hammill filed his campaign expense statement with the secretary of state, showing expenditures of $2,631.29. M. L. Bowman, who finished second in the four way race, reported $3,297.29 in expenses with $2,801.20 receipts. The filing deadline was extended by a day due to the holiday.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Hammill
Ed M Smith
Ohio youth wins U. 8 marble meet
Alfred Huey of Kenmore Ohio defeated Dominic Cartelli of New Britain Conn to win the United States marbles championship before about 5000 spectators in Atlantic City New Jersey.
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Ohio
Atlantic City
N. Y
Alfred Huey
Kenmore
United States
Dominic Cartelli
New Britain
Ainsworth Notes Travel Visits And Local News
Miss Blanche Gosling a student nurse at Iowa University spends a three week vacation at home. The Ainsworth telephone changes hands with Illinois and Iowa Telephone Co acquiring it. Rev Krenmyre returns from business in Chicago and Cleveland. Regular meeting of the O E S chapter set for Friday evening June 6.
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Ainsworth
Blanche Gosling
Iowa University
Snider
Illinois and Iowa Telephone Co
Krenmyre
Chicago
Cleveland
Peet
Washington
Mina West
Graham
Mildred
Bryan
Muscatine
Isac Freeland
Frank Ditmer
Frank Bandy
Havre
Marietta Workman
Iowa City
J. A. Marsh
Mary Gale Thompson
Crawford
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Drys
Hoover Knsas City
H. P. Faris
Prohibition Party
America
Faris
AL Smith
Herb
Union District
Ameal Chaubal
Emily
Geo. Peck
Badenoch
American Legion
Hammul Wie
Troop G
Boyd Berdo
West of
Governor Hammill
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