Six Iowans Die In Weekend Accidents Across State
A weekend of deadly crashes across Iowa left six people dead. Victims included Reginald Dickens, 13 months, of Chicago. Kenneth Will Dright, 7, of Dubuque. James Gregory, 11, of Oelwein. Rex Breckenridge, 24, of Council Bluffs. John Maplethorpe, 74, of Des Moines. and A. Schoonover, with others injured. The Dickens baby died in a collision near Jessup. In separate crashes, the Wilbright child in Minnesota and others sustained injuries. Investigations and inquests were planned, with several drivers held or fined as authorities processed the weekend fatalities.
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Reginald Dickens
Chicago
Kenneth Will Dright
Dubuque
Kied
Minnesota
James Gregory
Oelwein
F. Wilson
Warsaw
Rex Breckenridge
Council Blutts
John Maplethorpe
Des Moines
A. Schoonover Des
Karl Rinehart
Council Butts
Florence
Rexfield
Robert Dickens
Kenneth Ickens
Walter Jasper
Calgary
Can
Floyd Frenk
Rooper
Des ‘Moes
RJ. Heinsler Salon
G.ictor
Centerville
Ewin Browder
Grimes
J. P. Oberhauser
H.R. Schon
Helen Writing
Earl Rhinehart
Council Bluffs
Kilte
Dickens
Jessup
Jacob Kraenzier
Jasper
Buchanan County Hospital
Independence
Kraenzler
Wilbright
Dubuane
South Dakota
Jackson
Minn
Whitener
Aurora
Wilkens
Breckenridge
Wilson
Crest
Connell Bluffs
Rineart
Acciden
Argenta
Albin
Froah
Helen Whiting
Threy
Miss Whiting
Hemslur
J. A. Schoonover
H. R. Schoonover
Ed Mowrey
Maplethorpe
Hearing on Ouster of Clinton Chief of Police Held Today
Clinton hearing on ouster of James Sloppy, chief accused of links to bootlegging and vice, begins in district court before Judge M H Kepler. Attorney general Fletcher accuses Sloppy while Sloppy denies the charges and vows action if ousted. The case follows a probe of corruption and a February firing of Officer Johnson, with a full transcript ordered for the trial.
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Clinton
James Sloppy
Clinon
Des Moines
Sloppy
Joh Fletcher
Ditrict
M. H. Kepler
Northwood
E.G. Albert
Flo
William J. Greefused
Clef
Fletcher
Carl Her
Jayor Greene
Johnson
Sloppy Johnson
Sha Rene Ga
Vico
Gambling
Miss Helen Kamerow Signs Contract to Teach Sography
Miss Helen Kamerow of Cedar Falls has signed a contract to teach sography at Washington Junior High School next year, announced by Supt. J. H. Root. She holds a degree from Iowa State Teachers College, taught a year at PUL, and two years at Grand View High School in Iowa. Three positions remain open for next year including a high school athletic coach, supervisor of music, and a primary instructor.
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Helen Kamerow
Cedar Falls
Washington
J. H
Root
Iowa
PUL
Grandrew
Towa
Storm Halts Wheat Harvest in Kansas Elevators Crowded
Storm slows harvest across Kansas as grain elevators fill and operations stall. F Clay Bramer travels to Des Moines on a two day business trip starting this morning.
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Kansas
Clay Bramer
Des Moines
Pathfinder Monoplane Heads for Rome From Old Orchard
At 6 48 a m the silvery monoplane Path finder lifted from Old Orchard bound for Rome 4800 miles away in a bid to set a heavier than air distance record Pilot Roger A Williams and navigator Lewis Yancey expect to reach Tral an capital around 9 a m Wednesday If fuel is consumed faster than planned they may abort and restart with a full load Mechanic Jen Zebora said 10 five gallon cans were dumped to reduce weight leaving 45 gallons of fuel for the journey
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Old Orchard
Rome
Roger A. Williams
Lewis Yancey
Tralan
Pathfinders
Jen Zebora
Williams
Yancey
Zebora
Knoxville Jail Robbers Captured Near Car Isle
Howard Stoops eight teen and Kenneth Houck seventeen were recaptured after escaping Knoxville county jail Saturday night. Held on multiple robberies, they broke a cell lock and fled into rooms before being stopped near Car Isle yesterday. They were to be returned to Marion county for further processing. Charles Simbro allegedly aided the escape by letting them out and tipping off officers. The freed robbers fled in a car later found abandoned after officers shot its tires.
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Des Mos
Howard Stoops
Kenneth Houck
Knoxville
Carisle
Marion County
Charles Simbro
Joffyers
Foxville
Ested
Miss Anna Henke Buys Hamburger Inn
Miss Anna Henke takes possession of the Hamburger Inn on North Marion Avenue, south of the post office, by a deal effective today. She buys from Mrs. A. D. Stiles, owner for the last sixteen months, who plans a trip to California before returning to Tren ton Missouri. Henke has years of restaurant experience and is well equipped to run the business.
Poisoning of Chester White Sows Triggers County Search
Newhall California July 8 A county wide search is underway for suspects who poisoned two Chester White sows one a grand champion valued at 30000 at the Banner stock farm owner A L Stuart. A hypodermic needle was used to administer poison amid prior attempts to contaminate hog feed. Officials found footprints leading from the barn. Dwight Poore of Beaconsfield drowned Monday while bathing in a pond near Grand River.
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Newhall
Chester
Grand River
Dwight Poore
Beaconsfield
Here
More Rain Needed By Des Moines Region In Forecast
Des Moines and central Iowa faces continued cool conditions with rain forecast this week, as Charles D. Reed from the weather bureau reports cooler weather and more wet conditions likely for corn and fruit crops. A hard rain late Saturday damaged raspberry crops around Maine, while grain stands were knocked down. statewide high yesterday reached 7, the low 67 at Esther Vine.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
United St Weather Observer
Weather Bureau
Maines
Esther | Vine
Funeral Rites For Mrs Oliver M Gray At Christian Church
Funeral services were held Sunday at noon for Mrs Oliver M Gray at the Christian church with Rev P K Roll presiding. Music by Mr and Mrs Clare Nicholson. Pallbearers included Harry Sinres Corette Frank McCaulley and others. Burial in Grove cemetery.
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Oliver M. Gray
Nnoon
Christian Church
P. KE. Roll
Clare Nicholson
Harry Sin Res Corette
Frank McCaulley
W. W. McFarland
William Caldwell
J.T. Moore
Grove Cemetery
J. W. Pat
Hihree Ovelock
South Marion Avene
John Masson
Ernest Atchison
Clyde Nelson
Royd Dill
Woodlawn
Maria
Coast to coast air and rail service opens
The Columbus event marks a historic start for coast to coast airway service. Ford and son Edsel arrived by special train to view the first phase of the Atlantic to Pacific route as pilots and officials celebrate a major transportation milestone. Lindbergh piloted the tri motor plane, carrying 10 passengers including Anne Morrow, in Los Angeles. The flight coincided with a strong California earthquake. Plans show arrivals at Grand Central airport and Clovis with Santa Fe connections for eastward progress.
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Ford
Edsel
America
Mindbersh
Los Angeles
Trans ‘Ontinental Air ‘Transport Company
7Ord
Charles A. Lindbergh
Grand Centralairport
California
Hindbergh
Anne Morrow
atVinslow, Ariz
Clovis
N. M
Lindbergh
Lindbergh N Winslow
Iowa Fourth of July Casualties Grow With New Death
Related reports continue to add to Iowa's July Fourth casualties. Tebert Wehrs of Manning died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Thursday, marking another fatality in the ongoing incident tally.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Tebert Wehrs
Manning
Rockefeller Observes His 90th Birthday in July
Tarrytown New York July 8 In 1826 Dr H F Bigger personal physician and long time reader of John D Rockefeller prophesied he would live to 100. Today Rockefeller marked his 90th birthday bringing him within a decade of the prediction yet his plans and health remain a topic of contemplation as he continues his routine activities despite prior doubts about his longevity.
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Tarrytown
N.Y
HF. Bigger
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Bigger
Rockefeller Birthday Routine Still Grounded in Simplicity
A Washington report describes John D. Rockefeller’s birthday rhythm with a morning golf session, a family dinner at 7:30 p.m., and a quiet evening, noting no special program and that his yearly routine varies little despite his wealth. Delegations attend church and missionary meetings in Keokuk, with detailed schedules for morning worship, readings, addresses, and committee reports.
Prohibition Raid Shooting Report Expected This Week
In H Oklahoma four liquor squad members arrested after a raid shooting killing two farmers Jeff Harris and Oscar Lowery were moved to Oklahoma City amid fear of mob violence. The district prohibition office plans a full report early this week.
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Okla
Here
District Prohibition Office
Oklahoma City
Jeff Harris
Oscar Lowery
W. W. Phoma
R Aid Bee de Mundron
Randall Pittn
C. P. Rose Sale
Pottawatomie County
PBA Board Elects Officers For Year
At a meeting of the Protect ive Benevolent association executive board Attorney E D Morrison was elected president for the ensuing year, succeeding B C Carris who declined candidacy. J E B Rovee was chosen secretary and treasurer, replacing Mrs J C Ford who leaves for Glendale California. Rovee has served on the board since the organization and plans to devote his time to association business during the secretaryship.
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the Protective Benevolent Association
E. D. Morrison
B. C. Carris
Carrig
P. B.A
J. EB. Rovee
J. C
Ford
Glendale
California
Rove
Association
Aly
Dr White Speaks on Efficiency of Church
Dr J H White of Pittsby addressed the United Presbyterian board outlining the churchs need for efficiency in administration and the methods to improve work. He stressed consecration to Christian service and highlighted information on church work and needs.
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Dr. White
J. H. White
Pittsby
Board of Administration
United Presbyterian Denomination
Typhoon sweeps through Philippines disrupting lines
A first summer typhoon swept six provinces in the Philippine Islands today. Luzon suffered the brunt as telephone lines in 29 municipalities were cut. Officials sought to establish urgency lines to obtain dispatches from isolated areas.
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Manila
Plt
Philippine Islands
Luzon
Bureau of Posts
Los Angeles Earthquake Feels Stronger Than Years Past
An earthquake struck downtown Los Angeles at 4:45 PM Pacific time, lasting several seconds and shaking the city notably. The United Press office trembled, lights swung, and a telegraph instrument nearly toppled while San Pedro and nearby towns felt the tremor. reports note window glass broke and plaster shed from walls, with four girls fainting in San Pedro and minor damage in Whittier and surrounding areas.
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Los Angeles
United Preas
Pedro
Wilmington
Int Fermin
Terminal Island
San Pedro
Kaltendale
Whittier
First National Bank
Mrs Smith Discusses Syrian Missions and Life in Beirut
Mrs Jean Shuman spoke at a Baptist service about her and her husband’s mission work in Syria and a medical school in Beirut. They have lived in Syria six years and plan to sail home August 24, presenting the need for more workers and funds.
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Baptist Church
Jean Shuman
Syria
Beirut
Kington
Orville Dayton
Smith
Washington
L. Shuman
Los Angels
California
Foresee Fight To Finish In Strike In New Orleans
The New Orleans Public Service Company and the street railway employes union forecast a protracted strike now in its second week. A Department of Labor mediator arrived for talks with company and union officials as government representatives were sought to settle the dispute that has sparked rioting and left two strikers dead and more than a hundred injured.
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New Orleans
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