Rebels Gain Upper Hand in Brazil Sao Paulo Fighting
Reported by The Associated Press from Buenos Aires says rebels near Sao Paulo show momentum as federal forces announce decisive operations not expected to yield firm results. Left wing claims police barracks taken and prisoners made while machine guns and munitions are seized.
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Associated Press
Nuenos
Vergueria Street
Commercial Association
Santos
Congress
Sao Paulo
Nemardes
Henry Family Holds Notable Reunion at Shenandoah Church
In Shenandoah City near here the United Presbyterian church hosted a Henry family reunion. Forty three members of Mrs. Amanda Henry’s family attended including nine children grandchildren and in laws. Ten Henrys formed a choir traveling from various parts of Iowa. The family notes every member is Presbyterian or United Presbyterian.
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Shenandoah
United Presbyterian Church
Shannon City
Here
Henry
Amanda Henry
Exhausted carrier pigeon lands in Iowa at Dubuque farm
A exhausted carrier pigeon with a blind around its neck and the inscription "820 A B Club Aurora Ill. 23" landed in a southwest Dubuque farm yard yesterday. The bird’s tag suggests a message route or club origin near Aurora Illinois. Local handlers plan to recover any potential note or clue attached to the bird.
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Iowa
Dubuque
A. B. Club Aurora
Man’s suicide attempt tied to false crime report in Oregon
Oliver Cameron, in a Birmingham episode of remorse, had attempted suicide in Portland over a supposed slaying by W. J. Gay on January 2, 1902. Gay, it turns out, is alive in Sharpsburg, Georgia, aged 81. Authorities will seek Cameron's return for an assault with intent to murder charge from a 22 year old indictment.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oliver Cameron
Portland
Oregon
W. J. Gay
Gay
Bowden
Sharpsburg
Bow
West Virginia Man Chosen as Democratic Committee Head
Clem L. Shaver of West Virginia was named chairman of the Democratic National Committee by John W. Davis. Davis will receive formal nomination notification at Clarksburg on August 11 at 8 p.m.
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West Virginia
Davis
The
Associated Press
New York
Clem L. Shaver
Democratic Nations Committee
John W. Davis
Clarksburg
W. Va
MacLaren Flight Delayed by Fog Over Ocean Route
AP reports British aviators led by A Stuart MacLaren faced a fog delay after leaving Lake Toshimoye on Yotorofu Island en route to Paramishiru. All four crew members are safe and their undamaged aircraft was moved to a lake to weather strengthening winds.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Denes
MacLaren
Lake Toshimoye
Yotorofu
Ind
Uruppu
Kurile Islands
A. Stuart MacLaren
Boy Blinded by Cane Gun Fire on Local Property
Enraged by a boy's refusal to leave property, Eugene Disney fired a cane gun, hitting 14 year old Mark Webb and blinding him in one eye. Police say the weapon, a combination cane and gun, is the first seen at the local station. Disney said he brought it from Germany.
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Associated Press
BU ‘Que
Eugene Disney
Mark Webb
Disney
Germany
La Follette Plan Draws Campaign Moves South
Washington July 18 La Follette campaign expands with new offices in New Orleans and possible hubs in New York and San Francisco. West Virginia election law issues arise as Donald Richburg handles electors. Ladd from North Dakota signals support within GOP.
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Associated Press
Washington
la Follette
South
Repres
John M. Nelson
Wisconsin
Senator la Follette
New Orleana
Chiccaro
New York
San Francisco
la Guardia
Republican
Pacific Coast
Rudolph Spreckles
West Virginia
Donald Richburg
Chicago
One Cent Gas Reduction Likely to Be Limited
The Associated Press reports the July 18 one cent gasoline price cut will impact few Iowa cities as most already sit below the normal market price. Des Moines investors plan a new retailer with hopes to push prices toward 13 or 14 cents if supply contracts allow, though retail in Des Moines remains about 18 12 cents.
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Iowa
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Des Moines
Girl Dies in Gas Explosion Fire At Decorah Home
Luccille Luchan aged 17 died in a Decorah hospital from burns suffered while trying to extinguish flames on her sister Agnes Suchan aged 21 after a gasoline can exploded at their home three miles north of Decorah. Agnes Suchan's death was expected hourly.
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Associated F’rces
Decorah
Luccille Luchan
Agnes
Agnes Suchan
Operation Planned on Topsy Duncan’s Nose After Fight
In Chicago on July 18, Miss Rosetta Duncan known as Topsy suffered a broken nose during a clash with Cicero police on July 4. Surgeons will graft rib cartilage to restore shape. Grand jury will hear charges against the officers within a week.
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Topsy Duncan
Chicago
Rosetta
Duncan
Cicero
Helen Wills Reaches Tennis Meet Finals
American champion Helen Wills advanced to the final round of the Olympic singles at Olympic Stadium Colombes by defeating France's Madame A G Golding 6 2 6 1.
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Helen Wills
Olympic Stadium
Colombes
France
Madame A. G. Golding F
Conductors Endorse La Follette for Presidency
The Order of Railway Conductors votes to formally back Senator Robert M. La Follette for the presidency. President L. Sheppard says the endorsement reflects the vast majority of members who favor La Follette. No vice presidential endorsement. members favor Hodgeson and others from various states as acceptable to labor.
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R. R
la Follette
Cedar Rapigs
the Order of Railway Conductors
Jart Nicht
Robert M. la Follette
Sheppard
Wille Ue
Senatora Hower
Nebraska
Dilk
Washington
Shipstead
Minneota
Wheeler
Montana
Hoddieson
Alabama
Stone
Brotherhood of Engineers
Ames College Exhibit Highlights Modern Agriculture at Fair
Ames Iowa July 18 Nearly every phase of modern agriculture studied at Iowa State College will be shown at the college exhibit at the Iowa state fair The display features publications posts plows power plants nutrition feeding and drainage with each division led by experts to demonstrate and explain the work of their departments Des Moines hosts the state fair August 20 21 22.
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Ames
Iowa State College
College
Bulletin
Des Moines
Olympic program cuts four events at Paris congress
July 18 the congress of the international amateur athletic federation ratified seven world records and 12 Olympic records set in the recent track meet and eliminated four events from future Olympic programs. The penathlon 10000 metre walk 3000 metre team race and 10000 metre cross country are removed.
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Associated Press
Paris
Congress of
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Davenport Police Renew Their Search for Gabe Simmons
Davenport police renew their hunt for Gabe Simmons the alleged slayer of a Michigan tourist last Sunday A report placed a man resembling him near the home of his alleged sweetheart Rose Stoeckel wearing women s clothing last night Officers say arrest is likely in the vicinity of the forks roads or trails in the area
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Davenport
Gabe Simmons
Michigan
Rose Stoeckel
Vinton Man Vanishes After Debt Troubles
Cedar Rapids Iowa July 18 H Marks a Vinton business man unable to meet his debts locked his store and disappeared this morning. The stock in his general store remains untaken and creditors will seize it. Marks left a letter saying he lost thousands in recent years and could no longer bear the pressure. He owed about 1100 in business debts, paid personal debts, wife and daughter visiting Minneapolis. friends think he may have gone there.
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Cedar Rapids
H. Marks
Vinton
Marks
Minneapolis
Divorce Suit Alleges Husband Forced Wife to Work Fields
Mrs. Philip Kovar of near Belle Plaine files in Vinton district court alleging her husband dragged her from bed at five in the morning and tried to force her to work in the fields. She seeks $10,000 alimony and fees, a restraining order, property protection, and custody of their three children after seventeen years of marriage.
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Cedar Rapids
Vinton
Philip Kovar
Belle Plaine
Not Favorable 10 Big Grain Merger
Omaha July 18 The Nebraska Farmer Union warns members against buying stock in a 26 million dollar Chicago merger uniting five grain firms into a cooperative marketing plan. J Osbourne argues true cooperation starts with small elevators and warns the scheme may evade anti-trust laws and betray farmer trust.
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Associated Preas
Omaha
C. J. Osborne
Nebraska Farmer Union
Chicago
Osborne
Grain Exchange
Forest Fires in West Worsen Threatening Towns
In California two fires flared up last night, one near McCloud in Siskiyou County threatening the town. A third blaze in Montana added to the west coast fire danger as conditions worsened after an improved day.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Montana
Siskiyou Counry
McCloud
Rally Planned For Wisconsin Candidate Tomorrow Night
A rally is organized for the Wisconsin candidate with supporters gathering at an event tomorrow night to campaign and present the candidate's platform.
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Wisconsin
Higher Prices Bring Cheer To This State
Des Moines reports a surge in corn prices sparks Iowa optimism for prosperity. Governor Kendall calls the rise the greatest hope in years as land sales surge and real estate dealers urge buying. Crop reports say conditions vary with some areas discouraged while others near 76 percent of normal. a farm journal adds hopeful outlook. The state may gain over a million dollars if prices hold and fall corn estimates align with federal forecasts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Govenor Kendall
Towa
R. G. Clark
State Secretary of Agriculture
Cas
Poweshiek
Washington
Carroll
Renew Pressure on Montanan to Run With La Follette
Following La Follette supporters urging Senator Wheeler of Montana to reconsider as a running mate some indicated he would consent, though Wheeler has refused publicly. Wheeler had already announced support for La Follette.
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la Follette
Washington
Senator Ladd
North Dakota
Republican Party
Senator la Follette
National Committee
Brandeis
Supreme Court
Huston Thompson
Federal Trade Commission
John J. McSparren
Pennsylvania State Grange
Peter Wipp
Cleveland
James Maurer
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
Gov Sweet
Colorado
Francis McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
George W. Anderson
Boston
Wheeler
Montana
Justice Brandeis
Ladd
LaFollette
Frasier
Frazier
Montanan
Associated Press
Mr. la Follette
Davenport Police Arrest Suspects
Davenport police today captured three men including Roy de Autremont, named as an alleged member of the gang blamed for a four-man killing during the Southern Pacific train hold up at Siskivou Washington on October 23 last.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Roy de Autremont
Southern Pacific
Siskivou
Washington
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