Hammill is GOP Nominee for Iowa Governor and McClune for Auditor
Lieutenant Governor John Hammill of Britt named Republican standard bearer for the November Iowa race. J C McClune of Oskaloosa and Mark G Thornburg of Emmetsburg chosen as nominees for state auditor and secretary of agriculture. Both received congratulations at the party convention as the legislature moves to finish code revisions. Thornburg’s confirmation anticipated next day.
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Des Moines
John Hammill
Britt
Iowa
J. C. McClune
Oskatoona
Mark G. Thornburg
Emmetsburg
Hammill
McClune
Convention
Senate
Thornburg
Raymond Cassady
Twin Boys Named Coolidge and Hell and Maria Ransome
Clarksbury West Virginia July 23 Clarksburg home town of John W Davis Democratic nominee was advised of the birth in Kanawha county of Coolidge Ransome and Helland-Maria Ransome twin sons of Constable F W Ransome The constable a staunch Republican read of the birth there of a boy named after the Democratic nominee To go them one better he said when the twins arrived A neighbor suggested that Hell and Maria was a bit strong but Ransome said the lad had a robust Republican constitution and could struggle through life with it
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Clarksburg
W. Va
John W Davis
Kanawhy
Coolidge Ransome
Helland-Maria Ransome
F. W. Ransome
Hell
Chicago
John R. Caverly
Criminal Court of
Cook County
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Judge Caverly
Leopold
Loeb
Caverly
Crowe
Tunney Favorite Over Carpentier in Polo Grounds Bout
New York July 23 Gene Tunney enters the ring a slight favorite to beat George Carpentier in a 15 round bout at the Polo Grounds tomorrow night. Arrangements settled by Jimmy Johnston give Tunney the edge though Carpentier has risen in support. Francois Descamps, Carpentier's manager, predicts Tunney will not last beyond ten rounds.
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New York
Gene Tunney
George Carpentier
Polo Grounds
Jimmy Johnston
Carpentier
Francois Descamps
Tunny
Student Kill Son Gets 5 Years in Pen
Charles Weldford Travis an American student from New York was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of his infant son and sentenced to five years penal servitude. He said he tried to stop the child's crying by pinching the nose and windpipe, which led to the strangling.
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London
Charles Welford Travis
New York
Mrs Walter Cory and Baby Visit Ernest Marcucel Home
Mrs Walter Cory and her infant arrive in Chicago to visit the Ernest Marcucel residence, sharing time with the family during the stay.
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Walter Cory
Baby of
Chicago
Ernest Marcucel
Republicans Seek National Campaign for Coolidge Dawes
William M Butler, chair of the Republican National Committee, announced a nationwide campaign to support Coolidge and Dawes. He predicted the November election will reach at least thirty million voters, with President Coolidge expected to gain from higher turnout.
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Washington
BD. C
Coolidge
Dawes
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Butler
National Committee
Wheat Prices Soar Again After Brief Pause
Wheat prices surged to new highs today in Chicago as the market resumed after a short pause. Reports said Canadian wheat crops face black rust threats, with prices jumping about eight cents from the day’s low point near the close.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Canada
Corn Makes Good Progress In Week In Iowa Report
Des Moines July 23 Corn advanced well during the week though it remains 10 to 14 days late overall per Charles D. Reed Iowa weather and crop bureau director total. Winter wheat and oats are mostly in shock with early oats and barley moving northward. Potatoes cabbage and other cool weather crops progressed. Mrs C M McClaren left Boise Idaho to visit relatives in New Castle Pa after visiting sisters Matt Springman and William Kenaler.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Iowa
C. M. McClaren
Matt Springman
William Kenaler
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Boise, Idaho
Middle West Wins on Rate Decision
The federal trade commission rules the Pittsburgh Plus method used by United States Steel and subsidiaries as price fixing and price discrimination. It orders separation of transport charges from steel prices and abolition of the system. Des Moines reports Iowa Governor Kendall credits western cooperation for the ruling saving consumers money.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
United States Steel Corporation
Pittsburgh
Commission
Battorneye
Des Moines
Towans
Kendall
Iowa
Nebraskans Drown in Colorado Lake Tragic Boat Accident
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baker and their 2 year old son from Havelock Neb were drowned when a boat capsized in Stapps lake near Boulder Colorado. Rescue attempts failed after the child fell overboard and the parents tried to save him.
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Boulder
Colo
H. W. Baker
Havelock
Neb
Stapps Lake
Here
Visit with Dr and Mrs Reed for Indianola resident
Liv Laverty of Indianola is here for a visit with Dr. and Mrs. Fred Reed, unseen details note a social call at their home.
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Liv Laverty
Indianola
Mrs
Fred Reed
Wheeler to Lake on Most of Speaking for the New Party
The Associated Press reports a La Follette ticket campaign plan with Senator Wheeler of Montana as vice presidential candidate. Wheeler will speak in Boston in August and lead early campaign efforts while a committee finalizes strategy. He departs for Cape Cod for rest then returns to discuss details with Senator La Follette before Massachusetts speeches.
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Wheeler
Lake
New Party
Associated Press
Washington
LaFollette
Whee
Montana
Boston
Cape Cod
Masachusetts
Boy Drowns Swimming in Pool Near City Limits
Baleh a 16 year old drowned last night while swimming in a ten foot deep pool formed by recent rains on his father’s farm just outside the city. A companion’s rescue attempt endangered the savior. the body was recovered four hours later after dragging with a hay rake.
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Associated Press
Watealoo
Baleh
Bank at Hamburg Iowa Closes Doors
Hamburg bank closes today with a notice on the doors stating a national bank is being organized and all depositors will be paid in full.
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BANK
Hamburg
Iowa
Bank of
Beice
Brookhart Refuses Race Talking Points Plans Extra Session Push
Des Moines July 23 Senator Smith W Brookhart says he will not back Coolidge or La Follette and will not speak for either candidate He will press for an extra congressional session to pass the McNary Haugen bill registering a stance on agriculture relief.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
Coolidge
Robert LaFollette
Brookhart
Congress
Baltic herring swamps coast as large catch drawn by fishermen
Colossal schools gather in the Baltic off Holstein and Mecklenburg. In the Bay of Fischland near Warnemude fishermen hauled 20,000 pounds of herring in one night. Lacking buyers they drove wagons to towns offering fish cheaply. farmers bought many to feed pigs.
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Warnemude
Germany
Baltic Sea
Holstein
Mecklenburg
Bay of Fischland
Iowa Assembly Opens Work Deliberately After Delay
July 23 Des Moines Iowa general assembly resumes after a one day delay at the state convention. Senators review budget and agriculture nominations while blocking a few new bills. The minority military committee reports exoneration for Miss May K Francis, and the Francia investigation is adjourned to tomorrow.
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Associated
Premy Des
Budget Appeal Board
Senate
Frands
House
Miss May KB. Francis
Miss Francis
Storey
Warren County
Oliver
Monona
Ontjes
Grundy
Rewoldt
Bremer
Long
Jefferson
Meredith Explains Advertising Linking U S Market
London report on BE T Meredith of Des Moines addressing the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World. He cites barriers to uniform buying across 48 states yet argues advertising unified national demand for locally produced goods and marketed nationally by big firms.
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London
Anm
BE. T. Meredith
Des Moines
Lowar
United States
Associated Advertising Cluba of the World
Meredith
America
Florida
Mr. Meredith
Democratic Party Not Worried Over Wheeler Defection
Chicago July 23 The addition of Burton Wheeler of Montana to the LaFollette ticket does not worry Democrats George K Brennan Illinois national committeeman said after meeting leaders in New York He noted Wheeler was indicted in Montana for something or other and said he was tickled to death about the Washington gathering boosting the third ticket supporters chances.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
LaFollette
Democrata
George K. Brennan
Ilinois
Wheeler
New York
Brennen
Brennan
Washington
Mistake at Power House Kills Lineman in Iowa
Arthur Bradley of Maquoketa was killed near Center Junction when the Anamosa power house turned 32 900 volts into a high tension line as Bradley worked atop a pole and Frank Carson watched from the ground. The body hung on the wires for two hours before authorities stopped the current. Officials did not release the name of the worker responsible.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Bradley
Maquoketa
Iowa
Center Junction
Anamosa
Bradley
Frank Carson
Carson
Rebels gain ground in Brazil amid bombardment reports
The captain of the Greek steamer Andrios, arriving from Santos, says the Sao Paulo revolt is growing stronger and likely winning despite official denials. He witnessed bombardment by the Minas Geraes near Santos, left port, and noted new federal reinforcements in Santa Maria and war material shipments to Santos.
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Associated Press
Montevideo
Andrios
Santos
Sao Paulo
Minas Geraes
Santa Maria
Rio Grande Do Sul
Advertising Shapes National Markets Across the United States
Roy Todd of Iowa City visited A. Joseph Kelly as the discussion centered on how natural U.S. conditions hinder broad product distribution. The speaker argued that national advertising unified a vast market, turning trade problems into solvable challenges and creating a single national consumption in a large country. He noted the line of least resistance would have left many local buying units.
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United States
Franks Murder Trial Opens. Leopold and Loeb Face Mercy Plea
Chicago reports the Leopold and Loeb trial with Jacob Franks, father of the 14 year old victim, as a key witness. The state’s attorney Crowe argues for the death penalty while Clarence Darrow contests the claim amid heavy security and public fascination.
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Chicago
Jacob Franks
Robert
Leopold and
Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Loeb
Robert E. Crowe
Franks
Clarence Darrow
Mr. Crowe
Darrow
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Krang
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Robert Imbrie
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