Demand to remove labor party members from Mexican offices
The Revolutionary Party unions demand removal of labor officials from all government posts, urging President Calles to act. Querlio Manrique calls Obregon’s assassin an outsider project while warning authorities to end labor influence to keep Obregonista support. Morones resigns as labor secretary amid pending confession details of Toral’s murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Labor Party
Union of Revolutionary Parties
Calles
Querlio Manrique
Obregon
Obregonista
Mexic Cit
Luis Morones
Labor
Obregon Party
Jose le Leon Toral
Alvaro Obregon
Rios Zertouche
Toral
Zertouche
Morones
Obreton Party
Thes
Morone
Crom
Hassell to Start Flight Wednesday from Rockford
Bert R. J. Hassell announced a dawn departure from Rockford to Stockholm Sweden with a one stop route via Mt. Evans. He will be accompanied by Parker D Cromer aviation inspector who will navigate the Stinson monoplane The Greater Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ill
Bert R. J. Hassell
Rockford
Stockholm
Sweden
Mt. Evans
Greenland
Hassell
Parker D. Cromer
Greater Rockford
Mounted police to bring students back from Arctic trek
Regina Saskatchewan July 24 Mounted police were ordered to intercept four University of Iowa students aiming to reach a point north of the Arctic circle in Northern Saskatchewan. Authorities said the group was moving slowly, prompting the decision to bring them back to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
University of Iowa
Saskatchewan
Arctic Circle
Community Notes From Crawfordsville Iowa
Miss Nellie Manners reports that Rev. John Stewart and family from Murray Nebraska preached at United Presbyterian in Crawfordsville. Robert Dowell of Fremont visited for the weekend. Joe Allen Raster of Davenport arrived from Ainsworth with relatives. John Bullergs drove to Des Moines to fetch his wife and family. Local residents attended Swedesburg church dedication services yesterday.
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Crawfordsville
John Stewart
Murray, Neb
Stewart
United Presbyterian Church
Robert Dowell
Fremont
Lee Lease
Ainsworth
Joe Allen Raster
Davenport
John Bullergs
Des Moines
Nebraska
Nobile Reaches Sweden After Polar Disaster
General Nobile and seven surviving crew members head toward Narvik by supply ship Citta di Milano after lasting sixty-one days since the Italia wreck. A swift safeguarding trip through Sweden and Germany is planned, with medical needs and injury care emphasized for the survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Nobile
Italia
Kings Bay
Bile
Ekstra Bladet
Narvik
Citta di Milano
Italy
Berlin
Umberto Nobile
Scandinavia
Germany
Waarnemnends
Bad Kleinen
Schwerin
Masdesars
Munich
Verona
Couple finds sleeping infant in their car after misdelivered Rooster Day ride
Mr and Mrs Hugh Conrad of near Wayland found a sleeping infant in their car on returning home from Rooster Day. They debated what to do then waited in sight as a man and woman later retrieved the child, unaware it had been accidentally left in the wrong vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Conrad
Wayland
Conrad
Weather Tests Small Grain Harvest Amid Heat and Rain
Wellman notes a very hot and rainy week delaying small grain work. Oats are ripe with fields down. harvestors move by mower. Farmers in Washington John son and Iowa counties cut oats while rain threatens. Corn grows with potential bumper yields if heat persists. Local visits include H D MacGugin and J E Curl party plans extend to Bellingham, Washington. F C Schroeder heads to Chicago and then New York and Germany to visit his homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington, Johnson and
Iowa County
H. D. MacGugin
Iowa City
J. E. Curl
Death of Joseph M. Prebyl at age 59 near Washington
Joseph M. Prebyl aged 59 died last night at his home north of Washington after a four year illness. He was born near Richmond, married Tena Kobsick in 1897, and leaves widow and six children. Also survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral at 2 PM Wednesday at the Richmond Methodist church with interment in Richmond cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Prebyl
Washington
Richmond
Joseph Prebyl
Mary Kohsick
Tena Kobsick
Town
Charles
Edward
Elsie
Blanche
Wilms
Dorothy
Frank
Kalona
James
Mary Joska
Anna Kos
Emma Havel
Richmond Cemetery
Republicans to Give Smith Hard Fight in the East
Stronghold New York reports Republicans plan a large camp near sidewalks of New York to campaign against Governor Alfred E. Smith in his stronghold. Senator George Moses of New Hampshire will lead efforts across New York and neighboring states. The effort received carte blanche from Republican leaders meeting with Dr. Hubert Work. Dignified Hoover campaign outlined in California with quiet strategy and acceptance speech set for August 11. Curtis optimistic on national plans and regional polling.
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New York
Alfred B. Smith
George Moses
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Delaware
Rhode Island
Smith
Ester
Hubert Work
National Committee
Zalo Alto
Calif
Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
United Press
Curtis
Hoover Leading in Iowa Straw Vote Says Tribune Report
The Chicago Tribune reports a straw poll in 23 Iowa towns showing Hoover ahead of Smith and Thomas. In Washington County Hoover leads 4545 to 4468 for Smith and 358 for Thomas, with Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa also favoring Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawa
Hoover
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Iowa
Washington
Smith
Thomas
Washington County
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Oskloosa
Sigourney
Columbus Junction
Wapello
Chariton
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Ottumwa
Smith Brookhart
Des Moines
Coolidge
Steck
Arkansas Bridegroom Leads Blessings From Friends
A wedding of aArkansas couple is celebrated with callers sending best wishes. Friends and family extend congratulations and blessings for a long and prospering marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Hoover Homecoming Plot Ties West Branch to Three Towns
Cedar Rapids and Davenport join West Branch in preparing for Herbert Hoover’s homecoming. Plans include an amphitheater, canvas top shelters for 15 000 attendees, electric lighting, police traffic support, and a national radio hookup with amplifiers and multiple loudspeakers for overflow crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willle West Branch
Hoovers’ Birth
Rapids
Davenport
Iowa City
Sage President 1928 Chautauqua Officers Named
Frank R. Sage is president of the Washington Chautauqua association for 1928 and leads the twenty Ninth assembly opening Tuesday August 14. The list includes vice president H H McCleery secretary Miss Elizabeth Dawsey treasurer Carl M Keck and a long board of directors with many named officers and presiding speakers for August 14 through August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Sage
Washington Chautauqua Association
Twenty Ninth
Animal Assembly
Wi. McCleery
Elizabeth Dawsei
Carl M. Keck
Po. E. Dougherty
C. A Dewey
W. W. Bowers
Orville Elder
FL W. Eastwood
J. H Peet
George J. McDaniel
David McLaughlin
Willard Willce
R. L. Livingston
HH. Tf
R. K K. Courbertf
George Maxwell
Homer J. Birney
H. N. McCleery
Orville Wider
Walter Smith
EB. P. Morrison
Arthur A. Wing
Glenn BB. Mace
It J. Livingston
Mastwood
Richard McCleery
Musical Revue Opens At New Graham Theatre
A good sized crowd greeted the Margaret Lille musical revue at the New Graham Theatre last night. The 21 member company, led by Margaret Lille, Geo M Hall, Bessie Hale and Arthur Hall, entertained with witty sketches and encores. The chorus offered novelty acts that drew warm applause as the show heads to Washington for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lillie
New
Graham Theatre
Margaret Lille
Versatile
Washington
Geo. M. Hall
Bessie Hale
Arthur Hall
Wednesday's Five Lest Radio Features Overview
Radio listings note WEAF and WOR network times for operas and bands including Lolanthe Pirates of Penzance United Military Band Creature's Band and Palm Police Hour. Also mentions Atlantic City and Pennsylvania Railroad moving iron freight quantities last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WOR
Pennslyvania
Smith to Be Notified August 22 at Albany
Acting Navy secretary approved the immediate withdrawal of 1350 Marine Corps officers and men and 13 airplanes from Tientsin China. Departure leaves 148 American officers and 2467 men in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Theodore Dr. Robinson
Marine Corps
Tientin
China
Mrs McKenzie of Ainsworth 97 Birthday Longevity Noted
Mrs Pheebe McKenzie of Ainsworth marked her 67th birthday last week. Born July 15 1831 she is a member of the McClelland family famed for long lives. The McClellands had 14 children who lived to old ages with no deaths for 77 years. One member Dr William McClelland pursued medicine in Washington and lived to age 92.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pheebe McKenzie
Ainsworth
McCleLland
United States
William McClelland
Washington
Local visits and shoppers throughout Washington area
Mrs John H Minner and daughter Margaret of Fontanelle Iowa visit J M Phillips home for a week and plan more time at L Cunningham home. C I Barr Emerson Brantingham of Des Moines loses forefinger at Keota worksite. Mr and Mrs Richard Gaines return with daughter Shirley Mae from Fairfield to visit grandparents. Lester Duheaune and Donna Anne arrive to visit A L Griffith family. Nellie Ruth Asken goes to Davenport then Chicago with sister. Bernice Paul of Wellman shops in Washington. Mrs A A Clendenning Margaret and Hattie Clendenning visit from Keota. Clint Rhea Crawfordsville shops in Washington. Senator Smith W Brockham in Washington then travels July 27 engagement at Gaulton Wright County. Mrs Chester Holcomb returns home from near Ainsworth after visiting M J Orr. Frank Fleming Wellman visits daughter Mrs Frank Longwell. Mrs Raymond Condit returns from Muscatine plans Omaha then Pueblo Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Wehrle
Wm. Strickler
Fairfield
John
Webberle Auto Company
Henry
William Griffith
Charles Cummings
Wellmain
Eardley Bell, Jr
Des Moines
Rock
Washington Rotary Club
Wellman
Washington
R. F. Toretenson
Cedar Rapids
Tom O'Flaherty
Cloyd Small
East Side
Joseph Trieschmann
George Trieschmann
Ss Bue- Conhowse Posse
Righ
Lester Duhe Ane
Donna Anne
A. le Griffith
Nellie Ruth Asken
Davenport
Jack Potter
Chicago
Bernice Paul of
A. A. Clendenning
Margaret
Hattie Clendenning
Keota
Clint Rhea
Crawfordsville
Smith W. Brockham
Gaulton Wright County
Chester Holcomb
M. J. Orr
Near Ainsworth
Frank Fleming
Frank Longwell
Raymond Condit
Muscatine
Dorothy Adam
Omaha
Nebraska
Pueblo
Colorado
Smith to accept Democratic nomination on Capitol steps
Governor Alfred E. Smith names August 22 for his nomination ceremony at the New York State Capitol steps. The event will start at 7 p m EDST and last about an hour with a brief acceptance address. The announcement follows precedent set by Grover Cleveland and NCR broadcasts will cover the ceremony without charge. Separately John J. Raskob resigns as GM finance committee chair during Smith’s campaign, with return expected after the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. 4
Alfred B. Smith
Smith
Capitol
Grover Cleveland
New York
National Broadcasting Company
Raskob
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors Corporation
John J. Raskob
Automobile
Sloan
Alfred &. Smith
Corporation
Raskooh E
The
National Democrats
Parrott and Ayres Held for Thievery
Iowa City July 24 Charles Parrott and Hubert Ayres both of Iowa City were jailed on charges of stealing four calves and five heifers from Johnson county farms. Parrott pleaded not guilty at a preliminary hearing and implicated Ayres, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Charles Parrott
Hubert Ayres
Johnson County
Parr Rott
Ayres
Sandino Flees Nicaragua Report Reaches White House
President Coolidge informed of Augustino Sandino insurgent leader fleeing Nicaragua. Officials say Nicaraguan situation reported very satisfactory with many marauders reportedly abandoning arms and disbanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Augustino Sandino
Nicaragua
Shell to Erect New Oil Station on North Marion Ave
Work has begun on a new Shell oil station to be built on North Marion avenue just south of the Colenso Annex. The project will give Shell two stations in town, with the existing one on West Washington street along highway No. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Marion Avenue
Colenso
Shell Company
Washington Street
Leather and Writing Through Human History
A compact note reflects on leather predating writing and the discovery by explorers as they penetrated new regions revealing ancient materials and practices.
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Nellie Manners
Swedesburg
Vobile
Ipenhaghein
Um- Nobile
Spitzbergen
Enar Pall Lundborg
F. (. Schroeder
Helen
Towa City
F. C
Schroeder
Wetman
Auto
Towa
East
Charles Curtis
Republican National Committee
Mads
West Branch
Seeeeaias
WEAF
U. S
McClel
John H. Minner
Fontavelle
J. M. Phillips
L. Cunningham
C. It. Barr
Emerson & Brantingham
Richard Gaines
Pairfield
Shirlens Mae
Fred Jones
Corpor
Ation
Parrott and Ayres
Sandino
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