Lindbergh Showdown Sways Iowa State Fair Plans
Des Moines reports a stand off over Charles Lindbergh’s August state fair appearance. Guggenheim Foundation insists no admission charge, risking a possible postponement or altered venue as officials weigh compromise. Lindbergh also avoids Minnesota fairs for similar reasons.
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Des Moines
Charles A. Lindbergh
Guggenheim Foundation
United State
Fair Grounds
Lindberga
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Rules for Iowa civilian rifle and pistol contest at Fort Des Moines
Sheriff Denison reports circular from Adjutant General Hailey detailing rules for the Fort Des Moines elimination shoot July 29 30 1927. A civilian team will represent Iowa at Camp Perry Ohio August 28 September 18 1927. Key points include 22 days required at Camp Perry, use only 36 caliber US Army rifles, no ammunition supplied, competitors pay own expenses, $2.25 registration to cover cot and meals, event times noted, team size 10 to 13, limited eligibility for past national competitors, and applications due by July 1 1927 by letter or wire to W H Bailey at the State House Des Moines.
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Charles M. Denison
W. H Hailey
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Camp Perry
Ohio
Bailey
United States Army
State Adjutant General's Office
National Guard
W. H. Bailey
State House
Des Moines
Bud Stillman Weds Backwoods Girl in Quebec
GRAND ANSE Quebec July 26 With uncertainties cleared up Bud Stillman will wed Lena Wilson in a North Woods style ceremony in La Tuque Quebec In the evening family and friends from New York and Quebec will gather to witness the nuptials and the Wil son family will participate in the celebrations confirming the union despite earlier tensions.
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Bud Stillman
Quebec
Grand Anse
Que
James
Bud) Stillman
Lemna Wilson
North Woods
Anne A. Stillman
Bud
New York Society
Quebec North Woods
Lena
Mrs. Stillman
Wilsons
la Tuque
Mrs. Wilson
John
Belle
la Tnque
Stillmans
High School Boys Advance in Football Conditioning
Washington high school football prospects show early focus as Coach Murry Rice reports rising interest and summer workouts. Many candidates train on farms or railways, with a core group practicing weekly. The schedule opens with Burlington and Ottumwa at home, and a strong lineup features captains and returning players across the line and backfield.
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Washington High School
Murry Rice
Cehent
Send Lord Balfour to Geneva to avert naval talks collapse
London officials urged the government to send Lord Balfour to Geneva in a last effort to steady the stalled naval armaments conference. Bridgeman and other navy leaders oppose the move, while The Daily News argues Balfour could salvage talks, though officials doubt his age allows active duties.
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W. C. Bridgeman
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Daily News
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Washington
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Berlin
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Coolidge
United Press
Indiana Grand Jury to Probe Stephenson Era Corruption
The Marion county grand jury was directed to investigate alleged political corruption linked to Stephensonism. Judge Collins announced new material from J. C. Stephenson, with prosecutors urging continued session through August or a vacation only by jury choice.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marion County Grand Jury
Indiana
James A. Collins
Grand Jury
Marion County
John Holtzman
William H. Remy
Leech Weldin and Waymack Visit Davenport
Mr and Mrs Paul Leech Mrs Phil Weldin Miss Hunice Hammer Gailord Waymack and John Waymack traveled to Davenport this morning to spend the day.
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Paul Leech
Phil Weldin
Hunice Hammer
Gailord Waymack
John Waymack
Davenport
Coach Rice Plans Open Tryouts for New Football Squad
The new coach will offer openings to all boys who tried for the team and aims to build a squad of sixty or more. Practice starts after school opens with a meeting around August 15 to decide who will try for the team and discuss football matters ahead of actual work beginning two weeks later.
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Rice
Eeach
Assistant Attorney General Taught Enforcement of Law
Max O'Brien assistant attorney general of Towa was stopped for speeding on a newly paved highway in Oskaloosa. An officer lectured him on road laws before Barr Elder arrested a state highway engineer for speeding. Max refused the lecture and presented his card to Justice L. M. Pacoan in Oskalooga. The court suspended the charge and Max left.
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Max O'Brien
Towa
Max
Oskalucro
Cer Baril Elder
Max Obrien
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L. M. Pacoan
Oskalooga
Davenport Democrat Editor Speaks on Aviation at Rotary
Ralph Cram editor of the Davenport Democrat spoke at the Rotary meeting on aviation. He traced flight from the Wright brothers 59 seconds 800 feet to modern air carriages carrying up to twenty passengers at 100 mph. He noted endurance tests by twelve or more machines and cited Lindbergh and Byrd era progress. About one hundred attendees enjoyed dinner and a musical program after the address.
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Byrd
Nmbville and Associates
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Impetrus
Washington
Omaha
Moline
Mr. Cram
Rotary
Funeral costs for Mikado of Japan noted
The article states 2 000 000 dollars were spent on the late Mikado of Japan funeral and comments on a taxpayer crying long live the emperor with a literal meaning.
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Japan
New York Subway Strike Threat Deepens After Discharges
The interborough rapid transit company discharged eleven motormen who belonged to the Amalgamated Association amid reports the IRT plans to hire strikebreakers. Six were fired for refusing to train applicants, allegedly aiding the strike. Union officials expect a unanimous strike vote at tonight's meeting as more employees quit. Two service disruptions were reported on IRT lines due to short circuits with no sign of sabotage.
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New York Subway
Interborough Rapid Transitt Company
Imale Amated
James L. Quackenbush
I. Rh. T
Edward P. Levin
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Frank Hedley
Brighton Youth Badly Hurt In Tractor Accident
LeRoy Minert nine suffers critical injuries after a platform collapse on an oil platform near Brighton while his brother Sylvester operated a tractor. He was rushed to Washington county hospital in unclear condition as neighbors note prior local injuries. Richard Pfeiffer also bruised after tripping on a loose board in a haymow with recovery reported. three similar incidents involve local children in one week.
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LeRoy Minert
Washington County Hospital
Henry Mineart
Sylvester
Richard Pfeiffer
Vince Pfeiffer
Keota Rodeo Draws Large Crowds and Modest Net
Keota American Legion post rodeo drew about 6,500 on Sunday and 2,000 on Saturday with total receipts around 4 197. Expenses were heavy and the Legion cleared about 300. Performances included cowboys, wild horses and steers plus bhuttaio from Singmaster ranch. Weather was ideal and the Keota band provided music.
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Keota
Road work contracts total about two million
Ames July 26 Contracts for road construction in 26 counties totalling about two million dollars were under consideration at the state Highway Commission offices. The work includes bridge construction graveling paving drainage and small projects in Lacey Keosauqua and Wildcat Den state parks.
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Ames
Page County votes for 900000 paving bonds
Voters in Page county approved a 900000 bond issue in a special election to pave primary roads. Unofficial returns from 24 of 26 precincts showed 3,141 for and 2,959 against, with Clarinda Shenandoah and a few rural precincts favorable. Fremont and Montgomery counties had already passed similar bonds.
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Shuenandoah
Page County
Clarinda
Shenandoah
Fremont County
Montgomery
Cass Atlantic
Cass County
Gasless Tuesday Protests Hit Wichita Kans
Wichita Housewives plan another gasless Tuesday as they step up protest against a price rise. Mrs John Maltbie president of the Wichita federation of women's clubs says drastic extension of the gas strike will be carried out with support for more fuel saving devices and improvised cooking methods.
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Wichita
John Maltbie
Wichita Federation of Women's Clabs
Malthie
Marriage fense here today for FE Baker and Pearl Werner
FE Baker and Pearl Werner of Muscatine obtained a marriage license here today. The ceremony details are noted in the local notices section of the paper.
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Baker
Pearl Werner
Muscatine
Picnic Planned for 170 at Country Club Social
Country club members prepare for a picnic at the club house tomorrow evening with 170 expected attendees including 35 guests. A 22 member women’s committee organized plans and divided duties for biweekly summer and fall events. Dinner is to be served at 6 30 and all are asked to arrive on time.
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Clup
Iowa City Plans Local Clean Up After Liquor Probe
A hundred prominent Iowa City business leaders met to discuss cleaning up liquor law violations and vice. They will take no action until state agent A. E. Nugent’s report is available, then Governor Hammill will receive it and relay it to the committee. City officials and police heads attended, noting conditions have improved since last winter’s inquiry.
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Iowa City
A. E. Nugent
Hammill
Des Moines
Nurgent
Legion Auxiliary Members Gathering at Fort Madison
Officers and delegates to the state convention of the American Legion auxiliary began arriving at Fort Madison for the opening session this afternoon. Registration occupied the delegates this morning. The convention will continue through tomorrow.
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Fort Madison
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Viaduct Opens Over Rock Island Rails in Iowa City
The new $40,000 viaduct over the Rock Island railroad in Iowa City opened today after nearly a year of construction.
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Iown City
Iowa City
Rock Island Railroad
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