Looney Case Nears Verdict in Capital City Trial
John P. Looney faces a conspiracy to protect gambling charge in Nock Island UL. Defense counsel Waldam wrapped up a long address as court recessed after a five hour closing. Assistant General Attorney Hindley to present closing at 1 PM with verdict expected by 4 PM. Judge Larson to read jury instructions for about an hour. Looney pleaded for mercy, saying his dead son inspires his defense.
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Associated Preps
Nock Island
John PL Looney
Waldam
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Hindley
N. Larson
Looney
Rabies Control Proposal Outlined by Iowa Official
Des Moines July 30 Dr Don Griswold state health commissioner says rabies are not more common in summer and cites January February peaks He endorses England style quarantine and higher dog license fees to fund canine rabies control He notes unlicensed dogs may be shot during outbreaks and cites past success with strict licensing
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Don M. Griswold
Griswold
England
Decrott
Coolidge to Tackle U S Expenditures After Meetings
President Coolidge plans intensified focus on federal budgets with expected talks with House Appropriations Chair Madden in Swampscott Massachusetts. The visit includes discussions with Senator Deacon and Senator Butler on elections and fiscal policy at White Court. Deneen forecasts possible U S world court adherence.
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Chicago
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Massachusetts
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Senate
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Earthquakes Ripple Through Several States
Moderate tremors struck Kansas Oklahoma New Mexico and Texas with no property damage reported in multiple cities including Leavenworth Wichita Medicine Lodge Ashland Enid Amarillo and surrounding towns. A separate Amarillo tremor lasted about thirty seconds with no damage. Santa Barbara also felt a morning quake with no damage reported.
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Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
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Wichita
Medicine Lodge
Ashland
Enid
Okla
Amarillo
Pan-Handle
Texas Line
State Librarian Brigham Sees Iowa Reading Less
Des Moines July 30 Johnson Brigham state librarian says Iowans now read less nonfiction and more fiction than a decade ago. He cites wartime habits and entertainment shifts including movies and golf as factors. notes a rise in poetry reading over five years ago.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Johnson Brigham
Brigham
Rabies Cleanup Idea Urges Community Action
Dr Griswold advocates heroic measures to eliminate rabies from a community, claiming that with decisive effort officials and private citizens can eradicate the disease by killing an unlicensed dog.
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Griswold
Supervisors Meet in Cedar Rapids August 12 13 14
The thirtieth annual convention of the state association of county supervisors meets in Cedar Rapids August 12 13 and 14. Speakers include J N White chief engineer of the State Highway Commission on highway policy and Glenn C Haynes former state auditor. Others are L A Andrew banking superintendent on bonding liability, Dwight N Lewis railroad commissioner on motor bus law, and E K Hogue budget director on budget rules. C W Datesman of Dubuque presides the association and F E Carrington of Woodbury County serves as secretary.
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Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
J. N. White
State Highway Commission
State Association of County Supervisors
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa Good Roads Association
Il. A. Andrew
Dwight N. Lewis
Railroad Commission
E. K. Hogue
La Follette Jr to Run for Senate Seat
Robert M. La Follette Jr. announced in Madison on July 30 he will seek the U.S. Senate seat made vacant by his father's death and said a detailed statement would follow.
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Assoniated Press
Madison, Wis
Robert M. la Follette Jr
United States Senate
Brookhart
John St. Pendy
Steck
Iowa
Senate
Train Derailment Kills Twelve in Tours France
Twelve people died and several were injured when an express train from Le Mans to Tours derailed near St. Antoine station. Emergency crews responded as passengers suffered injuries in the July 30 incident.
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Tours
France
Leans
St. Antoine
Iowa Judge Hands Out Heavy Bootlegger Sentences
West Union Iowa Judge James J Cooney has handed down strong bootlegging sentences. A A Graitzke of Oelwein received a year in county jail and 800 dollar fine. Russello Baldwin got five months in jail and 600 dollar fine. Glen Sherman drew three months in jail and 800 dollar fine. Special Agent H M Stoner led the investigation.
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H. M. Stoner
Britain approves larger navy cruiser program
The House of Commons backed a cruiser building plan costing 50 million pounds with debate focusing on the United States and Japan. Ramsay MacDonald urged an amendment to condemn the program but failed 276 to 140, arguing extra 58 million pounds is needed amid peacetime strain.
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London
United States
Japan
Thous of Commons
Ramsay MacDeast
Assistant Budget Director dies after heart attack in Algona
Caurllom Wood assistant budget director for Iowa died in Algona after a heart attack during a protest hearing on proposed additions to the Fenton Electric plant. He was stricken while conducting the hearing and died at a local hospital. Wood had been appointed to the post on January 1.
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Associatesd Press
Algona
Caurllom Wood
Towa
Monkey Trial Sparks Global Mockery and Debate
The monkey trial draws European interest and is described as a huge joke abroad. Official reports note a hit to American prestige as foreign papers ridicule the Daytona case and question the United States while Europe mockingly laughs at the scene and its impact.
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Europe
America
State Department
All Votes in Clinton Will Be Contested
Clinton county ballots face widespread challenges as officials report 1000+ contested votes since recount began. Brookhart and Steck camps claim minor gains in uncontested tallies across 19 counties with Clinton noted for voluntary adjustments and disputes over ballot legitimacy.
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Clinton County
Steck
Brookhart
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Adams
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Allamakee
Appanoose
Audubon
Marion
Cerro Gordo County
Blackhawk County
Hines
Dallas
Davis
Decatur
Delaware
Stock
Iowa
John R. Pendy
Pendy
Senate Investigating Committee
Many Iowa Farm Department Inspections Reported
Des Moines July 30 The inspection department of the State Department of Agriculture reports 166 763 inspections in the year ending June 2060. Counter scales lead with 40 865 inspections. grocery 18 915. platform scales 17 579. gas pumps 11 382. The lab tested 1 429 milk and cream samples. 417 prosecutions were filed.
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Des Moines
Farm Bodies Plan Conference to Fight Freight Rate Hikes
A Des Moines conference brings together Iowa farm groups led by Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Charles Hearst to oppose railroad freight rate increases. They discuss strategy for the September hearing in Chicago and potential follow up talks if needed as they unite against higher shipping costs.
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Des Moines
Charles FE. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Peter Alsey Visits Buster Springman Home
TM Peter Alsey visits the Buster Springman home here. Mr Alsey is on the road most of the time.
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Peter Alsey
Buster Springman
Mr. Alsey
William Jennings Bryan Laid to Rest With Military Honors
Crowds in Washington gather at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church to view the late William Jennings Bryan. He lies in state, then will be buried at Arlington with dismounted artillery, a military band, and honors befitting a former Spanish–American War colonel, but without a firing volley.
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George W. Norris
Nebraska
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Arizona
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Tennessee
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Texas
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North Carolina
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West Virginia
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Kentucky
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