Jury Clears Col R W Stewart of Contempt Charge
Robert W Stewart of Standard Oil was acquitted on four counts of contempt after a two week trial. Jurors deliberated two minutes before a 21 hour session led to a third ballot verdict of not guilty. Foreman refused to reveal holdouts as lawyers challenged the committee and indictment.
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Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil
Compa
Senate
United States
Leo A. Rover
Stewart
Drum Corps Officers Elected for Year
Legion drum corps names Maynard Brown as business manager and former president, J O Brown drum master, Charles Clark drum major, Jee Holland secretary treasurer, Bobe Kurtz quartermaster. Constitution changes make business manager chief officer. New uniforms ordered, to be worn July 4.
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Legion Drum, Fife and Bugle Corps
Maynard Brown
J. O. Brown
Charles Clark
Jee Holland
Bobe Kurtz
Burglar Hits Norton and Hunston Soft Drink Parlor
Burglary at Norton and Hunston soft drink parlor on North Town avenue. thief entered through a rear window and took about 21 dollars in cash and checks. No usable clues left. theft reported to authorities this morning. Suspected entry by someone familiar with the establishment and its overnight money.
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Norton & Hunston
North Town Avenue
Handicap Golf Tournament Planned by Washington Country Club
The Washington County Club league plans a handicap golf tournament to start early next week. Committee members Leslie Eicher Frank Carter and Ernest Lemmon will oversee 36 holes over four days. Players must submit qualifying scores to Ernest Lemmon by Monday evening for pairing to be published and the event to begin midweek.
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Washington Country Club
Leslie Eicher
Frank Carter
Ernest Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Iowa Masons Elect Bunce Junior Warden for Next Year
The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge closed its eighty fifth annual communication in Cedar Rapids. Dr. Charles K. Wright of Clear Lake was elected grand master Fred H Nolte of Stuart senior grand warden Ralph Bunce of Burlington junior grand warden Rk Stephenson of Des Moines grand treasurer C C Hunt of Cedar Rapids grand secretary Burlington chosen for next annual meeting city More than 1000 masons registered James Madsen of Council Bluffs heads the Iowa Masonic veterans association F W Glaze of Oskaloosa elected vice president Sam W Baker of Des Moines re elected secretary treasurer veterans meeting held with the grand lodge session.
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Cedar Rapids
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Charles K. Wright
Clear Lake
Fred H. Nolte
Stuart
Ralph Bunce
Burlington
Rk. Stephenson
Des Moines
C. Hunt
James (. Madsen
Council Bluffs
Iowa Masonic Veterans Association
F. W. Glaze
Oskaloosa
Sam W. Baker
Paving Near West Chester Nears Completion
Washington county reports concrete paving nearing completion to West Chester with traffic expected in about two weeks and limited use sooner. Crews from Titus moved to Keota to finish road No. 2 while a second gang works near West Chester. gravel coat may be added if weather dictates, targeting full use Washington to Keota by late August.
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Washington County
West Chester
Titus
Keota
Washington
Crooked Creek
Chester
White Yard lumber yard to be rebuilt after fire
Insurance adjusted logs and debris cleanup begin today. The White Yard company plans a fireproof new lumber yard at a different location on North Iowa avenue and West Third street, likely north of the old site, with brick concrete blocks or hollow tile as options. Construction to start within weeks.
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White Yard
White Yard Company
Iowa Avenue
Third Street
L. B. Wilson
C. J. Karel
Seashore Costumes Differ in Wet Sana Trim
The observation notes that the girls' seashore costumes mainly differ from their home outfits in the trimming of wet sana. This detail highlights how outdoor seaside attire features unique fabric and accessory changes, reflecting practical fashion adjustments for damp conditions.
Will Stand By Lowden In Presidential Vote
Kansas City report says Ioan will back Frank Lowden for president with a majority of town votes tonight despite Hoover on first ballot. Delegation may switch two Hoover votes. Hanford McNider expected for vice president. Des Moines note cites Milo Reno reporting farmer dismay at Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Ioan
Frank
Lowden
Herbert Hoover
Lowdon
Hoover
Commerce
Hanford McNider
W C T U Speaker to Visit Washington County
Miss Louise Hollister a national organizer and lecturer for the W C T U will tour Washington county next week visiting rural churches in the county. She is scheduled for Sunday services in Wellman and Kalona, a Citizenship conference in Washington, and a lecture at Crawfordsville with an institute session Friday.
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Louise Hollister
Davenport
Washington County
Wellman
Kalona
Washington
Crawfordsville
Hollister
Presidential Party Heads for Cedar Island Lodge Wisconsin
President and Mrs. Coolidge travel toward northern Wisconsin aboard Special I on a midwestern vacation. Mrs. Coolidge shows improvement and en route to Cedar Island Lodge nurses stay with her. The president remains in good humor despite a minor limp from a foot abrasion.
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Wisconsin
Lodge
Wis
Gootita
Middle West
Errors deemed minor in county primary canvass
County board of supervisors found no material errors in the official primary canvass. Minor clerical adjustments added or subtracted a few votes, mostly unchanged outcomes, with the biggest delta in ward two for county auditor. A future task will be compiling delegates to count conventions for June 30, with no contests remaining. A public lecture is invited with a silver offering.
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County Board of Supervisors
Waithews
Minority Farm Plank Rejected As Hoover Nomination Looms
At the Republican National Convention in Kansas City on June 14 the minority farm plank backed by McNary-Haugen supporters was defeated 817 to 207. The majority farm plank passed, a wet plank was rejected, and President Butler’s line was vetoed. Tonight Hoover is slated to be nominated on the first ballot as the convention nears adjournment. The session opened with Moses urging seating and order as delegates streamed in.
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Kansas City
U.P
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Luneh
Herbert Hoover
Moses
Herman M. Cohen
Smoot
Hoover
Republican convention opens with Hoover lead in platform
Kansas City June 14 crowds cheer Hoover as Smoot reads platform passages in opening sessions. Morning talks focus on platform, afternoon sees presidential nominees named for Hoover California Lowden Illinois Curtis Kansas Indiana Watson West Virginia. Balloting to follow after a dinner recess with vice presidential choice delayed until Friday.
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Kansas City
Mjeorge Moses
Herbert Hoover
California
Frank O. Lowden
Republican Platform Outlines Party's Stand on Farm Question
CITY Mo June 14 A Republican platform presenting Coolidge era farm relief, tariff, and economy proposals was released by the resolution committee to the national convention. It emphasizes prohibition enforcement, honesty in government, campaign finance openness, and farm aid plans including a federal farm board and farmer controlled marketing systems. The document notes past farm and tax measures while omitting the McNary Haugen proposal and equalization fee.
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Kansas City
Resolution Committee
Ignor
McNary-Haugen
America
Republican Party
Federal Farm Board
Board Equalizes Township Taxes Across County
County board of supervisors completed the June session adjustments to personal property taxes. Changes include Brighton Colts two years old up to 31.43, mules one year old down to 28, two year old mules up to 35, cattle feeding up to 40, heifers two years old 28.84, swine nine months up to 11.02. Cattle feeding down at Clay and Crawford mules and other townships adjusted similarly. Residents Mr and Mrs Pierre Hough of Los Angeles visit Mrs Hough’s sister Mrs H Ward.
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County Board of Supervisors
Brighton Township
Clay Township
Crawford Township
Dutch Creek
Highland
Marion
Jackson Township
Washington Township
Minority Agriculture Plank Endorses McNary-Haugen Principle
Kansas City report from June 14 notes the minority farm plank endorsed the McNary-Haugen farm equalization principle indirectly and calls for immediate action to raise farm prices to production costs. It supports tariffs aligned with industrial schedules, government aid for surpluses via limited federal powers, and praise for farm acts inclining toward the federal farm loan system.
Six VP nominees narrowed to six from Midwest and East
Vice President City dispatches that Republican leaders narrowed the vice presidential field to six candidates from Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and New Jersey. Dawes is virtually eliminated as Hoover forces oppose him. a decision is due tomorrow after tonight's conference.
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Kansas City
Republican Party
Middlewest
East
Hanfora MacNider
Iowa
Deneen
Ilinois
Curtis
Kansas
Tilson
Connecticut
Mosey
New Hampshire
Edge
New Jersey
Dawes
Hoover
Fourth of July Program Outlined by American Legion Post
A tentative program for Leon Beatty post American Legion’s Independence Day event lists morning band concerts horseshoe contests juvenile races and carnival openings. Governor Hammill will give the midday address followed by a baseball game a team pulling contest and other features to be added. Carnival shows operate day and night with dances planned at the armory and Berdo barn.
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Leon Beatty Post
American Legion
John Hammill
Berdo
Mrs Ward and daughter plan early auto trip to Chicago
Hough and Mrs Ward with daughter Charlotte prepare to start in the morning for Chicago by automobile.
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Hough
Ward
Charlotte
Chicago
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Col. R. W. Stewart
Indiana
Om Stewart
Drum Corps
Norton & Hum
Ston
Iowa Masons
Gang OF Workmen
Owa
Reno
Milo Reno
Town Farmers Union
Houston
Minority Farm Plank
Plank
House
Pierre Hough
Los Angeles
Minority Agriculture
Haugen
Republican Congress
Department of Agriculture
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