Plebiscite declared impossible over Tacna Arica claims
Chilean and Peruvian dispute over Tacna and Arica prov ns flares as plebiscite commission rules action impossible citing hindrances by Chile. General Lassiter defends legality while Augstine Edwards opposes. Crisis prompts Chile to seek end of direct talks with the United States mediation. Flood threat looms in Green Bay region as levee break endangers 2000 feet of levee and Burlington tracks.
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Brazil Withdraws from Nation League in Geneva
Brazil resigns from the League of Nations as of June 15, signaling its withdrawal after earlier leaving the League Council. The action follows Brazil’s demand for a permanent seat, which was denied despite Germany receiving a similar promise at Locarno.
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Rotary Convention Opens in Denver With 35 Countries
The seventeenth annual International Rotary convention began in Denver with thousands of delegates from 35 countries. International President Donald A Adams of New Haven presided at a pageant with 1,200 participants. Receptions and dinners are planned and business sessions opened with William Green of the AFL speaking on the ideal of service in industry. The convention closes Friday with installation of new officers.
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Colo
International Rotary
Donald A Adams
New Haven
Baptist Vacation School Sees Registration Rise to Fifty Four
Thirteen new registrations were recorded this morning at the Baptist Church Vacation School, increasing total enrollments to fifty four. The school was fully organized, and Miss Grimes along with Miss Fields accompanied the girls to the Y for their swimming period.
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Fence Dispute Heard In Ilavre Court Trial
A trial before Judge Char lee A. Dewey examined a fence dispute between Ode Ferguson and John Koch in the Ilavre area southeast of Lown. The case centers on a drainage ditch under a shared fence, with Ferguson seeking a permanent injunction to stop further digging and Koch arguing for drainage necessity. About a dozen plaintiff witnesses were present, with W. Livingston for the plaintiff and C. C. Wilson for the defense.
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Ode Ferguson
John Koch
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W. Livingston
C. C. Wilson
Modern Taste In This Hustling Eye
A compact assessment from the Boston Transcript describes the so called salt of the era as those who have pep and presence in a bustling social scene.
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Boston
McElhinney Casket to Be Opened Tonight and Burial Planned
Friends may call at the J. McElhinney home this evening from 7 to 9 o clock when the casket will be opened and at the church tomorrow from 2 30 until the funeral. Funeral for Mr McElhinney who died Saturday night at Battle Creek Michigan will be held at four o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Viral United Presbyterian church conducted by Rev W Bowers. Burial will be at Elm Grove.
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McElhinney
Battle Creek
Mich
Viral United Presbyterian Church
Krel W. Bowers
Elm Grove
Washington County Alfalfa and Soils Tour Planned
County ag officials announce an Alfalfa and Soils Tour on June 30 to spotlight alfalfa and sweet clover trials. Farmers will visit fields, test soils, and learn best practices for seed bed prep and field care from experts F G Churchill and county agents. Limited stops offered. watch for route announcements.
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Washington County
Washington County Farm Bureau and Extension Service
F. G. Churchill
Taft Improving But Delays Summer Departure
Washington June 15 Chief Justice Taft shows progress in recovery from his illness but will not depart for his summer home in Canada before June 22. He canceled plans to leave last Friday following his physician’s advice and will remain in bed a while longer.
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Permys
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Taft
Canada
No, I Like You Very Much Indeed, Yet I Won't Marry a Spendthrift
A woman rejects a marriage proposal citing a partner’s spending. The man questions the claim, and the conversation centers on money. No explicit setting or names are provided in the text.
Equalization of Livestock Assessments by County Board
Washington county supervisors completed equalization of livestock assessments across townships with 38 changes to align values. Some townships saw reductions or raises to reach county norms while overall reports from assessors were largely accepted. Public canvass of votes from the recent primary began this afternoon.
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County Board of Supervisors
Oregon
Crawford Township
Angstead Preliminary Hearing Set For Thursday
Edward Angstead of Fairfield, 17, will face a preliminary hearing Thursday at 2 PM before Justice of the Peace J. W. Patton on charges of failing to report a motor vehicle accident. Conviction carries one to five years in the penitentiary. Angstead, aided by attorney Richard Leggett, plans to contest the charge as witnesses are summoned. He claims the other cars hit him and that his own car was damaged. Sheriff Charles Denison says Angstead was brought back from Fairfield.
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J. W. Patton
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Richard Leggett
Fuairfield
Barn and Animals Burn in Night Fire Near Hanson
Carl Halaroth, a farmer near Hanson Iowa, awoke to a barn fire blamed on lightning. The blaze destroyed the barn five horses and about 1066 hogs with the family not awakened by the flames.
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Carl Halaroth
Here
Mars Day Length and Seasons Compared by Nature Magazine
Nature Magazine reports Mars has a transparent atmosphere aiding surface marking studies. It notes a Martian day is about half an hour longer than Earth’s and its seasons resemble ours in pattern, with sunny conditions easing observations.
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Nature Magazine
McCrory Family Heads to Pennsylvania for Church Anniversary
Rev. J Reade McCrory and family depart by auto for Cadiz Ohio where Mrs McCrory and children visit relatives. Mr McCrory continues to Elmwood City Pennsylvania to speak at services marking the United Presbyterian church anniversary built under his leadership.
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Cadiz
Oho
Wedding Bells Prompt School Irish Rose?
A California school story: a young pupil bursts into hysterics when a toy mockingly asks a teacher to excuse her from class because her aunt is getting married and she must throw roses by their legs. The anecdote carries a playful tone about school life and child misunderstandings.
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California
Local Births and Visit News from Wayland Area
Wayland area notes include the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Roth near town in June, visits from Mrs. Barbara Garrick to Olds relatives, and a lightning strike weakening John Keith residence. Relatives announce a Burlington birth and health updates. Community plans for a picnic amid rain uncertainty, plus local social news and upcoming medical procedures in Mt. Pleasant.
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Alvin Roth
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Barbara Garrick
Olds
John Keith
Lucille Weaver
Media
Illinois
Grandpa
Harmon Weaver
Rain, visits, and small town notes in Ainsworth page
June 14. Weather brought rain acknowledged with relief and then relief sought. Wayne Lambert shows off a new Dodge Coupe. Washington visitors include Mrs. C. H. Work and daughters Dorothy and Ulla Watkins and Viola Rademakers. Mrs. Will Palmer of Haskins visited her daughter Mrs. G. A. Work. Bruce Campbell spends vacation at home. Queen Esther Circle met with Miss Hazel Kesley. Richard Lins visited Crawfordsville Friday. Louie Schwab reports a horse killed by lightning Saturday.
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Wayne Lambert
C. H. Work
Dorothy
Ulla Watkins
Viola
Richard Lins
Crawfordsville
Louie Schwab
Joint Conference Deadlock Ends in Separate Demands
Theeluted Vressed Cleveland Ohio June 15 joint conferences between sub committees of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers began eight days ago to seek a joint wage increase from railroads but ended in a deadlock yesterday. Grand chief A Johnson said the general chairmen would likely present separate wage demands.
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Kendall Refuses To Act As Keynoter At State GOP Meet
Former Iowa Governor Nathan E. Kendall declines to serve as keynoter and temporary chairman for the Republican state convention. A committee will seek a middle of the road replacement after Kendall sent regrets in letters to involved committeemen. The convention is set for July 21 and budget director L Hogue disclosed Kendall’s lack of readiness for the role.
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Nathan E. Kendall
Er. L. Hogue
Kendall
Dr Boice Addresses Rotary on early Iowa medicine
Dr J C Boice veteran physician and Iowa medicine pioneer spoke at the Rotary meeting recounting his 1873 start in Iowa practice. He described bare roads fords and the era before germ theory while noting shifts in treatment and medical progress. The gathering honored two late Rotary members James Work and Joe McElhinney and noted Mr McCleery and Mr Shannon’s Denver trip.
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Rotary
Iowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Hugh H. McCleery
M. Keck
James Work
Joe McElhinney
Keck
McCleery
R. E. Shannon
Rotary International
Denver
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater honors fallen soldiers
The Memorial amphitheater at Arlington is built to remember all soldiers who died in service to the United States. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands directly in front of the amphitheater.
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Arington
United States
Pennsylvania Senatorial Expenditures Revealed in Campaign Probe
William S. Ware testifies on campaign finance in the Pennsylvania senatorial race. He details fundraising methods and total spending near $600,000 with overall funds for three tickets approaching $2,000,000. Mentions Hotel Washington conference with Mellon aides and lack of opposition to Pepper by Mellon.
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Washington, D. C
William S. Ware
Pennsylvania
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Pepper
Pinochot
Wage
Ware
Hotel Washington
W.L. Mellon
W. Harry Baker
Philadelphia
Max G. Leslie
Pittsburgh
Reed
Michigan man new supt. at Dubuque
Fred G. Stevenson, longtime Michigan educator, was elected superintendent of Dubuque city schools. He previously led Saginaw high school and served in Reno, Paducah, Youngstown, Muskegon, and Lincoln. He succeeds Otis P. Flower, whose contract expires July 10 after board opposition to retention.
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Fred G. Stevenson
Saginaw, Mich
Board of Education
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Saginaw
University of Michigan
Reno
Nevada
Paducah
Youngstown
Ohio
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Mich
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Neb
Iowa Teachers Association
Otis P. Flower
Flower
Names Conflict Over Restoring Indigenous Place Names
The Oregon Historical Society faced clashes while proposing to replace old Indian place names with current ones like Smith's Crossing and South Haris. Protesters cited terms such as Shikel duptikh Huiluseltsblikh Chalake gelit Nayakkhaditkh Shageth Tsapkhadidlit and Waginkhak, but discussions ended without advancing.
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South Haris
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