Smith Hearst unity rumor fuels Democratic fight
New York newspapers report a peace pact between Gov. Smith and Wm. Randolph Hearst to back Smith for the Democratic nomination. The American omits the topic while Brennan backs Smith and Hearst allies say the deal could name Illinois leaders. McAdoo directs campaign as anti-McAdoo groups seek rivals. Brennan attacks the Ku Klux Klan.
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Associated Press
New York
Herald-Tribune
the World
Gov. Smith
Wm. Randolph Hearst
Hearst
the American
Hylan
George FE. Brennan
Finos
Brennan
Smith
Senator Copeland
New England
Illinois
Smiths
Democratic Committee
Convention Notes New York June 19 Convention Opens
In New York at the Hotel McAlpin Governor Jonathan M. Davis of Kansas arrives to address the platform committee over a Volstead act plank for light wines and beer. Cordell Hull Homer Cummings Pat Harrison and Bishop Day speak at the pre convention lunch. Hoosier candidate Marcus Ralston remains at Hoosier Home near Indianapolis amid a busy week.
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New York
Wm. Galbe McAdoo
Hts
Alfred F. Smith
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
Oscar Underwood
John W. Davis
Carter Glase
Samuel L. Ralston
James M. Cox
Joseph T. Robinson
McAlpin
Jonathan M. Davis
Kansan
Helen L. Baughan
Washington, D. C
Cordell Hull
Homer
Cummings
Bishop Day
McAdoo
Golden Gate
Ralston
Dark Horse
Indianapolis
Federick van Nuys
Auto Hit by Train Slight Injuries for Driver
Cedar Rapids June 19 Arthur Houser of this city owed his life to luck after his car stalled at a northwest Fairfax crossing as a freight train passed Houser started up and struck the locomotive throwing him forty feet into a field He suffered only a broken collar bone and minor cuts and bruises doctors reported the car was carried 75 feet to wreckage Houser was taken to a hospital and expected to be out in ten days
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The
Associated Press
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Houser
Fairfax
Northwestern
Wouser
Official Count to Decide Winner in Minnesota Primaries
In St Paul on June 19 the official count will decide winners in the Republican senatorial race and the former labor gubernatorial contest. With 145 precincts remaining, Thomas D. Schall leads Oscar Hallam by about six hundred votes for the Senate nomination. Unofficial tallies show Tom Davis ahead of Floyd Olson for the Farmer Labor gubernatorial nomination and Magnus Johnson holding a large statewide plurality.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Thomas D. Schall
Oscar Hallam
Tom Davis
Minneapolis
Floyd
Olson
Farmer-Labor
Magnus Johnson
Explorer returns with three White Indian specimens from Panama jungles
Richard C March led a Panama jungle expedition and arrived with three specimens of the so-called white Indians. Among them is a well grown girl about 14 with bobbed golden hair, plus others of copper hue.
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Associated Press
Colon
Richard C March
Panama Jungles
Agricultural Engineers Convene at Lincoln Meeting
The 18th annual American Society of Agricultural Engineers session in Lincoln Nebraska features technical papers and addresses by agricultural experts for the second day. Delegates pass a resolution urging passage of the Temple bill to create a new topographic map of the United States.
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Associated Press
Lincoln, Neb
American Society of Agricultural Engineers
United States
Chlorine Gas Triggers Senate Gas Attack in Providence
In Providence Rhode Island on June 19 chlorine gas released in the senate chamber forced a one hour recess. Four senators including Sherman Anderson Sharpe and Powers were overcome and treated. Lieutenant Governor Toupin condemned the incident while deputies and civilians attempted to restore order as gas effects spread through the chamber.
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The
Associated Press
Providence
R. 1
Senate
Flynn
Toupin
Sherman
Sanderson
Sharpe
Powers
Herbert T. Harris
Greene
Newport
Cole
Ames Landscape Students Win Prize From Garden Club
Seven Iowa State College landscape architecture students shared honors for a model lot and residence layout that won a Garden Club of America prize in New York City. Builders include three World War II veterans Frank Harned Clarence Leonard and Christian Sorenson. The plan emphasizes space economy on narrow city lots. Prof. P H Elwood praises the veterans for overcoming handicap and excelling.
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Associated Press
Ames
Iowa State College
Garden Club of America
New York City
Veteran’s Bureau
Frank Harned
Clarence Leonard
Christian Sorenson
P. H. Elwood
Prof. Elwood
Dubuque County Arrests Tied to Klansman Meeting Disturbance
Three men Carl Kolfenbach Al Maas and James Connolly were arrested in Dubuque County after disturbances tied to a Ku Klux Klan meeting at Center Grove near Dubuque. County Attorney Allan J Kane filed informations charging disturbing the peace. Further arrests were not expected, according to Kane, though witnesses may be heard.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Center Grove
Carl Kolfenbach
al Maas
James Connolly
Allan J. Kane
Kane
Postal workers strike spreads across Canada
Ottawa reports reveal that the federation’s deferred strike took effect at 5 PM, disrupting postal service in several Dominion regions as misdated orders caused confusion. In Montreal 1300 workers quit after a false deferral telegram, while Windsor and Detroit border trains carried armed guards amid anticipated protests.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Ont
The
Federation of Postal Employes
Dominion
Dominion of Canada
Montreal
Canadian Federation of Postal Employes
Detroit
Mich
Windsor
Sandwich
Walkerville
Postal Employee Union of Canada
Iowa Lawyers Move To End Delay In Law Administration
Recommendations of a special legislative committee aim to speed up law administration. The Iowa Bar Association convention hears proposals to unify courts and create departments for conciliation estates and trusts small claim handling and contested cases to reduce delay and expense.
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Des Moines
Special Legislative Committee
Iowa Bar Association
Master Mind Sought in Chicago Mail Train Robbery
Federal inquiry expands nationwide as four men in custody face grand jury action. Max Greenberg, linked to the crime, remains at large. Suspects Willis Newton, Joe Newton, Wm Newton, and Carlo Fontana detained. Ernest Fontana, Samuel Grant, Blackie Wilcox, and others sought. James Murray charged as accessory with $1 million bond.
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Mind
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Here
Max Greenberg
S. Means Rats
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Ernest Fontana
Samuel Grant
Forrier
Huntsvile
Tex
Blackie Wilcox
Texas
Harvey, J
Indiana Harbor
Willis Newton
Joe Newton
Wm. Newton
All Brothers
Carlo Fontana
Ernest
James Murray
Wild Life School to Be Held in McGregor Iowa
The sixth annual American School of Wild Life will take place in McGregor Iowa from August 3 to 15. Nationally known instructors will lead classes and field work amid river scenery Indian mounds and forests. Dr M R Gilmore of New York will head the Indian division. Miss Florence L Clark handles registration.
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Mcgregor
Iowa
American School of Wild Life
State Board of Conservation
M. R. Gilmore
New York
Museum of the American Indian
Florence L. Clark
McGrex
Italian Premier Faces Rally Over Matteotti Case
Giovanni Mari nelli, former Fascisti official, arrested in connection with the kidnapping and suspected slaying of Deputy Matteotti. He is charged with conspiring to deprive Matteotti of his freedom. Stefani News Agency notes public satisfaction with government measures and mass demonstrations supporting Mussolini.
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Prems
Rome
Giovanni Marinelli
Fascisti Party
Matteotti
Matteott
Stefani
Mussolini
Iowa Convention Debates Indictment Abolition and Informations
The convention planned through today and tomorrow considers abolishing indictments and grand juries in favor of informations to drop unfounded charges. More than six hundred attorneys attended the opening session led by President Justice Truman H. Stevens. Noted speakers included W C Strock Des Moines John M Grimm Cedar Rapids and Federal Judge Martin J Wade with Secretary Clyde Doolittle reporting.
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Wne
Clyde Doolittle
Manchester
Truman H. Stevens
Hambure
W, CG
Strock
Des Moines
John MM, Grimm
Cedar Rapids
Martin J. Wade
Veteran Aviator Escapes Death in Parachute Flight Crash
Lieutenant John A. MacReady, veteran of the non stop cross country flight, parachuted from his burning airplane at 1500 feet near Dayton Ohio. He landed safely a quarter of a mile away after spectators gathered to watch the wreckage and rescue efforts. He remained calm and did not show signs of distress.
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Associated
Prema
Dayton
Ohio
John A. MacReady
Mactready
La Follette Not Needed In New Party
Walter Thomas Mills of California urged unity at the Farmer Labor convention, saying it would be dangerous to fuss with a man who might change his mind. He stated they could proceed without La Follette if he does not support the effort, aiming for unity for real farmers and workers.
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Associated Preas
ST. Paul
Walter Thomas Mills
California
Forest Fire Rages Near Denver Tourist Area
Arapaho National Forest crews work to contain a wildfire started by a careless tourist leaving embers. About 2,500 acres burned as wind and snow slowed the blaze near Moffat tunnels and James Peak. County attorneys in Iowa join a conference at the University of Iowa June 24 to 26 with lectures on criminal and civil practice and state relations.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Arapahoe National Forest
Colorado
Allen S. Peck
Rocky Mountain
Moffat Tunnels
James Peak
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
H. C. Jones
College of Law
Vernon R. Seeburger
Polk County
Karl W. Vincent
State Association of Iowa County Attorneys
Atty. Gen
Ren. J
Ibaon
Dean Jones
Hope Tansey Visits West Chester Morning Stop
Hope Tansey traveled to West Chester this morning continuing a visit at the C. N. Dodder home here.
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Hope Tansey
West Chester
C. N. Dodder
Labor Federation Looks to Curb Excessive Interest Rates
At Waterloo Iowa on 19 in a labor convention the Iowa State Federation of Labor backed a resolution to regulate loan company interest rates. Resolutions urged arbitration with Des Moines firms over wage disputes, support for platoon bill re introduction, a labor news exchange, and unionization of common laborers. Speakers included Bert L. Halligan W E Hirthwright and Henry Nolda. A boycott against Holland Furnace Company Cedar Rapids was adopted unanimously.
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Associated Preas
Waterloo
Iowa
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Committee On
Younkers Brothers
Ginsberg Furniture Company
Davidson Furniture Company
Des Moines
Fortieth General Assembly
Bert L. Halligan
Olwa American Legion
W. E. Hirthwright
International Barbers Union
Henry Nolda
International Upholsterers Union
Holland Furnace Company
Cedar Rapids
Visit Brightens West Liberty Friends Monday
Mrs. L. BE. Lewis and Miss Ber nice McGowan of West Liberty visited the George Breitenbach home on Monday. Miss McGowan later traveled to California with Miss Besse Freshwaters.
Vera Goft of Wayland Shops In Town Today
Vera Goft of Wayland visits town for shopping, stopping at multiple stores to browse goods and compare prices. Local shoppers note her appearance and her casual pace through the downtown stores.
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Vera Goft
Wayland
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