Lowden Campaign Costs About 80000 For HS Camp
Testimony shows Frank O Lowden camp cost about 80000 with 24000 raised between May 22 and the national convention. Buck, campaign manager, said 58000 of 64000 collected was spent. 20000 of that 24000 raised went to expenses after Kansas City. Wisconsin Minnesota and Oregon Idaho figures cited. Bratton and Steiner noted plans to cover Texas and California expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence C. Buck
Lowden
Washington
Wisconsin
A. D. Fontaine
Green Bay
Wis
Fontaine
Steiner
Oregon
California
Bratton
New Mexico
Texas
Minnesota
Lark McKenzie
Buck
Kansas City
Search continues for Nobile as rescue planes drop supplies
Two Swedish gun planes from the Quest scouted Gen. Umberto Nobile’s camp in Spitzbergen and reported large ice floes suitable for a landing. In Tromsoe the Russian ice breaker Maligip relayed weak wireless signals, possibly from Amundsen’s set aboard the Farman sea plane missing for five days. Babushkin led the Matgin’s two seaplanes in the Arctic rescue effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QUEST
Virgo Bay
Spitzbergen
United Press
Umberto Nobile
Nobile
Tromsoe
Norway
Maligip
Farman
Roald Amurdsen
South Pole
Matgin
Babushkin
Southern Surety Wins Case Over 675000 Payment
Des Moines reports that eleven insurance firms re insured the Southern Surety of Des Moines for Carnegie Trust deposits in Allegheny County Pennsylvania and must pay 675000 after the US Court of Appeals at St Paul upheld the decision. The Southern Surety guaranteed deposits of 1100000 in Carnegie bank and re insured itself for 1000000 with nineteen other companies. When the bank failed the company paid its loss and then sought recovery from the other insurers. Some paid promptly. others contested. The case lasted several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Southern Surety Company
Alleghaney
Sip
Grave Markers Offered for War Veterans by Dr J Boice
Dr J Boice offers about six grave markers for war veterans. Interested parties may apply to him for the markers and purchase or obtain them through this program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boice
Willing Air Tour Concludes With Fourteen Planes
Iowa's first good will air tour ends in Des Moines after a 1000 mile journey from Monday. Fourteen of fifteen planes finish with Dan Hunter first in a Stinson Detroiter, Dan Christengen second, Wilford Gebracht third. An award of 1000 dollars is given to the winner. No accidents. one plane forced down due to engine trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Dan Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Dan Christengen
Wilford Gerbracht
Ames
Centerville
Municipal Air Field
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Clarinda
New Jersey Favored Hoover Curtis By 400000 Margin
Washington reports Senator Walter I Edge of New Jersey told Dr Hubert Work that New Jersey would give the Hoover Curtis ticket a 400000 majority in November. He said the state is organized and campaigning would start with Republican and women committees meeting Tuesday. Work said national and state groups would coordinate to form Hoover Curtis clubs nationwide and urge President Coolidge to speak in the east and middle west. Hoover will stay out of public campaigning for a month while managers run the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walter I. — Edge
N. J
Hubert Work
Republican National Committee
New Jersey
Edge
Republican Committee
Work
Hoover-Curtis
Coolidge
Republican Party
East
Middle West
Henvert Hoover
Hoover
Republican County Convention Calls for Delegates
The Republican county convention meets in the Washington county courthouse court room at 11 AM on Saturday June 30 to choose eleven delegates for the Des Moines state convention on July 18 and eleven delegates for the Cedar Rapids state judicial convention on July 25. Each precinct receives representation as listed, with wards and precincts named and county chairman G. E. Mage presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Court House
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Amelia Earhart Sets Sail for Return Journey
Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly the Atlantic, plans a June 28 departure from Southampton aboard the S S President Roosevelt with Wilmer Stultz and Lou Gordon. They aim to reach New York around July 4, continuing Earhart’s welfare work in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atlantic
United States
Boston
Amelia Earhart
Wilmer Stultz
Lou Gordon
Southampton
S. S
Roosevelt
New Yor
Balloon Thrillto Head Fourth of July Washington Program
An old fashioned balloon ascent and parachute drop will feature Washington’s Fourth of July celebration. Maynard Brown leads a special American Legion committee to arrange the event with Thompson Bros. from Aurora Illinois providing the balloon crew and skilled parachutist. Drum corps uniforms in West Point cadet style will be worn by Leon Beatty Post’s corps for the first time, with thirty four outfits arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Maynard Brown
American Legion
Thompson Bros
Aurora
Til
Leon Beatty Post
Corp
Barns Blown Down In Local Wind Storm Report
A wind storm yesterday morning toppled a John Wagner barn three miles south of town and damaged others. At the Mack Beenblossom farm four and a half miles south, a barn roof and two garages were ruined, plus two hog houses. The James Swift barn, three miles southeast, stood on the same foundation as an earlier collapse. Charles Gray’s place southeast of town lost all buildings except the house. no insurance on Beenblossom or Gray properties. The storm moved northeast from Beenblossom to Swift, with Dutch Creek township also reporting wind and a hog house loss at Ware McCutcheon’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wagner
Mack Beenblossom
Beenblossom
James Swift
Swift
Charles Gray Place
Beenblossom Farm
Duteh Creak
Ware McCutcheon
Thirty Days Jail Term Imposed in Brighton
Charles Dunbar begins a thirty day term in the county jail as ordered by Mayor A. J. Johnson of Brighton. The sentence follows local court action and reflects ongoing municipal enforcement.
Huge Liquor Graft Plot Reported in Chicago Probe
Chicago district attorney investigated a graft plot tied to prohibition agents and liquor racketeers after the trial of Roy C. Swanson and Samuel Weinberg. Swanson and Weinberg diverted 100000 gallons of government alcohol and paid protection money to dry agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
District Attorney’s Office
Roy C. Swanson
Samuel Weinberg
Shirley Laboratories
Crawfordsville Opens Pavement in Town Celebration
Crawfordsville held a formal pavement opening with dancing on the new surface to Mt Pleasant orchestra music and performances by the American Legion drum and bugle corps from Washington. About 700 people attended despite threatening weather and muddy roads, with Washington boosters arriving early. Charles Brown urged Crawfordsville residents to visit Washington on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mt. Pleasant
American Legion
Drum and Pugle Corps
Washington
Boosters
Charles Brown
Wayland Visit Delayed By Weather and Roads
The itinerary to Wayland was postponed due to bad weather and road conditions. A large Wayland crowd was disappointed as the Washington contingent did not arrive. A possible visit to Fairfield may occur next Tuesday evening, to be determined later, with both towns possibly visited the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Washington
Fairfield
Local residents arrive and depart Washington on various visits
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pearson and family of Ainsworth came to Washington to shop. George Tracy of Wellman visits on business. Eunice Hamer leaves last evening for Cincinnati to attend the University for the summer. Constance Cunningham of Shreveport accompanies her as far as Chicago and will return home. Jess Soodrich of Harper arrives in Washington on business. Ralph Orris travels from Crawfordsville for business. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Isaac of Chicago are in Washington for business. Ovalon Law visits Iowa City to see college friends. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Stephens of Ainsworth are in Washington on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pearson
Ainsworth
Washington
George Tracy
Wellman
Eunice Hamer
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Constance Cunningham
Shreveport
Louisiana
Chicago
Jess Soodrich
Harper
Ralph Orris
Crawfordsville
Ludwig Isaac
Ovalon Law
Iowa City
S. A. Stephens
Robbery of Registered Mail Aboard Leviathan
London reports a large theft from mail bags aboard the US liner Leviathan on arrival at Southampton. Estimated loss around 100 000 pounds sterling, including jewelry. Scotland Yard and passengers are investigated as officials assess the scale and sources of the bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United States
Leviathan
Southampton
United Press
New York
Scotland Yard
Canada
Japan
North China
South America
Panama
Barbadoes
British Honduras
Mexico
British Post Office Department
German and Mexican Flyers Start Canada to Mexico City Flight
A German ace Fritz Viele and Mexican aviator Joaquin Pacheco began the first nonstop Canada to Mexico City flight. They took off from Windsor in a Stinson-Detroit cabin plane aiming to reach Mexico City by tomorrow morning. The craft carried 410 gallons of fuel and was painted yellow and black with SCAR NX5829. Eddie Stinson escorted the flight for the first 100 miles along the Mississippi to the Gulf Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Ont
Canada
Mexico
Fritz Viele
Joaquin Pacheco
Mexico City
Mississippi River
Cairo
Til
Gulf of Mexico
Brownsville
Tamieco
Eddie Stinson
Demo Convention Broadcast Across 42 Stations
The National Broadcasting company announced a 42 station radio hookup to cover the Democratic National Convention in Houston starting noon June 26. The cost is about one dollar per second, mirroring the Kansas City Republican convention coverage. United Press summaries will accompany NBC coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Houston
National Broadcasting Company
United States
Kansas City
United Press
Farewell party honors Miss Effie Benn retiree teacher
Great Falls Montana reports a farewell party for Miss Effie Benn formerly of Washington retiring after nearly thirty years at Franklin School. About 200 former and current pupils attended. A pupil group presented a gift and another presented flowers. The program included music and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Benn
Great Falls
Montana
Effie Benn
Washington
Franklin School
Weather outlook for Great Lakes and plains period
Weather outlook notes frequent rainfall periods across the Great Lakes upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central plains. Temperatures vary but average near normal for June 25 to 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Missouri Valleys
Great Plains
Mexican Bandits Hold 2 Americans for Ransom
W H Mitchell manager of the Los Lobos mine and John F Hooper two Americans were kidnapped by rebels in Mexico. They are held for 9000 dollars ransom. The note from rebels demanded 18000 pesos and said they are safe for now. Authorities sought government action to secure their release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
W. H. Mitchell
Los Lobos
Pacific Mining Company
John F. Holoper
en&Sneere
Mezquital del Oro
Miss Gleitze Begins Irish Channel Swim Effort
Miss Mercedes Gleitze of London started her bid to swim the Irish Channel from Donaghadee to Great Britain at 3:40 p.m. today. She previously swam the English Channel and the Straits of Gibraltar.
Eight Die as Belgium Explosion Frees Munitions
An explosion in Pruges Belgium killed eight people and seriously injured thirty as a building storing former enemy shells exploded. Nearby blocks were shaken and two children playing nearby lost their legs from flying projectiles.
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Pruges
Belgium
Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights In Jackson Center
About 125 Jackson Center farm bureau members attended a Wednesday session. County agent H J Montgomery spoke on The Goal of the Farm Bureau while Fred D Butcher of Ames discussed Insects. Moving pictures illustrated. 4H girls from Jacksonite ran a stand and sold homemade ice cream and cake. Next meeting led by Walter Smith Maud Rathmel and John Knoteck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Center
Funeral for Fred West Held at St James Church
Funeral services were held at 9 30 am at St James Catholic Church for Fred West with Father O J McQuire of Washington Father Hogan of Ottumwa and Father Shearer of Harper taking part. Hundreds from the community attended including many from Burlington and other Iowa cities. The rain kept some away. Active pallbearers were Knights of Columbus members including Clayton Neis. Honorary pallbearers listed include T P A John E Ogg A H Huntley John Baul L B Lupton Lloyd Lytle Lassie Hicher Rotary Club Winfield Smouse and W A Anderson Orville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Catholic Church
Fred West
O. J. McQuire
Washington
Father Hogan
Ottumwa
Father Shearer
Harper
Mr. West
Burlington
Iowa
Doubtles
Knights of Columbus
Clayton Neis.wanger
J. A. Marie
H. A. Whittaker
Joe Pieper
William Koenig
Joe Pacha
Frank H. Sowden
Fred Weiler
John E Ogg
A. H. Huntley
John Baul
L B. Lupton
Lloyd Lytle
Lassie Hicher
Rotary Club
Winfield Smouse
W. A. Anderson
Orville
Missouri Delegation Backs Reed Yet Eyes Nomination
Missouri leaders pledge loyalty to the Democratic ticket if Reed loses the nomination while Reed argues the delegation can win. Prohibition remains central as Smith supporters push for a strong enforcement plank with no expected party split at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Missouri
James A. Reed
Reed
Alfred E. Smith
New York
Smith
Suith
Gieorge
Geogia
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
James Reed
Funeral crowds fill Zagreb for Croatian leaders assassination
More than 100,000 people gathered in Zagreb for the funeral of two Croatian leaders killed in Belgrade. The services began in the morning and continued into the afternoon drawing the largest crowd in the city’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zagreb
Jugoslavia
Belgrada
Elm Grove Cemetery Mention Incomplete Obituary
Fragmentary OCR cites names Lloyd Morison Carl Inne ath and Frank L. Wilaop with Durial noted as being interred in Elm Grove cemetery. No further context or details provided.
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Senate
Frank O. Lowden
Rustan
Arctic
PARTY
Southern Surety
West Chester
Bas
Mere
Wank
G. E. Mage
Amelia
West Point
Viven
Washington People, Includ
ING
Iutz
Brown Flying Field
Quanti- CO
Irih
Farm Bureau Meet
Norman KE. Mack
Gov. Smith
Belle Kearney
Missfes
Ater “Eneyy
Dan Moody
Norman Mack
Ion
Resolutions Committee
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