Demo convention opens flies across continent in only 21 hours
President Coolidge wires congratulations to Lieutenant L R Maughan for a dawn to dusk coast to coast flight. Maughan completed the journey in under a day after multiple refuelings, facing fatigue and rough terrain from New York to San Francisco.
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Railway Hero Maughan Aces Pacific Flight Back in San Francisco
Lieutenant Maughan completed a cross country flight from New York to Crissy Field San Francisco in about 21 hours 41 minutes amid fog rain and head winds. He landed to an immense ovation after rough weather and mechanical delays and revealed he suffered nausea during the sea to land voyage.
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Iowa Town Objects to Letter Scoring Mrs. Coolidge
Springville residents protest a letter criticizing Mrs. Calvin Coolidge for praising a military training camp prize. The signers include American Legion members and Laurence L. Dewes, then head of the Practical Framer's Club, a WWI conscientious objector later disciplined for draft refusal.
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Calvin Coolidge
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America needs Revere in White House says Harrison
In New York on June 24 AP reports Senator Pat Harrison urged Democrats to elect a leader in the White House with courage and honest statesmanship. He attacked the Harding Coolidge era, praising reforms and calling for unity to confront corruption and pursue a strong domestic and foreign policy.
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Fourth of July Festival at State Fair Grounds Des Moines
The Des Moines Trade and Labor Assembly hosts a large Fourth of July program at the state fairgrounds featuring Senator Sraith W. Hrook hart, a military pageant by Ft. Des Moines troopers and 137th Feld Artillery, fireworks, fast trotting and harness races, seven circus acts, a horseshoe tournament, a baseball game, and concerts by Ar gonne Poat American Legion band. Free camping, picnic grounds, free grandstand admission for children, and nominal adult fees. Organizer W. J. Valley says it will be the state's greatest festival of its kind.
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Cummins Doubts If Senator La Follette Will Be a Candidate
Senator Cummins doubts Robert La Follette will run as a third party candidate for president. He notes La Follette is aged and not in good health and may hesitate to consent to nomination at the Cleveland conference next week. If physically able, La Follette might campaign, Cummins says.
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Griffing Elected Grand Chief of Locomotive Engineers
L G Griffing of Long Island New York was chosen Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers after a single ballot.
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Fast Train Marooned by High Waters near Portsmouth
The east bound Pacific Limited of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line is stranded two miles east of Portsmouth Iowa after a long washout. Crews rush to the scene as Mosquito creek overflows and the train sits stalled since 2 am with no word from the conductor. No injuries reported.
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Rain floods Iowa as storms bring heavy central district rain
Last night a general Iowa thunderstorm caused the Raccoon River and tributaries to overflow flooding hundreds of acres of corn and fields. Guthrie Center reported 3.97 inches of rainfall while Des Moines measured 2.60 inches. No immediate relief expected. several train lines delayed due to washouts. Unusual barometer fluctuations accompanied the system.
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High Court Affirms Leeper Larceny Conviction
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the Decatur district court verdict finding R.8 S. Leeper guilty of larceny, sentencing him to five years in Anamosa for stealing an automobile from John Hardin. Public figures including Senator Smith W. Brookhart supported Leeper.
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Identity of Dead Boy Confirmed in Rail Fatality
Marshalltown June 24 An Associated Press bulletin confirms the death of 15 year old Robert Sayles son of William Sayles Ames custodian of Iowa State College athletic buildings. The youth reportedly ran away Friday and fell from a Northwestern train while returning home.
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Severe storms disrupt rail traffic across western Iowa
Early morning storms hit western Iowa causing heavy property damage with unroofed buildings and downed lines. No injuries reported. The Great Western passenger train was held at Carroll awaiting updates while the Northwestern line reported a washout near Woodbine.
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Wimbledon Women’s Singles Showdown Opens
Wimbledon action centers on the women’s singles with Suzanne Lenglen and Helen Wills on the bill. Anticipation runs high to see if Lenglen remains formidable and whether Wills can rebound from early play misfortunes in the climate and court conditions. Miss Lillian Scharman stands as Wills’ scheduled opponent.
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Helen Wills
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Lillian Scharman
Willie Kamm Benched At His Own Request In Chicago
Chicago reports Willie Kamm the Chicago American $100000 third baseman has been benched at his own request to rest from a batting slump. Barrett will replace him and Ray French takes Kammy’s place at short in the batting order under manager Johnny Byers.
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Enthusiasm Aroused by the Democratic keynote
New York June 24 The two thirds rule for presidential nominations was approved for retention by a large vote of the Democratic convention rules committee. Madison Square Garden hosted 13 000 delegates as Chairman Harrison praised Woodrow Wilson and attacked the Harding Coolidge administration. Tomorrow the convention reorganizes with Senator Walsh set to chair permanently.
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Opening Delayed as Traffic Jam Delivers Plenary Start
New York June 24 delegates and guests finally gathered for the Democratic convention opening at 12 43 PM after police cleared a traffic jam outside the hall. Chairman Hull presided as Cardinal Hayes gave the invocation and Anna Case led the audience in the national anthem during the flag-bedecked ceremony.
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