Nobile Rescue Efforts Continue In Arctic Air
London reports a prisoner swap as Lieut Lundborg rescues General Imber and Nobile aboard a ski-equipped Fokker. A second mission to save Natale Cecioni ends in disaster as the plane is damaged. The fate of seven Italia crewmen and a French seaplane party remains unknown after days of silence.
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Lundborg
Fokker
Imberto Nobile
Italia
Nobile
Nataleo Cecioni
Lunborg
Farman
Tromsoe
Norway
Roald Amudsen
South Pole
Conesville Boy Eldon Wall Dies by Lightning
Funeral services were held for Eldon Wall nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wall of Conesville after he was killed by lightning at home Friday morning. His mother and two younger brothers Norman four and Marion seven were knocked unconscious and remained dazed since the bolt.
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Eldon Wall
Frank Wall
Conesville
Swank
Dr. McMichael Preaches at Washington Church in Rain
Dr. McMichael, president of Monmouth College for twenty five years, spent Sunday in Washington teaching at the United Presbyterian church. Despite heavy rain, he drew large audiences as a favored minister of the denomination in the community. He preached two forceful sermons.
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Thomas Hanna McMichael
Monmouth College
Washington
United Presbyterian Church
McMichael
Drum corps visit praised by senator boosts July 4 delegation
Liked Drum Corps Mayor J. W. Applegate received a letter from State Senator William Carden of Winfield praising the American Legion drum corps concert Thursday evening. The senator said Winfield people were favorably impressed and that Applegate’s visit would bring a large delegation from Washington for the July 4 celebration.
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J. W. Applegate
William Carden
Winfield
American Legion
Washington
Youth Held Today on Burglary Charge
Glenn Hesseltine age 16 was arrested by Sheriff Charles M. Denison on burglary at Norton and Humston soft drink shop on the night of June 18. He cashed a stolen restaurant check Saturday, leading to the arrest. He will likely be arraigned in juvenile court before Judge J. G. Patterson of Oskaloosa.
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Glenn Hesseltine
Charles M. Denison
Norton & Humston
Denison
J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
Tuesday's Five Best Radio Features
Review of top radio offerings for the day including networks NBC and Columbia system. The Democratic national convention opening session in Houston is broadcast on WOR at 8 CST. Opera I Pagliacci airs on WEAF at 7 CST. Eveready Hour on WJZ at 6:30 CST. The Continentals on WJZ at 8:15 CST.
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United Press
N. B.C
Columbia System
Houston
Texas
WOR
WEAF
WJZ
Goldman
Concert
The
Andrew Urges Iowa Banks to Stick to Sound Policies
Des Moines June 25 USP L A Andrew state superintendent of banking warns prosperity must not lower vigilance or policy standards. He notes Iowa banks are sound but urges strict bond scrutiny every ninety days, reduced real estate loans, no excess lending, capital tying, careful loan qualification above 500, and deposit rate reductions. Consolidated resources in savings trust and state institutions reached 654 million plus on Feb 28, up from Dec 21 1927.
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Des Moines
L. A. Andrew
Iowa
Andrew
Andrews
Pair Bound Over On Liquor Charge In Davenport
Rollie Rhoades and Lloyd Beaver of Davenport were bound over to the grand jury on illegal transportation of liquor after a morning hearing before Justice J. W. Patton. Bonds set at $1,000 each. Deputies and a city marshal found six gallons of alcohol in a car hidden behind a seat. The car and liquor were confiscated. The men, who claimed innocence, said they had not been in the vehicle and had arrived in a second car that fled. Rhoades identified the license as belonging to his daughter Henrietta Rhoades.
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Rollie Rhoades
Lloyd Beaver
Davenport
Grand Jury
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Patton
Fred Sweet
Osar Haney
No. 11
Rhoades
Henrietta Rhoades
Weather shifts tied to wind and air patterns
The weather bureau explains alternating cold and warm days result from wind direction changes driven by global air distribution. The cycle stems from equator to pole circulation, heated tropics and cooled polar regions, modulated by Earth's rotation.
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The
Weather Bureau
Stewart Indicted on Perjury Charge in Senate Probe
Robert W. Stewart chairman of Standard Oil Indiana was indicted on three counts for perjury over bond profits from Continental Trading Co. He previously faced contempt acquittal and faces two to ten years imprisonment if convicted. Rockefeller Jr seeks Stewart’s ouster and control of the company.
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Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of Indiana Board of Directors
Senate Teapot Home Committee
District of Columbia
Stewart
Continental Trading Company
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Rockefeller
Indiana
Thirty Injured In Kansas Train Wreck Near Durand
Thirty persons were injured three seriously when three cars of a Missouri Pacific train derailed on a bridge near Durand Kansas on June 25. A broken rail caused the accident and the cars plunged about fifteen feet into the creek below.
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Kans
Missouri Pacific
Durand
Button loses wind blamed on mother in backyard tale
A boy named Frank blames his mother for a missing waist button after a windy morning in the yard. His dog joined the romp and the button went missing during play. The mother had insisted he go outside for fresh air and exercise.
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Frank
Staten Island Reassigned to New York After Circumnavigation
In 1668 the Duke of York ordered islands navigable in 24 hours to belong to New York. Capt. Christopher Billop circumnavigated Staten Island within the time and received 1,163 acres at the island's south end, after which Staten Island was deemed part of New York territory.
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Staten Island
New Jersey
Duke of York
New York
Christopher Billopp
New York Territory
New York State
Holbrook Blinn Dies After Horse Accident
Croton on Hudson New York June 25 Hollrooklinn prominent actor died at his home from injuries after being thrown from his horse June 16 He was recovering when septic poisoning set in and caused his death at his residence
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Croton-On-Hudson
N. Y
Hollrooklinn
Blinn
Body of Missing American Found Near Kamakuri
The body of D E Swinehart American adviser to the late Chang Tso Lin who had been missing since June 23 was found near Kamakuri drowned, telephonic advices from the fishing village said today.
Funeral for Mrs. Cherwinker Held at Goodin Parlors
Funeral services for Mrs. James Cherwinker of asking were held Saturday afternoon at the Goodin funeral parlors conducted by Rev. Do W Klein. Pallbearers listed Walter Hartman Herbert Hartman Chas Thomas E G Fox Ed Horak and Milt Sojka. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Cherwinker
James Cherwinker
Goodin
Do. W. Klein
Walter
Herbert Hartman
Chas. Thomas
E. G. Fox
Ed Horak
Milt Sojka
Elm Grove Cemetery
American Draft of Anti-War Treaty Wins European Backing
London officials report broad approval for the American draft anti war treaty among major powers. Britain supports the treaty in principle with cautious enthusiasm, while Paris is cautious and Berlin weighs possible unaltered acceptance.
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Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Brussels
White Yard to Build Modern Lumber Yard After Fire
The White Yard company plans a modern fireproof lumber yard on North Town avenue after a fire destroyed the previous building three weeks ago. Excavation starts this week with a 76 by 117 foot footprint facing North Town avenue, features a 36 by 20 foot shop and a 24 by 28 office, a 14 foot wall height, 24 foot peak, and internal driveways.
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White Yard Company
Iowa Avenue
White Yard Firm
West Chris Street
White Yard
North Town Avenue
L. FB. Willson
Kavei
Nick Roth
Cedar Rapids
Wellman
Dr. McIntish
Washington County
Former Leader of Farmers Visits Here
L. B. Strayer of Rock Island long active in the Farmers National Congress, nearly 80, visited Washington Saturday night and Brighton and Pleasant Plain Sunday morning. A former vice president and life member, he helped secure rural free delivery and other farm conveniences now enjoyed.
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L. BK. Strayer
Rock Island
Brighton
Washington
Pleasnt Plain
Strayer
Farmers National Congress
Congress
Burglars Loot Oskaloosa Store For 4000
Police search for two men who broke into the Oppenheimer Alsop store in Oskaloosa on Sunday, cracked the safe and stole between 3500 and 4000 dollars. Floorwalker C W Abrams was tied and gagged during the break in and later released with his keys returned. Abrams provided the description of the suspects.
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Oskaloosa, Ta
Oppenheimer- Alsop
C .W. Abrams
Abrams
Rain totals near five inches mark this month
Local weather observers report 4.96 inches of rain so far this month with most falling in the final week. The heaviest rainfall, 1.40 inches, occurred Saturday night into Sunday morning, bringing cooler temperatures with a 50 degree low last night.
Farmer Says He Wants Rain To Finish Citizenship Test
Federal examiners observe naturalization candidates for subversive tendencies. In La Crosse an old German farmer, after being asked if he likes the country, answers through a joke about weather. He says he is satisfied with the country but would prefer a little more rain.
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Kansas
Williams
la Crosse
Kansas City Times
Humorous Civil War Sermon Echoes Sherman Debate
An old Civil War captain asked his sergeant to stir the troops for a fight. The sergeant bluntly urged action, prompting the captain to endorse the harsh command as a spur to courage. The anecdote, cited by the Boston Globe, reflects wartime debates on humane methods and leadership.
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Sherman
Boston Globe
Card of Thanks for James Cherwinker’s family
The Cherwinker family thanks everyone for floral tributes and expressions of sympathy after the death of our wife and mother. James Cherwinker and children.
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James Cherwinker
Moody Leads Dry Forces as Democratic Convention Week Outlines
Houston Texas June 25 The likely program for Democratic National Convention week runs from Monday June 25 with arrival of delegates and caucuses through Friday June 29 with the nomination of the vice presidential candidate. The schedule includes opening at noon Tuesday with keynote by Claude G Bowers and committee appointments. Wednesday features permanent organization andreports. Thursday ballots for presidential candidates. Friday adjournment after VP nominating.
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Houston
Tex
Claude G. Bowers
Robinson
Arkansas
Dry Candidate Demanded by United Dry Organizations
Houston groups representing more than thirty local and national dry organizations call for party nominees who openly pledge vigorous enforcement of the eighteenth amendment. The statement seeks a clear declaration of support for prohibition and the nomination of candidates committed to its enforcement through their words and actions.
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Houston
Texas
United
American Notes Delivered Saturday by Dignitaries
London dispatch reports Charge D'affaires Ray Atherton delivered Kellogg's antiwar note to the foreign office on Saturday. Berlin confirms American Ambassador Schurman handed the U S antiwar note to Foreign Secretary Von Schubert on Saturday as well.
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London
Ray Atherton
Foreign Office
Kelloge
Berlin
Schurman
United States
von Schubert
American Embassy Sends Kellogg Antiwar Note Draft Treaty
The American embassy in Paris on Saturday dispatched to the foreign office Secretary Kellogg an antiwar note accompanied by the draft treaty.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Kelloggs
Earthquakes Shake Luzon Island Amid Impending Eruption
Manila reports a sequence of earthquakes on Lubzon Island with lava flow from Mayan volcano base. Governor Henry J. Stimson mobilizes autos to ready evacuations for southern residents as flares glow from the crater. Seismologists expect only a mild eruption, though fear rises among natives.
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Manila
P. 1
Lubzon Island
Henry J. Stimson
Philippines
Stimson
Death of Idaho Senator Franck R. Gooding
Senator Franck R. Gooding of Idaho died here after a relapse from a stomach ailment. He passed away yesterday. survivors include Mrs. Gooding, two daughters and a son. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
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Senator Gooding
Idaho
Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson Return From Colfax Visit
Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson returned Saturday from Colfax where they visited relatives for a few days.
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Lester Thompson
Colfax
Dry plank dominates Texas influence at convention showdown
Governor Dan Moody urges a dry platform endorsing the eighteenth amendment and enforcement laws. Josephus Daniels pushes prohibition enforcement plank. Delegates weigh a dry coalition against Smith's nomination with farm groups drafting a McNary Haugen style plank.
Iowa Delegation Caucus Sets Democratic Lines in Houston
Iowa to hold caucus in Houston to elect officers and designate committee members for the Democratic national convention. Gov Alfred E Smith is the expected solid lineup centerpiece.
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Houston
Tex
Alfred E. Smith
Iowa
Naval flyers killed in accident near File Virginia
Major Charles A. Lutz, 47, U S M G speed champion of the navy, and two companions died when their motorized Fokker monoplane nose-dived during a fog landing while flying from Washington to Nicaragua near File, Virginia. Witnesses reported the crash as the pilots attempted a landing.
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File
Charles A. Lutz
U.S. M
Irene Oldfield Visits Schultys in Wellman Home
Mrs. Irene Oldfield of Wellman is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schulty.
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Irene Oldfield of
Wellman
Charles Schulty
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