Farm bloc sparks heated clash at Democratic platform hearing
In Houston, the farm bloc objected to a farmer's exclusion from a drafting sub committee. T B Cashman of the Minnesota Farm Bureau was added to the sub committee after a ten minute debate. The panel allotted time for farm groups and wets and drys and heard talks on states rights wet planks and aviation proposals as platform makers plan ahead of the convention.
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Democratic Platform
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Houston
Texay
Democratic Platform Committee
Sribate
Farm Bloc
T B. Cashman
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
William N. Stayton
Wilmington
Del
Association Against the Prohibition
Platform Committee
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McNary-Haugenites
Womens Organizations
Tydings
Maryland
Gov. Moody
Texas
Smith
Iowa Corn Growth Surges in Last Week
Iowa crops bulletin reports corn knee high across the state, aided by cool moist weather. Wheat oats barley show gains, truck crops and potatoes thrift, and tomatoes in Oskaloosa district benefit from rains. Pastures improve though curing clover and alfalfa difficult. milk flow up but flies bother cows in southern counties.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Oskaloosa
Capone Ordered Out of Miami by City Council
Miami officials voted to remove Al Capone, labeled a racketeer and undesired visitor, with legal steps planned to force his departure from the city.
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Miami
Fla
Scareface
al” Capon
Chicaso
Couneil
Auto Party Visits Fairfield for Fourth of July Campaign
Washington campaigners for the American Legion bring a drum corps performance and remarks by J. W. Enslin to Fairfield and Wayland. Large crowds greet the contingent amid carnival attractions from Isler's shows and a forthcoming Washington visit planned for next week.
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Wayland
Fairfield
Washington
American Legion
J. W. Enslin
Better Washington Club
Isler
McElhinneys Return From Illinois Visit
Mr and Mrs T J McElhinney have returned from Sononauk Illinois where they were visiting for a short time They previously spent the winter visiting Mr McElhinneys nieces in Columbus Ohio Mrs Agnes Kirkpatrick of Waterman Illinois accompanied them home and will visit them in Washington for a short time.
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T. J. McElhinney
Sononauk
Mr. McElhinney
Colmbus
Ohio
Agnes Kirkpatrick
Waterman
Ilk
Washington
Courtney Abandons Atlantic Flight Attempt
Lisbon dispatch reports Captain Frank T. Courtney began a flight from Lisbon toward Horta and New York in a seasplane at 11 a.m. He redirected two hours later due to a broken water pipe and strong headwinds, turning back toward Lisbon.
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Courtney
Atlantic
Lisbon
Portugal
Frank T. Courtney
Horta
Agores Islands
New York
Weather Outlook Cuddy Night to Thursday With Showers
The report notes a mostly cuddy night and Thursday with probable showers. A warm air mass may push in tonight across the region, with unsettled conditions continuing into Thursday as a few showers drift through the area.
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Mn East
Hoover to resign at an early date
Herbert Hoover the republican presidential nominee will resign as secretary of commerce at an early date the announcement said Hoover made the decision today at his Washington office and indicated the resignation would come soon as political duties shift to the campaign.
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Hoover
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Secretay of Commerce
Court Approves Bank Settlement for McLaughlin Bond
Judge J G Patterson in Oskaloosa approves the settlement of liability on a guaranty bond tied to Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Trustee S W Livingston to pay the receiver $15 000 in final settlement. Directors signed the accord December 2 1924 setting total at 36 000 with McLaughlin estate to cover 15 009. An additional McLaughlin distribution to creditors is under separate application.
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J. G. Patterson
Oskaloosa
S. W. Livingston
David McLaughlin
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
McLaughlin Es
McLaughlin
One Italia Crew Member Killed in Dirigible Crash
Rome reports one Italia dirigible crewman killed when the polar craft sank after crashing May 25. Vincenzo Ponella, an engine man, died when his forward engine turret struck ice and burial with full honors was held on a remote island.
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Rome
Italia
Umberto Nobile
Vincenzo Ponella
Ley Islands
Brookhart Goes to Des Moines for Farm Relief Talks
Senator S W Brookhart leaves for Des Moines to confer with friends and adherents on farm relief. He will decide later his stance as Houston developments may influence his position. He plans two talks on July 4 in Jewell and Millersburg before returning to Washington Iowa the following week.
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S. W. Brookhar
Des Moines
Houston
Brookhart
Jewell
Hamilton County
Millersburg
Iowa County
Washington
Iowa
Four Attempts To Wreck Mex Trains Reported
Northern Mexico saw four derailment attempts in twenty four hours along with a Monday derailment and another bombing attempt. Rebels also obstructed a train near Laredo early Tuesday. Mr and Mrs J A Conger and family arrived in Washington by car from Long Beach in eight days and will stay for weeks.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Laredo
J. A. Conger
Washington
Long Beach
California
Fights erupt at convention over religion question in Houston
Police were called as fights broke out on the floor of a national convention in Convention Hall Houston. Demonstrators clashed over banners including North Carolina and Tennessee, as Joseph Robinson tried to restore order after a broad remark on religious tests for candidates.
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Houston
Tex
Gemocerr’ National Convention
Hull
Smith
Joseph Robinson
Arkansas
W. ©. Sanders
North Carolina
T. C. Everett
North
Tennessee
Crump
Memphis
Tenn
Sanders
Bedlam
Robinson
Jefferson
Alfred J. Smith
New York Editor Bowers Denounces Republicans at Democratic Keynote
Claude Bowers, editor from Indiana and New York, delivered a fiery keynote at the Democratic national convention in Houston. He attacked the Republican plunderbund, urged independents and progressives to unite, and criticized oil scandals, fake prosperity, and foreign policy while praising Wilson and warning against centralized power. He called for honesty in government and mobilization of voters to restore liberty and curb corruption.
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Houston
Black Horse Cavalry
Claude (. Bowers
Indiana
New York
Bowers
United
Lincoln
Hamilton
Sinclair
Kansas City
Woodrow Wilson
Harding-Coolidge
Ilege
Little
Green House
K Street
Washington
Daugherty-Jess Smith
Thomas J. Walsh
Teapot Dome
Harry Sinclair
United States
Latin America
Jefferson
Jackson
Wilson
America
Formal Call Extended to Rev David C Fulton
By unanimous vote the congregation formally called Rev. David C Fulton of Philadelphia as pastor to begin September. An informal call was voted two weeks earlier and accepted. Salary is 3000 dollars annually with a parsonage. Remodeling of the West Washington street parsonage is underway to be ready for the new pastor’s family.
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David Chalmers Fulton
Philadelphia
Fulton
W. B. McCrory
Ainsworth
West Washington Street
Parade Plans Offer Prizes For July Fourth Features
Parade committee announces cash prizes for top July Fourth entries including $10 for best feature and $5 for second place. Prizes also exist for best decorated car for comic features pony rider and rural school district or organization. The event will feature the Washington band the fire department decorated cars and American Legion drum corps with more items to be announced.
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Washington Band
American Legion
Fireworks Ignition Damages Miller Restaurant in Rabio
Fireworks stored at the Miller restaurant in Rabio exploded during Sunday morning flames causing extensive damage to the building and fixtures. A glass show window and display cases were shattered. Owner R. L. Beliel noted the fire likely began from a lighted cigarette.
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Rabio
R. L. Beliel
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