World Flyers Headed Toward Nome After 15th Leg
Nome Alaska prepares for the Winnie Mae arrival as Wiley Post and Harold Gatty push eastward around the world. They aim to reach Nome today with Edmonton as the next stop, while the Northland cutter stands by for possible radio support in fog.
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Hoover Debt Up 10 French Cabinet Again
Paris reports a tense cabinet session over the Hoover debt moratorium with Briand Laval and Flandin meeting in Paris and Washington officials optimistic after talks with Mellon. United States officials said technical points remain and a favorable termination is hoped before midnight.
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Henke Speaks at Union Gathering on Americas Greatest Need
Dr. A W Henke told about fifty attendees at Sunset Park Union Church service that America's greatest need is patriotic leadership by good men and women. He cited public concerns from employment to education and urged leaders to match the nation's large challenges with resolute character.
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Milnor to Confer With Farm Board on Wheat Sales
George S. Milnor, head of the grain stabilization corporation, arrives in Washington for talks with the federal farm board. Aimed at a modified policy on surplus wheat stocks held by government agencies, discussions may yield a compromise to stay out of the domestic market while continuing sales abroad. The board plans to market about 200 million bushels with minimal impact on prices.
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Graduates Honored at Presbyterian Vacation Bible School
Commencement for the Presbyterian Daily Vacation Bible School was held at the church last night with children's exercises replacing the sermon. There were 491 graduates and heat made the service brief.Dr. F. W. Eastwood introduced faculty and assistants who ran the program.
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Five Men Sentenced for Liquor Law Violations
Five men pled guilty in district court before Judge J G Patterson on charges including illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor and keeping a liquor nuisance. Fines totaled 1300 dollars with suspended jail terms totaling 15 months and daily jail costs at 3.33 dollars. Judgments named Erdice Martin Charles W McHenry Walter Burgin W E Hail and John Pencil of Brighton. Bacon? the sheriff ordered to destroy seized liquor from Pencil’s premises.
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Brighton
Malagan Soaring Unrest Triggers Martial Law
In Malaga Spain troops and mounted guards patrol under martial law after two days of rioting left four dead and many injured. A general strike by 10 000 workers closed stores halted streetcars and disrupted utilities.
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Robert Coulter dies in Colorado a Columbus Junction figure
Robert H. Coulter aged about 68 former resident of Columbus Junction and Conesville died last week in a Ft. Morgan Colorado hospital after an operation for acute appendicitis. He was born in Monmouth Illinois and moved to Washington Iowa as a youth. He first married Eva Sands of Ainsworth in 1888. she died in 1914. About twelve years ago he married Angie Fish who died last August in a Denver elevator from heart trouble. He leaves two daughters Mrs. C. D. Liggett and Fern Coulter Long Beach. three sons Guy Weber Kas Donald and John. and six grandchildren. Body sent to Long Beach for burial.
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Fire devastates Spencer garage district. Hebner misses car
Manton Hebner, visiting Spencer from Minnesota, shaved before service and narrowly avoided loss when a Saturday fire destroyed the local garage and surrounding buildings. Explosions and heat buckled pavement as firefighters fought flames for hours. Hebner recalls the massive, memorable blaze.
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Norwegians occupy coast of Greenland
Danish capital reports that four Norwegian hunters occupied a 300 mile stretch of Greenland’s east coast from Carlsberg fjord to Besselfjord. Premier Stauning awaits official Norway explanation as cabinet meets in Oslo. Greenland long claimed by Denmark. L Koch’s expedition has been active nearby and the area has a history of dispute.
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Mellon faces tough task on postwar German reparations
Beverly Hills report quotes Mr. Mellon explaining to Paris why Germany should not pay for a year. The speaker notes France would resist such a policy, arguing that it would affect their lives across the river and shorten prospects as Germany regains strength.
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Explosion Destroys Beason Home in South Avenue Fire
A kerosene stove explosion at the Beason residence in South Avenue C caused a blaze that destroyed the home and left Mrs. Beason recovering from a nervous collapse. The Beasons lost nearly all belongings and neighbor aid is requested. The owner is Mrs. Fred Motts of Indianapolis. Mr. Beason works at Washington tile and brick works. Firefighters also battled a small trash fire behind the Rookery apartments earlier that Sunday morning.
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Dog Beaver Saves Boy From Bull Attack in Keota
In Keota Richard Fosdick, twelve, owes his life to Beav er a mixed breed dog on the Kleinschmidt farm. The bull charged the boy. Beav er leaped the animal, bit its ear, and shielded Richard until Mr. Kleinschmidt arrived. Richard was treated at Sigourney hospital with no serious injuries and returns to work. Beav er is hailed as a hero by the Fosdick and Kleinschmidt families.
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Deputy Sheriffs Break Up Ellsworth Parade
Twelve deputy sheriffs with clubs dispersed a planned coal strike parade at Ellsworth after strikers trampled flags and tear gas bombs were used. About 190 demonstrators arrived from Charleroi in three trucks. one striker was beaten and left on the road as the crowd dispersed.
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Fire Crews Battle Two Blazes in Nearby Vicinity
Within days two fires erupted in the same area with one quickly extinguished and the other left burning briefly before alarm procedures were ignored. No injuries are reported and investigators begin examining causes.
Heat Fatalities Surge in Iowa Over 30 Dead
Emergency officials report a deadly heat wave across Iowa with more than thirty deaths linked to extreme temperatures. Public health advisories urge hydration, shade, and limits on outdoor activity as counties declare emergency conditions.
Three Die From Heat at State Soldiers Home in Iowa
MARSHALLTOWN Iowa June 29 Three residents of the Marshalltown soldiers home died today from heat prostration raising the state total heat deaths to 29. The deceased are Samuel E Peck 89 Mrs Caroline Jackson 77 and Mrs Penelope Thompson 89.
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Heat wave pummels Iowa as deaths rise and city records peak
The Plains state endures a brutal June heat wave with temperatures near 100 across Iowa. An AP compilation reports 36 deaths linked to heat and drowning since the start of the spell, while crop damage mounts. In Wellman, 23 year old Willard Smith was killed by a Rock Island train, dragged nearly half a mile before being found. Burial services were held at Wellman cemetery.
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