Observations of Polar Territory Impossible on Norge
Reports from Nome Alaska state the Norge due to dense fogs offered only a blank view of the North Pole after passing over it and reaching unexplored territory. Ellsworth claims open water was seen near the Pole and that an American flag was planted there.
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Battle for Vermont Senate Nomination Heats Up
Former Vermont governor William H Stickney enters the Republican race against Senator Porter H Dale. Stickney, law partner of John G Sargent and ally of President Coolidge, cites support for Coolidge policies while Dale opposes several key administration bills. Stickney, born in the same town, once administered Col John C Coolidge's estate.
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Hogs Break $14 On Kansas City Market
Hogs sold above 14 dollars on the Kansas City livestock market today for the first time this year. The top price of 14.25 for fat hogs neared the high record of the last six years. Pigs reached 15.25 in stock grades as demand broad and pork stocks shrink.
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Better Roads Meeting At 8 Tuesday Night
Washington residents and business leaders are invited to a joint meeting in the court room at the county house tomorrow at eight o clock. The gathering, called by the local committee backing the good roads proposition set for June 7, urges all interested parties to attend and help organize immediate steps for the road improvement movement.
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Mexican refugees face trial for alleged conspiracy in San Antonio
Eight Mexican political refugees arrested after raids in December went to federal court on charges of conspiring to violate neutrality laws. Defendants include Alfonso De la Huerta and ex-minister Antonio Hernandez Ferrer, with defense expected to challenge government witnesses and claim paid agents influenced indictments. Reports say Adolfo De la Huerta may attend the trial.
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Morton Funeral Held Sunday at Methodist Church
Funeral services for J. W. Morton were held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Methodist church conducted by Dr. W. W. Bowers with the state G A R chaplain. Pallbearers from the Masonic lodge included H. W. Russell Lee Holland George Reed T J Harvey Dr G S Kerr and George McDaniel. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery after a Masonic grave service led by A N Alberson. Knight Templar escort and groups from Eastern Star Daughter of Veterans W R OE aere and the Masonic lodge attended.
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Governor Hammill to Visit Vinton on May 26
Preparations are completed for Governor John Hammill’s first Vinton visit on May 26 designated Governor’s Day. City officials have arranged three addresses by the Iowa executive. The event is organized by the Vinton Country Club the Lions Club of Vinton and the Iowa College for the Blind.
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Heavy casualties reported in Poland after coup d etat actions
Warsaw reports May 17 that casualties from the Pilsudski coup are heavy with about five hundred killed and one thousand wounded. No Americans are known to have died. many civilians were killed or wounded as bystanders watched events. Russia fears invasion and Polish forces mobilize near Thorn to attack Warsaw while Haller reportedly gathers troops.
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Washington Fifth in Cedar Falls Track Meet
Washington high school placed fifth with 11 points at the Cedar Falls meet, led by McConnell who swept the hurdle events and Hill with a discus and shot put showing. Algona won by one point over Cedar Falls as Marshalltown and West Waterloo followed. several Washington athletes just missed places. If no county meet next Saturday, coach McKinstry plans an invitation meet at Muscatine. county meet status uncertain.
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Beer Syndicate Under Federal Grand Jury Probe
A federal grand jury in Cleveland investigates a large beer syndicate sourcing from western Pennsylvania. Witnesses include railroad officials from Lehighton Lackawanna Erie and others along with bootlegger connections in Cleveland Chicago and Buffalo. The probe spans multiple states with ties to breweries in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre and possibly over a dozen breweries.
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Standard Oil Increases Gas Price One Cent
Gasoline prices rise one cent at Standard Oil stations across the state bringing the total to 23 1 2 cents per gallon including tax. The Greater Des Moines committee hears from the William McKinley camp asking for guidance on a waterway trip to the Grand Army encampment in Des Moines in August. About 1,000 people are expected to join, says John J. Riley, commander of the Chicago camp.
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Marshal’s German Answer Cements Long-Sought Aim
In a formal reply the marshal states he has worked long and achieved the goal, framing his accomplishment in German to emphasize the completion of a difficult assignment. The exchange highlights determination and confirmation of success in a historic effort.
Motor Car Service Starts This Morning on Knoxville Branch
More than 15 000 employees of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana became shareholders as the Rock Island line delivers 25 350 000 in stock for 11 800 000 paid by employees. The deal yields a 13 550 000 profit or 115 percent after five years of installments. For each dollar subscribed the company added fifty cents.
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Mrs. Kate McFarland of Cedar Dies at 54
Mrs. Kate McFarland aged 54 died at 8 16 this morning at her Cedar township home after years of ill health and a recent influenza. Born March 15 1872 in Nebraska to Wendall and Frances Daub she lived in eastern Iowa since infancy aside from a Union county period. She leaves seven children Charles Dixon Leroy deceased Leona May Daisy Mundt Hazel and George J. at home and Lewis R McFarland Jr. deceased. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Goodin parlors with interment in Ainsworth.
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Exports of Grain Show A Jump In Week Totals
Exports of grains from the United States totaled 6,730,000 bushels for the week ending May 15, compared with 2,426,000 the prior week. The Commerce Department report shows barley 203,000 versus 585,000, corn 332,000 versus 17,000, oats 1,384,000 versus 311,000, rye 1,452,000 versus 268,000, and wheat 8,359,000 versus 950,000.
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Commerce Department
Continents Connected Evidence of Ancient Ape Fossils in India
Fossils of great apes similar to African species found in India suggest a historic land link between the continents. Scientists hypothesize a land connection may have existed, enabling ancient species distribution.
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Motor car service begun on Rock Island line
A new motor car and trailer began daily service on the Washington to Knoxville route with a round trip to Oskaloosa, replacing older trains to save costs. The 48 passenger torpedo shaped car runs daily with two motormen and a crew, arriving Knoxville 1 30 pm and Washington 5 50 pm, then overnighting in Oskaloosa.
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M. A. Hunter
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