Queen Marie's Train Heads Toward Vancouver Amid Tension
Queen Marie on a special train en route to Vancouver with Major Washburn and Samuel Hill aboard. Hill clashed with Washburn claiming authority over the tour, but both aides remained with the queen after apologies. Colonel Carroll noted Hill's influence over the celebration at Maryhill Museum.
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Presay
Vancouver
B. C
Stanley Washburn
Samuel Hill
Marie
Romania
Maryhill
Wash
Hill
Major Washburn
John H. Carroll
Washburn
Muarie
Portland
Carroll
Colonel Carroll
Maryhill Museum
Mussolini Reveals Plan For Tighter Fascist Regime
In Rome on November 5 Prime Minister Mussolini disclosed three measures to strengthen fascist rule. A retroactive death penalty for attacks on the premier or royal family would be handled by a special court of cassation. A reorganization of police and a broad purge of fascist membership were also discussed.
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Associated Press
Rome
Mussolini
National Fascisti
Genera Turatti
Fascist Party
Interior
Federsoni
Justice
Rocco
Fascists Party
Signor
Court of Cassation
Man Laud's Kindly Sophs At Class Meeting
A fragmented 1926 NEA item notes a Philadelphia explorer who found Moses rock site and the Highta went out. It mentions Aquara with 48 years in Sing Sing and parole prospects, plus a British auctioneer praising American armor buyers and a remark on Americans owning no cars.
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Philadelphia
Moses
Question Garibaldi and the Perpignan plot in Nice
Colonel Ricciotti Garibaldi, kinsman of the Italian liberator and anti fascist leader, is reported to have ties with fascist police. He was questioned in Nice on frontier incidents and the Perpignan Catalonia plot, denying involvement. Garibaldi pledged to clear himself. Police sought Garibaldians’ role in Perpignan arrests led by Special Police Commissary Leldte.
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Nice
France
Ricciotti Garibaldi
Garibaldi
Perpignan
Catalonia
Arizona Election Probe Yields Little on Expenditures
The Arizona hearing adjourned after a week with scant evidence of large campaign outlays. Senator H W King of Utah plans to push the inquiry until exhaustive proof is presented to the senate campaign funds committee regarding charges that eastern copper interests funded the campaign that defeated Senator Ralph Cameron.
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Associated Press
Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Hearth Today
Los Angeles
H. W. King
Utah
Senate Campaign Funds Committee
Ralph Ft. Cameron
Muscatine football team to challenge Washington in morning clash
Muscatine high school aims to avenge a 7 to 0 win over Columbus Junction by using strong passing offense. Washington prepares for a tough game starting at 9 45 am with plans to watch Iowa Minnesota at 2 pm and features Coach McKinstry’s anticipated lineup and lineup changes including Gene Turner and Davidson sidelined.
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Muscatine High School
Washington
Columbus Junction
Junction
Iowa City
Iowa
Muscatine Banch
Washington High School
Hird Battle
Muscatine
Fairfield
McKinstry
Gene Turner
Davidson
Nichols Funeral Delayed Waiting for Sister from Washington
The funeral party for Miss Hattie Nichols did not arrive from Chicago as expected and relatives plan to wait for a sister coming from Washington D C. Funeral plans remain indefinite until the arrival and no arrangements are set.
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Hattie Nichols
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Drive Against Vare Opens in Pennsylvania State
Washington reports a drive against seating William B. Vare in the Pennsylvania senate race. Senator Norris accuses the Philadelphia machine of pre election results in many divisions while Wilson supporters claim excessive Republican spending. The impeachment trial of Judge Inglish looms as the senate convenes.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William 8. Vare
Pennsylvania
Norris
Nebraska
Wm. B. Wilson
Ware
Philadelphia
Rettler Wins Husking Meet For Second Year
Leo Rettler of Keota repeated his husking victory beating contestants from two counties and will represent this Iowa region at the State contest in Dallas county on November 12. He netted 31 bushels after deductions with Brenneman, Davidson, and Stephens placing in the top four amid a large crowd at the Bohrofen farm.
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Leo Rettler
Keota
Washington-Keokuk County
Iowa
Dallas County
Rettler
Grenarnes
W. C. Molison
Sloss
Keokuk County
H. J. Brenneman
Cecil Davidson
Richard W. Stephens
Ainsworth
J. W. Bohrofen
Special Rail Rates For Livestock Show Visit
Iowa railroads offer round trip fare and a third for all and any passenger traveling to the Chicago International Exposition from Nov 27 to Dec 4. Iowa showcases its non collegiate Stock judging team from Blackhawk County led by Kenneth Mattingly and others.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Blackhawk
Kenneth Mattingly
George Straver
Calvin Pearson
Richard Person
Hudson
Iowa City Prepares for Fifteenth Homecoming Game
Iowa City readies for a large Homecoming with the University welcoming thousands for a Minnesota visit at Iowa Field. The Hawkeyes aim to counter a strong Gopher squad in a pivotal Big Ten clash, with decorations, events, and a mass meeting planned prior to kickoff.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Recovery of Bodies of Miners Delayed Again in Ishpeming
In Ishpeming Michigan after a Barnes Hecker mine cave in 44 miners remain buried. Relief crews report the shaft is flooded with timber and sand and bracing must be rebuilt before access, causing weeks or months more recovery efforts to continue.
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Associated Press
Ishpeming, Mich
Barnes-Hecker
Lucien Eaton
Ishpeming Mines
Cleveland Cliffs Company
Eaton
Ishpeming
Mich
Georgettes to Perform at High School Friday Evening
The Georgette company brings a versatile musical program to the Washington high school auditorium on Friday evening November 12. Six hundred four seats are available with proceeds to the school music fund to support the band orchestra and glee clubs. Tickets go fast with 52 students selling. admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for pupils.
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Georgettes
Washington
Theigh
Georgette Company
Iowa City
New York Broker’s Will Allocates Specific Legacies
In New York W. W. Sharp a stock broker tied to a firm that failed in 190 he is surviving with a will that designates specific legacies totaling 600 009 dollars while not revealing the estate’s value.
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New York
W. W. Sharp
Gophers Seek Speed in Homecoming Clash at Iowa Field
Minnesota trainers claim fast backfield with Peplaw Almanist Nydaht and Joesting leading the ground game. Iowa hopes to match with Kutsch Schmidt and a stronger line as Homecoming crowds near a record 27 000 at Iowa Field. A cross country run with Minnesota looms on Saturday morning.
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Peplaw
Almanist
Nydaht
Joesting
Lowa
Gopher
Vers
Kutsch
Marvin Schmidt
Gophers
Wisconsin
Talnst
Ile City
Iowa Field
Thin Air Prevents Mars Habitation Says Iowa Scientist
Iowa City report quotes Prof. Charles C. Wylie of the University of Town astronomy department asserting Mars cannot sustain human life due to its thin atmosphere. Telescopic observations show seasonal color changes and snow caps, with extreme temperatures ranging from 65 degrees above to 100 below zero, and heat not retained after sunset.
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Mars
Iowa
Iowa City
Charles C. Wylie
University
Wylie
Los Angeles Defeats State Liquor Law Repeal Vote
Early election returns show Los Angeles, a prohibition stronghold, voting against repealing California liquor law by more than 55 000 votes as tabulation continues. Final tallies: for repeal 491 586 against 647 64dg with 429 precincts remaining.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Los Angeles
California
Convicted Lennon Elected State Senator in 28th District
A. L. Lennon, once convicted for a prohibition law violation, won the 28th district state senate seat by about a two to one margin over F. J. Kane. Lennon was among 18 arrested during last year’s Eagles lodge raid, with complete returns reported.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
A. L. Lennon
F. J. Kane
Lennon
Eagles Lodge
White Way Garage Will Honor Bassett
The White Way Garage will be closed from two to five o'clock tomorrow Saturday afternoon in memory of Harry H. Bassett president and general manager of Buick Motor Co. He died in Paris about two weeks ago during an inspection trip of Buick ranches abroad.
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White Way
Harry H. Bassett
Buick Motor Co
Flint
Michigan
Mr. Bassett
Paris
Buick
Chapman Couple Welcome Florence Baby Daughter
In Florence Italy a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Prank M Chapman Jr at their home. Mr Chapman is the son of Dr Prank M Chapman a noted New York naturalist and Mrs Chapman is the only child of Irving Cobb American humorist.
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Florence
Italy
Prank M. Chapman, Jr
Mr. Chapman
Prank M. Chapman
New York
Children’s Book Week Activities at the Library
The second week in November is national Children’s Book Week to discuss best books for children and adults. Miss Denny the librarian invites all to daily talks from November 8 to 13 at 1 p.m. with diverse speakers.
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Denny
Clara Hufer
Tueday
Carl Roberts
W. Michele
C. W. McLaughlin
W. W. Bowers
W. M. Keeley
Washernaton
Ministerial Association
Lbrarian
Plans for 1927 Blind Veterans Convention in Muscatine
Rollie Optenberg and his wife met with Muscatine organizations about the 1927 United States Blind Veterans Association convention to be held in Muscatine in August or September. Optenberg, a national officer and convention chairman, reports strong support from local officials and citizens. He hopes veterans may visit Washington during the event.
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Rollie Optenberg
Muscatine
United States Blind Veterans Association
Optenberg
Museatine
Washington
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