Investigation of Vestris wreck continues at federal hearing
The Lamport and Holt liner Vestris sank after stormy weather with a loss of life amid testimony from Frank Johnson chief officer. Michael J O'Loughlin radio operator who sent the SOS acted bravely but left the radio shack before the ship went down. Witnesses describe life boats filling with water, radio messages from Captain Carey noting the ship listing and inability to proceed. The case focuses on weather and rescue efforts as investigators review the tragedy.
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Coolidge backs cooperative marketing for farmers
President Coolidge, in a Washington address to Grange members, urges cooperative marketing as best for marketing farm products. He warns against price fixing and government, subsidy plans, saying such moves threaten farmer independence and could disaster the economy. He calls for a government supported board and funds to prove the system in trial. The world seeks food, he notes, while farmers err by timing and place.
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Washington
Coo Koting
Hoover Diplomacy Walks a Smile as Wayland Is Dead
Hoover plans a friendly Latin American tour with limited speeches and formal attire. He travels with a small party including Mrs Hoover and Allan, stops at Corinto and Balboa, then on to Lima and Valparaiso, aiming for a flexible itinerary. Meanwhile Mrs C Schantz of Wayland dies suddenly, aged about 74, leaving four children and a funeral planned for Sunday.
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Italy
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Los Angeles
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Chicago
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Thieves Active At One Game In Oskaloosa
Authorities search for the thief or thieves who entered locker rooms at Penn Ambrose game in Oska loosa yesterday and tonight. Bert McGrane of Des Moines lost a diamond fraternity pin and money while Carroll Macy of Sully 82 Pete Welsh of Des Moines $20 and a tie were reported missing. Football players noted the loss of money and jewelry during the event.
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Sully
Pete Welsh
Five Best Features on the Radio Sunday Overview
Radio listings show NBC WEAF and CBS net programs with performers such as Werrenrath Cadman Gill Martinelli and the Collier's Radio Hour. Multiple networks including NBC WEAF WOR and WJZ air hourly opera choral and music features with times ranging from 1:30 to 8:50 CST.
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WAC
Columbia
Mack Crows
Moran and
Mack
Atwater Kent
Benjamino Gill
WIZ
Collier's Radio
President elect plans winter stay near Miami after Latin trips
The president elect intends to spend the winter near Miami, Florida after a tour that includes capital cities in Chile Argentina and Uruguay and visits to Mexico City Havana and Tanguration. He will arrive early January with other destinations still under consideration.
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Uruguay
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Miami
Florida
Osher
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Mexico City
Flood Effects Hit Missouri and Kansas Regions
Flooded streams distress Augusta and other towns as Walnut and Whitewater rivers threaten business districts. Drowned animals marooned residents, cars stalled, volunteers reinforce dikes, and air mail routes faced weather-caused landings across Missouri and Kansas on November 17.
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Augusta
Kansas City
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Kansas
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Monensta
Skelton Demonstrates First Aid for Public Audience
Robert Skelton, touring Iowa City under Red Cross auspices, demonstrated first aid to school children and adults at a city educational center. He then presented a water safety and rescue demonstration at a gymnasium and pool, drawing a large crowd.
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Red Cros
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Saeltas
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Mrs William Chihak Dies in Chicago
Word arrived that Mrs William Chihak died at 6 a m in her Chicago home after her husband Frank Chihak left Muscatine to join family. The deceased, a Chicago girl named Ann Chihak by marriage, left a husband and a three month old daughter, with several relatives mourning the loss. Martha Pocha traveled from Brighton to visit Wilmington for shopping when news reached.
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Chicago
Frank Chihak
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Muscatine
Ann Chibak
Hus
Martha Pocha
Brighton
Football Scores Roundup From College Games
In a compact recap, Wisconsin blanked Iowa 6 0 while Yale trailed with 2 0 in the third. Notre Dame suffered a 0 20 defeat to opponents. Kansas Aggies and other listed teams posted narrow results as the score digest concludes.
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Min Chew
Local Basketeers Fall In Tight Crawfordsville Duel
Washington Independe played their first game of the season last night at Crawfordsville High School before a crowded gym. The locals led 19 to 9 at the half and 19 to 12 early in the fourth before free throw miscues cost them as Crawfordsville edged ahead in a clean, hard fought contest. Anwyl paced Crawfordsville and Charles George starred for Washington with Lloyd Hill excelling at guard. a return match is set for November 28.
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Charles George
Lloyd Hill
Marshall
Captaring
Phillip George
George Alt
George Re
Heavy Rainfall Fouls Rural Dirt Roads
The fall rains arrive with heavy downpours disrupting travel on dirt routes. Officials warn more rain expected and roads show signs of disintegration as travelers from the north and south report difficult crossings and limited access.
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Worst Storm in Years Extends Across Europe Today
Chicago reports describe a violent broader storm moving from England to the Atlantic region with heavy damage, while unrelated city items note a fatal shooting of burglar Albert Heintz as he fled arrest and a separate slaying of Stanley Swinoga, owner of a candy shop, during a robbery.
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Heintz
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Hest
Pineapple Cake Poisoning Hits Chicago Party
Eight people, seven children, were recovering after eating pineapple cake at a party hosted by Mrs. Anna Rymnea in Chicago. Her family, including son Walter, 10, and daughter Emily, 8, fell ill along with Jasewski siblings ages 13, 7, and 4 other guests, all hospitalized.
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Mary
Director Legion Play Here Today in Rock Island
Miss Louise M. Trumbull representing Broderick Ingram Productions of Rock Island is in Washington to direct rehearsals for the home talent play Sixty Miles an Hour to be staged November 26 and 27 under Leon Beatty post American Legion sponsorship. The play, by Ines, is regarded as his best. proceeds will aid the nurses home equipment fund.
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Ingram
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Leon Beatty Post
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Creston
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Tripoli
Sauk Centre
Minn
Medelia
Ingram Company
The
Nurses’ Home Equipment
Deadly Atlantic Storm Devastates Europe and Coastline
A severe European Atlantic storm sweeps England Germany and France with 42 dead hundreds injured and ships wrecked or stranded. Homes blown down telegraph lines downed and docks damaged. Winds reached 120 mph with many vessels in distress and a massive shipping paralysis reported along the coast and in ports.
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Hamburg
Luebeck
Brazil
Amazon
Ushant
Brest
Variable Weather Predicted For Week Overview
Weather outlook for Nov 1 to Nov 24 covers upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central great plains. Mostly fair early week with precipitation in the second half. Temperatures near normal at first then above normal later in the period.
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