Brewer quits as candidate for U S senator in Iowa
Luther A. Brewer a Republican who briefly ran as an independent for the U S Senate withdraws, urging Iowa Republicans to back Democrat Steck over Senator Brookhart. Brewer cites Brookhart’s anti Republican stance and denounces his ties to the national ticket, signaling a split in Iowa GOP ranks.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
L Luther A. Brewer
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Brewer
Iowa
Daniel F. Steck
Brookhart
Coon
Red
la Foliette
Youngest Member Bought NY Stock Exchange Seat
John A. Coleman Jr. 22 bought a seat on the New York Stock Exchange for 81000 dollars and will be the youngest member. He spent six years as a floor page and later traded on the curb exchange, with recent profits enabling the purchase.
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Associated Press
New York
John A. Coleman, Jr
New York Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
Curb Exchange
Stock Exchanges
Washington Team to Play in Grinnell
Washington University football travels to Grinnell Iowa for its first 1924 conference game against Grinnell College. A 24 player squad departed last night for the road trip.
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Washington
Grinnell
Associated Press
ST. Louis
Washington University
Northwestern zoology professor dies at 67 in Fivanston
Professor William A. Lacy head of Northwestern University department of zoology died at his home in Fivanston last night. He was 67 years old and is survived by his widow and two sons.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William A. Lacy
Northwestern University
Fivanston
Steck Demands Probe Into Wheeler Inquiry
Democratic candidate Daniel F. Steck says he has evidence, including an affidavit by A I Fink, alleging coercion of witnesses before the Daugherty investigating committee. The document claims threats and promises of jobs in exchange for testimony against former Attorney General Daugherty and hints at involvement by Senator Wheeler and Senator Brookhart.
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Steck
Brewer
Closey
Brookhart
Burlington
Senate
A.L. Fink
Buffalo
Daugherty
Department of Justice
Associated Press
Iowa
Stone
Senate Daughtery
Daniel F. Steck
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
A. I Fink
N. Y
Roxie Stinson
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
Fink
Internal Revenue Collector
Henry Sterns
Aleo
Mike Stinson
Daucherty
Daugherty Committee
Wheeler
Danghedty
Miss Stinson
Eala
La Follette Campaigns in Ohio After Midwest Stop
Senator Robert M. La Follette moves his presidential bid into Ohio and speaks in Cincinnati. He repeats charges against the Republican party and criticizes the Supreme Court, arguing for constitutional reform and urging voters to back the progressive ticket.
Davis Schedules Two More Campaign Drives
President nominee John W. Davis will conduct two additional intensive campaign tours before Election Day. The first swing through the Midwest begins today, followed by a New England push after his October 25 New York return. Democratic leaders push an upstate mobilization as Governor Smith energizes New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
New York
John W. Davis
Middlewest
New England
Davie
Leewst Valley
Smith
Davis
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Mr. Davis
New York State
Ciem L. Shaver
National Democratic Committee
New Hampshire
Shaver
La Follette to Speak in Des Moines on October 15
Independent presidential candidate Senator Robert M. La Follette will address Des Moines crowds Wednesday evening October 15 as he travels from St. Louis to St. Paul. The stop marks likely his only Iowa appearance on the western leg of the trip.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
St. Louis
St. Paul
Iowa
Supreme Court Powers Unaffected by Proposed Amendment
The article refutes claims that the proposed constitutional amendment would strip the Supreme Court of power to judge state acts or impinge on fundamental rights. It states the court’s authority remains intact except concerning acts of Congress and will not curb reviews of state legislature actions. It accuses reactionary interests of using money to influence the election for their candidate.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Robert M. la Follette
Ohio
Cincinnati
Middle-West
Republican Party
Couzens
Michigan
LaFollette
Republican National Committee
Progressive Ticket
Broudl J
Supreme Court
Progressives
United States
Oregon School
Nebraska
Congress
Body of Woodrow Wilson to Rest in Washington Cathedral
The body of former President Woodrow Wilson will be moved from Bethlehem chapel crypt to a marble sarcophagus in the cathedral. The simple design features a crusader sword relief and a brief inscription, with permanent reburial planned once surrounding work is finished.
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Woodrow Wilson
Associated Press
Wagiuneros
Bethlehem
Washington Cathedral
Jit
Iowa Day at Iowa City Sees 2:30 P.M. Grid Clash
The University of Iowa invites business men for Iowa Day and Dad's Day with a 2:30 p.m. kickoff against Ohio State. Special trains from Des Moines Davenport Burlington and Keokuk offer one and one third fare. Reserved seats cost three dollars. Twenty two contest groups cover fourteen sports in intramural year with 2500 students participating.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Ohio State
University of Iowa
Department of Athletics
Business Men's Club of
Des Moines
Davenport
Burlington
Keokuk
Interfraternty Conference
Vest
President Coolidge busy with cabinet and world series vote aim
President Coolidge spent the morning meeting with the cabinet and holding conferences with officials. The afternoon shifted to attend with Mrs Coolidge at the deciding game of the world series as he focuses on securing a large turnout for the November election.
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Associated Press
Washington
Businese
Cooldse
Wss
Coolidge
White House
Retail food prices rise in most cities for September
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports increases in retail food prices in 20 of 21 cities for the month ending September 15, with Butte Montana showing a 1 percent drop. Eight cities posted declines for the year to September 15, some as high as five percent.
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Assocliated
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Department of Labor
Butte
Mont
Army balloon TC-2 explodes over Langley Field injuring crew
The Army blimp TC-2 the largest non rigid airship built in the United States was badly damaged when a bomb it carried exploded in flight over Langley Field Virginia. Pilot Lieut Bruce N Martin and observer Lieut Alfred I Puryear were seriously hurt while three sergeants were shaken but not seriously injured. The gas bag ruptured and the craft crashed to the ground forcing the crew to abandon no parachutes were used.
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Associated Presse
Newport News
Army
United States
Langley Field
Bruce N. Martin
Aberdeen
Alfred I. Puryear
Justice Faville Opposes War At Iowa Jubilee
Justice F. F. Faville of the Iowa Supreme Court told the Jubilee convention of the Iowa Woman’s Christian Temperance Union in Cedar Rapids that preparedness caused the war. He urged peace propaganda and proposed abolishing Defense Day in favor of outlawry of war and a secretary of peace, ideally a woman, in the cabinet.
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Associated Pree
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Woman's Christian Temperance Union
F. F. Faville
Iowa Supreme Court
Germany
Navy
Uncle Joe Cannon Attacks La Follette in Illinois
In Hoopeстон Illinois on October 106 former congressman Joe Cannon urged business leaders to oppose Senator Robert M La Follette the independent presidential candidate. Cannon assailed La Follette for switching party sides and criticizing party allies during his rise to national prominence.
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Associated Press
Hoopeston
Ill
Joe’ Cannon
Illinois
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Senator la Follette
Joe
Bob la Follette
Sales girl inherits 85000 from late San Francisco policeman
Miss Genevieve MacDonald, a sales girl in a large department store, received notice she inherited 85000 from her father James Connor, who died here on September 2. The bequest, made as a reward for her kindness, comes as she is one of seven in the family.
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SAN
Genevieve MacDonald
James Connor
Connor
San Francisco
Miss Gladys Benson Injured in Rock Island Car Accident
Washington friends await word on the condition of Miss Gladys Benson formerly of Washington and daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Benson after she was struck by a car while crossing a Rock Island street. She was unconscious until the next morning and suffered cuts and pains in the head ribs and back.
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Washington
Gladys Benson
Ed Benson
Pleasant Hill
Rock Island
Miss Benson
Bea Andreson
Parents Strike Stalls Chicago Board of Education
Chicago's board of education faced a parent led strike in Englewood as 700 to 800 children were withdrawn from a junior high and nearby schools over alleged failure to provide for three elementary grades. Parents say a petition for an injunction against transfers was denied.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Board of Education
Englewood
Shenandoah Passes Over Rockies on Spirited Voyage
The navy airship Shenandoah crossed El Paso and the Rio Grande foothills en route to San Diego, reaching 6 406 feet altitude and 60 mph ground speed. Lieutenant Commander Zachary Lansdowne navigated the mountains as Rear Admiral Moffet observed the challenging ascent.
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Shenandoah
Rocky Mountains
Hideat
el Paso
Rio Grande
Pecos River
Rockies
Sierra Blanco
Fort Hancock
Zachary Lansdowne
Shepandoah
San Diego
Moffet
Navy Aeronautics
Mrs Barker Attends Branch Meeting In Ottumwa
Mrs. T. F. Barker, president of the local W. F. M. 8S, attends today’s Branch meeting sessions in Ottumwa and serves as corresponding secretary of the Muscatine district. Mrs. Peter Ruben travels to Mayré to spend the day with her niece, Mrs. John Zieglowsky.
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T. F. Barker
Ottumwa
Peter Ruben
Mayré
John Zieglowsky
Great Battle Ends In Tie In World Series Closing Game
The New York Giants and Washington Senators battled to a 3-3 tie after 12 innings in Washington. A ninth inning rally tied the score, and President Coolidge attended as Harris hit a left field homer for the Giants.
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Champions of
Washington
D. C
New York Giants
Washington Senators
Senators
Giants
Lindstrom
Frisch
Thcket
Young
Harris
Ogden
Dineen
Mogridge
Kelly
Taylor
McNeely
MccNeely
Riooaah
Rice
Barnes
Terry
Wilson
Bluege
Jackson
Gowdy
Goslin
Judge
President Coolidge
Ito
Lindst
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