Admiral Sims criticizes Navy leadership and morale
Retired Rear Admiral William S. Sims told a presidential board that Navy air development is hindered by extreme conservatism and untrained leadership. He warned of low morale, praised young aviators, and argued for a definite Navy air policy while opposing a unified air service. He also criticized Secretary Daniels and the Wilson era advisers as uneducated forces controlling the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
William S. Sims
Viavy
Ciue
Dyantelles
Air Service
Air Corps
Navy
William
America
Josephus Daniel
Wilson
Daniels
Kutsch Grange Showdown Estimated Saturday Clash
Iowa City previews a big football clash between Iowa and Illinois led by coach Ingwersen against Grange. Nick Kutsch aims to topple the Illini captain Harold Grange as Ui fans anticipate Homecoming and a 27 000 crowd.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Illinois
Nick Kutsch
Nelson
Smith
Rodawig
Holman
Hancock
Otto
Olson
Fleckenstein
Harold Grange
Hawkeyes
Burt Ingwersen
Illini
Arkansas
St Louis
Missourians
Fumes From Heating Stove Cause Death
Muscatine, Oct. 14. Fumes from a heating stove caused the deaths of Mrs. Cora Pilgrim, 41, and her son Earl, 14, in their home. Relatives broke in last night and found both victims fully clothed on a bed, apparently napping, overcome by gas escaping through broken isinglass windows. An inquest will be held this evening.
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Muscatine
Cora Pilgrim
Earl
Dwight Davis Sworn In as Secretary of War
Dwight F. Davis of Missouri is sworn in as secretary of war with Chief Justice Taft administering the oath. John Weeks, retiring secretary, stands by as the ceremony is witnessed by Major General John L. Hines and war department officials. Weeks delays return to Boston to attend the induction. Weeks and his wife plan to sail soon for South Africa.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dwight F. Davis
Missouri
Wm. Howard Taft
John Weeks
Army
John L. Hines
Weeks
Hoston
Massachusetts
South Africa
Pastor's Son Indicted on Murder Charge in Illinois Church Death
Warren Vandervoort, 17, confessed slayer of his father Rev. R. J. Vandervoort, a Parkersburg Indiana minister, was indicted by a grand jury on first degree murder and assault to commit murder in the wounding of his mother. County Attorney Brauer doubted a quick trial as defense may seek insanity plea. Mrs. Vandervoort testified that Warren shot them while he walked in his sleep.
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Associated Press
Allison
Warren Vandervoort
R. J. Vandervoort
Parkersburg
KB. H. Brauer
Vandervoort
Bauer
Warren
Rev Vandervoort
Iowa Illini Grid Clash Sets Stage For Week Ahead
Illinois has endured two tough games, losing to Nebraska and beating Purdue after a tight battle. Coach Ingwersen aims to solidify starters for the Wisconsin tilt with Griffen at center and Romeo at end likely, while uncertainty looms over the line and backfield choices as preparations continue through Friday. The rivalry history shows Iowa leads the series with a long record, including a 7 5 to score win in 1889 and a 1922 8 7 close game, with 1902 and 1904 lopsided scores shaping the all time ledger.
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Don Hines
Cedar Rapids
Hines
St. Louis
Holman
Mason City
Vegge
Boone
Rodawig
Rockwell City
Ingwersen
Fry
Dauber
Kutsch
Shirmer
Don Smith
Cuhel
Graham
Hogan
Illinois
Nebraska
Putter
Hawkeyes
Griffen
Romeo
Grange
Wil le
Romey
Rice
P. Smith
Nelson
Raffenspersger
Krasuski
Ilinois
Iowa
Hawkeye
Iowans
the Tiins
Yale
Urbana
Gage Statements Contradicted By University Leaders
Dubuque based Associated Press report notes Dr Karl F Wettstone of Dubuque University accuses Dr H M Gage of defending youth while shielding colleges from athletic commercialism. Wettstone faults secrecy around a Des Moines conference and cites broader concerns about college athletics in Iowa.
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Associated Press
Dubuque
Ty H. M. Gage
Coecollone
Cedar Rapids
Dex Moines
Iowa College
Karl F. Wettstone
Dubuque University
Wettstone
Gage
Welttstone
Des Moines
Family tragedy near homicide prompts trial spotlight
Details describe a son who killed his father and shot his mother as the family home witnessed the act. Mrs Vandervoor is slated to aid in the forthcoming trial when she testifies, highlighting the involvement of immediate family in the case proceedings.
Rum Runners Thick In Florida Coast Trade
Rum runners have established a broad illicit trade along the Florida coast drawing operators from New York Boston and Atlantic City shores. Col Luke Lea’s urging to “come south” helped lure many, with Winter tourists and riches cited as motives. Coast Guard forces under Col Simmons Hamish and Captain Berry operate from Totipa Miami Jacksonville Pensacola and Key West.
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Atlanta
Coast
York
Boston
Atlantic City
Luke Lea
Tennessee
South
Horace Greviey
Younr
Florida
Uncle Sam
America
B. L. Simmons
Hamish
Navy
John G. Berry
Coast Guard
Simonms
Totipa
Miami
Jacksonville
Pensacola
Key West
Burlington Population Grows Noted in County Figures
Des Moines county shows a total population of 38 889 as announced by Lou F Morgans director of the state census This marks a gain of 2 869 since the federal census five years ago Burlington city totals 24 374 up 2 318 from five years ago Mediapolis records 839 residents, up from 780 Local figures highlight continued growth in the county.
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Des Moines
Lou F. Morgans
Burlington
Mediapolis
Labor Federation Endorses United Mine Workers Strike
The American Federation of Labor unanimously endorsed and expressed sympathy for the United Mine Workers of America now on strike in the anthracite fields. John L. Lewis, president of the miners, addressed AFL delegates in Atlantic City on October 14.
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Atlantic City
Im. J
American Federation of Labor Today
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
Three Dead in Pennsylvania Train Wreck Near Wheeling
A passenger train coach overturned and caught fire about a mile north of Wheeling West Virginia injuring scores and killing three people this afternoon. Responding crews battled flames as the wreck shut the line.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Question on Board Power to Transfer Prisoner to Hospital
Des Moines Oct 14 The Iowa Board of Control may be asked to rule whether a prisoner may be moved to a hospital. Attorney General Ben J Gibson said the request from the State Board of Parole is unprecedented. The dispute followed a parole for Dave Masters to allow medical treatment after the Board of Control refused the transfer.
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Ity & Associate Press
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Ben J. Gibson
State Board of Parole
Gibson
Dave Masters
Board of Parols
Masters
Board of Control
Episcopalians to Elect a Primate
New Orleans October 14 The Episcopal Church in the United States began its eighth day of sessions at the 48th triennial general conference with the election of a primate. Eight bishops were nominated including Gailor Murray Parson and Perry. A 67 vote majority was required. A possible deadlock led to hopes for a compromise, with Perr mentioned as a contender. A memorial urged removal of divorce remarriage rights, arguing U S divorce rates far exceed those of other nations.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
House of Bishops of the
Episcopal Church
United States
General Conference
Charles Henry Kent
New York
Thomas E. Gailor
Tennessee
National Council of the Episcopal Church
John Gardner Murray
Maryland
Wcclesiastical Court
William Montgomery Brown
Heresay
Murray
Edward J. W Parson
California
Commission On Industrial and International
Perr
House of Deputies
Rhemarriage
Postponed World Series Game Delays Crowd in Pittsburgh
Rain drenches Forbes Field forcing Commissioner Landis to postpone game seven between Washington and Pittsburgh until tomorrow. About 15 000 out of town fans face extra costs as field becomes a mud pit and players risk injury. Wal ter Johnson and Vic Aldridge touted as potential starters in the rescheduled clash.
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Associated” Press
Forbes Field
Pittsburgh
Washington
Landis
Walter Johnson
Vic Ald
Ridge
MecKechnie
Bucky Harris
al Schacht
Nick Altreck
Altreck
Schacht
Altrock
Labor federation backs wage hikes and shorter hours
The American Federation of Labor convention in Atlantic City adopts a policy for wage increases and reduced hours in line with individual earning power. It urges elimination of production waste to lower prices and raise wages, and warns that wage cuts spark unrest and hurt production. The group also endorses a non partisan push for pro union congressional candidates amid fears of anti democratic campaigns.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Wm Green
Federation
Congress
Mussolini
Embezzlement Charge Against Reynolds In GMAHA Area
A war rant was issued in GMAHA Nebraska charging Oscar A. Reynolds a 40 year old rental agent for United States Cig ar Stores with embezzlement. The indictment centers on sub letting leases and related actions across Omaha Council Bluffs Sioux City and Fort Dodge.
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GMAHA
Neb
Oscar A. Reynolds
United States Cigar
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Fragmentary civic statistic line 1 unclear context
A partial OCR line reads and twenty for this country for e very 1 000 persons. The fragment lacks stable subjects or events to identify.
Davenport Boy Run Down by Truck Dead
Willis C. Turris, 14, was killed crossing a downtown Davenport street when struck by a truck. The driver is held pending investigation by the coroner. Turris was a newspaper carrier for the Democrat.
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Davenport
Associated Press
Willis C. Turris
The
Democrat
Sheriff Hoffman Convicted of Contempt in Chicago Case
Sheriff Peter M. Hoffman and former jailer Wesley Westbrook were found guilty of contempt. Hoffman received 30 days in jail and a $2,500 fine for allowing bootleggers Terry Druggan and Frank Lake to be free while under sentence.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Peter M. Hoffman
Wesley Westbrook
Terry Druggan
Frank Lake
Wet weather slows Iowa farm work and harvests
Wet weather over the past week delayed all farm work in Iowa. Winter wheat acreage will be smaller than planned. Corn rotting and molding reduced yield, with delayed corn cribbing. Sugar beet and potato digging postponed. Hog cholera persists in many counties but vaccination helps slow it.
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Associated Ress
Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Reporting Service
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Kutseh
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War Department
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