G A R Elects Officers Amid Campaign For Commander In Chief
The National G A R assembly in Milwaukee elects officers with Ohio’s G M Saltsgaber favored for commander in chief amid three candidates. Milwaukee’s Frank A alsh and Dr L F Tensberger contest the post. Encampment city for 1924 to be chosen between Boston and Pasadena.
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Iowa
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L. F. Tensberger
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Sons of Veterans
M. E. Conferences May Be Consolidated
At the Iowa Methodist Episcopal conference in Newton delegates endorsed a recommendation to seek an enabling act from the general conference to merge the Iowa and Des Moines conferences by 58 to 48. If granted, merger could occur next year. opponents including Iowa Wesleyan College warned of negative impacts and centralization.
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Iowa
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Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Airplanes Collide Kill Italian Officers in Lagoon Crash
Four airmen including two officers die when two aircraft collide 2000 feet above Venice and plunge into a lagoon. The AP reports the incident occurred near Venice on September 6 as officials investigate the crash.
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Associated Press
Venice
Looney Fails to Appear at Trial for Son’s Slaying
In Rock Island on September 6 a crowded courtroom waited for John P. Looney, expected as the prosecution’s key witness, but he did not appear. Don Feeley had pledged Looney would testify against four men charged in the Market Square killing of Looney’s son on October 6 last. Indictments also name Looney on separate charges.
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John Canner Looney
John P. Looney
Don Feeley
Chicago
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Feeley
Market Square
Arthur Hillbury
George Buckley
George Holsaple
Dan Drost
Belburg
Ku Klux Drops Attempt To Buy Valparaiso University
The Ku Klux Klan has dropped negotiations to purchase Valparaiso University. Milton Edrol editor of the Fires Cross says charter and deed records prevent the Klan from gaining control over the school.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso
Ku Klux Klan
Milton Edrol
the Firey Cross
Turkey Aims to Restore Harem as National Institute
Angora Sept 6Persistent efforts are under way in Turkey to restore the harem as a national institution. Polygamy was outlawed over a year ago by a resolution of the last assembly, but subsequent attempts have failed to legalize it again.
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Associated Press
Angora
Turkey
Iwaki
Japan
Tokio
Sandstorm Division Veterans Hold Reunion in Minneapolis
Several hundred World War II veterans who served with the 34th Sandstorm division gathered in Minneapolis for the opening session of the division’s annual convention.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis, Minn
South Americans Seek Compromise Over League Withdrawal
Paris report says Brazil and Uruguay told their Lausanne delegates to compromise with Italy and withdraw from the League of Nations if she insists, noting the move would affect South American involvement and regional diplomacy.
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Associated Press
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France
Brazil
Uruguay
Lausanne
Italy
League of Nations
Mellon
le Matin
Coolidge Brown Named Popular Fall Hat Color
Des Moines milliners and modistes report Coolidge Brown will dominate women's hats and gowns this fall. The shade is a dark brown with a rose-tinged face, reflecting Mrs Coolidge's wardrobe as Washington social season opens. Designers anticipate a simple, restrained style trend.
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Des Moines
Coolidge
Washington
William Olander Faces Hanging At Fort Madison
Wil liam Olander prepared to die tomorrow morning after being sentenced to hang. He spoke with Warden Hollowell and religious worker A O Sout 08 tumwa seeking counsel. Sheriff Bassett will bring 18 witnesses. exact time to be confirmed. Olander’s wife Daisy remains in Ottumwa with their two children.
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William Olander
T. P. Hollowell
Penitentiary
Olander
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Spiritual Council
Smith
George S. Bassett
Webster County
Fort Dodge
Hollowell
Bassett
Daisy Olander
Ottumwa
Man in disguise nearly escapes Nebraska state prison during fair visit
A lifer at Nebraska State Penitentiary, dressed as a woman, tried to walk out with fair visitors. Warden Cavanaugh noticed the oddly presented figure, near the outer gate, and identified a beard beneath makeup. Guides escorted the impersonator away without incident.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Cole
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Cavanaugh
Warden Cavanaugh
Bandits Rob Media Bank in Illinois Robbery
Four bandits blew the safe at the Media State Bank in Media Illinois between two and three this morning and escaped with 552 dollars 17 cents.
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Associated Press
Galesburg
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Ten Die in German Rail Collision Near Hanover
Ten people were killed and fifteen injured when the Berlin Amsterdam express collided with a Dresden Express near Hanover. The accident occurred today, according to Berlin dispatches.
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Berlin
Germany
Prisoner Denies Just Punishment Before Execution
In a statement dictated to the prison chaplain the condemned man recounts his earlier life, admits his crime, and expresses regret over leaving his wife and children. He argues the first degree is unlawful and unjust but acknowledges his guilt and awaits execution.
Coal Operators and Miners Confer Today in Harrisburg
In Harrisburg Pennsylvania on September 6 th leaders from the anthracite operators and the United Mine Workers resumed talks with Governor Pinchot on possible terms to end the work stoppage in the hard coal fields. Both sides reported little change as the session extended from 12 50 until 2 30 this afternoon. Pinchot said discussions continue to bring points closer to an agreement.
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Switchmen Weigh Wage Increase Amid Meeting in Chicago
Chairmen of the switchmen's union of North America and the brotherhood of locomotive firemen and engine men opened talks in Chicago on September 6 to consider a wage raise. Reports say the proposal could run about twenty five percent.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Switchmen’s Union of North America
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Coolidge Addresses Postal Clerks at White House
President Coolidge, in his first public address since becoming national executive, urged about 500 U S postal clerks at the White House to devote themselves to building the nation's resources and strengthening its character for Americans and their colleagues.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Coolidge
National Association of Post Office
White House
Heavy Rain Affects Voter Turnout In Water Works Election
By two o'clock this afternoon only 293 votes had been cast in the water works election. Officials expect later hours to bring more voters as rain continues.
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Water Works
Mail by motor truck to start between Keokuk and Carthage
Keokuk Iowa reports a new motor truck mail route between Keokuk and Carthage 24 miles long will begin tomorrow. The carrier Ellis D. Cox of Carthage wins the contract at 1050 dollars per year for two daily trips through 1927.
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Keokuk
Carthage
Ellis D. Cox
Thousands of Japanese quake survivors face scarcity
Reports from Iwaki and Tokyo describe Yokohama's destruction and widespread ruin within a hundred mile radius. Estimates state 30,000 dead in Tokyo, 100,000 injured, 350,000 homeless, with millions affected and government rations sustaining those in open spaces.
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Associated Press
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Iwaki
Tokio
Nagasaki
Yokohama
Iwaki Station
Osaka
Islands Seized by the Italians
Rome dispatch reports Italian forces occupy Merlera Franko and Mathraki northwest of Corfu amid tensions with Greece. Athens says Greek fleet ordered to retire to the Gulf of Volos to avoid clashes with Italy. Geneva notes the League council lacked session as ambassadors prepare to push for a definite decision with many nations involved.
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London
Rome
Merlera
Franko
Mathraki
Corfu
Athens
Gulf of Volo
Geneva
League of Nations
Robert Cecil
Fire damages round house at Fort Dodge
Fire on the Chicago Great Western round house roof in Fort Dodge at 3:00 a m caused heavy damage to the building and to three engines inside. The loss is estimated at about 40000 dollars.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
Chicago Great Western Round House
Silk Theft From Warehouse Reported
The Associated Press reports a theft of $2000 worth of silk from a New York warehouse discovered today. A hole torn through the wall from an adjacent building allowed access after September 1, officials said.
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Associated Press
New York
Delegates Named to Health Congress from Iowa
Acting Governor John Hammill appointed thirty two delegates from Iowa to the Missouri valley conference on tuberculosis. The conference meets in Booneville Indiana on October 10. Delegate Earl Waterman of Iowa City is among those chosen.
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Des Moines
Iowa
John Hammill
Booneville
Indiana
Earl Waterman
Iowa City
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