Tunney Shrugs Off Public Watch As Training Escalates
In Chicago on September 12 Gene Tunney closed public access to his country estate camp to begin intensive training for the second heat of the heavyweight title. He complained that spectators would disrupt five to ten rounds of sparring, while Dempsey’s camp remains open to journalists, though with limited view. Ticket sales for Sept 22 at Soldier Field are brisk with an estimated gate possibly reaching into the millions as promoters anticipate a sold out arena.
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Chicago
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Jackie Williams
Billy Vidabeck
Williams
Vidabeck
Jack Dempsey
Dave Shade
Shade
Dempsey
Tex Rickard
Soldiers Field
Parsons College Grid Squad Grows as Season Opens
Wag Merle Edwards of Washington joins Parsons College football team at Fairfield with 12 letters already earned by players from prior Parsons teams. Coach Glenn Devine expects a full slate of lettermen as the squad approaches the season. Parsons, defending Iowa conference champions, schedules Still College Des Moines Tulsa Central Pena Fairfield Homecoming Simpson Indianola Des Moines U State Teachers Cedar Falls Wesleyan Fairfield.
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Parsons
Fairfield
Merle Edwards
Washington
Glenn Devine
Iowa
College
Tulsa University
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Central
Pena
Penn
Simpson
Indianola
Des Moines U
Cedar Falls
Wesleyan
Mrs Howard Freshwaters Visits W A Gibson Home
Mrs Howard Freshwaters arrived from Keota this morning to spend a short time at the W A Gibson residence.
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Mre
Howard Freshwaters
Keota
W. A. Gibson
Coolidge Seeks to Distance Self From 1928 Bid
House Floor Leader Tilson said after visiting the White House that President Coolidge wishes to eliminate himself from the race and did not choose to be a candidate. Tilson discussed with Coolidge tax reduction flood control and a regular session of Congress for the legislative program.
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House
Coolidge
Washington
Rep. Tilson
Republican House
White House
Tilson
Ashville
Large county funeral for Sidney Coon noted at Salem church
Sidney Coon, born 1858 in Highland township, died recently. Funeral held at Salem church with 116 car procession the largest county wide in years. He served as president of Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Haskins and helped found the Mutual Fire and Tornado Association of Cedar Rapids.
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Mr. Coon
L. A
Coon
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of
Haskins
Mutual Fire and Tornado Association of
Cedar Rapids
Lindley Coon
Three Leave for Session at Keokuk
Rev Willard Wylie and Don Sherman of the Second United Presbyterian church and FE L Stewart of the First United Presbyterian church left today for the regular Presbytery to be held at Keokuk. The body includes about fifteen congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Wylie
Don Sherman
Second United Presbyterian Church
FE. L. Stewart
1St United Presbyterian Church
Keokuk
No Dispute Over Zone
Washington reports reaffirmation of U S sovereignty over the Panama canal zone by the state department. The Panama delegate to the League had claimed disagreement but officials say there has never been a dispute and the United States holds full control under the 1903 treaty.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal Zone
State Department
Panama
League of Nations
P Anama Canal Zone
Kellore
Department
America
Eusebio Morales
League
Republic
Canal Zone
Church Congregations Weigh Proposed Merger
The Second United Presbyterian Church and the First Church consider a merger. A congregational meeting for the Second Church is set for 7 30 this evening, and Pirat Church plans to meet at 3 30 Wednesday afternoon September 21. Decisions rest with the congregations.
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Willard Wylie
Pirat
Woods Funeral to Be Held at 1st United Presbyterian
Mrs John Woods of Washington died in Colorado Springs on Friday September 9 after long illness. The funeral will be tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 at the 1st United Presbyterian church with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. She leaves her husband John Woods one daughter in law Mrs W J Brady two brothers Rev A Porter and H B Porter and two nieces and one nephew.
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John Woods
1St United Presbyterian Church
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Canada
California
Lucy Belle Porter
Woods
West Chester
St. Louis
W. J. Brady
Jacksonville
Minois
Rev. A. Porter
Beaumont
H. B. Porter
Wesr
Babe Ruth Denies Charge In Magistrate Court
Ruth appeared in New York magistrate court to answer a summons by Bernard Neimeyer who accused the baseball star of striking him on a July street incident in 45. Neimeyer claimed Ruth questioned a passing woman and struck him in the right eye before a traffic officer arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Babe Ruth
Bernard Neimeyer
Ruth
Stearns
Garfield
N. J
Neimeyer
Tabacces
Washington High plans first scrimmage for fall season
The Washington High football squad of about forty practiced Saturday for an hour and a half led by Coach Hoddy Rice. The session aimed to gauge pool strength ahead of a September 24 showdown with Burlington. Scrimmages continue daily despite heat with thirty players taking part and no serious injuries reported.
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Washington High School
Hoddy Rice
Rice
Altho
Burlington Eleven
Hoddy
Harry Rice
Washington
Baldrige Pushes Forward in Tourney Flight
In the Washington country club tourney Baldrige keeps a strong pace in the championship flight as weather favors play. Many matches remain to be completed with all contestants required to finish seventy two holes by Monday morning September 19. Rex Benz has finished with a solid score and has been a runner-up from the start.
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Washington
al Baldrige
Rex Benz
Rex
Five Fairfield Men Forced Out Of Washington City
Five young men from Fairfield were so intoxicated at a Saturday night gathering that Mayor Applegate summoned the marshal to eject them from the city. Only one appeared badly impaired, while the others were merely drunk. The group included the Mises Gertrude and FKun jee Hammer and Mary Roberts. Gertrude and Mary planned to attend Stephens College in Columbia Missouri this year. Eunice, a Stephens graduate, planned to renew memories of college halls.
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Washington
Fairfield
Mises
Gertrude
Fkunjee Hammer
Mary Roberts
Columbia
Missouri
Mary
Stephens College
Eunice
Stephens
Coolidge Returns to White House Faces Many Foreign and Domestic Pressing Problems
President Coolidge resumes duties in the White House after a three month vacation to confront a pending Senate special session, Mexico ambassador, Philippines governor general, naval building program, and tax relief. He also weighs his “choose” remark amid draft questions while planning cabinet discussions and meetings with Curtis and party leaders.
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Washington
White House
Black Hills
Coolidge
Senate
Mexico
Philippines
Naval
Curtis
No. 2 Highway boosters plan Greenfield trip
Mayor John Applegate authorized a special meeting at city hall to organize Washington boosters for a caravan to Greenfield Iowa on Wednesday. Rotary speakers urged support for cross state highway No 2 from Muscatine to Council Bluffs citing 70 mile shorter cross state trip and tourism benefits.
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John Applegate
Po Welock
City Hall
Washington
Greenfield
Rotary Club
Carl M Keck
Muscatine
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Chas
A. Dewey
Sam T. Donahey
Atrone Supe
Dows
Ginkins Case Bounded Over to Grand Jury
Pred Ginkins of Erickton was bound over to the grand jury on a larceny of corn charge after a preliminary hearing in the justice court. He pleaded not guilty. State representation by County Attorney A E Baldrige and EB Edmondson spoke for the defense.
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Justice Court
Pred Ginkins
Erickton
High School Cafeteria Becomes Self Supporting Under Mrs Coulter
The high school cafeteria under Mrs. R. L. Coulter now serves 50 to 60 students at noon and will be restricted to school people only due to rising demand from juniors and the larger student body. Improvements include redecorating, refurbished tablet, new marble slabs, repaired drinking fountain, cork linoleum, and kitchen floor work. The cafeteria operates on a self supporting basis with prices from 40 to 80 cents per meal, covering running costs and Mrs. Coulter’s salary.
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R. L. Coulter
Death of Mrs Mary Lee Thompson noted in Washington area
Mrs Mary Lee Thompson died yesterday at 2 30 am. She was a daughter of the late Michael Lee, pioneer Methodist minister of southeastern Iowa. Survived by four sisters and one brother, all in Iowa or Washington. Funeral services will be held in Drakesville with burial in Windfield cemetery.
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V. Simons
Mary Lee Thompson
Drakeeville
Iowa
Michael Lee
Anna Wilkins
J. M. Latta
Mra
BE. Y. Simones
John W. Lee
Washington
J. W. Yancey
Bloomfield
Drakesville
Windfield Cemetery
State v Sherfey Opens September Term Jury Trial
The September term opens with the State of Iowa v Ralph Sherfey in district court.Sherfey waives arraignment and pleads not guilty as A Baldrige prosecutes for the state and Ralph Monroe T A Michels defend. Ten jurors are excused for various reasons before empanelment.
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State of
Iowa
Ralph Sherfey
Sherfey
A. BE. Baldrige
Ralph Monroe
Fairfield
T. A. Michels
Washington
John Hindahl
M.D. Horak
Lester Orr
Homer Brinton
Hardy
J. M Martin
Bessie Schlachner
James O'Loughlin
Ralph Leffler
B. H. Schowalter
Bird Show Promises A Charm Tour Of Feathery Singers
A full day bird show is planned at Mrs. T. T. Keeley’s home at 210 West Washington Street with Mrs. A. L. McDonald of Chicago as expert. Doors open 9:30 am to 1 pm and continue in the afternoon and evening. Free admission. birds not for sale.
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T. T. Keeley
Weat
Washington Street
A. L. McDonald
Chicago
Tommy Trovatore
Peter McDonald
Mrs. Keeley
Billy Murray
Cherry Boy
Bobbie Burns
Senator Bob
Ginny
Bobbie Golden
Prince Charming
Billy Lindy
Major McDonald
Billy Black
General Joe
Washington
Senator Ham
Beg Your Pardon Miss Jean Barrett Is New OR Supervisor
Miss Barrett leads the operating room at Washington County Hospital amid early scrutiny over her claimed marriage status and shifting name. The Journal notes a possible Mrs. Jean Smith identity and a Methodist Hospital Iowa City education, while she settles in and earns favor with staff and student nurses.
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Jean Barrett
Washington County Hospital
Washington
Journal
Jean Smith
Methodist Hospital
Iowa City
Des Moines
Miss Barrett
Honday
Taking No Chances
A Progressive Grocer brief notes caution in sausage production during hot periods. The column emphasizes quality control and strict handling to avoid spoilage and customer complaints.
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