District Attorney Reopens McPherson Kidnapping Probe
Los Angeles authorities reopen the Aimee Semple McPherson disappearance inquiry with plans to call key witnesses. Mrs Lorraine Wiseman Seilaff, a seamstress linked to the case, is questioned as the probe expands to alleged hoax elements and Carmel cottage reports. Mrs McPherson acknowledges employing Seilaff to obtain evidence and deny claims of a Carmel occupation with a man linked to the case. A purported confession involving Miss Bernice Morris is published by the Times as the investigation widens.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Asa Keys
Aimee Semple McPherson
Evanecelist
Lorraine Wiseman-Seilaff
Denies Crosses in France Defaced by Legion Leaders
American Legion leaders at the Arkansas state convention deny Senator Caraway's claim that insults were written on U S crosses in French cemeteries. John J. Wicker and National Commander John Mac Quigg rejected the tale, noting no such acts by those with knowledge of the situation.
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Associated Press
Clinton
T. H. Caraway
Democrat
Arkansas
America
American Legion
John J. Wicker
France
Paris
John MacQuigg
Senator Caraway
Wicker
Iowa
Cara Way
Skunk River Flood Swells in Augusta Iowa Town
Burlington Iowa Sept 15 Skunk river again out of its banks at Augusta Iowa twelve miles south of Burlington. River rose eight feet overnight reaching a 17 foot stage. Little water in Augusta streets but rising and near last week's flood level with extensive inundation anticipated.
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Burlington
Augusta
Rock Island
Mill Creek
Milan
Here
Ku Klux Klan Ends Biennial Convocation With Prohibition Stance
Washington D C September 15 Knights of the Ku Klux Klan prepared to conclude their third biennial convocation with action on resolutions. A memorial service titled the klan vacation of sorrow drew a capacity crowd at the Washington auditorium. Imperial Wizard Dr Hirma W Evans outlined aims for four years urging saving America from alienism restoring Protestant supremacy and promoting spiritual freedom for all citizens. He warned against League of Nations and European influence and resisted any invasion of Mexico.
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Washington, D. C
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Order
Penneylvana Avenue
Washington Auditorium
America
Republic
Evans
League of Nations
Europe
Mexico
Two Des Moines Churches Plan Merger Approval
We First and Elmwood United Presbyterian churches in Des Moines seek ratification of their merger at today’s presbytery meeting in Ewart. The two congregations have agreed to the plan and will present it for approval.
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The
Associated Press
Des Moines
We First
Elmwood United Presbyterian Churches
Presbytery
Ewart
McCleery Reports Camden Convention Details
Richard McCleery attended the Y's Men’s International convention in Camden New Jersey September 1 to 4 as a delegate from the local club. He reported delegates from around the world with many from the United States and Canada and noted the governor of New Jersey spoke. The Camden club paid expenses for the delegates to the South Jersey exposition and Sesqui Centennial exposition in Philadelphia and covered Atlantic City visits. The Washington club held its second weekly gathering of the fall after a summer of monthly meetings.
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Richard McCleery
Camden
N. J
United States
Canada
New Jersey
Camden Club
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Washington Club
Bicycle Race for Youngsters Planned by YMCA
Physical Director Elwood Detrick of the YMCA announces a bicycle race program likely on the street near the high school on Friday October. Prizes are on display at Fred L Stewart Hardware, which cooperates. Races open to boys and girls with several events and a five cent entry fee. Registration at the YMCA. full details to follow.
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Elwood Detrick
Fred L. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Detrick
Hair Fashion Threads Through Albanian Heritage
Historical fashion note claims bobbed hair has persisted among Albanian women for two millennia, marking a lasting style tradition across generations.
Eight Die In Kansas City Water Tunnel Explosion
An explosion in a water tunnel 270 feet underground in Kansas City killed eight workers. Foreman Byron Taylor and seven others were in the tunnel when two cases of dynamite are believed to have exploded at 6 25 AM. Police and hospitals were alerted around 9 20 AM as rescue efforts began.
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Kansas City
Missouri River
Charles 8S
New Water System
Byron Taylor
H. Laster
Frank Garrison
W. Light
Pat Joyce
W. F. Dailey
J. Hanes
Wm. Gola
Hearing on preferred claims against closed Farmers and Merchants Bank
Judge Henry Wagner hears evidence today on claims for preference in payment against the closed Farmers and Merchants State Bank. American Commercial and Savings Bank of Davenport leads with Davenport counsel W. M. Keeley and Dana Waterman, while other claimants present tomorrow. Robert Noonan, former assistant cashier, testifies as proceedings proceed. Clifton will case remains under advisement after yesterday’s arguments by Ottumwa, Iowa City, and Washington attorneys.
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Henry Wagner
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
American Commercial and Savings Bank of
Davenport
W. M. Keeley
Washington
Dana Waterman
Lane & Waterman
Robert Noonan
Crawfordsville
Wagner
Clifton Will
Roberts
Ottumwa
Frank Messer
Iowa City
S. W Livingston
H. D. Morrison
Sheriff Recovers Believed Stolen Bicycle in Washington
Sheriff reports a bicycle in his possession believed stolen from Washington. A boy discarded the bike in railway yards this morning and fled, suggesting he lacked lawful possession. Justice J W Patton ordered Frankie Daily to yield to the grand jury under $500 bond. Ed Ruby held under $500 bond for driving a car with improper numbers.
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Fred Sweet
Washington
Justice of the Peace
J. W. Patton
Frankie Daily
Grand Jury
Vincent Daily
McCleery Calendar
Squire Patton
Ed Ruby
Embargo on Arms Shipments to Nicaragua Issued
President Coolidge ordered a proclamation placing an embargo on arms shipments to Nicaragua. The move follows a state department recommendation amid local disturbances in Central America.
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Central America
Associated
Premm
Paul Smith
Coolidge
Nicaragua
State Department
Poweshiek County Plans New System of County Highways
Poweshiek County sheriff supervisors and farmers form the Poweshiek County Good Roads commission with Otto Schultz as chairman to push a county wide system of graded and graveled roads. Plans include grading and graveling Primary No. 68 through Grinnell and paving Whiteway 7 from river to river, with 110 to 120 miles of roads targeted.
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Associated Breast
Grinnell
Poweshiek County
Grinnell South
Jasper County
Brooklyn
Iowa
Des Moines
Polk
Iowa County
Letters Missing Aid in Daugherty Miller Trial
New York report details disappearances of letters between Harry M. Daugherty and John T. King and related bank and brokerage records after they were packed in a Bridgeport box. John J. Durkin testified papers vanished when sought during the trial, with related deposits by King and Merton cited in bank records.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry M. Daugherty
John T. King
Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
Thi
John J. Durkin
Republican National Committees
Connecticut
Durkin
King’s
Bridgeport
Lepis
Richard Merton
John D. Durkin
Mr. Merton
King
Merton
Chase National Bank of New York
Guaranty Trust Company of
National ‘Repulsiian
Mr. King
Little Hope Fades for Mangold Bodies in Arrowhead Lake
Messages from Los Angeles say hope is virtually abandoned to recover the bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mangold formerly of Washington who disappeared after a boating accident in Lake Arrowhead ten days ago. Two Washington men who aided the search will depart California within a day or two unless new developments occur.
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Los Angeles
Ray Mangold
Washington
Lake Arrowhead
Calfornia
Child Ruth Adda Hobb Dies At Age Three
Three year old Ruth Adda Hobb died at 11 30 today at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Will Hobb west of town Funeral services are set for Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the residence Burial will be near Wellman
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Ruth Adda Hobb
Will Hobb
Wellman
DANGER OF NEW FLOODS CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS
Widespread heavy rains push Iowa and northern Missouri toward fresh flood danger. Rivers rise in the Skunk river area near Augusta. Livestock moved to high ground as farmers brace levees and roads flood. Fort Madison prisoners moved to Wever levee as water levels threaten farms and towns.
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Augusta
Fort Madison
Burlington
New York to Paris Flight Delayed by Storms
Storms off the Newfoundland coast push the New York to Paris flight by Captain Rene Fonck to Friday or later. The 3600 mile eastward hop in Sikorsky planes is set for weather dependent take off. Navigator Lieutenant Curtis replaces Snody who is ill with bronchitis and fever.
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Associated Press
New York
New Foundland
Paris
Rene Fonek
Weather Bureau
Ace
New York Paris
Fonck
Lawrence William Curtin
Beardstown, II
Allan Snody
Snody
John W. Enoch
Third Naval District
Hard rains reveal sewer need and flood impact
Mayor George Maxwell cites belief in a new sewer system as basements flood in Washington after a 3.35 inch downpour the heaviest this season September rainfall totals reach 9.71 inches. Washouts on the Burlington line delayed trains with water three feet deep on tracks near Winfield and a washout between Winfield and Brighton.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri
Darlington
St. Louis Omaha
Blackow
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Kansas
Omaha
Hamburg
St. Joseph
Burlington
Washington
George Maxwell
Weshouts
Winfield
Brighton
Roxie Stinson Weds Covington KY Man
Roxie Stinson, former wife of the late Jess W. Smith and noted witness in the Daugherty era senate hearing, announced today her marriage to Phillip E. Brast, a Covington, Kentucky resident, in Covington. Ohio date not specified.
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Associated Press
Washington Court House
Ohio
Roxie Stinson
Jess W. Smith
Senate
Attorney General's Office
Harry M. Daugherty
Covington
Phillip E. Brast
Boy Recovers From 25 Foot Fall In Cedar Falls
Eight year old Robert Messerly remains in a state coma after a fall from a tree Sunday in Cedar Falls Iowa. Doctors report improvement as the coma shows signs of ending and indicate no further injuries are evident.
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Palo Alto
Green
Powesheik
Bureau
Prency
Cedar Falls
Robert Messerly
Three Nurses Set to Graduate From County Hospital School
A class of three will graduate this fall from the Washington County Hospital Training School for Nurses. Beulah Harvey Clara Yoder and Vivian Caldwell complete the program with graduation exercises planned for October 7 in the YMCA gymnasium. The speaker for the commencement has not yet been announced.
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Washington County Hospital Training School
Beulah Harvey
Clara Yoder
Vivian Caldwell
McGinnis Poised to Lead Iowa American Legion
Clinton reports the eighth annual Iowa department convention selecting officers. Ralph A. McGinnis of Leon is favored as state commander and Des Moines as the likely 1927 state convention city. Harvey A. Barnard of Rock Valley was elected Grand Chef de Gare for the coming term, with W. E. Heilman, J. H. Bramhall, Thomas A. Nettleton, and Ralph Lloyd Jones named to key posts.
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Associated Press
Clinton
Ralph A. McGinnis
Leon
Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Department
American Legion
Harvey A. Barnard
Rock Valley
Ralph H. Kastner
Council Bluffs
Train
W. E. Heil
Fort Dodge
J. H. Bramhall
Boone
Thomas A. Nettleton
Mason City
Cheminal National
Ralph Lloyd Jones
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