Omaha Chosen For 1925 Meet Of The Legion
Omaha was selected as the 1925 national convention city of the American Legion at the sixth annual convention in St Paul Minnesota. Delegates considered Omaha and Fort Worth as the only cities to be considered with final action after addresses by K M Landis and George L Berry.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Omaha
The
American Legion
Fort Worth
Legion Politics
K. M Landis
George L. Berry
International Pressmen’s Union
State Fair Grounds
Ruth Masters
Truman
Erling Maine
Legionaire
Winnebago
Nands
Monahan
Sioux City
Cedar Falls
Omaha Post No
Towans
Iowa
Bee
American Legion Convention
Kenesaw M. Landis
Indictment Return Against Gabe Simons in Ferguson Murder
Harlan Gabe Simons was indicted by the Muscatine county grand jury for the murder of Orton Ferguson a Michigan tourist killed July 12 in a West Liberty tourist camp. The case moves to the county court for trial.
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Muscatine
Harlan (Gabe) Simons
Muscatine County
Orton Ferguson
Atlanta
Mich
West Liberty
Dixon to Manage Waterloo Team in 1925
Dixon, who steered the Hawks to their first Mississippi Valley league pennant last season, signed to manage Waterloo for 1925. He will bring six veterans including infielders Spot Grant and Stuart Clarke, catchers Ollie Finkler and Peter Groft, pitcher Rusty Malmgren, and outfielder Charles Mullen.
Mrs Minnie Jackson Goes Shopping in Washington
Mrs Minnie Jackson of Ainsworth is sightseeing and shopping in Washington today, with plans to visit stores and attractions.
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Minnie Jackson
Ainsworth
Wahsington
President Coolidge Begins Work on First Address
President Coolidge started work on the first of three speeches due in ten days. He will speak before the Holy Name Society in Baltimore and address the National Retail Druggists convention delegates at the White House. He then plans a Philadelphia talk marking the 150th anniversary of the Continental Congress meeting.
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Coolidge
Associated Press
Washington
Baltimore
Holy Name Society
Retail Druggists Convention
White House
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Sublet Mine Disaster Recovery Grows With 35 Bodies Found
At Sublet mine No 5 Kemmerer Coal Co near Sublet Wyoming rescue teams report 35 bodies recovered as of 12 45 PM local time. Earlier 21 miners were found and 13 more were recovered today bringing total known dead to 35 with about 25 still unaccounted for. Bodies rushed to Kemmerer where two improvised morgues operate amid slow identification due to mutilation.
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Kemmerer, Wyo
Sublet
Wyoming
Kemmerer Coal Company
Fiere
Kemmerer Coal Co
Wyo
Kemmerer
Motion pictures reach Arctic explorers in Greenland voyage
Captain Donald B. MacMillan reports motion picture and radio aboard the Bowdoin during the 15 month Arctic expedition. In Greenland the crew joined a film show on a Canadian government steamer Artie. MacMillan notes locals found the radio like a phonograph and wondered at the distant voices.
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Wiscasset
Maine
Artic Waste
Donald B. MacMillan
Wien
Bowdoin
MacMillan
Tatlorers
Artic
Greenland
Artie
MacMilland
Funeral for Jimmy Murphy Saturday
Funeral services for Jimmy Murphy a racing driver fatally injured at Syracuse will be held at Saint Vincent's church in Los Angeles next Saturday at 10 A M Interment at Calvary cemetery Murphy's body expected to arrive from Syracuse Friday afternoon
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Associated Arena
Los Angeles
Calif
Jimmy Murphy
Syracuse
N. Y
Saint Vincent's Church
Calvary Cemetery
Murphy
Special Policeman Dies From Wounds at Fair Grounds
Harry Reel aged 21 died in a hospital after being shot at the Missouri Valley fair grounds while serving as a special policeman. Ernest Reed, 23, of Missouri Valley, is in custody for the shooting and facing charges.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Harry Reel
Missouri Valley
Friday
Ernest Reed
Sharp set back in corn prices marks grain market today
Severe declines in corn prices and heavy selling to stop losses dominated trading as warm sunny weather reduced buyer support. Prices fell to six cents a bushel below the December delivery level, settling near $1.07 to the bushel.
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Ch Associated Press
Chicago
Missouri Valley Doctors Meet In Midwest Convention
Physicians and doctors from many midwestern cities began arriving for the thirty seventh annual Missouri Valley Medical Society convention in Missouri Valley. Sessions run through Friday with addresses by H J Lehnhoff of Lincoln G E Brown of Rochester C C Hubly of Battle Creek and Philip Kreuscher of Chicago among speakers. Presidents from neighboring states including W A Clark Missouri I C Taylor Illinois Alfred O'Donnell Kansas E S Lain Oklahoma and H Moulton Arkansas attend.
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The
Associated Press
Middle West
Missouri Valley Medical Society
H. J. Lehnhoff
Lincoln
Neb
G. E. Brown
Rochester
Minn
C. C. Hubly
Battle Creek
Mich
Philip Kreuscher
Chicago
W. A. Clark
Missouri
I. C. Taylor
Illinois
Alfred O'Donnell
Kanegas
E. S. Lain
Oklahoma
H. Moulton
Arkansas
National golf meet trims field to sixteen
French Lick Ind Sept 17 sixteen players remain in the national professional championship after 36 hole matches today with defending champion Gene Sarazen and British champ Walter Hagen advancing. Jim Barnes, who beat Mike Brady in a 39 hole finish yesterday, faces Eddie Towne in today’s action.
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French Link
Ind
Gene Sarazen
New York
Walter Hagen
Metropolis
Colling
Jim Barnes
Mike Brady
Barnes
Eddie Towne
Philadelphia
Jock Hutchison
Chicago
Italian Aviator Attack Leads to Cop Wounding
A demonstration outside the Manhattan opera house targeting Italian aviator Antonio Locatelli ended with a policeman hospitalized and the assailant under arrest. Patrolman Edward Trump was stabbed three times while protecting Locatelli as more than 60 officers guarded the aviator. Antony Cloffo admitted his I W W affiliation and was taken into custody.
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Associated Press
New York
Antonio Locatelli
Manhattan Opera House
Locatelli
Opera House
Edward Trump
Antony Cloffo
Governor Kendall to Honor Gen Tinley in Council Bluffs
Governor Kendall will attend a public reception for Major General Tinley at the Council Bluffs city auditorium on Tuesday evening September 23. National guard officers from Minnesota Nebraska and the Dakotas are expected. A dinner for out of town guests will precede the ceremonies.
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Council Bluffs
Kendall
Tinley
City
National Guard
Minnesota
Nebraska
The
Dakotas
President Coolidge Recalling Secretary Wilbur for Naval Matters
At the White House it was explained that President Coolidge recalled Secretary Wilbur to consult on domestic naval concerns. Officials denied any known criticism of Wilbur’s Pacific coast speeches, stating they were helpful and that the president holds his service in high regard.
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Washington
White House
Wilbur
Coolidge
Pacific Coast
White Home
Navy
Davis Heads to Des Moines as Democratic Nominee Arrives
John W. Davis arrives in Des Moines as the Democratic candidate for president. He is greeted by Iowa Democrats led by Clyde K. Herring and F. J. Fearing. A large crowd gathers outside the Coliseum as Davis prepares to address delegates and an amplified audience.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
John W. Davis
United States
Davis
Rock Island
Herring
Clyde K. Herring
F. J. Fearing
Democrats
Mr. Davis
Coliseum
Iown
Chicago
Meredith
Greater Des
Fire destroys Joyce Lumber warehouses in Marshalltown
A late night blaze damaged two Joyce Lumber warehouses in Marshalltown Iowa causing about 59 thousand dollars in losses. Firemen fought the flames for hours and prevented spread to nearby industrial and residential properties. Insurance covers part of the loss from Omaha headquarters.
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Marshalltown
Joyce Lumber Company
Omaha
Joyce Company
Bresnahan Calls Cross Country Men at Iowa City
Coach George T Bresnahan issues annual call for cross country candidates. Runners report Monday September 22. Harold Westermark, armless student from Wilton, attracts attention at Iowa field. Harold Phelps of Iowa City to lead the Old Gold squad after winning last fall’s Big Ten meet and serving on the American Olympic track team.
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Owa City
George T. Bresnahan
Hill and Dale
Harold Westermark
Wilton
Iowa Field
Harold Phelps
Iowa City
Phelps
Senator Wheeler Plans Ohio Tour Start in Cleveland
Independent vice presidential candidate Senator Wheeler begins a three day Ohio tour from Cleveland after leaving Pittsburgh. He will campaign for La Follette and himself and discuss the Senate committee findings on former Attorney General Daugherty. He has two public appearances in Cleveland, with Ohio organizers handling arrangements.
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Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Wheeler
Ohio
la Follette
Senate Committee
Daugherty
Ohio State Organization
Pennsylvania
Iowa Corn Makes Little Progress Amid Frost News
The weekly Iowa crop report led by Charles D. Reed notes abnormal frost and low temperatures averaging 57 degrees. Frost killed corn leaves in northern and central counties while some areas between Mason City and Astoria faced heavy damage. most corn was in roasting ear to milk stage as threshing lagged and rain caused further harm. Potatoes yielded well and grapes are delayed but expected to be harvested.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Crop and Weather Bureau
Union
Mahaska
Washington
Reed
Mason City
Astherville
Former Senator Cornelius Cole Turns 102 at Home
Former United States Senator Cornelius Cole planned to celebrate his 102nd birthday with his daughter and relatives at their Hollywood home today. A reduced observance without a public reception was planned due to health concerns.
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Los Angeles
Calif
United States
Cornelius Cole
Hollywood
112 Players Enter Big Horseshoe Meet
Minneapolis Sept 17 One hundred twelve players from a dozen states entered the 1924 national horseshoe tournament opening today Most players hailed from Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin The feature pairing on opening day was Frank Jackson four time world champion against his 18 year old protege Putts Moseman of Eldora Iowa a farmer and Iowa state champio n
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Minneapolis
Bwa
Minnesota
Frank Jackson
Manchurian warlord issues veiled threat to bomb Peking
Chang Tso Lin, the Manchurian war lord at Markden, reportedly sent a communication to President Tsao Kun containing a veiled threat to bomb Peking. The report comes from a foreign source and places Chang's headquarters in Markden.
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Peking
Chang Tso- Lin
Tsao-Kun
Camme
Markden
Chang
Miss Nelle Ryan Enters Junior Year at Penn College
Miss Nelle Ryan begins another year at Penn College in Oskaloosa. She is entering her junior year, continuing study at the institution this season.
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Nelle Ryan
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Planes Seen by Many Iowa People Today
Iowa residents watched the United States around-the-world fliers pass through the state on a 366 mile Iowa leg from Davenport to Council Bluffs. Thousands lined streets and rooftops as the planes crossed the Mississippi and circled over the tri cities before continuing to Omaha and beyond.
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Iowa
Preagy
U States Army
Mississippi River
Davenport
Scott
Johnson
Powis
Jasper
Dallas
Madison
Adair
Casa
Pottawattamie
Council Bluffs
Maderin
Thousafide
Omaha
Council Bluffsle
Benfield
Air Mafia
Fort Croek
United States Air Main Field
Porte Crook
Neb
America
West Edder
Chicago
Tri-Cities
Molise
Rock Island
Euns
Smith
Iowa City
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John R. Caverly
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Missouri Valley Doctors Meeting
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Bresnahan
Senator Wheeler
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Peking City
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