Morrow to Lead the Air Probe Board
President Coolidge appoints Dwight W. Morrow of New York as chairman of a new Air Probe Board. The nine member group will choose witnesses and testimony with broad latitude. The president advocates a public inquiry unless defense matters require confidentiality and notes Col. William Mitchell may be summoned amid aircraft controversy charges.
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Associated Press
Washington
Coolidge
Dwight W. Morrow
New York
Des Moines to Licenses Child Placing Agencies
Des Moines reports the licensing of child placing agencies and maternity homes under the state board of control will begin within weeks. Edwin H. Sands heads the newly formed department and aims to complete licenses by year’s start. Field organizations already operate in multiple counties as the bureau prosecutes child neglect illegal placing and interstate dumping.
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the Associated Prange
Des Moines
Child Welfare Division
State Board of Control
Edwin H. Sands
Sands
Bureau
Iowa
Iowa bankers to discuss improved banking methods
Representatives from twelve Iowa clearing houses will meet in Joines tomorrow with L A Andrew state superintendent of banking to discuss better banking methods. The Better Banking Committee of the Iowa Bankers Association will coordinate the conference and set recommendations.
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Associated Press
Iowa
L. A. Andrew
Better Banking Committee
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Andrew
Followers of Governor Smith Back Walker Victory
In New York on September 1, supporters of Governor Smith cheer James J. Walker’s Democratic victory over Hyland, backed by Tammany Hall, amid talk of an independent ticket against Walker and Republican nominee Frank Waterman. walker’s margin over Hyland reached 95,548. Waterman led Republicans by 92,540.
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al Smith
Walker
Associated Prenay
New York
Hylan
James J. Walker
Hylen
Frank D. Waterman
Tammany Hall
Smith
W. R Hearst
Arthur Brisbane
Joseph A. Moore
Hearst
New York American
Hytan
Peo
Tammany
F. Ho Laguaddia
Copeland
PD Waterman
John J. Lyons
William M. Bennett
Explosion in Virginia mine kills two at Elm Grove Co
A mine explosion at Elm Grove Coal Company No 2 in Trindelphia Virginia killed two workers and injured two others. About 70 miners escaped unhurt as 75 cans of powder were loaded on a motors car that blew up near the entrance triggering the blast. Rock Sande and Wm. Kim Loi died. Wm. Kim Loi was from Cambridge Ohio.
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Preas
Wheelivs
W. Va
Elm Grove Coat Company
Trindelphia
Hhere
A. K. Lafferty
Thowe
Rock Sande Cladelphia
Wm. Kim- Loi
Cambridge
Ohio
Young Iowa farmer shoots wife and himself
In Iowa City near Swisher Leo Novotny, a young farmer, shot and killed his wife at their home then killed himself. The couple had been separated and she had recently returned to him. The incident occurred about ten o clock this morning.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Leo Novotny
Swisher
Here
Novotny
Decide on Japan Ambassador Today
President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg agreed on a successor to the late Edgar A. Bancroft as ambassador to Japan. The name will be sent to Tokyo for acceptability and kept private for the moment.
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Washington
Coolidge
Kellogg
Edgar A. Bancroft
Japan
Tokyo
Ames to Entertain Parents Teachers Meeting in Ames
Sioux City reports President RK Pearson of Iowa State College invited the State Parent Teacher Association board to Ames for the fall meeting on Wednesday and Thursday. The board will finalize plans for the biennial convention at Iowa City November 10 to 14, and Mrs. George Finch asks each association to send a representative.
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Sioux City
RK. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
State Parent Teacher Association
Ames
George Finch
Iowa City
Finch
Bank directors urged to meet monthly for closer ties
The committee discussed methods to bring bank directors closer to their institutions. The superintendent circulated letters urging the election of directors who direct and requested banks under his department to hold monthly directors meetings and report back on progress.
Iowa Insurance Agents Meet in Des Moines
More than two hundred members of the Iowa Association of Insurance Agents meet in Des Moines to elect officers hear committee reports and receive addresses from leading insurance figures. Speakers include Cliff L. Jones and George Edgar Turner. A breakfast for local agents opened the day with sessions starting at 8:30 A.M. Last week a dinner and fun fest was held at the Des Moines Country Club.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Association of Insurance Agents
Cliff L. Jones
Kansas City Insurance Authority
George Edgar Turner
Chicago
Des Moines Country Club
Druggan Returns to Jail as Contempt Case Grows
Terry Druggan known as a beer runner back in a county jail cell after his year contempt sentence was interrupted by a federal inquiry. Frankie Lake was released before his sentence expired. Judge James H. Wilkerson oversees the hearing that could hold Sheriff Hoffman and several jail officials in contempt. Druggan and Lake may face further imprisonment for defeating the original contempt sentence.
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Chicago
Terry Druggan
de Luxe
Frankie Lake
James H. Wilkerson
Sherr
Peter M. Hoffman
Drugan
Lake
Anther
Pittsburgh minister accepts Houdini medium challenge
The Rev. Dr. Alice S. Dooley of the Pittsburgh Church of Divine Healing announced she would attempt Houdini the magician’s test tonight at his theatre. The test requires answering three questions from sealed envelopes with no cords. Houdini offers a $10,000 prize for a successful medium.
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Pittsburgh
Alice S. Dooley
Church of Divi Healing
Sip
Harey Houdini
Houdini
Prohibition Debate Sparks England in Columbus Nebr
Congressmen Upshaw and Will prepare to address the audience at the Nebraska exposition after Upshaw denounced liquor traffic and urged President Coolidge to crack down on illicit drinks and intoxicating bottles in official Washington. He called for a moral thrill by removing every illicit jug.
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Columbus
Nebr
Neb
William D. Upshaw
Repreia
John Phillip Will
Baltimore
Congressman Upshaw
President Coolidge
Washington
Brutal Murder Revealed in Ravine Near Cincinnati
Ana Boswell a 14 year old daughter of a Bend Ohio farmer was found seriously injured in a ravine near her home and died in a Cincinnati hospital hours later. Physicians reported a fractured skull and said no criminal attack had been established as of last night.
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Cincinnat
Ohio
Ana Boswell
Bend
Heir
Cincinnati
Peing
Failures in Air Adventures Put Aviation in America on Defensive
Washington dispatch notes seaplane PN-9 failure from San Francisco to Hawaii and disasters involving airships hurt public confidence. Critics like Billy Mitchell and Captain Martin cite mismanagement and lack of government support for aviation.
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America
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Hawaii
Arctic
United States
Gasoline tax collection costs in Iowa rise despite revenue
Iowa State Treasurer reported that collecting the gasoline tax since spring costs $12,406 or 0.6 percent of receipts. Total revenue so far is $1,481,469 with three and a half months of collections. Refunds total 1.5 percent of gross, including $14,459. municipalities receive $5,876 and individuals $42,202.
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Des Moinss
Towa
Mitchell likely to testify at Shenandoah inquiry
The Associated Press reports Colonel William Mitchell, a key figure in the air controversy, will probably be a chief witness before the naval court probing the Shenandoah wreck. He will be asked to substantiate public charges of criminal negligence and treasonable administration of national defense by the Navy and War Departments. The War Department's broader inquiry into a possible court martial of the former Army Air Service chief proceeds separately, but will not block Mitchell's testimony. The Shenandoah inquiry resumes Monday at Lakehurst.
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Col
Wm Mitchell
War and Navy Departments
Washington
Wm. Mitchell
Naval Court
Nsk
Hig
Shenandoah
National Defense
Navy
War Departments
Eesistant
Army Air Service
War Department
Mitchell
President
Special Aircraft Board
Presidents Special Board
Army
Charies
Lakehurat
Iowa Electric Light Association announces committee appointments
John Reed of Des Moines heads the Iowa section committee slate for the National Electric Light Association. M C Linn of Des Moines Electric Light Co. chairs the convention and public utility information committees. Ira Steele leads the commercial section. Charles S. Bradshaw sits on the legal advisory committee. The public committee is led by F. J. Hanlon of Mason City. Members include B. J. Denman Davenport Sutherland Dow Cedar Rapids E F Ruhiman Centerville Thomas Crawford Clinton J H Garrison Waterloo. Other chairmen: mechanics G S Shoemaker Davenport inductive coordination Austen Burt Waterloo accounting L L Benedict Dubuque rural advisory William Chamberlain Cedar Rapids meter J L S Spadding Keokuk rural lines Arthur Huntington Cedar Rapids.
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Dies Moines
John Reed
Iowa
National Electric Light Association
M. ¢. Linn
Des Moines Electrix Light Company
Ira Steele
Charles S. Brad Shaw
F. J. Hanlon
Mason City
B. J. Denman
Davenport
Sutherland Dows
Cedar Rapids
F. Ruhiman
Centerville
Thomas Crawford
Clinton
J H. Garrison
Waterloo
Shoemaker
Austen Burt
L. Tl. Benedict
Dub
Public hearings set on Iowa bus routes
The state railroad commission announced hearings on two proposed passenger routes. At Fairfield on Oct. 23 the White Star Bus Company seeks a permit to run cars from Burlington to Ottumwa via Des Moines Henry Jefferson and Wapello counties. A hearing on Paul Otto’s request to extend the Waterloo line to Cresco West Union and Tripoli will be held Oct. 8 at Waterloo.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
State Railroad Commission
Fairfield
White Star Bus Company
Muscatine
Burlington
Ottumwa
Henry, Jefferson
Wapello
Waterloo
Paul $. Otto
New Hampton
Cresco
Wes Union
Tripoli
Coolidge May Submit Farm Relief Plan
Washington reports debate over new farm relief proposals for the upcoming Congress session. Officials expect continued support for cooperative marketing legislation, while broad farm reform measures remain uncertain. Secretary Jardine leans to proceed with limited action and consultations with farm groups this fall. President Coolidge plans to address the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Chicago, December 7 to 9.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Jardsine
Coolidge
Swampscott
Jardine
Agriculture Secrtary
Robert E. Carey
Wyoming
Chicago
Debt Negotiations Begin Next Week Over France Debt
Washington reports negotiations on funding France's four billion dollar debt to the United States will start next week. Acting Secretary Winston of the treasury, heading the American debt commission, announced a meeting at 10 o'clock Thursday as the Caillaux led French mission arrives in Washington.
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Washington
France
United States
Winston
the Treasury
American Debt Commission
Caillaux
Students Line Up Overnight to Enroll at Iowa
In Iowa City on September 17, about 2,000 students stood in line at 6 a.m. to register early at the University of Iowa. By noon, 3,500 numbers had been issued, with the line stretching several blocks off campus.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Rock Island Man Elected Kiwanis Governor for Illinois-Eastern Town
Nicholas Le erand of Rock Island Illinois was elected governor of the Illinois Eastern Town Kiwanis district and Davenport Iowa was chosen as the site for next year’s convention at the final session. Norman Michelson of Chicago was named secretary John W Hartz of Peoria treasurer and Charlies Hoermann of Dubuque named Lieutenant Governor.
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Chicago
Nicholas Leerand
Rock Island
Kiwanis Clubs
Davenport
Norman Michelson
John W. Hartz
Peoria
Charlies Hoermann
Dubuque
Many Contests At Legion Convention In Omaha
Omaha fans expect a busy Legion convention with a large band contest drawing over 200 entries and $1,750 in prizes. Drum and bugle corps prize money totals $1,250 while drill teams trap shooters and rifle experts also compete. Two trophies from Hanford MacNider of Iowa will be awarded to top state departments for membership numbers.
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Omaha
Neb
American Legion
Hanford MacNider
Iowa
Pilot Ship for Tour for Ford Trophy Passes Kansas City
The pilot ship for the Edsel Ford trophy commercial reliability tour left Richards Field in Kansas City at 1 a.m. en route to Lambert Field St. Louis, with Edsel Stinson stating the trip would take about three hours. An accompanying De Havilland plane piloted by Lt. J. T. Hutchinson started after and similarly slated to stop in St. Louis before Indianapolis. The Bridgeton leg later reported the trailblazing plane arriving at Lambert-St. Louis field at 11:34 a.m., with the Kansas City flight covering 2 hours 24 minutes without incident.
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Kansas City
Richards Field
Lambert Held
St. Lowis
Edldie Stinson
Army de Haviland
J. T. Hutchinson
McCookfield
Dayton
Ohio
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Bridgeton
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Duel fails to settle quarrel between Italian officers
Genoa Italy Sept 17 an hour and three quarters of thrusting and harrying failed to settle differences between Colonel Rosetti and Captain Quarilo who met on the field of honor. Both swordsmen pricked each other but inflicted no serious injuries and the duel arose from a quarrel over the treason trial of Professor Salvemini of the University of Florence.
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Associated Press
Genoa
Italy
Rosetti
Quarilo
Salvemini
University of Florence
Three candidates named for Arthur’s Seat in Des Moines
In Des Moines on Sept 17, political circles name Edward M. McCall of Nevada attorney general Gibson and R F Popham of Marengo as possible successors to the late Judge Thomas Arthur. Also mentioned is District Judge J L Kennedy of Sioux City. Gov Hammill expected to appoint Saturday.
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Des Moines
Thomas Arthur
Edard M. McCall
Nevada
Gibson
R. F. Popham
Marengo
J. L. Kennedy
Sioux City
Gov. Hammill
Newark Doctor Freed by Board After Escape Probe
Dr. John M. Thompson senior resident physician at Overbrook hospital was discharged by the Essex county board of freeholders who held him responsible for the escape of Harrison Noel a confessed double murderer and kidnapper. Thompson had refused to resign and threatened suit.
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Associated Preem
Newark
N. J
John M. Thompson
Overbrook Hospital
Essex County Board of Freeholders
Harrison Noel
Thompson
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Thomas Arkie Clark
Bhottom
Meis
Ilinois Federation of Labor
Edward Wright
State Federation of Labor
Olander
Clark
Waterman
Albany
Virginia
Young Farmer
Druggan
Charles P. Stewart
NEA
Airme
Billy” Mitchell
Spparate
Captaines V. Martin
Marin
Jst
England
Nessen Investigaton OF
Prenchmen
Legion Convention
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