Dawes Praises Reparations Plan in Minnesota Tour
Charles G. Dawes, Republican nominee for vice president, defended the European reparations settlement as a group effort and urged voters to back Coolidge or attack La Follette. He spoke in St. Cloud, calling for common sense in agricultural policy and criticizing political critics as “pea-wits.”
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Dawes
Chicago
St. Paul
Minn
Charles G. Dawes
St. Cloud
Germany
la Follette
Hesseltine vs Board of Supervisors Appeal Heard
Five witnesses for the appellant were examined at noon in the case of Dan Hesseltine against the board of supervisors over damages for road widening southwest of town. Judge Dewey adjourned the tie until Monday at ten o'clock for more testimony, with petit jurors ordered to report Tuesday afternoon as the trial is expected to continue another day and a half.
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Dan Hesseltine
Board of Supervisors
Dewey
Hesseltine
Petit
President Coolidge to Inspect Bonus Department Work
President Coolidge to inspect officers handling the soldier bonus act in Washington. Adjutant General Davis reports the administration progressing satisfactorily despite Congress funding delays. He aims to rest this weekend after delivering three addresses. Tonight the president will press a button to start the Skagit hydro electric plant in Seattle.
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Washington
Coolidge
Robert C. Davis
Congress
Skagit
Seattle
Murderer Loses Ministerial Title in Illinois Church Trial
Lawrence M. Hight of Ina, once Reverend, was stripped of his ministerial title by the Southern Illinois conference after a church trial on a murder charge related to the poisoning of his wife Elsie Sweetin and Wilford Sweetin. In Salem, Ill, Elsie Sweetin’s condition improved as she abandoned a fast and planned to see her three sons, whom she feared for their futures.
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Associated Press
Carbondale
Lil
Lawrence M. Hight
Ina
Southern Tilinoia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wilford Sweetin
Elsie Sweetin
Salem
Ill
Roosevelt Plans Vigorous Campaign for Governor
New York Sept. 27. Theodore Roosevelt will mount a vigorous continuous campaign for governor assisted by Charles E. Hughes and other national Republican leaders from next Wednesday until election day, announced at Republican state headquarters.
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New York
Charles E. Hughes
Theodore Roosevelt
Hotel Del Monte in California Destroyed by Fire
Fire at the Del Monte hotel in Monterey California destroyed the main structure valued at about 1 million dollars. Art treasures worth 75900 were saved. Fire departments fought flames with dynamite to save wings as 600 guests evacuated. No deaths or injuries reported. A special train was sent from San Francisco to repatriate guests. Three hundred guests were from the San Francisco Olympic club golf tour.
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del Monte
Calif
Hotel del Monte
Carl 5. Stanley
Montery
Parisie Grove
San Francisco
San Franisco
Guess
State to Defend Davenport Will Challenge
Iowa officials prepare evidence to defend the 1924 Davenport will contest. The will bequeathed the Davenport memorials and a 40000 dollar trust to the state for a memorial to Col George L Davenport. The state threatens to protect Miss Naoma L Davenport’s name and alleged mental capacity.
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Davenport
Des Moines
Naoma L. Davenport
State of Iowa
George L. Davenport
George Davenport
Edgar Harlan
Attorney General's Office
State Historical Department
Davis on Way to Washington for Conference
Democratic nominee John W. Davis travels to Washington for meetings with party leaders before returning to New York. He plans talks with Clem Shaver and other officials, then an address in Wilmington at night. He urges bold leadership over cautious inaction and criticizes reliance on mere expedience.
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Davis
Washington
Associated Prear
Special
Raving
West Virginia
John W. Davis
New York
Clem Shaver
National Committee
Wilmington
Delaware
Ainsworth Superintendent Robertson In Washington on Business
Superintendent W G Robertson of Ainsworth schools is in Washington today handling business affairs. Mrs Frank Courtney of Crawfordsville Washington shopper today.
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Supt
W. G. Robertson
Ainsworth Schools
Washington
Frank Courteny
Crawfordsvilles & Washington
Brookhart Hints On Senate Stand After NRA Trip
Senator Smith W. Brookhart returns to Washington from Camp Perry where he attended the NRA tournament and says he has no political statement. Iowa leaders anticipate a decision on La Follette’s presidential candidacy, while Cedar Rapids hosts Fifth district caucus with Coolidge support seen firm in many counties.
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Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Camp Perry
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Brookhart
Des Moines
Senator la Follette
Cedar Rapids
B. B. Burrquist
Senator LaFollette
Burnquist
Coolidge
Iowa
Rawson
Charles A. Rawson
Luther A. Brewer
Senate
Brookhert
Brewer
United States
Bobby Jones to Face Von Elm in Amateur Final
Atlanta’s Bobby Jones meets George von Elm of Los Angeles in the final 36 hole match of the national amateur golf tournament at Merion. Jones defeated Francis Ouimet to reach the final as von Elm earlier beat R. Mattson to claim the title.
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Associated Press
Ardmore
Bobby Jones
Atlanta
George von Kim
Los Angeles
Mex R. Mattson
Philadelphia
von Elm
Jones
Francis Quimet
Boston
Merion Cricket Club
Marton
Jones Ouimet
Jess Sweetser
George von Elm
Methodists choose Mount Vernon as next Osage meeting site
Osage reports the Upper Iowa conference will convene next at Mount Vernon after a unanimous vote. Twelve Bible students competed in the Miller Bible contest judged by L. W. Soule, H. C. Culver, F. C. Hillman, and Williams Galbreth, with results to be announced. Memorial services feature an address by Rev W. C. Keeler and conference appointments are set for Monday.
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J. M. M. Gray
W. C. Keeler
Iowa City
Bergman Gun Accident Confession in Bremer County
Leo Bergeman 18 confesses accidental shotgun discharge in a hay barn caused wounds to his father Ernest Bergeman. Preliminary hearing held on assault with intent to murder. bond set at 5000. Father near death but has an even chance of recovery. sheriff cites confession and family statements.
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Tripoli
Ernest Bergeman
Leo Bergeman
Bremer County
Burton E. Sweet
Third District
Young Bergeman
Potatoes Stun Journal Office with Giant Harvest
George Gilbert sent unusually large potatoes to the Journal office. Two men a boy and three girls struggled to move one potato through the front door. A nearby potato reportedly lifted a barn off its foundation and threatened to topple it.
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George Gilbert
Journal Office
Journal
Mr. Gilbert
Army fliers race to Eugene and more air records set
The Crissy Field flight heads to Eugene Oregon after a morning takeoff. Lt David Rittenhouse in a Curtiss seaplane racer shatters the world speed mark with a 20 minute flight at 227.5 mph. The ZR-3 dirigible plans a Oct 5 or 6 Atlantic trip from Freiderichsa fen. The US navy will place three vessels to monitor weather for the voyage.
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Crissy Field
Eugene
Ore
Port Washington
David Rittenhouse
United States Navy
Freiderichsafen
Lakehurst
N J
Atlantic Ocean
Hugo Echner
Zeppelin Company
Garland Fulton
Washington
America
Navy
American Navy Department
Atlantic
Cincinnati Woman Murdered as Son-in-Law Faces Charge
Mrs. Francis Rawson, widow of Warren Rawson, was shot to death in Cincinnati as her son-in-law Vinton Perin fled the scene after firing at her, her daughter Nina Rawson, and sister Josephine. Nina was wounded but not seriously. Perin, a 50 year old flour miller, is sought by police.
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Cincinnati
Francis Rawson
Warren Rawson
Vinton Perin
Nina Rawson
Josephine
Miss Rawson
Erin
Mrs. Houck Dies Suddenly at 77 on South Avenue C
Maria Houck 77 widow of Alex Houck died this afternoon at her home on South Avenue C. She collapsed while on her porch, neighbors summoned help, and a physician concluded death from a blood clot. Funeral arrangements pending. she was long a respected neighbor and Christian woman in the community.
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Maria Houck
Alex Houck
South Avenue C
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