Widow Bryan to finish his memoirs for publication
The widow of William Jennings Bryan plans to complete and publish his unfinished memoirs. She will move to Miami to gather notes and write the missing parts, aiming to cover his political and religious career from Congress days to the Scopes trial and beyond. Her son says she hopes to finish before she joins him in Arlington. The sharing of Bryan’s pen and a rain soaked flag from the funeral mark keepsakes of a life devoted to his causes.
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Cinternational
Washington
J. C
Arlington
William Jennings Bryan
Miami
Fla
Bryan
William Jennings Bryn
Father
Scopes
Lafayette
Bremeaneda
Australians Peeved by Reports Sailors Not Well Treated
In Sydney Aug 1 the press denounces fictitious reports sent to the American press claiming American sailors in Australia are mistreated. The Sydney papers praise the armada’s reception and note the sailors are daily entertained and welcomed in many homes.
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Sydney
N S. W
INS
Australia
United States
Warning Saves 75 Children from Fire
Aug 1 Sioux City UP reports prompt action by supervisors saved 75 children from death in an orphanage. A basement fire from unknown causes spread but a night watchman’s warning prompted an orderly evacuation before firefighters stopped the blaze.
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Sioux City
Farmers Plan to Make Own Fertilizer in Iowa County
Centerville Iowa August 1 county farmers met to organize a lime crusher to produce fertilizer lime. A resolution was passed to set up operations in four townships where limestone is plentiful enough to supply the entire county.
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Centerville
Death Notice for William Williamson and Family Tragedy
A fragmented obituary notes the death of William Williamson and references his family and kin. It mentions a funeral service at Power Street and burial details at a local cemetery. The notice lists surviving relatives and hints at a public family memorial in a local church.
Flying Dry Squad Backs Doors On New York Night Spots
United Press reports a 12 member Flying Dry Squad raided Broadway cabarets in New York. Led by William R. Stafford the team used crowbars and hammers to force entry, arrested five men, and seized liquor valued at $1,000. Patrons were cleared into the rain as 400 more clubs were eyed for padlock actions.
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United Press
New York
Broadway
United States
Emory C. Buckner
Willian R. Stafford
Sue “Plague
Broadway Club
Paramount Club
Telegraph Briefs Washington D C Postal Revenues June Rise
Washington reports June postal revenues edged above aid-rate projections by over 20 percent, while Postmaster General New estimates the trend. Miners unions announce plans to end current wage agreements with owners by August 31, signaling possible wage actions. In Paris, Steven French planes and American aviators Wert are assembled at Lebourget air drome awaiting conditions.
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Washington, D. C
New
Essen
Eav Nolice
Paris
Steven French
Wert
Lebourget
Tf Weenthac
Pernalt
Three Women Hurt When Sedan Crashes Near Senpaterdyy
Three women near Senpaterdyy were injured when a sedan driven by Misa Tlelen Weta collided with another car driven by Charles Laurine. Margaret Ware and Ilfaabee Ward were hospitalized with deep seatpy ote, while Charis Labrie avoided injuries. MM. oF Bey and others were involved. vehicles were domulietyesd.
Faversham Marries an Arizona Actress
A local report notes the marriage of Faversham to an Arizona actress, with sparse details on the ceremony and witnesses. The event is recorded as a social highlight in the community page, reflecting common 19th or early 20th century society notes.
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Faversham
Arizona
Realtors Tell What They Did On Vacation
A garbled vacation notes item recounts realtors describing their holiday activities and local sightseeing. The readable fragments mention travel, leisure, and moments away from work with scattered references to places and routines.
Des Moines Man All Day Flagpole Siesta Aids Disabled Vets
Des Moines reports a man named Anthony to begin a 14 hour nap atop a 100 foot flagpole to raise funds for disabled veterans. Crowds gathered as he settled at 8 am and planned to stay until 9 pm taking meals and rest on the perch.
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Des Moines
Anthony
Waterloo Traffic Violations Rise With Boulevards System
The Waterloo police court July summary shows a sharp rise in traffic violators after the boulevard stone system introduction. July counts include 43 violators year earlier. drunkenness arrests drop from 40 to 27. Overall 245 arrests by patrolmen, with cases ranging from driving while intoxicated to disorderly conduct and permit violations by locomotives and poultry.
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Waterloo
Hard Coal Prices Rise in New York
New York August 9 Start of a strike impact is seen as prices for anthracite advance. Domestic sizes lift from 13.90 to 14.50 per ton with nut and stove coal up to 14.50 and 14.40 respectively and broken coal at 10.40. Dealers report strong demand and tight supply as the market reacts to the stoppage.
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New York
To Take Phones Out If Rates Increased
Descriptive notice from Des Moines reports that members of local leagues will remove their telephones if Northwestern Bell raises residential service rates this week. The two groups, the Gals Turk Improves men league and the Southwest Bel Moines Improvement league, had agreed to take action should the rate hike proceed. The dispute centers on service charges and the impact on community communications.
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Tes
Man Seriously Hurt In Fall From Wagon
A rugged accident report details a man identified as Cedar Palle who fell from a wagon on a city street. Bystanders and emergency responders attended the scene as he sustained serious injuries and was transported for medical care.
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Pirie
Shar Man in Mystery of Port Cuppedlo
A garbled notice from ShAr Man tn Mystery centers on a port mystery and local counties. The fragmentary text mentions Sewaatit and Tat 188 and a county aid inquiry. It references an effort to unravel the mystery, with Davie county and Amws noted in an unclear report.
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Hans Seo
Amws
Davisl
Ian Ente
Onna
Germans vow retaliation as Poland may evict Silesia Germans
Forced expulsions in Upper Silesia loom as Poland considers ejecting Germans who voted for Poland in the plebiscite. Germany warns of immediate reprisals, with thousands already leaving and 4,300 refugees in Schneidemuehl as transport aids move them across the country.
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Assorlitel Press
Berl
Poltes
Germany
Poland
Upper Silesia
Sehneldemuehl
Unner Silesia
State Briefs Memorial services for Bryan Sunday
State Briefs reports memorial services for Bryan to be held Sunday in various Iowa locations. Dr. David Alexander of Des Moines urged all Iowa churches to join in memorial services. A transcontinental Army flier survived engine trouble and reached Des Moines to board a train to Chicago for air routes. A unsigned confession to a homicide was found on a box in Woodbine, questioned by police. Esther Dewolf died after falling from a window ledge, fracturing her skull near a court and home. Local news mentions several missing persons and international crime notes. A Cuban boy, Fernando Gripo, seeks help to reach Los Angeles to find his mother. A campaign to raise funds for a new hotel in Emmitsburg is reported as complete. County tax and school district fund classifications are debated in nearby courts.
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Bryan
Dog Moines
David Alexander
Grundy Center
State Christian Church Fundamental Association
Iowa
Bes Moines
Des Moines
Runnells
Chicago
Fort Dodge
Joseph Maurer
Russell Scott
Woodbine
Sioux City
Esther Dewolf
Jefferson
Chandler J. Tig Farmer
Nealth
Davenporty Tra Hartwig
Jal
Dex Moines
Mary Levitt Bowen
Berkeley
Cal
Basel
Switzerland
Mithrie Center
Scholl
J. J
Menino
State Bank
Man Shot as Holdup Suspect Dies After Cleared of Robbery
A man shot by the Anton Town Marshal Thursday morning died today at a found hospital from neck infection. An investigation by Sheriff officials concluded the man was not involved in the Lester Cut hold up. A fugitive that was taken by officers had been in Mason City and Chicago, with ties to St. Paul. New Mexico visitors Mr and Mrs R Lewis are visiting Kerry of his parents.
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Got Williamson
Eyvicen
Mre Celilunisos
Power Streai
New
Marin da
Torial
Mirko Williamsen
Jeme Zo
Dial
Titord
Tarys
William Wat
Wils Yisey
Musan
Niius CU. Moran
Anton
Walsh
Mason City
Bean
Adis
Potter Tide
Chicago
St. Paul
New Menico
Mir
R Lewis
Alaugerque
Kerry
Mere
A. Lewis
Mariherrs Street
Areverabte
Cnessa
Lewis
Wastorlod
W. AW. Pearce
Webster City
A. W. AleFartlane
Rose McKee
Sioux City
J. Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Sand
E.G. Doerfler
Waterlve
Dorothy Toy
W. Crawford
Council Bluffs
Mys. c. Waraster
Wautarloa
F. D. Letts
Gavenport
KP. H. Horst
Rock Island
L. A. Dann
Waterloa
Sue Cook
Waterloo
Slight Steck gain as Iowa recount adds counties
Official tabulation of the Steck Brookhart Iowa senatorial recount shows 24 counties completed with 95 488 Steck and 95 420 Brookhart uncontested votes. Additional counties Decatur and Delaware joined, and ward discrepancies in Estherville raised challenges amid found unmarked ballots and overages.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Steck-Brookhart
Iowa
Steck
Brookhart
Decatur
Delaware
Brockhart
Hstherville
Emmett
Esthervilla
Emmet Floyd
Fayette
Green and Grundy
Finals in Junior Flights of Golf Meet Complete
Mrs. Waterson led to a 2 up advantage, finalizing the championship in Sunnyside’s 13 holes as Mrs. Clapp and Waterman advanced to the finals. The Iowa Women’s Golf Association officials called the 1925 state meet the most successful yet with eighty qualifiers and five flights.
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Waterman
Eur
Swagiden
Wits
Clapp
Barlan
Waterson
S. Ward Baker
Ars
Christansen
Eaza Grove
Glen Morrison
Waterloo
Punaries E. Palmer
Sioux City
Iowa
England to Boost Tire Casings Price Amid Shortage
Industry reports a 15 percent rise in tire casings and 20 to 25 percent increase for inner tubes due to ongoing rubber shortages. Analysts note the price moves reflect market volatility seen in recent weeks and aligned with rubber futures in the United States.
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Lonon
Ised
Young Girl Driver Kills Boy in Street
In Madison a young girl driver struck and killed a boy named Amanzin as he played in the street near his home. The driver, identified by police as Francis Pine, said she knew nothing of the accident until notified, later learning her identity from a bystander.
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Art Madge
Amanzin
Wag Inis
Francis Pine
Ater
Pallee
Fron
Battle at Wireau Police Station Turns Fatal and Serious
In Tintiston Texas a sunlit clash between police and suspects left two men fatally and seriously hurt. Witnesses described a chaotic confrontation near police headquarters as officers attempted to identify a suspect. Detective HR Rietel provided identification details amid the firefight, while a key figure, Hd Robinson, died from injuries.
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Tintiston
Tex
Ihn
No Nagi
Mpgro
Hd Robinson
Rietel
Wendrit
Kendall Declines Senate Bid Citing Health Concerns
Des Moines reports Gov. N E Kendall will not run for U S Senate next year. In letters to friends he cites precarious health and doctors advising against strenuous activity for an indefinite period. He thanks supporters but states he will refrain from candidacy in 1926 or later.
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Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
H. J. Savage
Andu Won
Lee Wolfe
Thonka Tonic
Wolfe
Kendall
United States
Perio
Hart Parr Tractor Reorganization Records Capital Rise
Charles City Aug 11 United Press Hart Parr company farmers tractor makers reorganized into a Delaware corporation after deed and bill of sale filed with county auditor recording fee 3400 dollars. New capital set at 2 million doubled prior funds to meet increased business and expansion.
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Charles City
Hart Parr Company
Ld Iowa Corporation
Jew Delaware Corporation
Set
Eskimos to Broadcast Jazz Concert In Greenland Night
Eskimos will present a radio concert from the far north for U S amateurs. MacMillan expedition crews from Bowdoin and Peary will perform two trios featuring accordion, ukulele, violin and a song skit. The program starts at 1 PM standard time with details limited in the radiogram.
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Chicago
Greenland
H. H. Reemir
Zenith Radio Corporation
FL PS McDonald
Askimas
Makimas
Imembers
Bowdoin
Peary Nave
Ane Akelele
Raemer
Vie Precran
Vitamins stir debate on public health and industry
Copenhagen July 30 The head of Queen Louise Children’s Hospital Dr Monrad argues vitamins are fashionable not essential. He says normal good food suffices for children and boiling milk harms nutrient value. He cautions against vitamin additives in margarine and warns against overloading children with vitamins.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Monrad
Queen Louise Children's Hospital
Stepsad
Dusiness
Barlow
COW COUNTRY AFRICA TRANSFER TO ITALY SHAPES MAP
Washington August 1 The Italian Naghes replace the British Hag over Jubaland Africa as Italian Somali land gains. The Jubaland area likely folded into Italian Somaliland with reports from the National Geographic society noting potential clashes and a blend of desert and pasture. The Somalis are nomadic cattle rustlers with water holes and thorn bush zones shaping grazing patterns. Somali customs include a war dance to honor visitors and the giving of emblems to young warriors who have killed.
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Washington, D. C
Jubaland
Africa
Watersholpe
Italy
Sultetin
National Geographic Society
Jubalynd
Inbaland
Abusaleia
Juba
Trubaland
Interflor
Gallas
Milwaukee A A Club Claims Pitcher Ryan as Property
Mis sissippi Valley league president may void all Du bouque wins after Clarence Ryan from Dyersville pitched. Milwaukee club president Borchert says Ryan on voluntary retired list and owned by Milwaukee. Ryan released and returning home to check papers possibly destroyed in flood.
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Belden Hill
Mississippi Valley League
Dubouque
Clarence Ryan
Dyersville
Os Borchert
Milwaukee Club
American Association
Ryan
Jon
Est Rebble
Burlinglan
Eullawent Aiackex Stoecker
Torthe Tse
Alf Grotlisch
Gineinnatl
Painting Relieved a Van Dyck Found in Oslo
Oslo reports the discovery of a painting experts think may be a Van Dyck portrait of Charles I of England at age around 25. The work, acquired by a local solicitor, shows the king in dark velvet with a broad lace-free collar and long curls over his shoulders. Photographic copies were sent to major European galleries, with experts reportedly denying it as a known Charles I portrait.
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Oslo
Dellers
Vandyck
Kine
Charles I
England
Contempt Finding Hits Assistant County Attorney in Liquor Case
Vetted for contempt, 1 W Edwards, assistant county attorney, led action against Lyuat Toso for contempt of court, alleging violation of a permanent injunction restraining sale of intoxicating liquors. The intoxication incident dated November 24 and involved a butter factory scene at Valuninwa Conn.
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W. Edwards
Lyuat Toso
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