Curran to Leave Waterloo Church for Upper Iowa post
Dr A B Curran pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church for three years will leave to become business manager at Upper Iowa University Fayette. He cites his wife’s death in an automobile accident and wishes to move to support his work, staying until Oct 1. He says he added 450 members and cleared church debt during his tenure.
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A. B. Curran
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Upper Iowa
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Government Afavors Consumer in Mine Walkout
Washington dispatch asserts the federal government will refrain from hindering a planned September 1 miners strike. It argues policy favors keeping heat and prices stable for the public, while substitutes and transport ease potential disruption. The piece notes a hands off stance in both anthracite and bituminous coal disputes.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Caw
Govi‘ernmene
Francea
Jbring
Ito
Still Alive Shanghai Denies Manchurian Leader Report
The Chinese government today officially denied reports that Chang Tso ping were lord.
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Shanghai
Chang Tsopithy
Optimism Grips Farmers and Merchants in Iowa
Short Interviews With Home Folks reports Farmers show greater optimism than other groups about business conditions in Iowa. Frank, a Commercial Street clothier, says rural residents feel hopeful, with a general upturn starting and corn crop prospects boosting confidence across multiple lines.
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Mr. Frank
Iowa
Town Lutherans prepare for Missouri Synod convention
Four Lutheran congregations in the county Trinity Trampton Zion Moitownship St Pauls Latimer Emanuel Grant Center prepared to enter the thirty first Iowa district convention of the Missouri Synod opening service held at 10 30 with Rev Frederick Brand of St Louis presiding this afternoon delegates will present credentials and voting on business including committee announcements
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Grant Center
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Missouri Synod
Frederick Brand
St. Louis
Lutheran Church
Daring Convict Trio Eludes Portland Cops
Portland police admit after nearly a day of searching that three escaped convicts who broke through police lines are likely headed toward Puget Sound country and possibly the Canadian border. Detectives and patrols scanned houses, hotels, and known haunts for clues to their whereabouts.
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Ore
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Edith Rockefeller McCormick Sings Haunting New Song
Edith Rockefeller McCormick, noted Chicago arts patron and former wife of Harold F. McCormick, appears as lyricist of a new song titled How can We Know. Evelene Freer, a close friend, composed the music for the piece described as haunting by Chicago composers.
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Chicago
UPI
Harold F. McCormick
International Harvester Cotyiny
McCormic
Miller Woman's Employer Drops 15-Year Claim
Waterloo and Des Moines reports cast doubt on Jeanette Miller as the Carlisle straw stack victim. Harry Adams asserts he saw Miller in Waterloo about ten days ago, while landlady Mrs. Mary Crist says Miller left Waterloo July 27 and stayed five weeks, denying the Carlisle body matches.
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Jeanette Miller
Waterloo
Harry Adams
Baltimore Street
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Jefferson Streets
Mary Crist
Washington Street
Minneapolis
Russell Vogel
Jetter
Vogel
Jeanette
Tie
Victoria
Des Moines
Mellon Asks Writer of Threat Be Freed
Secretary Mellon asked the prosecution of Will K. Reeme of Kansas City be dropped after Reeme, a dry crusader, threatened Mellon. Treasury officials say Reeme now believes Mellon is faithfully enforcing prohibition and that his earlier attack rested on political opponents’ statements.
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Will K. Reeme
Kansas City
Reeme
Treasury
Crabtree Heiress Is Given Six Months
Mrs. Ida Manning Blankenburg Talza Oklahoma, representing herself as Lotta Crabtree's daughter, was sentenced to six months in the house of correction for perjury deception and obstruction. Judge William L. Prest denied a stay pending a supreme court appeal in civil actions.
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INS
Ida. Manning Blankenburg
Talza
Okla
Lotta Crabtree
House of Correction
William L. Prest
Dr Curran Leaves Pulpit for University Post
Dr A C Curran pastor of Grace Methodist Episcopal church for three years will become business manager of Upper Town University at Payelle Iowa.He accepted after the university board named him August 10 and will take the post October 1. Curran’s wife’s death prompted him to leave the Waterloo pastorate which has grown its membership to about 1000 and funded renovation and expansion.
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A. 3. Curran
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Upper Iown University
Payelle
Curran Im Lha
Upper Town
Waterloo
Curran
Ederle Aims to Conquer English Channel Again
Cape Gris-Nez Aug 1 with Gertrude Ederle the American swimmer refreshed after rest vows to attempt the treacherous stretch between France and England again though season conditions may delay her. Reed urges federal grain reserve plan to stabilize markets and aid farmers and business, proposing a federal commission regulate production and trade.
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Federal Grain Reserve
Cape Gris-Nez
English Channel
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England
China Customs Meet Opening Set for October Sixth
Washington announces the international conference for readjustment of China will open October 6 in Peking. Advices from Minister Murray to the State Department confirm the date and indicate the College government has informed all treaty powers.
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State Department
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Earthquake Shocks Reported in Chicago Area
A severe quake was registered by the Wyfred Street Weather Bureau and University observatories this morning. Maximum intensity noted as Hrd alo with reports of 4,400 nites over the region.
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University of Chimear
Courier Delivery Instructions Notice
The notice explains delivery timing before six thirty and requests readers call 5100 if the paper is late. It offers a replacement copy by phone and indicates calls before 6 30 p m reach the office.
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Phane
State Council Cuts Tax Rate to 10 Hills
The state executive council reduced the tax rate to ten hills as part of the plan to cut expenses. Officials say the move will impact revenue and service funding for the year.
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Rome
Mason to Head Chicago University as Fourth President
Dr. Max Mason chosen by the University of Chicago trustees to become the fourth president succeeding the late Dr. Ernest DeWitt Burton. Mason, 48, will assume duties Oct. 1 after leading the Wisconsin mathematics department and teaching at MIT and Yale.
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Ernest DeWitt Burton
Wisconsin
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Death of Girl Who Drank Poison in County Jail Cell
Miami authorities investigate the death of Miss May Herley who drank poison while in a county jail cell. She said a visiting man gave her a new drink before she died. Jail visitors’ names are reportedly known to authorities. Miss Slevley was arrested on a warrant charging theft of property valued at $4,500.
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May Herley
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Trial for Murdering Wife Hinges on Self-Destruction Claim
In Los Angeles a man faces trial for murdering his wife. His defense argues the wife killed herself during a violent quarrel. Jury selection continued as proceedings were expected to wrap up today.
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Grace Grogan
Charges Officer Beat Him While Manacled
Offender described as Wile Manacled beat by a officer during custody. Des Moines report notes incident and notes civil service involvement. Witness talked about injuries and the arrest context. Local transport and supervision details are unclear but tied to the case.
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Dan Tilton
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Macmillan abandons polar exploration plans due to bad weather
In a weather driven cancellation, Macmillan announces the end of planned polar exploration. The team cites unsafe conditions and unprecedented storms, forcing halt before reaching uncharted routes.
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Disaster Stricken Steamship Mackinac Toll Rises
Newport officials and federal inspectors investigate the Mackinac excursion steamer disaster after a boiler explosion near Newport. Death toll climbs to 32 with 11 seriously burned. repairs blamed for unsafe boiler work and testing. Victims include residents of Pawtucket and Providence. hospitals mobilize staff and Red Cross volunteers assist.
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