Republicans Center Attack on Charles W. Bryan in Senate Fight
Washington dispatch notes Republicans plan intensified attacks on Charles W. Bryan as the Senate majority remains fragile and the 1924 race could hinge on congressional deadlock. Analysts weigh Bryan’s independence, his ties to William Jennings Bryan, and the possibility of a president emerging from a vice presidential slatemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bryan
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Charles W. S Bryan
Davis
Repblicans
New York
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Congress
United States
Delivery deadline and rerun policy notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 6 30 o clock. If the carrier fails to deliver by that time due to error or other cause, call 3100 and a copy will be sent. One call must reach this office before 6 30 p m.
Flies Around The World Hopeful Flight From Reykjavik
The Talian lieutenant Lovatel and two American fliers plan a leg of a round the world attempt departing Reykjavik Iceland after joining the party while delayed by ice conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talian
Lovateli
Reykjavik
Iceland
European Wheat Crop Falls 10 Percent From Last Year
Chicago reports from the agricultural department show the wheat crop across 10 European countries is 10 per cent below 1923 levels, signaling a possible European market opening for American surplus. England Wales short 4,000,000 bushels, Hungary 14,000,000, Poland 7,000,000. Indian crop higher, with over 20,000,000 bushels of surplus expected for export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Agricultural Department
England
Wales
Uungaary
Poland
Government Agents Watch Oil Hearings for Trial Evidence
Jefferson City Missouri August 29 Representatives of United States Attorney General Stone expected to observe today as the Missouri inquiry into gasoline prices and practices resumes. Government seeks any leads useful to Chicago cases filed last June against over 50 major oil companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
United States
Stone
Missouri
Jesse W. Barrett
Chicago
Clouds Delay Mars Close Approach Observers at Lowell
Cloud cover at Flagstaff halts Mars observations as Lowell Observatory scientists attemp t to chart Mars temperature during its closest earthward approach in modern history. They hope to prove Mars temperature remains above zero, aiding questions of habitability before Saturday's opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flagstaff
Ariz
Lowell Observatory
Mars
Lowell
Latin Americans hold edge on U S lecture claims
Samuel G Inman at the Institute of International Politics says Latin America could chart an independent program that isolates the United States He notes Latin America has three times the US area with about 80 99 million people and foreign commerce about five billion while arbitration has been common for a century
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
N. Y
United States
Institute of International Politics
Federated Council of Churches
Samuel G. Inman
Columbia University
Latin-America
Shortage of fuel adds new hazard for globe fliers
American round the world fliers and Italian aviator Locatelli face fuel limits as they plan a hazardous hop from Reykjavik toward Greenland. Delays due to gales push start to near Frederiksdal, while ships run low on fuel and repairs lag behind weather, with costs and blame under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Reykjavik
Iceland
Fiers
Lieut
Locatalli
Ceentliens
Prederiksdal
Cape
Marewell
Greanland
United States
Richmond
Thomas P. Magruder
Luigut
Lowell
Smith
Lora Leili
Here
Frederiksdal
Cape Farewell
Greenland
Ireland
Admiral Magruder
Navy
Navy Department
Zanui
Tokio
Japan
Hanoi
Pacific
Garcia Uriburi
Zanni
Mississippi Sends Pat Harrison Back to Senate
Mississippi Democrats chose their senior senator Pat Harrison in the primary, defeating former Gov. Earl Brewer by the largest majority ever, carrying every county. The delegation includes three incumbents renominated for the House, with one new congressman among the delegation. Democratic indorsement here is tantamount to election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Senate
Pat Harrison
House
Harrison
Earl Brewer
Lincoln's 65th Iowa Visit Marked by Plains View
In Council Bluffs Iowa August 20 a note recalls Abraham Lincoln's sixty-fifth anniversary visit to the city He toured the sights stood on the balcony marked by his monument and gazed west and south toward the plains Later as president he cited the plain as the Union Pacific eastern terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Abraham Lincoln
Council Riula
Union Pacific Railroad
Feud Ends After Shootout at Kentucky Church
In Harlan Kentucky Aug 20 a feud between the Davis and Halcomb families erupts after a sermon ends a shot rings out. One Halcomb brother is mortally wounded as another is killed and Junior Davis dies. The long running feud between the Dasises and Halcombs reaches a violent peak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Poor Fork
Halcomb
Fel
Davis
Dasises
Halcombs
Water Supply Cut Off by Flood Break in Westfield
Westfield many residents lost water at 1 40 am when a 12 inch main across Black Haw creek near Avnion avenue bridge was severed by flood force. Superintendent W A Lienry located the break after pumps surged, and a temporary pipe is to relieve the shortage with full supply likely by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Addition
Black Haw Creek
Avnion Avenue
W. A. Lienry
Westfield Main
Dr Allen to Exchange Pulpits with Michigan Pastor in September
Dr Eugene Allen longtime pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Cedar Falls will move to Albion Michigan First M E church on the first Sunday in September. W Diehl will take his place arriving late September. The change was approved by the church boards involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Allen
Michigan
Cedar Falls
Arg
Eugene Allen
Methodist Episcopal Church
First. M. E. Church
Albion
Mich
Chad
W. Diehl
Alien
Ordar Falls
Boston Bandits Loot $150000 in Gems Heist
In Boston Massachusetts four men robbed the store of Carl H. Skinner diamond merchant, stealing diamonds and jewelry valued at 150000 dollars. One robber waited in the automobile while two forced three clerks at gunpoint. a fourth seized the cases after they were removed from the safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Carl H. Skinner
Coolidge Holds Front Rank With 626 Of 1185 Votes
The Courier poll shows Coolidge leading with a large share of votes, Davis concentrated in Waterloo city, and La Follette strong across 27 counties. Debs McAdoo and Bryan receive minimal support as the survey notes no indication of a progressive landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Waterloo
Binack Hawk
Coolidge
Tay Wmollette
Debs
Tome
McAdoo
William Jennings Bryan
la Folletta
ADGE
Jones County Democrats name Sheean chairman
Anamosa Iowa August 20 Former State Senator W T D Sheean chosen chairman of the Jones county Democratic central committee Mrs C J Cash named chairwoman Sheean previously served on the board of control
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Democrats
Sheean
Anamosa, Ta
W. TD. Sheeran
Jones, County
Democratic Central Committee
Mre. C. J. Cash
Board of Control
Morgan & Co May Refuse to Help Float German Reparations Loan
London reports Morgan & Co may withdraw from financing the proposed 200 million dollar German reparations loan due to French occupation of the Ruhr. Thomas W. Lamont opposed Ruhr troops and warned such presence could hinder the Dawes plan. Other banks may take the lead if Morgan withdraws, while British cabinet tensions over Ruhr and Anglo Russian treaties loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Wire
London
Morgan & Co
Ruhr
Thomas W. Lamont
House of Morgan
Lamont
Westminster Gazette
MacDonald
Snowden
Peking Legation Silent As Japan Confers On Karakhan Note
Japanese delegation met to decide how to respond to Karakhan’s note rejecting U S terms on the Soviet legation. No official U S communication was issued. Washington officials said their duty was done once Karakhan’s response reached the capital and no further steps were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associnvat
Peking
K. Yoshizawa
K. M. Karakhan
Caine
United States
Legation
Yostuzawa
Taday
Yoshizawa
Karalhay
America
Amdap Karathay
Washington
Pickpockets Plunge Into Campaign at Dawes Rally
Evanston report shows pickpockets exploited General Dawes notification ceremonies last night. More than twenty men lost cash from 5 to 100 dollars, one man had a 175 dollar watch taken and a 350 dollar bar pin stolen. Meanwhile about 100000 spectators gathered on the lawn as three Evanston homes were burglarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, i
Dawes Tere
Dawes Lawn
Bvanston
Ford Day Parade Delights Crowds With Ford Cars
A Ford Day parade rolled through the business district drawing a circus like crowd of locals and visitors. Cars ranged from brand new to aged while banners praised Ford and entrants traveled from Iowa Wisconsin and other states. Prizes were awarded and motion pictures of the spectacle will air on a local news reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Lhrut
Black Hawk
Dewar
Waterloo
le Mars
Wisconsin
Thare
Mason City
Liz Ford
Detroit
Lizzis
Tata
Evening Courier
Alexander Frank
Plaza
Rialto Theatres
English Husbands Praised as Better Companions Than Americans
Mary Borden, visiting the United States after 11 years abroad, claims English husbands treat wives as companions not tolls. She notes English wives share in tasks, English men do not nag, and English life appears more normal though English women may be less stylish than American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Snalishmoen
Mary Borden
United States
E. L. Spears
Mrs.pears
Bank holdup in Kansas City nets $15000
Three unmasked bandits robbed the Corn Exchange Bank in Kansas City Missouri today and escaped with about $15000. The heist occurred in broad daylight prompting a large police search and an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Bank
Kansas City
Corn Exchange Bank
Lutherans Open Synodical Meeting in Williamsburg Iowa
The Jawa district of the Missouri Synod opens its synodical convention in Williamsburg with a service at the Lutheran chapel. About 200 delegates attend the opening. 400 are expected. Rev. H. F. Grief welcomes delegates. Rev. W. Wolfram presides as temporary chair. Officers to be elected for a three year term. Debate centers on possibly splitting Iowa into northern and southern districts. Iowa district has about 35,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Bia
Synodical
Jawa
Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
HH. F. Grief
Datherin Chore
WH. Wolfram
Lowa
Synod
Iowa
Estate Seeks $4000 Insurance From Buckner Drowning
The Buckner estate claims $4000 life insurance on Peter Garfield Buckner, reported drowned in the Missouri river near Bald Creek after a fall while traveling with two strangers and two companions. Authorities say the four disappeared, and no reward or police report was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornel Bluffs
Muller
State Battle Over Death Penalty in Bobby Franks Killings
Chicago courtroom drama centers on Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb as state prosecutors press for the death penalty for the Leopold Loeb murder of Bobby Franks. Thomas Marshall argues philosophy is no excuse for crime while Judge Caverly cites Illinois law. Crowd fills the packed sixth floor courtroom as Jacob Franks confronts the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prete Cileago
Mlinols
Nathan Lenpold, Jr
Hichard Loch
Wellows
Thomas Marshall
Ant Blair
Joto R. Caverly Toda
Robert Pranks
Caverly
Marshoul
Clarence’ S. Darrow
Hig
Fense
Marshall
Tex
Leopold
Loeb
Superman
Internatonal News Wire
Criminal Court
Chicago
State of Illinois
John St. Caverty
Nathan F. Leopard, Jr
Richard A. Loeb
Bobby Franks
Thoman Marshall
Gold Coast
Jacob Franks
Babe
Judge Caverly
Wietzsche
Russia
Millionaire Hobo and Lady Hobo Tie Knot in Chicago
James Eads How, 55, famed "millionaire hobo," wed Miss Ingeberg Sorenson, 29, at the bride’s home. The ceremony, conducted by Dr Irwin St John Tucker, links How and his secretary who is nicknamed the "lady hobo" by Dr Ben Steinman of the Fin? college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Eads How
Hobo
How
Ingeberg Sorenson
Irwin St. John Tucker
Ben Steinman
Finca Cnllege
Rebo
Gnagy Appeals for Economic Relief at Iowa Municipalities Meet
Waterloo Mayor Gnagy urged relief from municipal financial pressure during the League of Iowa Municipalities convention in Mason City. He pressed for funding to enable constructive work and backed a state board health finding urging cities to stop dumping sewerage in streams, asking for time to build permanent disposal plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Mason City
League of Iowa
Gnagy
Waterloo
State Board of Health
Tsi Sound
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Bryan
Dawes
Farmer-Labor
Colt
Rhode Island
Calt
Twain
la Follette
Brookhart
Norris
Nebraska
Ladd
Frazier
North Dakota
Fess
Brian
Avis
San Felice
Ise
Martin Invincible
U.S
Institute of Churches
Pat
Lincoln
Kentucky
Sermon
Min
Westfield
Boston Bandits
Ozs
Democratic
Roosenatt Progressive
Gannty
Mack Hawk
Butler
Grundy
Hibson
Tama
Ackley
Ainsworth
Blairsburg
Bristow
Dumone
Dunkarton
Oelwein
Plainfield
Courier
Towa
Iowa Magazine
Karakhan
Lady Hobo
Bnagy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!