Inquiry into Ship Blast Opens with 45 Dead
Newport Rhode Island August 21. Federal officials opened a secret investigation into the Mackinac disaster as the death toll rose to 45 with three others not expected to live. Evidence will be presented to the next grand jury and manslaughter indictments sought. Survivors and officials testified behind closed doors while Pawtucket mourned and Newport hospitals treated dozens gravely injured.
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Providence
KR B
Mackinac
Narragansett Bay
Newport Naval
Newport
George Uliler
Steamboat Inspection Service
United States Department of Commerce
Oscar L. Maltzen
Abler
Pawtucket
H. L
INS
New York
Offic
Arrests Soon in Tama County Murder Case
Tract, Sept. 21 Arrests are promised within 24 hours in the murder of Frank Mommer night marshal, though Tama county Sheriff Ww. C. Harrison refuses to identify any suspect or reveal the in custody person’s name. Officials have held a man for questioning for several days but will not say if he is the guilty party.
Fire at Stockyards Kills Animals in Stampede
In Sioux City on August 21 an early morning fire at the Swift & Co. plant caused great damage to hog pens with many animals killed by flames and by a stampede as nearly 1,000 cattle sheep and hogs were kept in pens en route to killing rooms.
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Sioux City
Swift & Co
McCampbell Wii Leads Iowa Drive and Brunson Out
McCampbell announced in Washington today as part of a statewide drive is set to lead the effort. The reorganization dissolves the state headquarters and creates a five district structure with Nebraska and South Dakota. Palmer indicates clerks will move from the Des Moines office under tentative plans. Brunson’s term as state director ends September 1, with a possible United States marshal appointment in the northern Iowa district.
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McCampbell
Washington
Nebraska
South Dakota
Palmer
Des Moines
Brunson
Stats Direc
Tor
United States
Lows
Iewa Overnight News Summary Des Moines Chapter Plans New Flying Field
The Des Moines Iowa chapter of the National Aeronautic Association begins a campaign to build a new flying field to aid aircraft landings during the state fair. A serious traffic accident in Cedar Rapids injured an eight year old yesterday after being hit by a car then run over by a truck. Des Moines Polk County farmers reported producing and consuming watermelons and other crops, with six loads of watermelons and twenty barrels of jam noted. Local officials named Loretta Wagarsy as park commissioner, the 61st woman in that role. Accident at a railroad crossing killed C. C. Shiny when his car collided with an Alinalx Central passenger train near Duby. Wilbur Whities, formerly captain of the Columbia College football team, was appointed coach at St. Fran cu college.
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Des Moines
Wes Moines
National Aeronautic Association
Cedar Rapids
Dex Moines
Polk County Farmi Étg
St. Francu College
Loretta
Pat
Wilbur Whities
Prominent American Figures Involved In Brussels Transfer
Jlenny Morgan, American consul general at Brussels and in law related to Reginald Vanderbilt, is said to be transferred to Belgium soon. Comptroller General McCarl opposes Attorney General Sargent and blocks a Bill backed by Rear Admiral Bollard. Otto Kahn, New York financier, reported to have purchased McCO property for 15 million dollars. Mrs Townie Morgan, society figure, files for divorce in Reno while husband denies non support charge.
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Jlenny Morgan
Brussels
Reginald Vanderbilt
Belgium
McCarl
Sargent
Bollard
Sirgent
Otto Kahn
New York
Mcco
Townie Morgan
Wannin
Reno
Altho
British labor defense corps call draws attention amid labor unrest
London reports of 10,000,000 workers urged by Health Minister John Wheatley to form a workers defense corps to defend living standards, amid fears of industrial coercion. He frames the idea as economic warfare, not weapons, aiming for industrial peace. Waterloo Canning starts full operations Monday with 300 workers. output rising as corn harvest comes in, with cans shipped nationwide and abroad.
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Associated Preas
London
John Wheatley
Ranteay MacDonald
Defense Corps
Wheatter
Glasgow
South Side Standard
Great Britain
Wheatley
Mrs Vandervoort Sits Up After Hospital Stay
Mrs Vandervoort regained an upright position in hospital following the shooting of her husband, Parkersburg pastor, by their 11-year-old son on the night of August. She sustained bullet wounds to the neck and head, and her condition remains serious as doctors report brain injury while authorities investigate the fatal parsonage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Aremorial Negorial
Mra. Dalla
Vandervoort
Parkersburg
Warren
Berpitad
Methodist Episcopal
Myra
Varmelere
Lost Race to Beat Train at Crossing Told in Record
An unclear passage recounts a narrator noting a near miss at a railroad crossing. The piece mentions a person named Tay Bu Mites and a figure described as evolved with two daughters. The garbled text preserves the core event of attempting to beat a train and a record related to this crossing incident.
Mercury Drops Near Freezing Amid Cool Weekend Forecast
A fragmentary weather note reports temperatures near freezing with a high around 81 above today and a cold trend continuing. Mentions a low around 45 and a warming day ahead. overall, cooler conditions persist into the weekend with unsettled details from the torn text.
Verdict Freeing Two Nurses Sparks Outcry In Washington
An erroneous court ruling freed two nurses amid debate over a Volstead Act violation. The central case involved Miss Catherine Ghiney and Miss Yael Tih, whose acquittal sparked controversy as officials review the judgment and potential appeals proceed.
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Washington
Toe
Ccart Marti
HEMEL
Raed
Anoven
Catherine Ghiney
Weer
Tae
Willie
Silkniter Heads Sioux City Yards in Local Report
A garbled sports centered note mentions Silkniter leading Sioux City yards and references baseball, Cuba pork, and local clubs. It notes a president Ta Sae and a few dated phrases implying recent events at a southern Wayba area. The readable facts are sparse and names uncertain.
Policeman Kills Gang Leader in Lunchroom Shootout
Worcester officers report a dawn gun battle with a trio of young robbers led by Jonhn Troy alias Walter Deroster. Troy, 30, was shot by Patrolman Daniel Sullivan during a lunchroom confrontation at Sullivan's restaurant. The two accomplices abandoned Troy on a doctor’s doorstep and fled in a stolen car, later found dead hours after the exchange.
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International News Wire
Worcester
Mass
Jonhn ‘Troy
Walter Deroster
Dnn
Wooresster County
Troy Wre
Daniel Sullivan
Sullivan
Troy
Veteran French aces plan nonstop Paris to New York flight
Lieutenant Francois Coli and Paul Tarascon, both French veterans, announced in an Excelsior interview their plan for a nonstop Paris to New York flight. Tarascon would pilot a 420 horsepower nine cylinder plane with Coli as navigator, aiming to cross 6 000 kilometers with favorable winds and altitude for a successful crossing.
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Paris
New York
Avis
Trancois Coli
Paul Tarascan
Excelsior
Soli
Tarascan
Atlantic
Tarascon
Coli
Newspapers seek lower postal rates to avoid curtailing distribution
Newspaper representatives told a congressional committee in Washington that high postal rates force curtailment of mail distribution. H. V. Rogers spokesman said papers are sending as few as possible via mail, relying on express services, and urged rate reductions to prevent further cuts in newspaper circulation.
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Washington D. C
Cleveland
Congressional Committee
H. V. Rogers
Agers
Pacific Flight Planes Ordered to Frisco
Navy planes preparing for a San Francisco to Hawaii flight on August 28 were ordered to concentrate in San Francisco. PAM-9 planes and PI-7 ships were to depart from Seattle and move to the starting point, while other planes were also ordered to depart from Seattle to San Francisco.
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Pacific Flight
Frisco
Washington, D. C
Insjj
Navy
San Francisco
Hawaii
San Francis
San Lego
Seattle
French Debt Mission Headed by Caillaux
French debt mission led by Joseph Caillaux will sail for the United States aboard the French line steamship Paris. The seven or eight member commission is to be formed with one definite member named, according to the ministry and International News Service.
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Caillaux
Joseph Caillaux
de Pronet
United
Steines
Paris
Ministry of Mane
Divorce sought after six month marriage in Cedar Malls
Kate Anderson Aitta seeks divorce from William Anderson after a six month marriage begun February 1965. She alleges cruel treatment and asks for alimony of eight dollars per week and the household furniture. The petition was filed in the county clerk’s office.
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Cedar Malls
Aitta
Kate Anderson
Andiveres
William Anderson
Shea
Caise
Tia
Funeral follows sudden death at children's hospital
Chester Chordayn, son of Mr and Mrs F Heynance, died noon yesterday at the Children's Hospital in Pens Cin. Survived by parents and brother Robert six, and grandparents Mr and Mrs WooR. Porter Water. Services will be held Friday at Landen Mooi church.
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Chester Chordayn
F Heynance
Cottage Grove
Sie
Children's Hospital
Robert
Woor
Porter
Jack Hobbs joins British immortals with 126th century feat
Jack Hobbs earns a place among Britain’s cricket immortals by compiling a 126th century inning, achieving 100 runs or more in a single turn at bat. The milestone marks a rare feat, underscoring Hobbs’ enduring prowess and place in cricket history.
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Jack Hobbs
Coverdale Denies Accusations In Grain Dissolution
Chicago Aug 21 AP J W Coverdale secretary treasurer of the Grain Marketing company denied to directors that he charged grain exchanges caused the company dissolution. He said he was misquoted and never held such ideas, countering a July 28 interview.
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Chicago
J. W. Coverdale
Board of Trade Today
Coverdale
Lutheran Churchman Urges Old Religion to Save World
Hampton Iowa August 21 AP Rev Frank Beand of St. Louis urged revival of the old religion centered on the atoning Christ at the Missouri Lutheran synod Town district annual meeting. Theodora Walfram Cedar Rapids received a Fame made from a black walnut frame. Bram mer Lowden Ja. wielded the gavel as district treasurer P F Wiene reported a substantial balance.
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Hampton
Frank Beand
St. Louis
The
Lutheran Church
Missouri Lutheran Synod
Theodora Walfram
Cedar Rapids
Old Fort Dodge Lutheran Church
Brammer
Lowden
P. F. Wiene
Charter Oak
Girl 4 Fatally Hurt Playing With Gun
Mary Ettoo McDonough aged four died in a local hospital after a revolver she played with discharged, striking her in the heart. An operation failed to save her. A playmate reported she entered the house, obtained the gun, and was pouring sand into the barrel when it fired.
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Oruumwa
API
Ethel) McDonough
Obie McNoonough
Hos
Mer
Mary Ettoo
Visitor Attacked by Convict in Fort Martison Penitentiary
Lester Gillingwater of Saint Joseph Minnesota was wounded when attacked by Rex Burke a prisoner in the state penitentiary at Fort Martison Tas. Burke was visiting another inmate Fos Burke serving 10 years for larceny. Officials offer no motive.
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Fort Martison
Tas (Ap
Lester Gillingwater
St. Joseph
Rex Burke
Sioux City
Gillingwater
Burke
Fos Burke
Shortage in Wapello County treasury revealed
A $13 249.65 cash shortage in Wapello County treasury accounts was disclosed by state checkers. The shortage spans the Warren years and follows long illness and absence of clerk Claude J. Warren. Report cites unposted ledgers since 1924 and irregularities including many old tax checks.
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Des Moines
Wapello County
George H. Getty
Claude J. Warren
Gatty
Warren
Pault
Lawrence
Earl C. Holloway
Herve
SNL
Cattle Out of Range Country Down From Last Year Estimate
Washington August 21 AP The department of agriculture estimates 250000 fewer cattle will be marketed from the range country this fall than last year with the main drop in the southwest The total market is placed at 4 040 000 compared with 4 332 000 last year and 4 208 000 in the fall of 192 The report notes good range feed except in the southwest and states western cattle move to feeders in the corn belt The August corn crop forecast shows 300000000 bushels more than last year while hog supply in the belt is the smallest in years raising light demand for corn for hogs
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Dorothy Bilingsen Murder Trial Closings Reach Jury
San Francisco August 21 The 17 year old Dorothy Bilingsen known as the girl who never had a chance is on trial for patricide. Defense attorney Walter Mafovornim pleads insanity to acquit. Assistant DA Harmon Skillen calls it cold blooded murder seeking first degree verdict. Judge Juenderback to charge the seven women and five men jury after a recess delayed proceedings.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mnsj
Jazgy
Dorothy Bilingsen
Walter Mafovern
Harmon Skillen
Juenderback
Principal in West District Earns A B Degree
MR AND MRS LA BARRE HOME FROM WEST COAST Netlie McKinnon, longtime Emerson school principal, received an A B degree from Iowa State Teachers College at Cedar Falls after summer session. She has taught in Waterloo schools for 10 years while pursuing advanced study.
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Netlie McKinnon
Emerson School
Rami Iowa State Teachers College
Cadar Falls
Miss Kinnon
Waterloo
Tern
Jon N. LaBarre Oy
National
Convention of Elks
iPortland
Ore
California
Rum Runners Fined On Eleven Charges In Iowa Court
Cannell Blugis Ia Aug 21 Anerson and O’Neil pleaded guilty to liquor transport counts in municipal court. Each fined 200 dollars per count. A large alcohol laden truck was mired north of Council Bluffs with the cargo and a vehicle seized. Potter waived to the grand jury on illegal fire plates. Wootlegging charges dismissed.
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Cannell Blugis
API
Pach
Mlegal Liquor Transportation
Tarry Anderson
Harry Potter
Erddie O'Neil
Earch
Anerson
O'Neil
Council
Eugene O'Sullivan
Omaha
Potter
Canning Factory at Clarksville Sees 900 Acre Sweetcorn Yield
Marksville La age 21 officer notes the new sweetcorn canning plant here harvested from more than 900 acres. The factory opened this afternoon and is expected to run at full capacity by Monday. Officials said the yield positions the plant for a major production milestone in the region.
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Clarksville
Marksville
Ineal Canning Sampany
Watrous Takes Lead in Western Open Golf Scores
Grant Watrous of Rapid City Mich led the Western Open after two rounds with 140, posting a 72 in the second 36 holes despite a strong wind at the 6,775 yard course now lengthened to 36 holes. Other top scores included Leo Wiegel 144, Harry Dottlef 144, W W Nelson 144, and Harry Cooper 144. several players posted 145 or higher.
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Youngstown
Harry Dottlef
Oshkosh
Wis
W. W. Nelson
Indianapolis
Harry Cooper
Dallas
Edward Dudley
Droplin
Art Slam
Detroit
EB. Foster
Jacksonville
Earl Howell
St. Louis
Joe Wells
East Liverpool
Harry Hampton
Arenmphis
Albert Alcroft
H. C. Lagerblade
Bristol
Genn
GP. Nelson
Fort Warne
Ind
J. CG. Callins
Muncie
Eddie Held
Bray
Ames Duncan
Omaha
Staney Davis
Onisha
G. Kennett
Iowa City
Rhi’ Bathie
Sunnyside Country Era
Waterloo
Dentist's Assistant Takes Stand in Wife Killing Trial
In Los Angeles Aug 21 the trial of Dr. Thomas W. Young charged with murdering his wife Grace Grogan Young advances as Mrs. Ralph Kan prepared to testify. Mrs. Mahan formerly Dorothy Leopold and once Young's assistant would describe events from nights before the alleged murder and burial under a Beverly Glen cistern.
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Angeles
Cal
Ralph Kan
Thomas W. Young
Grace Grogan Young
Mahan
Dorothy Leopold
Young
Beverly Glen
Assessed Iowa property totals over four billion dollars
Aug 21 Des Moines reports final Iowa property assessments totaling 4,054,306,772 with exemptions cutting to 4,004,377,82% and net taxable value at about one fourth. State purpose funding for the next biennium runs 3,865,000, with a state millage of 3.68 mills plus 1.32 mills for soldiers' bonus, totaling 10 mills.
Adventists Camp Meeting Opens with 2000 Expected on Site
Speakers from across the United States and abroad address the annual Seventh Day Adventists camp meeting. A tented city on the Oak Walk academy campus houses more than 2,000 attendees as sessions begin.
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Pevada
United States
Town Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists
Bren
Oak Walk Academy
Germany to Receive French Note Monday
The French rejoinder to the German Note on the security pact will be forwarded to Berlin Monday morning, the foreign office announced today.
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Germany
Patia
Berlin
Menflay Moarming
Forteign
Britain must overhaul industry to regain export markets
London voices warn Britain is 25 years behind the United States in industrial science. Sir Geoffrey Butler urges sweeping reform copying American ideas to curb a worsening trade balance. He cites coal and electrical sectors as lagging, urges centralization and faster adoption of machinery to boost exports.
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London
INS
Great Britain
Geoffrey Butler
United States
University of Pennsylvania
Geoffrey
Sir Geoffrey
America
Britain
Hibernians Wind Up Sioux City Meeting
Sioux City Iowa Aug 21 The Iowa Hibernians and auxiliary conventions finish their work today State officers for the next two years of the Ancient Order of Hibernians named Thomas O Connor Imogene president T I OConnell Dubuque vice president J P Murphy Melrose secretary D P Navin Davenport treasurer
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Sioux City
Iowa Hibernians
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Thomas O’connor
Imogene
T. I. O'Connell
Dubuque
J. P. Murphy
Melrose
D. P. Navin
Davenport
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Mommer
Iowa
Iewa
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Mrs Towasend' Morgan
Britisher
IN Defense Corps
Waterloo Canning Company
Csming Son
C. Gell
Thera Tana
Waterloc Canning Company
Ehneer
Wilbur
Silkniter
Bal Naa
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Fiom
Cuba
Fartiarcit
Babe
Dorothy
West District
Mrs. Labarre
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Watrous
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