Supreme Court Justices Taft and Tone Refuse Help
The piece notes Taft and Tone decline assistance as developments in the Death House Wade case unfold. City Assessor J A Townsley criticizes a 1 percent valuation advance by the state executive council, saying it confuses taxpayers and raises property taxes from $2,000 to $2,020 on a typical lot.
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Harlan F. Stone
Alvan TV
Fuller
Hope Fades as Pacific Plane Search Stalls Over Week
Hope faded for seven missing Pacific fliers Pedlar in the Miss Doran and Jack Frose in the Golden Eagle and Capt. Erwin in the Spirit of Dallas after a weekend without trace. Authorities debate risks of transoceanic voyages as rescue crews press on amid choppy seas and improvised life rafts. Rescue efforts widen to include public figures and experts amid calls for federal action to curb risky air races.
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Courier delivered before 5 30, call to fix late issues
The notice instructs readers the Courier will arrive at their home before 5 30 o'clock and if not received by that time due to carrier error or other causes, to call 266 for a replacement copy. Calls must reach the office before 6 30 p m.
Hoover Seen Strongest Path to GOP Nomination
Washington August 22 Republican leaders view Hoover as the strongest path to the nomination with Lowden unlikely to face strong opposition in central farming states. Hughes is seen as a viable alternate due to his long public service and experience, though age remains a point of contention among some leaders.
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Gov. Smith
Breaks Nonstop Bicycle Record as Mother Stops Ride
Eugene Fish, 16, a messenger, shattered the world nonstop bicycle record with 25 hours of riding in Potomac park before his mother intervened at 10:35 p.m. She halted his attempt just 33 minutes past the previous 24 hour, 27 minute record set by Wilton Albert Smith, also 16.
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Buchanan Boy 13 Killed In Sunday Motor Car Crash
Independence Iowa Aug. 22 Howard Pennell 16 died after his jugular and windpipe were severed when his car was catapulted through a windshield in a crash with a heavier vehicle. He rode with Chester Williams whose brother Frank Williams was passenger. their car was struck by Mrs. C N Bundy of Cedar Rapids as Williams left a side road onto No. 11 south of town. Pennell was son of D A and Mrs Pennell four and one half miles south of town. An inquest will be held.
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Trooper slain at Sacco-Vanzetti rally near Springdale
Private John J. Downey of Greensburg troopers was shot and killed while helping disperse a Sacco Vanzetti demonstration at Rometonia near Springdale Pennsylvania. Troopers used gas and riot clubs as sheriff’s orders were halted by jeers. Downey was killed as crowd dispersed and the shooter was captured.
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A P Correspondent in Foreign Capitals Dies in Moscow
Walter C. Whiffen longtime Associated Press Moscow correspondent died after an operation. He had served in Mexico Petrograd now Saint Petersburg London and Peking before assignments to Vladivostock and Moscow during World War I era and was briefly wounded on frontline trips.
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Child Burned Playing at Bonfire in Clinton Home
Mary May, three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest May, is in critical condition in a local hospital after her clothing caught fire while tossing paper scraps into a bonfire at her home yesterday in Clinton Town. Her accident highlights dangers of outdoor fires and careless play.
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Navy search for 7 missing fliers extended 2 days
The Navy extended its Pacific search for seven missing aviators aboard the Dallas Spirit and Langley area aircraft, with 20 ships relaying positions after dawn. Relatives, notably Mrs. Erwin, face renewed grief as experts debate whether the downed plane remains afloat or has sunk, while search efforts widen to cover the California to Hawaii lane and push into deeper sea areas through Tuesday night.
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Veterans Pay Honor to Late Gen. Wood
In Fort Riley Kansas on August 22 a memorial service honored Maj. Gen. Wood with more than 3,000 attendees many veterans from the Eighty ninth and Tenth Divisions. Col. Fred O'Donnell delivered the eulogy near the obelisk he ordered built for the war divisions he trained at Camp Funston.
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Artist's wife ends life in Chicago tragedy
Mrs. Margaret Moore, 23, estranged wife of Lester Moore, artist son of a millionaire produce merchant, died after drinking poison in Chicago last night. She cited inability to endure separation from Moore as motive.
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Detroit Man Heads World Flight Attempt From Ford Field
Edward F. Schlee of Detroit and pilot William S. Brock set out from Ford Airport toward Curtis Field aiming to circle the globe in 22 days. The current record is 28 days 14 hours 53 minutes set by Edward Evans and Linton Wells using air, sea, and rail transit. They flew a Stinson Detroiter with Richard Blythe aboard.
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Edward F. Schlee
Willam S
Billy” Brock
Ford Airport
Curtisfield
Schree and
Brock
Richard Blythe
Air Chit Would Stop Sea Flights
St Joseph Missouri August 22 Carl Wolfley vice president of the National Aeronautical Association urged federal action to halt further trans oceanic flights He argued aviation has proven its purpose and warned of dangers to human life Col Lindbergh reportedly echoed concern about oceanic air passenger or mail service with current equipment asserting infeasibility and hazard outweighs achievement
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National Aeronautical Association
Department of Commerce
St. Joseph
Carl Wolfiey
Wolfrey
William McCracken
United States Department of Commerce
Expect Chamberlin to Draw Big Crowd for Omaha Parade
Omaha Nebraska August 22 IN S Many Iowans from the western part of the state and hundreds of Nebraska people who were defeated in their efforts to see Clarence Chamberlin last Thursday at Denison by rain and mud are expected to come here tomorrow when the famous aviator will participate in a parade. Chamberlin has consented to help the American Legion raise the final 510,000 needed in the fund of 30,000 for the erection of an airplane hangar. He will visit public places in the drive and ride in the parade in the afternoon.
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Clarence Chamberlin
Denison
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American Legion
Flood Refugees in Second Safety Trek
Cotton Plant Arkansas August 22 flood waters from the White River again inundate thousands of acres There is a mass evacuation as residents of McClelland prepare to move to the Red Cross refugee station here for safety and aid.
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Lowman Fires 25 Dry Agents in New York City
Washington announced that 25 prohibition agents in New York City were dismissed by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Lowman in charge of enforcement. He said 10 more would be discharged soon as the force is cut to meet budget needs and that inefficient agents or drinkers would be weeded out.
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Paving Completed On State Highway No 59 Near Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa Iowa reports the paving on state highway No 59 leading to New Sharon is finished. The city now has four paved roads into surrounding areas with two more planned under bond election provisions.
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New Sharon
Man Dies of Tetanus After Foot Injury in Clinton
John Witte, of Clinton, Iowa, died today from tetanus contracted after he stepped on a rusty nail last week. The fatal condition followed a foot wound and progressed rapidly, with medical staff unable to halt the infection.
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John Witte
End J. E. Brandt Body Found in Mounts Near Portola
Portola Calif Aug 22 The year old mystery of Joseph E Brandt service engineer for Nathan Manufacturing New York ended with the discovery of his body in the mountains three miles from Portola There were no signs of violence Brandt a former Oakland resident disappeared July 12 1926 and is believed to have died of exhaustion after losing his way His valuables a diamond pin money and a jewelled Masonic emblem were untouched
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Nathan Manufacturing Company
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Chinton
Cedar Falls Man Severely Burned by Live Electrical Wire
Cedar Falls August 22 George Lamm superintendent of Clay Equipment company factory sustained extensive burns after touching a downed power line carrying 2 300 volts while visiting neighbor Louis Meyer at 621 Iowa Street. He was taken to Sartori Memorial hospital and has a good chance of recovery.
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George Lamm
Sartori Memorial Hospital
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Clay Equipment Company
Louis Meyer
Meyer
Iowa Street
Union Official Says Coming Demand for Coal to End Strike
Albia Iowa August 22 United Mine Workers optimistic about public demand for coal to end a five month strike in Iowa fields. John Gay district treasurer says miners will return to work only on the Jacksonville agreement and that by mid September consumer demand will force mines to resume.
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Iowa
John Gay
District 13
Jacksonville
Gay
Armed Men Attack Road Crew Man in Gasoline Quest
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 22 Louie Lemon a road construction gang member camped near Mt Vernon is nursing a broken arm and severe bruises after two assailants seeking gasoline attacked him Saturday night Lemon said the men demanded gasoline from the camp supply and struck him with a rifle butt when he said he had no keys to the shed The weapon discharged waking others in the camp and the attackers escaped.
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Man Ends Life After Quarrel With Wife
E A Jewell aged 28 died from a self inflicted rifle wound at his Des Moines home yesterday after a quarrel with his wife over petty matters since their marriage four years ago. He died minutes later in a police ambulance. His wife said he shot himself during the dinner table argument.
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Jewell
Shenandoah Welcomes Chamberlin on Visit Today
Clarence D. Chamberlin, famed New York to Germany flyer, arrives from Newton, Iowa to Shenandoah Ta for a two speech engagement at a local theatre and related activities with his parents Mr and Mrs BF Chamberlin.
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Clarence D. Chamberlin
New York
Sacco and Vanzetti face execution under review
U S records open for officials inspection as Sacco and Vanzetti seek delays and court reviews. Condemned men refuse church rites and await the electric chair with defense pressing for stays and possible access to Justice Department files and Massachusetts authorities.
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Vanzetti
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Supreme Court
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