Democrats Weigh La Follette Impact in G.O.P. States
Washington dispatch analyzes how La Follette's run could tilt electoral votes and spark chaos if the election shifts to Congress. It notes Democrats may shift in states like Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin, with farmer support waning and labor support rising, altering likelihoods of La Follette carrying key regions.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
la Follette
Coolidge
Democratic National Committee
Towa
National Committee
Iowa
Minnesota
Congress
Lua Foltette
Courier Delivery Cutoff and Reprint Phone Line
The Courier should be delivered before 5 30. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, call 3100 for a replacement copy. Phone calls reach the office before 6 30 p m.
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Prince Li Mitri A Russian Subordinate at National American Bank
Prince Li Mitri a 23 year old nephew of the late war of Russia works as an assistant to the manager of the foreign exchange department at the National American Bank in New York City. He plans to stay in the business and said he will remain Russian and return to Russia when the Bolsheviki lose control.
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New York
Princce Li- Mitri
Russia
For-Ign Exchange
National American Bank
New York City
Hometown Day at Plymouth Woosted by Coolidges Visit
President and Mrs Coolidge greeted neighbors in Plymouth Vermont in their first public appearance since arriving for a 12 day vacation. Two villagers attended with others miles away. Coolidge noted John W Davis Democratic nominee urged him to disavow the Ku Klux Klan as a political issue during his morning remarks.
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Plymouth
Coolidge
John W. Davis
Beam Kills Woman as Driver Blinded on Bridge
Miss Frances Eldo 34 of Hills Minnesota was killed when the auto carrying her struck a railing on a bridge near Le Mars Iowa. R E Betz of Sioux City driver of the machine was temporarily blinded by glare from another car and the heavy iron beam fell on Miss Eldo killing her instantly. The Betz car did not stop.
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Iza
Frances Eldo
Hills
Minn
R. EE
Betz
Sioux City
Diamond Found in Okoboji Chicken Gizzard
Mrs. Mark Wheeler of Oak Park West Okoboji found a diamond in the gizzard of the ninetyth chicken she dressed since July 4. The stone was appraised as valuable. She has been serving chicken dinners at her home.
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Spencer
Mark Wheeler
Oak Park
West
Budget reports show county tax reductions across counties
Des Moines reports indicate county budget documents reveal tax reductions versus 1922 and 1925 figures. Budget director E L Hogue says the savings from the new budget system will exceed its setup costs in the future and promises a bulletin listing each taxing body's expenses for comparison.
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International News Wire
Des Moines
E L. Hogue
Hogue
Darrow Denounces Slayers and Sees Killing as Senseless
In Chicago on August 23 Clarence Darrow denounces state alienists and calls the Richard Loeb Nath an Leopold murder senseless with no definite victim. He condemns the death penalty and urges mercy, arguing the crime stemmed from mental sickness and public pressure should not drive a scaffold verdict.
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Clarence S. Darrow
Dudge
John R. Caverly
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Willliam O. Kroebn
Loeb
Kxrehn
Darrow
Darraw
Joseph Savage
Tinley Promoted to Major General in Charge Guard Units
Des Moines April 23 Brig Gen Mathew A Tinley Council Bluffs commander of Iowa national guard promoted to major general by the war department. He now commands the Thirty fourth division including Iowa North and South Dakota and Minnesota national guard units. The honor is the highest for a guard officer during tenure. Tinley became brigadier general in 1920 after Iowa guard reorganization postwar.
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Des Moines
Mathew A. Tinley
Council Bluits
Iowa National Guard
War Department
Washington
Iowa
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Tinley
Lews National Guard
Survey Finds Iowa Roads In Good Condition
Des Moines reports a weekly survey by the Des Moines Automobile Club showing most primary roads in good shape across Iowa this weekend barring bad weather. Tourists heading east past Davenport should stay north of the city and use the Lincoln highway into Illinois. Road No 7 is currently in poor condition.
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Des Moines. AU
Iowa
Des Moines Automobile Club
Davenport
Illinois
Postmaster Fends Off Bank Robbery at Archer
Aug 23 report states three masked robbers bound gagged and locked the postmaster H A Lemkuis in an abandoned shed near the railroad yards. They attempted to rob the Bank of Archer Te but were interrupted as Lemkuis drove his automobile past the bank to his garage. The robbers secured some small change before fleeing with about 5.
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Stout City
Archer
H. A. Lemkuis
Woman Leads Klan Candidate in Early Tex Balloting
In Texas, Mrs. Miriam A. Ferguson leads Klan candidate Robertson in early returns from numerous polling places statewide. Officials report heavy turnout, with Ferguson ahead in many precincts and narrowly leading Robertson by a few votes in an adjacent precinct.
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Texas
Dallas
Vex
Miriam A. Ferguson
Ferry Cbd
Robertson
UAT
Swonen
Ferguson
Adjittad Klan
Dark Changes Observed on Mars by Lowell Observatory
Astronomers at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff report new pictures of Mars showing dark changes likely vegetation growth as the planet nears Earth. A dark spot seen near the center of the disk appeared stronger in evening observations when Earth and Sun align, and the view from Earth shows the planet darker than over a month ago.
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Associated Press
Ariz
Ave
Mars
Lowell Observatory
Earth
Mays
Open Door No Case Against Attorney's Stool Pigeon
Clarence Raymond, hired by the county attorney to gather bootlegger evidence, was arrested for disorderly conduct after police found him in a room next to a woman in night clothes with an open door. The county attorney later said no case existed against him.
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Mason City
Clarence Taymond
Raymond
Former Iowan Held in Canada for Killing
Albert Noble, 49, born near Red Oak Iowa, and resident of Nyman, is jailed in Assiniboia Sask Canada on a confessed murder charge. He reportedly admitted strangling his wife after an all night quarrel over finances.
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Red Oak
Albert Noble
Assiniboia
Sask
Canada
Noble
Petitions Mailed for La Follette Signers
Des Moines August 23 petitions were mailed from the La Follette for president campaign headquarters to secure sufficient signatures to place La Follette on the national Progressive Republican ticket. Electors at large need 400 signatures and district electors require valid voter support. Petitions must be filed ninety days before the presidential election.
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Des Moines
Fla Follette
la Fall
Reporter Who Had Booze Cream Fired
The New York Herald Tribune repudiates a liquor skit story and says the reporter who faked it has been dishonorably dismissed. No floating rum palace exists off New York harbor as previously claimed.
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New York
New York Harbor
New York Hervald-Tribune
Defense Day Parade Drills Planned by County Guards
Defense day in Black town will mobilize all military and patriotic groups led by sheriff and clerk of courts. A full committee, including National Guard officers, American Legion, Grand Army, Red Cross and youth groups, will organize a parade and public program. Police will lead the parade with drills on Park Avenue, funds unavailable for further arrangements.
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Ciov
Rendall
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Tuther
Fair
Wagner
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Clyde Davis
Lewaj National Guards
Fred Glark
Iowa National Guards
Leonard Laird
Howard Roussos
Harry Maine
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Amos H. Wheat
Grand Army For the Republic
Frank Swarts
Fred Willier Post
A. T. Jury
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Rollin Taylor
B. L. Rohif
PF. C. Sage
G. Worthen
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Waterloo Gun Club
Eddie Bowe
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Y's
Tey
St. E. Williamson
First Baptist Church
J. M. Malloy
Sacred Heart Church
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Thaertf
Park Avenue
Sycamore
Tafayette
Day of Warless World Will Come Declared by Secy Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy Curtis D Wilbur declares in Des Moines that a future world without wars is possible through disarmament and the 5-5-3 treaty balance. He says the ratio helps prevent aggression among signatories and that parity with Britain will be achieved with needed auxiliaries. He argues a prepared navy can deter wars, comparing it to fire prevention.
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Des Moines
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Intrepid Householders Heroic Flight From Safe Theft
In Wright near Oslaloosa on August 23 an alarm woke residents as a sudden crash occurred. Several bold householders rushed to the Purivers Saving Bank and two assailants fled in the night. Loot totaling 147 dollars was reported stolen from a cash box.
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Wright
Ile Puriivers
Spinster Fends Off Burglary Man in Waterloo Attack
Miss Fiora Washburn, visiting Waterloo, saw a burglar enter a home, grabbed him by the collar, and kicked him down stairs as he fled. Jewelry valued at about 1200 dollars was stolen from Mrs. CGF Swenger, and another burglary netted around 11 dollars. Miss Washburn’s father, Civil War captain Fred Washburn, was noted for bravery and died in 1863.
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Ashe
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Mra. CG
Swenger
Vernier Manufacturing Company
Fime
Spormiee Water Tao
F. J. Washburn
Satin Fiora Washburn
Waterloo
Furnaps
Fred Washburn
Rock Island Railway
Plorns
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Co. C
Ninth Iowa Infantry
Vicksburg
Woolwine Returns from Paris After Illness
New York August 23 Thomas L Woolwine former prosecuting attorney of Los Angeles County Cal arrived on the French liner My husband has been resting Consternations were reported but he stood the trip as well as could be expected He and his party occupied a special hospital suite on board He showed no effects of heavy loss of blood despite transfusion operations he underwent in Paris
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Thomas L. Woolwine
Los Angeles
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Paris
Atrs. Woolwine
Woolwine
Aged Farmer Withdraws Divorce Petition in Cedar Rapids
In Renton district court 84 year old farmer Morgan Sheely withdrew a divorce petition against his 32 year old wife. Mrs Sher Ixy stated the action followed a dispute at the supper table and Sheely now regrets filing.
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Cedar Rapids
Morgan Sheely
Renton
Sher Ixy
Churches join in Fairground Pageant at Des Moines
Protestant churches in Des Moines plan night services Sunday as the Hand of Jehovah pageant, run by Polk County Council of Religious Education, stages at the state fair grounds with about 2500 participants. Fair extended one day. Nashua Big Four fair concludes after rain delays.
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Des Moines
Aug
Polk County Council of Religious Education
State Fairgrounds
Nashua
Weather outlook for the week in upper Mississippi valleys
The forecast covers the week beginning Monday for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Partly cloudy with local showers possible and above normal temperatures early, then turning cooler after midweek.
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Washington, D. C
Upper Mississippi
Lower
Missouri
Dawes Attacks Klan Fomenter of Civil Wars in Maine Speech
Augusta Me Rup 23. Charles G Dawes Republican vice presidential nominee opened the national campaign accusing the Klan of fomenting violence and denying welfare to peaceful communities. He contrasted Klan actions with constitutional order and cited Oklahoma and Illinois events. He defended labor unions and warned against bombings and extortion in construction.
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Hough Faces First Degree Murder Charge in Iowa Killing
Carl Hough, jailed in Blair, Iowa, is charged with first degree murder in the death of Lillian McKinney whose body was found beneath a highway bridge in New Market. The information, signed by Sheriff William Parrish, follows an arrest tied to the case. Arraignment expected as jury session opens.
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Carl Hough
Lillian MckKinnes
Herrielk
Blair
Benneath
New Market
Hough
Bill McKinney
William Parrish
Burglars Loot HiVe Town in McClellan
Five youths believed responsible for a string of burglaries in McClellan Iowa entering all stores overnight and stealing merchandise hardware tires cash and other goods valued around 7000. The robbers also stole a parked car to transport the loot.
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Council Bluffs
McClellan
Pioneer Pastor-Poet Dies at Shenandoah
Rev. TH. Skiles, 67, longtime pastor of Congregational churches in Town, died after a lingering illness at Shenandoah. Skiles, known for his poetry hymns and religious tracts, previously led congregations in Riceville Nenville Avoca Farragut Glenwood Elden and Miliss.
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Skiles
Hirod
Riceville
Nenville
Avoca
Farragut
Glenwood
Elden
Miliss
Wild Reichstag adjourns over Dawes reparations plan
Berlin reports a chaotic session as the Reichstag adjourned without voting on the Dawes plan and the London agreement. Communists stirred disorder while Chancellor Marx Foreign Minister Stresemann and Dr Luther urged acceptance at the London conference.
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Stresemann
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