Coal Commission Seeks Peace As Strike Looms
The coal commission warned a coal stoppage would be a public emergency and urged cooperation among miners, operators, and distributors. It noted soft coal output would rise to meet demand, while government action could aid distribution and price setting. Governor Pinchot planned talks in Washington to seek settlement.
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Transcontinental Record Lowered by Mail Flight Arrival
An 24.- Pilot Wesley L. Smith of the air mail service landed in Hempstead N Y at 11 14 EST completing a relay mail flight from San Francisco in 26 hours 14 minutes Best prior record was held by Lieutenants Kelly and MacReady of the army air force who did New York to San Diego in about 26 hours 5 minutes The route was longer than that of the army fliers The flight finished four hours one minute under the 30 hour 150 minute schedule The last leg from Cleveland took three hours 26 minutes Continued on page two column four
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Gasoline Price Set At 154 Cents In Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls Aug 24 uniform price of 154 cents a gallon for gasoline is being charged here and similar rates are expected in other parts of the state independents warn this will ruin them Gov McMaster had earlier accused Standard Oil of Indiana of profiteering by 26.6 cents a gallon and said the state would sell at 16.6 cents. A large share of independents fear going out of business under the 1544 cent price and the ruling is widely criticized among local dealers.
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Fresno Leggers Bar Police Boom
Fresno Cal Aug 24 Bootleggers who refuse to open doors to law will be sprayed with tear gas under police plan. Chief Truax and District Attorney Lovejoy announced tear gas bombs will be used to enter raids and seize liquor. Gas mask drill to be conducted. Harvester Cigar 10c and 2 for 28c. San Felice best 2 for the brandy sale ad.
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Premier Kato of Japan dies after illness
Tokio reports say Premier Tomosaburo Kato died at 1:20 pm from heart weakness amid cancer rumors and stomach trouble. Admiral Baron Kato, born 1859 in Hiroshima, rose from navy midshipman to premier, famed for Tsushima victory and leading role in naval arms talks in Washington.
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Courier delivery deadline and redelivery policy
The notice states deliveries are by 5 30 and if not received by then a replacement copy will be sent upon calling 5100 before 6 30 p m. It outlines responsibilities for courier errors and the newspaper office contact time.
Marriner Yacht Marriner Reaches San Francisco From Honolulu
San Francisco reports the Marriner captained and owned by Captain L A Mortis arrived from Honolulu at 5 a m local time. The voyage duration was 14 days and 12 hours. Other yachts Diablo Viking II and Spendthrift are still unseen off the Heads. It is believed the Marriner may win despite handicap.
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May Lay New Cable Seattle to Alaska
London reports Colonel Gibbs and Colonel Griffith of the United States war department are in London considering awarding a contract with an English plan to lay a cable from Seattle to Alaska. The project is priced at 1 400 000 dollars.
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Americanese Bible Version by Chicago Professor
Dr. Edgar J. Goodspeed, head of the New Testament department at the University of Chicago, announced completion of a complete translation of the New Testament into colloquial street language. The work aims to make the Bible understandable to all, including the flapper and bricklayer, using expressions of everyday life and modern slang. The prince examples include a simplified Lord's Prayer and a paraphrased gospel narrative designed to popularize the sacred text.
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Jesus
Painter Falls From Sixth Floor Into Candy Store
Kenneth A. Hicks a painter fell from the sixth floor of a downtown building and crashed through a skylight into a candy store. He was directing a railing when he lost his balance causing a fatal fall before a crowd of customers. The incident occurred in Chicago on August 24.
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Des Moines Iowa Fair Opens With Record Livestock
Des Moinesaug 24 The sixty ninth annual Iowa state fair opens with thousands of children under sixteen attending day events. Livestock exhibits total 7500, the largest increase this year, with swine notes reflecting lower hog prices. Judging in poultry agriculture culinary horticulture and textiles begins, with live stock judging starting tomorrow. Attendance reaches about 12 000 on opening day and expected 20 000 for races this afternoon.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State College
Sioux City
Service Resumed on Colorado Railroads
Pueblo Colorado Aug 24 After hours of delay traffic on the Denver Rio Grande Western between Pueblo and Denver has been resumed Heavy rains last night hindered train movement near Walsenburg Eden and Larkspur Trains stalled at Walsenburg until waters fell Full service expected to be restored north and south of Pueblo today No loss of life reported in the Arkansas Vale flood area Dam break caused inundation estimated valley loss 600000 Homes temporarily made homeless between Fowler and Marzanola Also bomber planes from Langley field expected to “destroy” Philadelphia today by simulating attacks on key city sites
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Wheeler wins Class I title at Chicago trapshoot
In near perfect conditions at South Shore Country Club Chicago Wheeler Pawhnski H C G Wheeler broke 24 of 25 extra birds to win the Class I championship. Warren Phil Miller and tens ran out 26 of 25 each while Wilson Sissecton S D made a perfect score on his 45 extra shots, defeating P Nelson Portage Pa who had 24.
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Coolidge Says Special Congress Not Expedient
President Coolidge states a special session of Congress does not seem expedient as government forces continue efforts to resolve agricultural relief, in a letter to Representative Royal C. Johnson received today in Aberdeen South Dakota.
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Colorado Springs Woman-Killer Seeks Name Jack
Police hunt a young man known as Jack after the brutal murder of Elsie Jorgensen Suttle a 21 year old bride in Colorado Springs. The crime involved hammer blows and mutilation with a five letter clue found beneath the victim. A former Spaniard sweetheart is also sought as a possible suspect.
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Stresemann Warns Chaos If Cabinet Falls In Germany
In a wide interview Chancellor Stresemann warns that Germany will descend into chaos if the cabinet fails. He supports setting up an international commission to determine Germany’s paying capacity and calls for restoration of Ruhr and Rhineland control, with safeguards against secession and inflation.
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Last Chance Says German Chancellor Faces Cabinet Collapse
Fragmented readable text describes a German Chancellor warning of a potential cabinet collapse and the risk of a wider political crisis. The piece notes possible survival hopes amid threats of anarchy and instability within the government.
Lawyer Says Klan Taught Use of Lash in Oklahoma Trial
In Tulsa Oklahoma Aug 24 three men Kent Sikes Grover C Sikes and Wart Sackall admitted Klan membership and pleaded guilty to rioting for the whipping of Ben Wagner during a gang assault that left him tortured as they were sentenced to five years imprisonment Edward Crosstana defense attorney argued the three were misled into the Klan by the hate filled organization and confessed along with eight others who they claimed were also involved the men wore overalls and blue shirts during the attack.
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British Evacuating Turkey After Lausanne Treaty Action
Constantinople 24 The British began evacuating Turkish territory after the Turkish Nationalist assembly ratified the Lausanne treaty in Angora. Embarkation of heavy artillery is already underway.
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Injunction Barred Cedar Falls Jitneys Challenge Rail Versus Bus
In Cedar Falls Cedar Falls & Northern Railway sues to enjoin the Motorbus company from operating jitneys and motorbuses on routes paralleling the street railway. Judge George W. Woot grants a temporary injunction. bonds set at 1000. Plaintiffs allege unlawful competition and lack of proper licenses. Regular taxi fare of 24 cents during injunction, previously 5 cents.
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Maude Fu. Curtis
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Berett
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Waterloo
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Normal Hill
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Ruth Autographed Baseball Displayed in Black's Window
A baseball autographed by Ruth, famed homerun king of the Yankees, is showcased in James Black store window. James G. Burns, department manager, arranged the exhibit with a Chicago contact who secured the signature during the Yankees visit. Ruth's autograph is ink.
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