Raskob’s Figures Fire Up Smith Victory Odds
J J Raskob chairman of the Democratic National Committee outlined eight midwestern states as fighting ground while four lean to Smith. He forecast Smith would secure 309 electoral votes with a chance for 38 more, totaling 347, 81 votes over the necessary 266. He listed states including Arizona Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico New York Nevada North Carolina Oklahoma Rhode Island South Georgia Texas Virginia Wisconsin Tennessee and hinted additional possible states. He predicted Smith and Robinson will win the largest popular vote for a presidential ticket in U S history.
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St.’ Louis
Jann' J
Raskob
Hot Springs
Ark
Joe T. Robinson
Raskab
Gov. Smith
Reskob
Smiths
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New, Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Nevada
North
Rhode Island
South Gar
Texas
Smith
Robinson
Curtis Opens Campaign to Take New York
Senator Curtis launches a New York campaign with a headquarters at 2315 Massachusetts Avenue, leased from Mrs. Francois Moran until November 5. Hoover met with campaign staff to review fundraising and strategy as eastern efforts begin, with W H Hill and Emenio Machold coordinating in New York.
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Curtis
New York
Si the Sen
Lord Reading
John Hays Hammond
Bergeral
Yoomis
Hoover
Camppaig
Frothingham Place
Hubert Work
Franklin Fork
Republican National Committee
Henry Allen
W. H. Hill
Eémenio Machold
Republican State Committee of
Alphonse Gaston Catchers Provide Fans Real Treat
West Union and Arlington played a 12 inning game with substitutions due to injuries. Glyde Cushing volunteered to catch for West Union after Harry Anderson left in the tenth. In the twelfth, Anderson replaced Cushing as a batter and singled to drive in the deciding run, giving West Union a 12 inning victory. Fort Madison reports J M C Hamilton, county attorney and former Iowa legislator, hospitalized after gall stone operation.
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Courier Special Service
West Union
Arlington
Harry Anderson
West ‘Union
Glyde Cushing
Anderson
Cushing
Gushineg
Fort Madison
J. M.C. Hamilton
Jawa
Governor Sorlie of North Dakota Dies After Illness
Bramarck N D Aug 28 Gov A G Sorlie North Dakota died this morning from heart disease after a three day illness. Born April 26 1874 near Albert Lea Minnesota he moved to North Dakota at 19 and built a fortune in business including G Sorlie Co at Grand Forks. He rose as Nonpartisan leader elected governor in 1924 reelected 1926 and retired from politics at term end. He married Jennie Bodegard in 1906 and Grace Hilliboe later. they had children. Walter Maddock will assume duties as successor. He was a self made farmer and served as a legislator and party leader.
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Grand Forks
4. G. Sorlie & Co
Wkagde
R. A. Nestos
Tales
Sarlle
Jennie Bodegard
Grace Hilliboe
Gerrit P. Nye
United States Senate
BE. PF. Ladd
Walter Maddock, Plaza
Sprlle
Siste
Lornie
Business
Xing Mall
Plaza
North Dakota
Maddock
Marguerite ‘Tierney
Guns to be fired in forthcoming political campaign meeting
In Black Hawk county Republican central committee set for 7 30 p m today in the courthouse large courtroom. Presided by county chairman Pressly H Frank, expected attendees include precinct committeemen and nominees for county offices. Discussion will cover speakers, headquarters, filling vacancies, and report of the financial committee. Franks says effort aims to align forces for the November battle against opponents. J K Johnson confined to Rochester hospital in exhaustion after surgery and illness.
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Black Hawk County
Republican Central Committee
Pressly H. Frank
County Onec
Prenk
Waterloo area mourns several elderly deaths in brief notices
Obituaries and funeral notices report the passing of Abraham L Flickinger in Keosauqua after a long Waterloo residence. Rev J Arthur Young to officiate at Elstner's with burial in Elmwood. Also listed are the deaths of Leo McDermott of Waterloo, Mrs W b Orrick of Buffalo, and Mrs Levi Kerr, Seattle. services set for Cascade Iowa, Buffalo and Seattle areas with survivors named across families in Iowa and beyond.
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Abraham L, Flickinger
Abraham L. Pilckinger
Waterloo
Minnie Fordyce
Keosaugqua
Elstner
J. Arthur Young
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Fickinger
Somerset, County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Hate Smith
Louis
Flickinger
Los Angeles
Cal
Ada Sohler
West Union
Keosauqua
J. J. Fuckinger
Mitchell
Neb
Lydia Leech
Dawson Street
Gareh Sweet
Vermont Street
Leo McDerott
Henry P. Seery
Randolph Street
Leo Wf. Seery
Jefferson Street
Minneapolis
McDermott
France
Hendford Bros. & Hhenins
Panere
Cascade
West Union Legion Presents Cabin To Scout Troop Hope
West Union Indiana August 28 West Union Boy Scout troop received from the local American Legion post the 16 by 20 foot cabin built for its use at the scout camp grounds near town The presentation was by Dr T A King Legion member Lloyd Preston presided Rev E R Seldon scoutmaster made the acceptance speech Miss Bonita Humphrey readings and the West Union school band performed
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Spider Seratca
West Union
West Union Boy Scout
American Legion
le Riomiaires
Bend
Turkey River
T. A. King
Gertrude Colby Weds Everett Cortright at First Congregational
Miss Gertrude Vroom Colby daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Colby 1153 Berth avenue married Everett Stewart Cortright son of George C Cortright 1019 South street at 3 pm in First Congregational church Rev J Richmond Morgan officiated Reception at the Colby home followed. Also lists multiple marriage licenses including Floyd Wesley Lee Margaret A Hesh Jann Rohwer and others.
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H. E. Colby
Berth Avenue
Gertrude Vroom Colby
Everett Stewart Cortright
George C. Cortright
South Street
J. Richmond Morgan
Floyd Wesley Lee
Coleman
S. D
Margaret A. Hesh
Waterloo
Jann Rohwer
Dike
Ruth Stirling
Hudson
Edward H. Klein
Avilla CG
Sims
Francis P. Connolly
HOPI
Gertrude Vroom ‘Galley
Robert Morse Tarthell
Waterlo
Brain Tests Tech No FO Sventaz Post Tag
A fragmented OCR style item describes university intelligence tests and an elimination exercise. It mentions crossing out words containing the letters M and X within a three minute limit, and prompts readers to view the answers on the society page. The piece references Greek myth, wax wings, Pegasus and the dream of human flight.
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Sventaz
Pegasus
Senate to consider Kellogg-Briand pact amid mixed views
Washington observers weigh how the senate will handle the Kellogg-Briand peace treaty as administration allies push ratification while opposition remains uncertain. Sen Borah is seen as pivotal in committee leadership with diplomatic gains likely to ease the path, and partisan politics are expected to recede as peace objectives gain support.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Washington
United States
Borah
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Coolidge
Swaimruch
Kellogg
Trainmen Strike May Be Averted By Accord In West
The United States board of mediation says an agreement was reached today between the executive officers of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and western railroad management. Final approval depends on ratification by western territory committees. If denied, the dispute would persist and be handled under law.
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Washington, D, CG
United States Board of Mediaions
Order of Railway Conductors
Brotherhood of
Western Territory
Civil War Flare Returns to Peking Area in China
Reports from Peking describe renewed civil war fighting between remnants of the northern army and nationalists. Severe clashes ashore and in nearby Tientsin have wounded hundreds, with continuing exchanges of fire in the Peking region.
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London
Peking
China
Daily Mall
Pe-king
Tientsin
Cedar Rapids Flood Proceeds as River Rises Fast
Cedar Rapids battles swollen Cedar River with water four feet above normal and rising at about an inch per hour. Lowlands flood at Palo and Mt Anbu cabins evacuated while Winthrop and Manhattan report rising conditions. No immediate dwelling danger reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Manhattan Dancing Beach
Winthrop
Mt. Anbu
Palo
Dene May Delights Kiwanis Members
Sixteen year old Dene May, a recent city arrival and noted singer, delighted Kiwanis club members with a short recital at their luncheon in Totel Russell-Lamson today. She was accompanied by C. Albert Scholin. Rev. Clinton F. Smith, hospital superintendent, was detained and unable to attend.
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Dene May
Smembers
Kiwanis Club
Totel Russell-Lamson
C. Albert. Scholin
Clinton F. Smith
Alien Memorial Hospital
Baseball Results Show Narrow American League Win for Chicago
In a tense MLB recap, Chicago bested Philadelphia 8 1 after a scoreless start. Pitchers Thomas and Beat Grove and Coch rane led a string of outs, while Philadelphia managed a late rally to two runs as Pittabal and Dayin contributed for the visitors.
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Chicago
Philadelphi
Thomas
Grove
Cochrane
News Briefs from Various Locations
Reports from Stuttle Washington Secretary Davis backs Hoover bid. In Toronto three die in home fire, a three year old among the dead. Buenos Aires census bulletin lists population at 2,042,094 based on June. Captain Cosles plans Paris to New York flight this week. In Columbia South Carolina Voters decide four congressional contests in a Democratic primary. In Kansas City Methodist conference urges members oppose repeal or modification of the eighteenth amendment to the Constitution.
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Stuttle
Wash
Dwight F. Davis
Herbert Hoover
Toronto
Buenos Aires
New York
Dilettdonne Costes
South Atlantic
Paris
Washington
Mitchelfield
Cosles
Columbia
Congress
South Carolina
Kansas City
Methodist Protestant Church
Former Iowa Man Killed in Mexico
Des Moines telegrams report the body of a former Des Moines resident, Werrit Schmidt, killed by a gunshot in Mexico. Relatives expect Mrs. Schmidt to arrive with the body. Schmidt represented Anheuser-Busch interests in southern California.
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Iowa
Mexico
Des Moines
Werrit Schidt
Schmidt
Des Motes
California
New Tough Steel Alloy Invention Is Announced
Paris reports a new steel alloy using trace quantities of guelumium to create a tougher lighter metal. Jean Roekaert, a National Conservatory student, researches gucinutn for airplane use noting its extreme lightness and hardness. Production has been the main hurdle, but Roekaert claims a feasible, moderate-cost method.
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Paris
Jean Roekaert
National Conservatory of Arts and Crafts
M. Rockrerl
Wales Prefers Small Dinners With Friends
Landen Aug 24 JP Small dinner parties revived this year by the Prince of Wales who has hosted Hide dinners at York House during the season. He will likely be followed by society leaders in the winter Hitlo season and may supplant elaborate parles that have upset gate crashers. The hospitality method began with King Edward VII and reflects the prince's tastes.
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Landen
Prince of Wales
York Hose
Edward VII
Oceanic Telephony Lost Novelty in Transatlantic Service
Paris reports demand for trans Atlantic telephone service has steadily declined since inauguration last April. In four months the service carried about 2,600 calls from Paris to New York and midwest points, with initial daily totals of 25 to 38 calls shrinking to near zero. Wireless links have opened between Paris and the fairst, while conversations travel by land line to Amsterdam and then are relayed to Java by government radio. Czech Slovakia towns are pursuing radio restrictions under law.
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Paris
Fayest
Amsterdgim
Java
Fire destroys auto of Alva C. Mapes at Linden
Automobiles and property of Alva C. Mapes residing at Linden were burned in a blaze that damaged Erion and Riehl exhibit pipes and caused gasoline leakage. Total loss reported. ad copy notes insurers advised. Herman C. Miller listed in contact details.
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Alva C. Mapes
Linden
Erion and
Riehl
Mandamus Seeks 125000 Stock Certificate Relief
J W Henderson files in district court a mandamus suit against Liberty Montana Mines claiming ownership of 25 000 shares with par value one dollar and present value about 85 per share. He says certificates were destroyed and replacement promised but not issued seeking replacement or, failing that, judgment for 125000.
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J. W. Henderson
Liberty Montana Mines Company
Henderson
Czech Republic Restores Nobility Titles amid State Service Honors
Prague Aug 28 Czech Republic allows citizens to assume prewar titles and to wear foreign decorations again after banning nobility titles since 1918. The move aligns with European norms as rewards for state service are recognized alongside existing honors. Building permits listed for Lawrence Feldt Wangler Drag Co G H Lindsey Adam Lohner Sam Scott L Loomis and others.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Lawrence Feldt
Colorado
Wangler Drag Company
Fourth East
G. H. Lindsey
Gilenwood
W. Boston
Bt Lafayette
Adam Lohner
Aveyle
Sam Scott
Reber
L. L. Loomis
Third West
Andrew Striegel
Seeand Onsh
W. A. Lennom
Layeloy
Chicago official kills son in rage over dare
Chicago August 28. Arthur F Falk northwest park commissioner shot and killed his 22 year old son Edred after a quarrel at the Falk home. The father called police crying I have just killed my son. The family was too shocked to explain. Edred had admitted drinking before the confrontation. Falk, a prominent Northwest Side figure, served as park commissioner and secretary of the board.
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Chicago
Northwest
Edred
Falk
Olga Falk
Bernice
Man Accused Under 231 Year Old Blasphemy Law
Boston police seek Dr. Horace M. Ballen former Harvard lecturer and social research staffer in New York. He is charged with violating a blasphemy statute aged 231 years after a Sacco Vanzetti memorial meeting where he allegedly called Jesus Christ an anarchist. A sergeant recorded the speeches.
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Boston
Horace M. Ballen
Harvard
New York
O £ Social Research
Kien
Jesus Christ
Military Students Win Scholarships
Des Moines August 28 193? Everett Ball of Cedar Rapids and D V Guthrie of Bloomfield, Citizens Military Training Camp Fort Des Moines, earned college scholarships for good military and high school records and for winning more athletic events at the camp than other students.
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Des Moines
Everett Ball
Cedar Rapids
D. Vv. Guthrie
Bloomfield
Citizens Military
Fort Des Moines
Coeenslegs
Cedar Falls Enjoined From Taking Patrons From Power Company
Judge H B Boles grants injunction stopping Cedar Falls from providing light and power to customers outside the city limits. Town Railway & Light On Cedar Rapids seeks dissolution of the order as Cedar Falls had planned transmission lines south and west of the city to serve farmer customers near Dike formerly served by Iowa Railway & Light Co.
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H. B. Boles
Town Railway & Light On
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Falls
Toledo
Z. Rogers
Grundy Center
Black Hawk
City Hall Dressed in Bright New Color Work
City hall wrapped in fresh paint with Wrtecloo’s civic center renovation nearly complete. Workers repainted woodwork and the police station offices, installed new flooring in corridors, and upgraded front offices on multiple floors. Roof repairs remain the final task before completion.
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City Hall
Wrtecloo
Charles Mackay
Doctor Young Returns From Vacation at Clear Lake
Dr J Arthur Young pastor of First M church and his family have returned to 970 Randolph street after a three week vacation at Clear Lake. The period included his complete convalescence from a surgical operation. He will resume pulpit duties next Sunday after several weeks absence.
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J. Arthur Young
First M
Randolph Street
Clear Lake
Young
Des Moines Couple Married at Keokuk
Keokuk Iowa Aug 28 James Riley McManus a Des Moines attorney and Miss Annan Hoople both of Des Moines were married yesterday at St Francis de Sales church Rev Father Loftus officiating Divorces also granted Jessa H Abel was granted a divorce from Miles F Abel after a hearing before Judge H B Boles Mrs Abel testified to cruel treatment the decree entered on default.
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Keokuk
INSI
James Riley McManus
Des Moines
Annan Hoople
St. Francis de Sales Church
Father Loftus
Jessa
H. Abel
Miles F. Abel
H. B. Boles
Abel
Cedar Rapids
Buckles fined for illegal liquor transport in district court
Glen A Buckles of 991 Washington Street was ordered by Judge H B Bie to pay a 100 dollar fine or serve 30 days in county jail after entering a guilty plea to a charge of illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor.
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Glen A. Buckles
Washington Street
H. B. Bie
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Sorlie
Nonpartisan League
J. EB. Johnson
J.K. Johnson
Prospect Boulevard
Waterloo Savings’. Bank
Rochester, Minn
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Leo McDermott
Town
Buffalo
William Wells
Tick
Louisville
Sistor
EB. M
Hertlson
Levi Keril
Levi Kerr
Seattle
Kerr
Ernest H
John J. Johnson
Rainbow Drive
West Union Legion
BOY Scout
Gertrude Colby
E. S. Cortright
Society
U. S.mediation Board
Ciil
Dene
Kiwanis
Philadelphia
Pittabal
Gweetland
Miller
U. S. Coast Guard
Lake Michigan
Virginia
Williamsburg
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Nelsons
Rockefeller
Martha Washington
George Wythe
Cornwallis
Yorktown
West
Egypt
Mahmoud Samy Pasha
Wales
Gzecho
Slovakia
FMR
ARMAL
Herman C. Miller
Phong
Czech Republic
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Power Company
Colgas
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