New England elects Edith Rogers first congresswoman
Edith Nourse Rogers, Republican, wins the Fifth district special election in Lowell Massachusetts with about 25 614 votes to 409 251 for Eugene Foss. She succeeds her husband John Jacob Rogers who died last March. Rogers is the sixth woman elected to Congress and will join a list of early female members.
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Associated Press
Lowell
Mass
New England
Edith Nourse Rogers
Eugene N. Foss
Rosten
Rogers
John
Jacob Rogers
Wolfe of La Salle Street Flees Again
Federal officers believe John H. Worthington known as the Wolfe of La Salle Street fled to Europe with funds to outrun pursuers. Reports from Humboldt, Lower California suggest he started a trip abroad, possibly aided by bank funds, as authorities track his movements.
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la Salle Street
San Diego
Cal
John H. Worthington
Wolfe of
la Salle
Hupeneda
Lower
California
Worthington
Europe
Chicago Ultimatum Demands State Redistricting Two Years
Chicago city council votes to give Illinois two years to enact legislative reapportionment. If redistricting not done, Chicago will pursue secession from the state to form a separate commonwealth. Corporation counsel Francis X. Busch supports the action as a path to greater representation in the general assembly.
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Chicago
State of Illinois
Francis X. Busch
General Assembly
Boozy Auto Driver Gets 60 Days More
Cedar Rapids, July 1. Har rd Andrews, coal dealer, was jailed again after a judge sentenced him to 60 days for reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. He had been released on habeas corpus while serving a 120 day sentence for turning into a crowd of 30 pedestrians April 28, injuring nine.
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Cedar Rapids
Andrews
Fergus L. Anderson
Decorah Grocers Welcome Tiny Iowa Kitten
A small feline owned by Hanson and Ellefson of Decorah is about six weeks old, born in January, and weighs under one pound. The lively cat is described as normal in health and serves as a charming local spectacle at the focal grocers.
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Decorah
Iowa
Hanson & Ellefson
Focal Grocers
Pangaias Wins Vote In Greece After Coup
Athens July 1 The national assembly votes confidence in the new cabinet led by Gen Pangalos after his statement. The tally is 186 to 14 in favor.
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Pangaias
Athens
Jly
Pangalos
National Assembly
Young 16 Year Old Acts as Pastor in Iowa
Ackley and Gene Chenette praise their nephew Jack Finnegan of Torrington Iowa as the youngest minister in Iowa. The Drake student ministers First Christian Church at St. Anthony, Iowa earning 12 dollars weekly. He won first place in the Christian Madeaway oratorical contest at Des Moines and heads to a national contest in Portland, Oregon.
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Ackley
P—c Yure
Gene Chenette
Towa
Jack Finnegan
Torrington
Drake University
St. Anthony
Finnegana
Des Moines
Cesar Renid
Portland
Ure
United States of Europe urged by writer in Vienna
In Vienna July 1 a prominent advocate of pan Europeanism argues the United States of Europe is an unavoidable necessity. He cites key figures backing the idea and warns Europe risks war without fusion while noting Americas economic lead and Europe’s barriers. Austria’s status is discussed as inseparable from a European federation. Vienna seeks the 1926 non European congress seat.
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Vienna
United States of Europe
Herr R. BR. Goudenhove-Kalergl
Neue Freie Presse
Europe
Herr Coudenhoye-Kalergi
Painleye
Caillaux
Gaspari
Contarini
Herriot
Stresemann
Marx
Masaryk
Benes
Skraysski
Thugutt
A. S
Amerilea
al Europa
Austria
Herr Coudenhove-Kelergi
Sey
Social Siemoocrats
Explosion at German Ether Factory Lifts Roof in Berlin
An explosion at the Sheering Chemion works in Berlin on July 7 killed two people and injured fifteen. The blast ripped the factory roof and shattered windows, with ether reportedly involved in the incident.
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Berlin
Sheering
Crash claims 15 girls as events unfold elsewhere
A chaotic scene near Ottenitss, Houmania left 15 schoolgirls dead and many injured after a collapse during a leadership drill. The event occurred as the group prepared to travel to California for a national convention of kindergarten teachers. Miss Mildred Wittter accompanied the group.
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Bucharest
iTrena
Sex
Clean Socks and Soft Drinks Lead Santa Barbara Trade
In desolate Santa Barbara on July 1 business resumed with no profiteering. Prices remain normal and stock displayed in broken counters as Clean socks soft drinks crackers and cheese cigarets miches blankets toothbrushes and soap are listed as the briskest trade items.
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Santa Barbaray
Cal
Santa Barbara
Peril of War on Pacific Back of Di Leases Doheny
The article reports that Pali had no role in Doheny contracts with the Doheny interests. Contracts were supervised by Assistant Secretary Finney Secretary Denby and Admiral Robison. Doheny read telegrams during a seven hour interview, unearthed by his counsel in the controller general’s office attached to telegraph files.
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Pali
Doheny
Interior
Finney
Denby
Robison
Controller General
Wills
Heat Wave Puts Waterloo in 93 Degree Grip
Waterloo endures a hot wave with the thermometer at 93 at 1:30 PM and rising. Forecast calls for continued warmth tonight and tomorrow from the state bureau. Building permits issued include remodeling and garages on Pine Street Logan Avenue Miller Street and Denver Street. Fony Bucklin of Ellensburg visits Waterloo en route to Seymore to see her mother.
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Waterloo
Mercury
State Bureau
Charles Wasson
W. E. Kyle
Pine Stret
C. R. Bierce
Logan Avenue
GB. C. Garher
Miller Street
J. C. Reader
Denver Street
Fony Bucklin
Ellensbure
Seymore
Eltensburg
Funeral services for Mrs Willian Dobson and relatives
Funeral services for Mrs. Willian Dobson at the home of a daughter in Marshall. The body will lie in state at the Wistuer funeral home. Miss Martha Turpening, born 1841 in New York, came to Town at 12, married William Kant Liebson in 1863, and left four children. Burial in Fairview Cemetery.
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Wiltham Dthsson
Wil-lian Dobsety
Chi- Wl
An. Femaine
Hi. Marshall
Allen
President Coolidge Back in White Court for Rest of Vacation
President and Mrs. Coolidge return to Swampscott as tutoring physician reports father improving at Plymouth. En route, the president faces delays and a toll barrier before planning to speak Friday in Cambridge at the George Washington anniversary event.
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White Court
United Press
Swampscott
Mass
Lowell
Salem
Plymouth
Ver Mont
Coolidge
Cambridge
George Washington
Risley Reappointed Assistant Adjutant in G A R
Nes Moines reports J. P. Risley remains as assistant adjutant and quartermaster general of the town department. G A Tla appoints Dagie as new departmental commander. Appointments to the soldiers' orphans home committee include J. Kren and others. Delegates to the Grand Rapids encampment list Stewart, Dune Mare, Gray among several districts.
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Nes Moines
J. P. Risley
Towa
G. al TL
Frank Dagie
Soldiers’ Orphans Home Committee
I J. Kren
Hampton
Thomas W. Wheeler
Clinton
Bly. Quick
Davenport
Grand Rapids
Mich
Aus
Stewart
Cedar Rapids
J. Ho Dunemare
Amos Gray
Oskaloosa
Thompson Murder Trial Again Deferred in Night Court
Preliminary trial for Sam Thompson, charged with murdering Walter Diggs, was postponed again in municipal court due to the absence of defense counsel. The incident occurred after a quarrel while a carnival took place on the night of June 15.
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Sam Thompson
Walter Diggs
Newcomers Move Into Waterton City
New residents arrive in Waterton as recorded by Russell DeGow, including G Follett at 2 Fourteenth Avenue West, Elmer Davis at 226 Independence Avenue, Murphy at 616 Wetlinglan ders, C V Steele at 626 Daston, and T W Hagerman at 416 Edwards, with several address changes noted.
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Waterton Retail Merchants Aviation
Russell DeGow
G. Follett
Elmer Davis
Independenceavema Murphy
Wetlinglanders
Westing Olay
Lindty
C. v. Steele
Dastoni. TV
Hagerman
Edwards
Dayton Excited Over Publicity Charge In Evolution Case
Dayton, July 1 The town was abuzz today over a published charge of publicity seeking in connection with the Scopes trial. Dr George Rappleyea said reports he instigated the evolution case for publicity were untrue. he originated the case with no ulterior motives. Miss Lela Scopes, sister of John T Scopes, was denied a teaching job in Paducah for refusing to disavow evolution. she had applied for mathematics instructor post, but the position was said to be filled. The Scopes affair continues to influence local education plans.
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Associated
Dayton
Agus
Ohn
Scopes
Leecher
George W. Ktappleyta
Scones
Associated Press
Frst
Rosecwylor
Rappleyen
Rappleyex
Associated’ Press
Bister
Paducah
Lela VW. Scapes
Fohn 'T Scapes
J. Hanifan
University of Kentucky
Bowling Green
National Dry Chief May Resign to Seek Ohio Governorship
Roy A. Haymes may resign as prohibition commissioner to pursue the Republican nomination for Ohio governor. A supporters conference will be held soon to discuss the move after President Coolidge reportedly encouraged him to run. He plans to stay in office at least until Aug. 1 when a Treasury ordered enforcement overhaul takes effect.
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Washington
BD. C
Roy A. Haymes
Ohio
Haynes
Coolidge
Woud
Republican Nomination For the Office Now Held By Cov. A. ¥. Donahey
Andrews
The
Treasury
Prohibition Shakeup Names New Admin In Midwest
Des Moines July 1 The federal prohibition department announced an administrator based in Omaha will oversee Kansas Nebraska and Iowa with two assistants. Glenn A Brinson is named prohibition director for Iowa and may run permissive work from Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Prohibition Department
Glenn A. Brunson
Prohibition
Iowa
Mellon
The
Treasury
Omaha
Kansas
Nebraska
Brinson
Jury selection in Looney trial progresses in Rock Island
Prospective jurors for John P. Looney, former Rock Island vice figure, face extended vetting as both sides press veniremen. Three men remain acceptable to both sides. each side has used two peremptories with four left. Judge’s pace may speed once remaining challenges are exhausted.
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Rock Island
John P. Looney
Ford
Veniremen
Sox
Des Moines trolley workers vote to strike after vote
Des Moines trolley workers cast an almost overwhelming vote to empower their executive committee to call a citywide strike. Opposition to one man streetcars is cited as the root of the trouble as officials report the decision.
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Des Moines
Sunton
Banquet Honors Milwaukee Railroad Employee on 63rd Birthday
Beardsley assistant division superintendent of the Milwaukee railroad, an employee for many years, will be honored at a banquet in Ta Tuyia Brasil? The event celebrates his sixty three birthday anniversary and recognizes his long service with the company.
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Storx
City
Tuyia
Beardsley
Milwaukee Railroad
Mother A case rules cabaret singer fit as mother
Chicago judge decides that an orphaned girl should be placed with Miss Frejee Whitman cabaret singer after determining that her occupation does not render her unfit to be a mother. Custody dispute involved the child’s grandmother Mrs B Fay of Quanah Texas.
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Frejee Whitman
Chicago
B. 2. Fay
Quanah
Tex
Waterloo Police Campaign Promotes Safe Auto Driving
Waterloo police display 266 National Safety posters urging cautious driving with virile captions. Posters emphasize speed, jaywalking danger, brake checks, safe following distance, and protecting children, aiming to reduce accidents without advertising.
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Waterloo Police Aid
Waterloo
National Safety Association
Speed Mantner
Waterloo Social Service Sees 128 June Cases
In June the Waterloo Social Welfare league handled 128 cases, with 94 regular and 34 minor service cases. Seven sent to Iowa City State Hospital and one to Oakdale Sanatorium. Medical services reached two. relief provided clothes, glasses, milk, provisions, furnishings, groceries, shoes. July board meeting at W. OA on Wednesday noon, July 3.
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Social Service Division
Waterloo Social Welfare League
Helena Hughes
Jstate Hospital
Iowa City
Oakdale
Board of i Directors
League
W. Oa
Three Chicago Cops Trapped in Bribe Plot
Three Chicago policemen and a civilian were arrested on charges of conspiring to extort a bribe from narcotics peddler Nicholas Stevenson. Stevenson testified that Sergeant Harry Miller demanded $500, and he paid $250 to David Miller, Harry Miller’s brother, via marked bills. detectives Martin Staley and W. F. Campion were also seized.
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Chicago
Nicholas Stevenson
Harry Miller
Stevenson
Miller
David Miller
Millers
Martin Staley
W. 4. Campion
Tax Collections Reach May Gas Tax Total
Des Moines reports May gas tax receipts totaling 420216.60 with state Treasurer Ray E. Dolingon stating the month’s gains suggest annual collections may hit the 4.5 million dollar estimate set by the last legislature.
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Des Moines
Ray E. ‘Dolingon
Johnson
Jenks Delegated to National Gideon Meet
Mr and Mrs F Willis Jenks and family return from a 10 day outing at Clear Lake. Mrs L Elta Jenks Rio Vista Cal joins them to spend the summer. The Jenks attended the Sanvual conventions of the Gideons at Mason City where Mr Jenks was elected secretary treasurer for the coming year. He will attend the national convention at Columbus Ohio July 23 26 with D V Smith Fort Dodge Dan S Umuyenhauer Grinnell and Arthur D George Iowa's president the past two years.
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F. Willis Jens
Clear Lake
L. Elta Jenks
Rio Vista
Cal
Jenks
Mason City
Idenks
Cohmabus
Dick Speer resigns as Burlington manager in Mississippi Valley League
Dick Speer tendered his resignation as manager of the Burlington Mississippi Valley League baseball team. The resignation was accepted and he will be replaced by Center Helder Raymond Mann who will become the league’s youngest manager.
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Associated Press
Burlington. In
Dick Speer
Burlington
Mississippi Valley Lrague
Helder Raymond (Whitey) Mann
Traffic scofflaws lead 139 arrests in June report
Police records show 139 traffic violators arrested in June with 55 brought to court. Drunks accounted for 32 arrests, speeders and reckless drivers 17, and disorderly conduct cases totaled eight. May saw 182 arrests. June figures compare favorably.
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Une
Thieves Bind Jeweler Misses Safe Deposit Loot
Two robbers bound jeweler Fred J. Gottlieb and two others in his Republic building showroom today and fled with unset diamonds and other gems valued at 150000 dollars. Police said the thieves also obtained keys to safety deposit boxes at a downtown bank prompting detectives to rush to the scene to prevent further looting.
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Chicago
Fred J. Gottlieb
Republic Building
Gottlie
Liner Brings Nine Survivors of Wreck
New York reports the Gloucester schooner Rex sank off Halifax after a collision with the Tuscania. Nine survivors were brought to harbor as 15 crew members died. The Tuscania also delivered the body of Captain Thomas Downie, the Rex’s skipper.
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New York
Gloucester
Mass
Rex
Halifax
Thomas Downie
Anthracite Miners Propose Union Aid for Bituminous Workers
A resolution at the wage convention in Scranton, Pennsylvania, recommends an assessment of no less than 200000 dollars for July and August to aid union members in the bituminous field. The funds will be collected through local unions and sent to the international treasury. The measure was adopted by the delegates.
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Scranton
Iin
International Treasury
Dele- Bales
Bequeths Estate To Four Children
The will of Mrs. Emama Bedard filed for probate leaves her children Arthur Leo F and Walter each one fourth of the estate. The remaining quarter is left to Elizabeth Sissel in trust for her children Florence Roy Olsie and Roscoe. When the youngest reaches 21 the trust fund goes to the daughter W M Blough La Porta City is named executor.
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Emama Bedard
Arthur
Leo F
Walter
Elizabeth Sissel
Florence
Roy
Olsie
Roscoe
W. M. Blough
la Porta City
McGovern Announces Wisconsin Senate Candidacy
Milwaukee July 1 former Wisconsin governor Francis E McGovern formally announced his bid for United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Robert M La Follette.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Francis &. McGauvern
Wisconsin
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Bank clearings rise in Des Moines for June
Des Moines bankers report June clearings total $49,143 133.06, up by $4 900 000 from June 1924. The Des Moines Clearing House association release notes the year over year gain.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Clearing House Association
Lutheran Luther league meeting in Denver basement
A July 3 meeting is planned in the Lutheran church basement by the Luther league. The report notes a slashing trip to Minnesota by William Webling, Kenny Steitler, and Arnold Wente. The Denver ball team lost 3-0 at Waverly last Sunday and will visit Den ver next Sunday.
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Mission Society
Misa Gretchen Hoppenworth
Chicas
Henry Presden
Sumner
Waiters Imitate High Personages at Millionaire Dinner
In New York on July 3, waiters imitated past presidents and notables during a lavish luncheon. Guests included mayors of Delancey and Grand streets as they traveled by sedan to elite Long Island clubs. The meal featured caviar eight courses and ended with $1 cigars as reminiscences of serving prominent figures were shared.
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New York
Garyadoe
Cad
Lach
Ebaulfour
Long Island
Delancey and
Grand Streets
Rifian Pressure Rises on French Front from Tangier Reports
Tangier dispatches say Rif tribesmen have increased pressure on the Moroccan route despite reversals at Taxa. French forces reportedly held gains in the upper Leban river valley where Riffs suffered losses in Bu Halima. To the east, French troops clashed with tribesmen near Msun and gained ground in the protectorate.
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London
Tangier
Times
Taxa
Leben River
Bu Halima
Msun
Governor Dern's Car Shot at in Salt Lake City
A bullet from a small calibre rifle shattered the windshield of Governor George H. Dern's car as he was driven home from the capitol building. Neither the governor nor his driver was hurt. Police launched a thorough investigation.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
George HH
Des Moines Temperatures Hit Record Highs in July Heat
Des Moines reports 108 at 2 PM and 106 at noon as government weather stations record soaring July heat. Pedestrians loosen collars and seek shade while fountains attract crowds. Forecasters expect temperatures to climb to 140 degrees by evening, intensifying the heat across Marshalltown and surrounding areas.
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Marshalltown
Des Moines
Symington Divorce Suit Dismissed by New York Court
New York Supreme Court Justice Ford dismissed the divorce case of Thomas H. Symington against Ida May Symington for lack of evidence of infidelity. The judge rejected testimony from Talbot W. Chambers and indicated he would not believe Chambers under oath.
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New York
Supreme Court
Ford
Thomas H. Symington
Ida May Symington
Esca Res
Mrs. Larsen Named Temporary County Probation Officer
Mrs. L. C. Larsen, attendance officer for Waterloo East schools, has been appointed by Judge G. W. Wood as temporary county probation officer. She begins work today and will serve through July and August, returning to her regular duties when school reopens in September.
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L.C. Larsen
Waterloo East
G. W. Wood
Ames Pioneer John Cole Dies at 79
Funeral services will be held tomorrow in Ames for John Cole 79 who died suddenly at his home. Cole was an Ames pioneer living in the city since 1866 and spent 35 years in the contracting business.
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Ames Pioneer
Ames
John Cole
Cole
Madsen May Recover After Swallowing Incident
Cedar Falls July 1 Special Kemer Madsen remains at Sartor hospital after swallowing a substance Monday night. Doctors report a chance for recovery but warn the process will be slow and cautious.
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Madsen
Cedar Falls
Kemer Madsen
Sartor Hospital
It Costs Four Times as Much to Kill Rats in Los Angeles
J B Klingaman argues that Los Angeles spends four times more monthly on rat extermination than Waterloo maintains its police force. He cites city jail counts and wage figures from the Los Angeles Times to claim high costs, climate, and busy streets drive ongoing infestations and public expense.
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Los Angeles
J. B. Klingaman
Altho
V. F. Klingaman
Waterloo
J. N. Sweitzer
California
Klingaman
Long Beach
Thoro
Golden State
B.D. Brown
Hellflower
Cal
Telegrm
Waterloo Evening Courier
Ats
Los Angeles County
Iowa
Wat
Howe
Public Health Department
Los Angeles Times
Jones
Los Angeles City
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