Coolidge Rebuffs Idea to Write Bible in Constitution
July 14 Swampscott Massachusetts President Coolidge opposes proposals to amend the U S Constitution to prohibit evolution in schools and to require belief in Genesis He follows Dayton Tenn Scopes trial closely and warns against constitutional amendments that would divide the nation over religion He is seen as favoring religious tolerance and the separation of church and state through careful constitutional interpretation.
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George FA. Duano
Copsright
Swampscott
Mass
United States
White Court
William Jennings Bryan
Coolidge
Dayton
Tenn
Servan
Avery
Jayton
Bryan
Prosention
Eis
Siené
Ansofar
Yfeligion
Congregational Church
Jason Noble Pierce
Washington
Massachusetts
Cool-inga
William H. Spence
Tabernacle Church of
Salam
Cedar Rapids Police Hold Waterloo Girls
Cedar Rapids police arrested Gladys Payne of Waterloo and Grace Turnes of Waterloo at 2:30 a m on vagrancy charges. They were fined or faced seven days in jail per police report, after residing in Cedar Rapids several days with no apparent means of support.
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Waterloo
Dear'Rapids
Gladys Payne
Grace Turtles
Pole
Cedar Rapids Nice
Turnes
Routine business at Waterloo Co-operative Dairy meeting
Directors of the Waterloo Co-operative Dairy company held routine talks at the plant with all directors present. Officials plan bi monthly meetings. Surplus skimmilk was sold to the condensery at Waverly. The first 400 gallon order was delivered by truck today. No decision was announced on a change in retail milk price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Directorg
Waterloo Co-operative Dairy Company
Co- Operative
Waverly
Mrs W G Wright 75 Dies At Home In Nevada
Mrs. W G Wright wife of the first chaplain of the Iowa Gideon organization died at 7 45 am at her Nevada home. She was secretary treasurer of the Iowa Gideon and her husband once a stockholder in Waterloo Carriage Co. Funeral services were held at St Justin's church in Burlai and the body was taken to Rockwell for burial.
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MES
W. G. Wright
W. G Wright
Fowa Gideon
Nevada
FLV
Standard Oil shifts to eight hour day and higher wages
The Standard Oil Company plans a move from a 12 hour day to an eight hour day with a higher wage scale, effective tomorrow. Drillers will earn $1.25 more per hour and tool handlers $1 per hour, with hundreds of new hires expected and workers receiving only about $2 less for the 8 hour day than the previous 12 hour day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prise
New York
Standard
OIF Company
United States
Wego
Joann D. Rockefelter, Jr
Iowa Touring Party Recalls Mixed Weather Across Midwest
Samuel C Preston's southern Minnesota Wisconsin tour with E B Schrock and family noted strong winds and 3 to 5 inch rains. Flood damage washed soils and damaged bridges and culverts while crops showed promise in potatoes beans peas cucumbers and corn in Wisconsin Minnesota and nearby areas.
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Samuel C. Preston
Mloneota
Wisconsin
E. B. Schrock
Sen
Winons
Tod Rochester
Minnesota
Four City Officials to Attend League Meeting
Mayor A. Gnagy Clerk Charles MacKay Solicitor Harry Steed and Engineer Ralph Slippy will attend the annual meeting of the League of Invaginaletps ilies at Spirit Lake August 24 25 26 27. Frank Pierce secretary treasurer advised MacKay of the dates. Garey is president and MacKay is chairman of the accounting department.
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Waisiloo
Gnagy
Charles MacKay
Harry M. Steed
Ralph BR. Slippy
League of Invaginaletps Ilies
Spirit Lake
Frank Pierce
Marshalltown
MacKay
Garey
League
Indecent Exposure Suspect Sentenced After July Arrest
Tank Higgs arrested July 11 for indecent exposure and intoxication. Wits sentenced to 37 days in jail by Judge John W. Gwynne Monday afternoon. Wits arrested in the inter urban wallite town after women ramplalied to police.
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Ces
Tio
Tank Higgs
Wits
Hudge
John W. Gwynne
ERX Wits
Tennessee Lawyer Malone Sparks Courtroom Fire Over New York Counsel
Tennessee attorney Malone ridiculed New York lawyers during a defense motion in the Scopes trial. Gen. Mackenzie defended Tennessee law and asserted the local legal framework, while Neal and Hayes argued for the defense against the indictment. The exchange centered on foreign counsel and the boundaries of the state’s authority in the case.
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Tennessee
Suirs Malone
New York
Tritad Prvaap Dayton
Pestind
Dudley Field Malone
York
Tien Mack Iyer
Sovobntion Lsw
Teles
Malone
Romienipin
Cauneel
Generei
Scopes
Neal
Hayes
Shred
Mickenzie
Farm Federation Leaders Oppose Rail Freight Rate Hikes
A 1925 resolution from Midwest Farm Bureau leaders urges the American Farm Bureau Federation to mobilize against proposed railroad freight rate increases. It calls state federations to inform members of potential costs on agricultural products and to seek publicity and coordinated action to resist the rate hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moines
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Aurean
Midwest
Groun
American Pari Bureau Federation
American Farm Bureau Federalion
Weston
Brauser
Wiese
Weather Holds Torrid Heat With Sixty-Six To Ninety Six Report
The day maintained heat near Monday’s peak with temperatures in the mid nineties and a low around sixty eight. Showers are forecast tonight and Wednesday brings little change. a heat wave aftermath and minor incidents from the heat are noted including a man taken to a physician and then to his daughter's home.
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Charnes FP
LeClerc
Lane
Sycamore Street
C. R. Green
Registration Surges as Cars Outpace 1924 Totals
In Black Hawk county, automobile registrations to date exceed all of 1924. W F Jeffrey reports 12 210 plates sold today while last year total was 18 200. The county treasurer notes 19285 plates on hand and new plates continue, likely using the whole series this year.
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Black Hawk County
Pintor
W. F. Jeffrey
Mator
County
Keokuk Man Buys Ned Brown Residence in Keokuk
Brady Jr., formerly of Keokuk and manager at Swift & Co., purchased Ned Brown’s home on Kineburd boulevard and will take possession on August 1. He moved his family from Keokuk to the residence. deal closed through Les pter WL Miller.
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Brady, Jr
Keokuk
Iowa
Swift & Co
Chicago
Ned Frown
Kineburd Boulevard
Miller
Transportation talk at Kiwanis meeting highlights auto impact
W Ja Johngon of Fla Wird Dittl Motor company addressed the Kiwanis club at Hotel Russell-larmson. He traced transportation history and development and explained autos influence on modern transport. Music by Busby's colored minstrels from Rialto Theatre.
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W. Ja. Johngon
flawerd-Dittl Motor Company
Kiwanis Clit
Russell-larmson
Jonsssen
Busby's Colored Minstrels
Rialto Cheatre
Conopus Clob Meets at Sunnyside House
Meeting of Conopus ele at Sunnyside Country Club heard Ray, personnel and public relations director of Rock Island Railroad in Chicago, speak. A motion to discontinue summer meetings was rejected.
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Conopus
Sunnyside Country Club
Inl Ray
Rock Islant Railroad
Chicago
Rapeaker
Rock ‘Island
State Briefs and Local Incidents Across Des Moines and Dubuque
A Cedar Hapide report notes Harold Franka 1% month old son of James Franks burned by kerosene after a sip. Dubuque authorities recover the body of George Botzet 26 from the Mississippi two miles south. Des Moines police report a wife’s arm injuries from a quarrel involving Maris Hibbert and Jessica Smith. An auto strike injures Mrs EB. M. Speer 24 and L. Johnson 26, driver fled. Weekly Des Moines panic hearings total 11 705 262.52 versus 10 909 857.98 last year. Local banks report deposits 1 652 900 loans 353 837 060 and cash reserves 8 000 000. Des Moines plans to bid for the 1926 grand encampment of the G A R in Grand Rapids Michigan as veterans prepare to travel August 27 led by Dr. R L Chase.
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Harold Franka
James Franks
Dubuque
George Botzet
Mississippi River
Here
Des Moines
Jessia Smith
Revere Birog
Polive
Msg Maris
Aliys Smith
EB. M. Speer
L. Johnson
Grand Rapiids
Mich
R. L. Chase
Iowa Department
Grand Rapids
Peoria Faces Grand Jury In Bootlegging Probe
Peoria Illinois July 14 United Press charges of bootlegging implicate city and county officials. States Attorney Pratt issues subpoenas for L A Ascher Max Hert Washington agents and George Howard to testify. Mayor Louis Mueller denounces Washington accusations and vows full cooperation while federal agents continue raids Monday.
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United Press
Peoria
Ill
L. EB
Lone Wolf Ascher Amd
Max Hertwag
Washington
Pratt
George Howard
Grand Jury
Ascher
Louis Mueller
Pearly
State Savings Bank at Klemme Closed Officials Arrested
State Savings Bank at Klemme shuts its doors amid fraud charges against Paul Griesmer president and Frank Wenek cashier. Receivership led by George E. Saunders as examiner oversees the failed bank with bond hearings set for July 25.
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State Savings Bank
Klemme
Kiemme
Datunet
George E. Saunders
E. G. Saunders
Spencer
Paul Griesmer
Griesmer
Frank Wenek
Raising Arctic Ship at Hopedale to Put on New Propeller
Washington July 1 The MacMillan Arctic expedition Bowdoin is being raised at Hopedale Labrador to repair a damaged propeller. Commander Donald B. MacMillan reports the ship is grounded with 10 feet of water and a five foot tide, plans to shift weight and raise the stern, tide height increasing could cause delays for Green and area.
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Hopedale
Washington, D. C
MacMillan Arctic Expredicuion
Shin Bowdoin
Labrador
National Geographic Society
Donald B. MacMillan
MacMillan
Greenand
County Attorney Defends Liquor Prosecutions in Black Hawk
County Attorney W. A. Cook said there has been full cooperation in enforcing liquor laws in Black Hawk County and that Hammond's charges of lax prosecution after Jan 1 are not applicable. He declined to comment on contempt of court. Hammond was in Waterloo and visited the county courthouse before leaving the area.
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John B. Hammnud
Dunkerton
Black Hawk County
W. A. Cook
Cook
Hammond
Took
Des Moines
Waterloo
Co-Operative Grain Marketing Plans Comeback
Chicago July 14 The Co operative Grain Marketing Company will continue grain marketing under its name as it seeks a financial comeback. Directors voted to return properties to the four original merged companies and to seek a one year option to purchase outright. Verbal approval came from officers of the four companies. Gray Silver president noted ongoing efforts to keep the co operative alive through reorganization. Nebraska farmers show willingness to start a movement among farm bureau members for funds.
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Chicago
elage @ financial comeback
Gray Silver
Co-Operative
Nebraska
Farm Bureau
First Oil Well in Iowa Spoils Mineral Water
Moines July 14 Not a drop of oil was found in Iowa’s first well but it now yields 600 gallons of mineral water per hour. The well lies on Addison Parker’s farm four miles north of Des Moines and was drilled in 1880. Officials compare the water to Colfax mineral water in content and value.
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Deg Moines
Iowa
Addison Parker
Here
Iowa Gyro clubs win two trophies at convention
Kenaz Huffman of Denver was named president of International Gyro clubs at the closing sessions in Vancouver. The Davenport club won the allegiance trophy in class 4 and Clinton Gyro captured the class B trophy, as officers named for 1927 include Clarence Loughed and E a L Kagy.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
B. C
Kenaz Huffman
Denver
Cola
Order
Huffman
R. Rowe Holland
Winnipeg
Clarence Loughed
Calgary
al ‘Hertz
Ea L. Kagy
Cleveland
Davenport, l
Iowa
Clinton Gyro
Jersey Farm Ranks High in Milk Test
Jersey Farm shows top results in June milk test among dairies. Sanitary inspector CG L McDermott prepared a report for city council noting scores for multiple farms and dairies including Thompson, Parrott, Bowers Jerney, Iowa dairy, Highland place, Johnsons, Crumrine, Grossman, Gates, W Hamner, W L Eighmey, Wason & Son, Cedar Valley, Co operative, Larson, North Waterloo, Pleasant View and Sanitary dairy among others.
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Toe Thompson Jersey Farm
CG. L. McDermott
Thompson Dairy
Lexington
Brinkman's
Parrott's
Bowers’ Jerney
P. T. Bennett
Iowa Dairy
Highland Place
Johnson's Farms
P. G. Hoff
Crumrine
Grossman
Gates
O. Wi. Hamer
Judge Hears Secret Evidence In Coward Divorce Case
Judge G W Wood in a secret session weighed a proposed testimony by Laura Williams a former maid in the Coward household in the Coward divorce custody dispute involving Mary Jean. Attorneys argued the question could bias the trial and the ruling was held pending further deliberation before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counexel
Waller B. Caward
Matilda Coward
G. W. Wood
Cartain
Mamier
Coward
Laura Williams
A. EH. Caward
Wood
Exhibits Released to Drugstore Owners in Court Action
In obedience to court order and with the consent of County Attorney W A Cook four druggists receive back their exhibits from injunction suits. Liquor seized in raids led by John Hammond was moved from city hall to Sheriff H T Wagner at the courthouse. Judge J W Gwyane’s ruling ordered return of the liquor, but district court appeals halted delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cook
John Hiammond
Joan Sweitzer
H. T. Wagner
J. W
Violet Life Savers Spur Child Sweets Craze
A child asks for Life Savers and voices a preference for Violet flavored candies. The piece notes thousands of youngsters crave the candy, praising its pure composition and china-hard texture that encourages slow, savoring use as a healthy way to satisfy sugar cravings.
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Edar Rapids Police
Waterloo Girls
Marthari
Ferdinand
Marie
Wiinkal
Paris Selon
Ming Verduand
Staumnaniae
Mayle
Europe
Standard Oil
Bellroy
Rockefeller
South Dakota
Sioux City
South Dako
Bellbay
Tynsfall
D. Beddew
Yeddow
Beddow
Internal Revenue Collector
Tewa
Ito
Farm Federation
Ned
Brown
Ighnson
Traplic
Kowantans
Conopus Clob
Sunnyside House
MD Bootlegberg
Co-Operative Grain Marketing Company
Planning Comeback
First
Davenport and
Clinton
Jersey Farm
Violet
Life Savers, Inc
Port Chester
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