Mine union acts to end tieup of soft coal mines
Indianapolis July 14 news that the United Mine Workers move to end the tieup by extending to end the districts right to negotiate separately with operators signals a shift from the Jacksonville wage scale. John L. Lewis announced an amended policy after secret meetings. The action may revive production as Illinois miners gain leverage. Des Moines and Cleveland reports note expected market effects and operators’ open shop stance continuing.
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Dad
U.-- yAn
Jackson
United Mine Workers of America
Waga
Imliats
Pelicy Col-Ision
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Jacksonville
Lewis
Ulinois
Des Moines
George Heaps
Iowa Coal ‘Operators’ Association
Iowa
Cleveland
Ohis Coal Operators: Association
South Leaders Favor Hoover Victory in Southern States
A New York Herald Tribune analysis argues Democratic leaders risk neglecting the South as they court the East. The piece contends the South’s states Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Florida Georgia Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Arkansas Texas have not voted Republican since the Civil War and likely will again back Hoover. Tennessee Kentucky and Oklahoma are viewed as leaning Republican this year.
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Floride
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkensas
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Hoover
New York
Mernold Tribune
Castle Buys Back Assets Of Electrical Co From Receiver
M E Castle former head of Electric Research & Manufacturing buys back plant and fixtures from Yatter Co via Hard ing Investment. New corporation to form and operate in weeks manufacturing tools dies and small metal articles with plating punching stamping. Also aged attorney dies Cedar Rapids Iowa July 1940 S. Smith RO Atk Attorney dies after long illness following paralysis in 1958 retirement as Linn County leading attorney.
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Castle
Electrical CO
M. E. Castle
Electric Research €& Manufacturing
Proceivers
Harding Investment Company
Yatter Company
DYES
Cedar Rapids
S. Smith
Attornoe's
Linn County
Lillian Tennis 85 Former Waterloo Resident Dies in Chicago
The body of Mrs. Lillian Tennis, 85, formerly of Waterloo, who died yesterday noon at a Chicago hospital, will be brought to Waterloo. Surviving are five sisters and an aunt, with the burial to be at O’Keefe’s Towne Mortuary. Her father has been dead about 20 years.
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Lillian Tennis
Waterloo
Chicago Hospital
Lilien Metealf
Ushagian
Mich
Tennis
D. EB. Metopit
Intalarloo
Chicago
Georgy Roberts
Michigan
TL. Jemming
New York City
M Story
Meckling
Ft. Madison
Charles Pollard
Crookston
Minn
Aurora
Jennie Griswold
Bgavelith Street
Enat
O'Keefers Towne Mortuary
Calles May Extend Presidency Amid Political Tangles
President Calles may stay in office for two more years as Mexican politics swirl after an assassination attempt. Reports say a prisoner refused to name accomplices, and authorities found a Catholic priest’s priestly badge on him. Calles pledged to govern within constitutional rules, prompting discussion of possible provisional presidents and a future election. Also noted are marriage licenses and the death of George Marcellus Dyes.
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Gress
Calles
Lo Kroye
Michel
Augustin Projutrez
Owaent
Offic
Saenz
Ioral Ore
Callies
Congress
Ted of Calles
Itl
Aaron ‘Saenz
Nuevo ‘Leon
Obregon
Cattes
Galles
Tim
Brain Tests From Society Page?
Intelligences tests listed with matching Greek-derived terms and sample items. The page describes test groups, response formats, and example word associations including potential and equanimity, ending with “Answers on Society Page.”
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Society
Hoover Seeks Relief Plan for Acceptange Farm Policy
Hoover outlines a farm relief plan as part of his acceptance speech at Tate El, to be mailed from California. The proposal, a Hooverized cooperative marketing scheme for surplus produce, ties to railroad reorganization and Great Lakes outlet development, shaped after talks with Coolidge, Dawes, and regional leaders. The plan aims to calm agricultural unrest while opposing the McNary Haugen approach, with endorsements from Chicago farm groups pending full details.
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Hoover
Ogden
Utah
Stuly
Herbert Hoover
Tate Alto
Cal
United Press
Coolidge
Dawes
Zimmernan
Wisconsin
Emerson
Wyoming
McMullen
Nebraska
Hammill
Town
Pacific Coast
Ffie
Washington
Melfullen
McNary- Hangen
Heney
San Francisco
Chicago
W.P
American farm = bureau federation
Great Lakes
Winder
Federation
Four Remain in Play for Women's State Golf Title
The Sioux City Tribune reports four players advanced to the semifinals in the state women’s golf championship. Defending champion Elizabeth Curtis of Clinton reached the semifinals after defeating Mrs Brows of Cedar Rapids 3 and 2. Des Moines tourney medalist Kate Coggeshall upset Sioux City’s lone survivor, while Frances Drake of Mason City beat H C Good of Rock Island 2 up. Semifinals set for Friday feature Coggeshall vs Grove and Drake vs Cone.
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Sioux City
Elizabeth Curtis
Clinton
PF. &. Brows
Cedar Rapids
Kate Copynshall
Des Moines
James Garland Tomato Vines Grow on Mendota Street
Riverside residents report James Garland tending tomato vines along Mendota Street three blocks long. Vines reach six feet with large leaves and fruit forming. Electric lights recently activated in Riverside homes. Port Dodge Mapule notes Central States Electric dam location near Wollver State Park may be retired after state officials inspect proposals. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Glenny and daughter Lucile return from a Minnesota visit.
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James Garland
Riverside
Adedithan
Samate Ving
Fiat
Mendota Street
Garland Fays
TQ Settle
Nam Fight
Port
Dodge
Tadalu
Mapule
Central States Electric Company
Wollver State Park
Mammith
State Executive Council
Minnesota
A. E. Glenny
Lucile
Fran
Indorsement of Uniform Public Utilities Law by Conference
The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in Seattle indorsed the uniform public utilities act, consolidating laws from various states. Hazen I. Sawyer of Keokuk Iowa introduced the act, which was ratified after a brief debate. A draft uniform act to secure compulsory attendance of nonresident witnesses was sent back for redrafting.
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Seattle
Wash
Ily
Jesse A. Miller
Des Hloiners
National Conference of Commissioners On
National Conference of Commissioners
Hazen* I
Sawyer
Keokuk
O. A. Harker
Crake
Dynamite Blast Sends Stump Onto West Union House
A dynamite blast on No 11 highway in West Union yesterday sent a stump crashing onto the roof of the Ianshin residence but caused no damage as the ceiling held. Reported births include two pairs of twins at West Union hospital with Rev J C Krebs twins. Truman Trapp’s son died shortly after birth. Golf action at West Union Club features a captain’s fight led by George Cohen and Martin Cooney with nine holes planned. Henry Lange’s car stolen from a West Union parking spot was found outside town, stripped of about 70 worth of accessories.
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Cauvier
West Union
Lmits
Iianshin
West Union Hospital
J. C. Krebs
The
Presbyterian Church
Truman Trapp
West Union Golf Club
George Cohen
Martin Cooney
Henry Lange
Oberammergau Swept by Floods in Bavarian Crisis
Oberammergau, famed for its paxwlon play, was partly demolished by floods as the Laini overflowed. The river breached ridges and power failures forced torch-lit reliefs until dawn. Nearby near Fuessen a blaze burned while floods threatened the town.
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Berlin
Oberammer-gau
Cstandbursts
Laini
Obrramaisle
Fuessen
Ship explosion survivor tale and local notes
A fragmentary report recounts a Pennsylvanian steamer disaster with passengers and crew left helpless after an explosion near Cane Charles night. Officials say eyes were turned to safety measures as the scene unfolded. Plus Lions Club luncheon plans note Cedar Falls and La Porte City guests and upcoming meetings. A separate item reports mule kick fatality at Kewanee, with John F. Miller among the injured.
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Norfalk
Kings
Penninia Ohronc
Cane Charles
Amer New Yeork
Maryland
jWerr
Lions Club
Black's Tearoom
la Porte City
Cedar Falls
John W. Keeh
Tate Morrison
Des Moines
Gypsy Tour Explores Lake Superior Region
July 19 Taylor's Falls Minnesota. About 25 gypsy youths from Waterloo YMCA traveled by motor truck toward Lake Superior. First exposure to a large body of water for some, they spent last night at Taylor's Falls and marveled at the scenery calling it great. The trip highlights youth discovery and the open air life with mosquitos noted as a challenge.
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Gvonher
Taylor's
Falls
Minn
Coke
Waterloo
Young Men's Christian Association
Lake Superior
Taylor's Falls
Aswell
Marian Murtagh Weds Silas Hays In Davenport Ceremony
Miss Marian J. Murtagh daughter of Mr and Mrs J Murtagh 702 Fourth Street West became the bride at 3 pm today of Silas H Hays son of Mrs Ellen B Hays Armes Ta Rev J M Molloy pastor Sacred Heart Catholic church presided in the rectory with immediate family and Miss Trena Blackmen Davenport Ia sorority sister of the bride The couple left for San Francisco Cal where the bride is to intern at Letterman General hospital The Presidio The bride graduated from West High School in 1923 and from the liberal arts college of the University of Iowa in 1927 She belongs to Gamma Phi Beta The groom graduated from the University of Town Medical Department in June He is affiliated with Theta Delta Chi Phi Rho Sigma and Alpha Omega Alpha
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Marian J. Murtagh
Hays
San Francisco
Cal
Letterman General Hospital
Presidio
West High School
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
University of Town
Theta Delta Chi Jovial Fraternity
Phi Rno Sigma Medical Fraternity
Alpha Omega Alpha
Big Bill Tilden Beats Italian in Thrilling Tennis Showdown
Aulaws France July 19 an unofficial match pitted former Davis Cup captain Big Bill Tilden against Baron De Morpurgo the No 1 Italian. Tilden won in straight sets 6-4 6-0 after a brief one set warm up. The Italian requested a real match and Tilden delivered with rapid successive games securing a decisive victory.
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Aulaws
France
Pi—Tn
Bil Tilden
Baron de Morpurgo
Tilden
de Morpurge
Bill
Obregon Murder Halts Waterloo Paving Plans
The assassination of Gen. Alvaro Obregon in Mexico disrupted plans by Stanley D. Moora of Black Hawk Construction to build paving in Mexico City. He said the controversy in Mexico City made it inadvisable to pursue any contracts at present.
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Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
Waterloo
Fegal Construction
Mexico City
Stanley D. Moora
Black Hawk Construction Company
Mexican City
Obrefor
Hassell Plans Flight to Stockholm Postponed to Sunday
Rockford aviator Bert Hassell announced a two step flight to Stockholm Sweden. The takeoff likely will not occur until Sunday as Wright Motor S and instrument experts from York assist the air venture. Hassell said the plan remains on track despite the delay.
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Wright Motor S
York
Bert Hassell
Rockford
Stockholm
Sweden
Mail Box Shingles and Socks Stolen
Three minor thefts were reported to police. A man on Ninth Street noted 12 bundles of red asphalt shingles taken from a building at 38 Shermarty Avenue. A roadside mailbox disappeared from Ash Street before midnight. In a rooming house on Washington Street, two boarders left with a ran coat a bath towel a shirt and a pair of socks. residents said they worked at a local bakery.
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Polie
Charles Listhinfft
Flo Ninth Street
Shermarty Avenue
En Banser
Ash Street
F. P. Hackley
Washington Street
Twa
Rich estate probate grant to widow for life
In the will of Edward H. Rich Me for probate today in the office of Clerk of Courts J. W. Thompson all his property real and personal conveyed to his wife Elizabeth Elton Rich for unrestricted use during her lifetime After her death any remaining portion goes to son W D Rich Executors named Mrs Rich and W D Rich poised to handle the estate
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Edward H. Rich
J. W.W. Thompson
Elzabeth Elton Rich
W. D, Rich
Arizona Best Telescope Site Says Ritchey in Flagstaff
Paris dispatch reports Professor G W Ritchey, former Mt Wilson observer, declares the Grand Canyon banks near Flagstaff Arizona offer the world’s most perfect observatory site. He plans a Bigathie telescope to study Martian life, aiming to establish an observatory chain from Flagstaff to the Equator and into the Andes, with completion predicted within 115 years of the first.
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Paris
Grand Canyon
Flagstaff
Ariz
G. W. Ritchey
Mt. Wilson Observatory
Rilehey
Prof
Ritchey
Fingstair
Flngalaft
Equator
Andes
Qui
Ecuador
Rain and Cold Keep Coolidge from Fishing
Rain and cold hindered President Coolidge on a fishing trip near Superior Wisconsin. He began early at Cedar Island lodge to dry off, then turned to his desk to sign papers and handle routine matters, while adverse weather forced him indoors.
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Superior
Wis
Coolidge
Cerfar Island Lodge
AwnIng Blaze Halts Traffic at Busy Corner
A fire destroyed a second story awning at 429 Commercial Avenue causing a five minute traffic stoppage at Fourth and Gridge streets. Damage estimated at 10 dollars. cause likely a discarded cigarette from a nearby building. Building owned by Home Building & Loan Association. Lineman Franks Rogers electrocuted while repairing power lines near Slater, Ta. incident reported July 1909. death attributed to contact with a high tension wire.
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The
Home Building & Loan Association
Frank Rogers
Town Railway & Light Co
Slater
Boone
Al Smith Talks Freely With Reporters At Daily Interview
Albany July 19 Al Smith shows reluctance to discuss the presidential outlook publicly until after notification. He spends days at the executive mansion or state capitol meeting reporters in informal settings. He answers select questions off the record and avoids policy details while maintaining a steady stream of banter with press corps.
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Albany
N. O
Smith
Wnt
State Capiton
Hig Ebow
Bobby" Fitzmaurice
Try for Altitude Record at Des Moines Flight
Des Moines on July 19 reports Capt. J. C. Bryant plans a November attempt at a new altitude record for free balloons. Bryant chose Scott Field ML Des Moines for favorable weather and absence of nearby large water hazards. He will carry extra oxygen and a spare crew to endure high altitude, aiming to exceed 41,000 feet.
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Des Moines
Woman Who Drank Acid Remains in Serious Condition
Mrs. George Carruthers of 919 Jefferson Street remained in serious condition after drinking carbolic acid early yesterday. She showed no improvement by today at Presbyterian Hospital as doctors monitored her vitals and potential complications.
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George Carruthers
Jefferson Street
Presbyterian H Pital
PREDICTS WOMAN VOTE FOR HOOVER IN 1932
Washington dispatch reports Republican headquarters planning to mobilize campaign funds and secure votes from women, with J O Nuth and Hubert Work noting a potential budget above 3 million dollars. Alvin Herz predicts near unanimous female support across affiliations for Herbert Hoover. Also listed are several building permits including garages and a furnace in local homes.
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Washington, D. C
J.O
Nuth
Cleveland
Hubert
Alvin T. Herz
Goulsville
Icy
National
Commties
Herbert Hoover
Baseball results reveal mixed outcomes in American action
Fragmentary OCR item notes players Gray and Schane for Philadelphia and mentions Walierg with Gael. The brief seems to reference varying results from a baseball slate in American play, but concrete scores, dates, or complete team names are unclear.
Charmno blemishes fade with 8.5.8 tonic
Consumers urged to correct skin troubles through Nature's own tonic 8.8.5. The ad promises clearer complexions and restored appetite by taking several bottles, with military-style selling points and emphasis on larger sizes for economy.
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Drive For Money
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