Des Moines Republicans Nominate Kendall for Governor
The Iowa Republican convention adopted a platform calling for repeal of the primary law, farm and labor measures, and the right to collective bargaining. Nate E Kendall Albia is nominated for governor on the third ballot with 697 1 6 votes. John Hammill Britt is named lieutenant governor and Ben Gibson Corning as attorney general.
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Nate B. Wendall
Albia
John Hammill
Britt
Ben Gibson
Corning
Ilaj
Glenn C. Hauynes
Mason City
Ion City
Frank FP. Woodruff
Knoxville
Des Moines
Iowa
Robert Healy
Fort Dodge
Committee On
Nate E. Kendall
Uaniaids
Kendall
Moore
W. F. Moore
Guthrie
Wallace Arney
Marshalltown
Janes Wile
Appanoose
Glenn C. Haynes
F. J. Alber
Des Maines
T. Gose
Jefferson
W. Mc‘Leland
W. C. Evans
Parkersburg
Herbert Hadley
Nevada
Charles Rawson
Central Committee
W. B. Brera
State Central Committee
Cedar Raunds
Charles A. Rawson
Entente Official Named in Turkey Plot Conspiracy
Constantinople July 20 wholesale arrests were made in a plot to spark a Moslem uprising against foreign occupation. A confession reportedly implicated high officials as part of an Entente power in the alleged scheme aimed chiefly at the British.
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Entente
Turkey
Associated Press
Constantinople
Coal to Northwest Gets Priority Under IC Orders
Western coal operators must supply a winter stock for the northwest before other regions. Railroads will prioritize coal shipments to the northwest and allocate cars accordingly, with an embargo on other destinations. Goal is 23,000,600 tons moved to ports before navigation closes, or risk federal control.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Northwest
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Wall
J. B. A. Morrow
National Coal Association
Morrow
Interstate Commerce Commission
New England
Upper
New York
Mr. Morrow
United States
Spring Wheat in Iowa Poor While Corn Does Well
Iowa crop bulletin notes spring wheat suffering from black stem red rust and bright, with fair to poor yields in affected areas. Winter wheat harvest progressing with good yield and quality. corn shows steady improvement averaging above normal. Haying delayed by light rains. barley and commercial tomatoes show positive prospects.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Weather Bureau
Coun
Hog Island plans world ship launching record
Hog Island in Philadelphia prepares to launch seven 7,825 ton cargo carriers within about 50 minutes. Officials say the feat would be the first of its kind, with thousands expected to witness. The launches complete the yard’s 122-ship contract and will hand the plant to the government within four months.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Hog Island
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
American International’ Corporation
Honor Fahey at Rome reception for American official
In Rome on July 21 the Italian American society hosted a reception honoring John W. Fahey of Boston, chairman of the American Industrial commission visiting Italy. The event highlighted Fahey’s leadership and the ongoing industrial exchanges between nations.
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Honor Fahey
Rome
John WH. Fahey
Boston
American Industrial Commission
Italy
Gas rate deadlock delays action in Waterloo
A closed mayoral conference between Citizens Gas & Electric Co and city council over higher gas rates ended without agreement. A public meeting is set for Thursday at 5 p.m. in the municipal courtroom to discuss the issue as officials urge citizen attendance.
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Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Public Utility Company
Austin Burt
Burt
Waterloo
Citizens Gas #1 Electric Co
Central Labor Meeting
Central Labor Union
Prohibition Party Opens National Convention Amid Silence on Liquor
At Lincoln Nebraska the Prohibition party began its thirteenth presidential convention with about 200 delegates and 300 visitors. Aaron Wat kin urged fields a ticket of real presidential size while noting no major party has resolved prohibition and Henry Ford is being mentioned as a possible candidate.
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W. J. Bryan
Billy Sunday
Prohibition Party
Hood River
Ove
Harding
Henry Ford
Lincoln
Neb
Aaron S. Watkins
Watking
Watkins
Vica
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Germantown
Wilson
Prohibition
League of Nations
Wigan
Sircress
United States
Rail Brotherhood Chief Sees No Immediate Strike Risk
A union committee told the United States rail labor board there will be a hearing on the $600 million wage award. The meeting in Chicago considered four actions from acceptance with protest to a possible strike, with back pay retroactive to May 1 and widespread backing for acceptance among locomotive engineers and shopmen.
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Chicago
Railroad Brotherhood
United States Rail Labor Board
Railway Labor Board
Junto
W. G. Lee Ofleveland
Brotherhood of Railway Train Men
Railway Laobor Board
Centrol
Grand Council
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bergdall’s Younger Brother Surrenders
Erwin R. Bergdall, half brother of Grover Bergdoll, who vanished from Philadelphia two years ago, surrendered at Governor’s Island today on evasion charges. Judge James Roe of Philadelphia, a Bergdoll family friend, was among those present. Roe is also under indictment connected to Grover’s escape.
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Assoniated Press
New York
Ervwin R. Bergdall
Trover Cleveland Bergdall
Philadelphia
Fsland
Bergdoll
James Roeniig
Grover
Paper Delivery Notice for Evening Home Route
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 3:80 oclock. If due to carrier error you miss the paper by that time call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6:36 p m.
Farmer-Labor nominee urges Debs release in appeal to Harding Cox
Denver July 21 Parlay P Christensen Farmer-Labor party presidential candidate telegraphed Harding and Cox urging President Wilson to release Socialist leader Eugene V Debs from Atlanta prison. He argues Debs was jailed for opinions and calls for joint action by Democratic Republican and Farmer-Labor candidates.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Parlay
P. Christensen
Farmer-Labor Party
Harding
Gov. Cox
Warmer-Labor Party
United States
Hugens V. Debs
Socialist Party
Debs
Farmer-t
Atlanta
N Hs
Ballots Must State Full Propositions in Special Franchises
Iowa Supreme Court rules ballots in special franchise elections must clearly state the proposition voters approve. Case from Newton involved sale of the city electric light plant to A H Rich and a franchise to the purchasing company. Proponents sought injunction claiming ballots failed to state full propositions. court upheld lower court. Justice Salinger dissented.
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Cby
Associated Presey
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Newton
City Electric Light
A. H. Rich
Supreme Court
Justien Salinger
Second Victim Found in Renton Mine Explosion
By the Assautated Prost Fitzaburgh Pa June 21 That body of another victim of Monday's explosion in a coal mine at Renton, eighteen miles from here, was recovered early today. One body was brought out yesterday. The rescuers, who worked through last night, continued their search for seven men still unaccounted for.
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Fitzaburgh
Renton
Here
Charles City Youth Killed by Lightning
George Manning son of Henry Manning a farmer near Charles City Iowa was killed by lightning while riding on a hayrack in a field near his home His nephew on the same wagon was uninjured.
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Charles City
George Manning
Henry Manning
Here
Ilia Nephew
American Yacht Retains Cup Hopes After Tough Race
In a close series race Sandy Hook NJ sees Resolute pull ahead of Shamrock IV by 190 yards at midrace as Shamrock fights to win a third victory. Resolute rounds marks ahead, then sails free for a 1 minute 40 second spinnaker run to the finish.
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Rico Tiny
Hilt
Shamrock
Ble Thoms Lipton
Sandy Hook
N. J
Shamrock IV
Sir Thomas Lipton
Resolute
Hesolute
Jersey
Ling
Jong
HesmMute
Mark
Wexolute
Turkey Moves to Sign Peace Treaty Amid Adrianople Advance
The Turkish war office announced that Turkey has decided to sign the peace treaty. The Greek army reportedly entered Adrianople, signaling a critical development in the war.
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Turkey
Adrianople
Associated Press
Constantinople
Demonstration in Dublin for Larkin release
A July 21 protest in Dublin urged the release of James Larkin from an American prison. A general strike was called by organizers, but turnout was limited. A small procession gathered to protest before the American consulate, with cheers for Larkin and a strong police presence.
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Associated Press
Dublin
James Larkin
America
Larkin
Pay Rolls Rise in June 1926 Across Industries
Washington July 21. All industries increased total pay rolls for June 1926 compared with June 1913 according to the department of labor. In ten of 23 selected manufacturing industries there were also gains in employment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Department of Labor
Proclamation Bans Meetings Within Cork City Limits
The city of Cork is placed under a new prohibition by Maj. Gen. Strickland, restricting meetings assemblies and processions within three miles of the Cork general post office. The order, issued today by the South Ireland commander, takes effect tonight and covers major public fixtures in the city.
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Associates Press
Cork
Strickland
Ireland
Cork General
Chinese Army Leader Seeks Total Capitul ation
Gen Tuan Chi Jui, commander of the Chinese army, offers peace terms amounting to the complete capitulation of the military party. The terms are being communicated to the leaders of the Chibli faction as of July 19.
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Cressy
Peking
Tuan Chi Jui
Chibli
Near End of Suit to Deport Soviet Envoy
Deportation proceedings against Ludwig G. A. K. Martens, who calls himself the Russian Soviet ambassador to the United States, moved toward completion as final hearings opened before Immigration Inspector Schell in Washington D C. Frequent recesses have stalled progress.
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Washington,d. C
Nominee May Ait Wilgon's Foreign Policy Speech
The article previews Senator Harding's acceptance speech at Marion focusing on foreign policy, opposing Wilson and the league of nations, while pledging Americanism and national unity. It notes a campaign strategy to bridge Republican differences and emphasize America's role beyond isolation.
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May Ait Wilgon
Marion
Tarding
Wilson
League of Nations
Chicago
Boy Dies Stopping Runaway Team in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Floyd Mare, 18, died while trying to halt a runaway wagon near the business district. He stabbed a horse in the head, was dragged some distance and thrown. the wagon then passed over him.
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Boy
Des Moines
Floyd Mare
Ware
Girls in Gun Duel Over Man Ends in Death in Detroit
Detroit police report a pistol duel between two girls, Elesnes Greer 23 and Birdie Bradford 18, over a quarrel at a rooming house. Greer is dead while Bradford is held for questioning as officers investigate the early morning shooting.
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Detroit
Mich
Elesnes Greer
Birdie Bradford
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