Iowa Republicans bury hatchet with Brookhart in Des Moines
In Des Moines the Iowa Republican party reconciled with Col. Brookhart and mocked the idea of a split. Cummins did not attend as Brookhart secured renomination. The convention highlighted farm relief needs and mild condemnation of the administration, with Brookhart recognized atop the ticket. Separately a heat wave pushed eastward bringing record highs in Maryland and Washington, while midwest rains offered crop relief. Red Grange faces a Los Angeles divorce suit as co respondent amid a tabloid swirl, and RCA bids for a monopoly of the airwaves via WEAF sale to RCA, stirring debate on stations’ reach. Federal prison Leavenworth uncovers graft among convicts including a mails robbery term clerk forging invoices. France sees currency depreciation fueling a buying frenzy as citizens rush to exchange francs for goods.
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Col. Brookhart
Des Moines
Albert B. Cummins
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Cole
Middlewest
Atlantic Seaboard
Maryland
Washington
Midwest
Corn Belt Avalos Uarife Battle In Political Clash
Washington July 22 Developments on farming and tariff politics unfold as Corn Belt farmers plan to defend against tariff threats while organizing to defeat Haugen bill opponents. New National Grange platform calls for tariff and immigration revisions. Congressman Wood argues for high tariffs to shield American industry and markets.
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Washington
D. C
Corn Belt Committee
Des Moines
Chicago
Corn Bell
Europe
William R. Wood
Indiana
Republican Committee
Republican Congress
Pawers
Wood
America
Factories Close in New Britain to Guard Workers
New Britain Conn July 22 large factories shut at noon amid a record heat wave as temperatures neared 100 degrees. About 15 000 workers were released to seek relief at beaches and parks.
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New Britain
Conn
Driverless truck kills year old boy in front of store
In Waterloo a driverless bakery truck rolled forward as children played near the Oneida Street store. Johnnie Budack, age year old son of Mr and Mrs Nick Budack, died instantly. J M Plimmer attempted to stop the truck after hearing a commotion. Another child, 11-year-old Penrose, narrowly escaped being run over. Funeral arrangements for Budack set for Friday. Police and fire units responded. several other children were nearby. A separate incident notes infant Melvin Tomlin died and Velma Ellsworth remained hospitalized after a related automobile crash three days earlier.
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Nick M. Budack
Oneida Street
Satbert Penui Qerose
M. L. Penrose
Jackson Street
Altstadt & Langlas Baking Co
J. M. Plimmer
Sumner Street
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Plummer
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Palmotor
Cam
Anna
Robert
Veronica
Joe
St Mary's Church
Theodosious Plassmeyer
Calvary
Waterloo
Melvin Harry Tomlin
Harry Tomlin
Millerdale
Eleventh and
Jefferson Streets
Velma Elsworth
Ira Ellsworth
Atelvin Tomlin
St Francis Hospital
Start Recount in Cook County for Senatorial Primary
Cook County must recount the U S Senate primary votes at Senator Reed’s request. Judge Jarecki ordered a complete canvass in Chicago and surrounding areas to verify ballots for Republican and Democratic nominees including McKinler Smith Brennan. Teams of canvassers from both parties begin recheck work under county court oversight.
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Reed
Chicago
United States
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James A. Reed
Missouri
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William B. McKinler
Col. Prank. Smith
George E. Brennan
Election Commission
Tleir
Poincare Moves To Take Control Of French Government
Paris scenes of turmoil as Poincare seeks a strong coalition cabinet to govern during the economic crisis. Briand may join, with decrees to be reviewed by a council of business and industry. Tax increases reportedly planned to raise between 1,000,000,000 and 7,000,000,000 francs. Public protests fill streets while Doumergue contemplates a national union government with broad support.
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France
National Union
Chamber
Six Convicts Escape After Guard Is Killed
Six long term convicts escaped from the state Prison farm near Houston after two automobiles arrived at midnight. A guard was killed by attackers who fired point blank, and the six escapees fled to the cars and were driven away, police asked to watch for the vehicles.
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Houston
Tex
Here
Three men held after booze runner shooting near Newton
In Newton Iowa three men Maria Corpoon Des Moines Robert Yaune and Dewey White were held in the county jail for investigation after W E Raker Davenport was shot yesterday three miles south of town. Raker reported 30 gallons of liquor were transferred from his car during the hold up.
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Newton
W. E. Raker
Davenport
Maria Corpoon
Des Moines
Robert Yaune
Dewey White
Kirkseilie Mo
Baker
Haker
Paris Sours Over Cabinet Crisis as Tourists Targeted
Paris crowds jeered American tourists as their sightseeing car passed the chamber of deputies area amid protests over the cabinet and currency crisis. A demonstrator boarded the vehicle and was detained by police, while currency shortages fueled shopping frenzies and long lines for essentials. In Rheims a rights league meeting was interrupted by Nationalists, and British travelers faced rising costs alongside the franc.
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Noseville
Big Stotes
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League of Rights of Man
London
Courier Delivery Timetable Notice
A missive from the Courier service informs readers the paper should arrive by 6:20. If delivery fails due to carrier error or other causes, readers are urged to call at the provided number for a reprint or copy to be sent.
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Avis
Legion Here First In Reinstatement Of War Insurance
The Becker Chapman post led Iowa in reinstating and converting war risk policies during a recent drive. Gerald Holton, post adjutant, received a commendation from Donald C. Newquist, regional insurance officer. With the Red Cross, the post helped veterans reinstate government policies. in June and early July, 2131,000 worth were processed locally, though total state reinstatement exceeded 2,500,000.
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American Legion
Gerald Holton
Donald C. Newquist
Home Service Office
American Red Cross
G. B. Worthen
Red Cross
Legion
Des Moines
Iowa
Wood's Resignation as Island Governor Sent to Coolidge
Gov Gen Leonard Wood has sent his formal resignation to President Coolidge asking acceptance when advisable. Sources say the move may affect island governance and U S policy in the tropical territory.
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Island
Coolidge
Manila
Leonard Wood
Milk Inspector Pins Blame On Poor Quality Milk
Sanitary inspector C J Cout McDermott attacked the milk industry in Waterloo, praising state milk testing standards while blasting milk companies for substandard quality. He cited a 0.5 percent butterfat test benchmark and claimed years of inspector work show little improvement in milk quality.
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Waterloo
C. J.cout McDermott
City Milk and Sanitary Inspector
Hold Seven Youths for Manslaughter
In Keokuk seven local youths, described as sons of leading families, are held for grand jury on manslaughter charges in the death of Sam Ward, a farmer shot after a petting party mixup. An eighth youth named John Doe is being sought. Youths appeared in court and posted bonds of 1840 dollars each.
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Carone
Sam Ward
Keokuk
Ang
John Doe
Girl Electrocuted Attaching Sweeper at Home
Burlington Ia July 22 Miss Marion Woodside 16 daughter of J A Woodside manager of Henry County Telephone company at New London was electrocuted this morning when she tried to attach an electric sweeper to a socket at her home. Her mother heard her cries and found her unconscious. she died shortly after.
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Burlington
Marion Woodside
J. 2. Woodside
Henry County ‘Fele- Phole
New London
Builder of Brooklyn Bridge Is Dead at 89
Col Washington A Roebling, renowned engineer who supervised the Brooklyn Bridge, died at 89 in Trenton New Jersey. Funeral services will be held at his home tomorrow, following a legacy shaped by the famed span and the early loss of his father.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Trenton
N. J
Washington A. Roebling
Roof Fry Sparks Heat Record in Lowell Building Incident
Members of the Siln star group climbed to the roof of a 14 story Lowell building and reportedly fried an egg on the brick rooftop. The event occurred in 4 minutes and 6 seconds amid 115 degree heat on July 22. AP report from Lowell Massachusetts.
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Siln Star
Lowell
Argentine Aviator Stil Flying Home
Argentine aviator Stil and companions departed Rio de Janeiro at 19 14 today as they resume the bid from New York to Buenos Aires on the long flight.
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Rio de Janeiro
Bernardo Duggan
Duarmey
New York
Biehos Aires
Thirsty thieves steal pop near beer ice chest
Dick Stewart of 539 Steely Street reports unknown suspects stole a case of pop near beer and a green painted ice chest from his stand at Independence Avenue and Steely Street, blamed on hot days and thirst.
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Dick Stewart
Steely Street
Independence Avenue
Police Baffled by Mellett Mystery Arrests
Canton Ohio July 22 police under Grn Slater Cincinnati sleuths began new plans to solve the Don Ro Mele murder case. Five Akron men of Greek origin Pete Masras Weasewife Charles Delio Louis Moll John Demos Peter Chenkalas were arrested as suspicious persons tied to sightings near the Mellett home.
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Don Ro
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Slater
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Wiasewife
Charles Delio
Louis Moll
John Demos
Peter Chenkalas
Mellete
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