Execution Stay For Russell Scott In Chicago Case
Russell Scott, condemned for killing a Chicago drug clerk, remains alive after Judge Joseph H. David stayed his execution to allow mental capacity evaluation. An Aug. 4 hearing is set as missing brother Robert Scott travels from Port Hur on to Chicago to shed light on the case.
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Chicago
Joseph H. David
Scott
Robert Scott
Russell
Port Huron
Mich
Europe Wars Loom As Nations Vet For Air Supremacy
London reports League of Nations tallies of World War losses. 8,905,771 known dead and 14,002,039 wounded, with direct costs near 186 billion dollars. Capitalized life loss valued at about 23.6 billion, suggests nations brace for another conflict with Europe and Asia mobilizing for the next war.
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Europe
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Laming Worthington Evans
Ssolini
City debate over site for new city hall and fire stations
Former Mayor R R Doty opposes purchasing the old linion Mill site near Fourth Street Bridge for a combined city hall and central fire stations. He favors the Waterworks property on Sycamore Street between Third and Second, arguing it offers heating, fewer traffic hazards, and room for a grand municipal complex with substantial cost savings.
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Waterloo
Conference to Avert British Coal Strike London
The first lord of the admiralty W O Bridgeman called a conference of miners and officials to avert the 1.2 million strong British coal strike slated to start July 31. Government steps aim to forestall an industrial crisis as the Mine Federation and Trades Union Congress seek talks with Premier Baldwin.
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Melbourne Parade Tragedy Delays Sailors Aid Falls Balcony
Hundreds of spectators including women and girls were hurled into the street when a theater verandah collapsed during a parade honoring American sailors. About 100 injured, several fatally. Ambulances arrived as the crowd cheered when the procession resumed after sailors assisted the victims.
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Motorist Blinded by Strong Lights Crashes in Ackley
George Hively of Freeport, visiting his niece Mrs. Albert Hoffman in Ackley, was blinded by an oncoming car’s lights and drove his auto off the cement approach over Brooklyn Creek bridge. He sustained only slight injuries.
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George Hively
Freeport
Brooklyn Creek Bridge
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Albert Hoffman
Angry Bull Gores Farmer Near Waterloo
George Padget, 57, a farmer near Waterloo, was gored by an angry bull while working in his barn. He suffered a broken collar bone and six broken ribs and was taken to Presbyterian hospital where he was reported resting fairly comfortably this afternoon.
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Presbyterian Hospital
Coolidge Takes Life Easy As White House Clears
Swampscott mass July 24 AP President Coolidge enjoys vacation hours with desk cleared and calendar near empty He plans to invite members of his official family and congressional leaders to confer and will meet newspaper correspondents in keeping with his Washington custom.
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Cooler Saturday Weather Forecast Update
A forecast predicts cooler, fair conditions for Saturday. Early afternoon temperatures were around 72 degrees with the high expected near 95 later. Thursday saw a wide range, from 64 to a high of 86.
Coal Dealers Plan Slowpay Blacklist Des Moines
Coal dealers in Des Moines announce a slowpay blacklist to address winter coal shortages. Affected customers who have not paid will be required to pay cash to receive further coal, as dealeres state they are preparing an episodic list of delinquent accounts.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Tocat
Counties Indicate State Census Gains Across Rural Urban Shifts
Des Moines Capital reports state census progress shows rural counties gaining while urban areas lag. Thirty-four counties completed with a net increase of 2717 since 1920, Ames leads with high growth from 6270 to 1394, Davenport and Scott County expected losses, Amés shows notable expansion amid industrial lull.
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Des Moines Considers City Tax Increase in 1926 Budget
Des Moines officials may raise the municipal tax levy by nearly three and a half mills if the current 1926 expenditure estimate of 3 077 115 89 is approved. The budget calls for expenditures of 3 077 115 89 for the next year. A Waterloo county farmer Curran East Waterloo township recovered from injuries after a hayrack overturn.
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Des Moines
Shenandoah Engages in Navy Maneuvers Off Cape Charles
The Shenandoah dirigible is anchored three miles offshore aboard the U S S Patoka after arriving Thursday. The ship conducted maneuvers with the Texas fleet as the Shenandoah fired upon a target, testing aerial operations during the exercise in Hampton Roads and off the coast.
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U. S. S. Patoka
Hampton Roads
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Pastor Acquitted of Heresy Charges in Wisconsin Meeting
Pastor George Want of Christ Presbyterian Madison was acquitted today in Camp Clearhorn proceedings. He faced charges of heresy for being an evolutionist and of denying biblical truth, including the virgin birth, amid the Wisconsin state convention.
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George Want
Christ
Preshyt Tech
Madisson
Iidi
Wisconsin
Clea ‘Horn
Hunt
Courier Delays and Delivery Window Notices
The notice states newspapers should be delivered to homes before 4 30 PM. If the carrier arrives late, residents may call 100 for a copy of the paper to be sent by 20 PM from each office.
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Findings claim women only 20 percent crazier than men
Chicago July 24 A Dr William Hiskaon director of a speeuchopathic lab reports women are roughly 20 percent more likely to be deemed mad than men based on patient referrals. He notes higher rates among housemaids waitresses and factory workers and cites men in money labor and clerical trades as more prone to insanity.
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Chicagos
William Hiskaon
Spseuchopathic Laboratory
Brookhart Gains Lead in Iowa Vote Count Amid Recount
Washington July 24 AP A substantial gain for Senator Brookhart in the Iowa county ballots from last year's Tow election was registered by senate counters on unofficial tallies. The figures erased Steck's earlier edge and put Brookhart 200 votes ahead on recounted uncontested ballots. Madison township Buchanan and Jefferson townships Bremer county contributed gains with recounts in Black Hawk County nearly finished. About 125 arrow ballots remain unsettled and Brookhart supporters claim most arrow ballots favored Steck.
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Daniel Steck
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Buchanin County
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Democrats Plan to Canvass All Districts to Find Candidates
Des Moines July 24 Special Democrats are planning meetings by congressional districts to canvass the congressional situation before the arrival of William A Oldfield Democratic congressman from Arkansas and chairman of the national Democratic congressional committee Washington says every state must nominate strong candidates to gain control of the next Congress and influence the Republican administration.
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Arkansas
National Democratic Congressional Committee
Washington
Sleuths in Overturf Case Go Into Hiding
Ottumwa July 24 Officers probing the slaying of Harry Overturf in a lonely lane near here on July 15 would not be located this morning indicating possible secret work. Sheriff’s office officials said no information could be learned about their whereabouts. Li J Light of the city police department and Wild state officers assisted in the investigation. Authorities declined to comment.
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Li. J. Lightimer
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Ialzo
Cut Rate Gas Now 17.5 in Des Moines
Des Moines July 24. The second move in a price war by service stations began with several stations at 17.4 cents plus state tax. Standard Oil stations cut to 19.5 cents, while others held or sold at 18.5. Reports indicate an overarching effort to hold prices amid the industry shift. Sioux City, July 24. Harvest help needed in South Dakota, with calls for labor as ripening continues.
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Last-Minute Sanity Hearing Delays Hangman Nears Aug. 3
Russell Scott, reprieved twice, faces a sanity hearing ten days hence after Judge Joseph David halted the death march with a writ. Gov. Small and the pardon board denied further clemency as officials considered dismantling the scaffold at Gook County Jail.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Russell Scott
Gook County
Joseph David
David
Catherine Scott
Springfield
Big Damage Suits Sequel to Crash of Engine and Trolley
Sioux City July 24. Two damage suits filed in federal court seek 50 000 from Berry Aune’s estate and 20 000 for David Cumming after a Great Northern locomotive struck a street car. The crash caused two deaths and several serious injuries. The rail line and street car company are named as joint defendants. More suits expected.
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Great Northern
Berry Aune
David Cumming
Great Northern Railroad
Street Car Company
Boy to have skin graft after Fourth of July injury
Forrest Godel, 12, son of Mrs. Sophia Bedell of 627 Iowa Street, was badly burned when pinpowder exploded during a premature Fourth of July celebration on June 27. He has returned to St. Francis hospital for further treatment and a skin graft is planned to restore use of his fingers.
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Godel
Sophia Bedell
Iowa Street
Abandon Hope for 1 Entombed Miners at Roane Mine
Two bodies recovered. rescuers fear for the ten miners entombed by yesterday’s Roane Iron and Coal explosion. Heat gas and debris trapped workers, blast sent corpses several hundred feet, and conditions remain unbearable as efforts continue. Coroner’s jury in Louisville returns verdict on boxer's death amid unrelated incident.
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Rockwood Fenn
Roane Iron & Coal Co
Itine
Shannon
After 33 Years Divorce Battle Ends Jail Fight
Len Strumswick reports a 72 year old Meeker is free after three years in jail for failing to pay alimony of 310 a week. The long legal saga spanned 33 years with multiple judges and lawyers. Meeker says he enjoyed jail time and plans to work there.
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Len Strumswick
Tanathan T. Merker
Meeker
Maddlesex
Mruiser Thadsowohl
Saic Meeker
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