Cedar Heights tree fight ends with flagless oak removal
A Cedar Heights oak wrapped in flags became the center of a dispute when Councilman Shoemaker ordered the tree felled to widen Grand avenue. Deputies and post officials argued legality as mailboxes attached to the tree were moved, while locals lamented the loss and photographs. The scene drew tears, threats of injunctions, and appeals from residents to spare the emblematic tree.
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Cedar Heights
R. Shoemaker
G.W. Wilson
William Galloway
J. . King
France
Axman
United States
Shoemaker
A. J. Huchaner
M. H. Kelly
Waterloo
Post Office
Hughes
Lew Rosenthal
Cedar Fells
G. W. Hughes
Ciy
Nathan Vinlow
Uncle Sam
Friend of Viceroy French of Ireland Assassinated in Dublin
Dublin July 30. Frank Brooke, a leading Irish figure and close friend of Viscount French, was fatally shot in the Dublin and Southeastern railway directors’ room at Westland Row. Eight shots fired. three hit Brooke, three missed Cotton. Three assassins fled. Politically motivated suspect noted Sinn Fein member Robert Horton recently jailed for threats against French and Brooke.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Frank Brooke
Ireland
Viscount French
Mentenat
Dublin & Southeastern Railway
Westland Row
Brooke
Mr. Cotton
Cotton
Robert Horton
Sinn Fein
House of Commons
Shillelagh
Missouri Republicans Issued Cleanup Ballots Endorsed Candidates
The Missouri Republican association formed to back a party cleanup after campaign finance revelations issued sample ballots endorsing Dwight F. Davis and J. L. Minnis for governor and Arthur M. Hyde for senator. Other candidates not endorsed were scratched. Endorsed figures supported or sympathized with the cleanup effort.
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Associated Press
Darrow Pleads for Asylum for Communist Trial Defendants
In Chicago on July 30 Associated Press report says William Bross Lloyd and 19 Communist party members faced a sedition trial with jury deliberations looming after prosecutor Frank Comerford finished closing arguments. Clarence Darrow urged treating the defendants as mentally disturbed, proposing asylum over prison.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William Bross Lloyd
Communist Party
Frank Comerford
Clarence S. Darrow
Turkish Delegation Arrives to Sign Pact in Paris
The Turkish delegation arrived in Paris to sign the peace treaty. The ceremony set for Thursday at Serres near Versailles was postponed due to delays from Constantinople. Signing likely will occur next week as the party stays at the Hotel des Réservoirs in Versailles, former German delegation HQ.
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Associated Press
Paris
Serres
Versailles
Constantinople
Hotel Des Reservoirs
Potato Prices Fall in St Louis Market
St Louis July 30 wholesale price of home grown potatoes dropped about 40 cents per 1040 pounds, selling around 3.75 dollars, an approximate two dollar decline from last week. Crop damage blamed for the drop.
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St. Louis
Goon
Harding porch campaign gains momentum in August addresses
The Harding presidential campaign plans a full August push starting with a Mansfield delegation address. Two additional speaking dates were announced Aug 12 for 660 pottery workers from West Liverpool and Columbiana County, and Sept 26 with a focus on the American Defense gooie.
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Mansfield
West Liverpool
Columbiana County
Blockades urged by GalfouR roleague weapon
San Sebastian Spain July 29 Arthur J Balfour British representative on the League of Nations council said an economic blockade may be used against nations opposed to the league The council opens its eighth meeting with debate on sanctions and the Sarre case the talks emphasize the league needs time to develop and public opinion as its main weapon
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San Sebastian
Spain
Arthur J. Balfour
League of Nations Council
Council
League
Balfour
Belfour
Alanda Islands
Finland
Sweden
League For Peace
Sna
Especia
Sarre
Council of the Rescue of Nations
Europe
Sarre Commission
France
Germany
Colorado Democrats Name Primary Candidates for Governor
Colorado Democrats select Robert Higgins of Denver and James M. Calling of Weld County as gubernatorial nominees at the state assembly. Higgins previously served as state treasurer, while Calling runs under both the Nonpartisan League and the Farmer-Labor party. Their names advance to the September primary, with voters to decide in the governor race.
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Colo
Robert Higgins
James M. Calling
Weld County
Nonpartisan League
Farmer-Labor Party
State
Aidnight
Pyticaer
Authority Lewis to Act in 2 State Atrikes
Executive officers of the United Mine Workers were given full authority to act in the Indiana Illinois coal field walkout. President John Lewis and other leaders may take any action deemed necessary. Howat in Kansas vows to force operators to repay wages. Kansas miners idle over fines for refusing Saturday work. Operators see Howat’s stance as a challenge to Lewis. Illinois Indiana operators reject Lewis plea for joint talks to settle the day men strike. Gov ernment wage award cited. no meeting until government orders. Des Moines Iowa committee postpones action on working agreement revisions.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Ilinois
John Lewis
International Executive Board
Howat
Pittsburg
Kan
Alexander Howat
Tthe United Mine Workers
John L. Lawis
International
Kansas
Lewis
Chicago
Illinois
President Lewis
United Mine Workers
Fros. H. Brewster
St. Louis
Ward Searls
Des Moines
Iowa Coal Operators Association
Iowa
Ats
Rebellion Rumordenied in Lower California
Mexico City reports no change in the militancy situation in Lower California with Governor Isteban Cantu and Gen. Francisco R. Serrano stating no official advices of an alleged rebellion have been received and no combat plans have been formed.
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Associated Dress
Mexico City
Lower California
Isteban Cantu
Francisco R. Serrano
Amajor
Radical Investigator with Shipping Board resigns in July
Washington news notes Frank Burke assistant chief of the justice department bureau of investigation has tendered his resignation effective August 1 He will become assistant to Chairman Benson of the Shipping Board Burke has been prominent in radical activity investigations In New York the International Harvester Company declares a 12 percent stock dividend payable in common stock September 1
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Washington, D. C
Frank Burke
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
Burke
Benson
Shipping Board
Telings
Prclares
New York
Tnternational Harvester Company
Delivery Notice for Evening Newspaper Service
The carrier should deliver the paper to your home before 3 30. If you do not receive your paper due to carrier box error or other cause, call before 6 80 p.m. to arrange a copy.
Rumors of Lower Food Prices Shake Wheat Markets
Chicago July turmoil hit the wheat market with a 12 cent per bushel drop as December delivery fell to 2.21 from 2.3414. May rose fractions while bearish factors included foreign exchange declines, word the British commission paused market activity, and talk of lower food prices from a leading banker. Projections that wheat movements could double next week added to the volatility.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Marek
Royal Commission
Girl Run Down by Motorcycle in Front of Home
Four year old Marie McClaren of 419 Eleventh Street West was struck by a motorcycle with a sidecar yesterday noon. Physicians say brain injury could be fatal but chances of recovery are even as watchers keep vigil at her bedside. The accident occurred in front of the McClaren residence with a sidecar passenger aboard. disagreement exists over cause but the motorcycle pushed the child into the pavement after skidding across the street.
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Marie McClaren
Marie
John McClaren
Eleventh Street
Semisturt
Lor
McClaren
Joe Knipp
Franklin Street
Ven Io
Red Boy
Miami Valley Honors Cox On Homecoming Day
Residents of the Miami valley acclaimed James M. Cox as Democratic presidential nominee during a large homecoming celebration. A 2:30 pm parade featured floats and bands including Rainbow division and Meteor band. Cox Roosters club traveled to San Francisco for the tribute.
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James M. Cox
Tarton
Miami Valley
Middletown
Hamilton
Rainbow Division
Meteor
Iatter
Piqua
Ohio
Cox Roosters
San Francisco
Gov. Cox
Plang
Goveernor
Bloodiest Battle Looms as Reds Press Warsaw Front
London dispatch July 30 reports northern front fighting easing around the Warsaw area with Polish forces retreating toward Longa. In Galicia Bolsheviks push to seize Lemberg as Polish troops vow to defend the city to the last while refugees describe orders for male conscription. Britain and France warn Poland against disarming or ceding border terms in armistice talks.
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Associated Press
London
Ussovetz
Longa
Warsaw
Miyrsday
Polea
Lemberg
Galicia
Poland
Paris
Great Britain
France
Lloyd George
Germany
Russia
Canalg
Baltic
Rotmania
Czecho-Slovakia
Turn Enright Murder Suspects Loose In Chicago Case
In Chicago and May, Big Tim Murphy Vincencz Cosmano and Michael Carrosta were freed after two key witnesses vanished, collapsing the murder case against them for the shooting of labor leader Mossy Enright last February. Prosecutors say they cannot reinstate without the witnesses who disappeared.
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Ease Press
Chicago
Tay
Gunman Geary Seeks New Trial Headline Update
Chicago case reports that Gunman Geary, jailed for murder, seeks a new trial with a hearing date set for August. The jury delivered a verdict last night after a short deliberation. Separate briefs note the Shipping Board will withdraw from the national wage adjustment body on October 1, and Iowa railroads face an August 4 hearing on intrastate freight rate increases.
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Dressy
Chicago
Gene Geary
Fiarry 4Eckas
Ponzi Payout Spurs Investors as Fortune Mystery Persists
Marg. Roston reports that Charles Ponzi’s claim of rapid gains from international exchange left investors hopeful yet seeking proof of solvency. A line formed at the disbursement window as nearly equal sums were paid on matured notes and principal, with total payouts reaching about 1.5 million and managers noting 3 million in liabilities. Ponzi’s books would be opened for authority inspection, but Moll says examining them won’t reveal the money making secret.
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Marg
Charles Tonzi
Mina
Hds
International Exchange
Pansi
Hip
Mites
Panzi
Agso
Arceph Nomore
Ponzi
Jever
Mel
Patten
New York
Miss Moll
Garment Prices Begin Decline After Peak in Chicago
Prices for ready-to-wear garments have peaked and started to fall, say members of the Ready-To-Wear association during a 10 days exhibition in Chicago. Buyers at the exhibit include small retailers from middle western cities.
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Associated Preas
Chicago
Kendall QOta Declines Senate Candidacy for Governor
Albia Iowa July 80 E Kendall of Albia Republican nominee for governor announces he will not seek the United States Senate now or in the future, stating his sole ambition is to serve Iowa as governor and he will not become a senator candidate at any time. The move ends speculation about a Kenyon seat, while Tobin Pickett Good and Towner are mentioned as potential entrants. Kendall reaffirms only run for governor.
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Albia
E. Kendall
United States
Iowa
Senate
Kendall
Kenyon
Kendell
Tobin
Vinton
Charles B. Pickett
Waterigo
James A. Good
Cedar Rapids
Towner
Corning
Weather summaries knock roads in several towns
Reports from the Weather Bureau state 0.67 inches of rain in the last 24 hours across the district with readings in Albert Lea Algona Davenport Dubuque Des Moines La Crosse Mason City Postville Waterloo and Waverly. Highways report scattered showers in northern counties with roads slippery near Algona. Clear conditions expected after the wet spell.
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Weather Bureau
Chiles City
Albert Lea
Minn
Algona
Charles di Cotaraphis
Davenport
DessAtoines
Paobuque
Marthault Minn
la Cross
Wink
Mason City
Postville
Waterloo
Od Waverly
Bunmary
Algon
Reada
Reds Urge Britain Labour to Ready for Civil War
London July report quotes Moscow Third International urging the British Independent Labour Party to prepare for heavy civil war as world revolution spreads through Europe and into the east. The Times notes Moscow’s claim that there is only one communism, and warns bourgeois surrender is unlikely. James Ramsay McDonald criticizes revolutionaries as advocating bloodshed.
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Moscow Internationale
Independent Labor Party
Great Britain
Imes
Europe
East
James
Ramsay McDonald
House of Commons
Moscow
Austrian Cabinet Members Reported by State Dept
Washington July 30 the personnel of the reorganized Austrian cabinet was reported to the state department by the American commissioner at Vienna. The new cabinet includes Dr Mayer chief of cabinet without portfolio Dr Karl Renner secretary of foreign affairs Ferdinand Junisch social administrator Dr Julius Deutsch minister of war Eduard Hein minister of commerce Alois Haueis minister of agriculture Walter Breisk minister of interior Dr Roller minister of justice Dr Reisch minister of finance.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
State Department
Vienna
Mayer
Karl Renner
Ferdinand Junisch
Julius Deutsch
Eduard Hein
Commetce
Alois Haueis
Walter Breisk
Interior
Dr. Roller
Dr. Reisch
Omaha Papers Raised to 3 Cents and 10 Cent Sundays
In Omaha Ned on July 29 the Bee World-Herald and Daily News announce price hikes for Sunday and weekly editions. Sunday papers rise to 10 cents, daily papers to 3 cents, up from 5 and 2 cents respectively, with weekly carrier rates increasing from 15 to 20 cents. The price change takes effect Sunday August 1.
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The
Associated Press
Omaha
Ned
Omaha Bee
World-Herald
Daily News
Liquor Raids Extend to Bronx Seizure Worth 115000
Federal agents raided Newark and Jersey City yesterday with about one hundred officers. Today Sherin announces a Bronx seizure of whisky valued at 115000 as part of the ongoing enforcement drive.
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Associated Preesy
New York
Newark
Jersey City
Bronx
Sherin
Governor Cantu cut off official communications in Lower California
Mexicali July 30 Esteban Cantu governor of the northern district ordered the stoppage of all official communication between the Mexican federal government and the territorial government of the northern district of Lower California. The move was announced today in Mexicali.
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Associated Press
Mexicali
Lower California
Esteban Cantu
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