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The piece outlines Earl B. Zirkle refusing to resign from the United States Naval Academy amid final graduation, choosing not to take the oath or commission while being assigned to the New York. It comments on the broader railway wage dispute and Senate debates, plus rail and political notes, including farm relief and public works funding.
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United States
Zirkle
New York
Senate Farm Relief
House
Congress
Senate
Borah Walsh Seem Unified On Nationwide Prohibition Action
Senators Borah and Walsh push for nationwide action to enforce prohibition, arguing a state referendum cannot safely alter the Volstead framework. They warn that a favorable poll in Maryland or New York would still require federal enforcement or a constitutional amendment, spotlighting state limits.
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Ty Mark Sullivan
Washington
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Dyne
Borah
Hint
Senate
Walsh
Montana
Borsh
Gote
Jit
Pes
Lodge
New Jersey
Walgh Masle
New York
Maryland
Bruce
Marsland
Borah Bids for Dry Senate Backing Stir
Senator Borah takes a strong stand on dry law enforcement and opposes certain anti prohibition links. He criticizes opponents aligned with New York figures and pledges a New Year speech on policing and enforcement.
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William Is
Borah Idato
J. W. Wadsworth, Jr
New York
Nets
Borah
Mason City Thieves Steal Machine Gun From Armory
In Mason City Iowa a fully equipped machine gun belonging to the National Guard was stolen from the armory supply room. The burglary was discovered by a janitor this morning after intruders broke a basement window to gain entry.
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Mason City
Nactional Guard Company
Vermont Bank Sues Over Forged Mortgage After Conviction
Burlington Savings Bank of Burlington Vermont sues Plymouth County District Court against Ali and Mrs Clarence Hans and others. The bank seeks $8000 outstanding principal $1000 taxes and expenses following a forgery tied to a 1923 mortgage assignment involving C G Ruehnie and C L Voss after Voss’s 1916 mortgage on a Plymouth County farm.
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Alfee
C. G. Ruehnie
C.L. Voss
Guard Two Cabins in Hunt for Evangelist
An armed guard was posted today over two cabins in Bouquet canyon as a search for missing evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson continues. Sheriff Traeger retained command of the canyon operation after a secret note was found by Deputy Sheriff Parrick indicating help.
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Bouquet Canyon
Lege Yosse
Aimee Semple MePher
Evangelist
Traeger
Parrick
Graham
Rebin
Bougnet
Old Folks Reluctant to Vote by Machine in Lee County
In Fort Madison Iowa June 4 the initial use of voting machines in Lee county is expected to bring a lighter vote. Many elderly voters express aversion to learning to operate the new devices.
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Fort Madison
Lee County
Legion Band to Perform Concert Saturday in West District
The American Legion Band under director Cress Whaylen will give a concert in the West business district from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. The band will march in a parade through the streets.
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American Legion
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Cresss Whaylen
Moscicki Takes Oath as Poland’s President Amid Protests
In Warsaw June 4 Professor Moscicki was sworn in as president before the national assembly in the castle of the kings. Communists shouted demands for political prisoners and jobs for the unemployed as the ceremony unfolded. Acting President Rafaj presided, with Tambski Trampenynski and Bartel?inthy in attendance amid a 21-gun salute marking the power transfer.
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Poland
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Prof. Moscicki
Warsaw
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National Assembly
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Assembly
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Jdent Wonsieshowski
Marshal Pilsudski
Moscieki
Tle
Rafaj
Tambski
M. Trampenynski
Bartelyointhy
Illinois river and harbors bill faces Senate passage
The 86 million river and harbors bill, including the Illinois river development project, passed a long House session amid filibuster claims and intense debate. Opposition centered on Lake Michigan water diversion. Leaders predicted Senate action before adjournment, with support from Dempsey Madden Hull and McDullie.
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Washington, D. C
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Ohio
Wisconsin
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New York
Rivers and Harbors Committee
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Hull
Illinois
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Alabama
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Carpug Christi
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Jamaica Bay
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Howard Clark to Speak in Waterloo Theatre Tomorrow
Des Moines politician Howard Clark seeking the Republican nomination for United States senator will address a Waterloo audience at 8 p.m. tomorrow, announced by his campaign manager. The event highlights Clark's cross-state bid and public appearance in Waterloo.
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Howard Clark
Waterloo Theatre
Des Moines
United States
Po. m
Waterloo
Delivery Time Note From The Courier
The notice says home delivery should reach before 5 26 o clock and asks customers to call F100 if not received by then. It promises a copy will be sent and urges households to phone promptly to remedy missed paper delivery.
Iowa Good Roads plan endorsed at state convention
The Iowa Good Roads Association won support for a 85 million dollar lead issue to improve 3115 miles of primary roads and surface remaining primary routes with gravel. Delegates, including C W Schmidt and G C W Schmidt, debated bond issues, praised engineer L T Luce and the two cent gasoline tax, and planned events and banquets in Des Moines.
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Iowa Good Roads Association
Tred L. Luce
Creston
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Iowa Grand Com
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Knights of the Grip
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C. W. Hickok
Grestan
Luce
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Supreme Council
C. A. Hibbard
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Gram Council
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Courier
Sioux City Teacher Appointed to Capital Police Force
Juanita Welty, former Sioux City sensor teacher, has been appointed to the police force in Washington D C according to word received here. Slut was grad Peleg Broun Spirit Lake high school mh Tats.
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Tal Fane
Juanita Welty
Sioux City
Washington, D. C
Slut
Peleg Broun
Spirit Lake High School
Plans Fight Edge in Washington Over Dry Law Enforcement
New Jersey plans a battle in Washington today against any new laws strengthening dry enforcement. They warn that if national alcohol restrictions come up the party would fight its passage.
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Senator Edge
New Jersey
Washington
Wets Plan Fight On Goffill For Or y Enforcement
The wets in Congress abandon cooperation with the administration and vow to resist the Goff enforcement bill. Senators Edge of New Jersey and Bruce of Maryland announce plans to discuss prohibition fully, likely halting passage before adjournment and opposing further lax enforcement.
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ORY
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Senate
Bruce
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United Press
Iowa Roads Show Good Condition with Detours Listed
Iowa roads are in excellent condition per the Des Moines Automobile Club weekly bulletin. Major detours due to paving include White Way and Jefferson Lincoln and Custer Battlefield highways with routes around Cedar Rapids and Amana to Iowa City noted as detoured segments.
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Iowa
Towa
Des Moines
Amana
Iowa City
Jefferson Highway
Lincoln
Cedar R Rapids
Custer Battlefield
Papa Shoots Self When Boy Wanted and Daughter Born
Greensburg Pa June 4 193? AP Michael Dorotsky 28 Salemville coal miner shot himself after learning his child was a girl wife and infant in bedroom say he abused her when he learned the sex after heavy drinking he barricaded himself and fired a bullet into his head
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Michael Dorotsky
Salemville
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Seaman T. B. Burns, officer in charge of the Waterloo recruiting station, says navy enlistment screens out criminals and bootleggers. He notes applicants answer a criminal history questionnaire and cites an Iowa sheriff inquiry about a jail escapee potentially enlisting.
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Mather
Navy
T. B. Burns
Waterloo
Iowa
Waterloo Fireman Named President of Fire Fighters
Sam Galloway of Waterlolo was named head of the Iowa Fire Fighters' association at the close of the fourth annual convention. Ray Murphy of Sioux City was elected vice president, J. W. Martin of Council Bluffs second vice president, William Hottel of Des Moines secretary and treasurer, and W. Hall of Cedar Rapids trustee. Cedar Rapids will entertain the 1927 convention.
Helen Wills Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
American tennis star Helen Wills, entered in the international hard court championships in Paris, was hospitalized in the American hospital after becoming ill and underwent an appendicitis operation.
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Paris
Helen Wills
California
Gov’t predicts record watermelon crop this season
The government bureau of agricultural economics says the United States will see a watermelon harvest peak in the next weeks with farm values exceeding 12 million dollars. The industry expects a larger yield than any prior season, except one historic year.
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Chicago
United States
Government Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Navy awards Salt Lake City cruiser contract to Cramp
The Navy Department awards William Cramp and Sons the contract to build the hull and engines for the light cruiser Salt Lake City at a bid of 10 900 000 dollars. The Salt Lake City and its sister ship Pretoria are being built at the New York Navy Yard.
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INS
Navy Department Today
William Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
Salt Lake City
Cramp
Pensacola
New York Navy Yard
Twenty Nine Churches Back Bob Jones in City Evangelistic Campaign
Panama City Florida residents and church leaders voted unanimously to invite evangelist Bob Jones to lead a city wide campaign. A permanent committee will organize outreach, with Jones bringing a team of workers from his recent successful tours in Spokane Oklahoma City and Wilkes Barre.
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Panama City
Fin
Hilly Sunday
Waterlan
Nee. F. Ao Tabernacle
Waterlanl
Firs
Presbyterian Church
Jones
Spokkane
Wash
Oklahoma City
Okla
Wilkes. Barre
Political turmoil unfolds in GOP primaries in Iowa and beyond
Des Moines reports detail a strategic maneuver within the Republican party as Brookhart Cummins and Clark campaigns vie for the U.S. Senate nomination. Republicans vow to use past tactics to aid or thwart Democratic hopes, while Democrats count on GOP support to boost Brookhart in the general election if nominated.
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Iuter AL B Cummins
Interp
Brookhart
G.op. Sunport
Bear Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Porter Strong
Cummins
J. Or
Fort Dodges
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