Direct Vote Held Not a Panacea in Senate Debate
Washington June 12 The senate opened debate on direct election of U S senators with McCumber warning that a direct vote system could breed new forms of corruption and enable demagogues to dominate politics while Lodge predicts reciprocity will pass regardless of the Root amendment and fishermen’s protections.
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Washington
Senate
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
White House
McCumber
North Dakota
Partridges Released on Sedgwick Island
J. E. Sedgwick released seven Hungarian partridges on Sedgwick Island at noon. The birds sought shelter underbrush and are protected until 1915. Sedgwick warns that anyone molesting or killing them will be prosecuted. He hopes the birds multiply and the preserve becomes a large flock.
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J. E. Sedgwick
Sedgwick Island
Mr. Sedgwick
Hearing resumes in Kansas City on Lamb Trust case
The state ousted out against alleged lumber truaks was resumed in Kansas City after starting in St. Louis last month. Assistant Attorney General Atkinson led the inquiries for the state.
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Atkinson
Wheat Harvest Begins in Central Missouri
The wheat harvest began in central Missouri today. The grain is in uneven condition with an average yield estimated at 15 bushels per acre. The report comes from Bedalia Missouri dated June 12.
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Missouri
Bedalia
Une
Actress Tied to Stokes Shooting At Ansonia Hotel
Miss Lillias Graham and Miss Ethel Conrad wounded William Earl Dodge Stokes owner of the Ansonia Hotel in New York during a visit to the girls apartments. Stokes demanded $25000 for letters and was allegedly attacked first by him.
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Lillias Graham
William Earl Dodge Stokes
Ansonia
New York
Miss Graham
Ethel Conrad
Stokes
Bicycle Rider Struck By Auto In Waterloo
Edward Williams of Waterloo was injured when his bicycle was struck by an oncoming car on Saturday around 5:30 PM. He was thrown through the windshield, sustained facial and leg cuts, and required stitches at the hospital. He is resting comfortably. the bicycle was wrecked.
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Waverly
Edward Williams
Williams
Wiliams
W. M. Williams
Bluffs Street
Waterloo
Recognition Day at Chautauqua planned for summer
Mrs. C. C. Cadwallader, president of the local circle, organizes a four day round table program for the Waterloo Chautauqua and Bible Institute this summer. A graduation class and seal presentations for additional work will be part of the events. Recognition day exercises are a highlight of the Chautauqua programs.
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C. C. Cadwallader
T. S.C
Waterloo Chautauqua & Bible Institute
Plymouth Church Picnic Tuesday at Lafayette Park
Plymouth Congregational church and Sunday school plan a picnic tomorrow in Lafayette park by the river. Participants will gather at the waiting station at 10 o clock, following a combined church service and Sunday school event held yesterday at 10 30 in the East Side Library for Children's Day.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Lafayette Park
East Side
Two MURDERERS die in electric chair
Ossining New York June 12 Two men were executed in Sing Sing prison this morning. Frederick Gebhardt convicted of killing Anna Luther in the woods of East Islip Long Island in April 190? was executed first. Thomas Karnes a highwayman shot Jack Lennard then died.
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Ossining
N. Y
Sing Sing
Frederick Gebhardt
Anna Luther
Fast Islip
Long Island
Thomas Karnes
Jack Lennard
Gebhardt
Arthur Follows Green on Bench in Irish Judicial District
Des Moines June 12 Thomas A Arthur of Logan Iowa succeeds Con Bressman Elect W R Green as district judge in the Irish judicial district His appointment announced by Governor Carroll takes effect immediately Green resigned last Saturday Arthur has long been active in public life in western Iowa
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Des Moines
Thomas A. Arthur
Logan
Con
Bressman
W. R. Green
Carroll
Aviator Frey Forced to Earth in Paris Rome Turin Race
German aviator Frey attempted the final leg from Paris to Rome to Turin but heavy weather forced a return after a 20 mile flight into a rising storm. His machine suffered minor damage on landing and he hopes to start again today.
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Rome
Frey
Lady of Victory Commencement Program Set at East Waterlord High
Our Lady of Victory Academy will hold commencement exercises Tuesday evening in the manual training Auditorium of East Waterlord High School. A large audience is expected for the program prepared by the school.
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Our Lady of Victory Academy
East Waterlord High School
Vesper Services Held Yesterday At Y W C A
Rev. D Hull of Grave M E church led yesterday’s vesper service at 4 pm in Y W C A parlors with a large audience. He spoke on The Girl Away From Home and the Church urging girls to attend church, make friends, and suggested weekly church evenings for young people. The Y W C A religious committee will tea at the Y M L C A room tonight, and donations of magazines for the reading room are welcomed.
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RE. D. Hull
Grave M. E
Mr. Hull
Mrs Wallace wins Free Sewing machine at Waterlon event
Mrs G F Wallace of 753 Uogan Avenue won the Free Sewing machine offered by Waterlon Furniture. The prize was announced Saturday after a sewing machine demonstration that drew many visitors. attendees took home doll bonnets and tiny aprons made during the event. A. Asquith, jeweler, will attend the Des Moines meeting of the Iowa Retail Jewelers Association opening tomorrow for a three day session.
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G. F. Wallace
Uogan Avenue
Waterlon Furniture Company
A. Asquith
Iowa Retail Jewelers’ Association
Des Moines
Sesson
Lorimer Subpoenas Target Key Backers in Inquiry
Prominent figures including Lee O Neill Browne Edward Hines Edward Tilden and Clarence Funk are to be subpoenaed as the Lorimer investigation expands. A special eight senator committee orders secrecy while reviewing Illinois testimony ahead of a possible next meeting. Lorimer returns to the senate after traveling from Chicago for a direct vote resolution vote.
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Washington
Tre
Ilinois House
Edward Hines
Edward Hines Lumber Company
Chicago
Edward Tilden
Lorimer
Clarence 5
Funk
International Harvester Companys
Helm Investigating Committee
Illinois
Senate
Tetirn
Five Dead Five Missing In Storm Across New York
Five people died and five others were reported missing after a two day storm that drenched New York and surrounding areas. The system continued to threaten today while Croton reservoirs gained ten days of supply from the downpour. Temperature readings showed 67 degrees at 6 am and 79 degrees at noon.
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New York
Croton
Buchanan Optical Co
Syndicate Block
Hearing resumes in $20,000 fraud case in Cincinnati
Edgard Cooke of Chicago under indictment for embezzling $27 from Big Four railroad while employed there. Case tied to $643,000 embezzlement by Charles L. Warriner, serving six years in Ohio penitentiary. Warriner testified after being brought from Columbus to Cincinnati to aid the trial.
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Cincinna
Edgard. Cooke
Chicago
Big Four Railroad
Chargers Seainst Cooke
Charles L. Warriner
Ohio
Warner
Columbus
Priests to Attend Retreat at Dubuque Next Week
The clergy plan a retreat with all priests except Father Slattery who is supervising the new academy building for St Joseph's parish. Slattery will be unable to attend. The event is set for June 1928 in Dubuque.
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Father Slattery
Dubuque
Wather Slatters
Storm Lake Man Disappears on Fishing Trip
George Dever, a grain buyer for the Western Elevator Company stationed at Alta, has mysteriously disappeared. He left Alta for Brarm Lake on a proposed fishing trip and efforts to locate him have been unsuccessful.
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George Dever
Alta
Western Levator Company
Jhas
Fin Jane
Brarm Lake
Sugar Makers On the Carpet Before Inquiry Panel
Washington June 12. The sugar trust inquiry opened with F B Atkins testifying that American Sugar Refining hid operations from stockholders until 1910. New England interests gained control via key elections, with Havemeyer holdings valued at about 200000 of 19906000. The committee aims a thorough probe into the refining industry and anti trust compliance.
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Washington
F. BF. Atkins
Honke Sugar Trust
New England
H. V Wayemerger
Stork
Havemeyer
Atkins
American Sugar Refining Company
New
House
Congress
Hardwick
Georgia
James M. Beck
Edward F. Atkins
Boston
Mrr
Rev Enos Baker Dies in Connecticut Visit
A telegram from Mrs. Carn Ordway Baker of Los Angeles reports that her husband, Rev Enos Baker, died yesterday at his brother’s home in Connecticut after attending the Presbyterian General Assembly. Mrs. Baker is the daughter of local residents Mr. and Mrs. George Ordway. Burial arrangements are pending.
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Waterlan
Carn Ordway Baker
Los Angeles
Calif
Enos Baker
Connecticut
Mr. Baker
Presbyterian Feneral Assembly
Hoffman
Pennsylvania
Bourquin
Sheriff Young
Dubuque County
Fathers of Bathhouse Project Meet at East Library
The community gathers tonight at Waterloo Public Library to form a committee led by Mayor Rertor to promote a bathhouse plan for Cedar River cooling and river safety. Citizens fear summer heat and seek safe swimming for children, urging strong turnout and rapid action.
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Fathers OF Bathhouse
East Library
Rertor
Waterloo Public Library
Waaterloo
Seller's Panic in July Wheat Markets Stirred Chicago Prices
A seller's panic hit July wheat as options fell nearly 1 cent a bushel from the prior week. Leading cash wheat holders taking May contracts sold for July delivery and sold deferred months expecting hedging of the new crop. Bulls supported early trading, helping push prices higher.
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Chicago
New Hartford Bank Cashier Bourquin Absent. Bank Cleared
New Hartford State Bank cashier Bourquin has been away a week amid rumors. Bank examiner Roberts found no irregularities or shortages and confirmed assets intact. Records show Bourquin transferred real estate to his wife last Saturday. Blooming County auditor logs confirm the transfers.
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Kew Wartford
Sonia . Bourguin
New Hartford State Bank
Examiner Roberts
Indicted Writer Prints Names in Bribery Case
Columbus June 12 T E Maeder of Cleveland indicted for offering a bribe related to the Joan shark bill passed by the legislature. He appeared in common pleas court and posted bond of 1000 dollars. Carl Ruth, Cleveland correspondent, indicted for contempt for publishing names of indicted men before their appearance.
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Columbus
T. E. Maeder
Cleveland
Carl Ruth
Hold Franchise Election Today
Keokuk Iowa residents vote today on two measures a franchise for electric lighting and street railway firms to expire in 1920 and 1926 and a city publicity bureau. Supporters on both sides claim the propositions will pass.
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Keokuk
Seven teenth Annual Christian Workers' Assembly Opens
The seventeenth annual session of the Christian Workers' assembly of the Iowa yearly meeting of Friends began in Linnville Indiana on June 12 and will run to Friday night. Rev. BE Howard Brown of Marshalltown presides as attendance is large and Harry R. Keates of Des Moines delivered the assembly sermon.
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Linnville
Christian Workers’ Assembly
Iowa Yearly Meeting of Friends
BE. Howard Brown
Marshalltown
Harry R. Keates
Des Moines
Club Women In Conference Today
Mrs. J W Richards hosts a Third district gathering at her home to advance the district educational fund now at 400 dollars. Attending are Miss Mary Bliss Town Falls chairing district Miss Harriett Lake Independence and others from Iowa Falls Fairbank and Waterloo.
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J. W. Richards
Town Federation of Women’s Clubs
Mary Bliss
Town Falls
Z. C.j Jackson
Iowa Falls
Harriett Lake
Independence
Etta Agnew
Fairbank
Richards
Waterloo
Albert Leusen Not So Well Today
Albert Leusen, struck by a slight paralysis last week, was reported not so well today. His daughters Sister Winnifred and Sister Alberta stay at his bedside. a planned trip to Council Bluffs was postponed until Wednesday hoping for improvement.
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Albert Lausen
Winnifred
Alberta
Council Bluffs
Beeman Couple Attends Baptist National Convention
Rev and Mrs H G Beeman left for Philadelphia to attend the Baptist National convention where Beeman will present The Country Church Problem. He is the first Iowa minister featured on the program, a high honor for the Waterloo pastor. They will tour the East and return in about three weeks. the Beeman boys stay with Mrs Beeman's mother in Rockwell City.
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H. G. Beeman
Philadelphia
Mr. Beeman
Iowa
Waterloo
Rev
Mrs. Beeman
Rockwell City
Women Break Ground for Methodist Church Edifice
Women of the congregation unveiled picks and shovels to break ground for the new Methodist church a project valued at 15606 dollars. Elaborate ceremonies marked the official start of construction as ground was broken.
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Marrison
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Lodge
Lamb Trust
San Felice
Clgar
Millionaire Stokes
Chautauqua
Plymouth Church
Arthur
Green
Mrs. Wallace
L. C, Browne, Hines, Tilden and
House Committee
J. O. Havemeyer
New Jersey
Maine
Louisiana
East
Smoke Martin
NEW Hartford Bank
Louis FE. Bourquin
Examiner
Yearly Meeting OF Friends’ Society
Club Women
Albert Leusen
Baptist
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