Dawes Chosen as Coolidge Running Mate on G. O. P. Ticket
Cleveland, June 13 William Butler named national chairman of the Republican Committee with Coolidge chosen for renomination. Dawes Illinois selected as vice president on third ballot after a tense convention day that saw Lowden rally and Burton and Kenyon fade. Roy O West Chicago elected secretary while Ralph Williams Oregon reelected as vice chair.
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Associated Press
Claveland
Williams
Hodges
Denver
Colo
Republican National Committee
Coolidge
William Butler
Massachusetts
Robert H. Todd
Republian
Porto Rico
Juan Soie
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Charles D. Hilles
New York
A. T. Hert
Louisvilles
Roy O. West
Chicago
Dawes
Cleveland
Charles G. Dawes
Illinois
National Committee
Frank G. Lowden
Hlingis
Lowden
Hell and
Maria
Chl
Calvin Coolidge
Wisconsin
North Dakota
la Follette
South Dakota
Courier delivery window and contact instruction
The notice states home delivery by 5 30 each day and instructs readers to call 51 if the paper is not received by that time. It also notes that a copy will be sent and that calls must reach the office before 8 39 A M.
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Tarrist
Phome 51
Death Turret Blast Haunts Giant Battleship Crew
Floyd Raymond, a seaman from Floyd Ia, died in the second turret of the US Mississippi after a 14 inch gun explosion that killed 45 sailors. His family learns of the tragedy by radio as the ship returns to port at San Pedro. Crews dismantle debris and remove an unexploded charge to prevent another catastrophe.
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Floyd Raymond
Floyd, Ia
Mississippi
Floyd
Dea Monn
San Pedro
Cal
Alfre Raymond
Milo Raymond
Batileshin
Associated Press
U. S
Ee Rabedy
Navy Toll Follows Mississippi Disaster June 13
A sanctioned roll of killed from the USS Mississippi disaster lists 48 dead and 3 officers among the 45 enlisted men, with injuries on the hospital ship and aboard New Mexico. Ensign H. D. Smith is praised for his acts, while a board of inquiry investigates the turret explosion and causes remain uncertain.
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Associated Press
San Pedro
U.S. 5
New Mexico
L. N.* Morgan
H. A. Wiley
Thomas E. “Zeliers
Long Beach
Gal
Federated Clubs in Trouble on Vice President
Los Angeles June 13 The General Federation of Women's Clubs nears its closing session of the seventeenth biennial convention with a run-off for second vice presidency after Florence Dilbert of Pennsylvania led the first ballot. Remaining candidates Mrs. WA Lofard of Michigan and Mrs. John Ruhl of West Virginia faced withdrawal rulings while officers named include Mrs. John D. Sherman Colorado as president and Florence C. Floore Texas as treasurer.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Florence Dilbert
Pennsylvania
Ura
WA. Lofard
Michigan
John Ruhl
West Virginia
Gec
John D. Sherman
Colorado
Edward F. White
Indiana
J. C. Hayes
Georgia
Florence C. Floore
Texas
Sinister Shadow Trails Jerry Fanneal in Hidden Underworld
A stealthy figure linked to murder and robbery haunts Jerry Fanneal and his fiancee. Accused by a friend, he eludes police and moves through the underworld while remaining a deadly follower.
Rail Holdup by Bandits Stuns Chicago Area
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mail train was robbed near Rondout Illinois thirty miles north of Chicago in one of the era’s boldest heists. Bandits used an unidentified plane to flee and escaped with mail pouches valued around two million dollars.
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Waukegan
Ural
Chicago
Associated Press
Chicago, Milwaukee
Federal Reserve Bank
Altho
Volke
Engineer & RR
Waite
Milwaukee
EB. J. Bridle
Buckley Road
Isis
Hudy found near city likely Delhi man identified
A middle aged man’s body was found near the Cedar river east of Che atty. Identification pending by Jery Niendorf of Delhi. Inscription resembles brother’s name. Frank Niendorf had left Rochester seeking Mayo treatment and hasn’t been seen since. Relatives search continues. Motoring friend Henry Nienberg will view the body at Hileman & Gindt mortuary. Clothing, mustache, hair, height and weight described as matching the Delhi man. About $25 in money believed to be with him.
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Cedar River
Cheatty
Jery Niendorf
Wall
Kenry Nienberg
Hileman & Gindt
Delhman
Jet
Frank Nieudorf
John Duffy
Higgins
Charley Higeing
Robert Anderson’ Post
GAL RL
Memorial ‘Hall
Grand Army
Marshalltown
Co. K
Ohio Infantry
Bon
Hoe
Bert Higgins
Whitewater
Wis
John W. Higgins
Waterloo
Kistner Mortuary
Physicians Society Donates to Lawn City Hospital
Cedar Wallis reports on June 13 that Cedar Falls Medical association leads a list of large donations totaling $4,000 to relieve debt at Sartort Memorial Hospital. The Physicians Society also pledges $15,600 for a nurses home. Dr. A. S. Hansen and Dr. F. N. Mead give $100 each and S. Gilkey, board trustee member, contributes $150.
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Cedar Wallis
Cedar Falls Medical Assotiation
Lst
Commuitees
Memorial Hospital
A. S. Hansen
FN. Mead
Gilkey
Board For Trustees
Friday the Thirteenth Gas War Grips Burlington
Friday the thirteenth proved unlucky for gas users in Burlington Iowa as oil company representatives reached a price agreement halting a gas war. After a week of 12 and 14 cent deals, the new price rose to 16 44 cents a gallon with expectations of hitting 18 cents soon.
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Burlington
Brookins Lowers 400 Metre Hurdles Record at Cambridge
At Masa N Margard Stadium Cambridge June 13 Charles Brookins of Iowa University Sar broke the Olympic record for the 400 metre hurdles by half a second with a 53 1 10 win in the trial heat.
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N Margard
Cambridge
Masa
Charles Brookins
Iowa University Sar
Trapped Gunners Die In Mississppi Turret Fire
June 13 report from San Pedro details 48 gunners killed on the battleship Mississippi when a blast melted a turret trap door. Heat and sealed walls left men unable to escape, with bodies recovered after a water flood door failed to free them. Lieutenant Zellars is noted for triggering the water to avert further disaster.
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Jin
Thomas FE
Zellars
Long Meadh
Zellers
Destrucion
Ala
der Magazine
Nomination of Dawes as Republican VP candidate sparks debate
Chicago press reports Dawes nominated by Republicans for vice president. Friends expect him to push beyond traditional roles, citing his prolific career as U.S. comptroller, Central Trust leader, and Pershing service. Born August 27 1865 in Marietta he rose to national finance influence.
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Associdad Vidas
Marklin
Brietty
Praterlerst
Dawes
Ty Dent
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Marietta
Rufus Dawes
Troy Brigade
Wisconsin
Marietta College
Cincinna Flats
Hay
Lincoln
Neb
LaGrosse Gra Light Company
Evanston
Mark Hanna
Ulinots
Wiliam McKinley
Pershing
United States
Curranc
Central Trust Company of Illinois
Hatass
Gen. Pershing
France
Julea
Big Country
Helin Maria
Congress
Budget Bureau
Think Klan Fight At Center Grove Sparks Inquiry
Investigation opened into a pitched battle at Center Grove near Gapueque last night. Five men were badly hurt in a clash reportedly between the Ku Klux Klan and anti Klan sympathizers. Authorities say several arrests have been made and more are expected. No clear account of the clash has been received yet.
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Gapuque
Center Grove
Here
Ny Klox Klan
Antiklan
President of Iowa Travelers Dies in West
James W., MH, president of the Lawn Travel ing Man's association, died yesterday in Los Angeles. Word of his death was received here today by Harry Rex, secretary of the association.
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Hos Moines
Tane
James Ww
Lawn Traveling Man's Association
Los Angeles
Harry Rex
Asssciation
Death of Civil War Vet Charles Higgins and Wife
Charles T. Higgins a Civil War veteran , 72, found dead from probable gas oven fumes in his home. His wife was unconscious, nearby, and later revived with life signs but in danger. Fire department and physicians intervened but could not save Higgins. wife remained in critical condition.
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Charles T. Higgins
PROM
Charles
Misking
Sam Mone
Gov Smith Leads Democratic Wait for National Convention
New York June 13 Gov Smith tops the Democratic leaders as preconvention activity begins. He will confer with Franklin D Roosevelt and George Brennan while William G McAdoo is awaited. Stell arrives to take charge at the national headquarters as a crowded convention scene forms.
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New York
Gov. Smith
Ife
Franklin D. Roosevelt
George Brennan
Tonota
William G. McAdoo
David I. Orkwell
Cleveland
Jgan
Order Stell
National Democratic
Ational
Lowden Declines Vice Presidential Bid for Dawes Pick
Oregon June 13 Former Illinois governor Frank C Lowden says he would not accept the Republican nomination for vice president in 1924 even if offered choosing to stay on his farm. He praises Gen Dawes as an excellent nominee and says the convention could not have chosen a better man.
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Oregon
Tfl
Coolidge
Frank C. Lowden
Illinois
Ofce
Tam
United States Senate
Gen. Dawes
Long nonstop flight halted by fog at midair ceiling
Maj. William N. Hensley Jr. and Lt. Plifett attempted a breakfast dinner nonstop from Mitchel Field New York to Columbus Nebraska in a standard De Havilland aircraft. A 600 foot ceiling and fog over Pennsylvania forced them to descend aborting the flight.
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Mitchel Field
N. Ya
William N. Hensley, Jr
Liaut. Plifett
Columbus
Nebd
Minulead
Pennsylvania
Short Turns Down FL Party Nomination
Wallace M. Short of Sioux City declines to run for president of the Farmer-Labor party at the St. Paul convention this month after losing the Republican primary for Congress in Iowa's Eleventh District.
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Sioux City
Walliace M. Short
Tany
Farmer-Labor Party
St. Paul
French Congress chooses Doumergue as president
France's national congress elects Gaston Doumergue, president of the Senate, as the new president of France to succeed Mitterrand after the recent elections. Doumergue's moderating stance pleases most factions though radical elements object, with some preferring Painlevé or Aristide Briand.
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United Press
France
Gaston Doumergue
Senate
National Congress
Lo Iday
Yy. Mitterand
Teft
Doumergue
Localional
Poineare Coalition
Adelbert Walrath Dies in Clarksville Funeral Planned
Adelbert Walrath of Clarksville died yesterday after two years of ill health. Born September 11, 1858, in Decorah Iowa, he moved to this vicinity as a child. He is survived by his widow Christie Renu and three daughters Mrs. Ethel Chestnut Mrs. Georges Roberts and Mrs Galen Edwards of Chartes City. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church.
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Clarksville
Adelbert Walrath
Presbyterian Church
Walrath
Decorah
Christie Renu
Ethel Chestnut
Georges Roberts
Galen Edewards
Chartes City
Seek Earl Olmstead Missing Husband in Cedar Falls
Friends and relatives search Fort Olmstead address of 005 1-2 Commercial Street for Earl Olmstead who is believed absent after his wife fell ill at her mother's Cedar Falls home. City and county engineers assist in locating him amid road construction work. Prof Timothy Smiddy named Minister Plenipotentiary to the Free State in Washington per Dasmond Fitzgerald report.
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Fort Olmstead
Commercial Street
Cedar Falla
Hung Wate
Smiddy
U.S
Publc
Timothy A. Smiddy
Cork
Trigh Free State
Washington
Dasmond Fitzgerald
Ake Fame
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