Mellon Declares McNary Bill Not Permanent Help
Washington reports June 15 that Secretary Mellon opposed the McNary equalization bill, calling it unworkable and not beneficial for U.S. agriculture. The Senate planned debate amid mixed support from cotton interests and lawmakers including Kilgore and Dawes, with opposition from Mellon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellon
Washington, D.C
Senate
Congress
Jardina
B .F. Yoakum
New York
Dawes
Bernard —M
Barusch
American Cotton Growers Exchange
Swhich
Kilgore
Ous
Haugen
Dickinson
Iowa
Anthony
Kansas
VSL
Ware
Oakins
McNary
Ced
McNary- Haugen
Election for Senate prompts cross-party debate in Pennsylvania
The article discusses why dry and independent voters in Pennsylvania may hesitate to back Wilson for the Senate while noting his labor ties and Democratic alignment. It also cites potential splits in票 tickets, shifting support among Republicans and independents, and references a broader pattern of unlikely Democratic success in 1913 Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pennsylvania
Ware
United States Senate
Washington
Iowa
Brookham
Vare
Newberry
Henry Ford
Michigan
Moses
Truman
Blaze in Brooklyn dress shop sends 50 firefighters to ground
Fifty firemen were overcome by smoke during eight small fires at a Brooklyn dress shop. Some were stretched on the sidewalk as doctors, gas company rescue crews, and police treated the prostrate workers. Damage was estimated at $25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Newberry Seat Fallout Shapes Senate Crossroads
The Newberry case exposed political fault lines as he was seated after a lengthy Senate debate. Democrats framed his seating as a major issue, while Republicans faced defeats tied to votes for Newberry, leading to resignations and a harsh examination of public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear
Newberry
Aid
McKinity
Illinois
Pepper
Pennsylvania
Stidlie
Senate
Vare
Herald-Tribune
Negro Slayer Begins Life Sentence in Pea Fort
Arthur Black, a negro convict, arrived at the state penitentiary after being sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of two women in Dennison. Sheriff Asa B. Brown supervised the transfer and Black was assigned to prison work.
Town Youth Killed by Baseball in Hawaii
Pris Yate Andrew Watt died yesterday after a baseball struck his head while he was playing near headquarters in Hawaii. Joseph Wail, a soldier's father, resides at Hoeking, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Hominia
API
Pris Yate Andrew Watt
Ste Ting
Jozeph Wail
Hoeking
Cummins Wins Waterloo Precinct With 169 Votes
An error revealed in Waterloo Precinct shows Cummins tallying 169 votes for United States senator. Breakhart had 34 votes and other counts shifted after a sealed envelope recount. The board noted the change affected county attorney race tallies as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutis
Secon
Clyer
Cummins
Breakhart
Ave
Vare Tells Senate Probe of Campaign Notes
William S. Vare, winner of the Pennsylvania Republican senatorial primary, testified to the senate campaign funds committee about expenditures and the fund-raising network. He discussed a Washington conference with Mellon and others and noted a Greenfield note of 109 010 dollars. subpoenas were served on six Pittsburgh officials and journalists to appear in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vare
Senate
Pagr Ond
William S. Vare
Pennsylvania
Senator Penper
Gov. Pinchot
Ware
Washington
W. J. Mellon
W. Harry Baker
Philadelpha
Max G. Lestie
Pittsburgh
Reed
Mellons
Aleghenia
W. 1. Mellon
Mayflower Hotel
Mellon
Pepper
Andrew W. Mallon
Philadelphia
Albert M. Greenfield
la ¥Ollette
Wisconsin
Vore
Greenfeld
John J. McGrain
Charles Anderson
A. White
Fred Kury
Kline
White
Kurs
Stat
George Wharton Pepper
U. S
Decorah Editor Knight of St Olaf Honored by Royal Order
Decorah editor and several local figures are named as knights of the Royal Order of St Olaf. The ceremony and arrivals include Guonar Land Seattle Krisan Prosignari editor and Dr Elie Meirangag Cy rich. Kiwanis members plan a trip to Meyreague park for events and reserved seating at a game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Knight of
St. Olaf
Oslo
Nory Jang Ti
Fapy
Royal Order of St. Olaf
Guonar Land
Seattle
Krisan Prosignari
Decorah Fasten
Zan. Va
Elie Meirangag Cyrich
We Kiwanis Club
Meyreague Park
Rocksland
Russell-Lamyon Wits
Plebiscite in Chilean disputed territory declared impracticable
Arica Chile June 15 AP The plebiscite on suzerainty of Paena and Arica claimed by Chile and Peru was declared impracticable by the plebisitary commission. Gen Lassiter and Augustin Edwards clashed over the commission's authority and the state of conditions in the territory. Chileans reportedly ordered envoys in Washington to break off direct settlement talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arica
Chile
Provintes Ng Paena
Pers
Plebisertary Commission
Lassiter
Gen. Lassiter
Augustin Edwards
Sener Edwards
Santiago
Ariea
Washington
United States
Drunken Student Sentenced in Jawa City for Disorderly Conduct
Harlan Arthur, a Jawa City freshman, was jailed for 15 days after his car struck a lamp post from the bridge over the Jawa river. He was arrested for drunkenness and disturbing the peace on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawa City
Jawa River
Harlan Arthur
Landis to Raise Flag at Des Moines
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, baseball czar, will arrive to take part in pennant ceremonies of the Western league club at Des Moines Park. Program includes rounds of self entertainment in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Moines
Anne
Kenesaw Mountain
Landis
Tomarrow
Teses
Western League Park
Funeral services for Marie Agnes Hurley
Marie Agnes Hurley 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Vrey 734 Mullan Ave died at Glovier Sanitarium Colorado Springs Colo at 1145 pm Saturday after a two year illness. Funeral at Sacred Heart church at 9am Wednesday burial in Waterloo. Survivors include parents siblings in Iowa Illinois and California. Pallbearers friends of the deceased. Sacred Heart Girls club will meet to recite the rosary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria, Hurley
Marie Agnes Hurley
J. M Vrey
Mullan Aye
Oue West
Glovier Sanitarium
Colorado Springs
Colo
Sacred Heart Church
Calwatr
Waterloo
Josephine
Sacred Heart School
Cofleses
Rose
Joe Little
Strawberry Point
Ray Alexander
Chicago
Nell
Calista
Ray Wurtey
Herbert Golinvering
Oakland
Cal
Jeo
Harold
William
Frank Kreis
Volga
Lac Leon Nase
Lake Little
Sacred Heart Girls’ Club
Ownll
Hurley
Signorina Maria Ratt Engaged to Marchese Persichetti Lgotini
Rome reports the engagement of Signorina Maria Ratt niece of Pope Pius III to Marchese doarda Persichetti Lgotini diplomat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Signorina Maria, Ratt
Pius III
Marchese
Doarda Persichetti Lgotini
Coolidge Hosts Haitian President at White House Luncheon
President Borno of Haiti and his wife attended a White House luncheon with President Coolidge, joined by two cabinet members and several dignitaries. Notables present included Secretary Kellogg, Secretary Wilbur, Hannibal Price, Mme Price, Mrs. Grew, and Mrs. Hoover.
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Washington
DBD. G
United States
Indy
Borno
Haiti
White House
Mrs. Coolidge
Fime. Borne
Kelloge
Navy
Wilbur
Hannibal Price
Mme. Price
Grew
Herbert Hoover
Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Reports Huge Favorable Trade Balance for Year
The United States projects a substantial trade surplus for the year, about 15 billion dollars, a record unmatched in world commerce. Exports abroad total roughly 60.6 billion since 1875, while imports from foreign markets amount to about 46.1 billion in the same period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
INS
United States
Department of Commerce
Flood Threatening Town Farm Lands
Thousands of acres of farming land in Green Bay bottom at the junction of the Skunk and Mississippi rivers face overflow from rising flood waters. Lost Creek has overflowed its banks and submerged the Burlington railroad tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bort Madison
Green Bay Bottom
Skunk
Mississippi
Burlington Railroad
Farmer’s Barn Burned. Livestock Perishes in Night Fire
Carl Halorath, a nearby farmer, found his barn destroyed by a night fire. Lightning struck the barn while the family slept, killing nearly 100 hogs and all horses housed there. No family members were awakened. Local authorities investigate the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
Amy
Carl Halorath
Reverend Edwin Boardman Speaks at Canopus Club
Pastor of the First Brethren Church, Rev Edwin Boardman, spoke at Black's tearoom about 1922 23 travels in Argentina. He said South American people are wary of the United States and that British capital influences progress. He urged Pan American unity and noted convention matters from the Canopus clubs international meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Boardman
First Brethren Church
Canopus Club
United States
Canopus
Suit to Stop Motor Truck Line Heard by Judge Boies
Judge H B Boies heard evidence in a suit to stop Don C Canfield and the B and M drag line dromeht from hauling freight by motor truck without a certificate from railroad commissioners. Canfield argues shipments have no fixed destination and thus evade motor carrier law. J B Jordan represents Canfield. Assistant Commerce Counsel Robinson appears for the railroad board. Nes Moines June 15 state audit reports James Mechine Os Kalona recovering well after gall bladder operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. Boies
Don C. Canfield
Boards of Railroad Commissioners
Canfield
J. BE. Jordan
Lounsel Robinson
Des Moines
Railroad
Bhnard
Mechine
Nes Moines
Upr
James
Os‘kaloosa
Mercy Hospital
Sun Spots Do Not Guarantee Cool Summers Yet
London June 15 reports say 1926 may be a year of many sun spots but this does not guarantee a cool summer. Meteorologists cite a decade of sun spot records and note years with high spots were not always hot while years with low spots produced cool summers. They also link sun related activity to Lake Albert and other lakes in Africa and Australia, suggesting broader climatic connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
England
Air Ministry
Lake Albert
Africa
Lake Nyasa
Lake George
New South Wales
Omaha Air Mail HQ to Move to Washington
Washington reports the air mail service headquarters will transfer from Omaha to Washington effective July 1. The staff includes a superintendent, an assistant superintendent, and about 45 clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Washington, D.C
Air Mail Service
Washington
Turtle Survives Ten Hours Underwater Reported
Harvard researcher Professor Parker notes water tortoises can hold breath up to ten hours while submerged. Alligators and caymans also show underwater endurance, influencing thoughts on hibernation submergence and respiratory limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Hi. Parker
Harvard University
Boston Society of [Natural History
Parker
Caymans
Central America
Found Too Much Thrift By Jane Osborn
Nancy Jowett, living with Uncle Martin and Aunt Jane, becomes engaged to Jonas Goodrich. They drift from thrifty courtship to clashes over money and lifestyle, ending with a plan to marry after a late date that includes a theatre visit and a bouquet of orchids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Osborn
Nancy Jowett
Nancy
Nancy, Jewett
Martin
Jonas Goodrich
Flo
Jonas Geadrich
Burt
Jonas
Fleila
Berlenbach Delaney Title Bout Set for July 15
World light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach will defend his title against Jack Delaney in Bridgeport Connecticut on July 15 at Ebbets Field. Promoter Humber Fugazy announced with state athletic commission approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul Berlenbach
Jack Delaney
Bridgeport
Cause of Explosion at Indiana Coke Plant
The Illinois Steel coke by products plant in Gary Indiana suffered a blast that killed 11 and injured 45 as investigators begin a full inquiry. Officials withheld details pending the safety inquiry. Victims include Leslie Richardson mill foreman and four white men with six Black workers among the dead. Estimated property damage runs into millions as the plant spans up to twenty blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary
Ind
Juhe
Illinois Steel Company
Athora
K. M. Burr
Comepany
Leslie Richyardson
Des Moines Man Judicially Selected as New Iowa VFW Commander
M. Talbert Dick of Des Moines was unanimously elected commander of the Iowa department Veterans of Foreign Wars at the state convention closing in Dubuque. Other officers named include T Bevan of Davenport as second commander and EB Manhold of Broux City as junior vice commander along with officers from Ames, Dubuque, and Des Moines serving in key posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
M. Talbert
Des Moines
Iowa Department, Veterans, of Foreign Wars
Sioux City Weguel
Bevan
Davenport
EB. T. Manhold
Broux ‘City
Fred W. Waller
Cottar
Professors Suckers Admit Flawed Stock Deal
Des Moines June 15 A Drake University professor admitted using harsh words about professors calling them suckers while describing a stock deal. He testified he bought 75 shares of Lead & Zinn Storage Co and accuses Prot. GC. N. Kinney of selling him worthless stock and plotting to defraud him. He even said the label might apply to himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
R. J . Conklin
Drake University
Lead & Zinn Storage Co
South Dakota
Conklin
N. Kinney
Fugitive Lucille Manion Surrenders in Detroit
Lucille Manion, 26, accused in Rockwell City reformatories case for parole violation, turned herself in Detroit. Police report she had been living with her second husband Edward Manson for two months and claimed Worry led to the surrender after being sent to Rockwell City for forging a check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Lucille Manion
Sai
Rockwell City Reformatory
Dolica
Edward “Manson
Altho Uot
Jane Mc Michael
Red Oak
Iawa
Rock- Well
Local men face hearing over unsigned political literature
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 15. J E B Johnson and G Tallman two local businessmen were given a preliminary hearing on charges of circulating unsigned political literature and attacking the character of W J Fleming defeated candidate for sheriff. They were sent to the grand jury and posted 4000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar. Rapids
J. EB. Johnson
Tallman
W. J. Fleming
Sherif
Gran Jury
Danish Flier Begins Tokio-Denmark Return Trip
Danish aviator Lieut Bolged starts the return flight from Copenhagen to Tokio via Siberia after a successful Copenhagen Tokio leg. He plans to resume flight today to complete the journey back to Denmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Tone
Lieut
Bolged
Copenhagen
Tokio
Siberia
Community News From Shell Rock and Surroundings
Shell Rock and surrounding area reports weekend visits by the Nenl family and the Renning party to Woodward, with Bernier Conrad injured in a water accident. Shank sails aboard the U.S. Navy summer cruise from Newport News, visiting Philadelphia and Cuba. WRC members parade for Flag Day. Sewer work begins at the A.M. church parsonage to add a bathroom. A Friday community meeting at the Shank home features songs, talks on gradus and packing of eyes, debates on farm value of women, and health topics with county nurse debate. Frank McGregor transferred to Waverly hospital after a sudden illness. Byron Beavensity remains ill, as does Mrs. McGreear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell Rook Shell Bank
Walter Renning
Woodward
Nenl
Sovee
Neal
Mimer
U.s.dake
Annapolis
Newport
BR. I
Martichead
Maes
Philadelphia
Charleston
Cuba
Lea
Mra A
Shank
Af. B
Shell Rock Township
A. Shank
Harry Puller
Misa
Hudson
Waterloo
Irene Evans
Laumart
Olive
Ethel Winkly
Johan Millers
Girfe
RM Lrmative
Helen Reister
Florence Hunt
Bill Shank
Royal Hart
Cornet Solo
George Garner
Harold Walters
Elon
Washington
Dlebats
Ruth Myers
Claude Adair
Florence Evans
Will Walter
Frank McGregor
Waverly
Byron Beavensity
William McGreear
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B. F. Yoakum
Cotton
Hoy Blinton
Negro Slayer
Laduiter
Priaw
Anas Rudolph
Johnson Steet
Waterloo Co-Operative Dairy Company
Creamery
Edwin Koky
Mobile Street
Richard Robert
Filostagi
VERCY_BURROUGHS
Searle
Rash
Nas
Carrie Burroughs
Cedar Falls
Burcroughs
Waterlan
Coolidge
Conopus Club
Plurtle
Jesup Desup
I Cryenes
Portland
Ote
Inty
D. Crynes
Hanis
Keokuk
A. Welen
Mayne Monty
Wasterloo
J. Zook
Morris
Greene
M. On. Tritz
J. Wiediga l
Margaret Wedixer
Park Rapids
Minn
J. Johnsen
Ni Weber
Kvridan
Royal
Meteo
Mes
Otto Ham
Ar- Kanizathon
L. 1. Blakeman
Oracle
B. Kruse
Eho Plata
Mel Raver
Reencher
Go Sunes
Reeniver
Mra
Tame Mashl
D. J. Revers
Haskins
Taner Sentinel
AL Peterson
Outed Sentinel
CL Stocks
Kerken
Campbell
Shenmard-Towner Clinic
Jesup Consolidated Ephoot
Bucharan County
Wushes
Mmes
S. Hovey
Vine Stoddard
VA. Francis
Fe " Turner
Eber Parker
M. Nielsen
Oy Mrynes
A. Retheer
Laird
Ala. Hoban
Jonas Goodrith
Cay
Coodriches
Nanty
Goodrich
Berlenbach
Delaney
Hatthorne
Alva R. Bryant
Sterling Company
Fourth Street
Charles Wasson
Farmers Loan &Trust Co
Allen Street
Milan
Lyla
Neal Aco
Foreign Wars Vets
Rockwell
G. C. Kennedy
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