Kenyon Defeated at Cleveland by Western States
George W. Banta recounts the 1924 Republican national convention in Cleveland. Kenyon of Iowa sought nomination as Coolidge’s running mate but Dawes won the vice presidency after western-state support fractured the Coolidge camp. The piece notes the convention’s drama, the unusual unity in nominating Coolidge, and Cleveland’s hosting success with 15,000 in the hall and radio reach nationwide.
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George &. Banta
George
Banta
Delaware County
Cleveland
Reiders
Eppen
Coolidge
Dawes
Cooldge
Bvanta
Charles G. "Dawes
Burton
University of Michigan
Pithout
Charles G. Dawes
Nebraska
Illinois
Keystone
West
Middlewest
Lowden
Kenyon of
Fowa
Hoover
Kenyon
Coolidge and Dawes
Drunk Prisoners at Dock Return to Old Police Court
Eight prisoners in the dock recalled preprohibition days as John N. Sweitzer, veteran bailiff, convened the police court. One man got 20 days for persistent intoxication. nine days for others. four fined $8.50 plus costs. a vagrant sentenced to 10 days suspended to allow departure. Judge Reem then handled motorists charged with liquor and traffic offenses with fines and bail details.
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John N. Sweitzer
Costa
Reem
GITY IN BRIEF ADVERTISER NOTES LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Local notices from Waterloo column report optical service ad at ground floor Buchanan and various residents traveling to California for the summer. Izaak Walton league committees meet, dances planned at Moose hall, and social events across the area. Smallpox quarantine updates and bank trustees named in bankruptcy cases accompany train and yacht club notes plus community outings and excursions.
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Jane Haffa
California
Hotham
Santa Fe Railway
Ibusiness
Izaak Walton League
Greater Waterloo Association
Blanche Stewart
Golfax
Marjorie Miller
Winthrop
Beth Thorne
Fredericksburg
Hoodoo works for man who started trip Friday the thirteenth
Charles City Iowa June 16 Chris Hauser arrived home with a new ambulance from Freeport after a head on collision near Dyersville. The vehicle suffered damage and needed repairs and parts from Freeport. Hauser began the trip Friday the thirteenth and used 13 gallons of gas. A black cat crossing the road near the city preceded no further incidents.
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Charles City
Chris Hauser
Freeport
Dyersville
Hauser
Auto overturns near Cedar Falls injuring three
Mrs Carl Fish, her daughter Janet five, and sister in law Migs Blanche-Pish of Horace G Fish, court bailiff, were in a light sedan that rolled seven miles west of Cedar Falls on the Twelfth street road. The top saved occupants from serious harm. Janet had head cuts and Blanche limb injuries but no bones broken. Neighbors aided and transported them to a doctor's office after aid from a passing car.
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W. L. Beecher
Trustes
John P. Nemmers
J. E. Jordan
3. D. Smith
Gerhart
J. C.walker
Doris Krueger
Esther Schmedeke
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
A. B. Bliller
Western Union Telegraph
Denver
Colo
Mrrs. Miller
Chris Dein Jett
Los Angeles
Cal
Yellowstone Park
Dein
L. E. Hansel
D. S. Bickley
Santa Ana
West
Wellington Street
T. D. Tiller
J. W. George
George Beasley
Indiana Avenue
Robert
Anna May
Burton
Carl Fish
Janet
Migs Blanche
Pish
Elter
Horace G. Fish
Roo. m
Cedar Falls
Twelfth Street
Miss Blanche
Fammiers
Miss Bloochy
New Hartford
Tlinois Central
Sherwood Park Seeks Summer Visitors in 1924 Season
Sherwood Park on the Cedar River between Watargo and Cedar Falls opens for the 1924 season. Improvements include new roads to reach the river, a wind ing access road from Rainbow drive, and plans for gas electricity and a telephone line. Lots are for sale by manager Burd who also offers free sand and gravel for homes. Boating will be enhanced after the completion of the new dam across the river.
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Sherwood Park
Cedar River
Watarigo
Cedar Falls
Rainbow Drive
Burd
Pexcallent Miofor
Naw
Edar
Osage Man Killed When Auto Driven Off Road
Pete Christianson died Friday night when a light delivery truck was driven off the highway into a ditch by Pete Findlund in Rock Creek township. Sheriff Art Hungerford and Ed Christianson, the deceased’s brother, conveyed the body. Findlund was not seriously injured.
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Osage. In
Pete Christianson
Pete Findlund
Rock Creek
Art Hungerford
Ed Christianson
Findland
Mystery in Death of Bill Brennan Shot Dead in Café
The renowned fighter Bill Brennan was shot to death in a cabaret run by the pugilist known as Tarry ONE after a confrontation with men who had attacked a police lieutenant. State trooper James Cullen was wounded while assisting Brennan. Brennan’s rise from bartender to prizefighter and his move to New York are noted, with family ties described.
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Ass Ganttarel
New York
Judy
Brennan
Wat
Sir
Putey
Tian Manes
Willl
Fehlers
Jack Demipsiy
Budtats
Vadaly
Hinn
Tole Ipit¢E
Washington
Hia Ister
Singer
Suirley Sharemaka
Braun
Gill
James Cullen
Mrennan
Chigage
Big Trenhan
Chiergo
Dil Straks
Bill
Tommy Stanley
Chicago
Young Shanks
Lee Prynn
Flynn
Battler
Boxing
Sidney Shanks
Sul
Two La Porte City Residents Taken to Presbyterian Hospital
Dent A Teeter and his niece Alla Teeter both of La Porte City were brought by interurban to Presbyterian hospital last evening. Teeter underwent an appendectomy with relief expected. doctors feared abdominal distraction and potential further surgery. D D Tester, county board member, accompanied the patients. Alla is Ray Tester's granddaughter.
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Dent A. Teeter
Alla Teeter
la Porte City
Presbyterian Hospital
Serleirs
Tester
Tlexas
Tv. D
Auto race driver improving after Saturday crash
Altoona Pa June 16 The condition of Jerry Wonderlich an automobile race driver injured Saturday when his machine skidded from the track during the 250 mile race was improved today hospital officials announced.
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Altoona
Jerry Wonderlich
Mother of 10 Killed at Railroad Crossing
Ottumwa report says a mother of ten was killed when a local freight train struck her horse-drawn wagon at a crossing. One child survived, ages range from six months to 17 years, the family home located near the city.
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Shorewood
Milwaukee
Wis
Betle Harbin
C. H. Gachman
John Hoeller
Department of Java
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Waterloo
Department of
Edna Sherman
Wighth
Russell-Lamson
William Venable
Anderson
Ottumwa
Walter P. Chaetister
Linden M. E. Church Hosts Geneseo Gospel Team
Linden Mi 1. Kirch reports a crowded Linden M E Church as Geneseo Gospel Team performs last night. The event featured a guest speaker and music by the Crane's blyte class gospel team from Clonee, drawing attendees from Warerlon.
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Linden Mi 1
Kirch
Dr. A. HW
Crane
Clonee. Fi
Warerlon Am
Evangelistic Tours Highlight Local Church Activity
Dr. Grant, pastor and teacher, leads evangelical tours to neighboring parishes. The youth, women, and men participate with gospel songs, quartets, and personal evangelism. Leonard Howell leads one train for a return visit in three weeks, while Charles Flin’s team conducts a service at Rowley My E church text Sunday.
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Grant
Christ
Tinden
Leonard Howell
Charles Flin
Rowley My E
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Doris Wright
Hudson
Nellie Moseley
David W. Edwards
David, Jr
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L. H. Puffer
Hisse Schmidtke
Hudson Savings Bank
Josephine Speicher
Boston
Miss Speicher
J. G. Spetener
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Cuba
Speicher
Waterloo Motorboat Club
Joe Wicks
Clairah
McQuilkin
Automobile
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Mary Conger
Lizzie
Aliee Gipe
Newport
Ore
Gipe
Wagon Mound
N. M
RK. Odell
Nathan D. Polk
Clarksville
J. H., Jordan
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Cresoto Block
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Long Beach
Sherwood Park Jets
Bill Brennan
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Thousand Islands
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Vice
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Divison
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Lowe
Maddigan School OF Music
Lowa
Panco CO
Chelsea, Mass
U.S
United States Rubber Company
Sumatra
Adams Paper & Specialties Co
Waterline, Town
Mark
Butterick Cook
Cornell
Cornell University
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