Iowa bankers report improving conditions at state meeting
In Mason City Iowa C E Narey president of the Iowa Bankers Association opened the convention noting improved conditions over the past year He tied part of the gains to a return toward simpler living The event drew over 3900 delegates and visitors with boxing bouts and a musicale for women attendees as Gilmore City’s Ahidge H S Van Alstine urged steps to raise farmer earnings through large scale corn sugar manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fross
Mason City
Iowa
C. E. Narey
Lows Bankers Association
HR. McNider
First National Bank
Ahidge H.S. van Alstine
Gilmore City
Waterloo
League Park
Black
Leon A. Link
Bel
State Teachers College
Electric Park
Democratic splits and foreign voters shape 1920s party tactics
The article discusses Democratic and Republican efforts to mobilize foreign vote, noting southern delegates, the influence of organized Black voters, and the Dawes plan’s impact on German voters. It also covers the Ku Klux Klan’s prominence in factional debates, warnings about denouncing the Klan, and internal party maneuvering ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publican National Committee
Congress
New England
New York
Chicago
Republican Party
League of Patrons
Dawes
xEich
Fian
Coss
Secions Herald-Tributin News
Notables Mentioned in Day's News
Mrs Herbert Hoover reportedly influenced the decision against her husband seeking the vice presidency to avoid a minor role. Judge John R Caverley of Chicago likely to preside over the Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Sr trial for the Robert Franks murder. Gen John J Pershing visited West Point and saluted cadets during commencement. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt chaired a Democratic advisory meeting of prominent women shaping platform plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Hoover
John R. Caverley
Chicago
Richard Loeb
Nathan Leopold
Robert Franks
John J. Pershing
West Point Military Academy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic National Committee
Leopold asserts Loeb 19 original arch conspirator
Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, awaiting trial for kidnapping and murder, say the real story of the boss death will never be told. They claim only two defense attorneys, two alienists, and themselves know the plan and execution, while undergoing intensive psychological tests. Leopold complains the tests are an annoyance but accepts the judges’ verdict rests with the experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Nathan Leopold, Jr
Richard Leoab
Chicago Herald & Examier
Allentatsa
Leopold
Loeb
I'mself
Léopold
Crus
Dickey’ Loeb
Miny
Disposition of Fines Totaling 230000 Under Probe
An investigation by Craig T. Wright and Judge Hutchinson examines whether 230000 in fines from 1916 onward were diverted from the school district to other city departments. The probe seeks to confirm if funds should have gone to the school board for educational use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Craiz T. Wright
Tes Moines
Es Hutchinson
Pot Boiling Over La Follette's Fire in St. Paul
Reports from St Paul Minnesota June 17 describe tensions at the national farmer labor convention with factional fighting over the future structure and a possible La Follette presidential bid. Communists and labor groups argue over representation and alignment with a potential third party movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
la Follette
Associated Press
Minn
Union Labor and Farmer
Mahoney
Foster
Workers’ Party
Farmer-Labor Party
Thmesa McDonald
Illinois
LaFollette
Ballots Over Bullets Urged for Working People
The address argues ballots are superior to force for workers and stresses fair wages and labor dignity. It notes voices urging truth and charity, cites vocational training to fit youths for life work, and outlines a convention banquet and local events with delegates, entertainers, and tours scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor
Christ
United States
S. C. Sonnischen
Burglaries Hit Edsel Ford Home. Jewelry Looted
In Detroit on June 17 burglars broke into Edsel Ford s home, son of Henry Ford, and escaped with 3100.90 in jewelry. The Fords were away in the east, the burglary taking place within the last three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Edsel Ford
Henry Ford
Fords
Five Bandits Hold Up Paymaster at Clymer Pa
Police across northwestern Pennsylvania search for five bandits who robbed Alec Caldwell, paymaster for Russell Coal at Clymer, escaping with $28,000 in cash. The incident followed by Elks meeting in Waterloo where directors will review funds for a new home offerings and furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staal
Ponxsutawney
Pennsylvania
Alec Caldwell
Russell Coal Company
Clymer
ELKS
Waterloo
Handine Committee
Collord outlines grade crossing reforms at Kiwanis
F M Collord spoke to Kiwanis on removing grade crossings to cut railroad deaths in the United States. He argued 18 billion dollars would be needed if railroads bore the cost and freight rates would rise. A per capita payment of 20 would fund the program if reforms served the greater good. He noted 52 percent of world grade crossings are in the U S with one car per seven people versus Europe’s one per 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Collord
United States
Collord
Europe
Band D Guards Pass Perfect Inspection in Waterloo Units
Five companies including Uos B and D of Waterloo Iowa national guard passed perfect inspection after a six day Fort Des Moines school of instruction. The hover of rifle machine gun automatic rifle and Stokes mortar was taught by regular army officers as results of annual inspections were announced. An insignia will mark participation since the Mexican war on collars and banners of the One Hundred Thirty third regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa National Guard
Fort Des Moaines
Fort Des Moines
Adjutant General
Cedar Heightsmen Picnic At Cedar Heights School Grounds
Cedar Heightsmen's club hosts a regular picnic for members and guests at the Cedar Heights school grounds Friday at 6 30 p m. Attendees bring own baskets and dishes while the club provides coffee and ice cream. Games races and a tug of war are planned plus a friendly baseball challenge between Jim Hubbard's Tigers and Tom Eaton's Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Cubs
Troop F 147th Cavalry Leaves for Fort Snelling
Troop F of the Fourteenth Cavalry based at Port Des Moines departed for Fort Snelling to join citizen training summer activities. Commanded by Capt. Harry N. Christman and Lieut. L. L. Ready, the unit is scheduled to reach Minnesota’s encampment on July 2.
Pettit Alleged County Debt From 1922 Checkers Report
Former clerk of courts Fred S Pettit is accused of an interest shortfall of 240 for four years from 1919 to 1922. The state checkers say 6000 in certificates were held in the clerk name and interest kept by the clerk. County board members discussed action but did not decide on civil suit. Pettit was out of town during inquiry and may supply explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freds. Pettit
Pettit
County Auditor
Beck Pettit
Megader
Checkers
Meader
Waterloo
Burglars Target Several Wallerloo Homes On Randall Street
Burglars prowled several homes on Randall street and Belmont avenue by entering through unlocked rear doors and open windows. Loot was minor with a vinegar jug stolen at J W Elmore 564 Leland avenue and other small items including shoes and 1 in change. A metal bank with $3 at Carl Swenson 349 Randall and a rocketbook at G Siebert 214 Belmont were found or discarded. Witness Max Barg fainted in municipal court due to heat but recovered later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randall Street
Belmont Avenue
J. W. Elmore
Leland Avenue
A. E. Dickenson
Carl Swenson
Randall
Siebert
Max Barg
Must Marry to Qualify as Heir to Legacy of $300,000
Hyman L. Lederman of Malden Mass a real estate man is named beneficiary of a $200 000 estate but receives only $300 000 in cash with the remaining $200 000 to be paid after he marries The 25 year old is seeking a wife as the heir authority says the condition is marriage for the legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman L. Lederman
Malden
Mass
Lederman
Himering sentenced for store robbery in Maquoketa
Maquoketa reports George Himering, 40, given ten years in Port Madison prison after pleading guilty to robbing the McAllister store of 600 dollars in wearing apparel last week. Burglary goods recovered and Himering jailed days after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
George
Himering
Port Madison
McAllister
Mason City
Scott
Movilla
Phil Hodges
Henry J O’connor
Elston
James M. Treichler
Treichler
John Barnes
Frank Treichier
James W. Barnes
Marshalltown
William Long
Tama County
Funeral Services for 48 Victims in Turret Explosion
Naval court of inquiry sessions over the USS Mississippi turret blast will end aboard the hospital ship Relief as 12 wounded sailors recount the tragedy. Turret captain F. J. Rhynes, expected to be the first questioned, is reported recovering. Funeral rites proceed at Tronafield with Navy and civilians paying final tribute to the 48 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Pedro
Cal
Naval Court of Inquiry
U. S. S. Mississippi
Relief
F. J. Rhynes
Rhynes
Tronafield
Navy
Nara
Girl Reporter Finds New York Solid For Gov Al Smith
Dorothy Shumate reports from New York on Governor Al Smith drawing strong local support. Voters taxi drivers hotel staff and reporters describe Smith as a figure of the people with a distinctive gold tooth and vivid red complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gov
al Smith
Dorothy Shumate
Us P
Smith
Pied Piper of Hamlin
Queen Marie Aims To Please While Balancing Crown Life
Queen Marie of Roumania, visiting London, says beauty and charm uphold a queen’s duties. She seeks admiration as propaganda for Romania, enjoys fashion and crowds, and wields influence on Roumanian and Balkan politics. The queen also pursues music and writes a romantic serialized novel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A Huston
International News Star
London
Queen Marie
Roumania
Queen Maria
George VII
England
Ferdinand
Maria
Europe
Marie
Paris
Hans
Chesterton Resents Yankee Breakfast Clash in London
London reports a breakfast war sparked by Peggy O Neill who urged American fruit breakfasts. Chesterton and George Bernard Shaw join in defending bacon and eggs while criticizing iced orange juice as a threat to the British morning meal. The dispute centers on culinary tradition and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
G. K. Chesterton
United States
Peggy O'Neill
Peggy
Chesterton
George Bernard Shaw
America
England
Shaw
Gov Kendall Breaks Ground for Large New Hospital Unit
Gov Nate E Kendall turned the first spade of earth in Lowe City Iowa during the ground breaking for the first unit of a 5 5 0 9 0 90 hospital and medical plant. The project is funded by a 2 250 000 gift from the Rockefeller Foundation and a matching state appropriation. W F Gemmill and other state board of education members attended the ceremony. The hospital will be built in phases and, when finished, will be among the nation’s largest and finest, fully equipped for medical practice and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowe City
Nate E. Kendall
Rockefeller Foundation
Towa. W
Gemmill
State Board of Education
United States
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Owa
Mel Herbert Hoover
Cous
J J.pershing
John Iz. Caveriex
ARCH
Slayer
Dickey
Wisconsin
Veterans’ Bureau
Labor
Liz Foltette
Washington
Mayerik
Netooniy
Committee On
Moscow International
Committee On Arrangements
William Mahoney
Minnesota Farmer- Gabler
Oretary
Maroney
W. Z. Foster
Shale
Lewis
Ford
American Legion Weekly
George M. Carpenter
Waterloo Central Labor Union
Econvention
HH. L. Errichson
Waterloo Gentral Labor Union
Snelling
Fred
Wallerloo
Prudential Building
Empire State
Manhattan
the Waldorf
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