Great Canal to Take Mississippi Waters Proposed
Associated Press reports James Lord of the AFL calls for rapid deep waterway development from Minnesota headwaters to New Orleans. He argues the project would create jobs and boost commerce by linking Chicago St Louis Kansas City Pittsburgh to South America, while also reclaiming land and eradicating yellow fever. The plan would require long construction and substantial financing, pledging future generations’ credit for a lasting public work.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Mississippi
Janes Lord
Ausing Department
American Federation of Labor
Mr. Lord
Missouri
Ohio
New Orleans
St. Louis
Chicago
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
South America
Mining Department
Lord
Senate Peeved Over President Patronage Policy
The Senate expresses concern over Harding administration patronage in federal judicial appointments. Critics say appointments by the attorney general and president shape the judiciary for generations. The Haynes Prohibition post is cited as an example of nonpolitical staffing provoking headlines and influence from figures like Bryan.
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Senate
Daugherty
Attorney General
Harding
Haynes
Ohio
Washington
Berding
Wiliam Jennings , Bryan
Bryan
New Yo Ning Post. Inc
Coolidge Praises Harding Stand For Peace
President Coolidge commends Harding for a policy that pacifies Europe through restraint and shared sacrifice. He argues reforms and patience are needed at home and abroad to ease burdens, reconstruct, and foster harmony under righteousness.
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Coolidge
Harding
Europe
Wedding Fire Rescue Delivers Bride and Groom by Ladder
A city fire alarm led to a staged rescue when bride and groom reportedly trapped in a hotel parlor were saved by firefighters who burst in and carried them to the waiting fire truck. The event followed their wedding at St Mark's church and drew a large laughing crowd.
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Russell
Robert F. Miller
Ruth Bhilis
R. A. Ellis
St. Mark's Church
County Officers Gather for Large Picnic Event
County officers and deputies from Black Hawk and Grundy counties joined in Elk Run for a day of eating, dancing, boating and races. About 150 people attended from both counties, with many from Grundy listed among participants and families.
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Black Hawk and Grundy
Elk Run
Black Hawk
Grundy
Tama County
Cedar River
Grundy County
L. M. Hawn
Ruth Tyler
Cora Klisbenstein
QO. A. Ontares
Peter_ HH. Knock
J. P. Brindle
Omke Ene- Jekes
Otto Alberts
W. A. Hawn
D. J. Rickena
Hemme Deters
F. W. Esher
L. W. Slocum
Alda R. Clark
May Keller
Bianche
McDougal
Walter B
Fred S. Pettit
W. Thompson
Sheriff's Office
Herman T. Wagner
F. A. Robinson
Marguerite Saul
Joseph Holker
County Recorder’s Office
Mix Jennie
Bird
Nina Sproul
Esther Slippy
Ed. Madigan
A. I. Burn
Edwin Hickle
George B. van Arsdall
Cecil Lanning
Esther Elliott
Alice Johnson
Rose Balenseifer
H. C. MoeHer
Ida Surtees
R. H.iBretzke
Ofice
W. D. Johnston
Goldie Weise
R. F. Briggs
E. B. Spencer
Fred Strayer
A. A. Lions
Hill and Simpson
W. D. Strayer
A. T. Hakill
J. L. Bailey
Joseph Shirley
Matt Ahles
F. R. Becker
Court Echo Iowa Horseshoe Contest Heads to Court
The Davis vs Taylor dispute over a $400 purse in a 41 foot versus 40 foot horseshoe setup will be heard in municipal court Sunday. Davis won 300 to 175 over Frank Jackson, with pegs measured by Davis and James McKeon, amid talk of possible arrests for gambling. Funeral notices also appear for Christina Andrew and Charles Ford.
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Associated Frese
Des Moines
C. Davis
Columbus
Frank Jackson
Kellerton
G W. Taylor
Taylor
Davis
Jackson
Iowa
Polk County Horseshoe Pitching Association
James McKeon
Polk County Association
Polk County
W. @. Robb
Government posts near balance in income for year
Treasury reports show ordinary government expenditures around 5.07 billion for the year ending June 30, with income near 5.5 billion. Payments to railroads and defense agencies dominate outlays, while executive offices cost the White House about 633 thousand.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Congress
Treasury
Mellon
War Department
Navy
White House
Interior Department
Sarles Leads Uniontown Race At 99.75 mph
Ten drivers started a 62½ mile grind at Speedway Uniontown in quest of the Universal trophy. Ellingboe’s car wrecked early, fatally injuring him. Ralph Mulford exited with pre race engine trouble. Seirles led on the 60th lap before another mechanical failure. Ed Hearne and Wonderly also faced issues as the hot sun baked the track.
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Uniontown
Ellingboe
Elingboe
Ralph Mulford
Roscoe Seirles
Eddie Hearne
J. Wonderly
Séarles
World Record For High Hurdle Tie At Stage Field
Stage Field Chicago June 13 The national collegiate track and field meet opened with perfect track conditions A shower loosened the cinders but caused no damage In preliminaries top three qualified with five finalists per event The 120 yard high hurdles final saw Thomson Dartmouth tie his own world record 0 14 2 5 as he stumbled before the first hurdle chasing victory
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Associated Press
Stage Field
Chicago
Paulu
Srinnell
Hayes
Notre Dame
Smith
Nebraska
Wilson
Jons
Hurley
Washington
Watson
Kansas Aggies
McGinnis
Illinois
Sweitzer
Minesota
Ferguson
Ohio State
Graham
Ames
Lime
Thomson
Dartmouth
Dyp Chomsen
Craword
Iowa
Anderson
Minnesota
Wynn
Coughlin
University of the South
Homson
Poland and Lithuania Present Vilna Claims at League Council
Geneva June 18 Representatives from Poland and Lithuania prepared to present positions on Vilna and surrounding districts before the League of Nations council. The issue of Danzig and Poland, the Aland Islands dispute, Albanian frontier areas, French garrisons in the Saar, and Austrian economic restoration also featured on the agenda before adjournment.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Poland
Lithuania
Council of the
League of Nations
Vilna
Viltna
League
Finland
Sweden
Aland Islands
Baltic
Greece
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
Germany
Sarre
Danzig
Austria
Jones Takes Command of Atlantic Fleet in Move Across Ranks
Secretary Denby announced Admiral Hilary P. Jones will command the Atlantic Fleet succeeding Admiral H. B. Wilson who moves to the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Rear Admiral Eberle becomes Pacific Fleet commander succeeding Admiral Redman. Shoemaker and McDonald receive vice admiral ranks as second in command of the Pacific and Atlantic fleets with ship redistribution noted.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Hilary P. Jones
H. B. Wilson
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Denby
BE. W. Eberle
Hugh Redman
WR. Shoemaker
Fourteenth Naval District
Amundsen Returns to Nome After Arctic Voyage
Roald Amundsen arrived in Nome Alaska from his wintered Maude at Cape Serge Siberia. He will depart on the first steamer to Seattle and plans to continue efforts to reach the north pole. The Maude remains in Nome for repairs with a small party aboard.
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Associated Press
Nome
Alaska
Roald Amundsen
Cape Serge
Siberia
Seattle
South Pole
North Pole
Court to Decide Who Set on Fire Cain's Grass Skirt
Des Moines court heard the case of Chester Dodge charged with setting fire to Charlie Cain's Hawaiian grass skirt used in advertising a motion picture. A key witness could not be found as Dodge admitted a spark from his cigarette lighter caused the blaze. Cain fled on Locust Street, was hospitalized, and later appeared on the street advertising local attractions without the grass skirt.
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Cain
Associated Presa
Des Moines
Charlie Cain
Chester Dodge
Dodge
Charlie
Locust Street
Hagenback-Wallace Circus Here July 2
A Cleveland report notes Hagenback-Wallace Circus will appear in Waterloo on Saturday July 2. The article also covers murder indictments in the Kaber case, with Salvatore Calla and others named, and mentions a Dempsey Carpentier fight on July 2 plus Fourth of July preparations exciting the area.
Admen Headed to Milwaukee Convention
Atlanta delegates join hundreds at the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World annual gathering. Charles H MacKintosh of Chicago wins the presidency after a hard campaign. Milwaukee lobbies for the next meeting site and is chosen without much trouble.
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United Press
Atlanta
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Milwaukee
Charles HsMacKintosh
Chicago
George W. Hopkins
New , CT
Insanity to Be Defense in Murder Case
Salvatore Calla a confessed accomplice in the murder of Daniel Kaber wealthy publisher of Lakewood Ohio will be held in Buffalo for at least two days while authorities present the case to the Cuyahoga county grand jury and prepare extradition papers. Prosecutor Stanton said the confession clinches the state's case against Mrs Kaber Marian McArdle and Mrs Emma Colavito.
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United Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Kaber
Stanton
Salvatore Calla
Sam
Buffalo
Eva Catherine’ Kaber
Marian’ McArdle
Mary Brickel
Emma Colavito
Hagenback-Wallace
Wills
Kaverent Mare
Waterloo
Ian. McArdle
Wcich
Francis Poulson
Bernon
Poulson
N. J
Gleveland
Daniel Kaber
Lakewood Ohip
Cuyahoga County
Calla
New York
Mrs Lewen Denies Killing Six Year Old Boy in Detroit Trial
In Detroit on June 13 Mrs Elizabeth Lewen testified she could not have killed six year old Max Ernest amid a quarrel with his father over real estate. She described payments on a house, a note for 1000 dollars endorsed by Frank Ernest, and being locked out of a property as the boy vanished.
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Associated. Pree
Detroit
Mich
Max Ernest
Elzabeth Lewen
Voorhies
Realty Company
Swen Testimony Describes Streetcar Ride Reactions
Swen testified about riding street cars with two others present. She recalls crying while others laughed at her, reflecting on the social hostility she faced during the incidents.
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Sewen
Senate passes House packing bill returns for approval
Washington June 18 the senate approved the amended packing bill and sent it back to the house. Critics claimed the measure was written by the packing industry and would strip the federal trade commission of its jurisdiction while shifting administration to the secretary of agriculture and removing supporting clerical staff.
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Washington
Senate
Ciarg
Smoot
Federal Trade Commission
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