British Consul Forced to Flee by Chung-Kiang Mob
Shanghai reports say the British consul fled his consulate and hid in Lingmen temple as Chinese crowds attacked foreign nationals. Negotiations among the foreign diplomatic corps and Chinese officials broke off over divergent views on recent disturbances. A British rumor claimed possible war declarations, while London and Peking officials assessed the deteriorating situation amid student protests and troop movements near Beijing.
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Associated Press
Shanghai
Chung-Kiang Saya
Lingmen Temple
Streem
Thames
Peking
United Prescs
London
Hankow
Thuisin
Central
Ihe ‘Menisin
Fupe
Wiliam E. Borsh
Washington
Jfo
America
Ismir Gy
al Rows
Sai C. T. Wang
Formmer
Britain
Commons
Fihanghai
Great Britain
Waterloo Man Believed Killed at Kenosha
Waterloo police hunted for W R Carpenter Rochester Minn after a two hour car rental. He drove a Ford touring car to Kenosha Wisconsin where he surrendered at the courthouse to Sheriff H T Wagner. He was accompanied by a young woman Florenca Van Ilder believed from Albert Lea Minn. Both bodies were being held.
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W. R.carpanter
Rochester
Minn
Dew
Ar Drive
Carpanter
H. T. Wagner
Carpenter
Florenca
van Ilder
Albert Lea
Waterloo
Louisville boy wins $500 spelling medal for Gladiolus
Frank W Neuhau srn an 11 year old Louisville schoolboy becomes national spelling champion after correctly spelling gladiolus following Edna Stover of Trenton New Jersey who misspelled with a y. He wins $500 and a gold medal to be used for college education amid about two million students entered nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
Frank Wneuhaussrn
Louisville
Edna Stover
Trenton
Neuhauzern
Ku Klux Mayor of Greenfield Is Deadh
Greenfield June 18 F J Rey 63 recently Greenfield Klan mayor is dead. Rey was elected last November after a desert campaign. He suffered a nervous breakdown weeks ago and resigned. Funeral tomorrow afternoon under Ku Klux Klan auspices. Hundreds of robed Klansmen will attend at the cemetery.
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Greenfield
F. J. Rey
Green
Reid
Orst Ku Klux Klan
Ray
Hel
Weif Tomor
Mussolini Offers to Negotiate War Debt
The state department noted Premier Mussolini’s offer to enter formal negotiations for refunding Italy’s war debts. Ambassador de Martino conveyed Italy’s willingness to begin talks with the United States, as Kellogg received the understanding.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Mussolini
Italy
United States
Kellogg
de Martino
Rail service on Illinois Central and Great Western halted
Torrential rains caused washouts on the Illinois Central and Great Western lines. Train No. 11 Hawkeye Limited marooned near Manchester after bridges over the Maquoketa River were swept away. Waterloo shops will overhaul the engine and cars, with repairs on the Manchester to Blanchester line uncertain for weeks.
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Illinois Central
Great Western
Idlingcis Central
Ilinois Central
Manchester
Maquoketa
Waterloo
Mancheser
J. A. McGonegle
Amea
John H Reilly
L R. Howland
The
Hawkeye Limited
Central
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Cedar
Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Greac
Western
Des Moines
New Stampton
Theu
Milwaukee la Dubuque
Offiecars
Odlwain
Peary Arrives at MacMillan Wharf With Supplies
At Machiasport Maine on June 1 a large crowd gathered to watch the MacMillan ship Peary dock from Boston. The crew of the Peary along with the expedition personnel prepared to load final supplies for the voyage. A radio test by Commander EF McDonald reported success as amateur operators relayed updates from Boston and Detroit area stations.
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Itty
United Prean
Wisrassel
Toelork
MacMillan Archc
Peary
Boston
Atearthein
MacMillan
Thrones
Sayadeil Sakuses
Bowdoin
North Star
Navy
North Styhey
Wilbur
Isrea
Dowdotn
Brent
EF McDontaht
Groorder
McDonald
Razing of Cloister Reveals Bones of Peter the Hermit
The bones of Peter the Hermit, a key preacher of the first Crusade, are reportedly found at Hay during the dismantling of an ancient cloister site. Peter, also known as Peter of Amiens, is dated around 1050 to 1415, with ties to the Crusade's advance into Asia Minor.
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Peter
Associated Press
Binosais
Pete the Hermit
Hay
Peter of
Amiens
Huy
Belgium
Asia Minor
Diplomas Awarded by Expedition Leader at Local High School
Commander Donald Th. MacMillan, head of the Peary expedition, arrived by automobile last night to present diplomas to the graduating class of a local high school. The highly pleased audience welcomed the notable leader and celebrated the ceremony with student achievements and community pride.
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Donald Th. MacMillan
Automobileshead
Peary
Cummins Mourns Death of Senator La Follette
Des Moines reports Cal State Senator Albert B. Cummins reflecting on the loss of Senator La Follette. Cummins, who knew La Follette for over 24 years, describes him as a man of high character and earnest public service. He notes their deep personal friendship through difficult years and laments the enduring sense of loss. Also mentions Godo Hennales traveling to California for several months.
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Des Moines
la Folltette
Cal States
Albert B. Cummins
la Follette
Ile
Black Hawk county reappoints vital statistics registrars for four years
The county board renewed four year terms for all Black Hawk county vital statistics registrars. Names include Mrs. Joseph Johnson Cedar Falls. Fred H. Stearns Waterloo. Mrs. Earl Magee Dunkerton. Mrs. Emma Bruce La Porte City. Lizzie Shank Hudson. Clara Hoag Voorhies. William Heinen Raymond. Nick Flammang Jesup. Registrars operate under the state board of health issuing birth certificates and burial permits with monthly filings to Des Moines via the secretary of the state board of health.
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Black Hawk County
Joseph Johnson
Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls Township
Union
Washington Townships
Fred H. Stearns
Waterloo
East Waterloo
Mt. Vernon
Bennington
Orange
Earl Magee
Dunkerton
Lester
Emma Bruce
la Porte City
Big Creek
Spring Creek
Eagle
Lizzie Shank
Hudson
Black Hawk
Clara Hoag
Voorhies
Lincoln Township
William Heinen
Raymond
Ceday
Barclay
Poyner
Nick Flammang
Jesup
Fox Township
State Board of Health
Des Moines
Towa
Faiman and Shepherd Trial Tactics Revealed in Court
Court weighs cross examination of Faiman as key to the murder case surrounding Shepherd. Prosecution relies on Faiman’s statements for a guilty verdict while defense cautions about potential perjury and prior tampering. Nevada notes report Porter’s jail status over fines for liquor possession.
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Faiman
Savage
Crowe
Fatman
R Houbl
Shepherd
Farman
HiNg McClintock
Crane
Tat Baiman
Hilly
Fainian
Pte
Gt Ie
Stite
Nevada
Curt Porter
Indian Creek
Hegan
Fifty chair makers fined for antitrust violations in Chicago
Federal Judge Adam C. Cliffe imposed fines totaling 16600090 on fifty chair manufacturers who pled guilty to Sherman Act indictments. Fines ranged from 1100 to 4000 based on business size and finances. one case against William S. Coy was nolle pressed. Named firms span Chicago to Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arkansas with varied penalties.
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Dy United Press
Chicago
Adam C. Cliffe
Federal
Grand Jury
Roger Shate
William S. Coy
Bs Greenwood Association
Nolle
Colonial Chair Company
Johnstone Chair Company
S. Karpen and Brothers Company
Michigan Chair Company
Grand. Rapids
Mich
Milwaukee Chair Company
Milwaukee
Wis
Phoenix Chair Company
Sheboygan
France Faces Tough Moroccans War Task With Rif Rebels
Gloraltar June 18 France must crush Abd El Krim to preserve Morocco’s loyalty as Rif guerrillas wage elusive attacks. Paris signals forceful aid while admitting Rif gains near Bibane but denying abandonment. Tangier reports heavy Spanish losses at Benkarrich as co operation with France looms.
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A. L. Bradford
United Press Star
Gloraltar
France
Abd-El-Krim
Krim
Spain
T Kerim
Painteve
Morocco
Paris
Bihane
Foreign Office
Bibene
Benkarrich
Bootleggers Fined and Offenders Sent to Jail in Prohibition Case
In Fort Dage on June 1, Judge George C. Scott fined violators of the national prohibition amendment a total of $1,060 in U S district court. Frank Williams of Mason City and others from Emmet and Carroll counties faced penalties for forging national guard pay checks, dollar bill manipulation, and removing money from letters. Williams must serve 60 days in county jail, Homer Clark received six months, and James T. Scott was sentenced to 29 days.
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Fort Dage
George C. Scott
United States District Court
Emmet
Carroll
Frank Williams
Mason City
National Guard
Homer Clark
Bos
James T. Scott
Emmetebureg
Waterloo gets Eagle convention for ’26 secretary
Des Moines June 18 George B Patrick Muscatine was elected president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Townselle today R F O Haran Waterloo was named secretary and Waterloo was selected as next meeting place Other offers chosen were AR Florence Mason City treasurer Rev David Ferguson Magnoketa chaplain and DW Moore Marshalltown conductor TF Mbon tell of Dubuque and MJ Hosty of Clinton named trustees The convention adjourned after voting one fifth of funds for the state treasury to securing oil age pesos
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Des Moines
George B
Patrick
Muscatine
Order of Eagles
Townselle
R. F. O’haran
Waterloo
A. R. Florence
Mason City
David Ferguson
Magnoketa
D. W. Moore
Marshalltown
TF. McBontell
Dubuque
M. J. Hosty
Clinton
Obituary for Helms Victim in Wisconsin Death
Martiarir O. Helms aged 70 died last Sunday in Veloir Wisconsin after a year’s residence there. Funeral held Tuesday. Survived by widow two sons and a daughter. Formerly of 28% Baltimore Street. Sickness began last December.
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Helms
B. Helms
Baltimore Street
Veloir
Wis
La Follette Dies of Heart Trouble in Washington Home
Senator La Follette, famed Wisconsin insurgent and advocate of progressive causes, dies at his Washington residence after a long battle with heart disease. Born June 14, 1858, in a frugal Wisconsin farm family, he rose to national prominence opposing monopolies and supporting labor. He led a career marked by fierce independence from party bosses and a enduring push for tariff reform and conservation. His wife Belle Case La Follette stood by him as a longtime political partner.
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Lhopublicsa
Laalee
la Follette
Senate
House
Altho
Cleveland
Coolidges
Wisconsin
la Paltette
New York
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Garrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Whitson
Harding
Reed
James G. Bains
Mark Hanna
Senator la Follette
Kentucky
Josiah la Follette
Mary (Furgeson) la Follette
Indiana
Aldrich-Vreeland
Commerce Court
Lorimer
Illinois
Ballinger-Pinchot Conservation Gght
Pinchot
le Follette Seamen’s
Teapot Dome
Tie
Fallette
Itj
Europe
United States
Tio
Inter
Juste
Congress
Carmela
Althout
Germany
Belle Case
Barahag
Wis
Hawi Many Eriends
Kellogg Policy on Mexico Draws AFL and Senator Fire
Washington June 18 Secretary Kellogg faced criticism from William Green of the AFL and Senator Claude Swanson over his pro Mexico policy. Green warned the policy could aid revolutionaries and trigger US intervention, calling the move mystifying and disturbing. Swanson, speaking from Richmond, opposed Kellogg’s handling and urged diplomacy, saying the plan risks serious possibilities for the United States. July 3 immigration talks in Washington offer a chance to clarify the issue.
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Washington, D. C
Kalloge
Boyarnche
Wiliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Claude Aa. Swanson
Virginia
Senate Foreign Religious Committee
Mc Green
Kelloge
Mexico
Swanson
Richmond
Kellogg
United States
Senator La Follette’s Family And Close Ties Highlighted
The text notes Senator La Follette’s family including four children Philip, Fala, Are, Mary. Robert La Follette Jr. Also recalls his years nursing his ill youngest son during the war and credits strong local supporters in Wisconsin while detailing friendships and critics within the Senate including Penrose of Pennsylvania.
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Hilip
Madison
Fala
George Middleton
New York
Are
Mary Sucher
Robert la Follette, Jr
la Vollette
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
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Macmillan S Ofllp
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Cummins
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Godo Hennales
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Canton
China
James McClure Henry
Canton Christian College
Block of Furniture Factory
U.S
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Indianapolis Chair & Furniture Company
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Ind
Peru Chair Works
Peru
Umihrey Chair Company
Own
Spencer Table Tr Company
Marion
Jerry Kramer Company
Evangville
Buckeye Chair Company
Betrena, C
Detroit Chair Manufacturing Company
Detroit
Fort Smith Chair Company
Forte Smith
Ark
Brower Furniture Company
Grand Rapids
Buchneriain Company
Evansville
McNeill Chair Company
Sheboygan, Wis
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