Wisconsin seeks united La Follette line for Senate
After Senator Robert M. La Follette's death the La Follette family and Wisconsin progressives plan a united front to appoint or elect a successor. Speculation centers on Robert Jr. as a potential candidate, with Mrs. La Follette reluctant to run. Norris warns against factionalism while officials weigh political paths to Washington. The legislature may grant Gov Blaine power to fill the unexpired term.
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Wis
la Follette
Robert
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
A la Follette
Senate
Washington
Mrs. la Follette
Eung Bod
Nortis
Norris
Nebraskix
la Follette Leutenant
Tes
Patty
la Fallette
Ta Fallette
la, Follette
Ir. Youle
Kiwanis Plan Niagara Falls Pilgrimage For 822 Members
Four hundred twenty two reservations have been received for the Kiwanis club pilgrimage to Niagara Falls beginning July 7. Harry Simmons of Hed Our will film the trip as Kiwanis officials announced today.
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Kiwanis Club
Niagara Falls
Lace’ Kiwanis
Harry Simmons
Hed Our Will
Prince of Wales Birthday Celebration Reported Abroad
The Prince of Wales marked his birthday with enthusiastic supporters in London as officials announce new tax measures to address debt. Meanwhile Premier Poulet outlines his inaugural policy agenda to parliament, referencing actions in Belim and Belgians.
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Tohannesburg
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Enthusiagie Sonch
Henry T Witcox
Spain
Asheville
N.C
Thussels
Beliame
Bel- Eilim
Unite
Simes
Poulet
Sen Wle
Chamber of Downties Todas
Shepherd on Stand Ends Day With Questions and Claims
In Indianapolis court, William Darling Shepherd testifies under cross examination about his education, early work, and entry into the Indiana bar. Prosecutor Crowe presses on motives and family ties as the defense contends the case hinges on the alleged murder of William McClintock via typhoid germs.
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Shepherd
Hickman
Neb
Crowe
Pato Neartney
Associated Press
Chicago
William Darling Shepherd
William Nelson Meatinteck
Robert
Young McClintock
McClintock
Hsaveck
Léstimany
Herman N. Bundesen
J.C. Gieger
Flaat
French Evacuation Plans for Ruhr Reported by Ministers
A cabinet statement indicates France will begin Ruhr evacuation operations soon after ministers approve the plan. The announcement, linked to the Vainlevé government, outlines execution steps for the withdrawal.
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Ruhr
Eamnet of
France
Ex-Gov Kendell to Arrive Home July 4
Ex governor Kendell is expected to land in Des Moines on July 4 after a short stay abroad. The trip was described as routine with no radiation concerns and he will return to his residence within a few days per family reports.
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Kendell
Local Official Commission Announces New Appointments
An official commission announced today two new appointees, including Rene Tranrea and Bow TS Dorlehy, as part of a broader organizational update. The report notes the appointments are linked to ongoing regional governance efforts and outlines next steps for public involvement.
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Titian
Hem Estes Bret
Dorlehy Lawis
Gailraubl Commission
Man Accused Wife-Murder Plot Kept Secret by Gangsters
Charles Davies, secretary of an unidentified association, was jailed under 6 000 dollars after allegedly confessing to paying Kansas City gangsters 2 000 dollars to kill his wife Oct. 4. He implicated several underworld figures, while the victim survived the attack. County attorney Landblade and reporter Walter Herrin led the investigation with admissions from possible conspirators.
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Externolonel New Wave Concidia
Charles 2
Davies
He Hts
Wealhy
Lwon We Uundblade
Kansas City
Oet
Chudin Ie
Koncording
Mabel
Kessler
Landblade
Underworld
Concordia
Park
Lloyd Canfield
Herrin
J. 3
Cash
Nan Davies
Im. Herrin
Junction City
Kan
Will a kiss in the moonlight make an illegal arrest?
In Cedar Rapids on June 22 a damage suit questions whether a kiss by a willing girl in a country lane justifies an arrest. Russell McCormac and Leonard West sue Constable Petak for 2050 dollars claiming he humiliated them after detaining them for two girls and fining them at a justice of the peace.
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Cedar Rapids
District Court
Russell McCormac
Leonard West
Constante Frank Petak
Cedar Township
Petak
Kppouing
Justice of the Peace
Demand for Return of Jake Worthington
June 23 dispatch from Los Angeles reports District Attorney Edwin Allison demanding the immediate return of Jake W. Worthington, nicknamed the wolf of Lit reen antley, a two year federal convict, as he was dispatched to face charges. The note references Olson and Rhea g in untranslated fragments.
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Jake W. Worthington
Wolf
Ofucuga
Los Angeles
Distras
Edwin Alison Her
Los Anwall
Olson Shechorerk
Wwe
Rhea G
Mrs Thomas Hedativity Dies at Home Near La Porte
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Thomas Hedativity at her home near La Porte in Cedar Town Township. Born in Monsiead Than Whie, she was 92. Survived by daughter Mrs Mov Siegel of Brandon and sons Walter and Arthur, with other relatives. Funeral details pending at St Frit Na hospital.
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Thergianis Heitird
Tech
Walner
Berial
Mr. Bedwid
Bern
Medard
Team Farmay
Mov Siegel
Brandon
Nan Watering
Walter
Arthur
Tall Corn Song Deters Kiwanis Convention Business
Kiwanis International delegates in St Paul encounter noisy parades and music from 6 000 Kiwanis members and multiple bands delaying the first business session. Illinois band of 60 plays the Illinois State Song as Georgia Alabama and Florida delegates join with their tunes. George H Rogs and L J Taber planned to address the crowd as 3 000 attendees heard Vieter Kohlson speak by radio to 100 000 Kiwanians during a nationwide hour.
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St. Paul
Minn
Kiwanis International
Stauus
Kiwanis
Illinois
Trigers
Jows Songz
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Lews
Ginis
George H. Rogs
Pase
L. J Taber
National Grange
Columbus
Vieter Kohlson
Rockford, Ill
International Organ
Lore Alford Returns After Minor Injuries
Lore Alford, president of the Black Hawk County Abstract company and former Republican committee chair, was injured in a car accident north of Webster City while returning from a state convention. He sustained a light gash needing stitches but no serious injuries. His companions Yarick C. Crosley and E. J. Carroll escaped unhurt. The crash occurred on a wet road due to Sunday rain leaving it slippery.
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Republican Central Committee
Lore Alford
Webster City
Yarick C. Crosley
E. J. Carroll
Davenport
Spirit Lake
Carroll
Iford
Elis
Alford
Black Hawk County Abstract Company
Republican County Central Committee
Police Chiefs Plan Action After Sixth Officer Is Shot
Chicago police leaders met to discuss measures after Patrolman Patrick McGovern was killed by three robbers who escaped with about $5,000 carried by a messenger. McGovern was escorting the money, marking the sixth officer fallen in two weeks. Authorities alleged links to suspects with criminal records and noted a prior abduction and robbery connected to a safe in a theater.
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Chicago
Patrick McGovern
McGovern
George Camry
Poties
Caney
Will Sell Sioux City Bridge to Pay Taxes
A sheriff in Dakota County Nebraska holds a warrant for the sale of the Sioux City Bridge over the Missouri River on July 2 to satisfy a tax claim of 60,000 dollars. The sale was ordered after attempts to settle the taxes failed.
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Sioux City
Sherif Miller
Dakota County
Nebraska
Sioux Cin
Jooniany
Mingour River
Plac
Borah poised to lead post La Follette progressives
The piece argues La Follette's death ends his movement and predicts Idaho Senator Borah will become the central figure in a revived progressive wing within the Republican Party. It foresees a split of La Follette supporters, a socialist revival, and Borah leveraging favored ties with Coolidge to expand influence.
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Wisconsin
la Fallette
la Follette
Socialists
Eugene Debs
McAdoo
la Pollette
Republican Party
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Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
Frazier
North Dakota
Brookhart
Iowa
Coolidge
Borvich
Ta Foltette
Berald-Tribune
Mercury to Rise After Rain Tonight Then Warm Next Day
Local forecast says warmer air will return tomorrow after tonight’s rain with cloudiness and possible showers. Temperatures reached 78 degrees at 1:30 p.m. and Monday’s high was 86 while the night low dipped to 39 with cool morning sun and increasing afternoon clouds.
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State Weather Bureau
Tomorow
Bank Robbery Terrifies Shullsburg Town in Vault Heist
Five armed bandits looted the First National Bank of Shullsburg Wisconsin between 1 and 3 am after blowing the vault and cutting wires. Reported loot ranges from 50 000 to 50 600 dollars as guards fired on townspeople and cars were shot at during the escape. Bank president James Simpson said losses would be large due to townwide confusion.
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Associated Press
Shullsburg
Wis
First’ National Bank
Dubuque
First National Bank
Freeport
Opah
Wisconsin
Shultsburg
Scales Mound
James Simpson
Rapids Pastor Fights Cheap Magazines In Cedar Rapids
Rev AM Jayne of St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church launched a drive against so called cheap magazines he says corrupt youth He recounts buying magazines to lecture parents and the salesman offered a graphic French package as a tasteless alternative while seeking pictures to accompany it.
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Cedar Rapids
AM. Jayne
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Five Hundred Attend Spanish War Veterans Reunion
In Marshalltown Iowa on June 23 five hundred had registered for the Iowa department encampment of Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary. Hasbrouck camp hosted a stag smoker and boxing bouts after a dinner for 32 veterans from Co H Forty-ninth Iowa. About two hundred auxiliary members were hosted by local women at a reception.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Department
Auxiliary
Hasbrouck Camp
Co. H. Forty-ninth
Iowa
Teachers Examinations Set to Start Wednesday
Des Moines June 23 Examinations for uniform county teachers certificates will be held in every county seat starting Wednesday May E. Francis state superintendent announced. Eligible candidates include those with six weeks of normal training and six months teaching experience. Expected examinees range from 3 000 to 3 500.
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Des Moines
E. Francis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Miss Francs
State Briefs from Sioux City to Des Moines
Sioux City reports carpenter Arnold Hauswald injured after contact with a 12 006 volt high tension line. Elkader wins State trophy cup for best disease avoidance suggestion. Des Moines reveals ex U S secretary of agriculture E R T Meredith fined $1 for a minor traffic violation. Des Moines notes Mrs W B Anderson 23 ended her life with gas. Town City hosts ninth annual University of Iowa religious conference opening today and running to Thursday.
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Sioux City
Arnold Hauswald
Elkader
Clayton County
Robert Maclaren
State
Des Moines
Er.t. Meredith
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture
W. BR. Anderson
University of Iowa
State Pays 12929 During May for Pheasant Bounty
Bounties totaling 12929.23 for pheasants and pheasant eggs were paid in May by the state fish and game department. Residents of Butler and Winneshiek counties received payments at $1 per live bird and $1 per dozen eggs. Eggs and birds were shipped to southern counties with no pheasants. A 75 percent eggs batch has been reported. The legislature allowed bounties after rejecting an open season on imported game birds. An open season can be declared if 160 farmers sign a petition stating damage by the birds.
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Des Moines
State Fish and Game Department
Butler
Winnnebago
Little Flower Girls Lead Blind Veterans in Parade
Omaha hosts 1,200 disabled World War veterans and about 10,000 residents as 12 miles of parade wind through the city for the fifth annual Disabled Veterans convention. A standout moment shows five year old flower girls guiding blinded veterans, scattering flowers along the route.
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Little Flower Girls
Omaha
Neb
Mrs Dilg Divorced From Walton League President
Mrs Marguerite Eves Dilg, noted sportswoman, was granted her second divorce from William H. Dilg, president of the Isaak Walton League of America. She charged cruelty and he cross-claimed likewise, naming Harry Berry of New York and a New Zealander as corespondent.
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Chicago
Marguerite Eves Dilg
William H.dilg
Isaak Walton League of America
New York
Dilg
New Tenant Seeks First Floor Lease in Lafayette Block
LI, QC, Stone, examiner in charge, began moving Waterloo Bank & Trust Co. from the ground floor to the third floor of the Lafayette building at Fourth and Lafayette streets. The bank has paid $4,800 yearly for ground floor and basement space. A new lease for the corner location is under negotiation with a Waterloo corporation. Earlier, the court, on the receiver’s application, authorized an auction of the bank’s furniture and equipment.
Suspends Son's Fine if Boy Leaves Town
Davenport report states Police Magistrate A M Klove fined his son Fremont W Klove 24, 200 in Rock Island police court then suspended the fine on the condition the boy leave Rock Island and not return. The youth has been in several minor escapades and the action followed his refusal to pay 15 for use of an automobile.
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Davenport
Juine
A.M. Klove
Fremont W. Kloye
Rock Island
Young Klove
Tax Cut Plan Nearing Congressional Submission
Washington announces a $300 million tax reduction program nearly complete for Congress next fall. Secretary Mellon and House Ways and Means Chairman Green reached agreement on major features, differing mainly on estate tax repeal.
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Washington, D. C
Mellon
Green
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bridges Hit by Storm Floods Across Five Iowa Counties
A severe cloudburst last Sunday night damaged 141 bridges across five northeastern Iowa counties, with Delaware County hardest hit. Road and rail traffic were disrupted as repair crews worked to restore temporary passage, with losses running into thousands of dollars.
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Iowa
Magnokets River
J. A. Paulsen
Commission
Ames
Delaware County
Ninth
Paulson
I. &. Goodrich
Buchanan
Clayton
Delaware
Dubuque
Winneshiek
Allamakee County
Under Water for 10 Minutes Still Alive
Sioux City report says Mrs Susie Groff survived ten minutes underwater after a diving raft capsized in ten feet of water. Four women and a man were aboard. others were rescued when she was found submerged. Medical staff revived her with twenty minutes of pulmonary resuscitation and she was none the worse for the incident.
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Sioux City
Susie Groff
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