Spotlight on failed McNary bill and political brinkmanship
The Senate defeated the McNary farm relief measure 45 to 39, undermining hopes for an equalization fee this session. Supporters used amendments and compromises, with critics including southern agrarian senators and figures such as Borah and Steed voting against it. Governor Hamiliton plans another corn belt conference, possibly in Des Moines or Chicago, as farm leaders press on.
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Senate
Procoss
Congress
DIM
South
Borah
Steed
Missouri
Constitution
Jardine
House
Hanmill
Corn Belt Committee
Des Moines
Chis Cars
Spanish Plot to Overthrow Government Foiled
Primo de Rivera announced the suppression of a seditious movement led by retired generals including Weyler the Butcher of Cuba. Several officials and prominent intellectuals were arrested. the government will discipline involved officials and proceed with legal action. The plot, aiming to topple the regime but not the monarchy, was stopped before harm.
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Tiotang
Spain
Primo de
de Rivera
Unite Press
Madrid
Primo de Rivera
United Press
Coul
Ublic
Caberal
Paris
APJ
Primio de Rivera
Ituhi
Cuba
Weyler
United States
Palma
Majorca
Aguilera
Mariano Hene Iire
Marcelino Domingo
Barrichera
la Libertad of
Telephone Manager Hero Saves Boy From 2300-Volt Wire
Montezuma Iowa June 23 Warold One manager of the local telephone company is hailed a hero after rescuing Jimmy Friend five from a 2300 volt live wire incident. The boy clung to a 30 foot tree while his clothing caught, One climbed and freed him despite severe burns and electric shock.
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Montezuma
Jimmy Friend
Louis Friend
Warold One
Durkin Smiles as Jury Is Completed After Three Weeks
Chicago trial of Durkin for slaying federal agent Shanahan ends jury selection after over three weeks of hearings. Durkin, known as a flashy figure, shows nerves but smiles as verdict approaches. He claims he shot Shanahan believing him to be a bandit about to arrest him for automobile theft.
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Chicago
Martin Durkin
Durkin
Shanahan
Tie
Labor Chief Green Reports Stable U.S. Labor
Cincinnati arrives for federation meeting William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, says U S labor is in good condition with no large strikes. He notes some slack in coal, shoe and pottery and anticipates improvement soon.
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William Grean
American Federation of Labor
America
Green
Organized Labor
United States Steel
Cincinnati
William Green
Federation
Saklatvala Freed Hurries Into Debate in Commons
London June 25. Communist MP Saklatvala, arrested after the British general strike, was released from prison today and went directly to the house of commons where the debate on Russia’s funds to the Trade Union Congress was in progress.
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London
INS
S. Saklatvala
Wie
House of Commons
Tie
Russia
Trades Union, Congress
Strange Dreams Cause Real Trouble in Alabama and North Carolina
Birmingham residents report bizarre sleep episodes leading to injuries and arrests. Minnie Leigeber, 35, fired a pistol while dreaming of an attack, injuring herself. Garnett Simmons woke from a dream in a moving car to find herself elsewhere and threatens self-harm if not freed. Harry J. Smith describes a dream of a fleeing fleet, waking after crashing into a parked car, suffering a swollen ankle and bruised feet.
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Birmingham
Ala
North Carolina
Minnie Leigeber
Rony Fali
Harry J. Smith
Asheville
N. C
Ileet
Mrs Willifan Vanderbilt Returns From Europe
Society pages note Mrs Willifan HW Vanderbilt's return from Europe and her denial of plans for divorce. The item highlights the high society angle and confirms she remains married.
President May Push Own Farmer Relief Bill Thru Congress
President Cooeridge signals plan to push an administration farm relief bill through Congress during the current session. After a cabinet meeting with Secretaries Jardine and Hoover, he remained in conference with advisers, then discussion moved to the White House dining table.
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Congress
Washington, D. GC
White House
Cooeridge
Jardine and Hoover
Davis Murder Case Nears Jury's Hands
Elwood Nebraska June 25 AP Summation of evidence completed in the trial of Mrs Kate Resler Davis for conspiring with her husband Bert M Davis in the murder of his first wife Blanche A Davis Allegations of criminal intimacy and conspiracy are supported by prosecutors who say Blanche Davis was poisoned so they could marry The defense argues the case stems from Beaver City gossip and asserts the first wife died from an abortive medicine self administered in her defense Davis denies all charges
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Elwood
Neb
Kate Resler_Davis
Bert M. Davis
Davis
Resler Davis
Blanche A. Davis
Manin
Beaver City
Rester Davis
Thousands witness Hammill K P knighthood ceremony
Nearly 3,000 Knights of Pythias fill Marengo Iowa as Gov. John Hammill and Secretary of State Walter Ramsay receive Knight rank in a class of 250. A large daytime parade features Eldridge Walcott and Davenport lodges, with a Cedar Rapids patrol drill and Ardekan temple music in the park.
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Marengo
Upy
Knights of Pythias
John Hammill
Walter Ramsay
Eldridge
Walcott
Davenport
D. O. Kuk. Patrol
Cedar Rapids
Ardekan Temple
Razor Back Snake Attacks Minister Near Colfax
The Rev KE PL Jackson, walking alone by the river at Colfax, was bitten when a razor back snake clung to his coat. He tried to shake it off but was struck on the palm by a sharp spine and fled to Des Moines for treatment.
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Colfax
KE PL Jackson
Nisedat
Jackson
Des Moines
Oldest Congressman Charles Fuller Dies in Rochester
Belvidere Itn June 25. Charles E. Fuller, long-serving representative from the Twelfth Illinois district, died early today at Mayo Hospital Rochester Minnesota after an operation. He had been ill since February with influenza and served in Congress since 1900 except for one term after losing to the Bull Moose candidate.
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Belvidere
Itn
Charles EL Fuller
Rochester
Minn
Puller
Bull Moose
Fm Lobe
De Vere Watson Elected President of OPA Aerie
De Vere Watson of Council Bluffs was elected president of the Iowa State aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles at the twenty first annual convention in Marshalltown. R F Oharan Waterloo was re elected secretary and A Ry Mlor nce Mason City was re elected treasurer. Officers include J J O Donnell Dubuque vice president A Van Torn Keokuk can dor D W Moore Marshalltown tasidey, guard David Perguson Creston chaplain Fred Hoel mer Davenport Mrs Easty Clinton and George A Lucas Des Moines trustees. The convention opposed higher dues and adopted resolutions praising Waterloo aerie No 764 and Mayor Tibbits. A big trophy trapshoot at Tyrnes Park drew 26 entries. Over 100 couples attended the grand ball at Johns Gardens.
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DeVere Watson
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Aerie
Order of Hughs
Marshalltown
Agie
Waton
George Patrick
Muscatine
R. F. O'Haran
Waterloo
A. Ry
Mason City
Waterloo Aerie
Hotel
Rusisell Lamson
Toca
Glenn A. ‘Tibbitts
Welfame
Tyrnes Park
Waterloo Aérie
Johnson's Gardens
Electric Park
Byrnes
Pure Alcohol Warns of Hidden Poison in Indiana
Indianapolis report by AL Harris federal deputy prohibition administrator warns that so called pure alcohol now sold in Indiana can be deadly. He toured Chicago where police seized a large supply. tests showed twenty steel drums labeled pure alcohol were tainted with a denatured, deodorized poison.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
AL . Harris
Harris
Chicago
Warris
Reward Offered for Missing Banker in Des Moines
Des Moines reports a $390 reward announced by Gov Hammill for the capture and conviction of R A Hoskin alleged to have fled with about $50,000 from Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Raman Ia. A warrant was issued by Justice Stahmer Rodman. Hoskin has been missing for weeks.
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Des Moines
Gov. Hammill
Cape Ture
R. A. Hoskin
Farmers Trust & Savings Bank
Raman
Hostin
Justice of the Peace
Stahmer
Rodman
Hoskin
Delivery notice for Courier paper timing
The notice states home delivery before 5 20 ovelock and warns that errors in service may occur if the paper is not received by that time. Readers are asked to call 5100, and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 6 80 p m.
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Iowa
Domg
Des Moines
Envy Dallman
Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Towa
States
Cupid Radio Club Nets Two Marriages On Air
The Cupid Radio Club plans marriages broadcast by KTNT radio from Lone Tree and Monmouth. Four women will wed four men in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R. C. Licke with musical numbers. Another wedding is scheduled for September.
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Cupid Radio Club
KTNT
Lone Tree
Monmouth
R. C. Licke
Sivangelical Church
Shenandoah D A R Plans Liberty Bell Bells Ringing
Shenandoah Iowa D A R plans to ring church and school bells at 11 am Monday June 28 to mark Independence week opening with the Philadelphia mayor ringing the Liberty Bell. School children will sing patriotic songs during the program.
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Shenandoah
Daughters of the American Revolution
Philadelphia
Democratic raid proposes auto and theatre tax cuts
Washington June 25. Democratic Rep Rainey introduces a bill to abolish automobile and amusement taxes totaling about 30 million dollars and to end oppressive stamp taxes estimated at 50 million dollars annually shifting relief from the treasury surplus.
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Washington, D. C
Treasury
Rainey
Einvis
Iowa Roads Largely Good Despite Some Detours
Des Moines bulletin from the Automobile Club reports all Iowa roads in good condition with detours mainly on longer routes. Notable diversions include Crinnell to Kellong and Marengo to Iowa Cite.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Automobile Club Today
Crinneul
Kellong
Marengo
Another Farm Bill Rejected by Senate
The senate rejected the Norbeck farm relief proposal offering export bounties for wheat and corn. The measure failed despite arguments about prewar size, quality, and price, as backers sought relief for farmers during difficult conditions.
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Senate
Washington, D. c
Norbeck
Evangeli st McPherson Kidnap Case Seeks Shack Clues
Detectives and newspapermen with evangelist Aime Semple McPherson search desert routes from Douglas to locate the cabin she described as her place of captivity. Officials and reporters comb 60 miles of rugged terrain while probing discrepancies in her account and tracing her movements after the alleged abduction for a $406,000 ransom.
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Aimee Semple McPherson
Duos Angeles
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Ariz
Sonora
Aimee Semple‘ Mebhe
Los Angeles
Gelist
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Semple
McPher
Hai
McPhewspapermen
Ornesty
Murchison
Douglas. Pa
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Lexico
Minnie Kennedy
Imothe Evangelist
Piedmont
California
Zona Teday
Aime Semple McPherson
Ates Lis ‘Temple
McPherson
Hem
Sherif McDonald
Cochiz County
Arizona
Percy Bowden
Man Cline
Douglas District
Old Mexico
M Pherson
Cloe
Ryan
Douglas Boltice
Cer
Bobby Jones Captures British Open at St Annes
Bobby Jones, the American golf marvel, wins the British Open at St Annes finishing 72 holes in 291 strokes. Eight leaders chase him including Watrous, Hagen, and von Elm, with scores ranging to 295 and beyond as Jones secures the crown.
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Bobby Jones
St. Annes
St Annes
Hug
Jie
Cwere
al Watrous
Grand
Rapids
Waller
Hagen
Pasadena
George von Elm
Eos
Angeles
J . England
Abe Milenelt
Fred
MacLeod
Washington
Bill
Mehlhorn
Chicara
Son ‘French
Youngstown
Farmer Says Four Thieves Tortured Him With Burning Papers
William Tracy, 78, of Westfield near Sioux City, claims four unidentified men raided his home early Thursday, demanding 35000 they believed was hidden after a Hyestock sale. He said the attackers held burning newspapers to his feet and threatened him to extract the money and a watch.
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Sioux City
William Tracy
Westfield
Tracy
Hyestock
Coolidge Conference with Senators at White House
Washington June 25 President Coolidge hosted a breakfast meeting with the Republican senatorial campaign committee including Butler Curtis Phipps Edge Deneen Fess McNary Gillett and McMaster. Newton Ta June 23 The Jasper county board will open bids June 29 for 92 bridges and culverts comprising 79 reinforced box culverts 10 reinforced concrete slab bridges three I-beam bridges and one pony truss bridge at an estimated cost.
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Washington
D. C
INS
White House
Newton
Jasper County Board of Supervisors
Pony Russ
Yuese
Princess Louise Sees No Big Difference Between American and Swedish Women
Chicago June 25 Princess Louise declares there is no fundamental difference between American and Swedish women. She notes American women are famed for small well cared for feet and speaks after a reception by the Swedish club during royal visitors’ program.
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Princess Louise
Louise
Sweden
Qiem
Chicago
America
Betiween
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