Iowa Delegation Arrives for Smith Democratic Convention
Houston June 25 Supporters of Gov Alfred E Smith arrive with Iowa's 26 pledged voters as the delegation splits over the Herring Reynolds contest. Factions, including Wilbur Marsh and Circle F Herring, head to a late caucus while farm relief and McNary Haugen questions dot the resolutions talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Alfred &. Smith
Tomorrips
Iowa
New York
Smith
Circle F. Herring
Des Moines
J. W. Reynolds
Creston
Wilbur W. Marsh
Waterloo
Herring
United States
Dan F. “Bleck
Ottumwa
My. F. Healy
Port Dodge
Mealy
al Smith
Rice Hotel
Herring-Reynolds
Edan Danforth
Wieterset
Madge O'Neill
Columbus Junction
Murs. O'Neill
Edwin T Meredith
Gotham and Best of Country Debate on Smith Prohibition Views
The Baltimore Sun editor argues for Gov. Smith to dictate the party's course on prohibition, asserting Smith can express urban views to rural voters. He contends Smith represents the city and calls for calm listening by rural populations, contrasting city and country viewpoints. The piece reflects editorial debate from the New York Herald Tribune era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Smith
Dieas
Gov. Smith
New, York
Guardsmen Direct Flood Peril Fight
National guardsmen from Little Rock arrived at Big Lake Arkansas to direct the fight against a flood menace threatening up to 20 000 acres. A 400 foot water pipe in the levee above Shiti was washed out last night and a 200 foot crevasse opened nearby. Water was threatening 20 000 acres of farmland and flooding two villages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Temn
Little Rock
Big Lake
Ark
Sizy
Shiti
Temperatures and forecast notes from weekend report
Weather brief reads as a damaged OCR snippet with scattered temperature hints. It mentions Saturday and Sunday highs and lows, a Monday reference, and unclear terms likely representing min and max values. Specific dates, locations, or institutions are absent or unreadable.
Poincare Acts to Curb Divorces by American Visitors
Paris reports Premier Poincare and Justice Minister Barthou moved to tighten French divorce rules for American residents. They cited an 11 day residence case and urged courts to deny divorces to those not properly domiciled in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
U.P
Poincare
Justce Barthou
Barthou
France
Co Eds Disguised as Working Girls Seek Chicago Jobs
Four score college co editors disguised as poor working girls head to Chicago on July 6 to seek a living wage through a social service study by the W C A. Elizabeth Webster of Shenandoah Grinnell College is among the group. They will interview employers, scout want ads, and pool salaries averaging nine to thirteen dollars weekly. They depart from ten Midwestern states after a morning rally at the Chicago W C A to blend into factories as workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Chicago
Elizabeth Webster
Grinnell ‘College
Convention to Be Called to Order Tomorrow Noon
Houston June 25 UP R The probable program for Democratic national convention week Monday June 25 Arrival of delegates and caucuses of state delegations Tuesday June 26 Convention called to order at noon keynote speech of temporary chairman Claude G Bowers appointment of committees on credentials permanent organization rules and resolutions Wednesday June 27 Permanent organization of convention with selection of Senator Robinson Arkasas Dermahlt chairman reports of committees concluding with report of resolutions committee If the committee delayed in agreeing upon a report the convention might proceed to place presidential candidates in nomination while waiting for the platform Thursday June 28 Balloting on presidential candidates Friday June 29 Nomination of vice presidential candidate adjournment
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Houston
Debehe
Claude G. Bowers
Robinson
Arkan Bas
OS Dermaherlt
Swedish Planes Fly to Rescue of Nobile's Rescuer
Report describes Gen Nobile suffering and worry for his companions after a crash. Lieutenant Lundborg is praised for risking fog flight to aid others, while a second Lundborg flight worsened anxiety. A radio message to Nobile from the emergency camp notes his grave injuries and ongoing rescue efforts aboard Cilgi di Milano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nobile
Lundborg
Gen. Nobile
Cilti di Milano
Des Moines Man Placed On Bond For Drunken Driving
Frederick Clark of Winterset was released on $500 bond after police alleged his car crashed into four vehicles in the downtown area Saturday night. He faces a driving while intoxicated charge following a chase of several blocks. Vernon Groves, also of Winterset, was to be released from the city jail today after serving a one day sentence for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moles
Ins
Frederick Clark
Winterset
Hal
Vernon Groves
Fox Terrier Shot Fourth Burk Dog Mystery
J Burk of Lincoln Street, a former policeman, reports the wanton killing of his fox terrier found shot near his vacant lot yesterday after noon. He offers a reward for identification of the person responsible, with Burk urging investigation into the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burk
Lincoln Street
Burk
Perse
O Keefe Brothers News From Council Bluffs
Dr J E O Keefe returns Thursday from Council Bluffs where he stayed by his brother in illness while Dr M E O Keefe recovers from an airplane crash near Gothenberg Nebraska He is reported improved and out of danger A city notice lists quarantines for scarlet fever and chickenpox with addresses and names including Eda Snyder Emery Gates at Lindale and 817 Mcll street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. O'Keefe
M. E. O'Keefe
Gothenberg
Neb
Eda Snyder
Mhl Street
Emery Gates
Lindale
Churches Win Tax Exemption Fight Over College Property
The Cedar Falls board of supervisors unanimously exempted Westminster Presbyterian and Wesley Methodist foundations on College Hill from taxation after testimony by county and campus officials. The vote follows opinions that taxing these foundations while not taxing other groups would be discriminatory. The ruling noted dormitories and student housing roles, with local civic leaders and ministers stressing the foundations’ educational mission and non profit status amid debates on dormitory plans and student care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Westminster Foundation
The
Presbyterian Church
Wesley Foundation
Methodist Episcopal Church
College Wil
Town State Teachers College
A. G. Reid
Y. M
W. CG
AL. Ellis
Masonic
Waterloo Woman's Club
Cedar Falls
Wesley Foundat Ton
Westminster Founda~ Tion
Equity Board
W. L. Hearst
W. B. Wiler
College Hill
E. W. Goeth
H. L. Eels
H. H. Seerley
State Board of Education
Eells
Scerley
M. GC. A
the Elks Club
Woman's Club
Reid
W. B. Jameson
Town
BE. Watson
Bruce J. Giffen
First Presbyterian Church
J. A. Laurie
Community Presbyterian Church
Cedar Heights
LeClaire Martin
Geder Falls
Lutheran Church
Death of Idaho Senator Gooding Ends Political Career
Senator Gooding, 69, former Idaho governor and longtime public servant, died at his daughter’s home in Gooding Idaho after a recurrence of health issues tied to influenza and cancer. He had served two terms as governor, returned to sheep business, won election to the Senate in 1929, and chaired coal field inquiry and freight rate work. He left a widow and three children in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Nomination May Go to New Yorker on First Ballot
At the party convention, talk centers on vice presidential statutes as no firm conclusion has emerged. Prohibition dominates remaining disputes while Smith supporters greet delegations with guarded welcomes. Senator Reed stirs talks by urging the eighteenth amendment remain in force until a better method is found, attracting some anti-Smith delegates. Balloting likely starts Thursday after limited daytime sessions and a control plan to finish business quickly, with a night session expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Ballyhooless
Reed
Missouri
Missourian
South
Tiine
Boys Admit Plot to Abduct Rich Man in Chicago
Four youths confessed plans to kidnap Adolph Schwartz, a wealthy soapmaker, to share his fortune. The group included Harry Cornfield, John Buffin, Ray Knight, and George Worden, who allegedly promised $125 each for the kidnapping and murder plot. Worden confessed, police state, detailing the scheme and target in Michigan-bound confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kfns
Adolph Schwartz
Schwartz
Harry Cornfield
John Buffin
Ray Knight
George Worden
Robert Barr
Worden
Michigan
Derailed Missouri Pacific Southerner injures many near Durand
Upwards of 60 persons were injured in a derailment of three train cars of the Missouri Pacific Southerner traveling from New Orleans to Kansas City near Durand, 16 miles west of here, at 4 am. The crash overturned two Pullmans and a chair car, with several likely fatally hurt. Among the injured were conductor FR M Gardner and flagman Charles Kerr of Osawatomie, plus Mr and Mrs T J Dickerson of Wichita who boarded at Coffeyville, with others including Miss Anna Isabel of Mason City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tola
Kandune
Missouri Pacific
Southerner
New Orleans
Kansas City
Durand
Here
FR. M. Gardner
Charles Kerr
Osawatomie
T. J. Dickerson
Safe Crackers Strike Oskaloosa Store Loss Rises
Two men cracked the Oppenheimer Alsap company department store safe in Oskaloosa Iowa and fled leaving an elderly floonwalker bound in a private office. They reportedly obtained 1500 to 2000 dollars with earlier estimates over 3500. Employee C W Abrams injured but recovering. Also notes visitors A T Bania and W S Williams at 2525 Fourth Street West returning home.
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Oskaloosa
INS
Oppenheimer-Alsap Company
C. W. Abrams
Tenas
A. T. Bania
Dallas
Tex
W. S. Williams
Fourth Street West
Fire Alarms Cause Minor Property Damage
Sunday reports show a $474 loss at a residence owned by J. B. Reidy 1107 Mulberry Street due to spark from shingles. Monday incident at near Falls Avenue tracks by WLOG PR & N caused slight damage from a motor short circuit. The notice includes garbled phrases and advertising text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Reidy
Mulberry Street
WLOG
Pr& N
Falls Avenue
Democratic platform makers clash over prohibition and farm relief
Houston June 25 Democratic platform makers labored to resolve clashes on prohibition and farm relief as the resolutions committee faced a tough task. A strong law enforcement plank likely names the eighteenth amendment, wet proposals appear, and farm planks seek parity with other industries while avoiding specific remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Resolutions Committee
Kansas City
Alfred E. Smith
Albert ©. Ritchie
Maryland
William H. Slayton
Baltimore
Key Pittwan
Nevada
Bayard
DelaWare
Caraway
Arkansas
Tyson
Tennessee
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Wilson
Toming
Scrap-Iron Storage Bin for John Deere Let to H A Maine
The H A Maine company receives contracts for a 120 by 40 feet scrap iron storage bin and a 120 by 100 feet brick power house as part of John Deere Tractor company expansion. A concrete walled one story high structure without roof will be built, plus a sand and ore storage warehouse of 420 by 80 feet.
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H. A. Maine Company
John Deere Tractor Company
Funeral notices for Gretzmeyer Murphy Pond and others
Frank Gretzmeyer died today at 6 15 am at his niece Frences Strubel s home in Waterloo after a lingering illness born February 5 1841 in Baden Germany he came to America 1847 and lived in Iowa. funeral Wednesday at St Joseph s church in Waterloo. Mrs Michael Murphy died Friday at her daughter's home and funeral was at St Joseph s church in Waterloo with burial at Amboy Henry W Pond of Great Falls Montana died after an operation funeral Wednesday at 230 pm at O Keefe Towne chapel burial at Fairview.
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Frank Gretzmeyer
Frances Strubel
Center Scireel
Mr. Gretzmeyer
Baden
Germany
Wendelin Cretemeyer
America
New York
Iowa
Cretzmeyer
Anna Strubel
Waverly
Waiterloo
Miss Strubel
Henry Cretzmeyer
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Edward Slattery
Michael Murphy
Michel Murphy
F. L. Stanton
Almond Street
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Fev
Amboy
Henry W. Pond
Henry W Pond
Great Falls
Mont
O'Keefe & Towne Chapel
Roy L. Smith
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Fairview
Y M C A Committees Named For Year
Margaret Viola Barrett funeral services were held at Sacred Heart church for the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs C D Allan president of the Milton Barrett family. The Y M C A has named chairmen for the ensuing year with Rev J M Molloy pastor officiating. Finance Claude A Clark Membership Wade Nelson Camp C A Morris Physical W H Beverstock Terreonnell Will A Lane Endowment A G Reid Railroad H G Grown Town and Country H A Moore Community Fund R H Garrison Allair is chairman of the executive committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Viola Barrett
Sacred Heart
C.D. Allan
Milton Barrett
First Street
Fe. J. M. Molloy
Sacred Heart Church
Fellows Vial
Calvary
Claude Aa. Clark
Wade Nelson
Camp
C. A. Morris
W. H. Beverstock
Terreonnel
Will A. Lane
A. G. Reid
H. G. Grown
H. A. Moore Community Fund
R. H. Garrison
Allair
Reporter Finds It Impossible to Buy Likker in Houston During Convention
POLAND KREBS INS Staff Correspondent reports Houston’s hospitality during a convention, noting journalists are pampered yet face strange limits. He jokes about car loans instead of free rides, scarce drink availability, and exaggerated Southern charm as reporters describe a rigged, humorous scene. The piece mirrors wartime tone with satire on local customs and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Poland
KREBS
INS
Tex
Kim
Nicholas
Ship Canal
Gulf
Houster
Lincoln
Sherman
Paving Work Begins on Highway 59 Preparation Underway
Grading on highway No 59 from the Black Hawk county line to the No 59 and 10 intersection is under Bryant Paving company supervision. Bridges and culverts are being constructed. Paving hoped to start in early July. Officials indicated similar work on No 218 ab ravetly will pave the Ave and heats miles on No 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Bryant Paving Company
American Davis Cup pair suffer Wimbledon setback
Francis T Hunter, American Davis Cup teammate of Bill Tilden, falls in the Wimbledon singles first round after a five set defeat by Ed Andrews of New Zealand. The match ends 8-4 5-7 6-4 2-6 7-5. Wilbur F Coen, 16, defeats Axel Peterson of Denmark in straight sets 7-3 6-3.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Francis T. Hunter
Davis J Cep
Bill Tilden
Ed Andrews
New Zealand
Wilbur F. Coen
Axel Peterson
Denmark
Nashua Picnic Invites City and County Officials
Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts announces the seventh annual picnic of the railroad committee to be held at Nashua fair grounds on July 4. All city and county officials and citizens of Waterloo and Black Hawk county are invited to attend.
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Nashua
J. C
Glenn A. Tibbitts
Titinois Central Pienic Committee
Waterloo Land
Black Hawk County
Nashua Fair Grounds
Infant dies at birth in Linden home
Infant son of Mr and Mrs V J Schneider of 128 Glock street died at birth Sunday forenoon. Private service conducted this afternoon at Hileman Gindt chapel with Rev Joseph Yates of Linden Methodist Episcopal in charge. Burial followed at Poyner cemetery.
Keynote Speech Postponed to Boost Radio Audience
The Democratic National Committee urged delaying Claude G. Bowers keynote address at the national convention until 7 PM tomorrow to reach more radio listeners. The convention will open at noon, form committees, then recess for the postponement after a committee vote led by George E. Brennan.
Holdiman Family Reunion Draws 202 Relative Guests
The Holdiman family reunion gathered 202 relatives from Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa at the A J Holdiman farm 12 miles northeast of Waterloo. A large tent sheltered attendees from the chill day. Picnic lunch at noon featured a program of sports and contests. Awards went to oldest relative A W Haffs and youngest Gertrude Elnora Jolls. Officers elected for the coming year were Nellie Burk president Ella Hermann vice president and R A Holdiman secretary treasurer.
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Holdiman
A. J. Holdiman
Waterloo
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
A. W. Haffs
Second Street East
Gertrude Elnora Jolls
Clifford Dolls
Riverside Drive
Nellie’ Burk
Dunkertom
Ella Hermann
Dunkerton
R.A. Holdiman
Burton Waterloo Bid Low on La Porte Bridge
W. A. Burton Watering was the low bidder on a 799 foot bridge project northeast of La Porte Cuy Cedar River with nine culverts for township roads. His bid totaled 17 500 for the bridge and 3 800 for the culverts. Twelve bidders entered, six bid on the bridge. The structure will be 18 feet wide with a central 130 foot span and I beam end spans of 30 feet.
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W. A. Burton
Cedar River
la Porte Cuy
O. C. Thompson
J. &. Goerich
Burton
Foreign Harbor Hsu Sees China's Wars Ending
Hsu T. K. secretary of Foochow harbor commission told Rotary Club members at the Hotel Russell Lamson luncheon today that China is settling down and the intermittent wars of the last 15 years are about over. He said Manchu rule caused harbor losses, the people rebelled and generals fought for their own interests until clashes ended, and he believes China will soon have its best government yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
K Hsu
Harbor Development Commission of
Foochow
Rotary Club
Russell Lamson
Playgrounds Nominate Queens For City Pageant
All city playgrounds will nominate candidates tonight for the queen of the musical pageant set for July 13 in Washington Park under the city Yreorra Hon department. Ballots will be printed in the Courier next Monday for friends of the girls to register their choice. entrants must be 15 or older.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Yreorra Hon. Department
Downs and I. C. Officials Tour Through Here Tonight
A group of Illinois Central officials including L. A. Downs president A. E B. Clift senior vice president G. E. Patterson general manager and W. S. Williams Waterloo general superintendent Western lines are scheduled to travel here tonight at 6 30 p m on a special train from Chicago en route to Sioux City where they will be guests of the chamber of commerce tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central
Chicago
Sioux City
Chamber of Commerce
L. A. Downs
Illinois Central System
A. E B. Clift
G. E. Patterson
W. S. Williams
Waterloo
Western Lines
Bound Over On Stabbing Charge
Robert West admitted stabbing Ella Powell Tuesday night and was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. Bond set at $500 but not furnished. Also, detective George Pehling arrested on request of Pocahontas officials on a contract-related charge. Building permits issued for Sam Scott and A Thurman. Marriage licenses issued for Eugene Fowler and Altec Jolson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert West
Ella
Powell
J. C. Beem
West
George Pehling
Lafayette
Pocahontas County
Pehling
Perjury Charge Amid Standard Oil Indiana Board Fight
The indictment charges Robert W. Stewart head of Standard Oil Indiana with three counts of perjury during testimony before a senate committee. Rockefeller Jr plans to demand Stewart's resignation as chair. The case centers on profits from Continental Trading and Liberty bonds. Rockefeller asserts he seeks Stewart’s removal while denying any sale of Rockefeller stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. Cc
Robert W., Stewart
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Continental Trading Company
Senate
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Stewart
Trisk
Continental
The
Standard
H. S. Osler
Rockefeller
New York
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oie Company
Col. Stewart
Butler Elected International President of Canopus Club OC
R Butter of 440 Kingbard avenue was elected international president at the Canopus club convention held last week in St Paul Milin. Ransom Carey and Burgman of Waterloo were named to the board of directors and a bimonthly bulletin will be issued under Butlers charge. Des Moines will host the next convention city with fourteen local Canodians traveling to St Paul. The Waterloo club will feature Riviera entertainers a Marjorie Harker reading and delegate reports at its weekly luncheon tomorrow at Black's tearoom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OC. R. Butter
Kingbard Avenue
St. Paul
Milin
Uo Ransom
E. G. Carey
G. R. Burgman
Waterloo
Convention Algo
Butler
Des Moines
Riviera
Marjorie Harker
Waterloo Club
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Tee
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Frank Miles
Gotham
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Amsters On Society
Takation
Teachers College
Action of
Cedar Falls Council
Sen. Gooding
Ad Power
Frank RK Gooding
New Yorker
Lake
Kansas
Ratter
Merman C. Miller
Phoee Jield
John Deere
H. A. Maine
Texas
Democratic National Committee Today
George E. Brennan
Milnets
la Porte Bridge
Hsu Tell
Playgrounds
Downs
I. G
Sam Scott
Rebel
Co. A. Thurman
Monroe Street
Eugene Bingham Fowler
Omaha
Mary Jolson
Standard of Indiana
John D. Rockefeller
Canopus Club
Orthophonic
Victor Records
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Heaven
Dream River
St. Mary's
Three Musketeers
Victor
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Wangler's Drug Store
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