Spotlight of Today News Highlights From Cedar Rapids
A Cedar Rapids man charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving is rearrested after a prior crash. he was out on habeas corpus pending grand jury action. Iowa flood damage includes 153 bridges swept away in nine counties and $1,000 roadbed damage to a trunk line. Burglary tale in Venice features a Chicago man sought by authorities. Hollis Thurston welcomed a bouncing baby daughter, prompting a discussion on what counts as a bounce. Greek revolution leaders consolidate power with a proclamation and resignations. Panaslos named premier. Long Jim Barnes wins the Open Championship in England by one stroke over Arthur Compson. Iowa prohibition director Glen Brunson opposes a Washington reorganization plan. Fourth of July celebration at Fort Madison faces a warning about streetcar explosives causing panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Long Jim" Barnes
England
Arthur Compson
Lalter
Barnes
B. M. Osbun Motor Company
Bing
Chicago
South Benda
Ind
Bs Motorcar
Cedar Rapids
Mann Power
Lowell
Brutus
Oelwein High School
New Argument On Dawes Plan Divides Washington
Washington voices heated debate over European debts and the Dawes plan. Proponents urge high tariffs to protect American industries while suggesting possible debt forgiveness to ease payments. Party lines clash as figures like Senator Smooth push against tariff reductions amid European repayment pressures.
Waterloo's Party Features for Saturday Fun
Waterloo plans a day of events including a balloon ascent, parachute jumps, vaudeville at Lincoln Park post offices corner, a river pageant, circus acts, diving exhibitions with notable swimmers, and a motorboat parade. Highlights feature C W Daubert and Norman Kors, with music by Waterloo Concert Band and Military Band, plus a grand closing festival at Mullan Avenue bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. We Whig
Lincoln Park
Mure Iey Peterson
Mulluw Wyenie Bridke
Dinolne
Mirk Vente
Commercial Street
Waterloo
Harley Peternity
Mullan Aveoe Bridge
Zowell
Miles Atndred Clough
Sidney Melme
C. W. Daubert
Tywe State College
Jon Engle
Alegian Ortler
Norman Kors
W. Bing
Frank Seehawk
Enat Bank
Mullan Avenue Bridge
Bunila
Jim Barnes Wins British Open Title at Prestwick
American pro Jim Barnes captured the British Open at Prestwick scoring 300 for 72 holes. MacDonald Smith led Barnes early but faltered in the final round, while Barnes steadied with two late birdies and a near flawless final round. Arthur Compson failed to catch Barnes by missing a short putt on the last green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Prestwick
Scotland
Jim Barnes
MacDonald-Smith
Barnes
Long Jim
Arthur Compson
Bartlett Tops Trans Miss Golf Rest of Field
Arthur Bartlett of Ottumwa shot even par on the first nine and led Jim Swick of Des Moines by two strokes, after finishing the morning round in the Trans Mississippi Golf tournament in Omaha. Bartlett was flawless on all but the 432 yard fourth hole where he carded a five. Clarence Wolfe of St. Louis stood two under par after nine, three strokes back of Bob McKee of Des Moines who posted a 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
Jim Swick
Des Moines
Bartlett
Clarence Wolfe
St. Louis
Bob McKee
Fort Madison Opts No Official Defense Day Observance
Fort Madison Iowa on June 26 announces no official Defense Day observance. City officials defer to the Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion after a conference, deciding not to undertake any official activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
White Court Visits Quiet as Coolidge Receives Few Calls
President Coolidge rests at Swampscott and receives only a few requests for calls at White Court. Mayor Quinn of Cambridge is first to confer with him about the July 3 Cambridge address. He may join governors at Poland Spring or have governors come to White Court for a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Washington
White Court
Mayor Quinn
Cambridge
Tofay
Cooliiga
Poland Springs
Waterloo Jubilee Lights Up Cedar River Pageant Night
Crowds filled Waterloo as Mardi Gras and river pageant drew thousands for the last day of the June jubilee. weather remained mild with 77 at noon and lower tonight. aquatic stars led by Miss Algina Orileff and Norman Ross showcased feats on the river amid parades, parachute stunts, and motorboat pageantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Mercury
Ginecoln Park
Algina Orileff
Chicago
Norman Ross
Illinois Athletic Club
Johnny Weismuller
G. A. Lowell
Illinois Central
Dillon
Allen
Mildred Clough
Fort Dodge
Lowell
Sidney Helms
C. W.bing
Bing
Rath Packing Company
Mary Jurgenson
Miriam Griffith
Black Hawk
A. H. Coward
Iowa
Andrews Again in Jail for Reckless Driving
Harold Andrews, a Gear Rapids car dealer, jailed again for drunken driving and reckless operation after an arrest at his divorced wife’s home. Police say he drove 40 mph through town. he had been released recently on a habeas corpus writ and awaits grand jury action on related accident charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear Rapids
Harold Andrews
Agin
Helen Schultz Fined Under New Bus Law
Miss Helen Schultz, president of the Red Ball Transportation Co, fined 4350 for not applying for a license in Minnesota. The company faced 56 dollars per day penalties since June 15 for operating buses between Mason City and Minnesota cities. Schultz said she did not know of the new law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mann
Helen Schultz
Red Ball Transportation Company
Mison City
Minnesota
Governor Hamill Leaves Banking Commissioner Appointments
Governor Hamill departed Des Moines for Bangare to attend a conference of state executives without naming banking commissioners. Officials say he will not disclose selections until his return, likely after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hammill
Bangare
Triple Wedding Unites Daughters of Dr Youngert
In Rock Island a rare triple ceremony merged Eunice Willan and Harriet Youngert with Oliver Cobb Anta Wt Ogiles E Johnson and George Wickstram in Zion Lutheran Church. The brides are daughters of Dr S G Youngert vice president of Augustana College and the officiant was the father, a seminary professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mykea Teese
Rock Island
Widune
Eunice
Willan
Harriet Youngert
S. G. Youngert
Augustana College
Oliver C. Cobb
Anta
Ogiles E. Johnson
Watson
Wis
George W. Wickstram
Stanton, Ia
Zion Lutheran Church
Youngert
Sapieat Seminary
Tragic Train Deaths of Two Girls in Alcester
Two nine year old girls in boys clothes, Gladys Kersteen of Beresford and Alma Stevens of Centerville, were killed when a Chicago and Northwestern freight struck them on tracks near Alcester. Companions Ralph Carlson and Edmund Rowan report hunger propelled the journey from Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcaster
Beresford
S. D
Chicago & Northwestern
Gladys Kersteen
Alma Stevens
Centerville
Ralph Carlson
Edmund Rowan
Sioux City
Alcester
B. B. Ingalls
Jess Stevens
Prince of Wales Receives Solid Gold Brick in Johannesburg
In Johannesburg on June 25 the Prince of Wales was presented with a solid gold brick during his visit to the mining center. The event drew attention as the royal party toured facilities linked to the gold industry, highlighting the region’s wealth and craftsmanship amid ongoing industry displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Prince of Wales
Courier Delivery Notice for Delayed Paper
The notice urges readers to ensure home delivery before 3 20 p m or call to arrange a replacement copy. It mentions a delivery error or carrier issue and provides a contact line for Osis after 6 30 p m to obtain a replacement copy. The message emphasizes timely phone reporting to receive the paper.
State's Attorney Crowe Denounces Defense in Ilinois Murder Trial
In Chisago on June 26 hundreds fill a 99 seat courtroom as State's Attorney Crowe delivers closing arguments in the Shepherd murder trial. He denounces defense lawyers for levity, branding Shepherd a victim of a new species of murder while accusing opponents of a conspiracy to deny him his million dollar inheritance. The six week trial features tense exchanges and a looming death penalty debate as both sides urge jurors to weigh liberty against a monumental verdict. The case centers on typhoid germ claims and a will worth over a million dollars, with jurors expected to decide by afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Ilinoia
Associated Press
Chisago
Robert E. Crowe
Crowe
William Scott Stewart
W. W. O'Brien
Harry Olson
Alexander F. Reichmann
Tam
Uilnoise
Stewart
O'Brien
Opeelewart
O’brien
Crane
Shep”herd
Millonaira
Saltons
William Darling Shepherd
W. W. O’brien
Thnisias
Chicago
William Darline Shepherd
Shiv
William Nelson ” McClintock
Shepherd Whicr
Dee
Mary Miles Minter Appeals $1000 Judgment Evading Payment
Former actress Mary Miles Minter filed an appellate suit in Los Angeles seeking to overturn a $1000 damages award to her former maid Katherine Herlihy for alleged malicious arrest. Her claim alleges insufficient evidence supported the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary Miles Minter
Katherine Herlihy
Miss Herlihy
Miss Minter
Train Victim Gets Military Funeral
Burlington June 26 a military funeral was held for James Ennis 96 a war veteran killed by a train at Glaston June 4 Identification was completed yesterday by fingerprints and he was found to have served in the world war He had no relatives in this country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
James Ennis
Glastone
Freak Storm Kills Five in New York
A freak storm swept New York and vicinity last night, forming a solid sheet of rain that caused trolley and auto accidents. Five people died and several others were injured, including three killed in a trolley crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Caillaux seeks six billion franc inflation and loan rise
Paris reports M. Caillaux asked the chamber of deputies for a supplementary inflation totaling six billion francs and for raising the loan limit to bond maturities from five to seven hundred million francs. The cabinet urged a special session to rush the measure through before the Bourse reopens Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Caillaux
Chamber of Deputies
France
Caillaux
Thn
Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Massachusetts
Emile Gaborian
A. Conan Doyle
Venice
Gal
Press Association
Hollis Thurston
Chicago Americans
Condouriotis
Pansalos
Glen A. Brunson
Algona
Towa
Burden
Germany
U. S
Sullivan
Hy Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Bros
America
International Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Sir Josius Stamp
Dawes Pla
Brussels
Smooth
Utah
América
Berlin
Congress
Henry Ford
Belziura
Solidari
A. Bartlett
Trans-Miss
Goolidge
Maine
Cedar River
Clortocs
Dominie
Tienry George
San Felice
Olson
Uwill Ehowehis
Pbrien
Shakespeare
Lynch
Billy McClintock
Gaillaux
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!