Sensations Promised in Oil Finances Bubble
Los Angeles reports the Julian Petroleum Corporation finance bubble collapsing after overissued stock and a wave of indictments. Grand jury plans to adjourn to July 5 and hand 100 more names to the city prosecutor for usury probes.Officials resignations follow indictments including bank officers and film industry figures. The probe centers on $100,000,000 loan pools with $18,000,000 in excess interest. Evidence cited is from the accused, with documents provided voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Julian Petroleum Corporation
George Walhous
Louis B. Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Adolph Ramish
West Coast Theatres, Inc
Joe Topliseky
E. J. Lickley
Town Roads and Weather 10 A. M
The report lists city road and weather conditions in multiple Iowa towns. All noted locations including Des Moines Dubuque Clinton Keokuk Ottumwa Burlington Council Bluffs Muscatine Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Creston Fort Dodge Davenport Iowa City and Waterloo report Good clear conditions with surrounding area notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des: Moines
Dubuque
Clinton
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Burlington
Souncil
Bluffs
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
County Officials Open Convention in Sioux City
Early arrivals indicate 500 Iowa county officials will attend the annual convention of the State Association of County Officers in Sioux City. Edward Madigan of Waterloo presides, State Senator B. M. Stoddard of Sloan gives the welcome, and Glenn Haynes of the Town Good Roads association is slated as a principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
State ‘Association of County Officers
Edward Madigan
Waterloo
B. M. Stoddard
Sloan
Glenn Haynes
Good Roads Association
Thirteen Planes Start Reliability Tour From Buffalo
Thirteen planes departed Buffalo at 10 a.m. in one minute intervals for Geneva on the second leg of the Ford reliability tour. They are due in Geneva about 11:30 a.m., with a brief stop in Schenectady. HE A Stinson, piloting a Stinson Detroiter, leads the trophy standings to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
INS
Geneva
Schenectady
HE. A. Stinson
Couple Arrested Here In Diamond Ring Theft Case
Lawrence J. Clark and Ruth Clark were arrested in Cedar Rapids after trying to dispose of a $3,000 diamond ring tied to a Florida robbery. Police believe the ring is part of the Orlando theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceder Rapids
Lawrence J. Clark
Ruth
Orlando
Fla
Florida
Geography Quiz Questions From a New England Page
A set of ten geography questions covers river origins state capitals borders and coastlines. Topics include the Rio Grande birthplace geographic boundaries ports on two coasts great lakes and sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
South Carona
United States
South Carolina
Georgia
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
Mount San Francisco
Lincoln of Sea Fights for Sailors’ Rights in San Francisco
Andrew Furuseth, 73, head of the International Seamen’s Union known as the Abraham Lincoln of the Sea, campaigns along the Pacific coast to enforce equal watches on deck at night and day. He cites past abuses at sea and urges inspectors to act on violations and report evasions to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Andrew Furuseth
International Seamen's Union
Furuseth
Virginia
Abraham Lincoln
Congress
Supreme Court
Union
Inspector General
Washington
Referee Overrules Bailey Claim Against Bailey Brothers
A $57,000 claim by S. O. Bailey against the bankrupt Bailey Brothers of Cedar Falls was overruled by Referee J. E. Jordan during creditor hearings. A creditor's objection to 90 claims totaling over $100,000 sparked a pre-noon controversy about filing and power of attorney. A trustee election deadlock followed among candidates Roger Leavitt and R. O. Hutchison, with other minor claims and votes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. Bailey
Bailey Brothers
Cedar Falls
J. E. Jordan
B. F. Swisher
Swisher
Jordan
Roger Leavitt
Hutchison
Waterloo
Leavitt
Dirck Wgood
Aplington
Presbyterians Open Iowa Synod Session
Ames Iowa June 28 with over 350 ministers and laymen registered for the forty sixth annual Synod of Iowa and fifth annual Fellowship conference opening. Rev Elmer Aukerman delivers sermon and Rev Moses Breeze of Chicago gives address. Organization of the synod completed as sessions continue to Friday noon with more than 1,000 Presbyterians expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Synod of Iowa
Elmer Aukerman
Malcom
Moses Breeze
Chicago
Breeze
East Omaha Secures Petition to Form Separate City
Judge Earl Peters signed a decree today granting East Omaha the petition of freedom from Council Bluffs Iowa. East Omaha will establish a new city under local government while Council Bluffs plans an appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Blufs. Ia
Earl Peters
District Court
East Omaha
Council Bluffs
Plumber in Cascade Ends Life by Hanging
Cascade Iowa June 28 L C Wittenberg 43 a plumber died by his own hand in his shop. Relatives cannot explain a motive. Surviving are a widow and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade
L. ¢. Wittenberg
League Officials Present Deny Shimek Charges at Iowa Convention
Des Moines June 28 three national officials of the Izaak Walton League of America were present for the Iowa division's fifth annual convention. They included Jacob M. Dickinson Charles W. Folds and George E. Scott. Delegates prepared to enter sessions to refute Dr Bohumil Shimeks charges of subverting the league to special interests. Big Waterloo delegation led by Judge Geo W Wood and A C Willford among others attended. The convention focused on stream pollution and a three member fish and game commission to be appointed by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Izaak Walton League of America
Bohumil Shimek
Iowa State University
Iowa
League
Jacob M. Dickinson
Taft
Charles W. Folds
Chicago
George E. Scott
Red Cross
Dr. Shimek
Iowa League
Shimek
Butler
Rush C. Butler
Northwood
Will H. Dilg
Dickinson
Folds
Scott
Dr. Dilg
Add League
Dilg
Waterloo
Geo. W. Wood
A. C. Willford
William Hendry
F. B. Stockford
F. W. Crary
Boone
E. G. Wollenweber
Keokuk
Dr. Shi
Izaak
Walton League
B. Shimek
Iowa City
Izaak Walton League
Rochester
Minn
George W. Wood
Ww. A. Henry
Woman Kills Self and Five Children in Long Island Tragedy
In White Stone Long Island Mrs Marie Freedman 35 turned on the gas at home and killed herself and her five children Neighbors found the bodies in a kitchen filled with gas fumes No motive was learned by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Whitestone
Long Island
Marie Freedman
Waterloo man named battalion commander at Leavenworth R C T C camp
Albert D. Carlson of Waterloo was selected as battalion commander at the Reserve Officers Training Corps camp held at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. His honor followed his strong camp showing and high ratings from R T C officers at the University of Iowa. Carlson, an engineering graduate, completed a four year course in military science and tactics for reserve commission prospects. Senior engineer units from Iowa and Iowa State are present at Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Carlson
Waterloo
Tthe University of Iowa
Reserve Officers' Training Corps
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Town University
Carlson
Reserve Corps
United Statees Army
University of Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Leavenworth
Arctic wind research aims to secure transatlantic flight
In Ann Arbor on June 28 a plan was unveiled to study Arctic storm origins from a Greenland ice cap hut. Prof J E Church and P C Oscanyon will monitor winds to forecast northern storms and enable safer ocean flying, backed by Dr W C Hobbs of the University of Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich
Greenland
North Atlantic
Hawker
Nungesser
Lindbergh
J. E. Church
Mt. Rose Observatory
Nevada
P. C. Oscanyon
New York
W. C. Hobbs
University of Michigan
Hobbs
Oscanyon
Arctic
Europe
William H. Hobbs
Payseur shoots hole in one at Davenport golf meet
Des Moines golfer Ted Payseur fired a hole in one on the 15 yard tenth hole at Davenport Country Club. He carded 41 over the first 10 holes and helped push scores into the 160s for the 36 hole qualifying for 32 spots in the championship flight. Other leaders included Dr Paul Barton 35 on the first nine and Bob McKee 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iira Alien
Des Moines
Davenport Country Club
Ted Payseur
Dubuque
Paul Barton
Ibob McKee
John Vavra
Cedar Rapids
Bill Ingnam
J. W. Davis
Arthur Bartlett
Ottumwa
Merle Stimson
Waterloo
Coolidge Boost Expected for AYP Highway Travel
Secretary of the Hiway association predicts a record year for AYP travel as President Coolidge establishes a summer White House in the Black Hills. He notes at least 5,000 cars from Massachusetts and larger Eastern states, with July September peak ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
White House
Black Hills
Charles McCaffree
Hiway Association
Do. A. Hanson
Greater
Vacation Return Notice for Miss Esther Smith
Miss Esther Smith returns from vacation in Chicago with her brother Paul Smith a former football captain at the University of San Braois with connections to the Chicago department of C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Smith
No Street
Chicago
Paul “Foot" Smith
University of San
Bra Ois
C. A
Lost Island Lake Park Presented to Governor for State
Emmetsburg Iowa June 28. Lost Island Lake Park was added to the state park system when Mrs. E F Armstrong Fort Dodge presented the park to Gov Hammill who accepted for the state at a ceremony attended by residents from northwest Iowa and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmetsburg
Lost Island Lake Park
E. F. Armstrong
Fort Dodge
State Board of Conservation
Hammill
Iowa
State Conservation Board
Lost Island Lake
Board of Conseruction
It's Good for Corn City Resigns Itself
Waterloo residents faced the warmest day since summer with the temperature at 31 degrees at 2 p.m. and expected to rise further before nightfall. The heat prompted citizens to shed jackets and seek shade as the day wore on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CITY
Waterloo
Gehrig Near Babe Ruth With 23rd, 100th Hit Of Season
No. 23 Gehrig of New York smashed his twenty third circuit clout and his one hundredth hit of the season, drawing within one home run of Babe Ruth. The Yankee first baseman continued his torrid pace in today’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gehrig
New York
Lou Gehrig
Babe Buth
Iowa board cites premature trademark law in bids
Des Moines reports the state board of control blames premature effect of the new trademark law for a technical violation in bids. Senator Lange pressed for bid rejections on goods advertised under a trademark. the attorney general expects no action unless directed by the executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Otto F. Lange
Dubuque
State Board of Control
A. M. McColl
Lange
McColl
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Iowa
Senator Lange
John Fletcher
Fletcher
Executive Council
Argonne a Waste Six Years After War Told by Arbuckle
Myron Arbuckle spoke at the Canopus club in Black's tearoom recounting a bicycle tour of England Belgium and France six years after the war. He described Argonne as desolate yet verdant with occasional tree trunks and a somber quiet, reflecting on unforgettable memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron Arbuckle
Canopus Club
Black
Arbuckle
England
Belgium
France
Europe
Air Joyriders Face Charges by Plane Owner
R. M. Hoffman of Chicago says he will file charges with the commerce department against two army men who borrowed his airplane for a Sunday ride. Bert Meyen, reserve air corps pilot, and H. J. Flynn, private at Fort Crook, forced landed near Council Bluffs, causing minor damage to the stored aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
INS
R. M. Hoffman
Chicago
Department of Commerce
Bert Meyen
H. J. Flynn
Fort Crook
Here
Council Bluffs
Windshield Crash Forces Smith Back After Rival Flight Review
A Bay Farm island field comparison shows Fokker versus Travelair. The Army plane weighs 13 500 pounds, fuel 1040 gallons, speed 119 mph, range 3000 miles and can float two to three hours if ditched. Smith's plane weighs 4732 pounds, fuel 370 4 gallons, speed 125 mph, radius 3250 miles, floats indefinitely with a fuel-tank device, and lacks a boat. Both have radio and navigation gear. Rations and survival gear differ. Army carries soup and chocolate with hard tack and water, Smith's offers chocolate and fewer emergency provisions for 10 days. Smith relies on air-filled tanks for flotation. Army has a collapsible rubber boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Smith
Smith's
Rosa Miller Sues for Divorce from David Miller
Rosa Miller files for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The petition states the couple married Oct. 26, 1921, in Waterloo. She seeks costs and to resume her maiden name Rosa Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Miller
David Miller
Waterloo
Temperature highs and lows for the week
The readable portions show Monday high around 82 and Monday night low near 62. Partial Tuesday readings appear around 38 and 92, with other days unreadable.
Gubernatorial Portraits of Governor Balzar
The article recalls Governor F B Balzar as a decisive leader who signed a three months divorce law within two hours of passage. It notes his quickness in action, birthplace in Virginia City, Nevada roots, and early work mining. It also mentions his ten years as a brakeman while serving in the state assembly and senate before becoming Mineral County sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Balzar
Balzar
Virginia City
Nevada
Brakie
Mineral County
Self Made Man Wills $600000 to Catholic Work
Dr Michael H E O Donovan left most of his $600000 estate to Catholic institutions and Cardinal Hayes to fund Catholic high schools. He also provided modest sums to siblings and relatives and named executors John E Donely and Lawrence J Glinnon. He practiced medicine in New York 35 years after coming from Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael HE. O'Donovan
Ellen O'Donovan
Julia
Paris
Jerome O'Donovan
Cork
Peter and Mary O'Donovan
Fordham University
Columbia
New Yor
O'Donovan
Cardinal Hayes
John E. Donely
William Street
Lawrence J. Glinnon
Dr. O'Donovan
United States
Ireland
College of Physicians and Surgeons
What Cheer to Have Co-Operative Bank
The first co operative bank organized under the Fulton law will open in What Cheer Iowa. A E Cottrell Leon vice president of the Iowa Farmers union is president of the new bank which has capital stock of 25080 all subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
INS
General Assembly
Leon
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Local property transactions include garages and remodeling requests
Citizens file various small property actions: Hervey Nichols lists a frame garage at 559 Burton for 300 dollars, David Gibson notes a heating plant at 421 Cortlandt, T. S and S. Bander at 1227 Commercial reports a brick garage at same address for 100 dollars, Walnut Street Baptist at 415 Walnut seeks church addition remodeling with no fee, E V Mosher at 327 State plans moving a shack from 2032 Lafayette to 327 State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Nichols
Wilby
Burton
David Gibson
Franklin
Cortlandt
T. S&s. Bander
Commercial
Walnut Street
Buchans Complete 2400 Mile Western Motor Tour
Mr and Mrs George Buchan of 315 Cortlandt street returned from a three week motor tour of the west covering over 2400 miles They attended the national convention of the Travelers Protective association in Denver Colorado and visited the Coolidge camp in the Black Hills on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Buchan
Cortlandt ‘Street
West
Travelers Protective Association
Denver
Cole
Coolidge
Black Hills
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Pacific Southwest & Savings Bank
California
Charles F. Stern
John E. Barber
First Securities Company
First National Bank
Allied Institution
Wiliam
Rhodes Harvey
H. A. Bell
W. S. Hollingsworth
Motley H. Flint
W. Frank James
Michigan
William Mitchell
James
House
Lincoln of
Sea
Bailey
Bailey Bros
Presbyterians
Chimek
Self
A. D. Carlson
Ft, Leavenworth
Edna Kirby
York
Atlantioe
Greenland Ice Cap
Moute
Pavoeur
Argonne
Canopians
Air Joyriders
Fokker
Travelair
Bay Farm Island Field
Andrew King
Independence
Irene Lee
Lio
Reitstooep Oi Geksws
Ethel C. Groomes
Henry A. Hanson
C. Juanita Bodell
Edwin W. Seege
Dorothea G. Greene
F. B. Balzarl
Co-Operative Bank
Jchuneman
Drug Store
4Th & Lafayette Sta
Lafyette Building
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