Nomination of Alfred E. Smith Dominates Democratic Convention
Ohio leads the bandwagon as Alfred E. Smith secures the Democratic nomination on a sole ballot with 899263 votes from 71,100 possible. The convention adopts a pro prohibition plank and farm aid pledge amid harmony calls and shifting support from states including Ohio Mississippi Indiana Nebraska Kansas and Tennessee.
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Houston
Tex
Alfred B. Smith
New York
Smith
Jendat
Meeker
Obie
Ohio
Hart
Mississippi
Indiana
Nebraska
Kansas
Tennessee
Miss Rasche Plans Sea Flight Monday
The German aviatrix Thea Rasche announced in Montreal that she will fly the Gellanca monoplane North Star from St. Hubert toward New York on July 2 and then attempt a trans Atlantic flight to Germany. She cited a soft ground at Cap Deja Madeleine as grounds for postponing a Thursday takeoff.
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Montreal
Thea Rasche
Will
North Star
St. Hubert
Lus
Germany
New York
Cap Deja
Madeleine
Lumber and Trapshoot Materials Shipped to Nashua
A carload of lumber and a car of trapshooting paraphernalia were sent to Nashua today by the local committee for the Illinois Central picnic to be held at the Nashua fairgrounds on Wednesday July 4. Ten men from the local shop will travel to Nashua tomorrow to build the dance hall and set up a speakers platform. The miniature IC freight train is also to be shipped to Nashua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
Cal
Nashua Fairgrounds
1. C
Prohibition Platform Sparks Democratic Convention Shakeup
The New York convention scene features a shifting pro prohibition plank and a Bryan era revolution in the party. Leaders like Pittman Glass Ritchie Moody toast a new regime while Bryan’s shadow lingers over past influence amid urbanity and restraint.
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Pittman
Glass
Ritchie
Moody
William Jennings Bryan
Bowers
Thoroly
Bryan
Altho Bowers
New York
Champ Clark
Tammany
Clark
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Althogether
America
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Congress
Ips
Washington
South
Merald-Pribing
Iowa GONFAB to Discuss 1928 Economic Issues at Conference
Des Moines June 29. The sixth commonwealth conference at Iowa City will feature round table discussions on the 1928 political issues. Eminent educators from major universities will attend and discuss topics from the MecNary Haugen bill to federal tax revision and immigration policy. The event, nonpartisan, aims to stimulate creative discussion without endorsing policies or candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Round Table
Iowa City
Courier Special Servier
Des Moines
United States
State University of
Boulder Dam
Department of Education
Nicaragua
William B. Munro
Harvard University
A. R Hatton
Northwestern University
Thomas H. Reed
University of Michigan
William Anderson
University of Minnesota
J. A. Fairlie
University of
Ohio State University
Milton Conover
Yale University
Geddes W. Rutherford
Iowa State College
Earl W. Crecrait
University of Akron
Ralph
Boots
University of Pittsburgh
John PF. Senning
University of Nebraska
Three Men Executed in Oklahoma Triple Hang
In McAlester Oklahoma on June 29 three men were executed in the electric chair marking the state's first triple execution. Walter Wigger Jr killed his sweetheart Ruth Harris in Miami was first, followed by Theodore Bruster a Muskogee storekeeper slayer, and Willie ONeil who killed streetcar motorman Mark Hipsher.
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McAlester
Okla
Oklahoma
Walter Wigger
Ruth Harris
Miami
Theodore Bruster
William Heeman
Muskogee
Willie O'Neil
Mark Hip Sher
Aged Preacher Hit By Unknown Motorist
Des Moines reports Fr Rev Samuel Bates, 80, pastor of the Maple Street Baptist Church, injured when struck by an unknown car yesterday. The driver stopped briefly then fled. police hunt for the motorist continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Samuel Bates
Maple Street Baptist Church
Brain Tests From Evening Fest Lead University Quiz
A damaged page presents a brain test quiz from Evening Fest Inc with sample questions on objects and measures. It includes multiple choice options and two minute time limits. The snippet shows questions about weight of a gallon of water and runner speed, with distorted numbers and units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Fest, Inc
Dead man and hospitalized woman after tainted liquor party
In Council Bluffs on June 29 Miles Ales Alvin Johnson died and Miss Peterson was hospitalized after a so called bad liquor party. Police arrested Steve Linde G L isa and Casey and Pat OBrien for investigation as party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawane Kane Caren
Council Bluffs
Alvin Johnson
Wather
Ine Peterson
Johnson
Miss Peterson
Houston Heats Up for Final Boll of Smith Convention
Houston Texas June 29 delegates gathered at Sam Houston hall for the final section of the Democratic convention to select a running mate for Gov South. A hot day with a light breeze marked the morning session as delegates attended the 10 o'clock meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Win Gunning
Gov. South
Sam Houston Hall
Robinson Named as Running Mate for Gov Al Smith
Delegates at the Democratic gathering consider Robinson as a running mate for Gov Al Smith amid a muted parade. Senator Walsh of Massachusetts urges end to sectionalism while nominating Smith for vice presidency. Nellie Tayloe Ross is also briefly nominated, drawing loud approval.
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Page Oxeigan
New Hampshire
Ohio
North Carolina
Oregon
Maryland
Texas
Virginia
Arkansan
King
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
Senate
South
Walsh
Ross
T. S. Taliaferro
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Nellie Tayloe Ross
Jaliaferro
Cerowd
A. ©. Stanley
Kentucky
Alben W. Barkles
Trattesen
Robinson Named on First Ballot at Democratic Convention
Houston dispatch reports Robinson winning the first presidential ballot across multiple states with Robinson totals listed per state, including Alabama 24 and California 26, showing widespread support. The official count concludes with 4,032 votes, surpassing the necessary 733.
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Hawaii
Robinson
Philippine Islands
Allen
Porto Rico
Canal Zone
Virgin Islands
Adot
Celele
Mrs. Ross
Barkley
Fletcher
Moody
Berry
Woollen
Stevenson
Farenolee
Sterling Store Front Rebuilt in Waterloo for 19000
Contract awarded to John G. Miller Construction for Sterling company building at Fourth and Water streets Waterloo. Front rebuilt to roof, two story section raised to three stories, new display windows, interior changes, and extra space. Owner Charles Wood covers 15000 cost with lease renewal for 10 years. Bargain basement planned with David Sperling in charge. complete lines at reduced prices.
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John G. Miller Construction Company
Fourth Street
Sterling Company
Fourth and
Water Streets
Charles Wood
Shipley
Waterloo
Wade Nelson
Nelson
Sandnesson
David Sperling
Minneapolis
Mrs Ira Moore Re-elected Leader at U P Mission District
Mrs Ira J Moore of Cedar Rapids was re-elected president of the Women's Missionary Society of the Cedar Rapids presbytery United Presbyterian church at the afternoon session of the annual convention. Other officers elected include Mrs Robert Young Reinbeck first vice president and Mrs S E Carson Traer second vice president with several officers re-elected. Amity Church near Reinbeck chosen as convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Women's Missionary Society of the
Geriar Rapids Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Shureh
Robert Young
Reinbeck
S. E. Carson
Traer
Lester DeYar~man
Don Mitchell
Amity Ishurch
Ella Clark
Tracy
J. Hay
Waterloo
T. J. Stientjis
Boyden
Young Women’s
Manion and Winter Lead in Trans Miss Golf Semis
Des Moines reports two Mound City players Jimmy Manion and B Q Winter leading after the first 18 holes of the Trans Miss golf championship semifinals. Arthur M Bartlett Ottumwa was medalist but struggled early, while R S Juran Minneapolis faced rough drives and missed putts as the four players underperformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
J.P
Jail Breaker Faces New Jail Terms and Warrants
Des Moines reports W. Ladlie, who escaped Polk county jail in 1922 while serving a driving while intoxicated sentence, is rearrested as he walks from the Wisconsin state prison at Waukon after completing a forgery term. He may still have time to serve and faces parole violation and a local warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Waukon
Polk County
Park Pindlex
Ladlie
Fort Madison
Own
Passenger Killed as Flier Fatally Injured in Air Crash
Wayland Iowa June 29 Roy Kauffman 21 was killed and pilot Charles Payol Lomax US probably fatally injured when the passenger plane went into an air spin and crashed near here yesterday The plane owned by a Lomax firm had been carrying residents on short trips LIQUOR NUISANCE CHARGE Mrs Henry Eskridge 1061 Linn street was fined 20 dollars for disturbance of the peace by profanity The fine was suspended and she and her husband face a charge of maintaining a liquor nuisance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
INS
Roy Kauffman
Charles Payol
Lomax
Fee
Payol
Henry Eskridge
Negress
Linn Street
J. C. Beem
Campaign Plank Compilation Foresees Broad Federal Reforms
The platform outlines preservation of title over water power for federal and state authorities, approval of collective bargaining, support for veterans, enforcement of amendments, anti monopoly stands, education aid, and independence moves for the Philippines and territorial status for Puerto Rico with eventual statehood. It includes women's equality, immigration humanization, and immediate labor and economic reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
The
Philippines
Portal Rico
Silver Fox Raisers at Summer School
Nearly 1105 persons interested in the silver fox industry of Iowa will close a two day summer school here today. The event, announced as the first annual school, was sponsored by the veterinary department of Iowa State college and the Iowa Fox Breeders association. Members of the college faculty appeared on the program together with leaders in the fox industry of Iowa and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Veterinary Department of
Iowa State College
Iowa Fox Breeders’ Association
Man Confesses To Many Bad Checks In Ames
Anderson, 32, of Ames, arrested Thursday, is held on a bad check charge. He confessed to similar offenses in Boone Indianola Mitchellville and Des Moines and is tied to several Ames merchant victims. He previously served a jail term in Boone last winter.
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Ames. In
Anderson
Ames
Indianola
Boone
Mitchellville
Des Moines
Population of France Shows Marked Increase in 1927 Berth Rise
Paris reports 1927 population reached 40,960,000 the highest since the war as fewer births and lower infant mortality balance a dip in marriages. Deaths dropped to 676,666 from 731,441 in 1913 and 458? in 1926, with ongoing declines in infantile death.
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Paris
France
Justice of Peace
Local court cases and notices from Waterloo district
I H Sutton 724 Water Street held to grand jury on illegal practice of pharmacy charge for selling bichloride of mercury tablets without proper license. Bond $200. Mrs B S Crawford 80 Washington Street fined $100 for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Bag stolen from Wabash bus. suspect fled near Independence. Building permits listed for several residents. Marriage licenses issued to Waterloo and surrounding area residents. Quarantine notice for mumps at 11 320 Ash.
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I.H. Sutton
Water Street
J. C. Beem
BS. J. Crawford
Washington Street
G. J. Sager
Duffy and Gibson Rites Held in Local Obituaries
Funeral services are announced for Mrs. T J Duffy who died at St Francis hospital. Services set for 8 30 a m at St Josephs church with burial in Calvary cemetery. Rosary society members to meet at 7 30 p m today. Wilford Gibson dies from burns dated Jan 23 with funeral at 2 p m tomorrow at 415 Fowler street. Burial in LaCrosse Wisconsin.
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T. J. Duffy
St. Francis Hospital
St. Joseph’s Church
E. J. Listtery
Calvary Cemetery
The
Rosary Society
Wilford Gibson
William Gibson
Fowler Street
EF. B. Moinsey
Christ Episcopal Church
LaCrosse
Wis
Fire Alarms Report Two Residential Incidents
Friday morning alarms at 10 36 a m and 71 55 a m logged two residence alerts. At 37 Mobile Mrs Ellen Trajgor reported flames from a Kas stove with no damage. At 418 Vaughan Fred Hanson reported gasoline dripping from a stove causing slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Me
Ellen Trajgor
Mobile
Fred Hanson
Vaughan
Seventh Cavalry Platoon Wins Leadership Prize at Tests
New York June 24 The Seventh CavalryTroop G platoon led by Lt Murray B Crandall won the annual Cavalry Leadership Tests for Small Units earning 1000 dollars for equitable division Among members Crandall and others qualified as expert marksmen the prize recognizes superior training and combat efficiency The test covered a full year of training including a five mile cross country ride a two mile run and mounted and dismounted weapon proficiency The winning platoon scored 85 percent compared with 81 3 percent for Troop C Seventh Cavalry and Troop G will be absorbed by the Seventh Cavalry after the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Seventh First
United States Army
Murray B. Crandall
Cavalry
Hachman
Crandall
Gilbert A. Hoach
Harrison Weatherbie
Roy W. Kinney
Richard Mosier
Tomatoes Grown by New Process Sent to Coolidge
A Brooklyn, Cleveland suburb grower shipped a first crop of early tomatoes by air to President Coolidge in Brule Wisconsin. The new greenhouse method uses forced air circulation to speed ripening and boost yields while reducing leaf mold and manual labor for fumigation. Neighboring farmers show interest as tests suggest wider applicability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brooklyn
Calvin Coolidge
Brule
Wis
Bureau of Agriculture
Eoen
Brooklyn, O
Meredith Estate Bequeathed to Family with Insurance
Edwin T. Meredith estate, former secretary of agriculture, goes to his family per his will filed for probate in Des Moines. The Meredith farm publications are to stay in the family. Widow receives a third share. Meredith’s mother gets 3000 a year for life and sister Isabelle gets a 1500 annual lifetime annuity. Insurance policies total 320000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Edwin T. Meredith
Meredith Farm
Meredith
Minerva J. Meredith
Los Angeles
Isabelle Meredith
Boy Scouts to Mark Lincoln Highway Markers
Ames Iowa June 20 Ames Boy Scouts will cooperate in August to place markers on the Lincoln highway from coast to coast. The markers will be placed on one day to cap a coast to coast safety demonstration sponsored by the national Scout organization and the Highway association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
INS
Ames Boy Scouts
Lincoln Highway
National Scout Organization
The
Highway Association
Airmail Pilot Among Missing After Convention Photos
Robertson Aircraft searches for Leslie H. Smith 23 airmail pilot 12 hours overdue from Houston bound for Little Rock after leaving Little Rock at 7 10 p m with pictures of the Democratic national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
INS
Robertson Aircraft Corporation
Leslie H. Smith
Houston
Tex
Smith
Little Rock
Ark
Temperature readings and rainfall report fragment
Weather data shows Thursday maximum and minimum values with limited legible figures. Rainfall last night is listed as a trace with a small measurable amount.
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Robinson & Phateet of
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Sterling
John G. Miller
Ira Moore
U. P. Mission District
Arene
Manion
Bartlett
Manson
W. Ladlie
O. G. Waffle
Marion
State Hospital
Independence
A. E. Mutton
Newton
Charles Gaskins
Seventh West
Howard Rouse
Elster
Harry Hummel
Third West
Robert E. Neighbors
Clara J. Thompson
Kanawha
Ben J. McDonnell
Josephine A. Kelly
Guy A. Stockdale
Aplington
Rebecca Sessler
Austinville
Frank Garrison
Hermon
E. Miller
Custer’s Troop
Fameon
Anbu
Toe Coolidge
Boy
Monty
Milan
Ong
Korrows
Frank’s
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