Abd el Krim surrenders to French forces in North Africa
From Fez Morocco word arrives that Abd el Krim chief of the Riffian rebels has surrendered and will enter the French lines along with his family. The surrender ends months of resistance by the Riffians and leaves France and Spain with control in Northern Africa. The loss of Abd el Krim's leadership may shrink tribal opposition and prolongs the conquest.
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Fez
Morocco
Abd-el-Krin
France
Spain
Abd-el-Krim
Gess
Africa
Pioneer National Bank renamed to Pioneer National Bank
Leavitt & Johnson National bank changes name to Pioneer National Bank Waterloo oldest bank in Black Hawk County preserves frontier history. Rodamar, president, says name is simpler and distinctive with a 70 year record of community service. Officers and directors remain unchanged. Bank assets exceed 5.0 million.
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Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Pioneer, National Bank
Tra Rodamar
Waterloo
Iowa
J. R. MecCarl
Washington
Black Hawk
Pioneer Nationalbanks
Co. BoPickett
Ira’ Rogemar
F. E. Stewart
J. O. Trumbauer
Comptroller of Currency
Leavitt
Isa
National Bank
Lane
Jarey Leavitt ]& Johnson
Leavitt, Johnson & Lusch
John H. Leavith
Sedewick
Bank Hoavy
Ira. Rotdamnar
Pianeti Bank
Stork
Norris Pleads Brookhart's Cause in Iowa Senate Race
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska urged Iowa voters to restore Col. Smith W. Brookhart to the U S Senate. Norris told Brookhart headquarters that Brookhart was illegally ejected and a victim of machine boss hatred trying to destroy his usefulness.
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Tes Moines
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
Senate
Norris
Brookhart
Leader Abd el Krim Surrenders to French Lines
Abd el Krim, the RiMan chief leading the Riffian revolt, surrendered to French forces in Morocco on May 26. He agreed to turn over and protect his family and property under Bruce’s protection as he and his followers are to be moved to Tagh after release of prisoners.
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Tez
Morocco
Abd- El-Krim
Nis
Abd-El-Krim
Taga
Jules Steer Tre
Khint
Brauce
Driver hits cyclist as car flees scene in city
A motor car struck P. Peterson at Fifth and Mulberry streets at 2 45 p m sending him off his bicycle. The vehicle fled the scene after the crash. Peterson suffered slight bruising and was taken home by city ambulance. License number 26 4832 was recorded.
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P. Peterson
Glenwood Street
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
Peterson
Right Bid on 144.5 Miles of Snow Fence
Bidders submitted quotes to the state highway commission for snow fences totaling 764 300 feet about 144 miles. Prices ranged from 0.24 to 0.07 dollars per foot. About 70 000 steel posts were also quoted. Awards await the commission’s May 31 meeting.
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Ames
Jas Mar
Assassin’s One Shot Misses Gen Feng in Moscow
A report from Peking says an attempt to assassinate Gen. Feng Yuh Liang occurred in Moscow during a visit to a Soviet factory. The gunman fired a single shot, but it missed. Chinese newspapers recount the incident with brief, guarded details.
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Gen
Feng
Peking
INSJ
Moscow
Feng Yuh Liang
Ress
Relief from heat expected as showers predicted
Des Moines weather bureau forecasts cooler conditions with thunder showers today after a high of 92 degrees. Local residents anticipate relief from the heat as the unsettled weather moves through the area.
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Coon
Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Les Moines
US Agents Trace Auto to Mexico in McPherson Case
Federal investigators probing the disappearance of evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson said an automobile linked to the case was found in El Paso Texas across the border in Mexico. The car resembled the missing teacher and was registered to a person known to Mrs. McPherson. Minnie Kenedy declined to comment as the search for Mrs. McPherson’s body continued with reduced intensity.
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U.S
Auto
Mexico
Evangelist
Angelles
Cal
Federal
Oners
Aimee Semple McPherson
Fl Paso
Texas
Evan Belial
Gibson guilty of first degree murder in sheriff slaying
George Gibson a farmer from Thayer Ia was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sheriff Fred Cole Hays last March. Jurors recommended life imprisonment as the sentence. Evidence was largely circumstantial with a key deputy marshal witness Bourke providing the main testimony against Gibson.
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Creston
Big George" Gibson
Thayer
Ta Jfarmier
Sherif
Collings
Union
Jin District Court
Gibson
A.L. Bourke
United States
I. Gibson
Des Moines
Greston
George Gibson
Fred Cole Hays
Des Moinés
A. L. Rourke
Gibson Farm
T. Gibson
Bourke
First Installment of 27 Auto Plates Reaches Chickasaw
Four thousand 1927 automobile license plates have arrived at Chickasaw County treasurer’s office New Hampton Iowa for the new year. Plates are blue with orange numbers and carry the county designation 77 under a new county lettering system. The change reflects Cerro Gordo joining the group of counties using the Th mark and affects plate positioning.
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New Hampton
Chickasaw
Cerro Gordo
Dressmaker Jailed for Cope Forgeries
Cedar Tanids, in May 26, was held in county jail in default of $1,409 honda. She arranged in federal educt yesterday on forging physicians names to narcotic prescription orders dating back to September of last year. Federal investigators say the forgeries involve multiple prescriptions. Geneva news brief: The International Labour Conference opened May 28 with delegates from more than 46 nations expected to stay six or seven weeks.
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INSI
Honda
Tarchr Patil
ENS
Geneva
International Labor Conference
Paper Delivery Note From The Courier Service
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 80 o clock. If the carrier or another error prevents delivery, call 5100 for a corrected copy. Calls reach this office before 6 30 p m for assistance.
Argentine seaplane Buenos Aires reaches Miami on long NY to BA flight
The Buenos Aires seaplane piloted by Bernard Duggan and two companions landed at Bay Biscayne Way in Miami after a 6100 mile voyage from New York to Buenos Aires. Headwinds slowed the craft as it hopped from Charleston to Florida and planned a stop in Fernandina before continuing toward Miami.
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Adistis
Bay
Miami
Ila
Senor Bernardo Duggan
Buenos Aires
Mmscayne Way
New York
Biarenag Aires
Charleston Navy Yard
Charleston
S. C
Bernarda Duggan
Pla
Duggan
iMiami
Blys Mile
Mégh
Fernandiana
INS
Buenos
Irdo Duggan
Eduardo Oliviere
Ernest Campanelli
Gentine
New-York
Lo Bustos Aires
Aes
Ieee
Carroll Bathtub Perjury Trial Ends as Defense Rest
In New York Earl Carroll theatrical producer faces grand jury probe into a bathtub party. The defense rested after witness Augustus Thomas testified Carroll’s veracity was strong. Carroll and eight Vanities chorus members attended with his wife. witnesses discussed Joyce Hawley and alleged offers to sway testimony.
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New York
Earl Carroll
Augustus Thomas
Carroll
Wile
Herbert Smyth
Thomas
al Jolson
Cobby
Mr. Cobb
Nate
Irvin S. Cobb Yester
Cobb
Chris Scaife
Carrell
Joyce Hawley
Assembly to Select Wishart's Successor
Sharon Pa May 26 The section of a moderator to succeed Wishart Pittshurch will feature the opening of the sixty eighth general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church of North America goers here tonight Delegates were noncommittal about the new moderator name.
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Sharon
Reve de Wlii Wishart
Pittshurch
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church of North America
State Bankers at Sioux City Meeting
Nearly 4910 bankers attend the annual Town Bank association meeting in Sioux City today as officials travel by special train from Corral and other centers. The gathering brings together state association leaders and local bankers for the routine statewide event.
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Sioux City
Town Bank Association
HVON
State Association
Gasp
Corral
Meg
Half Japanese Town Swept Away By Burst Reservoir
Mayama irrigation reservoir in Akita prefecture burst its banks and swept away about half of Kitsura town, population 7,000. Reports say the post office, bank, and a theatre were carried away. around 400 are feared killed though information is incomplete. Seventeen bodies recovered.
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Tokyo
Mayama
Akita
Japan
Kitsura
Bank Ard
Witsara
Tot Shot by Young Brother May Live
Des Moines May 26 Dorothy Wood reports a 4 year old girl shot accidentally by her 12 year old brother in darkness. The child was driven to a hospital after a yellow discharge from a gun truck injury to the right thigh.
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Des Moines
Dorothy Wood
WI Johnson Station
Woman Dies From Gasoline Fueled Furnace Explosion
In Fament K May 26 Mrs J K Jenks 38 mother of one died when gasoline used to burn rubbish ignited a furnace. She threw a match into the furnace and was badly burned from hips to face. Her husband rushed to help but she died almost instantly. Jenks was a lifelong Lamont resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Belz.
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Lamont
Fament
J. K. Jenks
Short Interviews With Home Folks Edgewood Commencement Address
Judge G Wood praised Edgewood residents after delivering the public schools graduating class address Last Friday. He noted many cars parked around the school grounds and observed graduates looked fine while the audience showed peace and contentment.
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Edgewood
G. Wood
Ushi
Henry
Graver May Serve Additional Year as Escape Penalty
Charges of escape from custody were filed in municipal court against Arno Graver 30 serving a county jail term on bootlegging. He escaped Monday after being taken to a dentist’s office and recaptured hours later. If convicted he could face an extra year to be served after the current term.
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Baltimore
Whittemore
Louisiana
Indge
Munic[pal
Arno
Outeh
Stokes Leaves His Millions to Son of Rita de Acosta
New York capitalists W E D Stokes died here ten days ago and left virtually his entire estate valued between 7 000 000 and 8 000 000 to W E D Stokes Jr. The will follows his marriage to Rita de Acosta Eyng. Helen Elwood Stokes and two children from a former marriage are not mentioned.
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Stokes
Rita de Acosta Lydng
New York
W. E. D. Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes, Jr
Fiss On
Rue de Acosta’ Eyng
Helen Elwood Stokes
James
Muriel
Marrying Sheik Swindler Held Without Bail
Herman Wrenger alias Lord Beav erbrook faces fraud charges after allegedly marrying multiple women across the country and swindling them of extensive sums. He reportedly admitted to losing large amounts to Atlantic gamblers and claimed losses between 75,000 and 100,000 in six months. In Newton, Massachusetts, Monmouth College received a 210,000 gift from F. J. Maytag to support a Rockefeller Foundation qualifying fund.
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Philadelphia
Herman Wrenger
Lord Beaverbrook
Hiesa
Wrenger
New York
Patie | Atlantic
Maytag
Newton
Monmouth College
Monmouth
F. J. Maytag
Rockefeller Foundation
Two Girls Share One Body Striking Medical Case
In South Bend Indiana doctors wrestle with a rare birth of Lacie and Lain Medich born Saturday night with two heads and organs yet a single torso. They have separate hearts and lungs but continuous spines and one pair of legs. Medical teams debate possible actions as parents seek guidance.
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South Bend
Ind
Lacie
Iain Meatich
Nicho- Medich
Medich
Why Wu
Treasury Would Not Lose Cent Senate Told
In a Senate hearing Senator Cummins argues the government should aid farmers through corn belt relief, saying the plan, based on the Haugen bill, would not permanently take treasury money and could stabilize prices. He contrasts the Haugen proposal with cooperative removal and export storage methods.
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Washington
Del
Endezyvor
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Sendlar Cummins
Secretary of Agriculture
Snoudld
Captains
Bowers
Federal Reserve Board
Interstate Commérce Commission
Congress
Treasury
Noen
Republican Platfom
Cumming
Senate Agricultural Committee
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Dawes
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Ben J. Gibson
Commonwealth
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Trent
Titeh
Harvester
Martin-Henry Grorge-Tidlita
Gd National Bank
Pioneer National
Sen. Norris
Life IN Pen
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Cope
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Sage AE Carroll
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