Rescuers Hope To Find Miners Alive In NC Mine Blast
Rescuers in Sunlocd North Carolina, May 28, report 39 to 70 miners remained entombed after a Carolina Coal Co. explosion. Eight bodies were found near the 1,800 foot level. rescue crews, aided by Red Cross and scouts, struggle as hoped for survivors fades. Recovery hinges on arrival of a rescue car from Thomas, West Virginia, expected soon.
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Sunlocd
N.C
Carolina Coal Company
Thomas
W. Va
woCore
Red Cross
Ars
Resene
North Carolina
Fwe
State Briefs Dubuque Contempt Case Delays
Contempt charges against Cedar Rapids National Bank would not be dismissed until collateral over 800000 is turned over to the reserve or Farmers State Bank of Dyersville. Judge Nelson Tuisd ruled charges stay until the transaction is complete. Also noted: a transient known as J Albert held in North Platte for possible link to W A Shoemaker shooting. Des Moines seeks Los Angeles airship visit in June. J Moneban of Ida Grove pleads guilty to federal liquor law violation and pays 100. Entries from six high schools compete in golf today at Staror Lake as part of Buen Viata meet with teams from LoNars Algona West Des Moines Ponda Milford Storm Lake.
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Dubuque
Cedar Rapids National Bank
Reserve
Farmers State Bank of
Dyersville
Nelson Tuisd
Gewar -Stapids Bank
Welson
Coneert Biuis
J. Albert
W. A. Shoemaker
Northwestern
Missouri Matley
North Platte
Neb
Des Moines
National Aeronautic Association
War Department
Los Angeles
Sioux City
J. Mone Ban
Ida Grove
Fsuilty
Democrats Fight to Name New Senate Chairman
Democrats show no haste in naming a new Senate chairman as they eye 26 of 22 senatorial seats next year. The plan hinges on heavy campaigning by Senate leaders Jones of New Mexico and Oldfield of Arkansas, with Dawes touring to help Republicans miss a victory swing. The Herald Tribune notes the aim to boost McAdoo and Smith rivals and position the party for a strong presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Senaterut
Jones
New Mexico
Oldfield
Ark
McAdoo-Smith
Y. Herld-Tribune
Little Tennessee Town Ambition Rises From Scotch Roots
In May 28 report from Little Tennessee Town, Dayton's revival hopes hinge on a revived trial of John Scopes while merchants brace for a new prosperity. The piece traces the town’s rise from Smiths Cross Roads to Dayton, its boom era linked to a Glasgow blast furnace, a costly failed venture, and the peril of panic, plus later notes on transport and road policy amid industrial shifts. It also recounts Peter Donaldson’s rise and fall, flooding the town’s history with ambition and tragedy.
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Nasion
Tenn
Cumberland
John ‘. Scopes
Uriel
Altho Dasion
Scotland
Arig
Smith’s
Cumberland Coal & [Ron Co
Glasgow
Ana
N. D. Reet
Dayton
Smith's Cross Roads
Peter Donaldson
England
Donaldson St
Iimk
Donaldson
Secretary Jardine Declares Motor Trucks Rival to Railroads
Secretary Jardine argues motor trucks compete with railroads for long distance freight. He cites data showing 20 percent of hauls under 10 miles and 80 percent under 50 miles, with longer hauls over 74 miles comprising under 20 percent. He notes cost and efficiency records from U.S. firms using trucks versus rail.
Fast High play set for Friday at local auditorium
A large crowd is expected Friday at M212 p m for the high school performance of the comedy drama Our ACTS by George Brand. Dress rehearsal is tonight, with Elisa play starring as Alwyn Ben and Gladys Yungmann as Dallag Wainwrlent. The 16 member cast includes Leo Cowell, Swelshkokra Diefenbach, Hobe Gootee, Robert Sey, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhenterests
Teading
Leo Cowell
Alwyn Ben
Gladys Yungmann
Diefenbach Hobe Gootee Marker
Wierd Bortgan
Robert Seysb
Silex Mazaversky Wright
Hubert Patteraat
Judge Newmin
Austin Maria Vwensy Thompson Malvern Walker
Michare Babearte
Charlies Iorceder
Henry Willaing
Dteher Jenkins Milavesceea Reese Raawin Green
Arthur Payne - Oy
Malr Stover Inrtam
Max Mendel Dallar Wilonwright
Glades Yungmann
Cynthia Crirclaxon
Markareat
Mra. Bennet
Avione Murphy
Waterloo students attend University of Illinois picnic
Waterloo was represented by five persons at the annual picnic of the Town er University of Illinois student group. Attending were Mary Worthen Mose Miller F P Howarks Sussell Christensen and Walter See. Frank Miller and Helen Miller Cedar Falls also attended. Officers for 1926 were Clarence Muhl Os kaloosa president Frank Miller Cedar Falls treasurer Daisy Lyons Centerville secretary and F P Hansen Carroll faculty advisor. Iowans advancing at Illinois include Muhl and G F Roberts from Os kaloosa on the football team. Roberts won the Big Ten scholarship athletic medal. Catherine Dunlap Mason City named as representative Illinois U girl in the year book.
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Waterloo
University of Ilinois
Walter See
Dwen
Mary Worthen
Mose Miller
FP. Howarks
Sussell Christensen
Frank Miller
Helen Miller
Cedar Falls
Clarence Muhl
Oskaloosa
Daisy Lyons
Centervills
F. P. Hansen
Carroll
Catherine Dunlap
Mason City
Illinois U
Riffians Continue Assaults in the West
Paris dispatch says Rif tribesmen press attacks in western Morocco as French forces of 69,500 hold behind the Ouergha river. French headquarters report a violent Bibane past assault failed, yet tribesmen remain undeterred and active against French positions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Rifhans
Morocco
Ouergha
Two Negro Attackers Sentenced to Death in Dallas
In Dallas today, brothers Noel and Loretto May were condemned to death by separate juries on charges of criminally assaulting Mrs. Mary Steer. They pleaded guilty and the proceedings, described as brief, concluded in under two hours in Dallas, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S and Loretto Noel
Negro Brothers
Dallas Criminal Court
Mary Steer
Eee
Dallas
Tex
May Brothers
Cuied
Alleged Shepherd Jury-Fixer Freed
Chicago May 28 James Callan a politician cited to show cause for contempt for approaching a venireman in the trial of William B D Shepherd charged with murder was discharged in motion of First Assistant State's Attorney Gorman Callan denied making improper suggestion to the venireman Philip Barry
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Chicago
James Callan
Wiliam BD
Shepherd
Gorman
Calan
Philip Barry
K Kluxer Leader Guilty of Extortion
East St. Louis Illinois May 28 Dr L F Killene former Ku Klux Klan leader was found guilty of extortion by Judge George Washington English. He was charged with extorting 500 dollars from Edward Chass a druggist and promising protection from prosecution in a liquor case.
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East St. Louis, Ill
L. F. Killene
Ku Klux Klan
George Washington English
Hillene
Edward Chass
Mrs George Moody to Visit Waterloo for Three Weeks
Mrs George Moody, formerly acting pastor at East Park and now with Dr Mark Mathews at First Presbyterian Seattle, arrives in Waterloo for a three week stay with friends. She will occupy the Community Presbyterian pulpit Sunday evening. she aided her husband in evangelical work for 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moody
East Park
Mark + Mathews
First Presbyterian Church
Seattle
Wash
Waterlon
Moode
Waterloo
Munger
Cedar Heights
Planns
Community Presbyterian Ehuren
Sle
Peony Week Set in Shenandoah May 34 to June 6
Shenandoah hosts Peony Week from May 34 to June 6 as local seed houses invite visitors to view acres of blooming plants. Frost has damaged some blooms but not enough to spoil overall beauty. Visitors will see abundant peony fields across the town during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sipeantdoah
Shenandoah
Memorial Day Observance to Feature Zimmerman Address
Zimmerman will deliver two talks on Memorial Day. In the forenoon he speaks a bird song as the American Legion opens the observance at the cemetery. In the afternoon he is the speaker at Reinbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zimmerman
AJ A. “Imimereiin
Fereneen
Ametean Legion
Cemiatery
Reinbock
To' ar TO VIVE GARAGES building permits issued today
Building permits were issued today by Charles Wasson, bailiff commissioner, authorizing work on garages. The notice confirms approvals for construction and reflects local permit procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wasson
Mrs John Jackson 85 Former Waterloo Resident Dies
Martingh Mes John Tackson and Mrs John Jackson report the death of Mrs. John Jackson aged 85 this morning at her daughter Mrs Frank Marendant home in Pasadena California. She moved west about twelve years ago and was visiting Casadena with Mrs Chris Margadant Watermaix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MES
John Tackson
John Jackson
Waterloo
Atsc
Frank Marendant
Pasadena
Cal
Will Margadant
Kidnapped in '74 Daniel Peters Claims New Identity
Daniel Peters of Longstown, Pennsylvania, says he is Charles Breweter Ross, the man reputedly abducted in Philadelphia in 1874 in one of history’s most sensational crimes. He cites a deathbed confession from a woman he believed was his mother as the basis for his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Peters
Longstown
Charles Breweter Ross
Philphia
Peters
Briefs Report From Telegraph Districts
Howell Massachusetts 20 month old Vivian Husson drowned after two boys aged six and nine threw her into the Merrimac river. New York Clam Shaver head of the Democratic National Committee says he will not resign. W A Whitefield of Arkansas not to be installed. Sacramento California Governor Richardson signs two cent oleomargarine tax bill. Manila Constabulary battles Mora fortress in Lanai province killing two intruders. leader escapes.
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Howell
Mass
Vivian Husson
Merrimac
New York
Clam Shaver
W. A. Whitefield
Arkansas
Sacramento
Cal
Richardson
Manila
Mora
Lanai
Dawes Opposes Senate Rules From Birmingham Platform
Vice President Charles G. Dawes urged a rules change in a Birmingham speech, arguing the current Senate rules invite parliamentary misbehavior and selfishness. He spoke alongside Democratic leader Senator Oscar W. Underwood, contending the rules undermine majority rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ais
United States
Senate
Charles G. Dawes
Oscar W. Underwood
Dawes
Bird Refuge Planned at Great Salt Lake in Utah
President Coolidge issued an executive order setting aside 3520 acres along the shores of Great Salt Lake in Utah for a bird refuge and public shooting ground at Utah’s request. The land will be placed under state control by later federal action.
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Washington
Coollage
Great Salt Lake
Utah
Outdoor program at Whittier School by local literary club
Whittier Whittier Whittier Whittier literary club sponsors an outdoor program for school pupils at 2 20 pm today featuring Douglas Mowbray Eugene Silson and a range of acts including Mano duo Wilma Shrag Jannet Troup readings by Ploca Smith vocal solos by Sterling Meyers and Coralia Conntz plus piano pieces by Carad Ray Ruth Dunkelbure and others.
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Winettifr
Whittier Literary Club
Douglas Mowbray
Eugene Silson
Eugene Allison
Mano
Wilma Shrag
Jannet
Troup
Reading
Ploca Smith
Vielis
Wiliam Burkidt
Carnet
Morrison Dead Ottawa General Serves in War
Gen Sir Willand Morrison, longtime commander of Canadian artillery in France and Belgium, dies in Ottawa. He was a notable figure in the war and well known in the United States, having served in the South African campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ges. Morrison
Ottawa
Ont
Sir Willand Morrison
France
Belgium
United States
Accident victim improves after bicycle collision
Herbert Siafkin, 15, of 225 Newell Street, remained improving after a Tuesday evening bicycle collision with a motorist. He sustained head and limb injuries but is reported to be recovering rapidly.
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Better
Herbert Siafkin
Newell Street
Amundsen Safe Endorsements From Polar Veteran Bartlett
New York May 28 Robert Abram Bartlett commander of Roosevelts 1904 09 polar expedition says Captain Amundsen will safely return from the pole He urges patience and faith noting the Arctic wastes are vast and the journey such that a quick hop back is unlikely He favors using aircraft and the Shenandoah for exploration but not to search for Amundsen unless necessary
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International News
New York
Roali
Amundsen
Robert Abram Bartlett
Admiral Peary
Roosevelt
Peary
North Pole
Bartlett
International News Service
Capt
Che al
Wegon
Arctic
Jerel Ice
Pole
Alaska
Siberia
United States
Capitol
Navy
Tam
Man Fined for Defacing Public Building at Electric Park
C 0 Loring of 215 Oark Lawn ave was fined 10 dollars and costs by Judge John W Gwynne in municipal court for defacing a public building. Loring and two 17-year-old boys were arrested at Electric park after four women complained of actions in the ladies’ restroom. George J Wood paid 25 dollars and costs for operating a business in a restricted residential district. Lester Henry faced 8.50 dollars and costs after speeding 34 miles an hour over Eleventh street bridge. Ira Harmon, former umpire in the Mississippi Valley league, pleaded guilty to running a red light and paid 1 dollar and costs. Police seek a 1922 Chevrolet stolen yesterday from Bill Selder in Dunkerton parked at a local garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Street Bridge
Ira Harmon
Bill Selder
Dunkerton
U S Plans to Sell Leviathan and Six Other Liners
New York May 28 Negotiations for selling the Leviathan and six other large transatlantic liners to private interests have opened, aligning with the policy to withdraw the government from shipping. Fr J McCormack of Moore and McCormack confirmed reports that he submitted a proposal to the United States Shipping Board. He said the plan is backed by a syndicate of bankers whose names will be disclosed later.
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New York
Leviathan
Tte
FR. J. McCormack
Moore & McCormack
United States Shipping Board
McCormack
Ini Yulged
Class Play Pleases at Sarred Heart School
Nine senior students presented a two act comedy His Uncle s Wil lions to a capacity school auditorium crowd. The cast featured Frank McGarvey Loretta Weleh Sheilie Duffy Mary Burns Thomas Penna Thomas Coughlin Tim Murphy Norbert Rawlings and Mark Struhel delivering skillful characterizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarred Heart School
Frank McGarvey
Loretta Weleh
Sheilie Duffy
Mary Burns
Thomas Penna
Thomas Coughlin
Tim Murphy
Norbert Rawlings
Mark Struhel
Court Clamps Lock on Booze Fort and Taxes Fort Owner
Des Moines May 2 trad locks today has entraince to a booze fortress formerly occupied by Maude Donaghue Judge John Fletcher yesterday ordered the place closed granted permanent injunction restraining the woman from engaging in the bootlegging business and assessed a tax of 6060 against F M With bell owner of the building Police testified that behind a huge double door guarded by an electric buzzer system and a token stationed inside the woman dispensed liquor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Maude Donaghue
John Fletcher
F. M. Withbell
Chicago Endeavor group to fly to Cedar Rapids meets
A large party of 33 members from Hubbard Memorial Church Chicago is due to arrive in Cedar Rapids at 6 AM Saturday after departing at 4 AM. The Christian Endeavor visit aims to attend a meeting at Jans Hussehesih with plans to fly back to Ab'yazo Buntay ternogn. The plane carries 34 people including the pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chitetluon Endeavor Society of Hubbard Memorial Church
Chicago
Christan Endeavor
Jans Hussehiesh
West Point Cadets Make Cup for Class Of 1904 Baby
Cedar Rapids May 28 Twenty one years ago at West Point 125 napkin rings from graduating cadets were melted to forge a silver cup for the first boy born to a member of the class Maj Calvin P Titus of Coe College military science department leaves for West Point to present the cup to his son Donald Winston Titus Titus famed for scaling the wall of Peking during the Boxer rebellion earning the congressional medal and a West Point appointment from President McKinley
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Cedar Rapids
West Point
Calvin P. Titus
Military Science Department
Coe College
Donald Winston Titus
Titus
Peking
West Paint
McKinley
Dry Squad 65 Strong Makes 21 Arrests in Scott County Raids
In Scott County near Davenport, 65 officers led by Sheriff Martin and James Risden conducted overnight raids on river road roadhouses and Mississippi huts. Twenty one arrests were made for alleged liquor sales at most locations, with four suspects detained for buying. Multiple raiding squads worked in shifts, gathering evidence in advance.
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Scott County
Davenport
Martin
James Risden
Mississippi
Missing Woman Found Near Andrew Iowa After Sudden Visit
Carrie Whitney of Maquoketa Iowa, missing since May 20, was located by the Andrew Iowa railroad station agent after a description in the Clinton Herald matched a woman who had disembarked there. She explained she decided to visit friends in Andrew without informing her Maquoketa circle.
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Clinton, In
Andrew
Iowa
Clinton Herald
Carrie Whitney
Maquoketa
Religious Fit Saves Slayer from Noose
A jury in issize court acquitted Leslie Dickie of murder after declaring he was in a religious frenzy when he allegedly smothered his two year old grandson during a 36 hour home ceremony. The court recommended commitment to a mental hospital.
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Nanaimo
BG. G
Leslie Dickie
Issize
Dickie
Federated Colored Clubs Elect Officers in Iowa
May 28 Keokuk Iowa final session of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's clubs elected officers. President Mrs Margaret Patton Des Moines, Vice Presidents Davenport and Mrs Dee Mae Lee Fine Cedar Rapids. Secretaries Mrs Clara Crawford and Mrs Colleen Jones Des Moines. Treasurer Mrs Addie Gray Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Margaret Patton
Des Moines
Dee Mae Lee Fine
Cedar Rapids
Allerta Carter
Davenport
Mia
Clara Crawford
Colleen Jones
Addie Gray
Cedar Rap‘ids
Bank to be formed by Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Oakland announces a new $3,000,000 capital bank under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers to be established in the San Francisco Bay district with location to be decided within 50 days. Also, Donald Nipper reports his bicycle stolen from near the Plaza Theatre.
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Oakland
Cal
Annaunicament
Miade Jony
Enyivention of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
San Francisco Bay District
McYcle
Donald Nipper
Tenth Street West
Plaza Theatre
Cable Briefs and Whimsical Historical Snippets
United Tree’s Cable Briefs touch on a mix of historical claims and odd notes. It cites alleged forgery around Mary Stuart’s execution, a misread treaty impact on cabinet tensions, and a 1890s football star linked to Yale and a kite inventor claim from Evergreen Maryland.
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United Tree
Taunton
Mary
Plienteth
Pete
Documenta
Terlin
Relchat
Biarlana
Lions Club Joins Waterloo For Community Party
Lions club members and the city gather in Black's tearoom to back the Waterloo Gives a Party festival set for June 25 to 27. Delegates to the Lions International convention were named with Mayor Gnagy and G. W. Thode chosen, others as alternates. Rev J Arthur Young delivered a Memorial Day address urging peaceful observance and duties of citizens to honor veterans and steer progress toward lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Waterloo
Greater Waterloo Association
Waterloo Way
Bse
A. B. Gnagy
G. W. Thode
New Law Firm Forms Here with Offices Also in Waverly
Frank W Edwards assistant county attorney will occupy rooms 601 2 in the Commercial National Bank building Saucer, while George J Sager formerly with Edwards moves to rooms 407 8 Lafayette building. The old office is being cleared at 301 12 Fourth street east. The firm Sager Sweat Sager will run offices in Waverly and Waterloo with Robert A Sager assisting in Waverly. E A Sager and Burton E Sweet will run the Waverly office. The partners have been together since April 2 1912. Edwards came from Kingsley Ia after University of Michigan law degree 1906. George Speer joined after University of Iowa law degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Edwards
Commercial National Bank
Saucer
George J. Sager
Lafayette
Fourth Strreet
Sager, Sweat & Sager
Waverly
Law Department
University of Towa
Hearing on Liquor Charges for Waterloo Druggists Set
Assignment of cases for trial of four Waterloo druggists and their clerks on maintaining liquor nuisance was set for Tuesday June 23 by Judge John W. Savynne of the municipal court. Names listed include Hansen, Blausus, Robert, Richmond, Ladace, Meyers, and McGuire, with minor cases also scheduled for June hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Tudze John W. Savynne
Municipal Court
W. §. Hansen
P. W. Blausus
John J. Robert
Lena E. Richmond
Lula H. Ladace
J. B. Meyers
George PF. McGuire
Debt Commission to Meet Before Winter
Washington May 28 The American debt fund commission will convene before Congress reconvenes in December to draft a report on foreign debt funding with debtor nations. Officials said negotiations have progressed to a point making the meeting necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
American Debt Fundag Commission
Congress
Pone
Hing
Largest Teachers College class in history graduation
Cedar Falls June section of 446 receives honors this week to push the annual class to a history making total. About 853 students will have graduated from Teachers College within 12 months, with 172 earning the bachelor of arts degree as the highest offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Teachers College
Turton Avenue Baptist gospel team holds weeklong events at Washington Chapel
At Washington Chapel on Turton Avenue the gospel team conducted services last evening with ongoing special meanings all week. Joe Gibbs will speak this evening and W B Howell directs the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chapel
Turton Avenue
Joe Gibbs
W. B. Howell
Three Burt In Wreck Near Forest Wisconsin
Three persons injured as a northbound Wabash passenger train struck a broken rail near Forest Wisconsin. Two Pullmans and a coach flipped onto their sides in the derailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Decatur
Forest Today
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