Pace of dreams 315 mph in hydroplanes and wings
Reports from several speed trials show Major Maria de Bern ard of Italy and Lieut. Alford J. Williams commanding U S N reaching speeds around 315 to 322 miles per hour on hydroplane and land plane tests. Williams aims for official timing in future events after converting his craft from sea to land configuration.
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Maria de Bernard
Italy
Lieut. & M. Webster
Great Britain
Lieut
Alford J. Williams
Mitchelfield
Williams
Navy
Texas Dry Democrats Move to Bind Delegation in Primaries
Texas dry faction led by Thomas B. Love proposes a Texas referendum to bind the state delegation at the national convention against Smith Reed or Ritchie. Love argues the plan could reshape the 1928 nomination, reflecting a rare anti candidate strategy within the Texas Democratic ranks.
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Ay Mark Sullivan
Washington
D. C
Gov. Smith
South
Thomas B. Love
Texas
Dallas
Democratic Party
Lash
Reed
Missouri
al Smith
New York
Ritchie
Maryland
United States
McAdoo
Underwood
Myr. Love
Dallas News
Smith
Love
Lindry Democrats
Texam
Copeland
Merald-Tribune
Burns Denounces Government Interference in Oil Jury Probe
W. J. Burns told reporters as he entered the grand jury room that he would provide the full story. He charged that government men had tampered with grand jurors, while asserting his own men had not.
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W. J. Burns
Two Killed in Ada Riot at Soviet Consulate
Shanghai dispatch reports two killed and five wounded as 200 White Russians stormed the Soviet consulate in the international settlement during the tenth anniversary celebrations. Rioters hurled bricks and tried to breach the barred door while Soviet guards fired. Riot police fired tear gas and kept the crowd at bay.
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Shanghai
iPi
International Settlement
Cindons
Woman Fined For Claiming Channel Swim
In London the Mansion House police court fined Dr Dorothy Cochrane Logan 506 dollars plus 50 dollars costs after she pleaded guilty to perjury for falsely claiming she swam the English Channel. Her trainer Horace Carey was fined 250 dollars plus 25 dollars costs. both admitted to the charge prompted by the News of the World saga involving a controversial Channel swim claim and a 5000 dollar check later rescinded.
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Dorothy Logan
News of the World
Logan
Truedie Ederle
Channel Swing
Pastor Urges Stricter Iowa Divorce Law
Rev Walter A Morgan of Trinity Methodist in Des Moines urged drastic changes to Iowa marriage and divorce laws. He called for a mandatory waiting period before issuing a license and extending the remarry waiting time after a divorce, suggesting five years.
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Des Moines
Nev
Iowa
Walter A. Morgan
Trinity Methodist Church
Fall Improves May Be Taken Home Soon
Washington December 3 Albert B Fall who has been ill congestion of the lungs continued to show improvement last night. The former interior secretary breathes easier and his physicians plan a consultation for consideration of when he can be returned to his home in Santa Fe New Mexico. A slight earthquake was felt at 3 42 this morning with reports from Ventura and San Luis Obispo noting the tremor in those cities.
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Chicago
Washington
William Hale Thompson
Michael Hughes
Chiazo
Thompson
Woolstead
Washington, D
Albert B. Fall
New Mexico
Santa Berkara
Can
Ventura
San Luis Obispo
Paper Delivery Time Notice for Courier Route
The Courier should be delivered by 8 oclock to B L Yair home. If the carrier is late or any cause prevents receipt of your paper, please phone to request a copy be sent. Calls must reach this office before 6:30 p.m. for same day service.
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Aloo
Burns puts govt on defensive in tampering probe
In Washington on November 7 a grand jury was told the government faces a charges of juror tampering in the Fall Sinclair oil case. William J Burns accused the prosecution of shadowing jurors through operatives hired by a Sinclair associate. Affidavits claim juror Norman Glascock was tailed by a car registered to H R Lamb.
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Catchim
Sinclair
Mr. Kidwell
Douglas
United States Marine Corps
Washington
Burns Defective Agency
Evil Dogs
Haiti
Uncle Sam
Secret Service
Newport News
Washington, D. C
William J. Burns
H. R. Lamb
Burns
Justice Siddons
Norman Glascock
Lamb
Glascock
Gordon
Henry Mason Day
Harry F. Sinclair
W. Sherman Burns
Burns Agency
Grand Jury
Robert C. Flora
Tase
Glasrock
Potomac Flying Field
Potomac
Potomar
George Aikens
Sargent
Douglas Catchim
The
Sums Agency
Ife
Dry Agents Mop Up Cedar Rapids Bar
Federal and state agents conducted a mop up in Cedar Rapids uncovering a 40 gallon still at O B E Anderson’s home and a fully equipped bar at Frai Anderson’s home. Large quantities of alcohol and contraband seized along with several other arrests in the area.
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Cedar Rapids
Code Rapids
O. BE. Anderson
Anderson
Frai Anderson
West Door
Four at Glown's funeral and 180000 at Negro Star
New York reports two Broadway figures, Florence Mills and Marceline the clown, dominated headlines. Mills received a massive public tribute with vast floral displays and crowds paying respects, while Marceline, once beloved, drew only a few at his funeral. In Louisville, Kentucky, campaign trails closed with both parties predicting large majorities as voters prepare to choose a governor and other officials tomorrow.
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Broadway
Florence Mills
Marceline
Clown
Merceline
Ada Holt
Phil Dwyer
Hippodrome
Huffean
Dwyer
Miss Mills
Louisville
Kentucky
General Assembly
Jockey Club
A. C. W. Beckham
Tie
Kentucky Jockey Club
Important Features In Tuesday Elections
AP survey outlines gubernatorial term length fights in New York with Al Smith opposing a four year term in presidential years. Kentucky backs pari mutuel betting repeal. candidates Beckham and Sampson head the race. San Francisco long time mayor James Ralph seeks another four year term amid nonpartisan opposition. Philadelphia sees Vare leadership at stake with Moore challenging Mackey. Ohio weighs pay raises for public officials. Antisaloon league supports the raise. Detroit mayoral race features John W. Smith vs John C. Lodge amid prohibition debates. Three U S House seats up in New York Ohio and Pennsylvania plus Mississippi sees Theodore Bilbo in a nomination tilt toward election.
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Associated Press
New York
al Smith
Kentucky
J. C. Beckham
Fren
D. Sampson
San Francisco
James Ralph
James BE. Power
Ralph Uh
Wall Paper
Vare
Peril
Philadelphia
United States
William S. Vare
J. Hampton Moore
Harry A. Mackey
Ohio
Waters
Justices of the Peace
Antisaloon League
Detroit
John W. Smith
Lindy
John C. Lodge
Lodge
Lindbergh
House of Repreariatives
Pennsylvania
Koninek
D Cleetek
Tur
Mississippi
Theodore GG Bilbo
Pont
Rains and Warmer Weather Predicted for Iowa
Des Moines report from the government weather bureau forecasts probable rains tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures in the south and extreme east. Last night’s lows reached 32 degrees at Charles City Oskaloosa Keokuk and Des Moines as announced by the bureau.
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Des Moines
Charles City
Oubnok
Keokuk
Weather Bureau
Wemarn Daughter Hurt in Auto Crash
Mrs. HD Shadman and her daughter M. 6 J1 Cascaden were hurt when their car collided with another on Cascade Avenue last evening. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. The Shadman party were at home today for rest and observation.
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HD. Shadman
Cascaden
Bruss
Shadman
MM. Serage
Washington
Ain
Cascade
Two Doctors Hust Two Dead Two Badly When Autos Crash
In Omaha Nebraska Ajax Soref of Glenwood Indiana and Frank Yates of Omaha were gravely injured in a collision. Soref’s five month old baby was uninjured. Both drivers suffered concussion and Soret had fractured ribs and facial injuries.
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Omaha
Neb
Ajax Soref
Glenwood
Frank Yates
Soref
Yates
Soret
Four Men Arrested in Fairfield Raids
Fairfield Nov 7 Four men were arrested and to be arraigned today on liquor charges after a weekend raid by a county sheriff deputy and local officers. Raymond Baker of Fairfield and Ate thar Griffin of Lockridge are jailed while Fred Datmson of Fatruelti is free. Officers seized several gallons of alleged alcohol and wine and six slot machines from a restaurant during the raids.
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Pauriel
ItPe Pour Maon
Dorety
Raymond Baker
Pairfield
Atethar Grifin
Lockridre
Yale
Fred Datmson
Fatruelti
Hall Beattles
Tinners
Restaurar
NECLAres Oil Divides Amid Dividend Declarations
Chicago reports Standard Oil directors of Indiana declare a regular dividend of 62-10 cents and an extra cash dividend on one share of capital stock. The record date is November 11 with payment due December 14.
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Neclares Oil
Chicago
UPI
Standard Ol Company
Indiana
President Plans to Work Up Lot of Vermont Shavings
Washington reports a lighthearted Coolidge anecdote about his post term plans. Asked what he would do after his arm expired he said he would go back to Vermont and whittle for a year or two. The remark reflects a plainspoken president embracing simple hobbies in a playful exchange.
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Vermont
Coolidge
Whittle
Midwest
Pronunciamenta. Oy
Washington
Short Interviews With Home Folks
County Superintendent A E Jewett praised the Iowa State Teachers association convention in Des Moines calling it harmonious and helpful. He cited two big questions moving Iowa and beyond a push for a secretary of education in the president's cabinet and a pension plan for teachers. He noted a committee has studied the pension idea for years without resolution. Also, 304 high school musicians joined an all town symphony in last Friday's Coliseum program, which he called artistically impressive though not an expert.
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Iowa State Teachers Association
Des Moines
A. E. Jewett
Iowa
Milwaukee Man Sought in Girl’s Death After Body Found
A middle aged Milwaukee businessman often mixing romance with business is under police surveillance in connection with the October 11 disappearance of 19 year old Lillian Graefe. Her body was recovered from the Fox River near Waukesha with a handkerchief about the throat and post mortem showing strangulation. A girl friend, who testified to a blind date, and other witnesses linked the man named Jack to the victim.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Waukesha
Lillian Graefe
Jack
Thousands Gather for New Gold Field Near Denver
Denver in November 7 report: a newly found gold field near the Russell Green site of 1858 drew thousands seeking fortune. Nuggets were found early, but the state land board warns the ground does not yield fortlines. productive mining will require effort and investment to extract the gold.
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Denver
Colo
Russell Green
State Land Board
Land Board
Cow and Car Collision on Grant Highway Sunday
A cattle and automobile incident occurred on Grant Highway in the afternoon when LT Chase at 414 Ninny Street east swerved to avoid a cow that escaped its pasture. He reported to police. About three miles from the city neither the cow nor the car sustained serious damage.
Waterloo Home Exposition and Radio Show Opens Tonight
Station WIBM presents Waterloo Evening Courier on air from Forum hall to mark Waterloo’s first annual Home Exposition and Radio Show. Mayor Glenn A. Tibbitts opens with Why I Believe in Waterloo. Acts include Gulf Coast Rhythm Kings, Blumerodian Orchestra, Cornet solo, tenor, and various choral and fashion segments. Over 40 booths feature radios and home furnishings. admission 95 cents adults, 10 cents children.
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WIRM
Waterloo Evening Courier
Glenn
Wibbitts
Waterloo
Gul Coast Rhythm Kings Orchestra
Charles Bull
Fred Seward
George la Hue
Elizabeth Jane Coming
A. J. Edelson Co
Ray €. Eggert
Linvd Wells
T. J. HB. Robinson
Third District
Kenneth Shepard
Fred Leonard
Carter E. Mondic
Waverly
Chelele
Mary Bradler
Thelma Stribley
WIBM
Mike
Gulf Coast Rythm Kings
Blumerodian Orchestra
Charles Ball
Fred Sewerd
Elizabeth Jane Corning
Middlewest
Edelson Co
Das Lavher
Celix Baron
Dorothy Mitponer
Eleanor Walker
Marguerite Nichols
Clover Sterling
Mr. Edelson
Wey
Palyade
Erty Waterloo Concerns
Standard Tire & Battery
Corn Bel
Business Col Tpse
Tow Public Service Company
Kryesce Campers
Cole Elsetria Come Vartminin-Wharien Music Cams Davidson Company
snd-Conti- Por
Rath Packing Company
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Grand Jury Day
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