War Department to Report on Mitchell Case Probes
The War Department orders an inspector general investigation into Col. William Mitchell's criticisms of air service policy. Findings will determine any disciplinary action, possible court martial, and which officials are consulted. Senator Reed welcomes agitation. Senator King plans to push Congress for broader aviation policy investigations.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
William Mitchell
Inspector General of the Army
War Department
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Helmick
Col. Mitchell
John A. Hull
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Navy
Nelmick
Reed
Mitchell
James Reed
Missouri
Air Service
Benafor King
Utah
Senate Naval Committee
Congress
Shenandoah
Senate
Pioneer's First Auto Ride at His Funeral
William Quigley 85, the first white child born in northeastern Iowa, died today. He had his first ride in a motorcar at his funeral yesterday, reflecting a lifelong stance against modern conveniences.
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Pioneer
McGregor
William Quigley
Iowa
Quigley
Mr and Mrs E A Black Return From Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs E A Black of 1615 Third Avenue West returned yesterday from a 1200 mile motor trip to Duluth Hibbing Minn and the iron range. They spent several days fishing at the Little Boy Lake camps Longville Minn Edith Woolley returned from Longville with them.
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E. A. Black
Third Avenue West
Duluth
Hibbing
Minn
Iron Range
Little Boy Lake
Longville
Edith Woolley
Militia Called After Dynamiting at Oklahoma Mine
McAlester Oklahoma Sept 8 A tense mood grips Hartshorne as state officials weigh martial law while Rock Island Coal No 12 mine houses were blown up. Sheriff Will Anderson and County Attorney W J Goteher met Governor Trapp in Oklahoma City to push for troop deployment amid threats to miners and rising violence. Local unions claim mine operators staged the blast to back their martial law bid.
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McAlester
Okla
Urtshome
Oklahoma City
Mie
Pittsburgh County
Lichty Addresses Canopus Club on Waterloo Growth
George E. Lichty of Smith Lichty and Hillman Co spoke at the Canopus club in Black's tea room at noon. A 53 year city resident he praised Waterloo and its growth from village to community and gave a brief city history. He also lauded Iowa as home of tall corn citing his travels in many states.
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George E. Lichty
Smith, Lichty & Hillman Co
Canopus Club
Waterloo
Black
Lichty
Lichig
Towa
Union
President to End Vacation Tomorrow
Swamp Recort, Mass. Sept 8 President Coolidge plans to leave for Washington by special train tomorrow night ending a 77 day vacation. He aims to attend the cabinet meeting Friday and wishes to be informed on the anthracite strike situation and Col William Mitchells aircraft statement. Sacred Heart court No 399 W C O F will hold its regular meeting Wednesday evening in St Marys hall.
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W. OC. O. FL
Sacred Heart Court
St. Mary's Hall
Texas Judge Uses Psychology Tests To Reform Offenders
In New York City Judge William H. Atwell of Dallas applies psychology in sentencing to curb crime. He treats convicts as customers for justice and aims to make offenders honest again, saying sincerity earns sincerity and preferring rehabilitation over fines.
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New York
APJ
William HW. Atwell
Dallas
Tex
Hiss
Atlianta
Samuel Alpert
Federal
Alwelt
Atwell
the Elks
I C Telegraph System Upgrade Nears Completion
The Minnesota Central railroad plans a $75,000 telephone system in the city, to be completed by Oct. 1. All S. C. telephones will be removed except one link to the Minnesota Central. A central office will be set on the second floor of the master mechanic’s office at the railroad shops. Underground cables connect departments as work progresses.
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W. Scott Willams
Western Fines
Twinois Central Systems
Rat Road
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Fishermen Drown in Typhoon Near Palawan
Manila reports that thirty five fishermen are believed drowned in a typhoon in the Sulu sea near Palawan. Five survivors drifted ashore on a sailboat after days at sea, recounting a gale that swept their group.
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Manila
Sulu Sea
Palawan
Constabulary
Street markers praised in letters to mayor
J. J. Wyeth president of the Waterloo Postal Employee and Lester W W Miller secretary of the Waterloo Real Estate Board sent letters of appreciation to Mayor A. E. Gnagy for the new street markers. The letters note strangers once asking nail carriers for directions can now find their way easily and a postal inspector praised the markers appearance. Miller called the signs creditable and valuable to citizens.
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J. J. Wyeth
Waterloo
Lester W W. Miller
Waterloo Real Estate Board
A. E. Gnagy
Worth
Miller
Harvard wager drives missing son case involving Shirley O'Neil
Shirley W. J. O'Neil, 16, disappeared with two strangers about 24 years old. The men claim to have left Harvard University with 60 cents to whistle across the country and return for Harvard's fall semester. Shirley is said to be driving his grandfather's car and was last seen near Hampton en route to Mason City.
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W. J. O'Neil
Shirley
Harv University
Harvard
Hampton
Mason City
Manager of Charles City Theatres Dies of Heart Disease
Norman, manager of Hildreth and Gem theatres in Charles City, died suddenly Saturday of a heart attack at age 65. He and his wife resided at Tower Place and had planned a move to their new home in a few days, after several days of illness.
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Norman
Hildreth
Gem Theatres
Denly
Tower Place
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