Iowa Headlines of Crime and Community Deaths
Snatches of Iowa news report electrocution, suicides, and fatalities including Blayod Comingore in Shenandoah, Mrs. Lynch in Missouri Valley, farmer Abraham Goomaat near Pella, and Susanna Endicott in Tama County. Indictments and accidents abound with church meetings, bank activities, and state tax figures rounding out the roundup.
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Bloyd Comingore
Shenandoah
B. C. Lynch
Missouri Valley
Abraham Goomaat
John D. Denison
Clarion
Robert
Moline
Ill
Howard Reiss
Burlington
The
Sioux Association of Congregational Churches
First Congregational
Milford
Fraud in Liberty Bonds Allegations Spark Treasury Probe
Washington report says J W McCarter alleges millions in duplicate Liberty bonds circulate and other paid bonds not cancelled resume circulation after thefts. He argues the loss would fall on the treasury, not bondholders, if true. The claim follows his resignation as treasury assistant registrar.
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Washington
Houston
J. W. McCarter
The
Treasury
White Sox players confess to fixing last year's World Series
Eddie Cicotte admitted to engineering the defeat of the previous World Series for ten thousand dollars. Grand jury testimony cited a Philadelphia story by Billy Maharg. Indictments were voted against Cicotte and several teammates as details of the scheme surfaced, linking the White Sox to throwing the title for gamblers money.
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Chicago
Eddie Cicotte
White Sox
Cicotte
Philadelphia
Billy Maharg
Arnold
Chick) Uundl
Shoeless
Joe Jackson
Oscar
Trappy) Felsh
Charles
Credit easing forecast as prices fall
New York reports Edmund Platt vice governor of the federal reserve board says lower prices in leading trade lines will ease the credit situation. He notes the price decline spreads reflect public disapproval of profiteering and weaker demand, with factories slowing due to fewer orders. He warns manufacturers should stop relying on government credit relief.
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New York
Edmund Platt
Federal Reserve Board
Platt
Mir. Mhatt
Coal Shortage Averted By Boosted Weekly Output
Washington reports coal operators push to exceed 12,000,000 tons weekly from now until December first to forestall a winter shortage. Improved railroad supply is expected to cure summer production deficiencies and allow restoration of pre shortage output after December 1.
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Washington
Swiss Orders Bolshevik Envoy Expulsion From Bern
Berne reports the Swiss government will not open policy or commercial relations with Soviet Russia. Lenin's emissary, who recently arrived to inaugurate relations, has been asked to leave Switzerland. In Riga, Russo-Polish peace conference sessions were suspended after General Alexis Polivanoff, a Soviet military expert, died of typhoid fever.
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Switzerland
Berne
Russia
Lenine
Riga
Alexis Polivanol
American Legion Parade Closes First Day at Cleveland Convention
The Cleveland American Legion convention attracted about 20 000 veterans and roughly 80000 onlookers including 50000 visitors from outside the city, closing the first day. In Cork the day began with a huge explosion that destroyed a major dry goods store, followed by rifle and machine gun fire.
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American Legion
Cleveland
The
London
Cork
Population of United States Census Figures
The census bureau estimates the U S population at over 106 million based on punched card classifications. Machines process card data for each person, with about 110 million blank cards initially, of which all but 4,000,090 have been punched, indicating 106 million counted.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Census Bureau
Belfast Vexed by Renewed Fighting in Falls District
North Belfast witnesses fierce clashes after a policeman was slain and two officers wounded. Reports from hospitals show five gunshot cases and numerous injuries as bands moved through the Falls district seeking vengeance, shooting three civilians at their homes in quick succession.
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Belfast
Fite
Falls
State Banks Hold Up Well in Nebraska Deposits
Nebraska state bank deposits have remained strong through the summer, dipping only 8 million dollars or 2.8 percent since May. The May 15 total was about 281 million with 1,000 banks reporting, and the September 16 gross stood at 278 million.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Hart
State Trade and Commerce Department
Banking Department
William A. Ketchum New Commander in Chief of G A R
At the 54th encampment in Indianapolis William A. Ketchum of Indianapolis was elected commander in chief without opposition. Officers named include George A. Hosley Boston senior vice commander J E Gandy Spokane junior vice commander Rev W A Boswell Wichita chaplain in chief Dr C G W Burrill Kansas City surgeon general The encampment did not pick a 1921 meeting city due to no formal invitations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
GA. I
William A. Ketchum
George A. Hosley
Boston
J. E. Gandy
Spokane
W. A. Boswell
Wichita
Kan
Cg, W. Burrill
Kansas City
Bomb Threats Reported Across Several Cities
News dispatches from Iveland, Boston, New Hedford, Trenton and New York indicate a mild epidemic of anonymous bomb threats. Authorities are investigating widespread warnings of dire misfortune while the Wall Street explosion appears to be accidental rather than a plot.
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New York
Wall Street
Iveland
Boston
New Hedford
Trenton
Mexican frontier to feature limited duty free zone study
Treasury department announced the government is studying a no limited duty free zone along the United States border. The plan would designate Mexican frontier cities with customs agents as part of this limited zone, potentially affecting trade and border duties.
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Mexico City
United States
Treasury Department
Cafes Cut Meat and Fish Prices in St Louis
In St Louis Missouri restaurant and hotel men announce a price reduction of 10 to 14 percent on meat and fish orders, with one vegetable included. The move aims to ease rising living costs for diners and patrons.
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St. Louis
Growth of High Schools in Washington DC Area
Federal data show high schools increasing by at least one per day over 28 years, surpassing 17 000 schools with 1 735 019 students. The expansion implies about one tenth of the population receiving high school education, per the Bureau of Education.
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Washington, D. C
Federal Bureau of Education
Bureau
Berlin Plans Bill to Stabilize German Mines
Berlin officials met to prepare a bill aimed at stabilizing mines across Germany in a coordinated national measure. The cabinet discussed the scope and implementation steps for a comprehensive policy.
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Berlin
Germany
Maryland Rejects Susan B. Anthony Amendment in Session
Maryland again records a refusal to ratify the Susan B. Anthony woman suffrage amendment. The measure, raised at a special legislative session, failed in both houses amid adjournment.
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Maryland
Annapolis
Saul Adjiquramant
Census Show Big City Growth Across United States
Final census figures indicate about one-tenth of Americans live in New York Chicago and Philadelphia while over a quarter reside in 68 cities with 100000 or more population. The three metropolises total 10146521 people, up 1644347 since 1910. Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco and Buffalo rise to the 600000 to 1000000 tier. Eight cities move into larger classes. several shift within ranges.
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Ashington
United States
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Buffalo
Kansas City
Seattle
Indianapolis
Rochester
Portland
Ore
Denver
Ulation
Cccecesses
Cleveland
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Newemseeee
Milwaukee
Washington
Newark
Cincinnati Eteneeones
New Orleans
Minneapolis
Ceveasapons
Csacege
Uncle Samuel Denies Censoring Morals at Border
Secretary Colby states US passport rules apply at the border and that officials will not revoke border permits solely for acts legal in Mexico but illegal here. He says authorities should focus on legal violations, not morals. The Methodist board attacks Tijuana as a vice city run by Americans.
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Colby
Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
The
Methods Church
California
Mexico
Methodist Board
Tin Juana
American State Department
Is Jazz Real Music or Just Tomfoolery
Former orchestra leader Armeline sues for breach of contract after dismissal for not playing jazz. He appealing to the supreme court if needed. He cites Harcourt Farmer’s article criticizing jazz as a harmful musical fad and “tomfoolery” to support his case.
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Mario Armeline
Washington
Armeline
Supreme Court
Harcourt Farmer
Rather Lawmake Than Rock the Cradle
Washington society buzzes over women in Congress with possible one to three female entrants. Names include Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana and Miss Anne Martin of Nevada. Dr Esther Lovejoy of Portland. Mrs Velon Statler of Michigan. Miss Alice Robertson of Muskogee. Rose Schneiderman of New York. Mrs Marley Weeks of Norfolk. Mrs Alethea Wheeler of Grand Rapids.
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Ashington
Congress
Jeanette Rankin
Montana
Anne Martin
Nevada
Senate
Esther Lovejoy
Portland
Ore
Tion
House
Muskogee
Roosevelt
Renrite
Rose Schneiderman
New York
Labor Party
New York Woman's Trade Union League
Marley Weeks
Norfolk
Neb
Nonpartisan League of
Nebraska
Alethea Wheeler
Grand Rapids
The
Danderine Advertises Hair Revival Promise
A 35 cent bottle of Danderine promises new life and fullness for hair after a massage, claiming double appearance of thickness and lustre. The ad touts dandruff and shedding control, plus a stimulating tonic for dull, thinning hair sold by all druggists.
Innocent Accomplices in a Sunday Fishing Gaffe
An exchange between a pious old gentleman and a freckled boy centers on Sunday fishing. The boy grins and shows a sizable catch, arguing the fish do not know it is wrong to fish on Sunday, illustrating a humorous mischief from the Birmingham Age Herald.
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Birmingham Age Herald
If You Need a Medicine You Should Have the Best
Excerpts warn about misleading ads and tout Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a trusted kidney liver and bladder remedy. The ad claims the product fulfills many wishes by reducing urinary troubles and uric acid. Readers are offered a sample by mail with a ten cent request to Kilmer and Co Binghamton NY.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Yi
Hia
Ady
Not Qualified Speech on European Situation Cited
A reporter seeks the views of Mr. Grabcom on the European situation. He dismisses the inquiry as incompetent to discuss the question and mentions uncertainty about a poet or musician who captured Fiume, reflecting a Birmingham Age-Herald remark.
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Grabcom
Flo
Fiume
Birmingham Age-Herald
Green's August Flower: A Remedy for Indigestion
A vintage remedy advertisement touts Green's August Flower as effective for indigestion nervousness constipation torpid liver dizziness headaches and related digestive disorders. It claims fifty four years of use in thousands of households worldwide with no reported failures and notes gentle laxative properties.
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Green
August Flower
Umbrella Theft Quip Highlights Suburban Taxi Fare Joke
A wry exchange contrasts umbrella borrowing with a missing item and shifts to a joke about paying a taxi fare to the suburbs, reflecting urban life humor. The observant citizen notes fewer borrowed umbrellas and returns a quip about a less costly friend.
Cuticura Taleum Ad Appears in Vintage Toilet Requisites
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Taleum as a scented face skin baby and dusting powder perfume. It promotes reliance on Cuticura Tito Soap Ointment and Taleum, noting availability at widespread outlets with pricing 2fr each.
Fragmented Private Exchange Inspires Curiosity
A damaged line of dialogue shows a tender, teasing exchange with phrases like Dearest and love, hinting at a personal moment. The garbled text leaves interpretation uncertain but suggests affectionate banter between two individuals.
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Iowa
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Tama County
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Dysart
Harry Hudson
Dewitt
Clarence E. Cratty
Attica
Office of the Auditor of State
Ralph A. Shook
Camp Grant
Atlantic
Rock Island
Robert O. Lovett
J. Metz
Altoona
C. W. Simpson
Alexander Mardis
Corydon
Wayne County Bank
First National Bank
Moulton
Anna Haavachek
William Davis
Burlingtom
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Strand Theater
Creston
Congregational Church
A. Freund & Company
William Munson
Wapello
William Wallace
J. Hilsinger & Son Bank
Sabula
Hilsinger
G. EE. Hilsinger
Keokuk
Linn
Des Moines
Plymouth
Monroe
Decatur
Marshall
Harrison
Madison
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Cedar Rapids
Brandon
Secretary of Treasury
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Mr. Jagz
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