Mulroney Brothers Store Robbery Sparks Iowa Theft Report
The Mallard general store of the Mulroney brothers was robbed of fur coats, men's suits, and goods valued at 1400 dollars. The long list of Iowa items includes deaths, divorces, legal cases, alimony, and criminal charges across several towns and counties. The report also notes railroad brakeman Gary Purcell killed in Kansas, and various court actions involving Elliott, Dickey, and Wyhnak/Cox.
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Mulroney Brothers
Mallard
Gary Purcell
BD. W. Purcell
Woodbine
Wellington
Kaw
Santa Fe
Alex Davis
Newton
Los Angeles
Iowa
Frank Buge
Hampton
W. G. Strock
Storm Lake
Myrtle Hilliott
Charles A. Elliott
Ottumwa
John Wyhnak
J. Allen Cox
Kendall
Wyhnak
Cox
Emil Spath
Noliceman
Johnson County
John Kevill
Clever Clothes Shop
Sioux City
Nick Castellant
Ike
W. C. Ramseyer
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Kraupa
Osage
Charles City
Allie Strong
Lafe Pitts
Norah Springs
Tom Gargotti
Granger
Gargotti
A. 5
Brown
United States
Judson B. Piper
Roy Neal
Derby
Anamosa
Cornell
Greene
Montana
Minnneapolis
Crossing Railroads Safely Through Proper Gear and Throttle
Advice from William H. Stewart Jr emphasizes gradual throttle use and gear shifting to avoid stalling at crossings. Driving in second gear with moderate throttle speeds the car forward safely. in danger, switch to low gear and use the starter to move slowly.
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William H. Stewart, Jr
Lfe
Turning Corners and Signaling for Novice Drivers
A New York exchange writer outlines two essential skills for new drivers. Practice turning corners at controlled speeds and signaling clearly. Left turns require a straight horizontal arm signal, right turns use a small circular wave near the curb, and abrupt stops signal upward.
Shock absorber for autos by T Davia of Mounds Okla
The Scientific American describes a motor vehicle shock absorber attachment by T Davia of Mounds Oklahoma. The device aims to fit vehicles with transverse front and rear springs, providing improved suspension.
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Scientific American
T. Davia
Mounds Okla
Automobile Malfunctions and Training for Women
An article notes battery faults aging beyond fifteen months can be worthless, internal wire breaks without exterior signs, and the need for proper wheel bearing adjustment after removal. It also mentions Philadelphia traffic signal improvements with police spotlights and a Wellesley College program teaching motor mechanics to women students under Prof. Lucy Wilson, with eighty in the class.
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Wellesley College
Massachusetts
Lucy Wilson
Coil spring with multiple horizontal convolutions and hub connections
A coil spring having a plurality of horizontally disposed convolutions is described. Novel means are provided to connect the device to the rear hubs or the front axle as applicable.
Rain Water Best For Car Cooling Systems
Not all car owners know that pure rain water is the best for cooling systems because it has no mineral substances that deposit on radiator walls and piping. When rain water is available, always use it.
Steve the Auto Parts Man and the Boneyard of the Pacific
Los Angeles locals know Steve as a city institution owner of the Auto Boneyard of the Pacific on Eleventh street Broadway. The yard spans about 250000 square feet where he buys wrecked cars from motorists to dismantle and stockpile usable parts for sale to future buyers including the auto trade and manufacturers.
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Los Angeles
Steve
Broadway
Auto: Boneyard of the Pacific
Eleventh Street
Enat
Unemployment Conference Considers Federal Local Works Loans
National conference subcommittees discuss a federal bond funded public works loan program to aid cities during unemployment dips. Boston Cleveland Portland and Milwaukee are already pursuing emergency relief. Hoover notes cities need strong emergency organizations while bankers and mayors back the plan.
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Washington
National Conference On
Boston
Cleveland
Hoover
Portland
Oregon
Milwaukee
Henry KE. Robinson
Los Angeles
American Bankers’ Association
Transportation Committee
Edgar E. Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carter
U. S. Probes Arbuckle Liquor Source In Death Case
Federal inquiry widens into the liquor at the Hotel St Francis party for Fatty Arbuckle where Virginia Rappe died. Assistant Attorney General aide Robert McCormick says a complaint on unlawful liquor possession could trigger grand jury action amid manslaughter charges. Cannibal chiefs story follows the Arbuckle report in London dispatches.
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San Francisco
Cal
Hotel
St. Francis
Roscoe
Fatty
Robert H. McCormick
The
United States
Arbuckle
British Steel Wages Quoted 28? Pvt London Oct 6
Fragmentary OCR note reports British steel wages with unclear figures and a London date in October. No full context or names available due to text damage.
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London
Bankers Association President Sees World Recovery Underway
At the American Bankers Association convention in Los Angeles the president John Drum of San Francisco presents a 42 000 word countrywide economic survey. He says there is no basis for pessimism about domestic or foreign conditions and cites three main factors hindering readjustment: delayed labor cost adjustments high transportation costs and an unsound tax system. He warns forces are moving to remedy these issues and prosperity is likely to return.
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Los Angeles
Cal
American Bankers’ Association
John’. Druni
San Francisco
Drak
Drum
Berlin Reichstag Approves Peace Treaty with United States
Berlin reports the Reichstag passes the peace treaty with the United States with communists voting against. Senate leaders in Washington praise Germany for prompt ratification as Senator Lodge notes. Also listed: US family size declining from 4.85 in 1920 to 4.5 in 1910 and earlier census figures.
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Reichstag
Berlin
United States
Washington
Senate
Germany
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
U. S
Census ‘Bureau
Parley on Ulster Denial Sparks Belfast Talk
A terse note mentions Deny Ulster and a forthcoming enter parley in Belfast during October as UK officials seek discussions amid tensions.
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Ulster
Parley
Belfast
Oct
Relief from Backache Led By Lydia Pinkham Letter
A woman suffering chronic backache credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief after two years of pain. The letter, from Roxbury Massachusetts, notes improved sleep and ability to care for five children, and urges others to try the remedy.
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Lydia
Pinkham
St. James Prrce
Roxbury
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Auto Boneyard’‘Of the
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Percy Philpps
Belgian Congo
American’ Bankers’ Association
U. K
Pebator
Isot
Kelem Oy
Ceeeeee
Holland
Hiscox
Patchogue
Eoall
Dre
Hiscoz Chemical
Hunt
Richards Medicine Co
Sherman
Texas
Mr. Chuggins
Gateeway Magazine
Jane
Pierc
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