Multiple Fires and Murders Mark Chaotic Day
The report chronicles two daytime fires in Rainbow Gardens and Junky Gambs of Waerig Hrathera causing damage, plus a derailment near Huntingtory with a collision between trains. It also covers a murder inquiry over Miss Troe Melanson and a lynching threat in Rica OND, and notes a Ku Klux Klan convention planning in Washington with thousands traveling to New York and other states.
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Ohio
Rainbow Gardens
Waerig Hrathera
Ein Puri
Klan
Washington
Ku. Klux Klan
New York
Pennsylvania
Onin
West Virginian
New Jersey
Far Traveler Bart Garside Drives 202 Miles in 25 Hours
Bart Garside, News-Telegraph employee and son of Prank Garside, drove a Ford coupe from Atlantic to Kearney Nebraska and back in 25 hours with a broken wheel and a broken spring delay. He worked for Sam Gibson as makeup man and driver, stopping an hour at Kearney for a family bereavement before continuing. The journey covered 202 miles one way.
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Mercury
Goda
Bart Garside
Garside
Jocal
Achrysler Automeileus
Natirally
Marl
Sam
Gibson
Earl
Kearney
Neb
Atlantic
W. A. Light Store Owner Visits Exira Today
Carroll businessman W. H. Light, owner of the W. A. Light store, arrived in Exira as a business caller to discuss local trade opportunities and potential collaborations. The visit underscores regional commerce activity and ties between Carroll and Exira merchants.
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Exira
News-Telegraph
W. H. Light
Carroll
W. A. Light
Atlantic resident dies after long illness at home
The Pioneer Atlantic resident Mia Mura dies at home after several years of illness. Born in Orange County New York on April 1, she was the daughter of John and Mrs. Jones and married Patrick Murray in Freeport. Survived by her husband and many relatives, funeral services are at St Peter and Paul Catholic church with interment at Atlantic Catholic Cemetery.
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New York
Miteau
Orange
John Jones
Wshe
Patrick Murray
Freeport
Murray
Ahanie
Heer
Matrick
Uaree Soins
Joseph
Atlane Tie
Matthew Lo Atlantic
William
Chicago
Fane
Mire
Kate al Griswoull
Mune C Firiawold
Anna Leary
Oiuala
Eula McNally
Crofton
Neb
Ellen McDonagh
Reckford
Anna Langedon
SS Peter and Paul Catholic
Locust
Rew
McDermott
Atlantic Catholic
Warresy
Parkersbursy
Turkey
Airaty Hey
Printers Union Opens Seventieth Annual Convention
The International Typographical Union opened its seventieth convention in Kalamazoo with visitors and delegates present. President James M. Lynch of Syracuse received a formal address from Kalamazoo union president Russell Tenning. New York delegates opposed a proposal to alter pension laws, arguing employed members should not have to contribute to the pension fund.
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Kalam
Thay Nevertiedh Sotparat
International Typographical Union
Canada
James M. Lynch
Syreacuse
N. Y
Russell Tenning
Kala
Fairs in Territory Announced With Set Start Dates
The Pottawattamie county fair at Avoca opens August 17, a week from Monday, followed by Shelby county fair at Harlan August 24, a week after Avoca. Cass County fair begins September 7 as previously noted.
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Pottawatetamie
Avoca
Shelby County
Harlan
Cass’ County
Picnic at Crystal Lake Unites Union Church Members
Over 800 members and friends of the Union church gathered at Crystal Lake near Lewis on Sunday for an all afternoon event. A 1 o'clock picnic dinner was followed by a program featuring talks by members who recently took vacations and shared experiences. Nearby towns also sent attendees.
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Griswold
The
Union Church
Crystal Lake
Lewis
Prezent
Iowa Hardware Store Robbed This Morning
A local hardware store in WIota was robbed this morning. Police report a thief smashed a door, stole flashlights and a rifle, and fled before officers arrived. No injuries reported. Witnesses describe the suspect as a lone individual wearing dark clothing. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact the sheriff.
Griswold Boosters Draw Big Crowd This Morning
Griswold boosters attracted a large morning crowd as a festooned caravan toured the town. The party, led by Rows Bell, included a Griswold concert band and Red Oak drum corps, then moved through multiple towns on a long promoter trip with stops in Lewis, Massena, Atlantic, and Red Oak before returning home.
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Anvelon
Mnda
Griswold
Exerasin Cvins
Reveren
Athville
Post Bifty
Red Oak Boys
Rows Bell
Lewis
Cunderkond
Massena
Anta
Wista
Honor Late Judge William McHenry at Des Moines
Des Moines remembers Judge William McHenry at his funeral held at St. Pauls Episcopal Church. The courthouse closed at noon and streetcars paused for a few minutes at two oclock. He had sat as jurist for 15 years and was counsel for the city railway company when he died suddenly from a stroke. Civic and fraternal groups attended the service.
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Des Moines
William McHeNry
Dee Moines
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Court House
McHenry
City Railway Company
National League Leaders Clash in Pittsburgh
Giants invade Pittsburgh to challenge NL leaders in a pivotal series that could decide the pennant race. After three innings, New York trails 1 0 to Pittsburgh with the Pirates two and a half games ahead.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Giants
Ford Parts by Plane in Detroit Aug 10
Detroit Aug 10 Ford plan to ship aircraft parts by air expands its freight network. A8tout Metal and Ford interests collaborate with a commercial airplane company to deliver car components to multiple states, signaling a shift toward airborne automotive logistics.
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Detroit
Mich
Car- Motor Company
United States
Ford
Airplane Company
Parkersburg tragedy focus on slain husband and wounded mother
In Parkersburg the case centers on Mrs. Vandervoort and her son involved in the shooting that left her husband dead. County Attorney Bertus and local residents discuss motives as the family faces grief. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday at Reinbuck, with services in the Methodist church led by Dr. J. E. Lockwood.
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Braver
Parkisburg
W. Int, Lemen
Cular Falls
Decree Settles Iowa Tax Case with Railroads
In Des Moines on August 10 Judge Scott M. Ladd and the state executive council approved a decree that clears almost 850,000 dollars in back taxes and ends three years of litigation between the State of Iowa and the Ru o Island and Great Western railroads. Attorney General Ben J. Gibson called the decree a substantial and complete victory for the state.
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Des Moines
Scott M. Ladd
State Executive Council
Iowa
Ruo Island
Great Western
Ben J. Gibson
Ninth District Congressman's Talk With Lions
The Ninth District congressman will address the Lions Club this Wednesday at the Cabramnes venue. He will discuss his recent overseas trip and upcoming congressional work, including preparatory duties for the fall session. The Busy Bee club meeting was postponed until Tuesday.
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Lions
Ourvss
Ortun
Cabamnes
Taio Grben
Governor Manovill Endorses Legion Endowment Drive
Governor John Manovill as honorary chairman praised the American Legion Endowment drive in Kawa for aiding disabled World War veterans and widows. He called the effort a great work and said Legion members are builders of monuments through lives aided, not stone.
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Des Moines
INS
John Manovill
American Legion
Kawa
Cumberland High School Beats Bear Grove 6 to 5 in Baseball
Cumberland H high school base ball team evened the slate with Ed Cambridge s Bear Grove Iship team yesterday on the Bear Grove diamond, walloping the Bear Grove team 6 to 5 in a tight clash that sets up a decisive rematch.
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Cumberland High School
Ed Cambridge
Bear Grove Iship
Bear Grove
Battle for Insurance in Hoax Murder Case
Police exposed an arranged hoax murder scheme linked to Charles Henry Sohisarte, with insurer involvement and a $185000 policy. Investigators noted a $140000 policy lapsed by one year death clause, and Schwartz allegedly staged two years of preparation under an alias. Evidence included a radiostation ticket near the Mexican border and maps, while the suspect lied at an Oakwood hotel until apprehended.
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Charles Henry Sohisarte
Uibert Warren Rarte
Witnen
Iiventor
Schwartz
Tode Phivl
Wiganbic
Mapso
Mexico
Federal budget saving of twenty million approved
President Coolidge approved a tentative federal budget for the coming year estimated at about twenty million dollars. General Herbert M. Lord, director of the budget, outlined the plan to the president in Swampscott en route to Maine.
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Wampscott
Mass
INS
Coolidge
Herbert M. Lord
Swampscott
Maine
Reckless Driving Claimed By Weekend Crashes
Hoekies and others blamed for accidents on Stacy street over weekend. A five year old was injured when a collision occurred near West Fifth. Misa Mars Graham’s car hit a car in Omaha leaving her bruised. A Des Moines girl, 4, killed when a car turned turtle near Oakland. Two more fatal accidents reported in Des Moines area.
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Hoekies
Avinir
Footeh
Spet
Wele Cteduy
Cat
Upiswald
Oakland
Bkleano
Howard
Des Moines
Cour
Ford
Drakecourt
Omaha
White Pole
Oalkand
Miss Ford
W H. Haas
Muasunatrvet
Haas
Hanedck
Wij
Weather Update Mostly fair tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for mostly fair skies tonight and Tuesday, with little wind and a modest temperature change. No significant precipitation expected.
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Tao
Adam Bunt
Seattle
Tyoe Phreshinge
Stich
Cineinagt
Kiten
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Russl. Ry
Manchester
Troe Melanson
Winthrop
Masa
Hreslin
Malden
Maas
Pine Island Fuirky
Thin Cfty
Waten
Negro
Rica Ond
Memorial Hospital
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Leah Bertucci
Surgaant
Kertucci
Francia
Ruth Glenn
Progress
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Mia
Dame Mura
Patrick Mirtiy
Agra
Printers’ Union
Wiota
WOTA
Abeier le
Mota Hiardware Company
Senate
Lorah
Flags Abbot
Warren Fromn
Mi. Vernon
Warren
Candy Warren
Gallegecat Verneu Fall
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Relou
Mr.Vayiervoort
Reinbuck
J. EB. Lockwond
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Sehwartz
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Algona
Tegtmeyer
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Chigage
Hatch
Miss Tegtmeyer
Louis Tegtmeyer
Hutchina
Britt
Wesley
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