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Syracuse report details Volstead enforcement writs against Lehigh Railroad for allegedly transporting intoxicants without permit. Des Moines items note three theft attempts at Roosevelt and Janculin high schools. $100 stolen from a desk at Roosevelt. Minnesota highway reciprocity discussed with Iowa officials to allow cross state truck licenses. Cedar Rapids reports 14 year old Leon Burrell arrested for an attempted assault on a woman after a dark alley incident.
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Lehigh Railroad’ Company
Lquor
Des Moines
Nes Muines
Roosevelt and
Janculn High
Toosevelt High
Des MoNiesla
W. A. Ramsay
Minnesota Highway Commission
St. Paul
Minenesta
Minnesgta
Cedar Rapids
Leon Burrell
Burrell
Frazier
New Labor Head to Carry Out Gompers Policies
Welhan Green, new president of the American Federation of Labor, says he will implement Samuel Gompers policies. He addresses 500 delegates in Atlantic City, criticizes court injunctions in labor disputes and urges full organization of labor while signaling focus on the child labor amendment to the constitution.
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Gompers
Atlantic City
N. J
Welhan Green
American Federation “of “Labor
Samuel Gompers-in
Green
Cupid Batted 500 at Court House in Past Weeks
Cupid batted 600 at the local Court House since the last issue of this religious weekly. Today a license to wed was issued to Louie E B Schultz, 28, and Viola Mahita Cullen, both of Councy Bluffs. Mrs Elizabeth Kauffman was granted a divorce and custody of aui against Kauffman. Madsen was granted severance and custody of Madeline. Deaggregation cruelty charged in both cases.
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Lcense
Louie EB. Schultz
Viola Mahita Cullen
Councy Bluffs
Mra
Elizabeth Kauffma
Auil
Kauffman
Madeline
Give Ducks for Show Decorating in City Event
A jumble of phrases suggests a local notice about a city event involving ducks and decorating. The readable bits indicate a show or display linked to ducks and a decorating theme, with the public invited to participate or attend.
Atlantic Legionaire Honor at Meet Big Vote Period
A chaotic OCR passage describes a voting drive backing subscriptions with a deadline tonight. It claims the Atlantic Legionaire and readers can gain votes by subscribing or extending subscriptions, promising large vote credits and prizes if actions occur before the final period.
Native of Luxembourg Dies in Omaha Obituary
Julia Justine Harmilius, born December 2 1885 in Luxembourg, died in Omaha. Funeral services were held at Roland Peacock Baxter parlors with Rev Father Z McDermott officiating. Interment at Atlantic Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by mother near Lyman, sister Mrs Rex E Strong of Chicago, brother John Hamili ng at home. father in Luxembourg.
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Julia Justine Harmilius
Luxemberge
Omaha
Roland, Peacock & Baxter
Father 2. McDermott
Atlantic Catholic Cemetery
Thomas Talty
D. Kelly
M. H. Lynch
John Curry
Ray Sheppard
Frank Crulley
Luxemberg
Alexander Hamilius
Amercia
Dorothy M. Mertz
Lyman
Rex. E. Strong
Chicago
John Huamiling
Judge Peters Returns to Court Thursday
Judge Peters will convene court here again on Thursday continuing a session described with cautious optimism. The notice echoes a Dickensian mood as the proceeding unfolds in a district setting with anticipation for forthcoming actions and decisions.
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Judge Peters
Omaha Murder Mystery Stuns Officials with Gruesome Finding
Police in Omaha probe a brutal murder after a dismembered female body, estimated 18 to 22 years old and around 170 pounds, was found along the Missouri river. Authorities believe the crime occurred in Omaha, with parts recovered from the riverbank and the body mutilated prior to disposal.
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Omaha
Lily
Dave
Farmer Boy
Nebraska
Florence
Samuel Vwcglenaghan
Evioners
Weizhing
Nou Jorts
Ted
Two Fire Alarms Reported By City Fire Department
Yesterday the department responded to two fire alarms. An afternoon alarm at Fourth and Pine involved a property occupied by a family with a defective flue. A second alarm near 204 Chestnut Street caused smoke evacuation of The Hub bar, which was extinguished by firefighters.
Local man chosen vice president 9th district
Local delegate selection details reveal a gathering where a man from the area is named vice president for the 9th district. The report covers convention roles, officers including commander, chaplain, adjutant, and scribe, with Muscatine as the site for the 192 state convention and James Drain giving the keynote address.
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Lecici
Mason City
W.G. Machinan
Eagle Groves
Ed Metoy
Davenport
Jews Legion
Eldon Anders
Council Bluffs
Sargea
T-At-Arms
Muscatine
James F. Drain
Washington, Dc
Canning Factory Awaits Frost to Start Pack
The Atlantic cannery waits for frost to begin pumpkin canning. The plant shut ten days ago after a record yield, with 143,600 cases at the local plant and 83,000 at another facility. The start is tied to harvest timing and favorable weather, with pumpkins expected to be packed in about five weeks.
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Canning Factory
Willum
Gtal
Mother of Local Lady Dies at Her Extra Home
The obituary notes the death of the mother of a local resident at her extra home. Surviving relatives include Mrs. Reed, Vinnie Barter, and several daughters. Aged family and local connections listed include George of Tamdin township and Oho derson of Autae son. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Tamdin
Agden
Oho Derson
Autae
Legion delegates eye Mitchell at Omaha convention
The American Legion convention opens in Omaha as delegates discuss resolutions on politics, Prohibition, and whether to back Colonel Billy Mitchell for an independent air service. Iowa’s delegation arrives, boosting attendance to over 350.
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Storm
American Legion
Omaha
Fter
William Mitchell
Army
Foto Air Forces
Cas
Xessons
Legeon
Billy” Mitchel
Air Service
Iowa
Towa
Tall Corn State
Nebraska
Local Young Man Testifies After Prison Visit
Sheriff W A McKee and W Fy Edwards return from Ft Madison and Anamosa with Mix Turk to begin testimony for Philip Brockert’s case. They also bring Herbert Barnes from the reformatory, sentenced to ten years for robbery, slated to testify in the Garl Archer trial.
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W. A. McKee
W. Fy. Edwards
Ft. Madison
Herbert Barnes
Garl-Archer
Barnes
Collatz
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