Fatal Accident in Mason City and Local News
Mason City Iowa reports William Grora a 42 year old boilermaker died after being struck by freight cars while crossing tracks in Milwaukee yards. Red Oak earns industrial survey directed by University of Iowa extension. Mason City bankers invited to district conference under state banking committee. Morley resident Wesley Henderson dies by suicide after stepping in front of a Milwaukee freight train. Northwood hosts Sunday School Institute with thirty churches nearby. Paris reports fading Spanish victory at Alhucena Bay and dire straits for troops at Adjir with Melitha sources confirming.
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Mason City
William Grora
Milwaukee Yards
Groga
Red Oak
Wo Fllbristat
University of Towa
Wsa
Towa
Mason City Clearing House Association
Better Banking Committee of the State Association
Col. McNider
Morley
Wesley E. Henderson
Irving
Henderson
Milwaukee
Paris
Spain
Alhucenmsa Bay
Adjir
Melitha
Murosern
Indictments Target Fifty in Chicago Run Ring
Chicago, Oct 24. Federal prosecutor plans to seek indictments against fifty prominent politicians, railroad officials, and beer runners as grand jurors convene. Five Jarnce railroads also face indictments for illegal beer transportation. McDowell seeks court orders to seize and destroy over 1,000 refrigerator cars used to move beer interstate. Letters from a saloon reveal bribes of 21 dollars per barrel and 3 dollars shipping charges to Patrick Sullivan.
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Chicago
NSI
Act U. S
James L. M
Grand Jury
McDowell
Jetters
Patrick Sullivan
Sullivan
Lawrence
Magss
Elliott Pacific Junction Grid Contest Postponed
Elliott high school football game with Pacific Junction was canceled at noon yesterday due to heavy rain making travel impossible. Gridiron officials reported the teams could not reach the site and the contest was postponed.
District Women To Meet After Acquittal Controversy
The Legion Women of Benton County planned a meeting after the acquittal today of water utility administrator Cook in Waterloo. The ouster petitioned by John B. Hammand and others accused Cook of maladministration, prosecuting liquor violations, and improper acts against water druggists. Testimony included denial of intent to drop prosecutions for political support. Critics cited a stormy tenure since January and alleged coercive actions in earlier liquor cases and temperance ties.
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B. Small
Cook
Hammond
Small
Waterloo
Hanmond
Conk
Witnesses Against Capital City Policeman Arrested
Thomas Gabriel and Charles Stelmer, key witnesses against Earl Rhinehart, were arrested by Des Moines police on charges of manufacturing illegal liquor. Don Tilton, another informant, faced a transport charge. Rhinehart’s arrest follows prior Civil Service Commission proceedings.
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Des Moines
Thomas Gabriel
Charles Stemler
Earl W. Rhinehart
Civil Service Commission
Rhinehart
Don Tilton
Pole
Lauer
Wilton
Grand Jury
Early grid scores from college games report
The scoreboard highlights Yale leading Brown 20 to 7 at halftime while Army dominates St Louis 27 to 0 in Jet quarter. Drake and Grinnell are tied 0 0 in the first quarter. Kansas Nebraska and Michigan Minnesota Notre Dame show 0 0 or similar early results with Pittsburgh leading Carnegie 6 0 at halftime.
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Yale
Brown
Town
Ohio
Drake
Grinnell
Army
St. Louis
Kansas
Nebraska
Pittsburgh
Carnegie
Michigan
Minois
Minnesota
Notre Dame
Anita Man Wins Easy In Hineibbons Award
Anita Ia October 24 Special bulletin reports Anita Man won the easy contest for the best sain in a Hineibbons event. William Bangham led the field with a strong showing as the crowd watched the event unfold.
Former Pot Co Representative Slightly Improved
Former Pot County representative remains under care with modest improvement reported by hospital staff. Condition noted as stable after illness. family requested privacy as doctors monitor progress.
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Pott. CO
Legislature Aims to Shield Cattle Industry in West
Washington discussion centers on proposed public land laws to aid cattle producers across Washington Oregon California Arizona New Mexico Colorado Utah Nevada Wyoming Idaho and Montana. Senator Cameron sponsors the plan saying hearings have been held and relief would come through new measures. The proposal seeks to protect ranchers from financial collapse amid land and grazing pressures.
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Washington
Americas
Imor Ue
Sena. Eral
Republican
Arizona
Sen
Che Enditeen
Dro
Cate
Indus
Cameron
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Ren
Noosa
Noel Christensen to Direct Annual Red Cross Roll Call
Noel TP Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Noe Christensen of Atcanti recently a graduate of Iowa university school has been selected by the Creanty chapter of the American Red Cross to direct the annual roll call in Cass county Armistice day marks the opening and the drive will run about thirty days Cass county will be divided into districts with teams of workers to cover them no goal set yet but organizers hope for a large enrollment recognizing the Red Cross as the official relief agency of the American people
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Noel TP Christensen
Noe Christensen
Atcanti
Iowa University Chool
Creanty
American Red Cross
Cass County
Red Cross
Nash distributor Bracey Fox praises News Telegraph coverage
Bracey Fox, Nash car distributor in the territory, says on a recent sweep he spoke to many readers and not a single person failed to read the News Telegraph. He lauds the paper as covering the field comprehensively.
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News-Telegraph
Nash
Bracey Fox
Mr. Fox
N-T
Local I O F and Rebekah Members Honored at Grand Lodge
Local I O F and Rebekah members were honored at the grand lodge held in Ottumwa on Thursday and Friday. C. A. Coe was named to the state board of instruction and Mrs Coe was appointed and installed as inside guardian of the Rebekah assembly.
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Rebekah
S Grand Lodge
Ottumwa
C. A. Coe
State Board of Instruction
Local Young Lady Bride of Former Adair Business Man
Miss Mary Greene daughter of Mrs Agnes Greene West Eighth street became the bride on Sept 2 of Mr Guy Miller former Adair businessman and clerk at the Cardio hotel The ceremony was at United Presbyterian parsonage by Rev A S Bailey and they reside at Cardig hotel
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Mary Greene
Agnes Greene
West Eighth Street
Guy Miller
Adair
Cardio
United Presbyterian Parsonage
A. S. Bailey
Cardig Hotel
Father of Local Lady Dies Overnight
The death occurred last night of W. H. King father of Mrs. C. M. Tomlinson of 1005 ine. The notice records a local obituary with family linkage and residence details.
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W.H. King
Jury Unable to Agree in Case of Stuart
A jury could not reach a verdict in the Stuart case as jurors remain deadlocked and unable to agree on a ruling or potential charges. The judge scheduled further instructions and potential retrial dates.
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Stuart
Washington Iowa Game Witnessed by Iowa Baptists
A brief note reports the Washington Iowa game observed by Iowa Baptists with Pearson and an underscored reference to Mare Hist Npeeted and pWworddigas as odd fragments. The item catalogs an event tied to church members and local readers.
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Iowa Baptists
Pearson
American Youths in Nebraska Debate Parental Support
Fragments discuss a date rationalization and the Shab measures. The text hints at commendation from the parents and mentions an independent stance on the issue. No clear individuals or organizations are identified in readable portions.
NEVY ABSOLVED ROM BLAME IN RECENT MISHAP
Naval leader Wilbur defended the crew of the S-61 submersible after a disaster near Rome saying blame lies with the navy’s processes not individuals. He cited the La Honda tragedy and favored stricter, careful procedures while praising sailors’ calmness and courage in the first battle. W. E. Littler reported Griswold dispatches.
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Nevy
ROM
Rome
Wilbur
la Honda
Township Clerks Report on Legion Endowment Drive
Township clerks outline progress on the Legion Endowment Drive noting the drive has netted modest ahead of quota and urging continued support. Officials emphasize the drive’s purpose and expect ongoing effort to meet the target as interest grows.
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Legion
Hancock Lad Returns Home After Truck Accident
The youngest son of a Hancock resident has been released from Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs after a six week stay. He was crushed when a truck struck him near a barn and is recovering with no expected future complications.
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Rick
Hancock
Jennie Edmundson
Council Bluffs
Council
Ku Klux Klan of Iowa Defendant in Suit
Des Moines Oct 24 The Ku Klux Klan imperial representative and G 1 for Iowa was disclosed as Andrew Biggergtaff a former Midland Packing stock salesman of Sioux City. Iowa Printing Co Des Moines filed suit against the Empire Publishing Co and the Ku Klux Klan seeking 11800 for a printing press purchased to publish the Iowa Kourier sormer Ki en organ in big state.
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Des Moines
INS
Ku Klux Klan
Imperial Representative
Kouriersormer. Kien
Murder Mystery Unfolds in Humboldt County
Humboldt County residents were shaken by a murder mystery after the body of 11 year old Carmen Wagner was found buried near Baker in the southern Humboldt mountains. Henry Sweet, 21, her sweetheart, was found a week earlier in a crumpled car near Coyote Flat.
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A. Cwif
Humbe County
Humboldt Mountains
Baker
Carmen Wagner
Ferndale
Eureaka
Henry Sweet
Carmen
Mountain
Coyote Flat
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Tama
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W. A. Cook
Waterlgg
John B. Hamsiend
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Puire
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Ook
Jcuilty
Qiubfen
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Anita Man
Hancouk
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Noel Christensen
Legion Auxiliary
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Wien
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Wm. Zui
Mies Hi
Atlantic
Lemon Agees
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Jude Noyiet
Henson Reat
Brean
Tre Rems Renett
Brown, Addre Child Welfare
Tretinin
Ad “Americanism
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Mable and
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Minkler
Lincheon
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Reing
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Klinderman
MacDowell
Solo
Gladys Taylor
Sith
Tori Drg
Pate
Seiore Y. M.C.A
Coolidee Sevs Parents Restec Tren
Seth Clark
Wilbour
William Keaton
W. E. Littler
Griswold
Hoger
Hancock Lad
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Humboldt County
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