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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1925
Page
2
William Minot of Boston paid 110060 for a three story building 35 by 159 in Sioux City marking a record downtown property price. The sale involved WL Hamlin who also owns hotels in town.
Captain Anton Heinan, testifying at the naval court of inquiry into the Shens in dead disaster, demanded that hangar employee James Work substantiate or retract his charge that Heinan is a liar. Work called Heinan a liar, claiming valves were removed on operating personnel guidance. the court later deleted Work's testimony as irrelevant.
Lakehurst New Jersey October 3 testimony aims to support Heinan's theory on the Shenandoah crash. Heinan says safety valves removal caused the dirigible disaster and the court of inquiries will adjourn to Washington to hear Colonel William M. Mitesell and Mrs Zachary Lansdowne testify there.
In Denville Indiana on October 3 the Danville State Bank thwarted a night robbery. Bank president Oliver M. Piersol, assistant cashier Raymond Pearer and cashier H. M. Powell faced a gun as the bandit forced them to lie down. Piersol drew his revolver and the intruder fled after guards resisted. The robber wore denim and a cloth mask.
The French mail steamer Atala struck a rock and sank off Le Rocque Jersey while en route from St Malo to the Jersey islands with automobiles and race horses. Survivors reached shore after three hours of rowing. Six crew members drowned along with two line passengers, both race horse owners.
Detroit on October 3 reports Mr and Mrs John Markavics are undergoing a six months trial divorce after a brief courtship that began ten days before their wedding. Judge P C Gilbert advised them to return if the divorce is still sought after the period.
Des Moines Oct 3 A coroner s jury found Earl Stewart Grimes attorney died from a fractured vertebrae after a blow by William Friar in a fight on the J H Smith farm near Grimes Charges of murder were filed against Friar and Smith Sheriff Park Findley said the men are jailed Miss Mildred Beckett 17 testified to a liquor party ending in a fight Friar allegedly sent Stewart flying against an iron gate Grand jury will hear Friar and Smith cases Monday.
Washington notes Elihu Root urges immediate steps to codify international law and create a broader conference to define and standardize the body of law governing international conduct. He did not indicate who should call a codification conference or whether it should be by President Coolidge.
Rome reports Count Volpi and members of the Italian debt commission will sail on the liner Duilo for the United States on October 17. The voyage was officially announced today.
Fifteen planes of the Ford reliability tour landed safely at Norton Field in Columbus at 3 p.m. The flight schedule shows a 9 a.m. Sunday takeoff for the next leg toward Cleveland.
Toledo Oct 3 Special to Daily Times Mantey Thompson 18 Tregr com murderer of Frank Mommer night Marshal faced final evidence in court before Judge James W Willett Thompson showed no emotion during questioning The State argued for conviction while supporters believe he may receive a lesser sentence Officials search for Thompson’s friend Lynus Tickerton seen near Benton Linn counties along W C F N railroad with hope to capture him near Belle Plaine as he visits his sweetheart
The American debt funding commission plans to open talks with the Czecho-Slovakian debt mission after France departs for home. Washington expects terms similar to Poland and Latvia to settle the 117,095.70 debt, with France facing a large 34.2 billion obligation. The aim is an early agreement before the World Series, with optimism among members.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews approved two appointments by A. W. McCampbell prohibition administrator for Nebraska Iowa and South Dakota. Elmer E. Thomas named attorney for the region with Omaha headquarters former Nebraska state director. William Dunnigan named assistant administrator in charge of enforcement for the district with Omaha offices.
Houston October 3 Governor Miriam Ferguson received a letter from a Houston man seeking hazardous employment where death is certain. He asks to be placed in a dangerous task at once or threatens to end his life in various ways.
Fragmented notes describe an investigation tied to an interest cook death. Local witnesses reference frequent disturbances and a suspect list, with arraignment details unclear. The court schedule appears unsettled as timelines shift and key dates blur.
In Peal Minnesota a diamond dealer reports a daytime robbery at his store. The assailants ripped valuables from display cases and fled, prompting a police investigation. Local authorities seek witnesses and security footage of the incident.
Weather brief notes showers affecting local area with uncertain timing and possible light to moderate rain. No specific cities or organizations clearly identified in the readable text.
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Ciicaga reports former Minnesians senator Schall files a complaint against rival Thorss in the last election contest. A Senate committee rules Johensen’s complaint vague and sets a three week window for response in a continuing procedural sequence amid accusations of voting irregularities and alleged support from operatives.
Washington reports that Secretary of War Weeks anticipates resignation of Coslidge, with talks at the White House about the issue. The conference gate discussions aim to secure resignations from the war department leadership as the situation unfolds.
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