Seventeen Die In Southern Pacific Wreck Near Humble
A late morning toll update from Humble 17 miles from Houston reports seventeen dead and seventeen injured from the Southern Pacific wreck. Fourteen died at the scene or in hospital, including three white men W A Baker Lufkin Texas William Cappsey Houston conductor and M Clark news dealer, most victims were negroes.
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Houston
Tex
Associated Press
Southern Pacific
Humble
W. A. Baker
Lufkin
Texas
William Cappsey
M. Clark
Assoc
Duel in Montevideo Between Brum and Herrera
The Uruguayan President Dr Baltasar Brum and former secretary Dr Luis Herrera fought a pistol duel in Montevideo on December 14. Two shots were fired and both missed. No reconciliation followed the duel, which stemmed from political differences.
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Monte Vedeo
Uruguay
Associated Press
Baltasar Brum
Luis Herrera
Legation
Washington
Suspect in 1922 Trinidad Mail Robbery Arrested in KC
Abner Eitel, charged in a 1922 Trinidad Colorado mail robbery where about $110000 was stolen, was arrested at Kansas City Union Station and taken to Denver for confinement. The arrest was reported late today.
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Kansas City
Abner Eitel
Trinidad
Colo
Kansas City Union Station
Denver
President Commends Farmers Plan at National Meeting
President Harding told delegates from across the nation that cooperative organization offers the best prospect for farmers. He praised the Farmers' Cooperative Marketing Association during the Washington gathering on December 14.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
National Council of the Farmers’ Co-operative Marketing Association
Harding
First Snow Here Signals Cold Wave Ahead
Creston and nearby areas saw the season's first snow last night with ground covered by a white mantle this morning. A cold wave was forecast this afternoon with temperatures dropping to five to ten degrees below zero Friday morning.
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Creston
Germany Near Collapse Warned by Bonar Law
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Bonar Law says Germany is very near a complete collapse and that this is the only information he can publicly provide.
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London
Eng
Associated Press
Germany
Bonar Law
Weather Indications For Next Twenty-Four Hours
Snow tonight and probably clearing Friday morning with colder temperatures and strong shifting winds.
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Chicago
Brookhart Seeks Ten Percent Subsidy for Original Producers
Senator Smith W Brookhart of Iowa proposed an amendment to the ship subsidy bill granting a ten percent freight subsidy to the original producer only when shipped on vessels covered by the ship subsidy. Action on the amendment was deferred.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Government shadowing witnesses in Daugherty case
The article reports charges and denials that congressmen serving as witnesses or with an interest in Attorney General Daugherty's impeachment were followed by government detectives. Attorney J L Ralston seeking the detectives names and daily reports for Representative Keller's case.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Daugherty
J. L. Ralston
Representative Keller
Turkey to Join League of Nations After Peace Signed
Suzanne December 14. Ismet Pasha announced Turkey will join the League of Nations as soon as peace is signed, implying acceptance of League supervision over Turkish Christians.
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Suzanne
Associated Press
Turkey
League of Nations
Ismet Pasha
League
Red Oak Pastor Succeeds Titus Low on Mission Board
The Rev. L. P. Goodwin of Red Oak Iowa pastor of the M E church was elected to the Board of Foreign Missions for the Ninth General Conference covering Iowa and Nebraska He will succeed Rev Titus Low of Omaha and assume duties soon
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Red Oak
Titus Low
Associated Pressi
L. P. Goodwin
M. E. Church
Board of Foreign Missions
Iowa
Nebraska
Omaha
Four local buyers purchase Ford cars from Elliott Garage
Newcomb and Matthews along with David Dwyer and J C West completed purchases of new Ford automobiles at C B Elliott Garage. The deal marks a busy period for the dealer as buyers select popular models and arrange delivery.
Not Guilty Verdicts In Two Iowa Murder Trials
At 3:30 p.m. in Winterset the jury found Fred Menneally not guilty of killing Fred Schweers with a baseball bat in Hebron last September, citing self defense. In Council Bluffs, John Reischneider was also acquitted of the murder of Fred Wimmermarck after a 27 hour jury trial.
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Winterset
State of Iowa
Fred Menneally
Menneally
Fred Schweers
Creston
Hebron
Reischneider
John Reischneider
Fred Wimmermarck
Council Bluffs
WET OFFICIAL 15 SUSPENDED FROM HIS JOB
Tulsa district judge suspended County Attorney W F Seaver who sparked debate by opposing prohibition. Assistant John G Goldesberry was named his successor. Seaver gained prominence by declaring Tulsa and Tulsa county did not want prohibition and would not enforce it.
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Tulsa
Okla
Associated Press
W. F. Seaver
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
Hunt
John G. Goldesberry
Seaver
Poison Charged Into Chocolates Sent by Mail
London authorities report attorney W. C. Bridgeman dangerously ill after eating chocolates believed to be poisoned and mailed to him. Police investigate links to a mail order crime and seek suspects connected to the delivery.
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London
Eng
Associated Press
W. C. Bridgeman
Prince Hirohito Improves After Measles
Tokio reports Prince Hirohito, long ill with measles, showing improvement. Associated Press notes his condition has eased and recovery progress continues.
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Tokio
Japan
Associated Press
Prince Hirohito
Will Kilgore Laid to Rest at Graceland Cemetery
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon over the remains of Will Kilgore with interment at Graceland Cemetery. The obsequies were largely attended at the home of L D McDonald on New York Avenue and conducted by Rev W L Cain, pastor of the Presbyterian church, with many local Elks in attendance and beautiful floral offerings.
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Graceland Cemetery
Will Kilgore
L. D. McDonald
New York Avenue
W. L Cain
Presbyterian Church
Robt Ingram Resigns to Go to Des Moines
Robert Ingram, the Advertiser circulation manager for the past year, resigns his post and expects employment in Des Moines next year. He is described as capable, efficient, clean cut, and trustworthy, and the paper extends good wishes for his future success.
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Robt
Ingram
Des Moines
Robert Ingram
The
Advertiser
Com
Four Crippled Children Hurt as Trolley Hits School Bus
In Philadelphia on December 14 the board of education bus carrying four crippled children aged 8 to 14 was struck by a one man trolley, causing the bus to capsize and injuries to all four riders.
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Philadelphia
Board of Education
Train Collision Near Thorp Leaves One Dead
One trainman was killed and two badly injured when Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie train No. 3 collided with a freight near Thorp Wisconsin. About fifteen passengers suffered injuries as mistaking train orders is blamed.
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Thorp
Wis
Associated Press
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Sault
St. Marie
Ten Hurt as Red Train Derails in Alton
Ten people were hurt in a derailment of the Chicago and Alton Red train in Alton Illinois with one seriously injured. The wreck tore up the track and the injured were taken to a hospital.
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Alton
Dea
Associated Press
Chicago & Alton
Buckling Them This Year They Say In Boston Fashion
Boston notes first snow of the season sees young women trying buckled overshoes as a fashion return. The style, said to have originated in the city years ago, made its premier appearance today as winter weather begins.
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Boston
Grange Opposes All Subsidies at Iowa Convention
Newton Iowa Dec 14 A P delegate at the Iowa State Grange convention in session here voices strong opposition to all ship subsidies and subsidies to private enterprises. They pledge to use full strength to prevent subsidies in any form.
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Newton
Associated Press
Iowa
Valentine Stars In Moran of Lady Letty At Strand
Rudolph Valentino plays the lead in Moran of the Lady Letty at the Strand theater, defended by critics as a dramatic romance. Dorothy Dalton appears as Moran a woman who ships and fights with sea men and Chinese antagonists before love changes the tale.
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Valentine
Moran of
Lady Letty
Shangaied
Rudolph Valentine
Moran
George Melford
Strand Theatre
Shang Haied
Valentino
Dorothy Dalton
Merchants of Creston Urge Early Christmas Shopping
The Merchants of Creston promote early shopping with abundant lines for all and advise against last minute buys. They suggest cooperation to make the holidays a pleasure and encourage purchasing presents as ideas occur.
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Creston
Husband seeks absolute divorce after wife refuses Creston move
H F Ireton files for divorce from Clara Sreton alleging marriage in Milltown Connecticut September 10 1902 and separation July 8 1919 After moving to Creston and building a home he asked his wife to join him but she refused He states he cannot live apart from his wife and asks for an absolute divorce based on their separation and inability to live together.
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Creston
H. F. Ireton
Ireton
Clara Sreton
Mr. Ireton
Milltown
Connecticut
Basketball Winners Will Play Tonight
Two winning teams from Tuesday's games meet at Irving gym for the championship with a 7 20 Junior and Freshman opener and a 3 o'clock Seniors versus Sophomores finale. Crowds welcomed, admission free, and captains listed.
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Irving Gym
Sophmore
Leo Meredith
Clarence Collings
Sophmores
Lawrence Cook
Gerald Cox
Clothing project starts five townships schedule announced
The Five Townships New Hope Union Lincoln Highland and Grant gear up for a December clothing project with a specialist arriving in Lorimer at 9 20 a m on Monday December 18th The program aims to train local leaders and spread to neighboring townships with meetings set at Central School House Swan residence Red Cross Room Harkness Residence and Mrs Simpson in the listed order over five days The schedule emphasizes committee readiness and statewide publicity and calls for women to teach and guide others in neighboring areas
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New Hope
Union
Lincoln
Highlang
Grant
Lorimer
Iowa
Union County
Center School House
Clarke Grandfield
Highland Swan
Geo. Swan
Red Cross
Leonard White
Harkness
Elmo Hark
Creston High School News Notes and Activities
The S and B Club met at Ruth Quinn's home on New York Ave for a work session with refreshments. Mildred Johnston and Margaret Tramp hosted the A T and N Club, with business, music, dancing, and refreshments, a pep filled evening. Tomorrow after school the junior girls basketball team plays the freshmen at Irving gym, all invited. The C H and S orchestra delivered a strong program at Zion A large crowd attended. Verse Ridout was absent due to illness.
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S. and B
Ruth Quinn
New York Ave
Margaret Tramp
Mildred Johnston
A. T
Irving Gymnasium
C. H
Zion
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