Wealthy cattle buyer held in Van Brocklin murders
Decorah Iowa December 31 B F Kneeskern of Castalia a leading cattle buyer in northwest Iowa was arrested by Winneshiek county authorities in connection with the shotgun deaths of Mr and Mrs Charles Van Brocklin at their Frankville home. He is thirty five and married and had testified at the hearing. A preliminary hearing is expected early next week Elmer Van Brocklin brother of the murdered man was released after a secret hearing held recently.
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Decorah
B. F. Kneeskern
Castalia
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Charles van Brocklin
Frankville
Kneeskern
Ms Close
Brother
Dee
Elmer van Brocklin
van Broeklin
Watch Your Step in 1929 Astrological Forecast by Adams
Evangeline Adams warns that Jupiter retrograde from February 3 to June 6 will dampen activity and favor finishing ongoing matters. Uranus and Saturn influences threaten health and nerve strain for certain birth date ranges, while Libra's rise signals global tension and care for health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Bond Jumper From Indiana Captured After Long Search
Jess Newcomer alias J W Newman was arrested at the road grade camp in Afton after a months long chase by Indiana and local officers. He faced charges for running a behind tiger and conspiracy to commit a felony with bonds set at 1500 and 2000 dollars respectively. Investigators followed tips from Muncie to Cromwell and confirmed his identity via photo and luggage papers. Extradition to Indiana appears likely, though he may contest it threatening a fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fred Collings
Jess Newcomer
Place- Martin
J. W. Newman
Afton
Collings
Newcomer
Muncie
Muncette
Stierffr Thos Hiatt
Muneie
Cromwell
Newman
Husking Com
Aternoon
Newomer
Collinge
Rob Martin
Hiatt
Sherif Collings
Will
Brakes Fail Near Mason City Train Fatality Injuries
An automobile driven by Englebert Elfstrom manager of the Schermerho Stock Farm failed to stop and was struck by a Northwestern passenger train at town limits. Elfstrom was killed instantly and Albert Mahone of Minneapolis was seriously injured but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Englebert Elfstrom
Schermerho Stock Farm
Northwestern
Jedge
Albert Mahone
Minneapolis
Mahone
Officials Allowed to Hold Multiple Posts Indefinitely
Washington December 31. The Interstate Commerce Commission granted legal permission for all persons holding two or more director or official posts in interstate railway corporations to retain their positions indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska City Man Held On Kidnaping Charge
Dan Smith Jr and Martin Mullaney are bound over to district court on charges of kidnapping James Estes a Lincoln strike breaker. Estes says he was taken from a railroad station and escorted across the river bridge against his will. Smith posted $500 bail and was released. Estes later reported the matter to Lincoln police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Dan Smith, Jr
Martin Mullaney
Bischof
James Estes
Lincoln
Smith
Mullaney
Will Hayward
France
Estes
Three Arrests in Bund Ther of Last July
New York December 31 The Associated Press reports three arrests in a mail theft of bonds totaling 1 500 000 from July 18 1921. Arrests include Mrs Abe Attell divorced wife of former boxer Sam Wold and Harry Coen by post office inspectors and police bomb squad members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Abe Attell
Sam Wold
Harry Coen
Post Office
Weather Outlook and Temperature Averages Across Regions
The forecast shows fair conditions tonight and Sunday with colder temperatures. Washington reports a week starting Monday with generally fair weather, rain or snow possible in the south, snow in the north around Tuesday, and temperatures near normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
D. C
Iowa
Weather Summary From Local Observations
Weather records show daily high and low temps with no precipitation. Observations note December readings with highs around 32 to 45 and lows in the 10s to 24, no rain recorded. temperature at 1 pm around 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Stanley
Balfour and Lord Lee to Sail for Great Britain January 14
Washington December 31 Arthur J Balfour head of the British delegation will sail for home January 14 Lord Lee of Fairham First Lord of the British admiralty will also sail leaving Sir Auckland Geddes British ambassador to wind up matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Arthur J. Balfour
Lord Lee of
Fairham
Sir Auckland Geddes
Submarine War Rule Backed by French Delegates
Washington December 31 French delegates in Washington are said to have given assent to the submarine accord. The plan would ban torpedoing merchant ships during war and set rules for submarine operations under international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Dea
Washington
First Loan of Grain to Aid Russians Ready
Washington reports the first grain shipment for Russian famine relief will sail tomorrow carrying 240 000 bushels. Secretary Hoover states the grain was bought with 20 million dollars of congressional appropriations and will be moved to Russia in American ships. The plan is overseen by a purchasing commission appointed by President Harding including James P. Goodrich Edward M. Flesh Edge Richardson and Don Livingston.
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Washington
Russia
Hoover
Kenyon
Iowa
Harding
Secretary Hooper
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Edward M. Flesh
Missouri
Edge Richard
Ew York
Don Livingston
South Dakota
Seizure of British schooner Messenger of Peace near NC coast
Washington dispatch reports the British schooner Messenger of Peace seized off the North Carolina coast by the U S coast station. Cargo identified as liquor. Likely incident noted as part of maritime enforcement actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Messenger of Peace
North Carolina
Outlook for 1922 Bright in Packing Industry Says Wilson
Chicago December 31 The outlook for the year 1922 is bright in the packing industry and American business, says Thomas G. Wilson president of the Institute of American Meat Packers. He notes that 1921 closed with normal annual production, not crammed into warehouses but moving into trade channels and consumption.
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Chicago
Thomas G. Wilson
Institute of American Meat Packers
Man Carries Liquor Fraud Case to Hughes
Jack Burbeck of Avon South Dakota remains in Brown County jail as US Commissioner Wallace commits him for extradition review. The Minnesota derived case awaits Secretary Hughes decision on whether he will be sent to the British northwest to stand trial for defrauding Canadian liquor dealers with forged checks. Red cedar is used principally in making lead pencils.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Jack Burbeck
Avon
Brown County
British Northwest
United States
Wallace
Hughes
Prisoner Al Joliet Killed in Jail Overpower Attempt
Joliet December 3. Joseph Jackson, a prisoner at the new penitentiary, was killed last night while attempting to overpower keeper EK Ro Rigge to seize his revolver and keys and free five other inmates. He arrived January 6, 1919 from Peoria on a charge of an fault to kill and murder.
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Joliet, Hil
Joseph Jackson
Ro Rigge
Peoria
Mitchellville Banker Hangs Himself at Home
Des Moines reports James Bb. Uhl banker and former Mitchellville supervisor hanged himself at his home this afternoon. Motive appears health related. Uhl, a wealthy central Iowa figure, is father of Dutch Uhl, Ames football star now in Minneapolis business.
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Des Moines
Mitchellville
James Bb. Uhl
Board of Supervisors
Uhl
Central Lowg
Dutch Uhl
Ames
Minneapolis
Denver Woman Dies in Apartment Fire in Ranger
Mrs. C E Fry, 64, of Denver was fatally burned in a Ranger Texas apartment house fire. She was guided from the blaze by her economy before reentering to check on her son who had gone back inside to help fight the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranger
Tex
C E. Fry
Denver
Bandits Steal 4000 From Citizens Aid Bank
Bandits blew the Citizens Aid Bank safe in Pleasant Hill TL last night and escaped with $4000 in currency. The robbery was not discovered until this morning.
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Pleasant Hill
Citizens Aid Bank
Confiscation of Large Liquor Stock Ordered by Judge
Des Moines Iowa report states Judge Hubert Utterback ordered confiscation of more than $200,000 worth of champagne gin wine and whisky. The liquor, seized by Sheriff Robt from local druggists last summer, may be distributed to hospitals but most will be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ja. Dee
Hubert Utterback
Robt
Des Moines Drugetsts
Bees May Roam At Will Judge Rules
Judge N F E Johnson ruled in Kansas City on December 31 that a bee has a right to roam at will. The ruling came during an appeal by Lee Cooley who was fined $50 after a bee sting on a child. experts testified a bee can sting only once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Nfe. Johnson
Johnson
Lee Cooley
Cooley
Four Miners Killed in Desena Mine Explosion
Four miners were killed and four others injured in an explosion at the Desena mine of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railway Company in Birmingham today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Desena
Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railway Company
Des Moines Jeweler Dies by Own Action
Des Moines manufacturing jeweler F. Price Murphy, age nine, committed death by his own action late yesterday by drinking poison. His body was found in his office by a janitor. He was believed to have despaired due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
F. Price Murphy
South African Coal Strike Threat Looms in Transvaal
A threatened strike in Transvaal coal fields follows proposals to cut miners' wages. Premier Smuts issues manifesto urging acceptance of concessions as the government faces wage scale reductions and potential labor unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Transvaal
Smuts
Haring Seeks National Farm Conference Amid Delays
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace plans a Washington conference by mid January with 100 to 150 delegates from farm groups to address current difficulties and draft future policies. President Harding urged two sections: present problems and long term guidance. Conference date and invitee list to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Wallace
Harding
Tin Washington
Rome Press Criticizes France Over Submarine Stance
The Tempo in Rome laments France's attitude at Washington on submarine imitation. It says the conference raised hopes for curbing armaments but leaves the world with costly arms races hindering Europe's economic rehabilitation.
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Rome
France
Washington
Europe
No Bonus and No Job War Vet Plans Death by Action
Dallas vigil searches for the body after a fragment note on a khaki shirt sleeve reveals the writer intends to end life by leaping into the Trinity River. The note names Paul W. Chamberlain, a World War I veteran from Dallas with four wounds, recalling service in France and no bonus or employment.
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Dallas
Tex
Trinity River
Dallag
Chateau Thierry
Bordeaux
France
Paul W. Chamberlain
Fourth Engineers
Camp Lewis Wash
Week's report shows decrease in bank reserves
New York December 31 The actual condition of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows they hold 17 1 reserve in excess of legal events This is a decrease of 11 247 from last week.
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New York
New Year Holiday Schedule Notices
The Advertiser announces adjusted operations due to holiday observances. Services will shift with the week, noting a Monday implication for previously scheduled events and deadlines.
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Ures
Dyzemes
Psat
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Haring
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