State Warrants Missing After Mail Robbery at Cedar Falls
Des Moines reports more than 347,000 state warrants forwarded to Cedar Falls are missing after a mail robbery on the train en route to Cedar Falls. The warrants, made out to Roger Leavitt the treasurer at Cedar Falls, have value only to him and duplicates may be issued after investigation if originals cannot be found.
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Des Moines
State Board of Education
Cedar Falls
Warran
State Normal School
Roger Leavitt
Wreamerer
White's Brief Will Leaves Widow All
The will of Edward Douglas White, Chief Justice of the United States, filed for probate, dated June 26, 1915, leaves all property to his wife Leste A. White with full ownership and appoints her executrix without bond. The document, two pages long, details ownership of real personal or mixed property and authorizes seizure thereof.
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Washington
Edward Douglas White
United State
Leste
A. White
One Million Credit to Montana Sheepmen
Minneapolis May 28 News reports approval of extensions totaling one million dollars in credit to Montana sheepmen. T A Marlowe of Helena, director of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank’s Helena branch, led negotiations with Minneapolis and St Paul bankers. The loans aim to prevent a market flood after shearing and help ranchers hold wool for a stabilized price.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Montana
St. Paul
T. A. Marlowe
Helena
Minneapolis Federal Reserve
Hank
Marlowe
Boy Paralyzed After Fall From Bridge in Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon Indiana May 28 Victor Hogte a Mt Vernon high school graduate fell Thursday from the interurban bridge here striking a platform. He was paralyzed with uncertainty whether the injury came from the fall or an electric shock. He stood on the railing talking to classmates when it is believed his hand touched a live wire.
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Mt Vernon
Victor Hogte
Mt Vernon High School
Hogle
Weather forecast for Chicago and Washington from May 28
Weather indications for the next twenty four hours in Chicago predict partly cloudy unsettled conditions with possible showers in the extreme west. Cooler tonight and in eastern and southern areas on Sunday. Washington forecast for the coming week starting Monday calls for below normal temperatures with occasional scattered showers.
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Chicago
Washington, D. C
Weather Observations by Dr H M Stanley
Local observations list highs and lows with rain traces across May dates. May 21 36 0.6 inches, May 23 67, May 27 trace, May 28 0.78 inches, May 28 61 and none, May 1 p.m. temperature 85.
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H. M. Stanley
Bonds to Complete Alaska Coal Line
Washington May 28 authority granted to the Alaska Anthracite Ratte and company by the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue and sell 1,500,000 first mortgage bonds at not less than 99 percent to complete construction of the Alaska coal line begun in 1916 but suspended during the war after about twenty two miles. It is proposed to complete by August during the current open season with opening territory continuing large coal deposits.
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Washington
Alaska Anthracite Ratte and Company
Tnteratate Commerce Commssson
Sewure
Nuc
Uprising Fear After Indian Death report in Utah
News from Lake City Utah May 28 warns of an Ute uprising following the death of an Indian during a police arrest. A message to U S Commissioner Marybarat Acuguilla from ex Utah legislators George Adams cites one Indian killed and officers seeking help as authorities attempt to contain the situation.
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Si Lake City
Utah
United States
Marybarat Acuguilla
George Adams
Otleers
Irish Parties Condemn the Arson at Dublin Custom House
London reports on the destruction of the Dublin custom house and widespread shock. Moderates and Sinn Fein factions condemn the action, demanding order and responsibility from republican leaders for the riot and arson attack.
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London
Ieason
Businese
Sinn Fetners
Republican Party
Ireland
Levek and Stace visit ends. locals return home
Mr and Mrs J Levek left for Des Moines to visit their son Matt Lewek and Miss Phyllis Stace of Cromwell who had been visiting friend Helen Ball. Mrs W P Bristow, visiting Red Oak relatives, and Irene Swinny of Nebraska City, Nebraska, who stayed with sister Mrs Rollan Boyce, returned home this morning.
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Mes. J. Levek
Des Moines
Ion
Matt Lewek
Fainy
Phyllis Stace
Cromwell
Helen Ball
W. P. Bristow
Red Oak
Relatia
Irene Swinny
Nebraska
City
Rollan Boyce
Garelett to Qualify for Five Hundred Race
Indianapolis May 28 Five cars at twelve inches to qualify for entrances in the five hundred mile event. International Sweepstakes focuses on automobile racing here Monday. Qualifying will proceed this afternoon with remaining hopefuls including Tom Sitton Ralph Stutford Kadie Poulen C R Van Ranet and Jimmy Murphy.
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Indianapolia Ind
International Sweepetakes
Hhard
Tom Sitton
Ralph Stutford
Kadie Poulen
Cr. van Ranet
Jimmy Murphy
Parade in Creston Draws Statewide Admiration
The Iowa Legionaire reports Creston’s May parade as the best yet in the state. Dressed candidates rode bareback under moving arches while Commander Mac Nider, Adjutant Barton and the editor rode a mule. Wheeler Jennings captured a key moment, and film of the parade will be shown at the Whland theatre. The piece notes many towns participated and anticipates nationwide display aiding a compensation drive.
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Iowa Legionaire
American Legion
Mac Nider
Barton
Wheeler Jennings
Whland
Ligwii
United Staten
Tor
Andiere Watehe
Ereston
Shakespeare Theatre to Be Used for Pictures
Stratford-on-Avon residents react to the Shakespeare Memorial Theater being used as a moving picture theatre when not needed for Shakespearean productions. Governors agreed on the move after the executive committee recommended high class films only. Financial considerations are cited as driving the decision, viewed by some as desecration.
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Stratford-on-Avon
Sharpeare
Memorial Association
Rickenbaker Reaches OD After Pacific Flight
Rickenbacker lands at McCookfield Dayton after a continental flight from the Pacific coast to Washington. He intends to change planes and depart for Washington, arriving around breakfast time.
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Dayton
Birdie Rickermeker
On & Crows
Pacific
Washington
McCookiel
Hicago
Mooney Plea Denied as Inquiry Moves Ahead
In San Francisco on May 28 a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to free Thomas J Mooney, jailed for a 1916 prepared bomb murder, was dismissed. The court denied a new trial and upheld the conviction. a grand jury probes fraud evidence while clemency to the governor remains the only hope.
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San Francisco
Calif
Thomas J Mooney
Satuentin
Sarynx
Superior Court
Riunes
Mooney
United States Supreme Courts
Jemeney
Hie
Rial T
Venerable Wintoon Indian Delta Dies Near Antler
Redding California May 28 Tom Delta a venerable Wintoon Indian died recently near Antler in northern California The coroner s inquest returned a verdict death due to lack of nourishment and care and fixed Delta s age at about 120 years
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Redding
Cal
Tom Delta
Antler
California
Delta
No Paper Monday for Decoration Day Advertiser
The paper announces no issue on Monday May 30th in observance of Decoration Day following the usual local custom.
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Advertiser
Rhomberg New Head Of Convention Leaders Named
The convention of the United Commercial Travellers of Iowa held in May selected Rhomberg as head, with Waterloo and Croton officials elected to key posts. Thrlington was named grand counselor as the organization set plans for next year in Des Moines, with numerous officers and executives reaffirming terms.
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Clinton
Waterloo
Croton
Clon
A. Rhamtons
Dai Auy
Tha
Svrasenthon
Af Thrlington
Oskalonea
Mac Parlane
Rand
I. AL CIA
Yubague
Connssn
Trace
Slighter Future for Teaching Profession
Minenapoita May 28 A special convocation at the University noted by chief educator Mr Cleaton. He warned that the war’s impact threatens the teaching profession’s standing and urged immediate action to save education from decline.
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Minenapoita
Cleaton
Ormaley
Blair takes up new duties in internal revenue department
Washington May 28 Blair assumed duties as top official of the internal revenue department after a conference with Prohibition Commissioner Kramer. Mrs J J Slade of Murray was seen shopping and visiting with friends this morning, amid the day’s social bustle.
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Blair
Washington, D.C
David
Internal Revenue ‘ Department
Kramer
Mra
Fierman Coal Sold Cheap in Belgium
Coal delivered to the Entente by Germany is offered in the Belgian market at lower prices. The note asserts that American and English buyers cannot compete, with assertions of arranged deliveries to French ports and manufactured goods undercut. The fragment references May and Belgium while discussing price competition among nations.
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Entente
Germany
Axroment
Telgium
Englehean
Fesnes
Gremany Ol
Today’s Markets Chicago Live Stock Opening Market
Market updates show cattle receipts around 100 and hogs about 2000 with prices generally lower. Grain futures list Wheat May at 18.0, Corn July at 65. livestock notes indicate mixed movement and steady to lower packer bids, with St Joseph prices cited for cattle hogs and sheep.
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Chicago
SHERP
Butler
Lamson Broa. & Co
Dex Moines
Swift
Advanen Iv
Belug
Woool Place
St. Joseph
Agnes
Rwonz
Local Cash Markets Report for Farm Staples
A brief market note lists prices for hay and feed such as timothy hay at 1.50 to 1.75, oats and corn with various per unit figures, wheat at 199, seed at 8 to 11, barley price cited, and poultry items including eggs and springs. Additional items include straw at 9.00 and duck products, with scattered figures in old monetary terms.
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Timothy
Button ejected after auto crash in Menah GA
Eugene Anderson seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Anderson coughed up a small button after a May collision near Menah Georgia He had swallowed it two months earlier and doctors had been unable to remove it while riding with his parents at the time of the crash.
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Menah Ga
Eugene
Andrew Anderson
Tataiy
ROTM
Turner Do
MC McCall
Manney
Search tor bones still is continuing
May 20 reports a storm near Clear Lake causing fatalities and injuries. A drowning victim is missing, with several homes damaged. Officials have not released final counts.
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Sfason City
Bodver
Atal
Garner
Thuradar
Sir William Leeds May Receive Dukedom
Greek papers report rumors that William Leeds, son of Princess Anastasia, may become Duke of Lewd after a possible marriage to Xenia, daughter of King Gunatentine. If confirmed, he would be named officially Prince of Greece on a date yet to be set.
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Sir William Leeds
Athens
Willan
Leeda
Princian
Anastasia
Beitay Xenia
Gunatentine
Ater
Maceattie
Lewla
Greece
Gang Leader Reported Dead in Fort Madison Fight
Des Moines telegrams report Jamen Bonte alleged leader of the Ler tare gang of bandits escaped Fort Madison yesterday. Reports say a fight near Teertved over a Flelon of Toot ended with Bonte killed. Authorities could not confirm details.
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Des Moines
Jamen Bonte
Lertare
Fort Madison
Oklahoma
Many Ways to Work Through College
A Cambridge story about students balancing work with study. It profiles 150 undergraduates who take on varied roles from tutoring and coaching to sewing, mending clothes, and other tasks to support themselves while at college. Mrs. Joe Leates of Aton was noted as a local caller yesterday.
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Maes
Radeiltte
Rowe
Meneitie
Joe Leates
Aton Wax
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