May Reduce Freight Rates For Sixty Days To Aid U.S. Farmers
Immediate reduction of freight rates on agricultural products for sixty to ninety days was proposed at the Association of Railroad Executives meeting to aid farmers. A 10 to 15 percent cut was suggested with quick action to avoid lengthy legal steps. Warren S. Stone pressed for a conference with railroad executives on behalf of six unions during the Chicago meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Chicago, Ill
Association of Railroad Executives
Railroad Labor Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Warren S. Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Stone
United States Railway Favor Board
Child Dies From Burns After Playing With Matches
Evelyn Hollister aged five died in a Davenport hospital from burns after a birthday party incident where matches were used as favors. Her dress caught fire and she ran from the house while neighbors pursued and subdued the flames. she died shortly after.
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Davenport
Evelyn Hollister
Evelyn
Admiral Niblock Helps Pershing Honor Hero
Vice Admiral Niblock arrived in London to represent the American navy at the ceremony where Gen. Pershing will honor the British unknown soldier and pay tribute to heroism.
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Admiral Niblock
Pershing
London
Niblock
Gen. Pershing
Submarine R-6 Raised From San Pedro Harbor
The submarine R-6, which sank in San Pedro harbor on September 26 with two crew lost, was brought to the surface last night near Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
San Pedro Harbor
Hog Cholera Sweeps Nebraska Farms Warns Lincoln Leaders
Farm Bureau leaders issued a warning about hog cholera spreading through every hog raising county in Nebraska. Farmers are urged to cooperate fully to strip out the epidemic before it worsens.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Nebraska
Bank Burglars Loot Delaware Savings Boxes
Burglars broke into the Delaware Savings Bank this morning and stole the contents of the safety deposit boxes. No bank securities or valuables were taken, and the crime was discovered when the bank opened for business.
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Delaware, In
Delaware Savings Bank
Weather Outlook for Chicago Two Day Period
The forecast for Chicago calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with slightly warmer temperatures tonight.
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Chicago
Weather Summary From Local Observations
Local observations by Dr H M Stanley report 24 hour period ending 7 am with rainfall traces on several days and temperatures around 63 at 1 pm. Nights show lows near 39 to 67 degrees with highs near 88 and precipitation totals for Oct 10 to Oct 13.
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H. M. Stanley
Bar Silver Sets New High Mark for Year
New York Oct 14 commercial bar silver rose to 73 1/2 cents per ounce in the local market, surpassing the prior 72 1/2 cent peak as reports say Japan plans heavy imports of silver to mint coins to replace small denomination paper money.
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New York
No Testimony Held Out in Lyda Southard Murder Trial
Twin Falls Idaho October 14 The court ruled that the state may present all testimony concerning the deaths of Lyda Southard's five husbands and the related murders and any testimony pertinent to the case.
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Lyda Southard
Twin Falls
Ida
14-year-old stepson accidental shooting death report
Davenport Davenport Oct 14. Rolland G. Gooch 43 an arsenal worker was shot to death early today by his stepson Austin Ludestehl 14 after a family quarrel. A coroner's jury ruled the shooting accidental and released the boy.
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Davenport
Rolland G. Gooch
Arsenal
Austin Ludestehl
Hart and bride injured fleeing bridal party in crash
Representative John Hart of Aurora and Miss Ethnn Rogers of Batavia were taken to a Geneva hospital after a wedding night car crash. They were fleeing pursuing friends when their auto hit a rut and occupants were thrown against the windshield. Hart is a former soldier and the youngest legislator.
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Aurora, Lll
John Hart
Aurora
Ethnn Rogers
Batavia
Geneva
Hart
Pontoon Bridge Idea Floated for Hudson River Crossing
A pontoon bridge proposal is presented for spanning the Hudson River at New York. In Switzerland the poppy is noted as a love token in commemorations.
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Hudson River
New York
Switzerland
Returns From Iowa Illinois Football Game
The Advertiser Gazette will publish returns from the Iowa Illinois football game in Iowa City tomorrow. Returns will be posted at the end of the first quarter half third quarter and final. Call at the office or phone to receive the updates as soon as received.
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Advertiser Gazette
Iowa City
Ali
Advertisery Gazette Office
Teephone
Corn to Be Burned by City for Fuel
Windom Minnesota reports the city will burn corn at 25 cents a bushel to fuel the municipal power plant. Many farmers plan to use corn as a coal substitute, boosting local fuel efforts.
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Windom
Minn
Treaty Delayed By Death of Knox
Senate leaders postponed action on the German peace treaty until next Monday due to Senator Knox's funeral. The tax revision bill will be taken up tomorrow but adjournment will be immediate until Monday. Leaders expect no further votes on the tax bill until treaties are disposed of. Senator Penrose believes the tax measure may pass before month’s end.
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Washington
Senate
Knox
Penrose
Wade to Tear Controversy in Street Cars
Des Moines federal judge Martin J. Wade orders interested parties to federal court at 11 Monday for a hearing on restoring street car service suspended August 31. The ruling aims to determine if the court can aid in the three year dispute involving bond holders and the company.
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Des Moines
Martin J. Wade
Juder Wade
Child Receives 60000 for Loss of Both Hands
In New York on October 14 a jury awarded Rose Cattini 60000 for the loss of both hands after an American Railway Express truck ran over her wrists while she made mud pictures on the sidewalk. The suit sought 100000.
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New York
Rose Cattini
American Railway Express Company
Rose Wa
Sui Wa
Express Company
Chicken bone causes death of Solon man
Iowa City Oct. 14. An unusual accident ends the life of Anton Jilovec a 41 year old Solon resident and Johnson county merchant after he swallowed a chicken bone that pierced his intestine and appendix. An operation failed as abscesses developed and he died six days later.
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Iowa City
Unusua
Anton Jilovec
Johnson County
Solon
Steering Wheel Locks: Atlantic Lad Killed
Atlantic Ja Oct 14 Joseph Haines 10 is dead from injuries after being struck by a car driven by R L Smith Oakland garage owner The steering gear lock caused the car to swerve and strike the boy who had climbed to a bank of earth for safety Smith was thrown through the windshield and badly cut
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Atlantic
Joseph Haines
R L. Smth
Oakland
Smith
Officials Say Wage Cuts Drive Freight Rate Reductions
Chicago Oct 14 Officials meeting amid threat of railway strike and shipper pressure said transportation charges would drop in line with future wage reductions. The 12 percent Jay wage cut ordered by the U S railway labor board was viewed as delaying bankruptcies for several lines.
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Chicago
United State Railway Labor Board
Tours 48 States on Horseback
Van Cleaf Gullick a 24 year old Bentonsport Iowa ranch man travels the United States on horseback aiming to visit every state and write a book with photos. He started May 23 from his hometown and has covered 2700 of a 17000 mile journey reaching Boston where he met Governor Cox of Muscachusetta before resuming the trek with his horse Pet.
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van Cleaf Gullick
Bentonsport
Gulick
California
Maine
Boston
Julick
Cox
Muscachusetta
Seventh Engineers
Wyoming
Progress Against Illiteracy Shows National Decline
Washington officials report a drop in illiteracy in the United States from 7.7 to a lower rate. The census counts 4,931,905 persons over 10 who cannot read or write in any language, down from 5,516,163 in 1910. Every state except one shows a decrease, the census bulletin says.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Waterless Well is Salted for Sale in Pontiac Case
Pontiac residents Francis and Miriam Hartnell sue Ruthven for 66 dollars claiming a waterless well was charged with water before a sale. Ruthven reportedly admitted paying 20 dollars for a load of water placed into the well at night.
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Pontiac, Mich
Mire
Francis Hartnell
Ruthven
Relief Party to Seek Missing Posse After Bank Robbery
Downieville Cal Oct 14 A relief party will leave tomorrow to search for possemen who pursued the bandits that robbed the Sierra Valley Bank at Loyalton Cal last week of 20000 dollars. The posse took little food and fears are expressed that it has been ambushed or is lost.
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Downieville
Cal
Sierra Valley
Loyalton
Slayer of California Priest Guilty in Colma Case
William A. Hightower was found guilty of first degree murder with a life imprisonment recommendation for the murder of Father Patrick E. Heslin of Colma California. The verdict was delivered by the jury in Redwood City on October 14.
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Redwood City
Cal
William A. Hightower
Patrick E. Heslin
Colma
World Series Attendance and Receipts Tallied
Official World Series figures show attendance and revenue shares for the Yankees and Giants. The totals include gross receipts of 900,233 dollars and players’ and clubs’ shares distributed from the first five games.
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New York
Yankees
Giants
Vames
W. L. Pet
Dcedebewece
Sogeen Eyes
Swindle Suspect Arrested In Denver Case Ties Mt Union Fraud
Denver reports identify J A Ward arrested on October 14 in connection with a $100000 swindle ring linked to Mt Union Iowa. Ward jailed awaiting Mt Union authorities instructions. A first suspect named Raca was arrested last Saturday and a third man is being pursued. Farmers are said to have lost large sums.
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Denver
Colo
Secon
Mt Union
Iowa
U S Exports From Shanghai Reach 49.9 Million
Through nine months ending September 30 1949 Shanghai province reports American consulate general in Shanghai shows total exports to the United States at 49 907 782 with the third quarter totaling 12 971 097 Raw silk leads at about 17 million followed by cotton lace embroidery helmets and other goods including tea goat kid skins and gold bars valued at 16 646 059.
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Shenghai
Ort
Shanchai
United States
Shanghai
Hearse Overturns Near Coprock in Iowa
In Mt. Pleasant Iowa October 14 a hearse overturned two and a half miles south of Coprock due to broken steering gear. It carried remains from Oskaloosa to Winfield with Undertaker Head of Oskaloosa and a driver. Head was badly cut and bruised, the driver slightly injured, and the identity of the deceased not yet learned.
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Mt. Pleasant
Coprock
Oskaloosa
Winfield
Undertaker Head
Oskalopea
Harding Hears Shriner Invite for San Francisco Visit
President Harding told a Shriner committee in Washington on October 14 that he hopes to attend the Imperial Council meeting in San Francisco next June but may be unable to commit. He indicated a possible Golden Gate city visit if his Alaska trip allows.
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Wshington
D. CC
Harding
Shriners
Imperial Council of the Order
San Francisco
Golden Gate City
Alaska
Creston Fence Dispute Sparks Assault and Threats
In Creston a feud over a dividing fence led to assault charges and additional information. Lulu Taylor and two Taylor sons Tracey and Fred face charges after HL T Ribbeu was beaten, cut and threatened. Mr Ribbeau alleges threats to kill the Taylor family. Judge Pickett denied bond for the sons and set preliminary hearings for Monday.
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Justice Court
Adam Pickett
Lulu Taylor
HL. T. Ribbey
Taylor
Vine Street
Montgomery Street
Ribbey
Tracey
Fred
FA Lee
Lee
Pibhey
Tavior
Ribbeau
Cera
Tev
I.ce
Les
Tay
Lbey
Abe
Man Returns From Funeral Walks In On Own Slaying
Theodore Murray identified by telegraph information as murdered Friday at Poplar Bluff Missouri walked to his home today. An envelope bearing his name and address was found on the slain man as investigators piece together the case.
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Nashville
Theodore Murray
Poplar Bluff
Murray
Kansas Miners Union Action Near Franklin Mass Meeting
Pittsburg Kas Oct 14 With union officials functioning under International President John L Lewis order suspending Alexander Howat and creating a provisional organization the miners meet at Franklin to decide a definite program plans and actions following the suspension of the Howat leadership.
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Pittsburg
Kas
Kansas
Joh
Lewis
Alexander Howat
Franklin
Irish talks adjourn after morning session at Downing Street
London Oct 14 The conference of Sa na Feln leaders and British cabinet members began at 11 o'clock this morning at No 10 Downing Street to seek a basis for settlement of the Irish question. The meeting adjourned at 1 36 pm until 3 30 pm Monday afternoon.
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London
Associated Press
S Na Feln
Brilish
Stricken Woman Dies After Hours in Basement
Mrs. Mary Beals, 68, was found dead after lying paralyzed in the basement of her home in Chiawold Iowa for hours. Neighbors noticed heat shining from the basement, leading to the discovery and confirmation of the stroke as the cause. She had long resided in the community.
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Chiawold
Mary Beals
Creston and Bedford Battle on Gridiron Today
Creston and Bedford clash on the gridiron this afternoon as Creston seeks a fourth straight win. A hundred fans accompany Creston to Bedford where last year Bedford was routed 20 to 0. Creston has outscored opponents 106 to 6 this season and hopes to continue strong form.
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Cresto
Bedford
Bedford High School
High Schoo
Creston
Corning
Asc
Lenox
Winterset
Crestor
Irving
S Cry
Ervidiron
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