Merton Testifies He Paid King Against German Owners
New York Sept 10 Richard Merton German metal magnate testified he suggested paying John Z King for help recovering 7 million from American Metals stock seized as enemy property. He said payouts included 5 000 by check and 391 000 in liberty bonds, with a 50 000 cash payment later. The government seeks to prove Daugherty and Miller conspired to defraud the United States in this postwar graft case.
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New York
Richard Merton
John T. King
Merton
King
Harry M. Daugherty
Thomas W. Miller
John Z. King
American Metals Company
Harry Maugherty
United States
Jobin T. King
Republica Nation
Connecticut
Republican Party
Ritz-Canton
Miller
Jess W. Smith
Washington
Germany
Roxey Stinson
Jesse W. Smith
Miss Stinson
Thoms W. Miller
Emery R. Buckner
Daugherty
Lamants
Milles
W. Brookhart Falls Ill While En Route to Engagements
Republican U S senator candidate Colonel W. Brookhart became ill in Clermont on the way to a speaking event from New Hampton to Waukon. He rested with William Larrabee, spoke in Waukon, then returned to Clermont for the annual festival before orders to seek medical care and return to Washington.
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Clermont
Washington
Luton Pleads Not Guilty In Turnbull Murder Case
Terrance Luton, 16, from St Joseph Michigan, arraigned in Bedford county court on first degree murder charge in connection with Pansy Turnbull death. Co-defendant Hal Howard, 15, of Creston, to be arraigned tomorrow. Both held in county jail as jury investigates case. post mortem shows fractured skull and traces of drugs.
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Bedford
Terrance Li
St. Joseph
Pansy Turnbull
Hal Howard
Creston
Taylor County Land
Luton
H. H. Carter
Howard
Carter
Taylor County
Grand Jury to Probe Death of Mrs Moore
Davenport authorities plan a grand jury investigation into the death of Mrs Lola B Moore. Police and four physicians testified a post mortem showed severe skull fractures from external blows and a later shooting with a .32 caliber gun. Frank McKeague is detained awaiting formal charges in the case.
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Davengers
Cape
Av.vera
Frank McKeague
John Weir
Lola B. Moore
Mercy Hospital
Weir
McKeague
Scott County Grand Jury
Seasion
Davenport
Mra
Lola Moore
Milton Sills to Marry Doris Kenyon
Militon Sills the screen star and Doris Kenyon film actress were announced to marry in Los Angeles with a tentative wedding date of October 4. The report notes no other details and cites no further plans.
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Milton Sills
Doris Kenyon
Los Angeles
Mail train robbery nets up to half a million
Four men boarded an eastbound Grand Trunk mail train near Chicago and seized currency from federal reserve consignments and Union Trust Company totaling between 160000 and 500000 dollars. The robbers fled to Evergreen Park in an inexpensive car, leaving one pouch behind after a quick hold up of two mail clerks. No shots were fired and an auto awaited them for escape. This marked a major post office theft since 1924 Rondout heist.
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Chicago
Evergreen Park
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Union Trust Company
Chicago Bank
Harvey, Il
Mike Little
Miller
William Fahey
Dent
Fahey
Atlanta
Davis Found Guilty of Murder of Wife
AaCook Neb Rept Davis a former Slaver city scrocer and wealthy stockman was found guilty of first degree murder in connection with the death of his first wife Blanche by a district court jury at 10 20 in the morning His punishment was fixed at life imprisonment The jury deliberated since 6 p m Wednesday Davis first trial ended in a hung jury His second wife Mrs Kate Resler Davis recently was acquitted as an accessory in the alleged poison plot state attorneys said yes framed no they could marry The attorney vowed an immediate appeal to the state supreme court Davis alleged to have poisoned his wife to marry Mrs Kate Resler Four months after the death Mr Resler was charged as accessory but was acquitted by a district court jury at Bwood Gosper county The rise trial featured Main street tongue w[?]e...
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AaCook
Neb
Davis
Blanche
E. J. Lambe
Irot
Kate Resler Davis
Doyle
Rester Davis
Lambe
State Supreme Court
Kate Resler
Resler
Bwood
Gosper County
Davie
Beaver City
Health is Cause Des Motes in Sept 1
Harry Roth of Menom City hospital dies after drinking a quantity of pot due to ill health. Physicians, said he might recover.
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Des Motes
Harry Roth
Menon City
Sifis
Naval cadet Paul Johnston to visit parents before final year
Concentrated News notes Paul Johnston has completed his third year at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. He plans a brief visit to his parents Mr and Mrs George A Johnston on Monday before returning to Annapolis for his final year.
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Paul Johnston
Naval Academy
Annapolis
George A. John. Mon
English channel swimming record broken by Michel
Georg Michel, a 21 year old baker from Paris, completed the English channel swim in 11 hours 5 minutes to beat the German rival Vierkoetten’s time by 88 minutes. He faced cramps near the end but pressed on and landed at St Margarets Bay Fry eelock after starting from Cape Orien in the early hours. A cheering crowd of about 150 English supporters welcomed him ashore.
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Raat Vierkoetten
Germany
Gertrude Elerle
Nwim
Ava
Maurice
Michel
Paris
Three Arrested on Coroner's Complaint
On informations sworn by Union County coroner James McKee three men L. Le McGregor Harry and Clarence Coen were arrested last evening for interfering with an officer in the discharge of his duties. The charges arose from a dispute over caring for the body of James Bolton killed in a crossing accident. They appeared before Justice Adam Pickett, pled not guilty, and were released to await the court. They were not required to furnish bonds. Med sor for the trio said they were released on Bolton family's orders.
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James McKee
Union County
L. le McGregor
Harry
Clarence Coen
James Bolton
Kiledna
Adam Pickett
Medsor
Bolton
Demand for Wool More Intense and Prices Rising
The Commercial Bulletin notes demand for wool is broader and more intense with prices hardening. Manufacturers deplore rising prices but admit wool is harder to deliver. They say prices advance with difficulty on goods, though the market for finer sorts is more active.
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Boston
Fuller Rules Against City on Paying Appeals
District Court Judge Homer A Puller ruled for fifteen property owners appealing city assessments for street resurfacing by Horrabin paving of Dee Moises on Mills Adams Jefferson and Union streets. An equity suit by eight affected owners also favored the homeowners, with the council having failed to secure a majority vote and the oil statute not covering resurfacing. Names listed include George D Newcomb B Beatty J Johnson E B Faulk F Franklin Carl Kenneth Diven Fannie B Barger C Reynolds Grace Herron Margery Larimer Betsy Lee Childs Annie M Conklin and the C B Q rail road.
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West Creston
Homer
Ity Council
Horrabin Paving Company
Dee Moises
Mills, Adams, Jefferson
Union Streets
M. L. Burr
Puller
Calmcit
Aueotion
Fuller
Horbin Company
George D. Newcomb
Second Ward
Shelton
B. Beatty
Dr. Johnson
E. B Faulk
Franklin
Carl
Kenneth Diven
Pogt
Fannie B. Barger
da C. Reynolds
Grace
Herron
Margery C Larimer
Betsy Lee
Childs
Annie
M. Conklin
C. B. & Q Railroad
Upshaw seeks recount after loss to Steele in Campbell county
W D Upshaw says he will request a recount of Campbell county votes after losing the Democratic renomination to L J Steele. Upshaw cites alleged influence from big liquor interests that reportedly funneled more than 100000 into the district to defeat him.
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Ausama
Baltimore
New York
New Jersey
W. D. Upshaw
L. J. Steele
Campbell County
Steele
Upshaw
Neeley Died Here Early This Morning in Creston
C HL Neeley died here early this morning at his son W A Neeley’s home 406 South Walnut. An Adair county native who moved to Creston in 1922 and earlier lived near Greenfield. Funeral at Roland funeral home Sunday 2 30 conducted by Rev Homer Baumgardner. Interment Green. Survived by son W A Neeley and two daughters Jennie May Neeley of Creston and Mary Michael of Chicago.
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Thenome
W. A. Neeley
South
Walnut Street
Neeley
Adair County
Creston
Greenfield
Roland
Homer Baumgardner
Methodist Church
Green
Studer Surrenders to Canton Police
Carl Studer surrendered to Canton police after facing two warrants alleging perjury in a civil service reinstatement hearing involving Avil service and Police Chief Lengel. Lengel, deposed, faced failure to enforce charges. commission took the case under advisement and would rule on Tuesday.
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Studer
Canton
Santon
Carl Studer
Lengel
Polley
Vath
Lensel
Final Supper at Crestmoor Club Draws Large Attendance
The Crestmoor Wolf Club hosted the final sunset supper at the club house with about 175 members and guests attending. Supper was served at eight and a dance followed, continuing a monthly June to September series. The hall featured fall garden flowers and arden decor, with many club members and out-of-town guests listed.
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Crestmoor Wolf Club
Fall Garden
Arden
and Sire
Hei Chi
Roy Gault
Califora
Edward Douglas
Shawnee Offa
Allen Platt
Des Moines
Walter Sayre
Elgin, i
Bandits Steal Stamps From Estherville Post Office
Burglars entered the Estherville post office after midnight Tuesday and took stamps. The value is not disclosed but is believed not large. Authorities say cash was left untouched. Police and county officials, aided by post office inspectors, investigate with no clues yet.
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Estherville
Postofice
Lafe
Post Office
Earthquake Recorded at Fordham University
An earthquake was unusually recorded at Fordham University in New York on September 10. The event involved a tremor detected by campus sensors and reported by authorities, with no immediate injuries or damage cited.
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Fordham University
New York
Two Injured in Street Car Crash in Davenport
A street car collision on a steep hill last night left two injured. Rice, the motorman, suffered a broken leg, and Mrs. Willaim Teegen sustained a broken leg. Several other passengers escaped with minor injuries.
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Davenport
ney—Raynond Rice
Willaim Teegen
Rice
Condition of Senator McKinley Unchanged
The condition of United States Senator William B McKinley of Illinois remained unchanged today after a brief improvement earlier in the week.
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Senator McKinley
Marsesville
Ind
United States
Willia B McKinley
Ilinois
James Bolton killed in rail crossing wreck
James J. Bolton, 41, was killed when a mine truck was struck by an engine at New York Avenue crossing. Passenger Warren Clem was injured and freed after hours under wreckage. Bolton’s body was removed to Roland funeral home. services set for Sunday at Lincoln Chapel Church.
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James J Bolton
Warren Clem
New York Avenue
Ac B.& Q
Greater Community Hospital
Bolton
Clem
South Branch
C&re
Wolton
Spv Oval
James McKee
Union County Soroner
Roland Funeral Home
Lincoln Chapel
C. C. Harris
Packed House Hears Home Talent Musical Comedy
Packed House hears Crete American Legion post benefit show to raise funds for equipment at the new school gymnasium. Directed by N Davidson of Rock Island the two act comedy with 19 roles drew hearty applause and will be repeated tonight at the Dig School auditorium. The cast includes Lou Kelty Rex Mitchell and many local performers with a 78 member chorus presenting 20 song and dance numbers.
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Crestea American Legion Post
Davidson
Rock Island
Seanes
Alaska
Florida
Digi Sehool
James
Lou Kelty
Elmer
Sulivan
la Verna Wallace
A Herbie
Helen Howell
Billy Redick
Jean Brady
Helen McCue
Sunch Welker
Coral Cummings
Mildred Dean
Marjorie Wallace
Lewis
Lori Shoemaker
Virgin
Snoderly
Lorene Shull
Tarlay Twnson
Kathryn Coakley
Corn Crop Prospects Improve With Harvest Near
Washington reports crop prospects brighten as harvest nears. The Department of Agriculture’s September 1 forecast pegs the corn crop at 2,697,720,000 bushels, up from 2,675,938,000 last month and 2,905,053,000 the year before. Wheat production is tentatively projected at 212,109,000 bushels, down from prior estimates. The winter wheat outlook remains provisional, with similar year-ago figures guiding the forecast.
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Washington
Department Caticulture
Leaaskogs Yeboe
Huaheta
America Wins Davis Cup Seventh Time
America clinched possession of the Davis Cup tennis championship for the seventh consecutive year. Vincent Richards defeated the opponent Catalines Prognon and Hearo Cochet in straight sets, 4 6.
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America
Davis Iu
Termantown Cricket
Ting Rine Iphia
sAmerica
Tom ‘Ane
Davis Nn
Sevaneh Atenient
Rer Dowhips
Richard S. Whuame
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Moore
Senate
C. HL Neeley
Crestmoor Club
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