Olympic Athletes Honored After Stockholm Parade
New York celebrated American Olympic winners with a monster parade through Fifth Avenue and Broadway to City Hall on August 26. Mayor Gaynor and the relief committee greeted the team as thousands cheered along the route. Athletes arrived from various parts of the country to receive the honors.
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New York
Stockholm
Fifth Avenue
Broadway
City Hall
Gaynor
Rerpoon
Negro Kills Girl And Self In Springfield Riot Echo
Aug 26 Springfield reports a murder suicide by a black man after he killed Ruth Powers, a Caldwell home employee, then took his own life. Earlier, a burned body of Johnson was found with a note citing madness caused by the girl. Separate note mentions four men killed in Tekoa after a balloon card game dispute.
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Springfeld
Wright
Barloyfield
Ruth Powers
O. B. Caldwell
Johnson
Tekoa, Weah
Sa Gayne
Patrick Colline
Faints At Boodle Hearing In Detroit Alderman Case
The preliminary examination of Alderman Louis Broz on bribery charges stalled when Charlea Wilkins, special assistant to Prosecuting Attorney Shepherd, collapsed in his chair. Alderian David Rosenthal testified that he offered Broz $100 to voice support for a speech and to back a street closure for the Wahbash road, with votes for the ordinance. Beeman testified Broz agreed and repeated the offer on July 25, then the detective’s officer was calm.
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Detroit
Louis Broz
Charlea ‘Tl Wilkins
Shepherd
Alderian David Rosenthal
Brennyy
Pata Council
Wabash
Broza
Beeman
Duel Ends Fatal for Couple and Relative in Herrin
In Herrin a wife’s lover and her sister’s killer clashed in a pistol duel after a man sought to kill his wife who had left him a month prior. The sister fired first, a volley of eleven shots followed, and the sister died after wounding Guffy while Guffy also died from six bullets.
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Dilnelson
Bister
Tom Guffy
Alina Floher
Herrin
Gully
Guffy
Trust in Banks Inquiry Probes NY Check Exchange Charges
Washington reports the department of justice is investigating alleged banking interests in New York over exchange charges on checks cleared there. The inquiry, linked with other probes into American Bell Telephone and Telegraph and a canning combination, could lead to sensational prosecutions.
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New York
Washington
Department of Justice
American Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Department
Writer Held for Shooting in Bridgewater
Brockton August 26 David Parna worth of Bridgewater a magazine writer was held to the grand jury in four thousand dollar bail on a charge of manslaughter after a police court hearing He allegedly shot and fatally wounded Thomas Hagan on August 1. Larkworth formerly lived in Wimette New Jersey says he found Hagan in his poultry yard and fired a shotgun to frighten him away not intending to hit him.
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Brockton
David Parnaworth
Bridgewater
Thomas Hagan
Larkrworth
Wimette
Nagan
T. L. Mott
Qiplards
Here
Chris Zones
Missouri Valley
Con
W. A Jenus
Sioux City
Korneth P. Moore
First National Bank of
Yvor
Ralph Moot
Shatt David
Martin McClintock
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Hugh Duke
David Armentrout
W. H. Maynard
Ottumwa
Coro Oner
Henry Baker
Scranton
LeMars Hospital
W. H. Starrett
Sheldon
Henry Hersey, Sr
Monticello
Monticiello
Mr. Hersey
Lebanon
Castle Grove Township
Jones County
Louio Dagosta
U. P
Council Bluffs
Stanwood
Silas Doreas
Keane
Dubuque
John Bacci
Rome
Father Bacci
Har
Kensatt
C. Cleophas
Minneapolis
Andrew Brunawold
Albert Smith, Jr
A.C. Smith
Webster City
Smith
Charles Gross
George Lewis
John KleNumara
Barbera
Emmet T. Flood
American Federation of Labor
Catah- Weuusentkee
Isca
Newaboy
H.C. Foster
Traina
Hunger Strike Not Yet Broken in Dublin Prison
Forcible feeding continues for suffragette prisoners Mary Leigh and Gladys Evans who began a hunger strike several days ago. The health of Mary Leigh is reported as grave by prison authorities amid the ongoing protest in Dublin.
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Dublin
Mary Leigh
Gladys Evans
Woman Says Husband Killed Himself After Trench Shooting
Police report a fatal shooting at a game station where Matoney and Maroney died from revolver fire. Mrs Maloney, in custody, claims her husband killed himself. no witnesses to the initial shouting, valence of a butcher knife found, revolver in Maroney's hand but trigger position unclear.
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Aideney
Betantty
Maroney
Maloney
Minister Sues Flock Over Unpaid Salary
Aug 20 Sioux City reports Rev J W Dowten pastor of the AME church sues the trustees for 250 dollars claiming 900 dollars promised income remains unpaid. He continues to serve his flock as the suit proceeds.
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Sioux City
J. W. Dowten
African Methodist Episcopal Rurch
Aled Sult
War on Divorce Evil Pledge Sparks Wide Debate
A fragmentary report shows organized protests and pledges by women and opponents of separations. Claims cite rising divorce rates and calls for stronger restraining measures. Names and places are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate a public moral controversy with political overtones.
Auto crash leaves Hohoe man dead and more news
A fatal auto accident near Waterloo kills Codie Fails when his car struck a pole after a fall from the vehicle. Four counties join the Agricultural association as state organization expands across Iowa. Former attorney general H W Syers backs George W Clarke for governor and progressive Republicans. Carnival outfit burns in Cedar Rapids disaster. Scarlet fever outbreak at Davenport orphanage is contained with isolation and no fatalities.
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Byera
Clarke
H. W. Syers
George W. Clarke
Des Moines
Chirke
Drayman fatally injured as fractious team tramples load
Shenandoah Iowa Aug 24 John Rydberg a drayman was fatally crushed when a team drawing a brick load bolted after a passing train. His back was broken and he will die soon. Also noted is a baby show prize race at fairgrounds with 140 entries under Mary Waits in Audubon. Mason City woman Florence burned refilling stove while fire burning. Iowa City teacher Kathryn Puree accidentally drank poison mistaking bottle for medicine. life in danger.
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Shenandoah
John Rydberg
Drayman
Rydberg
Fair Grounds
Mary T. Waits
Audubon
Mason City
Florence
Iowa City
Kathryn Puree
Olson
Alpin Dry
P. B. Butley
Cone
Falls
Rc Erer Carrol
Louis Johnson
Milwaukee
On & Hhundear
9 Cole
Parmer Savings Bank
New Albany
E. CG. Lasater
Salfurrips
Jersey
Waterloo
Rebecca Starbuck
Tama
Abe
Charles
Monroe
Joseph
Peck
Winfield
Marion
H. ©. Pratt
D. D
Webster County
David Fallon
Peterson
R. M. Wright
Peerson
West
Keokuk
Oskaloosa
People's Water Company
James Pierce
Dr. Harricon Hospital
Guthrie Center
Pierce
He Brooks
Andrew Johnston
Summit
Negaterie
Iowa News Briefs From Towns Across The State
A sprawling roundup reports many Iowa incidents from small towns. Fires devastate stores near Qiplards. barn and machinery losses follow storms near Stanwood. multiple auto and rail accidents leave several injured or dead, including elderly residents. Officials discuss funding, bids, and local court actions amid weather, crime, and public-safety updates.
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Paphe
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Negro
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Wien
American Press Association
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Reich
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Recker
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Pes Moines
McPherson
Maquoketa
Electrisight
Jaaper County
Newton
Court House
M. C. McCord
Jasper County
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Ames Brooke
Ames
Iowa College
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Witterloo
Gredner
Me Whirter
Lews Agricultural Association
State Association
G. B. Stayner
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Cerro Gordo
C. &. Crane
Clear Take
Cerro Gordo County
EB. R. Trites
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Wortham & Allen Carnival Company
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Jackson Brain
Davenport
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