Identity of Man Held in Waterloo Crime Traced
Waterloo and nearby officials seek to confirm the arrest near Jesup of a man suspected in the Waterloo bootlegger murder of Albert Hertske. Raymond Harris, 24, Philadelphia, identified by a Waterloo mayor as one of two men who talked with him, denies ownership of a car used in the crime and says he is Lynius Pinkerton, a murder suspect. Authorities note the identification is disputed and no link to the Cook murder is established.
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Independence
A. P
Blackhawk
Buchanan County
Jesup
Waterloo
Albert Hertske
Andrew Malcolm Harbour
Iowa
Raymond Harries
Philadelphia
Lynius Pinkerton
Frank Mommer
Traer
Pinkerton
Willey
Raymond Harris
A. E. Gragy
Toledo
Malcolm Harbour
Harris
Cook
Vinton
Myrtle Underwood Cook
Jack Corey
Hertske
Whitfield Ruhl
Manley Thompson
Thompson
Former convict shot in Moline after resisting arrest
James Burns ex convict and central figure in a Moline conspiracy trial was shot by Officer Floyd Taylor while trying to resist arrest. Burns drove at a gas pump to fling the officer from the car and was struck in the lung. Taylor was hurt in the fall. Burns had recently testified to posing as Santa Claus in a Cox jewelry store robbery staged to defraud an insurer.
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Moline
Ill
James Burns
Burns
Chicago
Floyd Taylor
Taylor
Santa Claus
Cox Jewelry
H. R. Cox
B. F. Cox
Robbers Enter Ryan Stores For Second Time This Week
Six stores in Ryan Iowa were entered last night with Ware's store safe blown but loot was minimal. Police suspect escaped reformatory prisoners and bloodhounds were brought from Waterloo to aid the search.
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Ryan
A. P
Ware
Reformatory
Waterloo
200 Chinese Due for Deportation
In New York on September 19, 206 Chinese were held at the Tombs awaiting deportation after raids on Chinatown. Authorities report 1,100 nabbed in two raids. many cannot produce required certificates of resignation to stay in the country.
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New York
A. P
Chinatown
Cass County Loses While Carroll Gains Population
Des Moines Iowa September 19 L F Morgans state census director announced population figures Cass county 19 111 a loss of 310 Carroll county 21 799 a gain of 241 persons many lines imply county shifts in the state census figures.
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Cass County
Carroll
Des Moines
L. F. Morgans
Carroll County
Broadcaster Heinz Elected NADB First Vice President
H W Heinz manager of WHO Des Moines has been chosen first vice president of the National Association of Broadcasters. The Des Moines radio leader was elected by telegram as he attends a radio broadcasters meeting in New York this week.
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Des Moines
H. W. Heinz
National Association of Broadcasters
Heinz
New York
English Foes Praise U S Ban on Saklatvala
London reports that British fear of a Red uprising eases with the U S barring of Communist MP Shapurji Saklatvala from entry. Kellogg’s action draws little notice in Hyde Park as agitators and crowds walk past with light hearted chatter and no police disruption.
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London
A. P
England
United States
Shapurji Saklatvala
House of Commons
Inter-parliamentary Union
Kellogg
Saklatvala
Hyde Park
Bank Deposits Hit New High in Muscatine
Muscatine banks report record total deposits in their latest statements totaling 13 051 774 22 dollars. Muscatine State Bank tops local banks with 5 021 372 04, while American Savings 3 014 719 07 Hershey State 2 060 627 87 First Trust 1 778 368 02 and First National 1 176 687 22. Bankers call the level satisfactory though not necessarily a sign of widespread boom.
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Muscatine
American Savings Bank
Hershey State Bank
First Trust & Savings Bank
First National Bank
Theodore Roberts Not in Danger Reports Reply
Hollywood reports that Theodore Roberts a noted film star was not in danger at his home in Hollywood California. It is said he suffers from nervousness and a possible relapse was exaggerated. Roberts has been in poor health since a previous illness in Pittsburgh two years ago.
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Theodore Roberts
Hollywood
Calif
Roberts
Pittsburgh
Son of Darwin Dies in England at 77
Cambridge England Sept 19 Sir Francis Darwin third son of Charles Darwin died here today aged 77 He authored numerous physiological botany papers from 1876 and wrote works on his father including The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin 1887 and Foundations of The Origin of Species 1909
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Cambridge
Eng
Francis Darwin
Charles Darwin
State To Buy Spads Des Moines In Sept
State board of control plans to purchase sixty thousand bushels of potatoes in a few weeks for use at fifteen state institutions. Purchasing agent H. L. Shropshire said growing grains and other crops on farm land is more profitable than potatoes.
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Des Moines
A. P
State Board of Control
H. L. Shropshire
Des Moines Veteran Oliver H. P. Springer Dies at 80
Des Moines, Sept 19 Oliver H P Springer commander of Kinsman post G A R and a prominent figure in state G A R circles died after a short illness at age 80 He came to Des Moines 40 years ago from Vinton and had long served as G A R guard at the state house
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Des Moines
Oliver H.P. Springer
Kinsman
Springer
Vinton
State House
Interstate Fair Opens Sunday for Six Days in Sioux City
Sioux City Iowa September 19 The Interstate Fair opens Sunday and runs six days drawing thousands from Iowa Nebraska and neighboring states including South Dakota and Minnesota according to AP.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Minnesota
Snow Deluge Hits Helena and Great Falls Montana
A September storm beginning with an earthquake left three inches of wet snow in Helena and heavy accumulation in Great Falls. Power and streetcar service were interrupted, trees suffered damage, and other Montana towns reported snowfall.
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Great Falls
Montana
Comfort First, Says Coolidge Wears A Sailor
Washington September 19 President Coolidge chose comfort over fashion during a stroll in the business district. He discarded a felt hat prescribed after September 15 and wore a straw sailor in the heat.
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Comfort
Coolidge
Washington
D. C
Kendrick Heads Insurance Men
Des Moines Iowa September 19 W R C Kendrick insurance commissioner for Iowa was elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners at the San Antonio convention Next year's meeting may be awarded to Des Moines Kendrick has served on the executive committee for two years and has been insurance commissioner since 1923 He formerly was assistant attorney general and resided in Keokuk.
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Des Moines
W. R. C. Kendrick
Iowa
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
San Antonio
Tex
Des Moiness
Kendrick
Keokuk
Divorced Wife Not Notified Is Decree Invalid
In San Francisco Judge E P Morgan set aside a final decree granting James White a divorce after finding his wife was not informed of the proceeding. White, a Shasta county game warden, was shot during an altercation with prohibition officers and left his estate to friends, now awarded to Mrs White who only learned of the divorce after his death.
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San Francisco
Calif
E. P. Mogan
Superior Court
James White
Prohibition
White
Two Saw Way Out Of Knoxville Jail
Knoxville Iowa inmates Charles McInich and Cecil Kearns escaped from the county jail yesterday after allegedly obtaining a key from visitors to unlock a door. Prisoners John Dubs Roy Fortner and Carl Wingnall did not attempt to escape. McInich faced a liquor charge and Kearns a theft charge awaiting trial. Local authorities seek their return.
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Knoxville
Charles McInich
Cecil Kearns
MecInich
Kearns
John Dubs
Roy Fortner
Carl Wingnall
Film Fight Ends in Death of an Extra
Hollywood scene ends in tragedy as Max Marks, a motion picture extra, dies after a balcony stunt rope fails and he plummets fifty feet during a staged fight. Cameramen continued cranking as the fall occurred, leaving investigators to determine responsibility and safety lapses.
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Hollywood
Calif
A. P
Max Marks
Marks
Robbers Loot Post Office and Depot Kidnap Watchman
Branson Colorado report details a night robbery by a band of yeggmen who first looted the Branson post office then blew the depot safe. They seized an 18 year old watchman, John McDonald, and escaped in a small touring car.
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Branson
Colo
Colorado and Southern
John McDonald
Many Aspire to Arthurs Place for Iowa Supreme Court
Des Moines Sept 19 a dozen or more Iowa judges and attorneys were before Governor Hammill for possible appointment to the supreme court bench to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Thomas Arthurs death. Delegations planned to present new names with petitions for appointment. Prominent candidates included Attorney General Gibson Edward N McCall R G Popham and judges George W Wood H E Taylor and E B Stiles.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Hammill
Supreme Court
Thomas Arthur
Gibson
Edward N. McCall
Ft. Dodge
R. G. Popham
Marengo
George W. Wood
Waterloo
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
E. B. Stiles
Manchester
Doctor in Jail for Drug Act Violations Kills Himself
Centerville Iowa September 19 AP Dr J A Replogle of Udell sentenced in federal court Ottumwa to two months for violating the Harrison Drug Act by selling narcotics and died by suicide last night. The coroner says death was by poison. Replogle practiced in Udell and Centerville. A widow survives. Funeral arrangements not set.
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Centerville
J. A. Replogle
Udell
Ottumwa
Replogle
Japan to Build New Semi Permanent Parliament House
Tokyo reports the cabinet approved 1.8 million yen to construct a semi permanent parliament building on the former imperial diet site after the building burned yesterday. Completion is expected by January for the diet session after recess with the December opening to be held in temporary barracks. Police say the fire was caused by a careless worker using a gas lamp.
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Tokio
A. P
Great Sun Session of Red Men To Meet In October
The forty second Great Sun session of the Iowa Improved Order of Red Men will be held in Marshalltown October 12 to 14. Several hundred members are expected and degree teams from Knoxville Belle Plaine Muscatine Davenport Boone and Ames will exemplify work during the convention.
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Marshalltown
Great Sun
Great Council of the
Iowa
Steamer Orbit Grounded Off Needles in English Channel
The Royal Mail Liner Orbit bound for New York went aground on the Shingles bank near the Needles off the Isle of Wight amid a heavy storm. Reports later said a wind shift left the vessel in no danger.
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Southampton
Eng
Royal Mail
Orbit
New York
Needles
Isle of Wight
English Channel
Local grid scores show decisive wins across nine games
In Hick County action Lamont defeated Clearfield 20 to 0 while Shenandoah beat Coin 13 to 0. Hameston shut out Garden 21 to 0 and Hampton beat Dows. Nevada won 6 to 0 over State Center and Dallas Center routed Dexter 62 to 0. Perry prevailed 14 to 6 over Redfield and Niott tied Red Oak 0 to 0.
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Hick
Lamont
Clearfield
Shenandoah
Coin
Hameston
Garden
Hampton
Dows
Nevada
State Center
Dallas Center
Dexter
Perry
Redfield
Niott
Red Oak
Klansmen and foes clash in North Brookfield street melee
In North Brookfield Massachusetts a large street clash erupted as Klansmen and anti Klansmen faced off near a scheduled meeting on Martins Bergen farm. Hundreds took part and stones rocks eggs and fists were used. Police Chief Steven Quill was overpowered and guards revolver was stolen. State Patrolman Downey was struck. Six men were arrested with two held on rioting charges.
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North Brookfield
Mass
Ku Klux Klan
Steven Quill
Edmund V. Downey
Martin Bergen
Bergen
Wilcox Exits Wisconsin Senate Race After Primary Loss
Rey P. Wilcox, who lost the Republican primary for the U S Senate nomination, had been eligible for the final race as an independent. He officially withdrew from the race on Sept 29 after registering as an independent.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rey P. Wilcox
Coast Guard Spots No Trace Of Disabled Lake Steamer
Evanston Coast Guard officials searched for five hours after distress rockets were fired three miles off Lake Forest at midnight. No trace of the lake steamer could be found.
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Chicago
Ill
A. P
Evanston Coast Guard
Lake Forest
Midnnight
Stecher family sells 246 acres in Wilton township
Juliana and Frank Stecher sold 246 acres of land in Wilton township for 39 650 dollars, about 161 dollars per acre, with Frank P Jr and Elsie Stecher purchasing 114 acres for 19 850 and Albert E and Mary P Stecher taking 132 acres for 19 800. One other transfer recorded today: John Maurath sold one Cleveland street lot to Arthur Holmes for about 500 dollars.
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Juliana
Frank Stecher
Wilton Township
Frank P. Jr
Elsie Stecher
Albert E
Mary P Stecher
John Maurath
Arthur Holmes
Cleveland Street
Second Avenue
Lincoln Boulevard
Sioux City Day Nursery to get $60,000 Mary Ann Home
A new $60,000 building for the Sioux City Day Nursery, to be named the Mary Ann Home, will be constructed immediately. It will be presented by Mrs. James Tor, wife of a local banker, and serve as a dedicated facility for daytime care.
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Day Nursery
Sioux City
Hunt Renamed to Federal Trade Commission Amid Debate
Charles W. Hunt of Logan Iowa is named for another term on the Federal Trade Commission. The move sparks expected Senate opposition from the progressive bloc and continues controversy over curbing publicity in consumer complaints. Hunt's Iowa Farm Bureau background and ties to Cummins are noted amid broader battles with Norris and the Brookhart-Steck contest.
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Des Moines
Charles W. Hunt
Logan
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Senate
Hunt
Humphrey
van Fleet
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Senator Cummins
Diebel Druse Tribesmen Attack Near Suedia
Beirut reports 3900 Diebel Druse tribesmen from 23 villages attacked French forces at Mousseeifre 15 miles southwest of Suedia. French prisoners say 506 dead and similar wounded among the attackers. Suedia garrison still beleaguered after 42 days with surrender risk without relief.
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Beirut
Syria
Mousseifre
Suedia
Mouseseifre
Unity urged as Methodists vote for union
Chicago September 19 The executive committee of the General Laymen’s Association urges both the Methodist Episcopal church and the Methodist Episcopal church south to vote for unification. The statement signed by George W. Dixon calls for admitting laymen to the annual conference and for united support of the world service commission.
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Chicago
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
General
World Service Commission
Weather outlook: showers and warmth across regions
Weather outlook notes showers early in the week from Washington to the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys with mostly fair skies later. Temperatures start cool then rise to warmer conditions mid and late week across the area.
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Washington D. C
Mississippi
Missouri
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