12 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
Reported robbery of Commercial Bankers in Davenport with about 30000 stolen. Robbers escaped in a car after a shootout near the street. Charles Mohler was wounded when he pursued the thieves from his shop. police arrived as the bandits fled.
In a garbled dispatch from Tex, reports say Villa has not given up. The informant notes possible surrender terms under De La Baeria governance, suggesting new political maneuvering intended to pressure the government. Strong entities and dates are unclear due to the text quality.
Chicago state attorney Maclay Boyne says a verdict is near against Big Bill Hayward and associates after the conviction of William Bross Troyd and others tied to a conspiracy to overthrow the federal government. The case centers on a Boston party link and anti federal actions in a troubled period.
London reports the League of Nations plans a meeting of its assembly in Geneva on November first. The announcement, relayed by Exchange Telegraph, notes the gathering will address ongoing issues and allied concerns.
The Schulte Retail More corporation tobacco stocks are slated to pay a dividend of 59 percent to all common stockholders. The payment date is August 24, with records showing August 4 as the dividend date.
Dr. Ghilies Guawnat assistant secretary of the Smithsonian Institute visited Arizona to Rup solar observing station. The effort seeks daily measurements of solar radiation received by Earth to forecast weather and temperature. The station is part of a project to evaluate methods in predicting climate variations.
Washington Ang sees no justification for pessimism in business and finance. Camp Comptroller John Williams cites official reports showing credit restrictions by Federal Reserve Banks helped curb inflation and boost production, while financial confidence remains strong with solid reserves and fortified banks nationwide. Williams notes some fears are unfounded despite local belt-tightening and deposit declines in small towns.
President Wilson's physician began a statement noting he was acting by the president's direction. The physician reported the president has shown improvement, but that it is not necessary to place him in the care of another physician.
Galveston Aug 2 veteran Serbert A Roboristc captain of the Nations Guardsmen was shot and killed by a fellow guard under Gen J F Wolters during wartime duty. The incident occurred as troops moved in formation near the city. Authorities reported no further details available pending investigation.
In Chicago in August a coroner's jury exonerated Shayne and mis flanere Ree Fleanor Wend of all charges tied to the death of Ranael T. A. Safils amid a sweeping case. Separately in Washington the interstate commerce board found collection of charges for unloading and loading stock to be unlawful, challenging rate practices at docks and yards.
A fragmentary report from World War II era notes U S women departing Warsaw amid wartime duties and welfare work. The article mentions evacuees, nursing care, and shifting roles as battles affect Polish territories and refugee movements. The piece references places and counties in the region and hints at German and Russian fronts.
Train collision near Dene Fisom, Oy- Denpisoy. Former Indiana Governor J Frank Hanly dies in hospital after injuries. Dr. Baker drives westbound coach as others injured. Governor Hanly, born April 4, 1860 in Kilgore, elected to Senate 1895-1897 and governor by a large margin in 1900.
A man, found by his wife at their residence, shot his admirer during a confrontation at around 12:20 AM near Ore Wundred on Wig Art Boulevard and Vinesteve. The killer, who had momentarily left his job at the foundry, shot the man after discovering the affair. Police received reports and are investigating the incident.
Chaos described as Wen and Avs gathering near Holluwin in a tense cartillation. Reports mention Miche troops and Teeny Regia preparing for action while Belaratio Aispatel receives a message. Jean's Mello event noted with edits and Werked at gene rat imanification.
A garbled report states Lloyd and William B were convicted in a city court of sedition. The sentence included a felony finding, Lloyd’s imprisonment set at ten years in a poultry-related offense and a $2,000 fine.
A report from Grand Voaplda Wisconsin on August 5 describes a man fatally gored by a bull during a livestock incident. The tragedy is linked to a crowd surrounding the animal as it charged. Authorities name the victim and outline immediate aftermath at the scene.
Reports from London and Moscow describe Soviet Russia’s aims in Poland, with Bolshavit leaders eager to sign a protocol and establish a workers' soviet system. Polish delegates travel to Warsaw to seek favorable terms, while on the German frontier Bolshevik cavalry is observed and armistice talks proceed.
A fragmentary report describes an Irish official linked to Protestant factions and a tense confrontation near Westlington and Dublin. The account cites gunfire and a death amid a chaotic scene with Cotton workers and unidentified armed individuals.
A fragmented report notes Ford seeks a certificate of public convenience to extend a road project, referencing Detroit and Trans-Continental routes, with mentions of Michigan, Texas, and public officials. The piece includes garbled names and unclear quotes from unidentified figures.
Readable items describe a mix of local Iowa incidents including a drowning and farm accident near Marble Rock, a pistol threat and a shooting in Maquoketa, crop conditions across Iowa Nebraska and the Dakotas, a monument campaign near Humbolt, a fiscal note on county operations, and Democratic party nominations for state offices led by Clyde Herring. The fragment mentions an Overland car found near Jefferson, a murder claim, and a mother left with three children after a execution chair death at a local jail.
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