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Newspaper

Sioux City Register

Location

Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1924

Page

2

Whites Face Kidnaping by Aborigines in Port Darli

Melbourne reports a coast boatman telling of white women abducted by aborigines more than two years ago. Australian authorities authorize volunteers to join a relief force to search the uncharted northern islands for Mrs Willetts and her daughter after the Douglas Mawson massacre.

The United Press Melbourne Australia Port Dark James Willetts Douglas Mawson Gulf of Carpentaria

Weather and peril in multiple regions with violent incidents

The dispatch notes scattered showers and thunderstorms across Washington DC and the Great Lakes region with normal temperatures and partly cloudy conditions in Nebraska North and South Dakota. It also reports a violent incident where two women, wife and daughter of James Willetts, were spared after a steamer boarding and abduction by aborigines. authorities consider rescue and reinforcement measures as crews in the area face murder by a Japanese steamer and a Malay crew.

Washington, D.C Mississippi Missour Madie Great_Lakes Nebraska South Dakota James Willetts Normanton

Unclear Births and Local Notices Mix Reminiscences

Fragmented births and local notices mention July dates, St Joseph’s Hospital, various addresses in Pittsburgh and Mason City, plus brief asides on stogie making, road motoring, Red Cross first aid kits, and a Catholic conference. Names and places are partially obscured in the OCR.

Moody wedding linked to Civil War friend at Maryville

Shenandoah widow Mrs J A Moody, 77, who divorced her missing husband in 1912, plans to wed Leurre Moody at Maryville Missouri. The event ties to a Civil War friend of her brother W Laltash of Rushville Illinois. News item notes other local incidents including a painter injured escaping a fall and various regional happenings.

Shenandoah J. A. Moody

Consul Imbrie Murder Sparks U S Diplomatic Action

Washington reports confirm the killing of Robert W. Imbrie American vice consul in Teheran by a mob. Another American was wounded. an inquiry into Persian police protection and a strong protest are expected. President officials and Ambassador Saulkornfeld resignations noted. Imbrie’s wife informed the first.

Washington Robert W. Imbrie Teheran United States Imbrie State Department Tmorle Legation Seymour Hughes England Joseph Saulkornfeld Ohio Persia Bernard Gottlieb New York Versi Onsul

West business outlook praised by J P Martin visit

J P Martin and his wife said western money circulation is easy and business is on the upgrade while visiting Sioux City. He plans to leave soon for New York with his associate. Martin, once tied to T S Martin in Sioux City, now operates in Los Angeles. Grinnell hosts the fourth chautauqua August 4 to 8 with Bishop Edwin H Hughes, a former Grinnell resident, on the program.

California J. P. Martin Sioux City West Martin Mr. Martin New York T. S. Martin Company Los Angeles Grin

Population of U S Shows Marked Gain

The United States census bureau reports the national population over 112 million, with New York City leading at 6,015,504. Fifty-nine cities exceed 100,000 residents, and Chicago nears 3,000,000, while Philadelphia and Cleveland also grow. Other listed cities include Detroit, Cincinnati, Des Moines, and Omaha with varied totals.

Wal D.C United States Census Bureau New York City New Orleans Rochester Jersey City Oakland Cal St. Paul Providence Des Moines Omaha

Sioux City Sends 35 To Pythian Sisters Convention

About 5 members of the Pythian Sisters will depart tomorrow and Tuesday for the 84th annual grand temple convention of the Pythian Sisters of Town at Des Moines July 22 to 26. Sioux City temple No. 225 and Progressive temple No. 77 will provide about 10 official representatives led by Mrs. F A Garnsey and Mrs. H E Breckerbaumer, a past grand, already en route to prepare for the event.

Pythian Sisters Grand Temple Pythian Sisters of Town Des Moines Sioux City Progressive Temple F. A. Garnsey H. E. Breckerbaumer

Free Band Ends Sunday Dances at Las Cruces Park

In Las Cruces New Mexico ministers after failed legal threats persuaded John Robbins to halt Sunday dances at Mensilla Dam amusement park. They offered to provide free music by the national guard band to replace the dances. Robbins agreed with conditions to continue if attendance remains steady.

John Robbins Mensilla Dam Las Cruces N. M Fe Park Robbins Naonal Guard Phage

Autoist Arrested on Liquor Charge

Charles Intravea of 1114 West Sixteenth Street was arrested last night by Patrolman Earl Morgan at Eighth and Morgan streets on charges of maintaining liquor nuisance and illegal transportation of liquor. Sixteen gallons of liquor were found under the rear seat of his car, police say.

Charles Intravea West Sixteenth Street Earl Morgan Eighth Morgan Streets

Motorist Arrested On Drunk Charges

Harry Brown was arrested late Saturday at First and Court streets by Officer McEveny charged with driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Two companions Frank Stein and John Corrigan were also arrested for intoxication. Police arrested the trio after a call reported a car running amuck in the Court street district.

Harry Brown Court Streets McEveny Frank Stein John Corrigan Palice Court Street Arcs

Aid of Police Sought To Find Missing Man

Police seek help in locating William Nadi a 60 year old barber from 1218 Eighth Street missing for four days. He is described as five feet ten inches tall with grey hair and a mustache and a plain birthmark on his face. He was reported missing by CG W Oddy of the same address.

William Nadi Eighth Street CG. W. Oddy

Cattle Raising in Argentina Declines Amid Shifting Farms

United Press reports from Buenos Aires that long waves in livestock and grain prices push cattlemen toward farming. Land rentals rise, sparking protests as owners and middlemen gain from high rates while small immigrant farmers struggle to secure land. Officials urge propaganda to break large estates and attract permanent rural settlement.

A. M. Easterling United Press Buenos Aires Argentina Ministry of Agriculture Grmers Republ Republic

Vermilion man dies after operation at local hospital

Oscar B. Bergland 37 of Vermilion SD died Saturday afternoon following an operation at a local hospital. Survived by wife one son Floyd and daughter Olive Bergland two brothers Carl Bergland Vermilion SD Alvin Bergland Maska Idaho two sisters Ida Carlson Selma Carlson Masaka. Body at Anderson's Mortuary and burial in Vermilion. Canadian trade balance near 200 million for year ended May 31.

Oscar B. Bergland Vermilion Mr. Bergland Floyd Olive Bergland Vermilion, & D Carl Bergland Vermilion, SD Alvin Bergland Maska Idaho Ida Carlson Selma Carlson Masaka Anderson's Vermilon

Athletes Improve Study Standings in Yale Report

In Paris, Grantland Rice quotes a Yale professor on college sports. He notes athletes at Yale rank higher academically on five-year class averages due to discipline and time management. Eastman at Harvard and others cited as examples show sports aid rather than hinder study. International sport fosters understanding, per Standard Oil executive. Pacific coast delegates attend Olympic prospects, with Stanford stars among highlights. King Oscar of Sweden remains active in tennis and golf, proving royalty participates in sport.

Yale Rockefeller Lovejoy Paris Eastman Harvard O'Neill Standard Oil Destiny Europe Oscar Sweden France

Cat Meow Triggers Injury in Auburn Village Incident

In Auburn on July 19 Roy Dickson 18 fired at a cat disturbing his sleep. The bullet killed the cat and struck neighbor John Codron 58 through a door. Codron survived after ambulance transport. Dickson was not held by police.

Auburn Til Roy Dickson Roy Cat John Codron John Dickson

Saloon Trade Talks Move Toward Family Cafes in England

London reports amplify American debate on beer and light wines as Lord Lamington pushes a bill to convert pubs into Continental cafes for families. Breweries begin adapting pubs for working class neighborhoods while a historic London pub upholds strict rules forbidding speaking, smoking, or lingering for long after one drink.

London America England Lord Lamington Lady Astor

Judge Melgaard Named Examiner in Baby Contest

Sioux City judge Dr. B A Melgaard has been appointed examiner in the baby contest section of the Town State fair in Des Moines with dates August 24 or 28.

B.A. Melgaard Sioux City Des Moines

Funeral Services Held For Claydon and Cheely

Funeral services for Claydon and Cheely were held in separate rites. Whitehead presided at the Claydon service at Park Methodist church with burial at Whitehead Cemetery. Cheely Funeral services were conducted at West Street Chapel with officiant Andress and pallbearers from Phi Delta fraternity.

Katherine Street West Andress Graceland Paris Phi Chber Chester Peters Gilbe Las Countermine Titon James Martins Meares Cheely Gartter Chicago St. Phg Omaha Claydon Acca W. R. Chee Field Claydon Fark Methodist Whitehead Logan Park

Death rates fall in Ruhr region cited by Roeste

Berlin reports that idle life and better health lowered mortality in the Ruhr in 1928. Roeste attributes reduced death rates to postwar resilience and improved living, noting infant deaths rose due to malnutrition while overall rates dipped in autumn.

Berlin Roeste Ruhr Rocete Mill. Roesle Massa

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