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Newspaper

Sioux City Register

Location

Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1924

Page

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Rebels in Sao Paulo City Fall to Brazilian Troops

Sao Paulo and surrounding areas report heavy bombardment and siege by Brazilian federal forces that have driven rebels from the city. Buenos Aires dispatches say most of Sao Paulo is now in federal hands as communications are restored and foreign nationals are urged to stay neutral.

Iio de Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rong Santos la Razon Fed Sakdowan la Prensa

Threat of Break in Persian Relations Over Imbrie Note

The United States warned Persia it may break off relations if full reparations are not obtained for the killing of American Consul Robert W. Imbrie. The note demanded punishment for the guilty and security assurances for Americans, delivered after insults to a widow in the streets and ongoing State Department measures.

United Ament Peru Robert W. Imbrie Nsul United State Department Ess Ae Nves Persia

Automobile Hits Man at Court and Fourteenth

Police report a vehicle collided with E. E. Johnson at Court and Fourteenth streets. Johnson was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital with a slightly bruised leg.

State Forges Last Links Of Proof In Franks Case

A German police dog and a hotel proprietor thwart a bold robbery attempt as two gunmen posing as detectives threaten Joseph Pick at Ze Grand Hotel in Chicago. The dog lunged at one bandit and was wounded, persisting in pursuit as the robbers fled in a car.

Franks Chicago Joseph Pick Pick

Texas May Have Woman Governor

Dallas July 28 Congress records show Mrs Miriam Ferguson wife of former Gov James E Ferguson with 28 votes behind second in the Democratic gubernatorial primary as Felix D Robertson leads. Ferguson entered the race to clear Jim s name after impeachment in 1917 and campaigned with him against the Ku Klux Klan. A runoff will decide the winner between the top two votegetters.

Dallas Tex Texas Miriam Ferguson James E. Ferguson Lynch Davidson Felix D. Robertson Ferguson Jim

Youth Confesses to Auto Thefts in Sioux City Case

Harry Hanson 27 of Sioux City confessed this morning to participation in three automobile thefts here over six months. He is said to be a companion of Aaron Hall, who was turned over to federal authorities after a similar confession. Hanson admitted stealing three cars and disposing of them in South Dakota and was held without charge.

Harry Hanson Sioux City Gus Danielson Hanson Danielson Aaron Hall South Dakota

Bandits Hide in Store to Get $2000 in Loot

Two armed bandits concealed themselves in Buck Raynor drug store after hours. When manager Victor B. Roth and clerk Wilfred Middleworth unlocked the store, the men confronted them inside and robbed the place of about $2000 before slipping away.

Chicago Raynor Drug Victor B. Roth Wilfred Middleworth Roth Middleworth

Corn prices show record high in Spencer and Algona

Spencer Iowa reports corn sold last week at 98 cents per bushel the highest price since 1920. Algona also reports corn at 99 cents per bushel reflecting strong market demand.

Spencer Algona

Bryan declines to join Defense Day mobilization

Lincoln July 28 Gov Charles W Bryan democratic vice presidential nominee refused to mobilize industrial and civic forces on September 12. He said he would cooperate with federal and state armed forces but not ask workers and farmers to halt work, calling the plan unwise and harmful to world peace. He blamed President Coolidge for misinformation and cited wartime losses from unpreparedness.

Lincoln Neb Charles W. Bryan Gov Bryan United Press Coolidge Duncan Seventh Corps Gov. Bryan

Peonage Charge Filed in Court

Maria and Gabriel Reyes, Mexican newcomers, sought warrants against Pedro Reys and Rerrigo Sabala for alleged peonage. Their counsel said the defendants had brought them to the United States to serve as unpaid laborers in exchange for minimal sustenance and clothing, with threats of harm if they refused. Judge Hays issued the warrants.

Maria Gabriel Reyes United States Pedro Fernando Reys Rerrigo Sabala Hays Sabala

Mrs. Jennie M. Pabodie Dies at 80 in Sioux City

Mrs. Jennie M. Pabodie, 80, died this afternoon at her daughter’s home on Summit Avenue after a lingering illness. A Sioux City resident for 19 years, she lived with her daughter Mrs. Edenson and is survived by brother Marvin Tyler of Baraboo Wisconsin. West's funeral home holds the body pending arrangements.

Jennie M. Pabodie George Edenson Summit Avenue Pabodie Sioux City Edenson Marvin Tyler Baraboo Wis West

La Follette Campaign Launched in Illinois

The Illinois organization of Senator Robert M. La Follette launched its campaign today with a group plan organizing railroad labor miners German American and Scandinavian units rather than districts. Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Fallon aged five were held at St Boniface Sark.

Chicago Robert M. la Follette Ilinois Illinois Conference For Progressive Political Action la Follette Yes Mary A. Fallon St. Boniface Sark

Des Moines Raiders Raid North Riverside Gardens in Prohibition Bust

A wholesale raid ended a long vigil by county and federal officers at North Riverside gardens run by Frank Harty in Des Moines Iowa. One arrest was made and a second raid on Cesar’s road house failed. Twelve large automobiles seized for alleged liquor content will be held for twice their value as an injunction against the gardens is planned.

Des Moines Ia.s North Riverside Gardens Frank Harty Road House Frank Cesar Harty Riverside Gardens R. C. Adams Cesar's Harry'’s Merry Makers

Good Times Key in 1930s Campaign Drive Says Republicans

Washington reports that Republicans press the theme of good times as the campaign hinge while Democrats and independents dispute whether prosperity is here. Grain and hog price rises are cited as farm relief by Republicans, but independents warn of broader economic weakness and falling factory employment.

Washington Wallace United Press Today Kansas Federal Reserve Board Certan

Wife Seeks Divorce on Charge of Cruelty

May Conklin petitions district court for divorce from Frank R. Conklin alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They married in Cushing Iowa on March 10 1924. She says he left April 16 1924 and has given only 5 dollars for support. She seeks 250 dollars temporary alimony and 50 dollars monthly permanent alimony.

May Conklin Frank R. Conklin Cushing

Kentucky Bishop Named

Rome reports Mgr John Fiorresch appointed bishop of a waning diocese as the current bishop retires.

Kentucky Rome Mgr John Fiorresch A Wane Saeok

Two Boys Laugh Ad Sordid Story Unfolds In Chicago

In Chicago July 23 the state nears final murder evidence against Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, heirs to wealth, for the Franks killing. Handwriting experts tie ransom notes to a Leopold typed letter while alienists’ report notes sex perversion and chilling reactions at the crime scene.

Criminal Court Room Chicago Nathan Leopold, Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks John R. Caverly Crowe L. A. Cuneo William Shoemaker John Tyrrell Milwaukee Tyrrell Jacob Franks Robert Leopold Loeb

Davis Secre­tive On Speech Plans In Maine Stop

Democratic nominee John W. Davis nears completion of his acceptance speech in Dark Harbor Maine. He will outline key planks and has not revealed topics yet. He plans to depart Thursday after meeting Clem Shaver and may attend a Knox County reception in Rockland before heading to the coast.

Dark Harbor John W. Davis Davis Charles Dana Gibson New York Clem Shaver Democratic Committee Knox County Rockland Maine

Child Run Over Near Stone Park Recovers in Hospital

Frances Wetzburger, a %-year-old girl of Mr and Mrs H G Wets, was run over by a car near Stone Park last night and is in Craig Nebraska hospital. The driver Clark, superintendent of Craig, Nebraska, was exonerated by the child's mother Josepha heaped west reported that the child had received moderate injuries.

Frances Wetzburger H. G. Wets Stone Park Clark Craig Néb Josepha

Prairie Oil Auction Draws Small Range in Midwest

Independence Kans July 28 Re ctigna ranging from 16 to 25 cents i on Kansas Oklahoma and crude oll were on by the Prairie Oil and Gas company. The report notes crude price movements and market activity in regional oil listings.

Independence Kan Kansas Oklahoma

War debts and Ruhr evacuation move toward a deal

London reporters say Anglo American bankers won a point and Premier Herriot agrees to discuss economic and military evacuation of the Ruhr. The plenary session plans to invite Germany and the reparations commission, with a timetable aimed before Wednesday.

London Herriot France Ruhr Foreign Office Kellogg Count de Stefani Tondon

Senator Lodge Ill in Cambridge Hospital

Boston July 28 Senator Henry Cabot Lodge veteran Republican leader in the senate is seriously ill in a Cambridge hospital after a sudden bladder trouble and a hurried operation. Attending physicians describe his condition as serious but satisfactory. A second operation may be needed before discharge as the 74 year old senator faces a risky period but is hopeful for a quick return.

Boston Mass Henry Cabot Lodge Senate Cambridge Lodge Nahant

Hogs Reach Highest Prices Since 1922 Across Cities

Hog values climbed to new peaks in several markets on July 28 1924 with Chicago reporting an average of 10.50 per hundredweight and gains of 40 to 85 cents. St Louis National Stock Yards noted 10.50 tops, Indianapolis saw over 11 and Columbus at 11, while Kansas City quoted 9.85 to 10.05.

Chicago St. Louis National Stock Yards Indianapolis Ind Columbus Kansas City

Thousands Attend Band Concert at Grandview Park

About 5 000 people gathered in Grandview park Sunday night to hear the Mon ahan post band despite rain. Featured were vocal solos by Alma Adair of Sioux City who sang Roses of Picardy and A Kiss in the Sun and Dorothy Audrey of New York who sang J Dont Mind the Moon. A next concert is planned for Grandview park next week and a municipal concert is set for Sunday, August 10.

Grandview Park Monahan Post Alma Adair Sioux City United States Picardy Dorothy Audrey Ter Garden New York Grandveark

Bankruptcy Petition Filed by LeMars Dairyman Assistant

Ray Shepard Weiss of LeMars Iowa, dairyman's assistant, filed a petition in U S district court. Creditors hold claims totaling $12 181.24 and unsecured claims of $104. personal property listed at $237.50 and exempt property $262.50 plus insurance policies.

Ray Shepard Weiss LeMars United States District Court

Free-For-All Fight Leaves Injured in Des Moines Event

In Des Moines a chaotic free-for-all at Carnégo Ia left Geneva Wright Hankins and others wounded. Hankins, widow of “Hank” Hankins who was killed in Minneapolis years ago, was shot and taken to Lutheran hospital. Police say the brawl stemmed from liquor enforcement actions and involved constable parties.

Des Moines Geneva Wright Hankins Hank” Hankins Minneapolis Carnégo Ia Lutheran

Solved Cedar Rapids murder leads to Luce manhunt

Davenport Iowa July 28 after months of investigation the solution of the Ethel Collicott murder mystery is announced and a nationwide search is started for Norman Luce 34 a habitue of the underworld and alleged slayer of the former Cedar Rapids wealthly auto dealer. Don Dravis Mason City state agent led the probe issuing a warrant for Luces arrest and a nationwide search is launched with a 2500 reward offered.

Davenport Ethel Collicott Norman Luce Underworld Cedar Rapids Luce Don Dravis Mason City Bureau of Investigation Attorney General Des Moines Juce Collicott Davis

Governor blocked again on Iowa budget director choice

Des Moines July 28 The Iowa senate in executive session rejected Senator H I Foskett Shenandoah as director of the budget amid an insurmountable obstacle to Governor Kendall's picks. Clarence M Young of Des Moines was approved for the appeal board. Three prior budget director recommendations had been rejected and Kendall's next move remained unknown at noon.

Des Moines Iowa Senate H. I. Foskett Shenandoah Kendall Clarence M. Young Municipal Research Bureau of

Nebraska City Foreman Killed in Car Plunge

G O Hackett Burlington roundhouse foreman was killed when his car skidded off a road south of Nebraska City and overturned into a water filled gulley. Ruth Hackett nine year old daughter and Mrs Gowe were rescued. Hackett's wife and B Gowe were injured, others saved by quick actions.

Nebraska City Neb G. O. Hackett Burlington

Old Resident Dies Mowing Lawn in Sioux City

Charles Westcott 52 a lifelong Sioux City resident dropped dead this morning while mowing the lawn at his South Sioux City home. Death due to heart disease. Survived by widow Mary a son George and four daughters Margie DeHarty Kate Louise and Mary all of South Sioux City. Body at Westcott's funeral rooms pending arrangements.

Charles Westcott South Sion City Mr. Westcott Curtis Sash and Door Company Sioux City Elks’ Order Mary George Westcott South Sioux City Margie DeHarty Kate Louise South Westcott

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