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Newspaper

Sioux City Register

Location

Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1924

Page

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Sunday Sioux City Register previews Jubilee week coverage

The Sunday Sioux City Register plans extensive family entertainment coverage after a week of jubilee. It will feature rally news from Cleveland and New York, telegraph updates via United Press, and expanded world national state and city items. The paper will include baseball analysis by Irvin Kane Billy Evans Joe Williams and Frank Getty with cartoons by Dorgan and Briggs and a Grantland Rice feature.

Cleveland New York United Press Register Office New York Tribune NEA Incorporated Service Irvin Kane Billy Evans Joe Williams Frank Getty Dorgan Briggs Grantland Rice

Police Nab Real Bad Men In Mail Train Robbery

Chicago reports arrests in a bandit raid on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mail train. Paul Wage of Tulsa tied to the case. seized bills, bloodstains, and several other suspects held. Loot estimated up to 3 million with cash and negotiable securities recovered, officials say.

Chicago Paul Wage Tulsa Okla Milwaukee St. Paul Walter McComb Alse J. H. Wayne Wayne J. Mahoney Pang A. E. Germer Germer First National Bank of Chicago Federal Reserve Bank

Prostrations Across Sioux Est and Iowa Cities Hit by Heat

A heat crisis hits Sioux City and Iowa towns as a severe heat wave brings casualties. In Johnson City near Hampton Tennessee a cloudburst kills and injures, with Bramer suffering washouts and Laurel Fork railroad damage. A drowning in Stony Creek is reported and Gardens Bluffs has five missing.

Sioux Iowa Cities Johnson City Tenn Hampton Bramer Laurel Fork Neal Lewis Stony Creek Holston Mountain Gardens Bluffs St. Joseph Hospital Sioux City Minneapolis Minn

Society section highlights prominent Rioux City figures

The Register presents a society page with queen’s attendants in pictures and other photographs of local elite. Features cover Leeds Riverside and Morningside scenes, women’s political work, theater attractions, and additional items from society life.

Register Rioux Leeds Riverside Morningside

Editorials and Features From The Regis ter

The piece previews offerings in the next issue with editorials by Smith and Chief Soux letters. Mon tague Glass will contribute Potash and Perlmutter as the actor faces scrutiny. Charles Stewart presents a world summary and The Regis ter’s timely editorials alongside a seasonable cartoon.

Smith Soux Montague Glass Charles Stewart Register

Magazine content preview with fiction and features

The magazine section previews fiction including the second installment of The Crime at Crestmere and Among Us Mortais a human interest drawing on the cover. It also highlights a fashion page with wraps for evening gowns and a horse feature The Whip along with stories about dimpled knees and a stolen husband worth $50 000. A science page notes a curious discovery about ants and a column on New York City.

Crestmere Mortais New York

Farmers and builders invited to study new home plans

A financial and business page feature highlights farming interests and a model home display. The note invites readers to review the building program and plans submitted, offering further information on construction costs and details.

Comics Bring Colorful Family Fun to Sioux City Sunday

Four pages of comics in color will entertain families in Sioux City with Mr and Mrs, Betty, Brer Rabbit, and the Kelly Kids. The Register promises complete stories on each page, wholesome reading for all ages, and no cross-page jumps. Order your Sunday Register today by telephone Auto 58835.

Fun Sioux City Buiges Voight Betty Burgess Kelly

Pennsylvania Crude Oil Price Cut Shifts District Rates

On June 14 Pennsylvania crude oil prices were reduced by 50 cents a barrel, setting Bradford district at 3.75 and outside Bradford at 3.25. Most eastern grades dropped 25 cents, Somerset light fell to 2, Corning remained unchanged, and ep dropped 10 cents to 1 per rei.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Bradford Corning Somerset Light

State park site eyed near Hawarden Oak Grove

Representatives of the state board of conservation will meet in Hawarden on June 12 to inspect the Oak Grove site about six miles northeast for a proposed state park. The board is expected to report favorably on the location.

Hawarden State Board of Conservation Oak Grove

Apartment House Grand View Sells for 363000

Real estate transfers totaling 154000 culminated in 363000 for the Grand View apartment on Twenty-first Street. John Hoyt purchased from John Ennis and Al Olson, with other sales including residences at 2510 Virginia Street and 3433 Nebraska Street among Sunset View parcels and a 160 acre tract near Akron South Dakota.

Grandview F. A. Martin Richard Nash G. F. Martin Grand View Twenty-first Street John Hoyt John Ennis al Olson Virginia Street Jennings Street McDonald Avenue Sunset View Nebraska Street Leech Street Akron Union County S. D

Hal Fink Dies Veteran Sioux City Newspaper Man

Hal Mackey Fink a former Sioux City resident and long time newspaper executive died recently in New York He will be buried beside his wife at Park Ridge Illinois He was advertising manager of the New York World born February 12 1877 in Latrobe Pennsylvania Fink worked in Duluth Sioux City Omaha and Indianapolis before joining Bennett then the World in 1919 becoming advertising manager in 1920 He survived the Johns town flood while visiting his grandfather a Lutheran minister there.

Hal Mackey Fink Sioux City Old Duluth Minn New York Park Ridge Chicago New York Dispatch Fink New York World Latrobe Latrobe Advance Omaha Indianapolis Bennett Johnstown

Ratcliff Appointed Judge for Fifteenth District

Des Moines June 24 W C Ratcliff of Red Oak was appointed judge of the Fifteenth judicial district to fill the vacancy caused by Judge E B Woodruff. The appointment by Gov N E Kendall is effective June 16 1924 until the next general election. Also reappointed to the board of cosmetic examiners for one year were J M R Hanson Toledo Alfred J Meyer Davenport and James McDonald Washta.

Des Moines W. C. Ratcliff Red Oak Fifteenth Judicial District E. B. Woodruff

Leopold and Loeb Insanity Defense Under Scrutiny

Chicago June 14 Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, the youths who killed 14 year old Robert Franks, undergo a so called prison laboratory evaluation by psychiatrists to prove insanity. The defense hires Dr. Karl M Bowman and Dr. H S Hulbert to reveal mental disorders and lack of right from wrong. The prosecution argues the pair are highly intelligent and capable of knowing right from wrong.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Richard Loeb Robert Franks Karl M. Bowman H. S. Hulbert Leopold Loeb

Rebekahs hold Leeds conclave for 25th district meeting

The Ninety-seventh district Rebekah lodges hold their 25th annual convention at Leeds in the I O O F hall. Nellie Hazlett, assembly president, is introduced as visitors arrive. Welcome by Mary Tozier, with Stella Hollman delivering the返 letter response.

Rebekah Leeds Assembly Nellie Hazlett Mary Tozier Stella Hollman Rebekah Assembly of Iowa Sergeant Bluff Lodge Minerva Lodge Sioux City Emma Spencer Minerva Grace Knight Maggie Lake Etta Law Bronson Frances Watt

Burke Elected President of Carpenters Union in Sioux City

Wall W. Burke won the election at the Labor Temple for the carpenters union presidency in Sioux City. Other officers selected include Fred Banne as vice president B. J. Kinney as financial secretary J. Barnet as recording secretary Chris Boulson as treasurer B. P. Leroy as trustee John Kekin as conductor and Swan Swanson as warden.

Wall W. Burke Carpenters’ Union of Sioux City Labor Temple Sixth Pearl Streets Fred Banne B. J. Kinney J. Barnet Chris Boulson B. P. Leroy John Kekin Swan Swanson

Old Resident of Iowa Dies at Home of Niece

Carl Peter Johnson 82 died yesterday at his niece Mrs. Augusta Anderson 715 Thirty third street. A Cherokee county resident for 67 years he lived in Sioux City the past three years. Born in Sweden he arrived in America at 22 and first farmed near Marcus before moving to Sioux City. He is survived by his sister Mathilda Johnson of Marcus.

Carl Peter Johnson Augusta Anderson Thirtythird Street Johnson Cherokee County Sioux City Mr. Johnson America Sweden Marcus, Ia Mathilda Johnson Marcus

Mystery Cloudy Blast Claims 48 Navy Dead on Mississippi

Aboard the U S S Mississippi 48 crewmen died in an explosion in gun turret No 2. Captain W D Brotherton praised all hands and vowed no blame. Bodies lie in plain pine caskets as a public funeral is planned with full naval honors. Public services and nationwide casket delivery follow.

San Pedro Cal U. S. S. Mississippi W. D. Brotherton Mississippi Reinecke B. F. Patrick

Paola socialite charged after horsewhipping attorney

Miss Lucy Mallory a Paola resident was held on a peace bond after entering Judge Rankin's courtroom and horsewhipping Samuel J. Shively the Miami county attorney. Shively had prosecuted A Tiede for arson connected to a battery station in Mallory's opera house casement and blamed Shively for delays in a third trial set for fall.

Paola Kan Lucy Mallory Samuel J. Shively Miami County Shively J. O. Rankin A. Tiede Tiede Mallory Opera House Miss Mallory

Miss Harris Faces Forgery Charge in New York

Elaine Harris must face a New York grand jury charge of third degree forgery. She was bound over by Magistrate Oberwager on the charge, brought by her husband, former National City Bank vice president. Her latest defeat followed his testimony about a disputed "roses and kisses" letter in their divorce suit.

New York

Sioux City Men Compete For Iowa VFW Command

Dr. Herbert B. Saylor of Des Moines is urged for state VFW commander as the Iowa department meets in Des Moines. Ernest J. Boughey leads the Sioux City delegation with Ray Reike as a potential junior vice commander candidate. Ottumwa backs Dr. L A Hammer for commander as observers predict a divisive race. A war memorial fund for Merl D. Hay is proposed by Commander Boughey.

Herbert B. Saylor Des Moines Iowa Ottumwa L. A. Hammer Ernest Waller Sioux City Veterans of Foreign Wars Boughey Savory Merl D. Hay Glidden

Sioux City Resident Mrs. Hilliard Dies at 67

Mrs. T. A. Hilliard, a Sioux City resident of 87 years, died at her home 1116 Twenty first street. Death followed a complication of diseases. She was born in Ohio in 187? and married T. A. Hilliard in 1904. Survived by husband, three sisters Ella Radcliffe Elizabeth Jennie Reynolds and two brothers Judge T Reynolds Mike Reynolds, all in Ohio or Sioux City.

Sioux City T. A. Hilliard Twenty-first Street Ella Radcliffe Elizabeth Jennie Reynolds Chardon Ohio Judge T. Reynolds Mike Reynolds Siouxity

Wife Seeks Divorce After Husband Courting Rival

Mrs Margaret Munoz of 1807 Leach avenue files in district court alleging husband Ralph Munoz began courting another woman since their February 26 1917 marriage in Tampico Mexico. She cites habitual drunkenness cruelty and inhuman treatment and says she must leave his house.

Margaret Munoz Leach Avenue Tampico Mexico Munoz Ralph Munoz

Wind Storm Causes Property Damage in Davenport

A night wind storm in Davenport Iowa caused extensive property damage with unroofed houses, uprooted trees, and downed telephone and telegraph lines. No injuries or fatalities were reported after the hour long gale.

Davenport

Flood Deluge Strips Shenandoah Streets and Roofs

In Shenandoah Iowa on June 14 a heavy rainstorm caused street washouts and brick pavement destruction. Foundations of homes were damaged and a blacksmith shop roof was torn off. Chickens were lost, train service delayed due to Burlington track washout near Riverton, and local streams overflowed with reports of fish in yards.

Shenandoah Jesse Kimsey Burlington Riverton

First Heat Death Reported in Northwest

Minneapolis on June 14 reports the season s first heat prostration death. Harry Adfield aged 30 died after collapsing on a downtown street and was pronounced in an ambulance as temperatures stood at 83 degrees in the twin cities.

Minneapolis Minn Harry Adfield Mercury Twin Cities

New G. O. P. Executive Committee Is Named

Cleveland Ohio June 14 William M Budt Crocker Coleman Du Pont Virgil Highland Mrs Jeanette Hyde Indiana Charles Mc littois Mrs M A Warburton Pennsylvania Miss West Michigan and Mrs John Gordon Battelle Columbus Ohio named to the Republican executive committee with members from California Utah West Virginia Michigan Pennsylvania and Ohio in the list of appointees.

Cleveland William M. Budt Crocker California Coleman du Pont Delaware Virgil Highland West Virginia Jeanette Hyde Utah Indiana Charles Mclittois M. A. Warburton Pennsylvania Miss West Michigan John Gordon Battelle Columbus

Coolidge Proposes Wage Hike for Government Staff

President Coolidge urged a raise for 900 federal employees outside Washington. Congress approved a bill, but it did not become law. He ordered that starting July 1 the increased pay would take effect.

Washington Congress

Dawes Receives Warm Homecoming Welcome

Paris reports France approves Gen Charles Dawes as vice presidential candidate alongside President Coolidge. In Chicago Dawes returns to a joyous reception, mingling with friends, posing for photos, and heading to his office before a suburban celebration. His visit includes a large reception at Central Trust Bank where he serves as chairman.

Paris Charles Dawes Republican Party Coolidge France Dawes LeMatin Owen Young Chicago Charles G. Dawes Central Trust Company

Mother Wins Fight to Obtain Her Child

Fannie Lockwood, an 18 year old unwed mother in St. Louis, wins a habeas corpus case to recover a child she claims is hers. Judge Erwin Ossing in domestic relations court rules the infant is her child and rejects claims she is unfit, despite opposition from the city board of guardians and a man named as the father.

St. Louis Fannie Lockwood Erwin Ossing Fannie City Board of Children's Guardians

Damaged Plane Detains Smith in Hue During World Flight

Lieut. Lowell Smith, commander of the U S Army round the world flight, will be detained several days at Hue, French Indo China, where his plane was seen in a damaged state. The incident halts progress momentarily as engineers inspect and repair.

Pekin Lowell Smith United States Army Hue Indo-China

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the Sunday Sioux City Register NEWS Sports Sioux City Heat Denver William Young Colo G. K. Greening Editorial Comics Conservation Meeting Hal Fink Kendall Ratcliff Leopold and Rebekahs Burke Carpenters’ Union Sie Lash Miss Harris Ernest J. Boughey W. F. W. Banks Hay Resolution Up Waller Mill City Marietta College H. C. Butler Dallas Tex R. R. Lloyd
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