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Newspaper

Sioux City Register

Location

Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1924

Page

3

British protest exchange system for German note bank

British financiers oppose an American backed German note issuing bank on a gold exchange basis. They warn it would divert gold shipments from London, lift the dollar, widen U S influence, and threaten pound parity while inflation in the United States could bolster the pound through gold hoards. London bankers favor gold reserve but reject full gold exchange reliance. They fear Germany with a gold exchange note bank would gain financial power against others.

Tandon Germany Federal Reserve Bank London New York Wall Street United States America Federal Reserve Britain American Advisory Council

State Bar Takes Steps For Law Protection

Dex Moines, Ia. June 20. John Grimm of Cedar Rapids told 300 members the Town State Bar association that they should evaluate themselves to uphold laws across states and defend the government. The convention plans recommendations to speed up justice, including unified courts with departments, revised rules, and changes to indictment procedures. One hundred forty five new members were welcomed at the opening. Justice Truman Stevens spoke on unification of law and equity.

Dex Moines John Grimm Cedar Rapids Town State Bar Association Truman Stevens

Woman Hangs Self on Iowa Farm During Health Crisis

Chalsa Iowa June 20 Mrs Lew Walters 0 reportedly took her own life by hanging from a rafter in a corn crib on her farm eight miles east of here. Authorities say failing health contributed to the tragedy.

Chelsa Chalsa Lew Walters Here

Will M Cressy at Democratic Convention a Donnybrook?

The narrator satirically recalls Cleveland battles and Yorktown siege to mock the Democratic convention. He jokes about many contenders including a New York figure Al Smith and a cast of fictional “Smith” families, imagining a lively Donnybrook over favorite sons and possible compromises.

Will M. Cressy George Storm Cleveland Yorktown Mikado America Khel Mickie-Doo Los Angeles

Iowa briefs report variety of local events and notes

The notes cover diverse items from peony farm varieties in Humibolit to a short story prize for Spencer Stokes of Algona. There are town updates on bank reopenings, camp meetings, and road work, plus school projects, fire department plans, and a railroad crew payroll anecdote. Communities in Cedar Falls, Des Moines, Guthrie Center, and other cities are mentioned with brief actions and upcoming events.

Spencer—Huth Stokes Algona Spencer Cornell

Hillyer Girl Receives Sprained Ankle Injury

Genevieve Hillyer, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Hillyer of Ulysses, Neb, sprained her left ankle Tuesday morning after slipping on a slippery sidewalk. Dr. Coleman attended her, and she is reported improving.

Ulysses Neb

Heavy June Rain Floods Fremont Fields

Fremont Nebraska reports nearly eight inches of rain in the first 19 days of June. Lowland farmers battle flooding with fields inundated up to two feet as drainage efforts intensify.

Fremont Neb

Congress man and Mrs Edgar Howard arrive in Columbus

Columbus Nebraska June 20 Congress man and Mrs Edgar Howard arrived by car from Washington. The third district congressman plans to open campaign headquarters in Columbus next week ahead of the upcoming election.

Columbus Neb Edgar Howard Washington, D. C

Des Moines Seek Ruth Stickler Missing From Girls Home

Police search city and county officers for Ruth Stickler aged 16 and an unknown man who aided her escape from the St. Monica home for girls last midnight. Authorities were alerted but the girl and her escort made good their escape.

Des Moines Volice Ruth Stickler Lothario St. Monica Felice

Death of EF A Lee reported from Norman Oklahoma

Des Moines residents learn of the sudden death of EF A Lee a pioneer coal operator and dry goods dealer at Norman Oklahoma. The notice notes his influential work in the industry and his connections to Des Moines and surrounding communities.

Des Moines EF. A. Lee Norman Okla

Iowa Deaths Chronicle Multiple Obituaries Across Counties

Obituaries from Humboldt Carroll Muscatine Monticello Spencer and Anamosa report deaths of Mary Gilmore 87 in Farley Mary Pettebaum 21 in Spencer E G Lpirtel 46 of Muscatine Charles Brula Onslow and migratory family ties M M Billmire death in the Philippines and awaiting arrival of his body James E Barker 78 of Humboldt Henry Wurzhbacher 20 At Anamosa with German-born origin and long shoe business career

Carroll Mary Pettebaum St. Anthony's Hospital Humboldt James E. Barker Fulton N. Y Mary Hart Florence Fairman Frankx Spirit Herbert Minnesota

Beatrice Teen Arrested in Beatrice Car Theft Case

In Beatrice Nebraska on June 20 a Dodge owned by O F Woeritz was stolen from in front of the Burwood hotel. Officers later found the car stuck in mud on the Cornhusker highway about ten miles north of Beatrice. Beatrice boy Charles Kasing recently employed as a waiter is arrested and jailed on theft charges.

Beatrice, Neb O. F. Woeritz Burwood Cornhusker Highway Beatrice Charles Kasing

Salvation Army Reports Unusual Experience in Grand Island

Grand Island Nebraska June 20 Salvation Army headquarters reports an unusual experience during the latter part of last week. The incident involved unexpected events at the local unit and prompted an internal inquiry. Further details are pending official statements from the Salvation Army leadership.

Grand Island, Neb Salvation Army

Obituary notices note Carroll resident Varney Bolster death

Mrs Varney Bolster 70 an old Carroll resident died very suddenly in her home. Jennie Brown is survived by three sons Frank Howard and Charles.

Jennie Brown Frank, Howard Charles Carroll

Nebraska Traveling Salesmen Picnic To Be Largest Yet

Norfolk invites northeast Nebraska traveling salesmen and families to a June 28 picnic at Ransch grove six miles west of the Ine Tole road. The event includes a baseball championship, horse shoe toss, high jump, running contests and prizes for children. Coffee ice cream lemonade fruit and cookies provided. All traveling men invited.

Norfolk Neb Nebraska Ransch Grove Ine Tole United Commercial Travelers Warne del Houce

Hawarden Physician and War Veteran Dies at 45

Dr. F. J. McAllister of Hawarden Ia. dies at home after weeks of illness. A 21 year resident and major in the medical corps in World War I he served in the Argonne. Survived by wife Martha two children Maurine Frederick mother Mrs D W McAllister and brothers Omer and Harry. Funeral at Associated church Saturday afternoon.

Hawarden F. J. McAllister McAllister Three Hundred Eighth Field Artillery Presbyterian Church Masonic Order Martha McAllister Maurine Frederick D. W. McAllister Omer Wyoming Harry Spearfish Associated Church

Cass County Improves Highways Across Primary Routes

Cass county supervisors order continued upgrades on main roads. Whiteway 7 will extend from Anita to Wiota, about 20 miles from Casey to Anita, with additional work east of Lewis. Funding comes from state automobile license funds and federal sources.

Atlantic Cass County County Board of Supervisors Casey Anita Wiota Lewis

Des Moines Man Forced by Gunmen Gives Up Car

Des Moines June 20 Two gunmen forced G Aaron from his new touring car at dawn at the point of revolvers and drove the machine away Patterson reported to a police. Patterson said he had stopped near a curb to adjust his lights when the men suddenly appeared and ordered him to get out in a terrifying robbery.

Des Moines G. Aaron Patterson

Hawarden Isle Walker Fractures Collar Bone

Elmer Van Zandt of Hawarden Iowa suffered a broken collar bone and a dislocated shoulder after an alleged asleep dream incident. He rose from bed in a dreamsvision and fell crashing to the floor striking furniture during the nightmare visitation.

Hawarden Elmer van Zandt

Iowa farmer's death by suicide near Solon

Solon Iowa August 20 1930 Faun 20 Vaclav Beran 55 a farmer living four miles north of here died by his own hand hanging himself from a rafter Coroner Donohue found the man had been dead about two days.

Solon Faun Vaclav Beran Farmer Donohwe

Confession ties rich coffee queen case to three murders

Sao Paulo suspect Joao Lourenco de Salles confesses to three killings and other crimes, clearing Dona Iria Alves Ferreira known as the coffee queen. He admits orchestrating violence to avenge his sister, including hiring Jose Antonio to kill Ferreira’s husband. The tale reads like a novel.

U. G. Keener United Press Sao Paulo Brazil Joao Lourenco de Salles Iria Alves’ Ferreira de Salles Donatria Jose Antonio Nene Konano Donatria Alves Ferreira Joao de Sylles Joao Laurency de Syos Polce Jose Antono Syllos de Syllos Sao Pauld State Union Lishener de Sytlos Antonio Ferrera

De Syllos Tied to Dual Murders and New Charge

The article reports that De Syllos, already linked to two prior murders, killed a third man to hide his second crime. He is facing an additional 30 year term in state prison, with release unlikely before completion of the sentence.

de Syllos de Sylles

Bold Rabbit Chases Surprised Dog and More Town Tales

Happersville, N. C. residents recall a rabbit vs dog chase as the mayor relays a moonshine tale. The 7 bit buck allegedly charged the dog, the rabbit pressing the canine head on and the dog retreating in a yellow streak. Commissioner Henry F. Sutton also reports a mother rabbit chasing a big black snake.

Happersville N. C Roscoe Bailey Henry F. Sutton United States

Cyclops Baby Born in Russia Dies After Midwife Flight

June 20. The University of Tver physiologic institute preserves a cyclops baby in alcohol. Prof Woskresenski states the child was born sound but a terrorized midwife fled upon seeing its single central eye and the newborn died.

Cyclops Russia

Johnson elected Kiwanis presidency at convention

Victor M. Johnson of Rockford Illinois won the Kiwanis International presidency over John A. Moss of Milwaukee at the closing convention session. J Walter Taylor of Montreal and Ralph Annemen of Scranton were elected vice presidents. Fred Co W Parker of Chicago was re elected international secretary and Russell E Ward of Jackson became treasurer. Newly elected trustees include Burton D Myers Thomas Bath Charles W Olds Douglas A Scott Louis Mitchell Frank Snell Robert N Young O Samuel Cummings Frank Williamson and Raymond N Prosser.

Denver Victor M. Johnson Rockford Kiwanis International John A. Moss Milwaukee J. Walter Taylor Montreal Ralph Annemen Scranton Fred Co. W. Parker Chivagro International Russell E. Ward Jackson, Mich Burton D. Myers Thos. Bath Chas. W. Olds Douglas A. Scott Louis Mitchell Frank Snell Robert N. Young O. Samuel Cummings Frank Williamson Raymond N. Prosser

Brookhart to Speak at Des Moines Fourth of July

United States Senator Smith W. Brookhart will deliver his first Iowa address in months at the Des Moines Fourth of July celebration on the state fair grounds. He will also speak in Oskaloosa before flying to Des Moines. The program includes races, a military pageant, circus acts, dancing, a horseshoe tourney, a baseball game, and a concert, with Pain’s fireworks to close the evening.

Des Moines United States Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Des Moines Trades and Labor Assembly W. J. Valley Tee Brookhart Monticello Thom Jefferson Oskaloosa Fair Grounds Fourteenth Cavalry Fort Des Moines One Hundred and Thirty-seventh Artillery Argonne Post Pain

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