Mrs Pratt Faces Possible Arrest in New York
A New York magistrate issued a summons for Mrs. Everett Pratt of Des Moines to appear today on a charge of assault on her foster daughter Roberta Jane Pratt, 6. The summons was issued by Magistrate Flood at the request of Vincent Pisarro for the society for the prevention of cruelty to children, but was reportedly ignored. Prosecution plans and custody actions against Roberta Jane Pratt continue, with legal foster parents Mr. and Mrs. David M. Thompson of Des Moines preparing to seek possession. The case highlights concerns over alleged mistreatment and the foster arrangement amid broader tabloid coverage of the Pratt family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Everett
Pratt Des
Vincent T. Pisarro
Society For Prevention’ of Cruelty
Pisarro
Pratt
Europe
Des;Moines
David M. Thompson
Des “Moines
Roberta
Jane “Pratt
S. Pratt
New England traits shape presidential restraint and candor
The discussion argues that New England human nature blends acquisitiveness and retention with conscience and respect for tradition, suggesting a president from the region would avoid deviations from major customs. The piece cites contrasts in political behavior and the influence of regional temperament on leadership style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contin- Coolidge
Orsie
New England
New
Emmons Johnson Pioneer Banker Dies at 92
Obituary notes Emmons Johnson a Waterloo area banker and Iowa official who served as a state senator from Waverly before returning to Waterloo. A strong advocate of education and clean government he privately funded Cornell College with a large gift and was praised for courtesy and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons
Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt
Waverly
Waterloo
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Tia Jove
Island Patient Treated by Radio in Alaskan Storms
Heavy storms and low temperatures over the Bering Sea forced pilot Joe Crosson of the Wilkins Arctic expedition to abandon the attempt. David Sepilla, a wealthy Eskimo, was reported dying on isolated St. Lawrence Island and airlifted to Nome hospital. He was receiving radio instructions from a Fairbanks doctor via nurse at bedside. Storm conditions may delay the Wilkins polar dagh.
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Seward
Alaska
Bering Sea
Joe Crosson
Wilkins Arctic Expedition
David Sepilla
St. Lawrence Island
Nome Hospital
Sepilla
Fairbanks
Sheriff Blocks Mine Strike Violence In Allegheny County
Pittsburgh April 5 18 000 union miners idle as authorities enforce a ban on gatherings near mines in Allegheny County Sheriff Robert H Braun orders blockades to keep fragile peace. Officials from United Mine Workers and mine operators in Terre Haute Indiana seek a wage accord while Iowa talks stall waiting for a policy committee decision.
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Pittsburgh
Robert. H. Braun
Allegheny County
Williamson
Hig
Allegheny
FAO
Rre
Haute
America
Terre ‘Haute
Wiliam
Mitch
Fitch
P.H. Penna
Operators’ Association
Iowa
Des Moines
Joe Morris
Policy Committee
George Heaps, Jr
Ware State Committee
Mellon Seeks Audience With Premier Poincaré
Paris April 3 41 Andrew W Mellon US secretary of the treasury made a courtesy call on Premier Poincaré, leaving the premier at a cabinet meeting. Mrs David Bruce Mellon’s daughter nearly recovered from appendicitis at Neuilly American Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Andrew W. Mellon
U. S
Legislature After Free Rogers Show
A joint house meeting invites Will Rogers to address a joint convention in the legislature today. The program runs at 11 40 with invitations extended to both houses, as observers report activity around Renate and Melonk fonjverrew.
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Dex Moines
INS
Will Rogers
Renate
Melonk
Reed Bares Fees Paid Sapiro Through Co op
Detroit Mich April 5 4L Anton Sapiro won the first important victory in a million dollar libel suit against Henry Ford as Judge Raymond ruled a letter criticizing the American Wheat Growers Association not relevant to fees. Reed pressed Sapiro on his cross examination about fees and retainers and the total gross fees above 500000 over 100 years. Sapiro admitted $1000 for three days at a Chicago conference and detailed demands he made on the American Farm Bureau for ongoing counsel including a 500 monthly retainer 2000 yearly expenses a private Chicago office and 10000 yearly for legal services though not all were accepted.
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Detroit
Mich
Anton Sapiro
Henry Ford
Fred. M. Raymond
Sapiro
American Wheat Growers
James’ A. Reed
Federal Building
AINS
Middlewest
Henry
Ford
Aaron Sapiro
King
Ford-Sapiro
Farm Bureau
Chicago -In
San
Francisco
Howard
Reed
Tetter Sapiro
J. Fuy Howard
The
American Farm: ‘Bureau
Bureau
Chicago
ST. Was
San Francisco
C. H. Gustafson
Gustafson
American ‘Farm “Bureau
Ser Ices
Cedar Falls High Principal Declines Re-Election Plans
Cedar Falls high school principal Ok Sarles announced to the board he will not seek another term after serving the last two years. The Courier Special Service reports the decision surfaced today in Cedar Falls in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Courier
Cedar’. Falls
W. Ok Sarles
Cedar Falls High School
Trivia questions from an old paper page
The text lists a series of trivia prompts asking for the original thirteen states water weight of rainfall per acre at one inch, notable historical events by year including 1066 1453 1492 1607 1776 and 1815, total population of the British empire within 50 000 000, major world cities, capital of Yugoslavia, borders of the United States by rivers and seas, states bordering Colorado, salary of the U S president, and the five most populous states, noting answers appear on another page of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Jugo- Slavia
United States
Colorado
Union
Funeral services for Harry J Averill at Petersen Bros
Waterloo lodge No. 716 T QO C F will assist in the funeral of Harry J Averill who died after an extended illness of diabetes. Services scheduled for 10 a m Wednesday at Petersen Bros chapel with Rev T L Baumgartner of Calvary Evangelical church officiating. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J
Averill
Waterloo
Harry J. Averill
Hawkeye Hotel
Petersen Bros
Chanel
T. L. Baumgartner
Calvary Evangelical Church
Elmwood
Infant Daughter of Mr and Mrs Singer Dies
Eleanore Singer the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Singer of 519 Mobile Street died this morning after a brief illness. She was born December 26 1986. The burial is at Hileman and Gindt mortuary pending funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanore Singer
Eleanore R. Singer
W R. Singer
Mobile Street
Hileman & Gindt
De Pinedo Unable to Ride Off Lake
Italian flyer Francesco de Pinedo postponed takeoff from the lake Roosevelt dam after four failed ascent attempts. Four motor boats circled as waves rose around the giant monoplane carrying 500 gallons of gasoline in pontoon tanks. The flight was halted pending favorable wind and fuel management before another attempt.
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Springs
Francesco Dé Pines
Roosevelt Dam
de’ Pinedo
Filer
King Ferdinand of Roumania Relapse Puts Crown at Risk
Berlin reports King Ferdinand of Roumania has suffered a relapse and lies near death in Bucharest. He is in a coma and not eating for 24 hours as physicians administer oxygen. Queen Marie stays at his bedside while Bratiano unites parties against Prince Carol’s return.
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Berlin
Ferdinand
Bucharest
Marie
Bratiano
Prince Carol
Drag San Francisco Bay for Bodies of Missing Aviators
Coast guards and patrols drag San Francisco Bay after a mail plane with Eddie Neher and Albert Scheller disappeared north of Fresno early Sunday. Searchers fear the plane may have plunged into the water amid fog and possible confusion at the landing field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Hope
Fresno
Eddie Neher
Albert Scheller
Pacific Air Transport
Coast Guards
Aolicve
Local names listed in Oelwein area notices
A fragmentary list of residents and partial names appears from Oelwein including John Folsom Genevieve Reynolds Ehner Gordy Mrs Jonnie Town William Wiese Maude L Popp and others. The text is incomplete and offers no events or actions.
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John Folsom
Oelwein
Genevieve Reynolds
Ehner “Award Gordy
Jonnie Harriet Town
Oel-Wein Oo
William ‘A. Wiese
Proenort
Fic
Cae
Maude L. Popp
Waterloo
Legger to jail for possession of alcohol
Kenneth Bates of Cambridge was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to five months in county jail by Judas Fry here yesterday for legal possession of alcohol.
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Nevada
Kenneth Bates
Cambridge
Judas Fry
Bates
Chicago violence flares as polls open in mayoral vote
In Chicago bombings and gunfire erupt before dawn as voters head to polling places for the mayoral race featuring William Dever and William Thompson. Police raid districts, a fatal shooting occurs, and state Senator Trabandell is arrested for carrying a weapon amid threats against Alderman Arthur Albert.
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Chicago
Ares
William Bdever
Crat
William
Thompson
Epu
Awithin
Conman
Lawrence O’brien
Vieader
Vincent ‘ ‘Diucci
Ayas
Hhey
Drunci
Dion O'Banion
Daniel’ Healy
Drucci
Sherman
Dever
Bawara
Trandell
ex-Service Men's Club
Arthur
Albert
Shenandoah Divorce Decree Divides Custody and Costs
In Shenandoah the district court today granted a divorce between the contestants after hearings over three days. The court awarded custody of two children to the parties and divided the proceeds, with each spouse ordered to pay their own costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Ulmer
Asa
Srwaias
Missing Man Declared Dead After Nine Years
A Des Moines cashier at the Galt Savings Bank was officially declared dead after being missing for nine years. The Missouri State company noted he had disappeared, with about $30,000 still in his accounts. The town su he and related details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des
Moines
JT. Axen
Galt’ Savings
Suhe
Missouri
Iowa Supreme Court Reverses Mowry Damages Decision
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a district court ruling awarding Henry A. Mowry and Lowdon Mowry $40,000 against Charles Reinking and others in a postwar anti German context. It found the verdict excessive, noted an unfair trial, and ordered a new trial due to court errors.
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Des” “Moines
Iowa Supreme Court Today
Courtty ‘District
Henry AW
Mowry
Lowdon
Charles
Reinking
Hbel
antiGerman
Iowa House OKs 5000 for Waterway Fight
The Iowa House approved an appropriation of 5000 dollars for Iowa participation in the push for the early construction of the Great Lakes St Lawrence waterway. Representatives Bixler Adams and others backed the measure as part of the western states demand, with assurances of effect and concurrence.
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Statehouse
Des’ Moines
Iowa
Lakes- St. Lawrence Waterway
Jie
Bixler
Adams
Cabinet Discusses Protection of U.S. Citizens in China
Washington reports the Chinese situation worsens for foreigners as advisers note evacuations and risk to Americans. Admiral Williams cites riots in Hankow harming Japanese interests and labor agitation driving Chang-Sha evacuations. The American consulate at Chang-Sha to close soon, with Palos and Bulmer movements tied to port actions.
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Kiaochow
Yangtze Valley
Pengpu
Tien-Tsin-Pukow
Hauchowtu
Williams
Washington, D. C
TNS
Co. S.S. Williams
Chang-Sha
Honan
Admiral Williams
Hankow
Isul
Palos
Bulmer
Amoy
Youthful Marriage Ends After One Day in Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska an 18 year old man John Maddox wed 18 year old Ermine on a train from Logan. The marriage lasted only until the mother of the couple intervened and filed for an annulment. The boy and girl agreed to separate but plan to wait two years before considering marriage again.
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Omaha
John
Maddox
Ermine
Logan
Santa Fe Declares An Extra Dividend
New York April 5 Directors of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railway today declared an extra dividend of 75 cents on the common stock in addition to the regular quarterly payment of $1.75. Both are payable June 1 to stockholders of record May 6. A similar extra dividend was declared at the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
York
Atchison
Topeka
Santa’ Fe Railway
Hunt for Missing South English Man
Search was underway today for Henry Nelson, 55, of South English Iowa, who left his home late yesterday afternoon. A note in his handwriting saying Don't look for the body was found. Relatives cite financial troubles from hail damage to two crops as a possible motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry ‘Nels
Y W C A Program Shown to Kiwanis at Noon Meeting
Waterloo Kiwanis club heard a Y W C A program for girls and young women. Mrs G J Altstadt led the presentation at the noon luncheon held at the Y W C A, not Hotel Russell Lamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Kiwanis Club
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
G. J. Altstadt
Silk cargo train sets 11 hour run Omaha to Chicago
A special silk cargo train from the Pacific coast covered the Omaha to Chicago run in 11 hours, 2 hours 34 minutes faster than the fast passenger timetable. The Illinois Central pulled it to Waterloo from Union Pacific and handed it to Pennsylvania for onward run to New York City.
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Omaha
Neb
Chicago
Illinois Central Thru
Waterloo
Pacific Coast
Illinois Central
Union Pacific
Pennsylvania
New York City
Lawyer Gilkeson, Noted Attorney, Dies in Worcester
Worcester April 6. James R. Gilkeson prominent attorney and former Nebraska legal associate of HH D Perky founder of Shredded Wheat died at his home last night. The death follows a period of illness and ends a long career in law and business.
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Worcester
Mass
James R. Gilkeson
Selfer
Nebraska
HH. D
Amateur golf medalist Georgy Voight wins 18 holes at United North and South
At Pinehurst North Carolina in April the Washington amateur Georgy Voight captured the medalist prize with an 18 hole total of 18 strokes over 8 holes in the United North and South amateur golf tournament.
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Pinehurst
Georgy ‘Voight
Washington
Increase in Foreign Tensions Near Shanghai and Nanking
The report notes rising threats to foreign communities near Shanghai and Nanking, with Cantonese forces and agitators aiming at foreign anti foreign sentiment. Washington considers possible action as diplomats report cable changes between London Tokyo and Washington and protests from Paris over the Nanking incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Peking
Yientsin
Washington
Nanking
Department
London
Paris
Lodge
JHenty-Ford Buys Cottonwood Manor in Georgia Estate
New York reports JHenty-Ford bought Cottonwood manor in Bryan county Georgia from Jennie Jameson estate for $100000. The purchase was revealed in an accounting of the estate. Also notes Brown Ing plotting Tin Pan Alley revenue and a vaudeville act. Los Angeles mentions Southgate volunteers and arson arrests. Lipton puzzled by modern hairdos and etiquette.
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Associated Press
New of York
Jhenty - Ford
Cottonwood ‘Manor
Bryan’ County
Georgia
Jennie Jameson
Mandeville
New
York
Tin Pan Alley
Los Angeles
Southgate
New ‘York
Thomas
Lipton
Bankrupt Farmer Faces Record $406 877 Liabilities
James G. Donohoe, a Holbrook farmer, filed for bankruptcy in federal court listing assets of $750 and debts totaling $406,877. Creditors include Des Moines National Bank $30,000, Bee Wardrip Thornbury $20,000, Esher & Ryan of Cedar Rapids $15,000, and Commercial Savings Bank of Iowa City $20,000 among 113 totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Avere
James G. Donohoe
Near -Holbrook
Dondhoe
Drake Bureau seeks Iowa teachers new placements
Drakes placement and appointment bureau for teachers in Des Moines is gathering inquiries from Iowa superintendents. Five superintendents met in Des Moines for personal interviews with teaching candidates. More plan to visit Des Moines later this month and during the Drake Relays week, with over 15 having signed in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des, Moines
INS
Iowa
Drake
Lyle Campbell
Des Moines
Campbell
Pioneer Publisher Dies in Anamosa Iowa
Thomas E. Booth, 85, pioneer publisher of the Eureka, died at his home in Anamosa Iowa today. He had been connected with the paper 53 years and retired from active management several years ago.
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Pioneer
Anamosa
INS
Thomas E. Booth
Eureka
Naner
Oats Seeding Underway in Clinton County Fields
Clinton Iowa April 3 Oats seeding is under way in Clinton county fields as farmers prepare for spring planting with suitable soil and weather conditions guiding progress.
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Clinton, Ja
Clinton County
Concert Notes As Alumni Sing With College Club
The program featured Grace and Cornells Mt Memon as well as works by Coleridge Taylor MacDowell and Spencer. Alumni and former students joined the club in a closing sing along after the Viking Song and other pieces.
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Cornell
Coleridge-Taylor
MacDowell
Penn
Spencer
Arthur ‘Dickoff
Salesman Struck by Train Near Depot
A traveling salesman on Mullan avenue northeast of the depot was struck from the rear by Illinois Central No. 28 while walking along the railroad right of way. He suffered a left shoulder fracture and a scalp wound, was treated at the depot by an Illinois Central physician, then taken to Allen Memorial Hospital where his wounds were dressed and he rested at home later today.
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Polk
Mullan Avenue
Mullannue
Manchester
Illinois Central
Allen “Memorial
Former Iowan Kidnapped and Robbed in Chicago
Paul Wettstein, a former Cedar Rapids jewelry dealer and Newark salesman, was kidnapped in Chicago by armed men. They forced him from his car, robbed him of jewel cases valued at about 40000 dollars, and dumped him in a distant city area. Wettstein reported the incident to Chicago police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Paul Wettstein
Chicago
Newark
Ned
Snyder Gray Murder Trial Delayed Amid Holy Week
The murder trial of Mira Ruth Brown Snyder and Judd Gray for Albert Snyder's death was postponed from next Monday to April 18 by Supreme Court Justice Townsend Scudder. The halt cited a reluctance to start the case during Holy Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
TNS
Mira
Ruth Brown
Snyder
Henry
Judd Gray
Albert Snyder
Supreme Court
Townsend
Scudder
Weelk
Bank Trust Fund Defense Clears Defunct Bank
Des Moines April Carl case shows the Supreme Court ruling that money held by a bank as a trust fund is not liable for the debts of a closed bank. The decision centers on whether the fund remains insulated from creditors after dissolution. The court ordered payment to a party, reinforcing the trust status of the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Molines
Carl
McEaee Na ‘Spectator
Supremé
Ithe’ Bank
Mail Carrier Rivalry as Expert Rifle Shot
A rural mail carrier named Bell, long in service on a rural route, is celebrated for precision shooting with an ancient rifle. Residents recall him starting delivery decades ago, placing a rifle in his cart and practicing during idle moments. He claims matches with all men his age not wearing spectacles and lists notable feats such as breaking glass balls at a fair and hitting multiple small targets with bullets, all while maintaining a steady, exact aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Bates
Constipation Linked to Headaches and Diseases
An old Kellogg advertisement warns that constipation causes headaches and many diseases. It touts Kellogg's All Bran as a guaranteed relief when eaten regularly, recommending two tablespoons daily and versatile uses in meals, soups, and desserts.
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Vs. Moines
Alice
Joan
Pody
O'Keefe & Towne
Mellon
Poincare
Rogers
Reed Bares
Edith ‘Grace Craiz
First Baptist’ Church of
Hoosick, N.Y
Roumania
Legger
House OK
Waterway
U.S
China
Canton- Che
Drake Bureau
Kellogg
Bettie Creek
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