Sanitary Dairy Offices Merged By New Council
The city council in its first session under the new administration merged sanitary and dairy inspector roles under one head and moved the weights and measures office to the police department. P. B. F. Walker was named chief of police. C. W. Strickler appointed. the council debated painting parking spaces, but the motion failed. Routine business followed as the session closed after 10 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. BF. Walker
GC. L. McDermott
W. HH. Webb
James Stebbins
HL. W. Sigworth
Mayoor
C.le McDermott
Police Department
Sergt
Mark G. Hechtfartly
C. WY. Strickler
P. E. Walker
Ciiy Engineer's
Mayer Guagr
Weward Luck
Fez
Airrie Mat
Register and
Tibbitts
Tank
Buck
Tibbitis
Link
Rimmermann
I! Polis
Regis
Tmimethiat
Arinds Suis Health
Larek
Ai Lank
Mo Howard
Iment
Vibortis
Council
Gnasy
Saint
Deiter
Theodore Klein Dies of Apoplectic Stroke at 65
Theodore Klein, 65, a retired farmer of Eagle Center, died suddenly at 9 a m from an apoplectic stroke after entering a community store. He lived only moments. Survived by his widow and six siblings including Conrad, Peter, William, Frank Klein of Waterloo, Sebastien Klein of Eagle Center, and Mrs John Sie of Waterloo.
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Theodoure Klein
Eagle Center
Klein
Conrad
Peter
William
Frank Klein
Waterloo
Sebastien Kiein
Eagle -Center
John Sie
Day-Beck Case Closure Stuns Oklahoma City Crowd
In Oklahoma City on April 17, the Day-Beck case was announced closed by County Attorney Tinghes. Mo man Vrielt, attorney for Jean PL Dar, and army officers stated the matter will be concluded with no further filings or requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Oklahoma City
Okla
Berk
Tinghes
Moman Vrielt
Jean PL Dar
Twenty-second annual grain dealers convention opens in Des Moines
The twent second annual Western Grain Dealers Association convention opens in Des Moines April 11 and runs through April 12. Welcome remarks by L W Ainsworth of the Des Moines Board of Trade set the tone as speakers from commerce and industry outline issues. Delegates will attend smokers and theatre events tonight amid formal program activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Western Grain Dealers’ Association
Dos Afpines Board
1. A. Moss
Chicago
Joseph F. Leopold
Iowé State Chamber of Commerce
Bes Moinas
Linn County Judge Rules Railway Must Pay Assessments
Judge Moffitt in district court orders the Tows Railway & Light Co. to pay assessments tied to the Glucol highway paving east of Cedar Rapids. The interurban company argued the charges harmed business, but the judge dismissed the appeal and upheld the assessment as standing.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids
Moffitt
Tows Railway & Light Co
Jie
Predict Big Battle in Kneeskern Trial in Decorah
Wealthy stockman Frank Kneeskern faces first degree murder charges in a high profile northeastern Iowa case. He is accused in the December killings of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ivan Brocklin at their log cabin near Moneek. Preliminary hearings were secret and evidence remains undisclosed.
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Decorah. Fe
Iowa
Frank B. Kneeskern
Stockman
Charles Ivan Brocklin
Moneek
Kneeskern
Castalia
Winnishiek County
Murderers to Get Reprieve for Appeal
Des Moines April 11 Gov Kendall is expected to grant reprieve to Eugene Weeks and Orrie Cros two condemned murderers, on the appeal pending before the Iowa Supreme Court. Weeks faces hanging April 15 and Cros May 1 for the murder of G A Fosdick a Des Moines grocer. The May term is expected to decide the appeal.
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Des Moines
N. Fe
Kendall
Eugene Weeks
Orrie Cros
Gibson
Supreme Court
Weeks
G. A. Fosdick
Davenport's Daily Air Concerts Start
Ta April 11 the first radio concert will be broadcast from the Palmer school radio station WOC. Daily concerts planned at noon with programs from 12 to 4 pm offering educational talks and from 5 to 5 30 pm night concerts by local artists.
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Davenport. Ta
Palmer School
WOC
Harding Aims to Reform Chief Bureaus for Efficiency
President Harding plans to reorganize major departments to improve efficiency and cut waste. He opposes broad patronage raids by Congress and seeks civil service integrity, likely acting through executive orders if needed. The move reflects pressure from lawmakers and the public for a leaner, more capable federal administration.
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Congress
Senate
Harding
Acigni
Copsrigat
New Fork Evening
Opening White House Lawn For Easter Monday Market
President and Mrs Hardige consent to open the White House grounds on Easter Monday for a traditional event. Children will gather for the annual time honored activity as crowds look forward to the colorful displays and the welcoming atmosphere on the lawn.
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White House Lawn
Washington, D. C
Hardige
White House
Examinations Continue in Second Burch Murder Trial
In Los Angeles on April 11 jurors were being examined for a second trial of Arthur C. Burch for the murder of J Belton Kennedy. Six jurors had been tentatively selected and a third panel of 100 was expected to report as the court resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Veterans Bureau to Transfer Hospitals to Public Heart Service
Washington April 11 Fifty seven public heart service hospitals treating disabled soldiers are to be transferred to the veterans bureau by executive order effective May 1. President Harding has the order before him at the White House and will sign it in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Public Heart Service
Veterans
Harding
White House
Des Moines Parks To Exhibit Baby Wolves This Summer
In Des Moines on April 11, T. C. Aldrich brought seven baby wolves from a den near Camp Hell to the city’s municipal park to collect a $4 bounty once offered for menace wolves. Sheriff Robb, after examining the week-old wolves, decided they are too cute to kill and will pay the $28 bounty himself to keep them for the summer at the park.
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Mes Moines
Camp Hell
T. C. Ald
Des Moines
Parker
Aldrich
Dess Moines
Robb
Four Congressmen File Nomination Papers in Des Moines
Four members of Congress filed nomination papers with Secretary Ramsay in Des Moines on April 11 completing preprimary steps for June elections. Named are Crrenus Cole of Cedar Rapids Dickinson of Algona Harry E Hut t of Williamsburg and Cassius C Unwell of Des Moines. William D Motes from Suetdoen had filed earlier.
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Nes Moines
Congress
Ramsay
Crrenus Cole
Deany Rapids
I. J. Dickinson
Algona
Harry E. Tlutt
Williamsburg
Cassius C. Unwell
Des Moines
William D. Motes
Suetdoen
State mine foremen and hoisting engineers exams set
Des Moines reports state examining board announces examinations for mine foremen and hoisting engineers will be held at the state house tomorrow to fill all vacancies statewide. About 15 candidates are expected to take the tests. Burlington banker dies at 72 after 50 years with First National bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Holsting
Burlington
William P. Foster
First National Bank
War Dept Held Up as Private Grafter
Washington April 17 charges that the war department sold property at very low prices to favored customers and misrepresented facts to congress were made in the house by Rep Johnson. He cited Weeks secretary report as fraudulent and said the department tries to control justice by placing men on the DOJ payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syite Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Department
Congress
Johnson
South Dakota
Weeks
American Congress
Crooks
Department of Justice
Second Jury Let Go in Stock Sale Suit
In district court Judge B B Stiles discharged a second jury in the Howe versus Hood and Bell stock sale dispute due to inability to reach agreement. The prior jury was discharged Jan 14 with a plaintiff majority. today’s panel of three women and nine men reportedly favored the defense eight to four. The case involves damages claimed from stock in the No Writer company now in receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Howe
W. B. Hood
Stanley C. Bell
B. B. Stiles
Nowceiver
Defendatts
Plaintif
Irish unrest deepens as Easter approaches in Dublin
Dublin reports say Michael Collins and Ramon De Valera agreed on a Dublin conference while warnings of a potential counter revolution rise. Armies guard headquarters, councils of war convened, and attacks flare from Clonmel to Ulster border as Free State and rebel forces clash ahead of Easter.
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United Press
Dublin
Michael Collins
Ramon de Valera
Ireland
Tord
Cails
Cathal Brugha
Quarter Sessions Court
Athion
Free State
de Valeraites
Junior Chamber of Commerce Planned in Waterloo
A junior Chamber of Commerce is to be formed in Waterloo as an auxiliary to the Greater Waterloo association, announced by M. Bowman general secretary. The plan has succeeded in Des Moines and Webster City, and the organization will train youths for business and community responsibility, fostering progress.
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Chamber of Commerce
Waterloo
Greater Waterloo Association
M. Bowman
Des Moines
Webster City
Bryan backs down on race for Senate in Florida
Miami April 21 William J Bryan announced he would not be a candidate for the inter states senate from Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Senate
Miami
Fla
William J. Bryan
Inter- States Senate
Florida
City in Brief Highlights From Local Notes
West end Fourth street Bridge and a few civic items are noted. Rev V C Kelford visited Moody Bible Institute in Chicago last week. Mrs John Cook of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin visits her sister, Mrs John Meek. Miss Pearl Stanton leaves for Washington DC for a month. Mrs Glenn Keppel and two children return from a visit with Mrs Frank Smith. Ruth Hutchins returns to Sheldon Iowa after visiting W J Grohe. Waterloo Dental Society to meet at Hotel Russell Lamson with no program. Mr and Mrs Herbert M Reed return from Florida and visit daughter in Cleveland. Birth announced in Riceville for Roscoe Archer’s daughter. Archer is son of K A Archer of Beech Street. A P Gibbs seeks Ford license plate 12-4915. car stolen in front of KC Hall. Miss Bess Stuart attended teachers' convention and visited cousins. Mr and Mrs H A Hansen return to Wellsburg. Joseph Kelz fractures leg after being thrown from a wagon on Fourth Street East. taken to St Francis Hospital. Birthday party for Mrs Jack Heinzer at 107 Randolph Street with two‑course luncheon, cake, dancing. Rev George B Shoemaker elected clerk by Cedar Heights council. sidewalks topic discussed but no action. Final spring get‑together for Black Hawk County Motor Trades bureau at Greater Waterloo association. Miss Alice Brown to sing. orchestra and a Black Sennett reel planned. five-minute talks by members.
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V. C. Kelford
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
John Cook
Fort Atkinson
Wis
John Meek
Sixth Street
Pearl Stanton
Almond] Street
Washington, D. C
Glenn Keppel
Charles City
Frank Smith
Ruth Hutchins
Sheldon
W. J. Grohe
Sixth Street West
Waterloo Dental Society
Hotel
Russell-Lamson
A. P. Gibbs
Mulberry Street
K. C. Hall
Bess Stuart
H. A. Hansen
Black Hawk Street
Wellsburg
Joseph Kelz
Jefferson Street
Fourth Street
St. Francis] Hospital
Jack Heinzer
Randolph Street
Greater Waterloo Association
Black Hawk County Motor Trades Bureau
Alice Brown
Friedman Is Freed Under $10,000 Bonds
Chicago April 1 William Sailer Friedman lightweight contender was released on 10000 bond after surrendering to police in connection with the slaying of Abe Rubio in a saloon row. Four others were injured in the same incident.
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Friedman
Chicago
William
Sailer) Friedman
Abe Rubio
Illinois primaries open with quiet polls and arrests
Voting in Illinois primaries began quietly in Chicago. State Senator William M. Brinkman was arrested for distributing marked ballots within 100 feet of a polling place. A state attorney detail jailed 16 men accused of precinct hopping and voting for multiple candidates. Early turnout was light, rising toward noon as voters streamed in.
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Associated Press
Chicago
William M. Brinkman
Heiter Home Fire Causes Heavy Loss
Fire at 21 Washington Street believed of mysterious origin damaged W. E. Heiter residence. Flames burned through a first floor bedroom wall filling the house with smoke. Firemen extinguished the blaze with chemicals before it spread to adjacent rooms. Loss estimated at several hundred dollars.
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W. EF. Heiter
Washington Street
Helter
Packers Get Another Year To Sell Yards
Washington date April 11 The Columbia Supreme Court extended to March 3 1923 the time limit for Swift and Armour Chicago packing concerns to dispose of their stockyard and railway terminal properties under the government consent decree. Under the original decree the two concerns were required to complete disposal tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, DD. C
Swift & Co
Armour & Co
Chicago
Columbia Supreme Court
Police Rescuer Dozen From Tenement Fire
New York April 11 three persons were injured when a three story tenement in Williamsburg Brooklyn caught fire. Police officers carried about a dozen people down the fire escapes to safety after they jumped from windows during the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Williamsburg
Brooklyn
Hildebrand Funeral Set At First Brethren
Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvester Hildebrand who died yesterday afternoon are planned for Thursday at 2 30 p m at First Brethren Church with Rev. W H Beachler officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Petitions Demand Daylight Saving Enactment in Fort Dodge
On April 11 seventeen petitions began circulating in Fort Dodge to urge city commissioners to pass a daylight saving ordinance. The plan would set clocks back one hour from May 1 to October 1. A. T. Heibel, head of Fort Dodge public school playgrounds and Twilight Baseball League, leads the effort linked to school support for extra daytime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
A. T. Heibel
Tort Dodge Public Schools
Heibel
City Schools Foster Summer Recreation Programs
Public interest grows in summer months as city schools expand recreational enterprises for youth. Officials plan coordinated activities to boost community engagement and provide safe, structured leisure opportunities during the break.
Arbuckle Defense Wraps Surrebuttal in Rappe Trial
In San Francisco on April 11 the third Roscoe Arbuckle trial nears noon as Superior Judge Harold Louder orders testimony completion. Defense rested surrebuttal arguing Virginia Rappe died from a chronic ailment not an assault. Arguments in the cage may resume this afternoon with a verdict expected by Wednesday.
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San Francisco
Cal
Roscos Arbuckle
Harold Louderback
Virginia Rappe
Grosegullet
Arbuckle
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Davenport
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Oday
Ulster
Belfast
Irish Republican Army
Ulster Frontier
Ulster Constabulary
Newtonbutter
Iowa State Mutual Hog Insurance Company
State Center
Coourthouse
Heinz
Junior Chamber of Commerce
West End
Fourth Street Bridge
Buchanan
Herbert M. Reed
Cleveland, Q
Roscoe Archer
Riceville
K. A. Archer
Beech Street
George B. Shoemaker
Cedar Heights
Gedar Heights
Gabardines
Volstead Said
Gabardine
Coats
Mons Fashion Shop
Llinois
Heiter
Packers
Sebucre
Charma
Postum Cereal Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Michigan
The
Fatan- Fleming Co
Waterlan
Tox Way
Waterloo Evening Couriet
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