Moonshiners seize control in Tennessee amid vigilante killings
The article reports in dramatic tone that Henry County Tennessee is under moonshine control after the death of Vom Myans and a vigilante response. A $1,000 reward fails to yield progress against slavers, while threats from moonshiners trigger the removal of seven vigilance members including a deputy sheriff, amid wider fears of lawlessness and calls to restore order. It notes other items including a massive 18,000 pound elephant gift to Spencer Penrose and multiple political budget debates and weather oddities reported in the era.
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Henry County
Tennessee
Vom Myans
Fort Madison
Colorado Springs
Negapur
Spencer Penrose
Senator Penrose
Penrosa
Land Speculation and Stock Buying Now at ebb Flow
Washington April 44 The writer analyzes business condition as reflected in national capital with focus on land and securities speculation, the impact of the war era expansion, and the outlook for general industry and potential future mood shifts. He discusses the limits of the New York Stock Exchange as a predictor and notes the shift to normal consumption with extended installment buying.
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Hy Mari
Federal Reserve Syste
Particwar
Torida
York
Washington
New York Stock Exchange
Shington
Stack Exchange
Fed
America
Unite Siites
United Siates
40 Carat Ring Gift Sparks New York Customs Appraisal
Mabel Boni arrived from Paris as customs officials appraised her jewels, noting a 40 carat diamond ring valued at 1,000,000 dollars. She said the gems were gifts from her husband Hernando Rocha, a South American millionaire, during their four day marriage.
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Mabel
Boni
New York
Paris
Hernando Rocha
To Examine Woman Found Dead in Lake for Poison Trace
A 40 year old unidentified woman weighing 100 pounds and five feet tall was found dead in Lake Pepin near Ellsworth Wisconsin. Authorities planned further examination of stomach contents for traces of poison as no bruises or drowning signs were noted.
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Ellsworth
Wis
Lake Pepin
Here
Iowa Dentists Exhibit Operations at State Convention
About 100 Iowa dentists will attend the annual Iowa State Dental meeting in Des Moines from May 4 to 6. Delegates will demonstrate various dental operations and prizes will be awarded for the best clinics. Manufacturers will display a wide range of dental products including toothpicks and a $31,000 electric dental chair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Dental Secret
Charles J. Henshaw
Sisty
Turkey braces for Graeco Italian drive from Rhodes
Constantinople reports Turkey strengthens defenses as Rome and Athens deny Graeco Italian plans. Confidential reader information and new Turkish drafts suggest readiness for action. rumors of massed aircraft at Rhodes fuel distrust.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Rome
Athens
Mary
Rhodes
Ansara
Monte Saunders Held Over Unpaid Fine in Waterloo
Waterloo police and a deputy sheriff search for Monte Saunders after he fails to pay a $1,000 fine from a district court conviction for liquor offenses. He lives at 202 Adams Street with four fast cars, and had promised to leave the city but did not. he faces custody for contempt while his prior liquor record is noted.
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Monte Sawnders
Mark Reehtfertis
Sherif
Gorney
J. Bo Rates
Monte Saunders
Waterloo
Monte
Black Hawk County
Port Madison
Monta
WA. Cook
Saunders
Adams Street
Sam Jones
Fourth Street
Ilinois Central
Kem
Manson Street
Manson Seteol
Richardson & Gross
Syemmore Street
Court
Fouse
Larne
Ders Pa
Tc Clear
Martin-Henry George
Idollta
Ic Cigars
Delivery deadline notice for Courier service
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30 o clock. If you fail to receive the paper by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3100. Ad copy of the paper will be sent. Phone calls must reach Mis office Geltre 280 yy mt.
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Hoy
Cook Names A B Lovejoy Assistant County Attorney to Succeed Edwards
Brooklyn April 24. Stepeh Powell a noted etcher and lithographer is dead at his hotel at 65 after a week with a cold developed into pneumonia. A B Lovejoy a leading Iowa lawyer is named assistant county attorney by William A Sook to succeed Frank W Edwards who resigned to run for county attorney. Lovejoy will begin May 1 handling criminal cases as Cook’s assistant. The appointment approved by the board of supervisors follows Lovejoy’s prior service as Mitchell County attorney and as special prosecutor. Cook praises Lovejoy and notes his long legal career and forthcoming duties in Black Hawk County.
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Brooklyn
Steph Powell
Lower Manhattan
Art Crilie¢S
A. B. Lovejoy
William A. Sook
Frank W. Edwards
Lovejoy
Cook
A. TR. Lover
Reiding
Waterloo
Luvejes
Jarbliv
Sone
Mr. Lovejoy
Cedar Rapids Glee Clubs Favored To Win Music Meet
Cedar Rapids is favored to win major honors at the district music contest held at East High auditorium. Miss Mastite Kessler won first in the violin contest for West High. Golda Knupp of East High placed second. Cedar Rapids took top honors in the orchestra and girls vocal group events, with contestants from East High and West High earning top spots. Continued on page one.
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Cedar Rapids
East High School
the Bunny City
Mastite Kessler
West High
Golda Knupp
East High
Manchester
West High East High
Golda Knapp
Margaret Miller
Wilma Carr
Doris’ Sutherland
Dana Lasser
Cleane Richards
Dubuque
Dike
Qliviq Windertein
New Hampton
Bernbeerg
Cedi Rapids
High
West Wish
Bast Htely
Garrison
Vigh
Moscow Flood Swamps City as River Reaches Record Levels
Moscow on April 24 faces its worst flood in years as a ce-laden torrent sweeps through the river bottom. Homes and factories are inundated while residents cling to upper floors and prepare food supplies for the crisis. Local authorities report rising water and expanding danger to streets and infrastructure.
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Moscow
Bonis
War Debt Experts Delay French Decision Until Monday
Washington April 24 The debt commission met for an hour and a half to study France’s new debt offer and postponed a decision until Monday. Some members spoke of hope for an early settlement while indicating France might be asked to yield more, though no counter proposal appeared. Ambassador Berenger’s proposal, submitted yesterday, extended beyond the summer offer by the Calliaux mission, pleasing the American round mission.
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Washington,d. C
APJ
America
Debt Commission
France
Ambassador Berenger
Caillaux
Young Driver Held for Manslaughter in 71-Year-Old Death
Nes Molhez reports that George Lacy, 71, a retired resident of the city, was fatally struck by a car driven by Genrie Rozers, 20. Lacy died at a hospital hours after the collision. Witnesses say Rozers did not slow, police charge him with manslaughter. a municipal court hearing is today. Lacy leaves a daughter and two sons after 20 years in the community.
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Nes Molhez
George Lacy
Genrie Rozers
Rogers
Lacey
Milwaukee Priest Decorated by Poland
Milwaukee near St. Vincent’s Catholic church Rev Michael Nomachowski was decorated by the Polish government as minister plenipotentiary acclaimed pianist Paderewski presented the Virtuti Militari for his wartime recruiting efforts for the Polish legion.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Rovernment
Dan Tenace Paderewski
Michael Nomachowski
St. Vincent’s Catholic Church
Father Domechowski
Weather outlook for the Midwest and Mississippi Valley
Weather forecast for Washington and the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Mostly fair with chances of showers around midweek. Light to moderate winds, slight temperature fluctuations expected through the week.
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Washington
Mondas
Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Middie
Visington
Thesdays
Enforcement Chief Denies Advocating Beer Sale Change
Washington notes show enforcement chief testifying before the senate prohibition committee denies proposing any change to legalize non intoxicating beer. National WCTU officers declare support for Gen Andrews and his Volstead Act strengthening plan amid heated debate on enforcement and reform.
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Washington, D. C
Gene Lincoln C
Andrey
Dey
Senate
Caatrmey Farreld
Reed
Demberat
Missouri
Andrews
Gen. Andrews
National
Congress
Senate Prohibition
Congression
Capitol
Brig
Russell Lee Post
Shiptford
Conn
Yrle News
Irving Fisher
Post
Yale News
Greely Sturdivant, Jr
Portland
the News
Moth
Weeves
Vivus
Wayne A. Wheelers
Antisaloon League
Short Interviews With Home Folks
Chicago will move to daylight saving time tomorrow. Waterloo park commissioner A C Sherwood advocates synchronizing clocks to gain evening daylight for parks and recreation. He argues an earlier start to the day extends time for beaches, baseball, golf, and other outdoor activities.
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Chicago
Waterloo
A. C. Sherwood
Sherwood
Son
Yises
Salvation Army in Town Given Praise
Salvation Army leaders from the midwest praised Iowa's work at the territorial congress in Chicago April 17 22. Adjutant Norman Marshall divisional commander headed the towa elevation of AU attic the congress greatest Bast Viltlion Army convention ever tel in the midwest. Delegates returned here yesterday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Salvation Army
Midwest
Territorial
Chicago
Norman
Marshall
Towa
Mass Exodus in Peking Sparks Outrage Claims
About 50 000 flee Peking as reports spread of alleged Manchurian Army outrages in the suburbs. Capital food shortages worsen with shop closures and orders to use and carry military monies, reflecting rising tensions and a deteriorating urban crisis.
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Peking
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