Council votes to survey power offer for dam plan
City council acting as a committee of the whole after a conference with Austin Bure and I K Mernard of Citizens Gas and Electric Co agreed to hire a competent electrical engineer to survey protection and report. The company plans a dam to protect its power plant near Orkavenus and to supply excess power under a long contract with about 1600 horsepower available part of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bure
I. K. Marnard
Citizens, Gas & Electric Co
Messrs
Burt and
Maynard
Conpany
Burt Susted
Orkavenus
Burt
Bowlsvard
Bam
Wes
Citizens Gas & Ejecting Co
Dets Ag
U Company
Welsbach Street Gas Li
Robbers Hold Up Red Bank Cashier at Lunch
Three armed men attacked a Red Bank cashier at lunch on August 9. They forced two girls to open a locker, escaped with 19,000 dollars in cash and security from a state bank on Penn Avenue, fleeing in a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Bank
Minneapolis. Minn
Penn Avenue
Wife of Senator Knuth Nelson Dies in Capital
Mrs Knute Nelson wife of the Minnesota senator died in Washington D C after a long illness. She was 87 years old and was born in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knuth Nelson
Washington, D.C
Ang
Knute Nelson
Minnesota
IGWA Raid Sparks City Tension in Great Western Showdown
Police Chief Hammond announces a planned sweep of the crowd amid efforts to curb strikebreakers during the recent raid on a Great Western show. Information suggests involvement by those sympathetic to striking workers, with authorities tightening patrols to deter further unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vies Moines
Hammond Todas
Maj Robbins Cedar Rapids Choice for State Legion Chief
Cedar Rapids May 9 At a meeting of Stanford Post American Legion last night May 8 Robbing was endorsed for state commander of the Iowa department of the American Legion and his home will be represented by the post at the Waterlago meeting next month. Hanford Post with a membership of 1560 will have the support of several other posts in this part of the state in support of Robbins candidacy. He has splendid military and civic record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Stanford Post
American Legion
Iowa Department of the American Legion
Waterlago
Hanford Post
Robbins
Des Moines Man to Head State Cleaners and Washers
Des Moines man C E Corwin was elected president of the Iowa State Cleaners & Wyers association at the closing session of the annual convention in Des Moines Jonaity Aug 9. Other officers elected include W W Jolley vice president A L Lee treasurer Dempsey and R Coulter sergeant at arms. The midwinter meeting will be held at Ames in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonaity
C. EL Corwin
Des Moines
Lews
Olander Reprieved on Pending Appeal
Des Moines report states William Olander condemned for the murder of Berthold Wall pap Fort Dodge grocer received a reprieve until September while the writ of error to the U S Supreme Court is pending final disposition. The reprieve was granted by Governor Kendall as Olander’s attorneys pursue the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William ‘Olander
Berthold Wallpap
Fort Jiodge
National Chiropodists elect Ramsburg president
Dr Walter V Ramsburg of Minneapolis Minnesota was elected president of the National Association of Chiropodists at the annual convention in Chicago. Sumner J Olson of Des Moines Iowa was named second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walter V. Ramsburg
Minneapolis
Iowa News Briefs Raise Curiosity Across Des Moines
Des Moines reports comical complaints about a nude moron roaming the streets, later seen in underwear. E H Cunningham, newly elected president of United States Grain Growers Inc, will maintain offices in Des Moines per Iowa arm Federation secretary. Lamont hosts 500 campers from Iowa and beyond for Latter Day Saints tent meeting. Shenandoah resident Albert Garber bound over to grand jury for tampering at stands, jailed after complaint by W A Jenkins. Ames honors Gen James Rush Lincoln buried in college cemetery with large turnout from city, college, and military groups. Wartburg seminary hosts Town Lutheran youth convention with more than 175 visitors from Iowa and neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
E. H. Cunningham
United States Grain Growers,’ Inc
Affigiala
Iowa Arm Bureau Federation
Cunningham
Lamont
Iowa
Shenandoah
Albert Garber
G Rand
W. A. Jenkins
Poincare Plans Refer Back To Experts In German Finance Find
London Aug 9 after a three hour talk Premier Poincare and Lloyd George agreed to refer the plan for German finances back to a committee of experts. France would collect 26 percent of German exports at frontiers for the reparations fund and take over forests and mines in occupied territory. British cabinet to meet tomorrow to discuss the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Polucare
Lloyd George
Poincare
Ger Mman
Mrs Z V Wyatt Dies At Home In Vinton
Mrs Z V Wyatt formerly of Waterloo died at 6 85 p m Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs A Coquillette in Vinton after illness starting last December She had lived in Waterloo 12 years before moving to Vinton last January The deceased born in Winston Salem North Carolina spent most of her life there and moved to Iowa 21 years ago She was married to Mr Wyatt former foreman at Stewart Simmons Press Waterloo now superintendent of Cedar Valley Times Vinton Surviving are the husband and adopted son Walter age 7 and other children of Mrs Wyatt including Mrs T Hans Birmingham Alabama Coquillette Vinton and several sisters and brothers Burial in Fairview.
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Z. V. Wyatt
Watertoo
A. Coquillette
Vinton
Waterloo
Iowa City Hospital
Winston- Salem
N.C
Iowa
Wyatt
Stewart- Simmons Press
Cedar Vakies Times
Tekaman
Mra
Alt
Hisband
Walter
Marri
T. Hans
Birmingham
Ala
Coquillette
En Jacobs
Austin
D. J. Loner
George Shaw
Salis
John T. Shaw
Fairview
MRS SARAH ENOS DIES AUNT OF J B KNOWLES
Mrs. Sarah Enos of Marion, known in Waterlon for visits to her nephew J B Knowles and her grandson Varela Mandeville of Pitts birch Pa, died yesterday at her daughter’s home in Marion. She was years old. Funeral plans not set, burial at Delaware Ia, her former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Enos
Marion
Lax
Waterlon
JT. Knowles
Varela Mandeville
Pittsbirch
Mies
Anna Meater
Delaware, Ia
Enos
Monday Biggest Day for Coal Cars Loaded
Washington officials overseeing fuel distribution reported the strike emergency relief saw the highest coal car loading since June 30. On Monday 16,021 cars loaded compared with 17,032 on June 30 and July year-ago average of 22,484.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Geological Survey
Eastern Man Dies in Train at Boone
J B Clark a wealthy retired Washington contractor died aboard a Chicago and Northwestern train near Boone while returning from a nine week trip through Canada and the western U S He was removed from the train and prepared for burial Mrs Clark plans to accompany the body east tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoone
J. B. Clark
Washington, D. C
Canada
United States
Chicago & North- Western
Hounds in man hunts prove they are there
Four hounds from the Shores kernels were returned to Waterloo last night after two successful man hunts yesterday. One brace of dogs followed a trail of two burglars who robbed a drug store at Hawkeye Indiana from that place to Sumner. A description of the men was obtained that led to their arrest. The other two dogs were taken to Waukon on account of a jail delivery there and succeeded in trailing the escaped prisoners for 300 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Hawkeye
Sumner
Waukon
Rail Strike Action Looms as Parleys Set for Friday
In New York and Chicago, railway workers pressed their stance against President Harding's proposals as Friday meetings approach. Bert M. Jewell and eastern strike committee officials prepared to confer with union leaders in Washington while railway executives meet in New York. Injunctions broaden across states as incidents, indictments, and troop withdrawals shape the tense labor landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avsocmeed Press
New York
Aug. C
David Williams
Eastern Strike Comitter
J. M. Jewell
Washington, D. C
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Washington
Bert M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
House of Representatives
Mondell
House
Senate
Ben W.hooper
United States Railroad Labor Board
Elgin, Joliet & Einstern
Yarda Ati
Amundsen Abandons Drift Plan to Pole
Captain Roald Amundsen and his crew have temporarily abandoned plans to drift over the North Pole. Dispatches from Point Barrow Alaska indicate the expedition will return to Seattle and likely visit New York.
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Amundsen
North Pole
Seattle
Wash
Rauld Amundsen
Form Northen
Point Barrows
Alaska
Re 1
Explorer
New York
Beating. Lundgren slain after mother-in-law attacked
Detroit police found 28 year old George Lundgren slain in the basement of the Hotel Commodore annex shortly after his mother in law Mrs Annie Enger was brutally beaten there with a bottle. Enger was in serious condition.
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Detroit
Mich
George Lundgren
Commodore Annex
Annie Enger
Lundgren
Honeywell Probable Winner Balloon Race
Geneva August 9 Captain H E Honeywell American pilot of the balloon Uncle Sam descended near Taplegyne east of Budapest and is probably the winner of the James Gordon Bennett cup balloon race. The craft landed over 4 008 kilometers from the starting point with one other balloon unaccounted for and only a slight chance remaining it may outdistance the American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
H. E. Honeywell
Uncle Sam
Taplegyne
Budapest
Woman Is Shot for Hitting Holdup Man
Neaver Colo Aug 9 an unidentified holdup man shot and wounded Miss Minnie Marsman 18 here last night when she struck him with an umbrella instead of raising her hands at his command. After the shooting the man fled. Miss Marsman will recover physicians said today.
Rail Strike Pressures Big Four at Joliet in Washington Visit
Executive officers of the strike meeting in Washington report about 1,700 members of the Big Four and switchmen on strike at Joliet. Ben W. Hoover of the labor board and several railroad executives traveled to Washington on the same train. Seven infantry units were ordered to Joliet for strike duty. Warren Stone warns that 100 more such cases would follow without improved working conditions. Agricultural dept notes reduced fruit and vegetable handling volumes. Nonstriking clerks freight handlers and station workers were told to stay away from workplaces where danger is posed by armed guards or faulty equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Big Four
Brotherhoods and Switchmen‘s Union
Joliet, Til
Ben W. Hoover
United States Railroad Labor Board
Warren
Joliet
United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Iowa Coal Operators Await Cleveland Parley
Des Moines reports Iowa coal operators await developments from the Cleveland conference before deciding on resuming mining. A committee meets, likely adjourning to tomorrow, with Gov. Kendall noting mines operating in several counties. Operators want a settlement with miners, while miners pledge to accept Cleveland terms and return to work within 24 hours after an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Aug
Iowa
Cleveland
Iowa Coal Operators' Association
RE. C. Smith
Kendall
Wapello
Mahaska
Keokuk
Page
Smith
Towa
Albia
KE. J. Morgan
United Mine Workers of America
Morgan
Joe Morris
Governors to Meet If Cleveland Conference Fails
Governors of Ohio Illinois Pennsylvania Iowa and Michigan will be asked by Indiana Governor Warren T McCray to join a central meeting with miners and operators to settle the nationwide coal strike if the Cleveland conference proves unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tod
Warren T. McCray
Indiana
Cleveland
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Michigan
McCray
Germany Denounces French Versailles Treaty Violation
Berlin declares France violated the Versailles treaty as new sanctions loom. The cabinet unanimously adopted a resolution criticizing Paris for enforcing 10 million dollars in prewar civil debts, with officials calling France’s actions safeguarding measures rather than official sanctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Toay
France
British Cruiser Raleigh Wrecked Off Belle Island In Fog
Halifax N S Aug 9 The light cruiser Raleigh flagship of the British Atlantic squadron en route to Halifax ran on rocks in dense fog at the straits of Belle Island and will be a total wreck, the crew saved. wireless message to Cap tain Race. Elsewhere Mr and Mrs Hackett Castle Hill left for Twin Falls Idaho to spend summer with daughter Mrs J C McKinley and plans to move to Lemar Colorado. Secretary Mellon announced total allotments for the treasury new 4 1 4 per cent shorter notes will be about 473000000
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Halifax
N.S
Raleigh
Straits of
Belle Island
Capa Race
Wacketts
H. Hackett
Castle Hill
Twin Falls
Ida
J. C. McKinley
Feat’ Ranch
Ashington
BP. C
Mellon
The
Treasury
Public to pay tariff duties on boots and shoes debate
Senators attacked the proposed tariff on hides while defending duties on boots and shoes as a shield for industry. Senator Walsh argued the hides levy would largely benefit packers and raise costs for shoe makers, threatening export growth. The finance committee’s plan also eliminates duties on potash and white arsenic, placing both on the free list after votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Lenyoot
Wisconsin
Senate
Senator Walsh
Massachusetts
Finance Committee
Republican Agricultural Tariff Bloc
Walsh
Washington Farmer Dies at 101 in Tacoma
Rufus G. Newland a wheat farmer near Dayton Washington died this morning at the Masonic home near Puyallup just 30 days over 100. Miss Rose Eber from Hannibal Missouri is ill with typhoid fever at 714 Seventh Street West Waterloo. doctor says she contracted it before arriving city health reports only case in weeks.
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Tacoma
Wash
Rufus G. Newland
Dayton
Wesh
Puyallup
Rose Eber
Hannibal
Seventh Street
Waterloo
Coal Strike Showdown Shifts Toward Arbitration and Resumes
Coal operators and news resumed conference in Cleveland as immediate national settlement prospects faded. Winosis operators demand an arbitration board with full powers in any settlement. Southern Illinois miners begin cleanup and prep to resume work amid hopes for peace. Troops in southern Indiana guard mines under martial law and search homes for arms after a sentry was fired on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Winosis
Muzzle Money Kings to Check Industrial Disputes
Henry Ford proposes a remedy to curb labor conflict calling for muzzle of the money kings. In Clayton New York Ford says unions are engineered by financiers and canalists, arguing organized workers are easier to manage than fragmented groups. Ford travels with his wife aboard the Ford yacht Stalla en route to Boston.
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Ford
Clayton
N. Y
Henry Ford
Detroit
Detroit Times
J. M. Thompson
Boston
Stalla
Rebels Cleared From Limerick County In Civil War Update
A Civil War report states Limerick county is cleared of republican irregulars who have retreated westward and southward into adjacent areas. Only County Carlow remains under irreg control, with most of Kerry also affected. The Dail Bhreann is expected to postpone its newly elected members who have not yet assembled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limerick
Cork
Kerry
Dublin
County
Carl
Sitners in Buffalo Become Jitleggers
Buffalo notes a linguistic shift as street traffic and the rise of jitneys alter local slang. The owner of a car using a vehicle for hire has become a sitmer, while the alleged illegal operation of jitneys has given rise to the term jilegger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitners
Buffalo
N.Y
Supreme Judges Renominated Without Ballot Cont’d
The article argues that renominating Supreme Court judges without a ballot threatens American free government. It asserts labor and capital need court protection amid widespread unemployment and industry slowdowns. The piece warns against using injunctions to curb workers, stresses rights to organize, and cautions that bias against liberty and property weakens the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Iowa Supreme Court Convention Highlights Longtime Lawyers
Iowa delegates gathered at the Majestic theatre for a one session convention with 500 delegates from across the state. W. R. Lewis, 87, the oldest practicing Iowa lawyer since 1866, was honored as he stood for view. candidates Evans and Stevens were renominated for the supreme court with diverse delegates including women taking part for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
W. R. Lewis
Slontezuma
Mgr. Lewis
Asl
Lewis
Supreme Court
Towa
Towa Supreme Court
Ren. J. Salinger
Carroll
Louis Salinger
Swisher
Id A
Majestic Theatre
Jlaim
B. F. Swisher
Waterloo
Otto S. Haspe
Universalist Church
Ameries
Herman Iblings
B. B. Burnquist
Fort Dodge
Republican State Central Committee
Burnquist
Hamptonty
University of Iowa
Stevens
Tama County
Stevens O
State University of Iowa
Hamburg
Ilicestih
Frank R. Gaynor
Sioux City
John Hess
Davenport
Alfred Mueller
Woman's Republican
Scott County
W. D. Evans
Haupton
Justice Evans
T. §. Stevens
Justice . Stevens
William Larrabee
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Tharely
Light CO
IGWA
Maj. Robbins
State Cleaners
Olander
Town Man
National Corn Cutter’s Officer
Ames
James Rush Lincoln
Dubuque
Lutheran Leagues
Lutheran Sunday
Maols
Wartburg Seminary
Poingare
Switzer
Britain
John Sweitzer
Mesick
Samuel Switzer
Odd Fellows Lodge
Lima
Peru
John N. Sweitzer
Sweitzer
Wataroco
Toeadling Hoel
Edwin Mesick
People’s Mutual Building & Loan Association
Cedar Valley House
Commercial Street
Old Congregational Church
Commercial
Fifth Streets
Nenr
Fred
John
Mary
Davis
Fog Cabin
Campbell Baking Company
Sweitzer (Switzer
2. V. Wyatt
J. B. Knowles
Boone
Goldie McGloster
Houston
Tex
New Haven
Caprn
McGloster
Columbus
iGentral of Georgia Railroad
Chicago& Alton
Kansas City
Honeywell
OWA
Washington Farmer
Postum Corsal Company, Inc
Battle Creek, Michigan
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