Felton Explains MPLOVES Plan on Rail Strike Ends
Chicago Aug 10 Felton president of Chicago Great Western on the railways explains Harding plan and seniority issues in the strike. He argues public misled about union aims and that a swift end is possible if decisions are accepted without undermining future strikes. Confusion remains over seniority and board rulings among workers and managers.
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Resortatat Press
Chicago
Ben W. Hooper
United State
R Altecmd
Wes
Western Railway
New York
Cssider
Etreles
Markins
Washington
M. Felton
Great Western Railroad
Western
Association of Railway Executives
Harding
Felton
Felton Calid
Railroad Labor “Board
Four Women Injured In Auto Crash Near Garw Embankment
Four women were injured when the automobile they rode in overturned near Garw evening. One passenger, Mrs Daniel Poll, 44, Marshalltown, was fatally injured in the crash.
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Marshalltown
Daniel Poll
Probebig
Miraculous escape after auto struck by train in Minneapolis
An individual named Max Pessia escaped with minor injuries after a newly purchased car was struck by an inbound Minneapolis train on the Oijahe line. The vehicle was demolished, spreading debris and breaking the car’s windows, with the driver escaping with a facial cut and light bruises.
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Max Pessia
Straick
Minneapolis
Unclear fragmentary item from local page
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a man and losses or injuries near a place called Gach with vague references to eats and feet. No clear entities, dates, or events can be confirmed from the text.
Drowning Incident Ties Clinton Officials to River Tragedy
Otto Hagen of DeWitt drowned in the Mississippi at Le Claire after a painting party on Beaver Island. Witness accounts described the trio as “feeling funny” before entering the river. one swimmer, S. M. Lofdale, searched downstream while the others disappeared. The police traced Hagen’s body after his brother reported the drowning.
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Associated Press
Clinton
Otto Hagen
DeWitt
Mississippi River
Iagen
le Claire
Hagen
Frank Viagen
Beaver Island
Frank Taylor
M. Lofdale
Lofdale
Taylor
Nils
Mwinuanor
Lotdale
One Killed and Injured in Clinton Highway Paving Crash
Clinton Iowa Aug 10 John Beene n 68 , a Rock Island tailor, was killed and Mr and Mrs C J Smith of Rock Island and their daughter were injured when Mrs Smiths car overturned while attempting to pass a convoy on the Lincoln highway west of Clinton. The car skidded, left the road into a ditch, and overturned after striking a culvert. Beene neck and leg injuries, Mrs Smith leg injury, others escaped with minor hurts.
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Clinton, Ta
Jobhn Beyeen
Rock Island
C. J. Smith
Falsely sworn affidavits linked to strikers case and lax hiring
Kenneth Kepler and William Costallo of Evanston admit signing false affidavits after an investigation of local strikers. They claim workers were recruited by a Chicago agency to work in North West Wheeliills shops but were deceived and later returned to work after recanting. In San Francisco, formal election for Knights of Pythias supreme offices closes with George C. Cabell among the candidates for supreme chancellor, as James W. Hunter of Newton, Pa, contests.
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Cecuc
Kenneth Kepler
William Costallo
Evanston
Lil
Eck Island
Chicago
Nourthwest
San Francisco
Cal
George C. Cabell
Norfolk
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythos
James W. Hunter
Newton
Lieut Gov Hanmill Fills Kendall Chair in Governor’s Office
Lieut Gov Hanmill filled Kendall’s chair as Gay Kenzal attended a conference in St Paul. Kendall was away and expected back at his desk. The governor cancelled all speaking engagements and planned to be on duty throughout the strikes.
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Aus
John Ranmneill
Talay
Gay
Kenzal
St. Paul
Kendall
Totti
Third Hail Storm Hits Boone County
A third severe hailstorm struck Boone County causing extensive damage. Windows on numerous structures were broken, with hospitals and other buildings suffering impact. Property damage appears widespread across the county, though details remain incomplete.
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Boone County
Sthal Reporters AU From Police Station
A morning paper stolen from in front of the Sigua City police station was recovered three hours later in the suburbs. Reportedly 20 police officers were involved in the search and the thief was said to be a 10 finder with ties to Harris.
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Sigua City
Harris
Wikat
Spréy
Gas and Electricity Reduced in Sioux City
Sioux City council approved measures lowering energy costs for residents. Gas price dropped from 1.35 to 4.25 per 1000 cubic feet and electricity from 11.76 to 11.6 cents per kilowatt hour.
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Sioux City
Ordl
Robbed while car stopped by roadside in Sioux City
Ian Sioux City Aug 16 Frank Buckwalter real estate dealer and army reserve officer reports he was held up and robbed of a diamond stickpin and a diamond ring valued at 2300 and about $25 while out riding with a young lady. Three men in another car stopped behind them and covered him with guns but did not rob the young woman.
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Sioux City
Ian
Frank Buckwalter
Ite Furnish Bonds In Injunction Cases
Des Moines Aug 10 Five of seven alleged violators of the federal court rail strike injunction from Burlington have provided bonds ranging from $1000 to $3000. Minard Anderson and John McT made no arrangements and are being held.
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Des Moines
Burlington
Minard Anderson
John Me T
Water Supply Crisis Nears in Marshalltown
In Marshalltown the municipal pump station faces closure in 20 days unless coal can be secured. Private firms are evaluating a rescue operation to avert a water shortage and maintain service.
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Marshalltown
Mearshalltown
Indictment in Park Graft Ties to Funds Shortage
Grand jury returned indictments charging Mary Frase and four others, plus John Bachman, in a park department graft case over $23,000 missing from funds. Frase, sister of former park commissioner Harry Frase, released on $5,090 bond. Bachman has been missing for weeks.
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Vea Maites
Aug
Wietmiéents
Mary Frase
John Bachman
Parks Department
Grand Jury
Stark Department
Park de
Miss Frase
Harry Frase
Buchman
Cedar Falls Bomb Explodes in Downtown Alley
At 10 30 last night in Cedar Falls a blast shook the downtown area behind the Black Hawk hotel. No damage occurred beyond a hole in the ground and a fragment of iron identified as part of the device. Police efforts to locate the bomber continue as the incident remains a mystery.
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Cedar Falls
Black Hawk Hotel
Altho
30 Day One Fare Rate to G A R Meeting
Des Moines reports railroads authorize a one way fare for the round trip to the G A R national encampment in Des Moines from Sept 24 to 29. The rate applies to GA R members wives dependents widows nurses auxiliary members and dependent family members. Tickets go on sale Sept 21 and are valid through Oct 31 with stopovers allowed within the final ticket limit.
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Des Moines
Fire damages Muscatine Laundry in blast at A J Magous plant
A blast at the A JF Magous laundry in Muscatine Iowa followed by a fire caused about 15000 damage. A motion from overalls in a drying machine is believed to have sparked the explosion. The front of the store was blown out and firefighters stopped the blaze after about twenty minutes. One female employee suffered a minor injury.
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Muscatine
A. JF. Magous
Farmers Seek Help to Guard River Shorelands
Sioux City Ia Aug 16 Farmers petitioned for help from Woenbury county to prevent encroaching Missouri river from submerging about 14000 acres of farmland south of Sioux City. They estimate saving the land will cost around 1000000 dollars. Robbed Man Reticent Sioux City Ia Aug 10 An unidentified man was robbed and beaten near the Omaha railroad shops. He refused to reveal his name and police did not act. Aviator Bruised In Fall Nevada Ia Aug 10 Byrd S White Des Moines aviator sustained severe bruises when his plane struck a cow in a nose dive near Nevada. He attempted to land at a low altitude.
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Sioux City
Woenbury County
Missouri River
Omaha
Nevada
Byrd S. White
Beg Moines
White
U S Constitution Seen Useless by Many Citizens
A Associated Press report notes overwhelming sentiment against the Constitution with calls for a bureau to promote American ideals and curb anti Americanism. The American Bar Association committees warn that many citizens would vote to abolish the Constitution if given a vote and oppose giving legislative bodies supreme authority.
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San Francisco
Cal
Martin Wade
United States District Court of
Iowa
U. S
United Press
United States
American Bar Associetion Convention
William G. Swaney
Asaociation
Iine
Brotherhoods Call Immediate Walkouts on Rail Lines
Clerks, freight handlers and station employees of the Illinois Central system vote for an immediate strike after the railroad refused to reverse wage cuts or recognize the union. Union leaders warn the walkout could cripple service as talks with lawmakers on possible remedial legislation continue in Washington.
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Page One Island Lines
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
International News Wire
New York
Me Railroad
D. K K. Fitzgerald
Emlore
L. LE
Pottsville
Wathilde Departs for Switzerland Amid Engagement
Paris August 10 Misa Mathilde McCormick, the wealthy American heiress engaged to Max Oser the former Swiss cavalry officer, left Paris today for Switzerland likely to join her fiancé. She traveled with her father Harold F. McCormick.
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Paris
Misa Mathilde McCormick
Max Oser
Switzerland
Ilareld F. McCormick
Rail Strike Developments Prompt Guard Tensions Across Regions
Rail strike warriors report increased guard activity after 1360 conductors walked out and troops were dispatched to Joliet. Chiefs of striking shopmen weigh Harding peace plan and promise a reply early next week as executives meet in New York to review the proposal.
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Big Four
Joliet
Harding
Rall
New York
Executions of Reginald Dunn and Joseph O Sullivan
London reports that Reginald Dunn and Joseph O Sullivan, who assassinated Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, were hanged at Wandworth Prison. The execution drew heavy guard and large crowds as mourners and sympathizers observed prayers and candles outside. Both men died gamely after brief preparations and offered breakfast before mass.
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London
Reginald Dunn
Joseph O'Sullivan
Henry Hughes Wilson
Imperial General Staff
Wandworth Prison
Trish
Gurmely
Dunn
Estate executor sued for 311,089 in Iowa district court
Mrs. Lana Howell files suit against Ira Brough as executor of Elizabeth Williams estate over money and services she claims to have provided at Williams home from 1887 to 1920. The count cites promised payment by Williams and lists itemized housekeeper and nurse services and articles purchased. Attorneys Edwards Longley Ransier Karris represent the Williams estate.
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Lana Howell
District Court
Ira Brough
Elizabeth Williams
H. BD. Willams
Central House
J. C. Murtagh and
Meary
Leverjoy
Howell
Williams
Jefferson Street
O. G. Howell
Hersall
Mirs. Williams
Waterloo
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Thomas Horton
Wiliams
Senate debates tariff provisions giving broad authority to the president
Washington August 16 The senate considered tariff provisions granting the president broad power over customs taxes as part of the scientific tariff plan. The chamber aimed to clear remaining controversial sections by tomorrow night and move toward conference, hoping passage before next week. The vote 49 to 26 kept hides on the free list, removing rates on green and dried hides while fixing duties on leather goods and gloves.
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Washington
Lb. C
Senate
Frelinghuysen
United States Leads World in Gold Reserves
Washington report shows world gold held by central banks at a new high of 7.854 billion dollars, with the United States owning 40 percent led by the 12 Federal Reserve banks and Treasury reserves. Since 1913 US gold stocks rose from 631 million to 2.245 billion, while Britain France shrank due to shipments to the US. Japan rose to fourth as gold moves continue.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve’ System
United States Treasury
Federal Reserve Board
America
Great Britain
France
Japan
England
Canada
Sweden
Argentina
China
Hongkong
British India
South America
Orient
Setting the Hand and a World Worn by Charity
A fragmentary column recalls Western aid to Europe with a figure of £5,000,000,000 spent in eight years for famine relief. It contrasts global gratitude and loneliness, ending with a lyrical inquiry about whether a missed meeting would have changed a heart.
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Marcus
Europe
Bootleg alcohol from cadaver vats linked to midwest colleges
Prohibition agents report bootleggers in six midwestern states obtained nearly 2000 gallons of alcohol drained from cadaver vats in medical colleges. Des Moines flagged as a hub with three barrels seized shipped from Minnesota to Omaha. Investigations extend to other colleges as agencies map the network.
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Des Moines
Minnesota
Omaha
Minneapolis
Medical
University of Minnesota
Kowa Leggers
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Dakotas
Middlewest
Barleycorn Dead None The Court Hears Hooch Case
John Barleycorn stood in municipal court amid rumors of his death as three defendants face charges of illegal liquor possession and three more of intoxication. Plaintiffs allege hooch carried on the person at various times. hearings adjourned as the case proceeds.
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John Barleycorn
Joe Mallett
PL Ro Walters
Alfred Bedard
Still Causes Blaze Fire Alarm Arrest At St. Francis Area
A fire at Ed Twill from a sill operation near St. Francis hospital prompted deputy B. V. Baldwin to summon help after a 12:50 p.m. alarm. Twill was jailed, illicit fluids and manufacturing equipment were seized, Waterloo fire crews aided by Max Burke and Hay Tiller. Joists in the cellar burned briefly before the fire was controlled.
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Ed Twill
St. Francis Hospital
B. V. Baldwin
Twill
Waterloo
Max Burke
Hay Tiller
Smiles and Kinks From Today’s Wires
New York police surged through a hesitant crowd over a $20 bill offer by George Hubeck who offered to give the money away. He is under observation. Denver court reports I. J. Norman stole two suits a silk shirt and shoes and faces 30 days in jail for the splurge among the girls.
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New York
George Hubeck
Denver
I. J. Norman
Norman
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