Waterloo Illinois Central shops tour highlights industry impact
W. Scott Williams told Rotarians the Waterloo Illinois Central shop district employs about 7000 workers with a 3.6 million dollar annual payroll. He outlined the plant’s role in maintaining 234 engines, 759,334 cars handled in 1923, and yard activity including 43 minute train departures, plus extensive equipment value and coal and ice operations feeding the system across 13 states.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Waterloo
W. Scott Willias
Western Lines
Williams
Chicago
Northern Lines
New Orleans
Southern Lines
Memphis
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Hnes
Rotary
Illinois Central
Willams
Financelal
University of Illinois
Eneries
Minnesota
Tennis Star Helen Wills Returns From Olympic Victory
The article details tennis star Miss Helen Wills aboard the United Cunard liner Aquitania after winning the world championship at the Paris Olympics. It describes Waterloo Iowa's rail company employment, wages, pensions, and extensive rolling stock, plus owned marine equipment and company loyalty factors cited by management.
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Helen Wills
Berkeley
Cal
Parla
Tigers Take Early Lead In League Race
Detroit Tigers seize first place by beating Boston 13 to 7 as Washington and St. Louis win to close in on the leaders. Py steals two bases and scores, while Althea’s club erred often in a miscued Boston loss. Lefty Mogridge defeats Chicago 4 to 2 as Cincinnati opens a seven and a half game gap atop the circuit. Brooklyn rebounds to beat St. Louis twice, keeping a slim edge over the Redlegs.
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Associated Press
Raymond Cobb
Sterling
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Washington
St. Louis
Tigers
Boston
Indians
Chicago
White Sox
Shaute
Ruth
St. Louis Browns
Athletics
Lefty Mogridgs
Lefty Crengroa
Cincinnati Reds
Gilanta
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Redlegs
Sabbath Autos Toll Killing Two In Kansas City
Kansas City toll from Sunday automobile crashes reported two dead and six injured. Frank Koblitz died when his car overturned into a ditch. P O Hompson, 30, was killed when his pickup collided with another car.
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Kansas City
Frank Koblitz
P.O. Hompson
Relief fund set for Harry Roberts widow and children
A relief fund of 800 was raised for the widow and children of Harry Roberts, noted golfer who died recently, through exhibition matches on the Marine and Field club course in Brooklyn. Participants included Gena Sarazen Johnny Farrell Jack Dowling George McLean and Wilfred Cox. Morning round saw Sarazen and McLean lead Farrell Dowling and Cox. Afternoon games featured McLean and Cox posting low scores with 66 and 64 respectively while Farrell and Dowling posted 69 and 77.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Roberts
Marine and Field Club
Brooklyn
Gena Sarazen
Johnny Farrell
Jack Dowling
George McLean
Wilfred Cox
Sarazen
McLean
Farrell
Dowling
Cox
Buffalo Bout Highlights Siki Smith Clash at Night
Buffalo and Michigan fighters Siki and Smith prepare for an intense near round bout tonight. Biki’s bride traveled from New York for the fight as the event draws local attention and wagering interest.
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Buffalo
Siki
Onver Smith
Michigan
Biki
New York
Newport
R. T
Albany
S. Y
Earl Sanda
Sande
Sande Althe
William Keating
Saratoga
Ottumwa Toys Team Rout Burlington 14 to 2
Ottumwa youths under Chick Mattick overwhelmed Burlington 14 to 2 in Sabbath game. Fourteen batters faced three Boe pitchers in the eighth inning for 10 hits and as many runs, with Heath and Ford scoring twice in that frame. Didier pitched well for the Cards.
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Ottumwa
Chick Mattick
Burlington
Boe
Heath
Ford
Didier
R Burlington
Mann
Pilcher
Yerris
Rift Smith
Ae Wingfield
Walters
Ib i Swanson
Af Lacy
Ito
Weeaid Marlett
Newhouse
Aid Venemon
p _s
Hager
P Porn
Ottumira
Anderson
Ee Heath
If . Ier
Mattick
J. di
Gene Siddie
T Walsh
O'Neil
Andarson
Intarteren
Raditle
Smith
J. Dildou
J. Dildou'bip Plays, Heath To Riddia
Walsh
Venemon
Wager
Didler
Thdier A
Roth
Didter
Ater
Scott and Ware
Cedar Rapids Bunnies Blank Islanders Behind Flannigan Pithing
Cedar Rapids defeated Rock Island 2 to 0 as Flannigan pitched effectively for Cedar Rapids yesterday. Flannigan’s single and Lobb’s triple produced the two runs, giving Cedar Rapids a shutout win at home.
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Cedar Rapids
Flannigan
Rock Island
Lobb
Hasselman
Gray
Serre
Trorsery
Kares
Nixon
Semillion
Cedar
Cee Lewis
Tb & Swanson
Cunningham
Rutledge
Barrett
Flannigin
Eer
Tor Nixon
Rock Islands
Hasseman
Irvin
Sodi
Sobb
Eacrifice
Parente
Swanson
Dory
Kessl
Flanniean
Atruck
Stcher
Haigerman
Jesse
Doster
Rheuma Promises Pain Relief For Rheumatism Sufferers
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a cure for rheumatic pain, neuritis, lumbago and neuralgia. It claims quick relief from swollen joints and restored mobility, with effects on stomach liver kidneys and bladder, and guarantees money back if unsatisfactory. Wangler Bros. and other druggists retail it.
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Wangler Bros
Brookins Phelps and Coach Return from Olympic Trip
Iowa City welcomed home two Hawkeye track stars Charley Brookins and Harold Phelps from the Olympics. Also present were Eric Wilson visiting family and Chan Coulter on a trip abroad. Coach George T. Brasnahan praised the four runners for their fine showing despite limited equipment and the French reception.
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Iowa City
Charley Brookins
Harold Phelps
Eric Wilson
New York
Hig Prarents
B. Wilson
Chan F. Coulter
Hawkeye
Switzerland
Prof
Wilson
Arlo Werg
George T. Brasnahan
Aimo
Bresnatan
Track conditions mar fast Parig stadium meet
Bresnahan blamed the track for fast times but a lack of resiliency. Coulter faltered over a hurdle on the red cinder surface, losing footing and crashing into the barrier. He recovered impressively and closed the final stretch to approach the leader.
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Muriner
Parig
Bresnahan
Coultar
Coulter
Two qualifiers praised by cheering crowd after performance
The crowd cheered as two qualifiers were nearly overpowered by the excitement. Look, haves given a great band, observers noted, highlighting the strong support and high energy surrounding the event.
The Rivers Bud Lewly Stone in The Rivers Mad at Palace
The Rivers Bud Lewly Stone stars in The Rivers Mad portraying John Worth and Derwent Connision for the Royal Mounted Police. Emphasizing suspense and peril, Stone’s double role anchors a tale adapted from a Jules Verne style novel, with strong thrills and dramatic action at the Palace Theatre.
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Lewly Stone
Acreen
John Worth
Derwent Connision
The
Royal Mounted Polles
Tay Sainta
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Sabbath Autos
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James Oliver Curwood
Lewis Stone
Jane Novak
Marjorie Daw
Crystal
Lincoln J. Carter
Arizona Express
Charles
Buck) Jones
Ifl
Lewis S. Stone
Helene Chadwick
Alma Bennett
Hedda Hopper
Wm. V. Mony
Mary Carr
Harry Langdon
Mr. Stone
Amrhall Nelan
Falach ‘Tleatre
Arizona
Trincol Carter
Crystal Theatre
Strand
Aima Bonnote
2Aten- Scripmer
Berg
Lewis Stolte
Wah
Aldara
Werand
Algeria
Bremer County Fair Waverly
Preminums
Pramning School
Wissersion of
Lown
Gnome Conrad
Mcket
Joe P. Grawe
Waverly
Unni
Mark
U. S
Patent Office
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Fountain Distributors
Waterloo Fruit & Commission Co
Waterloo, Iowa
Enda
Brent
Nellannn
Lucille ‘Hekton
Himoe Lincoln
Sid Chaplin
Witwer
Cedar River
Cedar Falls
Cedar Fails
Kiwanis Piesse
TNE DE Forest Radio Harmony Boys
Fred Thompson
Gallagher
Golden Harmony Four
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