Strike widens as walkout cripples rail service coast to coast
Nationwide walkouts by trainmen, switchmen, engineers and conductors spread across the country, halting Calfornia and other trans continental routes. Clerks on coast lines threaten to quit, troops guard troubled hubs, and freight embargoes affect perishable shipments as railroads seek a resolution with President Hardings mediation.
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Smneiier
Trainen
Alkout
Sanus
California
Wona
Elgin
Joliet & Stern
New York
Harding
White House
Washington
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Urals
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Desert
Well Lake Area to Become State Park
State action plans to convert part of Well Lake into a state park with nature preserves. The notice names appraisers for damages in the eminent domain process and lists property owners including residents of Webster City and Waterloo.
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Well
Webster Cite
Shore
Irigh Borin
Sen ‘Ma Game Fund
Truman
Waterloo
Wiltery Aue, & Cent
Iowa 99th Birthday Glimpse of Lifelong Roots in Des Moines
In Des Moines on August 12 a centenarian, Anton Linder, marks his 99th birthday, joined by his son Carl, 60, who bears a striking likeness. Linder recalls a long life shaped by family and local events, including memories of Samuel de Kirkwood and Governor Seth Tie, as the elder notes happiness in enduring ties to his hometown.
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Vent City
Just TV
Anton Linder
Dotsun
Daday
Lows
Linder San Sue
Cot Prussia
Ave
Carl
Lindertat
Samuel de Kirkwood
Towa
Seth
Garsmithes
Mr. Kirkwood
Republian
Je Siity
Marshals Freed on Bail After Train Stop Shooting
In Oskaloosa Iowa on August 12 deputies released two Minneapolis bound workers Joseph Collings and Stoward Smith on $5,000 bonds after a train stop incident. The men, claiming they fled when guards fired a warning shot, faced charges of with intent to commit an act.
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Oskaloosa
United States Marshals
Minnespolla & St. Bowls
Galhead
QO. C. Phillins
Tsanonunton
Joseph Collings
Stoward Smith
Minneapolis
Des
College Seeks Interest on Bequest Over Delayed Payment
In district court the Talladega College sues for 60,000 interest on a 106,000 bequest made in 1904 by James Callan of Tres Maines. The gift of 190,000 was to be paid in 30,000 annual installments from 1905, with the first due in 1905 and a payment delay reaching May this year due to trustees’ actions.
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Tes
Maine
Laws
Institutei
Talladega College
Tithiega
Ala
James Callanitn
Tres Maines
Calllanga
Valley Junction Searchlight Not to Be Taken Down
Aug 12 Des Moines big searchlight over Rock Island shops at Valley Junction will remain. Judge Utterback of Park County district court ruled the light is used to preserve law and order by Sheriff Robb, not by the Rock Island company.
Nestor of Iowa Methodism Dies at 90
Sioux City Aug 12 Dr Beanett Mitchell aged 50 years for 50 years a prominent Methodist Episcopal church figure in Iowa died at the Methodist hospital He was the oldest minister in northwestern Iowa and was known as the nestor of Iowa Methodism He helped found Morning Side College.
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Beanett Mitchell
Methodist Episcopal Church of Iowa
Methodist Hospital
Iowa
Mitchell
Nestor
Ile
Morningside College
Mystery Death in Vinton Shares No Poison Link
The laboratory report from Fown City states no poison was found in Murray Ashby’s stomach, leaving the cause of his death unclear. Further tests may seek traces of alcoholism as investigators pursue the odd circumstances surrounding his death. In Washburn, burglars broke into the Weary Kauthenrage garage and stole automobile necessaries, with value and items not yet determined.
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Fown City
Murray Ashby
Garagh
Washburn
Senator King Utah Wins Renomination
Utah Senator William H. King secures renomination at the Democratic convention in Des Moines. The Datty Farmer public act and related items are noted as part of the press coverage, with publication details and associates mentioned in murky form.
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Utah
Yoster' Oll
Fred J. Kimball
Waterloo
John Anwill
Salt Lake
William H. Ki
Pes Moines
R Ath
W.W. Armstrong
Meredith
Clarinda Set For Brookhart Herring Verbal Debate
Des Moines Aug 14 Clarinda hosts a public debate between Col Brookhart and Clyde L Herring the Republican and Democrat senatorial nominees. The event linked to the Clarinda chautauqua will start at 2 30 this afternoon and draw a large crowd as the first and likely only public meeting before the election.
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Clarinda
Col
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Clyde L. Herring
Iowa Operators Fault Cleveland Peace Conference
Des Moines Aug. 12 Iowa coal operators object to the Cleveland conference. Only 20 percent of all tonnage is represented. E S Smith president of the Iowa operators says a majority of tonnage is needed for success and notes uncertainty over proposed wage scales.
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Towa
Illinois
Cleveland
E. , Smith
Rail strike tensions rise as leaders push peace talks
Railroad executives delay reply to Raul strike proposals while WG Lee orders Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen on Santa Fe to return to work. Shipplers in the west plan protests to halt transcontinental lines amid walkouts by union members.
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Brotherhood
Santa Fe
West
Nngel
Meredith Plans Dairy Firm Sale and Leadership Change
Officials say the Waterloo based Dairy Farmer plant will be sold with changes in ownership and management. John Andreas, a Kimball veteran, joins Meredith Partners, moving headquarters and shifting ties as the firm restructures its printing and farm operations for the coming year.
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Wame
Meredith
Waterloo Company
John Andreea
Kimball Company
Wil Co
Peron
Peace hinges on coal talks as strike drags on
In Cleveland and Illinois meetings, operators and miners push for a quick accord to avert a winter coal famine. Governors Davis and Groesbeck voice optimism while warning that delays could force separate wage talks and prolong shortages across four states.
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Alex J Groesbeck
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Seashore Homes Looted in Wealthy York Harbor
In York Harbor Maine on August 12 a string of robberies hit summer residences of well-to-do owners. Allan A Ryan of New York had gems valued at about $12,000 stolen from his property. total losses reportedly exceed $30,000. Special guards patrol the exclusive eastern Point district including Mrs Flo Ziegfeld’s home and others.
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Allan A.‘ Ryan
New York
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Billie Burke
Eastern Point
Soft Coal Production Rises in Latest Weekly Figures
Washington D C August 12 Production of bituminous coal for the week ending today is estimated by the geological survey at about 4 800 000 net tons, roughly over the prior week.
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Washington, D. C
Geological Survey
Johnson Faces Unhappy Path Amid California Primary
Washington observers say Hiram Johnson is unhappy as he nears renomination in California. He battles a protracted split with regular Republicans over tariffs and political loyalties, while opponent Charles C. Moore garners support from progressives and defectors drawn by Johnson’s compromises.
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British Cabinet backs Moratorium Plan for Germany
London August 12 The British cabinet unanimously supports Prime Minister Liloyd George on negotiations for a German moratorium and leaves the matter in his hands. Allied experts studying British proposals on the Teparalions question continue sessions and aim to complete their report to the allied premiers tonight. No further full conference meeting is expected until Monday.
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London
Liloyd George
Germany
Harding Lets Western Union Open Miami Cable Station
President Harding grants Western Union permission to reopen its Miami cable station during the emergency caused by Irish republican soldiers seizure of the Waterville station. The decision was announced by the state department this afternoon in Washington.
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Harding
Western Union Telegraph Company
Miami
Fla
Waterville
State Department
Senate approves scientific tariff plan amid extended debate
Washington Aug 12 The Senate approved the scientific tariff plan by 37 to 13 with a committee substitute linking President or Congress to tariff making aid from the tariff commission. Debate was limited under a gag rule as negotiations continue for a final vote likely the following week.
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Fire Pier Blaze Overcomes 35 Firemen in New York
New York on August 12 saw the pier of the New York Central railroad burn, destroying thousands of tons of freight with an estimated loss of 1 900 000 dollars. Acting Fire Chief Joseph Martin cited likely spontaneous combustion of ore. Hreamen operations were hindered by chemical explosions stored on the pier.
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New York
New York Central Railroad
Joseph Martin
Northcliffe's Condition Remains Grave
London reports Lord Northcliffe, famed British publisher, still in grave condition due to heart trouble as of noon bulletin. Halifax dispatch notes salvage efforts to refloat the cruiser Raleigh after running aground, with USS Olympia aiding and returning to port.
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Lord Northcliffe
Halifax
S. S
Raleigh
Here
Leaves Hospital to Home for J. W. Pullin
J. W. Pullin was moved today from Presbyterian hospital to his home in Jiudson after a two week hospital stay. Real estate notices list transfers in Cedar River park and Waterloo areas, including several parcel and lot changes within West Waterloo and Dunkerton school districts.
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J. W. Pullin
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Presbyterian Hospital
Slack Hawk County Abxtrate Co
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Cefar
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Dunkerton
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Block
West Waterloo
Elmer L. Nelson
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Whitterloo
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Thompson
Sely
Edison Goes Fasy on Plug of Tobacco
Edison conserves a tobacco plug said to be a gift from President Harding during a prior trip with Ford and Firestone. An official noted Edison’s sons had met Harding in Washington, and Edison praised the president as a fine fellow who gave him the plug to last a long time.
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Harding
West Orange
N. J
A. Edison
Henry Ford
Harvey Firestone
Cumberland Mountains
Washington
Citizens Gas & Electric Reaches Coal Supply Trouble
Citizens Gas and Electric Co has received six carloads of lump coal from Kentucky and will crush it for boilers at the Lafayette Street power plant. Prices spike as a federal fair-price commission is deemed ineffective. the company cannot pay the $16 per ton quoted and may face a complete shutdown by early September if no relief occurs.
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Lafayette Street
Waterloo
Austin Burt
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Cl & N
Methodist Churches Seek Return of Present Ministers
At Grace M. E. church quarterly meeting, members voted to ask the Upper Town conference to reappoint Dr. J. J. Lockwood as pastor. A committee including GC. R Rhode WY A. Lane B. W. Wyant and S was named to present the request. First A. B. church also urged the Upper Town conference to reappoint Dr. Rollo F. Hurthurt. The Mason City conference will convene from Sept. to Oct. 4.
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Upper Town Conference
J. J. Lockwood
R Rhode
A. Lane
W. W. Wyant
A. B. Church
Rollo F. Hurthurt
Mason City
Small Fires Appointee Miller Removed From Office
Springfield Ill Aug 13 Gav Sosall removed W J T H Milner director of the department of registration and education from office. Milner said he would resign today or be removed this morning.
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Ill
Gav_ Sosall
W. JT. H. Milner
Department of Registration and Education
Offce
Small
Miller
Death ends 0 day fast in Louisville
Mrs. Betty E Coffey dies ending her 0 day fast without giving a reason for refusing food. In Springfield Illinois wealthy communist William Brass Lloyd and 19 others lose a conspiracy to overthrow conviction and seek rehearing. In Somerset Kentucky two men die and a minister is among the wounded in a post service gunfight. In Lake George New York Governor Miller Adolph Ochs and others are safe after Crusader yacht catches fire. In Macon Georgia five people indicted over lynching of a Negro. In Winona Minnesota constable Mike Schalagel is arrested with a still mash and moonshine on his farm.
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Betty E. Coffey
Springfield
William Brass Lloyd
Illinois Supreme Court
Somerset
Abe Nolen
Lake George
N. Y
Gov. Miller
New York
Adolph H. Ochs
New York Times
Crusader
Macon
Winona
Minn
Mike Schalagel
Rooster Hatches Three Chicks on Nest
In Rutland on Aug 12 a rooster hatched three chicks from a nest of eggs owned by a member of his harem. Emory Ralph said the rooster was clumsy, breaking many eggs, and locals wonder what kind of mother the rooster will become. A for sale ad in the Courier mentions sales.
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Rutland
Emory Ralph
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