Chiefs Endorse Traffic Systems At Iowa Police Meet
At the Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police convention in Motel Russell Lamson, Chief Joseph J. Young of Sioux City reported auto theft trends and bureau results while Sheriffs and officers urged harmony and civil service for chiefs. They backed boulevard arterial systems, automatic signals, and stricter stop enforcement to reduce accidents and congestion.
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A. OC
Jawa Association of Chiefs of
Lo- Vive
Russell-Lamson
Joseph J. Young
Slows City
Tollows
Sioux City
Sioux
Chile
Young
Faila A. Etgifen
Waterloo
Sherr
T. Wagner
Sherif Wagner
Indores
Iowa
John B. Hammond
Des Moines
Black Hawk Civic League
Hammond
Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police
J. T. Farrell
W. R. DeVies
E. F. Conway
Charles Rossman
Trafic
J. E. Young
A. E. Gnagyr
Woa
Uvar
Jay Hubbard
James Cavenider
Moines
Palich
England
Dubuque
Separated Man Tries Poisoning Death After Estrangement
The report describes a man who, after separation from his wife, attempted poisoning and faced near death. It notes the woman’s resistance and authorities handling the case, with reference to a key location and the timeline spanning several months.
Prohibition and Banking Outlook From Aug. Reports
Chicago analysts foresee active fall business with higher freight and steady banking health. Open market operations and loan to deposit ratios suggest stable credit, while money rates may rise modestly. In Washington, L C Andrews selects new district administrators to lead the dry crackdown starting Sept. 1. Sioux City records four hours of rain aiding crops and pastures.
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Associated Press
Chicago
George Kat. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial National Bank
Samuel Q. Dunn
Railway Age
James Simpson
Marshall Peela & Co
Reynolds
Las Ear
Sialker
International News
Washington, D. C
Prohibition ‘General Staff
L. C. Andrews
Andrews
Llegal
Samuel F. Flutter
California
Sioun City
Sioux City
Heat Wave Sets Records Across Kansas and Missouri
Extreme temperatures scorch Kansas and Missouri as cities report new heat records. Residents endure blistering heat with high afternoon mists and stubborn humidity across western Missouri and eastern Kansas.
Train Accident Hospitalizes Woman After Onboard Incident
A woman sustained injuries in a train incident and is recovering at a medical facility. Report notes she had been traveling with a group and was expected to be able to leave the hospital soon.
New Bus Line Report From Ft. Dodge to Estherville
A proposed bus route in Iowa connects Ft. Dodge and Estherville with details on fares and service start. Local officials and transportation groups discuss schedules and projected ridership, aiming to improve regional mobility.
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Ft. Dodge
Estherville
Powwow at Tame Set for August 22 23
A community powwow is scheduled for August 22 and 23 at Tame featuring local regimental leaders coordinating events. Organizers urge attendees to arrive early and participate in cultural activities, dance demonstrations, and craft showcases.
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Tame
Miss Netter Lewis Dies After Pneumonia at 83
Miss Netter Lewis, 83, of Mobile Street, died today at 2:39 AM after a pneumonia illness. Born March 24 in Clearwater Florida, she graduated from Western College and taught animal training, later serving as president of a local women’s club. Survived by parents, Mrs. Lewis and others, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Netter Lewis
Nettle Luew Allans Lew
Revo
Mes
Lewis
Mobile Street
Miss Lawis
Mareh &T
Clearwater
Fla
Western
Kansas
Cire
Ian
Por
Fesuin Paeg High School
Vinita
Yeats
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Dietriet
B. Dewsue
Mrosher
Wale
Franz
Belgium and U S Agree on Belgian War Debt Plan
Washington reports a new funding plan for Belgium's wartime debt to the United States, approved with President Coolidge's personal backing. The plan, to be ratified by Congress and Belgium, spans 62 years with partial interest relief on pre armistice and post armistice loans and sets staged payments through 1932 and beyond.
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Washington, D. C
Coolidge
United States
Jace
Little Kingdom
Wilson
Belgium
Germany
Nho
Smonot
Utah
Burton
Ohio
Washington
M.lamasen
Prodac Ie
Sarvice
Yovensiter
Marshal Hurt When Pushed from Auto
A marshal was seriously hurt today after being pushed from a speeding car. He boarded the vehicle amid a domestic disturbance, and the occupants then sped away, pushing him from the car about a mile from the initial encounter.
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Mir
Aue
John Ne
Ite
Ther
Rail Statistician Attends Rate Meeting in Des Moines
The railroad commission plans a gathering hosted by Midwestern officials to review the impact of rate policies. Participants include statistician experts and representatives from Kansas, focusing on pricing for agricultural freight and carrier efficiency.
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Rail
Des Moines
Kansas Vine Tomorrone
Baille Elisshatvetman
Heath
Radio Operator on Doomed Ship Saves Lives by Heroism
Newport August 1. A wireless operator named Herbert Spenard on the Mackinac Glaster steamer risked his life to keep the radio and signaling apparatus working after the radio failed and the whistle stopped. He crawled through a shaking burning vessel, sent distress signals with pennants to the naval training station and helped save many aboard.
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Newport
INS
Herbert Spenard
Spenard
Naval Training Station
Iowa River Pollution Cleanup Set For September 7
State health commissioner Dr BL M Griswald said the Iowa and Cedar river pollution work would be completed by September 7 at Clodar rapids. A man escaped uninjured when a tree crashed into his car during yesterday’s storm near Des Moines.
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Des Moines
BL M. Griswald
Iuwa
Cedar
Clodar
Hubert L
Charles
Maase
Stuvengen
St. Paul
Miller Woman Declared Believed Alive by Employer
A Carlisle case center unfolds as Jeanette Miller, 22, remains in doubt over alleged murder after a burned body is questioned. authorities name Russell Vogel and R Campbell as suspects while examining insurance and financial leads.
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Miller
Roosevelt Expedition Nears Kashgar Route
A dispatch from Kashgar reports the James Simpson Roosevelt Field expedition in Central Asia advancing toward Kashgar via Maralbashi and Aksu. The group, noted in Peking wireless, moved from Maralbasht in Chinese Turkestan and aims to reach Aksu and then Nasligar heading west.
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Kashgar
United Presse
Central Asia
Maralbashi
Aksu
Roosevelt
Maratbasht
Chinese Turkestan
Ta Aksu
Ratrae Meir
Maralashi
Nasligar
Brookhart Victory in Iowa Senate Recount Update
Des Moines reports after a recount in 5B counties the Brookhart lead over Steck stands at about 1,384 with 53 counties counted. Louis N. Cook, former Brookhart campaign manager, returns to Des Moines asserting ballots in Brookhart’s favor under Iowa law.
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Washington
B. c
Associated Press
Des Moines
Louis N. Cook
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Senate
Dan . Steck
Cook
Hrockhart
Istre
Iowa
Washington Dispatches
Steck
Pottawattamie County
Traer Resident Is Latest Suspect in Killing of Marshal
Traer Louisiana Aug 19 arrest of a Traer man awaited by Tatia county sheriff and state officers probing the night killing of Frank Brummer the Traer night marshal last week Indications point to a burglary motive tied to Dr Pinkerton s office break in with a robbery motive shifting away from drugs placement of suspect to be announced after afternoon procedures
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Traer
Tatia County
Frank
Mommer
Burge
Dr. 4
Pinkerton
Brummer
Pair Given 25 Years for Holding Up Taxi
Frank Nelson 26 and E W Hod gins 22 both of Bartlesville Oklahoma were sentenced to 25 years in the penitentiary for holding up and roughing Bert Bollinger a LeMars taxi driver. Judge William Hutchinson imposed sentence after they pleaded guilty. They were arrested in Sioux City Iowa.
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Frank Nelson
E. W. B Hodgins
Bartlesville
Oklo
William Hutchinson
Guily
Bert Bollinger
LeMars
Sioux City
Alton
Hydroplane Capizes Off Northwest Coast Near Discovery Island
A hydroplane likely from Seattle capsized off the west end of Discovery Island near Victoria B C. Cries for help were heard. the Everett steamer reported the event and two rescue launches were sent to the scene. The incident occurred early today and details remain developing.
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Victoria
B. C
Seattle
Everett
Discovery Island
Gonavles
Italian World Flier Reaches Philippines
Slenor Pinedo the Italian aviator flying from Rome to Tokio by way of Australia arrived at Zamboanga this afternoon. He had flown to Zamboanga from Menado Celebes Island.
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Mahila
P. 1
MS3
Slenor Pinedo
Itsian Aviatoc
Rome
Tokio
Australia
Zamboanga
Philippine
Menaio
Celebes Island
Elongated Youth Flees Spankings But Dad Wins Out
Henry Kulper, 17, fled his Hillsdale home to Waterloo with Charles West alias Halligan. Detected by Rock Island sheriff, he was identified near Schuneman drugstore and escorted to the station for his father’s arrival. Kulper claimed ongoing beatings by Halligan, who also boxes locally.
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Henry Kulper
Hillydale
Waterloo
Charles West
Charles Halligan
Rock Island County
P. EB. Walker
Kulper
Schuneman
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
Henry
Kuiper
Halligan
Mercury Tumbles Here Today from Dizzy Altitude
Dizzy altitude kept the mercury rising through the afternoon as Waterloo sweltered in the warmest day since July 24. Moist air intensified the heat and brought back memories of July scorchers, with a 67 degree low overnight and showers reported today. The Iowa weather bureau forecast further showers and little change in temperatures tomorrow across the state.
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Waterloo
Iowa Weather Bureau
Lovejoy and Klan Reach Settlement Over Embezzlement Charge
Verne Lovejoy secretary of the Ku Klux Klan branch in Black blank county will not face prosecution over $894 embezzlement allegations. R L McCanon of Des Moines reports the Klan and Lovejoy have settled, with Lovejoy paying $200 to cover shortages and the Klan paying $94 as salary.
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Black Blank County
Ku Klux Klan
Verne Lovejoy
R. L. McCanon
Des Moines
Secret Order
Lovejoy
Sioux City Transit Seeks Higher Fares in Franchise Plan
Sioux City service company drafts a new franchise for voters including an increase in bus fares to 8 cents or four rides for 30 cents, up from the present 7 cent fare. The plan aims to raise revenue while expanding service options ahead of the vote.
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Sioux City
Sioux City Service Company
Hooper Elected to Third District Seat in Michigan
Battle Creek Michigan August 19 Congressman elect Joseph Hooper a Republican won the Third district seat by a majority of 8641 in returns today He succeeds the late Arthur BR Williams and will take office soon according to initial reports.
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Battle Creek
Mich
MNS
Joseph Hooper
Arthur BR. Williams
Iceman James Mathews Writes Wife From New Wisconsin Home
James Mathews, an iceman who disappeared from Waterloo on July 12, writes his wife from River Falls Wisconsin. He claims memory loss and says he has forgotten Waterloo is a good town and does not want to return. His wife previously suspected heat prostration. some doubt he was forced to stay away. The couple lived on La Porte Road outside Waterloo.
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James Mathews
Iceman
Waterloo
River Falls
Wis
Mathews
Tater
la Porte Road
Willie
Doug
Waterlan Evening Courict
Colemns
VEVER
West High School Addition Contract Awarded
A. E. Smith, contractor, won the bid to add to West High School's manual training department. The project costs 3380 dollars and will start immediately with students helping lay flashing and install radiators for practical experience.
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West High School
A. E. Smith
West School Board
Milan fascist official wounded in sabre duel
Telegraph briefs report Dr. Luigi Razzi secretary general of the fascist corporation was wounded three times in a sabre duel with Aldo Carabella former volunteer militia consul in Milan Italy. Peking invited powers to a Chinese customs conference starting Oct 26. President Coul d to send good luck message to Arctic explorer Donald B. MacMillan in Plymouth Vermont.
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Milan
Italy
Luigi Razzi
Fascist Corporation
Aldo Carabella
Peking
Mymouth
Donald B. MacMillan
Call Engine Crew to Testify About Repaired Boilers
Testimony is sought from engine crew about boilers that were repaired. The report lists individuals including Mrs James McCarthy of Pawtucket, Mildred McCarthy of Pawtucket, F J Brenner of Riverside, R J, Mrs Ora Darigue of Pawtucket, Joseph LeValley of Central Falls, Christine Cole of Pawtucket, and Mrs James O Neil of Central Falls.
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Pitian Oneal
Antioch Baptists Elect Woman Here as Missionary Head
Mrs. Anna Brown of Waterloo was elected president of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society for the Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota Baptist association at the tri state convention held at Antioch Baptist church. She will be joined by officers from Des Moines Clarinda Mason City and Valley Junction as the forty seventh annual gathering opens with welcome remarks by Rev P A Pinkney and afternoon and evening mission talks. About 160 delegates registered with expectations of rising attendance.
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Anna §. Brown
Waterloo
Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Iowa, Minnesota and
South Dakota
Ella Black
Clarinda
Clara Bothie
Mason City
P. A. Pinkney
J. E. Lee
Valley Junction
J. W. Tutt
Sioux City
Mongolia Ousts U. S. Party Under Andrews
The Mongolian government orders the third Asiatic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History led by Ror Chapman Andrews to stop work and depart, accusing him of political propaganda and stirring Mongolians against the red Khalsheviks.
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Urga
Mongolia
American Museum of Natural History
Ror Chapman Andrews
Andrews
Ottumwa Waterloo Miss River League Game Postponed
Ottumwa and Waterloo could not play their Mississippi Valley league game this afternoon due to wet grounds. A doubleheader will be played Thursday and Friday, weather permitting. GOLDENGLO CLUB, Mrs Guy Robbins will entertain Galdeagle cub members Thursday afternoon at her home.
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Ottumwa
Waterton
Goldenglo Club
Guy Robbins
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