Judge may grant clemency for Guthrie County killer James Blake
Des Moines reports that James Blake a Guthrie County farmer faces likely clemency before jail despite a six month sentence for killing a man who harassed him at night The case is argued as near self defense with a large petition for parole presented to the governor and questions about the justice of punishment.
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Des Moines
James Blake
Guthrie County
Blake
Iowa
L. E. Stamm
State
Calualty
Sanders
Madison
Glenwood
Woodward
Elopement Sparks Fatal Chase Near Calo
Herman Beal, pursuing his daughter who ran away with a neighbor’s hired man, had a serious accident one mile north of Calo on Aug 20. His car struck a bridge railing and somersaulted, pinning him under debris. Neighbors freed him. one car part torn off, no other serious injuries. The elopement took place and the couple escaped.
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Spirit Lake
Donald
Carr McDonald
West Okoboji Lake
Fatid
Calo
Herman Beal
Mr. Beal
Nevada
Elopers
Moritz
Moriz
Mounty
Thornton
Falls From Water Wagon Breaks Jaw in Mason City Incident
Charles Orpheum, previously with the Mason City troupe, reportedly fell from the water wagon while visiting Mount Thornton lakes during the summer. He suffered a broken jaw as a result of the mishap.
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McDonald
Mason City
Charles Orpheum
Thornton
Dances at the Inn and a Double Vehicle Collision
Reports describe modern dances at the Inn with a June marriage of an instructor in dancing. Local driver Sherrer tried to pass Peters on a narrow bridge approach, the cars overturned, Peters injured, Sherrer’s car damaged. one 1925 model demolished and several minor injuries reported. A Barn Fire at Dan Swartz Place consumed property valued around $80 including a stationary engine and an automobile as flames spread. firefighters battled a stubborn blaze amid wind and low water pressure.
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Manchester
Frank Sherrer
Charles Peters
Edgewood
Peters
Sherrer
Traer
Dan Swartz
Fred Swarts
Beet Smith Wins To Be Je New Law
Des Moines August 26 the first arbitration request under the workmen compensation law was withdrawn after Harvey Mont Centerville driver of a wagon said he compromised his claim with his employer. Bert Smith Des Moines coal wagon driver now leads the case with a committee meeting set for Saturday or Monday.
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Des Moines
Warren Garst
Tiarvey Mont
Centerville
Tre
Bert Smith
Iowa Congressmen to Enter Maine Campaign
Des Moines Aug 20 Rep Green of the Ninth Iowa District will travel to Maine next Monday to deliver several speeches. Republicans requested his presence on the Ways and Means Committee and to discuss tariff policy. Week after next Representative Scott of Sioux City will campaign in Maine with Chairman Woods visiting later for a few days.
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Washington, D. C
Green
Iowa
Maine
Ways and Means
Tarif
Scott
Sioux City
Woods
Jay Barber
Centralia
Wash
G. S. Barber
A. Lovejoy
Oelwein
West Union
Harold Gruben
Western Union
John Carstensen
Tripoli
Chicago
Ottawa
Ill
Burton E. Sweet
Earlville
Ming Lillian Luesenhop
Stanley Smith
L. S. Danforth
Emmons
Minn
B. W. Hursh
Irvin Parrott
Mae
Cole
Frank Roehl
Henry Kasemeier
First National Bank
Niagara Falls
Toledo
Estelle Ellison Carrier
Hot Springs
Ben Grattly
Carrier
England
No Labor Parade in New York City
New York City will skip its Labor Day parade this fall after thirty years. Unions will redirect funds to aid unemployed members, a charitable shift praised nationwide. The move comes amid debate sparked by President Wilson's view that hard times are psychological.
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New York City
New York
Wilson
Foley Cathartic Tablets Ad Promotes Liver Health
An ad from Oldham and Wimberly Texas touts Foley Cathartic Tablets as the fastest way to liven the liver and relieve constipation. A claim from a resident praises the laxative as “the best ever used” and a comfort to stout persons, promising no griping and wholesome cleansing.
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New Oldham
Wimberly
Texas
The Three-Headed Giant and the Stolen Princess
A three headed giant guards a hall as soldiers arrive to rescue a princess hidden by a witch. The leader defeats the giant and frees the princess, who is carried to safety. The witch is transformed back into a cat, and the giant is banished with a warning. The princess remains united with her royal parents and marries the leader.
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McClure
Express firms lay off workers amid post and war pressures
New York Aug 20 due to parcel post competition and tight margins from interstate schedules. Express companies including American Express have cut staff in New York and other cities. Ten months to last April show net income of 628,437 dollars across eleven major firms, down sharply from 4,000,000 in the prior year, with April losses over nine percent. The impact of the war and commission decisions loom as officials weigh the figures.
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New York
Parcel Post
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Express Company
Express
Canada
United States
Express firms cut jobs amid parcel post price war
The private express companies face layoffs and consolidation as parcel post competition and Interstate Commerce Commission rate cuts squeeze profits. Secretary Fargo confirms nationwide layoffs but cites no exact figures, noting war impact only partly responsible. He says reductions aim to preserve equitable profits amidst disruptions.
Disability award set for life for longtime worker
The railroad commission ruled Geo. Jones, age 80, entitled to $11 weekly for life after injury while employed by Central Hudson Gas and Electric. He suffered hand and foot loss and had previously lost an arm. At the time of the accident he earned $2.75 daily. The ruling covered ninety six claims, including one for total disability and one for death, with the rest for partial disability.
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Geo. Jones
Central Hudson Gas and Electric Company
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