Merchants Push Street Car Return in Des Moines
Des Moines merchants press for resuming street car service after a month of bus ridership. Mayor Barton says buses may solve future transport needs, but street cars are preferred for safety and reliability. A proposed one year franchise would end bus competition and enable a city referendum after council approval.
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United. Press
Des Moines
Moines
H. H. Barton
United Press Today
Hartis ‘Trust Company
Chicago
T ‘He ‘Concern
Chambers
Des Moines P Merchants
Trust Company
Theranchise
Spain In Morocco Disaster Leaves Ten Thousand Dead
Madrid correspondent of the London Times reports the Spanish retreat in Morocco as a catastrophic debacle. He cites reckless generals and estimates roughly 10 000 Spaniards killed as airplane observers note fields littered with bodies and the disaster’s far reaching effects.
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Associated Press
London
Morocco
Madrid
London Times
Melilla
Speedy Justice for Wausau Slayer of Former Iowa Man
Jake Kastnetka, rural hermit near Marines, pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the death of Carl Wenzauer, a wealthy bachelor farmer. He was sentenced to life in Wanpon Penitentiary by Judge Alexander Heed after claiming headaches led to the killing. Wenzauer, who lived alone, was slain by a shot through a window. he had previously resided in Des Moines.
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Associated Press
Wausau
Wis
Jake Kastnetka
Carl Wenzazer
Marines
Wanpon
Alexander Heed
Kametka
Hellad
Wenzauer
Grain Men Attack Freight Rate System in West
Washington Aug 20 grain men began before the interstate commerce commission an attack on the freight rate structure for grain and hay used by western roads. Testimony of traffic experts followed farmers and shippers who described suffering due to high rates.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
West
Eran
Omaha and Diamond Biting Bandits Too Wild for Bostonians
In Omaha Nebraska two bandits held up Mrs. L Howlett of Boston and her friend last night. One man bit the diamond from Mrs Howlett s ring after threatening to bite her finger off and pressing a gun to her head. The tale captures the wild town notoriety as residents react with disbelief.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Moston
Mob Gathering to March into Mingo County
About 300 to 400 men gathered at Marmet near Charleston to march into Mingo County amid a long running industrial dispute under martial law. State police commander Col. Jackson declined to comment as leaders predicted up to 1,000 participants. March reportedly would pass through Boone and Logan counties with supporters preparing to guard routes against authorities.
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Ascowmind Press
Charleston
W. Va
Marmet
Mingo County
Umder
Boone
Logan
Younger Senators to Lead Committees in Summer Senate Reform
A New York Evening Post editorial argues the senate seniority system burdens older members with drudgery while younger men could handle routine tasks. It calls for abolishing seniority in favor of a better chairmanship selection to improve efficiency and broaden judgment.
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Page One
Senate
New York Evewing Post Inc
Playmates Mourn At Funerals Of Two Boy Victims
A group of playmates mourned two boys killed in a basement play-house collapse near their Fourth Street East homes. Denzel Leeper, 16, and Lester Vollenweider, 12, were honored in separate services. Leeper’s funeral was at Calvary Evangelical Church with interment in Fairview. Vollenweider’s requiem was at St Joseph’s Church with Calvary interment.
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Denzel Lesper
W. A. Leeper
Fourth Street East
Calvary Evangelical Church
J. L. Baumgartner
Fairview
Lester Vollenweider
Louis Vollenweider
St. Joseph's Church
J. Slattery
Calvary
Penrose Reports Allied Debt Bill With Time Clause
Washington reports the allied debt funding bill favorably to the Senate, with a five year completion deadline added by the committee. The majority backs broad treasury powers to manage debtor conversions, postponement of interest for two to three years, and flexibility to accept other obligations if needed. A La Follette minority critique warns the move would weaken treasury control and invite international pressure.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate
Penrose
Finance Committee
Wa Foliette
Republican
Wisconsin
Treasury
Mellan
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
la Follette
Grilling of Murder Suspect Resumes in Des Moines
Ex amination of Joe Williams, a suspect in the Sara Babara Thurs dale murder case, continues as James O'Brien and James McDonald press for details. Authorities say Williams admitted pawning a woman's wrist watch that matches the one worn by the murdered Valley Junction school teacher.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Joe Williams
Sara Babara Thursdale
James O'Brien
James McDonald
Williams
Valley Junction
Evidence Clutters Kennedy Case as Burch Holds Fast
Los Angeles August report says prosecutors and defense agree evidence overload hampers Kennedy murder probes. A Manhattan Beach woman's claimed confession to kill John Belton Kennedy is said to be fabricated, per the district attorney. John J. Kennedy calls for movement scrutiny, while Arthur C. Burch denies guilt despite circumstantial evidence and refuses further comment.
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United Prays
Los Angeles
Cal
Aus
Kennedy
Manhattan Beach
John Belton Kennedy
Beverly Glen
John J. Kennedy
Arthur C. Burch
Udder
Madalynne Obenchain
Burch
Farmer Says Jazz Dances Increase Cow Milk
James Chamberlain, a Mississippi farmer near Wiggins, reports higher milk yields after dances at his Farm. He notes the morning after late music, with dances lasting until the small hours, the cows produce more milk.
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Wiggins
James Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Industry tide turns in the East optimistic outlook
Philadelphia reports from 100 eastern chamber of commerce cities show employment rising slightly while unemployment peaks near 639,937, with 1,592,923 workers normally employed. Textile makers in Charlotte expect mills to run full time in fall and winter amid healthy finances and rising demand for standard goods.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Chambers of Commerce
Maine
Virginia
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce
United Press
New York
United Press Today
W. D. Adams
Tharlotte
N. C
American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association
Adams
TWO WATERLOO MEN HELD IN FORT DODGE AS ROBBER SUSPECTS
Two men listed as Waterloo residents are held in Fort Dodge for investigation as possibly linked to a robbery. They checked into a Fort Dodge hotel as J Wilcox and F Sadden, Waterloo Ia. They showed a large sum of money but did not explain their possession. Fort Dodge police could not identify them in Waterloo records.
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Waterloo
Fort Dodge
J. Wilcox
F. Sadden
Young
Bicycle Missing From Courier Rack
A nearly new Racycle bicycle in black with gold stripes disappeared from the Courier rack this morning. A reward is offered for its return, with information to be telephoned to the news room.
Berlin presses German-US treaty disputes at arbitration
Berlin reports Germany may seek international arbitration on many points in the German American peace treaty. Berlin notes Germany did not admit guilt for the war and lists issues from americas demands to bureaucratic wording and the scope of the pact. Germany also may push for arbitration on the Lusitania indemnities and related controversies.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Rosen
Ellis Loring Dressel
America
United States
Street Car Traffic Rises in July Over June
W. C. F. N. report shows July paid passengers at 182,927, up 2,048 from June, though July 1921 figures trail July 1920 by more than half with 368,144 riders. Gross receipts reach $17,493,388, down $1,327.34 from last year’s fare regime. Net revenue stands at $3,460,090, with taxes and upkeep start to strain benefits.
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Boards of Arbitration
CITY IN BRIEF STIR: MISS MEBEL LUBMANN TAKES POST
Storm Lake announces Miss Mebel Lubmann begins duties as deputy county superintendent. The brief notes multiple local moves and travel including residents visiting Des Moines and Minnesota, a Dunkerton school equipment bid due Aug 30, and police and traffic incidents in the area.
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Mebel
Lubmann
Storm Lake
Sarah P. Near
Springville
Cal
Peter. Woodring
Randolph
Dunkerton School
Welfare Board Plans to Merge Relief Activities
The Social Welfare board met at First National Bank yesterday afternoon to organize relief work for Waterloo next winter. It plans to take over duties from the mayor's committee after audited accounts and statements are completed, consolidating relief under one agency to boost efficiency. A subsequent meeting will formalize the takeover.
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Social Welfare Board
First National Bank
Waterloo
Cleanup squad hears 178 ex soldier claims during three day visit
At the Red Cross offices in the Y M C A building, the cleanup squad concluded a three day visit handling 278 cases from Black Hawk county and nearby areas. Ex service members can still have cases considered at Red Cross offices or Legion headquarters in Memorial hall as the team moves on to other cities. Officials and local Red Cross and Legion representatives have previously addressed many similar claims, aiding government settlements.
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American Red Cross
Black Hawk County
Eitther
Red Cross
Legion
Memorial Hall
Japan to Open Talks With Chita Republic
Tokio Aug 20 Negotiations between Japanese government representatives and the Far Eastern republic will open in Dairen tomorrow Far Eastern republic seat Chita reportedly calm despite rumors of disturbances A Harbin dispatch says a small insurrection occurred but was quickly suppressed
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Prang Tokio
Japanes
Far Eastern Republic
Dairen
Harbin
Chinese Eastern Railway Committee
Chita
Diver Wrong Coupe in Auto Graveyard Contained No Bodies
Chicago reports a watery auto graveyard at Summit Tl where fifteen cars, many expensive, were recovered from a quarry pool. Divers, testing for more machines, found engines reversed and tow ropes attached. claims of three bodies seen in one car were disproved when hauled up.
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United Press
Chicago
Summit
Find Girl Who Left Home in Her Pajamas in Cistern
The body of Ethel Patterson of Alexis was found in a cistern about half a mile from home. She had disappeared Thursday night in pajamas, but the body was found clothed. Authorities suspect murder as posses had searched Warren county for her.
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United Press
Galesburg
Ethel Patterson
Sam Patterson
Alexis
Miss Patterson
Warren County
Cedar Heights Paving Start Delayed by Contractor Plan
Moore Young Construction of Waterloo will move equipment from south of Belle Plaine to Cedar Heights next week to complete nine miles of Benton county highway paving this season. A federal inspector praised the Vinton section as the best seen this year, with a modern, motorized outfit capable of laying 500 to 600 feet daily.
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Cedar Heights
Moore-Young Construction Company
Waterloo
F.C. Young
Belle Plaine
Moore-Young Company
Vinton
Lincoln Highway
Benton County
Young
Benton
Iowa
Concede Passage of Tax Bill in House by Large Majority
The Associated Press reports that the Republican tax revision bill was set for a late vote in the House with expected passage by an overwhelming majority. Democratic leaders predicted a solid opposition vote, while Ways and Means members approved several amendments ahead of the noon session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. GC
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mallory Retains U.S. Tennis Title in Forest Hills
Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory of New York defeated Miss Mary Browne of Santa Monica California 4-6 64 6-2 to retain the national women’s tennis championship at Forest Hills New York in the final.
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Associated Press
Forest Hills
N. Y
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
New York
United States
Mary EK. Browne
Santa Monica
Cal
Funeral Sunday for Kenneth S. Philps
Kenneth Samuel Philps born January 7 1905 in Grundy County died at Presbyterian Hospital Waterloo. Funeral at United Brethren Church Hudson Sunday at 3 30 p m with Rev GW Van Dran officiating. Procession leaves family home Lincoln Township at 12 30 p m. Survived by parents Vera Philp Schiefelbein Glenn Vineel Glady Philp Smith Glen Daphna Geneva siblings seven aunts and uncles. He attended rural schools and Hudson High School. He died after appendicitis followed by pneumonia. He belonged to United Brethren Church Hudson.
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Vera Philp Schiefelbein
Glenn
Vineel
Glady
Philp Smith
Glen
Daphna
Geneva
Hudson
Lyle
Kenneth
Lincoln Township
United Brethren Sherch
Cattle Feeders Advised to Hold Stock From Market
Western cattle feeders are urged to withhold fat cattle as eastern outlets remain congested. The Chicago Livestock Exchange issued the appeal, noting a surge of cattle from native herds and weaker beef prices as range season begins. Iowa farmers bought 16 500 feeder cattle this month and 7 300 last week as relief is hoped next week if receipts ease. An appeal endorsed by Everett C. Brown urged a nationwide stock hold to let the beef trade regulate itself.
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Chicago
Aus
Commission
Everett C. Brown
National Livestock ‘Exchange
Deaths and memorial notices from Waterloo area
Mortuary notices report Mrs J H Goodrich death at Pres byte hospital after tumor surgery from a blood clot. Carrie Hitchcock born 1863 near Waterloo, long aided invalids and taught in Waterloo schools. Mrs Goodrich cared for adopted daughter Lucy Whitney and elder mother, survived by husband, adopted daughter, stepson Paul, and Hitchcock siblings. Funeral at 4 pm at 637 Third St W, Elmwood burial. William L Champlin, longtime Waterloo resident, died in Cedar Rapids. survived by widow and brother Charles. funeral with Masonic rites. Mrs Mary Brown, 61, died at 417 Lafayette St from age-related infirmities. survived by children A C Holdiman, H B Steely, R E Brown, and others. burial Elmwood. Mrs Edward McInteer to St Josephs Church, Calvary cemetery. remembrances at mother’s home. Mr McIntier traveling for Soo Railway. Harry Hurd, 5, son of Frank Hurd, private funeral at 9 am with burial in Elmwood.
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Ebs
J. H. Goodrich
J. BH. Goodrich
Presbyte
Carrie . E. Hitchcock
Waterloo
Invalida
Shutins
Mary E. Hitchcock
First Congregational Church
Lucy Whitney
William T. Whitney
Paul Goodrich
Howard Hitchcock
Ava
Hitchcock
Bellows
Mnother
Belle Hough
N. H. Hough
Pine River
Minn
Third Street West
Elmwood
William L. Champlin
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Champlin
Butler County
Hitt &. Robinson
Illinois Central Railways
Mary Brown
Lafayette Street
Brown
Jacob Fleish
Pennsylvania
Mer
Naperville
B. FP. Brown
Goone
Grace M. BE
A. C. Holdiman
Dunkerton
H. B. Steely
R. E. Brown
Paris
E. Luce
St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward McInteer
Calvary
B. J. Slattery
St. Joseph's Parish
McIntieer
Soo” Railway
Superior
Wis
Harry Herd
Harry Hurd
Frank Hurd
Black Hawk Street
W. A. Peterson
Hattie
Confession Reveals Auto Theft Ring Networks
Des Moines reports a large auto theft ring based in Memphis Missouri with operations in Kansas City. The confession of Slean Wright led to charges against partner Carl Fogel for grand larceny. The gang allegedly defrauded insurers by stealing vehicles burning them and collecting insurance.
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Des Moines
Memphis
Slean Wright
Carl Fogel
Wright
Fogel
Kansas City
For That Tired Feeling Horstamt Acid Phosphate Ad
An advertisement promotes Horstamt acid phosphate as relief for exhaustion from summer heat or overwork. It frames the product as a tonic boosting energy and vitality. The copy resembles early 20th century health tonics with brief claims and marketing phrasing.
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H. B. Burr
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Adolf Klaus
Barclay Street
J. B. Heaberlin
Lena A. Trideaux
Mineral Point
Elmer E. Haskett
Eleventh Street
Fred. Applequist
Waterville
Archibald Kessler
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Helene Apfel
California
Helene Brennecke
Waverly
Minneapolis
Bertha Ding~ler
Janet McNaughton
A.C. Cole
Standard Realty Company
Fletcher Avenue
H. D. Pritchard
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
B. H. Pritchard
Dubuque
Mr. Pritchard
Albert Pet
Ttt
Dane Street
Jeffrey Sulliven
Cedar Repids
R. J. McKenna
J. W. Goss
Oscar C. Tuttle
Fowler Company
Burton Aveniue Crossing
Tuttle
Daniel B. Saylor
Gladys
Frances
Ltoie Glenny
Emery Lumper
Minnesota
Lake Itasca
Ada
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Hibbing
Welfare Board
Japan
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