Federal Move to Make Mob Violence a Crime
Washington Aug 20 officials consider anti mob legislation to make organized mob violence a federal crime. The Dyer bill to punish lynching may be reintroduced with broader scope. Adjutant General Markham cited perjury charges in Tulsa as martial law enforcement expands. Macon Georgia reports renewed flogging and arrests as tensions rise nationwide.
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International News Wire
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Coolidge
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American Bar Association
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Vndar
Harding Dreamed of World Court as Highest Ambition
The 1923 Note Forle Tribune piece recalls President Harding’s speech on the world court, written in Alaska and published to preserve its impact. It notes critics and supporters, Harding’s resolve, and the speech’s lasting significance in his political stance and tone.
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Iis
Que
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Warding
Delver
Muasmuch
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
California
World Court
New York
Alaska
Forle Tribune
Brookhart to Be Grilled in Libel Suit
Washington Iowa August 20 Senator Smith W Brookhart says he plans to fight the libel suit filed by Meredith Brookhart claims a Wall Street gang combined with Meredith caused farmers to lose millions Brookhart warned a farmers House will hear Meredith charges Meredith plans to file the suit in Brookhart's home city tomorrow
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Meredith
Ford
Tarm
Washington
U. S
Smith W. Brookhart
Secretary of Agriculture
Wall Street
Mereditth
Washington County
Hounds on Trail of Detroit Thugs Who Slew Officer
Detroit police and sheriffs hunted bandits after an officer was killed in a gunfight. A 125th howitzer company was sent from Monroe to aid the search as a bullet-ridden car was found nearby. Several holdups were reported with total losses under $1,000. two 26-year-old suspects were wounded and captured after a stolen car chase.
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Rinehardt
Detroit
Michigan National Guard
Monroe
Mich
Poincare Praises Entente and Refuses Ruhr Evacuation
Premier Poincare in Charlevilles asserts France will not abandon the entente and seeks synchronized action with Britain. He argues Ruhr occupation is legal under Versailles and allied accords, cites British trade gains, and notes France will push for closer policy alignment with allies despite tensions with England and Italy. France plans to deliver its reparations note to Britain next day, hoping to advance negotiations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Poincare
England
Ruhr
DeGoutte
France
London
Foreign Office
Belgium
Charneville
Italy
Beligium
Air Limits Parley Is Made Subject of Legion Referendum
Indianapolis Aug 20 The American Legion started a referendum among Congress members 1000 editors state governors college presidents and prominent citizens on calling an air armament limitation conference. Commander Alvin Owsley said the air race among nations alarms the Legion and if approved he will ask President Coolidge to convene an international meeting like the Washington naval arms conference.
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Ind
American Legion Today
Congress
Legion
Alvin Owsley
Owsley
Coolidge
Washington
Police Seek Man Who Pushed Boys Into Auto Path
George Kimball 12 and Gordon 10 were struck by a car at Sycamore and Fifth streets while riding a bicycle. Officers seek a unidentified man accused of shoving them into the vehicle path. driver William Becker of Martin Grove was not at fault and aided the boys before police continued the search for the assailant.
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G. W. Kimball
Eleventh Street East
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Sycamora
Fifth Streets
Priver
Wiliam Becker
Martin Grove
Til
Yellowstone Park
Haya
Klondike Discovery Fireworks Mark 277th Anniversary
In Dawcon Aug 20 a Yukon products show highlighted minerals vegetables and grain as part of weekend events celebrating the twenty seventh anniversary of Klondike discovery. Hundreds joined a parade that preceded the exhibition.
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Dawcon
Yukon
Klondike
Shell Rock to Extend Orixs Sewer Bystems
Shell Rock Iowa Aug 20 construction of sewer in the east section of the city was ordered at a special city council meeting. Bids will be sought immediately and the project aims to improve the municipal sewer system.
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Shell Rock
Magnus Johnson Promotes Cost-Plus-Profit Plan for Farmers
U S senator elect Magnus Johnson spoke at Christgau farm near Austin Minnesota advocating cooperation among workers and businesspeople. He attacked the federal reserve system saying it benefits manufacturers over farmers and pledged to push cost-plus-reasonable-profit pricing for farmers. He urged cheaper credit and criticized Gov Mc Masters gasoline price cut as too large, claiming it risks Standard Oil depending on policy.
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Minn
Magnus Johnson
U. S
Christgau Farm
Federal Reserve Bank System
Johnson
Ag “Jies
Northwest
W. H. McMaster
South Dakota
Ofl
Marie DuBiis Charged As Bandit Queen In Chicago Robberies
Chicago police allege Marie DuBiis 21 admitted assuming the role of bandit queen because she craved thrills. She cowd with 11 others to clear up 25 plus robberies, admitting she was Roy Palmer's "girl" amid a loot haul of about $5,000 found in a secret drawer.
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United Press
Chicago
Marie DuBiis
New Orleans
Roy Palmer
Palmer
College and High School Coaches Attend Birch's Football School
Qedar Falls August 20 Special high school and college coaches attend a three day course on football methods and rules conducted by Frank Birch exclusive of Teachers College regular course enrollees.
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Birch
Qedar Falls
Teachers College
Frank Birch
Local Briefs From Rockwell City and Surrounds
Lloyd Sherman 23 Engie Grove and Robert Lewis 23 Fort Dodge were each sentenced to one year at Anamosa by District Judge M E Hutchinson. Sherman forged two checks while Lewis and Elmer Carter 17 Fort Dodge were convicted of auto theft. Spanish American War veterans organize a camp in DeMars and elect officers.
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Lloyd Sherman
Yetler
Robert Lewis
Engie Grove
Anamosa
M. E. Hutchinson
Sherman
Lewis
Elmer Carter
Fort Dodge
Eldora
John Hanmi
Anderson
Hammill
Bern Sargent
Sargent
July employment survey shows slight rise overall
A nationwide employment survey indicates a slight uptick in unemployment from June, with 37 cities up and 27 down. Cities gaining include Sioux City and Seattle, while declines appear in New Orleans and Detroit. The Mountain District reports broad prosperity with higher employment in most industries, led by Colorado.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Jones
Labor Department
Sioux City
Kansas City
Kan
Seattle
Denver
Kansas City, Mo.; St. Louis; San Francisco; Minneapolis; Portland, Ora
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New Orleans
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Indianapolis
Lawrence
Mass
Syracuse
Niagara Falls
Lowell
Waterbury
Stage Set For Iowa State Fair Opening
Des Moines reports the sixty ninth Iowa state fair preliminaries under way as exhibitors and tourists arrive. Stock exhibits began arriving Sunday and by tomorrow night all exhibits will be in place for the official opening on Wednesday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dlaca
Police Notes Reflect Various Traffic Violations and Penalties
In police court this morning Paul Cozar received a $20 fine and costs with his motorcycle held for payment after being found guilty of speeding at 35 mph on Miles street. Fred Ford paid minimum fines for speeding and care against J B Easton. Two violators forfeited $5 bonds. one defendant blocked traffic and was discharged. Jack Anthony, on a two week spree, was jailed 16 days. A farmer paid $10 and costs for bootlegger poison.
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Paul Cozar
Indes
J. W. Gwynne
Jouar
Fred Ford
Northwestern Telephone Company
J. B. Easton
Jack Anthony
Two Cedar Rapids Men Die in Accidents
Cedar Rapids Aug 20 John T Liddle assistant advertising manager of the Evening Gazette was killed last night when a motor truck overturned on a bridge 21 miles from the city. Liddle was crushed to death and several companions were injured. Holth Stookey a Cedar Rapids resident aged 31 and WWI veteran drowned while bathing in the Cedar River. His body was recovered hours later as two friends nearby failed to aid him.
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Liddle
Gacette
Liddle
Holth Stookey
Cedar
Wage increase at New Goal Parley in Atlantic City
Mina union readers in conferences here today made wage increases in the anthracite field the first order of business with operators to agree on a new contract. Led by John L. Lewis, United Mine Workers officials seek 20 percent for coal putters and $2 a day for laborers, with eight hours and arbitration in remaining issues. Operators oppose union recognition via check-off but would submit other questions to arbitration. Talks aim to narrow disputes before Sept 1 when work suspension could occur.
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United Preas
Atlantic City
N. J
Mina
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
United Mine Workers of America
Samual D.wariner
Pennsylvania
Iowa Farmer Foils Car Thief Then Suffers Skull Injury
Iowa farmer D. R. Gaudiner confronted a thief stealing his car after returning from a movie. He sustained a possible skull fracture from an iron pipe blow but his actions stopped the thief and Gaudiner alerted others before being taken to hospital.
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Iowa
Des Moines
D. R. Gaudiner
Gaudiner
French Struggle to Subdue Moroccans in Atlas Uprising
Paris reports the campaign against unsubdued tribes in the lower Atlas mountains of Morocco is hindered by severe physical and military difficulties. Battles rage at altitudes of six to eight thousand feet in barren terrain over 100 miles from any supply base. Tribesmen resist with modern arms including field artillery and machine guns. They are said to have received up-to-date farm equipment delivered months earlier by various gun runners.
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Paris
Atlas Mountains
Morocco
Weekend Sneak Thieves Strike In Waverly
Police report petty thefts over the weekend in Waverly Iowa. A spotlight was stolen from Charles Jacobs’s car, a sweater from Verne Webster, and three bicycles belonging to Clarence Keeling, G. Fe Barker, and Robert Fintey. A set of tools and dies valued at $27 was taken from another residence.
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Charles Jacobs
Verne Webster
Waverly
Clarence Keeling
Third Street
G. FE. Barker
Clay
Robert Fintey
Dunham
E. RF. Cortright
Lafayette
Fire alarms trigger call at new station blaze
An odor of smoke from the recently opened Standard Ot firing station at Commercial and Eleventh streets prompted a pedestrian to contact police at 3.30 am. Firefighters found an electric motor burning. damage was slight.
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Commercial
Eleventh Street
Wawa hotel fire leaves many missing and dead
The Wawa hotel on Lake of Bays in Ontario burned early Sunday, killing nine confirmed and leaving about 23 missing with hundreds evacuated. Among the identified dead are Miss Margaret Bowker of Toronto area and Miss Annie Leigh, with several Americans reported among the casualties as firefighters battled the blaze and the charred wreckage.
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International News Wire
Toronto
Ont
Wawa Hotel
Ontario
K. Rogers
Cleveland
Elizabeth Cregan
Cincinnati
Kitty Carroll
New York City
United Press
Huntaville
Wawa
Lake of Bays
Margaret Bowker
C. G. Bowker
Canadian National Railways
Annie Leigh
Barrett
Hamilton
Phyllis Beranda
Thorold
K. Rogera
O. Elizabeth Krogin
Rainfall Report Highlights Cool Summer Weekend
Weather notes say a .15 inch rainfall occurred this morning after a cool weekend. Record crowds attended the ball game while picnics were common. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 61 to 86 degrees, with Saturday highs of 58 and lows 37 above. Showers are forecast tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change.
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Subsoil Not Yet Saturated Despite Heavy Rain
G E Bickley of Northwestern Bell reports seven inches of August rain failed to saturate lower subsoil. Workmen digging for poles found moisture only four feet down, with the moist layer still shallow after winter. The dry lower strata prevented surface pooling in low spots.
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G. E. Bickley
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Picnic Supper for Water loo Girls at Cedar Falls
Miss Nanette Waldmann and Miss Eva Smith teachers at east junior high hosted six Water loo girls at Cedar Falls this afternoon. They toured Town State Teachers college and will have a picnic supper on the beach at Island Park. Guests included Wilma Dankenbrink Martha Fimmerman Dorothy Bennett Edna Dettmer Ruth Widdell and Ruth Wallhousen.
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Nanette Waldmann
Eva Smith
East Junior High School
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Town
State Teachers College
Island Park
Wilma Dankenbrink
Martha Fimmerman
Dorothy Bennett
Edna Dettmer
Ruth Widdell
Ruth Wallhousen
Death notices for Mrs Roger McNamara and infant Enfant Garber
Relatives in Fairbank are advised of the death of Mrs Roger McNamara after a month of illness. She was born in Ireland about 78 years ago and is survived by a daughter Alice, sister-in-law Mrs James Donahue, and several Donahue nieces and nephews. Funeral at Fairbank with interment beside her husband in Independence. Also noted is the death of infant Enfant Garber, Cedar Falls, buried in Hillcrest cemetery after private prayers in Kistner chapel.
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Roger McNamara
Fairbank
Frank Donahue
Sioux J
Independence
Enfant Garber
Sol Gather
Cedar Falls
Kistner Chapel
Hillcrest Cemetery
Waterico
Waterloo Seeks to Move Labor Day Baseball Series
Waterloo Baseball chief A C Willford plans to move remaining Rock Island games to Waterloo for September 2 and 3. The shift would create a Waterloo home series with two doubleheaders, replacing the Sept 4 game, contingent on Mississippi Valley League approval and M I Sexton’s consent.
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Rock Island
A. C. Willford
Waterloo Baseball Association
M. I. Sexton
Mississippi Valley League
Hawks
Illnois
Willford
Wilford
Sexton
Envoys to Mexico Report Conference on Recognition
American commissioners Charles B. Warren and John Barton Payne arrived from Mexico City and conferred with Secretary Hughes over recognizing the Obregon government and resuming diplomatic relations with Mexico. They will report to President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes after a White House meeting.
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Washington, D. C
Obregon
United States
Mexico
Coolidge
Hughes
Mexico City
Charles B. Warren
John Barton Payne
State Department
White House
Bee Keeper Seeks Restitution After Orchard Spray
Des Moines August 20. Spraying apples trees at Polk county poor farm killed bees along with bugs. Bee- keeper John Arbtin demands repayment for loss of an entire bee colony that fed on the apple blossoms.
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Des Moines
Polk County
John Arbtin
Death of Muscatine School Superintendent Sam Potts
Sam A. Potts, long time Muscatine schools superintendent and former Colfax schools head, died today from a cerebral hemorrhage. He also served as president of the Iowa City School superintendents association. In Cedar Falls, Robert Fearing of Fort Dodge bought and took control of the Kennison dray line this morning.
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Sam A. Potts
Muscatine Achols
Colfax
Iowa City Schooluperintendents’ Association
Cedar Falls
Robert Fearing
Fort Dodge
War scars still visible in Europe on McGlade tour
Waterloo teachers superintendent John C. McGlade addressed the Rotary Club about his European trip. He visited London Edinburgh Glasgow Paris and Verdun and noted reconstruction progress and low living costs in France and Belgium. He described Paris battlefields Verdun and Romagne cemetery where 14 000 American soldiers are buried and commented on wartime landscapes and news signs in London.
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