Army of 10 000 enforcing prohibition across America
An army of 10,000 men gathered by Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Andrews to enforce prohibition will begin Monday. 6 000 coast guard, 1 560 general prohibition agents, 300 narcotics, and 2 000 others from internal revenue border patrol will form the force, aiming to curb illegal liquor traffic and end the illicit trade. 1 400 old employees will be dismissed as the revamped agency reorganizes salaries range from 1 8 0 0 to 6 000 annually, with merit pay advancing to 7 500. Seven new administrators will replace acting chiefs by Oct 15 as efforts shift to hit bootleggers on all fronts.
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United Dress
Washington
Treaury
Phos
Andrews
Ste
Armup America
Magee Held for Murder in Las Vegas Brawl
Carl C. Magee, former New Mexico political candidate and Cedar Falls native, is held for murder after fatally shooting a bystander during a quarrel with a political opponent at an East Las Vegas hotel. Magee, a long-time resident and legal professional, had switched parties multiple times and recently sought the Democratic Senate nomination. He lived in Cedar Falls over 30 years ago, studied at local schools, and later moved to Tulsa where he was admitted to the bar. He has a wife Grace Griffin and three children.
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New Mexico
Magee
United States
Cedar Falls
Carl C. Magee
Las Vegas
N. M
J. C. Magee
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Birs
F. L. Snyder
John Magee
Wichita
Kan
Fayette, Ila
Che- Gar Falls High School
Towai State Teachers College
Tulsa
Okla
Tie
Grace Griffin
Édar Falls
Japanese Cruiser Brings Back Body of Edgar Bancroft
Japanese cruiser Taw of the imperial navy arrives in San Francisco Bay at 2 PM bearing the body of Edgar Bancroft late American ambassador to Japan. US destroyers welcome with a two-gun salute. After ceremonies the body proceeds by San Francisco Overland Limited toward Chicago, with Japanese sailors and an official escort including Maj. Gen. Charles T. Menoh er and units of Marines and seamen.
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San Francisco
Cal
Eggar Bancroft
Danas
Taw
Imperial Japanese Navy
San Francisco’ Bay
United States
Fort Scott Ais
San Francisco Overland Limited
Taina
Sixty-third Coast Artillery Regiment
Charles T. Menoher
Ninth Corps
Oakland
Linota
Ellingsen Case Heads to Jury Today
In San Francisco a 17 year old, charged with murder, will face a seven member jury today. The trial to determine guilt or innocence proceeds after delays and fluctuating court schedules as jurors are sworn in.
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Ellingsen
San Francisco
Cal
Darel
Billins
Diabse
Six Counterfeiters Trapped in $500,000 Plot
Chicago reports six men arrested in a $500,000 counterfeit scheme. The U S Secret Service says the ring produced spurious $20 gold certificates with George Washington portrait, plate 646, and blotchy borders. Four suspects were taken in Detroit, one in Rockford, one in Kenosha, Wis. The Chicago post office warned midwestern post offices and banks.
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Chicago
UPI
Chicago Post Office
Detroit
Rockford
Kenosha
Wis
Secret Service
George Washington
Frank White
Washington
One of Three Escaped Convicts Trapped by Mechanic
Centrally, Wa Tom Murray escaped from Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem. A Portland mechanic named Philip Carson recognized Murray in Vancouver and persuaded him to go to Ventralia under a ruse to run a roadhouse. Murray helped plan the escape and aimed to travel east, with Carson revealing details of associates James Willox and Elworth Nelley in White Salmon.
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Tom Murray
Oregon State
Salem
Philip Carson
Portland
Chanic
Murray
Vancouver
Wash
Ventralia
Brea
Carson
Nat
James Willox
Elworth Nelley
White Salmon
Wis
Belgium Debt Agreement Sparks Uproar In U S Senate
Washington August discussions on Belgium debt relief fuel opposition led by Senator Borah. Debate centers on whether American concessions set a precedent for France and Italy and the impact on future funding costs amid wide political dissent and projected long term losses.
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Borah
France
Italy
Sears
Washington
Delelan
Semutor
M. Horah
Dikeard
Otter
Belgium
Congress
American Debt Funding Commission
Wherry
Smeat
Utah
Senate
Debt Commission
Vance
United States
Great Britain
Liberty Hondholders
Chicago Opens New Market
Chicago opened a new market project valued at 17 million dollars, featuring a large trading hall and multiple stalls. Officials cited economic activity and improved infrastructure as key goals while noting anticipated job creation and district modernization.
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Chicago
Italian Flier's Plane Damaged by Gale
An Italian airman’s plane was damaged by a gale during a flight from Rome to Australia. The storm forced a forced landing with no injuries reported as crews assess the aircraft and return to service plans.
Three Reds Executed for Polish July Riots
In Warsaw and Nag, authorities say three Reds were executed for involvement in Polish July riots. The reports describe a crackdown and the swift punishment following the unrest.
Accused Slayer, 14 Escapes from Jail
In Cascade Junction a 14 year old alleged murderer escaped from county jail with his one year old brother, pursued by a posse of volunteers across the upper peninsula. The case linked to the murder of Joseph La Plant, described as a historic Michigan crime.
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Uspheuting
Mien
Fred $ li
Joseph la Plant
Cascade Junction
Cittela
Upper Peninsula
Floss
Police Chief Promotes Mohlis to Captain in City Force
Officer Charles Mohlis is promoted from sergeant to captain in an order by Police Chief EB Leighton. Officer William Farley is demoted to sergeant on the second shift, and M. J. Turney becomes sergeant on the third shift. The change takes effect next Monday after discussions with Mayor Griggy. Chief Leighton cites improved efficiency and commends Mohlis, a former Sumner town marshal, as a fine addition to the department.
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Charles Mohlis
Sergean
EB. A. Leighton
William Farley
M. J. Turney
Mohlis
Leighton
A. E. Griggy
John Collins
Sumner
Helen Wills Reaches Final Round in National Tennis Title Play
Helen Wills advanced to the final round defending her national title by defeating Eleanor Goss of New York in straight sets, 8 1 6 0, in the first semifinal at Forest Hills on Aug 22. The match confirmed Wills as the favorite to claim the championship.
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Helen Wills
Forest Hills
X.Y
Eleanor Goss
New York
Train Collision Leaves Five Injured on Moroccan Front
Five passengers aboard a Pennsylvania train traveling from New York to Chicago were slightly injured when a rear-end collision on the Moroccan front caused the Pullman cars to derail near here. Injured victims include Frank Amerhine, Mrs A Dewall, L Revard, Mrs A Lewis, and Miss Marie Wins. The train continued its journey after emergency crews attended to the wounded.
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Uytuna
Penneylvania
New York
Chicago
Lee
Retirf Twain
Frank Amerhine
Marton
Ing
Seamen Strikes Expand to London Over Wage Rise
Reported spread of seamen strikes reaches London as crews protest a monthly wage increase dispute. Shipowners and union officials clash over acceptance of a proposed raise set for August 1.
Infant Devoeree Report From Family Home
A fragmentary notice describes an infant death connected to Mr and Mrs Latina Presard. The text mentions a hospital and a local home setting but is too garbled to determine precise names, dates, or cause.
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Devoree
Latina Presard
Cyulier
Francis Hospi
Boys Wading Find Loot From Highwaymen Incidence
Four river waders recover a cache left by highwaymen who held up two farms in March near Sioux City. The haul, found in a creek after one man slipped and dropped the chest, included money and valuables tied to a service company loan. Authorities identify the culprits as suspects tied to the burglary spree.
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Sioux City
Chicago Weather Report Misread Incomplete OCR
A scrambled weather note from Chicago describes cool conditions with a forecast confusion. The text mentions temperatures near sixty and a prediction of overnight changes, but the OCR is garbled, leaving unclear details about locations and times.
Suspect Arrested in Mystery Death of Des Moines Officer
Des Moines Aug 22 A.C. Goldsmith was arrested after a citywide search of underground resorts in connection with the Thursday morning murder of Patrolman Olle Thomas. Police said Goldsmith matched the man seen fleeing the alley and initials found beside the patrolman’s body. He denied the crime and provided an alibi as officers kept up questioning.
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Des Moines
A.C. Goldsmith
Eves
Olle Thomas
Goldsmith
Thamay
Gaoldsmith
Geldemih
Tollee
Hield
Dstling Sale
Ventura Phone Exchange Manager Dies After Crash
John Yanlap, longtime manager of the Ventura phone exchange, died at Cedar Rapids hospital from injuries suffered in a car accident near Center Point a week earlier. Burial set for his former home in Springville.
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Maison City
John Yanlap
Theephone Exchange
Ventura
Cedar Rapils Hospital
Center Point
Springville
Suna
Selznick Sued for 4 Million Damages
New York August 22 000 altered suit to recover 1 damages was filed in the great Supreme Court today by Arthur Dalziel trustee in bankruptcy for the Selznick Distributing Corporation on behalf of creditors of that and other quotationsenterprises of Louis J Selznick.
Benny Lesnard Denies Hell Return To Ring
New York report states Benny Lesnard, retired world champion, denies plans to re enter boxing ring. He says reports credited to his manager Willy Gilson are false and no comeback is planned in United States or elsewhere.
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Benny Lesnard
Hell
New York
Henny Leonard
Yahi
Willy Gilson
Brunson Says He Is Not Candidate for U S Marshal
Des Moines Aug 22 Glenn A Brunson of Algona federal prohibition director for Iowa says he is not a candidate for United States marshal for the northern Iowa district He has not refused appointment but will confer with A Y S U McCampbell in Omaha next week The reorganized districts will have an administrator two assistants and a deputy in each district with field agents and clerks in Des Moines Fort Dodge and Omaha as headquarters
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Glenn A. Brunson
Algona
Lowa
Dry Unite
Jase
Washington, D. C
United States
Iowa
A. W. McGampbell
New York
Omaha
McCampbell
Brunson
Texas
Des Moinés
Fort Dodge
United States District Attorney
Nebraska
South Dakota
Lutherans Plan Junior College in Hamptons Town
At the thirty first annual Missouri Synod district convention in Hamptons Iowa plans for a high school or junior college are under consideration. Kampion Boone and Ogden have offered for a fire. Fort Dodge society directors were elected for three years including Rev W Schaefer Rockwell and Rev A A Braver Webster City. Over 600 homeless children have been placed in homes since 1903.
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Missouri Seaf Synod
Kampion
Boone and
Ogden
Litheran Home Finding Society of Iowa
Fort Dodge
Flying Boat Leaves Seattle for Frisco to Hawaii Trip
The PB-1 flying boat with a crew of five left Sand Point at 9 a.m. heading to San Francisco for refinement before attempting a nonstop hop to Honolulu. The mission includes engine tests, radio tests, and takeoff trials amid foggy Puget Sound conditions.
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Frisco
Hawaii
Wash
INS
Sand Point Aviation Field
San Francisco
Puget Sound
Honolutu
Wedding in Jewish synagogue tonight at nine
Miss Sophie Miller of Cleveland and David Eisenberg will marry this evening at nine in the Jewish synagogue. A rabbi from out of town will perform the ceremony. The bridegroom works at Wieland's tailor shop. Dinner for visitors planning. Vedor Falls. Aug 22. Special dispatch reports a dinner party held at Miss Genevieve Madigan's Park View apartment for guests Blanch and Gladys Madigan of Oklahoma City.
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Sophie Miller
Cleveland
David Eisenberg
Mirrind
Wieland
Vedor Falls
Genevieve Madigan
Park View
Misses Blanch
Gladys Madigan
Oklahoma City
Okla
Telegraph Briefs Washington DC Currency Returning Home
A modern currency that went abroad during and after the war is starting to return to the United States. The commerce department notes signs of inbound foreign money flow and indicates adjustments to exchange and trade expectations as markets respond.
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Washington, D.C
Sava the
Enimv
Here and There items from News of the World
Philadelphia: Jim Barnes declines Sunday golf fee. New York: Benny Leonard persuades his mother to allow boxing gloves dusting. New York: Clarence Geistoff returns with Scotchman to teach daughters to play gait. New York: velvet bathing suit by a humble seamstress stirs Deauville fashion. Mischa Elman buys a 209 year old Stradivarius for $60,000. Ninety two year old Green Mountain Boy urges vote for Coolidge. Horton: six shell shocked veterans terrorized on a steamboat outing during harbor target practice.
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Philadelphia
Jim Barnes
New York
Benny Leonard
Clarence Geistoff
With & Scotchman
Deauville
Zella Russell
Paris
Mischa Elman
Swywanipecoti
Green Mountain
Coolidge
Horton
U.S. and Canada Agree on Scheme to Reduce Rum Running
Washington reports a joint conference of Canadian and American customs officials ended with full agreement on mutual aid to curb liquor smuggling and contraband across the border. Canadian authorities will deny clearance papers for ships with falsified distant destinations. A mutual tipping system was also agreed to alert agencies on both sides about suspicious persons and vehicles.
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Washington, D. C
Wadsworth Sees Income Tax Cut From Forty-Six to Twenty-Five
Swampscott, Mass. Aug. 22. Senator Wadsworth predicts a reduction of the income tax from 46 per cent to 25 per cent at the coming session of Congress after a conference with President Coolidge. Wadsworth and Postmaster General New discussed taxation and governmental affairs with the president. They reported business conditions as favorable and the country enjoying great prosperity.
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Swampscott
Mass
Suriay
Wadsworth
York
Coolidge
New
Plan to Use Dentist's Confessions Against Him in Murder Trial
In Los Angeles, defense lawyers for Dr. Thomas W. Young, accused dentist killer, plan to air confessions in court when the trial resumes Tuesday. They oppose their use, arguing the statements were obtained while the dentist was intoxicated.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Buenos Aires
Thomas W. Young
Prince of Wales brings wave of dress suit orders to Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires tailors report a surge in business as the Prince of Wales visits. A leading tailor said he delivered over 200 dress suits last week and many more shirts and morning coats were sold, reflecting locals eager to dress for the British visitor.
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Buenos Aitres
Buenos Aires
Prince of Wales
Wheeler to stump for La Follette’s Senate bid
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana will campaign in Wisconsin for Robert La Follette Jr. as he seeks his father’s Senate seat. Wheeler said he would arrive in Madison a week before the primaries to stump for La Follette Jr. and help boost the campaign statewide.
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Ator
Burton Wheeler
Elena
la Follette
Wisconsin
Robert, Jr
Wheeler
Robert
Madison
Chinese Strikers Attack Bolsheviki in Shanghai
A crowd of Chinese strikers armed with knives and sticks attacked the Shanghai Labor Association headquarters in Shanghai's Chinese section. Several wounded on both sides, and reports say two Reds were killed in the clash lasting into the night.
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Shanghai
Shanghai Labor Assortation
Tthe
Drowned in India After Boat Capsizes in Meghna River
An Exchange telegraph dispatch from Calcutta reports 100 people drowned when a fer Tybnat capsized during a storm on the Meghna near Langalyia. In the U S, funeral services are planned for Everet Jones a one year old drowned in the Des Moines river, with rites set for tomorrow.
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London
ATP
Calcutta
Meghna
Langalyia
Watherville
Fuhergl
Everet Jones
Harry Is. Jones
Des Moines
May Gall Voters as Witnesses in Senate Contest
Des Moines observers predict the Brookhart Steck Senate contest will stretch into the June 1926 primaries with extensive witness hearings. Cummins may face Howard Clark and M L Bowman for the Republican nomination as women’s votes become a key focus in national and Iowa congressionals.
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MAY Gall
Senate
Iowa
Cummins
Howard Clark
Des Moines
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo
Congress
Lowa
U.S. Gets $60,000 for Mental Studies
In Iowa City on August 22 AP reports a Rockefeller Foundation grant of 60,000 to the University of Iowa to establish a mobile clinic for mental studies under Dr. Samuel T. Orton, with Rockefeller funds supplemented by the university extension department to expand psycho gy research and statewide clinical services.
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Iowa City
Rockefeller Foundation
University of
Steck Leads by 9271 in 63 Counties in DC recount
Washington Aug 22 In the recount in 62 percent of counties Daniel Steck a Democrat held a lead of 9271 votes over Senator Smill W Brookhbart. The senate elections committee announced figures showing Steck 251771 Crockhart 24cc. There are 4842 contested ballots to be decided by the committee.
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Washington, D. C
Daniel Steck
Smill W. Brookhbart
Senate Elections Committee
Stock
Crockhart
Redmen to Meet at Marshalltown
Marshalltown Iowa Aug 22 AP Preliminary plans are a little way for the annual meeting of Iowa Redmen and Degree of Pocahontas to be held in University Oct 5 to 7 Program details to be worked out in a week or two Three or four hundred delegates will attend
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Marshalltown
Iowa Redmen
Pocahontas
Uniserty
Engineer Killed in Erie Train Wreck at Conesus Lake
The Erie passenger train derailed near Conesus Lake with the locomotive and an empty coach overturning. An engineer was killed and several passengers injured, with reports describing the wreck as a deadly derailment in today’s Rochester area.
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Erie
Rochester
Conesus Lake
Australia defeats Japan in Davis Cup final American zone
Australia secured a fourth straight win over Japan in the final American zone Davis Cup match at Brookline Mass. John B. Hawkes beat Massanosuke Fukuda 1 1 3 6 0. With wins in the first three matches yesterday and Thursday, Australia had already qualified to face France for the chance to challenge defending champion the United States.
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Brookline
Mass
Aus
Australia
Japan
John B. Hawkes
Massanosuke Fukuda
France
America
Cnn
Masonic Club Secures New Headquarters in Cedar Falls
The Square and Compass club, tied to Teachers college Masonic chapter, bought the Irvin Childs residence at 917 Twenty third Street West for 18090 to serve as its new headquarters. Evelyn Cameron of Tampico, Mexico arrived for a three week visit to stay with Mr and Mrs Lee Smith. the women are sisters. After visiting Cedar Falls she will travel to Florida by boat from Tampa.
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Aug
Square & Compass Club
Teachers College
Masonic Fraternity
Irvin Childs
Twenty-third Street
Vistror Prom
Mexico
Evelyn Cameron
Tampics
Mex
Lea Smith
Cameron
Mrs. Smith
Ploeida
Cameron Wade
Tori
Tamipiles
New Orleans
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