Mysterious Sioux City killings and bold outlaw capture
In Sioux City a hardware store owner finds a clerk and an unidentified man dying from gunshot wounds as two hundred dollars vanish from the till. Doors were locked, prompting a police puzzle on motive and identity. Also, Tom Murray, Oregon fugitive, captured in Centralia after a ruse. two accomplices remain at large. In Las Vegas, N M, Rev Magee era violence ends with Magee charged with murder after a hotel lobby shooting that killed a bystander and wounded the attacker.
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Sioux City
R. A. Larson
William Langerson
Sherlock Holmes
Tom Murray
Bryan’s Enemies Fueled Violence in 1896 Campaign Clashes
Washington dispatch recalls the era’s brutal political rhetoric and mob instincts. It notes how Bryan’s foes used inflammatory epithets, cites Coxey’s Army protests, and contrasts the era’s ferocity with calmer modern politics while highlighting public reactions to crucibles of wealth versus populist fervor.
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Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Bryan
Waite
Gov. Waite
Colorado
LaFollette
Jacob S. Coxey
Courier Delivery Time Notice
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 80 o'clock. If the paper is not received by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please Phone 5100 and a copy will be sent. Phone calls must reach Unis office before 6 20 p.m.
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Unis
Reward Offered for Capture of Des Moines Officer Slayer
Des Moines August 22 County Attorney Vernon Seeburger asked Governor Hammill to post a state reward for the capture of Ollie Thomas a Des Moines policeman slain by a burglar Thursday night. A $500 state reward is anticipated and the Police Burial Protective Association has already posted another $500 for arrest and conviction.
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Des Moines
Vernon Seeburger
Guv
Hammill
Ollie Thomas
Police Burial Protective Association
Bandit Killed After Bank Heist in Los Angeles
In broad daylight the Hellman Branch bank robbery ended with one bandit killed by a pursuing officer. Two bank employees were forced to lie on the floor as the thieves fled with a large sum. Two other bandits were captured and two escaped, after a chase through Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Hellman
Wwo
Estherville Banker W T Rhodes Dies
An erroneous dispatch claimed F I Rhodes died. The correct name is W T Rhodes vice president of the Hirst Trust and Savings Bank and brother of F W Rhodes, the bank's president. The dispatch was corrected in follow up reports.
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Estherville. In
Rhodes
The
Hirst Trust and Savings Bank
W. O T. Rhodes
Tce
F. W., Rhodes
Weather Outlook for Week in Washington DC
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows showers and cooler conditions. Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys expect similar trends with a warm spell around Wednesday.
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Washington, D. C
Anderson hunted bo killer may be aboard Gulf yacht
Pensacola August 22 AP authorities in Gulfport believe the alleged killer George Dutch Anderson may be aboard a small schooner seen cruising southeast in the Gulf of Mexico about 300 miles out. The idol boat once belonged to Anderson and was stolen from Gulfport moorings Tuesday night. Detro it Wayne radio sighting described the craft and Gulfport police fear the crew lacks provisions.
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Pensacola
Fla
Gulf of Mexico
Gulfport
Miss
Uetieve
George “Dutch” Anderson
Mat] Reiber
Ben Hance
Muncieid
Gerald Chapman
United’ States
Detroit-Wayne
Gulf
Egrocers
Herve
Rapids Nurse dies in Lincoln highway crash near Nevada
Nettie Taw a 36 year old nurse at St Luke's Cedar Rapids was killed when the car she rode in collided on the Lincoln highway two and a half miles west of Nevada Iowa Returning from Grand Island Nebraska the sisters Julia Lillian and Sarah Taw accompanied by Paul Shelton of Ottumwa Kenneth Skein Lin Boonle and others were involved both cars turning over All three of Miss Tow s sisters are Cedar Rapids school teachers and were attending a Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting in Nevada.
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Associated Press
Nevada
Nettie Taw
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Highway
Sarah
Nebraska
Sheriff's Office
Paul Shelton
Ottumwa
Ole Tow
Linn County
Grand Island
Neb
Nettie
Talia
Shelton
Kenneth Skein
Hoth
Skein
Lin Boonle
Sheriff's Ofice
Clara Gulver
Lois Riggs
Delores Covington
Miss Tow
Skéein
Carroll County
Rapids Contractor to Build Hospital
Max Mildenstein of Cedar Rapids won the contract to build two new units of the state hospital at Woodward Iowa after John Gebulr of Council Bluffs withdrew his bid. The board of control awarded the project to Mildenstein at approximately 1155,000 the figure set by Gebulr.
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Des Moines
Max Mildenstein
Cedar Rapids
State Hospital
Woodward
John Gebulr
Council Bluffs
Mildenstein
Board of Control
Geluhr
Ready to Talk Ambassador Daeschner Arranges French Debt Fund
Ambassador Daeschner notified Secretary Mellon that a French commission will come here to arrange for debt funding. The communication was sent on the 16th, signaling upcoming negotiations and financial support discussions between the two nations.
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Daeschner
Mellon
Arrangxe
Pirates Beat Giants In Opening Five Game Series Tilt
New York hosted Pittsburgh as the Giants faced Lee Meadows in a 5 000 plus crowd opener. Homerun stars Sayler and Frisch led the Pirates, while Carey and Moore sat out. Pittsburgh scored four in the fourth, added two in the ninth, and held off New York as Barnes departed the box for Mimntzinger.
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New York
Pitlsburgh
Virgil Barnes
Giants
Lee Meadows
Carey
Moore
Pirate
Coyler
Bigbes
Rawlings
Fi Sayler
Pirates
Laning
Prinkis Frisch
Pittsburgh
Shore
Kelly
Gugser
Piraties
Saries
Barnes
Mimntzinger
Magee Held For Herat Fatal Gun Brawl In Las Vegas
Albua nquerque editor Carl C. Magee faces first degree murder charges after a fatal lobby brawl at the Meadows Hotel in Las Vegas involving Judge David J. Leahy. Eyewitnesses describe Magee firing as Leahy struck him, Leahy's death and Magee bruises. Witness accounts corroborate the confrontation and the shooting. Magee has a history with Leahy via prior libel and contempt cases and Teapot Dome era connections.
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Magee
John D. Lassetter
Lealy
Aninwel Press Nast
Las Vezas
N. M
Carl C. Mages
Albuanerque
New Mexico
Lorenzo Gelgado
Magee Iny
Meadows
W. S. Patterson
Patterson
Leahy
Siazae
Hobby
Lassetter
Aper
Lilet
Truxtee Leahy
Che
J. W. Parker
New Mexico Supreme Viute
Ehen Sovernor
Killcs B.itink
Winkle
Sid
Ae x
Teapot Dome
Senate Oil
Storu
Pal
Jurist
Hans Wagner Seeks Allegheny County Sheriff Post
Hans Wagner, described as a flying Dutchman of yesteryear, enters the race for sheriff of Allegheny County. Baseball fans back him as a strong supporter, signaling backing from sports circles.
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Hans Wagner
Dutehaun
Yesteryear
Allegheny County
MacDonald Smith Bids For Western Golf Titles Lead
MacDonald Smith of New York shot 71 in the third round to reach 212 and lead the Western golf title race at three quarters from Youngstown Ohio. He holds a three stroke edge on W L Klein John Farrell and Al Watrous with Dieger Held Saryzen and Methorn also in contention as scores tighten after 54 holes.
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Youngstown
Bill Methorn
Chicago
Arrest Deferred in Tracy Murder Case
Toledo Aug. 22 Special W C Harrison Tama county sheriff says mystery surrounding the fatal shooting of Frank Mommer Tracy night marshal last week will be solved soon and the guilty individuals are in custody. Officers have worked long hours in investigation and hope to clear the case within 48 hours.
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Toledo
W. C. Harrison
Tama County
Warrison
State to Look Into Paralysis Outbreak in Iowa
Dr. A C Bushy state epidemiologist was ordered to Winnebago county by health commissioner Dr Don M Griswold to investigate an infantile paralysis outbreak. Six cases reported statewide this month with two in Polk county and one each in Clay Clinton Floyd and Lucas counties.
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Towa City
A. C. Bushy
Neshiek County
Don M. Griswold
Polk County
Clay
Clinton
Floyd
Lucas Counties
Midwest Motoring Prices Drop Amid Dealer Wars
Broad grin prices drop across the Midwest as rival dealers clash over petrol costs. Independent outlets falter, some suspend ops while others stay open. In Wichita and nearby towns price wars push costs down to around 20 to 28 cents, with taxes affecting totals. The Standard Oil line faces pressure as stations shift to survive the war.
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AP J—Mo
Midwest
Defcatiur
Wichita
Kan
Standard Oil Company
Taeiana
Woonsaeket
Two Men Die in Sioux City Hardware Store Robbery
Sioux City Iowa August 22 two men found fatally shot in C A Larson hardware store under puzzling circumstances. One victim William Langerson clerk 2419 South Cedar died soon after hospital and Harry Jones 1416 Landsdowne avenue a packing plant worker died later. About 200 dollars missing. Doors locked and second man’s presence unexplained as investigators seek motive and culprit.
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Sioux City
C. A. Larson
Charles Wilcox
Paul Beardsley
William Langerson
South
Cedar Street
Harry Jones
Landsdowne Avenue
Laugerson
Jones
Teads
Larson
Haystack clues sent to state lab in Carlisle case
Des Moines Aug 22 AP The Carlisle straw stack murder case moved forward as Jeanette Miller was identified among possible victims. Five portions of hair and clothing found with the charred body were sent to the state laboratory for color analysis. James Risden head of the state department of justice will provide police with the girl's description and photos of a butterfly brooch found near the body.
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Res Moines
Jeanette Miller
Carlisle
Dubuque
State Laboratory
James Risden
State Department of Justice
United States
Claims Brother of Dempsey Is Crazy
Los Angeles reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey was accused of insanity and placed under observation pending a lunacy commission hearing. His brother was arrested after Mrs. Eden Dempsey alleged severe abuse and addiction to drugs and liquor.
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Johan
Jack Dempsey
Eden Dempsey
Russia Claims Zionists Crushed In Soviet Territory
Vienna report says a Zionist message from the Young Zionist organization claims Zionists in Soviet territory have been crushed. The message accuses Russian persecutors of Jewish laws and cites their execution in jails.
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Russia
Vienna
Zionist Congress
Fedin
Youn Zionist Organization
Pru Rch and Club Worker Dies in Cedar Falls Incident
Cedar Falls reports the death of a club worker linked to local volunteer groups and church organizations. The obituary notes Mrs. George F. Wilson of Ninth Street West as a long-time worker with community and religious groups, mentioning her ties to the Home Social and Literary circle.
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Cedar Falls
George FF. Wilson
Strest West
Nm W. Co
Bled
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