Prosecution of Couples in Murder Trial Opens
Witnesses described past lives of Mr. and Mrs. Whisman and Mr. and Mrs. Holtz as Danville hearing details the Aug murder at the Holtz home. Testimony covered an interurban quarrel, Whisman's rough remarks, and a claim burglars committed the deed.
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Danville
Aue
Andre Whisman
Iles Molly
Walter J. Whisman
Holtz
Justice Court
A. M. Parks
Crawad
Watrs
W. A. Tarker
Columbus
Ind
Whisman
Whisiman
Parker
Lewman
Mrs. Whisman
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Wikisman
Weather Outlook for Webr Region Begins Aug 23
Weather predictions for the beginning of Aug 23 indicate normal temperatures across the upper Mississippi and inner Missouri valley. Generally fair conditions are expected with abrasional showers and thunderstorms probable in the area.
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Washington, D. C
Upper
Mississippi
Missouri Valley
Policewomen of YWCA Asked by Czecho-Slovakia
Four women of the Young Women's Christian Association have been asked to become the first policewomen of Czecho-Slovakia. The request came today to the overseas committee from the Prague police commissioner. They are wanted for social service work.
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New York
Young Women's Christian Association
Czecho-Slovakia
Commissioner of Police
Prague
Capital Worries Over Carranza Oil Seizures
Officials in Washington report Mexico may confiscate foreign property despite provosts trusted with governance. The State Department cites two public declarations near Carranza outlining a demand for a prompt, proper settlement of the petroleum seizure. Experts warn foreign capital is essential for Mexico’s resource development, despite internal opposition.
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Carranza
Washington, D. C
Mexico
Mexirons
Max
Don Carlos Dufao
Bones Found On Former King Property Tie To Disappearances
Maple Hill August scene reports two dozen small bone fragments unearthed on Hofus King’s former property. King is jailed in Topeka on murder charges linked to the earlier disappearances of three local residents. Authorities planned tests to confirm if bones are human and planned further digging on the site.
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Maple Hill
Raw
Hofus King
Topeka O
King Ar
Mother's sacrifice floods Lake Michigan tragedy at Lakeside
A Chicago mother, Mrs. Shaffner, drowned while attempting to save her two sons Alfred nine and Robert seven from an undertow during a sudden storm at Lakeside, Michigan. Her husband, Jp Shaffner, heads Manhattan Brewing. grandfather Charles Shaffner, prominent citizen, was prostrated by the news.
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Chicago
Jp Shaffner
Manhattan Rowing Company
Lake Michigan
Lakeside
Mich
Harner Evens
Alfred
Robert
Michigan City
Charles Shaffner
Greadfraier
Chttzen
Af Ter Manhattan Brewing Company
Richard
Lagend
Hoys
Wisconsin
Senate committee seeks Poland treaty and German rights in Shantung
Washington reports a Senate foreign relations panel advanced amendments on the Versailles peace, proposing replacing Japan with China in Shantung terms and requesting the U.S. Poland treaty amid calls for more information on Austria Bulgaria and Turkey. Debate was brief as the committee aims for a quick report, with Chairman Lodge noting officials lack needed protocol copies.
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Washington
Sone
China
Japan
Mir Cumber
North Dakota
Maipntan Lodge
Ue Ware
Lodge
Wilson
Senate
United States
Poland
Versailles
Hat
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Germany
Conmittes
Rhine
Chicago Textbooks to Advance Direct Sale to Pupils
Chicago officials warn schoolbooks will cost more as publishers cite the 1919 contract while the 1997 law remains in effect until 1922. The Chicago board of education will discuss legal remedies and possible court action as publishers plan direct sales to students and shops near schools.
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Chicago
Schanals Flair
Chicago Board of Education
Schagi Bank
William A
Atlas School
Courier Delivery Notice Confusion At Local Address
The Courier should be delivered before 5 36. If the paper is late due to carrier error or other cause, request a replacement copy. Please call before 6 30 p m to arrange a remedy.
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Phiane
Nist
Teach Unis
Poles Interrupt Silesia Parley as Allies Plan Action
Berlin reports that Polish interruption of the Upper Silesia talks prompted Allied plans to act within 24 hours. The Polish commission, at odds with German officials, will return to Warsaw to report, signaling precipitate moves after a tense Wednesday line of negotiations over the disputed region.
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Silesia
Associated Press
Berlin
Lericity
Stee
Upper Silesia
Warsaw
Geran
Red Bolsheviks Face Final Push in Siberia War
Ambassador Morris reports Kolchak's forces contend with Bolshevik pressure as morale and supplies falter. Moscow-backed Bolsheviks rally for a decisive strike, while the Siberian government seeks loans, troops, and aid to sustain resistance amid worsening conditions.
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Washington
Atassador Morris
State Department
Tokio
Omak
Siberia
Kolchak
Morris
Beria
Kal
Alebak
Lee
Hig Guncoss
Elchak
Kalchak
Colchak
Wmbhassadar
Paris
Russia
Henderson Fights Regulation As Packers Probe Rages
Five major packers face scrutiny over monopolistic practices and government sales. Washington witnesses James Henderson, a canning industry source, denounce the regulatory push while defending his ties to wartime contracts and revenue. Kenyon presses for clarity on the commission’s competence.
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Agsacmed Press
Washington
James
A. Henderson
Morn
Vion
Canning
Peenhind Henderson Vornnadod
Beata Kenyon
Federal
de Rayne
Kenyon
Tye
Kanyon
Henderson
Ain” Henderen
Deficit in New York banks hits 872 thousand
Week end condition shows banks and trust companies hold 8128,000 in deficit, a drop from prior periods. Decreases reflect withdrawals by interstate banks ahead of a crepe wave, while cigar makers in Tampa threaten a strike after rejected wage offers.
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Associated Pres
New York
Tlaise Oo
Tampa
Rho
Superior to vote on ending commission era started in 1912
Superior Wisconsin residents will vote in the September 3 referendum on abandoning the commission form of city government established in 1912 in favor of the old ward system. The measure followed a petition with more than the required signatures.
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Superior
Wis
Ratter
Wisconsin judge rules some non intoxicants may be sold in West Wisconsin
A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled that certain beverages labeled nonintoxicating may be sold, setting a precedent for prosecutions to prove liquor content. The decision vacated several charges against six Glidden saloonkeepers and noted the need for a jury to decide intoxication in future cases.
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Chirag
A Maison
Wis
Tristune Moore
Wetern Federal District
Wisconsin
A. J. Sanborn
United States District Attorney
Hargee
Glidden
Congress
Tak
Second Circuit
New Vo
RR. W. Jackman
Cutago
Anns
Hugh &. Blewart
South Clark Street
Wolf Siiver
Georgy Silver
Marine Bar
North Dearborn Street
Silver
Iwo Lwe
Law and Order Loague
A. TB. Farwell
Jdaquid
Howard Hirpel
Soa-gue
J. 0
Wenneds
West
Washington Street
Stewart
Fearnell
United States Supreme Court
Farm Owner Rewards Faithful Tenant With 240 Acre Rebate
Cedar Falls Aug 23 Specialty 324000 rebate on the appraised value of the 240 acre farm that Mrs Bryant occupied for 15 years is the reward. The tenant has cared for the farm as his own and was favored when the sale was considered. The farm lies in Black Hawk township.
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Cedar Falls
Ivor Fogdal
Pennr
Bryant
Black Hawk
Bulletin Brief in Philadelphia Sports Figures
A garbled bulletin mentions Philadelphia figures and various names such as Willsas, RenysTine, Chitvan, Vanpires, McCormick, Florrisiar, and Wilson. It references pledges, vows, and financial notes but lacks coherent context or complete events.
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Mipeingari OO
MGR
BOM
Philadelphia
Willsas Mspater UV Aigures
Loonie
Fedepre
Vows
RenysTine
Chitvan
Veen
Wiliter
Ansey
Wilson
Vanpires
McCormick
Florrisiar
Allies Demand Restitution for Jugo Slavic Mines
Allied powers press Germany for restitution of ore and coal mines seized during the war. Three hundred human pieces of machinery reportedly identified in Germany. The Allies plan two notes at Versailles to demand restitution for the Jugo Slavic government and to signal possible treaty discussions.
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Aare
Bureau of Indus
Rit
Shipnent
Espreine Conneilis
Versailles
Hevea WE Germain
Tourists flee forest fires in Glacier Park
Nevile Lake North Dakota report that fires in Montana reached Glacier National Park. Great Northern Train No. 4 ran four hours late. Several fires burn in the park near Two Medicine Range with a large timber fire visible from Glacier Park station. Great Northern Railroad HQ had no new information.
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Nevile Lake N. D
Ang
Monlana
Glacier National Park
Groa
Northern
Sevrval Hazes
Park
St. Paul
Atte
Parsons
Glocier Park
Glacier Bark Station
Great Northern Railroad
Pulp wood study urged to curb newspaper supply loss
Sen Watson introduces a resolution authorizing a $100,000 survey by the Agriculture Department to appraise the nation's pulp wood timber. The aim is to reduce dependence on foreign sources by assessing domestic resources in the northwest and Alaska and promoting forestry and conservation measures.
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Associated Pres
Washington, D. C
Watson Republican
Indiana
Ry of Agriculture
Aho
Watson
Canada
United States
Northwest
Alaska
Pursuit of Mexican Bandits Across Border Continues
From Marfa to Washington reports indicate Mexican cavalry and American forces pursue bandits across northern California? Day Califo rnia?. U S border chief Howse ordered to Fort Bliss to command El Paso district. Carranza federals aid chase as ransom decision sparks cabinet debate on moral vs legal obligations.
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U. S
Washington
DB. C
Robert L. Howse
United States
France
Fort Bliss
Texas
el Paso
Carranza Federals
Chase
Marfa
Tex
American Cavalry
Conchos River
Mexico
Republic
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
San Anttonio
Matlack
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Leonard Matlack
Senate Committee
Mexico City
Louis Gabrera
Treasury
Mexicam
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Shantung
McCumber
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Linn
Petersen Af Titehingou
Minna Creak
Strarkimare
Cal
Liew
Peterson
Trey
Mate Taek
Mlehth Cavalry
Liett
Davis Freedom
Ald Reds
Eaperts
Packers
N.Y
Iengo
Ang SH
Atenas Cody
Benoa
Gescof Fawn
Tie Artes
Bulletin
Basharv
Molly
Teut
Glacier Park
Outlook
Sen. Watson
Gulf
Howse
Mattack
Dickman
Calexico
Cal Baranc
California
Connelly
Waterhouse
Washington, D.C
Mexican Chamber
Tonday
Supreme Coun
Committee On Foreign Relations
Holt
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