Frank M Frank lynching inquiry opens inquest
Coroner's jury could not identify any person connected with the lynching of Leo M Frank near Marietta. Witnesses described the discovery, the car convoy, and the hanging scene but offered no solid leads. J A Benson provided the clearest account yet, noting his suspicions but not recognizing participants.
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Frank
W. M. Kemp
Phrysin
J. Bart Wing
Cobb County
Trady Ag
Wing
Roswell
Marietta
Frey
Solielay Borgey
Gus Ben-an
Walter Gann
Lee
Trothey
Prisn Farny
Auguate
Omy Place
Neach
Rupyrey
Mary Fhagan
Gus Benson
Bill
Leo
M. Frank
Oak Grove
Grey Gin
J. A. Benson
Benson
German envoy von Papen linked to munitions plot
An exposé alleges Captain Prane von Papen of the German embassy in Washington directed efforts to curb U S liquid chlorine production to help Germany gain a monopoly on gas attacks. Other embassy members are named as fostering strikes at American munition plants.
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Prane von Papen
Washington
Niet
America
New York
von Papen
Black Hawk Fruit Breaks Ground for Water Street Building
The Black Hawk Fruit company began work on its new Water Street building between Fifth and Sixth, with excavation to proceed as soon as bids are in and the contract awarded. The plans specifications and construction are being prepared for prompt start.
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Black Hawk Fruit Company
Water Street
Fifth
Love Row Blast Kells One Dead at Scioville Explosion
Greenup Aug 24 One man is dead six are dying and several others gravely injured from a dynamite blast at Scioville Ohio, linked to a quarrel over a woman. Rid Williams, accused of the attack, reportedly became jealous over a former suitor's attention to his sweetheart Will toss. He allegedly exploded fifteen sticks of dynamite under the house where Hoss and other Black residents were living.
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Love Row
KELLS
Greenup
Sciotoville
Williams
Will Toss
Hoss
Francis plans Waterloo visit after Kansas City reunion
A. Francis returned from a Kansas City family reunion where he met his brother Walter Francis an auditor in the United States civil service now serving in the Philippines with headquarters in Manila. Walter, a world traveler, recently rode the Arabic which was sunk a few days ago and will visit Waterloo within two weeks.
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Francis
Kansas City
Walter Francis
Civil Service
United States
Philippine Islands
Manila
Waterloo
Bryan's Shifting Stand on National Prohibition
Washington Aug 24 A debate over William Jennings Bryan's stance on national prohibition stirs local politics. Critics call him hypocritical for opposing a federal ban while backing liquor-friendly candidates, while others see signals he may back a national prohibition plank if positioned to blame liquor interests. The Anti-Saloon League plans to push the issue in Congress, forcing Bryan to choose sides or risk alienating its forces. Kentucky coal share ad appears in the same item.
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Washington, Dbd. C
Bryan
Prohibit
Acton
National -Anti-Saloon League
Congress
Republican Party
James Mann
Mann
Epo
Waterloo Territory Expands on New G G W Schedule
On the first day of the new Chicago Great Western schedule city Passenger Agent E P Kretz reports Waterloo gains a larger trade area. Ten shoppers came from territory east of Celawin, previously Dubuque territory, as Waterloo service now outpaces Dubuque shipments.
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Chicago Great Western
E. P. Kretz
Waterloo
Celwein
Dubuque
Posterettes Spotlight Waterloo Amusement Parks
The Evening Courier and Reporter features six posterettes promoting Waterloo area amusements. G C Cass of the W C G F N railway says he bought 5,000 posterettes, calling it an endorsement. Calvin L Kingsley praises showcasing Waterloo to nearby communities via these tile emissaries.
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Evening
Calvin L. Kingsley
Waterloo
Marble Rock Socials and Visits Highlight Weekend
In Marble Rock many residents hosted and visited over the weekend. C.J. O Keefe attended a Rochester convention returning Friday. Mer rick family hosted Trev and Mrs Trimble with Trimble delivering a Sunday address at the union meeting. Visitors included Ralph Campbell from Charles City and others from Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois. A large gathering at the Gates home featured autumn decor, dinner, and needlework with several out of town guests.
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Marble Rock
MM. Merrick
C.J. O'Keefe
Rochester
Minoa
Trev
Ft. A. Trimble
Trimble
Union
Christian Church
Ralph Campbell
Charles City
Mary, Campbell
Ferne Armour
Wisconsin
Inez
Laney Albright
Thomas
Joseph
William Alexander
Martha
T. Finley
George Bailey
Verle Smith
Garner
Joseph Wiloth
Clarksville
Bert Palmer
Grand Forks
N. D
Teree
Hattia Palmer
W. W. Taylor
Mildred
Spokane
Wash
H. C. Darland
Mattie Lines
Pred Lines
Clear Water
Minn
Genevieve Staudt
Chautauqua
Will Hawn
Ada
Grundy Center
Mario Bohls
Roy Thorne
Earl Gray
Will Thornton
Alla Rex
Ralph Wilson
Minnesota
Wilson
Sam Souis
Albert Gates
Moes James Merrick Ward
Ed Swant
Belvidere
J. F Rickethere
Waterloo
Would Improve Track at Cedar River Park
Waterloos horse owners plan a campaign to rebuild the half mile track at Cedar River Park. About fifty racing stock reside in Waterloo, with owners offering to share costs. The track, unused for three years, would host Saturday afternoon races if rebuilt.
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Cedar River Park
Waterloo
The
Park Commission
Weather Lifts Farm Threshing Joy In Gresham
Gresham farmers rejoice over favorable weather for threshing this week as shock piles shrink significantly. Mrs. William Mother suffers a fractured left arm from a fall. Louis and John Martin and families visit relatives in Waterloo. Rev. Goetze of Dulmane preaches at the evangelical church. he last led the charge 28 years ago. He and Mrs. Goetze stay with Louis Miller. Mrs. A Daniels visits Waterloo with daughter Mrs. Ayers. Rev. Lang and family attend state camp meetings at Chautauqua Park. Several residents plan to attend. no church services next Sunday.
Iowa supplement to code ready for distribution
Des Moines August 24 the supplemental supplement of the thirty sixth general assembly for the publication of session laws was compiled and is ready for distribution at the office of secretary of state W S Allen. The volume includes all general nature acts enacted by the assembly and provides an index to the code and prior supplements including the 1913 supplement.
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Des Moines
Thirty-sixth General Assembly
Neu
Ing
W.S. Allen
Assembly
Kovno Captor Traced to Von Hindeburg Pupil
General von Kivnern a pupil of Field Marshal von Hindeburg led a storming of Kovno despite Russian resistance capturing the fortress and immense war materiel including cannons and prisoners in a December campaign.
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Kovno
von Windtento Rag
von Kivnern
von Hindenburg
Illustrations Luxe Enriches Social Scenes
An advance notice promotes Illustrations Luxe a color plate heavy volume featuring social scenes from England Breakers Palm Beach weddings and garden parties. Readers urged to clip Courier certificates for binding and delivery at gift terms still valued at 2450 for the social instruction book by Lolly Frost. The second item describes fire department work with husky boxe men and Dunham Burke directing a project to reconfigure a department space including a cement floor and future closets as gray team heads to Charles City and possible sale of horses to a state fire unit.
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Madame Parlons
England
Breakers
Palm Beach
Encyclopedia of Bliquette
Courier
Lolly Frost
Ponal
Dunham
Burke
Charles City
Shielded Sister Ties Up Investigation In Child Assault Case
Police struggle to arrest a man who attacked an 11 year old girl and a separate young woman in the same family. An older sister, about 24, knows who attempted the crime but refuses to cooperate. A witness’s identification failed, forcing officers to drop the case.
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Assalt
Onix
Fire Station No 2 Now Sing Remodeled
Firefighters at Fire Station No 2 oversee remodeling work as cement foundations under former horse stalls are broken to level the floor. A somber mood pervades the site as workers proceed with the upgrade.
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Fire Station NO 2
Seymour Poyner
Weather Drift Delays Travel as Clouds Block August Heat
A gusty August heat was stalled by thick clouds hindering progress of a car. The cool spell began in Canada and moved into the northern United States. North Dakota logged a 60 to 58 degree range as Missouri and Tennessee endured heavy rainfall, with lighter falls in Kansas and Minnesota. Experts forecast no quick relief.
Family Theatre Opens Wednesday in Waterloo Plans
The Family theatre formerly the Crand opens tomorrow at 1 16 under manager Charles W. Peterson who bought the place from J A Nelson. Six showings of The Shooting of Dan McGrew will run tomorrow with three performances in the afternoon and three at night. Edimima Bresse stars in the opening as the Alaskan tale based on Robert W Service poem. Peterson, from Red Oak, aims to build a family theatre with pleasing programs for Waterloo friends.
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Family Theatre
The
Crand
Charles W. Peterson
J. A. Nelson
Dan McGrew
Metro
Tse
Edimima Bresse
Robert W. Service
Peterson
Red Oak
Waterloo
Greene Aug 24 notes and town news highlights
J N Neal visited Canby Minn to look after land interests. Mrs O F Blasier confined at home by illness. Emil Holler family in Chicago buying winter stock. Tom Corbett traveled to Denver for National Monument Dealers convention. Amy Moss returned to Cedar Rapids after visiting relatives. Mrs F L Stoker hosted visitors including Miss Elvira Tyler of Waterton. Prof Hrandatetter to move from Dexter Ia and leased M Wilson residence. Mrs A T Hill entertained guests Mia W A Till and Miss Michel Foutless with a two course tea. Lightning struck farm cattle on Otto Schnee’s Greene area farm during a severe storm.
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Amy Moss
Cedar Rapids
F. L. Stoker
Sinder
Elvira Tyler
Waterton
Hrandatetter
Dexter, Ia
M. Wilson
Second Street
A. T. Hill
Mia. W. A Till
Missl
Michel
Weather turns cold as wind drives mercury down
A sharp northwest wind last night pushed temperatures lower quickly. Today residents bundle in heavy wraps and overcoats to stay warm amid the brisk, lingering chill.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Advertisement Claim
Thousands of hay fever and asthma victims unable to reach mountains find relief using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. It soothes inflamed bronchial tubes and eases breathing for a sound sleep. Bold by all druggists everywhere.
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Foley
Banana crop ruined as Jamaica hit by hurricane
New York reports the hurricane that swept Jamaica destroyed about 90 percent of banana trees on the island's north side. Officers aboard the steamer Commodore Rollins, which arrived with a large cargo of cut bananas, describe extensive wreckage from the storm.
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New York
West Indies
Jamaica
Commodore Rollins
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Frowsers
Connellsville
Vrerry Township
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Germany
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Shores
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