D A J W Bissell Dies at 73 in Florida Home
Dr J W Bissell, 73, former president of Upper Iowa University at Fayette, longtime educator and pastor, died in Clearwater Florida after a year of ill health. Born 1843 in Torverescort Canada he built up the Iowa college and served Grace Church Cedar Falls later Waterbury district superintendent. Survived by widow two grandsons and a son, buried this afternoon in Clearwater.
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Nev. J. W. Bieseiul
Upper Jaws University
Fayette
Cedar Falls
Water Jow
Clearwater
Pla
Bissell
Beides
Beas
thUppar
Iowa University
Lockwood
Methodist Episcopal “Church
United States
Methodist
Iowa
Wyaltho
Ife
Mlotida
Biasell
Florida
Teverescort
Canada
John EA
Rebeca Bissell
Old Rock River
Lhary
Northwestern
Issell
Town Wesleyan Seminary
Upper Iowa University
Juoe
Eimma Pelizabeth
Rockefeller
Northern Indiagys 4A
Ook
Sloo Academc
Asta
Wood Alcohol Deaths Highlight Alcohol Poisoning Risk
Officials report a surge in deaths and blindness from drinking whisky with wood alcohol. Committee notes the ongoing danger as 132 cases arise in the first half of the year and a rise in vital losses from such tainted spirits.
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Calle
United Sts
Blich
Offleera
1,000 Dead in Korean Floods Fekia Report
Report cites 1,090 dead in Korean floods with extensive damage yet to be assessed. The piece notes no tidy casualty total or complete damage estimate, reflecting ongoing disaster assessment.
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Fekia
Tokio
adVinus Teachine
Herring Harshly Attacks Brookhart in Campaign Speech
Marshalltown Iowa August 24 Quently W tecer from Senator Albert WH Cummins quotes Cummins saying Brookhart's power if vast would not save the Bavermingat from defeat. Herring denounces Brookhart as dangerous to governmental institutions and radical in the extreme. He cites a Chicago meeting with a radical group and predicts Brookhart cannot be elected.
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Marshalltown
Forse
Cummins
Brookharg
Mereing
Dean
Canonlius
Washington
Ta John Hi
Moore
Bonaparte
Harring
Ias
Roots Fark
Temaocratie
Col. Brookhart
Chicago
Replacement blacksmith worker drowns in Mississippi River at Clinton
A replacement blacksmith from Northwestern railway shops in East Clinton, UL, drowned in the Mississippi River about seven o'clock in the evening. He and four crew members had taken to swimming to replace workers stranded by a railway shopmen strike. The body was recovered next morning after attempts to rescue him.
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Minton
Aum
Aber Maskins
Brie
East Cinton
Des Moines Coroner Quizzed in Pay Graft
Des Moines coroner Dr. Guy Cuts faced questioning over a pay graft exposure in Polk county. Officials alleged warrants signed by Clift Mitchell and state accountant Munn covered payments from bogus payrolls to suspected phonied workers, all tied to street department fraud.
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Des Moines
Guy Cuts
Polk County
Des Moines Hall
Mitchell
Munn
Clft
Mitehell
Handcuff Brothers Stage Getaway Act Stuns Iowa Crowd
Handcuffed brothers John I and James I Rumles bolted from a sheriff guard aboard a Milwaukee line train between Allinna and Walfor, leaping to the ground and triggering a chase. They were captured ten minutes later and jailed. later sent to Anamosa for five year motor car theft sentences. Robbers in Des Moines case strike Cottage Grove bank near Twanderh Street at 1 pm. four masked men escape with about $5,000.
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Cedar Rapids
John I
James I
Rumles
Anamosa Reformatory
Sherif Lyman
Charlton
Milwaukee
Allinna
Walfor
Robnestones
Hank
Des Moines
Vinttage Grove State Bank
Cottage Grove Avenue
Twanderh Street
Des Moines Payroll Padders Jailed In City Fraud Case
Des Moines reports Russell Cockburn and Cole Bertholl, alleged payroll padders, defrauded the city of up to 340000 to 100000. Wjee charges issued after bonds raised to 108500. municipal court rejects a bond from Hyman Levich. New warrants issued for 31 persons as arrests proceed.
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Des Moines
Russell Cockburn
Cole Bertholl
WL F. Mitchell
Cockburn
Hyman Levich
Neweh
Westerday
Whasn
Ruyasl Gcockunrn
Mossman to Stay at Morningside College
Sioux City Aug. 24 The confirmation of Dr. Frank E Mossman as president of Morningside College presented to the board of trustees over a week ago has been withdrawn by order of the board The temporary chairman B H Morling announced Mossmans restoration was withdrawn at the trustees request
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Sioux City
Frank E. Mossman
Morningside College
BH. A. Morling
Tr. Mossman
Tire reclaiming plant destroyed by fire in Clinton
A large tire reclaiming warehouse owned by Frank Cottstein and Joseph A Gottstein in Clinton with ties to Tron & Maotal Co. and a planned half billion dollar plant was totally destroyed by a noon fire. Several carloads of tires were housed in the warehouse.
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Clinton, Fa
Frank Cottstein
Joseph A. Gottstein
Tron & Maotal Co
Miedews al
Fairfield Wake: Mia Bain Found Dead in Arenat
Fairfield coroner’s jury ruled Mia and Velma Bain died by gunshot inside the Arenat. The shooting’s shooter remains undetermined whether self-inflicted or by another. The report notes uncertainty in motive and identity.
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Fairfield
Mia
Velma Bain
Hersalt
Icebox Suit in City Court Seeks $30 Difference
A jury trial opens in municipal court over an icebox cooler dispute. Palmer sues Camorate for $30 alleging the cooler was unfit and rusty after purchase. Defendants counter with $28 claim for the teabox value. Trial began yesterday with evidence heard and jury costs outlined.
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Simlwomen
Palmer
T& Camorate
ProOxragiely
Passports Ahead for Honeymoon Visit to America
Basle Switzerland August 24 Maj Max Oger Swiss tiling master and suiter for Miss Mathilda McCommick of Chicago files citizenship papers with government offices ahead of a marriage bann. Giez has secured passports to travel to major world powers including the United States as preparatory steps.
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Basle
Switzerland
Aue
Max Oger
Mathilda McCommick
Chicago
Pranddan Shier
Ad. Rockefeller
Citiatanship
Giez
United States
Rail Head Donates 1000 to Strike Fund for Dependents
Salisbury North Carolina August 24 Fair fax YWarrison president of South art railway has sent his personal check of 317000 as a contribution to the strike fund to relieve suffering of women and children of striking shop workers at Spencer and Salisbury. He declared he was acutely conscious of the plight of women and children who were forced to suspend bread winning and have sewn aside for the home pull.
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Silisbury
N. C
Fairfax Ywarrison
Southart Railway
Ratleve
Spencer
Salisbury
Harrison
Miners Return to Work as Talks Continue Across States
Union leaders notify 48,009 central Pennsylvania miners to resume posts after two months away while operators race to restore 80 million tons yearly production. Other reports cover Missouri and Kansas mines resuming, anticipated coal car shortages, and talks led by Secretary Davis for a peace conference in Philadelphia.
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Altoona
Penn
Bey Tase
John L. Levwis
United Mine
Workers of América
Southiwest
Kansasity
Missouri
Kansaas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Scales
Southwest Interstate Coal Operators Association
United Mine Workers of America
George L. Peck
Kansas
Washington, D. C
Will H Searies
United Mine Workers 'Journal
Searles
Fuel Administration
Des Moines
Charles Webster
Northwestern Shops Considered Move From Eagle Grove
Chicago Northwestern railway officials weigh moving shops from Eagle Grove to Webster City or Goldfield as local business sentiment turns hostile toward the strikebreakers. The Eagle Grove site now employs about 800 workers after a bayonet survey of the grounds.
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Northwestern
Eagle Grove
Webster City
Goldfield
Chicago
Chicago Northwestern Railway
Eagle Oroyo
Oldest American farmer guest at Aurora fair
Aged 37 George Elkins of Waukaran Hl is described as the oldest active American farmer. He attends the Central States fair as guest of honor, directing farm work at his home for ten years while noting concern over Chicago traffic and his involvement in horticulture and farming tasks.
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Aurora
America
George Elkins
Waukeran
Eling
Altho
Chicago
Elkins
Public Begins to Pay Operators Coal Strike Cost
Gov. Groesbeck faulted the national fuel administration after a conference with State Fuel Administrator Potter. Potter reported coal operators nationwide control distribution, noting a group of six operators influenced policy decisions, accusing the administration of aiding the operators in charging the public.
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Internatson
Lansing
Mich
Groesbeck
National Fuel Administration
Potter
I. LB. Spencer
Fuel Administration
Some Roads Seek Individual Peace for Shops Strike
Railroad turmoil in Herrington and Grand Island as strife unfolds. A guard shot during a confrontation leaves Locke wounded and train crews walk off, halting Union Pacific operations at the division terminal. Escalating tension spreads across rail hubs in Nebraska.
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U. Yr
Cinternational News Wire
Grand Island
Neb
Union’ Pacific
Union Pacific
Irish Mourn for Dead Commander at Bier in Dublin
Thousands will attend the funeral of Michael Collins in Dublin with services at the cathedral and interment at Glasnevin. Collins had planned to wed Kitty Kiernan on the day he was killed, a romance postponed by wartime duties and the death of Arthur Griffith. Erskine Childers and Mary MacSwiney were reported as surrounded by Free State troops near Cork, with rebel leaders having only a small band.
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Tost
Free State
British Isles
Dublin
Atormant
Lasnevin
United Press
Michael Collins
Kitty Kiernan
County Longford
Collins
Miss Kiernan
Arthur Griffith
Tecate de Valera
Eamonn de Valera
Erskine Childers
Mary MacSwiney
Flight to Rio de Janeiro Backers Propose New Plane
Backers of the New York to Brazil flight outline plans for two new seaplanes to replace the wrecked air cruiser Sampaio Correia near Guantanamo. Motors are salvaged but repair is unlikely. decision on shipping a plane from Philadelphia or purchasing a new one in Florida remains pending. Officials insist the flight will go forward despite delays.
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Rio de Janeiro
New York
Brazil
Sampaio Correia
Guantan- Hind
Walter Hinton
Philadelphia
Florida
Pistol Score Even in Bootleggers' Battle
In Washington TD on August 24 a running gun battle along the Olney Pike between revenue agents and bootleggers left one bootlegger and one agent shot as autos sped through villages. Shots rang out as pursuers and bootleggers exchanged fire along the road and surrounding areas.
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Washington
Olney Pike
Michigan Syndicalism Law Used to Crack Radicals
Federal and state authorities extend a crackdown on a radical network after a raid in Berrien County Michigan. William Z Foster and C W H Ruthenberg among those captured or sought as the syndicalist case unfolds with raids and extradition efforts. Rose Pastor Stokes hunted as a fugitive, as investigators seize records and hunt 50 more suspects.
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Chicago
Michigan
Berrien County
St. Joseph
William Z. Foster
Trade Union Educational League
America
Rose Pastor Stokes
New York
Foster
Crowe
James Rooney
Bureau of Investigation
Department of Justice
A. M.devoursney
William J. Burns
Federal Secret Service
Benton Harbor
Bridgman
Glada
Federal Department
C. W H. Ruthenberg
Cleveland
Stokes
Hare
Mara
Pioneer Teacher From 1856 Passes Away In County
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Hitchcock a longtime educator who began teaching in 1856. Surviving family includes sons Carl Hitchcock and Howard Hitchcock and daughters Miss Allen Mabel Walter and others with several relatives living in Waterloo Wabedo Ava and Howard. The article recalls a family history of teaching and church affiliations across Miss Allen Mabel Walter and Mrs. Bellows.
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Hitchcock
Lyn DE
Bellows
Carl Hitchcock
Waterloo
Bella Hough
Wabedo
Minn
Howard Hitchcock
Ava
Hough
Howard
Marshall Would Not Seek 1924 Democratic Nomination
Springfield Aug 24 Former vice president Thomas BR Marshall of Indiana said he would not accept the 1934 Democratic presidential nomination if offered. He spoke while in Springfield and commented on his future political plans.
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Springfield
Flo
Thomas BR
Marshall
Indiana
Government Offer Million for Cure of Five Diseases
Washington August 24. Representative Sproul proposed a bill to pay $1,000,000 to the person who discovers a permanent cure for one of five diseases. The diseases named are tuberculosis pneumonia cancer epilepsy and dementia praecax. A board of medical experts from the army navy and public health service would judge effectiveness of discoveries.
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Washington, D. C
Sproul
Army
Navy
Public Health Service
Demand Strike of Five Million Men
A resolution prepared by the Central Trade Union of Omaha urges the American Federation of Labor to call a national strike to protest wage and living conditions. Denver bodies and Colorado unions discussed it but did not endorse, deeming it inopportune and unlikely to be carried out.
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PAG& One
American Federation of Labor
New England
United States
Treasury
United States Treasury
Railroad Brotherhoods
Central Labor ‘Unions
Denver
Colo
Denver Trades and Labor Assembly
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Central Trade Union of Omaha
Ray Lowderback
Trades and Labor Assembly
State Federation of Labor
Colorado Federation of Labor
Ant
Lowderback
Exhumation Aims to Prove Edna Skinner Murder Case
Greeley Colorado August 24 authorities expect to find evidence of murder in the exhumation of Edna Skinner whose death July 2 was blamed on a gasoline stove explosion. Bert J Lowe held in connection with the death faces murder charges and a September 8 hearing. Lowe allegedly beat the victim then set fuel on her body to conceal the crime and was the beneficiary of a $2500 life policy.
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Greeley
Colo
Edna Skinner
Bloomington
Bert J. Lowe
Lowe
Skinner
France Rejects German Moratorium Proposal
Berlin reports Germany proposed a five month moratorium backed by gold guarantees against reparations. France rejected the plan, refusing to trade relief for German demands on industry and insisting on strict terms.
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France
Germany
Berlin
St. France
Mayer Funeral Held on Arrival of Widow
Funeral services for Levy Mayer, noted lawyer, were held in Chicago after his sudden death on August 14. Mrs Mayer and son Lester, who were in Europe, arrived in New York yesterday and went to Chicago. The widow has yet to learn the contents of Mayer's will, which remain secret.
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Chicago
Levy Mayer
Mayer
Lester
Europe
New York
Nnl
Murrayville Fire Threatens Town in Illinois
Fire in Murrayville near Jacksonville caused $60,000 damage and spread through parts of the town before the Jacksonville fire department arrived at midnight to combat the blaze. No injuries are reported.
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Jacksonville
Murrayville
Here
Missouri Pacific Agents Shoot Robbery Suspects
Special agents of the Missouri Pacific shot and killed George Bernes, one of four men caught allegedly robbing box cars in Rise Boxcar Ther. Stillwell, Hon. Aug. 24. The incident occurred as agents seized the group in the act of theft. The identity of the other three suspects and further details were not released.
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Stillwell
Missouri Pacific Special
George Bernes
Travelingmen Lose Expense Coin in New York Raids
Police raid a luxurious uptown hotel serving traveling salesmen as two blondes lure guests to an apartment. Investigators seized a diamond studded dice set worth 400 dollars, sixty decks of cards, three put and take games, and two blondes after entry through a fire escape.
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United Press
New York
Central American conference planned for December
San Salvador notes a planned regional conference with Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and El Salvador to be held west in December. In other items, Gra ham, 68, a wealthy textile figure in Greenville DC, died of a heart attack last night. The U S political and social notes span multiple cities and topics.
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Associated Press
San Salvador
Honduras
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Salvador
Greenville
D. C
S. GC
Graham
Spokane
Wash
United States
Women Republicans
Washington
Emma Smith Devoe
Tacoma
State Republican Central Committee
Colorado “Springs
Colo
Pauline Fist
Columbus
Delta Sigma Ephilon
Tos Angeles
Cal
United Spanish War Veterans and National Auxiliary
Women's Organization
Memphis
St. Louis
International Stewards Association
New York
Gerald Chapman
George Anderson
Federal
Atlanta
Springfield
Brundage
Williamson County
Herrin
N. Y
Irene Castle
San Francisco
Cat
Taft
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