Travel fare shifts spark early purchase rush in Iowa
Interstate rail rates rise after midnight with a 20 percent increase and new 0 percent surcharge on sleeping car berths. Intrastate Iowa fares stay at 3 cents per mile for now, while Council Bluffs and Omaha illustrate odd price gaps. Freight rates rise 35 percent, boosting coal and lumber costs though food moves see minimal change. lawsuits loom as Minnesota roads challenge the state commission to halt a return to 2 cents per mile intrastate fare Sept. 1.
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Iotowa Railroad Commission
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Omaha
Missouri River
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Los Angeles
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Colo
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Pennsylvania
Here
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West Coast
Interstate Éommerce Commission
Transportation Act
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Start
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United States
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Americans Safe Zamora Surrenders Offer
The American embassy in Mexico City reports the Mexican foreign office confirmed Pedro Zamora, the bandit who kidnapped Americans and British subjects at Cuale, has offered to surrender. Negotiations to begin immediately, and the action should remove concerns for the captives' safety.
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Mexico City
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Washington, D
State Department Today
Mexican Foreign Office
Pedro Zamora
Cuale
Jalisco
Araso
Body of Vanderbilt Arrives on Olympic with Son
The Olympic docked in New York bringing back William K. Vanderbilt's body from Paris. Ambassador Joan W. Davis traveled with Mrs. Davis and Vanderbilt Jr. and the Duchess of Marlborough, a Vanderbilt heir, aboard. Senator Walter E. Edge of New Jersey was among other passengers.
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Associated Press
New York
Joan_ W. Davis
Great Britain
Two Children Shot by Mutter In Fresno Tragedy
Fresno police say Mrs. Laura K. Brown blindfolded her year old daughter and her year old son against a wall and fired a shotgun, killing the daughter and wounding the son and herself. The mother has been under treatment for a nervous disorder.
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Associated Press
Fresno
Cal
Laura K. Brown
Vinton Man Dies in Interurban Car Collision
Urbana Illinois August 25 Special Frank Douglas of Vinton was killed when the truck he drove was struck by a W C F N interurban car at Bunton crossing between Urbana and Branton. Douglas was thrown beside the track and his neck broken. The truck owned by a Vinton construction company was demolished. The Buchanan county coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary. Funeral services will be held tomorrow. Survived by widow and half brother George Barber Urbana.
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Frank Douglas
Vinton
Bunton Crossing
Branton
Douglas
Buchanan County
George Barber
Second Attempt to Restrain Proclamation of Suffrage
Justice Siddons in Washington denies an anti suffrage injunction to block the federal amendment proclamation until authority for court action is shown. League’s Charles S Fairchild seeks to restrain Secretary Colby as Tennessee’s ratification nears formal notice.
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Siddons
District Supreme Court
Secretary Colby
State Department
American Constitutional League
A. D. Smith
Charles 5. Fairchild
New_York
League
Secretary of State
Tennessee
Smith
Justice Siddons
District Court
Colby
Ial Ul
Bailey
Supreme Court of the United States
Swits
Nashville
Gov. Roberts
Washington
Groom of 70 Wins Fast Wedding in Waukegan
Dick Wedge, 70, of Chicago, and Mary T. Krissinger, 62, of Clinton Jr., sought a rapid marriage in Waukegan. Wedge urged Judge J. W. Balz to “make it snappy” as they asked for a permit and planned to return home quickly after the ceremony.
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Waukegan
Dick Wedge
Chicago
Mary Tr. Krissinger
Clinton, Jr
Wwaukegan
J. W. Balz
Irish Moderates Call Truce for Referendum Settlement
Dublin August 25. Resolutions at the Dublin moderates conference urged a truce between factions and offered a possible binding self government proposal to be accepted or rejected by specially elected Irish representatives. Speakers urged compromise while Parliament authorities faced calls for order and reform.
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Dublin
Ireland
Horace Pluckett
W. BH
Republian
Terence McSweney
Cork
James Brandy
Reorganizer Draws $500 Weekly Salary from Assoc
Des Moines reports Maynard Gunsaul testified in the Associated Packing hearing he received a $500 weekly salary as a stock salesman and as expert reorganizer he now draws the same amount. He said attorney James Parson, retained in related criminal proceedings, is among the conference of lawyers in the case.
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Associated Presa
Des Moines
Maynard Gunsaul
Associated Packing Company
Gunsaul
James Parson
Associated Packing Company President Struggles with Bylaws
Des Moines reports J Y W Allen, president of the Associated Packing company, testified he never read the bylaws, never supervised the reorganization committee, and has not examined any stock sale notes or Neser records, underscoring limited oversight.
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Des Moines
J. Y W. Allen
Associated Packing Company
Neeser
Britain to Recognize Free State of Fiume
Britain pledges recognition of the Free State of Fiume following a Lucerne conference between Premier Lloyd George and Giolitti. Quoted Rome reports say Gabrielle d Annunzio’s proposal is supported by the Italian Socialist party, with Lucerne advices via Idea Nazionale.
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Associated Diesel London
Lloyd George
Giolitti
Lucerne
Great Britain
Free State
Fiume
Gabrielle D’annunzio
Rome
Idea Nazionale
Capt. d’Annunzio
Friday the 13th Sails Leave Waterloos Wireless Operator in Peril
Mrs. W A Collits of 33 Mulberry street awaits word from son Truman Wagner a 21 year old wireless operator aboard the S S Naiwa after a distress letter dated August 18 described the vessel tossing on shoals near Strangers Caye Bahama banks. A US destroyer carried the letter to the Florida coast and no further word has arrived. Wagner promises to wire when port is reached and notes a destroyer and tug nearby aiding pumps and wrecking gear as the Naiwa rocks perilously over the reefs. Wagner joined the navy at 18 and later commanded a wireless plant in Savannah. The family remains hopeful the ship was spared.
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H. T. Wagner
Truman
S. S. Naiwa
W. A. Collits
Mulberry Street
Wagner
la Porte City
Aung
U. S
Florida
Altho
Natwan
Jacksonville
Pla
Navy
United States Navy
Norfolk
Savannah
Tie
Independent Wireless Telegraph Company
Harding urged economy by government and individuals
Senator Harding in a front porch speech criticized Democratic extravagance and credited the Republican Congress with saving nearly a billion dollars since taking power. He urged reducing government costs, opposed repealing wartime laws, and called for sane highway maintenance and tax readjustment. He also voiced support for women’s suffrage as a step toward capable governance.
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Marion
Larding
Republican Congress
Wyandot
Jonny
Corn Benefits From August Rains In Iowa
Des Moines report notes Aug 19 to 21 rains moisture boosting growth across most of the state. Stalks tall, uneven denting. a warm month is needed to finish the crop. Threshing slowed by rain. plowing resumes where soil is moist. Pastures late potatoes sweetcorn and late truck crops benefited.
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Des Moines
Leroy Caught In Trunk Mystery Slayer Charge
Eugene Leroy, sought by Detroit police in connection with the trunk murder of a woman believed to be his wife, was arrested aboard the British freighter Dryden in Rio de Janeiro waters and will be turned over to U S authorities. The Dryden sailed for Buenos Aires then New York, where he will face extradition proceedings as Detroit and New York authorities pursued the case through wireless messages and state department cooperation.
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Eugene Leroy
Puliee
Detroit
Mieb
Dryden
Leroy
United States
Nera
Maritime Police
Buenos Aires
New York
Rio Jangiro
Gleroy
Rio Janeiro
State Department
Washington
Orazil
Canada
Mexico
Michigan
Misssissippi
Alabama
American Railway Express Company
Kalhercing
Lou Jackson
Sturgis
Misg
A. A. Tatum
Harper Street
Tatum
FE. Leroy
Wade Suspends Des Moines Car Service Awaiting Agreement
Des Moines street car service was ordered indefinitely suspended by Federal Judge Marlin J. Wade after union action, with the judge noting no need to cancel the contract until an agreement between the city and the carmen is reached. He warned that such actions erode faith in human nature.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Marlin J. Wade
Wale
Carmen
Promises of Profits Caught Many Suckers
The old Colony Foreign Exchange company modeled on Charles Ponzi schemes promised 100 percent profits in six months and took in 346503 dollars during 17 days of operation before authorities closed its doors. John E. Hannigan, receiver, was informed by accountants. Bail demanded of officers under arrest on larceny charges was reduced yesterday, bondmen still lacking.
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Associated Press
Boston
Mass
Old Colony Foreign Exchange Company
Charles Ponzi
John E. Hannigan
Altha
Chicago announces $10,000 prizes for hay grain show
The Chicago Board of Trade offers $10,000 in prizes for the best exhibit of hay grain and seeds at the international hay and grain show to be held in Chicago from November 27 to December 6. Organizers aim to improve the quality of grains and seeds.
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Chicago Board of Trade Today
Change in condition of Tama Jim slight
Slight loss of strength reported in James Wilson former secretary of agriculture near death at his home. doctors say his condition is grave but stable.
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Tracr
James Wilson
Highways and Weather Report for Iowa and Minnesota Towns
Weather forecast from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau for Albert Lea Algona Charles City Cedar Rapids Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Faribault La Crosse Mahon ity Marshall town New Hampton Postville Water loo and Waverly. Dry and fairly smooth conditions expected with fair weather in the next 24 hours.
Lutheran Groups Elect Officers At First Session
Lutherans from the Synod of Iowa and other states met in Waverly for a preparatory session before the general conference. Officers named include Rev. C G Protengier as president and Rev. H Pritchel as president of the Milwaukee group, with plans for a large membership drive by the Confederation of Iowa Synod Brotherhoods. The gathering featured a confessional address and a principal sermon by Rev. F Richter, with the first business session to follow.
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Confederation of Iowa Synod Brotherhoods
J. A. QO. Stub
Minneapolis
Minn
C. G. Protlengier
Charles Guy
H. J. Arnold
Waverly
Altpeter
Peoria
Largest Building Permit Ever Issued Goes to H. A. Maine
The W. A. Maine company filed the largest permit since the city building office opened for the new West High School at Fifth and Locust, valued at 562000 plus plumbing and fixtures. The total project cost near 1001000 with a 450 fee paid, the largest in office history. Construction progresses as materials arrive and 100 carloads have been delivered to the site.
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City Building Commission
W. A. Maine
BE. W. Mahnuke
West High Sehool
Maine Company
Fifth and Locust Streets
Hom Atubed
Miner Is Paid $264 for Two Weeks' Work
Frostburg Maryland August 25 Patrick Flynn a coal miner recently received 264 dollars for two weeks paying the mine of the Highland Coal company In the Somerset field Flynn averages nine hours a day in the pit.
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Associated Press
Frostburg
Patrick Flynn
Highland Coal Company
Somerset
Flynn
Paper Delivery Instructions and Error Warm Line
The Courier should be delivered at your home before 5 30. If you fail to receive your paper by then, call 3330 and a copy will be sent. Calls must reach the office before 12 30 a.m.
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Rupture of Peace Parley Probable and Polish Demands
London reports Russian foreign minister George Tchitcherin warns an immediate break in Minsk talks if Poland sticks to withdrawing main Russian terms. Polish delegates reject Curzon boundary ideas while insisting the line would partition Poland. Paris notes Bolsheviks consider surrender terms and demobilization linked to a reciprocal Polish demobilization. Local fights spread from Brest-Litovsk to Wlodawa as both sides press for crossings and territory.
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Armistice Commission
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Wlodawa
Lemburg
Halicz
Lesser Lina River
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