Woman May Be Suspect in 17-Year-Old Bride Slaying
Colorado Springs dispatch reports a new angle in the death of Elsia Suttle, a 17 year old bride found slain in her bedroom. Investigators consider a woman may be the killer, with handwriting and letters signed "Jack" under scrutiny, while parents and in-laws are questioned and a rapid arrest is anticipated.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Elsia Sutle
Mymonth
District Attorney's Office
Woman Opleder 21 Washes Shirts in Bridewell Jail
Miss Elizabeth Stark aged 21, the first woman sentenced to Bridewell for reckless speeding, spent hours washing policemen's shirts. Arrested while driving 40 mph with Samuel S. Saxton in the car, liquor and wine found. She sobbed at sentencing and lost jewels and fashionable clothing to plain prison dress before laundry duty. Speeding cases aim to curb traffic deaths.
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United Piers
Chicago
Elizabeth Stark
Bridewell
Miss Stark
Samuel S. Saxton
House of Correction
Canned Heat Addicts Bailed After City Court Appearance
Three intoxication defendants identified as E. Shook Pat Wilcox and Mary lat addicts were arraigned before Judge J Wey 3wynne in police court this morning. They were escorted to the street and released until sundown with a possible jail sentence if found after 7 pm. A noon rendezvous near the riverbank at Eleventh Street bridge led to arrests of several plain drunks and motorists fined small sums for traffic violations while one bond was posted for a traffic offense.
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E. Shook
Pat Wilcox
Mary
J. Wey
Jnudge
Nnoon
Sirect
neeAag
Charles
Lowery Palmer to Wed at Grinnell
Miss Jeanette Lowery daughter of H L Lowery and Harold G Palmer son of Mr and Mrs Ev Palmer will marry at the bride’s Grinnell home tomorrow at 536 p.m. Only relatives will attend. Palmer recently graduated from Teachers College and will become superintendent of schools at Thornburg Virginia next year beginning Sept 3.
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Cedar Falls
Jeanette Lowery
H. L. Lowery
Harold, Palmer
Ev. Palmer
Palmer
Eachers College
Thornburg
Lighting Project Costs Million at East Bank Dam
The Lighting Company outlines a major expansion including a dam and powerhouse on the east bank to power automatic floor operations. Construction with water gates, gas facilities, and a new chemical lab is planned, with gas and electric services extending to about 60 towns in the region. Austin Burt serves as general manager overseeing the installment and improvements for the Waterloo plant and related ventures.
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Prompag
Water Street
Met Haseen
Public Service Company
Oet
Welshach Street Gletding Company
Chicago
Syeuature Street
Chemical Laboratory
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
3. M. Williams
Iowa State
Ames
Waterloo
Minnesota
American Gas Company of
Philadelphia
Austin Burt
Sisters and Brother Seek Reunion In Five Year Rift
Frank Smith of Waterton, separated five years from sisters Mrs. Marjorie Smith O'Brien and Dorothy Smith O'Brien, traces leads across Iowa in a bid for a family reunion. The siblings, once in St. Louis and later touring with stock and vaudeville, reconnected briefly through notices in The Billboard. Now in Waterloo, they await news of their brother’s whereabouts and address. They reside at Hotel Ellis seeking contact and a possible meeting.
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Frank Smith
Waterton
Marjorie Smith O'Brien
Dorothy Smith O'Brien
Smith
St. Louis
THM
Waterloo
Dubuque
Tie
Tostatice
Dahumac
Hotel Ellis
Auto Injuries in Des Moines Lead to Police Patrolling
Two automobile accidents in Des Moines led to motorcycle patrols on Southwest Seventh Street and Ninth Street. Earl Berkey, 21, suffered a broken jaw, multiple leg fractures, and internal injuries when his truck crashed into two telephone poles. Berkey's companions John McDermott and G J Stoops were injured. a collision involving Mrs A Stark and her six month old baby also caused injuries. Patrols will cover the streets south of the Seventh street viaduct to the city limits.
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United Press
Des Moines
Les Moines
Seventh Street
Earl Berkey
Will Hye
Tie
Trafic
Berkey
John McDermott
G. J. Stoops
Raby
Stoops
McDermott
Mes
A. 2
Stark
Southwest Seventh Street
Ninth Street
Sevin Street
Lost fisherman found after 13 days wandering Michigan woods
In Ishpeming Michigan on August 5 William C McKinley of Rockford Illinois was located by searchers after drifting in a five mile circle for thirteen days. He feared fire and cooked nothing, cried for help but could not be rescued earlier due to difficult water and echoes. Trappers George Wommer and Dick Anderson found him near Silver Lake and escorted him to safety.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Silver Lake
William C. McKinley
Rockford
McKinley
George Wommer
Dick Anderson
Anderson
Boy 8 shoots sister 3 while taking pictures
In Chicago on August 23 Melen Hor vath age 3 was accidentally killed by her 8 year old brother Charles. He pretended to take the baby's picture with a rifle that he believed unloaded and fired. The child died minutes later as the boy fled the scene.
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Boy
Sister
Chicago
Melen’ Horvath
Charles
Barvath Homie
Typhoid Peril Warns City of Omaha Water Crisis
Omaha faces a typhoid fever crisis as Dr A S Pinto warns 120 telephone operators to tell 50 000 subscribers to boil water for at least ten days before drinking or bathing The chamber of commerce prints signs in 13 languages to aid foreigners Archbishop Harry urges priests to warn non English speakers City officials and physicians mobilize to prevent an epidemic and bolster the water pumping station
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Ahired Presa
Onaba
Neb
Histori
A. S. Pinto
Chamber of Commerce
Harry
Tts Water Board
Birkenhead Denounces Idealism as Fatal in Peace Calls
Williamstown report on Earl of Birkenhead urging Allies to weigh self-interest over idealism in postwar policy. He warns Germany must pay and cautions Woodrow Wilson’s ideals could unsettle democratic progress. Breckenridge in New York protests Birkenhead remarks as impudent to Wilson.
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Associated Press
Williamstown
Mass
Amnerley
Earl of
Wilson
Germany
Berin
Infant found near Schuylkill marsh not Lost Baby Lillian McKenzie
Philadelphia officials report the infant found in the Schuylkill marsh near Fairmount park canal is a three month old girl, not Lillian McKenzie. The baby died from exposure and a note asking for a home was pinned to the dress. Detectives and New York police still seek clues in the ongoing kidnapping case.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
Lillian McKenzie
New York
Fairmont Park Canal
Paul
Coroner's
Mary Hamilton
Wood and Quezon Sit Together on Philippine Board
Manila Aug 25 The Philippine situation shifted as Gov Gen Leonard Wood and Senate president Manuel Quezon joined the Philippine National Bank board and met American capital and sugar interests. They rejected a 310 million bond issue aimed at financing the coming shear crop. Capitalists seek control of sugar estates while planters offer security without surrendering authority. Talks remain at deadlock but Wood hopes for a compromise soon.
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Manila
Leonard Wood
Manuel Quezon
Philippine Senate
Philippine National Bank
Gen. Wood
Ex-Kaiser Wilhelm Eyes Return to Germany Without Coup
In an exclusive interview from Wierlagen Netherlands, former German Crown Prince Frederick William says he seeks German government permission to return as a private citizen and insists he would not attempt a coup. He notes he would avoid causing his fatherland further discord and awaits tranquility before any decision.
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Wierlagen
Holland
Germany
Slivsin
Frederich Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Mueldner von Muelheim
Littl
Perarmmant
Besiles
Princsa Rupprecht
Bavaria
Cold Nights Prompt Call for Blankets
News notes another low registration of 43 degrees above zero as residents wonder if fall arrived early. The weekend forecast promises fair and warm weather with scattered showers in eastern Iowa. Today started cloudy, but by noon the sun shone again. yesterday was clear and cool with a high near 70.
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Iowa
Black Hawk Team Takes Third in State Stock Judging
Des Moines Aug 25 The Black Hawk county squad placed third in the boys and girls stock judging contest at the state fair. Walker Schwibart Grundy Center won the individual prize. Franklin county won the team prize. Contest featured rings of horses cattle swine and corn samples with county rankings listed and next month’s interstate judging at Sioux City.
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Des Moines
Black Hawk County
Walker Schwibart
Grundy Center
Franklin County
Franklin
Grundy
Black Hawk
Polk
Chickasaw
Story
Mahaska
Crawford
Washington
Woodbury
Sioux City
Chicaro
Cerro Gorda
Raone
Muscatine
Seote
Deceased Florida Black man Ben Hart killed in mob violence
Jacksonville August 25 a Florida mob killed Ben Hart a Black man after his body was found bullet riddled in a ditch. Witnesses say six white-owned cars sped away from the scene and the attackers forced log cutters to line up before Hart was selected. Authorities report Hart was accused of peeping through a white girl's window and his employer said he died innocent. No arrests have been made.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Ben Hart
Hart
King’s Road
Four Day Test Proves Cravige of Hrminil Possible
Chicago Aug 25 A four day cross country air mail test concluded with eastbound flights averaging under 27 hours and night flying proven safe. Pilot crews completed eight runs, setting a new record of 26 hours 14 minutes for a 2680 mile San Francisco to New York leg. Officials say the night airmail corridor from Chicago to Wyoming proved reliable, opening aviation expansion prospects.
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Associated Press
Chicapo
San Francisco
New York
Post Office Department
Slill
Bishop
Nevada
Golden Gate
Ocean
Air Mail
Chicago
Chayenne
Wyo
Post Office
Tilden Norton Capture National Tennis Doubles Title
In Brookline Massachusetts on August 25 William Tilden III of Philadelphia and Brian Norton of South Africa defeated R N Williams Bryn Mawr and Watson Washburn New York in a five set final 3 8 6 2 6 3 5 7 6 2. The pair’s Davis Cup pedigree triumphed over Williams Washburn’s steadiness. Molla Mallory won the Longwood invitation final in Boston, defeating Kathieng McKane 5-2 6-1.
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Brookline
Mass
William T. ‘Tilden III
Philadelphia
Brian J
Norton
South Africa
R. N. Williams I
Bryn Mawr
Watson Washburn
New York
Davis Ctup
Tilden
Molla Mallory
Boston
Kathieng McKane
Centerville Revisits Wagon Overload Rules
Damaged pavements lead Centerville Mayor James Keller to revive dormant ordinances banning overloading narrow tired wagons. Excessive loads would be treated as cruelty to animals and punished under another law.
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Centerville
James Keller
County Settlers Recall Early Days At Annual Piging
A gathering of Black Hawk County Early Settlers' association at Hanna's Grove near Waterloo featured reminiscences from H W Grout and P B McGarvey about the 1850s and 1860s. Attendees recalled winters, log cabins, and foundational work by the region's first families and the Hazelton era. An extensive list of early settlers and visitors attended the picnic, with a program led by president H W Grout.
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Hanna's Grove
Black Hawk County
Early Settlers’ Association
Hanna
Waterloo
G. W. Hanna
Phil C. Hanna
Monterey
Mexico
John Call
George Philpot
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Ford
Zimri Streeter
Daniel Newell
Janesyilie
Washington Township
P.E. McGarvey
Eagle Township
George Brown
Linn County
R. Atkins
H. Pl Rice
San Bruno
Cal
Harley F. Rita
Sarah Shields
Wilson
J. A. Speer
L. L. Jolls
Mercy Lawless
George A
H. W. Grout
Australians Have Punctual Air Mail Service
Melbourne August 25 Australia prides itself on air postal pioneering with a 1200 mile West Australia route started in 1921. Planes between Geraldton and Derby carry mail and a few passengers with travel times and departures varying by only a minute or two. Over 150000 miles flown and 200600 letters carried with small urgent freight, under private operation with federal subsidy.
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Associated Press
Melbourne
Australia
West Australia
Geraldton
Derby
Bay
Women to Play for City Golf Laurels at Byrnes Park
A Waterloo women’s golf tournament for the city championship opens Monday at Byrnes Park links with qualifying rounds next week. The event uses the old nine-hole course, entry 76 cents, and runs through Sept 18 with rounds, semifinals, and finals scheduled by date.
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Waterloo
Byrnes Park Links
Herb Smith
Withilo Benser
H. G. Phinney
Park
Phinney
Meredith Strong For Damage Suit Against Senator
Minneapolis Aug 25 T Meredith former secretary of agriculture convalescing after tonsil operation will go to Des Moines to direct lawyers file suit against Senator Smith W Brookhart for 30 cents damages. He accuses Brookhart of claim that farm prices fell due to Wall Street, vows to testify under oath and seeks to expose false issues in farmer affairs while denying revenge motives. Meredith concedes some form of price fixing may be needed for staple crops such as wheat corn cotton and wool, set year to year by supply and demand.
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United Press
Minneapolis
Minn
T. Meredith
Radisson Hotel
Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Wall Street
Meredit
Aintly
Brookham
Meredith
Altho
American launch fired on Turkish forces near Gallipoli
A naphtha launch flying the American flag with 10 refugees aboard was fired upon by Turkish soldiers at Gallipoli. One man was killed and a woman wounded as the vessel drifted toward the town after engine failure while en route from Mallos to Kavala. Washington had not received the report in its dispatches.
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Athens
Imbros
Gallipoli
Mallos
Kavala
Washington
Washington, D. C
State Department
Prisoner Starts Inmate School System Then Is Paroled
Butler R. Storke, inmate at Ohio penitentiary, founded an intra wall correspondence school for convicts. On discovery Gov. Donahey granted parole on the condition he help install the system in other prisons. Storke walked out to a $250 a month job after serving part of a two year forgery sentence. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Glen Corbett and son Arthur visit Waterloo.
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Columbus
Ohio Penitentiary
Butler R. Storke
Storke
Donahey
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Schuylkill River Marshes
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Philippine Board
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England
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Charles E. Sawyer
White House
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Glen Corbett
Arthur, Vinton
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