Gasoline price war cuts seven cents in 11 states
Midwest price fight pushes gasoline down to as low as 13.3 cents in Wichita Kansas while Standard Oil of Indiana Nebraska and Iowa trim prices by two cents to meet competition. States list 19 to 24 cent ranges with various local adjustments amid efforts to curb bootleg oil and maintain market share.
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Waterloo
Standard OH Company
Indiana
Kansas
Chicago
South Dakota
John J. Mitchell
Illinois Merchants’ Trust Company
Texas Company
Standard Oil Company of Nebraska
Omaha
Lincoln
Fremont
Wichita
Rapli City
D. D
Nebraska
Standard Oil Company
Aberdeen
Rapid City
Standard Oil
Sioux Falls
Bate
Des Moines
Iowa
Ney
Sinclair
York
Sinclair Oil & Refining Co
Middlewestern
Die-Hards Fear Precedent Set by U S Belgian Pact
A continuation discusses Belgium debt terms by private creditors, noting moral obligation and interest rate issues. It argues waiving part of the obligation avoids harm to America and sets a favorable precedent for other debtors, citing Belgium’s paying capacity and senate ratification concerns.
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Belgium
America
Tt Ameri
Senate
Police Here Asked to Get Evidence in Shooting at Traer
Fragmented report says investigators seek evidence in a Traer shooting case. A sheriff, away on harvest near Manchester, is awaited for further action while word on a signed confession by a youth named Thompson remains unclear. Neared community details reference a 26 year old man and alleged involvement in the incident.
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Traer
Che
Fishig
Manchester
Lynus Pinkertot
Whisy Thorons Son
Young Thompson
Two Dead Two Hurt in Crash at Crossing
Weeping Water Nebraska reports a truck struck by a Missouri Pacific passenger train near the crossing. Farmer Faye Hutchins and his four year old son Kerimeth were killed. Phillip Wallen and Eugene Simpsons were injured and hospitalized. The view at the crossing was obscured.
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Neb
Faye Hutchins
iKerimeth
Missouri Parcifict
Phillip Wallen
Eugene Simpsons
Wallen
Robbers Kill Clerk and Loot Mail Car
Robbers who looted the Santa Fe train mail and express car between Santa Ana and San Diego last night shot likely fatally wounding Elmer Campbell, a 2 year old express messenger, then escaped with three mail pouches and another undetermined loot.
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Santa Aga
Cal
Santa Fa
Here
San Diego
Elmer Campbell
Urge limit on legal liquor stores proposal debated
Des Moines August 25. A registered pharmacist in each community should be the official dispenser of all liquors sold on physician prescriptions, proposed by H Lionel Meredith of Hagerstown Maryland to delegates at the American Pharmaceutical Association convention.
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Des Moines
H. Lionel Meredith
Hagerstown
American Pharmaceutical Association
First Candidate for State Office in City
Walter A Newport of Davenport Iowa a visitor in Waterloo Iowa marks the first appearance of a candidate for state office in the upcoming June Republican primary A campaign card bearing his likeness announces Newport as a candidate for attorney general The earthquake shook Wales near the English border with violent clauses reported in London on January 25 ins
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Walter A. Newport
Drvenport
Scott County
Waterloo
Syelale
Newport
Wales
London
Ane
Mrs Thoms Kiely Wesley dies after childbirth at St Francis
Mrs T G Wesley died today at St Francis Hospital after complications from childbirth. An infant daughter Jean Marie, one day old, survives. The mother, born June 14, 1896 in Bennington, lived in the county and city. educated at Our Lady of Mercy Academy and a lifelong member of St Joseph Catholic Church. Funeral arrangements to be announced. residence listed in Waterloo area.
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T. G. Wesley
Thoms
Pvae
Suckers of 1925 Pay Billions to Worthless Stock Schemes
A New York report warns the public will spend billions in 1925 on fraudulent stock schemes and bucket shops. It notes the Martin act and injunctions curb abuses, while quacks and fake promoters widen across cities, real estate booms lure gullible buyers, and regulation struggles to keep pace.
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Broey
New York
Myasson Square
Squire Madison
Martin
Quack
Courtailest
Thru Chambers of Commerce
Ad.vertising Clibs
Florida
Broderick Hartwell
Probe Disappearance of 100 Women in Strawstack Case
An anonymous letter connected to the strawstack murder near Carlisle Iowa prompted a Des Moines inquiry. Deputy Sheriff Rich Anderson reported the note had been sent for identification as authorities in Polk County and nearby jurisdictions search for the murder case. Officials say they are pursuing the disappearances of about 100 women and girls in relation to the probe.
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Nes Moines
Carlisle
Rich Anderson
Polk County
Des Moines
Sherriff
Weather Forces Italian Flier Down in Philippines
Squally weather forced down Italian aviator Signor Pinedo during a Rome to Tokyo attempt. After takeoff from Antimonan, he landed at Santa Cruz Laguna near Manila. United States Army airmen stand by to assist if needed.
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Manila
P. O
INSI
Signor Pinedo
Rome
Tokto
Antimonan
Santa Cruz Laguna
United States Army
Multan
Agreement Aims Abolition of Passport Fees Between Nations
August 25 API A reciprocal accord between the American and German governments aims to abolish all charges for the issuance of visas in nationals of both countries. The agreement is to be concluded in the present week and highlights efforts to ease travel and diplomatic exchanges.
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Herlin
Dixon Clarke and Richards Sign For Fall At Cherokee
The article reports Dixon, Clarke, and Richards signing for fall with the Cherokee team in Iowa. It mentions manager Stetus Nixon and infieldersPtr Richards and Sivarta, plus references to related league actions, protests, and umpire decisions amid a mis Valley league race context.
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Dixon, Clarke and Richards
Cherokee
Weutarlerr
Stetus Nixon
Ptr Richards
Sivarta
Iowa
Lefty Witkus
Moline South Pie
Bedelen
Rae
Sissipya Valley
Woilaaihied
Lalis
Jac Mefermatt
Correns
Mes
Miss Frances Kober Resigns as East High School Secretary
Miss Frances Kober resigns from her post as secretary at East High School amid local notices and staffing changes. The report notes her departure follows years of service and hints at a replacement process, with community members reacting to the resignation timeline and its impact on school administration.
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Frances Kober
East High School
Block of Buildings Burned in Montreal
A spectacular fire in Montreal last night and early today wiped out an entire block including 20 dwellings and a large apartment house. Sixty one families were left homeless as smoke and flying glass injured several firefighters and a woman who broke her arm. Residents fled amid panic and onlookers gathered while emergency crews rescued sick residents from the flames.
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Montreal
Early Settlers to Meet August 28 in Waterloo area
The Black Wuwk County Early Settlers Association plans a gathering on Saturday August 28 at Manuia's grove on the south Wat terlog-Cedac Falls road. Attendees will share a basket dinner at 9 00 with coffee and sugar provided. A program led by President Phil Hanna features Rev Me Williams and Elizabeth Virden Panher, plus Paul Davis Henry S thlings Andy Stiss Vivian Newell and others. A tablet at the site of G W Hanna Ing cabin will be viewed and memory tributes given to Albert J Edwards.
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Black Wuwk County
Early Settlers’ Association
Manuia's Grove
Watterlog-Cedac Falls Road
Phil
Hanna
SV. Williams
Rev
Me. Williams
Nelson Fougher
Waterloo
Elizabeth Virden Paneher
Paul Davis
Henry Sthlings
Arvleng Stil
Dev Cokston
Andy Stiss
Vivian Newell
Unete
Jimmy Newell
Washington Union Township
Henry Www
Grout
Albert J. Edwards
G. W. Han- Ina Ing
Waterloo Towanship
Lutherans Open Talks On School Funding At Iowa Meeting
Hampton Ia Aug 25 Subisidies for weaker parishes and the proposal to found a Lutheran college were discussed before the Lutheran Missouri Synod convention in Iowa. A antifarm financing plan was proposed and a halted action was reported this morning. Port Dodge has offered a site for the college project.
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Hampton
Lutheran Missouri Synod Convention of Iowa
Port Dodige
Town Wide Open When Burglars Go
Swanton Nebraska August 25. Swanton business men repaired front doors after last night ransacking the entire business section. Thieves pried doors from six stores and the post office and escaped with loot worth several hundred dollars.
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Swanton
Neb
German Reds and Nationalists Clash in Gelzenkirches
Collisions between communists and Werwerk nationalists during the May Day inauguration in Gelzenkirches Germany left seven nationalists seriously wounded. Thirty comrades were arrested in the unrest.
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Gelzenkirches
Germany
API
Werwerk
Conopus Club Listens To Salesman Talk
Ll. W. Jaeger sales manager of Bartles-Shepherd company addressed Conopus club members on psychotory and sales during a week meeting at Samarinn noon. The meeting was held at Suanyshle Country sub C. T. P Hudson secretary of Bloomington chamber of commerce was to talk to be, Mit Tut arrive in tine for the meeting.
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Ll. W. Jaeger
Bartles-Shepherd OW Company
Lreseed
Tlonopes Club
Ar- Samarinn
C. T. P Hudson
Thoomington
Hamber
Commires
Police Find Fifty Two Dollars Owned By Demented Bike Rider
Police recovered fifty two dollars identified as belonging to a disturbed rider. Verne O Smith, held in the homey fall, claimed the money was stolen from a band on the street yesterday. Authorities considered charges and possible further investigation into the theft.
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Poliow
Verne O. Smith
Bao
Massive Chicago raids target liquor, gamblers, and crime
Police sheriff and federal officers raid Chicago in the year’s broadest crackdown. Dozens of roadhouses on the lake shore are raided as deputies book prisoners and seize liquor. Mayor Dever orders the liquor trade scrutinized while Police Chief Collins vows a sweeping shakeup and large transfers to curb patrols protecting nearby saloons.
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Chicago
Army of the Law
Theove
Herth
Lake Michigan
Sherif Hoffman
Dever de Mande
Elliett Iiquor
Collins
Druse Tribes Revolt Against French Ruse
Vienna dispatch reports the Druse tribes under Sultan Atrawh Pasha have rejected autonomy offers and vowed full Syrian independence against French rule in Syria. The revolt is described as taking on very serious proportions.
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Druse
London
Trevolt
Druses
Syria
Vienna
Sultan Atrawh Pasha
President to End Vacation Early in September
Swampscott Massachusetts August 25 AP President Coolidge plans to return to Washington around Labor Day after a discussion with Senator Bingham of Connecticut on aviation policy. The senator proposed creating a bureau of air navigation within the Department of Commerce.
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Swampscott
Mass
Coolidge
Washington
Bingham
Connecticut
Departments of Commerce
Iowa Boys Shine In State College Academic Honor
Waterloo youths Allen Loomis and Theodore Hesh earned top scholastic rankings in the new freshman class at Iowa State College Ames. More than 1,200 students enrolled across 30 majors as Loomis, son of N. K. Loomis, and Hesh, son of Sanford C. Beech, posted high averages. Meanwhile state health officials report thirteen old infantile paralysis cases across Iowa, with several in Winnebago and Linn counties, urging physicians to report suspicions for prompt quarantine if needed.
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Iowa
Waterloo
State College
Des Moines
State Board of Health
Winneshirk
John 4. G. Busby
Don M. Griswold
Linn County
Mitehall
Polk County
Tiloas
Clay
Bushy
Wiuneshiek
N. K. Loomis
Sheridan Road
Sanford C. Beech
Kingsley
Loomis
Sesh
U S Sends Strawn to China Customs Meet
Washington Aug 25 The United States Government has accepted China invite to attend the customs revision conference in Peking opening Oct 26 American delegates named Minister John Van A MacMurray and Silas HR Strawn of Chisago will represent the United States The talks are expected to cover customs autonomy and tariff revision per Washington conference treaties
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Washington, D. C
United States
China
Peking
John van A. MacMurray
Silas HR. Strawn
Chisago
No Law Requiring Stockings Says Des Moines Cop
Des Moines Police Chief Cavender ruled there is no city ordinance requiring stockings, stating stockhings are not required by law. The Aug. 24 dispatch notes Cavender will not interfere, emphasizing the lack of legal obligation.
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Des Waites
Des Moines
Cavender
Britain to Attend Chinese Customs Conference in Peking
The foreign office accepted China's invitation for Britain to send representatives to the customs conference opening in Peking on October 26. London confirms participation and notes the event will discuss tariff and trade arrangements with China.
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London
INS
Foreign Office Today
Peking
Great Britain
Steck Gains Six Votes in National Recount Totals Rise
In the recount for the town senatorial contest Democratic candidate Daniel P. Steck shows a net gain of six votes, following tabulation in Poweshiek, Sioux, and Tama counties and added counts from Buena Vista and Hamilton precincts. The net gain reaches 802 after corrections and inclusion of previously uncounted votes.
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Washington, D. C
Daniel PF. Steck
Poottawattamie
Sioux
Tama Coupe
Mlayas
Bandits Rob Bank Payroll Car Near Vere Alabama
Bandits stopped a bankers payroll car en route from Clinton Indiana to St. Bernice Indiana near Vere Alabama. Five masked men in a motor car robbed the car and fled with eleven thousand dollars. The raifter of the car was shot. Floyd Reed and Earl Bryant were aboard the car as bank officials.
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Vanville
Floyd Reed
Earl Bryant
American State Bank
St. Bernice
Ind
Vere
Clinton
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Stolen Kodak Found at Home of Accused
Abirgaret Gaskins charged with theft of $35 and a Kodak from J. Ti. Meyers in Charles City. Arraigned in municipal court, bond set at $206 and she was sent to the grand jury. Detectives later recovered the Kodak in her room, re arresting her and raising bond to $300. she remains in the county jail.
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Abirgaret Gaskins
Kodak
J. Ti. Meyers
Charles City
J. C Beem
Grand Jury
PP. E. Walker
Bowman to Oppose Cummins If Brookhart Wins Seat
John R. Price of Albia and William Moore of Guthrie Center are discussed as top Republican gubernatorial hopefuls for next year. They would challenge Gov. Hammill, per Des Moines Capital saga. If Brookhart loses, he will likely run against Cummins, with M. L. Bowman of Waterloo seen as a possible opponent.
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Des Moines
John R. Price
Albia
State Senate
Licely
William *. Moore
Guthrie Center
John Hammill
Brookhart
Senate
Cumming
M. L. Bowman
Waterloo
Heat Wave Brief in Waterloo With Hot Monday
Waterloo endures another heat wave today as Monday hits a maximum near 91 degrees. Forecasters say the spell will be short, with tonight’s skies clearing and lower temperatures expected by Wednesday. The day’s noon temperature reached a high earlier, and the minimum tonight should dip to around 60.
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Waterloo
Dillon Injured Conductor Resting at Allen Memorial Hospital
M B Dillon conductor for the Waterloo Cedar Failte Northern was crushed between two cars Saturday night at Urbana. He rests comfortably at Allen Memorial hospital with a severely crushed left ankle and will be confined for several weeks. no other injuries reported.
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M. B. Dillon
Waterloo
Cedar Failte & Northern
Urbana
Allen Memorial Hospital
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