Chinese tong war erupts in Boston street shooting
Boston Chinatown erupts after a gun battle between rival On Leong and Hip Sing tong members. Yee Yip leader’s wife cited as motive. Poy wounds Yip and kills a passerby. Reports say armistice collapsed nationwide with increasing use of automatics. Police across cities mount raids and protect depots amid feared outbreaks.
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Drink of Water in Nevada Triggers Lockjaw Attack
A Nevada incident reports a man contracting lockjaw after consuming water. Physicians treated him for hours before jaw opening. doctors believe the toxin from contaminated water irritated the throat triggers. The case involves local residents and medical staff assessing the risk of tainted water.
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Reno
Prey
Itv
Iowa Overnight News Roundup of Murders and Weather
Iowa sheriffs struggle to identify the Carlie Alvan pile murder victim as they chase clues. More than 16 missing women have been noted since the crime. South English reports a homecoming canceled due to dancing in August. Town surte heart department notes 16 percent of Iowa deaths in 1924 were from cancer. Urban Kelley sustaining injuries after gored by a bull.
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Sheriff Park
Findley
T Htwtin
Cownell
Leslin
Charles 1
Denison Des Moines
Surte Heart Department
Iowa
Kelley
Midwestern States Favor Crops and Higher Prices
A joint report from federal and state agriculture departments notes the agricultural situation as fairly strong and the best since 1920. Prospects show profitable livestock prices. oats and barley thrive, wheat steadier, western regions better. Pastures in eastern areas are unusually dry but not critically so. Dairy herds remain strong with hogs and sheep doing well. overall conditions at least average to good. In North Dakota, outlooks are optimistic despite wheat yield below last year.
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Linvis
Fed
Departments of Agriculture
South Dakota
O. L. Dawson
Dawson
Pakota
Bismarck
Brookhart Blames Newspapers for Farmer Misrepresentation
Senator Smith W. Brookhart told a large audience at a farmers picnic in Bedford Iowa that daily newspapers and national outlets misrepresent farming interests. He said editors failed to diagnose farmers’ true condition and accused papers tied to Wall Street and railroad leaders of distorting facts about prosperity.
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Bedford
Iowa
United States
Smith W. Brookhart
Hrockhart
Wall Street
Klansman Declares Members Should Never Show Faces
Fragmented report notes Buckeye Lake area gathering where a Ku Klux Klan member urged secrecy, claiming members should not reveal faces. Text appears garbled with references to Protestant cooperation and public demonstrations, unclear outcome.
Passengers in Sedan Seat Death at Ranch Show Sept 9
Washington Iowa reports seven passengers in a sedan were injured when a car caught fire during a show at the 107 Ranch Wild West. The article also notes charges against Jim Rowe were dismissed in a separate case and provides scattered hospital updates and local incidents.
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Washington
East High Graduate Secures Notable Post in Theatre
Harwin Lran, a graduate from East High and son of Mr and Mrs M nH 4 Lapin avenue, obtained a permanent position with the season theatre act Alitony after a week of practice in competition with Varens lother organiste. He is Bradance of East High in this class.
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Harwin Lran
Waterloo Civil War veteran John Averill dies at 18
John Averill a Waterloo resident and Civil War musician died at his home at 410 Ninth Street West after years of service with the G A R and as custodian of Memorial Hall. Born July 10 1845 in Canada he enlisted in 1861 as a drummer boy and served four years before settling in Iowa. He helped organize the Grand Army Musicians and led memorial activities for decades. He leaves a widow and several children.
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Chicago
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Canada
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Waterloo
Atonirest
Ilinois
Black Hawk County
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Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
Robert Anderson
Grand Army Musicians
Iowa Plans Exhibit at Exposition in Philadelphia in 1926
The report outlines Iowa's plan to exhibit at the Philadelphia Exposition of 1926. It notes delays in appointing a commission and the governor's slow action on selections. Officials aim to complete preparations and finalize the Iowa exhibit by the end of the week.
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Philadelphia
Phila
West Pnids
Pearse
Bowen
Corn stalk bears eleven ears at Nashua display
John Cote of ten miles east of Washi displays a corn stalk at Commercial State Bank with eleven ears. The unusual stalk draws crowd as local residents compare similar oddities and note the farm’s yield.
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Nashua
John Cote
Washi
Labor Federation to Fight Eviction of Charity Family
Des Moines reports an injunction halted eviction proceedings against Mrs Lena Neal and her six children labeled public paupers. Iowa Federation of Labor president J C Launds filed against Polk County officials and the Associated Charities to shelter the Neal family, who face departure notices as Mrs Neal nears the birth of her seventh child.
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Lena Neal
Barada
Neb
J.C. Launds
Iowa Federation of Labor
Polk
Vernon Seeburger
County Supervisors
Associated Charities
Neal
Lewis
Polk County
Nral
Gas Prices Hit Low Mark for the Year
Gasoline costs across the nation have fallen to the year's low with motorists in many cities paying markedly less than July peaks. In three representative cities the average remains about five cents above the previous summer low, as industry leaders deny a trade war while acknowledging competition to capture demand amid overproduction.
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New York
Ballon
Waterloo Likely Host for Iowa Municipalities Convention
Iowa League of City Officials may choose Waterloo to host the 1326 convention of the Iowa Municipalities. Spirit Lake is current venue but Waterloo, not hosting since prior years, is reported as a possible site next year. City Clerk Charles C. Mackay cannot attend Spirit Lake meetings due to office duties.
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Spirit Lake
Waterloo
BOUL
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Charlies C. MacKay
Vincent and Williams win doubles to reach semis in national tournament
Vincent Richards of New York and Norris Williams of Bryn Mawr Pa advance to the national doubles semifinals at Longwood Cricket by defeating Manuel Alonso and Eduardo Plaguer of Spain in a hard fought third round match.
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New York
Norris Williams
Bryn Mawr
Longwood
Manuel Alonso
Eduardo Plaguer
Spain
Richards
Williams
Giants Outfielder Ross Young Breaks Hand After Pitch
New York Giants right fielder Ross Young suffered a fracture in two places in the right hand when hit by a pitched ball from Pete Donohue yesterday. He is unlikely to play again this season. Young was also fined $100 by National League president John A Fletcher for initiating a confrontation after being hit. Donohue faced no punishment for the incident.
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Iluss Young
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Pete Donohue
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John A. Fletcher
National League
Donnbhue
Denwhine
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Boy Scouts on Lake Michigan Trek Advances Tour
A Boy Scouts trek along Lake Michigan advances through Wisconsin and Illinois with stops at Freeport Rockford and Milwaukee area towns. The party faced rough water and a broken bracket on the yacht as it neared the end of a long journey.
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Wisconsin
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Back Hawk Rk
Lutherans grant funds and approve district shifts
The 30th annual Iowa district convention of the Missouri Synod adjourned at Trinity Lutheran church Hampton Ia after a week. About 400 delegates attended with officers elected for 1924 three year terms. Some 24000 was granted to weak parishes by home missions. The Iowa Lutheran College site was authorized and district offices moved from Paullina to Cedar Rapids. Four congregations Dewitt Winton Cherokee and State Center were accepted into the district.
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Iowa
District of Missouri Lutheran Synod
Trinity Lutheran Church
Charter Oak
St. Louis
Theodore Wolfram
Cedar Rapids
W National Luthheran Education Association
Iowa District
Iowa Lutheran College
Paullina
Schoval
JH .Seltz
Lutheran Hone Finding Society
Fore Dodge
Dewitt
Winton
Cherokee
State Center
Msee
F. Stand
Tts
J. Harmeister
Storm Lake
Jerusalem
T. H. Stephan. Vincent
See'y Davis Back Probes Coal Crisis
Secretary Day of the labor department returns to Washington after a six weeks abroad and goes into conference with Hugh L. Kerwin to update on the anthracite controversy and its status.
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Washington
D.C
Day
Labor Department
Hugh L. Kerwin
Developments in Tama murder case target Lynus Pinkerton
Yoleto Iowa August report notes new progress in the search for Lynus Pinkerton a 20 year old Trear youth wanted for the murder of Frank Mommer a night watchman shot during a burglary at Dr J A Pinkerton's office. Accomplice Manny Thompson 18 is jailed in Tama County awaiting further charges.
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Lynus Pinkerton
Traar
Frank Mommer
Traer
J. A. Pinkerton
Tynus Pinkerton
Maniey Thompson
Pinkerton
Sit Hed
Tama County
Heat wave grips region with 94 degree highs
Forecast shows sultry conditions continuing through Thursday as the state forecast office reports mostly fair skies and continued warmth. Yesterday reached the hottest level in two weeks with 94 degrees inland before a breeze cooled the evening and a low around 57.
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State Bureau
Aterday
Wandering Cyclist to Return Home with Friends
Nebraska pedestrian O. Smith, a wandering cyclist, will soon go home in the care of a friend. A party from Bethany or Milford is expected to escort him in a gray car. He recalls leaving 353 in a room on Commercial Street as police recovered his bicycle days ago. Leighton refuses to let the man travel alone.
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Nebraska
Bethany
Milford
Commercial Street
Bo A. Leighton
Reverend Masgata Tere to Visit Old Friends
Rev. Br. Mascata Tere arrives in Sans watil from ransasiby Mo with Revo and Wre to visit Mayme Wt Normtr. He will conduct services at Christ Church Sunday at 11 a.m. during a reunion of members from his rectorship.
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Ransasiby
Mayme
Sanswatil
Maslerks
Christ Episcopal Church
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Cheir
Nora Springs School Ignores Paperwork in Alumni Incorporation
In 26 7 Pere, Nora Springs alumni association seeks to incorporate but faces record-keeping issues. Leadership names include Andres Shor Han as president and John Uni Woront Te tsar as vice president, with Mabel Begerdiets Teaser Latava Ranehor among others.
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Nora Springs
Tyebasde
Etfets
mRaves
Anirey Shor- Han
John TL
Uni- Woront
Tsar Mabel Begerdiets
Latava Ranehor
Two Airplanes Seek Pair Suspected in Two Officer Deaths
In North Platte Nebraska on August 26 a posse of two armed airplanes with a $1200 reward hunted two youthful murderers blamed for two officer killings. Sheriff Parks of Colby Kansas and Officer Ed Clark were killed as the pair fled west. The local sheriff said the fugitives may be speeding toward Colorado and the air search would extend there.
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Neb
Opj
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Sherif Sam Parks
Colby
Kan
Ed Clark
Sherif Gerthe
Colorado
Uren
Storm Demolishes Station Near Galley
A storm wrecked Catipatria ten miles north of Galley injuring residents and demolishing several buildings including the Southern Pacific station and Globe Grain Milling Co plant. One woman, Louise Veneaula, died from head injuries. search for more victims continued at dawn.
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Southern Pacific
Globe Grain & Milling Co
Steck Gains in Wapello County Senate Race
In Washington Iowa on August 26 Daniel F. Steck Democrat extended his lead over Smith W. Brookhart in the town senatorial contest. Across 9 counties Steck led 281,629 to 271,522 with a 10,107 vote margin as challenged ballots rose to 7,104, of which Brookhart received 6,250 and Steck 1,854.
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Wapello
Daniel FP. Steck
Smith W. Brookhart
Steck
Brookhart
Wedding in Dubuque Ties Clara Schutte and Edward Riley
In Dubuque Tuesday morning Miss Clara B D Schutte wed Edward Riley at the Church of the Nativity. The ceremony began at 7 30 with the bride’s brother Rev Father William Schulte celebrating Nuptial Mass. The bride formerly taught at East High School.
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J. ‘. Sullivan
A. A. ‘Hoffmann
J. B. Bruner
Tuesle Bruner
Clara BD. Schutte
Edward Riley
Church of the Nativity
Willam Schulte
East High School
Thousand Battle Douses Major Avjon Oil Fire
A massive blaze at the Associated Oil refinery in Martinez California caused 500000 dollars in damage after a still explosion. Firefighters from over a dozen towns and more than 1000 men fought the flames for four hours before the fire came under control.
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Associated Oil Company
United States
Avon
Sailor Killed in Turret Explosion Aboard Oklahoma
One sailor died and another was seriously injured in a turret explosion during a drill aboard the USS Oklahoma en route from New Zealand to Samoa. The vessel, commanded by Captain W McDowell, departed New Zealand Monday.
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Washington, D
Oklahoma
New Zealand
Samoa
Navy Department
W. McDowell
Robbers Loot Heyworth Bank in Major Town Wide Holdups
Nine men held up Heyworth disrupting town life. They cut telephone lines and robbed the State Bank of $2,000 after forcing their way inside. Two watchmen were bound and gagged during the raid.
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Heyworth
Couple to wed as W 5S Williams aide and Illinois Central official
The bridegroom serves as secretary to W 5S Williams, general superintendent of Illinois Central offices, and the couple will reside in Chicago. In Vienna, riot incidents tied to the Zionist congress led to arrests, with three men detained after clashes on the previous night causing citywide tension.
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Chicago
Vienna
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Zionist Congress
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