Stolen Cars Trailed To Buyer In Des Moines
Des Moines authorities unravel an auto theft ring linked to prominent locals including Mayor Tom Fairweather and Councilman Harry Krase. Dozens of Buicks and Fords are traced, with many sold through intermediaries and some recovered. Two Chicago investigators, after examining over 1,900 cars, warn premature publicity could hinder prosecutions.
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Tom Fairweather
Harry Krase
Joe Gagen
Des Moines
Fairweather
Marty Frase
Gagen
Frase
Gaz
Griffin
Tom Doak
Winterset
Grand Jury
H. Edward Hansen
F. C. Wolf
Murray
C. W. Bishop
Indianola
Dan Deluk
Churchville
Chicago
Minneapolis
Walnut Street
Moline
Ill
George Lambert
Harry Frase
William Lambert
Marengo
Mentorville
Minn
M. D. Woody
J.J. Sheridan
Kansas
Hrase
Auto Insurance Company
Sheridan
J. J. Sheridan
Propaganda Aimed to Stop Food Sales at Post Offices
In Dubuque Iowa on August 29 authorities charged that a local organization is spreading propaganda to block government food sales at the post office. United States District Attorney O'Connor said he would start an investigation immediately. Rumors, from opponents of the government food program, claim the food is spoiled and inedible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
United States District Attorney
O'Connor
Hayner
Towa
FARMER MUTILATED BY TRACTOR DRAWN PLOW NEAR SHELDON
Ben Remsink, a 26 year old farmer, was found unconscious in a field six miles northwest of Sheldon. His body showed severe mutilation after likely being dragged by a tractor drawn plow. He was brought to a hospital. witnesses saw no one. Relatives found him at dinner time.
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Sheldon
Ben Remsvnk
Remsink
Cris
Credit Men Propose U S Rail Reform To Cut Living Costs
New York, Aug 28. J H Tregee, secretary treasurer of the National Association of Credit Men, sent letters to Wilson and officials outlining a program. The plan favors private rail ownership with federal incorporation, regulation of securities and interstate rates, and a federal transportation board to coordinate rail and water carriers. It cites taxation, consumption power, extravagances, and inefficiency as high cost causes and urges reducing government expenditures, curbing extravagances, and preventing labor disturbances while keeping government hands off business.
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New York
J. H. Tregee
National Association of Credit Men
Wilson
Congress
Executive Council
Federal Transportation Board
Thieves Strike at State Fair Looting Cash and Cars
At Des Moines on August 29, police received reports of seven robberies during the fair. Victims include Mrs J A Murphy losing $80 cash from under a library table, Tony Milisovic missing $190 cash and a $50 Liberty bond from a hotel room, a man from Rising Sun reporting $12 stolen from a pocketbook, and several other cash losses plus two automobiles and a furnished leather suitcase. Names and locations include Sheridan Iowa, Waterloo Iowa, Rising Sun Indiana, Des Moines streets Sixth Locust, West Eighth Grand, and the Three Star hotel with ongoing investigations into the incidents. A Ford car with license 262844 was reported stolen. The inquiries mention a free benefit dance advertised for Saturday night.
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Des Moines
J.A. Murphy
Onion Street
Tony Milisovic
Three Star
Vicuim
Milisovic
Sheridan
Iowa
A. Pearly
Waterloo
West
Eighth Street
Grand Avenue
SM. Walker
Rising Sun
Fairgrounds
Dave Veterson
Boxholm
Sixth
Locust Streets
Trades and Labor Assembly Hall
Dave
Aravia
Mourth Street
Arand Avenue
Bootlegger Capture at Hampton Canning Factory Open
Report states officers nabbed another bootlegger near a Hampton canning factory during a raid. Names and affiliations include local detective CL N Lrowghton and Sheriff Selavinger, with references to a justice of the peace and several individuals tied to the operation.
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Hampton
Canning Factory
Mampton
Penn Kiaoavites
Lrowghton
M, & St Urnad
Sam Taylor
Sherif Selavinger
Murda
Justice of the Peare J. J. Sharpe
Pioneer Woman Dies in Hoxie Plane Crash and Local Plant News
Obituary notes longtime Hoxie resident and pioneer woman H Mes WH who died at her home after a long illness. The piece mentions her surviving two sons and other relatives. Nearby items discuss the Kelley Canning company startup, labor talks, and a proposed livestock regulation bill hearing in Washington with 295 tons of Ka and Nebrage livestock production figures.
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Catriet Court
Hampton
Kelley Canning Company
Muchadidt- Viana
Bloxie
TSS
Packer Bis
Asevernied Dees
Washington, D. C
Senate Agrriculture Committee
Keuyon and Kendrick
No Telephone Or COD Orders Filled In Big Lot Petticoats
Local sale ad lists fancy printed and colored theaterhouse petticoats with pleated and ruffle trims, adjustable waists, in multiple sizes. Also advertised are knit underwear for women and men with assorted prices, hankerchiefs, veils, and ribbon goods for Saturday sale.
Toilet Article Specials Saturday 1 P M to 9 P M
Sanitol Face Cream 295 size, Cream De Meridor large 60¢, Racarma Cold Cream 50c size .99g, Stillman's Freckle Cream 396 Energine Dry Cleanser 25¢ size, Palm Olive Jap Rose Cocoa Castile Soap bar, Physicians' and Surgeons' Soap 9¢, Cuticura and Resinol Toilet Soap 12c, exclusive agents in Waterloo for Dr Turner’s Toilet Creams and Powders. Preparations of real merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
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Dave Bern
Amd
Ienefic Dance Co
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Victor
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Bard Times
Bagdad
Jim Peter Gink
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Brother Jones
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Emilio de Gogorza
Amelus Galli-Curci
Jascha Heifetz
Louiss Homer
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Philadelphia Orchestra
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Reinald Wola
Olive Kline
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Brown Brothers
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Lillian Rosedale
Charles Hart
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Ralph See
Ralph Bingham
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Irving
Jack Teen
Elizabeth Spencer
Henry Burr
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Shannon Foot
Billy Murray
Arthur Fields
Marion Harris
Joseph C. Smith
Vicor Records
Esa Slo
Victor Talking Machine Company
Det Be Wieduas
Quay
Victar
Victor Talking Machine Co
Camden, N. J
Dee Pare
Mazda Electric Globes
Mazda
Nickwear
C. QO
Williams
Dabrook
Colgate
Vantine
Sale
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Vantine’s
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