Thompson Drives Car Before Fatal Hawkeye Crash
Investigation by county highway engineer Nathan B Barber shows three occupants rode in the front seat of the overturned auto on the Hawkeye highway eleven miles east of here. Ray Thompson had been driving briefly before the crash, with Henry Belthuis at the wheel prior to the fatal turn. The car traveled 40 to 45 miles an hour at impact and ran about 100 feet after leaving the grade before overturning. Thompson died instantly. Belthuis and a woman passenger were slightly injured. Thompson’s remains were to be handled by Hl. G. Swan of Independence, as relatives located in Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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Hawkeye Highway
Here
Nathan B. Barber
Barber
Ray Thompson
Henry Belthuis
Thompson
Belthuis
Independence
J. D. Caldwell
Lars Thompson
Rouleau
Sask
Canada
Navy recruits sought for hospital apprentice and engineers
The local navy recruiting station seeks a hospital apprentice and machinists or engineers for the submarine service. Recruits may be sent to the Newport training station after passing exams, with pay of 44 dollars monthly plus one dollar per dive up to 15 dives monthly. Elbert S. Cochran enlisted in field artillery and was sent to Jefferson Barracks. Robert A. Graf of Washburn was rejected for immature deficient nutrition.
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Navy
Waterloo
Newport
R. L
Elbert S. Cochran
Audubon, Inc
Field Artillery
Jefferson Barracks
Tocal
Robert A. Graf
Washburn
POSES AS BAKER BROTHER WEDS SOCIAL LION IN DENVER
Federal officers detained a man who claimed to be Newton D Baker's brother and used the alias BE A Baker or Dr A R Baker of Cleveland to visit resorts. He married a woman whose name is not released and collected money claiming the link to the Baker family. He worked as a decorator in St Louis and is held while east records are checked. his wife remains detained at a hotel.
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Denver
Colo
Newton D. Baker
War Department
Mar
BE. A. Baker
A. R. Baker
Cleveland
Baker
St. Louis
Alleged Dispenser of Dope Brought Here
"Red" Edge accused of illegal sale of narcotics and liquor was brought to the county jail from Dubuque. He was held to await action of the federal grand jury meeting in December before the United States commissioner at Dubuque. The arrest followed disclosures in an investigation into illegal dope sales by Sheriff D. B. Henderson and federal officers.
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Red” Edge
Dubuque
United States
D. B. Henderson
Local clubs hold meetings and civic notices in Waterloo area
Pond Lily Crochet Club met with Mrs. M W Oman for the year’s first parlor gathering with music as entertainment. St Franch circle admitted two new members at Cedar River park. A miscellaneous shower for Miss Frances Sage hosted by Mrs F C Sage and daughter drew about 25 guests, with Miss Sage set to marry Mr Herbert Shining. Elizabeth Seeley of Waterloo and Jay Kenney of Jesup wed at a Presbyterian parsonage with Rev M G Munn officiating. she is a local teacher and musician. Laura Webb Sunday school class hosts are planning Red Cross work at 2 p m at Mrs Barclay’s home. A 17-guest picnic was held at the Mythaler farm near the area.
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Pond Lily Crochet Club
M. W. Oman
St. Franch Circle
Cedar River Park
F. C.sage
Florence
Frances Sage
Herbert
Miss Sage
Elizabeth Sage
Waterloo
Elizabeth Seeley
Jay Kenney
Jesup
United Presbyterian Church
M. G. Munn
Kenney
Emerson School
B Natural Music Club
Laura Webb
C. I. Barclay
George Huntington
G. H. Smelser
H. G. Phinney
Friday Society News at Riverside Drive Club Event
Riverside Drive club members Mrs. Clare Heald and Mrs. Perkins sew for Red Cross and Pythian Sisters. A Waterloo to Washburn motor trip occurred. Tripoli Picnic for former residents set for Saturday at Chautauqua Park. attendees asked to bring dishes. Lincoln Circle G A R ladies thimble bee postponed indefinitely in Memorial Hall.
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Riverside Drive Club
Clare Heald
Red Cross
Pythian
Ss. E. Perkins
Tripoli
Chautauqua Park
Lincoln Circle
Ladies of the G. A. R
Thimble Bee
Memorial Hall
Waterloo poised to host Holstein-Friesian meet
Waterloo aims to host the Holstein-Friesian Association of America annual meeting after its next convention. Secretary Charles Van Vleck reports favorable responses from officers and directors, and the Cattle Congress grounds at Waterloo position the city well for the event, with Milwaukee a strong competitor.
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Waterloo
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Charles van Vleck
Commercial Club
Holstein-Friesian Association, of America
van Vleck
Milwaukee
Irishmen Protest on Slur in History Book
Chicago officials object to an offensive paragraph about Irishmen in the new edition of Slmmois in 1818. Legislators David Shanahan Peter Murphy and Michael Igoe urge removal after editor in chief Prof C W Alvord failed to delete the line during illness. The remark compares Illinois to Missouri and echoes a Baptist missionary’s critique of Irish literacy and behavior.
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Chicago
Sllmnois
David Shanahan
Peter Murphy
Lincoln
Michael Igoe
C. W. Alvord
University of Wingis
Ilinois
Missouri
John Mason Peck
Steal Her Husband Claim Sparks Fraud Case In Muscatine
Miss Slater accuses Carhart of seduction and breach of promise to marry. He allegedly persuaded her to give $12,000 from her $43,000 millinery earnings in Muscatine Iowa, with plans to invest $2,000 in an ice machine venture at Botham Alabama and use the rest to fund a lake excursion scheme.
Borrows Young Fortune. Wife Spoils His Dream
In Aurora Alabama August 30 J Bert Carhart 36 is jailed on a charge of fleecing Laura M Slater 35 out of almost 12000. Slater planned to marry Carhart on Sept 21 unaware he was already married until a letter from Carhart's wife arrived. Mrs Carhart threatens to cause trouble for Miss Slater.
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Aurora
J. Bert Carhart
Aurora City
Laura MM. Slater
Carhart
Detroit
Michaelis Arrives in Brussels to Study Belgian Conditions
Amsterdam reports on August 30 that German Chancellor Michaelis arrived in Brussels to gather information about Belgian conditions. He met with members of the council of Flanders during the visit.
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Michaelis
Biussels
Amsterdam
Brussels
K. Georg Michaelis
Belgium
Council of Flanders
Army to Inquire Into Houston Disturbance
Army set a board of inquiry in Houston to investigate an outbreak of a disturbance involving African Americans and local unrest, with officials confirming an official inquiry into causes and responsible parties.
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Houston
Tax
Board of Inquiry
Committee Interrogation Continues With Army Inquiry
Last Thursday discussions on a separate army inquiry persisted as Inspector General Gon Chambers met with Bell and local officials to review the case. The ongoing conference aimed to clarify the investigation’s scope and gather further evidence.
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Gon
Chambariain
Army
Bell
Australian strike agitator barred from landing
Melbourne August 29 Delayed report James Larkin head of the Transport Workers' Union in England and noted strike leader is en route to Australia Premier Hughes says instructions were issued to prevent Larkin from landing anywhere in Australia in parliament today.
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Melbourne
James Larkin
Transport Workers’tanion
England
Austbraia
Hughes
Australia
Hazen Fire Ravages City on Kazankoa River
Petrograd reports a major blaze in Hazen on the Kazankoa river 430 miles east of Moscow. Many persons were injured as flames swept through the city on Monday. Efforts by rescuers and fire crews are ongoing as officials assess the damage and casualties.
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Petrograd
Hazen
Kazankoa River
Moscow
Martijaw Proclaimed As Spreads Rapidly Cause Destruction
The report notes a rapid spread of the event and describes extensive destruction. Martijaw has been proclaimed, signaling official acknowledgment and potential response measures.
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Martijaw
Ambulance Corps Benefit Dance Raises Over 190
The Ambulance Corps No. 2 of WN Q held a farewell benefit dance at Electric Park netting more than 190 in donations. A second government shipment of clothing and supplies including shoes shirts hats and belts arrived today. Most members are at Independence where the unit is to perform before crowds.
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WN. Q
Electric Park
Independence
Bu- Clunan
Petition in Bankruptcy Filed by Frank Ny Sproul
Frank Ny Sproul, a clerk, files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with Referee George W. listing unsecured debts of $1 194.28 and exempt assets including an undivided one ninth interest in property in Whit ney and Sedgwick’s addition to Waterloo as a homestead, plus $250 of personal property. The claim mentions his mother Malinda Sproul as the only nominal party and notes no unexempt property excepting the undivided interest in the forested property.
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Frank Ny Sproul
Bankru
George W
Malinda Sproul
Whitney &Sedgwick
Waterloo
Soldier jailed after long furlough sparks family dispute
Beloit Wis August 30 Benjamin Hamblin Canadian army soldier jailed for one year on family abandonment charge. He returned home on two furloughs and his wife caused the arrest. A barber chair by a Philadelphian is described as two parts with a lower swing out seat for a child.
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Beloft
Wis
Benjamin Hamblin
Lough
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Fashion Department
Evening Courier
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Hussian
Heeder
Franklin
Whong
N Chicle Company
H. M. Rowe
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American Automobile Association
Automobile Club of Maryland
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