Mine blast leaves 49 dead. five bodies still missing
Rescue crews labored through the night at the Overton coal mine owned by Alabama Fuel and Iron near Birw..., Alabama. Officials fear 53 may be the final death toll with five bodies unrecovered, most of them believed to be Black miners. Cause remains uncertain though speculation points to a match or a windy shot as triggers. Relatives waited at guardlines as identifications proved difficult and strained vigil held at the pit mouth.
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Birwineham
Virginia
Overton
Alabama Fuel & Tront Co
Xir Q
Megro
Mellon Predicts Prosperous Year for U S and World
Mellon foresees a prosperous year for the United States and world. He notes progress in foreign debt settlements while cautioning that funds should not flow to nations that do not honor obligations. He urges a permanent coast guard patrol to curb smuggling and strengthen enforcement.
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State Department
Mellon
United States
France
Prohibion
Coast Guard
Vilettive
Possibin
Grandson of Sitting Bull aided toward western home by Legion aid
Ailed with a war record he bears shrapnel wounds from World War I and Spanish American War. Chief Shaariwakenkawa Tl, a grandson of Sitting Bull, travels from Fort Williams to visit the reservation in Rosebud territory aided by American Legion posts and Masonic orders. Becker-Chipman Post settled his hotel bill and bought Fort Dodge tickets.
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Alley Welpy Bost
Rantson
Sittinull
Hecker-Chapman
American Legion
Jang Jommey
Bope Williams
Tie Pine Ridge
Tidian Reserve
Lion
Rosebud
B.C
Hiawathe Wi
Sheariwakenkawa
Philippines
Shaariwakenkawa
Fort Williams
AES
Kingman
Lancaster
Gerald Holton
Carrie
R. N. Brunkhorst
New Xr
Carlisle University
Jim Thorpe
Becker-Chipman Post
Focal
Fort Dodge
Christmas savings clubs boost Iowa shoppers fund
Iowa banks report Christmas savings clubs will add at least seven million dollars to residents’ spending power for the holidays. Banks statewide have paid out more than five hundred twenty thousand dollars this year, with Sioux City up thirteen percent and other towns noting gains.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Iowa
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Muscaline
Christmas Savings Clube
Waterloo
Webster City
Orange Township Challenges West Hich Player Ineligibility
Orange Township protests the eligibility of a West Hich cager claiming age and scholastic ineligibility. The dispute centers on records from Our Lay of V academy and past seasons. The case involves students, a tournament, and a high school context with Midlands League teams.
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Orange Township
Rase Prowson
V Academy
Sausone
West High
Foreign Airplane Concessions Held Menace to Canal
Washington December 11 AP Foreign interests have secured exclusive concessions for air operation in South America the Mitchell court martial was told by Maj George W Strong of the army general staff In Central America there have seen concessions granted but they were not exclusive In Colombia a concession was negotiated by German capitalists with the Colombian government Guatemala had given a concession to a French concern but Maj Strong said it was not exclusive Representative Frank Reed chief counsel for Col Mitchell released the court these concessions had been reported to the war department by Maj Raycratt Walsh of the army air service who held them to be a serious defense of the Pa
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Washington, D. C
South America
Mitchell
George W. Strong
Army General Statt
Central America
Maj
Strange
Colombia
Guatemala
Maj Strong
Frank R.ieid
Col
War Department
Raycratt Walsh
Army Air Service
Scout Court of Honor Meeting Tonight
The Boy Scout court of honor will convene to review applications for merit badges and advancement to second class. Leaders plan to assess scouts’ progress and recognize completed requirements, with special ceremonies for attendees and families present.
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SCOUT
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Tanisht of Omunieinay
Four Arrested for Operating Still on Battleship Texas
Four Navy personnel attached to the battleship Texas at Norfolk naval yards were arrested and recommended for general court martial on charges of operating a still aboard the ship. The officers include W.O A. Barnes and Tt. Mo Wilkinson, both electricians mates first class, Grstvians Re AL Cuttlin machinist mate second class, and C. B. Venerable, mess attendant.
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Texas
Norfolk Naval Yards
Winder
W.O A. Barnes
Mo Wilkinson
Electrcian
AL Cuttlin
C. B. Venerable
Traffic Ordinance Synopsis Published by Mayor and Chief
A synopsis of traffic regulations and safety suggestions issued by Mayor A. Guagy and Police Chief B A Leighton, printed for motorists and pedestrians. Printers delivered the first copies today with a foreword urging public cooperation to curb congestion and accidents. Five thousand copies ordered for Black Hawk County car owners if possible.
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A. Is. Guagy
B.A. Leighton
Black Hawk County
Five Des Moines men sentenced in liquor conspiracy case
In federal court Judge Andrew Miller sentenced five Des Moines and Peoria defendants to 10 months in prison and four others to $1000 fines in the Des Moines Peoria liquor conspiracy case. Six co defendants remain to be tried after jurors reported deadlocked. The sentenced men were allowed to await further action on bonds.
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Nes Moines
Duc
Urs
Piye
Des Moines-Peoria
Andrew Miller
PF. Schaller
Nhe Martin Hate
Des Moines
Lovey
W. H. Ballance
Hymn Lipkin
John McKiernan
Peoria
W. J. Huanel
Des Moines Drug Company
Miller
Woc
T. U
McKiernan
Kentucky Distillary & Warehouse Co
Waterloo Couple Plead Guilty to Bigamy Charge
Waterloo two-person bigamy case ends in guilty pleas. Matty Kildow and Miss Katherine Wellers admit a dual marriage linked to Mrs Gladys Kildow. Miss Fellers cared for Kildow children. sentence pending with jail terms noted and a Black Hawk County grand jury proceeding referenced.
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Waterloo
Des Moinese' Dee
Matty Kildaw
Katherine Wellers
Gladys Kildaw
Kildow
Miss Fellers
Kilgow
Polk County
Black Hawk County
Grand Jury
Go Return
Pioneer Contractor Feisner Seriously Ill
Henry Feisner a pioneer contractor and early member of the local fire department is seriously ill at his Wis home 318 Oak Avenue Relatives were summoned as his condition worsened He came to the city long ago and built a contracting business His wife aged 70 and six local children reside at the same address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Feisser
Tesident
Waterloo
Oak Avenue
Wis
Feisner
Valutleer Fire Department
Larceny charges for Quality Gas Range employee
William Sall, 22, one of two quarter tet employees of the Quality gas range, 617 Jefferson Street, faces larceny charges in court after obtaining a SLO bond yesterday afternoon and release. His hearing is set before Judge J A Beem at 10 a.m. Monday. A.C. Williord reported last night a break in at his office on Lafayette Street with $20 to $% missing. A $23 Walnut Court official noted a 2.50 casualty in the traffic division court for exceeding the prescribed hour by 25 minutes. A separate incident mentions a police case near the intersection of Lafayette and Fortrich streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sall
Quality Gasrage
Jeferson Street
J. A. Beem
A.C. Williord
del Kapp
Lafayette
Fotrich
Tekan
Oand
Cyn
Gaye
Etty Mildine
Enlistment for Life on Rolling Main in Waterton
Wilford John and John Wilford Roloff join the service in Waterton ETO. Brothers Waterton, Tinton, and Shaw head to duty with Urel and the Four Serra units. They train at Great Late Seainday station Learning Cerpayed Lee og Greenup. The draft lists various units including cavalry and infantry with dates and postings.
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Waterton
Cy Eto
Tinton
John Shaw
Saeu Ghia
Millison
Gayyvandale
Minn
Enaet Arcllers
Ted Tard
Viasy Ale
Hamel
Foyewat
Poxas
Maccabees Plan Christmas Party at Ben Hur Hall
The Maccabees and Bee Hive No 114 plan a Christmas party at Ben Hur Hall tonight. Santa will hand out gifts from a Christmas tree while 25 candidates were initiated. Women guests of honor heard talks by Herbert O Connor and S S Burgin on membership and future work. Dancing closed the evening.
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Ben Hur Hall
Maccabees
Bee Hive No
Woman's Organization
Santa Claus
The
Iean
Herbert O'Connor
St. Paul
Midwest
the Maccabees
S. S. Burgin
Des Moines
Maccabels
Life Underwriters Hear Speeches by Dix and Curry
The Waternoa Association of Life Underwriters holds its monthly meeting after luncheon at Black's Tearoom. Ray S. Dix of Cedar Falls will discuss The Hisability Close Its Scope Limitations Advantages and Abuses followed by a 10 minute round table. Dr Louis T Curry will speak on The Medical Examination Observations of an examiner Prospective members expected to attend.
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Waternoa Association of Life Underwriters
Black’s
Ray S. Dix
Cedar Falls
Michigan Mutual Line
Louis T. Curry
Dix
Curry
Io Morrow
Sadie Janet Rice funeral in First Gatland church
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Janet Rice 43 wife of XN Hice will be held at First Gatland church at 2 30 PM Saturday with Rev I Richmond Morgan officiating. Burial in Fairview cemetery. Survived by husband, daughter Ivanell 13, father A C Cherrier, Prairie du Chien, a brother Morten UW Cherrier and two sisters Mrs Doreeyville TL and Colvin, both of PiAmdee Wattirtoo HACOTE AL Brooks services details follow.
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Mis
Saroe Janet Rice
Sadie Janet Rice
Hice
Fi Am Street
Allen Memorial Hospital
First Gatlond Church
I. Richmond Morgan
Fairview
Hiew
Ivanell
A. CG. Cherrier
Morten
Hacote AL Brooks
A. Brooks
Niinais Central Hospital
Chicago
First Presbyterian Vine
J. H. Macartney
Brial
Fairvies
Mr. Brooks
Waterlan
Albert Lea
Misa Sophia Delim
Vivyting Des Fis
Thranks
Ty Rockers
Bwa
Horse Brooks
Waterloo
Clarina
James Helin
Minneanala
Charles
Volbruck
Weatcate
Chicaro
Independence To Hold Christmas Party For DEG 24 Event
Independence Ta Dec 11 Independence plans a Christmas party Thursday afternoon Dec 24 at 430 pm with two large Christmas trees from C A Laurel farm southwest of the city. Trees to be erected by Dec 15 and lit with electric lights. A program carols by young women. Trees placed at Main Second and Third avenues with each merchant placing a tree. J H Dannenbrink chairs the tree committee and 1800 candy and nuts will be given to children. Booster club backs the event. City once had a municipal tree about 20 years ago and it was a success.
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Independence
C.A. Laurel Farm
J. H.dannenbrink
Claims Fire Truck Endangered Riders in City Collision
The Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Railway Co faces a damage suit after a street car collision with a city fire truck at Fourth and Randolph. The tram line argues the fire crew operated carelessly and endangered passengers, while seeking venue transfer from municipal to district court.
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Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway Co
Wave
Fourth
Randolph Streets
Bellevue College Faces Quiet Title Suit Over Mission
The Bellevue campus, once a vocational school for disabled veterans and founded as the University of Omaha in 1883, now named Christian Workers college, faces a court battle over whether its two students and faculty of twelve should define it as a fine arts college for liberal education.
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Omaha
Bellevue College
Bellevue
Nebraska
Nberal
Christian Workers College
Missouri River
St. Louis
Es Bellevue
The
University of Omaha
Longer Store Hours for Holiday Shoppers Start Dec 17
Waterloo merchants announce extended holiday hours beginning December 17 and continuing through Christmas. Stores will stay open until 6 p.m. to accommodate shoppers finishing work in parks and shops. Russell DeGon, secretary of the Waterloo Retail Merchants association, notes heavy early buying and expects only slight late closing changes.
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Haring
Taman
Russell DeGon
Waterloo Retail Merchants Association
Arces
Investment Bankers Lose Their Whisky
Flu December 13. Vinellay county officials open inquiry to find cause of 39 quarts of whisky and three gallons of rum found in a hotel room used as a village reception area by delegates at the International Bankers' Association convention. No arrests were made.
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Petershares
Vinellay County
Sheri Strickland
Insi Fentanial Bankers’ Association of America
Latta's Honest Ad Draws Crowd Away at Shenandoah Theater
C J Latta movie theatre owner posted an unusual ad telling patrons not to attend because the feature was so good. The strategy drew extensive press attention with reporters and photographers, multiple requests for interviews, and even a film magazine seeking details. About 400 of the usual 486 customers followed the advice and stayed away.
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Shenandoah, Ja
C. J.latta
associa _tions
New York
Prisoner Confesses to Town Mail Robbery
William J. Rinker alias Vernon Lowrey, jailed for highway robbery, admits to robbing two registered mail pouches one near Council Bluffs Iowa in 1915 and another at Charlotte North Carolina on November 1, 1925. He says he rode the blind baggage between Council Bluffs and Boone Indiana in August 1919 and stole $6,206 from a pouch at Boone.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
William J. Rinker
Vernon Lowrey
Council, Bluffs
Charlotte
N. C
Rinker
Council Bluffs
Boone, In
Boone
Reinbeck Pigeons Take High Honors at Nat'l Shows
Reinbeck Iowa, Dec 11 Kenneth Bower, son of N V Bower, breeder of fancy pigeons the Giant Ruins, shows a 40 bird flock rich in ribbons. At the Tri State Pet Stock show in Memphis Tennessee he entered six birds among 3,300 and won two firsts, one second and one fifth place.
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Reinbeck
Kenneth Bower
N. V. Bower
Kenneth
Memphis
Tenn
May Send Mrs Neal Back to Des Moines
Nebraska City Nebraska December 11 AP Mrs F Neal deported from Des Moines by Park County Iowa authorities arrived as a pauper with seven children months ago now told county will end weekly allowance Commissioners propose placing the children in a state institution if the district court agrees Mrs Neal offered option to return to Des Moines with her children Board members say they have reached the limit of support
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Nebraska City
Neb
F. Neal
Des Moines
Park County
Iowa
District Court
Neal
Wiota Banker Cleared of Embezzlement Charge
Ea M. Blakesley, former Wiota banker and president of Wiota Savings Bank, found not guilty of embezzlement after a four hour jury deliberation. The bank had closed its doors months earlier and Blakesley returned home a free man. County officers and employees dinner to be held at Black's tearoom on December 17 at 6 30 p m with 75 to 100 guests expected. Mr and Mrs A J Shimer have returned from St Paul after a visit with relatives and friends.
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Atlantic
Ea M. Blakesley
Wiota
Blakesley
Wiota Savings Bank
Black's Tearoom
ST. Paul
A. J. Shimer
Thompson Avenue
Keokuk Lock Closed for Winter Navigation
Keokuk Iowa December 11 Major M M Meigs in charge reports the Keokuk lock is shut for the winter and will not reopen until spring.
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Keokee
Keokuk
M. M. Meigs
Oldtime Vessels Race to Florida With Lumber Cargoes
Aberdeen traders recall bygone days as four masted schooner Alvena sails toward Miami with lumber and haying Mi ami destined for a Florida building boom. Sister ship Irene follows, both vying for speed and crew skill to reclaim classic Pacific Northwest sailing record.
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Florida
Aberdeen
Wash
Alvena
Miami
Pla
Gray’s Harbor
Irene
Death Toll by Cars Increased This Year
Des Moines reports 10 month totals through November showing automobile deaths lead violent fatalities. About 21 people die monthly in Iowa from autos, with 209 auto deaths versus 159 in the prior year. Railroad deaths reach 119, crime figures show 47 homicides, 311 personal crisis reports, reflecting higher statewide fatalities and crime activity through the period.
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Des Moines
State Department of Health
Iowa
Manchester G A R and W R C Elect Officers
Manchester G A R and W R C elect officers for the group. W R C names include President Effie Pinch and secretary treasurer Lizzie Stimson, with a slate of senior and junior officers. G A R posts name C W Keagy as commander and A J Collinge as officer of the day, among others.
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Manchester
W. A. Morse
Grand Army of the Republic
C. W. Keagy
George Barr
B. J. Sweet
A. J. Collinge
H. G. Porter
Ed Hooker
Guard
Ed Dillon
Women's Relief Corps
Effie Pinch
Mae Morehouse
Helen South
Lizzie Stimson
San Moore
Tils Clark
Riff Chief to Talk Peace With French
Tangier Morotea Dec 11 Abd el Krim head of the Rif tribesmen now fighting France and Spain will accept French peace terms as a basis for negotiations. Robert Canning the French peace envoy said the Rif leader refused to negotiate with Spain insisting on tribesmen's right to Tetuan now held by Spanish troops.
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Tangier
Morotea
INS
Abd E
Krim
France
Spain
Robert Canning
Tetuan
Arrest of Vera Cruz Revolution Plotters Sparks Police Raids
Mexico City reports say several Vera Cruz state legislators have been arrested as police seize revolutionary manifestos. The manifesto printer is in custody and authorities search for accomplices across the capital.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
INS
Tin and wire repair broken leg at farm in Vinton
A carpenter working at Samuel Burkey's farm used tin gut from a bucket and baling wire to fix Burkey's broken wooden leg after his horse slipped and fell in an icy field near Vinton Ta Nec 41 APJI A.
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Vinton, Ta
Nec
Apji
Samuel Burkey
Burkey
Asquith's Son May Become Film Actor
Anthony Asquith son of the former British premier may become a motion picture actor. Young Asquith, visiting Los Angeles, said he is keenly interested in Hollywood and may pursue acting or join the production side of the screen business.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Anthony Asquith
Youns Asquith
First Elks Ball in New Home on Tonight
Elks host first dancing party in the ballroom of their new home this evening. Large turnout anticipated. members families not invited. Entrance via Mulberry Street portico. Banquet hall and bedroom converted into one large hall for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Christmas Forest Comes to Waterloo
A northern Wisconsin pine forest was moved to a vacant Firth Street lot near Sycamore by B. Hosteter. Arranged today are 5,000 Christmas trees from three to 20 feet tall, filling the lot like a dense evergreen tract. The 22-foot tallest tree was bought by Joe Raymond for display with colored lights in front of A. Leath & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Firth Street
Sycamore
B. L Hosteter
Joe Raymond
A. Leath & Co
Mercury Slushline as Temps Hover Near Freezing
Streets and sidewalks turned slushy today due to temperatures hovering just above freezing. A slight dip yesterday recorded by volunteer observer Ralph Slippy at his home showed a minimum around 25 and a maximum near 33 degrees.
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Ralph Slippy
Praise Iowa or Keep Mum Warns Ad Club Banker
Waverly banker G. O. Van Derveer told the Advertising club Iowa Prosperity Now and to the Future. He urged praise for the state and criticized those who pan Iowa, noting farmers’ losses in the boom and the cost of luxuries, yet asserting the state leads per capita wealth.
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Iowa
AD Club
G. 0
van Derveer
Waverly
Advertising Club Today
Lowa
van Dervyeer
Blue Sky
Runaway Victim Improves Rapidly
Herbert Shining a farmer recovering from a runaway injury is improving quickly at Presbyterian hospital. He recently had surgery to repair a fractured arm and is expected to remain hospitalized for some time as he continues to recover, hospital attendants said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Shining
Farmer
Presbyterian Hospital
Miracle Joint Base cure ad promises painless limbs
A promotional advertisement touts Joint-Base as a miracle remedy for stiff joints and rheumatic pain. It claims quick absorption, mood-boosting effects, and a return to active life, with Wanegler Bros. and Robert Drug Co. supplying the product nationwide.
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Wanegler Bros.o
Robert Drug Co
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