New York Banker Warns Against Mood of Pessimism
Charles Mitchell president of National City Bank of New York urges Americans to resist a wave of pessimism following expansions. He argues prosperity can continue with controlled wage rises tied to production, noting prices trend downward and wealth accumulation remains strong as production outpaces consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. & Cousins
N.S
New York
Charles 3. Mitchell
National City Bank of New York
America
Mitchell
International News Service Today
Americas
Catalina Island race time moved to daylight for finals
In a New York note the Catalina Island contest now ends in broad daylight. Al Smith defeated Coolidge in a wild posting race with air mail and steamship routes, while philatelist Hugh Clark wagers $500 with Theodore Steinway. A sequence of varied trivia follows, including a claim of a 49 foot motorcycle jump record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
New York
al Smith
Coolidge
Smith
San Francisco
Vic
London
Hugh Clark
Theodore Steinway
Washington
Leander
Gentle
Atlanta
Waeight
Sen
Upshaw
Johannesbere
Ian al
Waterloo town seeks help for French Waterloo city hall
Mayor Glenn A Trohit cites a letter from Waterloo France asking U S towns with same name to donate for a new city hall The French village says the old hall is ruined and would honor donors with a stone carving The response of Waterloo Iowa mayor remains uncertain amid doubts over available funds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
France
Napoleon
Glenn A. Trohit
United States
Wahterlan
Penterpus Donacon
Ditta
Retail Food Costs Rise in November
Washington D C December 18 4INS The retail crest of food to creap ing up During November there was an ine cresee of 2 per vert over October 1 prices althoure Warn 4 detrense of about 3 1 2 per rent since Novem ber 1921 the department of lnbor announced today Fund prices have increased a Mit to more then 54 per cent since Nevember 1913 During November eight articles incroceed in price fresh even tap ping ite Ust with an increase of 12 per cent Twenty articles decreased the greatest decline being in pork door which decreased 10 per cent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Althoure
Department of Lnbor
Mit
Divorce denied amid cruelty claims in Chicago case
Mrs. Garrett Frank sues for divorce from C. Frank, alleging cruelty after a dispute over 230 rounds. Hearing ends with judge denying the divorce as spectators remark on the unusual outcome and celebrate a long life milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Garrett Frank
C. Frank
Frank
Vudee
Rush
Cruntty
Funeral notices fill Waterloo area obit page
Mortuary notices report W W Brown age 8 6 died at home of his daughter in Waterloo with service by Rev Willian Woking at Petersen Bros chapel. Clyde E Brainard of Decorah and Trinity G Richardson born 1899 Decorah moved to Waterloo 1917 funeral plans pending. Mrs Mary Gilbert 53 dies at son Ralph Gilbert 420 Town St service at Kearns chapel. John Crullo way 58 to be buried in Reinbeck after United Presbyterian service. William Wootton ex bridge builder for Illinois Central rail, funeral in G K Towne chapel. Donald Beck infant son of Mr and Mrs Detor Beck died, burial in Bimwood.
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W. W. Brown
W. W. Grown
Myre
J. P. Armstrong
Castle Ten
Petersen Bros
Willian
Woking
Burton Avenue Baptist Church
Elmwood
Mr. Brown
Chio
Salem
la Porte City
Adeline F. Mino
Watertoo
OG. A. Meyers
Grover Goswilier
Albert
Clyde ER. Brainard
Clyde E. Brainard
Forest Avenue
St. Fraters Hospital
Decorth
Hileman & Gindt
Trinity G. Richardson
Decorah
Waterloo
Mr. Briinard
Robert
CL EB. Richardson
Ran BR
Richardson
Gilbert Fimern
Mary Gilbert
Ralph Gilbert
Town Street
Kearns Chaple
W. P. McCormick
Weelminster Presbyterian Church
Fottciating
Monmouth
Oilvers
Beaver Dam
Wis
J. Tr. Cl. Ibert
Hortoon
John Crulloway
Mra
J. W. Henderson
United Presbyt Church
Reinberk
Mlock
Cheots & Towne
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jourial
Relnteek
William Wootton
William Whatton
Liltoia Centric Railroad
St Francis
Gikeefe & Towne Chaptel
Pavarta A. Roacman
G Methodist Episcopait Churen
Turlal
Donald Beck
Donald Prek
Mer
Deter J. Heck
Treat West
Dn Petersen Hray
Henry Musiter
Firk
Lutheran’ Church
Ing
Bimwoud
Schoolboy Hero Rescues Children In Apartment Fire
Chicago’s Henry Cryntol a young boy, became a neighborhood hero after he used an ironing board as a bridge between buildings. He placed both ends on window ledges and carried two children from the blaze to safety at his home, then helped Mrs Mytwalk reach safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Henry Cryntol
Honey
Angeline Mytwalk
Crystal
Perjury Charges Fly In Green Prohibition Trial
San Francisco. December 13. Trial of Col. Ned M. Green, ex prohibition administrator, resumes Monday as defense and prosecution charge witnesses with perjury. Testimony centers on alleged theft of bottles from government vaults and a key witness stating Green sought wine from the hotel vaults. Green's lawyer argues the witness lied, while the prosecution contends the charges are true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
INS
Ned M. Green
Prohibition
Carl Abtin
Col. Grean
Green
Wen
Cok Samuel Ll. Johnson
Tne
Col. Green
Theodoore Roche
Big Johnson
Turin
Sioux City Profits From Municipal Recreation Projects
Sioux City's recreation programs generate revenue with the Highview golf course earning 8070 in season receipts and greens fees totaling 7285 after expenses. Public pools Riverside and Morningside brought in 5391 and 2060 respectively, while maintenance costs ran 2465 and 526. City plans include expanding the golf course north of the current site with nine new fairways to reach regulation size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Highview
Riverside Pool
Morningside Pool
Morningside
Cedar Rapids Leads Iowa Cities in November Building Permits
December 18 report from the FF W Dodge corporation shows Cedar Rapids leading Iowa cities in November with permits valued at 460,900 dollars. Davenport 219,800 Des Moines 191,600 Sioux City 208,000 Mason City 36,100 and other cities contribute to a national total of 255,888,200 for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tes Moines
INS
United States
FF. W. Dodge Corporation
New York
Amouni
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Des Moines
Inborne
Mason City
Sioux City
Delaware County Farmers Oppose Bank Deposits Guarantee
Members of the Delaware County Farm Bureau at a statewide convention in Manchester Ta. voted down a resolution endorsing a proposed bank deposits guarantee law. They reasoned it would raise taxes cause carelessness and trigger bank failures. The convention supported the McNary Haugen farm relief bill and called for highway paving funding and an income tax war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Delaware County Farm Bureau
Wlso
St Marys Cage Teams Split With Assumption Cresco
St Marys high school boys beat Cresco Assumption 31 to 7 while the girls fell 20 to 17, in a doubleheader. St Marys lineup included Quackenbush and Leche as forwards with Walker at center and Sternird at guard. girls featured Kine, Sehentz, Henderson, Gales, and Alvin as key players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's High School
Aga
Assumption High
Cresco
St. Ry's
St. Mary's Toys
Léuche
Quackenbush
Walker
Sternird Ae Wahl
Gielss Teans
Kine and
Sehentz
Fumnywards
Henderson
Gales
Beniors
Alvinn Ieves
Ana
Datesioden
Mirsss
New York Braces for Extreme Cold Wave
The coldest weather of the season hit New York with temperatures near freezing and a sharp wind. Municipal lodging houses filled to capacity as hundreds faced shortages of coal and wood, and colder weather was forecast for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hhe Bureau
Colt
Municipal
Letts Wins Certification Fight in Second Town District
Des Moines reports Congressmen F I Letts secures immediate certification as representative of the Second Town district after Judge Lester Thompson dissolves a temporary injunction against the executive council. The move follows a challenge by J F Gallagher. Gallagher’s counsel M W Stapleton hints at possible appeal within three days to amend pleading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Letts
Lester Thompson
Executive Council
J. F Gallagher
Williamsburg
M. W. Stapleton
Muscatine
Gallagher
Music contest seeks setting for America the Beautiful
Composers nationwide are invited to submit a hymn style setting for the poem America the Beautiful by Katharine Lee Bates. The contest offers a 200 prize and closes March 1, 1927, with entries sent to Mrs William Arms Fisher in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Towsa
National Federation of Music Clubs
Katherina Joe Bales
America
George Judisoin
Jews Federation
Heroe
William Arms Fisher
Commonwealth Avenue
Bostem
Residents urged to help safeguard against accidents
Hayney Will, street commissioner, asks residents to sand salt or ash sidewalks and corners amid icy conditions. He says city cannot clear every walkway and warns property owners may be charged for required repairs if alleys are left unsafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayney Will
Wilt
Stock Market Sees Heavy Trading Amid Aftermath
New York reports a lively trading session as investors react to yesterday's rout. United States Steel fell most, trading volume high at about 1.2 million shares while United States Steel closed around 7 8, down 3 8 from yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Der
United States Steel
Hans
United States
Optimistic Couple Seeks Wedding On Credit
A county clerk delays issuing a marriage license for a 22 year old groom and 21 year old bride citing credit constraints. The couple hoped to wed before the holidays but the law requires no credit terms for marriage licenses, so the priest advised awaiting Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matto Creek
Mitch
Aersal
Frank McNary
Tane
Brida
Iaw
Chriatwine
Texas Official 19 Locked and Fired by Pa Ferguson
In Austin on December 18 a clash between James E. Ferguson and E. J. Crocker, Texas labor commissioner, ended with Crocker resigning after a scuffle. Crocker pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 14.95 dollars. Ferguson also faced affray charges and paid the same fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Pa’ Ferguson
Austin
Tex
James E. Ferguson
Miriam A. Ferguson
E. J. Crocker
Lata
Fergusons
Ferguson
Adea
Stonas Conmpleine
Crocker
Erguson
Tie
Ex Gov Harding Heads Lakes Sea Waterway Campaign
Toledo dispatch reports former governor of Des Moines named president of the Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater association. He succeeds H C Gardner of Chicago. New officers include Craig of Duluth secretary Lansing Michigan treasurer Blair Detroit and a long executive slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Blarding
Des Moines
Town
Henry J. Ren
Kansas
James P. Goodrich
Tadiana
W. Ll. Harding
Towa
W. G. Bruce
Wisconsin
Frank 3B
Nilea
Ohio
Col
W. N. Pelouze
Iknots
Adam McMullen
Nebraska
A.O. Moreaux
Minnesota
Leo C. Harmon
Michigan
Sheriff Destroys Ten Stills and Plans to Pour Out Beer
Sheriff H. T. Wasner reports destruction of ten liquor stills and sale of debris from raids that yielded 80 state dry law cases. He will dump stale beer from multiple tubs into the sewer and pour out remaining homebrew, noting most liquor is spoiled and some may be poisonous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mane
H. T. Wasner
Funeral Rites for Mrs. W. F. Bussey in Waverly
Funeral services for Mrs. W F Bussey, former Waterloo and Waverly resident, will be held at 2 p m Sunday in Kaiser s undertaking chapel Waverly Ta Rev W L Simmons pastor of the Baptist church will officiate The body arrived today from Sumner where she died of pneumonia after a brief illness Annie Kratzmeyer was her maiden name Her family had lived in Waterloo before moving to Waverly and later Sumner for about a year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier Special Sergice
Waverly
Sumner
Boy Sneak Thieves Captured After City Chase
Two youths smashed glass display counters at the Fair Bet Street department store on Tuesday, grabbing several handfuls of jewelry before a brief pursuit ended with their capture by store detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ber
Bete Atreet Department Stern
Idttuches
Fifty Firemen Amid Exposure Blaze at Brooklyn Factory
Fifty firemen were overcome by smoke today during a three story factory blaze on the Brooklyn end of the Manhattan Bridge. The incident repeatedly halted efforts as flames raged through the structure and emergency crews struggled to contain the inferno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
TNS
Brooklyn
Manhattan Bride
Fire destroys Gloucester freight sheds and wharf
A fire on the Gloucester waterfront at Gloucester Mississippi destroyed the Boston and Manchester Steamship Co freight sheds and wharf. The total loss was estimated at 75000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Miss
Boston & Manchester Steamship Co
Attorney Chavien M. Collins Sentenced in Federal Prison
Dr Chavien M Collins was sentenced to nerve Eye years in federal prigon for infant tenflle in narenties. He will appeal the case. The trial was noted as a constitutional matter and the Marrileon wel would be attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Oem Saec
Chavien M. Collins
Fighting Figures in News
In a pastoral letter Cardinal Hayes denounces the Mexican government led by President Calles for anti Catholic activity. Premier Averesta of Rowbianta aids Queen Marie to influence governance. Katherine Minanan of Orange New Jersey sues Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney for fifty thousand dollars over an art statue promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cardinal Hayes
Plusarca Calles
Averesta
Rowbianta
Alorts
Queen Marie
Katherine Minanan
Orange
N. J
Harry Payne Whitney
Four Day Winter Camp Offers Joys of Pioneer Days
A four day winter camp for youth on Morris Island December 27 to 31 offers pioneer era activities. Camp leaders include Paul Gauth and Bonaf Gary with Frank Spencer coordinating meals and safety measures. The $4 fee covers instruction and housing, with limited room remaining for applicants.
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Morris Islaid Dee
Chodroing
Todas
Stenp
Lede
Che Ishin
Cgudtfring
Paul
Fool" Gauth
Bonaf
Gary
Frank Za. Spencer
C K Cropper & Co Toy Firm Files Incorporation
C K Cropper & Co with capital stock of 80000 files articles of incorporation with County Recorder Jennie Bird. Company authorized to manufacture and sell furniture toys and house and office fixtures. Corporators listed as C K Cropper 71 T Dunkelberg and Alfred Tangey. Factory located in Elmburg. ownership transfer to private individuals noted in filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Ovileh
Elmburg
Iunkelbers, Leeper & Cropper, Inc
Elling of Articies
Town Man Injured in Bus Accident
Thirteen of the 21 passengers were injured when a St Louis motor bus avoided a collision and a fence post saved it from going over a drop. Wilker Kennelly suffered more severe injuries in Joliet on December 18 as reported by the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
St. Louis
Aarons
Wax Wilker Kennelly
Lake Mills
Unclear Weather Update Fragment
Fragmented OCR text mentions temperatures and weather codes but is garbled. No clear date, location, or event is readable to identify a specific weather report.
Man Charged With Stealing His Own Car
Loula Powell of 1912 W Lafayette Street was arrested at 5 AM for stealing his own vehicle. Judge John W Gwynne released him on his own recognizance shortly before noon after Powell explained he had sold the car and fetched it back when payments failed. The car remains registered in Powell's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loula Powell
Wafayette Treet
John W. Gwynne
Powell
William Urle
Fires Damage Several Local Premises This Evening
A series of small fires caused minor damage at multiple locations. An unknown origin blaze at G W Conger, 1120 Fourth Street West, damaged an attached garage. Christmas decorations ignited at the National Paint Company, 628 Commercial Street, but were promptly extinguished. A short circuit near J W Miter, 717 Franklin Street, ignited a car area but caused slight damage. An overheated furnace affected a home on 1229 Fourth Street, and a roof fire occurred at a residence on 27 Milern Street, both minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Conger
Fourth Street
Christwina Brower
Nationalrult Company
Commercial Street
Nee
Hitte Dlmare
J. W. Mitler
Franklin Street
G. EB
Margretz
Pourth
Co. Bowers
Milern
Pdny
Oskaloosa Recruiting Office To Open Soon
Des Moines reports that a new recruiting office will be opened in Oskaloosa after Rev Le Vells Manvilin DL enters ministry and completes training. Willis G Bryant will oversee the local station, offering a four year conference course and degree options. The move follows high school work and college studies at Teo Willis University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
LPI
le Vells
Manvilin
Trenty
Oskaloosa
Imnols University
Boy Walter Schmith Dies After Kidnapping Attack
In Chlenge, Dec. 18, Walter Schmith, six, died from a fractured skull after a kidnapping and attack by a man believed to be mentally disturbed. He was found unconscious on a riding academy loft by Rev. Sweeney and Rev. McCarthy who were guided by an unidentified man to the scene. The assailant fled, and Walter gave his name before losing consciousness. Police traced the boy to a missing person report and neighbors had seen him with a strange man prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chlenge
Walter Schmith
I. J. Sweeney
J. McCarthy
St. Vincent's Church
Father Sweeney
Walter
Walher
Carthy
Salte
Rogers Park
Hirohito to Succeed Yoshihito as Emperor on Death
Crown Prince Hirohito, acting regent since 1921, would become emperor upon Yoshihito's death. Health reports for the aged emperor show a decline. officials note two suicide attempts by villagers as expressions of grief. The timing and manner of the official death announcement remain uncertain, with the Takio palace as the presumed site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirohito
Niga
Hiaxaman Mmunsa
NNL
Takio
Yoshihito
Na- Gako
Temple Broadcaster Travels to Fight McPherson Case
Los Angeles police say Kenneth G. Ormiston will not testify against Aimeen Senile McPherson. He insists a different woman occupied a Carmel love cottage after the evangelist's disappearance and plans to keep that name secret unless legally compelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cnal
Det
INS
Kenneth G. Ormiston
Aimeen
Rotarians to entertain college students on December 27
Waterloo Rotary club to host college students at a luncheon on December 27 with Rotarians bringing guests or neighbors' children. Pembroke B. Banton, formerly of Waterloo and Panama Canal expert, to speak next Wednesday on the topic. Winterset club leads Class A attendance in November with an average of 440 percent, per Clyde Allan, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Rotary Club
Tey
Gil En
Tha Con
Treteal
Russell- Lamson
Thasn
Achool
Pembrook B. Banton
Waterloo
Panama Canal
Banton
South Street
Tme
Panama
Wintertoo
Distriet Ft
Clyde Allan
Amend Alien Bill to Bar Bergdoll Draft Evader
Washington D C December amendment to the alien property bill was approved by the committee to bar Grover Bergdoll, a draft evader, from benefiting under settlement terms. The measure now moves toward final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Grover ‘Gc
Bergdoll
Woya and Meth Committee
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CG. E. Mitchell
Bern
Murclad
Georgianna Gilkey
Taleboto
Ingland
Margaret Henderson
Hudson
N. Y
John Galloway
Schoolboy
Delaware County
ST. Mary's
Toby Anderson
Marla
Houmania
Counei
Harding
New Head Lakes
W. F. Bussey
Bedford
Townsend
Hayes
Avereigu
Biy Parco
Catles
Katherine Minahan
Ishin
Wether
Cedar Lodge
C.K. Cropper & Co. Toy-iWaking Firm, 1S Incorporated
Atlantic
John Cw
Raymond Cary
Long Beach
Sinnard
Famar Sinnard
Sinnard Bros
West Side Grocery
Fourth Street West
Machmiuin
Toltar
Tuy
Tor Terman C. Miter
Phong
Yoshito
Temple
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