Ford Ready to Finance North Pole Flight Adventure
Reports from Day ton indicate a possible bonstop polar flight from Point Barrow Alaska to Spitzbergen with potential Ford financing. Stefansson and Wilkins spearhead the effort aided by Doolittle and MacReady as advisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
North Pole
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
George Ti. Wilkins
Stefensson
Isaiah Rowman
American Geographical Variety
Malcolm Alexander
Smith
John A. MacNeady
James H. Doolittle
McCoouxfield
Detroit
MacReady
Lieut
C. G. Kelley
Lieut. Doolittle
Baltimore
Point Barrow
Tor
The
Frank Munsey at 71 Years Closes Colorful Career
Frank Munsey ends a long, colorful publishing career at 71. He started Argosy magazine, faced bad luck with early publishers, and grew into a major figure by acquiring papers like the New Herald and merging it with the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Munsey
Munsey
Frank Muns
United States
Fle
New Herald
New York Sun
Injury in Washing Machine Is Fatal in Iowa
Funeral services were held today for Mrs. Ela Cummings, 72, who died from blood poisoning after an arm injury in a washing machine wringer six weeks earlier. A Clinton, Iowa, native and graduate of the state college, she was associated with the school’s class of TRIGA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Dee
Ela Cummings
Clinton
Tew State College
TRIGA
Court Provides Meal and Bed for Swenson in Jail
Leonard Swenson was arrested on a disorderly conduct and vagrancy charge after asking for a meal and a warm place to sleep. Judge J W Gwynne ordered the county jail to provide Swanson a bed and three meals daily for 35 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Swenson
Hugh Crumrilne
Crumrine
Swenson
J. W. Gwynne
Swanson
New Jury Drawn in District Court Proceedings
A petty jury for district court was drawn today under Judge G W Wood to serve the September term and for special duty on January 4 when state cases begin. Trials include Trebon on murder attempt, Sweeney on second degree murder, Troyer on third offense liquor, Gruver liquor nuisance, Hundley third offense liquor, Saunders liquor nuisance, with Trebon's mental condition to be medically tested. The panel lists residents from Waterloo Cedar Falls Hawk Poyner Cedar and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Wood
Loraine Trebon
O. H. Sweeney
Bertha Munger
Ed Troyer
Arnold
Trebon
Waterloo
C. W. Chapman
George Bretman
W. Mitchell
T. A. Lynch
Willam Steward
W. A. Burnett
John DeBerg
I. W. Garton
John Hile
George GaTler
E. Bond
Sam- 101
Wartzman
Emma A. Butt Aaolle Seelth
Big Creek
Sarah Becker
P. J. Pris
Mountain Bad Man Fleming Trapped by Posse
Pikeville Kentucky December 22 AP Willie Fleming mountaineer and reputed bad man is near death after a dawn assault by a posse at his mother's home near the Pike county West Virginia line Five prior hunts failed to capture him and he was shot as lawmen closed in Doctors say no hope for recovery.
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Pikeville
Pike County
Willie “Fleming
Fleming
West Virginia
Civil War Veteran John F Gibbs Dies in Nebraska
John F Gibbs longtime Waterloo area resident and Civil War veteran died of pneumonia at his Newcastle Nebraska home after living on a farm near Waterloo 45 years ago He served as General Sherman scouts carrying war messages between Sherman and Grant Gibbs survived by five children Elmer Wash Springs Amy Malone Crofton Clifford Gibbs John Gibbs Jr Newcastle Fred Gibbs Waterloo Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon in Newcastle
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John F. Gibbs
Jour F. Gibbs
Waterloo
Newcastle
Neb
Shermian
Givns
Grant
Gibbs
Elmer F. Gibbs
Washingtont Springs
Jessie Bailey
Clifford TW. Gibbs
John Gibbs
Amy Malone
Crofton
Fred J. Gibbs
Thursalle
La Follette Seeks Treasury Data on Coal Operators
Senator La Follette, Republican of Wisconsin, introduced a resolution to compel Secretary Mellon to disclose the 1824 records of anthracite coal operators tax remarks. For procedural reasons, the measure was laid over pending further rules discussion until tomorrow.
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Washington, DD. C
la Follette
Wisconsin
Treasury
Mellon
Senate
Reed
Pennsylvania
Prohibition enforcement as a money making plan praised
Nebraska anti liquor enforcement head argues the dry law could fund itself and pay sheriff salaries if fines revenue were redirected to law enforcement. He cites Oklahoma as precedent and says legislation should turn over fine revenues to the state for broader enforcement, noting past appropriations and collected fines.
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Lipealn
Dee
Igh
Nebraska
Anti Neves
Oklahoma
Antigaloon League
YMCA Christmas Party At WOVP Tonight Bold Crowd Expected
WOVP broadcasting from the YMCA promotes a Christmas party drawing a record crowd. Many fellows forgot their nickel, but the event promises strong turnout. A morning special hike for those with cameras precedes the 1 p.m. Cadet club Christmas party with a noted group of local clubs in attendance.
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Cadet Club
Bar Pone
Lions
Rotarians
la Verne Williams
City Jail Holds Higgins on Larceny Charge
Paul Higgins, 23, is in the city jail awaiting a hearing on larceny alleged by Robert Christianson who says $40 vanished from his purse as Higgins disappeared from the room. Higgins denied the charge when arrested late yesterday and is held on $360 bond before Judge J. W. Gwynne.
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Paul Higgins
Robert Christianson
Higgins
J. W. Gwynne
Eddie Brown
WH. Wilson
Exidie
Charles Ratliff
E. W. Koepke
C. Beem
Ratlht
Fire alarms spark $25 loss at Walnut Street home
A defective chimney caused $25 fire loss at the residence 115 Walnut Street at 8 24. The house belongs to D. WL Maloney and is insured. An advertisement for insurance and related contact is included. OB Davenport reports two masked youths robbed Nells Nelson, the Garden Theatres assistant manager, of $200 this morning after forcing him into a mist room before heading to the bank.
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Walnut Street
ELF. Fer- al
D. WL Maloney
Davenport
Nells Nelson
Garden Thearts
Nelson
Religion Is Main Line of Life Declared by Rev Williams
Rev. E Williamson pastor of First Uppersectures addresses Ministerial Association at Y M C A on religious education. He laments 27,000,000 US children lack religious training and cites daily vacation Bible school as giving more training than 62 Sundays. A committee to explore inviting Dr James Hayburn to Waterloo was formed.
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Fh. E. Williamson
Y. M
Nero
Beardlet Arnold
Christ
United States
Williamson
Waterloo
Sohp
James Hayburn
Mason City
Dr Court Remembers Waterloo Friends in Christmas Letter
Dr FL Willard Court, longtime pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Waterloo and now Davenport, sends copies of his Christmas pastoral letter to friends here. The message thanks parishioners for loyalty and cooperation, wishes joyful days through humble Christian service, and reflects on a quarter century in ministry among kind folks in pleasant places.
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FL Willard Court
First Methodist Epicopal Church
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Davenport
Rer
Waterlo o Hardware Building Repairs Estimate 5000
Three wives seek court relief in divorce suits filed yesterday. Helent Liscum accuses Paul Lis gem of cruelty and seeks custody of two minor children and an injunction. Repairs to Waterloo Hardware Building at lk Lafayette Street cost about 5000. Other filings include Thomas F. Sexton divorce case and Kittie C. Plummer divorce action with custody and alimony requests.
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Helent Liscum
Paul Lisgem
Lawler
Charles D
Wasson
Fowler Realty
Alsopany
Adobe and Renner
Waterloo
Lafayette Street
Floy Sexton
Thomas F. Sexton
Fort Dodge
Port Madison
Jannette
Kittie C. Plummer
Lloyd, VT
Plummer
Des Moines
Gail
John LeRoy
Mrs Hoppes 10-Year Waterloo Resident Dies
Mrs. Helii Hoppes a 50 year resident of Waterloo died after a six day illness of pneumonia at a local hospital. She was active in Salvation Army work and a German Lutheran Church member. Surviving husband Leonard J. Hoppes and eight children plus two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Thursday at 9 am at Hileman & Cindt. burial in Fairview.
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Helii
Loppes
Waterloo
Poeumonia
Soppes
Leonard J. Hoppes
Chieu-| So Great Western Railroad
German Lutheran Church
Salvation Army
Independence
Della Boger
Freeport
Iowa
Cadependesce
Hazleton
Melle Street
Guy N
David Hoppes
Carl W. Hoppes
Grand Neb
Ray Hoppes
Lincoln
Neb
Edward Fry
Winthrop
Rilla Hoppes
Sarah
Hazel Hoppes
Lizzie Hoppes
Grand Island
Nev
Wiliam Boger
William
Louis Boger
Des Moines
Powley Boger
Milwaukee
Wis
Lann Gipe
Bertha Quinn
Ida May
Heppes
Islind
Pureral ‘Thursney
Hileman & Cindt
BE. C. Bowe
Wateroo Salvation Army
Fairview
Bankers Meet to Plan Iowa Farm Conference
Des Moines will host final plans for a conference of Iowa congressmen bankers farmers and business leaders. The Iowa Bankers Association executive committee will meet to finalize arrangements for December 29. Telegrams urged all Iowa congressmen to attend this conference addressing the state's agricultural problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Chronic speeder loses license in Sioux City case
Sioux City, Ta. Dec 22. George Schietzelt 21 is the first man in Sioux City to have his automobile license revoked for chronic speeding. The action followed a third speeding conviction and was taken by the state automobile department on the recommendation of Police Judge J. F. Hays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
George Schietzelt
State Automobile Department
J. FH. Hays
Drunk Army Seizes Bay Rum Bottles in Des Moines
In Des Moines on December 22 a total of 110 bottles of bay rum alleged to contain no alcohol were seized by probation officers at the Kresge and Woolworth stores after reports of intoxicated patrons. Fourteen of 18 intoxicated individuals at the police station were said to be under the influence.
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Des Moines
Kresge and Woolworth
Rev H C Anderson Goes to California After Meeting Here
Rev Harry O Anderson closed a two weeks evangelism at Walnut Street Baptist Church Sunday evening and left Monday for his California home. Mrs DB Stover and Arthur M McKee also left for Long Beach and Chicago respectively to pursue other church-related work. Baptismal services were held for three at Sunday services with plans for others next Sunday. Head Rail Clerks HuKe. Frank Grimes elected president of the local Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks. Other officers are Hunt, Ellis, Murphy, Riges, McClintick, Smith, Hills, Kretman. Special prices on sewing cabinets at Nichola & Cates.
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Harry O. Anderson
Walnut Street Baptist Church
California
DB. K. Stover
Long Beach
Cal
Arthur M. McKee
Chicago
Billy Sunday
Mr. Anderson
Waterloo
Frank Grimes
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship
Frei Hunt
H B. Ellis
J. W. Murphy
Harry Riges
Chaptain
Guy McClintick
Atearms
Paul Smith
Gvard
H. Hills
Outer Guard
George Kret- Man
Minnesota
Man Who Prosecuted Wheeler Replaced at End of His Term
Washington D C December 22 AP At the request of Senators Walsh and Wheeler the senate today confirmed Wellington D Rankin as federal district attorney for Montana Rankin will replace John L Slattery who prosecuted Senator Wheeler in Montana and whose term has expired Rankin is Jeanette Rankins brother the first woman elected to Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Walsh
Wheeler
Senate
Wellington D. Rankin
State of
Montana
Rankin
John L. Slattery
White House
Department of Justice
Slattery
Jeanette Rankin
Congress
Speakers at Ben Hur Christmas Party Highlight Jope and McCarty
Rev Clifford H Jope and J H H McCarty will headline the Meleboir court Tribe of Ben Hur annual Christmas party for members and families tomorrow night at the ball. A Christmas tree will bear gifts for distribution. Miss Josephine Reynolds will read. Charleston steps will be shown by Frantes and Esdwardt Tones. McCarty to present a seven point gold star emblem to the Junior auxiliary.
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Clifford H. Jope
Central Christian Church
J H H. McCarty
Meleboir Court
Ben ‘Hur
Josephine Reynolds
Charleston
McCarty
Rabbi Wise Qualifies Acceptance of Jesus
New York December 22 AP Rabbi Steven Wise clarified his remark on recognizing Jesus and Christian morality. He said Jews should not be pressured to accept Christian tenets and that Christianity emerged from Jesus who was himself a Jew and a lifelong Jewish teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steven Wise
Mayor fined self in traffic court case in Fort Madison
Fort Madison journal reports Mayor J A Tower sped to open court for a traffic enforcement drive. He ran a boulevard stop and fined himself one dollar along with eighty others arraigned for similar offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Madison
J. A. Tower
Christmas shoppers throng as springlike warmth returns
Christmas shopping surges with warmer weather boosting foot traffic at the city post office and stores. After a chilly spell, sun breaks encourage crowds. two shopping days left as forecasts predict rising temperatures and fair skies. Post office rush records show 101 000 letters canceled, 9 000 more than last year. Postmaster Ray Eggert notes heavy mail volume and extended hours pending tonight. Gentting Leather Overstated Rocker, only S240, at Nichole & Gates.
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Yush
Ray C. Eggert
Daggert
Station A
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Waterloo Motor Sales Company
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Atwater
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P.O
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the Galloway Company
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