Coolidge Held in No Danger From Farm Discontent
Washington reports the White House and cabinet voiced confidence that prosperity will continue under President Coolidge. Farmers’ discontent is noted but seen as not enough to threaten his standing. Tariff talk and farm relief measures loom in the next session while administration emphasizes universal employment as prosperity’s core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Mark Sullivan
Washington
White House
Department of Agriculture
T Ds
Coaldee
Coolidge
Gother
Congress
Palitteay
Stecka
Cnse
New York
New York Actress Rambeau Case Seeks Reopening Details
Miss Mabel Manton asks permission to reopen her $140 000 alienation of affections suit against actress Marjoria Rambeau alleging misconduct with stage director William Jrevitt Manton. The move highlights historic civil action and links among theater figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mabel Manton
Marjoria Rambeau
Untitled excerpt hints at administration claims of future prosperity
The passage argues the administration knowingly promotes prosperity forecasts and hints at careful reasoning behind public statements, suggesting a deliberate strategy in financial rhetoric. It notes rising prices and poses a view on the mental discipline guiding official messaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Mellon Reduces Poison in Booze as Probe Looms
New York City faces a rising death toll from alcoholism with 724 deaths recorded in the first 51 weeks of the year and total alcohol deaths exceeding all years since 1910. Health Commissioner Harris notes the trend surpasses figures from Chicago and other cities, while state totals show 898 deaths in New York state and widespread concerns about toxic spirits.
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N.Y
New York
Dee
New York City
Nequor
Harris
England
Wales
Australia
Chicago
Anofiterany
New York State
Pillad Aay
Frederick Schiwarts
Roston
St. Lauls
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Seattle
Cincinnati
Columbus
Qma
Detroit
Bandit Battle Ends In Shootout. Woman Wounded
Chicago report describes a hold up at Nathan Rossen’s dog goods store by four robbers versus four detectives. The gang used Mrs. Rossen and her daughter as shields. a bystander was killed and Mrs. Rossen shot in the back. Police captured two robbers as the battle ended with a detective fatally wounding the bandit with a final shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jules Berna- Uvicl
Nathan Rossen
Rossen
Ari
Mra. Gessen
Mary
Palice
Sereima
John Tintelman
Walter Kalin
Bernatmely
Otto Phonias
John Hurley
Uchely
Thomas
US stance on protection amid Nicaraguan row
Washington officials maintain a policy of protecting American lives and property as Saacasa Maburala presses into Nicaragua’s interior. Reports say Dion troops retreat to Jal Bluff and 208 conservative soldiers move to Monkey Ridge. Senator Borah warns against intervention and Wheeler vows a resolution to withdraw U.S. warships if not withdrawn voluntarily.
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Washington, D.C
Whiila Sacasa Maburala
Pahend
Nicaragua
Farees
Diaz
Washington
Gona da Nicaragua
Jal Bluff
Las Perlas
Dion
Monkey Ridge
Corinto
Dllas
Castrilla Hare
Calles
Mexico
Snacasa
Managua
Tropical Radio Company
Amerian
Puerta Cabezas
Uberal
Rio Grande
el Qala
State Department
Lathner
Borah
Waicarama
United States
Congress Nonin
Wheeler
Montana
Wicaragua
Nicaragua News Chief Held by U S Forces at Puerto Cabezas
Liberal spokesman Pedro J. Zepeda denounced U S naval authorities for confining Dr. Juan Sacasa head of the Heerst government in Nicaragua at Puerto Cabezas. He charged Latimer disarmed Sacasa’s guard and cut radio links, warning of possible attack on the president and cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Juan Sacasa
Heerst
Nicaragua
Vuerto Cabezas
Latimer
Pedro J. Zeneda
Blexlea
Zeneda
United States
Puerto Cabezas
Gallo
la Cruz
Sacasa
Zepeda
Nberal
Nee
Governor Ma Adds Two to Pardon List
Gov Ferguson grants two full pardons bringing total clemency to 28 862. John W Wilkes from Hopkins county on liquor charges and Frank Schima of Lavaca county for burglary liquor offenses receive pardons. Engineer killed in railroad wreck at Rummerfield Pennsylvania. fireman believed dead.
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Austin
Tex
M. A. Ferguson
John W. Wilkes
Hopkins County
Frank Schima
Iquor
Lavaca
Mortuary Services For Joseph Miller In Waterloo
Funeral services for Joseph Tr Miller 65 of 1126 Third Avenue West will be held Friday at 2 p m at Kismerohana with Rev J Arihyar Young of First Methodist Episcopal Church officiating Burial will be in Elmwood Miller born June 2 1861 near New Woolfield Lancaster county Pa moved to Waterloo in 1911 was an express messenger for the Wells Central Railroad and a Brotherhood of Railway Clerks member Surviving widow and several children brothers and a granddaughter also listed Harriet Kilne 25 died today at home of her parents 1016 Eleventh Street West Born April 17 1891 in Wenana Wh came to Independence in 1904 to farm near that city moved to Waterloo nine years ago Worked as cashier in the grocery department of Placita She was member of Trinity American Lutheran Church choir and Teachers league Surviving are her parents three sisters and one brother at home The body is at Paterson Bros Mortuary awaiting funeral arrangements
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph FL Miller
Joseph Tr. Miller
Third Avenue Weat
Kismerohana
J. Arihyar Young
First Moethodist Episcopal Church
Elmaviod
She Miller
New Woomfleld
Lancaster County
Waterloo
Wastertoo
Threa
Harriett
Kline
Milas Marriott G. Illne
W. C. Kilne
Wenana
Independence
Jorad- Ins
That City
Crovery
Placita
Trinity American Lutheran Church
Laghles
Lian
Allen
Torathy
Willard
Paterson Bros
Long's Brother Named Deputy Auditor of State
Des Moines reports that Frank Lens of Des Moines is named deputy auditor for the state, succeeding Katherine Southworth. State Auditor elect J W Long also announces appointments for his department including Fred Porter as Statistician and general clerk. Additional clerks and order of succession listed for various divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Frank Lens
Car Stite
Katherine Southworth
Associated Press
J. W. Long
Tme
Hie
Fred Porter
J. W. Lemley
Leon
G. H. Getty
W. H. Hamner
George Gallneno
Maude Johnson
Revenue Department
Guy 8
Brewer
Rose Reusser
Alta J. Swish
Jennie Allely
Long
Board of Audit
Department of the Auditor's Office
Lou C. McHenry
Clara A. Intrursoll
Mae Martin
John Kentzelman Held as Bandit in Dubuque Robberies
John Kentzelman alias King, identified by self admission as part of a Waterloo regiment, was arrested in Dubuque after two oil-station robberies. He lived at 710 Hentzelman court and is jailed on robbery charges. Police recovered $40 in his shoes. attendants and garage staff identified him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kentzelman
King
Dubuque
Waterloo
Hentzelman Court
Rentzelman
Iafa
Aaldaps
Kipling Seeks Sun in France on 61st Birthday
Burwash neighbors report Rudyard Kipling, aged 61, left his home for somewhere in France to escape cold weather. Last year on his birthday he could sit up for the first time after a serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwish
Rudyard Kipling
France
Thief Steals Rare Book From Auto
A thief in Des Moines after midnight stole two books from BM D Secrist of Panora. One is an early edition of Macaulay history of England and the other a century old volume at Josephus. Police search underway for the literary thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INSI
BM D. Secrist
Panora
Macaulay
England
Josephus
Army fliers depart Tampico for Vera Cruz mission
The Pan American airmen left Tampico early today bound for Vera Cruz, according to a cable received by the All American office. In other news, a fire at the Melin Chi fraternity house caused a light blaze on the first floor but remained confined after a defective chimney sparked the flames.
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Tampico
Vera Cruz
Vampicon
Melin Chi
Tragic Domestic Murder Suicide Shocks Punxsutawney
A man in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania killed his wife then took his own life today in a domestic tragedy. Police report indicates the weapon used and timing were part of the fatal sequence. investigators are examining the scene and interviewing witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxaitawney
Doc
Brock T
Hla
Temperatures Forecast With Mixed Daytime Values
Readable fragment shows forecasted highs and lows for several days with numbers and units missing or garbled. It indicates Wednesday and Thursday temperature expectations but lacks complete values.
Mystery Chicago Cat Robber Evades Police On North Side
Chicago authorities pursue a nocturnal robber dubbed the cat robber who targets women, operates near elevated stations and business corners, vanishes after attacking, and is described as clever but not overtly dangerous by Captain John Stege. Armed citizens assist as detectives study recent assaults in Logan Square and other north side districts.
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Chicago
Nee
Chieszo
North Side
Bluecoats
Logan Square
John Stege
Stege
Altho
Henry Stewart Fined 300 After 10 Months in Court
Henry Stewart, described as a negro, was fined 300 dollars plus costs in district court after pleading guilty to a liquor nuisance. Judge H B Boies also issued a liquor injunction against Lavi Wright. The county attorney moved to dismiss nine similar cases arising from the same conduct.
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Henry Stewart
H. B. Boies
Boies
Lavi Wright
Fourteenth Street
A. L. Dinderman
John Cassatt
Helen Roe Buck
Dave Eastman
Dewey E. Davis
Kid Gray
Lulu Laufell
William Johnson
Regra
Lillian Mabon
Negra
Jess Taylor
Harry Johnson
Plot to Blow Up Winslow Hotel Foiled in Los Angeles
Los Angeles police uncovered a suspected plan to blow up the Winslow hotel on Spring Street when a clerk found a smoking box with 12 sticks of dynamite and two gallon jars of ultraglycerine and gasoline in the basement while stoking the furnace. The hotel sheltered the gym once used by Jack Dempsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Winslow Hotel
Spring Street
John Newman
Jack Dempsey
President of Bank Drops Dead in Memphis
Harry Cohn, wealthy president of the American Savings Bank & Trust Company, collapsed in his Memphis office and died as concern about the bank’s failure grew. The institution had closed weeks earlier after a bookkeeper fled and two cashiers killed themselves following an exposure of a $100,000 shortage by examiners.
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Memphis
Tenn
Harry Cohn
American Savings Bank & Trust Company
Odd Fellows Hall Fire Devastates Wapello Building
The Odd Fellows hall in Wapello Indiana was destroyed by a blaze of unknown origin this morning. The tower floor housed Wapalio Clothing Co which faced losses estimated between 25 000 and 30 000 with partial insurance coverage.
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Wapello
Odd Fellows
Wapalio Clothing Company
Kostas Pateras Elected President of Greek Church
Kostas Pateras named president of the Greek Orthodox church for 1927. He has lived in Waterloo 17 years and is a local businessman. Other officers named include Erions Slembaris as vice president Spiros Dagkalkis as secretary and Sam Melonas as treasurer. The 15 member board lists James Louknakis Stamas Paras James Parginias Fotis Partatus Marie Snarifes John Amersonis Louis Mirsialhen and James Trouvan. Authorities inspected Linn County Jail in Cedar Rapids with Sheriff H. T. Wagner and county supervisors to review the new courthouse jail project authorized by voters in November.
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Kostas Pateras
Pateras
Waterloo
Erions Slembaris
Spiros Dagkalkis
Sam Melonas
James Louknakis
Stamas Paras
James Parginias
Fotis Parstatus
Marie Snar
Linn County Jatl
H. T. Wagner
Firbank County Board of Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Linn ‘County
Connecion
Earthquake Shocks Spokane Near Gonzaga Observatory
A violent tremor rattled Spokane near Gonzaga University observatory, shaking the area for about two minutes. The incident was recorded locally and is being monitored by officials.
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Washington
Spokane
Wash
Dee
Gonzaga Universally
Observatory
Hera
Telegram Comes Too Tardily to Catch Breitenstein
Breitenstein, accused of passing bad checks in two western cities, was arrested in Watertown S D but charges were dismissed after checks were settled. He left for Stevens Point Wisconsin, home of his father. Authorities had considered holding him if in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Brattenstein
Watertown
S. D
HW. T. Wagner
G.R. Goss
Sherif Goss
Breitenstein
J.C. Beem
Breiterstein
Stevens Point
Wis
Two Arrested on Charge of Forging Dope Prescription
Pat Gossweller and Eline Stafford were arrested after forging the signature of a local physician on a morphine prescription. They sent Sprouse to Cal Miller drug store to fill it. Miller questioned the forgery, telephoned the physician, and detain Sprouse while police were alerted. Sprouse blamed Goswell er and Stafford. They are confined in county jail and identified as known drug addicts.
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Pat Gossweller
Eline Stafford
C. E. Thornberry
Hugh Crumrine
Gasweller
Stafford
Edoéte ‘Sprouse
Cal Miller Drug Store
Miller
Sprouse
Gosweller
Commission Urges Bridge at McGregor
Iowa Wisconsin bridge commission urges construction of a Mississippi bridge at McGregor with an estimated cost of about 1.5 million dollars. The planned span would connect near Prairie du Chien Wisconsin and would be sited opposite Lansing Iowa as an alternative. The commission is chaired by Julius Boeckh with members Fred White of Ames and F. O. Bell of McGregor.
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Hes Moines
Towa Interstate Bridge Commission
Iowa
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
McGregor
Prairie du Chien
Lansing
Julius Boeckh
Fred White
Ames
F. O. Bell
Silver Fox Buyers to Receive Quotas In Recovery Plan
John F. Simpson Co Inc faced dissolution due to tangled affairs. Receiver Guy F Edwards asked district court for authority to distribute taxes remaining in the firm to contract holders as part of the asset liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Fox
John F. Simpson Ca, Inc
Guy F. Edwards
Edwards
John FP. Simpson Co., Inc
Duchess to Attend Son's Wedding in San Francisco
The Duchess of Meektenburg Schwerin formerly Mrs Luly Oelrichs Martin arrived in San Francisco to attend the wedding of her son Charles Odrichs Martin to Miss Caroline Madison. The ceremony is set for January 5.
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San Francisco
Cai
Duchess of
Meektenburg-Schwerin
Luly Oelrichs Martin
Peter D. Martin
Herman Oelrichs
New York
Charles Odrichs Martin
Caroline Madison
Second Man Shot in East Dubuque Fight
A gun battle at a roadhouse near East Dubuque left Jack Shea dead and Mike Allegretto wounded. Allegretto, 28, is jailed in Galena on self defense claims as authorities pursue the two Chicago gangs angle and seek past histories. Shea, 32, died from multiple wounds. Allegretto remains hospitalized in serious condition with eight shots reported on Shea.
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East Dubuque
Dubuque
Lee
la Verne
Allegretto
Galena
Shea
Allegratto
Johas
Hii
Altho
Davies County
Chicago
East
Johns
Alle Eretio
Jo Davies County
Two Rabbits With One Shot Breaks Law
Ashland Wisconsin reports Ilarold Schraider aged 20 killed two rabbits with a single shot and was found to have five rabbits in possession, violating state game laws which limit to four rabbits before the shot. The incident underscores state limits on bag and possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Ilarold Schraider
Wisconsin
Hold King Ben on Charges of Girl
Pi-Benjantin Purnell leader of the House of David was bound over in circuit court on criminal assault charges brought by former member Mrs Bessie Woodworth Renton Harbor Mich on December 9.
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Renton Harbor
Mich
Pi—Benjantin Purnell
House of David
Bessie Woodtworth
Local Teacher Honored in State Safety Essay Contest
In Des Moines on December 30 Billy Reynolds of Ottumwa won first place in the National Safety campaign essay contest receiving a gold medal and 150 dollars for his safety lesson. Ramona Liesveld of Mason City earned second with a silver medal and ten dollars. Honorable mentions went to Rose M. Frush of Pella Bess Horne of Waterloo Bertha Houghtaling of Nevada and Ralph Mitchell of Cedar Falls. Third place tied among Alicea Smith Hospers Mary Ham Dyersville Elizabeth Vander Kamp Hospers Deane Sehnurr New Hampton Mary Elizabeth Gearhart Hopkinton Otis Irland Dubuque Desta True Humphrey Rockingham Walram Stegeman Hospers Gertrude Reeve Hopkinton and Geraldina Gelly Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose M. Frush
Pella
Bess FE. Horne
Waterloo
Bertha Houghtaling
Nevada
Ralph Mitchell
Cedar Falls
Alicea Smith
Hospers
Wdith Mary Ham
Dyersville
Elizabeth Vander Kamp
Deane Sehnurr
New Hampton
Mary Elizabeth Gearhart
Hopkinton
Otis Irlada Mn
Pubuque
Desta True Humphrey
Rockingham
Walram Stegeman
Gertrude
Alice “Reeve
Geraldina “Elly
Parnell
Crossley to Manage DeForest Radio Co
Powell Crosley president of the Crosley Radio company will take over management of the DeForest Radio company for five years in Jersey City. The DeForest firm, a pioneer in radio, went bankrupt June 24 this year. the stockholders and creditors recommended Crosley’s offer be accepted.
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Paterson
N. J
Powell Crosley
Crosley Radio Company
Cincinnati
DeForest Radio Company
Jersey City
Oxtler
Vice Chatecellor
Vivien M.lewis
DeForest Compny
Lewis
DeForest
Crosley
Lions Club Gavel Smashes Timepiece at Guest Speech
In a comic incident at Black's tearoom the Lions Club clocked in the noon meeting guest speaker E.G. Caarey of the Evening Courier related ad selling tales. Tate Harrison accidentally struck Caarey’s watch, a new watch was presented, later revealed as a phony substitute placed to time the tall tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate Harrison
Lions Club
Black
Evening Courier
Harrison
Cares
Caarey
Man Receives Jail Sentence in Bass Case
Dan Wilms, a Black man, was arrested a month ago on Oneida Street after police found two bottles of liquor in a cant which they claimed he owned. He faces a $100 fine and costs imposed by Judge John A. Gwynne for illegal possession. Williams was tried earlier and the case was under advisement. The judge issued the order for Williams arrest on Tuesday and he was picked up by Officer Oscar Hauserman tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Wilms
Oneida Street
John A. Gwynne
Willams
Gwynne
Williams
Oscar Hauserman
Marriage Licenses Recorded Across Several Cities
Marriage licenses list shows names such as Martin Grupp of Chicago and Mabel Garcen of Cedar Falls, with others including Ida Marie Show, Nancy Yan, Charles Ludwig of Independence, Nella Almeda Olmstead of New Martford, Florencn Du Boies of Waterloo, and Willian Thomson, among entries with varying ages and locales. The fragmentary record reflects multiple applicants and municipalities, indicating ongoing local licensing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Grupp
Chicago
Mabel Garcen
Cedar Falls
Johannes Emil Lansence
Ida Marie Show
Ce LB
W. Sloughton
Belle Phone
Nancy Yan We Woestyne
Belle Pin
Charles Ludwig
Independence Legal
Nella Almeda Olmstead
New Martford
Willian
Thomson
Florencn du Boies
Waterloo
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Mellon
Jay Bird
Paul Mhelps
Judea J. C. Beem
Ford
Goers Misting
Brourianace
Zane Gray
New Zeaand
Yseterday
AGRON
Mextco City
U. S
Ingineer
Rummerfield
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Iiate Colby
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Philadelphia
Auditor-Elect
Bandit
Kipling
U.S. Army
Wedneadnay
Odd Fellows Hall
Wapello Burns
New
Ben
Crossley
DeForest Radio Co
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