Iowan Helping in Hunt for Gilling in Kentucky
An Iowa chemical engineer with Kentucky Rock Asphalt in Bowling Green joins Floyd Collings rescue workers at Cave City Kentucky. In a family letter he describes a large, disciplined volunteer operation backed by the state militia. The team drills a shaft to reach the trapped man, using banana oil to clear air as odors spread and clues are pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlt. Carmichael
Kentucky Rock Asphalt Company
Carmichael
Bureau of Mines
One Hundred Millionaires Gather in Pasadena Hotel
About 100 wealthy visitors totaling well over a billion dollars in combined wealth spent the day at a Pasadena hotel. Notable guests included George M Reynolds BE A Cudahy B A Eckart Robert Hinxton Edward Everett Ayer J N Welter C Poppenhusen L B Kuppenheimer and many more from Chicago Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Detroit Boston La Crosse and Minneapolis.
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Pasadena
Cal
Southern California
George M. Reynolds
BE. A. Cudahy
B.A. Eckart
Robert Hixon
Edward Everett Ayer
J. N. Welter
C. Poppenhusen
L. B. Kuppenheimer
Chicago
D. M. Clemson
Benjamin Franklin Jones, Jr
E. V. Babcock
H. N. van Voorheles
H. W. Croft
Pittsburgh
Oe G. Newcomb
Isaac Gimbel
Charles Gimbel
Thomas H. Wheeler
L. H. Slocum
John A. Philbrick
New York
A. T. Kinney
Cleveland
George Pomeroy
George Campeau
George L. Wally
BE. T. Tappey
Detroit
BR. G. Lapham
William L. Shearer
Boston
F. P. Hixon
la Crosse
Wis
Hovey C. Clark
Minneapolis
Baseball Scandal in New York Not Dropped
New York February 16 District Attorney Joab Nanton said the National League bribe investigation will continue after a conference with Judge K M Landis and baseball commissioner. The case of former New York outfielder Jimmy O Connell accused of offering $510 to a Philadelphia player for throwing a game remains under consideration for grand jury action. Landis approved the handling of the probe and will travel to Chicago soon, with further cooperation from the national commission.
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New York
National League
Joab Nanton
K. M. Lanfis
Fianton
Jimmy O'Connell
Philadelphia
Giants
Landis
Banton
National Commission
Chicago
Moors leader Abd el Krim reported killed in Morocco battle
Melilla cables claim Abd el Krim, the rebel Moors chief who has driven Spanish forces from parts of Morocco, may have fallen in combat though unconfirmed. Shirley Booth fainted on stage as Eddie Garvie accidentally fired a loaded revolver, injuring Clifton Self in view of the audience. Helen MacKellar quits a New York play, and producer William A. Brady hints he staged it for a purpose amid calls to curb salacious theater. I Gordon Duval denies a serious romance with Ivy, the $100,000 love suit subject.
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Abd-el-Krim
Morocco
Melilla
Shirley Booth
New York City
Eddie Garvie
Clifton Self
Helen MacKellar
100 Vigilantes to Guard Clear Lake Bathers
Mason City Iowa February 16 1920 Clear Lake will be made safe for bathers next summer Sheriff G B Cress announces 180 men skilled in resuscitation will be stationed at Clear Lake during the bathing season as Red Cross chapter chairman in Cerro Gordo county plans outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Clear Lake
G. BE. Cress
Red Cross
Cerro Gordo County
Three Days Cough Danger Signal Prompts Creomulsion Cure
An old advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for chronic coughs and colds. It claims twofold action soothing inflamed membranes and killing germs, with creosote as the active agent absorbed into the blood to target the illness. Money refunds offered if relief is not achieved when used as directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creomulsion Co
Atlanta
400 vigilant guardians form Cerro Gordo law enforcement
The sheriff said the Red Cross trained life saving battalion is now in progress in first aid. He noted these men are part of about 400 vigilantes who will compose the law enforcement machine in Cerro Gordo county.
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Red Cross
Gress
Cerro Gordo County
Nome Checks Spread of Diphtheria in Nome Alaska
Nome Alaska Feb 16. No further dangers anticipated from the diphtheria epidemic after the second consignment of antitoxin arrived from Anchorage. Dr Curtis Welch reports ample serum on hand and no actual cases beyond the existing fight to prevent spread. Light quarantine restrictions remain in force as supplies arrive. Howard Kohn delivered the serum by dog team from Chinik covering about 90 miles in under 11 hours.
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Nome
Alaska
Anchorage
Curtis Welch
Howard Kohn
Chinik
Storms and Fires Cause Big Loss in Southern Germany
Severe weekend storms and fires across southern Germany caused widespread damage. Ehrwald in Bavaria remained cut off from phone and telegraph, with a serious situation reported. Munich and Bavarian towns suffered high winds, uprooted trees, and destroyed communications. many houses were burned and several injuries noted near Waisensea and Ibsee.
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Germany
Berlin
Ehrwald
Bavaria
Munich
Bavarian
Waisensea
Ibsee
Diamond Dyes Advertisement Claims Easy Home Dyeing
Diamond Dyes promise perfect home dyeing and tinting with cold water or boiling. Each 16 cent package includes simple directions for tinting lingerie and many fabrics. Buy Diamond Dyes and tell your druggist the fabric type to color.
Touring Car Turns Over in Ditch Near Park
Six youths escaped serious harm after a light touring car driven by Lattle Hartsell of Mulberry Street overturned in a ditch on Rainbow arvy near Electric Park. The occupants suffered only minor bruises and cuts.
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Lattle Hartsell
Mulberry Street
Rainbow Ariyvye
Electric Park
Papes Diasapsin Advertises Quick Stomach Relief
An advertisement claims Pape's Diasapsin settles the stomach and corrects digestion the moment it reaches the stomach. The guaranteed stomach corrective costs only a few cents at any drug store and is pitched as handy for after meals discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ady
Automobile Storm Wrecks Raise Alarms On Slippery Streets
A car skidded into a ditch during a storm, crushing the top and smashing the windshield with two wheels broken. Occupants were extricated by passing motorists. Ker mit Castor sustained a cut over the eye and was treated. Numerous other accidents, mostly from slick streets, were reported but none were serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Castor
Sye
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Webster City
Cave City
Red
Boyce
Optometrist
Suirvex Booth
Ivy BE
Clatr
Belouiz
Walaam
Brady
Abd-Eiy
St. Iowa Tire Co
Phono
Neesot
Mike Gauss Pharmacy
Commercial St
Robert Drug Co
Sycamore St
Grippe
Alcgnmgéid
Independent Meat & Grocery Company
Washburn Crosby Co
Borden
Japan
Hamburg
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